Epsom Downs Racecard – Thursday 13th July

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Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee

Brian Finch (Chairman)

Clare Balding

Alex Frost

Andy Hornby

Katie Kershaw

Simon Philip

General Manager

Tom Sammes

Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Operations Manager

Michael Hatch

Regional Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Ashley Critcher

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Amy Bone

Commentator

John Hunt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Handicapper

Dominic Gardiner-Hill

Stewards

Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward)

Henry Pelly (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith

Kate Smith

Cody Watkins

Starters

Robert Supple

Sam Avis

Jean-Rene Auvray

Judge

Jane Green

Clerk Of The Scales

Jeremy Lind

Veterinary Officer

Amy Hawthorn

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Nick Holman

Peter Double

Kelly McSorley

The Friends and Family of Dan Meeser

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2023

Sir David Prosser Trophy

to be awarded to most successful Epsom trainer

The Sir David Prosser Trophy celebrates the achievements of the most successful Epsom-based trainer from the 2023 racing season.

The trophy was named in Sir David Prosser’s honour on his retirement from the non-executive board of Epsom Downs in 2013. Sir David made an enormous contribution to the development of the racecourse over many years and remained a loyal supporter of Epsom Downs and the local training community until his passing in March 2020.

Simon Dow leads the way so far with 9 winners.

Standings as of 12th July 2023.

The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2023 runs from 5th November 2022 to 4th November 2023.

Epsom Downs is home to nearly 180 horses in training. These horses have access to six miles and 250 acres of top quality training surface along the Surrey Downs. We are very proud of the training grounds here on Epsom Downs. Racing is part of our heritage and we want to ensure that we keep the Downs as a prestigious training ground and encourage further business from trainers and owners in the future.

For more information on the trainers and training facilities at Epsom Downs please visit: www.jockeyclubestates.co.uk/epsom

RACECARD EXPLAINED

2 AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) (28) 2111-01 BF 3 9-2 (10)

Br c Deep Impact (JPN) - Rhododendron (IRE)

M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/ Westerberg

Coolmore

Ryan Moore

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

He haswonthreetimes from 7fto 1m onvarying ground.Well beaten behind Chaldeanwhen 12th of14 on his latest outing inthe Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m last month. A high-class juvenile, it would be no surprise were he to bounceback. OfficialBHARating117

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance.These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

FIRST RACE 5.55

Prize

1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5234)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle (18 wins from 134 runners, 13%) runs IREZUMI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (15 wins from 48 runners, 31%) runs ALHAMBRA PALACE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: FOX FLAME trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

(Zoffany (IRE))

O Sir William & Mr David Russell

5/6,careerbestwhenwinning5-runnerhandicapatFfosLas(12f,goodtofirm)18daysago,drivenout.

g Le Havre (IRE) - Lady Francesca (Montjeu (IRE)) Adam Farragher (3) J

O Isa Salman Al Khalifa William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.7/4,creditablefourthof13inhandicapatLeicester(10f,good)14daysago,nearestfinish.

Upintrip Hastobetakenseriously

6 DOVENA (GB) (19) 561431 D

TFRHHHHH BHA66

9-2 (5)

Br Ch f Nathaniel (IRE) - Curtains (Dubawi (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J

O The Dovena Partnership Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T

B A. H. Bennett Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, comfortably Needsconsidering.

7 IREZUMI (GB) (8) 040-405

TFRHHHHI BHA63

8-11 (2)

Br B g Hawkbill (USA) - Inke (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Charlie Bennett J

O Harrier Racing 2 Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Harrier Racing 2

TIMEFORMVIEW10/1,creditablefifthof11inhandicapatthisC&D(good)8daysago.

Tote S

TFRHHIII BHA58(-2)

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: CAIUS CHORISTER (FR) 3 9 6 Pat Cosgrave 8-15 (David Menuisier) 4 ran

Blinkers worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

ALHAMBRA PALACE: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4

Alhambra Palace (GB), 4-1

Flash Bardot (GB), 28-1 Irezumi (GB)

(IRE), 5-1

(IRE),

(GB), 9-1 Fox Flame (GB), 11-1

Denis Anthony

Hurtle

6-1 Dovena

ALHAMBRA PALACE went close on handicap bow at Leicester 2 weeks ago, shaping as if this longer trip will suit, so gets the vote off a similar mark. Last-time-out winners Denis Anthony and Dovena head the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALHAMBRA PALACE 2.DENIS

POSITION OF STALLS

Outside: 6f

Centre: 1m4f

Inside: Remainder

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

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ANTHONY (IRE) 3.DOVENA

The British EBF will allocate £2 million to prize money in 2023, thanks to the contributions of our British Stallion studs:

