ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG about 35 YARDS (9f abt 35yds) (1800m)
Fifth Race
3.20p.m. THE BOOK OUR ON-SITE HOTEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a one mile, one furlong about 35 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (16-21): K Dalgleish (52 wins from 449 runners, 12%) runs BREGUET BOY and PADDYPLEX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 78 runners, 12%) runs REGAL MIRAGE Weightwatcher: MARKAZI won off a handicap mark of 84, his rating is now down 13lb to 71. Longest Traveller: REGAL MIRAGE trained by T Easterby, Malton, 203 miles.
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hamilton Park Racecourse will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2262; Second £1130; Third £566; Fourth £282; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240. (Penalty Value £2862)
BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Regal Mirage (IRE),
4-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 11-2 Paddyplex (GB), 13-2 Breguet Boy (IRE), 7-1 Ralphy Boy Two (IRE), 9-1 Markazi (FR), 14-1 Gulf of Poets (GB) RACE SUMMARY: A leap of faith is required in supporting PADDYPLEX given the length of his losing run. However, he’s tumbled down the weights and very much caught the eye when third over 8.3f here 3 weeks ago, noted finishing full of running on the back of a slow start. He shades the vote to confirm the promise of that run, with Jackhammer and Regal Mirage expected to also be firmly in the mix. 1-2-3: 1.PADDYPLEX 2.JACKHAMMER (IRE) 3.REGAL MIRAGE (IRE)
RESULTS
TIME/DISTANCE:
1ST ..................................................................................................... 2ND.................................................................................................... 3RD .................................................................................................... 4TH ....................................................................................................
Last 6 No. Runs 1 184-612 2 14-2445 3 21/42-22 4 74848-6 5 525-846 6 508-828 7 397-693
Career Horse Wins REGAL MIRAGE 10 BREGUET BOY 3 JACKHAMMER 5 GULF OF POETS 7 MARKAZI 8 RALPHY BOY TWO 1 PADDYPLEX 2
Total Places Runs 7 43 2 19 7 29 4 42 11 45 5 16 6 22
(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 47)
Career Winnings 45290 12614 21542 50211 99253 4205 8086
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME: 1 min 59.10 secs Winning Distance Range 9-12F 8-9F 7-9F 8-10F 7-8F 7F 10F
Winning Going Range G-S G-ST GS-S G-ST G-GF GF GF-ST
Runs Since Wins 1 5 4 18 18 12 20
