The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
WELCOME TO
WelcometoEpsomDownsforthisafternoon’ssummerfamilyraceday. We are delighted to have you with us today as we celebrate the Bank Holiday in the sun on the Downs.
We have a fantastic afternoon in store for you, with six races continuing an exciting summer of racing here at Epsom Downs. We’re very grateful to Betfred, Juddmonte, the EBF and TrustFord for their support of this afternoon’s card, which features the Betfred Amateurs’ Derby over the full Derby course and distance. Inaugurated in 1963, the race gives a once-a-year opportunity for gentleman amateur jockeys to experience the unique contours and undulations of our historic racecourse
We are also celebrating the life of Robin Grossmith in this afternoon’s third race, who sadly passed away last year Robin was a pivotal part of the on-course bookmaker community across the country for many years. We are delighted to welcome his family and friends today to celebrate his life
We also have a wide range of family friendly activities available throughout the day, ranging from three kids races on the hallowed racing turf, to fairground rides on the to arts and crafts inside Oaks Hall. We are also hosting the Terrier Derby and the renowned mascot race, which brings mascots from across the country racing against each other for the coveted prize!
There is something for everyone here at Epsom today - I hope you have a fabulous afternoon 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
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETINGTHURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
GLASS TIMES RACE DAY
Stretch out the last of summer Save the date for an afternoon of racing on Thursday 12 September 2024 which is our sustainable Race Day.
CONTACT INFO
T: 01327 2460482
E: epsom.reception@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/Epsom
JUDDMONTE juddmonte.com
EBF STALLIONS ebfstallions.com
TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
TRUSTFORD trustford.co.uk
BETFRED ebfstallions.com
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
Richard Hoiles
Betting Ring Managers
Andrew Boardley
Sarah Woodborne
Stewards
Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)
Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Josie Brown-Smith
Holly Crawford
Fergus Sweeney
Starters
Robert Supple
Kieran O’Shea
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Chris Hill
Veterinary Officer
Howard Newitt
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.
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
Suzanne Feltham, Carol Leggett, Peter, Double
ROBIN GROSSMITH MEMORIAL
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 26th August 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
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
MAIDENSTAKES(CLASS2)(forhorsesin BandsCandD)(EBFQualifier)(GBBRACE)
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (PenaltyValue £15462)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle
(15 wins from 149 runners, 10%) runs MANY MEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs SQUARE D’ALBONI LONGESTTRAVELLERS: TACTICAL PLAN trained by E Dunlop, JIFF’S ARMY trained by S C Williams, IGNITION trained by G Scott, - all Newmarket, 83 miles.
FIRST RACE
1 IGNITION (IRE) (6) 6 9-7 (4)
Br Ch g Waldgeist - Ragtime Dancer (Medicean) Callum Shepherd J
O Michael Blencowe & partners George Scott, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud Moretons Investments Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 26,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 5f winner Rebel At Dawn and 5f winner Cargin Bhui. Dam,2-y-o7fwinner,half-sistertouseful2-y-o5f/5.3fwinnerUmneyati.12/1,toofreewhensixthof10innoviceatKempton(8f)ondebut6daysago TFRHHHII BHA-
2 RISK (IRE) (10) 00
9-7 (3)
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - African Fable (Cape Cross (IRE)) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O The African Warrior Syndicate Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T
B African Fable Syn Route Agency Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.Eighthof10inmaiden(200/1)atNewbury(8f,goodtofirm)10daysago Cheekpieces on1sttime.
3 SQUARE D’ALBONI (FR) (37) 0
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Polonia Lady (FR) (Australia)
-
9-7 (1)
Hector Crouch J
O The Obank Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B S.A.S. Ecurie X R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€40,000Zarakgelding.Half-brothertoFrench2-y-o9.5fwinnerPolanzor.DamPolish6.5f-1mwinner.10/3,ninthof11innoviceat Doncaster(7f,goodtofirm)ondebut37daysago(reportedlysustainedawound) Clearlythoughtcapableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA-
4 TACTICAL PLAN (GB) (22) 40223 BF
Br Gr g Kodiac - Game Plan (Australia)
O Mr R Murfitt and Partner
9-7 (10)
Richard Kingscote J
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Pantile Stud My pension expert S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinacoupleofmaidensatsharptracksanddecentthirdatChesteronnurserydebut3weeksago. Inthemix.
5 ZOULU WARRIOR (IRE) (61) 00
Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Serendipitously (IRE) (Kodiac)
O Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing
TFRHHHHI BHA75
9-7 (6)
Jack Mitchell J
Heather Main, Wantage T
B Mountarmstrong Stud Open Plan Law Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.Lastof10inmaiden(100/1)atKempton(6f)61daysago.
