Epsom Downs Racecard - Tuesday 23rd April

TUESDAY 23 APRIL

OFFICIAL RACECARD - £3.00

Racing’smost

WELCOME TO

We are absolutely delighted to welcome you back to Epsom Downs today for the launch of our 2024 season.

We’ve got a fantastic day of racing in store for you today with the feature race being the Betfred Blue Riband Trial at 2:45pm, which is not only worth £50,000 but is also one of only three races that offers the winner automatic entry into The Betfred Derby itself The card also boasts a number of valuable and competitive handicaps from which the winners are often horses to follow over the season.

We’ve been busy over the winter making a number of improvements to our racecourse, with detail on the stables investment on Page 8 of the racecard being one of the highlights. We’ve also launched our own vegetable garden, and for guests in our hospitality suites you may get a taste of our home-grown produce from the garden of the racecourse! The Betfred Derby Festival is now only 38 days away, and as you’ll see construction has already begun on site to build our temporary facilities. There are many new features this year, and if you haven’t secured your tickets yet I’d strongly recommend buying before the 30th April to secure the best price – it’s not one to miss!

I hope you have a fabulous day today, and please don’t hesitate to ask any of our staff if you have a question this afternoon. We’re delighted to have you back!

Tom Sammes

Brian Finch General Manager Epsom Downs Chairman Epsom Downs

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 30

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

James Wilcox

Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Ashley Critcher

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Amy Bone

Commentator

Richard Hoiles

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Handicapper

Mark Olley

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith

Katie Dowson

Cody Watkins

Starters

James Stenning, Sam Avis

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officers

Sally Bate

Lucinda Tyler

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

Peter Double, Christine Hannaford, Suzanne Feltham, Carol Leggett

LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS lprisks.co.uk

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024

RACECARD EXPLAINED

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

- = 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

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.

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

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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.

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 2024 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.

The award for the 2022/23 season was given to Adam West, with 20 winners across the 12 month period. He was closely followed in second by Michael Attwater, with 18 wins and in third was Simon Dow with 17 winners. The award was presented at the Epsom Owners & Trainers’ Ball in November 2023.

The 2023/24 award started on the 5th November last year, and current standings as of 19th April are:

The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2024 runs from 5th November 2023 to 4th November 2024.

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

Winter Stable Works!

It’s been 205 days since our last race here at Epsom, but we have been busy!

Behind the scenes we have been improving our facilities to give all stakeholders the best experience. One of the most important projects has been our stable yard, where we transformed the horse walk with a new continuous rubberised surface throughout the yard to improve the safety for our equine athletes

As part of this redevelopment, we have installed a new trot-up strip, which is part of an enhanced requirement from Racing’s Authorities to allow Veterinary Officers to carry out pre-race checks on horses in a controlled environment.

The aim is to ensure that all horses are in the best possible health following their journey to the racecourse – providing an additional layer of protection and further reducing the risk of avoidable injury.

Horse welfare is at the heart of everything we do here at Epsom, so we are really excited about the investment and the benefit to our athletes Horse Welfare is also the core of the future in our industry, with the recent launch of the HorsePWR campaign Thiscampaignisdesignedtoinformandpromotefactsaroundwelfare in our sport and the Thoroughbred, sharing information about their purpose, the lives they lead, and the high welfare & safety standards that underpin British racing. We highly recommend a visit to www.horsepwr.co.uk to find out more!

FOLLOWUS

THE BETFRED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500

Owners Prize Money 1st £7110, 2nd £3556, 3rd £1778, 4th £889, 5th £445, 6th £222. (PenaltyValue £9019.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): I Williams (7 wins from 45 runners, 16%) runs NIGHT ON EARTH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs LOOKING FOR LYNDA

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MOON FLIGHT trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 417 miles.

FIRST RACE 2.10

O Chappell & Dixon

B Mr S. Hoskins & Trickledown Stud Tote

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Nolas Lolly (IRE) (Lomitas)

O Ebury Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs Hugh Maitland-Jones ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodrecordatAscot,goingclosein5fhandicapthereinSeptember Mightcomeonforthis.

TFRHHHII BHA90

3 CLEARPOINT (GB) (25) 013-303 D 4 9-9 (13)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Pigeon Point (Harbour Watch (IRE))

O P C F Racing Ltd

B Mrs Fiona Denniff

William Carver (3) J

Simon Hodgson, Hook T

TIMEFORMVIEWDualAWwinnerintheautumnwhobouncedbacktoformonjustsecondrunforcurrentyardwhenthird atLingfield(6f)lasttime,thoughhadtherunoftherace Moreneeded.

