Leicester Racecard - Saturday 17th June

Welcome to our 17th June summer evening meeting. We have 7 races this evening, the first of which starts at 5.55pm and the last at 9pm. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors this evening who are Signfab and Tony Toach and Son.

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the site map for today, which will allow you to easily find everything.

Important points to note this evening are:

Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after Please familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our First Aid unit.We have 3 qualified first aiders with us today.

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 plus additional viewing from the Top Floor Boxes today or the Club Terrace area.

Annual badge holders can use the Paddock Marquee with complimentary tea and coffee today plus use of the Top Floor Boxes and the terrace For the bar we would ask you to pop into the Paddock Pavilion next door

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 Executive Room, Club Room, Kube and the Nelson Suite have been completely refurbished including a new customer lift in the Grandstand. HAVE A GREAT DAY,THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS THURSDAY EVENING 29TH JUNE.

Clerk of the Scales

Mr P. CHAMPION

Veterinary Officer

Nurse

Mrs S.WATTERS

Clerk of the Course

Stewards

Mr S. DROWNE

Mr P. EVETTS (Stewards Panel Chair)

Ms J. SWAINSON (Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)

Mr S. COWLEY

Ms P. GRECO

Ms H. KINSELLA

Starters

Mr W. JARDINE

Mr K. O’SHEA

Judge

Mr D. HICKS

Mr C. ROBERTS

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms S. DUNCAN

Ms J. LINGHAM

Mr J. BRAMHILL

Veterinary Surgeons

Mr W. BEVIN

Mrs A. KNOTT

Farrier

Mr T.W.ALLEN, DWCF Medical Officers

Dr C. REYNOLDS

Dr S. READY

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

The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL

Telephone: (0116) 271 6515

Email: info@leicester-racecourse.com For

Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Ms S.WOODBORNE

Commentator

Mr T. PETERS

R/C Announcer

Mr TIM PETERS

Safeguarding Officers

Ms D.WILDER

Mr D. MAYKELS

Abandonment Refund

In the event of abandonment, no refunds will be made on the day. All refund applications must be claimed by writing to the racecourse office within 14 days of the meeting.

The following rules apply:

a) Abandonment before completion of first race - full refund

b) Abandonment prior to completion of the third race - 50% refund

c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund.

All customers must return their receipt of entry to claim a refund. For further information please contact

The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL

Admission - Conditions of Entry

* All who enter this racecourse do so under Leicester Racecourse’s terms and Conditions of entry, a copy of which is available for inspection in the main racecourse office

* Bringing food and drink into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited. (Other than the picnic area)

* Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons

* There is no formal dress code (Other than Club Room)

* Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.

* Transfers to enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability.

Bars

Bars will close immediately following the last race

No person under the age of 18 years will be served or allowed to consume alcohol on these premises

Betting with the Bookmakers

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement.

HBLB Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board General Prize Fund Scheme continues to provide special funding, both at Leicester Racecourse and nationwide.

Evacuation Procedures

Leicester Racecourse has significantly enhanced Safety & Security measures this year to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment of the day. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control and it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency. As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of guiding you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area. Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via an emergency evacuation gate, where you will receive further instructions It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember: TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND UNDER THE DIRECTIONS OF THE STEWARDS, PROCEED QUICKLY & CALMLY TO THE SAFE AREA.

Information & Enquiries

Any queries or problems that racegoers may have can be dealt with either at the racecourse office or by writing to the racecourse manager

Photography

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without the permission of the racecourse executive Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved. You are asked not to use flash photography anywhere in the parade ring area and particularly near the Winners Enclosure

Health & Safety Notice

The Racecourse would be grateful if racegoers could observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst at Leicester Racecourse We would also be grateful if parents could keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from climbing on the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse and paddock area. We would also like to remind racegoers that the FIRST AID medical unit is situated on the hard standing by the Sales Office.The designated meeting point for lost children is now in the Safety Control Office

How to Read Your Racecard

Our easy guide to getting the most from your racecard. Our new racecard key identifies the main runner and rider elements:

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.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet. If you cannot produce this, your bet will not be accepted.

