WEDNESDAY 3 JULY
FOLLOWUS
WELCOME TO
Welcome to Epsom Downs for this evening’s summer racing. We are delighted to have you with us today for our first Raceday after The Betfred Derby Festival.
We have a fantastic evening in store for you, with six races kicking off an exciting summer of racing here at Epsom Downs. The weather has certainly not been on our side so far but that has not stopped us welcoming tens of thousands of racegoers over the two days of The Betfred Derby Festival. There we saw some world-class racing and two champions for the ages in both The Betfred Derby and Betfred Oaks. Our Betfred Derby winner City of Troy, is due to continue his career at Sandown this Saturday - an incredible horse, and I would encourage you to go see him there!
Tonight is the start of four summer evening race meetings here at Epsom Downs, with the next three evenings featuring live music after racing All events are selling very quickly, particularly Platinum: The Live ABBA Tribute Show, so please book now to secure your tickets! I hope you have a fabulous evening and please do not hesitate to talk to any of our staff if you have any questions.
Tom Sammes Brian Finch General Manager Epsom Downs Chairman Epsom Downs
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
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
James Wilcox
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Ashley Critcher
Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager
Amy Bone
Commentator
John Hunt
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Handicapper
Mark Olley
Stewards
Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward)
Henry Pelly (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy
Katie Dowson
Gwen Thomas
Starters
Robert Supple, Sam Avis
Judge
Jane Green
Clerk Of The Scales
Paul Champion
Veterinary Officers
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
Christine Hannaford, Peter Double, Sarah Collins
RACECARD
4 CITY OF TROY (USA) (28) 111-0 BF 3 9-2 (1)
B c Justify (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Mrs John Magnier ,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith
Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
Ryan Moore
Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Sponsor
Hehaswonthreetimesat7fongroundvaryingfromgoodtosoft.Beaten17lbehindNotableSpeechat4-6favwhen9thof11onhis latestoutingintheGroup1QIPCO2000GuineasStakesatNewmarketover1m(good)lastmonth.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrun on4/5/2024itwasreportedthatthehorsebecametiredonhisfirstrun.
TFRHHHHH BHA124
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
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.
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
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G & J Moore (10 wins from 56 runners, 18%) runs OJ LIFESTYLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs GISELLES DEFENCE
WEIGHTWATCHER: EKLIL won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 7lb to 62.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GISELLES DEFENCE trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.
1 GISELLES DEFENCE (IRE) (18) 4-21602 D BF 4 9-13 (3)
Br B g National Defense - Cotton Camera (IRE) (Lilbourne Lad (IRE)) Joe Leavy (3) J
O Crown Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Oghill House Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEWMadeabrightstartfornewstablethisspring,runner-upatNottingham(10.2f,heavy)priortosheddingmaidentagingoodstyleat Pontefract(10f)inMay.Experimentwithcheekpiecesdidn’treallyworkbutrightbackontrackwhenrunner-upatLeicester18daysago
BHA71
2 SILVER NIGHTFALL (GB) (133) 14660-0 4 9-13 (2)
Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Godzilla’s Girl (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Callum Hutchinson J
O A Coupland & If only Partnership Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Clarendon Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Now below her last successful mark, gained at Kempton in August but she ended her time with GayKellewayindisappointingfashion.FirstrunsinceFebruaryandmarketcanguide.
