Leicester Racecard - Thursday 20th July

Welcome to our 20th July summer race meeting. We have 6 races today, the first of which starts at 2.40pm and the last at 5.25pm. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors William Hill today.

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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 2 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 Boxes 1, 2/3, 4/5 and 6 today or the Club Terrace area. Annual badge holders can use the Paddock Marquee with complimentary tea and coffee today plus use of the Boxes and the terrace.

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Today, these outlets are situated at the Main Office, the Main Tote building and the Betting Hall Tote. We are pleased to say that this change has sped up service and improved security. Some other points of interest are:

• Our 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 WEDNESDAY EVENING 26TH JULY.

Today’s Officials Stewards

Mr G. MARKHAM

Mr P. EVETTS

(Stewards Panel Chair)

Ms B. DOWSWELL

Mr A. GALLIERS-PRATT

Mr T. MCGLONE

Starters

Mr R. SUPPLE

Mr R. GARRITTY

Judge

Mr D. HICKS

Clerk of the Scales

Ms C. MARELLI

Veterinary Officer

Mr M.TONG

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms J. HARDY

Ms K.WEST

Mr S. MITCHELL

Veterinary Surgeons

Mr W. BEVIN

Mr V. MARCHI

Farrier

Mr T.W.ALLEN, DWCF Medical Officers

Dr S. RAYNER

Dr S. READY Nurse

Mrs S.WATTER

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

Clerk of the Course

Mr J. S. STEVENSON

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Mr N. PATEMAN

Commentator

Mr M. SLATER

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 2.40

The William Hill Epic Value

Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

for two yrs old 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 st-lb Draw

1 WATCHA MATEY (GB) (22) 423 9-9 (3)

Br B c Land Force (IRE) - Kenzahope (FR) Oisin Murphy J

O Austin, Moran, Rowlands, McCallum Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Bermuda Racing Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 9 in maiden at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago

Booking of Murphy a plus Makes nursery debut. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA75

2 CHARGED UP (GB) (17) 3421 D 9-9 (1)

Br B c Expert Eye - Electric Feel Cam Hardie J

O Crystal Clear Racing Ollie Pears, Malton T

B J. Barton Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t need to be at best when winning 7-runner maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm, 10/11) 17 days ago, having run of race More required now switched to nurseries but deserves respect. TFRHHHII BHA75

3 EMINNY (IRE) (12) 31 D

9-8 (6)

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Emeriya (USA) Rossa Ryan J

O Fosnic Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Tally-Ho Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when won 9-runner minor event at Beverley (7.4f, good) 12 days ago, pushed out.Type to go on progressing and opening mark looks reasonable. TFRHHHHI BHA74

4 TEN CARD BRAG (IRE) (31) 01

9-6 (7)

Br B c The Last Lion (IRE) - Quiania (IRE) Saffie Osborne J

O The Ten Club Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Kildaragh Stud & Michael Downey

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up markedly on debut when landing a novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) 31 days ago, cosily Open to further improvement but handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark. TFRHHHII BHA72 (+1)

5 ART HISTORIAN (GB) (34) 042 9-5 (4)

Br B c Havana Grey - Fantasy Queen Tom Marquand J

O Mr R. A. Green William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Mrs Z. C. Campbell-Harris Richard Frisby Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 3/1, second of 6 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 34 days ago Makes nursery debut Going the right way and shouldn’t be discounted.

6 UP THE JAZZ (IRE) (20) 0223 BF

(5)

Br B c Buratino (IRE) - Gwyllion (USA) Oisin Orr J

O The Musley Bank Partnership & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 6/4, respectable third of 7 in seller at Chester (7f, good) 20 days ago Makes nursery debut. Improvement required.