The British EBF will allocate £2 million to prize money in 2023, thanks to the contributions of our British Stallion studs:

ALNE

BATSFORD STUD

BEARSTONE STUD

BESWICK BROTHERS BLOODSTOCK

BWLARTH FARM

CHAPEL STUD

CHEVELEY PARK STUD

DARLEY

DUNRAVEN STUD

ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK

ETHERIDGE STUD

GRAZEMOOR FARM

The British EBF: supporting British Racing since 1983

GROOMSBRIDGE STUD

HEDGEHOLME STUD

HIGHCLERE STUD

JUDDMONTE

LANWADES STUD

MEIKLEHAUGH STUD

MARCH HARE STUD

MICKLEY STUD

NATIONAL STUD

NEWSELLS PARK STUD

NORMAN COURT STUD

NORTON GROVE STUD

NUNSTAINTON STUD

OAKGROVE STUD

OVERBURY STUD

RABBAH BLOODSTOCK

SHADE OAK STUD

SHADWELL

TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD

WILLOW WOOD STUD

WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

PARK FARM

First Race 5.55

The British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 5) (for horses in Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (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 CHRIS’S MATE (GB) (-) 9-7 (1)

Br B c Washington DC (IRE) - Seaperle Dylan Hogan J

O Cross Channel Racing and partner Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent T

B Bearstone Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 8. £1,000 yearling,Washington DC colt. Dam, runner-up at 6f, half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Silaah. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 EBT’S GUARD (GB) (11) 6 9-7 (8)

Br B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Whims of Desire Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Jayant Pindolia William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Bluehills Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW5,000 gns yearling Dam of little account, half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/4m Law Power out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1 1/4m) Clarietta. 7/1, sixth of 15 in maiden at this course (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago

3 ROYAL HUSSAR (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-7 (13)

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Tsaritsa (IRE) Taylor Fisher (5) J

O Benevente Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B D. G. Iceton Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 26.€10,000 yearling,Land Force gelding.Half-brother to winner abroad by DutchArt.

Dam, German 11f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Dignify

4 SILVER SPIRIT (IRE) (11) 5

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (10)

Br Gr g Inns of Court (IRE) - Saphira Silver (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Mr D. de Souza Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock Class1personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEUR28,000 yearling,£15,000 2-y-o,Inns of Court gelding Half-brother to winner up to 7f Revolutme

Fifth of 15 in maiden (9/1) at this course (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago.

5 TIMETOBENICE (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (4)

Br B c Time Test - Station House (IRE) Ben Robinson J

O Mr Raymond Treacy David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mascalls Stud Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 20. 10,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt Half-brother to 1 1/2m winner Villanelle Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 11f (US Grade 3 winner) Photo Call

6 UNLEASH HELL (IRE) (8) 0

Br B c Postponed (IRE) - Serabrina (IRE)

O Tom Dascombe Racing Club & Mrs Kavanagh

Lambourn T

B Kildaragh Stud Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 22,000 gns yearling, Postponed colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Brown Owl Dam maiden (best at 5f) 33/1, last of 7 in novice event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago.

7 WESTON COURT (IRE) (-)

Br B g National Defense - Mollie’s Girl (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (5)

Dougie Costello J

O R Jarrett Ronald Harris, Chepstow T

B Martin Kelly

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 22.€1,000 yearling, resold €9,000 yearling,National Defense gelding.Half-brother to

8.4f winner Just For Yuse Dam 2-y-o 7f winner

8 CHIC COLOMBINE (FR) (22) 3 BF

Br B f Seahenge (USA) - Little Hippo

O Highclere T’bred Racing - Vermeer 1

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-2 (7)

Billy Loughnane (3) J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Mell Elevages/Ecurie Artsam/V Le Roy Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW €10,000 yearling, Seahenge filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 9f winner Milos. Dam Italian 1 1/4m winner

6/4, third of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 22 days ago Likely to improve

9 GOLDEN BUNGLE (IRE) (66) 6

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-2 (11)

Br B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Gold Bracelet (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Mr W. P. Flynn Ivan Furtado, Newark T

B Whisperview Trading Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €2,500 yearling, Kuroshio filly. Dam, ran once in France, out of smart 2-y-o 7f winner Necklace

40/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Kempton (5f) on debut 66 days ago. Significantly up in trip. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 POUR LA VIE (GB) (-) 9-2 (12)

