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Sprint Handicap Stakes (Class 4
THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES 3YO SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a six furlong handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 0 to 85. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (17-22):
K Dalgleish (58 wins from 442 runners, 13%) runs BELTANE and LADY LADE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):
R Hannon (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs CAPTAIN’S BAR, MARITIME RULES and RIVER PRIDE
Longest Traveller:
MARITIME RULES & RIVER PRIDE & CAPTAIN’S BAR trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 385 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 4-1 Aasser (FR), 6-1 Ballet Steps (GB), 7-1 River Pride (GB), 17-2 Lethal Levi (GB), 11-1 Justcallmepete (GB), 12-1 Alia Choice (GB), Beluga Gold (IRE), 14-1 I’m A Gambler (IRE), 18-1 Westmorian (GB), 28-1 Lady Lade (GB), 40-1 Claim The Stars (IRE), Captain’s Bar (GB), 66-1 Beltane (IRE), 100-1 St Andrew’s Castle (GB) RACE SUMMARY: AASSER is improving by the run and is fancied to take this competitive event on his turf debut. Ballet Steps was impressive at Nottingham last time and, if able to build on it, should pose a formidable threat, while River Pride, another last-time-out winner, is likely to be on the premises. 1-2-3: 1.AASSER (FR) 2.BALLET STEPS 3.RIVER PRIDE FOR THREE YRS OLD NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15
SKY BET have very generously sponsored this race and 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 £12545; Second £6271; Third £3137; Fourth £1567; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £15876)
RESULTS
TIME/DISTANCE:
2ND....................................................................................................
2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:
1 min 13.20 secs
Runs Since No. Wins
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Last 6
Runs Horse
23391-1 RIVER PRIDE 10193-2 I’M A GAMBLER 188-1 BALLET STEPS 221-1 AASSER 541-3 MARITIME RULES 2132-31 LETHAL LEVI 4-12 ALIA CHOICE 32231-8 BELTANE 32-221 BELUGA GOLD 51106-5 LADY LADE 37-512 JUSTCALLMEPETE 1400- ST ANDREW’S CASTLE 8220-68 CLAIM THE STARS 3419-58 CAPTAIN’S BAR 8562- WESTMORIAN
Career Winning Winning Total Career Distance Going
Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range
2 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 — 1 — 1 4 — 2 1 4 1 3 4 — 2 — 3 1 1 7 11 4 4 4 10 3 6 5 6 5 4 7 6 4 10152 18120 9504 27179 3510 13149 4995 3780 4428 9126 3510 4266 7F 6F 5F 6F 6F 6F 5F 6F 7F 5F 6F 6F 6F GF-ST G-GF G-GS ST ST G-GF ST S G G-GF ST GF — GF —
1 RIVER PRIDE (GB) (7) B f Oasis Dream - Highest Owner: Denford Stud Jockey: David Egan (in 6lb ex)
Breeder: Denford Stud Ltd Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Probable S.P.: 7-1
Form: 23301-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 13/2) 7 days ago, plenty in hand. Penalised now and this is more competitive, but hard to discount. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 81
2 I’M A GAMBLER (IRE) (17) B g No Nay Never (USA) - We Are Ninety (IRE) 9-9 (1) Owner: John Brown & Megan Dennis Jockey: Ben Curtis Breeder: Fullbury Ltd Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Form: 10103-2 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third 6f nursery win when seeing off 5 rivals here in September, digging deep. Returned with a solid second at Beverley and, although others are less exposed, he should give his all. TF RatingHHHII BHA 85
3 BALLET STEPS (GB) (32) B f Dabirsim (FR) - Savannah’s Dream Owner: Clipper Logistics Breeder: Branton Court Stud Probable S.P.: 6-1 Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
9-9 (2)
Form: 100-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Dabirsim filly who failed to build on a winning debut last term but made a sparkling reappearance when scoring at Nottingham on return, looking some way ahead of her mark. Needs to back that up.TF RatingHHHHI BHA 85
4 AASSER (FR) (23) Bl c Dabirsim (FR) - Iffraja (IRE) Owner: Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi Jockey: Sam James
Breeder: Thierry de La Heronniere et al Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Probable S.P.: 4-1 Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd
9-9(15)
Form: 221-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive on the AW and upped his game to see off a subsequent winner at Lingfield last month. No reason why he won’t be as effective on turf, so boasts leading claims. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 85
5 MARITIME RULES (IRE) (20) B g Mehmas (IRE) - Beauty of The Sea Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari Jockey: Breeder: GHS Bloodstock Ltd & Tally Ho Stud Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Probable S.P.:
(IRE) (20) B g Mehmas (IRE) Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari Jockey: Breeder: GHS Bloodstock Ltd & Tally Ho Stud Trainer: Probable S.P.: NON-RUNNER - Beauty Richard of The Hannon, Marlborough
9-6 9-6(11) (11)
Form: 541-3 541-3 D D
TIMEFORM VIEW NON NON RUNNER. RUNNER.