6 GAPYEAR (IRE) (80) (2lb) 24
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Traveller’s Tales (Cape Cross (IRE))
TFRHIIII BHA-
9-5 (5)
Oisin Murphy J
O The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Gervin Creaner ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWExceededmarketexpectationswhensecondof15inmaidenatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)ondebutbutfailed tobuildonthatwhenfourthatBath.However,stepupintripwillsuitsohe’sworthanotherchance. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 IRISHIKO (IRE) (20) (2lb) 0
9-5 (11)
Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Anbella (FR) (Common Grounds) Paddy Bradley J
O Dare To Dream Racing
B Sile Hayes
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
Daretodreamracing.Co.UK S
TIMEFORMVIEW6,000gns2-y-o.Half-brothertonumerouswinners,includinguseful2-y-o5f-7fwinnerMasayaand6fwinnerPoole Belle.Dam2-y-o5.5f-7fwinner Twelfthof13inmaidenatChelmsfordCity(7f,150/1)ondebut20daysago TFRHIIII BHA-
8 JIFF’S ARMY (IRE) (17) (2lb) 0
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Brunelle (IRE) (Kodiac)
O Barber Parry Racing
B Windflower Overseas
9-5 (2)
Rossa Ryan J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW3,000gnsyearling,SaxonWarriorgelding.Dam2-y-o5f/6fwinner.100/1,modestformwhenseventhof12 inmaidenatNewmarket(7f,good)ondebut17daysago TFRHHHII BHA-
9 LETSBEATSEPSIS (GB) (17) (2lb) 33
9-5 (8)
Br B c Expert Eye - Lady Morpheus (Morpheus) Tom Queally J
O Mr P. B. Moorhead Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Patrick Moorhead Patrick Moorhead Antiques S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingthirdof7inmaiden(80/1)atAscot(6f,good)ondebutbeforenotbeingseentobesteffect atBrighton.Extra1fwillsuitandremainswithpotential.
10 MANY MEN
(GB) (17) (2lb) 2 BF
TFRHHHHH BHA-
9-5 (7)
Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Mariee (Archipenko (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr James Finch Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Miss K. Rausing Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW3,500gnsyearling,StudyofMangelding.Half-brotherto13/4m-16.2fwinnerHeatherdownHero Dam7fwinnerwhostayed11/4m.Gambledstartingoutin aselleratNewmarketbutdidn’thavemuchgohiswayandmightwellhaveputdownaseriouschallengetothewinnerwithaclearrun.Shoulddobetter. TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 ROYAL LIR (IRE) (-) (2lb)
9-5 (9)
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Royal Award (Cadeaux Genereux) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Houghton and Lang Adam West, Epsom T
B Mr P. Cahill RBC Scaffolding Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril15.PrinceofLirgelding.Half-brotherto3winners,including5.7f/6fwinnerPrincelyand4f winnerAwarded.Dam,2-y-o5fwinner,half-sistertousefulwinnerupto1mSundaySovereign. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: CRIMSON SPIRIT 2 9 5 Richard Kingscote 7-1 (Daniel & Claire Kubler) 7 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 11.
Stewards Note:
RISK: Following its run on 16/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
SQUARE D’ALBONI: Following its run on 20/7/2024 it was reported that the horse sustained a wound to right hind.
TACTICALPLAN: Following its run on 4/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
ZOULUWARRIOR: Following its run on 26/6/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and hung left-handed.
MANYMEN: Following its run on 9/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow to start and hampered.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Letsbeatsepsis (GB), 9-2 Gap Year (IRE), 5-1 Tactical Plan (GB), 11-2 Many Men (GB), 7-1 Square d’Alboni (FR), 12-1 Ignition (IRE), 16-1 Jiff’s Army (IRE), 33-1 Risk (IRE), 40-1 Royal Lir (IRE), 250-1 Zoulu Warrior (IRE), 300-1 Irishiko (IRE)
LETSBEATSEPSIS and Gap Year are worth another chance to confirm debut promise with the extra 1f expected to suit, the former shading the vote Tactical Plan and Many Men are others to consider
for three 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)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle (15 wins from 149 runners, 10%) runs SON OF MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs BOBBY BENNU LONGESTTRAVELLER: BELL SHOT trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 135 miles.