ALNE

BATSFORD STUD

BEARSTONE STUD

BESWICK BROTHERS BLOODSTOCK

BWLARTH FARM

CHAPEL STUD

CHEVELEY PARK STUD

DARLEY

DUNRAVEN STUD

ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK

ETHERIDGE STUD

GRAZEMOOR FARM

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GROOMSBRIDGE STUD

HEDGEHOLME STUD

HIGHCLERE STUD

JUDDMONTE

LANWADES STUD

MEIKLEHAUGH STUD

MARCH HARE STUD

MICKLEY STUD

NATIONAL STUD

NEWSELLS PARK STUD

NORMAN COURT STUD

NORTON GROVE STUD

NUNSTAINTON STUD

OAKGROVE STUD

OVERBURY STUD

RABBAH BLOODSTOCK

SHADE OAK STUD

SHADWELL

TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD

WILLOW WOOD STUD

WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

PARK FARM

THEDANMEESERMEMORIALBRITISHEBFRESTRICTED MAIDENFILLIES’STAKES(CLASS4)(forhorsesinBands CandD)(EBFRestrictedRaceQualifier)(GBBRACE)

for maiden two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Portman (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs SI SI LA BONNE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs ALNOORY

LONGESTTRAVELLER: QUICK AWAY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

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colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 ALJADEL (IRE) (24) 0 9-2 (3)

Br Ch f New Bay - Moll Anthony (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA)) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Muhannad Al Maskari & Mohamed Al Saadi Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Hyperion Gmos Ltd Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW35,000gns2-y-o.Damonce-racedhalf-sistertousefulwinnerupto6fStarsAboveMe,outofunracedhalf-sister tohigh-classmilerSovietSong.Ninthof10innoviceeventatLingfield(7f,AW,6/1)ondebut24daysago TFRHHHII BHA-

2 ALNOORY (GB) (24) 2

(2)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Tappity Tap (Leroidesanimaux (BRZ)) Pat Cosgrave J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

TIMEFORMVIEWOasisDreamfilly Dam,thirdat9.5f/11/4m,outofuseful11/4mwinner(stayed11/2m)DanceofLight Second of10innoviceeventatLingfield(7f,AW,7/1)ondebut24daysago,justfailing.Maywelldobetter

3 TOKYO DREAMER (GB) (12) 0033

HHHHH BHA-

(4)

Br B f Advertise - Baliyka (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Luke Catton (5) J

O JAMES PARRY AND PARTNERS Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Barton Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced filly. 18/1, very good third of 10 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago, clearofrest.Player.

4 LUCY LOCKETT (GB) (15) (2lb) 4

Br B f Lightning Spear - Aliyana (IRE) (Iffraaj)

O The Future

B Tick Tock Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWLightning Spearfilly. Dam runner-up at 1 1/4m in France, out ofsmart 11fwinnerCampanillas. 9/1 and hooded,fourthof10inmaidenatKempton(7f)ondebut15daysago Shouldhavemoretooffer

5 NELSON ROSE (GB) (21) (2lb) 06

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-0 (5)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Rose Crown (New Approach (IRE)) Charlie Bennett J

O SRDS Racing Adam West, Epsom T

B India Channon

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly.200/1andhoodedfor1sttime,sixthof12inmaidenatChelmsfordCity(6f)21daysago, notideallyplaced.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 QUICK AWAY (GB) (13) (2lb) 6 BF 9-0 (1)

Br B f Muhaarar - Alaata (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) Joe Fanning J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW9,000gnsfoal,17,000gnsyearling.Half-sisterto7f/7.6fwinnerMotawaajedand7f-1mwinnerLattam,bothuseful.Dam,unraced,closely relatedtoverysmart7f-9fwinnerHaatheq.Sixthof7inmaiden(3/1)atChester(7f,good)ondebut13daysago Opentoprogress.

7 SI SI LA BONNE (IRE) (-) (2lb)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-0 (6)

Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nymfia (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Dougie Costello J

O Mrs Suzanne Williams & Partner

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B M. Fahy & Rathbarry Stud Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch21.€21,000yearling.Sisterto2-y-o7f/1mwinnerBonnsieandhalf-sisterto2winnersinFrance, including7f/1mwinnerGreenshoe.Dam,French7.5fwinner,sistertosmart5f/6fwinnerConquest.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: IPANEMA PRINCESS (IRE) 2 8 13 Stefano Cherchi 4-1 (Amy Murphy) 8 ran Hood worn by No 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Alnoory (GB), 9-4 Tokyo Dreamer (GB), 11-2 Lucy Lockett (GB), 18-1 Aljadel (IRE), Quick Away (GB), Si Si La Bonne (IRE), 40-1 Nelson Rose (GB)

ALNOORY only just failed on debut at Lingfield 24 days ago and is taken to go one place better with improvement forthcoming. Tokyo Dreamer is getting better with each run and is feared most.

