Leicester Racecard - Saturday 29th April

Welcome to our Carling Raceday flat meeting with 7 races today FEATURING THE INNAUGURAL MADRI EXCEPCIONAL KING RICHARD III CUP HANDICAP OVER 1 MILE, the first of which is at 1.55pm and the last at 5.25pm.

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Important points to note today are:

Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our first aid unit.We have 5 active first-aiders plus a crowd doctor available for your safety.

For our loyal Owners and Trainers we have provided the Paddock Pavilion and Club Terrace today where you will find televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two course meal

Annual badge holders can also use the Paddock Pavilion today plus use of the Club Terrace

Please be aware that we are now cashless on all bar and food outlets accepting only debit or credit cards Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash for the time being. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have opened “voucher outlets” where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash from the main office before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting. Today these outlets are situated at the Main Office, the Main Tote building and the Betting Hall Tote We are pleased to say that this change has sped up service and improved security. Some other points of interest are:

• Our executive boxes and Club room have now been refurbished.

• Our KUBE building has also been completely refurbished and is once again operating as a self-hire wedding and conference venue

• Our Nelson Suite has now also been completely refurbished with a new customer lift.

HAVE A GREAT DAY,THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS OUR FIRST EVENING MEETING OF THE YEAR ON SATURDAY 13TH MAY.

Clerk of the Scales

Mr J. LIND

Veterinary Officer

Medical Officers

Dr C. Reynolds

Dr L. Davies

Dr C. Rollason

Stewards

Mr G. MARKHAM

Ms H. KEMP

(Stewards Panel Chair)

Ms C. NASH

(Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)

Mr A. GALLIERS-PRATT

Ms T. HAMILTON

Mr T. MCGLONE

Starters

Mr R. SUPPLE

Ms S. UPTON

Judge

Mrs E. JONES

Ms J. HABERSHON-BUTCHER

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms L. SHERIDAN

Mr J. BRAMHILL

Ms J. LINGHAM

Veterinary Surgeons

J.W. E. BEVIN, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

P. J. DALY, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Farrier

Mr T.W.ALLEN, DWCF

Nurse

Mrs S.Watters

Clerk of the Course

Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Mr C. MORRISSEY

Commentator

Mr S. MACHIN

Safeguarding Officers

Mr D. MAYKELS

Ms D.WILDER

Today’s race conditions can be found on page 31 of this race programme

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4 METAPHORIC (IRE) (176)

1-

3 8-13(7)

B c Montjeu (IRE) - Virgin Hawk (USA) Jamie Spencer

The Royal Ascot Racing Club

Gerrardstown House Stud

M. L.W. Bell, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW A winner at 10-1 at Nottingham over 1m (soft) in October,beatingToccata by a neck.That was a highly promising debut effort and it will be somewhat disappointing if he fails to make a bold bid to remain unbeaten as he holds entries in the Dante and Derby.

Racecard Key

1. Saddle Cloth Number

2. Horse Name

3. Country Code

4. Days since last run

Star Ratings Explained:

5. Form Figures

6.Age

7.Weight in St & Lb

8. Draw

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race. ★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.

9. Jockey Colour

10. Form Guide

11. Star Rating

12. Official BHA Rating

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

Can be given little or no chance

Official BHA Ratings

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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First Race 1.55

The Atlantic Pale Ale

Maiden Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 DESERT MASTER (GB) (9) 2 BF 9-7 (1)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Al Fareej (IRE) Ryan Moore J

O Mr Saif Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 11/4, held back by inexperience when second of 6 in novice at Ripon (5f, soft) on debut 9 days ago, not knocked about. Sure to improve The one to beat under Moore TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 JOHN STEED (IRE) (-) 9-7 (2)

Br Gr c Inns of Court (IRE) - Explosive Lady (IRE) Laura Pearson (3) J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Tally-Ho Stud Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 28. 50,000 gns Inns of Court colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner who stayed 7f Betting should guide TFRHHIII BHA-

3 OLD CHUMS (IRE) (28) 6

9-7 (3)

