Leicester Racecard - Saturday 13th May

Welcome to our Evening flat meeting with 7 races today, the first of which is at 5.40pm and the last at 8.40pm.

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We do hope that you enjoy the racing and have good fortune at this evenings meeting.

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 race card to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our First Aid unit.

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

Annual badge holders can also use the Paddock Pavilion with complimentary tea and coffee today plus use of the Club Terrance or the Top Floor Boxes

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. This evening, 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 Veterinary Treatment rooms have been refurbished and updated, enabling our Veterinary Surgeons to give the best treatment as quick as possible if required.

• We are also delighted to say that our Executives Room, Club Room, Kube and the Nelson Suite have been completely refurbished including a new customer lift in the Grandstand. HAVE A GREAT EVENING,THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS OUR TWO DAY MEETING OF THE YEAR ON MONDAY (BH) 29TH MAY, FOLLOWED BY TUESDAY 30TH MAY.

Today’s Officials

Stewards

Mr G. PEARSON

Ms C. NASH

(Stewards Panel Chair)

Mr C. Bennett (Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)

Mr T. EVETTS

MS P. GRECO

Ms P. HARDY

Starters

Mr W. JARDINE

Mr R. COLLEY

Judge

Mr N. BOSTOCK

Clerk of the Scales

Mr J. LIND

Veterinary Officer

Ms J. HABERSHON-BUTCHER

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms E. BUDDEN

Ms J. LINGHAM

Ms L. SHERIDAN

Veterinary Surgeons

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

Mr A. KNOTT

Farrier

Mr T.W.ALLEN, DWCF

Medical Officers

Prof J. BURTON

Dr S. READY

Nurse

Mrs G. LESTER

Clerk of the Course

Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Mr S. RANN

Commentator

Mr T. PETERS

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 5.40

The Join Racing Tv Now Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 5) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2987, 2nd £1493, 3rd £747, 4th £373. (Penalty Value £3780)

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 MULLINS BEACH (IRE) (12) 35 9-7 (5)

Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Platinum Coast (USA) Ross Coakley J

O Anaco Racing Partnership Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed more than first time up when fifth of 8 in maiden at Bath (5f, soft) 12 days ago Claims if building on that. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 PONGA (IRE) (12) 23 9-7 (2)

Br B c Acclamation - Colour Blue (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Peter Trainor Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Rathbarry Stud Michael Bell Racing, Mourne Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Posted promising second on Kempton debut (5f) last month Not in quite the same form when third of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, soft, 11/4) since but looks the one to beat nonetheless

3 TEA LEAF TED (IRE) (-)

HHHHH BHA-

(3)

Br Ch c Mayson - Poetic Smile (IRE) Joshua Bryan J

O ffrench Nickers Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B RP Bloodstock Ltd High View Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 15. 2,000 gns yearling, Mayson colt. Dam unraced.Yard has made a good start to the season with juveniles

4 COASTAL SUNRISE (GB) (-)

HHHII BHA-

9-2 (4)

Br B f Equiano (FR) - East Coast Lady (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T

B Dr Caroline Scott

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 28.Equiano filly.Dam,winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner),closely related to useful 6f-1m winner Film Maker. Stable’s first 2-y-o runner of season.

5 FENGARI (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-2 (7)

Br B f Territories (IRE) - Moon Song Ben Curtis J

O Mr S. Goodwin Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B Hunscote Stud Limited Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 21.Territories filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Lunarscape. Dam 6f winner. Bred for speed and market check advised on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 GRISE (IRE) (-)

9-2 (1)

Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Maridiyna (IRE) George Wood J

O Cezar’s Racehorses Ltd & Partner Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Premier Bloodstock Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, CLASS1PERSONNEL S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 8.€8,000 foal,€8,000 yearling,El Kabeir filly.Half-sister to several winners,including useful winner up to 1 1/4m Saint Steven and winner up to 1m Come On Come On.Yard to yet have a 2-y-o winner this term. TFRHHIII

