William Wallace Handicap (Class 4

from Hamilton Park Racecard - Friday 13th May

Handicap (Class 6

THE PALMARIS HIRE SERVICES WILLIAM WALLACE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a six furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80. 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):

T Easterby (32 wins from 185 runners, 17%) runs HYPERFOCUS and TRUE BLUE MOON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):

J J Quinn (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs YUKON MISSION Longest Traveller: RUN THIS WAY trained by P Midgley, Westow, 205 miles.

BETTING FORECAST: 11-2 Pearl of Qatar (GB), Iris Dancer (GB), 8-1 John Kirkup (GB), Yukon Mission (IRE), True Blue Moon (IRE), 12-1 Run This Way (GB), Thornaby Pearl (GB), 14-1 Hyperfocus (IRE), 20-1 Ballyare (GB), Kraken Power (IRE), 28-1 Ramon di Loria (IRE), Jordan Electrics (GB), 33-1 Glorious Rio (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: IRIS DANCER is a remarkably solid performer for this level and Tristan Davidson’s filly can gain a much-deserved second win. Chief threats include last year’s winner True Blue Moon, who remains well treated on last year’s form and the useful Hyperfocus, who made an encouraging return at Haydock. 1-2-3: 1.IRIS DANCER 2.TRUE BLUE MOON (IRE)

3.HYPERFOCUS (IRE) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND

UPWARDS

NUMBER OF DECLARED

RUNNERS 13

PALMARIS SERVICES has 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 £4459; Second £2229; Third £1115; Fourth £557; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £5642.99)

RESULTS

TIME/DISTANCE:

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

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

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

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

2021:

TRUE BLUE MOON (IRE)

6 9 6 Duran Fentiman 16-1

(Tim Easterby) 11 ran

RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:

1 min 13.20 secs

Last 6 No. Runs Horse

1 757/05-4 HYPERFOCUS 2 17-2264 BALLYARE 3 568-501 JOHNKIRKUP 4 9416-18 RUNTHISWAY 5 34603-1 PEARLOFQATAR 6 63170-4 THORNABYPEARL 7 42434-5 RAMONDILORIA 8 1714-36 YUKONMISSION 9 69-7397 GLORIOUSRIO 10 0560-04 KRAKENPOWER 11 0720-53 TRUEBLUEMOON 12 445-606 JORDANELECTRICS 13 2543-34 IRISDANCER

Career

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

6 7 43 45564 5-6F GS-ST 6

4 9 3 8 2 1 2 5 1 5 5 1 10 15 1 13 3 3 14 4 2 4 4 7 36 15390 5-6F ST 57 43433 5-6F GS-S 14 10729 6-7F GS-S 48 24970 5-6F G-ST 12 5940 6F GS-S 10 6429 6F — 24 5832 5-6F G-S 27 12906 5F G-ST 19 4140 6F GS

5 0 1 0 3 6 3 6 17 41 57275 5-7F G-ST 13 36 17189 5-6F GF 10

22 2538 6F S 14

1 HYPERFOCUS (IRE) (25) B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR) 8 9-11 (5) Owner: Ryedale Partners No 14 Jockey: David Allan Breeder: Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Probable S.P.: 14-1 Headgear: Cheek Pieces Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Form: 050/05-4 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran only twice in 2021 and shaped with encouragement on return from 11-month absence at Redcar last month. Leniently treated on his form in 2020 and he merits serious consideration. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 82

2 BALLYARE (GB) (18) B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Saddlers Bend (IRE) Owner: The Bristol Boys Jockey: Ryan Sexton (7)

Breeder: Mrs C. E. Cone Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

5 9-8(12)

Probable S.P.: 20-1 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Headgear: Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

Form: 10-2264 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of AW handicap wins towards the end of 2021 and looked back in form under less than ideal circumstances at Ayr last month. Not ruled out. TF RatingHHHII BHA 79

3 JOHN KIRKUP (GB) (4) Ch g Assertive - Bikini Owner: Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

7 9-8 (8)

(in 4lb ex)

Breeder: W. M. Lidsey Probable S.P.: 8-1 Sponsor: The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup Trainer: David Thompson, Darlington Headgear: Blinkers

Form: 560-501 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on prior efforts for this yard to score at Musselburgh on Monday. Probably needs more to follow up here under a penalty. TF RatingHHHII BHA 75

