Epsom Downs Racecard - Thursday 20th 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

Head of Racing & 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

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith

Kate Smith

Cody Watkins

Starters

James Stenning, Sam Avis

Jean-Rene Auvray

Judge

Jane Green

Clerk Of The Scales

Jeremy Lind

Handicapper

Mark Olley

Veterinary Officer

Howard Robinson

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, C.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

Carl Leggett, Peter Double

Sarah Collins

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

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

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STEVE DONOGHUE 1884-1945

Steve Donoghue was the leading English Flat jockey of the 1910s and 1920s. He was Champion Jockey 10 times between 1914 and 1923

Steve won the Derby on six occasions – Pommern 1915, Gay Crusader 1917, Humorist 1921, Captain Cuttle 1922, Papyrus 1923 and Manna 1925 He also won the Oaks twice – with My Dear in 1918 and Exhibitionist in 1937, the year in which he retired from riding.

Steve is the only jockey to have ridden two Triple Crown winners (2000 Guineas, Derby, St Leger) on Pommern and Gay Crusader

THE STEVE DONOGHUE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5234)

FIRST RACE 5.55

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S Dow (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs ROUNDABOUT SILVER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runs OH HERBERTS REIGN

WEIGHTWATCHER: OH HERBERTS REIGN won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 16lb to 70

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KIMIFIVE trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.

SCREEN (GB) (14) 00-5254

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Silver Mirage (Oasis Dream)

Bloodstock Ltd

Havingfoundittoughinlistedcompanyonherpenultimateouting,soonreturnedtoformwhenfourthof7inhandicapat Yarmouth(1m)afortnightago,doingherbestworkfinishdespitehavingracedfreely

HEIGHTS (GB) (21) 0-66424 CD

B m Intello (GER) - How High The Sky (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Simon Skinner & Partner

Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfteralow-keystarttotheseason,gotbackontrackwhenrunner-upatSalisbury(1m)inJune.Notinthesameform whenfourthof7atLeicesternexttime,butshe’sonaworkablemarkwithcheekpiecesnowonfirsttime.

3 KIMIFIVE (IRE) (15) 6120-05 C

TFRHHHII BHA72

8 10-1 (6)

Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Charlie Todd J

O Mr Richard J. Gurr Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Miss Annmarie Burke Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedhisfirstwininover3yearsatthiscourse(7f)lastsummerandranwellatCarlislenexttime.Failedtocome onforhisrecentrunwhenmid-fieldhere15daysago,buthe’snotonetowriteoffbackdowningrade.

4 DARVEL (IRE) (16) 005301

HHHHI BHA71

5 10-0 (9)

Br B g DarkAngel (IRE) -AnthemAlexander(IRE) (Starspangledbanner(AUS)) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Howard and Shirley Symonds Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back down in trip, took advantage of a drop in grade when winning at Brighton (1m) 16 days ago, scoringwithplentyinhand Remainswelltreatedonoldformsohe’snottakenlightly

5 OH HERBERTS REIGN (IRE) (41) 343605

4 10-0 (5)

Br B g Acclamation - Western Safari (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Alec Voikhansky (3) J

O Team Wallop Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B M. Fahy & Rathbarry Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Having fallen a long way in the weights, took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 9 at Goodwood(9f)lasttime,despiteneedingastrongergallop Taskisnowtobuildonhislatesteffort. TFRHHHII BHA70

6 GOLDSMITH (IRE) (13) 1-13303

4 9-12 (7)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Ingot of Gold (Dubawi (IRE)) Christian Howarth (3) J

O The Horse Watchers 12 Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Mrs Iise Smits Timeform S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualall-weatherwinnerduringthewinterandgoodthirdbackfromabreakatLingfieldinMarch.Notseentobesteffect next2startsand,after10weeksoff,shapedwellonturfwhenthirdatSandown(1m)13daysago Majorplayer.

7 RIVAS ROB ROY (GB) (23) 562111 D

Br Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Rivas Rhapsody (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA))

O Mr T. J. F. Smith

B Mr D. Hefin Jones

TFRHHHHH BHA68

8 9-4 (2)

Connor Planas (3) J

John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a quick-fire hat-trick at Brighton (all at 1m)when landing 6-runnerhandicap 23 days ago, forgingaheadtoscorewithsomethingtospare.Upingradebuthe’srespectedinhiscurrentform.

