Second Race

2.30pm

This contest is another Novice Stakes, this time run over a distance of six furlongs. There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds in this race are still light on experience. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career

Leading course trainer (17-22):

R Fahey (41 wins from 226 runners, 18%) runs TALHA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):

G Boughey (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs CROW’S NEST

Longest Traveller:

CROW’S NEST trained by G Boughey, Newmarket, 360 miles.

BETTING FORECAST: 15-8 Crow’s Nest (IRE), 9-4 McCauley’s Tavern (IRE), 5-2 Talha (GB), 12-1 Bloomin Robbery (IRE), 66-1 Genevieve (GB)

RACE SUMMARY: Backed at long odds, CROW’S NEST showed promise amidst greenness when third on debut at Windsor 10 days ago and with progress highly likely, he earns the vote to build on that and come out on top. Talha and Mccauley’s Tavern should also be thereabouts.

1-2-3: 1.CROW’S NEST (IRE) 2.TALHA 3.MCCAULEY’S TAVERN (IRE)

FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

NUMBER OF DECLARED

RUNNERS 5

Mac Roberts LLP Leading Commercial Law Firm Scotland have very generously sponsored this race 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 £3014; Second £1507; Third £753; Fourth £377; Fifth £188.

(Penalty Value £3820.82)

2022: ASTAPOR 4 9 9 Harry Russell 200-1 (John David Riches) 9 ran

MEDIAN TIME: 1 min 12.20 secs

Winning Winning Runs

Form: 06

1 GENEVIEVE (GB) (3) B f Orientor - Eternalist

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Breeder: Johnnie Delta Racing

Probable S.P.: 66-1

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

4 9-7 (1)

Form: 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (8f good to firm, 150/1) 3 days ago pushed along approaching2f out and weakening soon after. Probably one for low-grade handicaps further down the line

2 CROW’S NEST (IRE) (10) B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Argentina (IRE)

Owner: Jamie Perkins & Partner

Breeder: Barronstown Stud

Probable S.P.: 15-8

Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK

Jockey: Jim Crowley

RatingHIIII BHA -

3 9-4 (5)

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW U S Navy Flag gelding who was backed at long odds and shaped promisingly amidst greenness when third in a Windsor novice (6f) on debut 10 days ago, keeping on when forced to switch final 1f Looks sure to improve TF RatingHHHHH BHA -

3 MCCAULEY’S TAVERN (IRE) (19) B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Franzy (IRE) 3 9-4 (4)

Owner: The Horse Watchers 11

Breeder: Dr Peter Harms

Probable S.P.: 9-4

Form: 422-433

4

Form: 22-23 BF

Form: 04

Jockey: Jason Watson

Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair gelding. 8/1, ran best race yet for present yard when third of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and staying on. In the mix again.

TALHA (GB) (27) Ch g Havana Grey - My Lea (IRE)

Owner: KHK Racing

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Probable S.P.: 5-2

RatingHHHHI BHA 74

3 9-4 (2)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form on back of 6 months off (also gelded) when second of 11 in Doncaster novice (6f, heavy) in April. 4/9, faded out of things when last of 3 in maiden at Ripon (6f, heavy) 27 days ago but not out of things here.

5 BLOOMIN ROBBERY (IRE) (16) B f Kodiac - Anne Bonney

Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell

Breeder: Knocklong House Stud

Probable S.P.: 12-1

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Tattersalls

Jockey: Jason Hart

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

3 8-13 (3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 3/1) 16 days ago, ridden over 1f out and weakening. Does boast a good sprint pedigree however, and she’ll be one to look out for in handicaps in due course