2:17pm The Inkerman Handicap Stakes

THE INKERMAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Six furlongs (6f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £11200. Penalty Value £5400. Owners Prize Money: Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 THEOTHERSIDE (IRE) (20)

Br f Dandy Man (IRE) - New Magic (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA))

4 9-12 (6)

Jockey: Pat Dobbs

Owner: Mrs B. Austin and Partners Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Kevin Lyons Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, striped sleeves. Form: 421540 D

Has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 13l behind Firmament at 33-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. She has each-way claims now returned to her favourite distance Official BHA Rating 80

2 UNDER CURFEW (GB) (10)

Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Thicket (Wolfhound (USA))

5 9-10 (1)

Jockey: Mollie Phillips (5)

Owner: Mr Mark Wellbelove Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: Llety Farms Sponsor: Mill House Racing Limited Colours: LIGHT BLUE, MAROON triple diamond. Form: 112365 CD

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Chipstead when fifth of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Bath over 6f earlier this month. A course winner who warrants respect but he looks to be on a high mark. Official BHA Rating 78 (-2)

3 PRINCE OF BEL LIR (IRE) (10)

B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Harvest Joy (IRE) (Daggers Drawn (USA))

3 9-9 (5)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: The Skills People Group Ltd Trainer: Joseph Parr, Newmarket Breeder: John Hutchinson Colours: RED and WHITE stripes, WHITE sleeves, RED spots, striped cap. Form: 5-10320 D

A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Lezardrieux at 13-2 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Holds claims if bouncing back to his best and he won’t mind any ease in conditions. Official BHA Rating 79

4 GUNMETAL (IRE) (53)

Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - March Star (IRE) (Mac’s Imp (USA))

8 9-8 (8)

Jockey: William Carson

Owner: Mr F. A. Bishop Trainer: Frank Bishop, Kidderminster Breeder: Maurice Byrne Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), ROYAL BLUE and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 005034 D

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Jordan Electrics when fourth of 5 at Hamilton over 6f in July. He has been given a chance by the handicapper and warrants respect on his stable debut. Official BHA Rating 76

5 GILT EDGE (GB) (23)

B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Bright Edge (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

5 9-5 (3)

Jockey: William Cox (3)

Owner: Mr S Bishop and Mr C Mason Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent Breeder: Christopher & Annabelle Mason Colours: ORANGE and BLACK diamonds, ORANGE sleeves, BLACK stars. Form: 142104 D

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Swissal when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Chepstow over 6f (firm) last month. She has progressed well this season but now appears to be on a tough mark. Official BHA Rating 73

6 DELAGATE THIS LORD (GB) (22)

B g Delegator - Lady Filly (Atraf)

7 9-5 (2)

Jockey: Joey Haynes

Owner: Mrs M. S. Teversham Trainer: Simon Hodgson, Hook Breeder: Mrs Monica Teversham Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sash, YELLOW cap. Form: 025-255 D

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Recon Mission when last of 5 on his latest outing at Epsom over 6f last month. He now looks to be on a good mark and is not to be underestimated in this contest.. Official BHA Rating 73

7 LOCKDOWN (GB) (84)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Bounty Box (Bahamian Bounty)

3 9-5 (7)

Jockey: Pat Cosgrave

Owner: Mrs Benjamin Newton & Friends Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder: Farmers Hill Stud Sponsor: Coolhurst Vineyards Ltd Colours: GREY, BLACK sleeves, RED cap. Form: 0356-01 D

8 SOME NIGHTMARE (IRE) (13)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Isolde’s Return (Avonbridge)

4 8-13 (4)

Jockey: William Buick

Owner: The Cross Racing Club Trainer: John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn Breeder: Pat Beirne & Dream Ahead Syndicate Sponsor: Tote Colours: DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN epaulets and armlets. Form: 015151 D

He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won at Chepstow over 6f earlier this month, beating Manumission by 1 3/4l. His latest success has subsequently been boosted and he could have more to offer despite a 7lb rise. Official BHA Rating 67

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 9.70 secs Record Time: 1 min 9.10 secs BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Some Nightmare (IRE), 10-3 Lockdown (GB), 11-2 Prince of Bel Lir (IRE), 13-2 Gilt Edge (GB), 8-1 Theotherside (IRE), 10-1 Under Curfew (GB), Gunmetal (IRE), 12-1 Delagate This Lord (GB)

Race Result

1st: ................................ 2nd: ................................ 3rd: ................................ 4th: ................................

Distances: 1-2 ........... 2-3 ........... 3-4 ........... Time: Min . Secs

2020 WINNER: THE LAMPLIGHTER (FR) 5 8 13 Jack Mitchell 9-4 (George Baker) 8 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

PRINCE OF BEL LIR:Following its run on 12/9/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer easier ground.

R ace Summary

SOME NIGHTMARE has been improving well this season and arrives here after a recent success at Chepstow. That form has subsequently been franked and get the four-year-old gelding can overcome a 7lb rise in this contest. Delagate This Lord is lurking on a tempting mark and is not to be underestimated if bouncing back from his disappointing Epsom performance. Gunmetal is another who merits respect and is one to note for market support on his first run for Frank Bishop. Win: Some Nightmare Danger: Delagate This Lord

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