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1:50pm The Wynne Tufnell Alderbrook Handicap (For Professional Jump Jockeys
Happy 80th Wynne Tufnell
Wynne Tufnell is celebrating his 80th birthday. A former Steward at Goodwood Racecourse for over 20 years, Wynne also served as a Steward for approaching 40 years at Epsom, Fontwell, Kempton, Plumpton, Salisbury and Windsor Racecourses. Wynne’s passion for horseracing started at a young age. Together with his sister, the late Meriel Tufnell, who was the first lady to win a race under rules in 1972, the duo competed fiercely both between the flags and under rules. Meriel went on to be the first Female Champion Jockey. Whereas, enforced retirement was imposed on Wynne, having broken his back when race riding aged 22. Upham-based trainer, Bill Wightman, snapped up the youthful Wynne as his Assistant Trainer and after a 10-year association, Wynne managed his own racing stable at Riverhill Farm, Binsted – training point-to-pointers and hunter chasers. A career highlight was training Great Crack, who finished 2nd in the Aintree Foxhunters behind Rolls Rambler in 1979. Wynne’s wife Gina and their three boys – Chris, Mike and Simon – would like to take the opportunity to say ‘Happy Birthday’ with love from all the family.
THE WYNNE TUFNELL ALDERBROOK HANDICAP STAKES (for Professional Jump Jockeys)
Class 4. About two miles (abt 16f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £13000. Penalty Value £6696. Owners Prize Money: Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £661; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code
No Horse Age Weight Draw
1 ROYAUME UNI (IRE) (345)
B or Br g Galileo (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER) (Lagunas)
5 12-0 (11)
Jockey: Jamie Moore
Owner: Mrs E. Avery Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: Coolmore Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd
Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW (quartered), diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW and PURPLE quartered cap. Form: 015/155- D Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles and a NH flat race (latest NH win was in March). Well beaten behind Solo Saxophone when last of 5 last time at Newmarket over 2m in October last year. Returns from a good stint over jumps, respected. Official BHA Rating 80
2 SECRET POTION (GER) (1120)
B g Dabirsim (FR) - Sola Gratia (IRE) (Monsun (GER))
6 12-0 (7)
Jockey: James Davies
Owner: Mr Paul Carter And Mr Chris Down Trainer: Chris Down, Cullompton Breeder: Gestut Karlshof Sponsor: Woodwarm Stoves Colours: WHITE, RED and WHITE hooped sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE star. Form: 341360//-
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle. Well beaten behind Ispolini when last of 13 last time in the Group 3 Racebets - 135. Deutsches St. Leger Stakes at Dortmund over 1m 6f in September ‘19. Up against it today. Official BHA Rating 80
3 CHAMPAGNE CITY (GB) (15)
Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - City of Angels (Woodman (USA))
9 11-12 (6)
Jockey: Tom Scudamore
Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: R. S. Brookhouse Sponsor: Tote Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PINK chevrons, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, PINK star. Form: 0/////-514
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft; has also won seven hurdles. Finished 6l behind Mountain Road when fourth of 7 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 2m last month. May do better now returned to turf. Official BHA Rating 78
4 ORIN SWIFT (IRE) (43)
B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Hollow Green (IRE) (Beat Hollow)
8 11-12 (10)
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Owner: Laurence Bellman Trainer: Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Sponsor: Pump Technology Limited Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, sleeves and cap. Form: 221405 C
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 7l behind Secret Shadow when fifth of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good to soft) in August. He may do better returned to this distance. Official BHA Rating 78
5 BYRON HILL (IRE) (14)
B g Kingston Hill - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))
5 11-10 (9)
Jockey: Daryl Jacob
Owner: Mr D. A. Thorpe Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Morgan Cahalan Sponsor: The Garden Cider Company Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN hoop, halved sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, YELLOW star. Form: 3-50521 D He has won three times from 1m 6f to 2m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-2 at Ffos Las over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Shibuya Song by 2 1/2l. A 5lb rise could prove lenient and there could be more to come. Official BHA Rating 76
6 JUSTUS (IRE) (9)
Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Landikusic (IRE) (Dansili) Owner: Coomes Parmar Turner Dale Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: LNJ Foxwoods Partnership
Colours: MAROON, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star. Form: 526043 A winner at 1m 7f on heavy ground. Third of 5 behind Malakahna beaten 2 1/2l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 2m (good) last month. A 1lb drop should help, but he may prove vulnerable to better-treated rivals. Official BHA Rating 76
4 11-10 (16)
Jockey: Charlie Todd
7 BLAME IT ON SALLY (IRE) (37)
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Sliding Scale (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
6 11-8 (1)
Jockey: Tom Cannon
Owner: Owners Group 053 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: John Kelsey-Fry Sponsor: Owners Group Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 12/4/-251 CD
8 SINGING THE BLUES (IRE) (14)
B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Atishoo (IRE) (Revoque (IRE))
7 11-8 (2)
Jockey: Rex Dingle
Owner: Crown Connoisseurs Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud Sponsor: Palace Roofline Ltd, Rod Millman Racing Ltd Colours: RED, YELLOW braces, striped sleeves and star on cap. Form: 541010 D
