WELCOME
A warm welcome to our Phoenix Utilities Lanark Silver Bell Racenight, which is set to be another fantastic evening of racing and entertainment here at Hamilton Park.
Tonight’s feature race for the Lanark Silver Bell has been a highlight of our racing calendar since 2008 and will be run as a prestigious Heritage Handicap for the third time this evening following its upgrade in 2022. With prize money of £100,000 up for grabs, it continues to be the richest race in the Hamilton park programme and I cannot wait to see whose name will be etched into the history of the Lanark Silver Bell.
Our title sponsor this evening is Phoenix Utilities Ltd, who are supporting this fixture for the third consecutive year We wish Kenny, Ashley and the team at Phoenix Utilities and all of the company’s guests a wonderful evening. We have a full card of valued sponsors this evening including Whysettle IT, Huws Gray, Darley Stallions, European Breeders Fund, Contraflow Traffic Management and Patersons Quarries. Thank you all for your continued support of Hamilton Park and I hope you enjoy your evening with us.
At 7.05pm our attentions will focus on our feature race, the Phoenix Utilities Ltd Lanark Silver Bell, where we have a full field set to contest our richest race of the season. This years’ renewal has attracted high-quality horses from across the UK and Ireland with some of the most famous trainers in the country being represented.
At the top of the weights we have last year’s winner Postileo who is now trained in Ireland by Emmet Mullins, who will be looking for a repeat of last year’s result. Charlie Johnston is double-handed in this year’s renewal with Loyal Touch and Capital Theory, the later of which won the Buttonhook Handicap on our opening day in May Postileo achieved the same double in 2023 so perhaps we’ll see that trend repeated this evening.
In-form trainer Jim Goldie runs Faylaq in what will be his third appearance in the Lanark Silver Bell, having finished third last year and fourth in 2022. Amie Waugh takes the ride fresh from her incredible performance onboard Rock Melody last week. Theory of Tides is one of two Hamilton Park runners for John and Thady Gosden this evening, with Military Academy set to contest the Darley EBF Novice Stakes at 6.35pm. I wish all of tonight’s runners and riders the very best of luck.
After racing we welcome back the ever popular George Bowie and his GBX Anthems, so grab a glowstick and get your dancing shoes on as he is sure to have the crowd jumping until 10pm tonight.
As we head towards September our season is still going strong with four more fixtures taking us to our season finale, the Maggie’s Goes Racing September Weekend Family Raceday on Monday 30 September Our next fixture is on Tuesday 4 September for the final evening meeting of the year, with a short break before our fixtures on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 September Be sure to take advantage of the best prices for tickets on our website at www.hamilton-park.co.uk , as we have some excellent discounts available when you book in advance
Have a great evening and I hope you back a winner or two!
Kind regards,
ASHLEY MOON, RACECOURSE MANAGING DIRECTOR
TODAY’S JOCKEYS
David Allan
6.05, 6.35, 7.05, 7.35, 8.09
George Bass
7.05
Cieren Fallon
6.35, 7.05, 7.35
Billy Garritty
6.05, 7.05, 8.09
Jason Hart
5.35, 6.05, 6.35, 7.05, 7.35, 8.09
Robert Havlin
6.35, 7.05, 7.35, 8.09
Tommie Jakes
7.05
Sam James
5.35, 6.05, 6.35, 7.05, 7.35
Oisin McSweeney
5.35
Andrew Mullen
5.35, 6.05, 6.35, 7.05, 7.35, 8.09
David Nolan
5.35, 6.05, 6.35, 7.35, 8.09
Franny Norton 7.05
M. J. M. O’Sullivan 7.05
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FORM: 40-3500
William Pyle
6.05
Siobhan Rutledge
7.05, 8.09
James Sullivan
7.35
Mohammed Tabti
8.09
Jason Watson
5.35, 6.05, 6.35, 7.05
Amie Waugh
7.05, 7.35
Archie Young
7.05
GAMESTERS ICON (72) B f Sixties Icon - Gamesters Lady 4 9-7 (9)
Owner: Lets be lucky racing 20 and partner Jockey: Kevin Stott
Breeder: Mr D. V. Williams
Probable S.P.: 14-1
Trainer: Oliver Greenall, Malpas
Headgear: Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
Sponsor: Bryn Vyrnwy Caravan Park Ltd., Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form when seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (11.1f, good to firm) 72 days ago, finding test too much. Back down in trip Tongue strap on 1st time Others preferred. TF RatingHHIII BHA 55
1. Owners Colours Graphic
2. Horse’s Saddlecloth number
3. Horse’s Name
4. Days since last ran
5. Colour of Horse
B = Bay, Br = Brown, Ch = Chestnut, Gr = Grey, Ro = Roan
6. Sex of Horse
c = Colt, h = Horse, g = Gelding, f = Filly, m = Mare
7. Sire
8. Dam
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
9. Age
10. Weight Carried
11. Draw
12. Previous Performances C = Course Winner, D = Distance Winner, BF = Beaten Favourite
13. Form Comments
14. Timeform Rating
15. Jockey (If there is a number next to the name this indicates that the Jockey can claim that amount of weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.)
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
TRACKFACTS
TOP COURSE TRAINERS
LEADING TRAINERS AT HAMILTON (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:
J GOLDIE (49 wins from 393 runners, 12%) runs FAYLAQ (7.05), BE PROUD and CLASSY AL (7.35).