3 OJ LIFESTYLE (IRE) (25) 043-006 4 9-12 (6)
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Vetlana (IRE) (Vale ofYork (IRE)) Anna Gibson (7) J
O Mr Omar Jackson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNewburymaidenwinnerinAugust2022.Hasn’tstoodthatmuchracingsinceandthisseason’sefforts hardlybrimmingwithpromisebutthisrepresentsadropinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA70
4 EKLIL (GB) (64) 506660 D
5 9-4 (7)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Raaqy (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Aidan Keeley J
O Adrian Lewers & Dan Shaw Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Funnel Fuel S TIMEFORMVIEWNow7lbbelowhislastwinningmarkbutthatduetothefacthehasn’tfoundhisfeetforhisnewyard, displayingtemperamenttoboot.Hopespinnedonabreathingoperationdoingthetrick. TFRHHIII BHA62
5 MREMBO (GB) (8) 3-02360 D
Br B m Albaasil (IRE) - Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE))
5 9-2 (4)
Olivia Tubb (5) J
O RWH Partnership Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr G. Wickens and Mr J. Homan Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backhandicapwinnerinAugust/September.Moreconsistentthanmostatthissortoflevelbut shedidturninararepooreffortatNewburylastweek. TFRHHHII BHA60(-2)
6 DAISY ROOTS (GB) (19) 0-42225
Br B f Footstepsinthesand - Cambridge Duchess (Singspiel (IRE))
O ownaracehorse and theakston stud
B Theakston Stud
(5)
Alice Bond (7) J
Adam West, Epsom T
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3timesinarowthisspringandashadebetterthantheresultatChester3weeksagogiven shedidn’tgetatotallysmoothpassage.Doeshavetoprovestaminaforthisfar. TFRHHHII BHA57
7 ROUNDABOUT SILVER (GB) (36) 20-0600 5 8-11 (1)
Br Gr g Silver Pond (FR) - Mumtaza (Nayef (USA))
Christian Howarth J
O Roundabout Magic Racing Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi
Simon Dow S
TIMEFORMVIEWBathwinnerlastsummerbutyettogetgoingthistermcampaignedover1m,droppingawayatBrighton. Cheekpiecesonuppedintrip
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHIII BHA55
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note:
SILVER NIGHTFALL: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Giselles Defence (IRE), 9-2 Daisy Roots (GB), 11-2 Oj Lifestyle (IRE), 13-2 Silver Nightfall (GB), Mrembo (GB), 14-1 Eklil (GB), 16-1 Roundabout Silver (GB)
Unlike most of his rivals, GISELLES DEFENCE arrives in good nick and has no stamina concerns over this trip, so he’s very much the percentage call. Oj Lifestyle isn’t easy to assess but he’s very well handicapped these days, with Mrembo more likely than not to bounce back from a lesser effort last time given her profile.
POSITION OF
STANDARD
& RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min, 5.60 secs Record Time: 2 min, 3.50 secs - Crossbowl - 7th June 1967, Good
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 Spencer Twins wear Raindance
MAIDENSTAKES(CLASS4)(forhorsesinBandsB,CandD) (EBFQualifier)(GBBRACE)
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G Boughey
(7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs ABSTRACTART
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs ABSTRACTART
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SIR PETER FOSSICK trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
1 ABSTRACTART (IRE) (24) 0 9-7 (3)
Br B c Far Above (IRE) - Pepinillo (Dark Angel (IRE))
O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith
B Tinnakill Bld,J.Cantillion&Compas Equine
Billy Loughnane J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little when last of 8 in minor event at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut 24 days ago Needstoleavethatwellbehind.
2 BRACKLESHAM BAY (IRE) (29) 0
Br B c New Bay - Legal Lyric (IRE) (Lawman (FR))
(2)
Saffie Osborne J
O Jim and Claire Limited and John O’Connor Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B John O’Connor Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedoneforthelongertermwhenseventhof14inmaidenatLeicester(6f,good)ondebut29daysago TFRHHIII BHA-
3 DARK
THUNDERSTORM
(GB) (13) 03
Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Pacifica Highway (USA) (Pulpit (USA))
9-7 (1)
Kieran O’Neill J
O Mr Ahmad Bintouq Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedonlyabitmorethanondebutwhenthirdof10inmaiden(12/1)atChelmsfordCity(6f)13daysago.