8 ROUNDABOUT SILVER (GB) (16) 62-0063

Br Gr g Silver Pond (FR) - Mumtaza (Nayef (USA))

TFRHHHII BHA60

4 9-3 (4)

Paddy Bradley J

O Roundabout Magic Racing Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWDroppedbelowhislastwinningmarkandturnedinhisbesteffortoftheseasonwhenthirdof7toDarvel atBrighton(1m)16daysago Facesatoughertasknowbackupingrade.

TFRHHIII BHA59

PLYMOUTH ROCK (IRE) (194) 05504-0

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Welcome Spring (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Georgia Dobie J

O Ewell Never Know Lee Carter, Epsom T

B Peter Jones Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2020 and, after 12 weeks off, finished well held in minor event at Kempton(1m)whenlastseeninJanuary.Cheekpiecesbackonashereturnsfrom6monthsoff.

TFRHHIII BHA46

10 RAINBOW SIGN (GB) (16) 605300 5 8-9 (10)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Pax Aeterna (USA) (War Front (USA)) Aidan Keeley J

O Forever Amber Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

B G. B. Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceatLingfield(both7f,AW)in2022andbesteffortthisyearwhenthirdatthesameC&DinApril. However,wellbelowformatBrightonlast2starts,soit’seasyenoughtolookelsewhere.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 1, 6. Blinkers worn by No 4, 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.

Stewards Note:

NEW HEIGHTS: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Darvel (IRE), 6-1 Kimifive (IRE), Rivas Rob Roy (GB), 7-1 New Heights (GB), 9-1 Oh Herberts Reign (IRE), Goldsmith (IRE), 11-1 Silver Screen (GB), 14-1 Roundabout Silver (GB), 40-1 Plymouth Rock (IRE), 66-1 Rainbow Sign (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Back on turf, GOLDSMITH shaped well having been left with plenty to do at Sandown 13 days ago and he’s on a workable mark based on his all-weather form. The 4-y-o can build on his latest effort to record a first success on this surface, though Darvel arrives on the back of a win last time and is feared most. Kimifive completes the shortlist.

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

POSITION OF STALLS

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Centre: 1m4f

Inside: Remainder

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

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.

Michael Attwater has the top spot with 12 winners, followed closely by Simon Dow on 11 and Adam West on 8 winners.

Standings as of 18th 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

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

The British EBF: supporting British Racing since 1983

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

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

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (15 wins from 101 runners, 15%) runs ARAGON CASTLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (7 wins from 56 runners, 12%) runs ARAGON CASTLE LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROSENZOO trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

colours no horse

1 ARAGON CASTLE (IRE) (22) 0

Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Wearing Wings (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Rob Hornby J

O Mick and Janice Mariscotti Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Ms Debbie O’Shea Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSalespriceincreasedto120,000gnsasayearlingbutmadealow-keystartwhenseventhof9inmaidenatSalisbury (7f,goodtofirm)22daysago Needstostepforwardfromthatfirstexperiencewithtonguestrapnowapplied.

2 DRINK DRY (IRE) (26) 4 9-7 (7)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Foxy Loxy (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Andrea Atzeni J

O Mr Patrick Doyle Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Newtown Anner Stud Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRacedtoofreelyonhisfirstoutingwhenfourthof7inmaidenatLingfield(7f,goodtofirm)lastmonth, notknockedabout.Otherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 HAWAJUMEIRAH (GB) (-)

9-7 (5)

Br B c Universal (IRE) - One Minute (IRE) (Kodiac) Kevin Stott J

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch15.Universalcolt.Dam2-y-o5f/5.4fwinner.Hasafairstandardtoaimatondebutforyard lookingfortheirfirst2-y-owinneroftheseason.

4 INNER CITY (IRE) (34) 43 BF

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Urban Fox (Foxwedge (AUS))

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (8)

William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Barnane Stud Ltd Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWBredtobesmartandshapedpromisinglywhenfourthinminoreventatYarmouth(7f,goodtofirm)ondebutinJune.Stillgreenwhen unabletobuildonthateffortatSandown15dayslater,butheremainswithpotentialandcangetoffthemarkthistimearound.

5 MIGHTY PEARL (GB) (28) 00

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-7 (2)

Br B g Pearl Secret - Exceedingly (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Charlie Bennett J

O ownaracehorse and s.y.p.s UK ltd Adam West, Epsom T

B Alan & Susie Gray

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in two starts last month, last of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) on the secondoccasion.Lookstobeupagainstitoncemore.

