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Sprint Handicap Stakes (Class 3
THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 90. 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 THE THIN BLUE LINE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):
D O’Meara (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs SOUL SEEKER
Weightwatcher:
RAYONG won off a handicap mark of 93, his rating is now down 8lb to 85.
Longest Traveller:
FINE WINE trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 298 miles. BETTING FORECAST: 7-1 Rayong (GB), 8-1 Sound Reason (GB), 9-1 Ava Go Joe (IRE), 11-1 Zim Baby (GB), Huddle Up (IRE), 14-1 Showalong (GB), Candescence (GB), 16-1 Fine Wine (FR), Call Me Ginger (GB), Soul Seeker (IRE), The Thin Blue Line (IRE), 18-1 Miss Nay Never (IRE), 20-1 Black Friday (GB), 25-1 Be Proud (IRE), 40-1 Dave Dexter (GB) RACE SUMMARY: A very competitive sprint. RAYONG looked right back in form at Pontefract and has defied a mark in the 90s before so he could still be well treated even after a 7lb rise. Sound Reason and Huddle Up are both quite lightly raced as sprinters go and are possible threats if ready to roll after breaks. Call Me Ginger will likely need things to fall his way but he’s one who could be keeping on at the finish if the leaders go too hard. 1-2-3: 1.RAYONG 2.SOUND REASON 3.HUDDLE UP (IRE)
STEWARDS NOTE:
BLACK FRIDAY: Following its run on 25/4/2022 it was reported that the horse lost both of its fore shoes.
RESULTS
TIME/DISTANCE:
2ND....................................................................................................
4TH .................................................................................................... FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS 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 £14221; Second £7112; Third £3556; Fourth £1778; Fifth £889; Sixth £445. (Penalty Value £18039)
2021:
VITESSE DU SON 4 9 5 Adam Kirby 9-4 (Stuart Kittow) 12 ran
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:
1 min 0.40 secs
Runs Since No. Wins
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Last 6
Runs Horse
505-314 ZIM BABY 04410-2 BLACK FRIDAY 6210-11 AVA GO JOE 411235 FINE WINE 69247-1 RAYONG 2675-65 CALL ME GINGER 641693 BE PROUD 0866-25 SOUL SEEKER 104-871 MISS NAY NEVER 043105 DAVE DEXTER 0970-02 SHOWALONG 464/031- HUDDLE UP 333512- SOUND REASON 2236-22 CANDESCENCE 271631 THE THIN BLUE LINE
Career Winning Winning Total Career Distance Going
Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range
4 6 4 6 3 4 7 4 4 6 3 2 3 1 4 8 8 5 5 3 7 15 6 6 3 1 1 3 8 6 32 35 14 23 22 32 65 24 18 27 13 8 10 11 21 18223 29757 36126 33269 26082 36899 48219 18465 17341 63749 24152 18632 10674 3493 15795 5-6F 5-7F 5-6F 5F 5F 6F 5F 5F 5F 5-6F 5-6F 5-6F 5F 6F 5-6F
G-S G-S G-GF G-ST G-GF G-GF GS-ST G-GF ST GS-ST GS-S HV G-ST G G-ST
Owner: Fosnic Racing Breeder: David Botterill & John Guest Probable S.P.: 11-1 Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Headgear: Hood
Form: 505-314 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare who recorded a career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good) last month, making all under De Sousa. Respectable fourth in Bath listed race since. Could be handily drawn near the rail. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 90
2 BLACK FRIDAY (GB) (13) B g Equiano (FR) - The Clan Macdonald Owner: Riverside Racing Jockey: Paddy Mathers
Breeder: Catridge Farm Stud & Partners Probable S.P.: 20-1 Sponsor: Tote Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
7 9-11 (8)
Form: 04410-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in the mud at Pontefract (5f) last autumn. Made a sound return when second of 5 in handicap at Ayr (6f) 13 days ago. TF RatingHHHII BHA 89
3 AVA GO JOE (IRE) (15) B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Elusive Ellen (IRE) Owner: Mr B Valentine & Partner Jockey: Duran Fentiman
Breeder: Con Harrington Probable S.P.: 9-1 Sponsor: M.A.V. Wallcoverings Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Headgear: Cheek Pieces
4 9-9(11)
Form: 6210-11 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved performer, winning 5f handicaps at Beverley and Ripon last month, beating reopposing stable-companion Showalong latterly. Likely to remain competitive after further 3lb rise. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 87
4 FINE WINE (FR) (9) B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Mulled Wine (FR) Owner: Dixon Brennan Mahony & Partners Breeder: Khalifa Dasmal Jockey: Jonathan Fisher (5) Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Tote Headgear: Blinkers
5 9-8(13)
Form: 411235 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 5f Southwell wins this spring and has remained in form on turf since, including a 2-length second to the reopposing Rayong at Pontefract. TF RatingHHHII BHA 86
5 RAYONG (GB) (27) B g Mayson - Lydiate (IRE) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Jockey: Clifford Lee
Breeder: Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Probable S.P.: 7-1 Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd
5 9-7 (7)
Form: 60240-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped in the weights after a largely unproductive 2021 and bounced back to form with a bang when seeing off 12 rivals on his 5f Pontefract return 27 days ago. Well on top at the finish on that occasion and still retains plenty of handicapping scope despite a 7lb rise. Could be the way to go. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 85
6 CALL ME GINGER (GB) (13) Ch g Orientor - Primo Heights Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing Breeder: Jim Goldie Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
