Eighth Race 5.35PM

THE WORLD POOL BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES

Class 3. Six furlongs (6f), for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Estimated Total Value: Total prize fund £35000. Penalty Value £18039. Owners Prize Money: Winner £14221; Second £7112; Third £3556; Fourth £1778; Fifth £889; Sixth £445. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

Horse

1 FUNNY STORY (GB) (38)

Gr f Havana Grey - Funny Enough (Dansili)

Owner: Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

3 9-9 (1)

Jockey: Rob Hornby

Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN sash, RED sleeves and cap.

Form: 010-415 D

She has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Makarova when fifth of 10 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good) in June. This represents a drop in grade which can work in her favour Enters calculations. Official BHA Rating 92

2 KITAI (IRE) (21)

3 9-9 (7)

B or Br f No Nay Never (USA) - Belle Isle (Pastoral Pursuits) Jockey: Joe Fanning

Owner: M. C. Sweeney & Partners

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd, Ashford Stud

Colours: WHITE, RED disc, hooped cap.

Form: 10-0411 D

She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Pontefract over 6f (good) last month, beating It Just Takes Time by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Carlisle this season. More to come off 7lb higher Official BHA Rating 92

3 BONNY ANGEL (GB) (87)

3 9-8 (12)

B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Timeless Gift (IRE) (Camacho) Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr Peter Ridgers

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Breeder: Mr Peter Ridgers

Colours: YELLOW, RED braces, chevrons on sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED diamond.

Form: 1160-65 D

Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Shaquille when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (soft) in May A first-time tongue-tie needs to have the desired effect now and she is probably best watched. Official BHA Rating 91

4 CANDLE OF HOPE (GB) (39)

3 9-7 (8)

Br f Cable Bay (IRE) - Good Hope (Cape Cross (IRE)) Jockey: David Egan

Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: The Queen

Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Form: 50-6465 D

Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Coppice when fifth of 29 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June. Not disgraced on that occasion and the drop in both distance and class makes her of interest. Official BHA Rating 90

5 GLORIOUS ANGEL (IRE) (17)

3

9-7 (10)

B f Cotai Glory - Angel Meadow (Mayson) Jockey: Clifford Lee

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 23

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, YELLOW cap.

Form: 550053 D

Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Naomi Lapaglia beaten 4 1/2l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to soft) last month. A bigger step forward is needed to land this. Official BHA Rating 90

6 SOPHIA’S STARLIGHT (FR) (11)

3 9-4 (13)

B f Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Endeavor (FR) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Jockey: Oliver Stammers

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 11

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: P. Chedeville

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star

Form: 313115 D

She has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Star Guest when fifth of 11 at 3-1 at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Now 7lb above her last winning mark - improvement needed. Official BHA Rating 87

7 MOTTISFONT (IRE) (11)

B f Adaay (IRE) - Broadlands (Kheleyf (USA))

Owner: The End-R-Ways Partnership & Partners

Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Breeder: The Lavington Stud

Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

3 9-4 (11)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, RED and EMERALD GREEN halved sleeves.

Form: 46-0004

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Star Guest when fourth of 11 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. That was a step in the right direction and a 2lb lower mark makes her of additional interest. Official BHA Rating 87

8 SILENT WORDS (GB) (38)

3 9-3 (4)

Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Thatsallimsaying (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Owner: Clipper Logistics

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Colours: GREY

Form: 1-240

A winner at 5f on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Makarova at 66-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good) in June. An unexposed type who could have more to offer eased in grade. Worth a second look on her handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 86

9 CRAZY LUCK (GB) (46)

5 9-3 (3)

B m Twilight Son - Suerte Loca (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Crown Connoisseurs

Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton

Breeder: Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budgett

Sponsor: Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

Colours: RED, YELLOW braces, striped sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 405-020 D

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from firm to good to soft. Beaten 5l behind Radio Goo Goo at 5-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) in June. She could be more competitive on this occasion. Official BHA Rating 82

10 MINNETONKA (IRE) (11)

3 9-2 (6)

B f Kingman - Perfect Angel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Jockey: Jamie Spencer

Owner: Westerberg

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Westerberg Ltd

Sponsor: Ashford Stud

Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop, sleeves and cap.

Form: 54-4006 D

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 6l behind Star Guest when sixth of 11 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Hard to fancy based on her most recent efforts and others make more pressing claims. Official BHA Rating 85

11 EXECUTIVE DECISION (IRE) (19)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Belle Travers (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner: Barratt Racing

Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Worksop Manor Stud

3 9-1 (9)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

Form: 0152-55 D

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Quinault when fifth of 16 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. She will need to progress further to be in the mix here, even though this looks to be a weaker contest. Official BHA Rating 84

12 ELVENIA (IRE) (10)

Br f Dark Angel (IRE) - Pixeleen (Pastoral Pursuits)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

3 9-0 (5)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Form: 10-404

A winner at 5f on the all-weather Finished 10l behind Royal Dress when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Haydock over 7f (heavy) last month. Difficult to recommend at this level and others make greater appeal. Opposable. Official BHA Rating 83

13 GRANARY QUEEN (IRE) (35)

Ch m Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Multi Grain (Sir Percy)

Owner: Ian Gray and John Whitworth

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd

Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

5 8-10 (2)

Jockey: Harry Davies (3)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE cross belts, MAROON sleeves and cap.

Form: 324236

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Sir Winston when sixth of 8 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Brighton over 7f (good to firm) in June. Appears to be up against it. Official BHA Rating 75

Number Of Declared Runners 13

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 7.

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 10.10 secs Record Time: 1 min 9.10 secs

BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Kitai (IRE), 5-1 Funny Story (GB), 7-1 Candle of Hope (GB), 10-1 Sophia’s Starlight (FR), Crazy Luck (GB), Executive Decision (IRE), 12-1 Mottisfont (IRE), 14-1 Bonny Angel (GB), 16-1 Glorious Angel (IRE), Minnetonka (IRE), Granary Queen (IRE), 20-1 Silent Words (GB), Elvenia (IRE)

Race Result

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

2022 WINNER: ADAAY IN ASIA 3 9 3 Dylan Hogan 22-1 (Harry Dunlop) 12 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

CRAZY LUCK:Following its run on 16/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

GRANARY QUEEN:Following its run on 27/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.