Br B c Kodiac - Magical Dreamer (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson J

O Set The Pulse Racing Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Merribelle Irish Farm Limited Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, sixth of 16 in Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 28 days ago Should have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA-

4 SPANISH PHOENIX (IRE) (19) 4

9-7 (5)

Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Freedom March Oisin Murphy J

O Mr J. Maldonado Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Freedom March Syndicate Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, shaped promisingly when fourth of 9 in novice at Kempton (5f, 6/1) on debut 19 days ago Sure to improve TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 TOO MUCH TREVOR (GB) (-)

9-7 (4)

Br Br c Magna Grecia (IRE) - Walk On Bye (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Teas Lads Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 2. 18,000 gns Magna Grecia half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Delft Dancer and 5f/6f winner ByThe Law Stable has already had a 2-y-o winner this spring. Needs checking out in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: SUNNY ORANGE (IRE) 2 9 5 Rossa Ryan 2-1 (Ralph Beckett) 7 ran

Stewards Note:

SPANISH PHOENIX: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Desert Master (GB), 3-1 Spanish Phoenix (IRE), 7-1 Old Chums (IRE), 10-1 Too Much Trevor (GB), 16-1 John Steed (IRE)

DESERT MASTER showed lots of promise amidst greenness on his recent Ripon debut and can prove too strong for Andrew Balding’s Spanish Phoenix, who is also likely to step up on an encouraging debut run.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DESERT MASTER 2.SPANISH PHOENIX (IRE) 3.OLD CHUMS (IRE)

Third Fourth Distance

Today’s Race Result

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Second Race 2.30

The Rekorderlig Premium Fruit Cider

Maiden Stakes (Class 5) (GBB Race)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373.

(Penalty Value £3780)

colours no horse

1 DASHING PANTHER (GB) (14) 0-0

Br B g Slade Power (IRE) - Irrational

O Ron Spore & Dr C Scott William Stone, West Wickham

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced gelding. 150/1, twelfth of 15 in minor event at Yarmouth (10.1f, heavy) 14 days ago, slowly away.

2 FAZAYTE (FR) (21)

Br B g Spider Flight (FR) - Vakina (FR)

HIIII BHA-

O Mr S. McCafferty Ryan Potter, Sellack

B O. Roussel, S. Moisson & N. Moisson

TIMEFORMVIEW Making GB/IRE Flat debut Won 7-runner handicap chase (10/3) at Haydock (19.9f, good to firm) 21 days ago, keeping on well Likeable type who could make an impact switched to the Flat TFRHHHII BHA-

3 MINI RIVO (IRE) (281)

5 9-11 (3)

Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Toujours L’Amour Alistair Rawlinson J

O Phil Kelly & Peter Hiatt John Mackie, Church Broughton T

B Deerfield Farm Gleann Cottages (Trading as J.P Gargan), Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Second of 10 in bumper (11/1) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft), clear of rest. Off 9 months. Hooded for 1st time Interesting newcomer to the Flat.

4 LETABA (GB) (14) U

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-13 (2)

Br B g Muhaarar - Shingwedzi (SAF) Saffie Osborne J

O Cayton Park Stud Limited Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Cayton Park Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. 80/1, unseated rider in minor event at Yarmouth (10.1f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 LIMERICK BOUND (GB) (221) 64-

3 8-13 (9)

Br Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Alamode William Buick J

O Mr Gerry Ryan Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Miss K. Rausing & Sunderland Holding Inc Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced colt. Fourth of 6 in minor event (11/2) at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 7 months

6 MORDOR (FR) (-) 3 8-13 (1)

Br B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Secrete (FR)

Murphy J

O Qatar Racing Limited David Simcock, Newmarket T

B S.A.S.U Ecurie Des Monceaux Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW €100,000 yearling, Roaring Lion colt Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1 1/4m Rumi, useful 9.6f-1 1/2m winner Solage and 10.5f winner Normandy Eagle Newcomer to note TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 NAQEEB (IRE) (-)

3 8-13 (8)

Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWNathaniel colt Half-brother to 3 winners,including top-class 1m-10.2f winner Baaeed and high-class winner up to 1 3/4m Hukum Worth chancing on debut bearing in mind his classy pedigree TFRHHHHH BHA-

8 SHOW ME THE WIRE (GB) (12) 0

3 8-13 (10)

Br B c Showcasing - Maleficent Queen Trevor Whelan J

O Mr R. Moore

Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Weldspec Glasgow Limited World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced colt. 100/1, last of 7 in minor event at Windsor (10f, heavy) on debut 12 days ago

9 CLOUD ANGEL (GB) (24) 0-5

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 8-8 (5)

Br Ch f Frankel - Angel Terrace (USA) Nicola Currie J

O Mojave Thoroughbred Partners Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B George Strawbridge

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced filly. 16/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 PROSECCO (GB) (193) 4-

3 8-8 (7)

Br Ch f Gleneagles (IRE) - Elbereth David Probert J

O Westerberg, Magnier, Tabor & Smith

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B David Taylor Ashford Stud, Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 11/1, fourth of 10 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, soft) on debut Off 6 months Up in trip Should have more to offer and merits consideration.

11 WINTERCRACK (GB) (28) 0-0

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 8-8 (4)

Br B f Cracksman - Speciosa (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Michael H. Sly Dr T. Davies Mrs Pam Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B M. H. Sly, Dr T. Davies & Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden (50/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 28 days ago, slowly away.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn first time by No 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Naqeeb (IRE), 9-2 Prosecco (GB), 6-1 Mordor (FR), 15-2 Fazayte (FR), 12-1 Mini Rivo (IRE), 16-1 Limerick Bound (GB), 22-1 Cloud Angel (GB), 50-1 Letaba (GB), 150-1 Dashing Panther (GB), Show Me The Wire (GB), 200-1 Wintercrack (GB)

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NAQEEB is with a top yard and related to a pair of seriously talented performers, so he may well be up to making a successful debut at the likely expense of Prosecco, who is open to improvement. Mordor is also considered first time up

Third Fourth Distance

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Thank You To The Following

The Madri Excepcional King Richard III Cup

Handicap Stakes (Class 2)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

(Penalty Value £25770)

his form up a notch when gaining career win number

22 days ago Has plenty of good efforts on turf

Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR)

Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who stepped up onhis reappearancerun in the Lincoln when gaining a first success for this yard in 1m Newmarket handicap (soft) 11 days ago,showing a good attitude to fend off runner-up

3 AERION POWER (IRE) (150) 0230/40- D

B h Kingman - Applauded (IRE)

Power Racing Co Ltd

Stud & Lofts Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Proved he retains all his ability back from 14 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1m) in October Not disgraced (met trouble) at Lingfield the following month but has been off again since TFRHHHII

4 AL MUBHIR (GB) (28) 44201-5 D BF

Br Ch c Frankel - Muffri’Ha (IRE)

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive profile last year and made a solid return to action when fifth of 22 in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m,heavy)

weeks ago Still lightly raced enough to think his best days are ahead of him. Leading claims under Buick. TFR

5 DASHING ROGER (GB) (204) 00/0000- CD

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Croeso Cusan

B Mr Richard Evans

TIMEFORMVIEW Won 1m handicaps at Sandown andAscot in 2021 but struggled for form last year Reappears with a fair bit to prove

6 ALEXANDER JAMES (IRE) (45) 02-0426 D

Br B g Camelot - Plying (USA)

O Magna Carter Bloodstock

B Churchtown House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWGood second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (1m) in February but below par at Newcastle last month. Lightly raced on turf in recent years Others are more obvious

7 WOBWOBWOB (IRE) (19) 33316-4

Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ishimagic

O Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran racing

B Golden Vale Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatCatterickinOctober Creditablefourthof14inhandicapatRedcar(7f,heavy,16/1)onreappearance

19 days ago, racing wide of where the main action unfolded Respected with that run behind him. TFRHHHHI BHA86

8 MAYSONG (GB) (12) 25-3431 D

Br Ch g Mayson - Aldeburgh Music (IRE)

O The Gary Allsopp Partnership

B Tareq Al Mazeedi

6 8-3 (6)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who was better than ever when resuming winning ways in 1m Redcar handicap (heavy) 12 days ago More on his plate in this higher grade,particularly as the 7lb claimer who was in the saddle at Redcar isn’t on board this time TFRHHHII BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6, 8.