6 MISSION TO MOON (IRE) (14) 42

TFRHIIII BHA-

9-7 (3)

Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Many Hearts (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) David Egan J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B T. Stack King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertoseveralwinnersbutheldbackbyinexperienceondebut.ImprovedfromthatrunwhensecondatKempton (7f)afortnightago,despitestilllookingfarfromthefinishedarticle,sohe’srespectedwithfurtherprogresstocome.

7 REY DE LA BATALLA (GB) (44) 3

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-7 (1)

Br B c Le Brivido (FR) - Chica de La Noche (Teofilo (IRE)) Paddy Bradley (3) J

O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWSentoffat100/1butshowedpromisefirsttimeupwhenthirdinminoreventatLingfield(6f,AW)inJune, takingthirdwellinsidethefinal1f Opentoimprovementwiththestepupintriptosuit.

8 ROSENZOO (IRE) (37) 5

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9-7 (4)

Br Ch c Zoffany (IRE) - Rosenreihe (IRE) (Catcher In The Rye (IRE)) Daniel Muscutt J

O Kingsley Park 37 - Gold Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Gestut Wittekindshof Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWQuitestoutlybredandmadelittleimpactondebutwhenfifthof6inmaidenatAyr(6f,firm)lastmonth. Muchmorerequiredbuttheextrafurlongshouldhelp

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TFRHHHHI BHA

TFRHHHII BHA

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: COURAGEOUS KNIGHT 2 9 7 William Buick 11-8 (Charlie Appleby) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1.

Stewards Note:

DRINK DRY: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Inner City (IRE), 5-2 Mission To Moon (IRE), 13-2 Rey de La Batalla (GB), 10-1 Rosenzoo (IRE), 12-1 Aragon Castle (IRE), 18-1 Drink Dry (IRE), 25-1 Hawa Jumeirah (GB), 66-1 Mighty Pearl (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having shown plenty of ability on debut, INNER CITY was still green when only third at Sandown next time but the son of Dubawi remains capable of better and can open his account at the third attempt. Mission To Moon improved from his first start when runner-up at Kempton 2 weeks ago and is feared most, ahead of Rey de La Batalla.

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle

(18 wins from 137 runners, 13%) runs SECRET STRENGTH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon

(7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runs

SEDUCTIVE POWER

WEIGHTWATCHER: ALAZWAR won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 8lb to 77

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LITTLE BOY BLUE trained by W G M Turner, Sherborne, 118 miles.

1 ERNIE’S VALENTINE (GB) (26) 26-0320

Br Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Eastern Destiny (Dubai Destination (USA)) William Buick J

O Williams, Campbell, Sennett & Cole Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Worksop Manor Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincehislastwinin2021buthasproducedtwoofhisbettereffortsonturfthisseason,placingatGoodwoodandLeicester (bothat7f)inMay/June.NotideallyplacedatNewmarket(6f)26daysago,sonosurprisetoseehimbounceback.

2 LITTLE BOY BLUE (GB) (15) 30-0313 D 8 10-2 (2)

Br Gr g Hellvelyn - Dusty Dazzler (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) Rose Dawes (5) J

O Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne T

B Mrs P. A. Turner

TIMEFORMVIEWHavingdroppedbelowhislastwinningmark,builtonthepromiseofhispreviousrunwhengainingabattling successatChepstowinJune.SolidshowingwhenthirdoverC&Dsinceandremainsonahandymark.

HHHII BHA82

3 BARGING THRU (GB) (36) 414553 D 4 9-13 (9)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Rhythm Excel (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Mohammed Rashid Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwin atChelmsford inMarch.Backtoformwhenthird atKempton lasttime andshouldbewell positionedagain.

4 G’DAAY (GB) (15) 5-66652 D

5 9-12 (5)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Gilt Linked (Compton Place) Daniel Muscutt J

O Trevor and Ruth Milner Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timewinnerlastyearand,with avisorapplied, has returned forform lately, onlyfinding onetoo goodoverC&Dlasttime.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

5 METAHORSE (GB) (20) 0-62563 D

TFRHHHHI BHA78

3 9-11 (6)

Br Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Highly Spiced (Cadeaux Genereux) Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Al-Baha Bloodstock Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNovicewinneratChesterforMichaelBelllastyearandproducedmostencouragingeffortforhiscurrent yardwhenthirdinahandicaptherelasttime.Couldbuildonthat.