7 FOREVER A DIAMOND (IRE) (8) 5452 8-11 (2)

Br Br f Cappella Sansevero - Rustam Lewis Edmunds J

O Muir Racing Partnership - Spotted Dog

William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Mr James Waldron Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual Very good second of 11 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, firm, 7/1) 8 days ago, no match for winner More to come and she seems likely to feature

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHHH BHA63 (+2)

2022: KISS N CUDDLE (IRE) 2 9 6 Hollie Doyle 9-4 (David Evans) 5 ran

ART HISTORIAN: Following its run on 16/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

UP THE JAZZ: Following its run on 30/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Eminny (IRE), 9-2

Forever A Diamond (IRE), 11-2

Watcha Matey (GB), 6-1 Ten Card Brag (IRE), 7-1 Charged Up (GB), Art Historian (GB), 12-1 Up The Jazz (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FOREVER A DIAMOND boasts a solid profile and promises to be well suited by the step up in trip, so she’s marginally preferred to recent novice winner Eminny. Art Historian is another likely improver in what could prove to be a strong nursery for the grade

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FOREVER A DIAMOND (IRE) 2.EMINNY (IRE) 3.ART HISTORIAN

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MICKLEY STUD

NATIONAL STUD

NEWSELLS PARK STUD

NORMAN COURT STUD

NORTON GROVE STUD

NUNSTAINTON STUD

OAKGROVE STUD

OVERBURY STUD

RABBAH BLOODSTOCK

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SHADWELL

TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD

WILLOW WOOD STUD

WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

PARK FARM

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Second Race 3.10

The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds EBF

Novice Stakes (Class 5) (GBB Race)

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

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

Value £4320)

maiden on Flat. 125/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at

C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor

on debut,not knocked about. Off 9 months May well do better TFRHHHII BHA-

maiden.Fourth of 10 in maiden at Nottingham

3 BALMY BREESE (GB) (13) 00

3 9-4 (8)

Br B g Mayson - Florett (IRE) Ben Sanderson (3) J

O Mr D. Breese Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T

B Bolton Grange Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Haydock (7f, firm) 13 days ago

Significantly up in trip

4 FIRST CUT (GB) (-)

HIIII BHA-

3 9-4 (10)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Brazilian Style Callum Shepherd J

O Mr P. Winkworth William Knight, Newmarket T

B P. Winkworth William Knight Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Zoustar gelding Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 6f Lady Macapa and useful 9f-11f winner Solvang Dam lightly raced. Makes some appeal on paper

5 GOVERNOR OF INDIA (GB) (27) 40

HHHII BHA-

3 9-4 (7)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Star of Seville Robert Havlin J

O Lady Bamford John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Lady Bamford

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in minor event (8/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to firm) 27 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time Too soon to write off TFRHHHII BHA-

6 MEDIEVAL GOLD (GB) (29) 56

Br Bl c Camelot - Mill Springs

O Teme Valley & Rebecca Philipps

3 9-4 (11)

Tom Marquand J

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Mrs Rebecca Philipps Somerville Lodge Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f,6/1) 29 days ago Remains with potential but has plenty to find.

7 NELSON BAY (IRE) (218) 0-

Br B g Australia - Bessichka

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-4 (9)

Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Kevin Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Mr John Manley Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 80/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut. Off 7 months

Significantly up in trip First run for yard after leaving Marcus Tregoning.

8 NO SURRENDER (IRE) (56) 3

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Queen Myrine (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-4 (1)

Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Andy White Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising individual 28/1, third of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 56 days ago, never nearer Up in trip Should improve

9 REGENCY BOY (GB) (69) 4

Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Lady Freyja

O S and S Racing

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-4 (4)

Dougie Costello J

Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

B Jon A. Thompson Fitzdares Limited, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 100/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) on debut

69 days ago, finishing with running left. Cheekpieces on 1st time May do better

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 SPECTACULAR STYLE (GB) (22) 22 BF

3 9-4 (5)

Br Ch c Frankel - Auld Alliance (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Mr Bobby Flay Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B B. Flay Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising type Second of 6 in maiden at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm, 8/11) 22 days ago Open to improvement and will take all the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA-

11 CAPE POINT (GB) (27) 6

3 8-13 (6)

Br B f Muhaarar - Key Point (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O Mr A. C. Cook Ivan Furtado, Newark T

B The Queen Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-raced maiden.Last of 6 in minor event (33/1) at Redcar (10f,good to firm) on debut 27 days ago

Unlikely to feature TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: ORIOLE 3 8 12 Rob Hornby 3-1 (Ralph Beckett) 5 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.

