2:55pm The Great Sussex Way Handicap Stakes

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 Age Weight Draw

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 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

6 10-1 (2)

Jockey: Thomas Greatrex (3)

2 WONDER ELZAAM (IRE) (9)

B c Elzaam (AUS) - Artful Panda (IRE) (Excellent Art)

4 9-10 (4)

Jockey: John Egan

Owner: Paul Kwok & Angel Li Trainer: J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Miss Marion Wallace Colours: GOLD, GREEN star, RED sleeves, RED cap, EMERALD GREEN stars. Form: 000050

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 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap. Form: 120535 C D

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 9-5 (5)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

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

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 9-5 (3)

Jockey: Ray Dawson

5 DESERT DOCTOR (IRE) (30)

Ch g Society Rock (IRE) - Dorn Hill (Lujain (USA))

6 9-5 (11)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Skeaghmore Hill Sponsor: JMH Group

Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap. Form: 005016 D 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)

B f Sepoy (AUS) - Power of Light (IRE) (Echo of Light)

3 9-4 (7)

Jockey: James Doyle

Owner: Dr Ali Ridha Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Colours: MAROON and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, MAROON star. 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)

B g Requinto (IRE) - Rancho Star (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA))

6 9-1 (10)

Jockey: David Probert

Owner: Shirley Symonds & Fred Camis Trainer: Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke Breeder: David Webb Sponsor: Tote

Colours: RED and WHITE check, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star. 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

8 MAMILLIUS (GB) (10)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Laika Lane (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

8 9-1 (1)

Jockey: Pat Cosgrave

Owner: The Mamillius Partnership Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder: East Bloodstock & Mr S. Graham Sponsor: Coolhurst Vineyards Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and PURPLE diabolo on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE diamond. Form: 210314 D Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Ascot Adventure when fourth of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (soft) last month. Runs his race more often than not. Official BHA Rating 82

9 RESTLESS ENDEAVOUR (IRE) (17) 4 9-1 (8)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Belgique (IRE) (Compton Place)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: John & Anne-Marie O’Connor Sponsor: Red Rock Partnership Limited Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star. Form: 461333 D

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Gale Force Maya beaten 1 1/4l at 14-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Oisin Murphy takes over the reins and she must be considered. Official BHA Rating 82

10 BEAUTY CHOICE (GB) (22)

B g Bated Breath - Modesty’s Way (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

4 8-12 (6)

Jockey: William Buick

Owner: Mr S. M. Kwok Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder: Niarchos Family Sponsor: UK Meds Direct Limited, Charlie Fellowes Racing Colours: BLACK, WHITE cross belts, PINK sleeves, BLACK and WHITE check cap. Form: 12-6053 D BF

Successful at 6f and 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Equiano Springs beaten 2l at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. Back up in class and could struggle to land a blow. Official BHA Rating 79

11 SILENT FLAME (GB) (24)

B f Al Kazeem - Burnt Fingers (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA))

3 8-8 (9)

Jockey: Kieran O’Neill

Owner: Miss Gloria Abbey Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton Breeder: Miss G. Abbey Sponsor: Rod Millman Racing Ltd Colours: DARK GREEN, BLACK cross belts and sleeves. Form: 012132 D BF

She has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Gale Force Maya when second of 6 at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) last month. In excellent form and can run another big race. Official BHA Rating 76

12 SECRET HANDSHEIKH (GB) (26) 3 8-5 (12)

B g Mayson - Descriptive (IRE) (Desert King (IRE))

Jockey: Darragh Keenan

Owner: The Old Deer Racing Partnership Trainer: John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh Breeder: Tibthorpe Stud Sponsor: Tote Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap. Form: 645141 D

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav at Yarmouth over 6f (good) last month, beating Jack Ryan by 4l. Having his first run for a new stable today and possibly best watched Official BHA Rating 73

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 6, 12. Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 9.70 secs Record Time: 1 min 9.10 secs BETTING FORECAST 4-1 Atalanta’s Boy (GB), 8-1 Spanish Star (IRE), 17-2 Silent Flame (GB), 9-1 Lovely Breeze (IRE), 11-1 Recon Mission (IRE), 12-1 Indian Creak (IRE), Restless Endeavour (IRE), 14-1 Mamillius (GB), Secret Handsheikh (GB), 16-1 Desert Doctor (IRE), Beauty Choice (GB), 33-1 Wonder Elzaam (IRE)

Race Result

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

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

2020 WINNER: AMARILLO STAR (IRE) 3 9 6 Stevie Donohoe 16-1 (Charlie Fellowes) 14 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

RESTLESS ENDEAVOUR: Following its run on 23/9/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure.

R ace Summary

Silent Flame has been running consistently well for a number of months and she makes plenty of appeal competing from the bottom end of the weights here, but a chance is taken on LOVELY BREEZE. She faces her easiest task since winning a soft-ground C&D handicap in July and was runner-up on her only previous visit here, so clearly likes the place. Restless Endeavour and Desert Doctor are just a couple of others with claims in a competitive handicap. Win: Lovely Breeze Danger: Silent Flame

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