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Race Conditions can be found on page 31
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 Blance
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Stewards
Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward)
Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Lyndsay Allan
Josie Brown-Smith
Sophie Candy
Starters
Willie Jardine, Jean-Rene Auvray, Robert Supple
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Chris Hill
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
Julie Lingham, Louise Sheridan, Elizabeth Budden
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2023
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
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.
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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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (10 wins from 52 runners, 19%) runs DAPHNE MAY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs DAPHNE MAY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALGAIR trained by T Clover & LISEO trained by S & E Crisford, both Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 LISEO (IRE) (19) 3-20320
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Special Gal (FR) (Galileo (IRE))
O Edward Ware et al
Stud
& Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Remainsamaidenbutingoodformuntilcominginlastof7inhandicapatSalisbury(12f)onsoftground
10-2 (4) Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Ava Star (IRE) (Amadeus Wolf)
2 WONDER STARELZAAM (IRE) (17) 15-1044 D
O Mr James Kerr
Coakley, West Ilsley T
B Mrs Noreen Maher Denis Coakley Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwith10fLingfieldwininMarchandleftpoorlyplacedwhengoodfourthof10inhandicapat Windsor(10f,goodtofirm)17daysago Verymuchonetoconsideroffaneasingmark.
3 WARHOL (IRE) (76) 002-312
HHHHI BHA77
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Darsan (IRE) (Iffraaj) Benoit de la Sayette J
O Mr C Norman & Mr F McKay George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B M. Phelan Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkatWindsorinAprilandbackeditupwithanexcellentsecondof18inhandicapatNewbury (12f,good)76daysago,justfailing.Thatformhasworkedoutwellsohe’sexpectedtobebangthere.
4 BALGAIR (GB) (17) 304-532 D
9
HHHHH BHA75
Br B g War Command (USA) - Secret Suspect (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Georgia Dobie J O Mr R. Pain Brett Johnson, Epsom T B Aspire Bloodstock Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow17runssincehislastwinin2021andhecameinlastof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f)
Cheekpiecesbackonwithmorerequiredafterabreak.
(7) 134612 C D BF 5 9-4 (6)
Br B m Mayson - Cambridge Duchess (Singspiel (IRE)) Anna Gibson (7) J
O FOREIGN LEGION Gary Moore, Horsham T
B Theakston Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAlreadyathree-timewinnerthisyear,latesthereinJuly,andhepostedanothergoodeffortwhensecond of8inhandicapatNewbury(12f,goodtosoft)7daysago Wellinthemix.
7 DOTTIES STAR (GB) (14) 45064
HHHHI BHA65
4 9-2 (1)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Young Dottie (Desert Sun) Paddy Bradley J
O Ermyn Lodge Stud Pat Phelan, Epsom T
B Tony J. Smith
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenwhowasn’tdisgracedwhenfourthof5inhandicapoverC&D(goodtofirm)14daysago. Onefortheshortlistoffafallingmark.
TFRHHHII BHA63
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: GOOD REGAL 4 9 10 Benoit de la Sayette 9-2 (Ismail Mohammed) 8 ran Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4
Warhol (IRE), 3-1
Daphne May (GB), 7-2
Balgair (GB), 5-1
Wonder Starelzaam (IRE), 16-1 Liseo (IRE), 28-1 Stopnsearch (GB), 33-1 Dotties Star (GB)
None of these can be ruled out but WARHOL comes here on the back of an excellent Newbury second (form been franked) so edges the vote from in-form pair Wonder Starelzaam and Daphne May who can chase home George Baker’s progressive 4-y-o in that order
Racing Post Standard
Time: 2 min, 5.60 secs
Record Time: 2 min, 3.50 secs - Crossbowl - 7th June 1967, Good
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You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
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 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 9 winners.
