Leicester Racecard - Wednesday 23rd August

Welcome to our final summer evening race meeting of the year. We have 6 races this evening, the first of which starts at 5.30pm and the last at 8.02 pm. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who are the Walker and Son and EBF this evening.

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 2 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. HAVE A GREAT EVENING, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS ON TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

Veterinary

Ms L. MOORE

Mr R. BELLAMY (Stewards

Mr B. FORD

Ms A. GALLIERS-PRATT

Mr G. MARKHAM Starters

Mr W. JARDINE

Mr K. O’SHEA

Mr D. HICKS

Clerk of the Course

Today’s

Equine

Welfare & Integrity Officers

Ms J. HARDY

Mr J.WILLIS

General Manager

Mr D. MAYKELS

Betting Ring Manager

Mr N. PATEMAN

Surgeons

Mr W. BEVIN

Mr A. KNOTT Farrier

Medical Officers

Prof J. BURTON

Dr M. Davis Nurse

Mrs G. LESTER

race conditions can be found on page 31 of this race programme

Commentator

Mr T. PETERS

Presenter

Safeguarding

Officers

How to Read Your Racecard

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4 METAPHORIC (IRE) (176)

1-

3 8-13(7)

B c Montjeu (IRE) - Virgin Hawk (USA) Jamie Spencer

The Royal Ascot Racing Club

Gerrardstown House Stud

M. L.W. Bell, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW A winner at 10-1 at Nottingham over 1m (soft) in October,beatingToccata by a neck.That was a highly promising debut effort and it will be somewhat disappointing if he fails to make a bold bid to remain unbeaten as he holds entries in the Dante and Derby.

Racecard Key

1. Saddle Cloth Number

2. Horse Name

3. Country Code

4. Days since last run

Star Ratings Explained:

5. Form Figures

6.Age

7.Weight in St & Lb

8. Draw

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race. ★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.

9. Jockey Colour

10. Form Guide

11. Star Rating

12. Official BHA Rating

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

Can be given little or no chance

Official BHA Ratings

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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First Race 5.30

The Leicester Racecourse Ideal Self-Hire Wedding Venue

Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

for two yrs old 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 st-lb Draw

1 DOUBLETALK (IRE) (6) 560201 D 9-12 (in 6lb ex) (10)

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dutota Desejada (BRZ) Oliver Stammers J

O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW5/2,showed improved form when winning 12-runner nursery at Beverley (7.4f,good to firm) 6 days ago by 3/4 length fromWhatwouldiknow, making all and always holding on. Carries penalty and sure to be popular TFRHHHHI BHA62 (+6)

2 SALSA DANCER (GB) (14) 4505 BF 9-11 (3)

Br B g Advertise - Spicy Dal Rossa Ryan J

O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces on for 1st time,creditable fifth of 10 on nursery debut (gambled-on 4/1) at Kempton (6f) 2 weeks ago, inadequate test. Clearly thought capable of better and better showing anticipated back at 7f TFRHHHII BHA67

3 FOREVER A DIAMOND (IRE) (10) 545262

9-9 (7)

Br Br f Cappella Sansevero - Rustam P. J. McDonald J

O Muir Racing Partnership - Spotted Dog William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

B Mr James Waldron

TIMEFORMVIEW17/2,quickly got back on the up when second (a place in front of Diddy Man) of 11 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago. Merits consideration.

4 DAN DEE PRINCE (IRE) (26) 30020

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

O Roudee Racing 9

Lambourn T

B Aoife Boland & Aaron Boland Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW 17/2, ran poorly when tenth of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (6f, good) 26 days ago Needs to bounce back.

5 ZAMAN DAAR (IRE) (12) 600

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Shamwari Lodge (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Herbertstown House Stud Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back somewhere close to his first effort when eighth of 14 in maiden at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 200/1) 12 days ago. Upped in trip for his handicap debut.

6 DIDDY MAN (GB) (10) 06053

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Milldale

O Mr John James (Cranborne)

Jamin J

Lambourn T

B Whatton Manor Stud Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Produced his best effort to date when third (a place behind Forever A Diamond) of 11 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 7/2) 10 days ago. Not out of things.

7 IRRELEVANT (IRE) (53) 000

Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Gamrah (IRE)

O Mr Martin Clarke & Mr James Jeffries

TFRHHHII BHA62 (-1)

9-1 (2)

Ethan Jones (7) J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs P. K. O’Rourke The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAgain showed little when eighth of 9 in minor event atWindsor (6f,good to firm,66/1) 53 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut.

