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THE WILLIAM HILL RACING RADIO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Class 4. One mile about six furlongs (abt 14f), for four yrs old and upwards

Estimated Total Value: Total prize fund £12650. Penalty Value £6621.

Owners Prize Money: Winner £5223; Second £2612; Third £1305; Fourth £653; Fifth £326. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 CANDY SHACK (FR) (34)

4 9-9 (7)

B f Almanzor (FR) - Dilbar (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jockey: Benoit de la Sayette (3)

Owner: Mr Christopher Wright

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Breeder: Zao Virazh

Sponsor: Stratford Place Stud

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and star on YELLOW cap.

Form: 0/42-0

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 6l behind Simply Sondheim at 28-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m 3f last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. She remains relatively unexposed and could have a say in proceedings. Official BHA Rating 79

2 CHAMPAGNE CITY (GB) (24)

Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - City of Angels (Woodman (USA))

Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Breeder: R. S. Brookhouse

Sponsor: Tote

10 9-9 (9)

Jockey: Joe Leavy (7)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PINK chevrons, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, PINK star

Form: 14023-1 D

Winner of five races from 7f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft; has also won seven hurdles. A winner at 25-1 at Pontefract over 2m 2f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Coquelicot by 2 3/4l. High on the shortlist down in trip. Official BHA Rating 79

3 WILDERNESS (GB) (114)

B m Cityscape - Moonlight Applause (Royal Applause)

Owner: S Mullins Racing Club

Trainer: Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Breeder: Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions

Sponsor: We Do Vans

8 9-8 (10)

Jockey: George Downing

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW striped sleeves.

Form: 14205-4 D

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 3 1/2l behind Aced It when fourth of 9 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 2m in January Worth a second look on her return to turf. Official BHA Rating 78

4 GRANDMASTER FLASH (IRE) (37)

Ch g Australia - Kittens (Marju (IRE))

Owner: Lech Racing Ltd

Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Paget Bloodstock

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

7 9-7 (5)

Jockey: Darragh Keenan

Colours: WHITE, RED star, hooped sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 00-5003

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Novel Legend beaten 2l at 50-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m in March. Any market support should not be ignored and he must enter calculations. Official BHA Rating 77

5 CRESCENT LAKE (GB) (17)

6 9-7 (6)

B g Oasis Dream - Santolina (USA) (Boundary (USA)) Jockey: David Egan

Owner: Palace Racing

Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Lofts Hall Stud

Sponsor: Robson & Co

Colours: DARK GREEN and PURPLE diabolo, PURPLE sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 00-0314 D

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Forge Valley Lad when fourth of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f last month. He bolted up on his penultimate outing and can improve from his latest showing. Official BHA Rating 77

6

MOTAZZEN (IRE) (149)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))

Owner: Paul Hudson Racing

Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Vortex Shipbroking

5 9-7 (12)

Jockey: Trevor Whelan

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE triple diamond, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap

Form: 440020-

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 5f on soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Pons Aelius when last of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m in December last year Faces another tough assignment based on that outing and others make more pressing claims. Official BHA Rating 77

7

JUSTUS (IRE) (7)

5 9-7 (1)

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Landikusic (IRE) (Dansili) (in 5lb ex) Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Owner: Coomes Parmar Turner Dale

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: LNJ Foxwoods Partnership

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: MAROON, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star.

Form: 0430-61

Successful at 1m 7f and 2m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 9-2 at Doncaster over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Cogital by 10l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success and that may not stop him securing a double here. Official BHA Rating 72 (+8)

8 HAVAILA (IRE) (315)

Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila (Notnowcato)

Owner: Havaila Partnership

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Breeder: Southcourt Stud

Sponsor: Bresbet

4 9-5 (8)

Jockey: Tom Queally

Colours: DARK GREEN, PINK epaulets.

Form: 4236-

Placed twice in four starts, but has won a hurdle last month. Finished 7l behind Mugader when last of 6 at 10-3 on his latest Flat outing at Doncaster over 1m 6f (good to firm) in June last year Has enjoyed a productive juvenile hurdle campaign since and is respected. Official BHA Rating 75

9 EAST END GIRL (GB) (224)

B m Youmzain (IRE) - Bermondsey Girl (Bertolini (USA))

Owner: Mr & Mrs A E Pakenham & J J W Wadham

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

6 9-1 (11)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Colours: MAUVE, MAUVE and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 24//4150-

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Pentland Hills at 11-2 when 9th of 14 on her latest Flat outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good to soft) in September last year Not disgraced over hurdles since but will need to improve here. Official BHA Rating 71

10 SMITH (IRE) (22)

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Alazeya (IRE) (Shirocco (GER))

Owner: The Smith Partnership

Trainer: Lydia Richards, Chichester

Breeder: John Connaughton

Sponsor: Lydia Richards Racing

7 8-13 (3)

Jockey: William Carson

Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets, RED sleeves, GREY armlets, WHITE cap.

Form: 461-315

Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Rock Chant when fifth of 6 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 2m last month. Remains 2lb above his last winning all-weather mark and isn’t ruled out. Official BHA Rating 69

11 GEELONG (FR) (18)

4 8-11 (4)

B g Australia - Tioga Pass (High Chaparral (IRE)) Jockey: Mohammed Tabti (7)

Owner: P. F. I. Cole Ltd

Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Breeder: Deepwood Farm Stud

Sponsor: P. F. I. Cole Ltd

Colours: LIGHT GREEN.

Form: 36543-4

A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Mr Zee when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Easier to side with others based on his most recent runs and he may only be playing for a minor role. Official BHA Rating 67

12 GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE) (36)

9 8-10 (2)

B g Iffraaj - Good Time Sue (IRE) (Commander Collins (IRE)) Jockey: Rob Hornby

Owner: C Seeney, S Cooper-Reade, Leon Best

Trainer: Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

Breeder: Mrs M. Dowdall Blake

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 0040////-3 D

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over four years ago. Third of 8 behind Cedar Cage beaten 2 3/4l at 15-2 on his latest Flat outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 6f in March. Dangerous to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 66

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 10.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 7.

Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min 58.20 secs Record Time: 2 min 57.61 secs

BETTING FORECAST 10-3 Justus (IRE), 5-1 Crescent Lake (GB), 13-2 Champagne City (GB), 8-1 Grandmaster Flash (IRE), 16-1 Havaila (IRE), East End Girl (GB), Geelong (FR),

Good Time Ahead (IRE), 20-1 Wilderness (GB), 22-1 Candy Shack (FR), 25-1 Smith (IRE), 28-1 Motazzen (IRE)

Race Result

Distances: 1-2

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2022 WINNER: SARATOGA GOLD 4 9 3 Kieran Shoemark 9-2 (Charles Hills) 7 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

GOOD TIME AHEAD:Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.