4 RUN THIS WAY (GB) (18) B f Cannock Chase (USA) - Prime Run Owner: Mr A. Bell & Mr P. T. Midgley Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Probable S.P.: 12-1 Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

4 9-7 (9)

Form: 0416-10 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won slow ground events at Pontefract late last season and at Thirsk on return this year. Possibly unsuited by quicker surface at latter course last time and can be given the chance to bounce back. TF RatingHHHII BHA 78

5 PEARL OF QATAR (GB) (17) Gr m Footstepsinthesand - Musical Molly (IRE) 6 9-6(10) Owner: Border Raiders & T Davidson Jockey: Phil Dennis Breeder: Mrs Julie Anne Martin Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Probable S.P.: 11-2 Sponsor: Jewson Limited Headgear: Hood

Form: 34603-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D last season and also gained her third Ayr win on return 17 days ago. Can’t be dismissed on that effort but will find life harder in this stronger grade. TF RatingHHHII BHA 77

6 THORNABY PEARL (GB) (34) B g Pearl Secret - Juncea

Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Limited Breeder: D. R. Tucker Jockey: Barry McHugh Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay

Probable S.P.: 12-1

4 9-3(11)

Form: 63100-4 D Sponsor: Scott Bros Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term and shaped as if better for run when fourth at Thirsk on return, tiring only inside final 1f. Mark is fair and he’s considered. TF RatingHHHII BHA 74

7 RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) (15) Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pria Bona (IRE) 4 9-3 (4) Owner: Clan Burns Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Breeder: G. T. A. SRL Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Probable S.P.: 28-1 Headgear: Hood

Form: 42434-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent in Ireland for Tracey Collins but couldn’t match that form on stable debut for new yard last month. Probably best watched for time being. TF RatingHHHII BHA 74

8 YUKON MISSION (IRE) (21) B m Kodiac - Refuse To Give Up (IRE) Owner: Mr J. J. Quinn Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Probable S.P.: 8-1 Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John Quinn, Malton Headgear: Blinkers

5 9-1 (1)

Form: 1014-36 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Pontefract in October. Creditable third of 14 at Thirsk on return but wasn’t at that level

when beaten favourite at Doncaster last time. Nevertheless, still can’t be ruled out. TF RatingHHHII BHA 72

9 GLORIOUS RIO (IRE) (19) B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Renaissance Rio (IRE) 5 8-13 (3) Owner: Matt Watkinson Racing Club Jockey: Joanna Mason Breeder: Jim McDonald Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang Probable S.P.: 33-1

Form: 60-0300 C Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Third at Newcastle in March but hasn’t made any impact in a pair of turf runs since and will likely need rivals to underperform. TF RatingHHIII BHA 70

10 KRAKEN POWER (IRE) (17) B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Throne

4 8-12(13)

Owner: Mr Scott Fyffe & Mr James Fyffe Jockey: James Sullivan Breeder: Cloneymore Farms Ltd & James C. Murtagh Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Probable S.P.: 20-1

Sponsor: J. F. KEGS LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort this yard when fourth at Ayr last time but he remains on a 17-race losing streak and has uphill task again despite falling mark. TF RatingHHIII BHA 69

11 TRUE BLUE MOON (IRE) (6) Gr g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Fancy Intense7 8-12 (6) Owner: Grange Park Racing Club & HR Jockey: Amie Waugh (5) Breeder: Brian Dolan Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Probable S.P.: 8-1 Sponsor: Grange Park Racing Headgear: Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

Form: 0020-53 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race last season from 8lb higher mark and ran his best race for a while when third at Haydock last week. No surprise to see even better from him this time. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 69

12 JORDAN ELECTRICS (GB) (17) B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers 6 8-9 (7) Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell Jockey: Rowan Scott Breeder: T. J. Cooper Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Probable S.P.: 28-1 Headgear: Hood Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Form: 445-606 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but below par all 3 runs this term and doesn’t currently look of much interest despite handy mark. TF RatingHHIII BHA 66

13 IRIS DANCER (GB) (12) B f Kodiac - Rainbow’s Arch (IRE) Owner: Auld Pals Breeder: Llety Farms Probable S.P.: 11-2 Sponsor: Jewson Limited Jockey: Andrew Mullen Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Headgear: Cheek Pieces

4 8-5 (2)

Form: 2543-34 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a sole win to her name but she’s admirably consistent, outside of the frame only once in her last 11 runs. Creditable fourth over C&D 12 days ago and can figure highly again. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 62