Epsom Downs Racecard - Thursday 3rd August

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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 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

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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

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‘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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- A CLOSER LOOK

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)

10 RACE
J O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
FACTS
1m 2f 17y colours no horse age st-lb Draw
FIRST RACE 5.48
4 10-2 (2)
Harry
J
Burns
T
S
TFRHHHII BHA77
Simon
B Ballylinch
Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW
19daysago Cheekpiecesreplacevisornowandnotruledout.
J
5
George Bass
Denis
TFR
4 10-0 (5)
TFR
9-13 (3) Br Ch g Foxwedge (AUS)
Place) Connor Planas (3) J O Newmarket Racing Club HQi Tom Clover, Newmarket T B G. Doyle &
Margadale TIMEFORMVIEW
17daysago Cangowellagainwithhoodbackon. TFRHHHII BHA74 5 STOPNSEARCH (GB) (152) 0200-20 D 6 9-5
- Glencal (Compton
Lord
Winlesssince2021buthecomeshereingoodnick,secondof10inhandicapatWindsor(10f,goodtofirm)
(7)
152daysago
TFRHHHII BHA66 6 DAPHNE MAY
(GB)
TFR

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

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

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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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

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

11 FIRS T RA CE PLAY
SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIMEDISTANCE RACE
1.WARHOL (IRE) 2.WONDER STARELZAAM (IRE) 3.DAPHNE MAY
RESULTS

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 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

EPSOM TRAINERS
Trainer Number of wins Michael Attwater 12 Simon Dow 11 Adam West 9 Brett Johnson 7 Pat Phelan 7 Jim Boyle 6 Lee Carter 4 Mark Pattison 3 Roger Ingram 3 Laura Mongan 2

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for novice 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): 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-

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J O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
6.20 7f 3y
st-lb Draw
SECOND RACE
colours no horse
9-11
(9)
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-4
(8)
TFR
HHHHI 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

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.00 secs

RecordTime: 1 min, 21.30 secs - Red Peony - 29th July 2004, Good to Firm

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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)

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J O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
1m 4f 6y colours no horse age st-lb Draw 1 SWEET FANTASY
(8) 14-5031 D 4 10-2(in 5lb ex) (7) Br
Rossa Ryan J O Mr
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Mr &
R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWellriddenwhenadecisivescorerfromthefrontatLeicesterlastweek.Hadtherunoftheraceonthat
TFRHHHHH BHA77(+4) 2
5 9-9 (4) Br
George Wood J O Mr
John Butler, Newmarket T B Godolphin Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerinFrancebutlightlyracedforJohnButlerandfallingintheweightswithoutshowingsignsof takingadvantage. TFRHHIII BHA75 3 HAARAR (GB) (27) 62-0336 4 9-6 (2) Br B g Muhaarar - Interchange (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Hector Crouch J O D.W. & L.Y. Payne and G. & T. Blackiston Michael Bell, Newmarket T B Clearwater Stud Ltd Richard Frisby Bloodstock
THIRD RACE 6.55
(GB)
Dream)
and
Mrs David Aykroyd
occasionbuta5lbpenaltywon’tpreventaveryboldfollow-upbid.
WILKIE
(USA))
Gerry Dolan
Limited S
TFRHHHHI BHA72
4 9-4 (5)
Pierre-Louis
J
TIMEFORMVIEW
TFRHHHII BHA70
ATALANTA BREEZE
6/1-0030 D 7 9-2 (3)
Jamin (3)
T
S
5
(GB) (21)
Rhys Clutterbuck
TFR
HHIII BHA68
TFR

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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THE BRITISH EBF FIFINELLAFILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

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

20 RACE
CLOSER
J O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
FACTS - A
LOOK
7.30 7f 3y colours
age st-lb Draw
6 9-10 (3)
J
FOURTH RACE
no horse
William Carson
T
Another4lbhigherand
TFRHHHII BHA73
3 9-10 (2)
T
J O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
TFR
TFR
HHHHI BHA77
3 9-4 (4)
TFRHHIII
TFR
HHHII BHA69
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIMEDISTANCE RACE
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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)

FIFTH RACE 8.00

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)

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J O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
1m
colours
age st-lb Draw
113y
no horse
5 10-4 (3)
George
Bass (3) J
Sheena
T
West, Lewes
Tote S
TFRHHHII BHA
82
3
9-9 (2)
J
TFR
HHHII BHA81
Patrick Owens, Newmarket T
TFRHHHII
BHA78
TFRHHHII
BHA77

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.

23 FIFTH RA CE
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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SERIOUS LOOK (IRE) 2.DESFONDADO (IRE) 3.COBALT BLUE (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIMEDISTANCE RACE RESULTS STANDARD & RECORD TIME Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 42.60 secs Record Time: 1 min, 40.46 secs - Zaaki - 1st June 2019, Good to Firm
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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.

T O M M Y HA R R I G A N M E M O R I A L

THE TOMMY HARRIGAN MEMORIAL

STAKES (CLASS 6)

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)

26 RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK J O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding
Prize Money 1st
2nd
4th
5th £181. (PenaltyValue
SIXTH
8.30 7f 3y colours no horse st-lb Draw 1 VINAKA (IRE) (36) 530-30 9-10 (7) Br B f Acclamation - Up At Last (Cape Cross (IRE)) Callum Hutchinson (3) J O Mrs M. Chance Ali Stronge, Eastbury T B Glencoole Stud TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhofailedtobeatarivalatKemptonlasttimeandarriveswithsomethingtoprove TFRHHIII BHA66 2 TWILIGHT DANCER (GB) (14) 6-26031 CD 9-8 (1) Br B f Twilight Son - Accede (Acclamation) Hector Crouch J O Mrs D. Joly Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T B Mrs D. O. Joly Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedfillywhotookamarkedstepforwardonjusthersecondturfoutingtoscoreoverC&Dlast time.Coulddobetteragain,somakesplentyofappeal. TFRHHHHI BHA64 3 MACHO MANIA (IRE) (15) 26-0035 9-7 (3) Br B g Camacho - Dame Judi (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Connor Planas (5) J O Carol & David Whymark Phil McEntee, Newmarket T B Caroline & Stephanie Hanly Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form for Hugo Palmer and didn’t fare any better on debut for current yard in maiden
TFRHHIII BHA63
9-6 (4)
Sam Hitchcott J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
HANDICAP
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000 Owners
£2890,
£1446, 3rd £722,
£361,
£3663.80)
RACE
at Yarmouth15daysago Needscheekpiecestoperkhimup
OPTIVA
Br
O Optiva Securities Ltd

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.

27 SIXTH RA C E
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OPTIVA STAR (IRE) 2.TWILIGHT DANCER 3.LAHINA BAY (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIMEDISTANCE RACE RESULTS WE LISTEN. WE SUPPORT. WWW.RACINGWELFARE.CO.UK 24 hr helpline 0800 6300 443 Advice & guidance WWW.RACINGWELFARE.CO.UK Mental health Careers advice Physical health Housing Addiction Retirement Money advice Racing’s Support Line STANDARD
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PLAY SMARTER
& RECORD TIME

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DRESS CODES AT EPSOM DOWNS

At Epsom Downs Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”. Whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence. So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather.

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

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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.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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