Leicester Racecard - Wednesday 2nd August

Welcome to our 2nd August summer evening race meeting. We have 6 races this evening, the first of which starts at 6.02pm and the last at 8.42 pm. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who are the EBF this evening. A warm welcome too this evening to all our loyal RTV customers it is a pleasure to showcase our racecourse to you and thank you for making the effort to attend.

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

Important points to note 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 this evening.

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 top floor boxes.

Annual badge holders can use the top floor boxes and the Paddock Pavilion.

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.

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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 6.02

The Every Race Live On Racing Tv Apprentice 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 ROACH POWER (IRE) (19) 20-6420

Br Gr g Ribchester (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE)

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Tenth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Chester (7.6f, soft) 19 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal.

2 COLD STARE (IRE) (12) 232526 D BF

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

O Middleham Park Racing XC

B Dubois Holdings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form until only sixth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago

but it’s now twenty three runs since last win in 2021.

3 GONE (IRE) (8) 111244 D 3

Br B f Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Assault On Rome (IRE) Oliver Stammers J

O Mrs Christine E Budden & Partners Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Christine E. Budden & Partners Johnston Racing Ltd S

VIEW Already posted 4 wins from 9 runs this year, latest at Bath in June

4 LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE) (15) 240325 D BF

HHHHI BHA74 (-1)

fourth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 8 days ago so she’s in the mix once more

3 9-8 (5)

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Portico Laura Coughlan (3) J

O Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Coole House Farm Gemma Tutty Racing, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (4/5) at Beverley (7.4f,good to soft) 15 days ago,very slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter.

B or Br g Belardo (IRE) - Media Day (IRE)

B Mr Charles Barel

22/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 24 days ago, just holding on (first past the post but edged right and subsequently disqualified). Player nudged up 1lb

6 MARAYEL (IRE) (47) 640-305

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Luvmedo (IRE)

O Bourton Racing

Wright (7) J

B Ciara Eglington

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHIII BHA64

Barnes Design Partnership S TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, only fifth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 47 days ago Something to find on form.

2022: HELLUVABOY (IRE) 4 9 11 Kieran O’Neill 20-1 (Ali Stronge) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Stewards Note: COLD STARE: Following its run on 21/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

LOOK BACK SMILING: Following its run on 18/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right in the home straight.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Look Back Smiling (IRE), 4-1 Cold Stare (IRE), 9-2 Media Guest (FR), 7-1 Gone (IRE), 10-1 Roach Power (IRE), 50-1 Marayel (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MEDIA GUEST looked to have ended a long losing run at Chelmsford City last time only to lose the race in the stewards’ room and can gain compensation nudged up just 1lb here. Gone is enjoying an excellent season and rates the chief threat, with Roach Power and Cold Stare not ruled out either in a trappy-looking handicap

Second Race 6.32

TheIrishStallionFarmsEBFRestrictedMaidenFillies’Stakes (Class4)(forhorsesinBandsA,B,CandD)(EBFQualifier)(GBBRACE)

for maiden two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3840, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960, 4th £480. (Penalty Value £4860)

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 DEEP BLUE (IRE) (-) 9-2 (3)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Fabulist Jack Mitchell J

O Holmes Family Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Bjorn Nielsen

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 16. 100,000 gns yearling, SeaThe Stars filly. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 1 1/4m, half-sister to smart

1 1/4m-11f winnerAlmodovar (by SeaThe Stars) out of useful 8.3f winner Melodramatic. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 MARIE ELLEN (IRE) (-) 9-2 (6)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Heroine Chic (IRE) Andrea Atzeni J

O Nick Bradley Racing 30 & Partner Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Alexander Bloodstock Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 13.27,000 gns yearling,80,000 gns 2-y-o,Starspangledbanner filly.Half-sister to several winners,including 7f winner Rainbow Fire and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Dhahmaan.Dam,maiden (stayed 8.5f),sister to winner up to 13f Banksters Bonus and winner up to 11f Backbench Blues (both smart). TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 AUTUMN ROSE (IRE) (35) (2lb) 0

Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Malayan Mist (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O Mr A. Mills Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Skymarc Farm Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW48,000Y Half-sister to 3 winners,including smart winner up to 8.6f Moonlight In Paris (2-y-o 8.3f winner,by Camelot).Dam 9f/9.4f winner who stayed 11.5f.Well held in maiden (16/1) at Naas (5f) on debut 5 weeks ago Sold from DonnachaAidan

