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AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards  Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3669, 2nd £1835, 3rd £917, 4th £459, 5th £230. (Penalty Value £4221.95)

FIRST RACE 6.10

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (23 wins from 310 runners, 7%) runs AEGIS POWER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 98 runners, 9%) runs AEGIS POWER WEIGHTWATCHER: HEART OF SOUL won off a handicap mark of 80, his rating is now down 8lb to 72.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LET HER LOOSE trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 171 miles.

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1 RESTORER (GB) (13) 65230-0 D 11 11-4 (6)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) Mr Josh Agar (5) J

O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Foursome Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. 40/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.

2 HEART OF SOUL (IRE) (13) 0400-00 D 8 11-4 (3)

Br B g Makfi - Hadrian’s Waltz (IRE)

Mr Nathan Seery (5) J

O Xenor UK Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Ecurie La Vallee Martigny Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good, 25/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Work to do.

3 CAPTAIN HADDOCK (IRE) (26) 6023-20 D BF 6 11-2 (8)

Br B g Make Believe - Kayd Kodaun (IRE)

O Mr C Main & Mr T Barton

Mr Henry Main (3) J

Heather Main, Wantage T

B Ballylinch Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well below best at Hamilton latest but had posted good second on return at Doncaster (11.9f) previously and must enter calculations. Cheekpieces back on.

4 AEGIS POWER (GB) (35) 32536-5

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Robema

4 11-1 (5)

Mr Thomas Easterby (5) J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T

B D. J. Weston King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly-useful performer for Andrew Balding who shaped as if needing the run on return/yard debut at Musselburgh (16f) 35 days ago. Feasibly treated and could be a player in first-time cheekpieces.

5 UNPLUGGED (IRE) (14) 44443-2

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Crown Light

7 10-11 (2)

Miss Serena Brotherton J

O Pellon Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & I. Thompson Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 5 months off when close second of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good) 14 days ago, finishing strongly. 2lb rise fair and holds leading claims.

6 LEOPOLDS ROCK (IRE) (71) 0155-66 D

7 10-9 (1)

Br Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Trianon Mr Shay Halton (5) J

O Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mubarak Al Naemi First Recruitment Group, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Others more appealing.

7 LUMBERJACK (GB) (60) 34-6

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Chorus

4 10-8 (7)

Mr Paul Kavanagh (7) J

O Mr T. Hartley David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Worksop Manor Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, first run since leaving Tom Clover when last of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 60 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Improvement required on handicap debut.

8 LET HER LOOSE (IRE) (149) 41060-0 D

Br Ch m Mukhadram - Passionable

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6 10-5 (4)

Miss Brodie Hampson J

O Marco Polo Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Kildaragh Stud & M. Downey

Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 149 days. Fairly treated if back to form after 5-month absence. TFR BHA59

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

CAPTAIN HADDOCK: Following its run on 14/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

UNPLUGGED: Following its run on 26/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered two furlongs out.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Unplugged (IRE), 9-2 Captain Haddock (IRE), 15-2 Aegis Power (GB), 9-1 Leopolds Rock (IRE), 10-1 Restorer (GB), 12-1 Lumberjack (GB), 14-1 Let Her Loose (IRE), 28-1 Heart of Soul (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This can go to UNPLUGGED, who was unlucky not to score (denied clear run when going well) on his return at Pontefract a fortnight ago and remains on a decent mark. Aegis Power and Captain Haddock may provide the chief threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UNPLUGGED (IRE) 2.AEGIS POWER 3.CAPTAIN HADDOCK (IRE)

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places o ered

3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may o er place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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for novice three yrs old and upwards  Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800. (Penalty Value £8100)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (23 wins from 96 runners, 24%) runs GOVERNOR OF INDIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs GOVERNOR OF INDIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOVERNOR OF INDIA trained by J & T Gosden & RULING DYNASTY trained by C Appleby, both Newmarket, 191 miles.

SECOND RACE 6.45

1 RULING DYNASTY (GB) (227) 21- 4 10-8 (1)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Indian Petal James Doyle J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who got off the mark at the second time of asking when taking 5-runner minor event at Newcastle (10.2f) 7 months ago. Should be more to come this term. TFR BHA-

2 BREATHLESS BISHOP (GB) (22) 0 3 9-1 (7)

Br Ch g Bated Breath - Telescopic J

O Bob Bishop, Simon Hunt and Family Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Daniel Hunt Sloane Street Auctions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 18/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Improvement required. NON RUNNER. TFR BHA-

3 CAPITANO (GB) (-)

3 9-1 (5)

Br Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Chachamaidee (IRE) Tom Marquand J

O Eddie and Fiona Carswell Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B R. A. H. Evans & Sunderland Holding Inc. NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW 160,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars gelding. Closely related to smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Klassique and half-brother to 2 winners, notably very smart 1m-9f winner Valiant Prince. Interesting newcomer. TFR BHA-

4 COSMIC SOUL (IRE) (10) 54

3 9-1 (6)

Br Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - My Spirit (IRE) P. J. McDonald J

O Coverdale Stud James Horton, Middleham T

B Kilcarn Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc Manor House Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 9/1, fourth of 9 in minor event at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 10 days ago, having to pick way through. Should improve. TFR BHA-

5 GOVERNOR OF INDIA (GB) (-)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Star of Seville

3 9-1 (2)

Robert Havlin J

O Lady Bamford John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Lady Bamford

TIMEFORM VIEW Dubawi colt. Dam, winner up to 10.5f (Prix de Diane and 2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to very smart/ ungenuine winner up to 1m (stayed 10.5f) King of Comedy. Makes appeal on pedigree.

6 KING OF THE PLAINS (IRE) (8) 32

TFR BHA-

3 9-1 (3)

Br B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Golden Lilac (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O Qatar Racing Limited

B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who improved on his debut form when second of 5 in maiden at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Sets a good standard and remains open to further progress.

7 PORTRAITIST (IRE) (21) 0

Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Lyric Piece

TFR BHA-

3 8-10 (4)

Laura Pearson (3) J

O Mr T. Hartley David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Mr David Harrison Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden (80/1) at Newmarket (10f, good) on debut 21 days ago. Up against it.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

TFR BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 King of The Plains (IRE), 5-2 Ruling Dynasty (GB), 9-2 Governor of India (GB), 15-2 Capitano (GB), 9-1 Cosmic Soul (IRE), 100-1 Portraitist (IRE)

KING OF THE PLAINS wasn’t beaten far at Yarmouth last week and appeals as the type to improve again. He can open his account. Ruling Dynasty and Cosmic Soul rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KING OF THE PLAINS (IRE)

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