Leicester Racecard - Saturday 8th July

Best Dressed at Ladies Day

First PrizeSecond Prize

Courtesy of Leicester Racecourse

Meal For Two (drinks not included)

Bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne2004 vintage with a value over £350

Bouquet Of Flowers

Courtesy of Smooth Radio HP Laptop

2 Tickets to see Evita at The Curve Theatre Leicester (subject to availability)

Courtesy of TMC Events

Pair Of Cocktails

Courtesy of Dilbaro-Meera Rai

Engraved Cuff Bangle / Pair Of American

Diamond Earrings / Stone Chain & Pendant

Courtesy of Grace & Dotty

£200.00 Voucher

Courtesy of Molson Coors

Hamper Containing:

Freixenet Prosecco - Tarquin’s Gin

Aix Rose Wine - Aspall Cyder

Rekorderlig Cider

Courtesy of Pimms

Hamper Containing:

1ltr Bottle Of Limited Edition Pimm’s Blackberry And Elderflower

1ltr Bottle Of Pimm’s No 1

Pimm’s Cups And Straws

Pimm’s Bunting - Pimm’s Branded Jug

Fruit To Make The Perfect Pimm’s

Courtesy of Leicester Racecourse

Meal For Two (drinks not included)

Bouquet Of Flowers

Courtesy of TMC Events

Pair Of Shots

Third Prize

Courtesy of Leicester Racecourse

Meal For Two (drinks not included)

Bouquet Of Flowers

We would like to thank all of our donors for their generosity supplying the prizes. All prizes will be kept in our main office ready for collection at the end of the day, so you don’t have to carry them around. The Smooth Radio team will be going around taking photographs and taking name and phone number of entrants between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. The judging panel will select a top 3 for the final who will be notified by text message and phone call by 5pm.

Final judging to take place on main stage immediately after racing.

Welcome to Smooth Radio Ladies Day 2023 – WITH SISTER SLEDGE featuring KATHY SLEDGE plus special guests Bjorn Again

We have a fantastic day planned for you this year with 6 races, a best dressed competition lots of extra bars, toilets, seating and screens to make your experience as memorable as ever plus fantastic after racing live music from Bjorn Again (approximately 6.30pm-7.30pm) then a 30 minute break until Sister Sledge from approximately 8pm to 9.30pm. Bars and food outlets will close around 9.15pm and the racecourse will close just before 10pm. Please ensure you book your taxi early to avoid disappointment.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors today who are SMOOTH RADIO. Everyone is looking fabulous today and for those of you who want to enter the Best Dressed competition, be sure to find the Smooth Street Team between 2.30pm and 4.30pm who will be going round the racecourse taking entries. The Best Dressed final will be on stage at 6pm, hosted by Smooth Radio’s Gareth Evans. We have some amazing prizes up for grabs including an HP laptop, stunning jewellery, 2 tickets for Evita at Curve Theatre, a meal for 2 at Leicester Racecourse, champagne, flowers and more!

We are excited to inform you that we have a SELL OUT crowd this year (approximately 8000), we have limited the crowd to this number in order to enhance your comfort and pleasure and improve your service. We do realise that in the past we have been extremely busy which could have compromised comfort and service so we have pro-actively attempted to limit the crowd to a much more enjoyable level. Also, in order to speed up service we are CASHLESS on all food and drink outlets. For those people who do not have a credit or debit card we also run a voucher system instead of cash. To purchase vouchers (£5 and £1 denominations available) simply go to the MAIN OFFICE, MAIN TOTE OR THE BETTING HALL TOTE. No change is needed, as our outlets are prices on all items to these denominations. Should you not use all your vouchers, please pop into the main office to exchange them back for cash by 9.30pm latest.

Within your racecard, you will also find a map showing all the day facilities split into zones. These maps are also displayed around the racecourse and on the APP You will also find FREE factor 50 sunscreen dispensers and drinking water located around the site. Should it rain then you may purchase waterproof festival capes from the main office at £2 each. Please note we do have a limited supply but we will accept cash or card payments for these.

PLEASE SPREAD OUT Everything you need will be located within each of the 3 zones as highlighted on the map, therefore once you have found your preferred spot there will be no need to move too far There are 15 food outlets around the site this year and most will continue serving until the music ends so please feed yourselves well if you are drinking and please drink responsibly.