1 GORAK (FR) (44) 00-4200 D 5 9-13 (1)
Br B g Goken (FR) - Ponte Bawi (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O First Tuesday Syndicate Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Guy Pariente Holding Spral Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWDual7fwinnerinthefirsthalfoflastseasonandreturnedwithapairofgoodeffortsatNewmarketthis spring.Wellheldinhigh-endhandicapssincebutthisisawelcomedropinclassandhecouldgowell. TFR
BHA94
2 STERLING KNIGHT (GB) (16) 610104 D 5 9-12 (4)
Br B g Camelot - Sterling Sound (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Fiona Gordon My Pension Expert S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofhandicapsatNewbury(7f)andNewmarket(1m)thissummerandhascontinuedingoodheart fromrevisedmarksince,fourthof9atHaydockafortnightago Dropsbackintrip TFRHHHII BHA93
3 SON OF MAN (IRE) (67) 035-020 3 9-9 (6)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Crisolles (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette J
O Mr Mark Aljoe Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B China Horse Club International Ltd Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful performerwho stepped up markedlyon his reappearancewhen second of8 over7fat Goodwood inJune. Stepbackupto1mlookedagoodmovebuthewasdrawnonthewrongsideatAscotandhassincemovedyards. TFRHHIII BHA95
4 BOBBY BENNU (IRE) (16) 2115 D
3 9-9 (3)
Br Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE) (Acclamation) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Middleham Park Racing XLIII Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Mr D. McCarthy Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds at Chester in June and defied a penalty at Thirsk in July. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicapatNewmarketbutonthatevidence,hismarklookstoohigh. TFRHHHII BHA95
5 SUMMER OF LOVE (IRE) (37) 41-103 D 4 9-8 (7)
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Albasharah (USA) (Arch (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWBigeye-catcherondebutatKemptoninSeptemberandwonnext2startsatthatvenueover7f,lookingeveryinchausefulprospect.Different scenarioina1mhandicapatRoyalAscotandsheweakenedoutofit.MuchmorelikeitwhenthirdatDoncasterandshe’sabigplayerinthis. TFRHHHHH BHA89
6 PIZ NAIR (IRE) (11) 432424
3 8-12 (2)
Br B g Bated Breath - Lovee Dovee (Galileo (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd George Scott, Newmarket T
B Niarchos Family
TIMEFORMVIEWUnabletoaddtoreappearancesuccessatLingfieldbutalikeableandconsistentsort,producinganothersound effortwhenagoodfourthof13inhandicapatWindsor(8.1f)11daysago Blinkersreplacecheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA84
7 BELL SHOT (IRE) (17) 300215 D
5 8-10 (5)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Joe Leavy (5) J
O SBK Racing & B & J Parr Racing Ltd
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Mrs Fitri Hay Parr, Sbk Computers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTypehisyardexcelswithandfollowingagoodsecondatLingfield,heranoutadominantwinnerfromthefrontatBeverley(7.4f) incommandenteringfinal1fanddoingiteasilyTakenonfortheleadbutstillshapedasthoughinformatHaydocklatest. TFRHHHII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SIR WINSTON (IRE) 4 9 2 Aidan Keeley 7-1 (RogerVarian) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2. Stewards Note: PIZ NAIR: Following its run on 15/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Summer of Love (IRE), 5-1 Piz Nair (IRE), 11-2 Gorak (FR), 6-1 Bobby Bennu (IRE), 15-2 Sterling Knight (GB), 10-1 Bell Shot (IRE), 14-1 Son of Man (IRE)
Low-mileage 4-y-o SUMMER OF LOVE got back on track returned to 7f when third at Doncaster last month and with Oisin Murphy taking over, she’s fancied to build on that and score. Gorak has been running in better races than this of late so he’s a threat, along with the consistent Piz Nair
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 COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Balding (17 wins from 99 runners, 17%) runs CELTIC WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 71 runners, 18%) runs CELTIC WARRIOR LONGESTTRAVELLER: GISELLES DEFENCE trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.
1 GOOD TOO (FR) (16) 363140
THIRD RACE
(2)
Br B g Ectot - Netsuke (IRE) (Aragorn (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr D. Hewer Adam West, Epsom T
B Mrs Elisabeth Ribard
TIMEFORMVIEWWonatKempton(11f)fornewyardinJune.GoodfourthatYorknexttimeandstifftaskinShergarCup racesince.Couldfigurebackintripforlastyear’ssuccessfulstable.
2 GISELLES DEFENCE (IRE) (11) 021210 CD 4 10-1 (9)
Br B g National Defense - Cotton Camera (IRE) (Lilbourne Lad (IRE)) Joe Leavy (5) J
O Crown Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Oghill House Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerforthisyardthisseason,includingC&Dhandicapunderthisrider Possiblyamisswhen wellheldlasttime.Headgeargoesbackon.