TFRHHHII BHA90

4 LOOKING FOR LYNDA (IRE) (21) 40120-6 D 4 9-4 (3)

Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Designated (Dutch Art) Clifford Lee J

O Mr D Bardsley & Mrs E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Springfield House Stud&Hollymount Stud Brindle Developments (Hyde) Ltd, KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthan everwhenwinning in a big field atYork (5f) last September. Should have come on forhis Pontefractreturn3weeksagoandnosurpriseifhe’sbangthere. TFRHHHII BHA85

5 MONDAMMEJ (GB) (39) 425400 D 7 9-1 (12)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Cam Hardie J

O Mrs C. Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill T

B Chasemore Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWFourthina“Dash”hereinhisdaybutunreliableandalongtimesincehislastwin. TFRHHHII BHA82

6 MOON FLIGHT (IRE) (31) 221252 D 4 9-0 (1)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Miss Margarita (Scat Daddy (USA)) Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Mr Paul Corrigan Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Grange & Manister House Studs North Allerton Racing, McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S

TIMEFORMVIEWBeeninfineformin5fAWhandicapsbutthisisastiff-enoughtaskforhisfirstrunonturf TFRHHHII BHA81

7 JOJO RABBIT (GB) (22) 205

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Berkshire Honey (Sakhee’s Secret) James Sullivan J

O Grange Park Racing XIII & Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Berkshire Parts & Panels Grange Park Racing, William Hill S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedupafourthwinatWolverhamptonin5fhandicapbackfrom5monthsoff3weeksago,keeping onfromNightOnEarth.Thisistougher TFRHHHII BHA76

8 MATCH PLAY (GB) (51) 40130-0 D

4 8-9 (5)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Corazon Canarias (FR) (Caradak (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O dave flynn & chris priestley Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Branton Court Stud J Priestley Transport Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodorderlastsummer,winningatHaydock,andpresumablyneededtherunatNewcastle7weeks ago Plentyofspeedandsuspecthe’sonagoodmark.OnetonoteunderMurphy. TFRHHHII BHA76

9 LIHOU (GB) (19) 0-05630 CD

Br Ch g Mayson - Kodiac Island (Kodiac)

O Mr Trevor Gallienne

B David Botterill & John Guest

8 8-8 (9)

Harry Davies J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFivewinsfrom15runslastyear,includingthiscontestfrom7lbhighermark.BitquietontheAWoflate butnosurpriseifhebouncedbackwithabigrun.

10 NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) (22) 212422 D

Br B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE) (Pivotal)

TFRHHHHH BHA75

6 8-8 (4)

Richard Kingscote J

O Mr Spencer Coomes Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatLingfield(5f)inJanuaryandranwellfromthefrontwhenbeaten1/2-lengthbyJojoRabbitatWolverhamptonlasttime.LargelyconsistentsincetheturnoftheyearbuthasfloppedonpreviousvisitstoEpsom. TFRHHHII BHA75

11 MICK’S SPIRIT (GB) (13) 4-51153

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Fortunately (Forzando) Saffie Osborne J

O John C Davies and Partner Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Arabian Shield Insurance Company S

TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedpairof5fhandicapsatLingfieldinFebruary9daysapart.Didn’tlastoutfromthefrontover6f therelasttimeandremainsinform,althoughthisistougheronraregoonturf

12 GLORY

Br B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde (Oasis Dream)

TFRHHHII BHA72

Quinn J

O mad 4 fun & paul williamson Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBesteffortforawhilewhentaking5fThirskhandicapinthemudafortnightagofromonewhowent closenexttime.5lbrisewithinhisreachandnotdismissedonfirstrunatEpsom. TFRHHHHI BHA71

13 THE DEFIANT (GB) (10) 351625 D

8 8-4 (6)

Br B g Morpheus - Killer Class (Kyllachy) Tyler Heard (3) J

O Mrs Linda Chester Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Mr Frank Brady Brady & Gallagher (1999) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored again at Chelmsford last month and ran well from the front when second to classy one at Lingfieldafortnightago Trappedwideatformertracklasttimebutthislookstoughbackonturf TFRHHHII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: LIHOU 7 9 2 Rossa Ryan 10-3 (David Evans) 8 ran Visor worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 10, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn

No 4, 7, 13. ProbableS.P’s: 11-2 Glory Fighter (GB), 7-1 Jojo Rabbit (GB), 8-1 Lihou (GB), 9-1 Match Play (GB), 11-1 Mountain Peak (GB), 12-1 Moon Flight (IRE), 14-1 Clearpoint (GB), Night On Earth (IRE), 16-1 One Night Stand (GB), Mick’s Spirit (GB), 18-1 Looking For Lynda (IRE), 25-1 Mondammej (GB), The Defiant (GB)

This will be fast and furious and last year’s winner LIHOU could be worth chancing to bounce back returned to turf Paul Midgley’s Glory Fighter and Match Play are both of firm interest also

THE BETFRED BLUE RIBAND TRIAL (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) for three yrs old x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £22280, 2nd £9145, 3rd £4575, 4th £2285, 5th £1145, 6th £570. (PenaltyValue £28355)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Balding (16 wins from 102 runners, 16%) runs BELLUM JUSTUM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (6 wins from 41 runners, 15%) runs ARABIC LEGEND

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHIEF LITTLE ROCK trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.

SECOND RACE

1 ARABIC LEGEND (IRE) (192) 126- 9-3 (1)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Sheikha Reika (FR) (Shamardal (USA))

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Clifford Lee J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORMVIEWDubawicoltwhomadeawinningdebutina7fnoviceontheJulyCourse.Tookabigstepforwarddespitestilllookinggreenwhensecondtoa promisingsortinaListedeventatSalisburyToobadtobetrueinAutumnStakesatNewmarketfinalstartandhassinceleftAndrewBalding. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 BELLUM JUSTUM (IRE) (208) 5241- 9-3 (6)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Natural Beauty (Oasis Dream) Oisin Murphy J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheStarscoltwhogotoffthemarkatthefourthattemptin17-runnerNewmarketmaiden.Typeto makeabetter3-y-o(willstay)butothershaveachievedmore.

TFRHHHII BHA92

3 BUR DUBAI (GB) (126) 343- 9-3 (3)

Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Ana Shababiya (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J

O Green Team Racing

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Mr A. Alshaikh Kpf Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWJustfairformin3AWmaidens(trainedbyAliceHaynesfirst2starts)andthisisaverydifficultask.

TFRHIIII BHA75

4 CHIEF LITTLE ROCK (IRE) (192) 2122- 9-3 (4)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Amicus (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith

B Coolmore

Ryan Moore J

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhengettingupclosehomein1mmaidenatLeopardstownandfurtherprogresswhenrunner-upinBeresford StakesattheCurragh(1m)andAutumnStakesatNewmarketnext2starts.Stepupintripwillsuitonreturnandsetsthestandard. TFRHHHHH BHA107

5 DEFIANCE (IRE) (206) 16- 9-3 (5)

Br B c Camelot - Alouja (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) James Doyle J

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Monet Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Seven Hills B’Sk &Torres Strait B’Sk Ltd Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCamelotcoltwhowasvalueforextrawhenmakingasuccessfuldebutin9-runnermaidenatSandown.Unable tolandablowintheRoyalLodgeatNewmarketnexttimebutitwasstillastepuponform.Willstay. TFRHHHII BHA103

6 FEIGNING MADNESS (GB) (181) 11- 9-3 (2)

Br Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Dance The Dream (Sir Percy)

Hector Crouch J

O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Mr W. H. Carson & Mrs A. Dalgety R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutatNewburyandshowedusefulformwhendefyingapenaltyinwhatistraditionally astrongnoviceatNewmarketinOctober,againgettingupclosehome.Potentiallyasmartmiddle-distanceprospect. TFRHHHHI BHA93

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: EPICTETUS (IRE) 3 9 3 Frankie Dettori 2-5 (John &Thady Gosden) 5 ran

Stewards Note: ARABIC LEGEND: Following its run on 14/10/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Chief Little Rock (IRE), 4-1 Feigning Madness (GB), 9-2 Arabic Legend (IRE), 15-2 Defiance (IRE), 11-1 Bellum Justum (IRE), 100-1 Bur Dubai (GB)

CHIEF LITTLE ROCK isn’t entered for the Derby but he sets a high standard for this race having finished second in the Beresford Stakes at the Curragh and Autumn Stakes at Newmarket Feigning Madness has the makings of a smart middle-distance performer so rates a big threat, while Arabic Legend is worth another chance for his new yard

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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

THE LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS CITY & SUBURBAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (PenaltyValue £25770)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): I Williams (7 wins from 45 runners, 16%) runs SILENT FILM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs QITAAL