TF TF RatingIIIIIRatingIIIII BHA BHA 82 82
6 LETHAL LEVI (GB) (19) B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dartrix Owner: Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Jockey: Clifford Lee
Breeder: Joshua A. Knox Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Probable S.P.: 17-2 Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd Headgear: Cheek Pieces
9-6 (8)
Form: 2132-31 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D last year and took his form up another notch when landing an 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth last month. Cheekpieces fitted now, so expect him to give another good account. TF RatingHHHII BHA 82
7 ALIA CHOICE (GB) (31) B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Queen Kindly Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah Jockey: Kevin Stott
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Probable S.P.: 12-1
9-4 (3)
Form: 4-12 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who opened his account readily at Chelmsford in February, then probably bumped into one when runner-up there last time. Longer trip no issue, and she remains with potential. TF RatingHHHII BHA 80
8 BELTANE (IRE) (40) Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Northern Affair (IRE) Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXIV & Partner Jockey: James Sullivan Breeder: Grangecon Holdings Ltd Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 66-1 Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
9-4(12)
Form: 32231-0 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner who has work to do from this mark and shaped as if amiss at Wolverhampton on reappearance, so others make more appeal. TF RatingHIIII BHA 80
9 BELUGA GOLD (IRE) (18) B c Make Believe - Hint of Glas (FR) Owner: Mr J. J. Quinn Breeder: Ms Elaine Chivers Probable S.P.: 12-1 Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John Quinn, Malton
9-3 (5)
Form: 32-221
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who didn’t need to improve to open his account at Catterick last time. He’s vulnerable to less-exposed rivals on handicap debut, though. TF RatingHHHII BHA 79
10 LADY LADE (GB) (33) B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Accolade Owner: Partick Partnership Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Breeder: S Von Schilcher & Catridge Farm Stud Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 28-1 Sponsor: Keith Dalgleish Racing Ltd
9-2 (7)
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged 5f wins at Carlisle and this course last summer and shaped well on final 2-y-o outing. Ground was probably too testing at Pontefract on return, so could get back on track. TF RatingHHHII BHA 78
Owner: Peter Clarke Racing Partners Jockey: Dougie Costello
Breeder: Jan & Peter Hopper Trainer: James Evans, Kinnersley
Probable S.P.: 11-1
Form: 30-512 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his Kempton run when a ready winner at Southwell in March. Improved again when second to Sterling Knight at Windsor 13 days ago. Engaged 4.35 Ascot Friday. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 77
12 ST ANDREW’S CASTLE (GB) (233) B g Iffraaj - Age of Chivalry (IRE) Owner: Iain Jardine Racing Club Breeder: Rockcliffe Stud Jockey: Andrew Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Probable S.P.: 100-1 Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
9-0(14)
Form: 1400- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from a positive start last season and, while gelded since last seen 7 months ago, he’s hard to recommend. TF RatingHIIII BHA 76
13 CLAIM THE STARS (IRE) (15) B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ponty Acclaim (IRE) 9-0(13) Owner: REALITY PARTNERSHIPS XV Jockey: David Allan Breeder: Rockhart Trading Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Probable S.P.: 40-1 Headgear: Tongue Strap Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Form: 0220-60
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best for Mark Johnston last term but neither outing for current yard has offered much encouragement. TF RatingHHIII BHA 76
14 CAPTAIN’S BAR (GB) (8) B g Showcasing - Roxie Lot Owner: Rockcliffe Stud Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud Probable S.P.: 40-1 Sponsor: Tote Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
9-0 (6)
Form: 3410-50 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Haydock 6f maiden winner in 2021. Gelded and shaped encouragingly when fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton on return but failed to back it up at Goodwood 8 days ago. TF RatingHHIII BHA 76
15 WESTMORIAN (GB) (184) B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Inca Trail (USA) 8-12 (4) Owner: Miss Marjorie A. Thompson Jockey: P. J. McDonald Breeder: J. Carrington & Richmond Bloodstock Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Probable S.P.: 18-1 Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited
Form: 0562- TIMEFORM VIEW Should do better still Not this fully exposed and signed off his ju year, but needs to be fit if he’s to venile make campaign an impact with a good on return. second in a nursery at TF R Newcastle 6 months ago. atingHHHII BHA 74
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