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THE TRACK

A RIGHT-HANDED OVAL CIRCUIT ALMOST A MILE AND A QUARTER IN EXTENT, WHICH JOINS THE STRAIGHT FIVE FURLONGS COURSE HALF-A-MILE FROM HOME.

THE BENDS ARE SHARP, PUTTING BIG, LONG-STRIDING TYPES AT A SLIGHT DISADVANTAGE.

T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA

The weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Stakes is today's feature race, a five furlong dash for horses rated 0-80 e Six runners head down to post, with three rivals already proving themselves over this course and distance Top- ners themselve weight Havagomecca ended off last season with a neck success around here and should strip much fitter for his run avagomecca last month. Modular Magic has been kept fit on the all-weather but is now 3lb higher than when a disappointing favourite at Newcastle in January. He may need the run, while Primo's Comet bids to land his fourth course and avourite need C distance success, albeit runs from out of the handicap today Riversway makes a lot of appeal after ending last e field is concluded by Mr Beaufort and Lady Lade season in great style and must be feared and the B

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

CONNOR BEASLEY st 14 days, so he is an obvious choice to follow today. has been operating at a 15% strike rate over the past ellent second last time out, along with two other solid chances He maintains the ride on Daley T in the opener, who was an excellent en firing like he usually does but he rarely comes here without a solid book throughout the day PAUL MULRENNAN hasn't been h ferent He has a ride in each race, and it would be a surprise to see him not come away with a of rides and today looks no different. s winner GRAHAM LEE rides the hat-trick seeking Code Purple in the 3R Solutions Handicap Stakes which should have a great H chance, along with Carlos Felix in the Central Taxis Handicap Stakes, who was narrowly beaten last time out. tral w

TRAINERS TO WATCH

STELLA BARCLAY has enjoyed a fine couple of weeks, having had three winners at a 23% strike rate. She has two chances to add to that here with Rumnotred and Bazalgette who run in the 2.15pm and 5.00pm, respectively. IAIN JARDINE often boasts a strong hand here and saddles four runners throughout the seven races. Smart Lass has a good record on the Flat and has won at Musselburgh six times under both codes. It is interesting that JULIE CAMACHO sends just one here today, hinting that Riversway could have a major chance in today's feature

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

1:40 THE BET AT RACINGTV.COM RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (GBB RACE)

This five furlongs contest is for horses aged 3-5 years is a maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career

2:15 THE 3R SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

2:45 THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP HANDICAP STAKES

This is a two mils handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 65 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 60

3:20 THE WEATHERBYSSHOP.CO.UK HANDICAP STAKES

This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

3:50 THE CENTRAL TAXIS RACE DAY HANDICAP STAKES

This is a one mile and four and a half furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 Like most handicaps on the Flat, this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage

4:25

THE WEDDING DAY CLASSIC, RACING TO FOREVER HANDICAP STAKES

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 46 to 65 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 65 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 60

5:00 THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES

This one mile handicap race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated between 46 and 55 However, horses officially rated in excess of 55 are also eligible to take part The conditions of this race stipulate that the maximum weight to be carried by a horse rated 55 would be 9st 9lb, so should a horse rated 57 be entered to run, they would be asked to carry 2lb more than the top weight – 9st 11lb

9

DHAULAR DHAR (IRE) (113) 13 8 13 (1)

B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd

Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 32003-1 C14 wins £100,569

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given astar rating,these are defined below:

ëëëëë Selected to win the race

ëëëëê Good chanceofbeing placed.

ëëëêê By no means outofthe reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

ëëêêê Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

ëêêêê Can be given little or no chance

PLACING A BET

1. PICK YOUR WINNER!

Many people select ahorse based on it’snameorjockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses Alternatively you may wish to follow aparticular jockey or trainer,ora tipster in anewspaper.Others liketolook at the horse’sprevious races or ‘form’.

2. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR BET

1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with aracecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.

2. With totepool at one of their designated betting points all around the racecourse

3. At the totesport betting shop in the Links Pavilion, which is identical to ahigh street betting shop

4. At the totesport club office,ifyou are amember of the totesport club.

3. PLACE YOUR BET

Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would liketoplace.Then Cheer your selection home! There are afew simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet.

-Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after arace is off

-Keep your bet receipt safe.You will need this to collect your winnings

-Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’.

-Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a‘Stewards Enquiry’. GOOD

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Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £7000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for maiden three, four and five yrs old

THE BET AT racingtv.com RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (26 wins from 242 runners, 11%) runs WHISKY MCGONAGALL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (5 wins from 71 runners, 7%) runs WHISKY MCGONAGALL

Longest Travellers: WHISKY MCGONAGALL trained by T Easterby, VICTORY FLAGSHIP & LADY PASCHA trained by D Carroll, Malton, 201 miles

1

VICTORY FLAGSHIP (GB) (31) (2lb) 4 10 0 (2)

B g Garswood - Mis Chicaf (IRE)

Owner: Highgreen Partnership

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Mr D. Carroll

Sponsor: Newry Construction Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars and star on cap Form: 2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type Second of 9 in maiden (50/1) at Thirsk (5f, soft) on debut 31 days ago Open to improvement. Big player

2

LADY PASCHA (GB) (31) (2lb) 4 9 9 (3)

B f Garswood - Sirenuse (IRE)

Owner: Terry Johnston & Andy Turton

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Mr D. Carroll

Colours: BLACK, PINK star, halved sleeves and stars on cap Form: 4-3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. 50/1, third of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft) 31 days ago, running on. Considered.

3

AMERICAN AFFAIR (GB) (7) 3 9 7 (7)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Classy Anne

Owner: Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: John McGrandles

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE chevrons, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE stars, YELLOW cap, PURPLE star Form: 6 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on debut 7 days ago, not knocked about. Can do better Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating - Paul Mulrennan 4

DALEY T (IRE) (100) 3 9 7 (5)

Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Elizabeth Swann

Owner: Peter and Liz Jones

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Mr John Donworth

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN disc. Form: 006-52 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding. 8/1, excellent second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 100 days but not discounted. Star Ratingëëëêê

5

BHA Rating 66 Connor Beasley

ROOSKA (GER) (-) 3 9 7 (4)

B g Camacho - Rusookh

Owner: Mr Grant Tuer

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: Graf u.Grafin v. Stauffenberg

Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW braces, striped sleeves and striped cap Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 18,000 gns foal, 28,000 gns yearling, Camacho gelding. Closely related to 7f winner Roxette and half-brother to 1m winner Raphael In good hands so he’s no forlorn hope

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA RatingOliver Stammers (3) 6

WHISKY MCGONAGALL (IRE) (9) 3 9 7 (1)

B g Camacho - Laila Honiwillow

Owner: Reality Partnerships VI

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 04-4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced gelding. Fourth of 9 in minor event (33/1) at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago, slowly away. More is required.

Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 67 David Allan

7

ANA EMARAATY (IRE) (7) (2lb)3 9 5 (6)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Sundus (USA)

Owner: Mr Scott Fyffe & The Reluctant Suitor’

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: RED, BLACK stars, BLACK sleeves, RED armlets Form: 0-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Owen Burrows when fourteenth of 15 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 80/1) 7 days ago Down in trip with work to do Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA RatingCam Hardie

2022 WINNER: MILLION THANKS (IRE) 3 9 3 Kevin Stott EVENS (Kevin Ryan) 10 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Victory Flagship (GB), 11-4 Lady Pascha (GB), 7-2 Daley T (IRE), 14-1 Rooska (GER), 18-1 Whisky McGonagall (IRE), 22-1 American Affair (GB), 100-1 Ana Emaraaty (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Declan Carroll looks to hold a strong hand here and his lightly-raced Garswood gelding VICTORY FLAGSHIP is fancied to build on his promising Thirsk debut second and get off the mark at the chief expense of stablemate Lady Pascha, who also has very few miles on the clock. Newcastle runner-up Daley T and newcomer Rooska need considering too

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Race 2 2.15PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £7000 Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE 3R SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS No Horse

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (34 wins from 255 runners, 13%) runs GISELLES IZZY & THE GAY BLADE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Barclay (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs RUMNOTRED

Longest Traveller: RUMNOTRED trained by S Barclay, Garstang, 171 miles

1 CODE PURPLE (GB) (18) 4 9 11 (3)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sugar Free (GER)

Owner: Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Breeder: Black Type Limited

Sponsor: Porrima

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots, hooped cap Form: 60-3211 CD 3 wins £11282

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, career best when cosily winning 11-runner handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy) 18 days ago

This C&D winner is expected to be bang there

2

RUMNOTRED (GB) (31) 4 9 9 (2)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Artistic Muse (IRE)

Owner: Matt Watkinson Racing Club

Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang

Breeder: Mrs J. E. Laws

Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW seams, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 52-2500 BF 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 31 days ago Makes turf debut. First run for yard after leaving Rod Millman. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.

3

MONHAMMER (GB) (199) 5 9 6 (7)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Soviet Terms

Owner: Jackton Racing Club

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd And Thurso Ltd

Sponsor: Linda Perratt Racing Club

Colours: YELLOW, RED chevron, diamonds on sleeves and cap Form: 220100- CD 2 wins £6912

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelfth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (8f). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running.

