7:34pm The William Hill Play Responsibly Handicap Stakes

Class 4. One mile about four furlongs (11f abt 218yds), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £11000. Penalty Value £5616. Owners Prize Money: Winner £4438; Second £2218; Third £1110; Fourth £554; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 MERCIAN HYMN (GB) (20)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Astronomy Domine (Galileo (IRE))

4 10-2 (7)

Jockey: Charles Bishop

Owner: The Mercian Partnership & O.T.I. Racing Trainer: Sir Mark Todd, Swindon Breeder: Mr R. J. H. Geffen Sponsor: Mark Todd Collection Colours: DARK BLUE, GOLD hoops, WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 0011-23 D BF

Successful twice at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Merlin’s Beard beaten 2l at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f last month. Likely to be in the mix once again this evening if repeating that level of form. Official BHA Rating 80

2 JUST IN TIME (GB) (30)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Flying Finish (FR) (Priolo (USA))

8 10-0 (9)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Owner: HP Racing Just In Time Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Overbury Stallions Ltd and D. Boocock Sponsor: Hare Group Ltd Colours: WHITE, RED seams, RED and WHITE quartered cap. Form: 4-32605 CD

Winner of six races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 4 1/2l behind Kihavah when fifth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f last month. Each-way claims. Official BHA Rating 78

3 SPRING GLOW (GB) (23)

Gr m Mukhadram - Spring Dream (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))

5 9-11 (4)

Jockey: David Probert

Owner: Rainbow Racing Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Spring Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Tote

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN diamonds, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond. Form: 2311-44 D She has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Heart Of Soul when fourth of 10 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month. Could be vulnerable back on turf today. Official BHA Rating 75

4 CHARLES ST (GB) (20)

B g Outstrip - Under The Rainbow (Fantastic Light (USA))

3 9-3 (5)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Owner: The Charles St Partnership Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE disc. Form: 21222 D

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Hilts when second of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) last month. Has proven to be a consistent performer and he has to be on the shortlist this evening. Official BHA Rating 82

5 MUGADER (FR) (29)

Ch c Olympic Glory (IRE) - Al Anqa (Galileo (IRE))

3 9-0 (10)

Jockey: Sam Hitchcott

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel. Form: 303

Placed once in three starts. Third of 7 behind Warren Point beaten 1 3/4l at 40-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month. That was a step in the right direction and he may have more to offer on his handicap bow. Official BHA Rating 79

6 DOUBLE CHERRY (IRE) (28)

B g Make Believe - My Uptown Girl (Dubai Destination (USA))

3 8-13 (2)

Jockey: Sean Levey

Owner: C Holt, M White, C Voysey, C & R Russell Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Albert Conneally & Make Believe Syndicat Sponsor: The Pheasant Inn Colours: DARK BLUE, RED chevron. Form: 5-63

Placed once in three starts. Third of 9 behind Falling Shadow beaten 9l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has shown promise in novice/maiden company and he remains unexposed. Official BHA Rating 78

7 PERCY JONES (GB) (176)

B g Sir Percy - Luisa Calderon (Nayef (USA)) Owner: Percy Jones Partners Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Breeder: Miss K. Rausing Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots, halved sleeves, YELLOW and DARK BLUE quartered cap. Form: 3524-

Placed once in four starts. Finished 1 1/4l behind Lady Labelle when fourth of 13 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f in December last year. Should not be underestimated on his return to action. Official BHA Rating 78

3 8-13 (6)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

8 AUNTIE MARGARET (FR) (51)

B f Kendargent (FR) - Dommyah (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

3 8-10 (3)

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Owner: Paul & Clare Rooney Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Rising Sun Bloodstock Et al Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves. Form: 532-3

Placed once in four starts. Third of 6 behind Haunted Dream beaten 1 1/2l at 17-2 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f in April. That was an encouraging effort on the back of a 198-day break and she is clearly on a workable mark. Official BHA Rating 75

9 BORNTOBEALEADER (IRE) (29)

Ch c Churchill (IRE) - Shake The Moon (GER) (Loup Solitaire (USA))

3 8-7 (1)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (3)

Owner: Borntobealeader Partnership Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder: Prospect Stables /J. Kehoe Sponsor: Tattersalls Colours: WHITE, RED chevrons, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 0206-34 BF

Placed twice in six starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Udaberri when fourth of 7 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 4f (good) last month. May find that one or two of his rivals this evening are on better marks right now. Official BHA Rating 72

10 10 AL AL AZHARAZHAR (IRE)(IRE) (25)(25) 3 8-43 8-4 (8) (8)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Arabian Comet (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: John Wallis, Stephen Wallis, Nona Baker Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Arabian Comet (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: John Wallis, Stephen Wallis, Nona Baker Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop. Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury Form: 0602-13 C BF Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 8 behind Night Arc beaten 3l at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m 2f (good) last month. A doubtful runner here. Official BHA Rating 69

Colours: Form: NON-RUNNER WHITE, 0602-13 ROYAL C BF BLUE hoop. A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 8 behind Night Arc beaten 3l at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m 2f (good) last month. A doubtful runner here. Official BHA Rating 69Leicester over 1m 2f (good) last month. A doubtful runner here. Offi cial BHA Rating 69Official BHA Rating 69

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7. Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min 33.00 secs Record Time: 2 min 31.39 secs BETTING FORECAST 11-2 Just In Time (GB), Auntie Margaret (FR), 6-1 Charles St (GB), 13-2 Percy Jones (GB), 8-1 Borntobealeader (IRE), 17-2 Mugader (FR), 9-1 Spring Glow (GB), 16-1 Mercian Hymn (GB), Double Cherry (IRE)

Race Result

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

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

2021 WINNER: GENESIUS (IRE) 4 9 10 Morgan Cole 7-2 (Sir Mark Prescott Bt) 9 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

AUNTIE MARGARET:Following its run on 20/4/2022 it was reported that the horse had been struck into.

R ace Summary

In a wide-open event the marginal preference is for CHARLES ST, who is a consistent performer and was only beaten a head into second at Musselburgh last month. Off a 3lb higher mark today, the son of Outstrip could take plenty of stopping. Mugader appears to be on a workable mark on his handicap debut and he should not be underestimated. Others to note are Mercian Hymn and Auntie Margaret. Win: CHARLES ST Danger: Mugader

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