4 SIR PETER FOSSICK
(IRE) (-)
Br ChcFootstepsinthesand-GenderDance(USA)(Miesque’sSon(USA))
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-7 (5)
Jason Hart J
O Paul Dean & Partner Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Gerard Mullins
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch7.€20,000foal,€45,000yearling,Footstepsinthesandcolt.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,includingsmart2-y-o 6fwinnerGreatWhiteEagle,usefulwinnerupto1mKingsShield.Dam7f-1mwinner Makesplentyofappealonpaper TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 HOT CASH (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Spirit of Appin (Champs Elysees)
O Six or Sticks (TDH)
9-5 (6)
David Probert J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Wellsummers Farm Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch5.20,000gnsyearling,TooDarnHotcolt.Dam,11/4m-11/2mwinner,half-sistertosmart winnerupto7fHattaFortanduseful2-y-o6f/7fwinnerBlueBayou.Interestingnewcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 JACK ANDREA (GB) (18) (4lb) 3
Br B c Time Test - Dutch Lady (Dutch Art)
9-3 (4)
Darragh Keenan J
O Julia Rayment & Robert Eddery Robert Eddery, Newmarket T
B D. R. Botterill
TIMEFORMVIEW Time Test colt who showed promise when third of 8 in 7f maiden at Leicester (good, 33/1) on debut 18daysago Thatisthebestformonoffer,andhehasobviousclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 LIRICIST (IRE) (39) (4lb) 0
9-3 (7)
Br Ch c Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ophelia’s Song (Halling (USA)) Tom Queally J
O Joli Racing Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple T
B Joli Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSentoff150/1andshowedonlygreennesswhenseventhof8inminoreventatSalisbury(5f,good)on debut39daysago Significantlyupintrip
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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SAHARA KITTEN (USA) 2 9 7 Neil Callan 7-2 (James Tate) 6 ran
Stewards Note:
LIRICIST: Following its run on 25/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran greenly
ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 JackAndrea (GB), 11-4 Sir Peter Fossick (IRE), 5-1 Hot Cash (GB), 11-2 DarkThunderstorm (GB), 14-1 Abstract Art (IRE), 22-1 Bracklesham Bay (IRE), 100-1 Liricist (IRE)
SIR PETER FOSSICK makes plenty of appeal on paper being a half-brother to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 6f winner Great White Eagle, so he’s fancied to get off to a winning start. Jack Andrea has the best piece of form on offer, with Hot Cash another newcomer to note
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
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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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 1st July 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
THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & S Quinn
(6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs MR WAGYU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Channon (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs INDIAN CREAK
WEIGHTWATCHER: MR WAGYU won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 8lb to 92
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MR WAGYU trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 241 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 GET IT (GB) (16) 0-00361 D 6 10-4 (1)
Br B g Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J
O MyRacehorse & Partners George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B Wood Hall Stud Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEWNotatbestinBahrainearlierintheyearbutbacktoformwithabangreturnedtotheseshoreswhenscoring atWindsor16daysago Up4lbbutwonoffthismarkinSeptembersohe’sastrongcontender
2 MR WAGYU (IRE) (13) 50-2623 CD 9 10-4 (5)
Br Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE) (Haatef (USA)) Jason Hart J
O The New Century Partnership John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Danny O’Sullivan Warrendale Wagyu, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranonalonglosingrunbutthisC&Dwinnerhasaverygoodrecordhere,asshownwhenjustedged outoverthistriponDerbyDay.NotdisgracedatRiponsinceandbigshoutbackatthisvenue. TFRHHHHH BHA92
3 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (13) 40-5040 D 5 9-7 (4)
Br B m Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))
Robert Havlin J
O Mr Arashan Ali S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Rathasker Stud TIMEFORMVIEWWonalistedraceat3yrsbuthasn’tscoredsinceandformthisyearhasbeeninconsistent.Othersmoresolid.