4

Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 62

GUNNERSIDE (IRE) (17) 6 9 3 (6)

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Suite (IRE)

Owner: Mr Grant Tuer

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: The Suite Partnership

Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW braces, striped sleeves and striped cap Form: 332416 D 7 wins £18414

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in April before suffering a poor run when sixth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 17 days ago Well in the mix off the same mar STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was repeatedly impeded late-on.

Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 59

GISELLES IZZY (IRE) (25) 4 8 13 (5)

Stammers (3) 5

B f Camacho - Miss Cape (IRE)

Owner: Sons of Stirling Ltd

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Denis Noonan

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: RED, BLACK stars

Form: 535320 1 win £3726

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago Needs a couple of these to falter

Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 55 Andrew Mullen 6 THE GAY BLADE (GB) (192) 4 8 11 (1)

B g Mazameer (IRE) - Big Mystery (IRE)

Owner: Musselburgh Lunch Club

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: W. G. H. Barrons

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 350155- 1 win £4158

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2022 with a good fifth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (6f). Off 6 months but can’t be discounted.

David Allan

Oliver

7

ONE LAST HUG (GB) (7) 8 8 4 (4)

B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Jim Goldie

Sponsor: Crawton Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 3605-30 1 win £2781

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form tenth of 17 in handicap (14/1) at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 7 days ago, finding test too much. Twenty eight runs since last win in 2020. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 46 (-1) Cam Hardie

2022 WINNER: AQUAMAS (IRE) 4 8 13 Connor Beasley 2-1 (Michael Dods) 7 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Code Purple (GB), 4-1 Gunnerside (IRE), 17-2 Rumnotred (GB), Giselles Izzy (IRE), 9-1 The Gay Blade (GB), 14-1 Monhammer (GB), One Last Hug (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CODE PURPLE looks the way to go on the back of his cosy Redcar success and can defy a 2lb rise in the weights to complete a quick hat-trick. Gunnerside suffered a poor run when sixth at Southwell last time so should ensure Ben Haslam’s C&D scorer doesn’t get things all his own way though. The returning The Gay Blade appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes

THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP HANDICAP STAKES & THE WEATHERBYSSHOP.CO.UK HANDICAP STAKES

Weatherbys sponsor two of this afternoon’s seven races, starting with the Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap, a class 5 event over a trip just shy of 2m.

The weights are headed by the 72-rated Thermoscope, who represents the Keith Dalgleish stable Unsuccessful in five starts in Ireland when trained by Sheila Lavery, the Galileo five-year-old won his sole start for Brian Ellison, at Newcastle in October. He stayed on well to win over a similar trip and was sold shortly after for 40,000gns and should have more to offer for his new connections.

His former trainer Ellison is represented by Kiss My Face, who won a handicap hurdle at Catterick in February, before completing a quickfire all-weather hat-trick in the space of 21 days Last of five at Chelmsford last month, this is his first start on the turf in a while (under this code), but he handles good-to-soft well over hurdles so should cope with conditions.

Idilico is another who has been hurdling, whilst Zephlyn has just under 2 lengths to find with Kiss My Face on their meeting at Newcastle in mid-March. Ewan Whillans’ four-year-old remains a maiden after six starts, but he has a nice pull at the weights with the Ellison-trained runner

The field is made up of Grand Canal, who struggled at Bath on his recent reappearance and should appreciate this better ground, and Aegis Power, who is another maiden. Stepping up in trip could unlock some improvement in the Nathaniel gelding, who is making his first start for Tim Easterby, having moved from Andrew Balding’s Kingsclere stable.

Half-a-dozen also go to post for the weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap, a 0-80 class 4 staged over the minimum trip

Three of the runners are previous course-and-distance winners and these include Primo’s Comet who won the race in 2021 and finished fourth in last year’s renewal. The victory two years ago came off a mark of 65 and his latest success – also over this same course-and-distance – came off 72, so he is now 10lbs lower. All six of his turf victories were gained over 5f here at Musselburgh.

Top-weight Havagomecca won here in October last year and might have needed her reappearance run last month, whilst Modular Magic is the other runner who has been successful over today’s course-and-distance in the past. That win came in July 2021 and although he hasn’t won a race since, races off the same mark of 75

The other trio are four-year-olds and likely to be open to more improvement. Lady Lade finished runner-up to Havagomecca last October and also looked in need of the outing when returning to action in the same race last month.

Mr Beaufort and Riversway are the least-exposed runners in the field and the former won twice for Tom Clover as a three-year-old. He has dropped to just 2lbs above that latest winning mark and this is just his third run for David O’Meara and Middleham Park.

Julie Camacho’s Riversway won three times between July and September last year and the Mayson filly begins the season 5lb higher than when last seen. She seems tactically versatile and remains full of potential.