Stewards Note:

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DASHING ROGER: Following its run on 7/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

ALEXANDER JAMES: Following its run on 15/3/2023 it was reported that the horse found the 7f trip too sharp.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Al Mubhir (GB), 7-2 Notre Belle Bete (GB), 11-2 Bopedro (FR), 8-1 Aerion Power (IRE), Maysong (GB), 10-1 Wobwobwob (IRE), 22-1 Alexander James (IRE), 40-1 Dashing Roger (GB)

Although never a serious threat AL MUBHIR’s reappearance fifth in the Lincoln was a highly respectable effort and he can resume winning ways in these slightly calmer waters Wobwobwob shaped well on his Redcar reappearance and is feared most ahead of Easter Classic winner Notre Belle Bete.

Fourth Race 3.40

The Aspall Cyder

Handicap Stakes (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)

no horse

1 TRUE JEM (FR) (27) 03125-0 D

Br B f Dabirsim (FR) - Vally Jem (FR)

O Nick Bradley Racing 47

B S.C.E.A. Des Bissons

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year 40/1, fifteenth of 19 in handicap at Doncaster (6f,

on reappearance 27 days ago Can only watch after that.

2 SOCIETY LION (GB) (7) 2303-31 D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pavlosk (USA)

O The Ed Dunlop Racing Club

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways in 11-runner handicap atThirsk (6f, heavy, 5/1) 7 days ago by 3/4 length from reopposing Cold Stare 3lb rise unlikely to prevent another prominent display.

3 BROKEN SPEAR (GB) (19) 320-000

Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - My Pretty Girl

O Morecool Racing

B Heather Raw

TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Down the field all 3 starts this year and others

4 SILENT FLAME (GB) (261) 214202- D

Br B m Al Kazeem - Burnt Fingers (IRE)

O Miss Gloria Abbey

B Miss G. Abbey Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Did the job well when resuming winning ways at Newbury (6f) last June. Creditable second of 4 at Salisbury last August. Not seen since but the presence of Oisin Murphy in the saddle suggests she could be ready to roll TFR

5 COLD STARE (IRE) (7) 5440-42 D BF

Br B g Intense Focus (USA) - Ziria (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing XC

B Dubois Holdings Ltd

Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 4/1, creditable 3/4-length second of 11 to reopposing Society Lion in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 7 days ago, nearest finish

6 MAXZENO (GB) (14) 022-2

Br B g Bated Breath - Demora

O Pete & Gillian Wragg & Angie Balderstone

Appleby, Oakham T

B A. M. Wragg Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Second of 3 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f, 5/2) 14 days ago

Opening handicap mark demands more but he is unexposed.

7 COCO BEAR (IRE) (12) 00266-1 CD

TFRHHHII BHA73

5 9-2 (2)

Br Br g Kodi Bear (IRE) - House of Roses Saffie Osborne J

O Trish & Colin Fletcher-Hall & partner Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B McCracken Farms Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Better than ever when making a successful reappearance at Windsor (6f, heavy)

12 days ago, staying on well Ought to remain competitive up 6lb

8 WILLINGLY (GB) (207) 311514- CD

Br Ch m Hot Streak (IRE) - Paradise Place

O Miss Jacintha Hynes

B Springcombe Park Stud

TFRHHHII BHA73

6 8-8 (7)

Joe Leavy (7) J

Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 7 runs last year, including over C&D Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) on final start. Might be vulnerable in this higher grade TFRHHIII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: CASTANA DIA (IRE) 4 9 2 Kaiya Fraser 22-1 (Chris Wall) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Society Lion (GB), 7-2 Cold Stare (IRE), 5-1 Coco Bear (IRE), 9-1 Silent Flame (GB), 10-1 Maxzeno (GB), 16-1 True Jem (FR), Broken Spear (GB), Willingly (GB)

