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6:10pm The William Hill Scratch of The Day Handicap Stakes
THE WILLIAM HILL SCRATCH OF THE DAY HANDICAP STAKES
Class 3. About two miles (abt 16f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £15000. Penalty Value £8100. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code
No Horse Age Weight Draw
1 BASCULE (FR) (27)
Ch g Kendargent (FR) - New River (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
4 10-2 (5)
Jockey: George Rooke
Owner: The New River Partnership Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Breeder: The New River Partnership Sponsor: The Garden Cider Company Ltd Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED Cross of Lorraine, striped sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 21111-0
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Trawlerman at 33-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month. He kept on well during that contest, so a stiffer stamina test could aid his cause. Official BHA Rating 92
2 VINO VICTRIX (GB) (23)
B g Sir Percy - Valeria Victrix (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Mr Simon Bryan Shaw Ronaldson Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Breeder: Selwood Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel Colours: MAROON, WHITE diamond, armlets and diamond on cap. Form: 00-3422 D
Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Murau when second of 9 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m earlier this month. Has to be respected if transferring that form back on to turf. Official BHA Rating 88
4 9-12 (2)
Jockey: Benoit de la Sayette (3)
3 LAND OF WINTER (FR) (82)
B g Camelot - Gaselee (USA) (Toccet (USA)) Owner: Paul Smith & Rae Guest Trainer: Rae Guest, Newmarket Breeder: Claydons Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Eastern County Care Ltd. Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE stripes, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 1001-05 CD
Winner of five races from 1m 6f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Black Kalanisi when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June. Entitled to improve off a 2lb lower mark. Official BHA Rating 88
6 9-12 (4)
Jockey: Ray Dawson
4 STAR CALIBER (GB) (29)
B or Br g Golden Horn - Lombatina (FR) (King’s Best (USA))
4 9-11 (6)
Jockey: Tom Queally
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Bjorn Nielsen Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 2342-04 C
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 10l behind Songo when fourth of 5 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month. He remains unexposed and open to improvement, but others are easier to side with based on what he has shown recently. Official BHA Rating 87
5 MOSTLY CLOUDY (IRE) (7)
B c Harzand (IRE) - Clarinda (FR) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: SD Velo Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton Breeder: Mrs Margaret Sinanan Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing Colours: WHITE, LIGHT BLUE chevron. Form: 111115 D
Winner of five races from 1m 6f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 17l behind Quickthorn when fifth of 6 at 10-1 in the Group 2 Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes at York over 2m (good) earlier this month. Respected down in grade. Official BHA Rating 95 (+3)
3 9-7 (3)
Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
6 ARABESCATO (GB) (28)
Gr g Outstrip - Cat Hunter (One Cool Cat (USA)) Owner: Mr David Cohen Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket Breeder: Mr David Cohen Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE braces, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped cap. Form: 14-3224 D
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 2m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Master Milliner when fourth of 14 at 80-1 on his latest outing here over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month. A drop in trip looks sure to suit. Official BHA Rating 77
5 9-1 (8)
Jockey: Tyler Heard (3)
7 OUR JESTER (GB) (24)
B g Garswood - Cill Rialaig (Environment Friend) Owner: Pangfield Racing V Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Breeder: Moran & Billington Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel Colours: PINK and GREY stripes, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap. Form: 2432 BF
Placed in three of four starts; but has won two NH flat races (latest NH win was in January). Beaten 1l by Singing The Blues when second of 12 at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Ffos Las over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. One to consider up in trip. Official BHA Rating 77
6 9-1 (1)
Jockey: Richard Kingscote
8 MALAKAHNA (FR) (19) 4 8-11 (7)
B f Manduro (GER) - Alakhana (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Jockey: Callum Hutchinson (5) Owner: Macable Partnership Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere Colours: BLACK and YELLOW check, diabolo on sleeves. Form: 31-46
A winner at 1m 4f on soft ground; has also won four hurdles (latest NH win was in April). Finished 8l behind Run For Oscar when sixth of 11 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 2m (good) earlier this month. One to watch in first-time cheekpieces. Official BHA Rating 73
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Racing Post Standard Time: 3 min 21.20 secs Record Time: 3 min 21.55 secs BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Mostly Cloudy (IRE), 3-1 Our Jester (GB), 11-2 Vino Victrix (GB), 15-2 Bascule (FR), 12-1 Arabescato (GB), 16-1 Star Caliber (GB), 18-1 Land of Winter (FR), Malakahna (FR)
Race Result
1st: ................................ 2nd: ................................ 3rd: ................................ 4th: ................................
Time: Min . Secs
2021 WINNER: JUST HUBERT (IRE) 5 10 0 Nicola Currie 5-2 (William Muir & Chris Grassick) 6 ran
STEWARDS NOTED:
BASCULE:Following its run on 30/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
RACE THREE
Race Summary
Runner-up on his last two starts, Vino Victrix merits a lot of consideration on his return to turf, but preference is for the grade-dropping MOSTLY CLOUDY. Gemma Tutty's colt was denied a sixth consecutive victory when tried in the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup at York last week, but can resume winning ways back down to more suitable company. Smart bumper performer Our Jester is another to note up in trip having recorded a decent second over 1m6f at Ffos Las.
Win: MOSTLY CLOUDY Danger:Vino Victrix
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