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THE GEORGE FORMBY BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon

(24 wins from 184 runners, 13%) runs VASILISSA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie

(6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs BALMAHA

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BALMAHA trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 214 miles.

(216) 360- 9-8 (10)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maureen (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O Al Shaqab Racing

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Newsells Park Stud Haras De Bouquetot S

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8 DESIGN (GB) (26) 03-40 9-7 (7)

Br B g Expert Eye - Betty Loch

O Highclere T’Bred Racing -Mother Teresa

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Highclere Stud & Mrs Michelle Morris Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

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9 BIRD OF PLAY (IRE) (35) 20060-0 9-7 (1)

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Spiaggia (IRE) Elle-May Croot (7) J

O Mr John Phelan Ivan Furtado, Newark T

B Sun Bloodstock SARL Tote S

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10 TIGER TRAP (GB) (170) 450- 9-3 (6)

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Blades Princess Tom Eaves J

O T T Racing

B Mickley Stud Tom Tate Racing S

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11 BALMAHA (IRE) (20) 050-05

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Liwa Palace Lewis Edmunds J

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L. Jim Goldie Racing S

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ABOVE ITALL (IRE) 3 9 6 Kieran Shoemark 9-2 (Ed Walker) 8 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 7.

Stewards Note:

BIRD OF PLAY: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

TIGER TRAP: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Vasilissa (GB), 11-2 Fahari (IRE), 15-2 Starlight Nation (IRE), 8-1 Al Motasim (GB), 10-1 The Toff (IRE), 14-1 Sunfyre (GB), Tiger Trap (GB), 20-1 Seagrave Fox (IRE), 33-1 Balmaha (IRE), 40-1 Design (GB), Bird of Play (IRE)

TIMEFORM RACE

RESULTS

VASILISSA won with plenty in hand at Kempton earlier this month and makes fair appeal in her follow-up bid. Fahari and Starlight Nation rate the principal dangers. RACE TIMEDISTANCE

VETS SCREEN POLICY

Abandoned Racing

In the event of abandonment before racing, or up to the ‘Weighed-in’ of the first race, there will be a full refund of badge, ticket and carparking costs. In the event of abandonment after the ‘Weighed-in’ of the first race, up to the ‘Weighed-in’ of the third race there will be a 50% refund of the badge and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment thereafter there will be no refunds No cash refunds to be paid on the day. All refunds need to be administered after the meeting, by post, to Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ.

Conditions Of Entry To Racecourse

Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject from, the racecourse any person without assigning a reason. In particular, any instance of unruly behaviour, such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting, shall entitle the Racecourse Executive toexpel the offending racegoer without prior notice.

Racegoers must abide by any regulations including the observance of designated non-drinking areas and standards of dress Premier Enclosure - tie and smart trousers (no jeans) for gentlemen and best day wear for ladies County Enclosure - smart dress for both ladies and gentlemen is advised. Fancy dress, sportswear (including training shoes) or swimwear are not permitted. Grandstand & Paddock & Be Friendly Enclosures - no dress code. Fancy dress is permitted but please make sure your outfit is not offensive to others.

Only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business. Any individuals found contravening these conditions will be evicted. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc, for any purpose at the racecourse.

Emergency Notice

In an event of an emergency please be guided by our security stewards and by messages you will see and hear around the racecourse We would advise that you keep your personal belongings with you at all times. In the event of an evacuation please do as requested by Haydock Park Management and security staff They will direct you to a safe place. Do not attempt to regain access to buildings

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The Course Is For Horses

Please keep off the track. The track is for horses, their jockeys and stable staff, please keep them and yourselves safe by remaining inside the barriers. Anyone trespassing on the track will be: Liable to arrest and prosecution; Ejected immediately; Banned from all future Haydock Park race meetings; May face a nationwide racecourse ban.

Health And Safety Notice

The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Haydock Park Racecourse. We would request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing area and that parents keepacloseeyeonallchildrenandprevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that we do have a first aid room Should anyone require any assistance please speak to the nearest steward

Notices

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

Parade Ring Access

In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority Officials and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the Parade Ring are asked to refrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business.

Photography

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained Flash photography is not permitted anywhere in the Parade Ring or Winner’s Enclosure areas, or anywhere in the close vicinity of horses.

The official photographer is John Grossick To see any of his images please visit www.grossick.co.uk

Hblb Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £890,484 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023