I JARDINE (36 wins from 295 runners, 12%) runs CHLOE’S COURAGE (5.35), IZZARI (6.35), GEREMIA (7.05), MOONSTONE BOY (7.35), BOROUGH and ZAPHEA and WEE FAT MAC (8.09).
K RYAN (27 wins from 134 runners, 20%) runs U S GRANT (5.35), STAR OF KILFRUSH (6.05).
T EASTERBY (24 wins from 201 runners, 12%) runs GOLDEN MELODY (6.05), COUNT D’ORSAY (7.35), OBJECT (8.09).
D O’MEARA (23 wins from 144 runners, 16%) runs RAULIN (5.35), OWN ACCORD (6.05), SOUND REASON (8.09).
TRAINERS IN FORM:
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
W HAGGAS (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs THE REVEREND (6.35), LA YAKEL (7.05).
D O’MEARA (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runners listed above.
A BALDING (8 wins from 60 runners, 13%) runs IMPERIAL EXPRESS (6.05), SUGAR ROAD (6.35), THE GOAT (7.05).
T EASTERBY (7 wins from 75 runners, 9%) runners listed above.
G BOUGHEY (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs MR ALAN (7.05).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS:
LEADING JOCKEYS AT HAMILTON (2019-2024) WITH RIDES: ANDREW MULLEN (35 wins from 252 rides, 14%) rides CHLOE’S COURAGE (5.35), VOLCANOLOGY (6.05), IZZARI (6.35), GEREMIA (7.05), MOONSTONE BOY (7.35), ZAPHEA (8.09).
JASON HART (20 wins from 150 rides, 13%) rides BOSTON RUN (5.35), ASTEVERDI (6.05), MERIDIAN WAY (6.35), L’ASTRONOME (7.05), MYTHICAL PHOENIX (7.35), WARRENDALE WAGYU (8.09).
SAM JAMES (15 wins from 114 rides, 13%) rides CASTLE STUART (5.35), STAR OF KILFRUSH (6.05), MELINDA (6.35), TOLL STONE (7.05), REIGNING PROFIT (7.35).
DAVID ALLAN (12 wins from 117 rides, 10%) rides GOLDEN MELODY (6.05), WENDROCK (6.35), SURREY MIST (7.05), COUNT D’ORSAY (7.35), OBJECT (8.09).
DAVID NOLAN (10 wins from 73 rides, 14%) rides CANAVAN (5.35), OWN ACCORD (6.05), BOLTON (6.35), ELEGANT ERIN (7.35), SOUND REASON (8.09).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
DAVID NOLAN (6 wins from 23 rides, 26%) rides listed above.
DAVID ALLAN (6 wins from 43 rides, 14%) rides listed above.
SAM JAMES (4 wins from 33 rides, 12%) rides listed above.
JASON HART (4 wins from 42 rides, 10%) rides listed above.
ANDREW MULLEN (3 wins from 31 rides, 10%) rides listed above.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August.
Race 1 5.15 6f
1 Symbol of Hope (GB) 9-13
2 Cooperation (IRE) 9-12
3 Silent Flame (GB) 9-10
4 Unico (GB) 9-9
5 Lahina Bay (IRE) 9-8
6 Media Guest (FR) 9-6
7 Bated Breeze (IRE) 9-4
8 Papabella (GB) 9-4
9 Calafrio (GB) 8-13
Race 2 5.50 6f
1 Mollie Foster (IRE) 9-8
2 Queen All Star (IRE) 9-8
3 Sweet Sonata (GB) 9-8
4 Daisy Dukes (GB) 9-2
5 Empowered Queen (FR) 9-2
6 Kensington Hope (IRE) 9-2
7 Sea Emily Run (GB) 9-2
8 Virtue Temperance (IRE) 8-12
GOODWOOD
Race 3 6.20 1m
1 Crystal Casque (GB) 9-12
2 Pasha (GB) 9-10
3 So Logical (GB) 9-9
4 Mallavelly (IRE) 9-8
5 Dramatic Effect (GB) 9-7
6 Ziggy’s Phoenix (IRE) 9-6
7 Imitate (GB) 9-2
8 Faro di Notte (GB) 8-13
Race 4 6.50 1m 3f 218y
1 Entrancement (FR) 10-2
2 Dubai Crystal (IRE) 10-0
3 Therapist (GB) 9-13
4 Crystal Flyer (GB) 9-8
5 D Day Arvalenreeva (IRE) 9-4
6 Kate The Cook (GB) 9-3
Race 5 7.20 5f
1 Miss Anya (IRE) 9-13
2 Cluedo (IRE) 9-13
3 Merrimack (GB) 9-11
4 Mary of Modena (GB) 9-10
5 Kiss And Run (GB) 9-10
6 Four Adaay (GB) 9-5
7 The Defiant (GB) 9-2
Race 6 7.54 1m 1f 11y
1 Beautiful Crown (GB) 11-4
2 Twin Earth (IRE) 11-1
3 Shalfa (IRE) 10-13
4 Bletchley Storm (GB) 10-12
5 Meadram (GB) 10-6
6 Pride of Nepal (GB) 10-3
7 Platinum Prince (GB) 10-2
8 Sea of Charm (FR) 10-1
LORD CORNETS CLUB
We are delighted to welcome the Lanark Lord Cornet 2024, Kevin McNally to Hamilton Park this evening, as well as other members of the Lord Cornets’ Club.
The Lanimer Celebrations consist of nearly a week-long series of events. Lanimer Day itself usually falls on the Thursday between the 6th and 12th June each year.