Standings as of 2nd August 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:
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GROOMSBRIDGE STUD
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MICKLEY STUD
NATIONAL STUD
NEWSELLS PARK STUD
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OAKGROVE STUD
OVERBURY STUD
RABBAH BLOODSTOCK
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PARK FARMfor novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E J-Houghton
(6 wins from 44 runners, 14%) runs HIGH POINT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (4 wins from 68 runners, 6%) runs MULLAZEM
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAHARA KITTEN trained by J Tate, PREPSCHOOL trained by M Bell, MNAWEKH trained by A Haynes & VALIDATED trained by Sir M Prescott, all Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 SAHARA KITTEN (USA) (29) 41 CD
Br Ch c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Sea of Snow (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T
B Frankfort Park Farm, Bemart, Equinow, Va
TIMEFORMVIEWGreenondebutandallthesharperforthatwhenmakingalloverC&D29daysago Willneedtoimprove againifhe’stodefythepenalty
2 I’M PUZZLED (GB) (19) 04
Br Ch c Sea The Moon (GER) - Puzzling (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Millie Wonnacott (5) J
O de Zoete, Inglett & Jones Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T
B Genesis Green Stud & Lady Juliet Tadgell Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Fourthof11innoviceatAscot(7f,soft,10/1)19daysago Likelytoimproveagain.
3 MNAWEKH (IRE) (20) 25 9-4 (2)
Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Glitterdust (Intello (GER)) Kieran O’Neill J
O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
Alice Haynes Racing, Colourpin S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingtype.SecondonChesterdebutandrantoasimilarlevelwhenfifthof10inwhatwasprobably awarmmaidenatNewmarket’sJulymeeting.Remainscapableofbetter Respected.
4 MULLAZEM (IRE) (63) 0
Br B c Soldier’s Call - Ahazeej (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah
B Thomas Hassett
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-4 (6)
Sam Hitchcott J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed ability when eighth of 11 in novice event at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) on debut in June. Expectedtoknowmorethistimeandtakeajumpforward.
5 PREPSCHOOL (IRE) (19) 6
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-4 (4)
Br Gr c Camelot - Free To Roam (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O The Heatherdonians 1 Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Pitchford Bloodstock Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW20/1,neededexperiencewhensixthof11innoviceatAscot(7f,soft)ondebut19daysago.Maydobetter.
6 REDNBLUE SOVEREIGN (IRE) (36) 5623
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-4 (5)
Br B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Mille Tank (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J
O Sideways Racing Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T
B E. Phelan Route Agency Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden.Creditablethirdof9innoviceatSalisbury(6f,goodtofirm)36daysago.Setsthestandard.
7 HIGH POINT (IRE) (-) (2lb)
TFRHHHHH BHA83
9-2 (1)
Br B c New Bay - Pacharana (Oasis Dream) George Downing J
O Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Abm Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW34,000gnsNewBaycolt.Half-brotherto7fwinnerStarVega.Dam,11/4m-11/2mwinnerwhostayed1 3/4m,half-sistertouseful1m-11/4mwinnerMatthewFlinders.Newcomertomonitorinthebetting.
8 MR CLIFF (IRE) (-) (2lb)
Br Ch c Galileo Gold - Malta (USA) (Gone West (USA))
O Mrs P. J. Sheen
B Tom Twomey
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-2 (7)
William Carson J
Laura Mongan, Epsom T
TIMEFORMVIEW34,000gns2-y-o.GalileoGoldhalf-brothertoseveralwinners,includingusefulwinnerupto7fComino and9f/11/4mwinnerManaia.Worthaprecautionarymarketcheck.
