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The Angus Millar Celebration Handicap Stakes

Class 4. Five furlongs (5f), for three yrs old

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 Weight Draw

1 HARRY BROWN (GB) (112)

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS))

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9-11 (7)

Jockey: Hayley Turner

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Form: 321-311 D

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Lingfield over 6f in February, beating Snuggle by a short head. Was in tremendous form from on the all-weather and must hold every chance if transferring that to the turf. Official BHA Rating 87

2 SWIFT ASSET (IRE) (37)

B c Profitable (IRE) - Flick Show (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Owner: J Palmer-Brown, N. Woodcock and partner

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: J. & S. Quigley

Sponsor: Tote

9-8 (4)

Jockey: Pat Dobbs

Colours: BLACK and YELLOW diamonds, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 66000-0 D

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 10l behind Once More For Luck at 66-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Faces a tough assignment on all known evidence. Official BHA Rating 84

3 PURE ANGEL (GB) (201)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Be My Angel (Dark Angel (IRE))

Owner: Coverdale Stud

Trainer: James Horton, Middleham

Breeder: The Countess of Rothes

9-8 (9)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Colours: GOLD, ONYX stripes on sleeves, GOLD cap with ONYX button

Form: 5221- D

A winner at 7-4 at Wolverhampton over 5f on her latest outing in November last year, beating So Many Questions by 4 1/2l. An unexposed sort that must enter calculations on her return, although a mark of 84 could make life difficult. Official BHA Rating 84

4 FERROUS (IRE) (21)

9-5 (1)

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Grizzel (IRE) (Kodiac) Jockey: James Doyle

Owner: Recycled Products Limited & Partner

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW star, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 31-263 BF

A winner at 6f on heavy ground. Third of eight behind Shaquille beaten 5l at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (soft) earlier this month. The form of his last two runs has worked out very well and he should be suited by dropping back in trip. Official BHA Rating 81

5 UMMING N’ AHING (GB) (21)

9-4 (2)

Ch g Lightning Spear - Life Is Golden (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Jockey: Alec Voikhansky (5)

Owner: Mr E. A. Brook

Trainer: Bill Turner, Sherborne

Breeder: Fernham Farm Ltd

Colours: RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED seams, RED and WHITE striped cap.

Form: 44-4111 CD

He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Won on his latest outing when 5-2 fav over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month, beating Simple Man by a short head. Has won three times this season and could bring up the four-timer Official BHA Rating 80

6 LOVE AFFAIRS (GB) (15)

B f Showcasing - Fond Words (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: G. R. Bailey Ltd (Baileys Horse Feeds)

Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

9-4 (5)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN stripe, striped sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 312-604 C

A winner at 6f on soft ground. Finished 4l behind Prospering when fourth of six at 8-1 on her latest outing at Ascot over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Bounced back to form with a solid effort at Ascot, but will need more again in this company Official BHA Rating 80

7 HUBERTS DREAM (IRE) (17) 9-3 (8)

Gr g Oasis Dream - Raaqy (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Opulence Thoroughbreds

Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Colours: NAVY, GOLD braids, CREAM sleeves, NAVY cap, GOLD tassel

Form: 11-5200

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Well beaten at 66-1 behind Danger Alert when ninth of 10 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (soft) earlier this month. It’s easy enough to look elsewhere based on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 79

8 NEW HOPE BULLET (IRE) (214)

The Family of Angus Millar

B f New Bay - Morning Frost (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

Owner: The Bruiser Boyz

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Sponsor: Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing

9-3 (6)

Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen

Colours: PINK, WHITE epaulets, PINK sleeves, WHITE stars, PINK cap, WHITE star Form: 131254- D

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Michaela’s Boy when fourth of six at 9-2 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in October last year Others are preferred in a competitive contest. Official BHA Rating 79

9 DESPERATE HERO (GB) (23)

Gr or Ro g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - El Che (Winker Watson)

Owner: Norman Court Stud & Partner

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Norman Court Stud

8-13 (3)

Jockey: Rose Dawes (5)

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap. Form: 3241-50

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 8l behind Grenham Bay at 9-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has yet to rediscover his best two-year-old form and may not be one to rely on. Official BHA Rating 75

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Racing Post Standard Time: 56.90 secs Record Time: 56.01 secs

BETTING FORECAST 10-3 Pure Angel (GB), 4-1 Harry Brown (GB), 5-1 Umming N’ Ahing (GB), 11-2 Ferrous (IRE), 11-1 New Hope Bullet (IRE), 14-1 Love Affairs (GB), Huberts Dream (IRE), 22-1 Swift Asset (IRE), Desperate Hero (GB)

Race Result

Race Summary

A determined winner over course and distance earlier in the month, UMMING N' AHING can do little wrong at present and a 4lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from landing the four-timer. The form of Ferrous' most recent third at Newmarket has worked out extremely well and he looks to be the main danger, along with Harry Brown, who has been in terrific form on the all-weather

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