7 RUN JOY RUN (GB) (21) 6

9-2 (6)

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Aquasulis (IRE) Trevor Whelan J

O fred willson and richard kent Adam West, Epsom T

B R. Kent & D. Evans

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly. 22/1, last of 6 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) on debut 21 days ago, slowly away. Improvement required.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Stewards Note: RUN JOY RUN: Following its run on 22/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Ponga (IRE), 8-1 Mullins Beach (IRE), Fengari (GB), 10-1 Tea Leaf Ted (IRE), Coastal Sunrise (GB), Grise (IRE), 25-1 Run Joy Run (GB)

PONGA couldn’t quite match his debut form when third at Beverley earlier this month but looks the likeliest scorer here Mullins Beach is the obvious danger on form, whilst Fengari may be the pick of the newcomers

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PONGA (IRE) 2.MULLINS BEACH (IRE) 3.FENGARI

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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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Second Race 6.10

The Sharon Mcmanus Memorial Selling Stakes (Class 4)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4571, 2nd £2286, 3rd £1143.

(Penalty Value £5767) colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 CELESTIAL FORCE (IRE) (1296) (£12000) 223226///- D 8 10-2 (3)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aquarelle Bleue (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Ben Curtis J

O Mrs K. F. Lloyd Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Sunderland Holdings Inc NAF S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at up to 2m on Flat forTom Dascombe earlier in career and developed into a fair hurdler for Paul Nicholls thereafter,winning 4 times Absent since finishing second in a claiming hurdle on debut for this yard late in 2021 but big player if ready to roll on return back on Flat. TFRHHHHH BHA79

2 NAVEGAON GATE (GB) (585) (£12000) 534600/- 5 10-2 (5)

Br B g Frankel - Cascata (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Liam Keniry J

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 8/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, soft) in January, ridden after 4 out and soon beaten. Pick of his form gives him claims in a very trappy seller but he’s far from the easiest to predict. Cheekpieces replace visor TFRHHHII BHA67

3 STILL STANDING (IRE) (71) (£12000) 00/000-0 8 10-2 (9)

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Il Palazzo (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Morgan Cole (7) J

O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B D. G. Iceton Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful staying handicapper on Flat in his pomp for Jessica Harrington but operating well below his best over hurdles/on Flat more recently forWilliam Durkan,ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (2m) in March. Starts out for new yard now. TFRHHHII BHA77

4 TIGER VOICE (FR) (245) (£12000) 2/40///60- 8

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Tarsia (GER) (Tiger Hill (IRE))

O The Bill & Ben Partnership Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Mr Mathieu Daguzan-Garros

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner over fences for Henry de Bromhead but hard to glean much encouragement from handful of starts over fences/hurdles for present stable since the turn of the year Return to the level needs to spark a revival

5 ZURAIG (GB) (12) (£12000) 302-050

Br Gr g Teofilo (IRE) - Dakatari (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))

O Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Sarl Darpat France

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair gelding Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 12 days ago, very slowly away and always detached.Temperament very much under suspicion now TFRHHHII BHA65

6 FREE CHAKARTE (FR) (381) (£12000) 30/6011-

Br B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Piroska (IRE) (Pivotal)

4 10-1 (7)

Oliver Stammers (3) J

O Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran & S.A.R. W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner of claimers in France this time last year and perfect start for new yard when landing juvenile hurdle at Hexham (16.2f) last June Similar form in defeat next 2 starts but completely lost her form thereafter Break/return to the Flat needs to spark a revival TFRHHHII BHA70

7 SHE’S OUT OF REACH (GB) (18) (£12000) 53

Br Ch m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Beat Seven (Beat Hollow)

5 9-11 (2)

Christian Howarth (5) J

O All the Kings men Louise Allan, Newmarket T

B Winterbeck Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed little all 4 starts in bumpers and similar story in pair of AW novice events in recent weeks for present yard. Passed over even allowing for this drop into selling company

8 MOLTISANTI (IRE) (19) (£12000) 4055-06

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Marah Dubai (FR) (Dubawi (IRE))

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 8-11 (8)

Ray Dawson J

O The Many Saints David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Mr Artur Smigielski Envirosips Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair gelding Sixth of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago, slowly away and left behind from 3f out Significantly up in trip.

