THURSDAY 18 JULY
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WELCOME TO
Welcome to Epsom Downs for this evening’s summer racing followed by a sparkling night of ABBA Glam & Glitz on Hyperion Lawn. We are delighted to have you with us today as we continue our summer evenings in the sun on the Downs.
We have a fantastic evening in store for you, with six races continuing an exciting summer of racing here at Epsom Downs We’re very grateful to Betfred and the EBF for their support of tonight’s card, which features the Ladies’ Derby over the full Derby course and distance. Inaugurated in 2009, the race gives a once-a-year opportunity for the lady amateurs to experience the unique contours and undulations of our historic racecourse We are also celebrating Epsom’s close links with our twin town, Chantilly, as well as six-time Derby winning jockey Steve Donoghue across tonight’s exciting card
After racing on Hyperion Lawn, we welcome internationally acclaimed PLATINUM –The Live ABBA Tribute Show. PLATINUM provide an incredible tribute to one of the greatest music acts of all time, and the show promises an unforgettable evening of singing & dancing!
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 Spencer Twins wear Raindance
STEVE DONOGHUE MEMORIAL
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 Blance
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Stewards
Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)
Nigel Stafford (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Caroline Holliday (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Josie Brown-Smith
Louise Neale
Cody Watkins
Starters
James Stenning, Sam Avis
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Chris Hill
Veterinary Officer
Amy Hawthorn
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
Helena Warbrick, Kelly Corke, Christine Hannaford
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
THE BETFRED PLAYFRED’S £5 MILLION EBFMAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
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): A Balding (16 wins from 98 runners, 16%) runs SPELL MASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (16 wins from 61 runners, 26%) runs SPELL MASTER LONGESTTRAVELLERS: NEVER KNOW trained by S C Williams, GREAT DAVID trained by J Tate, ATTACK trained by J & T Gosden, ABSTRACTART trained by G Boughey, all Newmarket, 83 miles.
FIRST RACE
1 ABSTRACTART (IRE) (15) 05 9-7 (2)
Br B c Far Above (IRE) - Pepinillo (Dark Angel (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Tinnakill Bld,J.Cantillion&Compas Equine George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.Bettereffortwhenfifthof7inmaidenatthisC&D(good,4/1)15daysago
2 ATTACK (GB) (34) 20
9-7 (6)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Albigna (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar BS, China Horse Club & D. Howden John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW€460,000 yearling. Dam, 2-y-o 6f-1m (Prix Marcel Boussac/Balanchine Stakes) winner Split a pair of subsequent winners when promisingsecondof9atYarmouth(7f,goodtosoft)ondebutbutbitdisappointingatSandownsince.Worthanotherchance. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 BROADHAVEN BAY (IRE) (-)
9-7 (3)
Br B c River Boyne (IRE) - Serenity Dove (Harbour Watch (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O Ro-Ro-Rowtheboat George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril4.20,000gnsyearling,£9,0002-y-o,RiverBoynecolt.Half-brothertouseful2-y-o7fwinnerMortlake. Dam,maiden(stayed7f),half-sisterto1mwinnerMadhyaand2-y-o5f/6fwinnerWilki(bothuseful)5.5f-7fwinner). TFRHHHII BHA-
4
FEERAAS (IRE)
(31) 33 BF
9-7 (9)
Br Ch c Earthlight (IRE) - Imtiyaaz (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) Hollie Doyle J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Colm McEvoy
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.Thirdof5inmaiden(evens)atChepstow(6.1f,good)31daysago.Headgearon1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 GO COLIN GO (GB) (-)
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Bitooh (Diktat)
9-7 (10)
Darragh Keenan J
O Moorhead, Dodds-Smith, West Adam West, Epsom T
B The Pocock Family Patrick Moorhead Antiques S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary10.8,500gnsyearling,MagnaGreciagelding.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,includinguseful 8.3f-11/4mwinnerSealifeand13/4m-21/2mwinnerBeMySea.Dam11/4mwinnerwhostayed11/2m. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 GREAT DAVID (GB)
(-)
Br B c Ribchester (IRE) - Prussian (Dubai Destination (USA))
O Mr Yerbol Zhaxylykov
B Mr Yerbol Zhaxylykov
9-7 (1)
Rossa Ryan J
James Tate, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 7. Ribchester colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 13.3f-2m winner Kinderfrau and 7f-1m winner Leadership Dam,1m-10.4fwinner,closelyrelatedtowinnerupto11fTahaamahand10.5fwinnerBuckwheat(bothsmart) TFRHHHII BHA-
