First Race 5.21PM THE WILLIAM HILL APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES One mile about one furlong (9f abt 11yds), for four yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £9000. Penalty Value £4536. Owners Prize Money: Winner £3584; Second £1792; Third £896; Fourth £448; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code No Horse
1
RHUBARB BIKINI (IRE) (29)
Age
Weight
Draw
5
10-0
(9)
Jockey: Theodore Ladd B g Zoffany (IRE) - Pearlitas Passion (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Owner: Dare To Dream Racing Colours: ORANGE, GREY star. Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom Form: 606234 Breeder: Mr M. Enright He has won three times at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Sharpcliff when fourth of 5 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f last month. Better-handicapped on the grass and takes a step down in class here as well. One to consider. Official BHA Rating 70
2
SECRET GLOW (IRE) (21)
4
9-13
(13)
Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Moon Sister (IRE) (Cadeaux Genereux) Jockey: Mohammed Tabti (5) Owner: Share A Winner Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, RED cap, YELLOW star. Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage Form: 405-120 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Tote Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Dandy Maestro when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) last month. Yet to win or place on turf after three starts, with all his better form on the all-weather. Official BHA Rating 69
3
HIROMICHI (FR) (376)
4
9-12
(6)
Gr g Dabirsim (FR) - Pachelbelle (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) Jockey: George Bass Colours: DARK BLUE and MAROON diabolo, Owner: Jon and Julia Aisbitt MAROON sleeves, DARK BLUE cap. Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Mr Jon Aisbitt Form: 4/45Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 6l behind Ranchero when fifth of 8 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (soft) in May last year. Gelded and given wind surgery after that run and making his handicap debut here off a sensible mark. Official BHA Rating 68
4
KNOWWHENTORUN (GB) (21)
B g Mayson - Josefa Goya (Sakhee’s Secret) Owner: Homecroft Wealth Racing Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Breeder: Lord Margadale Sponsor: Homecroft Wealth
4
9-10
(3)
Jockey: Ryan Sexton (3) Colours: RED, YELLOW spots, sleeves and cap. Form: 046-500
Placed in three of 14 starts. Beaten 16l behind Dandy Maestro when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time, but has only been dropped 3lb in the handicap and needs to find a lot more to challenge. Official BHA Rating 66
5
STAR OF VALOUR (IRE) (33)
7
9-10
(12)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Birthstone (Machiavellian (USA)) Jockey: George Rooke Owner: Mr G. Kennington Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne epaulets, WHITE cap. D Breeder: Darley Form: 645-240 Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Luna Magic when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 7f (good to firm) last month, his first start since January. Improvement needed here. Official BHA Rating 66
6
UNCLE DICK (GB) (11)
4
9-9
(11)
B g Toronado (IRE) - Golden Waters (Dubai Destination (USA)) Jockey: Georgia Dobie Colours: RED, BEIGE seams, RED sleeves and Owner: Eden Racing Club cap. Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Form: 520-532 D BF Breeder: R. E. Crutchley Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by The Rain King when second of 10 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m last month, when slowly away and failing to get a clear run at a crucial stage. Races off the same mark here and has an obvious chance. Official BHA Rating 65
7
SPIRIT WARNING (GB) (23)
B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Averami (Averti (IRE)) Owner: Kidd, Russell & Baker Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder: Kingsclere Stud Sponsor: Vortex Shipbroking
6
9-7
(7)
Jockey: Harry Davies (3) Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ORANGE cap. Form: 24644-0
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind Sisterandbrother when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Bath over 1m 2f last month. Touched off in this race last year. Official BHA Rating 63