9 SOOTHING BLAZE (GB) (28) (£12000) 60400

TFRHHHII BHA58

3 8-11 (4)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Afternoon (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Darragh Keenan J

O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T B Kalabak Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Yarmouth (8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA56

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: MING DYNASTY (FR) 10 9 5 Ryan Sexton 9-2 (Brian Ellison) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5, 6. Stewards Note: ZURAIG: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Celestial Force (IRE), 4-1 Tiger Voice (FR), 6-1 Still Standing (IRE), 15-2 Navegaon Gate (GB), 9-1 Free Chakarte (FR), 14-1 Zuraig (GB), 16-1 Moltisanti (IRE), 18-1 Soothing Blaze (GB), 50-1 She’s Out of Reach (GB) PLAY SMARTER

A decidedly trappy seller with CELESTIAL FORCE receiving the tentative vote in the hope he’s ready to roll after a lengthy absence Free Chakarte and Still Standing may emerge as the chief threats

Position of Stalls

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.

Third Race 6.40

The Craggs Architects

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

below form third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 113 days Has good chance on pick of form

3 KYBER CRYSTAL (IRE) (19) 62506-6

HHHII BHA61

4 9-9 (5)

Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Lapis Blue (IRE) Mark Crehan (3) J

O Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T

B Yeomanstown Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW Below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy, 33/1) 19 days ago, never nearer Others preferred.

4 AUTUMN FLIGHT (IRE) (11) 515031 D

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Swallow Falls (IRE) Paddy Mathers J

O Mr G. Vasey Ian McInnes, Catwick T

B Troy Cullen

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways in 11-runner handicap (6/1) at Brighton (6f, good) earlier this month, always holding on. Since joined new yard and remains fairly treated. Should go well again.

5 MALHAM TARN COVE (GB) (15) 0460-6

4 8-13 (7)

Br Ro g Heeraat (IRE) - Spirit of Rosanna Dougie Costello J

O Mr J. Holcombe Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

B Mr Jim Holcombe

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 17 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 50/1) 15 days ago Not out of things

6 DANZART (IRE) (14) 000-062 D

HHHII BHA50

5 8-9 (3)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Surava George Wood J

O Carl Pye and Gary Prescott Stella Barclay, Garstang T

B Schneider Adolf Clp Electrical Contractors Ltd, Quality MIX Concrete Ltd, Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Posted best effort for some time when second of 14 in handicap over C&D (heavy, 33/1) 14 days ago Can race off same mark and is one for the shortlist

7 CAZEVA PRINCESS (GB) (86) 40-0000 D

TFRHHHHH BHA46

6 8-9 (4)

Br B m Equiano (FR) - Enford Princess Darragh Keenan J

O Mr C. A. Blyth Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mr C. A. Blyth

TIMEFORMVIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Last of 12 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f, 50/1) 86 days ago. Back down in trip 1lb out of the handicap Hard to fancy.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn by No 1. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

TFRHIIII BHA39

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

MALHAM TARN COVE: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Danzart (IRE), 10-3 Autumn Flight (IRE), 4-1 Autumn Angel (IRE), 11-2 King of Speed (IRE), 8-1 Malham Tarn Cove (GB), 16-1 Kyber Crystal (IRE), 40-1 Cazeva Princess (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DANZART has been given a chance by the handicapper and returned to form when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago He can go one better here Autumn Angel and Autumn Flight look the likeliest dangers.

Fourth Race 7.10

The Watch On Racing Tv EBF

Maiden Stakes (Class 4) (Gbb Race)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533.