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

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THE BETFRED PLAYFRED’S 5 MILLION HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (15 wins from 99 runners, 15%) runs GRENHAM BAY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs GRENHAM BAY

WEIGHTWATCHER: TOUSSAROK won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 5lb to 77

LONGESTTRAVELLER: TOUSSAROK trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

NON-RUNNER

4

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dawn of Empire (USA) (Empire Maker (USA)) Joshua Bryan J

O Martin & Valerie Slade & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Ms Morna McDowall Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW2winsfrom5runsthisyear.LatestwinatSalisburyinMay.11/4,eighthof11inhandicapatKempton(6f) 29daysago,unsuitedbywayracedeveloped.Notcompletelydismissed.

7 PABLO DEL PUEBLO (IRE) (7) 310035 D

TFRHHHII BHA77

5 9-1 (6)

Br B g Kodiac - Solar Event (Galileo (IRE)) Paddy Bradley (3) J

O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Norelands Bloodstock Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldinMarch.10/1,fifthof8inhandicapatKempton(6f)7daysago,doingtoomuch toosoon.Othershaveachievedmore.

8 LETHALANGEL (GB) (23) 2120-55 D

TFRHHIII BHA70(-1)

8 8-11 (2)

Br Gr m Lethal Force (IRE) - Heliograph (Ishiguru (USA)) William Carson J

O Billy and The Boys Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Park Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLast of5 in handicap (10/1) at Brighton (5.3f, soft) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Hardto make a strongcasefor.

TFRHHIII BHA61

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: TOUSSAROK 4 9 13 Jason Hart 13-2 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1. Hood, Blinkers worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Stewards Note:

PABLO DEL PUEBLO: Following its run on 6/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was struck into on left hind.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Justcallmepete (GB), 4-1 Magical Merlin (IRE), 9-2 Toussarok (GB), 11-2 Grenham Bay (IRE), 10-1 Pablo Del Pueblo (IRE), 14-1 Count Otto (IRE), 20-1 Lethal Angel (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

TOUSSAROK left the impression he’d strip fitter for the run back from a short break at Chester last time and he’s shown his effectiveness at this track in the past, so he’s worth a chance to defy a handy mark at the likely expense of the in-form Justcallmepete Magical Merlin is another to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOUSSAROK 2.JUSTCALLMEPETE 3.MAGICAL MERLIN (IRE)

RESULTS

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 7.80 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 6.20 secs - Watchable - 1st June 2019, Good to Firm

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Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

THE MILES COMMERCIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5234)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle (18 wins from 134 runners, 13%) runs BONUS & OTAGO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Brisland (1 win from 12 runners, 8%) runs EVASIVE POWER

FANCYTHAT: J Boyle won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs BONUS & OTAGO today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: REDREDROBIN trained by M Saunders, Wells, 140 miles.

FOURTH RACE 7.35

Ch g Galileo Gold - Zelie Martin (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

3 HARB (GB) (12) 245464

Br B g Muhaarar - Maid For Winning (USA) (Gone West (USA))

O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited

B Boyce Bloodstock & Mrs C. E. Percival

11/4,fourthof6inhandicapatLingfield(5f,goodtofirm)12daysago.Onahandymarkbuthasstamina

4 OTAGO (GB) (51) 54-2100 CD

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Spinning Top (Alzao (USA))

O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner

B The Queen Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in April. Last of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Brighton (8f, good to firm) 51daysago,slowlyaway.Needstobounceback.

5 DULCET SPIRIT (GB) (31) 4-14003 D

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dulcet (IRE) (Halling (USA)) Joe Fanning J

O Jeff Daniels and Kestonracingclub Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in January. 33/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 31daysago Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

HHHII BHA58

6 EVASIVE POWER (USA) (132) 661-400 C D 7 8-11 (5)

Br B g Elusive Quality (USA) - Casting Director (USA) (Bernardini (USA)) Joey Haynes J

O Cross Channel Racing and Partner 2 Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent T

B Bonne Chance Farm LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.Seventhof8inhandicap(4/1)atLingfield(7f,AW).Off132days.Likelytostripfitterfor this,soothersmakemoreappeal.