4 INDIAN CREAK (IRE) (16) 00-0004 CD 7 9-7 (3)
Br B g Camacho - Ushindi (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
O Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney
David Probert J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Mount Coote Stud & New England Stud Norman Court Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWBelowparonall4outingsthisyear.However,latestfourthatWindsorwasatleastastepbackintheright directionandhewonthisracelastyearoff2lbhigher Interesting TFRHHHHI BHA81
5 REVEILLER (IRE) (11) 106-0 3 9-4 (2)
Br Ch g Soldier’s Call - Elshabakiya (IRE) (Diktat)
Hollie Doyle J
O Primavera Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
Archie Watson Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutatSalisburyinMaylastyear.Failedtoprogressinthefaceofstifftasksnext2outingsand littleimpactonhandicapbowatRedcarafter11monthsoff11daysago Headgearonandbittoprovenow. TFRHHHII BHA84
6 BETTIES BAY (GB) (21) 0-36000 D
3 8-11 (6)
Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - First Experience (Tamayuz) Billy Loughnane J
O Clear Racing Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Woodstock Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd
Clear Financial Advice Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWInbetterformthanrecentformfiguressuggestbutthat’sbecauseshewastoohighinthehandicap. Eased4lbsincelastrunandheadgeargoeson,butshe’sbackupinclass. TFRHHHII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: INDIAN CREAK (IRE) 6 9 11 David Probert 11-1 (Jack Channon) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5, 6. Visor worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Mr Wagyu (IRE), 11-4 Get It (GB), 11-2 Indian Creak (IRE), 7-1 Princess Shabnam (IRE), 10-1 Betties Bay (GB), 12-1 Reveiller (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
MR WAGYU was only just denied in a better race than this over C&D on Derby Day and can end his losing run. Get It took advantage of a drop in the weights returned to these shores at Windsor and remains on a winning mark, so is next best ahead of Indian Creak (won this last year off 2lb higher), who took a step back in the right direction when fourth in the same race
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR WAGYU (IRE) 2.GET IT 3.INDIAN CREAK (IRE)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Beckett
(10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs ATLANTIC CONVOY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs ATLANTIC CONVOY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ALPEN POWER trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
1 WAHRAAN (FR) (8) 0-03051 D
(1)
Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Al Jassasiyah (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Saffie Osborne J
O London Design Group Limited and Partner Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Al Shaqab Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded6-runnerhandicapatNewbury(12f,goodtofirm)8daysago Needstobackitupnowundera 5lbpenalty
2 CRESCENT LAKE (GB) (24) 0-00330 D 7 10-2 (6)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Santolina (USA) (Boundary (USA)) Tom Queally J
O Palace Racing Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Lofts Hall Stud Robson & Co S
TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesindecentnick,notlastinghomewheneighthof11inhandicapatGoodwood(16f,goodtofirm) 24daysago Downintripandonetoconsider
3 INCREMENTAL (IRE) (26) 21-5310 D BF 4 10-2 (2)
Br B g Kingman - Bolshina (Galileo (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Peter Trainor Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Westerberg Ltd Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatWindsorinMayonlytocomeinlastof7inhandicapatThirsk(12f,goodtofirm)26daysago. Needstogetbackontrack.
4 GOZO (IRE) (300) 3/23560- 4 9-12 (7)
Br B g Cotai Glory - Malta (USA) (Gone West (USA)) Jack Gilligan J
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Tom Twomey Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLanded17fhurdleatPlumptononNHdebutwhenlastseenout9monthsago.Needstohittheground runningbackinthissphereonhiscomeback.
5 HALIPHON (GB) (18) 46-0000 D 7 9-6 (3)
Br B g Showcasing - Harem Lady (FR) (Teofilo (IRE))
David Probert J
O Ne-Chance Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Haras D’Etreham & Eric de Chambure Lenat International UK Ltd. S TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow17runssincehislastwinin2022andhecameinonlysixteenthof18inhandicapatYork(11.8f,soft) 18daysago Othersappealmore.