3 CAUSTIC (GB) (44) 3-10034
(8)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Starformer (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Jim Crowley J
O Mr Michael Watt and Mr Brett Watkins Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinFebruaryandgoodeffortsthelasttwice,includingatSalisburylatest.Lightlyraced onturfandnotdismisseddownintrip TFRHHHII BHA79
4 TAHITIAN PRINCE (FR) (23) 31-0060 7 9-12 (4)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tehamana (IRE) (Pleasantly Perfect (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Mrs Tina Larcombe George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B Mr Remi Boucret & Mr Gerard Dufit Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedbetterthanthebareresultatGoodwood3weeksago,headwaywhenmeetingtroublefinal1f. BackbelowlastwinningmarkonfirstrunatEpsom. TFRHHHHI BHA76
5 CELTIC WARRIOR (IRE) (23) 156204 3 9-9 (7)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Short Call (IRE) (Kodiac) Oisin Murphy J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Mrs Anita Wigan JMH Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkatKemptoninApriland2goodeffortsonhisvisitstoGoodwoodsince,stayingoninfirst-time cheekpiecesover9flatest.1lblowerandcouldgowelloverthisextrafurlongiftakingtothetrack. TFRHHHHH BHA80
6 HOT FASHION (GB) (31) 252-401 D
3 9-8 (3)
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Barshiba (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr J. C. Smith
B Littleton Stud
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
TIMEFORMVIEWGot right back on the up following a stuttering start to the yearwhen opening account in Sandown handicapoverthistriplastmonth.Hopefullyshecankickonnowandshecangowellagainup4lb TFRHHHHI BHA79
7 HUXLEY (IRE) (16) 42-2450
3 9-7 (1)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Strawberry Fledge (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Paddy Bradley J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Daretodreamracing.Co.UK S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden in Ireland. Easyto back and ran badly on first outing since leaving DonnachaAidan O’Brien after 3monthsoff(soldfor52,000gns/gelded)inLingfieldmaidenafortnightago Shouldfindthishandicapmoresuitable. TFRHHHII BHA78
8 DASHINWHITESARGENT (GB) (20) 52-2614 3 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
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthe mark inWolverhampton novice last month and ran creditablyback in a handicap at Ffos Las latest,thoughlookedlessthanstraightforward.Stepsupintripnow.
TFRHHHII BHA73
THURSDAY (GB) (13) 412601 D
4 8-11
Br B f Monsieur Bond (IRE) - State Sovereignty (Authorized (IRE)) Christian Howarth (3) J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Mr J. Chua Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improving at a low level, resuming winning ways at Lingfield a fortnight ago, value extra given the positionshecamefromtorundownalast-time-outwinner.Thisisalottougher. TFRHHHII BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: SATONO JAPAN (JPN) 6 10 4 Callum Shepherd 12-1 (Adam West) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
GISELLES DEFENCE: Following its run on 15/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran free early from a wide draw TAHITIAN PRINCE: Following its run on 3/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Hot Fashion (GB), 7-2 Celtic Warrior (IRE), 9-1 Good Too (FR), Tahitian Prince (FR), 10-1 Caustic (GB), 12-1 Giselles Defence (IRE), Thursday (GB), 14-1 Dashinwhitesargent (GB), 25-1 Huxley (IRE)
CELTIC WARRIOR ran a good race when a staying-on fourth at Goodwood in first-time cheekpieces and could resume winning ways if backing that up over this extra furlong. Tahitian Prince lurks on a good mark and caught the eye in the same race so is considered. Sandown-winner Hot Fashion could kick on now she has got her head in front and completes the shortlist.
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min, 5.80 secs
Record Time: 2 min, 3.50 secs - Crossbowl - 7th June 1967, Good
NEXT MEETING
12/09/2024
T: 01372 726311 W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom E: London.customerRelations@thejockeyclub.co.uk
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
The Amateurs’ Derby, run over the full Derby course and distance, was inaugurated in 1963.
THE AMATEURS’ DERBY
The race gives a once-a-year opportunity for the Gentlemens 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:
Jump Jockey’s Derby – 12th September
Apprentice Jockey’s Derby – 29th Septembet
Past ten winners oftheAmateurs’ Derby:
YEAR JOCKEY HORSE TRAINER
2014 Mr Ross Birkett
2015 Mr Patrick Mullins
2016 Mr Jamie Codd
2017 Mr Simon Walker
2018 Mr Finian Maguire
2019 Mr Simon Walker
2020 Mr Robert Pooles
2021 Mr Henry Main
2022 Mr Daniel Kyne
2023 Mr Henry Main
Barwick
English Summer
Hubertas
Lady Herries
Richard Fahey
John Quinn
C’Est No Mour Peter Hedger
Medalla De Oro
Peter Chapple-Hyam
C’Est No Mour Peter Hedger
Bramalea
Captain Haddock
Saratoga Gold
Captain Haddock
TODAY’S JOCKEYS
Hughie Morrison
Heather Main
Charles Hills
Heather Main
William Dunlop
Jude Fernandes
Simon Walker
Patrick Millman
Eireann CagneyJames Harding
David Dunsdon
Fletcher Yarham
Henry Main
Tom Broughton
Jack Nicholls
AMATEURS’ DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5949, 2nd £2974, 3rd £1487, 4th £743, 5th £372, 6th £186. (PenaltyValue £6844.60)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Beckett
(10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs LORD MELBOURNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett
(8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs LORD MELBOURNE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BUG BOY trained by A Newcombe, Barnstaple, 196 miles.