COLD STARE and Society Lion clash for the second weekend running, with the former taken to turn the tables from Thirsk and snap a losing run dating back to autumn 2021. Recent Windsor winner Coco Bear may prove best of the remainder

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Fifth Race 4.15

The Staropramen Zero Alcohol

Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund

STRATEGIA (ITY) (12) 553-4

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Tribulina

O Scuderia la Tesa Limited

B Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL Marco Botti Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (1m, heavy, 11/2) on reappearance 12 days ago. Quite a keen-goer so this drop back to 7f may help. Remains unexposed.

4 UNITED FORCE (IRE) (68) 320

Br B g Showcasing - Pure Innocence (IRE)

O Clipper Logistics Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Branton Court Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed over 7f on AW first 2 starts Disappointed upped to 1m at Newcastle last time but retains potential now handicapping in first-time cheekpieces under Ryan Moore Has been gelded.

5 HELLO ARTHUR (GB) (53) 634

9-6 (1)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Mimram Jim Crowley J

O Eco Events Ltd Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden 7/1, fourth of 5 in maiden at Lingfield (1m) 53 days ago. Makes handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA72

6 CARVETII (IRE) (9) 5343-0 9-2 (6)

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Sundown Sally (IRE) Harrison Shaw J

O Santry Racing Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Gerard Phelan Santry Racing, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden.Eighth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Ripon (6f,soft) on reappearance 9 days ago Will need to leave that well behind now stepping up to 1m. TFRHHIII BHA68

7 ANGEL TIME (IRE) (15) 05-0501 C

8-5 (3)

Br B f Penny’s Picnic (IRE) - Tarawa (FR) Ray Dawson J

O Mrs Jo Brisland

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

Robyn Brisland, Stockbridge T

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 6-runner claimer (50/1) at this course (6f, heavy) 15 days ago More will be needed back in handicap company

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHIII BHA57

2022: KITSUNE POWER (IRE) 3 9 5 Ray Dawson 7-2 (Roger Varian) 13 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

Stewards Note:

STRATEGIA: Following its run on 17/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

UNITED FORCE: Following its run on 20/2/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Hour By Hour (GB), 3-1 United Force (IRE), 13-2 Strategia (ITY), Hello Arthur (GB), 15-2 Frequent Flyer (IRE), 12-1 Angel Time (IRE), 18-1 Carvetii (IRE)

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Scottish raider HOUR BY HOUR can build on his good reappearance second at Pontefract and go one better under David Probert. Ryan Moore gets the call up for United Force who can bounce back from a disappointing run at Newcastle and provide the chief threat ahead of Strategia, who may benefit from this drop back to 7f

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £253,124 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

Racecourse Record Times

Sixth Race 4.50

The Coors

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

that.

3 LONG CALL (GB) (134) 0003/35- CD

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Gacequita (URU)

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

C&D winner Below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at

days ago Off 124 days Fair on the Flat.

4

BEAR HUG (GB) (17) 03650-2

Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Silkenveil (IRE)

O Ownaracehorse and R Kent

B D. R. Botterill

good account.

7/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 17 days

5 IVY AVENUE (IRE) (28) 43540/-2 D

Br Ch m Ivawood (IRE) - Dance Avenue (IRE)

O Diamond Racing Ltd

B Mr Brian O’Neill Diamond Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2021.Respectable second of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f,heavy,16/1) 28 days ago.Worthy of respect on second outing for yard that does well with new recruits

6 CONTRAST (IRE) (2) 102-320 D BF

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Israar Shane Gray J

O The Laura Mason Syndicate Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Nottingham in October. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft, 11/4) 2 days ago, slowly away.Type to bounce back quickly.