8 WHATWOULDIKNOW (IRE) (6) 005062

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Essenza (IRE)

O DEARING PLASTICS, PAUL BURDETT & PARTNER

TFRHHIII BHA57

9-1 (4)

Alex Jary (7) J

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B D. G. Iceton Alexanders York S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form stepped up in trip when 3/4-length second of 12 to Doubletalk in nursery (17/2) at Beverley (7.4f,good to firm)

6 days ago,clear of rest.Has to be taken seriously with a 7-lb claimer taking over for the first time

9 RISING FORCE (IRE) (9) 50000

Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - La Seine (USA)

O Mr David Dorans

B Abbas Akbar Al Muila Muila

TFRHHHHH BHA57 (+4)

8-13 (1)

Darragh Keenan J

Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW 20/1, fared no better on first run since leaving JamesTate when seventh of 10 in nursery atWindsor (6f, good) 9 days ago Faces another struggle

TFRHHIII BHA55 (-2)

10 BROOKLYN EXPRESS (IRE) (33) 6005 8-12 (6)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Signs And Signals (IRE) Connor Planas (3) J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Awbeg Stud

Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1 and blinkered for 1st time, failed to improve when fifth of 6 on nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good) 33 days ago, slowly away.A place is probably the best he can hope for TFRHHHII BHA54

2022: ON THE PULSE (IRE) 2 9 2 Owen Lewis 6-1 (David Evans) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Stewards Note:

ZAMAN DAAR: Following its run on 11/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Doubletalk (IRE), 5-1 Whatwouldiknow (IRE), 6-1 Salsa Dancer (GB), Forever A Diamond (IRE), 15-2 Diddy Man (GB), 18-1 Brooklyn Express (IRE), 20-1 Dan Dee Prince (IRE), Zaman Daar (IRE), 40-1 Irrelevant (IRE), 80-1 Rising Force (IRE)

Doubletalk and WHATWOULDIKNOW pulled clear of the remainder at Beverley last Thursday and Nigel Tinkler’s gelding is fancied to turn the tables with that rival (winner carries a penalty and the selection has a handy 7-lb claimer on board for the first time). Forever A Diamond and Diddy Man met over C&D 10 days ago and they can fight out minor honours

Position of Stalls

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Second Race 6.02

TheBritishEBFRestrictedNoviceStakes(Class5)

(ForHorsesInBandsCAndD)(EBFRestrictedRaceQualifier)(GBBRACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £6500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2774, 2nd £1386, 3rd £694, 4th £346.

(Penalty Value £3510) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 AL SHABAB (FR) (13) 03 9-7 (1)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pink Paint (FR) P. J. McDonald J

O Ahmad Al Shaikh Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Woodslane Farm LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, improved on debut form despite still looking green when third of 8 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good) 13 days ago In good hands and he’s open to further improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 BUST A MOVE (FR) (14) 5 9-7 (6)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Roses For Grace (FR) Billy Garritty J

O Mr J Blackburn Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Berend Van Dalfsen Sheridan Ny Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20,000 gns Ribchester gelding. 18/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 14 days ago, running green and not knocked about.This should reveal more but nurseries may be more his bag in due course TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HIGH POINT (IRE) (20) 3

9-7 (7)

Br B c New Bay - Pacharana George Downing J

O Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Abm Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising type 14/1, third of 8 in minor event at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on debut 20 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and plugging on Big shout with improvement likely. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 MR MONACO (GB) (13) 4

9-7 (9)

Br B c Territories (IRE) - Alle Stelle Rossa Ryan J

O The Obank Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Bearstone Stud Limited R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden Fourth of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good, 15/2) on debut 13 days ago, faring best of those held up Should have more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 WONDERFUL LIVES (GB) (25) 0

9-7 (2)

Br B c Twilight Son - Normandy Maid John Fahy J

O Paul & Clare Rooney Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Mr D. D Oakes Clive Cox Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden Seventh of 11 in maiden (18/1) at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut 25 days ago, running green and making no impression. Should improve

6 DOUBLE RED (GB) (-) (2lb)

HHHII BHA-

Br Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Red Boots (IRE) Trevor Whelan J