1 LORD MELBOURNE (IRE) (44) 4-15514 D 4 11-11 (6)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Lolldaiga (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Mr Simon Walker J
O Clarendon Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenformtoanewlevelforRalphBeckett,winningcosilyatYorkinJuneandrunningrespectablyatAscot subsequently Likelybeensavedforthisandispartneredbyveryexperiencedrider,solookstheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA87
2 SANITISER (GB) (23) 2210/6-0 5
(9)
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal (Dalakhani (IRE)) MrJude Fernandes (6) J
O Sunville Rail Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership K M Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPerformedwelloverhurdlesthissummerbutreturnedtothisspherewithadisappointingperformance atGoodwood.Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHIIII BHA85
3 AIKHAL (IRE) (11) 064256
5 11-5 (10)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Diamond Fields (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) MrWilliam Dunlop (6) J
O Mr J. A. Osborne Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerforAidanO’Brienearlierinhiscareer(includinginGroup3company)andproducedbestefforttodateforthisyardwhen goingclosein13/4mSandownhandicaplastmonth.BackontrackatWindsorlasttimeandstepbackupintripisinhisfavour TFRHHHII BHA81
4 FAST STEPS (IRE) (18) 364152 C
6 11-4 (3)
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Inis Boffin (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Mr Patrick Millman J
O Mr Eric Gadsden Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Inis Boffin Syndicate Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored with something in hand at Newbury in July and has remained in form since, running well atSandownlasttime.Cangetinvolvedifstayingthelongertrip TFRHHHII BHA80
5 GORDON GREY (IRE) (39) 222121 CD 4
(5)
Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) Mr Eireann Cagney J
O Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Sahara Group Holdings Hasmonean Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning11-runnerhandicapatthisC&D(good,9/4)39daysago.Goingtherightway andmeritsplentyofrespectonceagain. TFRHHHHI BHA76
6 CERVETTO (IRE) (18) 513410 BF
4 10-13 (1)
Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Ribble (FR) (Motivator) Mr FletcherYarham (2) J
O Stable Silks Inv & D Burns Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B TinnakillBloodstock/MGuillaumeDeSaintSei Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWFoundachunkofimprovementinfirst-timecheekpieceswhenrunningoutareadywinnerofa13-runnerhandicapatSandownin Julyandprobablybestexcusedhislatesteffortthere,notideallyplaced.Canmakehispresenvefeltiftheraceisruntosuit. TFRHHHII BHA75
7 ENOCHDHU (FR) (2) 412053 D
Br B g Muhaarar - Gloryette (Raven’s Pass (USA))
4 10-13 (11)
MrJames Harding J
O Mrs Julia Scott Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkfortheseasonatBathinAprilandhasheldhisformsince,thirdatGoodwoodovertheweekend. Thisracemightcometoosoonbuthe’snotonetoruleoutcompletely TFRHHHII BHA75
8 WARNING SIGN (FR) (32) 2-00022 BF 5 10-10 (2)
Br Ch g Attendu (FR) - Modestie (FR) (Nayef (USA))
Mr David Dunsdon J
O Mr David Dunsdon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Jean Louis Bouchard
K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOnahandymarkandhasreturnedtoformlately,finishingrunner-upatNewburylasttime.Shouldgive anothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA72
9 ZHANG FEI (FR) (18) 3/0205-2
6 10-8 (8)
Br B g Camelot - Mambomiss (FR) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) MrTom Broughton J
O Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Mandore Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWDoesn’thaveagreatstrikerateontheFlatbutfollowedanimpressivehurdlingsuccesswithacreditable secondatBrightonlasttimeandislikelytofeature.
10 GREEN TEAM (FR) (22) 000363
TFRHHHHI BHA70
5 10-4 (4)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) MrJack Nicholls (2) J
O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Haras d’Etreham et al
TIMEFORMVIEWTwentyonerunssincelastwinin2021.Goodthirdof6inhandicapatChester(12.3f,goodtosoft,17/2) 22daysago,runningon.Cheekpiecesbackon.Worthconsideringunderapromisingrider. TFRHHHHI BHA66
11 BUG BOY (IRE) (18) 613-003 CD
8 10-4 (7)
Br B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Velvetina (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Mr Henry Main (2) J
O Dr S. P. Hargreaves Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple T
B Windflower Overseas
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerwhowasdoinghisbestworkatthefinishwhenthirdatBrightonlasttime,socan’tberuled outforallthathe’s1lbwrongattheweights.
TFRHHHII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: BELGOPRINCE (FR) 6 10 1 Mr B M Coonan 12-1 (AJ Martin) 11 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6, 8, 10 Stewards Note:
AIKHAL: Following its run on 15/8/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference late-on.