Stewards Note:

NELSON BAY: Following its run on 14/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Spectacular Style (GB), 11-1 Alshadhian (IRE), Governor of India (GB), 12-1 Medieval Gold (GB), No Surrender (IRE), 20-1 Regency Boy (GB), 28-1 First Cut (GB), 80-1 Looksee (GB), 100-1 Cape Point (GB), 150-1 Nelson Bay (IRE), 250-1 Balmy Breese (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SPECTACULAR STYLE has shaped well on both starts to date and probably won’t need to improve to open his account at the likely expense of Alshadhian, who is open to improvement. Governor or India could feature if blinkers have a positive effect.

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TAKEA BREAK

Third Race 3.45

The William Hill Epic Boost

Classified Stakes (Class 6)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5250

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2168, 2nd £1084, 3rd £542, 4th £271, 5th £135. (Penalty Value £2747.84) colours no horse

1 ARLECCHINO’S GIFT (GB) (10) 506615 D

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Represent (IRE)

O Mr K. Senior Mark Usher, Lambourn

B Whatton Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding.Latest win atWindsor in June 12/1,fifth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f,good to soft) 10 days ago, slowly away. Can get competitive in a thin race

2 BOARHUNT (GB) (9) 102003

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Guishan

O Mr Brian D. Cantle Michael Appleby, Oakham

B B. D. Cantle

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding Winner at Wolverhampton in February Creditable third of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on for 1st time

3 DODGY BOB (GB) (6) 100654 D 10

Br B g Royal Applause - Rustam

O Mr G. Cornes Michael Mullineaux,

B Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Very good fourth of

Modest mare Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth

ago. Others make more appeal

7 LAST DATE (GB) (365) 233600- D

Br Br g Music Master - Tanning

O Mr Eamon Spain

B Eamon Patrick Spain

TIMEFORMVIEWFair gelding.Thirteen runs since last win in 2021.Last of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f,good to firm,16/1). Off 12 months Returns with something to prove

8 LINCOLN RED (GB) (35) 2240-06 D

7 9-7 (14)

Br Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Roxy Hart Jack Mitchell J

O Top of the Wolds Racing

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd

Olly Williams, Market Rasen T

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Respectable sixth of 12 in minor event at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 22/1) 35 days ago, never nearer Not discounted

9 MALHAM TARN COVE (GB) (10) 60-6333

HHHII BHA45

4 9-7 (8)

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

O Mr J. Holcombe

B Mr Jim Holcombe

Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago

Makes most appeal in a race that lacks depth

HHHHH BHA49

of 7 in minor event at Chester

1st time. May do better and warrants a market check.

maiden. 200/1, ninth of 11 in minor event

15 SPURN POINT (IRE) (10) 603-000

(7.2f) 24 days ago

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - One For June (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O Ontoawinner & Ptnr Lawrence Mullaney, Malton T B Mountarmstrong Stud www.ontoawinner.net S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair filly. 33/1, last of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA44 (-1)

2022: HILARY’S BOY 3 9 1 Lewis Edmunds 7-2 (Les Eyre) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 13. Blinkers worn by No 3, 5. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 9, 15.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Stewards Note:

GLOBAL ACCLAMATION: Following its run on 13/10/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

