NON-RUNNER

5 9-9 (11)

59-9

B h Mehmas (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Jockey:

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Form: 02-5356 D BF

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. Finished 11l behind Dream Composer when last of 6 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) last month. Tongue-tie quickly discarded with, and he’s not without a chance today. Official BHA Rating 102

2 RAASEL (GB) (17)

6 9-8 (4)

Ch g Showcasing - Dubai Affair (Dubawi (IRE)) Jockey: James Doyle

Owner: The Horse Watchers

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Breeder: Bearstone Stud

Sponsor: Timeform

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: 403054 CD

Has won nine races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind The Big Board when fourth of 15 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to soft) last month. He’s 1lb lower today and is likely to have a say in proceedings. Official BHA Rating 101

3 ACKLAM EXPRESS (IRE) (54)

5 9-7 (13)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - York Express (Vale of York (IRE)) Jockey: Rowan Scott

Owner: MPS Racing and M B Spence

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Breeder: Mr R. Ryan

Sponsor: Alexanders York

Colours: WHITE, RED heart and diamond, BLACK spade and club quarters, BLACK and RED quartered cap.

Form: 4-45006 CD

He has won three times at 5f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Edward Cornelius when sixth of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to firm) in June. Will need to find more if he’s to come out on top. Official BHA Rating 100

4 EXISTENT (GB) (3)

B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mrs J. Morley

Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Tote

5 9-7

(3)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 040050 D

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Intrinsic Bond at 18-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time but others appeal more today. Official BHA Rating 100

5 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (17)

5 9-4 (5)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA)) Jockey: Dougie Costello

Owner: Peter Clarke Racing Partners

Trainer: James Evans, Kinnersley

Breeder: Khalifa Dasmal

Colours: BLACK, RED stars, BLACK sleeves.

Form: 113010 CD

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind The Big Board at 11-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to soft) last month. Seldom runs poorly here. Not ruled out. Official BHA Rating 97

6 VINTAGE CLARETS (GB) (17)

4 9-2 (8)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess (Royal Applause) Jockey: Callum Hutchinson (3)

Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: M. E. Broughton

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: MAROON and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, halved sleeves, MAROON cap.

Form: 240113 D

Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 15 behind The Big Board beaten 1 1/4l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to soft) last month. Expected to mount a serious challenge. Official BHA Rating 95

7 BEDFORD FLYER (IRE) (32)

5 9-1 (7)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Nafa (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Owner: RP Racing Ltd

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Breeder: Maurice Burns

Sponsor: Hallco 1766 Ltd

Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), checked sleeves.

Form: 2-06360 D

Winner of five races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Vintage Clarets at 7-2 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in June. He’s been more of a force on synthetics and might find a few too strong today. Official BHA Rating 94

8 MOUNTAIN PEAK (GB) (50)

8 9-1 (2)

B g Swiss Spirit - Nolas Lolly (IRE) (Lomitas) Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Ebury Racing

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mrs Hugh Maitland-Jones

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Colours: PURPLE, PINK epaulets, PINK and PURPLE quartered cap.

Form: 030-000 D

Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 16l behind Equality at 12-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good) in June. On a good mark, but he will need to raise his game. Official BHA Rating 94

9 ALLIGATOR ALLEY (GB) (44)

B g Kingman - Overturned (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud

Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd

6 9-0 (12)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 306003 D

Winner of six races at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Bond Chairman beaten 1 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) in June. Entitled to be in the shake-up. Official BHA Rating 93

10 GET

It

(GB) (17)

B g Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA))

Owner: MyRacehorse & Partners

Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold

Breeder: Wood Hall Stud

Sponsor: Myracehorse Ltd

5 8-13 (9)

Jockey: Charles Bishop

Colours: BLACK, WHITE horses head, two WHITE chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 065-200 D

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind The Big Board at 50-1 when last of 15 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to soft) last month. Others hold more pressing claims. Official BHA Rating 92