Interesting newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

7 LUNAR STREETS (IRE) (-) (6lb) 8-10 (2)

Br Br f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Dry Your Eyes (IRE)

Josephine Gordon J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 14.€20,000 yearling,Ten Sovereigns filly.Half-sister to 1m-1 1/4m winner Pocketeer Dam,1 1/2m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Nebo out of useful winner up to 2m (2-y-o 9f winner) Kindling.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHHII BHA-

2022:THE BIG BOARD (IRE) 2 9 2 Dane O’Neill 7-1 (Richard Hannon) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Wren Officer (GB), 3-1 Marie Ellen (IRE), 9-2 Deep Blue (IRE), 11-2 Showmethewayhome (IRE), 17-2 Lunar Streets (IRE), 33-1 Autumn Rose (IRE), 40-1 Indication Dream (GB) PLAY

The 2 with experience have shown next to nothing so far so an excellent opportunity for one of the newcomers to make a winning start, WREN OFFICER making the most appeal before market clues Marie Ellen is next on the list.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WREN OFFICER 2.MARIE ELLEN (IRE) 3.DEEP BLUE (IRE)

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Third Race 7.02

The Join Racing Tv Today

Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

nicely so has to go on the shortlist. Engaged 3.45

maiden. 7/1 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 12 in maiden at Catterick (5f, good to firm)

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Elysium Dream

Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 10 in novice (80/1) at Bath (5f, firm) 68 days ago

6 DAMIA (GB) (12) 000

Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Graine de Maille (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Miss E Nolan and Paul Hancock Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

Bumble Bloodstock Ltd Fairlawns Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when last of 9 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good) 12 days ago Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for TFRHHHII BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: GIRLSWANNAHAVEFUN 2 9 7 Neil Callan 10-3 (David Evans) 10 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 5.

Stewards Note: DAMIA: Following its run on 21/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Game Breaker (IRE), 9-4 Indication Spirit (IRE), 5-1 Cuban Secret (IRE), 10-1 Angel Shared (GB), 14-1 Damia (GB), 22-1 Rust E Boy (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Penalised winners GAME BREAKER and Indication Spirit look the pair to focus on. The former showed much-improved form when justifying market confidence on her nursery bow at Thirsk so shades the vote

Fourth Race 7.37

The Leicester Racecourse Ideal Self-Hire Wedding

Venue Novice Stakes (Class 4) (Gbb Race)

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

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

(Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse

1 ANDARAX (IRE) (12) 0-0

Br Ch g New Bay - Young Special (IRE)

O Whiterok Ltd

B Michael Holden & New Bay Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time and gelded, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when last of 11 in minor event (150/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 12 days ago, always behind. TFR

2 CHARENCEY (IRE) (-)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Normandel (FR)

O Mr Ian Williams

B Ballylinch Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW €350,000 yearling, £32,000 3-y-o, Lope De Vega gelding. Dam, winner up to 1 1/4m (including Park Express Stakes and 7f winner at 2 yrs), half-sister to Grand Prix de Paris winner Mont Ormel. Market should guide on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 CROWN DREAMS (GB) (12) 2

Br B g Oasis Dream - Looks All Right (IRE)

O Mrs Fitri Hay

3 9-7 (8)

B Glebe Farm Stud JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Oasis Dream gelding. Fair form when second of 6 in maiden at Haydock (7f) on debut 12 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and plugging on May build on that in a novice lacking depth

B 4 DUBAI DREAMER (GB) (18) 03 BF

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Crown Queen (USA)

O Mr Benjamin Leon Jr

B Besilu Stables Llc

3 9-7 (13)

TIMEFORMVIEW Still in need of experience but again showed promise when third of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (7f, soft, 7/4) 18 days ago Should have more to offer

5 KING OF FURY (IRE) (-)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bequia (IRE)

O Mrs F. Shaw

HHHHH BHA-

3 9-7 (6)

B J. Hernon Rapido Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW37,000 gns yearling,Starspangledbanner gelding.Brother to winner abroad. Dam,maiden (stayed 7f),half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Rajasinghe Another to note in the betting for clues on debut.