O Mr T. A. F. Frost Henry Candy, Wantage T

B Marcia Gray

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 25. 14,000 gns yearling, Belardo gelding. Closely related to 1 1/4m winner Lady de Vega and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Stocking and 1 1/4m-1 3/4m winner OiThe Clubb Oi’s. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 HIGHLAND SLIPPER (GB) (-) (2lb)

Br B c Highland Reel (IRE) - Intricate

9-5 (8)

Nicola Currie J

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

B A. Bentall, D. Clark & A. Penfold

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 29. 10,000 gns yearling, Highland Reel colt. Dam, maiden (best at 7f), half-sister to useful 7f-9f winner King’s Slipper

8 JESSE WILLIAM (GB) (27) (2lb) 00

Br B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Mistress Quickly (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-5 (11)

Dylan Hogan J

O Mr Ronald Thompson Ronald Thompson, Doncaster T

B Mrs M. E. Slade

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) 27 days ago Can only be watched.

9 SOVEREIGN QUEEN (GB) (12) 0

Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Aunt Nicola

TFRHIIII BHA-

9-2 (10)

Barry McHugh J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXV Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Bearstone Stud Limited Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Makes appeal on paper but shaped as if needing the run for fitness/experience when last of 9 in maiden at Haydock (7f) 12 days ago, headway briefly 3f out.This should reveal more TFRHHHII BHA-

10 FREE SPEECH (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (4)

Br Ch f Masar (IRE) - Lady Liberty (IRE) Morgan Cole (5) J

O The Serendipity Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 28. 13,000 gns yearling, Masar filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1 1/4m Lady Iffraaj. Dam, 1 1/4m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/2m Wigmore Hall TFRHHHII BHA-

11 L’EQUILIBRISTE (FR) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (3)

Br Ch f Dream Ahead (USA) - Delinda (FR) Connor Planas (3) J

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

B S.C.E.A. Haras De Gratte Panche et al Fairlawns Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 10. €10,000 yearling, Dream Ahead filly. Half-sister to useful 11f winner Iznik Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f winner Digression from family of Daylami TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022:TYRONE’S POPPY 2 9 6 Sean Kirrane 4-6 (Tim Easterby) 7 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 6.

Stewards Note:

AL SHABAB: Following its run on 10/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

SOVEREIGN QUEEN: Following its run on 11/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green. Probable

(GB), 12-1 Sovereign Queen (GB), 14-1 Free Speech (IRE), 16-1 Bust A Move (FR), L’Equilibriste (FR), 22-1 Double Red (GB), 25-1 Highland Slipper (GB), 150-1 Jesse William (GB)

HIGH POINT produced a promising first effort when finishing a close-up third in an Epsom novice 3 weeks ago and with progress anticipated, he shades the vote to build on that and make it second time lucky. Mr Monaco and Al Shabab can provide the chief threats

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Next Meeting - Tuesday 12th September

Afternoon Racing - Gates Open: 11.40am; First Race: 1.40pm

Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse

At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards

The Racecourse also employs a specialist Horse Ambulance Team, equipped with a modern equine ambulance to enable injured horses to be transported safely to a veterinary hospital for treatment. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course. This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse

Happy 70th Birthday Jimmy Davies

Third Race 6.32

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF

Fillies’ Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 4)

for two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £12000

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

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 GAME BREAKER (IRE) (26) 5251 D 9-10 (7)

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Spanish Fly (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Mr Edwin Thompson R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner. 7/4, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago Aided by good position on favoured rail then but she’s in excellent hands and unlikely that will prove her limit. TFRHHHHH BHA81

2 TIERNEY (IRE) (18) 46615 D 9-6 (5)

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Madam Macie (IRE) Connor Planas (3) J

O The Gene Genies Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Michael McGlynn Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for switch to handicaps/increase in trip when landing 9-runner Haydock nursery (6f) in July, staying on well Not in same form faced with soft ground at Newmarket since but forecast quicker conditions here an obvious plus TFRHHHHI BHA77

3 INVINCIBLE TIGER (IRE) (56) 631 D 9-4 (6)

Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Purple Tiger (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Saif Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner. 10/11, won 7-runner minor event at Bath (5.7f, firm) 56 days ago, just holding on.

