Handicap (Class 4

This is a mile and five furlong handicap race for three-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.

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (52 wins from 416 runners, 12%) runs DIOCLETIAN and HAIZOOM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (14 wins from 108 runners, 13%) runs BRAZILIAN BEACH Longest Traveller: NOVA LEGEND trained by J Ferguson, Newmarket, 360 miles. BETTING FORECAST: 4-1 Pons Aelius (IRE), 9-2 Nova Legend (IRE), 6-1 Wickywickywheels (IRE), 8-1 Haizoom (GB), 10-1 Blistering Barney (IRE), Brazilian Beach (IRE), 11-1 Grand Canal (IRE), 12-1 Red Missile (IRE), 14-1 Diocletian (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: The 3-y-os PONS AELIUS and Nova Legend look of most interest here, with the verdict fractionally going to the Johnstons’ colt after a brace of creditable runner-up efforts. Nova Legend himself remains with potential, with the consistent Haizoom just about getting the pick for third. 1-2-3: 1.PONS AELIUS (IRE) 2.NOVA LEGEND (IRE) 3.HAIZOOM

STEWARDS NOTE: GRAND CANAL: Following its run on 22/6/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.NOVA LEGEND: Following its run on 24/6/2022 it was reported that the horse stumbled on Rose Hill summit. FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Aspire Cleaning Services & Facilities have very generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £661; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £6696)

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EURO IMPLOSION (IRE) 5 9 5 Sam James 11-2 (Keith Dalgleish) 7 ran

2 min 52.60 secs

1 2-71034 HAIZOOM

4 4 14 36871 13-16F G-GS 3

2 24-3215 BLISTERING BARNEY 4 4 20 12875 10-14F G-S 1

3 661310 GRAND CANAL 4 4 16 13591 10-15F GS-GF 1

4 86419-3 RED MISSILE 2 1 13 9325 12-14F G-ST 6

5 080902 DIOCLETIAN 6 443-22 NOVA LEGEND

2 — 7 0-04182 WICKYWICKYWHEELS 1 4 3 — 26 41779 14-15F G-S 10 5 - — —

8 4158 11F G 2

8 03-2415 BRAZILIAN BEACH 1 3 10 3134 10F GS 1

9 117622 PONS AELIUS 2 2 9 6540 12F ST 4

1 HAIZOOM (GB) (20) Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sortita (GER) Owner: Mr J. S. Morrison Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Probable S.P.: 8-1 Sponsor: Tote Jockey: Sam James Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Form: 2-01034 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in May. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, good, 13/2) 20 days ago. Back down in trip and he looks a solid proposition once again. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 79

2 BLISTERING BARNEY (IRE) (8) B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Eternal View (IRE)6 9-12 (1) Owner: Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Jockey: Paddy Mathers Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Trainer: Christopher Kellett, Lathom Probable S.P.: 10-1 Sponsor: Helicentreuk

Form: 24-3215

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed short odds in an uncompetitive event at Nottingham in May. Seemingly didn’t stay upped to 2m when fifth of 6 in handicap at Doncaster (16.5f, good, 10/1) 8 days ago but probably still needs more from this mark. TF RatingHHHII BHA 75

3 GRAND CANAL (IRE) (17) B g Australia - Loreto (IRE) Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Probable S.P.: 11-1 Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Headgear: Cheek Pieces

Form: 661310 D

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year, latterly at Ayr (15f) in June. Clearly not right at Carlisle last time and isn’t fully discounted if able to bounce back. TF RatingHHHII BHA 74

4 RED MISSILE (IRE) (22) B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Plym Owner: Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Jockey: Harry Russell (3)

Breeder: Ballyhane Stud Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Probable S.P.: 12-1 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Headgear: Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

Form: 06410-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual purpose performer who won at Musselburgh last summer. 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable 3 1/2 lengths third of 4 to Grand Canal in handicap at Ayr (15f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Now operating from last winning mark. TF RatingHHHII BHA 71

5 DIOCLETIAN (IRE) (3) B g Camelot - Saturday Girl Owner: Mr Ken McGarrity Jockey: Aiden Brookes (7)

Breeder: Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Form: 000002

TIMEFORM VIEW Going the wrong way initially this season but stopped the slide to some extent when second from career-low mark in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good) 3 days ago. Could feature again if able to back that up.TF RatingHHHII BHA 68

6 NOVA LEGEND (IRE) (15) B c Galileo (IRE) - Ghurra (USA)

Owner: Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui Breeder: Mogeely Stud Probable S.P.: 9-2 Sponsor: James Ferguson Racing Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: James Ferguson, Newmarket Headgear: Visor

Form: 443-22 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown more promise since joining this yard, another creditable effort when second of 6 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm, 7/4) 15 days ago. Still lightly raced and isn’t taken lightly. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 81

7 WICKYWICKYWHEELS (IRE) (16) B f The Carbon Unit (USA) - Advertising Space (IRE) 4 9-3 (9) Owner: Mr James Mearns Long Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Probable S.P.: 6-1 Sponsor: Long Contracts Dmcc

Form: 0-04102 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 11f here in May and ran up to best when second of 4 in a C&D handicap 16 days ago, conceding first run. This race looks deeper but she boasts a good course record. TF RatingHHHII BHA 66

8 BRAZILIAN BEACH (IRE) (15) B f Fast Company (IRE) - Dutota Desejada (BRZ) 3 8-12 (2) Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod Jockey: Duran Fentiman Breeder: Godolphin Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Probable S.P.: 10-1 Sponsor: Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts

Form: 03-2415

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for step up to 10f when off mark at Haydock in June. Underwhelming last of 5 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) 15 days ago, though was left poorly placed. Interesting stepped up further in trip. TF RatingHHHII BHA 74

9 PONS AELIUS (IRE) (16) B c Galileo (IRE) - Laugh Out Loud Owner: Susan and John Waterworth Jockey: Joanna Mason

Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham

Probable S.P.: 4-1 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Form: 110622 TIMEFORM and remains VIEW Won back to back events on a potentially lenient mark. at Wolverhampton in the spring. Creditable runner-up efforts on last 2 outings TF RatingHHHHH BHA 70

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