KING ELVIS: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Merry Secret (IRE), 6-1 Malham Tarn Cove (GB), 15-2 Boarhunt (GB), 9-1 Dodgy Bob (GB), 10-1 Arlecchino’s Gift (GB), 12-1 Eyes (IRE), 14-1 Boniato (IRE), 20-1 Lincoln Red (GB), 22-1 Roman Blaze (GB), 25-1 Ali Jewels (IRE), 28-1 Global Acclamation (GB), King Elvis (GB), 33-1 Last Date (GB), 40-1 Kittybrewster (GB), 66-1 Spurn Point (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MALHAM TARN COVE is one of few to arrive in any sort of form and he’s the most solid option. Boarhunt can’t be ruled out for all that he’s yet to prove himself on turf and Dodgy Bob deserves respect having shaped a bit better than the result at Chester last time

Third Fourth Distance

Today’s Race Result

Approximate Odds

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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

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MALHAM TARN COVE 2.BOARHUNT 3.DODGY BOB

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Fourth Race 4.15

The William Hill Pick Your Places

Fillies’ Handicap

Value

Stakes (Class

5)

Br B f Time Test - Hope And Fortune (IRE)

(12) 115-22

O Mr Kevin Quinn John Butler, Newmarket

B Mr Kevin Quinn Greinan Farm, Kevin Quinn, Quinn Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago, finishing well

give a good account.

6 HAUGHTY (GB) (37) 02235-6

9-2 (5)

Br B f Adaay (IRE) - So Hoity Toity Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Robin Mathew Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Robin Mathew Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, firm, 80/1) 37 days ago Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA65

7 PARADISE ROW (IRE) (9) 421P D

3 9-2 (2)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Poplar Close (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

O J.I. Barnett & Rathmoy Racing William Knight, Newmarket T

B Mr T. J. Adams William Knight Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year 4/1,won 11-runner maiden at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Looks competitive on form.

8 STRICTLY DREAMING (GB) (26) 0500-02

TFRHHHHI BHA65

3 9-2 (7)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Tahaany (IRE) Dougie Costello J

O Strictly Legal Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Good second of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 22/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip and not ruled out.

9 MISS LIGHTFANDANGO (GB) (20) 00-5

TFRHHHII BHA65

3 9-1 (11)

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Elegante Bere (FR) Robert Havlin J

O Mr C Wright & The Hon Mrs J M Corbett Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Stratford Place Stud Stratford Place Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden.40/1,creditable fifth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (8f,good) 20 days ago

Up in trip Makes handicap debut with more required

TFRHHHII BHA64

10 HILL FILLY (GB) (28) 0-30

3 8-13 (4)

Br B f Kingston Hill - Respectfilly P. J. McDonald J

O The Fairy Story Partnership Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Deepwood Farm Stud Deepwood Properties

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Only ninth of 11 to Paradise Row in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f, 17/2)

28 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more to offer Possibilities TFRHHHII BHA62

11 ZAAKARA (GB) (40) 5530-33

3 8-11 (3)

Br B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Kesara Oisin Murphy J

O Miss K. Rausing Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORMVIEW 6/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 40 days ago Visor on 1st time

Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 8, 10. Visor worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TAHASUN: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

MEASURED MOMENTS: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered repeatedly late on.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Tahasun (IRE), 6-1 Hakuna Babe (GB), 15-2 Mogwai (GB), 17-2 Zaakara (GB), 9-1 Strictly Dreaming (GB), 10-1 Measured Moments (GB), 11-1 Scotch Mist (GB), 12-1 Paradise Row (IRE), Hill Filly (GB), 22-1 Miss Lightfandango (GB), 40-1 Haughty (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Lots with chances HAKUNA BABE took a step forward on her handicap debut when a very good Sandown third and this daughter of Roaring Lion looks the way to go with more to offer now. Paradise Row is feared most on the back of her Chelmsford success with handicap debutante Hill Filly and in-form Measured Moments two more who can have a say. TIMEFORM

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The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

13 days ago, left poorly placed after a slow start. Player eased 1lb.

