3:00pm The William Hill March Stakes (Group 3

THE WILLIAM HILL MARCH STAKESTHE WILLIAM HILL MARCH STAKES (In Memory of John Dunlop) (Group 3)

Class 1. One mile about six furlongs (abt 14f), for three yrs old Estimated Total Value: Total race value £100000. Penalty Value £56710. Owners Prize Money: Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Weight Draw

1 ANIMATO (GB) (23)

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Blithe (Pivotal) Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 361316

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Scampi when sixth of 11 at 15-2 at Doncaster over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Twice a winner in handicap company this season but others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 84

9-4 (2)

Jockey: Jason Watson

2 HOO YA MAL (GB) (30)

B c Territories (IRE) - Sensationally (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: GO Bloodstock & Partners Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK Colours: GOLD, GOLD and WHITE checked sash, sleeves and cap. Form: 12-3223

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Third of 10 behind New London beaten 2l at 6-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Derby runner-up who sets a tough standard for the opposition to beat. Official BHA Rating 116

9-4 (4)

Jockey: William Buick

3 PERFECT ALIBI (GB) (43)

B f Le Havre (IRE) - Daphne (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

9-1 (3)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Owner: The Queen Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: The Queen

Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe. Form: 04101 Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 5-2 at Newbury over 1m 5f (good to firm) last month, beating Sea Sylph by 1 3/4l. She bounced back from Royal Ascot to win well that day and looks the main threat to the favourite. Official BHA Rating 98

4 PINK FIRE LILLY (IRE) (102)

B f French Navy - Maya Bay (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Owner: Mrs Janeanne O’Neill Trainer: John F. O’Neill, Ireland Breeder: Mr Eamon O’Riordan Colours: PINK, PINK cap, ORANGE star. Form: 560-000

Unplaced in all seven starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Silken Ladder when 12th of 13 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m (yielding - soft) in May. She would be a surprise winner on all known evidence. Official BHA Rating 64

9-1 (1)

Jockey: C. D. Maxwell

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min 58.20 secs Record Time: 2 min 57.61 secs BETTING FORECAST 1-4 Hoo Ya Mal (GB), 7-2 Perfect Alibi (GB), 16-1 Animato (GB), 150-1 Pink Fire Lilly (IRE)

Race Result

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

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

2021 WINNER: DANCING KING (IRE) 3 9 2 Joe Fanning 10-3 (Mark Johnston) 5 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

ANIMATO:Following its run on 4/8/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure.

R ace Summary

HOO YA MAL filled the runner-up spot in the Derby when ridden patiently and he wasn't disgraced when third for his new connections here in the Gordon Stakes last month. This appears to be a fine opportunity for George Boughey's colt to get his head back in front before a potential bid at the St Leger next month. Perfect Alibi looks most likely to chase home the selection after impressing in a Newbury handicap, while Animato can get the better of Pink Fire Lilly in the battle for third. Win: HOO YA MAL Danger: Perfect Alibi

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