TFRHHIII BHA-
9
VALIDATED (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (3)
Br B c Iffraaj - Believable (Acclamation) Darragh Keenan J
O Cheveley Park Stud
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWIffraajhalf-brotherto2-y-o6fwinnerCredible.Stabletakesthelongertermapproachwithmostbutcan readythemsoabettingcheckisadvised. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: INDIAN DREAM (IRE) 2 9 4 Dylan Hogan 11-1 (Michael Bell) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rednblue Sovereign (IRE), 7-2 Mnawekh (IRE), 9-2 Sahara Kitten (USA), 7-1 I’m Puzzled (GB), 12-1 Mullazem (IRE), 20-1 High Point (IRE), 22-1 Prepschool (IRE), Validated (GB), 33-1 Mr Cliff (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A repeat of the form REDNBLUE SOVEREIGN has shown on his last 2 outings may be enough for him to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking. Mnawekh, I’m Puzzled and Mullazem look capable of better and may give Tom Dascombe’s charge most to do in that order
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REDNBLUE SOVEREIGN (IRE) 2.MNAWEKH (IRE) 3.I’M PUZZLED
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RecordTime: 1 min, 21.30 secs - Red Peony - 29th July 2004, Good to Firm
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KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH ALL NEWS, VIEWS & GOSSIP FROM THE COURSE Epsom Downs Racecourse
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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Beckett
(11 wins from 56 runners, 20%) runs SWEET FANTASY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett
(15 wins from 48 runners, 31%) runs SWEET FANTASY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SWIFTTUTTLE trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 195 miles.
B f Wootton Bassett - Parnell’s Dream (Oasis
Mrs David Aykroyd
(GB) (13) 3/50-000
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Victorian Beauty (USA) (Rahy
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinacoupleofsmall-fieldhandicapsaroundthistripinMay/Juneandriddenclosertothepace thanidealatSandownamonthago Likelytogiveitagoodgo
4 SWIFTTUTTLE (IRE) (50) 004-023
Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Lumiere Astrale (FR) (Trempolino (USA))
O The Salmon Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
B Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd Swansway
Seentogoodeffectinasteadily-runracewhensecondatHaydockbutunabletobackthateffortup whenlastof3backatthatvenueinJune.
Br B m Champs Elysees - Craighall (Dubawi (IRE))
J
O Miss S. Sharp Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Whatton Manor Stud Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatBrighton(11.9f)onhersoleoutinglastyear.Producedherbesteffortoftheseasonwhen thirdatWolverhamptonandasteadily-runracewasagainstherbackonturf3weeksago
6 NAASMA (IRE) (14) 6-26122
4 8-13 (6)
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Music Show (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) Paddy Bradley (3) J
O Mr P. Wheatley Pat Phelan, Epsom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimprovementwhenscoringatLingfield(10f)inJuneandbackedthatupwithabraceofrunner-up effortslastmonth.Thisisadeeperhandicapbutshe’sclearlyinexcellentorder
7 WATERLOO SUNSET (GB) (36) 4-40324
HHHHI BHA65
5 8-13 (1)
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Atwix (Sakhee (USA)) George Bass (3) J
O Mr A. Killoran
B The Calculated Speculators
Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T
Denis Coakley Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedforagebuthasbeenindecentheartoflate,secondof9inhandicapatLingfield(12f,AW) lastmonth.Dropto11fbackontheAWlookedaninsufficienttestlasttime
TFRHHHII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: SCAMPI 4 9 7 William Carver 7-5 (Andrew Balding) 5 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.
Stewards Note:
WATERLOO SUNSET: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4
Sweet Fantasy (GB), 4-1
Waterloo Sunset (GB), 22-1
Naasma (IRE), 11-2
Haarar (GB), 17-2
Swift Tuttle (IRE), 11-1
Atalanta Breeze (GB), 25-1 Wilkie (GB)
SWEET FANTASY was seen to good effect from the front at Leicester last week but she could do no more than win decisively and this low-mileage 4-y-o can follow up under a penalty Haarar and Naasma head the opposition. TIMEFORM
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forthreeyrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381. (PenaltyValue £7731)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (16 wins from 100 runners, 16%) runs CHASSERAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs CHASSERAL LONGESTTRAVELLER: REDREDROBIN trained by M Saunders, Wells, 140 miles.