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

THIRD RACE 3.20

1 WESTERN SOLDIER (GER) (261) 11/2500- 6 9-9 (7)

Br B g Soldier Hollow - Wamika (GER) (Shirocco (GER)) Callum Hutchinson (3) J

O Kenyon and Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Gestut Park Wiedingen Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulperformerinGermanyforPeterSchiergenathisbest(completed5-timerinhandicapsinlate-2022) Fairform overhurdleshere,althoughnoimpactinhandicapslast3starts.Startsoutfornewyardwithworktodo

2 SILENT FILM (GB) (67) 0041-20

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Dibajj (FR) (Iffraaj) Ryan Moore J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Deerfield Farm JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWoninHungaryinSeptemberandfineruninDubai(9f)nexttime.Notseentobesteffecttherelatest andinterestingupintripunderRyanMoorehavingrunwellhereinhisyoungerdays TFR

3 FELIX (GB) (80) 00353-2 D

8 9-6 (4)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Luminance (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

O Gary Allsopp & Partner

Oisin Murphy J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Fittocks Stud Allsopp & Allsopp S

TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellinfirst-timeblinkerswhensecondatWolverhampton(9.5f)inFebruary,onlyworndownlateon byathrivingsort.NotwonforawhilebutonetonotebackonturfunderMurphy. TFR

4 DUAL IDENTITY (IRE) (185) 500100- D

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Teide Lady (Nashwan (USA))

O Kennet Valley Syndicates IV

BHA97

6 9-3 (1)

Neil Callan J

William Knight, Newmarket T

B Gerry Flannery Developments Offbeat Safaris Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWContestedplentyofthebighandicapslasttermandbacktowinningwayswithawide-marginsuccess atSandownoverthistripinSeptember Hasgonewellfresh.

5 ZIGGY (GB) (451) 6/101/23- D

Br B g Sixties Icon - Brushing (Medicean)

O Sarabex and Aragon Racing

TFRHHHII BHA94

6 9-1 (2)

Richard Kingscote J

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Dullingham Park Stud & Sarabex Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWStrucktwicein2022andwasrunningwellonAWwhenlastseeninJanuary2023.Interestingifreadyto rollforin-formyard(hasgonewellfresh).

6 CRYSTAL DELIGHT (GB) (172) 036520- D

TFRHHHII BHA92

5 8-11 (3)

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Crystal Capella (Cape Cross (IRE)) Jim Crowley J

O Little Staughton Farms Ltd

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Southcourt Stud GB Helicopters S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlentyofcreditableeffortsinhandicapslastyearforthenow-retiredWilliamJarvis.Suspecthereturns onaworkablemarkand1of2interestingrunnersforstable.

7 QITAAL (GB) (30) 331/6/-1 D

TFRHHHII BHA88

5 8-6 (6)

Br Ch g Iffraaj - Qaafeya (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Joe Fanning J

O Johnston Racing Ltd

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRejoinedformeryardforjust4,000gnsandprovedthatallabilityisretainedtomakeawinninghandicapdebutat Doncasterafteralmost2yearsoff,goingwithzestunderthisrider Remainslowmileageandrespectedup6lb

BAD COMPANY 6 8 12 Pat Cosgrave

(Jim Boyle)

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ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1. Stewards Note: FELIX: Following its run on 3/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Qitaal (GB), 7-2 Ziggy (GB), 5-1 Silent Film (GB), 13-2 Felix (GB), 8-1 Crystal Delight (GB), 9-1 Dual Identity (IRE), 25-1 Western Soldier (GER)

QITAAL made a successful return after nearly 2 years off for the Johnston stable at Doncaster and with that form having a solid look to it he could be able to defy a 6lb rise in this stronger race if building on that. Silent Film is interesting under Ryan Moore, while Harry Eustace has an interesting pair in Ziggy and Crystal Delight.

THEWEATHERBYS GLOBALSTALLIONS

APPGREATMETROPOLITAN

HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (PenaltyValue £10308)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle (18 wins from 146 runners, 12%) runs WESTERN STARS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs HOPE YOU CAN RUN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOPE YOU CAN RUN trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

Br Gr f Kingston Hill - Ros Mountain (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Jason Watson J

O Diamond Racing Ltd

Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Hunting Hill Stud Diamond Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEmphaticwinnerofabig-fieldNewburyhandicaplastspringandrunner-upon3occasionsthereafter,albeitthoseplacedeffortswereinterspersed withsomenot-so-goodperformances.Couldgowellifreadytorollbutsomeofthesemayultimatelyprovetobebettertreated. TFRHHIII BHA96