11

DESIGNER (GB) (38)

4 8-13 (6)

Ch f Pearl Secret - Curly Come Home (Notnowcato) Jockey: David Egan

Owner: Mr Abdullateef Al Zeer

Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket

Breeder: Farmers Hill Stud

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE diamonds on sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 152-400 D

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Makarova at 9-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good) in June. She will need a bit more to defy her current mark. Official BHA Rating 92

12 NAVELLO (GB) (59)

4 8-12 (1)

B g Ivawood (IRE) - Caprella (Kheleyf (USA)) Jockey: William Buick

Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs E. Yates & Westward Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Fine & Country Jersey Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN stars, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star.

Form: 0-50131 D

Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 25-1 at Epsom over 5f on his latest outing in June, beating Silky Wilkie by a short head. Arrives at the top of his game and rates a key player Official BHA Rating 91

13 WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (GB) (17)

5 8-11 (10)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Maureen (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Mr A. Whelan

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd

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

Form: 3-40200 CD

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 5l behind The Big Board at 16-1 when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time, which could spark a revival. Official BHA Rating 90

14 LIHOU (GB) (18)

Ch g Mayson - Kodiac Island (Kodiac)

Owner: Mr Trevor Gallienne

Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny

Breeder: David Botterill & John Guest

Sponsor: Emma Evans Racing Ltd

7 8-5 (14)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, MAUVE stars, sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 132025 D

Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Count D’Orsay when fifth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (soft) last month. Not without a chance. Official BHA Rating 84

15 LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (59)

Gr g Zebedee - Beacon of Hope (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

Owner: The JAM Partnership

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Malachy M. Harney

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

8 8-5 (15)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap.

Form: 4-43000 CD

Has won 11 races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Navello at 33-1 when 16th of 20 on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good to firm) in June. Loves it here, and he merits serious consideration. Official BHA Rating 84

Number Of Declared Runners 15

Hood worn first time by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 13. Hood worn by No. 10.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 12, 13.

Racing Post Standard Time: 57.10 secs Record Time: 56.50 secs

BETTING FORECAST 9-2

Raasel (GB), 6-1

Vintage Clarets (GB), 7-1

Navello (GB), 8-1 Dream Composer (FR), Lord Riddiford (IRE), 10-1

Clarendon House (GB), 12-1

Bedford Flyer (IRE), Designer (GB), Whenthedealinsdone (GB), 14-1

Mountain Peak (GB), Get It (GB)

Alligator Alley (GB), Lihou (GB), 16-1 Acklam Express (IRE), Existent (GB), 33-1

Race Result

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

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

2022 WINNER: LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) 7 8 12 Jason Hart 10-1 (John Quinn) 15 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

CLARENDON HOUSE:Following its run on 7/7/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

RAASEL:Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference 2f out.

EXISTENT:Following its run on 29/7/2023 it was reported that the horse reared leaving the stalls.

ALLIGATOR ALLEY:Following its run on 18/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Race Summary

LORD RIDDIFORD might not have been at his best recently, but he has won this contest two years on the spin, the latest off 3lb higher, and John Quinn’s battle-hardened sprinter is fancied to bounce back at his favoured venue. Navello makes obvious appeal having landed the Dash off 3lb lower in June, while Raasel, who posted an improved effort at Ascot 17 days ago, might not be far away either. Vintage Clarets and Dream Composer are also noted.

Win: LORD RIDDIFORD Danger: Navello

The Trifecta paid more than double the Tricast in this race last year, Dusky Lord and Night On Earth chasing home Lord Riddiford, who goes for the hat-trick this year. Work your perm around him being in the frame again, then include the in-form Vintage Clarets and Alligator Alley, who was dropped a 1lb for a 1¼ length defeat last time at Doncaster.

BET TYPE: Trifecta SELECTIONS: Lord Riddiford, Vintage Clarets, Alligator Alley