Value £5400)

(GB) (18) 0

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Swept Away (IRE)

Laundry Cottage Stud Farm TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 9 in minor event (50/1) atWolverhampton

(21) 6-4

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Monzza

Michael Kerr-Dineen & Martin Hughes

Stud

Twice-raced colt.Fourth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (8f,heavy,8/1) 21 days ago Still has

to learn, but his form gives him a solid chance

3 GET OFF ME (IRE) (16) 06

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Dutch Courage

O Mr Russell Jones

B R. G. & T. E. Levin Route Agency Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 9/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress

4 GREEN GO (IRE) (-)

3 9-4 (3)

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Queen of Stars (USA) Ray Dawson J

O Newsells Park Stud - Ossie Ardiles Synd. Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Newsells Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW £30,000 yearling, resold 72,000 gns yearling, Zoffany gelding Brother to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Illuminate and half-brother to 3 winners,including 5f/6f winner Rhal and 1 1/4m winner Miniature Daffodil Dam unraced.Interesting newcomer for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 INDRAPURA STAR (GB) (15) 0-0

3 9-4 (1)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Eyes On Asha (IRE) Dougie Costello J

O The stars of little India Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

B Mr T. A. Rahman Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when eighth of 15 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 150/1) 15 days ago

6 LOWTON (GB) (15) 3

HIIII BHA-

3 9-4 (4)

Br B c Pivotal - Heskin (IRE) Phil Dennis J

O Mr David W. Armstrong Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Highfield Farm LLP Highfield Farm LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type 4/1, third of 15 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve and should take all the beating

7 STORY OF PEACE (IRE) (11) 0

HHHHH BHA-

3 9-4 (2)

Br Ch g Pivotal - Greatest Virtue Ross Coakley J

O Mr Ali Saeed Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced gelding. 33/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good) on debut 11 days ago

8 WHERE’S FREDDY (IRE) (25) 5

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - One Spirit (IRE)

O Patrick B Doyle (Construction) Ltd

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-4 (8)

Luke Catton (5) J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced gelding. Fifth of 7 in maiden (40/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut 25 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: SHINING BLUE (IRE) 4 10 2 Daniel Tudhope 5-6 (Saeed bin Suroor) 8 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.

Stewards Note:

WHERE’S FREDDY: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced in the dip

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Lowton (GB), 11-4 Ascari (GB), 9-2 Green Go (IRE), 10-1 Where’s Freddy (IRE), 14-1 Get Off Me (IRE), 50-1 Arawan (GB), 66-1 Story of Peace (IRE), 150-1 Indrapura Star (GB)

LOWTON made an excellent start under a considerate ride when third at Doncaster first time out and, unless Green Go proves to be an above-average newcomer, he should be up to scoring at the second attempt. Ascari is also a player despite looking a little wayward last time.

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Fifth Race 7.40

The Mje The Safest Bet In Building

Handicap Stakes (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80)

colours no horse

1 G’DAAY (GB) (16) 31155-6

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Gilt Linked Alice Bond (7) J

O Trevor and Ruth Milner Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed back-to-back Chelmsford handicaps (at 7f) over the winter. Probably needed the run on back of 4 months off when last of 6 back at that venue 16 days ago and entitled to be sharper here TFRHHHII BHA84

2 BLIND BEGGAR (IRE) (33) 21-0120 D BF 5 9-9 (4) Br B g Equiano (FR) - Beylerbey (USA) Alistair Rawlinson J

O B & M Pallets Ltd Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Pat Beirne B & M Pallets Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Chelmsford (5f) in February. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy, 7/2) 33 days ago, the run best excused on account of being poorly drawn. Underfoot conditions no problem here and better showing anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA84

3 TYGER BAY (GB) (12) 344522 D BF

6 9-7 (1)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Ribbon Royale Ben Curtis J

O Middleham Park Racing XXXVII & Partners Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

B Fernham Farm Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time winner last year 9/4, respectable second of 6 in handicap atWindsor (6f, soft) 12 days ago, keeping on without threatening the winner Consistency is hard to knock and expected to be thereabouts again. TFRHHHII BHA82

