Third Race 2.55PM THE GREAT SUSSEX WAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Six furlongs (6f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £13000. Penalty Value £6804.20. Owners Prize Money: Winner £5368; Second £2685; Third £1342; Fourth £671; Fifth £335. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code No Horse
1
ATALANTA’S BOY (GB) (42)
B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Affirmatively (Diktat) Owner: Mrs Monica Josefina Borton & Partner Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder: Monica Martinez-Trumm Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited
Age
Weight
Draw
6
10-1
(2)
Jockey: Thomas Greatrex (3) Colours: PURPLE and GREY diabolo, PURPLE sleeves and cap. Form: 4-10P01 CD
Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing in August, beating Able Kane by 1/2l. Every chance off a 3lb higher mark today. Official BHA Rating 96
2
WONDER ELZAAM (IRE) (9)
4
9-10
(4)
B c Elzaam (AUS) - Artful Panda (IRE) (Excellent Art) Jockey: John Egan Owner: Paul Kwok & Angel Li Colours: GOLD, GREEN star, RED sleeves, RED cap, EMERALD GREEN stars. Trainer: J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn Form: 000050 Breeder: Miss Marion Wallace Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Sunray Major at 66-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Although continuing to creep down the ratings, he looks vulnerable. Official BHA Rating 91
3
INDIAN CREAK (IRE) (10)
B g Camacho - Ushindi (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Peter Taplin & Susan Bunney Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Mount Coote Stud & New England Stud Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd
4
9-5
(5)
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap. Form: 120535 CD
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground. Finished 2l behind Ascot Adventure when fifth of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (soft) last month. This course winner arrives in decent form and cannot be ruled out. Official BHA Rating 86
4
RECON MISSION (IRE) (40)
B h Kodiac - Ermine Ruby (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Mr B. J. Millen Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Millen Hotels
5
9-5
(3)
Jockey: Ray Dawson Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW cross belts, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap. Form: 166651 D
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Epsom over 6f (good to firm) in August, beating Spring Bloom by 1/2l. Warrants respect off a 2lb higher mark here. Official BHA Rating 86
5
DESERT DOCTOR (IRE) (30)
6
9-5
(11)
Ch g Society Rock (IRE) - Dorn Hill (Lujain (USA)) Jockey: Tom Marquand Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and Breeder: Skeaghmore Hill PINK quartered cap. D Sponsor: JMH Group Form: 005016 Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Able Kane when sixth of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) last month. No forlorn hope eased in both trip and class this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 86
6
LOVELY BREEZE (IRE) (17)
3
9-4
(7)
B f Sepoy (AUS) - Power of Light (IRE) (Echo of Light) Jockey: James Doyle Colours: MAROON and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), Owner: Dr Ali Ridha MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket ROYAL BLUE cap, MAROON star. Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Form: 212164 CD BF She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Gale Force Maya when fourth of 7 at 11-4fav on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Likes it here and very interesting dropped in class. Official BHA Rating 86
7
SPANISH STAR (IRE) (10)
6
9-1
(10)
B g Requinto (IRE) - Rancho Star (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) Jockey: David Probert Colours: RED and WHITE check, WHITE Owner: Shirley Symonds & Fred Camis sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED Trainer: Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke Breeder: David Webb star. Sponsor: Tote Form: 231643 CD Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from firm to heavy. Third of 12 behind Ascot Adventure beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (soft) last month. A course-and-distance winner who is worthy of consideration. Official BHA Rating 82
