First Race 4.53PM THE TOTE PLACEPOT FIRST BET OF THE DAY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES Class 5. Six furlongs (6f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £10200. Penalty Value £4860. Owners Prize Money: Winner £3840; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code No Horse
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BOWLING RUSSIAN (IRE) (29)
Age
Weight
Draw
4
10-3
(6)
Jockey: Stephen Mooney (7) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Minute Limit (IRE) (Pivotal) Owner: Nigel Jones & Paul Bowden Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW seams, diabolo on Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 10-0600 D Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. Rogers Sponsor: Coolhurst Vineyards Ltd He has won four times at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Strike Red at 22-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. He’s still yet to win on turf and although his mark is 8lb lower than his all-weather equivalent, others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 72
2
EPSOM FAITHFULL (GB) (20)
4
10-0
(3)
B f Coach House (IRE) - La Fortunata (Lucky Story (USA)) Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Owner: Epsom Racegoers No.2 Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE Cross of Lorraine. Trainer: Pat Phelan, Epsom Form: 05-3632 CD Breeder: Mr James Patton Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Lilkian when second of 9 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 6f earlier this month. That form has been boosted since and she holds every chance. Official BHA Rating 69
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AMATHUS (IRE) (34)
4
B g Anjaal - Effige (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) Owner: Mr David Henery Trainer: Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke Breeder: Mr P. Turley Sponsor: Tote
9-12
(9)
Jockey: George Rooke Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, RED and WHITE striped sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 012665 D
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 9l behind Theotherside when fifth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good to soft) last month. He’s failed to fire of late but is only 1lb above his last winning mark. Respected. Official BHA Rating 67
4
DESERT LAND (IRE) (43)
5
9-12
(1)
B g Kodiac - La Chicana (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Jockey: Christian Howarth (7) Colours: DARK GREEN, RED chevron. Owner: Epsom Equine Spa Partnership Trainer: Jim Boyle, Epsom Form: 010046 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud He has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Otago when sixth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 7f (good) last month. He sits on his last winning mark and is capable of a decent showing in this company. Official BHA Rating 67
5
COMPANY MINX (IRE) (19)
4
9-10
(8)
Gr f Fast Company (IRE) - Ice Haven (IRE) (Verglas (IRE)) Jockey: Liam Browne (5) Owner: Mrs Claire Goddard Colours: ORANGE and LIGHT BLUE diamonds, Trainer: J. R. Jenkins, Royston WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets. D Breeder: Mrs O. A. Shaw Form: 010605 Sponsor: Tote Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Anjella when fifth of 7 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. She’s become a rather inconsistent filly, but is dangerous to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 65
6
BEDFORD BLAZE (IRE) (168)
3
9-7
(2)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Hawaajib (FR) (Elusive City (USA)) Jockey: Harry Burns Colours: DARK GREEN, MAUVE stars, WHITE Owner: Superlative Racing sleeves, MAUVE cap. Trainer: Joseph Parr, Newmarket Form: 00-41 D Breeder: Lismacue Stud Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Wolverhampton over 6f in March, beating Portelet Bay by 3/4l, his first success from four starts. He showed a good turn of foot on that occasion and it would be no surprise if further progression was on the horizon. Big player. Official BHA Rating 65
7
GRANARY QUEEN (IRE) (16)
Ch f Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Multi Grain (Sir Percy) Owner: Mrs S Gray, Ian Gray & Mr J Whitworth Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited
3
9-5
(7)
Jockey: Georgia Dobie Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE cross belts, MAROON sleeves and cap. Form: 203342
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Quarantini when second of 7 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Ffos Las over 7f (good) earlier this month. She is a consistent filly who has been tough to keep out of the frame this term. May not be far away yet again. Official BHA Rating 63
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