Br B f Time Test - Rockme Cockney Christian Howarth (5) J

O Mrs Giselle De Aguiar Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Tibthorpe Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 4.40,000 gns foal,10,000 gns 2-y-o,TimeTest filly.Sister to 7f-9f winner SalahAl Din and half-sister to 1m-1

1/2m winner Sheisdiesel and 2-y-o 5f winner Bow Belles.Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winnerAl Gazi TFRHHIII BHA-

11 TEES COMET (GB) (-) 9-2 (2)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Dubara Barry McHugh J

O Ingleby Bloodstock Limited Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

B The Dubara Partnership Scott Bros Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 12. £10,000 yearling, Zoustar filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7.4f winner) who stayed 1 1/4m, half-sister to useful winner up to 1 1/2m Kikonga. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 TENYATTA (IRE) (9) 5 9-2 (3)

Br B f Eqtidaar (IRE) - Alice Girl (IRE) Saffie Osborne J

O The Ten Club Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Ms Geraldine Regan

TIMEFORMVIEW 14,000 gns yearling, Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to winner up to 11fAgadir Gold. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Jeanne Girl 16/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 9 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

13 TIORA (GB) (22) 6 9-2 (9)

Br B f Time Test - Eleusis Benoit de la Sayette J

O Pinnacle Thoroughbreds 2 Patrick Owens, Newmarket T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd Bluedrop Services S

TIMEFORMVIEW21,000 gns foal,€9,000 yearling,TimeTest filly.Dam,6f winner,half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Pyrrha.16/1,sixth of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 22 days ago, very slowly away. Should have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2022: LION OF WAR 2 9 7 Cieren Fallon 7-2 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 11 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 7.

Stewards Note: GOLDEN BUNGLE: Following its run on 12/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Chic Colombine (FR), 8-1 Silver Spirit (IRE), 17-2 Ebt’s Guard (GB), 14-1 Royal Hussar (IRE), Tiora (GB), 20-1 Tenyatta (IRE), 33-1 Timetobenice (GB), Pour La Vie (GB), 40-1 Weston Court (IRE), Tees Comet (GB), 50-1 Chris’s Mate (GB), Unleash Hell (IRE), Golden Bungle (IRE)

CHIC COLOMBINE was too green to justify market confidence at Haydock but she still offered plenty to work on and this looks an ordinary maiden. Ebt’s Guard and Tiora both showed promise first-time up and can be expected to improve

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PLAY SMARTER

He was 95 when he passed away recently and had worked at the racecourse for 30 years, retiring 5 years ago.

He was known as the beef man and had served many celebrities. He was well known among the racing circuit, and owners and trainers often commented on how a beef cob enhanced their day out. He had also appeared in the Racing Post several times.

His carving skills were a joy to watch while awaiting your cob.

Second Race 6.25

The Signfab (UK)

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

VIEW Improved when second of 5 in handicap (11/5) at Chepstow

chance on form with leading claimer aboard.

on debut at Lingfield (5f, turf) early last season. 8/1,

21 days ago, slowly away. Hood on 1st time Others preferred.

3 SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX (IRE) (11) 410031 D

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dutch Lilly

B ATE Farms & Kinane Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when comfortably winning 10-runner handicap atWetherby (5.5f,good

4

higher in the weights here but merits respect again.

(IRE) (8) 43-5621 D

- Guana (IRE)

King Power Racing Co Ltd

Chased home progressive rival at Redcar on penultimate outing before a producing a career best to win an 8-runner handicap (11/4) atThirsk (5f, good) 8 days ago Respected again from 5lb higher mark.

5 GLOBAL EFFORT (IRE) (25) 326-303

Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Irish Madam

O Dr Johnny Hon

B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate II

TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped on his debut for this yard when respectable third of 7 in handicap

25 days ago but others make greater appeal for win purposes

6 CRIME FICTION (IRE) (12) 00-0316 D BF

Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Fictitious Barry McHugh J

O Ruffles Racing Club Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

B Tom and Hazel Russell

TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form when winning 7-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f,good,15/2) 21 days ago and found emphasis on speed against him when mid-field atThirsk last time Possible she’s at her best over slightly further nowadays TFRHHHII BHA62

7 FURNICOE (IRE) (12) 400535 8-7 (5)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Right Rave (IRE) Royston Ffrench J