6 ECTOCROSS (FR) (243) 122120- C
Br B g Ectot - Seasonal Cross (Cape Cross (IRE))
4
BHA70
(4)
Hollie Doyle J
O Malcolm & Alicia Aldis Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Kempsons Stud Ltd Simon Dow S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhorecordedarespectableseventhof15inhandicapatNewmarket(10f,soft)8monthsago. Noforlornhopeonhisreturn.
7 ATLANTIC CONVOY (IRE) (18) 6-60 3 9-0 (5)
Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Take Me WithYou (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
O Clipper
Rossa Ryan J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited TIMEFORMVIEWSon ofGalileowhotook a step forwardwhen seventh of13 in maiden at Sandown (10f, goodto soft) 18daysago Upintripforhishandicapdebut.Playerwithblinkersadded.
8 ALPEN POWER (GB) (13) 362043
Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Alumna (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA))
O Mr Markus Graff & Partner
(8)
Billy Loughnane J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW In good form without winning this term, third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago. Upintrip Expectedtobebangthereeased1lb
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No 7 Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.
Stewards Note:
INCREMENTAL: Following its run on 7/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Wahraan (FR), 4-1 Incremental (IRE), 11-2 Alpen Power (GB), 15-2 Ectocross (FR), 8-1 Crescent Lake (GB), 9-1 Atlantic Convoy (IRE), 11-1 Gozo (IRE), 25-1 Haliphon (GB)
Ralph Beckett’s son of Galileo ATLANTIC CONVOY appeals as a likely improver now stepping into handicap company with his stamina drawn out more so gets the nod. Alpen Power is weighted to go well and next on the list ahead of Crescent Lake who rates the pick of the rest for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ATLANTIC CONVOY (IRE) 2.ALPEN POWER 3.CRESCENT LAKE
RESULTS
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STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins 35.20secs RecordTime: 2 mins 31.33 secs - Workforce - 5th June 2010, Good to Firm
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (PenaltyValue £3402.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle
(18 wins from 149 runners, 12%) runs THE CONQUEROR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Knight (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs STANDBACKANDLOOK
FANCYTHAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2022 & 2023. The stable runs OUR PAPA SMURF today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROBERT WALPOLE trained by D Faulkner, Chepstow, 133 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 FRAVANCO (GB) (21) 02-2655 5 9-13 (9)
Br Ch g Proconsul - Meebo (IRE) (Captain Rio)
George Rooke J
O Whytehall Partnership Michael Madgwick, Denmead T
B Mrs L. N. Harmes & Mr M. Willis
TIMEFORMVIEWOnafeasiblemarkandseemedtoreactwelltofirst-timecheekpieceswhenfifthatKempton3weeksago Notonetoruleout.
2 ANGEL ON HIGH (IRE) (30) 000233 7 9-13 (12)
Br BgDarkAngel(IRE)-AngelofTheGwaun(IRE)(Sadler’sWells(USA))
BillyLoughnane J
O Mrs P. Goodwin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B Abergwaun Farms Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 30 days ago, well positioned. Onetobeinterestedin
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3 THURSDAY (GB) (11) 005412 BF 4 9-12 (13)
Br B f Monsieur Bond (IRE) - State Sovereignty (Authorized (IRE))
Hollie Doyle J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Mr J. Chua Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWindsorinJune.Verygoodsecondof12inminoreventatLingfield(11.6f,goodtofirm,6/5) 11daysago,nomatchforwinner.Onetoconsider
TFRHHHHI BHA55
4 STAR OF EPSOM (GB) (44) 2132-50 6 9-11 (7)
Br B m Sir Percy - Isabella Beeton (Archipenko (USA)) Paddy Bradley J
O Epsom Racegoers No.3 Pat Phelan, Epsom T
B Tony J. Smith Ede’s (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldinDecemberandranwellthenexttwooutings.Mighthaveneededhisreturnfrom abreakatWindsorlasttime,sonotruledoutbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA54
5 ROBERT WALPOLE (GB) (15) 00-0002 7 9-11 (3)
Br B g Golden Horn - Whazzat (Daylami (IRE))
Joe Leavy (5) J
O Peter Clarke Racing Partners Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Valley Water Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDualFlatwinnerforRogerVarianin2022.Hasdroppedalongwayintheweightsandproducedhisbest effortforthisstable(whichhasrecentlyhitform)whensecondatBrighton15daysago Notdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA54
6 THE CONQUEROR (GER) (30) 463102 D 6 9-10 (4)
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tiziana (FR) (Touch Down (GER)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Inside Track Racing Club
B Rennstall Wohler
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatBrightoninMay.Creditablesecondof10inhandicap(17/2)atWindsor(11.5f,goodtofirm)a monthago Likelytobeinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA53
7 MARTIN SPIRIT (IRE) (36) 63///6-600 7 9-9 (10)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune Libre (IRE) (Nayef (USA)) Jason Hart J
O Team spirit Adam West, Epsom T
B Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux
TIMEFORMVIEWPoorhandicaphurdlerwhodownthefieldatSouthwelllasttime.BlinkeredforthisreturntotheFlatand he’spotentiallywelltreated.