1 REDREDROBIN (GB) (21) 112151 CD
Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Cape Rosie (Cape Cross (IRE))
O Mr M. S. Saunders Malcolm Saunders, Wells
B Mrs P. A. Cave
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit4winsinherlast6startswhenmakingalloverC&D(good)3weeksago
upagainst3-y-osthistimebutshe’slikelytogiveitanothergoodshot.
2 CHASSERAL (GB) (19) 1-43055
Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Swiss Range (Zamindar (USA)) Joshua Bryan
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWAWnovicewinnerlastSeptemberYettowininhandicapsthisyearbutshe’sshapedwellonafewoccasionsandsimply wentofftoohardatNewmarket(7f)lasttime.Therefittingofahoodcouldhelpthisfreegoer Leadingclaims.
3 KIMNKATE (IRE) (27) 041121 D
HHHHH BHA79
3 9-8 (1)
Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Chicas Amigas (IRE) (Dragon Pulse (IRE)) Connor Planas (5) J
O Mr Peter Cook Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Orchardstown Farms Ltd The Garden Cider Company Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tlookedbacksinceblinkered,makingit3winsfrom4startswhenmerelykeptuptoherworktoseeoff6rivals atDoncaster(7f,firm)4weeksago Goingsofterthangoodanunknownbutshestilllooksfeasiblytreated.
4 PUNTARELLE (GB) (19) 321300 D
Br B f Footstepsinthesand - Maybelater (Mount Nelson) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Hot to Trot Racing 2 & Anita Wigan Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Mrs James Wigan Pump Technology Limited, Searls Land S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratChelmsford(7f)inAprilbuthassincecomeupshortinher3outingssince.Thereturnto7fmay helpbutothersarrivewithmorepressingclaims.
5 STORYMAKER (GB) (16) 3-3304
BHA73
3 9-0 (5)
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Panova (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Hot To Trot Racing 2 and Partner George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Searls Land S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. First-timecheekpiecesneedtohelpherfindabitextra.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: QUEEN OF BURGUNDY 6 8 12 Frederick Larson 10-3 (MichaelAppleby) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Redredrobin (GB), 5-2 Chasseral (GB), 3-1 Kimnkate (IRE), 6-1 Storymaker (GB), 25-1 Puntarelle (GB)
If the refitting of a hood helps CHASSERAL to settle better she looks capable of winning off this mark. The thriving Kimnkate is the obvious threat.
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHASSERAL 2.KIMNKATE (IRE) 3.REDREDROBIN
RESULTS
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): S Dow (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs DESFONDADO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (5 wins from 43 runners, 12%) runs COBALT BLUE LONGESTTRAVELLER: DUMFRIES trained by M Tregoning, Whitsbury, 85 miles.
1 SLY MADAM (GB) (20) 250026 CD
Br B m Sixties Icon - Tanojin (IRE) (Thousand Words)
O Mr Michael Moriarty
B Norman Court Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch sharperforreturnwhen resumingwinningways atWindsorinApril. In-and-out form since but wasn’tseentobesteffectatAscotlasttimeandshe’sapreviousC&Dwinner,sonotwithouthope.
2 BEAR ON THE LOOSE (IRE) (43) 310
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Ihtiraam (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette
O KB Thoroughbreds Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B J. Connolly & C. Henley Kpf Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthesecondattemptinanoviceatYarmouthinApril.FoldedtamelyatNewcastlenext timebuthashadabreaksinceandremainswithpotential.