O Sbk Racing Ltd Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mr Ian Thompson SBK Computers S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 17 Flat runs Ran up to best when fifth of 10 in handicap atThirsk (5f,good,5/1)

12 days ago but he needs more to gain an elusive first success here

TFRHHHII BHA49

2022: BASHOLO (IRE) 3 9 2 Hollie Doyle 15-2 (Stella Barclay) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Stewards Note: LADY JANE GREY: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Class Member (GB), 11-4 Storm Fox (IRE), 4-1 South Dakota Sioux (IRE), 9-1 Crime Fiction (IRE), 10-1 Furnicoe (IRE), 22-1 Lady Jane Grey (GB), Global Effort (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CLASS MEMBER confirmed that sprinting is the way to go with her when chasing home a likeable rival at Chepstow last week and she can get off the mark in this tight contest. Storm Fox is in fine heart at present and can give another good account alongside fellow last-time-out winner South Dakota Sioux.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLASS MEMBER 2.STORM FOX (IRE) 3.SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX (IRE)

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Third Race 6.55

The Bet In Running Anytime With Betvictor Selling

Stakes (Class 3)

last win in 2022. 10/3, fourth of 7 in handicap

2 days ago Needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces

3 EROSION RISK (IRE) (52) (£15000) 232200

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kadesh (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Newmarket T

B Watership Down Stud George Boughey, SBK S

TIMEFORMVIEWThird of 4 in handicap (4/6) at Newcastle (7.1f),finding little.Off 117 days (has undergone a wind op in the interim) and appears to be the one most likely to make a race of it with Baileysgutfeeling. Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA76

2022: NEARLY A GONNA 5 10 6 Phil Dennis 10-3 (Tim Easterby) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Baileysgutfeeling (IRE), 5-2 King’s Gem (IRE), 17-2 Counsel (GB), 11-1 Erosion Risk (IRE) PLAY

Though BAILEYSGUTFEELING’s profile on the all-weather is more compelling than on turf, he is still hard to oppose here on the back of a dominant all-the-way success in a Kempton handicap last month. King’s Gem is the clear pick for forecast purposes, given that Counsel and Erosion Risk are both essentially opposable for various reasons

First Second Time THREE

Third Fourth Distance

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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. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.

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Fourth Race 7.25

The Tony Toach & Son Fresh Produce

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)

no horse

1 MY CHIQUITA (GB) (10) 06-651

Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Warling (IRE)

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

B Ashbrittle Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner 22/1,career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f,firm)

up to work. Remains unexposed on the back of just 5 starts and considered back up in trip. Hood

2 IVY AVENUE (IRE) (18) 540/-222

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

O Diamond Racing Ltd

B Mr Brian O’Neill

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 6/4, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 18 days ago A repeat should see her play a lead role once more

3 FLINTSTONE (IRE) (338) 236323- 4 9-11 (2)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Madame Cherie (USA)

O J. K. Powell Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up in handicap hurdle atWorcester (20f,good to soft,28/1) 31 days ago,never travelling well and pulled up before 2 out. Needs to get back on track returning to the level but that certainly not out of the question.

4 IRON HEART (GB) (81) 5/-00000 D

Br B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi

B The Kiyoshi Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 9/1) 81 days ago, going with little fluency and always behind. Subsequent break needs to have perked him up ahead of this TFRHHIII BHA60

5 SHE’S OUT OF REACH (GB) (23) 5320

5 9-4 (5)

Br Ch m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Beat Seven Christian Howarth (5) J

O All the Kings men Louise Allan, Newmarket T

B Winterbeck Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 33/1) 23 days ago Back down in trip

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022:WOW WILLIAM (FR) 4 9 10 Hollie Doyle 7-2 (Sir Mark Todd) 5 ran Hood worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note: FLINTSTONE: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. SHE’S OUT OF REACH: Following its run on 25/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Ivy Avenue (IRE), 15-8 My Chiquita (GB), 4-1 Flintstone (IRE), 12-1 Iron Heart (GB), 22-1 She’s Out of Reach (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

IVY AVENUE and My Chiquita both arrive in form and rate the pair to focus on, the former narrowly given the vote under Billy Loughnane The latter remains low-mileage however and should put up a big threat. Flintstone can do best of the others

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IVY AVENUE (IRE) 2.MY CHIQUITA 3.FLINTSTONE (IRE)

Third Fourth Distance

Today’s Race Result

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.