AVENUE (IRE) (2) 0/-22224

NON-RUNNER

OLYMPUS (GB) (37) 0040-14 D BF

Br B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ile Rouge

O HP Racing Mount Olympus

B Mrs Renate Moser Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Unreliable type 1 win from 2 runs this year Latest win at Kempton in May.Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 5/2) 37 days ago Still needs a couple of these to falter.

5 ABRAAJ (FR) (22) 000-062 D

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wonderous Light (IRE)

O Conde, Hanger, Jones, Noone & Noone

B Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2021.Blinkered for 1st time,good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 10/1) 22 days ago, no match for winner Back down in trip. Not ruled out.

6 PAK ARMY (IRE) (90) 00/000-1 D

8 9-7 (11)

Br Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Charity Box William Carson J

O Mr Michael Phillips Brian Barr, Sherborne T

B G. Kenny & Michael Nolan

TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time hurdles winner in 2023 but pulled up in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 34 days ago. Can go well back on the Flat off a handy-looking mark.

7 GEELONG (FR) (23) 3-46026

HHHHI BHA58

4 9-6 (3)

Br B g Australia - Tioga Pass Tom Marquand J

O P. F. I. Cole Ltd Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Deepwood Farm Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2021.Sixth of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Brighton (11.9f,good) 23 days ago

Blinkers back on with work to do

8 WRENS ROSE (FR) (23) 612-06

6 9-6 (7)

Br B m Zanzibari (USA) - Montoria (FR) Ray Dawson J

O Mr Denis Quinn Denis Quinn, Exning T

B D. Baker

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner Blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving Simon Pearce when sixth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm, 28/1) 23 days ago Has work to do

9 FEN TIGER (IRE) (26) 21-0050 CD

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Three Knots (IRE)

O Mrs C. T. Bushnell

TFRHHIII BHA57

5 9-4 (4)

Frederick Larson (3) J

Julia Feilden, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Vaillant UK S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm, 7/1) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive

TFRHHIII BHA55

10 BAY OF NAPLES (IRE) (21) 520202 D

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Copperbeech (IRE)

O Mrs Sallie LLoyd

TIMEFORMVIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good) 21

runs since last win in 2021.

11 OWENS LAD (GB) (52) 0-41004 D

Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Dancing Primo

O Mrs V Owen & Mr I Owen

L. R. Owen

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Southwell in February. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D

52 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account.

12 FOURSOME (GB) (7) 645346

Br Ch f Highland Reel (IRE) - Putois Peace

O Mr David L. Bayliss

Stud

Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW5/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time,last of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (14f,good to firm) 51 days ago Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2022: BLAZER TWO 4 9 2 Hollie Doyle 5-1 (Michael Scudamore) 7 ran

Blinkers worn by No 7, 8, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Stewards Note:

PAK ARMY: Following its run on 16/6/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the step up in trip.

WRENS ROSE: Following its run on 27/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

OWENS LAD: Following its run on 29/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Pak Army (IRE), 6-1 Bearwith (GB), 7-1 Mount Olympus (GB), 8-1 Bay of Naples (IRE), 9-1 Owens Lad (GB), 12-1 Geelong (FR), 14-1 Abraaj (FR), Foursome (GB), 16-1 Sugar Candie (GB), 20-1 Hashtagmetoo (USA), Fen Tiger (IRE), 40-1 Wrens Rose (FR)

BEARWITH wasn’t seen to best effect after a slow start when fourth at Beverley last time and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways eased 1lb here. Pak Army is well worth considering back in this sphere after a winning spell over hurdles, with Owens Lad appealing as the pick of the rest for place purposes

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Sixth Race 5.25

The William Hill In Play Racing

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

(IRE) (19) 00-064

Considered.

5 BARLEYBROWN (GB) (10) 000-03

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Shozita

O Mr Sean Barley Eve Johnson

B Mr Oliver Pawle Nirvana Spa & Leisure Ltd

Lightly-raced maiden.Creditable third of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Chepstow

6 GET BUSY (GB) (9) 000-044

Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Heartsong (IRE)

54 (-2)

J. McDonald J

O J & L Wetherald - M & M Glover John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T

B Mrs R. J. Gallagher G. S. Mechanical Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Below-par fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good, 18/1) 9 days ago More is required if he’s to get off the mark.