2 WYNTER WILDES (GB) (136) 50

Br B m Tamayuz - Khazeena (Oasis Dream) Mikkel Mortensen (7) J

O Mr Paul Wildes

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Wildes Hotel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesduringaproductive2023campaign.AlsofinishedafinethirdinanAWlistedeventatLingfieldinNovemberbutthedownside wasthathermarktookasignificanthitforthatandshewaspredictablyheldoffthisrevisedmarkbackinhandicapcompanynexttime. TFRHHIII BHA93

3 THERE’S THE DOOR (IRE) (30) 31450-0 4 9-7 (13)

Br B fStarspangledbanner (AUS) - Callisto Star(IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

O Paul & Clare Rooney

Richard Kingscote J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Kevin J. Molloy Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged11/4mhandicapsatDoncasterandGoodwoodlastseason,bothonheavygoing.Actsongood/fastground,too,and thismarkisprobablywithinreachbutshe’llneedtostepuponherlow-keyreappearancedisplayifshe’stotakethis.

TFRHHHII BHA93

4 THINK FIRST (IRE) (269) 455060- 4 9-6 (10)

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Willow Beck (Shamardal (USA))

Neil Callan J

O Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWDualAWwinnerforJamesTateat2yrsbutlittletoshoutaboutlastseasonandhedidn’tknuckledownparticularlywellwhennarrowly outpointedina3-runneraffaironhishurdlesdebut/firstrunfornewyardatDoncasterinNovemberOtherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA92

5 THE GOAT (GB) (193) 631606- D 4 9-5 (6)

Br Ch g Cracksman - My Hope (USA) (Afleet Alex (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O THE TRUE ACRE PARTNERSHIP 1 Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigstepforwardwhenpoweringclearofhisrivalstomakeawinninghandicapdebutatGloriousGoodwood(11/2m,heavy)last summer However,heprovedprettydisappointingin3subsequentstartsandremains10lbabovehisGoodwoodmark.Gelded. TFRHHHII BHA91

6 CHAMPAGNE PIAFF (FR) (16) 61314//-3 C 6 9-3 (8)

Br B or Br g Le Havre (IRE) - Galaxe (FR) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O Mr Ashley Head Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulhandicapperat3yrs,winningatWindsorandoverthisC&D.Camefrommuchfurtherbackthantheprominently-riddenpairthat beathimwhenreturningfroma30-monthabsenceatBath(10.2f,heavy)recentlyandhe’sofstronginterestbackherewithRyanMoorebooked. TFRHHHHH BHA89

7 SARATOGA GOLD (GB) (208) 160000- CD 6 9-3 (12)

Br Ch g Mayson - Lady Sylvia (Haafhd) Clifford Lee J

O Curzon House Partnership Kevin Frost, Newark T

B David J. Keast Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerofC&Dhandicapsin2022andaddedtohistallywithawide-marginsuccessatKemptonlast July Seemedtolosehiswaythereafter,though,andneedstobouncebackonthisdebutfornewconnections. TFRHHIII BHA89

8 SPLENDENT (IRE) (17) 16134-0 D 5 9-3 (3)

Br B h Fast Company (IRE) - Sweet Lilly (Tobougg (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Herbertstown House Stud JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPaidhiswayin2023,landinghandicapsatWindsorandNewburybeforenotchingthirdsuccessofthatcampaigninHungary.Down thefieldonrecentreappearanceuppedto2matKemptonbutwillbesharpernowandmeritsrespectbackathisoptimumtrip TFRHHHHI BHA89

9 HOPE YOU CAN RUN (IRE) (272) 553321- D 4 8-13 (7)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Shelbysmile (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) Jason Hart J

O Kingsley Park 40 - Ready To Run Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Gigginstown House Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHeldformwellinthefirsthalfoflastseason,deservedlygettinghisheadbackinfrontatCatterickwhen lastseeninJuly(geldedsince) Nine-monthabsencetoovercomebuthe’sonetoconsiderallthesame. TFRHHHII BHA85

10 DUKE OF VERONA (IRE) (352) 6140/10- D 6 8-13 (4)

Br Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Somewhere (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J

O Mr R. C. C. Villers Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Deerpark Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreappearancelastseasonatLeicesterbutseenoutjustoncethereafter(wellheldatNewmarket) andhe’sentitledtoneedtherunstartingoutfornewconnectionsonthebackofan11-monthabsence. TFRHHIII BHA85

11 VAYNOR (IRE) (213) 1/03510- D

5 8-11 (5)

Br Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sanaya (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Jim Crowley J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Newstead Breeding JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWRegainedthewinningthreadoverthistripatThirskinSeptemberbutstartedandendedthatcampaign withpoorefforts.Likelytofindafewtoogood.