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Fifth Race 7.55

The Darren And Sue Pateman Birthday Anniversary

Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206.

(Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 1lb

no horse

1 LIBRA TIGER (GB) (14) 050252 D

Br Ch g Territories (IRE) - Show Aya (IRE)

O Mr S. Al Ansari Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

B Mr Sameer Al Ansari

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 85/40) 14 days ago, no

for winner Has to be taken seriously.

2 MIGHTY GURKHA (IRE) (146) 6640-64 D

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Royal Debt Taylor Fisher (5)

O Mr Mohammed Rashid Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) in January, headed over 1f out and weakening. Bounce back not ruled out back from a break/operating from much reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA67

3 RAVEN’S APPLAUSE (IRE) (12) 03451 D

3 9-13 (7)

Br B g Acclamation - Cravin Raven (USA) Josephine Gordon J

O Derek Lovatt, Colin Bacon and Partner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Rathbarry Stud Tattersalls, Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner Cheekpieces on for 1st time,career best when winning 8-runner handicap (6/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, staying on to lead dying strides Not out of things

4 WOOBAY (IRE) (12) 3/-324

4 9-12 (3)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Queenofthenorth (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Mr J. A. Swinbank Phillip Makin, Leyburn T

B Deer Forest Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 4 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 4/1) 12 days ago Didn’t go without promise in maiden/novice company and far too soon to be writing her off.

5 MOSTALLIM (GB) (93) 0-50004 D

Br B g Bated Breath - Lifting Me Higher (IRE)

6 9-8 (4)

O Mr Dave Gillet & The Hobbits Michael Appleby, Oakham

B The Pocock Family Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1). Off 93 days. Blinkers back on

6 SASSY REDHEAD (GB) (93) 514-215 D

Br Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Passcode

de la Sayette J

O Mr Ron Spore William Stone, West Wickham

B Aston Mullins Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Lingfield in February.7/1,fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) in March, not seen to best effect having been hampered start.Worth a look back from a break. TFRHHHHI BHA64

7 PROFITABLE DAWN (IRE) (157) 40432-0

3 9-4 (1)

Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Light At Dawn (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Henry Spiller, Newmarket T

B Alan & Elaine Strain Far Westfield Farm, CG Asset Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) in January, unable to sustain effort. Absent subsequently and market may prove the best guide here TFRHHHII BHA64

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Libra Tiger (GB), 3-1 Raven’s Applause (IRE), 7-1 Sassy Redhead (GB), 8-1 Mostallim (GB), 9-1 Profitable Dawn (IRE), 10-1 Woobay (IRE), 11-1 Mighty Gurkha (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LIBRA TIGER found only one who had fallen plenty in the weights too strong when runner-up over this trip at Lingfield 2 weeks ago and a repeat should see him play a lead role operating from the same mark. Sassy Redhead, back from a break, and Windsor-scorer Raven’s Applause head up the dangers

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIBRA TIGER 2.SASSY REDHEAD 3.RAVEN’S APPLAUSE (IRE)

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Sixth Race 8.25

The Every Race Live On Racing TV

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

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

14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f). Off

Lightly-raced maiden.Ninth of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Nottingham

him up and he’s in excellent hands

3

O Muk 1 Ltd

B Whitwell Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWContinued theme of race-by-race progress when second of 6 in claimer at this C&D

First run for yard after leaving Marco Botti. Makes handicap debut.

4 ANGEL OF ANTRIM (IRE) (14) 0053-04

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Todegica

O G Bishop A Kirkland & The Glenbuchateers

B Yeomanstown Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Left low-key reappearance well behind when respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago.

5 STINTINO SUNSET (GB) (40) 2-54663

Br B f Twilight Son - Sunset Kitty (USA)

O Steve Clarke & Partners 3

B S. Clarke, G. Parsons & A. Wideson Vaillant UK

TIMEFORMVIEWGood third of 6 in handicap atWindsor (8.1f,heavy,5/2) 40 days ago,better placed than most,though was carried right late on. Cheekpieces back on and while she’s pretty exposed, this isn’t a deep race

6 HAVANA HEAT (GB) (8) 00-0022

Br B g Havana Grey - Light of Love

O The Hot Shots Syndicate & Phoebe Hobby Charles Hills, Lambourn

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Stuck to his task really well when second of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, firm, 2/1) 8 days ago