In the past these celebrations have been referred to under several names - Landemuir day, Landemuris, Landmarches, Ryding of the Merches, etc. All are versions or corruptions of Land Marches. When the Crown established Royal Burghs, as part of the contract, the burgesses of the town had to examine the march stones every year and report that all was well or ill according to what they found. The checking of Lanark’s March Stones is the source of today’s much expanded celebrations. Lanark is one of the oldest Royal Burghs in Scotland, its Charter being granted by King David I (1124-1153). Lanark may be unique in being the only Burgh that has checked its boundaries each year since it was established c.1140. In 1588 the Burgh records describe the Lanimers as being ‘ancient and yearly’. The checking of such bounds was taken seriously by the Crown.
Today there are 17 march stones situated at various points around the burgh lands, a few of which are relatively new being replacements for those “lost” over the years. Most of the replacements were installed to mark the Millennium, with the latest replacement march stones installed in 2015.
What started as a simple duty soon turned into an annual festival, “The Lanimers”. Originally all the events were packed into Lanimer Day but gradually during the late 19th and early 20th Century the celebrations began to expand to fill the whole week What started as a “business practice” carried out by paid officials of the Town Council, had by the 17th century evolved into a more enjoyable affair with the burgesses vying with each other for the honour of carrying the Burgh Standard on Lanimer Day. The person appointed for the year became known at first as the Standard Bearer, then as the Cornet and is nowadays most often referred to as the ‘Lord Cornet’.
One of the highlights of the festivities is undoubtedly the Evening Ride Out by the Lord Cornet, Ex-Lord Cornets and friends to examine the March stones on the west, east and south sides of the town. As part of the evening’s proceedings horse races are held for participants of the ride out. A range of races takes place from those on ponies to one for Ex-Lord Cornets and for one of the oldest horse racesanywhere- The Burgh Spurs Aftercovering further countryside the group stops at nearby New Lanark for rest and refreshments. Prizes for the winners of the races are distributed and the Lanimer Queen is presented with a Loving Cup by New Lanark Community Council. The group then reforms and returns cross country to Lanark.
Lanimer Day is the main day of the celebrations and is packed with activity and is also the longest of the week. The official day starts with the uplifting of the Lord Cornet from his house by members of the Lord Cornets’ Club led by Strathclyde Police Mounted Branch. This cavalcade then proceeds to the Lanark Memorial Hall where the Lord Cornet and his entourage greet the many visiting Principals and other guests. This is followed by the “Safe Oot, Safe In” toast given by the Provost of South Lanarkshire. The Lord Cornet and his party then form a procession and proceed to Hope Street and Bloomgate where they are met by massed bands and make their way via the Cross to St. Leonard Street where the rest of the participants in the Morning Procession have assembled. The Lord Cornet then leads the procession of mounted Cornets, walking dignitaries, decorated floats and Queen’s pageantry around the streets in the town before the Crowning of The Lanimer Queen.
We do hope the Lord Cornet Kevin and his guests enjoy their evening at Hamilton Park.
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MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This race is a one mile maiden stakes for two-year-olds. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): I Jardine (36 wins from 295 runners, 12%) runs CHLOE’S COURAGE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs RAULIN
Longest Traveller: BOSTON RUN trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 240 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 5-4 Boston Run (IRE), 7-2 Raulin (IRE), 4-1 Castle Stuart (IRE), 12-1 Canavan (IRE), 14-1 Chloe’s Courage (GB), 33-1 U S Grant (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY: It was a muddling contest that BOSTUN RUN finished second in starting out at Haydock a month ago but it was a promising effort nonetheless and with improvement assured, he’ll take some stopping, Given his pedigree, Castle Stuart surely has a bigger performance in him, with Raulin a newcomer to note given his sales price 1-2-3: 1.BOSTON RUN (IRE) 2.CASTLE STUART (IRE) 3.RAULIN (IRE)
FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Whysettle IT Networks 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Owners Prize Money. Winner £3798; Second £1898; Third £950; Fourth £474. (Penalty Value £4806)
Gray 4-1 (K
Form: 2
1 BOSTON RUN (IRE) (34)
Owner: Boston Clover Partnership
Breeder: Newstead Breeding
Probable S.P.: 5-4
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
B c Churchill (IRE) - Esprit Rose (IRE)
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Headgear: Hood
(6)
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. 16/1 and hooded, second of 6 in novice at Haydock (7f good) on debut 34 days ago Sets the bar pretty high with promise of much more to come TF RatingHHHHH BHA -
2 CANAVAN (IRE)
Owner: Mrs H. Kelly
Form:
(-) B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nordkappe (GER) 9-7 (1)
Breeder: Nordkappe Partnership
Probable S.P.: 12-1
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Jockey: David Nolan
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 26. €18,000 yearling, 22,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodi Bear gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Narnia Dawn and 8.3f-1 1/2m winner Meteor Light, both useful. Dam lightly raced. TF RatingHHHII BHA -
3 CASTLE STUART (IRE) (14)
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Crown 9-7 (4)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Probable S.P.: 4-1
Form: 53
4
Jockey: Sam James
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred colt but has looked a work-in-progress so far, third of 4 in novice (8/1) at Haydock (8f, firm) 14 days ago In the right hands. TF RatingHHHHI BHA -
RAULIN (IRE)
(-) B c Mehmas (IRE) - Lope Scholar (IRE) 9-7 (3)
Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
Breeder: Luas Bloodstock
Probable S.P.: 7-2
Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd
Jockey: Jason Watson
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 8. 150,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to very smart 1m/9f winner Gm Hopkins out of useful 1 1/4m/10.7f winner Varsity One to note on debut. TF RatingHHHHI BHA -
5 U S GRANT (IRE) (56) B g Camelot - Runway Dancer
Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey
Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury
Probable S.P.: 33-1
Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing
(2)
Jockey: Oisin McSweeney (3)
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Form: 6 TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, last of 6 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on debut 56 days ago
6
CHLOE’S COURAGE (GB)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Breeder: Mr G McGladery
Probable S.P.: 14-1
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
(-) B f Iffraaj - Desert Shine (IRE)
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
(5)
Form: TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 9. Iffraaj filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f-9f winner Ventura Gold and French 5.5f-7.5f winner Kannon. Dam 7f winner
GBB RACE
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POSITION OF STALLS
5f, 6f,1m3f, 1m4f & 1m5f - Stands Side
1m & 1m1f - Inside
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Second Race
6.05pm
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG about 35 YARDS (9f abt 35yds) (1800m)
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a one mile and one furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares which have been rated from 61 to 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 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 (19-24): K Ryan (27 wins from 134 runners, 20%) runs STAR OF KILFRUSH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs OWN ACCORD
Weightwatcher: YORKSHIRE LADY won off a handicap mark of 86, her rating is now down 6lb to 80.