12 GREEN TEAM (FR) (218) 000300-

TFRHHIII BHA83

5 8-5 (1)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) Saffie Osborne J

O Fiji Racing Limited Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Haras d’Etreham et al Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner ofa novice event atAyr during 2-y-o campaign for Kevin Ryan but it’s been a struggle since, endinglastseasonwithacoupleofheavydefeats(geldedsince) Besttolookelsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA77

13 WESTERN STARS (FR) (25) 50123-0 5 8-4 (2)

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Waikika (FR) (Whipper (USA)) Harry Davies J

O Mr James Finch Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Mr P. Bellaiche & SCEA Yann Barberot Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedabusyandproductivesecond-halfof2023,winning3timesbetweenSeptemberandDecember.Should stripfitterfollowinghisreappearancespinontheAWatLingfieldandhe’snotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: SIR RUMI (IRE) 5 9 9 William Buick 11-2 (Richard Hannon) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 9, 12.

Stewards Note:

WYNTER WILDES: Following its run on 9/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

VAYNOR: Following its run on 23/9/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Champagne Piaff (FR), 6-1 The Goat (GB), 8-1 Hope You Can Run (IRE), 10-1 There’s The Door (IRE), 11-1 Splendent (IRE), 12-1 Vaynor (IRE), Western Stars (FR), 14-1 Duke of Verona (IRE), 18-1 Wynter Wildes (GB), 22-1 Greysful Storm (IRE), 25-1 Saratoga Gold (GB), 28-1 Think First (IRE), 66-1 Green Team (FR)

It’s likely that CHAMPAGNE PIAFF will be well found in the market with Ryan Moore booked on the back of an encouraging return from a monster absence at Bath. However, that’s just about the only negative mark against this lightly-raced 6-y-o, who was a winner here off this mark on his sole previous visit in September 2021 and he shaped at Bath as though this step back up in trip would be ideal. Splendent and Hope You Can Run are put forward as the main dangers given doubts surrounding The Goat.

THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice three and four yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle (18 wins from 146 runners, 12%) runs CARD SHARK AND DWYNWEN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Walker (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs INTO BATTLE

FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs PLAYTIME today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: INVOLVEMENT trained by S & E Crisford, Newmarket, 83 miles.

FIFTH RACE 4.30

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Calare (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Godolphin Hambleton Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat16foverhurdlesbutwellheldbothstartsontheFlatthismonth. TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B f Monsieur Bond (IRE) - State Sovereignty (Authorized (IRE)) Tyler Heard (3) J

O Mr J. C. G. Chua Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Mr J. Chua Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtobeatarivalinAWnovice/maiden. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 INVOLVEMENT (GB) (158) 12- 3 9-7 (4)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady Of Dubai (Dubawi (IRE)) Harry Davies J

O Mr Sultan Ali Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewhenmakingawinningdebutin6-runnermaidenatRedcar(7f,goodtofirm)inSeptember. WentclosetodefyingapenaltyatNewcastlenexttimeandremainsausefulprospect.

TFRHHHHI BHA91

4 INTO BATTLE (IRE) (167) 51- 3 9-5 (7)

Br Ch c Churchill (IRE) - Madam Baroque (Royal Applause) Saffie Osborne J

O Philip Afia and Matthew Cottis Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Norelands & Hamish McCalmont B/stock ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutrunwellbehindtowin14-runnermaiden(7/1)atKempton(8f)inNovember.However,thatwas justanordinaryracesoisopposableunderapenalty TFRHHHII BHA5 CARD SHARK (IRE) (20) 00 3 9-1 (2)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Three Hearts (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN)) Paddy Bradley J

O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Barnane Stud Ltd Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminapairofAWmaidens,leavingJohnnyMurtaghafterdebut.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 MIDAIR (GB) (169) 522- 3 9-1 (9)

Br B c Frankel - Modern Look (Zamindar (USA)) James Doyle J

O Juddmonte Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutbehindwhensecondof9inmaidenatGoodwood,suitedbyincreaseintrip.Unabletolandtheodds atKemptonsincebutwasonlyjustreeledin.Surelyonlyamatteroftimebeforehegoesonebetter

TFRHHHHH BHA85

7 PLAYTIME (GB) (240) 02- 3 9-1 (8)

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Partygorl (GER) (Sternkoenig (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr N Botica & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchbetterfordebutwhensecondatGoodwood,thoughleftbehindbythewinner.Geldedafter.More neededagain.