6 ALAZWAR (IRE) (17) 00-5504

TFRHHHII BHA84

5 9-11 (4)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA) (Lear Fan (USA)) Luke Morris J

O Mrs B Watson Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Chris & James McHale

TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,verygoodfourthof11inhandicap(14/1)atMusselburgh(8f,goodtofirm)17daysago, runningon.Welltreatedandlookedanunluckyloserlasttime,soworthchancingtomakeamends.

7 SECRET STRENGTH (IRE) (23) 500441 D

TFRHHHHH BHA77

4 9-10 (1)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Midnight Destiny (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Luke Catton (5) J

O The BeeGeeZ Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Austin Lyons Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformoflateandgainedsomerewardwhenscoringcosilyatNewburylasttime.Mighthavebeenata slightadvantageinwhereheracedthatday,however,andlookedalittleawkwardunderpressure.

8 SEDUCTIVE POWER (IRE) (27) 3-22036

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Final Treat (IRE) (Acclamation)

TFRHHHII BHA76

3 9-7 (3)

Alec Voikhansky (5) J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Rathbarry Stud King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredforfirsttimeandranrightuptoformwhenthirdof11inhandicapatGoodwoodinMaybut failedtobackituptherelasttime.

TFRHHIII BHA80

9 COBALT BLUE (IRE) (19) 422-004

3 9-4 (8)

Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Impressionist Art (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) David Egan J

O C FAHY, R & S MARCHANT & PARTNER Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Ms Caterina Dargan Varian Stable Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptwiceat2yrsbutyettofindhisformthistermandothersmakemoreappeal.

TFRHHIII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: MARLAY PARK 4 9 12 Hector Crouch 7-2 (Jim Boyle) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

G’DAAY: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

SEDUCTIVE POWER: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Ernie’s Valentine (GB), Alazwar (IRE), 6-1 G’Daay (GB), 15-2 Little Boy Blue (GB), Metahorse (GB), Secret Strength (IRE), 8-1 Barging Thru (GB), 14-1 Cobalt Blue (IRE), 20-1 Seductive Power (IRE)

Having dropped in the weights, ALAZWAR shaped best when fourth at Musselburgh last time and he’s worth a chance to confirm that encouragement. In-form G’Daay is an obvious threat and there’s a case to be made for Ernie’s Valentine.

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FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S Dow (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs ECTOCROSS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs GOLDEN MAVERICK

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOLDEN MAVERICK trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.

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FOX (IRE) (31) 016-455 D

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Boucheron (Galileo (IRE))

Jennifer Simpson Racing

VIEW Yet to hit top form this term but latest run was respectable

2

STAR (GB) (15) 4506

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Young Dottie (Desert Sun)

O Ermyn Lodge Stud

B Tony J. Smith TIMEFORMVIEWFairform in atrio ofbumpers and similarform onthe Flat,though onlysixth of7 on handicap debut atthisC&D(good)15daysago

3 SHAZAM (IRE) (44) 60-011 D

Br B f Almanzor (FR) - Shalanaya (IRE) (Lomitas)

O The Bumblebees & Partners Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

B Mr John Halley Kpf Racing Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

4 BAUHINIA RHAPSODY (GB) (22) 023-00

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tai Hang Dragon (IRE) (Tamayuz)

O Rockcliffe Stud

B Rockcliffe Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to match 2-y-o form but did at least take a step back in the right direction when sixth of

handicapatKempton(8f,8/1)22daysago Upintrip

5 GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) (12) 311621 D

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Waritta (Canford Cliffs (IRE))

O Midtech Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mr Jacques Herold Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Followed up a successful handicap debut with another comfortable success at Southwell. ResumedwinningwaysatLeicester12daysagoandshouldmakeanotherboldbid.

6 ECTOCROSS (FR) (7) 300041 CD

3 8-8 (in 6lb ex) (1)

Br B c Ectot - Seasonal Cross (Cape Cross (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J

O Malcolm & Alicia Aldis Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Kempsons Stud Ltd Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Lingfield in March and produced a career best when 3-length winner over C&D last week. Obviousclaimsunderapenalty

HHHHH BHA55(+6)

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: NIGHT OF LUXURY 3 9 6 Louis Steward 5-4 (Saeed bin Suroor) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Ectocross (FR), 2-1 Golden Maverick (FR), 13-2 Grey Fox (IRE), 10-1 Bauhinia Rhapsody (GB), 16-1 Dotties Star (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

ECTOCROSS ran out a decisive winner over C&D last week so is taken to defy a penalty Golden Maverick improved again when notching a third handicap win at Leicester and looks the obvious danger

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ECTOCROSS (FR) 2.GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) 3.GREY FOX (IRE)

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THE CHANTILLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs LARRSEN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runs OPTIVA STAR

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HAWAJES trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 132 miles.

Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B RJB Bloodstock Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWGot offthe mark at Chelmsford City in June and backed it up with a good second of 8 in handicap atLingfield(7f,goodtofirm)19daysago Cangowellagaindespitea2lbrise. TFRHHHHI BHA64

3 H KEY LAILS (GB) (16) 120212 9-9 (10)

Br Gr g Washington DC (IRE) - Natural Appeal (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Paddy Bradley (3) J

O Mr Martyn Cruse Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFinalrunforCraigLidsterwhenwinning8.6fhandicapatWolverhamptoninMayandmadeaverygood startforhisnewyardwhensecondatBrighton(7f)16dayago Maydobetterstillsohe’saplayer.

4 HAWAJES (IRE) (24) 404

HHHHH BHA64

9-8 (7)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Strange Magic (IRE) (Diamond Green (FR)) Hollie Doyle J

O Contubernium Racing Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B GHS Bloodstock Ltd & Tally Ho Stud Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. 40/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when good fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton(7.2f)24daysago Muchrespectednowgoingintohandicaps.

5 MUY MUY GUAPO (GB) (14) 604046

HHHII BHA63

9-7 (5)

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Belvoir Diva (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Luke Morris J

O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Bickmarsh Stud Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in decent nick, sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 25/1) 14 days ago, never nearer.

Onefortheshortlistnowstepingbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA62

6 MARGARET’S FUCHSIA (GB) (16) 203400

Br Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Quintessenz (GER) (Soldier Hollow)

9-7 (3)

Robert Tart J

O Mr Hamad Ateeq Almarri Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

B Elusive Bloodstock and Dan Tunmore Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and she came in only eighth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 16 days ago. Othersappealmore.

7 FAYASEL (IRE) (11) 243463 D

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Selva Real (Royal Applause)

TFRHHIII BHA62

9-7 (4)

Daniel Muscutt J

Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T B Redpender Stud Ltd

O Mr Jim Gill

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatWolverhamptoninMarchandingoodformsince,thirdof12inhandicapatChelmsfordCity (7f)11daysago Cheekpieceson1sttime.Expectedtobebangthereoffanunchangedmark.

8 TWILIGHT DANCER (GB) (16) 66-2603

Br B f Twilight Son - Accede (Acclamation)

O Mrs D. Joly

TFRHHHHI BHA62

9-4 (9)

Rob Hornby J

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs D. O. Joly Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenwhopostedacreditablethirdof9inhandicapatBrighton(7f,good)16daysago.Inthemix againeased1lb

TFRHHHII BHA59

9 LARRSEN (GB) (57) 005-016

9-3 (6)

Br B c Time Test - Zerka (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Tom Queally J

O Mrs Arnold & Partner Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Lord Marchwood K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Breakthrough winner at Bath in May but only sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA58

10 BLUE CURACAO (GB) (17) 5436-00 8-11 (8)

Br B f Charm Spirit (IRE) - Washington Blue (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) David Egan J

O Star Pointe Ltd Pat Phelan, Epsom T

B Cavendish Bloodstock & Star Pointe Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOff6months/firstrunsinceleavingRichardHannonwhenfadingseventhof8inhandicapatWindsor (8.1f,goodtofirm)17daysago Cangiveagoodaccountwiththatrununderherbelt.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: VOLENTI (IRE) 3 8 9 Pierre-Louis Jamin 28-1 (Adam West) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Inverinate (IRE), 7-2 H Key Lails (GB), 11-2 Fayasel (IRE), 15-2 Twilight Dancer (GB), 12-1 Larrsen (GB), 14-1 Hawajes (IRE), 22-1 Blue Curacao (GB), 25-1 Muy Muy Guapo (GB), Margaret’s Fuchsia (GB), 33-1 Optiva Star (IRE)

Little between the principals on form but H KEY LAILS arrives on the up so he edges the vote from in-form duo Inverinate and Fayasel, who can chase home Michael Attwater’s new recruit in that order Blue Curacao completes the shortlist.

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

PLAY SMARTER

THE ROCK SAND

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle

(18 wins from 137 runners, 13%) runs ANGELS ROC

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore

(6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runs NIGHT EAGLE

WEIGHTWATCHER: SWORD BEACH won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 13lb to 68.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: TYPICAL WOMAN trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.