3 DUMFRIES (GB) (8) 425-104
3 9-7 (4)
Br B g Cityscape - Milldale (Bushranger (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Whitsbury II Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Whatton Manor Stud Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellsupportedandshowedimprovedformwheneasilywinning12-runnermaidenatSouthwellinMarch.Backon trackdespitenotgettinghomeatSandownlasttimeandreturntothistripshouldhelp Can’tberuledout. TFRHHHII BHA79(-1)
4 ALMARIN (IRE) (20) 1-00242
3 9-6 (6)
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Princess Severus (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O Pinnacle Thoroughbreds 1
B Gerard Burke Bluedrop Services S
TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellatDoncasterinJuneandbenefitedfromadropbackintripwhenagoodsecondatYorkdespite aslowstartlastmonth.Hasabiggereffortinhimifhecanbreakonterms.
5 COBALT BLUE (IRE) (14) 22-0043 3 9-5 (5)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Impressionist Art (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Jack Mitchell J
O C FAHY, R & S MARCHANT & PARTNER Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Ms Caterina Dargan Varian Stable Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptwiceat2yrsandproducedcomfortablyhisbesteffortthistermwhenthirdhereafortnightago. Returntothistripshouldsuit,sohe’sworthyofrespect.
6 SERIOUS LOOK (IRE) (15) 140-555 C 3 9-4 (7)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Fregate First (Le Havre (IRE)) Connor Planas (5) J
O Mrs A. Althani George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Yeomanstown Stud George Boughey, SBK S
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winnerwho ran to form despite seeming unsuited by the drop in trip at Yarmouth last time. Strongclaimsreturningtoamoresuitabledistancewithcheekpiecesonforthefirsttime.
TFRHHHHH BHA76
7 DESFONDADO (IRE) (21) 360301 CD 3 9-2 (1)
Br B c Australia - Baroness (IRE) (Declaration of War (USA)) Paddy Bradley (3) J
O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Gigginstown House Stud Simon Dow S
TIMEFORMVIEWGot a race runto suit and stepped up considerablyto run out a readywinneroverC&D 3weeks ago. Maydobetterstill,someritsstrongconsideration.
TFRHHHHI BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: INTERCESSOR 5 9 1 Rhys Clutterbuck 11-8 (John Gallagher) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 4.
Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
BEAR ON THE LOOSE: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
SERIOUS LOOK: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Desfondado (IRE), 9-2 Serious Look (IRE), 6-1 Almarin (IRE), 13-2 Cobalt Blue (IRE), 9-1 Dumfries (GB), 10-1 Bear On The Loose (IRE), 18-1 Sly Madam (GB)
SERIOUS LOOK got back on track after a breathing operation when fifth at Yarmouth last time and he has the potential to do better with cheekpieces applied back up in trip Desfondado is a danger following his clear-cut C&D win recently and Cobalt Blue can’t be ruled out.
Tommy Harrigan was a highly valued and extremely experienced horseman, who for most of his adult life was Assistant to Simon Dow at Clear Height Stables in Epsom.
He had grown up in Langley Vale and was the grandson of a hugely respected horseman, Tommy Lee, who whilst working for John Sutcliffe Jr, looked after the dual Guineas winner, Right Tack. Tommy worked at the local stables of Michael Attwater, before moving to Newmarket where he held an Apprentice Licence and rode a winner in 2014. He later returned to Epsom where he joined Clear Height that Summer
He was well respected, and many of the jockeys riding today got to know him well, with Eoin Walsh sending a text last year saying: “It seems like only yesterday we were doing our apprentice course together in 2013. Thanks to Tommy it was not nearly as dull as it should have been. He always had a way of lighting up the dullest of rooms.”
It is a wonderful tribute but only tells a bit of the story as Tommy impacted so many of our lives, from his close family and friends to people he only met once. He had a natural way with people and life to him was pure theatre. He also had a wonderful sense of humour and in a competitive sport like horseracing, you need someone to keep you smiling.
Tommy saw the good in everybody and although he was a very strong character and could be outspoken, he spoke from the heart.