BUG BOY: Following its run on 8/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Lord Melbourne (IRE), 11-2 Gordon Grey (IRE), 15-2 Fast Steps (IRE), 8-1 Warning Sign (FR), 17-2 Zhang Fei (FR), 10-1 Green Team (FR), 11-1 Cervetto (IRE), 14-1 Enochdhu (FR), Bug Boy (IRE), 18-1 Aikhal (IRE), 100-1 Sanitiser (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
LORD MELBOURNE has started well for Ralph Beckett and likely has more to come, so he’s the most appealing with Simon Walker on board. Recent C&D winner Gordon Grey is an obvious danger and Zhang Fei can’t be dismissed.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LORD MELBOURNE (IRE) 2.GORDON GREY (IRE) 3.ZHANG FEI (FR)
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins 35.20 secs RecordTime: 2 mins 31.33 secs - Workforce - 5th June 2010, Good to Firm
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at betfred.com
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A West
(8 wins from 52 runners, 15%) runs BIG BEAR HUG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (9 wins from 20 runners, 45%) runs CENTURION DREAM FANCYTHAT: H Morrison won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2021. The stable runs LUNATICK today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CENTURION DREAM trained by R Hughes, Upper Lambourn, 73 miles.
1 LUNATICK (GB) (19) 20-2552 4 10-4 (4)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alvarita (Selkirk (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Miss K. Rausing Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBackontrackandlookedmoretractablethancanbethecasewhenrunner-upatBrighton(8f,good)19daysago beatenonlybyoneplayedlate Dropsingradeandeverychancehewillbeinthemixifarrivinginthesamemood. TFRHHHII BHA77
2 ATLANTIS BLUE (GB) (18) 555114 5 10-2 (8)
Br Ch m Cityscape - Deep Blue Sea (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O CARSONFROSTWARNOCKWRIGHT George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B Minster Stud Stratford Place Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWSuitedbyachangeoftacticswhenoffthemarkinaBathmaidenlastmonthandfollowedupbackinhandicapcompanyatWindsor26dayslater. Couldn’tcompletethehat-trickbutdidwelltogetascloseasshedidwhenfourthatSandown(8f,good)sincesoremainsoninterest. TFRHHHHH BHA75
3 BIG BEAR HUG (GB) (25) 233613 C
5 10-1 (7)
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
TIMEFORMVIEWBenefitedfromthestepbackupintriptoopenheraccountfortheyearatthistrack(10.1f,good)lastmonthandagainranwellwhen beatenlessthanalengthintothirdhereagainearlierinthemonth.Havlinbackonboardandshouldcontinueingoodheart. TFRHHHII BHA74
4 CRIMSON SPIRIT (GB) (30) 6410-05 C 3 9-9 (5)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Fanrouge (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))
O Innovate Racing I
Richard Kingscote J
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Mrs Tina Cox Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWWoncoursemaiden(7f,good)lastsummer.Wellheldnext2starts10monthsapartbutshapedencouraginglyhavingbeencaughtwide onceagainfromaless-than-idealdrawwhenfifthof14inhandicapatYork(7f,goodtofirm)lastmonth.Playerifbuildingonit. TFRHHHHI BHA75
5 ENGLISH SPIRIT (GB) (25) 155035 D 6 9-7 (3)
Br B g Swiss Spirit - Cloud Illusions (USA) (Smarty Jones (USA)) Jack Mitchell J
O Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T
B Mr & Mrs James Main Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWSeemstosavehisbestforWolverhampton(all4winsthere)andagainrancreditablyafterjust5daysoffwhenfifth there(8.6f)earlierthismonth.Nowbelowhislastwinningmarkandonetoconsiderdowningradebackonturf TFRHHHII BHA66
6 AMANCIO (GB) (16) 312522 BF
3 9-6 (2)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Estrellada (Oasis Dream) Rossa Ryan J
O Power Geneva Ltd, R Windridge & Partner
B Rob Windridge
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
TIMEFORMVIEWSettledbetterthanusualwhenopeninghisaccountinthemudatHaydock(1m)inAprilandhasrunatleastaswellindefeatall4outings since,runner-upatsamecourse(10.4f,goodtofirm)justover2weeksago Backdownintripandpercentagecallistolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA72
7 CENTURION DREAM (IRE) (20) 43630-4 3 9-4 (1)
Br B g Kodiac - Syann (IRE) (Daylami (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Centurion Racing Syndicate
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Lynn Lodge Stud Centurion Club Management Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWKodiaccoltwhoshowedfairformwhenthirdina7fmaidenand1mnurserylastyearbutlookedahardridebacksprintingafter10months offwhenwell-heldfourthof5inmaidenatFfosLas(6f,soft)justunder3weeksago Cheekpiecesnowtheheadgearofchoice. TFRHHIII BHA70
8 UNREAL CONNECTION (GB) (10) 360342 C BF 3 9-0 (6)
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
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerlastsummeranddespitegoingaboutthingsinslightlylabouredfashion,ranuptoherbestwhensecondof6 inhandicapatthisC&D(goodtofirm)10daysago,justfailing.Remainsonahandymarkandunlikelytobefaraway
HHHII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: KIMIFIVE (IRE) 8 9 8 Neil Callan 6-1 (Ian Williams) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note:
LUNATICK: Following its run on 7/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
ATLANTIS BLUE: Following its run on 8/8/2024 it was reported that the jockey was slow to remove the blindfold.