Backtowinningwayswhentaking10-runnerhandicapatHaydock(11.6f,goodtofirm,6/4)14daysago, alwaysholdingon.4lbhighernowbutoughttogowellagain.

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of5 in handicap at Chelmsford City(16f, 11/1) 28 days ago. Dropbackintripnotguaranteedtosuit,though.

EAGLE (IRE) (47) 1260-55 CD

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Life At Night (IRE) (Night Shift (USA)) Tom Queally J

O Mr Scott Chambers Gary Moore, Horsham

B Soc. Finanza Locale Consulting Srl

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerlastsummerandofferedmorethanonhisreappearancewhenfifthof9inhandicap(7/1) atLingfield(12f,AW)47daysago Claimsifbuildingonthat.

7 NAASMA (IRE) (18) 36-2612 BF

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Music Show (IRE) (Noverre (USA))

TFRHHHII BHA64

4 9-10 (9)

Paddy Bradley (3) J

O Mr P. Wheatley Pat Phelan, Epsom T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimprovementwhenscoringatLingfield(10f)lastmonthandbackedthatupwithsolidsecondof6in handicapatWindsor(10f,firm,3/1)18daysago Worthacrackatthislongertripandisnotoutofthings.

8 SPRITZIN’ (IRE) (9) 506-2

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Affability (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

O Mt. Brilliant Farm & Ranch, LLC

B A. Stroud and J. Hanly

TFRHHHII BHA64

3 9-3 (1)

Luke Morris J

Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhouppedhergamewhenclosesecondof9inhandicapatPontefract(12f,goodtosoft,9/2) onreturn9daysago Likelymoretocomeyet.

TFRHHHHH BHA68(+4)

9 ANGELS ROC (GB) (15) 143-0P4 C 6 9-1 (6)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Divine Pamina (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Charlie Bennett J

O Lady Prosser Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Sir David Prosser Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicelastseasonandpostedbesteffortthistermwhenfourthof11inhandicapoverC&D(good)

15daysago,nevernearer Hisslow-startinghabitisaconcern,though.

TFRHHIII BHA55

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: CAIUS CHORISTER (FR) 3 8 11 Benoit de la Sayette 1-2 (David Menuisier) 3 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spritzin’ (IRE), 9-2 Typical Woman (GB), Red Royalist (GB), 8-1 Naasma (IRE), 9-1 Sword Beach (IRE), 14-1 Night Eagle (IRE), 18-1 Angels Roc (GB), 22-1 Socially Shady (GB), 28-1 Nellie Moon (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

There should be more to come from SPRITZIN’, who looked a different proposition when stepped up to this trip at Pontefract last week. She can land the finale. Red Royalist and Typical Woman rate the principal dangers.

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

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ALCOHOL

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DRESS CODES AT EPSOM DOWNS

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of an emergency please be guided by our safety stewards and by the messages you will see and hear around the racecourse. We advise that you keep your personal belongings with you at all times

In the event of an evacuation please do not attempt to regain access to buildings to collect your personal belongings

If a total evacuation of the racecourse becomes necessary we will keep you updated on developments via our Public Address system The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The emergency exits from the bars onto the Grandstand steppings are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located at the Entrance Pavilion

HBLB CONTRIBUTION PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £746,279 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY

All lost and found property is dealt with at the Queen’s Stand Security Desk or Entrance Pavilion All property found should be handed into one of these areas, and all enquiries about lost property should be made here also

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.55 - THE STEVE DONOGHUE APPRENTICE 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 18th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, afterJuly 8th, 2023, foreach race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 17th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowancesmaybeclaimed) 18entriesat£50 -ClosedJuly14th,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) A SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.30 - THE BETFRED ‘PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORT’ BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (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, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th.

Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 19 entries at £50. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.00 - THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) 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 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 21 entries at £60 - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.35 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S 5 MILLION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (AJockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Qualifier) 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. 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 7lb Penalties, after July 8th, 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 MIDDLE DISTANCE SERIES HANDICAP FINAL, to be run over about ten 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. 15 entries at £50 - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.05 - THE CHANTILLY 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 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 6lb 16 entries at £35. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (PenaltyValue £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.40 - THE ROCK SAND 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 18th. 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 5lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weightfor-age allowance in this race 18 entries at £50 - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

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