For your added safety we have 10 first-aiders, a paramedic and an ambulance plus a crowd doctor plus nearly 80 stewards. Please note the location of our First Aid unit within zone 2 and be sure to ask for help if you need it. If you have under 18’s with you today we would encourage you to download the wristband APP and give your child a FREE wristband. The APP is called TAGOSI and is free to download.

Whilst Tote and most bookmakers accept cash or card, Cashback facilities are available from all Tote outlets by placing a minimum £5 bet and then taking up to £45 cashback as many times throughout the day as you like. Alternatively, you can get up to £50 cashback with your debit card from the main office. Remember though, you should not actually need cash today. THERE IS NO CASH MACHINE ON SITE TODAY.

We hope you have a wonderful day and evening with us.

Veterinary Officer

Mr M.TONG

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms E. BUDDEN

Clerk of the Course

Mr J. S STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Mr G. MARKHAM

Mr R. BELLAMY

Mr D.ANDREWS

Ms M. BERSEY

Mr T. MCGLONE

Starters

Ms S. UPTON

Mr C. MCKEE

Mr S.TURNER

Judge

Ms E. JONES

Clerk of the Scales

Mr P. CHAMPION

Ms L. SHERIDAN

Mr J. BRAMHILL

Veterinary Surgeons

Mr W. BEVIN

Mr P. DALY

Farrier

Mr T.W.ALLEN, DWCF Medical Officers

Dr M. DAVIS

Dr S. READY

Dr L. DAVIES

Nurse

Mrs G. LESTER

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

Betting Ring Manager

Mr N. PATEMAN

Commentator

Mr T. PETERS

Presenter

Mr TIM PETERS

Safeguarding Officers

Ms D.WILDER

Mr D. MAYKELS

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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 2.55

The Smooth Breakfast With Gareth Evans Selling Stakes (Class 3)

for two yrs old x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800.

B c Washington DC (IRE) - Seaperle (Firebreak)

Showed a tad more than on debut when ninth of 14 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f,good)

for first time down in class

(GB) (19) (£15000) 060

B g Equiano (FR) - Silca Mistress (Dutch Art)

C. Fahy, M. Fairhurst, T. Breden & HCS

Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Dubawi’s Spirit (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O Ms Caroline Instone & J S Moore

B Llety Farms

S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked badly in need of the experience when last on debut and didn’t achieve much more at Brighton

4 REGAL FIGHTER (IRE) (22) (£15000) 025

Br Ch c Decorated Knight - Tarawa (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) Billy Loughnane (3) J

O Mr J. Stevens Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in an ordinary race second start but never travelling when fifth of 6 in maiden (18/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 22 days ago.

5 SURFACE TO AIR (IRE) (22) (£15000) 5046

Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Reeh (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Darragh Keenan J

O Rob Emmanuelle, Lynn Cullimore & Partner

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Gus Roche Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Displayed good speed fitted with a visor at Chepstow but bit below form sixth of 14 in seller atYork (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Blinkers/tongue tie now employed.

6 THE GOOD BISCUIT (GB) (9) (£15000) 04

TFRHHHII BHA64

9-4 (10)

Br B c Sixties Icon - Rebecca Romero (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Daniel Muscutt J

O Power Geneva Ltd & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising type Fourth of 14 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good, 8/1) 9 days ago, finishing with running left. Likely to improve and this could be a good opening.

7 US NAVY JACK (IRE) (-) (£15000)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-4 (4)

Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Marmalade Cat (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Barry McHugh J

O Champagne and Dreams Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

B Limetree Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 26 €10,000 yearling,£10,000 2-y-o,U S Navy Flag colt.Half-brother to 1m winner Millicent Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Galactic Star out of Coronation Stakes winner Balisada.Starts out at an ordinary level

8 BELLESTARR (GB) (38) (£15000) 6066

Br Gr f Outstrip - Cornlaw (Lawman (FR))

O Nick Bradley 45 & Craig Lidster

TFRHHHII BHA-

8-13 (1)

Dane O’Neill J

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B Cornlaw Partnership Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 9 in claimer at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 38 days ago

9 COASTAL SUNRISE (GB) (30) (£15000) 50

Br B f Equiano (FR) - East Coast Lady (IRE) (Kodiac)

TFRHHIII BHA48

8-13 (7)

Mollie Phillips (3) J

O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T

B Dr Caroline Scott Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability on debut but offered little when seventh of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 30 days ago. Hooded for first time

TFRHHIII BHA-

10 HIT THE SACK (IRE) (23) (£15000) 00

8-13 (11)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Irene Adler (IRE) (Born To Sea (IRE)) George Downing J

O Mrs T. Burns David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Rathasker Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden Last of 9 in minor event at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 100/1) 23 days ago.

