6:24pm The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes

THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STAKES

Class 3. One mile about six furlongs (abt 14f), for four yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £15000. Penalty Value £7851. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 WHITEHAVEN (FR) (216)

Bl g Le Havre (IRE) - Passion Blanche (Dutch Art) Owner: P. C. J. Dalby & R. D. Schuster Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent et al Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

5 9-9 (7)

Jockey: Trevor Whelan

Colours: PINK, WHITE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 022130-

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 16l behind Farhan at 28-1 when 17th of 23 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) in November last year. Forgiven one lacklustre run and makes appeal on previous form. Official BHA Rating 86

2 FOX VARDY (USA) (13)

B g Frankel - Dance With Another (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

6 9-8 (2)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: J. D. Gunther, Cudney Stables & S. Irwin Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 2/066-33

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 8 behind Spirit Mixer beaten 4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 5f (good) last month. Unproven over this trip but both efforts this year will have pleased connections Official BHA Rating 85

3 3 DIAMONDDIAMOND BAYBAY (GB)(GB) (21) (21) 4 9-84 9-8 (5) (5)

Ch g New Bay - Amarillo Starlight (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Ebury Racing 5 Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd Sponsor: The Pheasant Inn Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE cross belts. Form: 12-1004 He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Aggagio when fourth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing here over 2m (soft) last month. A doubtful runner today. Official BHA Rating 85 Ch g New Bay - Amarillo Starlight (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Ebury Racing 5 Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd Sponsor: The Pheasant Inn Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE cross belts. Form: 12-1004 He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Aggagio when when fourth fourth of of 8 8 at at 11-1 11-1 on on his his latest latest outing outing here here over over 2m 2m (soft) (soft) last last month. month. A A doubtful doubtful runner runner today. . Official Offi cial Official BHA BHA Rating 85 Rating 85

NON-RUNNER

4 TWISTED REALITY (GB) (23)

B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Lady Dragon (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

4 9-8 (3)

Jockey: Hayley Turner

Owner: Mrs R G Hillen and Partner Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder: The Lady Dragon Partnership Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets, diabolo on sleeves. Form: 1/4000-0

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind My Astra when last of 8 on her latest outing at Ayr over 1m 2f (soft) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces and a tongue-tie for the first time and an improved performance looks assured. Noted up in distance. Official BHA Rating 85

5 AURIFEROUS (IRE) (35)

B g Golden Horn - Sequester (Selkirk (USA)) Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Bjorn Nielsen Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 02-1220

4 9-7 (10)

Jockey: David Probert

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 3-1 behind Bellatrixsa when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (good) last month. Dropping in trip should suit this gelding and he is one to take seriously for a top yard. Official BHA Rating 84

6 RAVENS ARK (GB) (20)

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Wonderful Desert (Green Desert (USA))

5 9-6 (8)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Owner: Beachview Corporation Ltd Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel, Ark Build PLC

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and GREY diamonds, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE diamonds. Form: 3162-14 Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Inchicore when fourth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. That was a good effort. A player today. Official BHA Rating 83

7 HAPPY (IRE) (19)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Sent From Heaven (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

4 9-5 (4)

Jockey: Oliver Stammers (3)

Owner: Mr Robert Houlton Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Colours: PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, striped sleeves and cap. Form: 203-135

8 SARATOGA GOLD (GB) (21)

Ch g Mayson - Lady Sylvia (Haafhd) Owner: Mr David J. Keast Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: David J. Keast Sponsor: Stonegate Homes Colours: PINK, PURPLE braces, PINK sleeves, PURPLE stars, PINK cap, PURPLE star. Form: 1533-15 CD

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 11l behind Aggagio when fifth of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 2m (soft) last month. Won over course and distance the time before. A capable type. Official BHA Rating 79

4 9-2 (6)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

9 DOWNSMAN (IRE) (20)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Hawk Dance (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA))

4 9-2 (9)

Jockey: Pat Cosgrave

Owner: The Paddock Space Partnership 2 Trainer: Jim Boyle, Epsom Breeder: Mr Ollie Geraghty Sponsor: Jim Boyle Racing Colours: DARK GREEN, RED chevron. Form: 1010-46

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Merlin’s Beard when last of 6 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f last month. Needs to step up today and might just do exactly that back on turf with some cut in the ground Official BHA Rating 79

10 AGGAGIO (FR) (21)

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ravage (Verglas (IRE)) Owner: Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Michel Sardou Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

4 9-1 (1)

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck (3)

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, BLACK diamond, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, LIGHT GREEN cap, BLACK star. Form: 15313-1 C He has won four times from 1m to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in March). A winner at 9-1 here over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Mellow Magic by 1/2l. Must have a good chance today. Official BHA Rating 78

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9. Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min 58.20 secs Record Time: 2 min 57.61 secs BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Aggagio (FR), 5-1 Ravens Ark (GB), 13-2 Auriferous (IRE), Happy (IRE), 7-1 Fox Vardy (USA), 9-1 Saratoga Gold (GB), 11-1 Downsman (IRE), 14-1 Whitehaven (FR), 25-1 Twisted Reality (GB)

Race Result

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

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

2021 WINNER: C’EST NO MOUR (GER) 8 9 6 Pat Dobbs 12-1 (Simon Hodgson) 5 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

FOX VARDY:Following its run on 28/5/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the tight track. AURIFEROUS:Following its run on 6/5/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. DOWNSMAN:Following its run on 21/5/2022 it was reported that the horse may have resented the AWT surface.

R ace Summary

Aggagio had SARATOGA GOLD back in fifth when winning over 2m here three weeks ago and must have a good chance again off bottom weight for a shrewd yard. However, dropping back two furlongs may suit the Charlie Hills-trained four-year-old as he scored comfortably over C&D two starts ago and is taken to reverse the form. The consistent Ravens Ark is another to take seriously, likewise Downsman, who gets back on the turf and is unexposed over the trip. Win: SARATOGA GOLD Danger: Aggagio

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