4 BROKEN SPEAR (GB) (3) 0-00024

7 9-5 (2)

Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - My Pretty Girl Ray Dawson J

O Morecool Racing Tony Coyle, Norton T

B Heather Raw

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless last year but made a timely return to form when narrowly outpointed by an in-form rival (pair clear) on penultimate start over C&D inApril Fared best of those who raced towards inside when fourth at Chester (7f) 3 days ago and not out of things back at 6f TFRHHHHI BHA80

5 A SURE WELCOME (GB) (216) 142000- D

9 9-5 (6)

Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - Croeso Bach Liam Keniry J

O Kinnersley Partnership 3 Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Richard Evans Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways at Windsor (6f, good to firm) from 2lb higher mark last June Out of sorts during back end of the campaign, last of 10 at Goodwood (6f) in October Market should guide on return/yard debut. TFRHHHII BHA80

6 COLD STARE (IRE) (14) 440-423 D

8 8-13 (3)

Br B g Intense Focus (USA) - Ziria (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Middleham Park Racing XC David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Dubois Holdings Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWNineteen runs since last win in 2021.Below form third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (heavy,11/2) 14 days ago (Broken Spear placed second). Still, he’s evidently not out of things from this sort of mark if bouncing back. TFRHHHII

7 SOVEREIGN SLIPPER (GB) (182) 4111/02- D

5 8-12 (8)

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Last Slipper Trevor Whelan J

O Mr D B Clark & Mr H Candy Henry Candy, Wantage T

B Bugley Stud (Last Slipper) Partnership Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Completed quick-fire hat-trick onAW during late 2021. Stepped up on belated return when second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) in November but absent again since TFRHHHII BHA73

8 PARISIAC (IRE) (9) 60-0034 D

4 8-10 (7)

Br B g Kodiac - Colgin Darragh Keenan J

O Gary Allsopp and A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Gce Farm Ltd Colourpin, Allsopp & Allsopp S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fallen plenty in the weights and big step back in right direction when third at Thirsk (6f, heavy) on penultimate start in April. Did enough to confirm his return to form when fourth under a forceful ride when fourth at Salisbury (6f) 9 days ago and he could just be worth chancing. TFRHHHHH BHA71

9 UNDER CURFEW (GB) (175) 306540- C D

7 8-6 (9)

Br Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Thicket Mollie Phillips (3) J

O Mr Mark Wellbelove Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Llety Farms Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f,AW, 15/2).

more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: PURE DREAMER 4 9 5 Sean Levey 5-2 (Richard Hannon) 11 ran

Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 6.

Stewards Note: BLIND BEGGAR: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Tyger Bay (GB), 5-1 Broken Spear (GB), 11-2 Blind Beggar (IRE), 15-2 Cold Stare (IRE), 9-1 Parisiac (IRE), 10-1 G’Daay (GB), Sovereign Slipper (GB), 16-1 A Sure Welcome (GB), Under Curfew (GB) PLAY

PARISIAC took a step back in the right direction when third on his penultimate start at Thirsk and, having again ran well when fourth at Salisbury since, he gets the narrow vote to confirm himself on a handy mark. Broken Spear has bounced back to form also in recent weeks and is feared, with Blind Beggar another to consider in an open-looking contest.

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Sixth Race 8.10

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Extra Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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1 EPONINA (IRE) (12) 546-642 CD BF

Br B m Zoffany (IRE) - Dame Rochelle (IRE)

Mrs Elisabeth Cash

Rev John Naughton

C&D winner 3/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 12 days ago Goes

at this track and is leniently treated on old form.

2 ALBESEEINGYER (GB) (15) 65111-1 D

Br B f Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny

Mr Ray Bailey

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. Career best when winning 17-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 16/1)

days ago, just holding on Leading claims as she bids to complete the five-timer.

3 MISS SARAJEVO (GB) (37) 614-44 D

Br B f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Cherry Malotte

B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Winner at Chelmsford City in November 11/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 37 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time Respected.