Has won ten races from 1m 3f to 2m on ground varying from firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind Fred Bear when 13th of 16 last time at Ffos Las over 1m 6f (good) last month. Has won twice at Ffos Las this season. He needs to bounce back to figure. Official BHA Rating 74
9 LIFETIME LEGEND (IRE) (191)
B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Livia Galilei (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
4 11-8 (5)
Jockey: Jack Quinlan
Owner: Ken Lawrence & Roy Mousley Trainer: Neil King, Burderop Breeder: Kevin J. Molloy Sponsor: Tote Colours: BLACK, large RED spots, armlets and cap. Form: 04330-3
Placed in five of 12 starts. Third of 11 behind Noman beaten 2l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m 4f (good to soft) in April. There was promise in that performance and the Neil King inmate is one to be interested in now up in distance. Official BHA Rating 74
10 TRALEE HILLS (GB) (16)
Gr or Ro g Mount Nelson - Distant Waters (Lomitas)
8 11-6 (4)
Jockey: Nico de Boinville
Owner: P C F Racing Ltd Trainer: Simon Hodgson, Hook Breeder: Natton House Thoroughbreds Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stars, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 254335
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Pentland Hills when fifth of 14 last time at Haydock over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month. He’s a consistent sort and has place prospects. Official BHA Rating 72
11 SAN PEDRO (IRE) (364)
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elle Woods (IRE) (Lawman (FR))
5 11-6 (12)
Jockey: Tom O’Brien
Owner: The Rockbourne Partnership Trainer: Paul Henderson, Whitsbury Breeder: Kilcarn Stud Sponsor: Specialist Audio Company
Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevron, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, WHITE cap, MAROON star. Form: 10/00/00A winner at 7f on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 17l behind Polish at 100-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest Flat outing over this course and distance (soft) in October last year. The gelding may need some respite from the handicapper. Official BHA Rating 72
12 ZIKANY (GB) (10)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Rosika (Sakhee (USA)) Owner: Mrs Avril Lewis Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder: Southcourt Stud Sponsor: Tattersalls
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW stars, chevrons on sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, YELLOW star. Form: 26-6056 A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind La Pulga when sixth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month. The four-year-old did his best work at the finish and he appeals as one to do better now up in distance. Official BHA Rating 71
4 11-5 (14)
Jockey: Bryony Frost
13 BARD OF BRITTANY (GB) (550)
B g Sayif (IRE) - Lily Le Braz (Montjeu (IRE))
8 11-4 (15)
Jockey: Marc Goldstein
Owner: Mr Michael Moriarty Trainer: Sheena West, Lewes Breeder: R. W. K. Lewis Sponsor: Tote Colours: BLACK, WHITE disc, WHITE sleeves, BLACK spots, WHITE cap. Form: 045-
Yet to place in three starts; but has won four hurdles. Finished 12l behind Lost Eden when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on his latest Flat outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f in April last year. His opening mark looks fair and he should appreciate this extra distance. Official BHA Rating 70
14 STORMBREAKER (GB) (32)
B c Proconsul - Shadows’ Whispers (IRE) (Sinndar (IRE))
3 11-2 (8)
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Owner: Somerton Sporting Club Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Breeder: Martin Armstrong Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 313221 D
Successful at 1m 4f and 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 3-1 at Kempton over 2m on his latest outing last month, beating Mountain Road by a nose. Has also won at Salisbury this season. A 3lb rise shouldn’t stop the colt from being competitive. Official BHA Rating 77
15 PLANET LEGEND (IRE) (45)
Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Zut Alors (IRE) (Pivotal) Owner: Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui Trainer: James Ferguson, Newmarket Breeder: Knocktoran Stud Sponsor: James Ferguson Racing Colours: WHITE, RED epaulets and armlets. Form: 422322 BF
3 11-2 (3)
Jockey: Aidan Coleman
16 SUSPICIOUS (GB) (15)
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - White Cay (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Overbury Stallions Ltd & Dukes Stud Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd Colours: CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. Form: 1-35
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Hexameter when fifth of 7 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) last month. The filly will need to settle better if she aspires to prove more competitive now up in distance. Official BHA Rating 77
3 11-2 (13)
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16
Hood worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 13, 15. Racing Post Standard Time: 3 min 21.20 secs Record Time: 3 min 21.55 secs BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Byron Hill (IRE), 5-1 Royaume Uni (IRE), Blame It On Sally (IRE), 6-1 Stormbreaker (GB), 8-1 Planet Legend (IRE), 14-1 Justus (IRE), Lifetime Legend (IRE), Tralee Hills (GB), 16-1 Singing The Blues (IRE), Suspicious (GB), 20-1 Champagne City (GB), Zikany (GB), Bard of Brittany (GB), 25-1 Orin Swift (IRE), 33-1 Secret Potion (GER), San Pedro (IRE)
Race Result
1st: ................................ 2nd: ................................ 3rd: ................................ 4th: ................................
Distances: 1-2 ........... 2-3 ........... 3-4 ........... Time: Min . Secs
2021 WINNER: POLISH 6 11 7 Connor Brace 7-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 15 ran
R ace Summary
Royaume Uni was in good form when last seen over hurdles in April and he should prove competitive now running off a 6lb lower mark than when last seen on the Flat, with Lifetime Legend also one to be interested in now upped in distance. With race fitness assured, however, BYRON HILL makes most appeal after a convincing display when winning over this distance at Ffos Las a fortnight ago and he could prove a 5lb rise to be lenient. Win: BYRON HILL Danger: Royaume Uni
