BRITAIN'S LONGEST REIGNING GIN

The William Hill Bet Boost Handicap Stakes

Class 3. Six furlongs (6f), for four yrs old and upwards

Estimated Total Value: Total prize fund £20000. Penalty Value £10800. Owners Prize Money: Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

1 MARSHAL DAN (IRE) (14)

8 9-9 (6)

B g Lawman (FR) - Aunt Nicola (Reel Buddy (USA)) Jockey: Joshua Bryan

Owner: Coxwell Partnership

Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

Breeder: Deerpark Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE star and sleeves.

Form: 0014-30 D

Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Well beaten at 8-1 behind Bernardo O’Reilly when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f last month. Needs to bounce back to form and could go close if doing so. Official BHA Rating 90

2 SPANISH STAR (IRE) (14)

8 9-6 (4)

B g Requinto (IRE) - Rancho Star (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) Jockey: David Probert

Owner: Shirley Symonds & Fred Camis

Trainer: Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke

Breeder: David Webb

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: RED and WHITE check, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star

Form: 33410-6 CD

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from firm to heavy Finished 4l behind Bernardo O’Reilly when sixth of 15 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (soft) last month. Improved effort last time but will need another step forward. Official BHA Rating 87

3 ERNIE’S VALENTINE (GB) (130)

4 9-6 (2)

Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Eastern Destiny (Dubai Destination (USA)) Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Owner: Williams, Campbell, Sennett & Cole

Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Breeder: Worksop Manor Stud

Sponsor: P. F. I. Cole Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, MAROON sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars.

Form: 630226- D

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Witch Hunter when sixth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in December last year Will need to prove himself in these softer conditions. Official BHA Rating 87

4 CAPOTE’S DREAM (IRE) (18)

6 8-12 (3)

Br g Dream Ahead (USA) - Capote West (USA) (Capote (USA)) Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Owner: Fitorfat Racing 1

Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: CN Farm Ltd

Colours: RED, DARK BLUE epaulets, halved sleeves and diamond on cap.

Form: 05400-3 D

Winner of five races at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Coco Bear beaten 2 3/4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (soft) last month. Dangerous to dismiss off his current mark. Official BHA Rating 79

5 THE LAMPLIGHTER (FR) (167)

8 8-11 (8)

B g Elusive City (USA) - Plume Rouge (Pivotal) Jockey: Trevor Whelan

Owner: Turf Club 2022 & Co 2

Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

Sponsor: Vortex Shipbroking

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap.

Form: 225260- CD

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Abbey Heights at 15-2 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in November last year Could have a say on his return to action. Official BHA Rating 78

6 SHOBIZ (GB) (340)

5 8-10 (1)

B g Showcasing - Royal Confidence (Royal Applause) Jockey: David Egan

Owner: Mr D. M. James

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Breeder: D. M. James

Sponsor: Stonegate Homes

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves.

Form: 210/106- CD

Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Finished 6l behind Pure Dreamer when sixth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) in May last year He is running off the same rating as when victorious in this race last year and warrants respect. Official BHA Rating 77

7 COUP DE FORCE (GB) (39)

B f Lethal Force (IRE) - Dilgura (Ishiguru (USA))

Owner: The Coup de Force Partnership

Trainer: Stuart Kittow, Cullompton

Breeder: Stuart Kittow & Russell Ingham

Sponsor: Tote

4 8-7 (5)

Jockey: Luke Morris

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW spots, YELLOW cap.

Form: 13151-4 D

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Cool Lightning when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in March. More will be required to get in contention on this occasion. Official BHA Rating 74

8 SERGEANT TIBBS (GB) (18) 5 8-5 (7)

B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Beautiful View (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: The Highlife Racing Club

Trainer: John Flint, Bridgend

Breeder: Mrs P. Good

Jockey: George Rooke

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE sash, RED sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 00553-5 D

A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Coco Bear when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (soft) last month. That was an encouraging return to action and he could make his presence felt. Official BHA Rating 72

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 9.70 secs Record Time: 1 min 9.10 secs

BETTING FORECAST 4-1 Capote’s Dream (IRE), 13-2 Spanish Star (IRE), The Lamplighter (FR), Coup de Force (GB), 15-2 Ernie’s Valentine (GB), 8-1 Marshal Dan (IRE), 9-1 Shobiz (GB), Sergeant Tibbs (GB)

Race Result

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

Distances: 1-2 2-3 3-4

Time: Min .Secs

2022 WINNER: SHOBIZ 4 8 11 Kieran Shoemark 13-2 (Charles Hills) 9 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

MARSHAL DAN:Following its run on 21/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

SHOBIZ:Following its run on 30/5/2022 it was reported that the horse moved poorly.

Race Summary

Shobiz (winner) renews rivalry with The Lamplighter (second) from this race last year, when the latter was held by a nose, but he does have a 2lb pull in the weights this time around and that could help him reverse that form. However, they may only be playing for the places as CAPOTE'S DREAM showed much improved form last time on his return to action. The son of Dream Ahead was only beaten just under three lengths into third at Windsor behind a subsequent winner and is likely to go very close off the same mark.

Win: CAPOTE'S DREAM

Danger: The Lamplighter

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