7f well worth exploring on that evidence so he’s a must for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA50

7 MARISITTA (GB) (29) 500 8-9 (6)

Br B f Intello (GER) - Nessita Charlie Bennett J

O Mr Aleem Kanji John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Aleem Kanji

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in minor event (250/1) at Newbury (7f, good) 29 days ago

Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA46

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

STINTINO SUNSET: Following its run on 8/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Havana Heat (GB), 10-3 Stintino Sunset (GB), 9-2 Al Muzn (IRE), 6-1 Motasaleeta (GB), 9-1 Angel of Antrim (IRE), 14-1 Coral Reef (IRE), 25-1 Marisitta (GB)

HAVANA HEAT looks ready for 7f judged on his staying-on second at Brighton last week so he makes as much appeal as any of these. Stintino Sunset’s limit is pretty well established but she’s still a threat at this level, with Al Muzn a potential improver for his excellent yard.

PLAY SMARTER

Approximate Odds

Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start.

It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner

www.leicester-racecourse.com

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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The Summer Spine Race raising money for Injured Jockeys Fund

I’m running the Summer Spine race in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF). This is a 268-mile ultramarathon starting on 18th June along the entire Pennine way, the Spine of England, from Edale in the Derbyshire Peak District to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish borders. This is a non-stop event equivalent to 10 marathons, uphill and down dale and unsupported.

The IJF is a fantastic charity providing support in many ways to both current jockeys in their return from injury but also former jockeys who are in need of help and support. Many will have seen me running numerous laps of northern racecourses as part of the training; however this will be a little tougher than 5 laps of Leicester or even Pontefract and somewhat more undulating. Every penny will help spur me on when things get tough. It will certainly get tough.

Rory Bevin, Assistant Trainer to Tim Easterby

Seventh Race 9.00

The Betvictor Betting After The Off Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

4

(FR) (15) 0-01144 D

wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Ripon in May. 10/3, fourth of

(6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Should make his presence felt.

5 UNDER CURFEW (GB) (8) 540-032 CD

TFRHHHII BHA63

7 9-4 (3)

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

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twenty-three runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, running on. Possibilities back at the minimum trip. TFRHHHII BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: SUPER JULIUS 8 9 9 Joey Haynes 28-1 (Chelsea Banham) 10 ran Visor worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Grandfather Tom (GB), 10-3 Bobby On The Beat (IRE), 4-1 Foreseeable Future (FR), 9-2 Under Curfew (GB), 10-1 Willingly (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

With this drop back in trip expected to work in his favour, BOBBY ON THE BEAT gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. The hat-trick seeking Grandfather Tom has to be feared, for all that a 6lb rise for his recent Lingfield success will make things tougher Foreseeable Future and Under Curfew can do battle for minor honours.

Race Conditions

First Race 5.55 - THE BRITISH EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D)(EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (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 E.B.F eligible, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2023 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF

RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 27 September, 2023, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE

FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 13 October, 2023. Both races will be run over seven furlongs NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final 30 entries at £35. - Closed June 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.25 - THE SIGNFAB (UK) 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 only, 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. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 6lb SIGNFAB (UK) LTD has generously sponsored this race 15 entries, 1 at £7 and 14 at £35. - Closed June 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.55 - THE BET IN RUNNING ANYTIME WITH BetVictor SELLING STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for three, four and five yrs old only. Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 9st 11lb; fillies 9st 6lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a race 4lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £6000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £15000. 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 13 entries at £75. - Closed June 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS

SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.25 - THE TONY TOACH & SON FRESH PRODUCE 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. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. TONY TOACH & SON has generously sponsored this race 11 entries at £35. - Closed June 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.55 - THE DARREN AND SUE PATEMAN BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY 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, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 69 and 70; such horses rated 48 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. 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 June 10th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Darren and Sue Pateman have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race 17 entries, 1 at £8 and 16 at £40. - Closed June 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 1lbs. SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.25 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV 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 only, 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. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. 18 entries at £35. - Closed June 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 9.00 - THE BetVictor BETTING AFTER THE OFF 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. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 8 entries, 1 at £7 and 7 at £35. - Closed June 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)

Weights lowered 2lb SS

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*Weekend and Bank Holiday Fixtures