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Race 3 2.45PM

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £8000 About two miles (15f abt 217yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (55 wins from 432 runners, 13%) runs THERMOSCOPE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (5 wins from 71 runners, 7%) runs AEGIS POWER

Longest Travellers: KISS MY FACE trained by B Ellison & AEGIS POWER trained by T Easterbyboth Malton, 201 miles

1

THERMOSCOPE (IRE) (196) 5 10 0 (4)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Viz (IRE)

Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Breeder: Airlie Stud

Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 440001- D 1 win £4396

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced ex-Irish gelding who scored on his sole run for Brian Ellison in 2m handicap at Newcastle in October Changed hands for 40,000gns after and he rates a player with more to offer for another new yard.

2

GRAND CANAL (IRE) (28) 6 9 13 (2)

B g Australia - Loreto (IRE)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 13105-0 4 wins £13095

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, last of 14 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, soft) 28 days ago Significantly up in trip with work to do

3

AEGIS POWER (GB) (191) 4 9 11 (5)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Robema

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: D. J. Weston

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 2/32536- 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper who wasn’t digraced when sixth of 9 in minor event at Nottingham (14f, heavy) 6 months ago on his final run for Andrew Balding. Weighted to go well for his new stable Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 70

4

IDILICO (FR) (254) 8 9 4 (3)

B g Lawman (FR) - Ydillique (IRE)

Owner: Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: Wertheimer & Frere

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: WHITE, MAROON chevrons, MAROON sleeves, WHITE diamonds, WHITE cap, MAROON diamond. Form: 4451/40- 5 wins £36910

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft) 41 days ago Fair on the Flat, so can give a good account back in this sphere Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 62

Lee 5

KISS MY FACE (GB) (15) 6 9 3 (1)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle

Owner: Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Mrs H. Steel

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED cap

Form: 5-21115 D 5 wins £20868

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a four-timer at Southwell in April Not disgraced off a 4lb higher mark despite coming in last of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 10/3) 15 days ago In the picture once more

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed.

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Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 61 (-1) Harry Russell (3)

ZEPHLYN (IRE) (25) 4 8 6 (6)

B g Iffraaj - Taqdees (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE stars on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, ORANGE star Form: 500-520 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and only eleventh of 13 in handicap at Redcar (16f, soft) 25 days ago Others appeal more Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 51 Barry McHugh

David Allan

Graham

2022 WINNER: QUEEN’S FAIR 4 9 6 Jason Watson 9-2 (David O’Meara) 5 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Visor worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Thermoscope (IRE), 4-1 Aegis Power (GB), 9-2 Idilico (FR), Kiss My Face (GB), 9-1 Grand Canal (IRE), 12-1 Zephlyn (IRE) PLAY

THERMOSCOPE made an immediate impact for Brian Ellison when going in at Newcastle and this lightlyraced 5-y-o can make a winning debut for Keith Dalgleish now with very few miles still on the clock. Aegis Power is still a maiden but weighted to go well on his seasonal return and next on the list ahead of in-form Kiss My Face

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (55 wins from 432 runners, 13%) runs LADY LADE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (3 wins from 45 runners, 7%) runs MR BEAUFORT

Longest Traveller: RIVERSWAY trained by J Camacho, Malton, 201 miles

HAVAGOMECCA (GB) (27) 5 9 9 (2)

No Horse Age st lb Draw Jockey 1

Ch m Havana Gold (IRE) - Bikini

Owner: Mr David T J Metcalfe & Mr M J K Dods

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Breeder: Mrs S. G. Lidsey

Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd

Colours: RED, WHITE hoops, PINK cap

Form: 24661-0 CD 4 wins £17360

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 10/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 27 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Likely to find one or two too good.

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 76

MODULAR MAGIC (GB) (105) 6 9 8 (1)

Connor Beasley 2

B g Swiss Spirit - Lucy Parsons (IRE)

Owner: Mr P Mckenna, Mr L O Kane & Partner

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: NCF & Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK diamonds, quartered cap

Form: 000-420 CD BF 3 wins £19790

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 5/2), lost all chance at start. Off 105 days and he’s probably worth taking on. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

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Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 75

RIVERSWAY (GB) (226) 4 9 8 (4)

B f Mayson - Capesthorne (IRE)

Owner: Mr David W. Armstrong

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Breeder: Highfield Farm LLP

Sponsor: Highfield Farm LLP

Colours: RED, RED cap, WHITE spots

Form: 051101- D 4 wins £17442

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) when last seen in September Resumes on a 5lb higher mark but she’s a major player all the same Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 75

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MR BEAUFORT (GB) (16) 4 9 8 (3)

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Tan Tan

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXVIII

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

Form: 1401-00 D 2 wins £10638

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 18/1) 16 days ago Claims if reproducing the form of his Goodwood success in September Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 75

Mark Winn (5) 5

LADY LADE (GB) (27) 4 9 5 (6)

B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Accolade

Owner: Partick Partnership

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Breeder: S Von Schilcher & Catridge Farm Stud

Sponsor: Keith Dalgleish Racing Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK stars, RED sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap

Form: 50312-0 D 3 wins £13284

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (soft) 27 days ago Likely to come on for that run (first outing for 6 months) and she’s capable of a bold show.