7 IMPERIALTROOPER (IRE) (-)
9-7 (7)
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Oriental Step (IRE) (Tamayuz) George Downing J
O Mr Chi Un Fred Ma Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Highpark Bloodstock Ltd
ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary12.€31,000foal,€40,000yearling,Belardogelding.Half-brotherto3winners,includingusefulwinnerupto6fAncientTimes and11/4mwinnerSaffran.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmartUAE7f/1mperformerGreenCoastandusefulwinnerupto11/2mStJean. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 JET PACKER (GB) (14) 02
9-7 (8)
Br Ch c Bated Breath - The Gold Cheongsam (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O Carl Waters and Partner2 Richard Hannon, Marlborough T B Chasemore Farm Monpet Extrusion S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchbetterfordebutwhensecondinnoviceatNewbury2weeksago,beatenonlybyanotheronewho improvedachunk.Bigshout. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-7
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Knock Stars (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) Callum Shepherd J
O Mohammad Bin Owaimar
B Pier House Stud
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced colt. 12/1, bettereffortwhen fourth of10 in maiden at Chelmsford City(6f) 28 days ago FirstrunforyardafterleavingJamesTate TFRHHHII BHA-
10 SPELL MASTER (GB) (14) 6
Br B c Kameko (USA) - Golden Spell (Al Kazeem)
O Mr Saeed Suhail
9-7 (4)
Kevin Stott J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B The Golden Spell Partnership TIMEFORMVIEW145,000gnsfoal,160,000gnsyearling.Half-brotherto5f/6fwinnerIslandLuck.Dam5f/6fwinner(includingat2yrs).11/1,justunder3lengths behindJetPackerwhensixthof9innoviceatNewbury(6f,good)ondebut14daysago,notknockedabout.Shouldhavemoretooffer TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: ARAGON CASTLE (IRE) 2 9 7 Rob Hornby 11-2 (Andrew Balding) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4.
Stewards Note:
ABSTRACTART: Following its run on 3/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Attack (GB), 3-1 Jet Packer (GB), 6-1 Spell Master (GB), 11-1 Feeraas (IRE), 14-1 Broadhaven Bay (IRE), Great David (GB), 18-1 Imperial Trooper (IRE), Never Know (IRE), 22-1 Abstract Art (IRE), 80-1 Go Colin Go (GB)
ATTACK recorded a decent time when splitting a pair of subsequent winners when second at Yarmouth on debut so is worth another chance having been a bit disappointing at Sandown since. Jet Packer left his debut well behind when runner-up at Newbury and is the obvious threat, while Spell Master offered something to work on when sixth in the same race.
Time: 1 min, 21.10 secs
1 min, 21.30 secs - Red Peony - 29th July 2004, Good to Firm
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 15th 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 STEVE DONOGHUE HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS 5)
for three 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)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Hannon
(7 wins from 63 runners, 11%) runs SEAMORE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E J-Houghton (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs UNCLE DICK
WEIGHTWATCHER: ROUNDABOUT SILVER won off a handicap mark of 61, his rating is now down 9lb to 52.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHOT OF LOVE trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 135 miles.
STEVE DONOGHUE MEMORIAL
1 SHOT OF LOVE (GB) (23) 016200 CD 4 10-2 (8)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dufay (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Alistair Rawlinson J
O B & M Pallets Ltd Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd B & M Pallets Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinatChelmsfordCityinFebruary 50/1,lastof12inhandicapatBrighton(7f,goodtofirm) 23daysago Backupintrip
2 ATLANTIS BLUE (GB) (15) 30-5551 5 9-13 (9)
Br Ch m Cityscape - Deep Blue Sea (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) J
O CARSONFROSTWARNOCKWRIGHT George Baker, Chiddingfold T
NON-RUNNER
B Minster Stud Stratford Place Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW11/8,didn’tneedtoimprovewhenfinallyoffthemarkin6-runnermaidenatBath(8f,goodtofirm)15daysago Willfindthismorecompetitive.
3 UNCLE DICK (GB) (9) 362512 D 6 9-12 (6)
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Golden Waters (Dubai Destination (USA)) OliverCarmichael (7) J
O Eden Racing Club Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B R. E. Crutchley ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW3winsfrom12runsthisyear.LatestwinatBrightoninJuly.6/1,goodsecondof6inhandicapthere(9.9f,soft) 9daysago,justfailing.Canmakepresencefeltagain.
4 SEAMORE (IRE) (69) 405
HHHHI BHA67(+5)
3 9-9 (5)
Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Shahah (Motivator) Sean Levey J
O Stall Perlen Ab
B Sunderland Holding Inc.