6 LOHENGRIN (GB) (-)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Diyavana (FR)

O Cheveley Park Stud

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-7 (9)

Cieren Fallon J

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW50,000 gns foal,Ulysses gelding.Brother toAustralian 7f winnerWrathful Yard’s newcomers always command respect and the betting should prove a useful guide.Wears tongue strap

7 MOON FRIEND (IRE) (292) 60-

Br Ch g Camacho - Acushladear (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-7 (12)

Sean Kirrane (3) J

O Kate Barrett & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Acorn Stud

Thoroughbred Business Management Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held both starts last year, thirteenth of 15 in minor event at this course (6f, good to soft, 200/1) when last seen in October. Needs to show much more as he returns from 9 months off

8 TIME PATROL (GB) (406) 6-

Br B g Time Test - Travelling

O Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-7 (11)

Tom Eaves J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 6 in minor event at Kempton (6f) on debut 13 months ago Gelded ahead of return/yard debut but he can only be watched

9 WELLEEF (IRE) (-)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Romaana

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

B Godolphin

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-7 (1)

Andrea Atzeni J

Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Lope De Vega colt. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 8.3f (stayed 1 1/2m) Dowayla out of useful 7f winner Baheeja. Interesting newcomer for yard enjoying a fine spell TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 GLENCALVIE (IRE) (72) 2-0

3 9-2 (14)

Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Considered Opinion Molly Presland (7) J

O Miss Rosie McEntee Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Car Colston Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Displayed plenty of ability when runner-up to a fairly useful sort on debut at Lingfield (1m) in November Disappointed back from 6 months off atWindsor (1m) in May and has since switched yards Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 GRACIOUS GRACE (IRE) (53) 00-B

3 9-2 (3)

Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lyca Ballerina Finley Marsh J

O Middleham Park Racing LIII Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Rathbarry Stud Middleham Park Racing, Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Again in process of showing little when brought down in minor event at Lingfield (7f,AW, 150/1) 53 days ago Can only be watched

HIIII BHA-

12 GRAINNE O MAILLE (GB) (48) 0 3 9-2 (4)

Br Ch f Equiano (FR) - Kawaii

O Mr Denis Quinn Denis Quinn, Exning T

B Wood Farm Stud (Waresley)

TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden. Last of 7 in maiden (66/1) atYarmouth (6f, good to firm) on debut 48 days ago, weakening over 1f out.

13 KINKY BOOTS (GB) (181) 33

HHIII BHA-

3 9-2 (5)

Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Woomera George Wood J

O Just wing it Denis Quinn, Exning T

B Tim Lane

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden Third of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford (6f) in February, no extra final

14 MADGE MCSPLASH (GB) (68) 00

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Magic Music (IRE)

O Mr Ray Bailey

Ray Bailey

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little in 2 starts in May, thirteenth of 14 in minor event at Haydock (1m, good to firm) 68 days ago, ridden over 3f out and left behind. Low-grade handicaps entitled to be more her bag.

15 POLAR ROCK (IRE) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-2 (15)

Br B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Onyali (IRE) Dylan Hogan J

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm John Butler, Newmarket T

B Newtown Anner Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fascinating Rock filly. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 7f winner (would have stayed 1m) Fast Company.Worth a precautionary market check on debut for clues.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: SHAMEKH 3 9 7 Dougie Costello 10-11 (Saeed bin Suroor) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 13.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 5, 6, 8.

Stewards Note: MOON FRIEND: Following its run on 14/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dubai Dreamer (GB), 4-1 Crown Dreams (GB), 11-2 Lohengrin (GB), 7-1 Welleef (IRE), 9-1 Glencalvie (IRE), 14-1 King of Fury (IRE), 16-1 Kinky Boots (GB), 25-1 Charencey (IRE), Polar Rock (IRE), 66-1 Grainne O Maille (GB), 80-1 Moon Friend (IRE), Time Patrol (GB), 100-1 Andarax (IRE), Gracious Grace (IRE), Madge McSplash (GB)

DUBAI DREAMER again looked a work-in-progress but showed definite promise when third in a Salisbury novice (7f) 18 days ago, and with potential for better still, he could be worth chancing to take another step forward. Welleef and Lohengrin are a couple of interesting newcomers and both need monitoring for their respective yards Crown Dreams, runner-up on debut at Haydock, is another to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DUBAI DREAMER 2.WELLEEF (IRE)

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Fifth Race 8.12

The Kube - Leicester’s Premier Events

Venue Handicap Stakes (Class 4)

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

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

colours no horse

1 PILLAR OF HOPE (GB) (35) 00-5140 D BF

st-lb

5 9-10 (6)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Great Hope (IRE) Oliver Stammers J

O Mr C. C. Buckley Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Petches Farm Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 5-y-o who stepped up on his reappearance run when getting on top close home at Beverley (8.5f) inApril Similar form when fourth from 2lb higher mark in Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (10f) in May and not seen to best effect at Carlisle since TFRHHHHI BHA81

2 YOUNG FIRE (FR) (11) 100100 D

8 9-10 (5)

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA) David Nolan J

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mr Cyril Morange Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORMVIEW 3 wins from 12 runs this year, latest at Haydock in June Ran poorly when eighth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, soft, 9/1) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back quickly.