4 STAR SOUND (GB) (38) 23-3

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Sterling Sound (USA)

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXIX

B Fiona Gordon

VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton

better in handicaps, but assessor hasn’t been lenient.

B Elusive Bloodstock and Dan Tunmore

Ltd

some but should give another good account.

TIMEFORMVIEW Good third of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 11 days ago

6 STORYINTHESAND (IRE) (34) 3550-26

Br B f Footstepsinthesand - Storyline (IRE)

O Scuderia la Tesa Limited

B Mrs Jean Brennan Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 11/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 34 days ago Blinkers on 1st time Not completely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: EPONINA (IRE) 8 9 7 Theodore Ladd 16-1 (Michael Appleby) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

MISS SARAJEVO: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was upset pre-race and slow away.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Albeseeingyer (GB), 4-1 Eponina (IRE), 11-2 Margaret’s Fuchsia (GB), 8-1 Star Sound (GB), 9-1 Miss Sarajevo (GB), 10-1 Storyinthesand (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ALBESEEINGYER needed to up her game considerably to make it four in a row at Doncaster on reappearance and she’s well worth chancing to keep up her winning sequence Eponina is respected given her course record and there’s reason to think Star Sound can improve now switched to handicaps

Seventh Race 8.40

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Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181.

(Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

BIG BEAR HUG (GB) (14) 3650-24

B f Belardo (IRE) - Silkenveil (IRE)

D. R. Botterill

and R Kent

Below form fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, heavy, 7/1) 14 days ago Return to this trip should suit and she ran well on reappearance, so worthy of respect

2 BURABACK (IRE) (9) 600423 BF

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE)

Mr Andrew Griffiths & Mr Raymond Wright

Mrs C. Burns Westminster Watch Company Limited

for 1st time, respectable third of 6 in

having been very slowly away.Worth chancing.

Course winner Ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this course (10f, heavy) 14

ago, slowly away. Dropped to a handy mark and might strip fitter for that return.

(GB) (72) 3300-10

B g Kingman - Frenzified

in February. 8/1, last of 10

from 36 Flat runs Good fourth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 12 days ago, not clear run. Fairly treated on the pick of last year’s efforts, so shouldn’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA50

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

BURABACK: Following its run on 4/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

KINGWELL: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

DISTINCTION: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Buraback (IRE), 5-2 Big Bear Hug (GB), 13-2 Distinction (IRE), 12-1 Kingwell (GB), 18-1 Long Call (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BURABACK is unexposed for his current stable and did very well to get third at Lingfield recently considering he completely blew the start, so he gets the nod ahead of Big Bear Hug, who should bounce back to form returning to a more suitable trip Distinction is also considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BURABACK (IRE) 2.BIG BEAR HUG 3.DISTINCTION (IRE)

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.40 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (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 two yrs old, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb For details on bandings and auction values, please refer to the BHA’s Racing Admin website (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). 15 entries at £35. - Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

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Second Race 6.10 - THE SHARON MCMANUS MEMORIAL SELLING STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5767 to the winning horse The second to receive £2713, and the third £1357. for three yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a race 4lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £12000. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale In the case of a dead heat, both horses will be offered up for auction and the same commission charging structure will apply The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 16 entries at £50. - Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4571; Second £2286; Third £1143. (Penalty Value £5767) SS

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Third Race 6.40 - THE CRAGGS ARCHITECTS 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. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb CRAGGS ARCHITECTS has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £35.Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181.

(Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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Fourth Race 7.10 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 22 entries at £50. - Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Fifth Race 7.40 - THE MJE THE SAFEST BET IN BUILDING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MJE CONTRACTS has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £60. - Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

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Sixth Race 8.10 - THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACINGTV EXTRA FILLIES’ 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 and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb

Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 21 entries at £40. - Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

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Seventh Race 8.40 - THE BET AT racingtv.com 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. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb

Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 14 entries at £35. - Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

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