Ice-Cream Fillies’ Handicap

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares only which have been rated from 71 to 90. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

K Dalgleish (48 wins from 394 runners, 12%) runs MISTY AYR

R Varian (18 wins from 65 runners, 28%) runs SHAMPION Longest Traveller: SPANISH trained by W Haggas, BEAUTIFUL SECRET trained by S bin Suroor & SHAMPION trained by R Varian, all Newmarket, 360 miles. BETTING FORECAST: 3-1 Spanish (IRE), 9-2 Beautiful Secret (GB), Shampion (IRE), 15-2 Sound of Iona (GB), 9-1 Scotch Mistress (GB), 11-1 Midheaven (IRE), 14-1 Golden Melody (IRE), 18-1 Lady Raeburn (IRE), 28-1 Misty Ayr (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: SPANISH stepped up on her previous efforts and was notably strong at the finish when getting off the mark in a Kempton maiden (1m) 24 days ago and, with her pedigree/physique pointing to further progress, she gets the nod on handicap debut. Shampion needs to channel her energy more efficiently and is a player if doing so down in trip. Beautiful Secret and Sound of Iona complete the shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.SPANISH (IRE) 2.SHAMPION (IRE) 3.BEAUTIFUL SECRET STEWARDS NOTE: SOUND OF IONA: Following its run on 24/9/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed under pressure.SHAMPION: Following its run on 19/8/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

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4TH .................................................................................................... FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Equi’s Exquisitely Irresistible Ice-Cream 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 in this race. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066. (Penalty Value £10800)

1 1-24659 MIDHEAVEN 1 2 8 3780 7F ST 5 2 231-614 BEAUTIFUL SECRET 2 2 6 11324 7-8F GF-ST 1 3 213502 SOUND OF IONA 8 14 51 36988 5-6F G-GF 4 4 7695-60 MISTY AYR 1 2 10 5611 5F G 6 5 4-210 SHAMPION 1 1 4 4320 10F GF 1 6 3451 SPANISH 1 — 4 8762 8F ST 0 7 441-182 SCOTCH MISTRESS 2 1 6 10746 7F G-ST 2 8 337319 GOLDEN MELODY 5 8 33 26114 6-10F G-S 1 9 203140 LADY RAEBURN 2 3 13 7836 5-7F GF-S 2

1 MIDHEAVEN (IRE) (51) B f Elzaam (AUS) - Moonstone Magic Owner: Clipper Logistics Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Breeder: Tullpark Ltd Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Probable S.P.: 11-1

Form: 1-24650

TIMEFORM VIEW All-weather novice winner as a 2-y-o who has struggled to make a significant impact in trio of listed events on turf in recent months. Switch back to handicaps a plus and she’s probably worth another crack at this trip. TF RatingHHHII BHA 88

2 BEAUTIFUL SECRET (GB) (23) B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Beautiful Forest 3 9-8 (8) Owner: Godolphin Jockey: Kevin Stott Breeder: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket Probable S.P.: 9-2 Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Form: 231-614 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage filly who landed small-field fillies’ handicap at Yarmouth (1m) in August. Built on that when fourth of 7 in deeper race at Ascot (1m) 23 days ago and she’s respected from same mark here. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 87

3 SOUND OF IONA (GB) (2) Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct Owner: Mr & Mrs G Grant & The Reluctant Suitors Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Breeder: F J Connor & J S Goldie Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Probable S.P.: 15-2 Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Form: 213502

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived on her racing this year, by no means all out as she added to her tally at Ascot (6f) 24 days ago. Good run again at Newmarket (7f) on Saturday and a player if seeing out this longer trip. TF RatingHHHII BHA 82

4 MISTY AYR (IRE) (9) B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Rasana Owner: Middleham Park Racing III & Partner Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Breeder: Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 28-1 Sponsor: Tattersalls

Form: 0605-60 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Course novice winner (at 5f) but not yet fired in 2 starts this campaign, last of 14 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good) 9 days ago, hampered 2f out and never dangerous. TF RatingHHIII BHA 85

5 SHAMPION (IRE) (38) B f Shamardal (USA) - Nada Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Jockey: David Egan Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Probable S.P.: 9-2 Headgear: Hood

Form: 4-210

TIMEFORM VIEW From a great family and she continued theme of race-by-race progress when landing Windsor novice (10f) in August, keeping on well. Well held in good York handicap (10.2f) next time (took keen hold) but not one to write off back down in trip. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 84

6 SPANISH (IRE) (24) Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Czabo Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa Jockey: Tom Marquand

Breeder: Newstead Ltd Probable S.P.: 3-1 Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Headgear: Tongue Strap

Form: 3451 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Lope De Vega filly. Promise first 3 starts and she took a sizeable step forward when readily off the mark in a Kempton maiden (1m) 24 days ago, impressing with her strength at the finish. Highly likely there is even more to come now handicapping. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 83

7 SCOTCH MISTRESS (GB) (124) Br f Twilight Son - La Rosiere (USA) Owner: Empire State Racing Partnership Jockey: David Nolan

Breeder: Clyne, Mound, Thompson Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Probable S.P.: 9-1 Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

Form: 441-102

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last year with success at Chelmsford (7f) in November and improved further to make winning return/handicap debut at Beverley. Struggled at listed level next time but quickly back to best when second in 5-runner Ripon handicap in May. Absent/hand wind op since. TF RatingHHHII BHA 82

8 GOLDEN MELODY (IRE) (11) Ch f Belardo (IRE) - Chanter Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod Breeder: Ennistown Stud Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited

Form: 330310 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent this campaign and, having slipped in weights, she regained the winning thread when taking 9-runner Thirsk handicap (1m) 2 starts back. However, not in quite the same form at Ayr (10f) 11 days ago. TF RatingHHHII BHA 73

9 LADY RAEBURN (IRE) (9) B f Mehmas (IRE) - Smash (IRE) Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 52 Breeder: Mrs Eleanor Commins Probable S.P.: 18-1 Sponsor: Tattersalls Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Headgear: Cheek Pieces

Form: 203140

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newmarket (7f) in August. 33/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 9 days ago, always behind. Cheekpieces reached for now. TF RatingHHHII BHA 77

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