No surprise were she capable of better still now handicapping and interesting if strong in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA75

4 NEVERSTOPDREAMING (IRE) (39) 4104 D

9-3 (4)

Br Gr or Gr f No Nay Never (USA) - Snowflakes (IRE) P. J. McDonald J

O Coverdale Stud James Horton, Middleham T

B Snowflakes Syndicate Manor House Farm S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade it second time lucky in maiden at Pontefract (6f) in June and having blew the start at listed level next time,she returned to form when fourth of 12 in nursery atYork (6f) 39 days ago,running on.Needs to keep the slow starts at bay,however TFRHHHII BHA74

5 TOKYO DRIFT (GB) (67) 30233

9-0 (1)

Br B f Showcasing - Abraj Dubai (USA) Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Amo Racing Limited, Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden.Third of 5 in minor event at Bath (5f, firm, 4/1) 67 days ago, merely plugging on.

Step back up in trip rates a likely plus now attentions switch to nurseries

6 MAGIC LIGHT (IRE) (11) 4205

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Comedic Art (IRE) Alec Voikhansky (5) J

O Bronte Collection 1 Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Sean McDonagh

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden.Creditable fifth of 9 in nursery at Newmarket (7f,good to firm,16/1) 11 days ago, not quicken over 1f out. Rider takes off handy 5lb and return to 6f may well help

HHHII BHA70

7 HERITAGE HOUSE (IRE) (12) 404 8-12 (2)

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Global Light (IRE) Dylan Hogan J

O The Gredley Family James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden.Fourth of 9 in minor event (7/1) atThirsk (5f,good to firm) 12 days ago,progress entering final 1f and keeping on.Another who should hold more chance now handicapping but opening mark demands improvement.

8 LOVE YOURS (IRE) (14) 6056

TFRHHHII BHA69

8-11 (8)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Rekindle George Downing J

O Mr R Kent & Mr B Barker Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden.Good sixth of 10 in nursery (10/1) at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago,weakening last 1/2f

Blinkers go on now but yard look to hold stronger claims with Game Breaker TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: BONNY ANGEL 2 9 3 Cieren Fallon 3-1 (Clive Cox) 11 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Game Breaker (IRE), 9-2 Invincible Tiger (IRE), 11-2 Tierney (IRE), 8-1 Tokyo Drift (GB), 9-1 Neverstopdreaming (IRE), 11-1 Heritage House (IRE), 14-1 Love Yours (IRE), 16-1 Magic Light (IRE)

GAME BREAKER showed improved form to make her first start in nurseries a winning one at Thirsk 26 days ago A well-bred filly from an excellent yard, she ought to have more to offer still and gets the nod to follow up The return to quicker ground rates a plus for Tierney who could bounce back, whilst nursery debutante Invincible Tiger is another worth a second look.

Notices

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.

Approximate Odds

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

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

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Fourth Race 7.02

The Leicester Racecourse Ideal Conference

Venue Handicap Stakes (Class 4)

for three 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) Weights lowered 2lb colours no horse

1 GOLDEN SANDS (IRE) (28) 043103 D

10-2 (8)

Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Varna Alistair Rawlinson J

O HJW Partnership Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Leaf Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Beverley in May. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago, headed after 2f out but keeping on. Not out of things for all he’s likely to face competition on the front end. TFRHHHII BHA80

2 WHITEFEATHERSFALL (IRE) (12) 4/1044-0

4 10-2 (6)

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Naomh Geileis (USA) Oliver Stammers J

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

B Christine E. Budden & Partners Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful return to action at Carlisle (9f) last summer Not at same level 3 starts thereafter but possibly needed run on back of 12 months off (also gelded) when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f) 12 days ago Return to shorter rates a likely plus

3 MATTY TOO (GB) (13) 01-0113 C 4

Br B g Mattmu - Bustling Darcey

O

B Fifehead Farms M. C. Denning

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 2 wins from 4 runs this year 9/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap

(7f, good) 13 days ago, finishing well Has good chance on form.

4 EVOCATIVE SPARK (IRE) (14) 00-6400

Br B g Frankel - Hyper Dream (IRE)

B Mr V. I. Araci

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Ollie Sangster when last of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Brighton

14 days ago This promises to reveal more and he’s now operating 11lb below last winning mark.