6 9-7(12)
Form: 2605-65 C BF
TIMEFORM VIEW In cracking form early last autumn, completing a hat-trick when seeing off 21 rivals to take Bronze Cup at Ayr. Not seen to best effect on both runs this term and certainly no surprise were he to bounce back to his best here. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 85
7 BE PROUD (IRE) (13) B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Agnista (IRE) Owner: Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership Jockey: Oliver Stammers (3) Breeder: John Lyons Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Probable S.P.: 25-1 Headgear: Cheek Pieces Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
6 9-6 (4)
Form: 641603 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Got his head back in front at Newcastle in February. Easily best effort in his 3 outings since when third (Black Friday second) at Ayr last time. This demands a bit more. TF RatingHHHII BHA 84
8 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (14) B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)
5 9-6 (6)
Owner: C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition
Form: 0066-25 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer. Shaped well when runner-up on return at Beverley and went off too hard when fifth at Wetherby since so he’s worth treating as if still in good form. Considered. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 84
9 MISS NAY NEVER (IRE) (52) B f No Nay Never (USA) - Desert Sky (IRE) 4 9-6(10) Owner: The Wild Rovers Jockey: Jason Hart Breeder: Lynch Bages Trainer: John Quinn, Malton Probable S.P.: 18-1 Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
Form: 104-001 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Left first 2 runs of the year behind to gain fourth career success (all on AW) at Wolverhampton (5f) in March, making all. Effective on turf but this tougher. TF RatingHHHII BHA 84
10 DAVE DEXTER (GB) (9) B g Stimulation (IRE) - Blue Crest (FR) Owner: The Wolf Pack & Partner Jockey: Ben Curtis
Breeder: Llety Farms Probable S.P.: 40-1 Sponsor: Tote Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
6 9-6 (3)
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all at Southwell (5f) in April but has failed to beat a rival in 2 outings since. Hard to know what mood he’ll show up in. TF RatingHHIII BHA 84
11 SHOWALONG (GB) (15) Ch g Showcasing - Muaamara Owner: The Showalong Partnership Jockey: David Allan Breeder: Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Form: 0000-02 D
TIMEFORM VIEW All the better for his reappearance when 1/2-length second to reopposing stablemate Ava Go Joe at Ripon 15 days ago. Another who can’t be discounted. TF RatingHHHII BHA 83
12 HUDDLE UP (IRE) (200) Ch g Anjaal - Red Red Rose
4 9-5 (9)
Owner: Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd & Associate Jockey: Connor Beasley Breeder: Mrs Anne Marie Burns Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk Probable S.P.: 11-1 Sponsor: Kiwi T.B.
Form: 464/031- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off in Ireland with career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Navan (5f, soft, 3/1) in October. New stable in form and this fairly unexposed 4-y-o would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 83
13 SOUND REASON (GB) (235) Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey 4 9-4 (5) Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXIX Jockey: Kevin Stott Breeder: The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Probable S.P.: 8-1 Headgear: Cheek Pieces Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd
Form: 333512- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Third win when coming through in good style from off the pace to lead late on at Carlisle (5f) last August. Caught too far back and shaped well when second at Beverley 4 weeks later. Much respected on return. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 82
14 CANDESCENCE (GB) (20) Ch f Power - Bright Flash
4 9-2 (2)
Owner: URSA Major Racing, J Craggs & CW Racing Jockey: Dougie Costello Breeder: Lady Legard Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Elite Electrical & Fire Ltd, Elstone Engineering
Form: 2236-22 TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawn efforts at Wolverhampton this a blank since Pontefract debut spring. Another who could be in success in June the shake-up. 2020 but has recorded 2 good runner-up TF RatingHHHII BHA 80
15 THE THIN BLUE LINE (IRE) (10) B or Br g Mehmas (IRE) - Rahlah 4 9-2 (1) Owner: Middleham Park Racing LI & Partner Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd
Form: 201631 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Third win since December when on top late on in 5f Musselburgh handicap 10 days ago. 5lb higher in a better race so he will need a career best to follow up. TF RatingHHHII BHA 80
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LADIES’ NIGHT
SATURDAY 30 JULY 2022
HAMILTON PARK MARKTHE QUEEN’S JUBILEE
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been marked at Hamilton Park as they took part in the nationwide project to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. The Groundsteam found the ideal area to plant a beautiful Beech Tree, at the entrance to the resort, with a commemorative plaque placed beside the tree. Racecourse Managing Director Ashley Moon said “Hamilton Park is delighted to participate in the Queen’s Green Canopy project and to be able to enhance our beautiful grounds with a legacy landmark in honour of the Queen’s leadership of the nation.” The Queen’s Green Canopy was launched last May and its aim is to create a national legacy in honour of the Queen’s monarchy over 70 years.