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Fifthof11innovice(18/1)atNottingham(8.3f,good)69daysago.Makeshandicapdebut. Mustimprove
HHHII BHA73
5 CHARLIE MASON (GB) (9) 0-41603 3 9-5 (2)
Br B g Mayson - Aubrietia (Dutch Art)
O Shropshire Wolves
B J Babb
William Carson J
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
TIMEFORMVIEW20/1,stepbackintherightdirectionwhenthirdof9inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)9daysago,best workfinish.Upintrip Respected. TFRHHHII
6 BLENHEIM STAR (IRE) (16) 301101
(3)
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Giennah (IRE) (Tamayuz) Callum Shepherd J
O Rathmoy Racing II
B Clearwater Stud
William Knight, Newmarket T
William Knight Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3winsfrom6runsthisyear.5/6,careerbestwhenwinning5-runnerhandicapatBrighton(8f,goodtofirm) 16daysago,valueextra.Remainsonetokeepontherightsideof
7 UNREAL CONNECTION (GB) (34) 140-360 C 3 9-2 (1)
Br B f Calyx - Susan Stroman (Monsun (GER)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr Derren Woods
Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Woodley Park Farm & Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.13/2,lastof13inhandicapatGoodwood(9.9f,good)34daysago. TFRHHIII BHA66
8 HELLO COTAI (IRE) (7) 024232 BF
Br B g Cotai Glory - Hellofahaste (Hellvelyn)
O Ownaracehorse and Ross Deacon
(7)
Oisin Murphy J
Adam West, Epsom T
B Kangyu International Racing TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden.11/4,creditablesecondof6inhandicapatthiscourse(10.1f,goodtosoft)7daysago.Booking ofMurphyaplus.Needsconsidering.
9 ROUNDABOUT SILVER (GB) (15) 0-06000 5 8-11 (4)
Br Gr g Silver Pond (FR) - Mumtaza (Nayef (USA))
Hollie Doyle J
O Roundabout Magic Racing Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi Simon Dow S
TIMEFORMVIEW18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at this course (10.1f, good) 15 days ago 2lboutoftheweightsandnoteasytomakeacasefor.
TFRHHIII BHA50
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: NEW HEIGHTS 5 9 13 Tyler Saunders 4-1 (Jonathan Portman) 10 ran Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
UNREALCONNECTION: Following its run on 14/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was not suited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Blenheim Star (IRE), 9-2 Uncle Dick (GB), 11-2 Hello Cotai (IRE), 10-1 Charlie Mason (GB), 16-1 Seamore (IRE), 18-1 Unreal Connection (GB), 20-1 Shot of Love (GB), 28-1 Roundabout Silver (GB)
BLENHEIM STARwasted notime getting backto formwhen recording herthird impressive victory in 4 starts at Brighton last time and she remains one to keep on the right side of Uncle Dick arrives at the top of his game and is next best ahead of Hello Cotai, who’s holding his form well.
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 42.90 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 40.46 secs - Zaaki - 1st June 2019, Good to Firm
THE CHANTILLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
(AJockeyClubGrassrootsMiddleDistanceQualifier)
for three 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)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle (16 wins from 150 runners, 11%) runs COMMANDER CROUCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Channon (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs AMANCIO LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOASTY trained by I Furtado, Wiseton, 193 miles.
1 ROYAL DREAM (GB) (33) 5-01013 D 4 10-2 (2)
Br B g Muhaarar - Royale Danehill (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O La Grange Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Stowell Park Stud My Pension Expert S
TIMEFORMVIEW2wins from 5 runsthisyear Latestwin at Chelmsford Cityin May. 8/1, goodthird of8 in handicap at Leicester(10f,good)33daysago Playerifhandlingconditions.
2 BOASTY (IRE) (28) 002330 D
Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE) (Seattle Dancer (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORMVIEW12/1, found run ofgood form coming to a halt when eighth of12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f)
28daysago Backupintrip Makesrarestartonturf
3 BIG BEAR HUG (GB) (82) 10-2336
5 9-13 (6)
Br B m Belardo (IRE) - Silkenveil (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Robert Havlin J
O Ownaracehorse and R Kent Adam West, Epsom T
B D. R. Botterill
TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellinamuchbetterracethanthiswhensixthof9inhandicap(22/1)atLeicester(8.2f,heavy)82daysago, slowlyaway Backupintrip Hasgoodchanceracingoffpropermarkbackdowninclass. TFRHHHHH BHA70
4 OJ LIFESTYLE (IRE) (15) 43-0063
4 9-11 (4)
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Vetlana (IRE) (Vale of York (IRE)) Tom Queally J
O Mr Omar Jackson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookastepbackintherightdirectionwithoutreallyshapingasifpoisedtocashinonhisreducedmark whenthirdof7inhandicapatthisC&D(good,5/1)15daysago
5 AMANCIO (GB) (34) 433125 3 9-4 (5)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Estrellada (Oasis Dream) Rossa Ryan J
O Power Geneva Ltd, R Windridge & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Rob Windridge TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratHaydockinApril.11/10,goodsecondof5inhandicapatHaydock(10.2f,soft)nexttime,long wayclearoftherest PulledtoohardatChestersince.Typetobounceback.