8 FULLFORWARD (IRE) (36) 2-02405
(11)
Br B g Tamayuz - Shakdara (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Forest Farm Racing Michael Madgwick, Denmead T
B Mr Hubert Strecker Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablefifthof11inhandicap(11/1)atLingfield(11.6f,goodtofirm)36daysago.Claimsifhecanback thatup
9 IMPERIAL CULT (IRE) (7) 6-40600
5 9-8 (5)
Br Ch g SeaThe Moon (GER) - Proserpine (USA) (HatTrick (JPN)) Aidan Keeley (3) J
O Miss N. Miliam
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicapperwhohaslosthisformlately.Hardtomakeacasefor.
10 STOPNSEARCH (GB) (26) 522366
7 9-4 (8)
Br B gWarCommand (USA) - Secret Suspect (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) David Probert J
O Mr B. E. Pain
Brett Johnson, Epsom T
B Aspire Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonforsometimeandlatesteffortatBrightondoesn’tsuggesthe’sabouttobuckthetrend.
11 CERTAIN STYLE (GB) (16) 025440
4 9-3 (2)
Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Callum Hutchinson (3) J
O Mrs P. J. Sheen Laura Mongan, Epsom T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade Arthur Wait Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestfillywhodidn’tconvincewithherstaminaforthistripatWindsorlasttime.Hasmoretoprove thansome.
HHIII BHA46
12 FIGHTING POET (IRE) (29) 0200-50 6 9-3 (14)
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Inkling (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA)) Robert Havlin J
O The Adlestrop Club
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Coolmore Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEWLimitedmaidenwhodidn’tfeatureinapoorraceatLingfieldlasttime.Othersaremorepersuasive.
13 GILBERT (GB) (11) 035003
HHIII BHA46
5 9-3 (6)
Br B g Cityscape - Merry Diva (Bahamian Bounty) Ethan Jones (5) J
O Ownaracehorse and Ross Deacon Adam West, Epsom T
B Jeremy Green and Sons
TIMEFORM VIEW Capable from this mark on his day and took a positive step despite meeting trouble when third at Lingfieldlasttime.Definiteplayerifhecanbuildonthat.
TFRHHHII BHA45
14 OUR PAPA SMURF (GB) (19) 056-201 3 9-2 (1)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Patronising (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Queally J
O The Packham Boys
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedencouragementofreappearanceatthesecondattemptwhenscoringatGoodwoodlasttime. Typetogoonprogressingandisworthachancetogoinagain.
TFRHHHHH BHA57
15 STANDBACKANDLOOK (GB) (4) 0-00242 BF 3 8-13 (15)
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr A. Hetherton William Knight, Newmarket T
B Barry Walters William Knight Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWStillnotcompletelyexposedandseemedtobenefitfromthestepupintripwhenaclearsecondatWindsor4daysago Uppedfurtherindistanceandcapableofgettinginvolvediftheracedoesn’tcometoosoon.
