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Middle Distance Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Class 4
THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES MIDDLE DISTANCE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a one mile and three furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards 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 ALPINE SIERRA and HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM and HOWZER BLACK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):
C & M Johnston (8 wins from 68 runners, 12%) runs HAPPY
Weightwatcher:
HOWZER BLACK won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 7lb to 81.
Longest Traveller:
HEART OF SOUL trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 294 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 5-1 Life On The Rocks (IRE), 15-2 Happy (IRE), Magna Moralia (IRE), 10-1 Bollin Joan (GB), Tilsitt (FR), 14-1 Heights of Abraham (IRE), Strawman (IRE), 20-1 Geremia (IRE), Howzer Black (IRE), Heart of Soul (IRE), Alpine Sierra (IRE), 22-1 Where’s Jeff (GB), 28-1 Zuraig (GB), 33-1 Mr Carpenter (IRE), 50-1 Glasses Up (USA) RACE SUMMARY: LIFE ON THE ROCKS looked a handicapper to keep on the right side of for the bulk of last season and confirmed that promise with a reappearance win at Ayr. With further improvement likely to come, he can follow up in this competitive event. The similarly unexposed Happy looks a threat, whilst the likes of Heights of Abraham, Strawman and Tilsitt can fight it out for minor honours. 1-2-3: 1.LIFE ON THE ROCKS (IRE) 2.HAPPY (IRE) 3.HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM (IRE) STEWARDS NOTE: GEREMIA: Following its run on 24/9/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.STRAWMAN: Following its run on 23/4/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.HOWZER BLACK: Following its run on 23/4/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference late-on. 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 £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:
2 min 24.60 secs
Runs Since No. Wins
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Last 6
Runs Horse
4154-03 HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM 03067-2 BOLLIN JOAN 0262-49 GLASSES UP 512114- GEREMIA 01112-5 STRAWMAN 33/273-1 HAPPY 616424- ZURAIG 26520-1 MAGNA MORALIA 6-00403 HOWZER BLACK 1013/78- MR CARPENTER 1275-04 HEART OF SOUL 12187-2 TILSITT 32335-1 LIFE ON THE ROCKS 23387-5 WHERE’S JEFF 630-854 ALPINE SIERRA
Career Winning Winning Total Career Distance Going
Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range
3 11 7 3 4 1 1 3 7 2 4 4 1 7 — 2 6 10 1 2 2 1 6 15 2 10 5 1 8 2 11 49 47 9 12 7 6 18 63 11 32 23 7 39 7 14769 57487 51303 13009 18083 4158 3024 10831 41799 14879 24498 18746 5616 53646 7-10F 10-12F 8-14F 12-16F 8-10F 10F 10F 7-12F 6-10F 10-12F 12-13F 8-10F 10F 8-12F GS-S G-S G-S ST G-GF G GS GS-S G-ST G-GS G-HV GF-ST G G-ST —
1 HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM (IRE) (7) B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - High Vintage (IRE) 4 10-0(12) Owner: Two Goldfish & A Balloon Jockey: William Pyle (7) Breeder: Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Direct Charcoal Ltd
Form: 4154-03
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance with a good third here (13f) last week. Would benefit from a stamina test at this trip nowadays but he’s not discounted. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 87
2 BOLLIN JOAN (GB) (15) B m Mount Nelson - Bollin Greta Owner: N Arton, P Hebdon, R Taylor & Prtnr Breeder: Habton Farms Probable S.P.: 10-1 Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud Jockey: Brandon Wilkie (7) Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Headgear: Cheek Pieces
7 9-12 (8)
Form: 03060-2
TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever when edged out late at Ripon on return and traditionally improves from her reappearance, so rates a player despite 3lb rise. TF RatingHHHII BHA 85
3 GLASSES UP (USA) (7) Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) 7 9-11(15) Owner: The Jolly Beggars Jockey: Mark Crehan Breeder: Calumet Farm Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Probable S.P.: 50-1
Form: 0262-40
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Musselburgh last term but has failed to beat a rival on either start in 2022, including here (13f) last weekend. Hard to fancy on that evidence. TF RatingHHIII BHA 84
4 GEREMIA (IRE) (226) B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Gerika (FR) Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe Jockey: Harry Russell
Breeder: Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL Probable S.P.: 20-1 Sponsor: J. F. KEGS LTD Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
4 9-11(13)
Form: 512114-
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort last term, winning 3 all-weather handicaps between 12f-2m, especially impressing with his strength in the finish over long distances. Not ruled out for new yard despite drop in trip. TF RatingHHHII BHA 84
5 STRAWMAN (IRE) (15) B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Youve Got A Friend (IRE) 5 9-10 (6) Owner: Mr Keith Till Jockey: Jonny Peate (5) Breeder: Thomas Downey Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton Probable S.P.: 14-1
Form: 01112-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick between July and August last summer and was unlucky not to land the 4-timer, left with too much to do at Haydock final start. Looked rusty on return and claims if better for that run. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 83