6 COMMANDER CROUCH (IRE) (7) 600043 3
TFRHHHHI BHA70
(1)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Seven Magicians (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Goff, Walsh, Zerdin & Sweet Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Oak Leaf Stud Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablethirdof6inhandicapatthisC&D(goodtosoft,4/1)7daysago,leftpoorlyplaced.Hismark hasalreadydropped12lbsincejoiningthisyardandhe’snotonetoruleout.
TFRHHHII BHA67(-2)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) 3 9 2 William Buick 5-6 (Ian Williams) 5 ran Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Big Bear Hug (GB), 4-1 Royal Dream (GB), Amancio (GB), 11-2 Oj Lifestyle (IRE), 15-2 Commander Crouch (IRE), 17-2 Boasty (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
BIG BEAR HUG ran well from a long way out of the handicap when sixth at Leicester when last seen in April so gets the vote racing off his proper mark back down in class. Amancio was progressive until racing too freely at Chester last time and is feared most.
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min, 5.80 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 Ladies’ Derby, run over the full Derby course and distance, was inaugurated in 2009.
THE LADIES’ DERBY
The race gives a once-a-year opportunity for the Lady Amateurs to experience the unique contours and undulations of this historic racecourse
The race forms part of a series of ‘Derbys’ run after The Betfred Derby in June. Next in the series is:
Gentlemens’ Amateur’s Derby – 26th August
Jump Jockey’s Derby – 12th September
Apprentice Jockey’s Derby – TBA
Past ten winners ofthe Ladies’ Derby:
YEAR JOCKEY
2013 Miss Joanna Mason
HORSE TRAINER
Tapis Libre Mick Easterby
2014 Miss Megan Nicholls Nave David Simcock
2015 Miss Alyson Deniel
2016 Miss Joanna Mason
2017 Miss Joanna Mason
2018 Miss Joanna Mason
2019 Miss Jessica Llewellyn
2021 Miss Serena Brotherton
2022 Miss Becky Smith
2023 Miss Sophie Smith
English Summer Richard Fahey
Tapis Libre Jacqueline Coward
Tapis Libre Jacqueline Coward
Tapis Libre Jacqueline Coward
Nabhan
Tralee Hills
Miss Mulligan
Bug Boy
TODAY’S JOCKEYS
Bernard Llewellyn
Simon Hodgson
George Scott
Tony Newcombe
Serena Brotherton
Becky Smith
Megan Jordan Alice KeighleyJo Supple
Violet Barton
Sarah Bowen
Abbie Pierce
Stephanie Dorey
Emily Roberts
Amy Collier
THE BETFRED LADIES’ DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR FEMALE AMATEUR JOCKEYS)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (PenaltyValue £4967)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Beckett (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs ROOST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 87 runners, 10%) runs SAMEEM
WEIGHTWATCHER: PRIDE OF NEPAL won off a handicap mark of 68, his rating is now down 10lb to 58.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAMEEM trained by T Easterby, Malton, 241 miles.