TFRHHHII BHA-

8 DWYNWEN (GB) (19) 0-0 3 8-10 (3)

Br B f Advertise - Divine Pamina (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Charlie Bennett J

O Lady Prosser Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Lady Prosser Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinnoviceeventatNewmarketandmaidenatLingfield5monthsapart. TFRHIIII BHA-

9 FIVE THREES (GB) (-) 3 8-10 (5)

Br B f Australia - D’Oro Princess (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))

Connor Planas (3) J

O Mr T. Cusden Adam West, Epsom T

B China Horse Club International Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW1,500gnsyearling,Australiafilly Half-sisterto7f-9fwinnerFinalCredit.Dam,US8.5f/9fwinner,half-sister toCanadianGrade39f-11fwinnerRaylene,outof2-y-o5f/6fwinnerPetitePrincess. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: KADOVAR (IRE) 3 9 1 Oisin Murphy 2-1 (Andrew Balding) 6 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 7. Stewards Note: THURSDAY: Following its run on 3/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Involvement (GB), 6-4 Midair (GB), 7-1 Playtime (GB), 16-1 Into Battle (IRE), 66-1 Five Threes (GB), 100-1 Card Shark (IRE), 150-1 Hill Spirit (GB), 300-1 Thursday (GB), Dwynwen (GB)

This looks between MIDAIR and Involvement, who both appeal as useful prospects. The former receives 6lb form penalised-winner Involvement so that may prove decisive. Playtime is best of the rest

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIDAIR 2.INVOLVEMENT 3.PLAYTIME 1ST

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

THE BETFRED ‘NIFTY 50’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) for three yrs old x Total prize fund £12000

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle (18 wins from 146 runners, 12%) runs COMMANDER CROUCH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Walker (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs I LOVE PARIS

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GONE ROGUE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Manaahil (Dubawi (IRE))

O SDM Partnership & Partner

Alec Voikhansky (3) J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Rathbarry Stud Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Careerbestwhenwinning5-runnerhandicap(15/2)atKempton(7f)13daysago Progressivesort whoisunlikelytobetroubledbythelongertrip,whilehisexperienceofthistrackisabigplus,sostrongclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA

2

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Capomento (IRE) (Casamento (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J

O Paul & Clare Rooney Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Cavalier Bloodstock Clive Cox Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUppedintripforhishandicapbow,ranwellwhensecondof5atLingfieldonpenultimateouting.Probably undonebythetestingconditions(alsopulledhard)atBathlasttime,sotoosoontowriteoff TFRHHHII BHA80

3 INVINCIBLE AURA (GB) (22) 4203-14 9-9 (9)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Bright Approach (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Harry Davies J

O What A Time To Be Alive 2 & Les Boyer Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Southwell in March, then acquitted himself well in a reasonable handicap at Wolverhamptonlasttime.Othershaveabitmorepotentialbutheshouldgivehisrunning. TFRHHHII BHA80

4 COMMANDER CROUCH (IRE) (27) 21420-6 9-7 (8)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Seven Magicians (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J

O Goff, Walsh, Zerdin & Sweet

B Oak Leaf Stud

Jim Boyle, Epsom T

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingRichardHannonwhenlastof6inhandicapatKempton(7f,28/1)27daysago.Up intrip Arriveswithsomethingtoproveandothersmakemoreappeal.

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5 I LOVE PARIS (IRE) (155) 3535- 9-7 (2)

Br B f Too Darn Hot - Way To My Heart (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Mrs J. Cestar & Partner Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWSigns of promise priorto a respectable nursery debut at Kempton 5 months ago. More required but returnswithhisstablegoingwell,sonotcompletelydismissed.

TFR

BHA78

6 SHOW BIZ KID (IRE) (182) 436- 9-5 (7)

Br B c Acclamation - Fashion Theory (Dubawi (IRE)) Sean Levey J

O Michael Pescod and Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B L. Mulryan Chibley Farm Partnership S

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragementonfirsttwostartsandlatesteffortatWolverhampton6monthsago.Typetomakea better3yoandstablehasmadeasolidstarttothecampaign,soonetoconsider TFR

BHA76

7 GONE ROGUE (IRE) (18) 2110-5 9-5 (1)

Br B c Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Assault On Rome (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Jason Hart J

O Mrs Christine E Budden & Partners Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Christine E. Budden & Partners Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerat 2who failedto justifysupportwhen onlyfifth at Lingfield on return. Not seento best effectthatday,however,andremainsopentoprogresssteppedupindistance.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