6 HAPPY (IRE) (17) B g Galileo (IRE) - Sent From Heaven (IRE) Owner: Mr Robert Houlton Jockey: Oliver Stammers
4 9-10 (3)
Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham
Probable S.P.: 15-2 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Form: 33/203-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a useful handicapper in the making when making all in Beverley minor event last month. Improvement likely back up in trip and a big threat. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 83
7 ZURAIG (GB) (269) Gr g Teofilo (IRE) - Dakatari (FR) Owner: The Cricketers Jockey: Oisin McSweeney (3)
4 9-9(14)
Breeder: Sarl Darpat France Probable S.P.: 28-1 Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Form: 616424-
TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a fairly useful performer for Andrew Balding in 2021, ending the year with a couple of in-frame efforts. Hasn’t been given a hard time in pair of novice hurdles for new yard but looks to have work to do here. TF RatingHHHII BHA 82
8 MAGNA MORALIA (IRE) (33) Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Trentini (IRE) 5 9-8(10) Owner: The Desperados Jockey: Laura Pearson Breeder: Rathasker Stud Trainer: John Quinn, Malton Probable S.P.: 15-2 Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
Form: 26520-1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by emphasis on stamina when producing a career-best to take 9-runner apprentice event at Pontefract on return. Needs to be sharper here but 4lb rise isn’t overwhelming. TF RatingHHHII BHA 81
9 HOWZER BLACK (IRE) (15) Br g Requinto (IRE) - Mattinata Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXXVI Jockey: Ryan Sexton (5)
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke
Probable S.P.: 20-1 Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing Headgear: Hood
6 9-8(11)
Form: 6-00403 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Kept on the go since winning at Nottingham in September but hasn’t made much of an impact, a fruitless spell in Bahrain followed by 2 mediocre showings back in Britain. Others preferred. TF RatingHHIII BHA 81
10 MR CARPENTER (IRE) (361) Gr or Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Satwa Pearl6 9-7 (7) Owner: Mr B Valentine & Partner Jockey: Amie Waugh (3) Breeder: 21st Century Farms Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Probable S.P.: 33-1 Sponsor: M.A.V. Wallcoverings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at York in 2020 but only made the track twice last season. Remains on a competitive-looking mark if retaining all ability after 12-month absence. TF RatingHHHII BHA 80
11 HEART OF SOUL (IRE) (15) B g Makfi - Hadrian’s Waltz (IRE) Owner: Dr Marwan Koukash Jockey: Ben Sanderson
Breeder: Ecurie La Vallee Martigny Probable S.P.: 20-1 Sponsor: Euromatech Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Form: 1205-04 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Chester specialist and enjoyed third course win there last term. Ran respectably when fourth at Doncaster last month. One to note. Engaged 4.20 Chester Friday. TF RatingHHHII BHA 79
12 TILSITT (FR) (12) B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Azores (IRE) Owner: Racing Connexions 10 Jockey: Mark Winn (7)
Breeder: S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
5 9-5 (5)
Probable S.P.: 10-1 Headgear: Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
Form: 12100-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in 2021 and ran well up to his best on return, beaten only a nose at Ayr (1m). Has scored over this trip before and merits consideration. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 78
13 LIFE ON THE ROCKS (IRE) (13) B c Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spirited Girl (IRE) 4 9-4 (9) Owner: Mr Aidan J. Ryan Jockey: Connor Murtagh Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Probable S.P.: 5-1 Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Form: 32335-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive for Kevin Ryan early last season and has continued upward curve for new yard, responding well to get off the mark at Ayr 13 days ago. More improvement likely to come and of significant interest now fitted with headgear. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 77
14 WHERE’S JEFF (GB) (15) B g Haafhd - Piece of Magic
7 8-13 (4)
Owner: A G Pollock Racing Jockey: Joanna Mason Breeder: Lucky 5 Partnership & Stittenham Racing Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Probable S.P.: 22-1 Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
Form: 23300-5 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last season under this rider, including at this course, but seemingly went off the boil towards the end of 2021. Looked in need of run on return and mark is edging down, so not fully discounted if closer to form. TF RatingHHHII BHA 72
15 ALPINE SIERRA (IRE) (13) Br g Distorted Humor (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE) 4 8-7 (1) Owner: Mr J. S. Morrison Jockey: Andrew Breslin Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 20-1 Sponsor: Tote
Form: 630-054
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice placed in maidens for Dermot Weld last term and ran to similar level on first 2 outings for new yard this year. Went off too hard last time but has work to do to figure in this grade. TF RatingHHIII BHA 66
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