FOURTH RACE
1 ROOST (GB) (11) 510-066 D 4
(5)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Redstart (Cockney Rebel (IRE)) Miss Serena Brotherton J
O Mr A. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Mr A. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtobestwhensheddingmaidentagequippedwithafirst-timetonguetieatFfosLas(12f,soft)lastAugust.Hasn’tmatchedthat levelinhandfulofstartssincebuttakesahandydropinclasshereandunderfootconditionswillholdnofears.Blinkersbackon. TFRHHHII BHA77(-2)
2 SONNERIE POWER (FR) (22) 040030 D 5 10-11 (9)
Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Nehalennia (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) MissAlice Keighley J
O The Horse Watchers 4 Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham
Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualAWwinnerforRogerVarianwhohasamixedrecordforpresentyard,neverontermswheneleventhof12inhandicap atKempton(11f)22daysago Handicappersteadilyeasinghisgripbutothersappealmorereturnedtoturf. TFRHHHII BHA77
3
RUNNING THE GAME
(FR) (27) 30-1400 4 10-9 (3)
Br Gr g Almanzor (FR) - Cool Esprit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Mrs Jo Supple J
O Old Gold Racing 20 Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.A.S Haras Voltaire KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWAWnovicewinneratKemptoninJanuaryandcreditablefourthinhandicaptherelaterthatmonth.Notseentobesteffectafter a4-monthbreakwhenlastof7inhandicapatGoodwood(12f,good)27daysago,havingnotideallyplaced.Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA75
4 ACE ROTHSTEIN (USA) (226) 036460- 6 10-5 (7)
Br B g More Than Ready (USA) - A P Cindy (USA) (A P Indy (USA)) MissAbbie Pierce (5) J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Lynn B. Schiff Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourteen runssincelastwinin2022.22/1, ninth of10inhandicapatLingfield(15.8f,AW)inDecember. Needstohitthegroundrunningbackfrom7monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA71
5 GORDON GREY (IRE) (33) 022212 D 4 10-3 (10)
Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) Miss Megan Jordan (3) J
O Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Sahara Group Holdings Hasmonean Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFinallygotoffthemarkatPontefract(12f)inMayandrananothersolidracefromthefrontwhenrunner-upatChester (12.3f,heavy)33daysago,worndownfinal100ydsbutclearoftherest.Likelyhe’llbeinthethickofthingsagain. TFRHHHHI BHA69
6 NAASMA (IRE) (38) 223-125 BF
Br B m Churchill (IRE) - Music Show (IRE) (Noverre (USA))
5 10-3 (6)
Miss Becky Smith J
O Mr P. Wheatley Pat Phelan, Epsom T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonwithpairofplacedeffortsinC&Dhandicapsandreturnedbetterthanever,successfulatWindsor(11.5f)inApril. Solidrunsindefeatbothstartssinceandshe’srespectedasonewhohasyettofinishoutoftheframeatthisvenue. TFRHHHHH BHA69
7 ABU ROYAL (IRE) (7) 304645 4 10-0 (2)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Spesialta (Indian Ridge)
Miss Violet Barton (5) J
O Mr T. Barton Heather Main, Wantage T
B Ballylinch Stud
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2023.12/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,respectablefifthof9inhandicapatNewbury (10f,goodtosoft)7daysago,rallyingfrom2fout.Returnto11/2mworthexploringonthatevidence. TFRHHHII BHA66(-2)
8 SISTERANDBROTHER (GB) (20) 5-23113 D 6
Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Picalily (Piccolo)
O Mr J. Morris
B Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan
(4)
Miss Stephanie Dorey (5) J
Kevin Frost, Newark T
Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutfornewyardatHaydock(11.6f,firm)andconfirmedhimselfbetterthaneverwhenfollowingupatNottingham(10.2f) 12dayslater.TurnedinanothersoliddisplaydespiteconcedingfirstrunwhenthirdatDoncasterlatestandrespectedagaininthisgroove TFRHHHHI BHA66
9 SAMEEM (IRE) (28) 3501-61 D 8 9-11 (1)
Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Ahla Wasahl (Dubai Destination (USA)) Mrs Emily Roberts J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2023withsuccessatCatterick(13.9f)inSeptemberandsteppeduponreappearancerunwhenlandingRiponLadiesDerby forsecondconsecutiveseason4weeksago,underhands-and-heelsride.Respectedfrom3lbhighermark. TFRHHHII BHA63
10
PRIDE OF NEPAL
(GB) (32) 05-6056 D 6 9-6 (11)
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Best Regards (IRE) (Tamayuz) Miss Sarah Bowen J
O Mrs S. Bowen Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2022.Visoredfor1sttime,sixthof9inhandicap(33/1)atSalisbury(9.9f,good) 32daysago Backupintrip FirstrunforyardafterleavingJeremyScott. TFRHHIII BHA58
11 MARTIN SPIRIT (IRE)
(15) 3///6-6001 CD 7 9-5 (8)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune Libre (IRE) (Nayef (USA)) Miss Amy Collier (3) J
O Team spirit Adam West, Epsom T
B Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux
TIMEFORMVIEWOperatingbelowbestonFlat/overhurdlesbeforelookingwellservedbyapplicationofblinkerswhentaking14-runner handicapatthisC&D(good,33/1)15daysago Whetherhe’sinthesamemoodhereremainstobeseen,however. TFRHHHII BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Gordon Grey (IRE), 11-2 Sisterandbrother (GB), 6-1 Naasma (IRE), 7-1 Sameem (IRE), 8-1 Roost (GB), 11-1 Abu Royal (IRE), Martin Spirit (IRE), 14-1 Sonnerie Power (FR), 18-1 Pride of Nepal (GB), 22-1 Running The Game (FR), 25-1 Ace Rothstein (USA)
NAASMA has returned in very good order, successful at Windsor in April and running with credit both starts since. Yet to finish out of the frame in 3 visits here, her mark remains a workable one and she shades the vote Gordon Grey comes here in very good heart and is feared along with fellow in-form sort Sisterandbrother Roost could also have a say down in grade with blinkers refitted.
THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
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)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (19-24): J Boyle (16 wins from 150 runners, 11%) runs HODLER & MARLAYPARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (16 wins from 61 runners, 26%) runs MISS INFORMATION WEIGHTWATCHER: PAWS FOR THOUGHT won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 7lb to 80 LONGESTTRAVELLER: PAWS FOR THOUGHT trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 197 miles.
1 MIAMI THUNDER (GB) (75) 2001-55 D
Br B g Kingman - One Last Dance (AUS) (Encosta de Lago (AUS)) Rossa Ryan J
O Amo Racing Limited Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T
B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTastedsuccesstwiceonall-weatherasa3-y-o,latterlyatChelmsford(7f)inDecemberHowever,virtuallyrefusedtoraceonfinalstart forGeorgeScottatYarmouth(7f)inMayandhe’syettoconvinceonturfPlentytoprovefornewstable.Hoodon1sttime.
BHA82
2 LITTLE BOY BLUE (GB) (15) 20500-1 CD 9 10-1 (5)
Br Gr g Hellvelyn - Dusty Dazzler (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) Robert Havlin J
O Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B Mrs P. A. Turner
TIMEFORMVIEWReadytorollafter8monthsoffandprovedgametobootwhenwinning10-runnerC&Dhandicap15daysago, rallyingtoleadagainnearline.Cangiveanothergoodaccountnudgedup3lb
3 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (19) 0-30000 D 6 10-0 (8)
Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE) (Royal Applause) Richard Kingscote J
O Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Ballyphilip Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWRattled off a quick-fire hat-trick this time last year and returned to action with a respectable third at Southwell(6f)inApril.Eighthof10inhandicapatChester(6.1f,good)19daysago TFRHHHII BHA80
4 HODLER (GER) (15) 003030 CD 5 9-12 (3)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Herzprinzessin (GER) (Adlerflug (GER)) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr D. A. Poole
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Thirteenrunssincelastwinin2023.51/4lengthseighthof10toLittleBoyBlueinhandicap (22/1)atthisC&D(good)15daysago Markissteadilyeasingatleast.YardalsosaddleMarlayPark. TFRHHHII BHA78
5 MARLAY PARK (GB) (15) 24-0400 CD 6 9-12 (6)
Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Lovers’ Vows (Dubawi (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW4-timeC&Dwinner.11/2,23/4lengthsseventhof10toLittleBoyBlueinhandicapatthisC&D(good) 15daysago Backtoapotentiallylenientmark. TFRHHHII BHA78
6 DREAM OF MISCHIEF (GB) (23) 30-2032 D 4 9-10 (9)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Saucy Minx (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O Mrs F Cotton,Mr & Mrs P Conway Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Mr & Mrs Cotton / Mrs Suzanne Conway Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondof12inhandicapatBrighton(7f,goodtofirm,17/2)23daysago,forcedtoswitchfinal1fout andrunningonlate Claimsofmakingtheframeagain. TFRHHHII BHA76
7 MISS INFORMATION (IRE) (6) 13-3041 D 3 9-3 (10)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Newsletter (IRE) (Sir Percy) Oisin Murphy J
O Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Ballylinch Stud Norman Court Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning6-runnerhandicapatChepstow(7.1f,good,6/4)6daysago,drawingclearfinal1f. Goesunpenalisedforthatsuccessandhighlyrespectedtakingonhereldersforthefirsttime. TFR
8 GUITEAU (IRE) (7) 50216-1 CD
ex) (1)
Br Gr g James Garfield (IRE) - Oatmeal (Dalakhani (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr D. J. Ffrench Davis Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Mr Ronan Ely High View Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellonsolepreviousvisithereandproducedanimproveddisplaybackfrom8monthsoffwhenimpressivelywinning9-runner C&Dhandicap7daysago,quickeningclearfinal1fWiselyturnedoutunderapenaltyandtherecouldyetbemoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA63(+9)
9 MIGUEL (IRE) (40) 04-2000 D 3 9-1 (4)
Br Ch g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Brioniya (Pivotal)
O Fruci, Pakenham, Walsh & Partner
B Mr Andriy Milovonov & V. Tymoshenko
George Bass (3) J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW14/1,tenthof11inhandicapatHaydock(7.2f,goodtofirm)40daysago,weakeningover1fout.Comeshere withabittoproveatpresent. TFRHHIII BHA74
10 VOODOO RAY (IRE) (41) 35-1115 D 5 8-11 (7)
Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Midget (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Sunville Rail Limited
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr P. Harney KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedinitiallyduringthespring,completingaquick-firehat-trickatBath(5.7f)inMay.Foundrunofgoodformcomingto ahaltbackatBrighton(6f)6weeksagoandheneedstopulloutmoreinanycasenowtacklingthisstrongercompany. TFRHHIII BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: G’DAAY 5 9 12 Daniel Muscutt 4-1 (Joseph Parr) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Stewards Note:
VOODOO RAY: Following its run on 7/6/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Miss Information (IRE), 7-2 Guiteau (IRE), 8-1 Little Boy Blue (GB), Dream of Mischief (GB), 11-1 Marlay Park (GB), 14-1 Paws ForThought (IRE), Voodoo Ray (IRE), 18-1 Miami Thunder (GB), Hodler (GER), Miguel (IRE)
GUITEAU and Miss Information were both impressive when successful on their most recent starts and look the pair to focus on. The former, boasting winning C&D form, is narrowly preferred of the pair Little Boy Blue, another last-time-out scorer, and Dream of Mischief complete the shortlist.