5 TUSCAN (IRE) (12) 000000

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Orcia (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at

days ago. Others more persuasive for all his mark continues to ease

SAN JORE (GB) (91) 114-200

Br Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Claba di San Jore (IRE)

O Mr Paul Hunt

Down Stud

South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneronAWuponjoiningpresentyardduringsecondhalfoflastyearpriortoacoupleofsolidin-the-frameefforts Wellbelow best when last seen at Kempton (1m) in May and interesting what the market makes of him returning from 91 days off

7 NOODLE MISSION (USA) (19) 0-15160

Br B g Noble Mission - Driver’s Girl (USA)

O Mr Ed Babington and Partner

3 9-7 (11)

B River City Racing LLC Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceonAWearlierthisyear(bothover8.6f).Disappointedonturfmorerecently,againprovingtoofreewhenwell-beaten last of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (11.2f) 19 days ago Back down markedly in trip here and ease in class another plus. TFRHHHII BHA77

8 ALICE KNYVET (GB) (42) 4-3402

3 9-5 (2)

Br B f Acclamation - Battlement Kevin Stott J

O Juddmonte Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time/tongue strap on for 1st time, very good second of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Bath (8f, good) 42 days ago, closing all way to line One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA75

9 REVISION (GB) (14) 0-36520

3 9-4 (7)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Relaxez Vous (IRE) Mollie Phillips (3) J

O Mr Mark Wellbelove Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B J. M. Beever Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when eleventh of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Brighton (8f, good) 14 days ago, in rear and never a threat Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA74

10 INTERCESSOR (GB) (14) 236060 D

6 9-4 (3)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Miss Meticulous Trevor Whelan J

O The LAM Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T

B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinnerlasttermwhokickedoffpresentcampaigningoodform,goodsixthinbig-fieldYorkhandicap(7f)inMay.Recentefforts not so inspiring though,only ninth of 13 in handicap at Brighton (1m) 2 weeks ago.Tongue tie added to usual blinkers here TFRHHHII BHA68

11 TARITINO (IRE) (4) 0-62060

3 9-4 (1)

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR) Dylan Hogan J

O Solario Racing (Moulton) Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Kildaragh Stud Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Solario Racing Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEW 14/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 4 days ago, leading until 2f out and soon beaten Hooded for 1st time now and something to prove turned out quickly. TFRHHIII BHA74 (-3)

2022:TEMPER TRAP 5 8 9 James Sullivan 10-3 (Tim Easterby) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10. Hood worn by No 1, 6. Blinkers worn by No 10. Visor worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Stewards Note:

NOODLE MISSION: Following its run on 4/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Matty Too (GB), 5-1 Alice Knyvet (GB), 6-1 Golden Sands (IRE), 10-1 Whitefeathersfall (IRE), 11-1 Tuscan (IRE), Intercessor (GB), 12-1 Noodle Mission (USA), 16-1 Evocative Spark (IRE), Lucky San Jore (GB), Taritino (IRE), 25-1 Revision (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MATTY TOO has improved again for the application of a visor, landing back-to-back handicaps at Yarmouth/Chepstow prior to a good third at Brighton 2 weeks ago, noted finishing well. He gets the narrow vote to come out on top operating from the same mark, with Alice Knyvet and Golden Sands heading up the dangers Whitefeathersfall is also worth keeping an eye on.

Thank You To The Following

Fifth Race 7.32

The Walker & Son 1280

Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206.

(Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

(GB) (48) 651164 CD

B f Postponed (IRE) - Warling (IRE)

Made successful start in handicaps at Nottingham in June before following up over C&D

Both efforts since have been uninspiring, though, and she has a bit to prove now

(IRE) (9) 0-65141

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Moment Juste

& Mr S Krase

Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

Opened account at Ffos Las last month and got back on the up over an increased trip when winning

(5/2) at Kempton (11f) 9 days ago Should give another good account under a penalty.

3

(GB) (21) 0-60211 CD

Sea The Moon (GER) - Wood Chorus

O Mrs P. B. E. P. Farr

TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in search of C&D hat-trick,bolting up without having to come off the bridle when getting off the mark in July before improving further to land 9-runner event 21 days ago with fair bit in hand.Ground will be quicker here but holds outstanding claims nevertheless

4 MOVIE STAR LOOKS (GB) (25) 0-063

Br Br f Cracksman - Garanciere (FR) John Fahy J

O S R Hope & S W Barrow Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Aston Mullins Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S

Lightly-raced maiden.Creditable third of 8 on handicap debut at Salisbury (12f,good,28/1) 25 days ago Set to fill similar role again here

5 CLENCHED (GB) (13) 5000-06

3 8-11 (5)

Br Ch f Cityscape - Grasped Dylan Hogan J

O Adrian Sparks & Partner Julia Feilden, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Vaillant UK S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lazy sort is yet to finish any better than mid-division in various events and has produced typically laboured efforts both starts since joining this yard Easy to dismiss TFRHHIII BHA58

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022:THANKS MONICA (IRE) 3 10 1 Hector Crouch EVENS (Ralph Beckett) 6 ran Hood worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Selenachorus (GB), 11-4 Mildyjama (IRE), 6-1 Movie Star Looks (GB), 9-1 My Chiquita (GB), 40-1 Clenched (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SELENACHORUS will take plenty of beating in her bid to complete a C&D hat-trick, a 5lb rise for her most recent victory almost certainly underestimating her superiority. Mildyjama is also proving progressive and appeals as by far the most pertinent threat under a penalty.