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
TFRHHHII BHA54(+1)
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR BlinkerswornfirsttimebyNo 7.BlinkerswornbyNo 12.TongueStrapwornbyNo 7,13.Hood,TongueStrapwornbyNo 5.SheepskinCheekPieceswornbyNo 1,6. Stewards Note:
FRAVANCO: Following its run on 12/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls.
CERTAIN STYLE: Following its run on 17/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
ProbableS.P’s: 5-1Thursday(GB), 13-2 OurPapa Smurf(GB), 15-2Angel On High (IRE), 11-1The Conqueror(GER), 12-1 Fravanco (GB), Robert Walpole (GB), Standbackandlook (GB), 16-1 Fullforward (IRE), Gilbert (GB), 20-1 Star of Epsom (GB), 25-1 Stopnsearch (GB), 33-1 Certain Style (GB), Fighting Poet (IRE), 40-1 Martin Spirit (IRE), 50-1 Imperial Cult (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
OUR PAPA SMURF is unexposed in relation to his rivals and he took a step forward when winning a 13-runner handicap at Goodwood last time. The longer trip should be suitable and he’s taken to edge out Thursday, who only found one too good at Lingfield 11 days ago Angel On High is another one to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUR PAPA SMURF 2.THURSDAY 3.ANGEL ON HIGH (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500
Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)Weights lowered 4lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): J Boyle
(18 wins from 149 runners, 12%) runs HODLER & MARLAYPARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Fellowes (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs HOLY FIRE
WEIGHTWATCHER: MISTER BLUEBIRD won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 5lb to 77
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TROPEZ POWER trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 241 miles.
1 SIR WINSTON (IRE) (24) 15-3040 CD 5
(1)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Boastful (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Aidan Keeley (3) J
O The Positively Winsome Partnership George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B Mrs Louise Quinn Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerlastterm, including C&D Recorded a couple ofcreditable efforts in Bahrain atthe startof2024butranbelowformonhisBritishreturnatGoodwoodlastmonth.
2 SPANISH STAR (IRE) (16) 66-4460 CD 9 9-13 (5)
Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Rancho Star (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) David Probert J
O Shirley Symonds & Fred Camis Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B David Webb Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner14/1,eleventhof14inhandicapatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)16daysago Doubtsaboutwhetherhe’satthe topofhisgamerightnowbutthisisadropingradehavingcontestedClass2/3eventspreviouslythisseason. TFR
3 GOOD KARMA (GB) (18) 1/10-000 D 4 9-10 (6)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Prontamente (More Than Ready (USA)) Saffie Osborne J
O Mr Michael Buckley & China Horse Club James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International Ltd James Ferguson Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage4-y-obuthis3effortsthisseasonhavebeenalittleunderwhelming.Thisislesscompetitive thanthebig-fieldsprinthecontestedatYorklasttimebutothershavelesstoprove
BHA83
4 HOLY FIRE (GB) (35) 2-002P4 4 9-9 (10)
Br B f Unfortunately (IRE) - Abonos (IRE) (Approve (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Offthebridle Podcast
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Sarah Moorbey Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbackfromapoorrunonsoftgroundatThirskwhencreditablefourthof11over7fatKempton 35daysago Needstoproveshe’saseffectiveonturf
5 TROPEZ POWER (IRE) (11) 001533 D
BHA82
(2)
Br B g Cotai Glory - Warm Welcome (Motivator) Jason Hart J
O Thistle and Rose racing
B Michael McGlynn
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLast3winsonAWatSouthwellbutrecentturfeffortshavebeencreditable.Notdiscounted.
TFRHHHHI BHA81
6 JUSTCALLMEPETE (GB) (19) 640-004 5 9-7 (9)
Br B g Bated Breath - Firenze (Efisio)
O Peter Clarke Racing Partners
Joe Leavy (5) J
James Evans, Kinnersley T
B Jan & Peter Hopper The Little Jet Company Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLowerintheweightsonturfandheranwellforfourthinabigfieldatYorklasttime.Shouldbecapable ofwinningfromthismark.