7 NUBOUGH (IRE) (44) 5-50206 7 8-11 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Qawaasem (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Christian Howarth (5) J

I

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Estate Company Limited

(7f,goodtofirm,22/1)44daysago

8 STEPMOTHER (IRE) (13) 03-4006

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Divorces (AUS) (Domesday (AUS))

Partnership

50/1,sixthof8inhandicapatYarmouth(8f,good)13daysago.Noteasytomakeacasefor.

9 BONUS (GB) (73) 10060-0 D 6 8-9 (7)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Spring Clean (FR) (Danehill (USA)) Adam Farragher (3) J

O The Clean Sweep Partnership Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Paddock Space Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW20/1,eleventhof12inhandicapatBath(8f,soft)73daysago Hoodbackon.Othershaveachievedmore.

TFRHHIII BHA56

2022: HECTOR LOZA 5 8 5 Jack Duern 13-2 (Jim Boyle) 7 ran Hood worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Stewards Note:

BONUS: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Marsh Benham (IRE), 10-3 Redredrobin (GB), 5-1 Harb (GB), 13-2 Dulcet Spirit (GB), 11-1 Evasive Power (USA), 12-1 Otago (GB), 28-1 Nubough (IRE), 33-1 Bonus (GB), 50-1 Stepmother (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

REDREDROBIN has already won three times in 2023 and, having found things happening too quickly over the minimum distance at Salisbury last time, she’s fancied to get her head back in front returned to a more suitable trip Marsh Benham arrives in form and looks a danger, while Dulcet Spirit can’t be dismissed.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REDREDROBIN

2.MARSH BENHAM (IRE) 3.DULCET SPIRIT

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

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THE BETFRED TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle (18 wins from 134 runners, 13%) runs BUYTHE DIP & NONSUCH LAD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs FREQUENT FLYER

WEIGHTWATCHER: LA RAV won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 9lb to 68.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: AMAYSMONT trained by K Frost, Newark, 148 miles.

Respectablethirdof7inhandicapatthiscourse(10.1f,good,6/1)8daysago,needingstrongergallop. Thatwasafaireffortandhe’sonthesamemarkbuthemaynotbeentirelystraightforward.

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Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWStilllookedgreenwhenfifthof6inhandicapatChepstow(10f,goodtofirm,18/1)41daysago,veryslowlyaway. Isn’tyetexposedandisingoodhandsbutmoreneededfromthismark.

6 FREQUENT FLYER (IRE) (18) 220-504

HHIII BHA72

3 9-6 (4)

Br B g Acclamation - Fashion Theory (Dubawi (IRE)) Joshua Bryan J

O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B L. Mulryan Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWInterestingrunneronhis2-y-oformbuthasyettofirethisseason,visoredwhenfourthof5inhandicap atFfosLas(7.4f,goodtofirm)18daysago Dropsinclass.

7 BEAU VINTAGE (GB) (24) 6-052

TFRHHHII BHA70

3 9-6 (2)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Madame Lafite (Dutch Art) Adam Farragher (3) J

O G Habershon-Butcher and D Pitchford Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Mrs G. M. Habershon-Butcher T Clover Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.25/1andcheekpiecesonforfirsttime,verygoodsecondof12inhandicapatWolverhampton (8.6f)24daysago Makesturfdebut.Ontheupgradeandmayhaveabiggerperformanceinhim.

8 DESFONDADO (IRE) (27) 5-36030

Br B c Australia - Baroness (IRE) (Declaration of War (USA))

TFRHHHHI BHA70

3 9-3 (7)

Paddy Bradley (3) J

O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Gigginstown House Stud Simon Dow S

TIMEFORM VIEW Held up in a steadily-run race when seventh of 9 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 27 days ago, notideallyplaced.Lookscompetitiveonformtakingonhiselders.

TFRHHHHI BHA67

Br B g New Bay - Crossover (Cape Cross (IRE)) Georgia Dobie (3)

O Taylor & O’Dwyer Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Coby Byrne & New Bay Syndicate Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthe mark switchedtotheAWat Lingfield inJune. Raced awayfromthe actionwhen fifth of8 in handicapatNewmarket(8f,goodtofirm)20daysagoandneedstreatingasthoughstillintopform. TFRHHHHH BHA57

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: INTERCESSOR 5 9 5 Joshua Bryan 5-1 (John Gallagher) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5.

Stewards Note:

NONSUCH LAD: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout

STAR OF SUSSEX: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

BUYTHE DIP: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Beau Vintage (GB), 11-2 Bobby Dassler (IRE), Buy The Dip (GB), 13-2 Nonsuch Lad (IRE), 15-2 Frequent Flyer (IRE), 9-1 Desfondado (IRE), 16-1 Amaysmont (GB), La Rav (IRE), 18-1 Star of Sussex (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Having got offthe mark on the AW on his penultimate start, BUYTHE DIP shaped well from a poortrack position at Newmarket 3 weeks ago so he needs treating as though still at the top of his game. Fellow 3-y-os Beau Vintage and Desfondado head the opposition.

