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Handicap Stakes
THE PAYCARE HEALTH CASH PLAN PROVIDER ‘WILLIAM THE LION’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a six furlong six yard handicap race for three-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 61-80. 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 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 (49 wins from 407 runners, 12%) runs SURPRISE PICTURE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 61 runners, 18%) runs STARSHIBA Longest Traveller: STARSHIBA trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 208 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 9-2 Mark’s Choice (IRE), 13-2 Starshiba (GB), 7-1 Surprise Picture (IRE), Jordan Electrics (GB), 15-2 Kats Bob (GB), 8-1 Ballyconneely Bay (IRE), 10-1 Carlton And Co (GB), 14-1 Kilconquhar (GB), 16-1 Pockley (GB), Global Humor (USA) RACE SUMMARY: MARK’S CHOICE arrives on the back of a big effort from out of the weights when third in Saturday’s Great St Wilfrid and, having backed up well in the past, he could be the way to go again equipped with a visor. Starshiba boasts just one win to his name but arrives in good form so is worth a look down in trip, along with Ballyconneely Bay. 1-2-3: 1.MARK’S CHOICE (IRE) 2.STARSHIBA 3.BALLYCONNEELY BAY (IRE) STEWARDS NOTE: KILCONQUHAR: Following its run on 1/8/2022 it was reported that the horse was fractious and started badly. FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Paycare 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 £4459; Second £2229; Third £1115; Fourth £557; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £5642.99)
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RESULTS
TIME/DISTANCE:
2ND....................................................................................................
2021:
CALL ME GINGER 5 9 7 Paul Mulrennan 7-2 (Jim Goldie) 11 ran
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:
1 min 12.20 secs
Last 6 Career
Winning Winning Runs Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins
1 936817 SURPRISE PICTURE 3 6 23 13419 6-8F G-ST 1 2 221289 JORDAN ELECTRICS 6 7 43 22832 5-6F GF 3 3 430503 MARK’S CHOICE 8 6 43 44992 5-6F G-GF 7 4 982247 STARSHIBA 1 7 21 7159 7F ST 15 5 35-5525 BALLYCONNEELY BAY 1 3 10 4075 6F GS 7 6 181224 KATS BOB 4 7 21 13230 6-7F G-S 3 7 0-55006 POCKLEY 2 4 22 9358 6-7F ST 15 8 262 CARLTON AND CO — 2 3 - — — 9 067236 KILCONQUHAR 4 8 38 10370 6F G-ST 9 10 664220 GLOBAL HUMOR 8 10 59 25042 5-7F GS-ST 12
1 SURPRISE PICTURE (IRE) (9) B g Kodiac - Lovely Surprise (IRE) Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland Jockey: Billy Garritty
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Probable S.P.: 7-1 Sponsor: Keith Dalgleish Racing Ltd Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Headgear: Blinkers
Form: 036010 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win over C&D in July. Not in same form when seventh of 17 in a deeper contest at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 11/1) 9 days ago but no surprise to see him thereabouts again here. TF RatingHHHII BHA 77
2 JORDAN ELECTRICS (GB) (9) B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell Jockey: Rowan Scott Breeder: T. J. Cooper Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Probable S.P.: 7-1 Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
6 9-13 (1)
Form: 221200 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 14/1, below form ninth of 17 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago, making little impression having been poorly drawn. Not ruled out returned to this venue. TF RatingHHHII BHA 76
3 MARK’S CHOICE (IRE) (3) B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ramamara (IRE) Owner: Cragg Wood Racing Breeder: Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Probable S.P.: 9-2 Sponsor: Tombar Electrical Contractors Jockey: Ryan Sexton (5) Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Headgear: Visor
6 9-12 (3)
Form: 430503 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times at his beloved Ripon last season and, following a yard switch/wind op, he turned in his best effort of the campaign when third in Saturday’s Great St Wilfrid at that venue. Visor again the headgear of choice and possibilities turned out quickly. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 75
4 STARSHIBA (GB) (12) B g Acclamation - Dashiba Owner: The Horse Watchers 7 Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
5 9-11 (6)
Breeder: Littleton Stud Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Probable S.P.: 13-2 Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition
Form: 002240
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 21 Flat runs. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago, pushed along 2f out and keeping on. Interesting connections drop him back in trip now and he’s not out of things. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 74
5 BALLYCONNEELY BAY (IRE) (49) B g Fast Company (IRE) - Kathy Sun (IRE) 4 9-11 (4) Owner: Mr Martin Hughes Jockey: Paul Hanagan Breeder: D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Probable S.P.: 8-1 Sponsor: Old Oak Holdings Ltd
Form: 35-5525 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW 6 3/4 lengths fifth of 8 to Jordan Electrics in handicap (10/3) at this C&D (good to firm) 49 days ago. Had shaped with some promise on his return here previously so no forlorn hope if a short break has positive effect now. TF RatingHHHII BHA 74
6 KATS BOB (GB) (15) Ch g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Dreaming of Stella (IRE) 4 9-8 (2) Owner: Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman Jockey: Andrew Mullen Breeder: S. Rudolf Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Probable S.P.: 15-2 Headgear: Cheek Pieces Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Form: 101224 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 7/4) 15 days ago, no extra final 1f. Present mark demands that little bit more. TF RatingHHHII BHA 71
7 POCKLEY (GB) (12) B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wanting (IRE) Owner: Mr R. Winning Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
4 9-6 (9)
Breeder: Wood Hall Stud Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Hot Tub Supercentre
Form: 0-55006 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 40/1, best effort of present campaign when sixth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Needs to build on that now. TF RatingHHHII BHA 69
8 CARLTON AND CO (GB) (10) B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Rocking The Boat (IRE) 3 9-4(10) Owner: Mr S. A. Hollings Jockey: Joanna Mason Breeder: Ed’s Stud Ltd Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Probable S.P.: 10-1
Form: 262
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden who matched debut form when second of 9 in maiden (4/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 10 days ago, headed final 1f but keeping on. Feasible to think she can do better still now handicapping and interesting what the market makes of her. TF RatingHHHII BHA 70
9 KILCONQUHAR (GB) (15) B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Passing Stranger (IRE) 5 9-3 (5) Owner: N J Dalgarno & W R Ellis Jockey: Jason Hart Breeder: Mrs J. Imray Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Probable S.P.: 14-1 Headgear: Hood Sponsor: Eildon Hill Stables
Form: 060236 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 9/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago, very slowly away and merely plugging on. Still, had uderfoot conditions as a plasuible excuse that day and this rates more suitable. TF RatingHHHII BHA 66
10 GLOBAL HUMOR (USA) (5) B g Distorted Humor (USA) - In Bloom (USA) 7 9-2 (7) Owner: Mr Paul Stewart Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Breeder: Russell L. Reineman Stable, Inc Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 5 days ago, pushed along 3f out but never involved. Others preferred for win purposes. TF RatingHHHII BHA 65
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