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 72 Billy Garritty 6

PRIMO’S COMET (GB) (27) 8 8 9 (5)

B g Orientor - Primo Heights

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Jim Goldie

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars

Form: 006453 CD 9 wins £39371

TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, respectable third of 16 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 27 days ago, nearest finish. Leading claims

Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 62 Cam Hardie

Paul Mulrennan

Barry McHugh

2022 WINNER: JOHN KIRKUP 7 9 4 Connor Beasley 14-1 (David Thompson) 6 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Primo’s Comet (GB), 10-3 Riversway (GB), 9-2 Lady Lade (GB), 6-1 Modular Magic (GB), 7-1 Mr Beaufort (GB), 17-2 Havagomecca (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

PRIMO’S COMET boasts a very good record here and, having performed with credit in a more competitive C&D handicap than this last month, he makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. If able to pick up where she left off last season, Riversway will be a big threat, while both Lady Lade and Mr Beaufort are capable of taking a hand in the finish.

Race 5 3.50PM

Stalls: Inside Start

Total prize fund £7000 One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE CENTRAL TAXIS RACE DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (55 wins from 432 runners, 13%) runs BELLE OF ANNANDALE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs SCOTTISH WIND

Weightwatcher: SMART LASS won off a handicap mark of 64, her rating is now down 5lb to 59.

Longest Traveller: LEDNIKOV trained by I Furtado, Newark, 262 miles

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BELLE OF ANNANDALE (IRE) (38) 4 9 10 (9)

Ch f Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE)

Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Breeder: W. M. Johnstone

Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 42302-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden and expensive to follow with it. Eased off on reappearance at Wolverhampton in March and has a lot to prove STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

2

SCOTTISH WIND (FR) (23) 5 9 9 (4)

B g Territories (IRE) - Isalou (FR)

Owner: Lamont Racing

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Haras de Montaigu

Sponsor: Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap

Form: 244-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 11/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) 23 days ago

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LEDNIKOV (GB) (23) 5 9 9 (6)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Ledena

Owner: Mr Paul Tait

Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Newark Breeder: Litex Commerce

Colours: WHITE, RED diamond, halved sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 30211-4 CD 3 wins £11448

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Southwell in December 13/2, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago Ended 2022 on the up and there could be more to come from him. Star Rating

Swift 4

CARLOS FELIX (IRE) (20) 6 9 9 (3)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Quad’s Melody (IRE)

Owner: Darren & Annaley Yates

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Colours: BLACK, SILVER D Y.

Form: 0000-12 D BF 2 wins £13995

TIMEFORM VIEW Well prepared back from a break when landing a gamble at Southwell in March. Good second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 11/10) 20 days ago, conceding first run and while slow start is always a worry, he remains of serious interest. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

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Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 65

GREAT COLACI (GB) (610) 10 9 8 (8)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Fairlie

Owner: Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership

Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Breeder: Reveley Farms

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, WHITE spots

Form: 663021/- C D 10 wins £30487

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Didn’t need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm, 10/1). Off 20 months, so well-being an unknown.

Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 64 Aiden Brookes (5)

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SIMPLE STAR (IRE) (221) 5 9 8 (1)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA)

Owner: Mrs D. Monteith

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED hoops, striped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 305020- 1 win £3428

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1 and tongue strap on for first time over hurdles, eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (17.4f, good to soft) 42 days ago, doing too much too soon. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 64 Paul Mulrennan

Dale

Graham Lee

7

BILLY BATHGATE (GB) (21) 7 9 4 (2)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling

Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE stars on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, ORANGE star

Form: 0-02526 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 21 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Drop in trip looks a good move given how he travelled. Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 60 Barry McHugh

8

SMART LASS (IRE) (31) 8 9 3 (7)

B m Casamento (IRE) - Smart Ass (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Ben Browne

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 440-604 CD 6 wins £21152

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner Good fourth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Thirsk (12f, soft) 31 days ago Can make presence felt returned to this venue Star Rating

Official BHA Rating 59 Andrew Mullen

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PAMMI (GB) (618) 8 8 4 (5)

B m Poet’s Voice - Bright Girl (IRE)

Owner: Ayrshire Racing & Partner

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Clive Dennett

Sponsor: Kayfoam Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, WHITE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap

Form: 60/00/00/- D 10 wins £35474

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 11-runner handicap hurdle (9/4) at Perth (23.9f, good), keeping on gamely. Off 10 months and this a rare Flat outing these days Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 40 Cam Hardie

2022 WINNER: GRACES QUEST 4 9 0 Paul Mulrennan 11-4 (Jim Goldie) 8 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Carlos Felix (IRE), 9-2 Lednikov (GB), 11-2 Billy Bathgate (GB), 7-1 Smart Lass (IRE), 12-1 Belle of Annandale (IRE), 16-1 Scottish Wind (FR), Simple Star (IRE), 18-1 Great Colaci (GB), 22-1 Pammi (GB)

CARLOS FELIX often gives himself a bit to do out of the stalls but he’s back in good order and, given the mark he’s dropped to these days, he will take some stopping. Billy Bathgate is interesting down in trip, with Lednikov another to consider

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Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £7000 Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds) for three yrs old

THE WEDDING DAY CLASSIC, RACING TO FOREVER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Goldie (25 wins from 291 runners, 9%) runs BALMAHA & B ASSOCIATES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (4 wins from 44 runners, 9%) runs GONE

Longest Traveller: CHATTEL VILLAGE trained by B Ellison, Malton, 201 miles

No Horse st lb

1

GONE (IRE) (18)

B f Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Assault On Rome (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Christine E Budden & Partners

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Christine E. Budden & Partners

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

9 9 (6)

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON sash, DARK GREEN sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 5310-15 D 2 wins £7128

TIMEFORM VIEW Narrowly resumed winning ways after 5 months off at Lingfield and probably wasn’t seen to best effect in a somewhat muddling contest when fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 18 days ago

2

CHATTEL VILLAGE (IRE) (31)

B or Br g Mondialiste (IRE) - Dame Hester (IRE)

Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Dame Hester Partnership

Sponsor: Elwick Stud

9 7 (3)

Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond. Form: 32006-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran below-par when eighth of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft) 31 days ago Significantly up in trip

3

BALMAHA (IRE) (106)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Liwa Palace

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

9 6 (2)

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap

Form: 050-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Shaped as if amiss when last of 10 on handicap debut at Kempton (8f, 22/1), weakening quickly. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon.

4

Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 61

PURPLE MARTINI (GB) (15)

B f Mayson - Lady Lekki (IRE)

Owner: D Shapiro, D Clifford, Blue Lion Rcg IX

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Breeder: Daniel Shapiro

9 5 (5)

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots, hooped cap

Form: 5004-14 BF 1 win £3480

CAPOFAN (IRE) (9)

B f Gutaifan (IRE) - Capomento (IRE)

Owner: Denton Hall Racing Ltd

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Breeder: Cavalier Bloodstock

Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd

9 0 (4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Redcar in April but couldn’t quite match that form under a penalty when fourth of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Ripon (6f, soft) 15 days ago Form choice Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 60 Graham Lee 5

Colours: BLACK and YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, YELLOW cap

Form: 36-4300 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, proved a let-down when last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft, 4/1) 9 days ago, faltering having disputed lead until well over 2f out.

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Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 55 (-2) Connor Beasley

B ASSOCIATES (IRE) (3)

B g War Command (USA) - Spirit of The Sea (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Fyffe

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: W. M. Johnstone

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

8 7 (1)

Colours: RED, BLACK stars, BLACK sleeves, RED armlets

Form: 54005-4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, not seen to best effect after 6 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 3 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly back up in trip Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 48 Cam Hardie

Paul Mulrennan

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Purple Martini (GB), 7-2 Gone (IRE), B Associates (IRE), 17-2 Chattel Village (IRE), 10-1 Capofan (IRE), 18-1 Balmaha (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

PURPLE MARTINI shaped as if this step back up to 7f would suit when fourth at Ripon just over a fortnight ago, so Ben Haslam’s charge is fancied to regain the winning thread at the expense of B Associates, who wasn’t seen to best effect on return at Newcastle earlier this week. Gone completes the shortlist.

Race 7 5.00PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £7000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for four yrs old and upwards

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Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (34 wins from 255 runners, 13%) runs MONROE GOLD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Barclay (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs BAZALGETTE

Longest Traveller: DEDENNE trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 242 miles

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MONROE GOLD (GB) (229) 4 9 10 (8)

Ch f Highland Reel (IRE) - Marilyn (GER)

Owner: Kildonan Gold Racing

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Wadacre Stud

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: BLACK and RED diabolo, BLACK sleeves, RED stars, BLACK cap, RED star Form: 5035- 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (11f, good) on final 3-y-o start. Down in trip Relatively unexposed and one to note in the betting on reappearance with a decent 5lb claimer up

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FANZONE (IRE) (28) 6 9 9 (9)

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Dame Alicia (IRE)

Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Kilcarn Stud

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 203-562 C 1 win £3726

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Back to form when close second of 14 in handicap at Bath (1m, soft, 11/1) 28 days ago, pulling clear of rest. The one to beat if in similar form.

