Fifth Race

5.45pm

THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 90. Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage

Race Statistics

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (49 wins from 394 runners, 12%) runs EDWARD CORNELIUS and THE THIN BLUE LINE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):

R Fahey (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs MONSIEUR KODI

Weightwatcher: HUDDLE UP won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 5lb to 74.

Longest Traveller: LAHEG trained by M Botti, Newmarket, 360 miles.

BETTING FORECAST: 4-1 Spoof (GB), 13-2 Jordan Electrics (GB), 7-1 The Thin Blue Line (IRE), 8-1 Huddle Up (IRE), 9-1 Monsieur Kodi (IRE), 12-1 Rock Melody (IRE), 14-1 Object (GB),

16-1 Ramon di Loria (IRE), 18-1 Laheg (FR), 20-1 Pockley (GB), 22-1 Edward Cornelius (IRE), 25-1 Wrecked It Ralph (GB)

RACE SUMMARY: With headgear left off, JORDAN ELECTRICS gained a first success at 5f since he was a 2-y-o when justifying strong support at Ayr 10 days ago and he can follow up on only his third start for his current yard Heading the list of dangers is Spoof who arrives bidding for a hat-trick, while Huddle Up and The Thin Blue Line also merit consideration.

1-2-3: 1.JORDAN ELECTRICS 2.SPOOF 3.HUDDLE UP (IRE)

STEWARDS NOTE: LAHEG: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was trapped wide on the course RAMON DI LORIA: Following its run on 30/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.WRECKED IT RALPH: Following its run on 6/8/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame

FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sky Bet has very generously sponsored this race and will present memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition there will be cash prizes given to the persons in charge of the the first 3 horses judged to be the Best Turn Out. 1st £125, 2nd £75, and 3rd £50. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14221; Second £7112; Third £3556; Fourth £1778; Fifth £889; Sixth £445.

(Penalty Value £18039)

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:

Raceform

MEDIAN TIME: 1 min 0.0 secs

1 SPOOF (GB) (11) B g

Owner: Trisha Keane & Friend

Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE)

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (3)

8 9-12 (1)

Form: 00-2311 D

Breeder: Scuderia Blueberry SRL

Probable S.P.: 4-1

Sponsor: Kevin Frost Racing

Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned in top form this year getting back to winning ways at Windsor last month before belying market weakness when following up under a penalty at Ascot 9 days later Remains on a workable mark, so he’s not taken lightly with good-value claimer on board. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 89

2 EDWARD CORNELIUS (IRE) (14) B c

Owner: John Kelly & John McNeill

Breeder: Paul & Billy McEnery

Probable S.P.: 22-1

Sponsor: E.F Kelly Ltd

Bungle Inthejungle - Calorie

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Headgear: Hood

4 9-8 (5)

Form: 33004-0 D

3

Form: 4101-30

4

Form: 510-001 D

5

Form: 1000-14 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on his first start last season at Thirsk but, after a pair of good runner-up efforts at this C&D was below form at the end of the campaign. Probably needed the run after 7 months off when down the field at Musselburgh 14 days ago, so this run should reveal more. TF RatingHHIII BHA 85

LAHEG (FR) (37)

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Sierra Leona (FR) 4 9-8 (9)

Owner: Mr Raed El Youssef

Breeder: S.a.s Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang

Probable S.P.: 18-1

Sponsor: Global Equine Group

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on the all-weather on 2 of his last 3 starts in 2022 and continued his progress when third at Lingfield (6f) in March. Not seen to best effect when well held at the same C&D last time, racing wide, but he now needs to get back on track returned to turf

THE THIN BLUE LINE (IRE) (14) B or Br g Mehmas (IRE) - Rahlah

Owner: Middleham Park Racing LI & Partner

Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd

Probable S.P.: 7-1

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Jockey: Connor Beasley

TF RatingHHIII BHA 85

5 9-3 (2)

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

TIMEFORM VIEW Having finished down the field on his first 2 starts this year, bounced back with a career best when winning handicap at Musselburgh (5f) a fortnight ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race Third in this race last year and can give another good account. TF RatingHHHII BHA 80

MONSIEUR KODI (IRE) (14) B g Kodiac - Babylonian

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XVI

Breeder: Molony Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud

Probable S.P.: 9-1

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

4 9-3 (3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form after 6 months off when landing 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April. Backed up that effort when fourth of 15 to The Thin Blue Line at the same C&D next time and he can give his running again.

6 OBJECT (GB) (8) B g Aclaim (IRE) - Quiet Protest (USA)

Owner: Mr John Matthews & Partner

Breeder: Equity Growth Partners Ltd

Probable S.P.: 14-1

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud Form:

Jockey: David Allan

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton that he retains his ability when third in handicap at Thirsk (5f) 8 days ago Task is now to build on his latest effort.

7 POCKLEY (GB) (41) B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wanting (IRE)

Owner: J & R Winning

Breeder: Wood Hall Stud

Probable S.P.: 20-1

Sponsor: Linda Perratt Racing Club

Jockey: Jonny Peate (5)

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Headgear: Blinkers

5 9-0(12)

Form: 3-23156 D TIMEFORM VIEW Proved at least as good as ever when gaining a third win of the all-weather season at Newcastle (5f) in March. Shaped as if still in good form on both subsequent outings, unable to sustain his effort at the same course (7f) last time Needs to transfer that form back on to turf TF RatingHHIII BHA 77

8

ROCK MELODY (IRE) (6) B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Breeder: John O’Connor

Probable S.P.: 12-1

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

4 8-13 (8)

Form: 300-435 BF

9

Form: 31/050-2 D

10

Form: 5006-01 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a solid start for this yard when reaching the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Musselburgh last month, nearest at the finish both times. However unsuited by emphasis on speed when disappointing at Ayr (6f) 6 days ago Could be worth another chance TF RatingHHHII BHA 76

HUDDLE UP (IRE) (22) Ch g Anjaal - Red Red Rose 5 8-11 (7)

Owner: Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd & Associate

Breeder: Mrs Anne Marie Burns

Probable S.P.: 8-1

Sponsor: Tote

Jockey: Sam James

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t really get going for this yard in 2022 but, after 10 months off much more like it when second of 11 on 6f Thirsk reappearance in April. Capable of getting involved again as he drops back down in trip TF RatingHHHHI BHA 74

JORDAN ELECTRICS (GB) (10) B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers 7 8-11 (4)

Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Breeder: T. J. Cooper

Probable S.P.: 13-2

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

TIMEFORM VIEW With headgear left off confirmed the promise of his stable debut when justifying strong support (11/10) in handicap at Ayr 10 days ago notching up his first success at 5f since he was a 2-y-o in the process. Can follow up in his current mood. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 74

Owner: Clan Burns

Breeder: G. T. A. SRL

Probable S.P.: 16-1

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Jockey: Connor Planas

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Owner: Toytown

Breeder: Mr A. J. Bogle

Probable S.P.: 25-1

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston