2:17pm The William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Stakes

Class 2. Five furlongs (5f), for four yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £50000. Penalty Value £25770. Owners Prize Money: Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 CLARENDON HOUSE (GB) (273)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

4 9-7 (7)

Jockey: Ray Dawson

Owner: Middleham Park Racing VIII Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: D. R. Tucker Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. Form: 114211- D

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Musselburgh over 5f (good) in July last year, beating Primo’s Comet by a neck. He showed rapid improvement last term and may be capable of defying top weight. Official BHA Rating 99

2 TONE THE BARONE (GB) (41)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - A Huge Dream (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

6 9-5 (10)

Jockey: Sean Levey

Owner: Mr B Piper and Partner Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: ORS Bloodstock & Stanley House Stud Sponsor: Tote Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED disc, RED cap. Form: 01-3511 D

Has won 12 races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Wolverhampton over 5f last month, beating Highfield Princess by 1/2l. He commands respect, though he may not be allowed to dominate this field. Official BHA Rating 97

3 ATALANTA’S BOY (GB) (201)

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: 10P010- C

Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Spanish Star at 7-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) in October last year. Acts well here but usually at his best over further. Official BHA Rating 96

7 9-4 (6)

Jockey: Thomas Greatrex (3)

4 RAASEL (GB) (13)

Ch g Showcasing - Dubai Affair (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: The Horse Watchers Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: Bearstone Stud Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 11111-5 CD

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2 1/2l behind Zarzyni when fifth of 11 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. His reappearance was full of promise and a bold bid is expected. Official BHA Rating 94

5 9-2 (8)

Jockey: James Doyle

5 STONE OF DESTINY (GB) (17)

B g Acclamation - Irishstone (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

7 9-2 (3)

Jockey: David Probert

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Biddestone Stud Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 050-600 D

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l behind Gale Force Maya at 12-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. On a competitive mark but he needs to show more this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 94

6 LIVE IN THE MOMENT (IRE) (63)

Ch g Zebedee - Approaching Autumn (New Approach (IRE))

5 9-1 (1)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Steve & Jolene de’Lemos Trainer: Adam West, Epsom Breeder: Thomas Hassett Sponsor: Tote Colours: PINK, LIGHT BLUE star, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, PINK cap, LIGHT BLUE star. Form: 256-400 D

Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Notre Dame at 12-1fav when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Meydan over 6f in February. Consistent performer for connections, though others look more likely. Official BHA Rating 93

7 FINE WINE (FR) (13)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Mulled Wine (FR) (Night Shift (USA))

5 8-9 (5)

Jockey: Jack Duern (3)

Owner: Dixon Brennan Mahony & Partners Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston Breeder: Khalifa Dasmal Sponsor: Tote Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK chevrons, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 441123 D BF

Winner of six races at 5f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 11 behind Zarzyni beaten 1 1/4l at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f earlier this month. Not dismissed, but he may need some assistance from the handicapper. Official BHA Rating 87

8 MOKAATIL (GB) (10)

Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Moonlit Garden (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

7 8-8 (in 4lb ex) (4)

Jockey: Connor Planas (7)

Owner: Midtech Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Biddestone Stud Sponsor: Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd Colours: LIGHT BLUE and RED (quartered), hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 006-061 D

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 6-1 at Epsom over 5f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Thegreatestshowman by 1 1/2l. Worth more than the winning margin there. Official BHA Rating 82 (+6)

9 LIHOU (GB) (11)

Ch g Mayson - Kodiac Island (Kodiac) Owner: Mr Trevor Gallienne Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny Breeder: David Botterill & John Guest Sponsor: Emma Evans Racing Ltd Colours: EMERALD GREEN, MAUVE stars, sleeves and star on cap. Form: 36-2430 D

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Nationwide at 11-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. Recent form leaves him short of the required standard this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 79 (-1)

6 8-2 (9)

Jockey: George Rooke (3)

10 LUCKY AVA (GB) (10)

B f Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella (Band On The Run) Owner: Qickco Ltd Trainer: Conrad Allen, Newmarket Breeder: Mickley Stud & Joy McMahon Colours: DARK GREEN, PINK epaulets, DARK GREEN sleeves, PINK stars, DARK GREEN cap, PINK star. Form: 23-3130 D

She has won four times at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Mokaatil at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap. She will need more to claim her first success on turf. Official BHA Rating 77 (-1)

4 8-2 (2)

Jockey: Georgia Dobie (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Visor worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 3, 4. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Racing Post Standard Time: 56.90 secs Record Time: 56.01 secs BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Tone The Barone (GB), 5-1 Clarendon House (GB), 6-1 Raasel (GB), Stone of Destiny (GB), 7-1 Fine Wine (FR), Mokaatil (GB), 8-1 Atalanta’s Boy (GB), 10-1 Live In The Moment (IRE), 14-1 Lihou (GB), 16-1 Lucky Ava (GB)

Race Result

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

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

2021 WINNER: DESERT SAFARI (IRE) 4 9 4 Joe Fanning 2-1 (Mark Johnston) 5 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

LIHOU:Following its run on 18/4/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

R ace Summary

RAASEL was one of a few progressive types in this field, racking up a five-timer near the end of last season's Flat campaign. He reappeared with a creditable effort at Musselburgh earlier this month and Michael Appleby's charge could regain the winning thread. Clarendon House must concede race fitness to some of his rivals but should not be dismissed given his profile. Mokaatil was impressive when winning at Epsom last Tuesday and could go well despite a 4lb penalty. Win: Raasel Danger: Clarendon House