4:02pm The William Hill Scratch of The Day Handicap Stakes

Class 4. About one mile (abt 8f), for three yrs old Estimated Total Value: Total race value £12000. Penalty Value £6156. Owners Prize Money: Winner £4864; Second £2432; Third £1216; Fourth £608; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Weight Draw

1 BARLEY (IRE) (23)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Cornakill (USA) (Stormin Fever (USA))

9-10 (8)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park Trainer: Martyn Meade, Manton Breeder: Mr Norman Orminston Sponsor: Meyer Timber Ltd Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triple diamond, hooped sleeves. Form: 62-51 D

A winner at 3-1 at Nottingham over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Post Impressionist by 1l quite comfortably. Makes his handicap debut here off a feasible mark and open to further improvement as he gains in experience. Official BHA Rating 86

2 WINEGLASS BAY (IRE) (143)

B g New Bay - Lady Penko (FR) (Archipenko (USA))

9-7 (3)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Owner: NAS Syndicate & Ballylinch Stud Trainer: James Ferguson, Newmarket Breeder: Ballylinch Stud Sponsor: James Ferguson Racing Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE horseshoe, stars on sleeves, star on cap. Form: 421-

A winner at 11-8 at Southwell over 7f on his latest outing in December last year, beating Yantarni by 1l. Bred to be even better over this trip or further, he has to be of interest if he can transfer his all-weather form to the turf for a stable in good sorts. Official BHA Rating 83

3 ZOOM (GB) (13)

B c Adaay (IRE) - The Giving Tree (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

9-3 (4)

Jockey: Pat Dobbs

Owner: Mrs J. Wood Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: The Batsford Stud Sponsor: Aten Therapeutics Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap. Form: 46-4

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 5l behind My Prospero when fourth of 17 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) earlier this month when headed two out. Yet to confirm this is his trip but he may improve for his first run of the season. Official BHA Rating 79

4 DARK SWANSONG (IRE) (172)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Pixeleen (Pastoral Pursuits)

9-3 (1)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Owner: Mr Alan G. Craddock Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited Colours: PINK and MAROON stripes, PINK sleeves. Form: 4231-

Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Wolverhampton over 7f in November last year, beating Roudemental by 1/2l. Ran on well that day after a slow start, suggesting the step up in trip may see him in an even better light here. Official BHA Rating 79

5 LAWFUL COMMAND (GB) (172)

Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Blue Geranium (IRE) (Dansili)

9-3 (6)

Jockey: Louis Steward

Owner: Family Amusements Ltd & Mr D Simmonds Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Breeder: Miss K. J. Keir Sponsor: Sirecam Europe Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and RED quartered cap. Form: 304113-

Successful twice at 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Atrium beaten 1 1/2l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in November last year. Consistent sort who runs off the same mark. Ought to get the mile on breeding and could go close. Official BHA Rating 79

6 WODETON (FR) (15)

B or Br g Wootton Bassett - Amanda Carter (Tobougg (IRE))

9-0 (5)

Jockey: David Probert

Owner: Thurloe Thoroughbreds LI Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Framont Ltd Sponsor: Osborne Studio Gallery Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap. Form: 203-2

Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Out From Under when second of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month. That was his first start since being gelded and he may take a step forward now. Official BHA Rating 76

7 WARHOL (IRE) (25)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Darsan (IRE) (Iffraaj) Owner: Mr C Norman & Mr F McKay Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder: M. Phelan Sponsor: Vortex Shipbroking Colours: LIGHT GREEN, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves, DARK BLUE and LIGHT GREEN quartered cap. Form: 503-0

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 5l behind Thunder Queen at 15-2 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good) earlier this month. Dropped 1lb by the handicapper for that run, but he needs to find a little more to challenge here. Official BHA Rating 75

8-13 (7)

Jockey: Pat Cosgrave

8 JAD MAHAL (FR) (29)

B c Dabirsim (FR) - Cheveley (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

8-8 (2)

Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen

Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Herald Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap. Form: 53-0

Placed once in three starts. Beaten 13l behind Swatch at 11-4 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month. Not at his best that day and perhaps better judged on his Wolverhampton third, which would give him place chances here. Official BHA Rating 70

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 36.20 secs Record Time: 1 min 35.28 secs BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Barley (IRE), 4-1 Wineglass Bay (IRE), 5-1 Zoom (GB), Dark Swansong (IRE), 6-1 Wodeton (FR), 7-1 Lawful Command (GB), 10-1 Jad Mahal (FR), 16-1 Warhol (IRE)

Race Result

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

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

2021 WINNER: MARSABIT (IRE) 3 8 7 David Egan 9-1 (Hughie Morrison) 5 ran

R ace Summary

Wineglass Bay may go well here for a stable in great form and if he adds to his November Southwell success, he could be a player here as well. Wodeton could improve for his return to action when second at Newmarket and is another to take seriously, but BARLEY may have the edge. He only needed to be pushed out to score at Nottingham last time out and a mark of 86 looks fair enough for his handicap debut.. Win: Barley Danger: Wineglass Bay

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