8 WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS (IRE) (52) 004-505 9-3 (5)

Br B g New Bay - L’Ambre Gris (IRE) (Iffraaj) Jim Crowley J

O Mr Sayed Hashish Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B L’Ambre Gris Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEWSeemedtoimprovewhen93/4lengthsfifthof7toLegendofTimeinlistedrace(80/1)atMeydan(9f,good)52daysago, albeithhewasprobablyflattered.RejoinedyardafterleavingOsamaRefai.Verydifficulttoweighuponhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA74

9 PORTSMOUTH (IRE) (132) 454- 9-3 (11)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Havant (Halling (USA))

Oisin Murphy J

O Mr & Mrs James Wigan Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonbothstartssincehisdebutlastseason,fourthinanoviceatKempton4monthsago Gelded sinceandpedigreepointstohimbeingbetterthanamarkof74,sodefiniteplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA74

10 DASHINWHITESARGENT (GB) (140) 652- 9-2 (6)

Br Gr or Ro c Highland Reel (IRE) - Bella Ragazza (Dutch Art) Hector Crouch J

O Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWContinuedhisprogresswhen secondinamaidenatLingfield4monthsagobuthandicapperhasbeen farfromlenientwithhisopeningmark,soanotherstepupisrequiredifhe’stofeature. TFRHHHII BHA73

11 GREAT CHIEFTAIN (IRE) (20) 5-36 9-0 (4)

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Ivirka (FR) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Clifford Lee J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Skyfarm Farm & Scea Marmion JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSigns of encouragemennt in three runs to date, albeit looking quirky at times. Blinkered switched to handicapsandhassomephysicalscope,sotherecouldbemoretocome. TFRHHHII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: EXPRESSIONLESS 3 9 3 Kyle Strydom 9-2 (Dylan Cunha) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 9.

Stewards Note:

GALLOPING ON: Following its run on 7/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

SHOW BIZ KID: Following its run on 24/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

DASHINWHITESARGENT: Following its run on 5/12/2023 it was reported that the horse had bitten its tongue.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mr Baloo (IRE), 11-2 Gone Rogue (IRE), 7-1 Portsmouth (IRE), 10-1 Invincible Aura (GB), 11-1 Show Biz Kid (IRE), 12-1 Dashinwhitesargent (GB), Great Chieftain (IRE), 16-1 Galloping On (IRE), I Love Paris (IRE), 20-1 Whathappensinvegas (IRE), 33-1 Commander Crouch (IRE)

MR BALOO improved to gain a third career success at Kempton last time and, with track experience to call upon, he’s fancied to go in again at the possible expense of Portsmouth, a notable handicap debutant. Gone Rogue is still one to bear in mind despite an underwhelming reappearance.

TIMEFORM

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.10 - THE BETFRED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9019 to the winning horse The second to receive £4229, the third £2115, the fourth £1057, the fifth £528 and the sixth £264. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £87 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £87. - Closed April 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7110; Second £3556; Third £1778; Fourth £889; Fifth £445; Sixth £222. (PenaltyValue £9019.50) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.45-THE BETFRED BLUE RIBANDTRIAL(CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28355 to the winning horse The second to receive £10750, the third £5380, the fourth £2680, the fifth £1345 and the sixth £675 for three yrs old only Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 or Listed race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The winning horse in this race, if not a gelding or already entered, will receive an automatic entry to this year’s Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in the Betfred Derby after the May Scratching stages and the Confirmation stage, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding payments of £4000, £4000 and £3000 respectively Please also note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field forthe Betfred Derby and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Betfred Derby. 10 entries at £250.Closed April 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£22280; Second £9145;Third £4575; Fourth £2285; Fifth £1145; Sixth £570. (PenaltyValue £28355) A SS

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Third Race 3.20 - THE LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS CITY & SUBURBAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS LTD has generously sponsored this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 14 entries, 3 at £50 and 11 at £250 - Closed April 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (PenaltyValue £25770) SS

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Fourth Race 3.55 - THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP GREAT METROPOLITAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterApril 13th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 23 entries at £100. - Closed April 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS

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Fifth Race 4.30 - THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS NOVICE 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 novice three and four yrs old only Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 6lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carrythe same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Please note, in the event that the highest weighted horse at declaration is set to carry less than 9st 5lb, the horse’s weight will be raised to 9st 5lb and all other declarations raised accordingly WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 23 entries at £50 - Closed April 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS

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Sixth Race 5.05-THE BETFRED ‘NIFTY50’ HANDICAPSTAKES (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 only, 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 if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £60 - Closed April 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

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