11 MAKING DREAMS (IRE) (8) (£15000) 202 8-13 (9)

Br B f Make Believe - Sweet Dream (Oasis Dream) Richard Oliver J

O Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Morera Partnership Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEW Took another small step forward when second of 7 in seller at Chester (7f, good, 13/2) 8 days ago, running on. Drop back to 6f perhaps not ideal but she should still be bang there TFRHHHHI BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: KISS N CUDDLE (IRE) 2 9 2 Hollie Doyle 9-4 (David Evans) 7 ran

Hood worn first time by No 9. Visor worn first time by No 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Stewards Note: REGAL FIGHTER: Following its run on 16/6/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface

THE GOOD BISCUIT: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied clear running.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 The Good Biscuit (GB), 3-1 Making Dreams (IRE), 7-1 Surface To Air (IRE), 11-1 Us Navy Jack (IRE), 12-1 Go Your Own Way (GB), 14-1 Regal Fighter (IRE), 25-1 Bellestarr (GB), 33-1 Chris’s Mate (GB), Equiart (GB), 50-1 Coastal Sunrise (GB), 100-1 Hit The Sack (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

THE GOOD BISCUIT has caught the eye both starts so far and eased in class against largely limited opposition, he makes lots of appeal The return to 6f isn’t certain to help Making Dreams but she should still make her presence felt, with Us Navy Jack a newcomer starting out in a winnable race

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE GOOD BISCUIT 2.MAKING DREAMS (IRE) 3.US NAVY JACK (IRE)

First Second Time

Today’s Race Result

Position of Stalls

Straight Course - Stands Side Round Course - Inside

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Notices

Third Fourth Distance

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names. Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration.

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.

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We hope you have a great day at the races and pick all the winners xx

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WILLOW WOOD STUD

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PARK FARM

Second Race 3.30

The Loughborough Building Society EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8000

gelding 33/1,improved again when third of 9 in novice event

3 BOUJEE GOLD (GB) (12) (4lb) 0

Ch f Garswood - Goldstorm

Mrs L. E. Tomlinson

TIMEFORMVIEW Garswood filly. Half-sister to winner up to 9f Pulsating Dragon. Dam 1m/8.6f winner Eighth of 11 in novice atWolverhampton (7.2f, 100/1) on debut 12 days ago, not ideally placed. Should do better in time TFRHHIII BHA-

4 BELO HORIZONTE (GB) (25) (4lb) 0

3 9-3 (2)

Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Lucia de Medici Daniel Muscutt J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Alice Walton Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 37,000 gns foal, Rajasinghe gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to 6f-7f winner Van Ellis and 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Soto Sizzler (both smart) out of useful 10.4f-1 1/2m winner (stayed 1 3/4m) Jalousie 11/1,eighth of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 25 days ago,very slowly away. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 KINGSBURY (IRE) (407) (4lb) 460-

3 9-3 (4)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Without Doubt (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3) J

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

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced gelding. 16/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good). Off 13 months TFRHHIII BHA63

6 SOMEONE’S WISH (IRE) (-) (4lb)

3 9-3 (8)

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Crystal Mountain (USA) Darragh Keenan J

O Mrs A. Cantillon Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B Mr M. Dunphy & Mr E. Cantillon

TIMEFORMVIEW Buratino gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 2m Mandatario Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m winner Dr Brendler TFRHHIII BHA-

7 UNEQUAL LOVE (GB) (18) 4

3 9-2 (6)

Br Ch f Dutch Art - Heavenly Dawn Dane O’Neill J

O Cheveley Park Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWDutchArtfilly.Half-sistertouseful7f-11/4mwinnerLottieMarie Dam,1m/8.3fwinner,sistertowinnerupto11/4m(stayed11/2m)Megahertzand

5f-7f winner Orion’s Bow (both smart).Fourth of 9 in novice (9/2) atThirsk (7f,soft) on debut 18 days ago,not knocked about.Will improve TFRHHHHI BHA-

8 HANOVER GIRL (GB) (44) (2lb) 5

Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Madame Rouge

3 9-0 (3)