BIG BEAR HUG: Following its run on 1/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Lunatick (GB), 9-2 Unreal Connection (GB), 5-1 Amancio (GB), 7-1 Big Bear Hug (GB), 15-2 Atlantis Blue (GB), 8-1 Crimson Spirit (GB), 14-1 English Spirit (GB), 25-1 Centurion Dream (IRE)
Atricky puzzle to solve but the most persuasive option is ATLANTIS BLUE, who did well to get as close as she did in pursuit of a hat-trick when fourth at Sandown earlierthis month and George Baker’s mare remains of interest despite a 2lb rise. The main threat may emerge from Crimson Spirit, who shaped encouragingly having been caught wide at York last month, with Unreal Connection and Lunatick fancied to go well, too.
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
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at trustford.co.uk
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 COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Balding (17 wins from 99 runners, 17%) runs PUREFOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (13 wins from 71 runners, 18%) runs PUREFOY LONGESTTRAVELLER: REDREDROBIN trained by M Saunders, Wells, 140 miles.
1 LITTLE BOY BLUE (GB) (18) 500-143 CD
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 TIMEFORMVIEWFrontrunnerwhowononC&DreappearanceinJuly Respectableeffortsindefeatsince.
2 EXTRICATION (GB) (58) 6-320 BF
(11)
Br Ch g Iffraaj - Heavenly Scent (Galileo (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O John Connolly & A D Spence Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B G. B. Partnership Eclipse Partners Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in maiden/novice events in the spring. Found less than looked likelywhen seventh of 10 on 7f DoncasterhandicapdebutinJune.Remainsunexposedbackfrom8weeksoff TFRHHHHI BHA79
3 TRUEMAN (GB) (445) 6/316- D 5 9-13 (4)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Dazzling Rose (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Tom Queally J
O Mrs L. J. Mongan Laura Mongan, Epsom T
B Emma Capon Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWCarlislemaidenwinnerforDavidO’MearalastMaybutnotseensincefinishinglastof6inaYarmouth handicapthefollowingmonth.Bestwatchedonstabledebutunlessthebettinghintsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA79
4 DREAM OF MISCHIEF (GB) (10) 032351 CD 4 9-12 (8)
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
TIMEFORMVIEW5/2,careerbestwhenwinning7-runnerC&Dhandicap(goodtofirm)10daysagobyshortheadfrom MarlayPark,helpedbybeingheldupinstrongly-runrace Onlynudgedup2lb TFRHHHII BHA78
5 G’DAAY (GB) (16) 43-4001 CD 6 9-12 (7)
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Gilt Linked (Compton Place) Callum Shepherd J
O Trevor and Ruth Milner Joseph Parr, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer who got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (7f, good) 16 days ago. Shouldremaincompetitiveafteronlya2lbnudge. TFRHHHII BHA78
6 MARLAY PARK (GB) (10) 040002 CD 6 9-11 (15)
Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Lovers’ Vows (Dubawi (IRE))
O Inside Track Racing Club
B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd
Hector Crouch J
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timeC&DwinnerandrananothergoodraceherewhennarrowlydeniedbyDreamofMischief10 daysago Canneverdiscounthimherebuthe’llneedthingstodroprightfromtheoutsidestall. TFRHHHII BHA77
7 TANMAWWY (IRE) (18) 500404
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Rufoof (Zamindar (USA))
O Moss, Llewelyn,Runeckles,Wetumpka Racing
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
6 9-10 (10)
Jack Mitchell J
Heather Main, Wantage T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFivewinsfrom19Flatruns.Elevenrunssincelastwinin2023.14/1,fourthof7inhandicapatChepstow(7f,goodtosoft) 18daysago,fadingafterracingtoofreely Downtoamarkhereallyshouldbecapableofmakinganimpactfrom. TFRHHHII BHA76
8 HODLER (GER) (39) 030300 CD
5 9-10 (13)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Herzprinzessin (GER) (Adlerflug (GER)) Luke Catton (3) J
O Mr D. A. Poole Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Fourteenrunssincelastwinin2023.18/1,seventhof10inC&Dhandicap(good)39daysago. Othersaremorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA76
9 ARCTICIAN (IRE) (12) 401504 D
9-9 (9)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Atlantic Drift (Oasis Dream) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr S. Dow Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Newsells Park Stud Simon Dow S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatKemptoninJune.40/1,bitbelowformfourthof14inhandicapatKempton(7f)12daysago, faringbestofthoseriddenprominently. TFRHHHII BHA75
10 GIORGIO M (IRE) (34) 412513 D BF 3 9-8 (5)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Cold Cold Woman (Machiavellian (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J
O Middleham Park Racing XX George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Glashare House Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful at over 7fat Musselburgh in May and Wolverhampton in July Creditable third of10 back atMusselburghlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA79
11 SHOT OF LOVE (GB) (27) 200022 C D
9-5 (2)
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 TIMEFORMVIEWArrives onthe back ofrunner-up efforts onAWandturfat Lingfield last month. Should give another goodaccountfromahandydraw. TFRHHHHH BHA71
12 GUITEAU (IRE) (18) 216-120 CD 4 9-5 (3)
Br Gr g James Garfield (IRE) - Oatmeal (Dalakhani (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Maximum Racing and D ffrench Davis
