Handicap Stakes (Class 6

THE ALEX MACDONALD MEMORIAL CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 60. Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

RACE STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (16-21): R Fahey (40 wins from 259 runners, 15%) runs G FOR GABRIAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs G FOR GABRIAL Weightwatcher: DANDY’S ANGEL won off a handicap mark of 64, her rating is now down 7lb to 57. Longest Traveller: PORT OR STARBOARD trained by B J Llewellyn, Bargoed, 355 miles. BETTING FORECAST: 4-1 De Mazzaro (IRE), 17-2 Ooh La Lah (GB), Havana Go (GB), 10-1 Card High (IRE), Well Planted (FR), 12-1 G For Gabrial (IRE), 14-1 Dandy’s Angel (IRE), 16-1 Cheese And Wine (GB), The Brora Pobbles (GB), 20-1 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE), Mistamel (IRE), 25-1 Port Or Starboard (IRE), 28-1 Ezanak (IRE), 100-1 Tsarmina (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: Cases can be made for several, but it could pay to side with G FOR GABRIAL. Richard Fahey’s charge had little go right at Haydock earlier this month, and having now dropped below his last winning mark, he’s taken to strike. De Mazzaro is going through a good spell at the moment so he’s taken to chase the selection home, ahead of Well Planted and Ooh La Lah.

1-2-3: 1.G FOR GABRIAL (IRE) 2.DE MAZZARO (IRE) 3.WELL PLANTED (FR) STEWARDS NOTE: G FOR GABRIAL: Following its run on 2/9/2021 it was reported that the horse was impeded 1 1/2 furlongs out.EZANAK: Following its run on 8/7/2021 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND

UPWARDS,

NUMBER OF DECLARED

RUNNERS 14

Hamilton Park Executive will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1835; Second £917; Third £459; Fourth £251; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. (Penalty Value £2322)

RESULTS

TIME/DISTANCE:

1ST .....................................................................................................

2ND....................................................................................................

3RD ....................................................................................................

4TH ....................................................................................................

2020:

TATTENHAMS 4 9 5 Charlie

Bennett 13-8 (Adam West) 10

ran

RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:

2 mins 39.60 secs

Last Racecard 6 No. Runs Horse

1 2-29003 OOH LA LAH

Career

Winning Winning Runs Total Career Distance Going Since Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins

— 3 8 - — —

2 8/0260-4 PORT OR STARBOARD — 1 7 - — —

3 2149-51 CARD HIGH 8 7 54 32687 9-12F G-GF 1

4 323777 DANDY’S ANGEL 1 5 20 3493 7F S 15

5 5-25164 WELL PLANTED 1 1 8 2322 12F ST 3

6 422348 G FOR GABRIAL

4 10 36 13220 7-12F GS-ST 8 7 0-51836 EZANAK 4 1 37 13370 9-13F G-GS 4 8 219350 EDGAR ALLAN POE 7 9 54 25517 8-12F G-S 5 9 113812 DE MAZZARO 4 4 22 11812 12-14F G-S 2 10 093165 HAVANA GO 2 3 22 5374 8-9F G-GS 3 11 7/80338 MISTAMEL 1 5 20 2983 12F F 19 12 757804 CHEESE AND WINE — — 13 - — — 13 766333 THE BRORA POBBLES 1 3 25 2782 8F ST 8 14 090/0-05 TSARMINA — — 9 - — —

1 OOH LA LAH (GB) (12) B f Champs Elysees - Cameo Tiara (IRE) Owner: The Frenchship Jockey: Graham Lee

Breeder: The Maroon Stud Probable S.P.: 17-2 Trainer: John Davies, Darlington Headgear: Tongue Strap

Sponsor: Meningitis Now

Form: 2-20003

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, fared better than of late when third of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm, 25/1) 12 days ago. Not taken lightly if she’s able to build on that effort. TF RatingHHHII BHA 59

2 PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE) (39) B g Epaulette (AUS) - Galley 4 9-6 (8) Owner: Mr B. J. Llewellyn Jockey: Jordan Williams (7)

Breeder: Barbara Prendergast Probable S.P.: 25-1 Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed Headgear: Cheek Pieces

Form: 0/0260-4

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, probably needed the run on first run since leaving E. J. O’Neill after 12 months off when fourth of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, good to soft) on UK debut 39 days ago. TF RatingHHIII BHA 58

3 CARD HIGH (IRE) (115) B g Red Clubs (IRE) - Think (FR) Owner: Gremlin Racing Breeder: John Foley Jockey: Joanna Mason (3) Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett

Probable S.P.: 10-1 Headgear: Tongue Strap

11 9-6 (7)

Form: 2140-51 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 8-runner handicap (22/1) at Carlisle (11.2f, soft) back in May, but this 3lb higher mark may be enough to anchor him in what is a more competitive race. TF RatingHHHII BHA 58