John Egan J

O Mr W. Clifford Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAdaay filly.Half-sister to 5f-6f winnerTrusty Rusty and winner up to 7f Meine Stute.Dam,1 1/2m winner,half-sister to useful winner up to 1 1/2m (stayed 2m) Singalat. Last of 5 in novice (66/1) atWolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 44 days ago

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

TFRHIIII BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

BELO HORIZONTE: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away and ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Bishop’s Crown (GB), 2-1 Ribble Rouser (IRE), 7-2 Unequal Love (GB), 33-1 Kingsbury (IRE), 40-1 Belo Horizonte (GB), Someone’s Wish (IRE), 50-1 Boujee Gold (GB), 300-1 Hanover Girl (GB)

BISHOP’S CROWN took a step forward when third on his handicap bow at Newmarket 2 weeks ago and he’s well worth a go at this trip given how he shaped. The progressive Ribble Rouser went close at Thirsk and is the obvious threat ahead of Unequal Love, who showed plenty to work on when fourth in the same race on debut.

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Third Race 4.07

The Marks Electrical Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

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

2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206.

Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Clark RUN

NON-RUNNER

Enters calculations

4 OVERACTIVE (GB) (21) 23-304

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Hyperactive

O The Lucra Partnership III

B J. Ferguson, Culworth Grounds & Partners

Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, got back on track when fourth of 7 in handicap at Sandown

3 weeks ago More needed back up in trip.

5 EMILY’S ECLIPSE (GB) (17) 215-455

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Lonely Rock

O Mr Paul Turner

B Mr & Mrs David Brown

TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon

severe headgear is enlisted, and the booking of Billy Loughnane is certainly no hinderance

6 NAKANO (IRE) (16) 45-460

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Silky (IRE)

O Babington, Lacy, Shanahan, Tynan

B Lynch Bages Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden.Never a threat when ninth of 11 in handicap at Ripon

7 GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) (15) 031162

HHIII BHA70

to firm,13/2) 16 days ago, not clear run 2f out. Others more persuasive.

3 9-4 (3)

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Waritta Daniel Muscutt J

O Midtech Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mr Jacques Herold Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed upa successful handicap debut with another comfortablesuccess at Southwell Ran creditably to prove himself over this trip when second of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (10f,good to firm) 15 days ago.Every chance he can get back to winning ways TFRHHHHH BHA67

8 MAFFEO BARBERINI (IRE) (16) 10-0650 C

Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Rain Goddess (IRE)

4 9-4 (5)

Alec Voikhansky (5) J

O Dr M Voikhansky & Mrs S Voikhanskaya Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Coolmore Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner.12/1,made no impression when eighth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f,good to firm) 16 days ago

Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage so best watched. TFRHHIII BHA57

2022: MR ZEE (IRE) 5 8 11 Luke Catton 7-2 (Michael Blake) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No 2, 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Golden Maverick (FR), 3-1 Measured Moments (GB), 13-2 Overactive (GB), 17-2 Nakano (IRE), 12-1 Emily’s Eclipse (GB), 16-1 Flower of Thunder (IRE), Maffeo Barberini (IRE)

This can go to GOLDEN MAVERICK, who bounced back to his best on his first try at this trip when finishing runner-up at Newmarket just over 2 weeks ago Ian Williams’ 3-y-o can notch a third victory of the campaign at the expense of Measured Moments, who went close after 5 months off at Chelmsford last time and may have to settle for a third runner-up placing in a row. Emily’s Eclipse and Overactive can fight out third spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) 2.MEASURED MOMENTS 3.EMILY’S ECLIPSE

Racecourse Record Times

Fourth Race 4.42

The Toons Furnishers

Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426.

(Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

1 DASHING DICK (IRE) (15) 4-34430 CD

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Raggiante (IRE) Ross Coakley J

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

B Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, last of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 15 days ago and blinkers replace cheekpieces down in class

2 BOAFO BOY (GB) (8) 450605 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Royal Empress (IRE) Nicola Currie

O Mr A. Mana Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

B Newsells Park Stud Far Westfield Farm

TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 8 days ago, nearest finish after blindfold was removed late Dangerous if blinkers sharpen him up

3 AL MUZN (IRE) (21) 0-3501 CD

3 9-9 (5)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) Jack Mitchell J

O Mr Ziad A. Galadari Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner. 11/2 and blinkered for first time, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race Hit with a 13lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA75

4 REVISION (GB) (44) 100-365

3 9-8 (4)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Relaxez Vous (IRE) Josephine Gordon J

O Highclere T’Bred Racing - Alice Munro 1

B J. M. Beever Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces on for first time,creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (6f,good,50/1) 44 days ago

Subsequent breathing op may help his finishing effort.