Tommy’s horsemanship skills were considerable and a great asset to any stable He had a great eye for a horse at the sales and also on the gallops. He would notice the things that might be glossed over or appear to have no value but were so significant in that horse’s career
It goes without saying that he is enormously missed and has left a massive hole in our hearts and lives. He taught us, among many things, that life must be lived because it is often too short, and that family and friends must be treasured.
Today we will continue to celebrate Tommy’s life at his home track and at a sport that he loved with so much passion.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (6 wins from 66 runners, 9%) runs OPTIVA STAR
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (4 wins from 68 runners, 6%) runs OPTIVA STAR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: VINAKA trained by A Brewer, Eastbury, 88 miles.
4
STAR (IRE) (8) 050043
B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Leaf (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWelltreatedonjuvenileformandhasshapedbetterthantheresultonlasttwostarts,notgettingaclear runatacrucialstagewhenthirdatLingfield8daysago Worthtakingachanceon. TFRHHHHH BHA62
5 LAHINA BAY (IRE) (16) 00-3115 9-4 (6)
Br B f Cracksman - Serendipitously (IRE) (Kodiac) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr & Mrs K. Finch Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
B Mountarmstrong Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHittopformtoscoreatSalisburyandWindsorlastmonthandwasn’tdisgraced(notseentobesteffect) atLingfield16daysago Notruledout.
6 BLUE CURACAO (GB) (14) 436-003
TFRHHHII BHA60
8-9 (5)
Br B f Charm Spirit (IRE) - Washington Blue (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Aidan Keeley (3) J
O Star Pointe Ltd Pat Phelan, Epsom T
B Cavendish Bloodstock & Star Pointe Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’thadmuchracingforthisyardandtookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenthirdtoTwilightDancer overC&Dafortnightago Hoodedforthefirsttimebuthardtoseehimreversingformwiththatrival.
7 GINTINI (IRE) (212) 65000-4
TFRHHHII BHA51
8-5 (2)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Shama’s Song (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Kieran O’Neill J
O Mrs P. J. Sheen Laura Mongan, Epsom T
B Anthony Kirwan Arthur Wait Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedratherlimitedasa2yoandislikelytoneedthisfirstrunfor7months.Otherspreferred.
TFRHHIII BHA47
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: WHISTLEDOWN 3 8 13 George Bass 10-1 (Mick Channon) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Twilight Dancer (GB), 10-3 Optiva Star (IRE), 7-2 Lahina Bay (IRE), 8-1 Blue Curacao (GB), 28-1 Vinaka (IRE), 33-1 Macho Mania (IRE), Gintini (IRE)
OPTIVA STAR is on a handy mark and would have gone close with a clear run at Lingfield last time, so he’s worth taking a chance on for all that Twilight Dancer was a comfortable winner over C&D last time. Lahina Bay had been in good form prior to an excusable run 16 days ago, so she’s also worth respect.
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First Race 5.48 -THE BETFRED ‘PASSIONATEABOUTSPORT’APPRENTICE HANDICAPSTAKES (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 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. August 1st. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 31st, 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 allowances may be claimed) BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £50 - Closed July 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) A SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.20 - THE BRITISH EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, 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 novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, July 28th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative)
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. 23 entries at £50 - Closed July 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.55 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 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 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. August 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £50 - Closed July 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.30 - THE BRITISH EBF FIFINELLA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906 and the fifth £453. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 1st. 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 22nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb
THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race. This race is named in honour of FIFINELLA, who won both the Derby and Oaks at Newmarket in 1916, and is the last filly to have won the Derby. 12 entries at £75. - Closed July 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381. (PenaltyValue £7731) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.00 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S 5 MILLION 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. forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 1st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, afterJuly 22nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 19 entries at £60 - Closed July 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4955; Second £2478;Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS
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Sixth Race 8.30 -THETOMMY HARRIGAN MEMORIALHANDICAPSTAKES (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. August 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterJuly 22nd, 2023, for each race won 6lb 16 entries at £35. - Closed July 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (PenaltyValue £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.