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.10 secs Record Time: 1 min, 19.88 secs - Safe Voyage - 4th July 2020, Good
for three yrs old 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
(16 wins from 150 runners, 11%) runs CLEAR AIM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs BONAVENTURE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HAVANA MOJITO trained by J Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh, 101 miles.
8.40
1 NOVATION (GB) (12) 3-60454
Br B g Havana Grey - Caprella (Kheleyf (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O Propulsion Racing Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
B Evelyn Yates Propulsion Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW25/1andblinkeredfor1sttime,fourthof7inmaidenatLeicester(6f,good)12daysago,noextrafinal1f BookingofHollieDoylecatchestheeyebutothersappealmorereturnedto7f
2 CHIEDOZIE (GB) (29) 0-23456 9-9 (10)
Br Br g Advertise - Valletta Gold (IRE) (Gutaifan (IRE)) Tyler Heard (3) J
O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Tallon International Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW15/2andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,sixthof7inhandicapatNottingham(6.1f,good)29daysago Changedhands for10,000gnssubsequentlyandtonguestrapnowaddedtothecheekpieces.Upintrip TFRHHHII BHA65
3 TWILIGHT MELODY (GB) (248) 660-
9-7 (9)
Br Br or Gr f Outstrip - Wotamadam (Lethal Force (IRE)) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Mr David C. Mead James Owen, Newmarket T
B David C. Mead
Penny Farm Stud Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOutstripfillywhoofferedpromiseonsecond3startsinnovice/maidencompanyduringsecondhalfoflastyear.Willholdmore chancenowhandicappingonreturnfrom8monthsoff/fornewyardandworthnotingifthemarketspeaksinherfavour TFRHHHII BHA63
4 TOO MUCH TREVOR (GB) (8) 30-3053 9-7 (12)
Br Br g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Walk On Bye (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Kieran O’Neill J
O Teas Lads Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,shapedbetterthanpreviouslythisyearwhenthirdof11inhandicap(17/2)atYarmouth (7f,goodtosoft)8daysago Cangetcompetitiveagainifheadgearhasdesiredeffectoncemore. TFRHHHHI BHA63
5 BONAVENTURE (GB) (8) 444040
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Rainbow Spirit (Charm Spirit (IRE))
9-7 (5)
Sean Levey J
O Opulence Thoroughbreds Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Opulence Thoroughbreds S
TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,ninthof11inhandicapatYarmouth(7f,goodtosoft,16/1)8daysago,losing placeover2fout.Headgearquicklydiscardednow. TFRHHHII BHA63(-3)
6 CROCUS TIME (IRE) (22) 0-02640
Br B f Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE) (Dansili)
9-5 (3)
Alec Voikhansky (3) J
O Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Rathbarry Stud TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhohashadplentyofchancesinhandicapsandhavingrunwellwhenfourthatSalisbury(6f)2startsback, shefailedtomatchthatwhenlastof11inhandicap(20/1)atKempton(7f)22daysago Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHHII BHA61
7 BATED BREEZE (IRE) (41) 00-3604 9-5 (1)
Br B g Bated Breath - Olga da Polga (IRE) (Casamento (IRE)) Tom Queally J
O Neal and Sheralee Grayston Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mrs J. Norris KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW18/1,respectablefourthof10inhandicapatGoodwood(7f,good)41daysago,noextralateonhavingsetastronggallop. Visoron1sttimeandhecouldbeworthsidingwithkepttothistrip/returnedtoclass6company. TFRHHHHH BHA61
8 LAND OF MAGIC (GB) (7) 2-06633
9-4 (11)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Kelowna (IRE) (Pivotal) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mrs Daphne Finch Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
B Highclere Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW9/2andtonguestraponfor1sttime,respectablethirdof11inhandicapatNewbury(6f,goodtosoft) 7daysago Operatingbelowlastwinningmark. TFRHHHII BHA60(-1)
9 NELSON ROSE (GB) (24) 054-042 BF 8-13 (4)
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Rose Crown (New Approach (IRE)) Robert Havlin J
O SRDS Racing Adam West, Epsom T
B India Channon
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhowaswellbackedandrancreditablyfromhereasingmarkwhensecondof5inhandicapat Chepstow(7.1f,goodtofirm)24daysago Notoutofthings. TFRHHHII BHA55
10 HAVANA MOJITO (GB) (16) 000-012 D BF 8-9 (7)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Heartsong (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA)) Darragh Keenan J
O The Leek & Peak Racing Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T
B Mrs R. J. Gallagher Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenwinning9-runnerhandicapatBrighton(7f)inJuneandbackedupthateffortwhenrunner-upfrom 4lbhighermarkbackatthatvenue16daysago Remainslessexposedthanmosthereandhe’sonetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA51
11 CLEAR AIM (GB) (16) 040036 8-7 (6)
Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Clearing (Sleeping Indian) Molly Gunn (7) J
O The Clean Sweep Partnership Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Paddock Space Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedbesteffortyetinhandicapswhenthirdatSalisbury(7f)onpenultimatestartinJunebutnotinsame formwhenlastof6inhandicapatBrighton(7f,goodtofirm)16daysago Cheekpiecesnowreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA
12 JUSSONEMOR (GB) (24) 000-0
(8)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Aunt Minnie (Night Shift (USA)) Alice Bond (7) J
O scg flooring & farm fencing ltd Adam West, Epsom T
B Sean Gollogly
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.28/1,farednobetterthanpreviouslyafter7monthsoffwhenlastof8inhandicap atWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)24daysago YardlooktoholdstrongerclaimswithNelsonRose.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: TWILIGHT DANCER 3 9 4 Rob Hornby 11-2 (Jonathan Portman) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Hood worn by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
ProbableS.P’s: 4-1 Havana Mojito (GB), 5-1 Nelson Rose (GB), 8-1 Too Much Trevor (GB), 9-1 Bated Breeze (IRE), 11-1 Twilight Melody (GB), Land of Magic (GB), 14-1 Chiedozie (GB), Crocus Time (IRE), 16-1 Novation (GB), Bonaventure (GB), 22-1 Clear Aim (GB), 40-1 Jussonemor (GB)
It could be worth taking a chance on BATED BREEZE who did well under the circumstances having set a strong gallop on his first crack atthistripwhen fourth at Goodwood 6weeks ago
The application of a first-time visor could put an extra edge on him operating from this career-low mark. Havana Mojito has been in good form at Brighton and is less exposed than most so he’s a threat. Too Much Trevor and Nelson Rose can also feature in the finale.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.55 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S £5 MILLION EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horseThe second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, July 12th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £50 - Closed July 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.30 - THE STEVE DONOGHUE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 73 and 74; such horses rated 52 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £42 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 21 entries at £42. - Closed July 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 7.00 - THE CHANTILLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (A Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £42 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 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 ofthe abandonment was priorto the declaration stage, will be qualified to enterthe Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 17 entries at £42. - Closed July 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (PenaltyValue £4448.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
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Fourth Race 7.35-THE BETFRED LADIES’DERBYHANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5)(FOR FEMALEAMATEUR JOCKEYS) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310 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. July 16th. Lowest weight 9st 4lb; Highest weight not less than 10st 9lb Penalties, afterJuly 6th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Female Amateur Jockeys who are members of the AmateurJockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration ofJockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 15th, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed) BETFRED has generously sponsored this race NOTE: Jockeys should have TEN OR MORE completed rides under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority (excluding rides in point-to-points) 20 entries at £50 - Closed July 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159; Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (PenaltyValue £4967) A SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.05 - THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ 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 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. 22 entries, 0 at £11 and 22 at £57 - Closed July 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
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Sixth Race 8.40 -THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ HANDICAPSTAKES (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 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) £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 16th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterJuly 6th, 2024, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 21 entries at £32. - Closed July 12th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (PenaltyValue £3402.10) SS
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