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £253,124 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

Sixth Race 8.02

The Kube - Leicester’s Premier Events Venue

Handicap Stakes (Class 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)

1 CORPORATE RAIDER (IRE) (13) 001254 D

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Zenella Dylan Hogan

O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia Feilden, Newmarket

B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful atYarmouth (10.1f) in June and has continued in good heart at the same C&D on his 3 starts since, fourth of 12 in handicap (good to firm, 12/1) 13 days ago. Can give his running once more

2 VALE DOLOBO DANCER (IRE) (11) 640

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tolzey (USA)

O Ray Treacy and Richard Hames

Phelan

S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t progressed from his debut effort, tenth of 12 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 100/1) 11 days ago. Much more needed as he goes up in trip for his handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA59

3 WALK THE MOON (GB) (13) 0-0050

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ladys First Rossa Ryan J

O Six Pack Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Lady Bamford Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Ed Walker when last of 9 in handicap at Brighton

Improvement required, but he’s bred to be better than what he’s shown so far as he drops in

4 STAR START (IRE) (4) 122231 D

Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Button Up (IRE)

B Longueville BS & Ederidge Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Had been holding his form well and improved further when winning

apprentice handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm, 11/8) 4 days ago, easily.The one to beat racing off the same mark.

5 METRIC (GB) (11) 5643

Br B f Time Test - Imperialistic (IRE)

O Hot To Trot Racing 1

O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B The National Stud Searls Land S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well-bred filly who ran to similar level as previously when third of 8 on handicap debut at Lingfield (9f, good to firm, 9/2) 11 days ago Remains with potential as she goes further up in trip

6 FANTASTIC ARTIST (IRE) (11) 00-0006

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Fantastic Account

J. McDonald J

O Friends Of Castle Piece Ali Stronge, Eastbury T

B Flor Ryan Topspec Equine Ltd S

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

HHIII BHA46

TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (9f, good to firm, 12/1) 11 days ago

2022: SHIMMERING SANDS 3 9 8 Shane Gray 5-4 (Michael & David Easterby) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Star Start (IRE), 9-2 Metric (GB), 7-1 Corporate Raider (IRE), 12-1 Walk The Moon (GB), 14-1 Vale Dolobo Dancer (IRE), 18-1 Fantastic Artist (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

STAR START gained a second win of the season with a comfortable success at Doncaster 4 days ago and he can follow up racing off the same mark. The biggest threat could be Metric, who remains capable of better as she goes further in trip, while Corporate Raider can give another good account.

First Second Time SIX

Third Fourth Distance

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.30 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE IDEAL SELF-HIRE WEDDING VENUE NURSERY 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 3lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 6lb 19 entries at £35. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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Second Race 6.02 - THE BRITISH EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3510 to the winning horse The second to receive £1647, the third £824 and the fourth £412. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb The Trustees of the EBF have generously contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2023 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 27 September, 2023, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 13 October, 2023. Both races will be run over seven furlongs NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk 27 entries at £30. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2774; Second £1386; Third £694; Fourth £346. (Penalty Value £3510) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Third Race 6.32 - THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES’ NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 0-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 6lb The Governors of the Irish EBF have kindly contributed £3000 towards the prize money for this race 19 entries at £60. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

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Fourth Race 7.02 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE IDEAL CONFERENCE 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. 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 August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 27 entries at £50. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights lowered 2lbs. SS

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Fifth Race 7.32 - THE WALKER & SON 1280 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. August 21st. 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 August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb This race has been generously sponsored by WALKER & SON 21 entries at £40. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Sixth Race 8.02 - THE KUBE - LEICESTER’S PREMIER EVENTS VENUE 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 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 59 and 60; 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. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 6lb 20 entries, 2 at £7 and 18 at £35. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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