3 CHINESE SPIRIT (IRE) (211) 9 9 9 (6)

Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - In The Ribbons

Owner: Mr Sandy Jarvie & Miss L. Perratt

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: J. Murphy

Sponsor: Linda Perratt Racing Club

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW sleeves, RED and YELLOW striped cap Form: 206045- C D 8 wins £27213

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 22/1, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (1m, heavy) when last seen in September Took a few runs to come to hand last year and probably best watched.

4

CLASS CLOWN (IRE) (546) 6 9 7 (1)

Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Joli Elegant (IRE)

Owner: Miss L. A. Perratt

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Joli Racing

Sponsor: Linda Perratt Racing Club

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 66655/6 2 wins £5563

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner ealier in career but failed to make a significant impact for David Barron in 2021 and has been absent for 18 months ahead of this yard debut. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 53

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DEDENNE (GB) (167) 4 9 7 (2)

B f Kingman - Roedean (IRE)

Owner: Ms Diamond

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: The Roedean Partnership

Sponsor: NAF

Colours: GOLD, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE and GOLD check cap Form: 60/600- 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Disappointing in 2 AW handicaps towards the end of 2022 but yard perseveres and she’s less exposed that most at this level Interesting to see if there’s any strength behind her in the betting. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 53 Oliver Stammers (3) 6

GOING UNDERGROUND (GB) (27) 6 9 5 (5)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jam Jar

Owner: H S Hutchinson and W Glass

Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett

Breeder: The Lavington Stud

Colours: RED and WHITE stripes, WHITE sleeves, hooped cap Form: 33-5542 D 1 wins £3726

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 29 Flat runs Very good second of 9 in C&D handicap (good to soft) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Thereabouts with a repeat. Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 51 Paula Muir (3)

Andrew Mullen

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HOLLIS BROWN (GB) (185) 4 9 3 (4)

B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Akranti

Owner: William Burns & Alan Berry

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Sponsor: Linda Perratt Racing Club

Colours: BLACK and WHITE check, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap

Form: 026030- 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in 7f handicaps in 2022 but ended the season on a low note Off 6 months

8

BANNER ROAD (IRE) (221) 4 9 3 (10)

B f Make Believe - Trempjane

Owner: Mr James Mearns Long

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Denis Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate

Sponsor: Long Contracts DMCC

Colours: BLACK, RED epaulets, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star

Form: 4640- 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 4 outings last year but it’s too soon to write him off

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HOW BIZARRE (GB) (21) 8 9 2 (11)

Ch g Society Rock (IRE) - Amanda Carter

Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Mrs Janis MacPherson

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap

Form: 304234 CD 5 wins £22173

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Forty runs since last win in 2020. Good fourth of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (1m) 21 days ago

10

BAZALGETTE (IRE) (84) 4 9 0 (7)

Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Irene Adler (IRE)

Owner: Ann Kershaw, Bernie Keegan & The MWP

Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

Colours: PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), checked sleeves Form: 00-4540 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs 12/1, eighth of 12 in classified event at Southwell (1m) 84 days ago Star Rating

11

GARSWOOD LADY (GB) (2) 4 9 0 (3)

B f Garswood - Ailsa On My Mind (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Anna Kenny

Trainer: Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

Breeder: Raymond Clive Tooth

Colours: YELLOW, BROWN disc and sleeves Form: 0600 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 150/1, last of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 2 days ago Star Ratingëêêêê Official BHA Rating 33 Connor Murtagh

2022 WINNER: FERGIE TIME (IRE) 3 9 11 Callum Rodriguez 11-2 (Keith Dalgleish) 7 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fanzone (IRE), 4-1 Going Underground (GB), 5-1 How Bizarre (GB), 9-1 Monroe Gold (GB), Dedenne (GB), 18-1 Banner Road (IRE), Bazalgette (IRE), 25-1 Class Clown (IRE), 28-1 Chinese Spirit (IRE), 33-1 Garswood Lady (GB), 40-1 Hollis Brown (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

FANZONE gained his sole success here and might be capable of notching another if reproducing anything like the form he showed when narrowly denied in a competitive race at Bath on Good Friday. Going Underground was runner-up over C&D last time and may provide chief threat ahead of the selection’s stablemate How Bizarre

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FANZONE (IRE) 2.GOING UNDERGROUND 3.HOW BIZARRE

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

EVACUATION PROCEDURE

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In the event of an emergency situation at the Racecourse, all racegoers will be notified via safety messages via the PA system. Please follow the instructions of the messages passed and also of the racecourse staff and police who will assist you at all times In the nt of an evacuation, please remain calm and assist the racecourse cials by leaving your area in a safe and orderly manner. If you feel equire extra assistance please notify the nearest member of the racecourse staff. Thank you for your assistance in this matter

MEDIA COVERAGE

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Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not permitted anywhere in the Parade Ring, Winner’s Enclosure or anywhere in the vicinity of horses. John Grossick is the Official Photographer for Musselburg and he can be contacted at jgrossick@btconnect.com or 07710 461 723.