5 ZABBIE (GB) (14) 2-02500 D

3 9-7 (6)

Br B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Barnezet (GR) Alec Voikhansky (5) J

O Robin Blunt & Jonathan Palmer-Brown

Hannon, Marlborough T

B Robin Blunt Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWJuvenile winner over 7f but starting to look pretty exposed,seventh of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 6/1) 14 days ago

6 PRINCE NABEEL (IRE) (16) 234345 3

Br B g Smooth Daddy (USA) - Luminance (IRE)

O Mr John Stocker

Newmarket T B Lissglen Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win a race but he’s pretty consistent, sticking to his task when fifth on the AW 16 days ago Visor replaces cheekpieces and he’s vulnerable to less-exposed sorts

7 CRAVEN (GB) (13) 2200-40

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Morant Bay (IRE)

O’Neill J

O Northern Marking Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Fernham Farm Ltd & Farraday Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising reappearance but beaten before trip was an issue when eighth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 13 days ago Visor back on returned to 7f

8 SHOT OF LOVE (GB) (9) 550012 D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dufay (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA71

3 9-1 (8)

Daniel Muscutt J

O B & M Pallets Ltd Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd B & M Pallets Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wetherby fitted with blinkers in June 13/2, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 9 days ago Shortlist material from just 1lb higher

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHHI BHA67

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn first time by No 1, 2. Visor worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 3, 8. Visor worn by No 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note: CRAVEN: Following its run on 25/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

SHOT OF LOVE: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Al Muzn (IRE), 4-1 Shot of Love (GB), 6-1 Boafo Boy (GB), 7-1 Zabbie (GB), 8-1

Dashing Dick (IRE), 11-1 Prince Nabeel (IRE), 12-1 Revision (GB), 16-1 Craven (GB) PLAY

BOAFO BOY did well to finish as close as he did given his track position at Newmarket last week and with blinkers expected to sharpen him up, he can record win number 3 of his career Shot of Love seems sure to go well again, while the assessor has taken a swipe at Al Muzn but he’s in top hands

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOAFO BOY 2.SHOT OF LOVE 3.AL MUZN (IRE)

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Today’s Race

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Result

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Fifth Race 5.17

The A & J Sectional Buildings 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)

colours no horse

1 MOMAER (IRE) (171) 23-16

Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Khameela

O Mr D. S. Lovatt

B Sinead & Paul Leahy & Michael Whelan

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner 1 win from 2 runs this year Winner at Lingfield

handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 171 days with work to do

2 EPONINA (IRE) (9) 642513 C

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

O Mrs Elisabeth Cash

B Rev John Naughton

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Nottingham in June 15/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (8.2f, good) 9 days ago. Down in trip Not ruled out.

3 NUTHATCH (GB) (22) 131002 D

3 9-12 (5)

Br B f Expert Eye - Tanouma (USA) Nicola Currie J

O Trebles Holford Thoroughbreds Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Lady Jennifer Green

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Southwell in April Good second of 4 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm,

22 days ago. Not taken lightly off an unchanged mark.

4 VAUNTED (GB) (20) 3540-06

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Vallila

B Norris Bloodstock Ltd

Sixth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f,good to firm,50/1)

Cottages (Trading as J.P Gargan)

7 PENDING APPEAL (GB) (67) 03-4300 D

16 days ago Can go well again.

HHHII BHA64

3 9-5 (11)

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Influent (IRE) Jack Mitchell J

O Rosehill Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Minster Stud Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 67 days ago Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.

8 BONKERSINABUNDANCE (IRE) (12) 34-0016 D

HHHII BHA65

3 9-4 (9)

Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Mojika Aidan Keeley (3) J

O Mrs H. Varian Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Mojika Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Brighton in June 15/2, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago Needs to get back on track.