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Mr Ronan Ely High View Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedanimprovedperformancewhenrunningoutanimpressivewinnerofaC&DhandicaponreappearanceinJulySecondbackhere aweeklaterandcanprobablybeforgivenhslatesteffortatSandownashepulledtoohardbackat1m.Capableofbouncingback. TFRHHHHI BHA71
13 REDREDROBIN (GB) (11) 0-00051 CD 7 9-4 (6)
Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Cape Rosie (Cape Cross (IRE)) Joe Leavy (5) J
O Mr M. S. Saunders Malcolm Saunders, Wells T
B Mrs P. A. Cave
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who bounced back to form to score at Chepstow (7f, good to firm, 5/1) 11 days ago, respondingwell.Retainshandicappingscopeaftera5lbriseandshe’swonbacktobackbefore TFRHHHHI BHA70
14 CAPOTE’S DREAM (IRE)
(11) 200500 7 9-4 (1)
Br Br g Dream Ahead (USA) - Capote West (USA) (Capote (USA)) Sean Levey J
O FITORFAT RACING 1 Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T
B Cn Farm Ltd Smulders S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won in August last year but has largely been below par since finishing second on his 6f Windsor reappearanceinApil.Otherspreferredonararestartover7f TFRHHIII BHA70
15 PUREFOY (GB) (13) 100660 D
3 8-10 (14)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Marenko (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Oisin Murphy J
O The Yippees & Partner
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneronAWatLingfieldinAprilbuthasfinisheddownthefieldchanceonall5outingssince.Hasbeen cutsomeslackbythehandicapperasaresultbuthe’shardlyasolidproposition. TFRHHHII BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2023: CAPITALGUARANTEE (IRE) 3 9 9 Oisin Murphy 7-4 (David O’Meara) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 7, 9. Blinkers worn by No 11. Hood, Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 10, 15.
Stewards Note:
TRUEMAN: Following its run on 8/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Dream of Mischief (GB), 8-1 G’Daay (GB), 17-2 Purefoy (GB), 10-1 Marlay Park (GB), 12-1 Extrication (GB), Giorgio M (IRE), Shot of Love (GB), Redredrobin (GB), 14-1 Guiteau (IRE), 16-1 Little Boy Blue (GB), 22-1 Tanmawwy (IRE), 25-1 Capote’s Dream (IRE), 28-1 Arctician (IRE), 40-1 Trueman (GB), Hodler (GER)
PLAY SMARTER
SHOT OF LOVE arrives in form and might be able to resume winning ways from a handy inside stall. Recent Chepstow scorer Redredrobin rates an obvious danger, while Guiteau also merits respect back at a venue which suits. The shortlist is completed by Extrication, who remains unexposed back from a short break.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.07 - THE JUDDMONTE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands C and D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 20th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb JUDDMONTE has generously sponsored this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for 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 17 entries at £150 - Closed August 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (PenaltyValue £15462) A SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.42 - THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ 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 three 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. August 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 13 entries, at £100 - Closed August 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.17 - THE ROBIN GROSSMITH MEMORIAL 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. August 24th. 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 August 17th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 19 entries, at £57 - Closed August 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.52 - THE BETFRED AMATEURS’ DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6844 to the winning horse The second to receive £3421, the third £1710, the fourth £855, the fifth £428 and the sixth £214. for four 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) £70 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 24th. Lowest weight 10st 4lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 9lb Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Gentleman Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to August 23rd, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 2lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 4lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 6lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed) BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 19 entries, at £70. - Closed August 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5949; Second £2974; Third £1487; Fourth £743; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (PenaltyValue £6844.60) A SS
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Fifth Race 4.25 -THETRUSTFORD HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) (AJockey Club Grassroots Mile 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 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. August 24th. 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, afterAugust 17th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb TRUSTFORD 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 MILE SERIES HANDICAP FINAL, to be run over about eight 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 enter the Final. 20 entries, at £42. - Closed August 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.00 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 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. August 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 17th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 23 entries, at £57 - Closed August 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS
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