Longest Traveller: IMPERIAL EXPRESS trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 387 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 4-1 Imperial Express (IRE), 9-2 Yorkshire Lady (GB), 6-1 Own Accord (GB), Golden Melody (IRE), 13-2 Volcanology (IRE), 10-1 Star of Kilfrush (IRE), 11-1 Blufferonthebus (IRE), 14-1 Asteverdi (GB)
RACE SUMMARY: YORKSHIRE LADY hasn’t stood much racing in recent times but her return to action at Hamilton 11 days ago was a good effort and from the same mark, she looks the answer. Imperial Express performed with credit in a better handicap than this at Goodwood 3 weeks ago so she commands serious respect, along with Volcanology 1-2-3: 1.YORKSHIRE LADY 2.IMPERIAL EXPRESS (IRE) 3.VOLCANOLOGY (IRE)
FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Mr Eddie Hernon, Managing Director PDM Huws Gray 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have very generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20)
TIME/DISTANCE:
2023: ANJO BONITA 3 9 6 Billy Garritty 9-4 (Roger Fell & Sean Murray) 7 ran
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME: 1 min 59.10 secs
1
Form: 0/0406-3 D
2
Form: 41164
3
Form: 3-65
4
Owner: J Munroe, M McHale & R Wreglesworth
Breeder: Mr James Munroe
Probable S.P.: 9-2
Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
OWN ACCORD (GB) (23)
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Probable S.P.: 6-1
Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
IMPERIAL EXPRESS (IRE) (24)
Owner: Mr Michael Blencowe
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Probable S.P.: 4-1
Sponsor: Moretons Investments Ltd
ASTEVERDI (GB) (24)
Owner: Roudee Racing 8
Breeder: Simon W. Clarke
Probable S.P.: 14-1
Sponsor: Roudee Racing Limited
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Jockey: David Nolan
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Soft Power (IRE)
Jockey: Jason Watson
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Form: 16-2010 TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Sandown in June Eleventh of 12 in handicap at
24 days ago though she is back in calmer waters her trying a new trip
5 GOLDEN MELODY (IRE) (19)
Ch
Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod
Breeder: Ennistown Stud
Probable S.P.: 6-1
Jockey: David Allan
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Headgear: Blinkers
Sponsor: Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors
Form: 160052 TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Carlisle in June Good second of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Chester (10.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago, finishing well. Task is to now back that up (isn’t the most consistent). TF
6
BLUFFERONTHEBUS (IRE) (24)
B f Ribchester (IRE) - Petite Georgia (IRE) 3 9-1 (6)
Owner: NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services
Breeder: Gus Roche
Probable S.P.: 11-1
Sponsor: Tattersalls
Form: 323315
7
Jockey: William Pyle (5)
Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 11 runs this year Latest win at Beverley in July Fifth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago Back up in trip and assessor may
STAR OF KILFRUSH (IRE) (23)
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Probable S.P.: 10-1
Form: 6624
8
Form: 510-503
Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Queen Kindly 3 8-11 (7)
Jockey: Sam James
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in novice (9/2) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago Significantly up in trip for handicap debut (isn’t really bred for it) and she’s in good hands.
VOLCANOLOGY (IRE) (25)
Owner: Kingsley Park 33
B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kiltara (IRE) 3 8-7 (4)
Breeder: Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III
Probable S.P.: 13-2
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 9 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 15/2) 25 days ago Progressing recently and
step back up in trip can only help her
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ONE MILE about THREE FURLONGS (11f abt 15yds) (2200m)
NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This race is a Novice Stake run over a distance of one mile and three furlongs and restricted to runners who meet certain conditions. 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
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): I Jardine (36 wins from 295 runners, 12%) runs IZZARI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs THE REVEREND Longest Traveller: SUGAR ROAD trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 387 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 The Reverend (GB), 11-4 Sugar Road (GB), 10-3 Military Academy (GB), 12-1 Meridian Way (FR), 16-1 Izzari (GER), 18-1 Melinda (IRE), 28-1 Wendrock (FR), 300-1 Bolton (GB)
RACE SUMMARY: SUGAR ROAD improved on debut form when third at Southwell and can be expected to do better again as he continues to gain experience He shades the vote over penalised-winner The Reverend. Military Academy is a newcomer to note being a half-brother to connections’ Fillies’ Mile winner Commissioning.