4 DANDY’S ANGEL (IRE) (21) B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Party Pipit (IRE) 4 9-5(10) Owner: Anthony Ross and David Lumley Jockey: Harry Russell (3) Breeder: Stonepark Farms Ltd Trainer: John Wainwright, Malton Probable S.P.: 14-1

Form: 323000

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, shaped as if back in form when seventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip. Not dismissed. TF RatingHHHII BHA 57

5 WELL PLANTED (FR) (115) B g Planteur (IRE) - Next Dream (FR) 4 9-5 (4) Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell Jockey: Jason Hart Breeder: Mr Gerard Fontaine Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Probable S.P.: 10-1 Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd Headgear: Cheek Pieces

Form: 5-25164 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newcastle in April. Back on track when 3 1/4 lengths fourth of 8 to Card High in handicap (13/2) at Carlisle (11.2f, soft) in May, keeping on. Merits consideration dropped 3lb. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 57

6 G FOR GABRIAL (IRE) (17) Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Cockney Rhyme Owner: Dr Marwan Koukash Breeder: Mrs Bena Hickey Jockey: Paul Hanagan Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Probable S.P.: 12-1

4 9-4 (1)

Form: 422340 D Sponsor: Euromatech

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-y-o who has been kept busy this year, adding to his tally at Beverley (12f) in April. Plenty of good efforts have followed since, not seen to best effect at Haydock last time. One to consider. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 56

7 EZANAK (IRE) (73) B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ebaza (IRE) Owner: Gareth Davis and John Wainwright Jockey: Tom Eaves Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Trainer: John Wainwright, Malton Probable S.P.: 28-1 Headgear: Cheek Pieces

8 9-2(11)

Form: 0-51036 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ayr in May. Sixth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (16.5f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Can give a good account back at this more suitable trip. TF RatingHHHII BHA 54

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8 EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE) (33) B g Zoffany (IRE) - Swingsky (IRE) 7 9-1 (6) Owner: I B Barker / P Bastiman Jockey: David Allan Breeder: Paul, Ben & Charlie Cartan Trainer: Harvey Bastiman, Wetherby

Probable S.P.: 20-1 Sponsor: Tote

Form: 210350 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Latest win at Beverley in June. Ran one of lesser races when tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good, 11/1) 33 days ago. Needs to leave that effort behind. TF RatingHHIII BHA 53

9 DE MAZZARO (IRE) (7) B g So You Think (NZ) - Bolero Again (IRE) Owner: Mr V. Thompson Jockey: Phil Dennis

Breeder: Jbr Bloodstock Global Pte Ltd Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Probable S.P.: 4-1 Sponsor: Jewson Limited Headgear: Hood

7 9-1 (2)

Form: 113012 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win here in August. 3/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Should remain competitive. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 53

10 HAVANA GO (GB) (8) Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stagecoach Jade (IRE) 6 8-12 (3) Owner: The Strattonites Jockey: Jamie Gormley Breeder: Hall Of Fame Stud Ltd Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Probable S.P.: 17-2 Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 8/1, wasted no time getting back on track when fifth of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Engaged 5.00 Ayr Friday. TF RatingHHHII BHA 50

11 MISTAMEL (IRE) (12) B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Without Precedent (FR) 9 8-12(12) Owner: Lycett Racing Ltd Jockey: Andrew Mullen Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Probable S.P.: 20-1

Form: 0//-00330 D Sponsor: Wastecom Nrg Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2015. 9/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago, never involved after slowly away. TF RatingHHIII BHA 47

12 CHEESE AND WINE (GB) (33) B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Meet Me Halfway 4 8-12 (9) Owner: Miss Deborah Auld Jockey: Rowan Scott Breeder: Des Thurlby Probable S.P.: 16-1 Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Headgear: Cheek Pieces

Form: 050004

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, turned in her best effort of the season when fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 33 days ago. More needed. TF RatingHHIII BHA 45

13 THE BRORA POBBLES (GB) (18) B m Helmet (AUS) - Snow Blossom 6 8-12(14) Owner: Mrs L. M. Whillans Breeder: Ellis Stud Partnership Probable S.P.: 16-1 Jockey: P. J. McDonald Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Form: 066333

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (9.2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, running on. Significantly back up in trip. Going through a good spell at the moment so not dismissed. TF RatingHHHII BHA 45

14 TSARMINA (IRE) (58) B m Ruler of The World (IRE) - Caelis

5 8-12 (5)

Owner: Dr Belinda Rose Breeder: Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd Probable S.P.: 100-1

Sponsor: Tote Jockey: Faye McManoman (3) Trainer: Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley Headgear: Blinkers, Eyeshields

Form: 000/0-05

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, fared little better in first-time blinkers when fifth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (12f, firm) 58 days ago. Eyeshields on for 1st time. TF RatingHIIII BHA 38

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