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HANDICAP

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STAKES

three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle (18 wins from 134 runners, 13%) runs DELIGHTFULLYYOURS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs STORM VALLEY

LONGESTTRAVELLER: STRICTLY DREAMING trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.

Costello J

O Savernake Racing Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T

B A. Byrne & Tinnkill Bloodstock Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle nursery winner who stepped up on her reappearance when third of 6 in handicap

atBrighton(9.9f,good)16daysago Changeofheadgearmayenablehertosettlebetter

3 PARADISE ROW (IRE) (2) 421P D

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Poplar Close (IRE) (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) Joey Haynes J

O J.I. Barnett & Rathmoy Racing William Knight, Newmarket T

B Mr T. J. Adams William Knight Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWStill green but landed 11-runnermaiden at Chelmsford City(10f) 21 days ago. Likelyhas moreto offer. RaninvoidraceatWolverhamptononTuesday.

HHHHI BHA65

4 STRICTLY DREAMING (GB) (19) 0500-02 9-9 (2)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Tahaany (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Strictly Legal Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondof8inhandicap(22/1)atRedcar(8f,goodtofirm)19daysago.Upintrip,whichpromises tosuitonrunstyle.

5 OBAMAARMY (GB) (14) 212225

HHHII BHA65

(5)

Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Intrusion (Indesatchel (IRE)) George Bass (3) J

O Six or Sticks (Washington DC) Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Bearstone Stud Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Bath in May. 8/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good) 14 days ago. Visorreplacescheekpiecesandhe’slikelytogiveitanothergoodgo

HHHHI BHA64

6 STORM VALLEY (GB) (160) 0-55 9-5 (3)

Br B f Lightning Spear - Hidden Valley (Haafhd) Joshua Bryan J

O Kingsclere Racing Club Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Fifthof7inmaidenatLingfield(10f,AW,28/1).Off160days.Makeshandicapdebut fortopyardsoimprovementcouldbeforthcoming.

HHHII BHA61

7 ECTOCROSS (FR) (12) 130004 D 8-13 (4)

Br B c Ectot - Seasonal Cross (Cape Cross (IRE)) Joe Fanning J

O Malcolm & Alicia Aldis Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Kempsons Stud Ltd Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinMarch.22/1,respectablefourthof8inhandicapatLingfield(12f,AW)12daysago.

Needstobuildonthat. TFRHHIII BHA55

8 DELIGHTFULLYYOURS (IRE) (8) 40-4000 8-4 (7)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Sherbert (Power) Isobel Francis (5) J

O Maid In Heaven Partnership Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Gaynestown Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWVisored forfirsttime,tenth of11 in handicap atthis course (12f, good, 125/1) 8 days ago, slowlyaway.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: RITA RANA (IRE) 3 8 8 William Carson 2-1 (Adam West) 8 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kitaro Kich (IRE), 7-2 Paradise Row (IRE), 9-2 Obama Army (GB), 11-2 Strictly Dreaming (GB), 10-1 Storm Valley (GB), 11-1 Feyha (IRE), 28-1 Ectocross (FR), 50-1 Delightfully Yours (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KITARO KICH would have finished closer with a clear run when fourth at Lingfield a month ago and on that evidence, he’s capable of winning a race of this nature Paradise Row and Obama Army are a couple of viable threats.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.55 - THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 18 entries, 1 at £10 and 17 at £50 - Closed July 7th, 2023.Owners Prize Money.Winner£4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.25 - THE DAN MEESER MEMORIALBRITISH EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, July 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2023 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 27 September, 2023, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 13 October, 2023. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 14 entries at £50 - Closed July 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS

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Third Race 7.00 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S 5 MILLION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE JOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS FLAT SPRINT SERIES HANDICAP FINAL, to be run over about Six Furlongs at Nottingham on Tuesday, 26 September, 2023. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 13 entries at £60 - Closed July 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

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Fourth Race 7.35 - THE MILES COMMERCIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb MILES COMMERCIAL has generously sponsored this race 15 entries, 1 at £10 and 14 at £50 - Closed July 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.10 - THE BETFRED TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 15 entries at £50 - Closed July 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065;Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.40 - THE VULCAN BUILDING SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 6lb VULCAN BUILDING SERVICES has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £35. - Closed July 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (PenaltyValue £3663.80) SS

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