1-2-3: 1.SUGAR
TIME/DISTANCE:
FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Darley Management 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. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £9000 towards the prize money for this race Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (Penalty Value £20616)
2023: GATHER YE ROSEBUDS 3 9 5 Connor Beasley
(GB) (67)
Owner: Mr J. D. Spensley & Mrs M. A. Spensley
Breeder: Mr J. D. Spensley & Mrs M. A. Spensley
Probable S.P.: 300-1
Sponsor: Jewson Limited, AKV Group Ltd
2
THE REVEREND (GB)
(51)
Owner: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy
Breeder: Mrs Anita Wigan
Probable S.P.: 9-4
Sponsor: Somerville Lodge Ltd
Form: 1-2
3
IZZARI (GER)
Jockey: David Nolan
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
(55) B g Areion (GER) - Izzy (GER)
Owner: Criffel Racing & Mr Kevin Elliott
Breeder: Rennstall Wohler
Probable S.P.: 16-1
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Form: 63 TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 2/1, third of 4
4
MERIDIAN
WAY
Owner: Kingsley Park 33
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
(FR) (-) B c Le Havre (IRE) - Hulcote
Breeder: Clearwater Stud
Probable S.P.: 12-1
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Form: TIMEFORM VIEW 15,000 gns yearling, Le Havre colt. Dam 1 1/4m winner who stayed 1 3/4m out of
1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner (barely stayed 1 3/4m) Polly’s Mark from family of 1000 Guineas winner Ameerat. TF RatingHHHII BHA -
5 MILITARY ACADEMY
(GB) (-) B c Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Sovereign Parade (IRE) 3 9-4 (8)
Owner: Isa Salman & Abdulla Al Khalifa
Breeder: Abdulla Al-Khalifa & Isa Salman
Probable S.P.: 10-3
Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
Form:
6
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Fastnet Rock colt. Half-brother to connections’ smart 2-y-o 7f/1m (Fillies’ Mile) winner Commissioning. Dam, 1 1/4m winner, sister to St Leger and Irish Derby winner Capri. Interesting newcomer TF RatingHHHHI BHA -
SUGAR ROAD (GB)
(25)
Owner: Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins
Breeder: Selwood Bloodstock
Probable S.P.: 11-4
Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud
VIEW Stepped
Form: 43
7
Form:
8
Jockey: Jason Watson
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
WENDROCK (FR) (-) Bl g Manduro (GER) - Linareva (IRE)
Owner: Mrs H. Kelly
Breeder: Mr Ghislain Deslandes
Probable S.P.: 28-1
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Dam French 1 1/4m/10.5f winner
MELINDA (IRE) (49)
Owner: Mrs H. Kelly
Breeder: Clarecastle Stud Ltd
Probable S.P.: 18-1
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 4
Jockey: David Allan
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Jockey: Sam James
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
LANARK SILVER BELL
Tonight will see the near 1,000 year old Lanark Silver Bell trophy being contested for the sixteenth time in 46 years having been run at Lanark Racecourse until 1977 and being reinstated at Hamilton Park in 2008. 2022 saw the race upgraded to a prestigious Heritage Handicap and with prize money of £100,000 on offer, making it the richest race ever to be staged at Hamilton Park.
Ashley Moon, Racecourse Managing Director at Hamilton Park said: “It’s fantastic to be able to continue to invest in the Lanark Silver Bell fixture including the Lanark Silver Bell Heritage Handicap worth £100,000 as well as the £40,000 Darley EBF Novice Stakes. We are delighted to have attracted quality fields across this evening’s races. We have always aimed to continue the development of this historic fixture and I can’t wait to see who’s name will be added to the history of the Bell.”
Unfortunately the original Lanark Silver Bell is not on display with us this evening. It is in the permanent collection of South Lanarkshire Council’s Museums department, along with 150,000 other objects in the highly accredited Low Parks Museum.
Roger Varian-trained Postileo, under jockey Ben Curtis, wins the 2023 Lanark Silver Bell Handicap
THE HISTORY OF THE BELL
The Lanark Silver Bell is one of the most ancient Racing Trophies in Britain, yet its origins are disputed. The Bell disappeared without trace for many years. It was rediscovered in 1836 in Lanark Town Council’s vaults when they were in the process of moving to their new offices in Hope Street.
Many believed the Bell to have been gifted from King William ‘The Lion’ of Scotland in approximately 1165. If this were the case, the trophy would be the oldest in the world!
The Silver Bell was a highly acclaimed race competed for annually at Lanark Racecourse. The old inscriptions on the trophy suggest that Sir Johne Hamilton of Trabovn was one of the first winners, in 1628, to have their name engraved on such a prestigious prize.
The last ever running of the Lanark Silver Bell at Lanark Racecourse was in 1977. The winner, Border River was owned and trained by Clifford Watts and ridden by David Nicholls.
In 2008, the race was reinstated at Hamilton Park, with the William Haggas trained Tifernati becoming the first winner of the Silver Bell for thirty-one years. This was followed by the aptly named Record Breaker, trained by Mark Johnston, who broke the course record in 2009, giving Johnston Racing their first of five wins under the races previous conditions.
Roger Varian took the win in 2023 with Postileo, under jockey Ben Curtis.