7 GIDDY AUNT (GB) (22) 000-066

HHIII BHA53 (-3)

9-7 (10)

Br Gr f Mayson - Jessie’s Spirit (IRE) Tom Marquand J

O Farraday Equine Partnership Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Farraday Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago, not knocked about Enters calculations

8 PETE THE BRIEF (IRE) (30) 0404

HHHII BHA53

9-7 (2)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Sunblush (UAE) Phil Dennis J

O Mr John Hanbury and PTR Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Patrick J. Gleeson Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 30 days ago. Not discounted.

9 MILVUS (IRE) (14) 00-0004

9-6 (6)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Redmaven (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Sparkling Partners Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T

B Yeomanstown Stud Denis Coakley Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1 and visored for 1st time, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago, nearest finish having gone keenly. Looks competitive on form.

HHHHI BHA52

10 STINTINO SUNSET (GB) (8) 466330

Br B f Twilight Son - Sunset Kitty (USA)

O Steve Clarke & Partners 3

Hogan J

B S. Clarke, G. Parsons & A. Wideson Vaillant UK S TIMEFORMVIEW Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f,AW, 14/1) 8 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive

11 BERNIE THE BEAR (IRE) (28) 243-223

HHIII BHA50 (-1)

Br Ch g Elzaam (AUS) - Raeseeya Oisin Orr J

O Village Racing & Partner

B Mrs Marion Ryan

Fahey, Malton

9/4, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 28 days ago Visor on 1st time and one

12 TWILIGHT JAZZ (GB) (13) 260032

Br B f Twilight Son - Jasmine Royale

Appleby, Oakham T B Leon Vaessen TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, good second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good

O Mr L. J. Vaessen

(IRE) 3 9 11 Daniel Muscutt 2-1 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 15. Visor worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 15. Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 10, 12.

Stewards Note:

MILVUS: Following its run on 6/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early-on.

ROXY’S CHARM: Following its run on 19/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Harry The Haggler (IRE), 7-1 Bernie The Bear (IRE), Twilight Jazz (GB), 10-1 Milvus (IRE), 11-1 Senor Pockets (GB), 12-1 Irish Dessert (IRE), Barleybrown (GB), 20-1 Guidance (GB), 22-1 Giddy Aunt (GB), 25-1 Scramble (GB), Pete The Brief (IRE), 28-1 Stintino Sunset (GB), 33-1 Get Busy (GB), Back In Tennessee (IRE), 66-1 Roxy’s Charm (GB), 150-1 Wood Farm Wag (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A case can be made for lots of these but TWILIGHT JAZZ arrives in very good nick and is taken to go one better than her recent Beverley second. Milvus should also have a say, especially if settling better, while Harry The Haggler is weighted to go well too and must enter calculations

Race Conditions

First Race 2.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE NURSERY 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 6lb WILLIAM HILL had generously sponsored this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 3.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (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 novice three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 13lb; fillies 9st 8lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have generously contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race 22 entries at £40. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.45 - THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC BOOST CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2747 to the winning horse The second to receive £1289, the third £644, the fourth £322 and the fifth £160. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, July 14th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 18th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 23 entries at £25. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2168; Second £1084; Third £542; Fourth £271; Fifth £135. (Penalty Value £2747.84) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES 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 18th. 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 7lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £40. - Closed July 14th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.50 - THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACE RACES DAILY 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. July 18th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race 20 entries, 1 at £7 and 19 at £35. - Closed July 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.25 - THE WILLIAM HILL IN PLAY RACING 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; 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 18th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 6lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race 24 entries, 1 at £7 and 23 at £35. - Closed July 14th, 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.

*Weekend and Bank Holiday Fixtures