3 SHALADAR (FR) (18) 2-25640 D

HHHII BHA81

4 9-9 (7)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Ultradargent (FR) Tom Eaves J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLVII Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Framont Limited Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, below form when seventh of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft, 8/1) 18 days ago Cheekpieces back on and is edging back down to his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA80

4 BASHFUL (GB) (13) 1-24111 D

5 9-8 (8)

Br B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition Andrew Mullen J

O Lycett Racing Ltd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Kingsclere Stud Wastecom Nrg Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas thrived with cheekpieces back on (also had wind op prior to his penultimate start),completing his hat-trick in 5-runner handicap at Hamilton (9.2f,good,11/4) 13 days ago Just 1lb higher here so he’s not taken lightly in his bid for a 4-timer

5 SUPER DEN (GB) (5) 211600 D 6

Br B g Dutch Art - Loch Jipp (USA) Ray Dawson J

O Guaymas T. J. Kent, Newmarket T

B Highbank Stud LLP

TIMEFORMVIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year, latest at Chelmsford City in February. Run best excused when eighth of 13 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 14/1) 5 days ago, denied a run over 2f out.

HHIII BHA78 (-2)

6 VERONA STAR (IRE) (14) 1/-20 4 9-7 (9)

Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Julieta (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Hyde Park Stud & Lissglen Bloodstock Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning debut in late-2021 and ran well returning from 20 months off at Wolverhampton in June 11/1, seventh of 12 in handicap atYarmouth (7f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago Remains early days so not ruled out.

7 MAHANAKHON (GB) (12) 3-41303

4 9-6 (4)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Belle Josephine Sean Kirrane (3) J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T

B King Power Racing Co Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner atWetherby inApril 12/1, wasted no time getting back to form when third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 12 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time Looks competitive on form.

8 GRAND LIBYA (GB) (33) 6-23230

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Sprinkling (USA)

O Mr Elbashir Elhrari

4 9-0 (2)

Jack Mitchell J

Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Ian Robinson & Silver Birch Bloodstock Global Equine Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent performer who posted another solid effort when third of 10 atWindsor in June,well placed in a steadilyrun affair.A rare blip on his part at Newmarket last time but can get back on track after a month off TFRHHHII BHA71

9 JENSON BENSON (IRE) (8) 120360 D

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire

O L & M Atkins

B Gce Farm Ltd

5 8-12 (3)

Cieren Fallon J

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Chelmsford City in February Again ran poorly after 12 weeks off when tailed-off last there (10f, 50/1) 8 days ago This a rare outing on turf these days so he’s probably best watched TFRHHIII BHA69 (-2)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: CLIPSHAM GOLD (IRE) 3 9 5 Laura Pearson 5-4 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.

Stewards Note: SHALADAR: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse did not face first time blinkers

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bashful (GB), 4-1 Pillar of Hope (GB), 13-2 Mahanakhon (GB), 17-2 Grand Libya (GB), 12-1 Young Fire (FR), Shaladar (FR), 14-1 Verona Star (IRE), 18-1 Super Den (GB), 80-1 Jenson Benson (IRE)

A few in with a squeak but BASHFUL is in the form of his life at present so Iain Jardine’s 5-y-o gets the vote to bring up an impressive 4-timer having been nudged up just 1lb for his recent Hamilton success. Mahanakhon wasted no time getting back to form when a close third under this rider at Pontefract 12 days ago so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Pillar of Hope and Shaladar

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BASHFUL 2.MAHANAKHON 3.PILLAR OF HOPE

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Race 8.42

The Family Day Sunday 13th August Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

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

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

Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

creditably on handicap debut when fifth of 11 at this course

good account as she goes up in trip

After 11 months off, ran well when third of 10 in handicap at Newbury (13.3f, good to firm, 18/1) 20 days ago, albeit having run of race Could do better with his reappearance run behind him.