9 ANNIE LAW (GB) (20) 616331 D

TFRHHHII BHA64

3 9-2 (12)

Br B f Havana Grey - Song Lark Daniel Muscutt J

O Law Fertilisers Ltd James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Annabel Law Law Fertilisers Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year, posting a career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 20 days ago Needs considering despite taking a 2lb rise in the weights

HHHII BHA62

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Yarmouth in April. Creditable third of 4 to Madame

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

16 days ago Possibilities

5 8 6 Mark Winn 11-1 (Mark

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note: EPONINA: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

DELAGATE THE LADY: Following its run on 22/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 My Delilah (IRE), 13-2 Madame Fenella (GB), 8-1 Nuthatch (GB), Annie Law (GB), Beautron (GB), 10-1 Bonkersinabundance (IRE), 12-1 Eponina (IRE), 16-1 Delagate The Lady (GB), 20-1 Pending Appeal (GB), 25-1 Momaer (IRE), Fitzroy River (GB), 33-1 Vaunted (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MY DELILAH took her form up a level when an impressive Bath winner and still looks ahead of her mark despite being hiked up 8lb She gets the vote ahead of Nuthatch, who can race off the same mark as when a good Goodwood second. Course winner Eponina appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

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Sixth Race 5.50

The Curve Theatre

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

for three 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) colours no horse

1 GRAFFITI (GB) (31) 0543-21 D

Br B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 2 runs this year 7/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, firm) 31 days ago, overcoming pace bias Can make presence felt.

2 BLUE COLLAR LAD (GB) (35) 326001 D

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Wonderful Life (IRE)

O Cross Channel Racing and partner

B Mr Phil Cunningham

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win

3 VICTORIA FALLS (IRE) (25) 124334

HHHHI BHA61

handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 12/1) 35 days ago, driven clear Has to be taken seriously

Br B f Heeraat (IRE) - Lady Red Oak Ross Coakley J

O Mr D. R. Passant Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Mr D. R. Passant GREENHOUS GROUP LTD S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner atWolverhampton in March.Good fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) atAyr (8f,firm) 25 days ago, left with too much to do Can go well again.

4 EAGLE EYED FREDDIE (GB) (36) 100101 D

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Spice Trail

O Mr Edward Foster Michael Appleby, Oakham

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW3 wins from 7 runs this year 11/4,career best when winning 4-runner claimer at Catterick

10 RHEA OF THE YEAR (GB) (7) 60-6006

3 8-9 (10)

Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Equimou Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Edwin S. Phillips Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B Mr Edwin S. Phillips EDS Roofing Supplies (Midlands) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 7 days ago

Back down in trip Visored for 1st time

11 GYPSY NATION (IRE) (46) 600455

3 8-7 (6)

Br Gr g Sioux Nation (USA) - Gypsy Style Theodore Ladd J

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

B A. C. Birkle Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap atWolverhampton (8.6f, 13/2) 46 days ago

Makes turf debut. First run for yard after leaving Archie Watson and not discounted.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: SELFISH BRIAN (IRE) 3 9 3 Pat Cosgrave 11-2 (John Quinn) 9 ran

Visor worn first time by No 10. Blinkers worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.

Stewards Note: KODEBREAKER: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

RHEA OF THE YEAR: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Graffiti (GB), 4-1 Blue Collar Lad (GB), 8-1 Victoria Falls (IRE), Eagle Eyed Freddie (GB), 10-1 Kenilworth King (USA), 11-1 Kodebreaker (IRE), 12-1 Gypsy Nation (IRE), 20-1 Royal Prospect (IRE), 25-1 Rhea of The Year (GB), 28-1 Al Hargah (IRE), Fantastic Artist (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Little between the principals on form but GRAFFITI did well to overcome a pace bias when scoring at Nottingham and is taken to follow up at the chief expense of Lingfield scorer Blue Collar Lad. Kodebreaker didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when fourth at Redcar and can have a say too in a very open contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRAFFITI 2.BLUE COLLAR LAD 3.KODEBREAKER (IRE)

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Today’s Race Result

Third Fourth Distance

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.55 - THE SMOOTH BREAKFAST WITH GARETH EVANS 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 two yrs old only. Enter by noon, July 3rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 3lb Of 2 races 5lb Of 3 races 7lb 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 12 entries at £75. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS

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Second Race 3.30 - THE LOUGHBOROUGH BUILDING SOCIETY EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (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 three, four and five yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, July 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 6th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 9st 13lb; fillies 9st 8lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race 14 entries at £40. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 4.07 - THE MARKS ELECTRICAL 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 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. July 6th. 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 6lb Penalties, after July 1st, 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 22 entries at £40. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.42 - THE TOONS FURNISHERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards, 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. July 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 27 entries at £40. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 5.17 - THE A & J SECTIONAL BUILDINGS 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. July 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 20 entries at £40. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.50 - THE CURVE THEATRE 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 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. July 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 2lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 25 entries at £35. - Closed July 3rd, 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.

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