TFRHHHHH BHA80
7 MARLAY PARK (GB) (13) 124-040 CD 6 9-6 (4)
Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Lovers’ Vows (Dubawi (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Inside Track Racing Club
B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timeC&DwinnerandanothercreditableeffortoverC&DwhenfourthattheendofMay.Notso goodatLingfieldsincebuthisrecordhereaffordshimrespect.
8 HODLER (GER) (13) 3-00303 CD
TFRHHHHI BHA79
(7)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Herzprinzessin (GER) (Adlerflug (GER)) William Cox J
O Mr D. A. Poole
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Twelverunssincelastwinin2023.14/1,creditablethirdof9inhandicapatLingfield(7f,good tofirm)13daysago
HHHII BHA79
9 LITTLE BOY BLUE (GB) (230) 420500- D 9 9-5 (3)
Br Gr g Hellvelyn - Dusty Dazzler (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR))
O Mrs Tracy Turner
B Mrs P. A. Turner
Robert Havlin J
Bill Turner, Sherborne T
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a 7fChepstowhandicap lastJune andthird inthis race on his next start. Feasiblyhandicapped againbuthispeakfitnesshastobetakenontrustafter7monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA78
10 MISTER BLUEBIRD (GB) (24) 000-403 D 6 9-4 (8)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Childesplay (Byron)
O Dawn Aldham and Wetumpka Racing
Jack Mitchell J
Heather Main, Wantage T
B Mr J P M Main & Mr Andrew Knott Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2023.15/2,creditablethirdof8inhandicapatGoodwood(6f,goodtofirm)24daysago Now5lbbelowthemarkhedefiedover7fatGoodwoodlastsummer Capableofgoingwell. TFRHHHHI BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: BE PREPARED 6 8 11 David Probert 12-1 (Rachel Cook &John Bridger) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9, 10 Stewards Note:
MARLAY PARK: Following its run on 20/6/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Justcallmepete (GB), 11-2 Tropez Power (IRE), 7-1 Marlay Park (GB), Mister Bluebird (GB), 9-1 Spanish Star(IRE), Holy Fire (GB), Hodler(GER), 12-1 Good Karma (GB), 16-1 SirWinston (IRE), 28-1 Little Boy Blue (GB)
Perhaps this is the day when JUSTCALLMEPETE cashes in on his lower turf mark. Marley Park’s fine C&D record makes him a must forthe shortlist, while Mister Bluebird and Tropez Power are both more than capable from their current marks.
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.00 secs Record Time: 1 min, 19.88 secs - Safe Voyage - 4th July 2020, Good
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 6.20 - THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £42 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 22nd, 2024, 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 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to June 30th, 2024, 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 All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE JOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS FLAT MIDDLE DISTANCE SERIES HANDICAP FINAL, to be run over about ten furlongs at Nottingham on Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enterthe Final. 15 entries at £42. - Closed June 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£3510; Second £1755;Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (PenaltyValue £4448.90)ASS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.50 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S £5 MILLION EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (forhorses in Bands B, C and D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, June 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative)
THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024 Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 14 entries at £50 - Closed June 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.25 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) 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, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for three 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). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 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 June 22nd, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £75. - Closed June 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (PenaltyValue £7731) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 8.00 - THE BETFRED ‘PICKYOURPUNT’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three 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). £57 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after June 22nd, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 17 entries at £57 - Closed June 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.30 - THE BETFRED ‘DOUBLE DELIGHT’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 1st Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st Penalties, after June 22nd, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 23 entries, 2 at £6 and 21 at £32. - Closed June 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (PenaltyValue £3402.10) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 9.00 - THE BETFRED PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 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, after June 22nd, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £57 - Closed June 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) Weights lowered 4lb. SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
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