The aptly named Record Breaker, trained by Mark Johnston, winning the race in 2009
LANARK SILVER BELLTROPHY
Tonight riders in the Phoenix �tilities Ltd Lanark Silver Bell Handicap are competing for one of the oldest sporting pri�es in existence. Legend has it that the original trophy was presented as a gift to the people of Lanark by �ing William �The Lion’ in 11��.
In 2012, the racecourse unveiled a new Silver Bell Trophy to complement the original piece, handcrafted by Edinburgh jewelers and warrant holders to Her Majesty the Queen, Hamilton & Inches.
Completed after a detailed six month design process, the 100% sterling silver trophy reflects many of the hallmarks of the original artifact, which has now become too valuable to be presented to winners. With that in mind, the Hamilton Park team decided to make a new trophy with a refreshed contemporary feel, to sit alongside the ancient relic.
Ashley Moon, Racecourse Managing Director said: “We are immensely proud to have been able to commission the new Silver Bell Trophy and present it to the winner of this historic race.
The original trophy is steeped in history, representing such a great part of Lanarkshire’s rich and vibrant heritage, which was the main motivation behind working to preserve its legacy for many generations to come. The trophy’s creation process was an intensive one, ensuring we paid particular attention to many of the trophy’s original features while adding some contemporary flair.”
Frank Gunning, Former Chair of the Royal Burgh of Lanark Community Council said: “Everyone in Lanark is hugely pleased at the continued success of the meeting and the Lanark Silver Bell Handicap.
We are grateful to Hamilton Park racecourse for investing towards the future of the trophy, enshrining its legacy for many years.
It’s a great idea to allow owners to celebrate with the new trophy after winning the race, as well as becoming an eternal part of the Silver Bell’s story when their name is scribed into a winning shield.”
ONE MILE about FOUR
(12f abt 15yds) (2400m)
7.05pm
THE PHOENIX UTILITIES LTD LANARK SILVER BELL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This race is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Goldie (49 wins from 393 runners, 12%) runs FAYLAQ
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs LA YAKEL
Longest Travellers: BELGOPRINCE trained by C O’Leary, TOLL STONE & POSTILEO trained by E Mullins, all Ireland.
BETTING FORECAST: 13-2 La Yakel (GB), 8-1 Theory of Tides (GB), Toll Stone (IRE), 9-1 The Goat (GB), 11-1 Mr Alan (GB), 12-1 Flash Bardot (GB), 14-1 Belgoprince (FR), 16-1 Postileo (IRE), Faylaq (GB), 18-1 Two Brothers (GB), 22-1 Capital Theory (GB), 25-1 Loyal Touch (IRE), 28-1 L’Astronome (GB), 33-1 Surrey Mist (FR), Geremia (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: Low-mileage 5-y-o LA YAKEL made an eye-catching return at Ascot 6 weeks ago and this progressive type remains of strong interest off his current mark. Theory of Tides is the only 3—y-o in the field and could well resume progress on handicap bow having found a Group 2 at Royal Ascot too tough, while Mr Alan is in better form than this season’s figures suggest and will appreciate the softer ground. 1-2-3: 1.LA YAKEL 2.THEORY OF TIDES 3.MR ALAN STEWARDS NOTE:
THE GOAT: Following its run on 10/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
TIME/DISTANCE:
FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Phoenix Utilities Ltd 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 £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540)
2023:
POSTILEO (IRE) 6 9 10 Ben Curtis 8-1 (Roger Varian)
RACEFORM
MEDIAN TIME: 2 min 39.60 secs
1 POSTILEO (IRE) (21) B g Galileo (IRE) - Posterity (IRE) 7 10-0(11)
Owner: Mr P. Byrne
Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Limited
Probable S.P.: 16-1
2
Jockey: M. J. M. O’Sullivan (3)
Trainer: Emmet Mullins, Ireland
Headgear: Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
L’ASTRONOME (GB) (106) Ch g Frankel - Tymora (USA) 5 9-12 (5)
Owner: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd
Breeder: Al Asayl France
Probable S.P.: 28-1
3
LA YAKEL (GB)
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Headgear: Tongue Strap
(41) B g Time Test - Tebee’s Oasis 5 9-11 (4)
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Minster Stud
Probable S.P.: 13-2
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Form: 4/2512-6 D TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileagesortwhocontinuedthemeofsteadyprogresslastyear,winning5-runnerDoncasterhandicap(11/4m)priortoagoodsecondatYork(11/4m,soft) in October Shaped well after 9 months off when sixth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (12f) 41
4
SURREY MIST (FR) (464)
Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Kindly Dismiss (FR) 5 9-11(10)
Owner: Surrey Racing (SM) & Guy Pariente
Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding SPRL
Probable S.P.: 33-1
Sponsor: KPF Racing Ltd
011/466-
5
he’d
Jockey: David Allan
Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
MR ALAN (GB) (34) Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Interlace
Owner: Amo Racing Limited
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Probable S.P.: 11-1
Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd
6 THE GOAT (GB)
(13)
Owner: THE TRUE ACRE PARTNERSHIP 1
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Probable S.P.: 9-1
Sponsor: Tote
7
CAPITAL THEORY (GB) (62)
Owner: Dr J. Walker
Jockey: Tommie Jakes (5)
Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Jockey: Jason Watson
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
B g Muhaarar - Montalcino (IRE)
Breeder: Watership Down Stud & Ben Sangster BS
Probable S.P.: 22-1
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Form: 0-41200 C TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win here in May
8
TWO BROTHERS (GB) (27)
Owner: On Top Racing Ltd & Two Brothers
Breeder: Theakston Stud