7 IFTIKHAAR (IRE) (17) 354-000

10 ORDER OF ST JOHN (GB) (22) 4662-05 C 6 8-12 (5)

Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Gospel Music

O Rupert Frost and Ed Shaw

Oisin Murphy J

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Farmers Hill Stud Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Below form fifth of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 11/1) 22 days ago, slowly away. Has fallen to a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA54

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: FLOWER OF THUNDER (IRE) 5 9 5 Adam Kirby 9-2 (Christine Dunnett) 13 ran Visor worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 10.

Stewards Note:

CONTRAST: Following its run on 27/04/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Silastar (GB), 4-1 Big Bear Hug (GB), 9-2 Ivy Avenue (IRE), 13-2 Contrast (IRE), 12-1 Order of St John (GB), 16-1 Simulation Theory (IRE), Zoffany Portrait (IRE), 33-1 Long Call (GB), 80-1 Cuban Strike (GB), 100-1 Iftikhaar (IRE)

IVY AVENUE made a solid start for Mick Appleby when second at Doncaster last month and takes marginal preference over Silastar, who shaped well at Kempton last time Big Bear Hug also merits respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IVY AVENUE (IRE) 2.SILASTAR 3.BIG BEAR HUG

First Second Time

Today’s Race Result

Third Fourth Distance

Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse

At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards

The Racecourse also employs a specialist Horse Ambulance Team, equipped with a modern equine ambulance to enable injured horses to be transported safely to a veterinary hospital for treatment. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse

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Seventh Race 5.25

The Carling Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

(USA) - Raging Atlantic (USA)

Lightly-raced maiden.14/1,very good third of 11 in handicap at

7 months.Tongue strap on 1st time Respected.

3 AUTUMN ANGEL (IRE) (14) 6-51664 D

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Elshabakiya (IRE)

O Cropthorne Syndicate

B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Southwell in February. 9/2, fourth of 7 in handicap

8 EY UP ITS JAZZ (GB) (7) 0000/3-5

market check.

HHHII BHA52

4 8-13 (6)

Br Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Mad Jazz Ray Dawson J

O Mrs M Lingwood & Tony Coyle Tony Coyle, Norton T

B Norton Grove Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Jim Boyle when creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 33/1)

7 days ago. Others more persuasive

9 STALLONE (IRE) (7) 436304 C D

HHIII BHA50

7 8-12 (4)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Titian Queen David Probert J

O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Ms Marie Higgins Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner.Thirty five runs since last win in 2019. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 15/2) 7 days ago Not taken lightly.

at Nottingham (5f, soft) 7 days ago

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

IRELAND’S EYE: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

LADY MANDER: Following its run on 12/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Rajmeister (GB), 13-2 Navy Drums (USA), 17-2 Stallone (IRE), 12-1 Laertes (USA), Ireland’s Eye (IRE), Bama Lama (GB), 16-1 Autumn Angel (IRE), Hilary’s Boy (GB), 18-1 Ey Up Its Jazz (GB), 20-1 First Company (IRE), 22-1 Shining Crystal (GB), 25-1 Danzart (IRE), 28-1 Lady Mander (GB), 40-1 Too Funky (GB), 50-1 Katie K (GB)

RAJMEISTER finally opened his account at Nottingham and is taken to follow up Navy Drums is also in top form and is feared most ahead of the returning Laertes

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAJMEISTER 2.NAVY DRUMS (USA) 3.LAERTES (USA)

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Race Conditions

First Race 1.55 - THE ATLANTIC PALE ALE MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden two yrs old. Enter by noon, April 24th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 18 entries at £40. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE REKORDERLIG PREMIUM FRUIT CIDER MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for maiden three yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, April 24th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 19 entries at £35. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.05 - THE MADRI EXCEPCIONAL KING RICHARD III CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 24th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 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 18 entries at £250. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.40 - THE ASPALL CYDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Limited has generously sponsored this race 21 entries at £50. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.15 - THE STAROPRAMEN ZERO ALCOHOL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 6lb 20 entries at £40. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.50 - THE COORS 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 four 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. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Coors has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race 23 entries, 1 at £7 and 22 at £35. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.25 - THE CARLING 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; 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. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Limited has generously sponsored this race 27 entries, 1 at £7 and 26 at £35. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.