Third Race

7.05pm

THE G4 CLAIMS NOT AT FAULT CLAIMS MADE EASY SCOTTISH STEWARDS’ CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Race Description

This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100. 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.

Race Statistics

Leading course trainer (17-22):

R Fahey (36 wins from 213 runners, 17%) runs KHUNAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (14 wins from 101 runners, 14%) runs BAY BREEZE and HYPERFOCUS

Weightwatcher: FOOLS RUSH IN won off a handicap mark of 95, his rating is now down 8lb to 87.

Longest Traveller: CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 367 miles.

BETTING FORECAST: 13-2 Paws For Thought (IRE), 7-1 Khunan (GB),

15-2 Rock Melody (IRE), 9-1 Autumn Festival (GB), 10-1 Hyperfocus (IRE),

11-1 Chairmanoftheboard (IRE), Another Baar (GB), 14-1 Gis A Sub (IRE), 15-1 Illusionist (GER), 18-1 Bay Breeze (GB), Ramon di Loria (IRE), 25-1 Fools Rush In (IRE), 28-1 Jump The Gun (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY: The way ROCK MELODY finished off for third in a big field at Ayr on Monday suggests she still has some mileage in her mark and she can resume winning ways Khunan took a big step back in the right direction at Haydock recently and is second choice ahead of the thriving Paws For Thought and Illusionist, who was close up in fourth in behind the selection at Ayr on Monday

1-2-3: 1.ROCK MELODY (IRE) 2.KHUNAN 3.PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE)

FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

G4 Claims has 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 A presentation of the Heineken UK Scottish Stewards’ Cup will also be made to the winning owner Owners Prize Money. Winner £14221; Second £7112; Third £3556; Fourth £1778; Fifth £889; Sixth £445. (Penalty Value £18039)

2022: RATHBONE 6 9 1

Oisin McSweeney 9-1 (Kevin Ryan) 10 ran

Raceform

MEDIAN TIME: 1 min 12.20 secs

1 HYPERFOCUS (IRE) (20) B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR) 9 10-0 (7)

Owner: Ryedale Partners No 14

Breeder: Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch

Probable S.P.: 10-1

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Jockey: David Allan

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Headgear: Cheek Pieces

Form: 022-013 D TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who resumed winning ways in style in 5f handicap at Ripon (heavy) in April. Creditable third of 8 at Chester (6f good) since

2 CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD(IRE)(32) B g Slade Power (IRE) - Bound Copy (USA) 7 9-8 (8)

Owner: David Kilburn & Chris Wright

Breeder: Belmont Bloodstock Ltd & Luke Jesse

Probable S.P.: 11-1

Sponsor: Stratford Place Stud

Jockey: James Doyle

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Headgear: Cheek Pieces

VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Placed twice at Newmarket in the spring but needs to

Form: 6-03200 D couple of lesser runs since

3 JUMP THE GUN (IRE) (43) B g Make Believe - Sound of Guns

Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 26

Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Probable S.P.: 28-1

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Jockey: Jonny Peate (3)

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Headgear: Tongue Strap

9-8 (9)

Form: 24-0000 C D TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but down the field all 4 starts this season. Needs a recent wind operation and the fitting of a tongue tie to have a positive effect.

RatingHHIII BHA 89

4 AUTUMN FESTIVAL (GB) (16) B g Poet’s Voice - Kammaan 4 9-7(11)

Owner: The LAM Partnership

Breeder: Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd

Probable S.P.: 9-1

Sponsor: Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Form: 1-04002 TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7 times over 7f/1m last season. Bit mixed this time round but latest second at Musselburgh (7f) was a step back in the right direction. Tries his luck over a sprint trip now for only the second time in his career

RatingHHHII BHA 88

5 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (14) B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE) 5 9-6 (6)

Owner: Mrs Carol Shaw

Breeder: Ballyphilip Stud

Probable S.P.: 13-2

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Form: 52-3011 D TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived with 7f wins at Chester and Haydock in recent weeks. Back up in the weights as a result but he has won over 6f before and has to enter the reckoning in his current mood.

6 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (4) B g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE) 5 9-6 (4)

Owner: Dab Hand Racing

Breeder: Stephanie Hanly

Probable S.P.: 25-1

Sponsor: K A P Fish

Jockey: William Pyle (7)

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Headgear: Cheek Pieces

Owner: Miss Marjorie A. Thompson Jockey: Christian Howarth (5)

Breeder: Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd

Probable S.P.: 15-1

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Form: 14-3064 CD

VIEW Now 2lb lower than when successful at York last year and he ran his most encouraging race since his reappearance when fourth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good) on Monday Claims if he can build on that.

8 BAY BREEZE (GB) (10) B g Buratino (IRE) - Midnight Mojito

Owner: Mr D. A. West & Partner

Breeder: Habton Farms

Probable S.P.: 18-1

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Jockey: Jason Hart

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

4 9-5(13)

Form: 121354 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 6f at Ripon in April and Thirsk in May Good third back at Ripon last month but not at his best twice since TF RatingHHIII BHA 86 (-1)

9 GIS A SUB (IRE) (15) B g Acclamation - Monclaire (GER)

Owner: Mr S. Ryan

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Probable S.P.: 14-1

Sponsor: Santry Ltd

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Headgear: Blinkers

4 9-2 (1)

Form: 000-004 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless during his 3-y-o campaign. Shaped quite encouragingly on his Newmarket reappearance in May but hasn’t built on it since finishing 6 lengths behind the reopposing Khunan when fourth at Haydock last time Blinkers refitted. Mark continues to fall but need to see more.

TF RatingHHIII BHA 83

10 KHUNAN (GB) (15) Ch g Twilight Son - Hilary J 4 9-0(12)

Owner: AlMohamediya Racing

Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock Ltd

Probable S.P.: 7-1

Form: 0-00042

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Headgear: Visor

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2021 but he did shape as if he might be able to put that right soon when second of 10 in at Haydock (6f good to firm) 15 days ago pulling clear of the rest Respected.

TF RatingHHHHI BHA 81

11

ANOTHER BAAR (GB) (7) B g Mayson - Rapid Recruit (IRE) 3 8-13(10)

Owner: Ontoawinner Andy Finneran Richard Porter Jockey: Joe Fanning

Breeder: Bolton Grange

Probable S.P.: 11-1

Sponsor: www.ontoawinner.net

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Form: 331133 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a third success of the campaign at Beverley (5f) last month. Creditable third at Ripon (6f) and Newmarket (5f) since but they suggest the handicapper may have him about right for now. TF RatingHHHII BHA 85 (-1)

12 ROCK MELODY (IRE) (4) B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE) 4 8-13 (3)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Breeder: John O’Connor

Probable S.P.: 15-2

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Form: 566113 D TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 5f Musselburgh wins in recent weeks. Couldn’t land the hat-trick but showed she’s at least as good over 6f when running on for third in a competitive race at Ayr on Monday Big player

13

RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) (4) Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pria Bona (IRE) 5 8-9 (5)

Owner: Clan Burns Jockey: Hayley Turner

Breeder: G. T. A. SRL

Probable S.P.: 18-1

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear, Tote

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Form: 014620 D TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Carlisle in May. Ran well for second over C&D earlier this month but he found his run of good form coming to a halt when behind some of these at Ayr on Monday TF RatingHHIII BHA 76 (-1)

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