Probable S.P.: 18-1
Sponsor: On Top Roofing, On Top Racing Ltd
Jockey: Franny Norton
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Headgear: Visor
Form: 1-41306 D
FLASH BARDOT
(GB) (42) B f Sixties Icon - Bridie Ffrench
Owner: Six or Sticks (Sixties)
Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
Probable S.P.: 12-1
Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited
Jockey: George Bass (3)
Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Form: 10-1005 D TIMEFORM VIEW Good record in the mud, successful on return in fillies’ handicap at Doncaster in April. Not
10 LOYAL TOUCH (IRE)
Owner: TW Racing
Breeder: Barronstown Stud
Probable S.P.: 25-1
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
(13) B g No Nay Never (USA) - Devoted To You (IRE)
Jockey: Archie Young (5)
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Form: 150000 TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Chester in June Also a creditable
11
THEORY
OF TIDES (GB) (63)
Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa
Breeder: Isa Salman Al Khalifa
Probable S.P.: 8-1
Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
(11)
Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell
Breeder: Teruya Yoshida
Probable S.P.: 16-1
13 GEREMIA (IRE) (68)
Owner: Mr Scott Fyffe & Mr James Fyffe
Breeder: Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL
Probable S.P.: 33-1
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Owner: Mrs A. F. Mee
Breeder: Micheal D. Ryan
Probable
8-1
Owner: Tohali Partnership
Breeder: SCP Ecurie Du Sud & SAS Ecurie Gribomont
Probable S.P.: 14-1
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Jockey: Amie Waugh (5) (in 4lb ex)
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Jockey: Sam James
Emmet Mullins, Ireland
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge (3)
Trainer: Mrs C. O’Leary, Ireland
Headgear: Tongue Strap
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THE CONTRAFLOW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Goldie (49 wins from 393 runners, 12%) runs BE PROUD & CLASSY AL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (7 wins from 75 runners, 9%) runs COUNT D’ORSAY
Longest Traveller: ELEGANT ERIN trained by P Midgley, Westow, 205 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 5-2 Moonstone Boy (IRE), 4-1 Mythical Phoenix (IRE), 15-2 Count d’Orsay (IRE), 11-1 Digital (IRE), Classy Al (GB), 12-1 Changeofmind (IRE), 14-1 Be Proud (IRE), 16-1 Reigning Profit (IRE), 20-1 Elegant Erin (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY: A few with chances but MOONSTONE BOY escapes a penalty for his first turf success over C&D last week so is hard to side against. Mythical Phoenix is next on the list on the back of his good Ayr second last time out, with C&D winners Count D’Orsay, Digital and Reigning Profit also in the picture. 1-2-3: 1.MOONSTONE BOY (IRE) 2.MYTHICAL PHOENIX (IRE) 3.COUNT D’ORSAY (IRE)
FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
John MacDonald has 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 £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308)
TIME/DISTANCE:
(Iain Jardine) 7 ran
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME: 1
1
Owner: Mr B. Cooney
Breeder: Camogue Stud Ltd
Probable S.P.: 12-1
2
MYTHICAL PHOENIX (IRE) (39)
Owner: Mythical Phoenix Partnership
Breeder: Brian Miller
Probable S.P.: 4-1
3
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Sponsor: David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers
(IRE)
(20)
Owner: Fine Claret Racing and Mrs R Carr
Breeder: Rathbarry Stud
Probable S.P.: 11-1
Sponsor: William Hill
Form: 102315 CD TIMEFORM VIEW C&D
4 BE PROUD (IRE)
Owner: Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership
Breeder: John Lyons
Probable S.P.: 14-1
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
5 ELEGANT ERIN (IRE)
(41)
Owner: R J Bloodstock
Breeder: Brian Miller
Probable S.P.: 20-1
not ideally placed. Possibilities.
6
REIGNING PROFIT (IRE)
(15)
Owner: The Chancers
Breeder: Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd
Probable S.P.: 16-1
Sponsor: William Hill
Jockey: James Sullivan
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Jockey: David Nolan
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
(16/1)
Jockey: Sam James
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Headgear: Visor
Form: 624016 CD TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in August. 9/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f,
15 days ago, considerately handled after suffering a poor run. Shortlisted.
7 COUNT
D’ORSAY (IRE) (27) B g
Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces
Breeder: Corrin Stud
Probable S.P.: 15-2
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
8
MOONSTONE BOY (IRE) (10)
Owner: Mr D Stone & Mr J Scott
Breeder: Gce Farm Ltd
Probable S.P.: 5-2
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, STS Group Ltd
9 CLASSY AL (GB) (14)
Owner: Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie
Breeder: John McGrandles
Probable S.P.: 11-1
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Jockey: David Allan
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Headgear: Blinkers
Jockey: Amie Waugh (5)
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Form: 134443
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £261,138 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024.
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THE PATERSONS OF GREENOAKHILL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65. 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
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (19-24): I Jardine (36 wins from 295 runners, 12%) runs BOROUGH & WEE FAT MAC & ZAPHEA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs SOUND REASON
Weightwatcher: SOUND REASON won off a handicap mark of 74, his rating is now down 10lb to 64. Longest Traveller: JACKIE BROWN trained by C O’Leary, Ireland.
BETTING FORECAST: 3-1 Sound Reason (GB), 7-2 Warrendale Wagyu (GB), 5-1 Wee Fat Mac (GB), 13-2 Object (GB), 11-1 Jackie Brown (IRE), 12-1 Lady Bouquet (GB), 14-1 Zaphea (IRE), 50-1 Borough (GB)
RACE SUMMARY: SOUND REASON is on a feasible mark and, having returned to form when second at Beverley last time, he’s worth a chance to go one better at the possible expense of Warrendale Wagyu, who also arrives on the back of a solid showing. Object is probably the pick of the remainder, all of whom have to get back on track. 1-2-3: 1.SOUND REASON 2.WARRENDALE WAGYU 3.OBJECT STEWARDS NOTE: BOROUGH: Following its run on 3/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TIME/DISTANCE:
PATERSONS OF GREENOAKHILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out.
Owners Prize Money.
Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181.
(Penalty Value £3663.80)
2023: CAVALIER
RACEFORM
MEDIAN TIME: 1 min 0.40 secs
1 WEE FAT MAC (GB) (14) B g Swiss Spirit - Flylowflylong (IRE)
Owner: The Strattonites
Breeder: Mr R. Provan
Probable S.P.: 5-1
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Jockey: Mohammed Tabti (5)
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Headgear: Tongue Strap
Form: 053236 D TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f good to firm, 9/2) 14 days ago No great surprise
that poor run behind him here.
2
ZAPHEA (IRE)
(2) Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Prem Ramya (GER)
Owner: Mr Justin Byrne
Breeder: Prem Ramya Partnership
Probable S.P.: 14-1
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Form: 631000 CD TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual. C&D winner Latest win here in June Ninth of 10
(5.8f, good) 2 days ago Others preferred.
3
OBJECT (GB) (66)
Owner: Mr John Matthews & Partner
Breeder: Equity Growth Partners Ltd
Probable S.P.: 13-2
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Jockey: David Allan
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Form: 525-
4 SOUND REASON (GB) (8)
Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXIX
Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey
Breeder: The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership
Probable S.P.: 3-1
Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd
Form:
Form:
5 WARRENDALE WAGYU (GB) (13)
Owner: The New Century Partnership
Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm
Probable S.P.: 7-2
Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
6 BOROUGH (GB)
Owner: Alison Walker Sarah Cousins
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Probable S.P.: 50-1
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
7 LADY
Form: 603110
8
BOUQUET
Jockey: David Nolan
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Headgear: Blinkers
B g Tasleet - Tumblewind
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Headgear: Cheek Pieces
(GB) (17) B f Land Force (IRE) - Loulou Bellini
Owner: James and Susan Cookson
Breeder: Highclere Stud
Probable S.P.: 12-1
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July 12/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at
JACKIE BROWN
(IRE) (108) B f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Patty Paige (IRE)
Owner: Starglazing Ltd
Breeder: Fergus Cumiskey
Probable S.P.: 11-1
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge (3)
Trainer: Mrs C. O’Leary, Ireland
Headgear: Tongue Strap
Today’s Officials Friday 23rd August
CHIEF STEWARD
ADRIAN SMITH
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR JOHN WILSON
STEWARD ROBERT McCARTHY
ASSISTANT STEWARD....................................................................
PHILIPPA HARDY, GWEN THOMAS
RACEDAY ASSISTANT LAUREN THOMSON
STARTERS RUSSELL GARRITTY, JASON CALLAGHAN
VETERINARY OFFICER
CLERK OF THE SCALES
JUDGE FRASER PERRATT
DUNCAN MACDONALD, ARTHUR KIDD
MICHAEL HAMILTON
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS LINDA PORTER, MICHELLE MAUGHAN
COMMENTATOR
MEDICAL OFFICERS
CROWD DOCTOR
CYRIL JOHNSTONE, JIM BONAR
BETTING RING MANAGER ..............................................................................................DARREN IRVING
DEREK THOMSON
DR ANTHONY HAMPSON (SRMO), DR DAVID THOMAS (RMO)
VETERINARY SURGEONS
DR AKIN RAE
NURSE JANICE GILLESPIE
DR EUAN LAIDLAW, DR OLIVER JAMES
OVERNIGHT SECURITY CLAIRE OGILVIE
First Race 5.35 - THE WHYSETTLE IT NETWORKS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4806 to the winning horse The second to receive £2256, the third £1128 and the fourth £564. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Whysettle IT Networks 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter the Hamilton Park 2-Y-O Series Final (Nursery Handicap), to be run over six furlongs at Hamilton Park on September 4th, 2024 In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been Declared to Run in that race, or entered in that race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 10 entries at £44. - Closed August 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3798; Second £1898; Third £950; Fourth £474. (Penalty Value £4806) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.05 - THE HUWS GRAY BUILDERS MERCHANTS BRITISH STALLIONS EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8191 to the winning horse The second to receive £3843, the third £1920, the fourth £960 and the fifth £478. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £78 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £63 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Mr Eddie Hernon, Managing Director PDM Huws Gray 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have very generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race 21 entries at £78. - Closed August 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.35 - THE DARLEY EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for novice three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 12lb; fillies 9st 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Darley Management 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. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £9000 towards the prize money for this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 12 entries at £200. - Closed August 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (Penalty Value £20616) A SS
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.05 - THE PHOENIX UTILITIES LTD LANARK SILVER BELL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 100 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 100 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Phoenix Utilities Ltd 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. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 28 entries at £500. - Closed August 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.35 - THE CONTRAFLOW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. John MacDonald has 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. 13 entries, 1 at £20 and 12 at £100. - Closed August 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) SS
SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.09 - THE PATERSONS OF GREENOAKHILL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb PATERSONS OF GREENOAKHILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries, 1 at £7 and 19 at £35. - Closed August 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE.
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