3 LIBERATED LAD (GB) (13) 263050 D

Br B g Muhaarar - Puzzler (IRE)

O Ms Ciera McKeown

Run best excused when seventh of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 6/1) 13 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Others still preferred.

4 ROSE CAMIRA (GB) (25) 0-05313

4 9-10 (2)

Br B f Camelot - Silent Act (USA) Hollie Doyle J

O Ms Romana Grubmuller William Jarvis, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened her account at Nottingham in June and ran at least as well when third of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft, 6/1) 25 days ago. Merits consideration.

5 SELENACHORUS (GB) (7) 0-6021 CD

3 9-5 (in 6lb ex) (4)

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Wood Chorus Kieran Shoemark J

O Mrs P. B. E. P. Farr Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Worksop Manor Stud Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Took another step forward when getting off the mark in 7-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D (soft) a week ago, leading 3f out and cruising clear Can follow up under a penalty.

6 PAPA RICCO (GB) (32) 05-1345 3

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Borja (IRE)

O Mr S. P. C. Woods

B Whatton Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Nottingham (10.2f,heavy) inApril However,he hasn’t gone on from that effort since,fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f,AW,12/1) 32 days ago. Hood/cheekpieces now reached for TFRHHIII BHA60

7 SHOW ME THE WIRE (GB) (69) 000

3 9-2 (6)

Br B g Showcasing - Maleficent Queen Taylor Fisher (5) J

O Mr R. Moore Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Weldspec Glasgow Limited World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in a trio of starts so far, ninth of 11 in minor event (250/1) at Chelmsford City (1m) 69 days ago (gelded since) Needs to leave previous efforts behind as he goes up in trip for handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA59

8 LEAZY LINDSAY (GB) (35) 665

3 8-11 (3)

Br B f Sixties Icon - Shemriyna (IRE) Duran Fentiman J

O Mr R. Kent Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Allseasons Bloodstock Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact in 3 outings this year, fifth of 6 in maiden at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm, 150/1) 35 days ago

Much more required as she goes handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA54

9 PFINGSTBERG (GER) (14) 0-0633 BF

3 8-9 (8)

Br Ch g Protectionist (GER) - Peace of Paradise (GER) Cieren Fallon J

O Quantum Leap Racing II & Partner David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Gestut Ravensberg David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Still green and ran to a similar level as previously when third of 12 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good, 3/1) 2 weeks ago

capable of better TFRHHHII BHA

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: BEARAWAY (IRE) 4 10 1 Louis Steward 11-10 (Hughie Morrison) 3 ran Hood worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Selenachorus (GB), 13-2 Pfingstberg (GER), 7-1 Rose Camira (GB), 9-1 Ancient Capital (GB), 10-1 Scotch Mist (GB), 16-1 Liberated Lad (GB), 28-1 Papa Ricco (GB), 40-1 Show Me The Wire (GB), 50-1 Leazy Lindsay (GB)

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On her second handicap start, SELENACHORUS improved again when a wide-margin winner at this C&D a week ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent her from following up Ancient Capital made an encouraging reappearance and could be the biggest threat, ahead of Rose Camira.

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Race Conditions

First Race 6.02 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV APPRENTICE 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 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 31st. 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 22nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 30th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 15 entries at £40. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 1lbs. A SS

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Second Race 6.32 - THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands

A, B, C and D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4860 to the winning horse The second to receive £2281, the third £1141 and the fourth £570. for maiden two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands A, B, C, and D. Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Weights: 9st 2lb each Allowances: Band B from Band A 2lb Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). The Governors of the Irish EBF have generously contributed £1000 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 17 entries at £45. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3840; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480. (Penalty Value £4860) SS

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Third Race 7.02 - THE JOIN RACING TV TODAY 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 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each race won 6lb 15 entries at £40. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Fourth Race 7.37 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE IDEAL SELF-HIRE WEDDING VENUE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 10lb; fillies 9st 5lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 6lb (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). 24 entries at £50 - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Fifth Race 8.12 - THE KUBE - LEICESTER’S PREMIER EVENTS VENUE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 17 entries at £50. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Sixth Race 8.42 - THE FAMILY DAY SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST BOOK NOW 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 46-65 (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. July 31st. 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 22nd, 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 23 entries, 1 at £7 and 22 at £35. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

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