PHOTO ID

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Please note that Photo ID is required at the Entrance to gain concession rate entry. If you have any questions regarding this, please ask at the Racecourse Receptio Desk or call the Racecourse Offi on 0131 665 2859.

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BETTING RING ENQUIRIES

All Betting Ring Enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager located in the Grandstand tunnel

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 251,755 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023

SHUTTLE BUS

Our shuttle buses run every 10 minutes to and from the Racecourse car park up until the second race and they restart after the fourth race The bus stop is located on the corner of Millhill a Balcarres Place.

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MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from th Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or dama persons or their property

All Attendees are reminded that many races and fixtures are given coverage on television, radio, online and in print, as well as by t racecourse in its own marketing purposes. By entering the racecourse attendees are accepting that they may appear in such broadcast and print coverage or any marketing purposes produced by the racecourse itself Accordingly, attendees shall have no right to object to their inclusion in any such material Each attendee will give any addition consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions

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ABANDONMENT REFUND

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds of admission tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances: Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund Abandonment before completion of the third race - 50% refund Abandonment thereafter - no refund Racegoers can obtain refunds by 3 methods: n Racedays, where possible y Post - racegoers should send their ticket receipt with full address ails within 3 months of the date of the racemeeting to Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 7RG

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3. By using the ticket as an admission ticket to a future racemeeting within 3 months of the abandoned racemeeting date. Racegoers who have booked online cannot obtain a refund on racedays.

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At Musselburgh Racecourse, we are committed to providing a horseracing experience with style and flair You will experience a warm welcome with personal, professional and courteous service. We are driven by a passion for what we do to provide excellence in all areas If you believe we have not delivered service to your expectations, please can you let a member o our staff know

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If you have a winning betting slip but find that your bookmaker has left the racecourse for the day you can still claim your winnings To do this please send r slip to 11 Longbow Close, e Business Park, Bradley, rsfield, HD2 1GQ. These details are also printed on the back of your betting slip Your winnings will then be sent to you by cheque

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HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH

At every race meeting at Musselburgh there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action

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During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity, in a calm environment, to mak a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erec around a fallen horse.

ATM

ATM Cash Machines are located adjacent to the Bistro Bar Glass Door & Main Tote Windows. Only £20 notes and multiples thereof are dispensed. There is a £2 transaction fee charged.

CLOAKROOM

Cloakroom facilities are available in the tunnel underneath the grandstand. The cloakroom closes 30 minutes after the last race. If lost property has not been claimed 30 days following the race meeting, items will be donated to charity.

INFORMATION

Racecourse Information and bookings are available at the Racecourse Office in the Weighing Room

FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

Two viewing ramps for guests in wheelchairs only are situated in front of the main Grandstand We have disabled access toilets in the Harris Tweed Bistro, Rockavon Bar, Pinkie Bar & the Links Pavilion Entrance

MEETING POINT

The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room.

CCTV

Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility between the racecourse and you, the racegoer, regarding behaviour whilst on-course The Code of Conduct is an important part of our ability to reopen and welcome significant numbers of spectators so it is vital that you familiarise yourself with it in advance. A copy can be found on our website and will be provided with your purchase confirmation.

FRIDAY 5TH MAY

The nearest train station to Musselburgh Racecourse is Wallyford on the Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick train line On racedays we organise a courtesy bus from Wallyford and Newcraighall train stations to the Racecourse, returning after racing.

WALLYFORD STATION RETURNS

The bus to Wallyford Train Station will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill The bus to Wallyford will depart at 16:25 & 17:25 to coincide with departures to Edinburgh at 16:44 & 17:49 and departures to North Berwick at 16:53 & 17:57.

NEWCRAIGHALL TRAIN STATION RETURNS

The bus to Newcraighall Train Station will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill. at 16:25 & 17:25 to coincide with departures to Tweedbank at 17:27 & 18:30.

ScotRail trains may be subject to short notice alterations on Friday 5th May.

Please check before you start your journey as alterations will be made on the day.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE BET AT racingtv.com RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries at £35. - Closed April 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE 3R SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries, 1 at £6 and 13 at £32. - Closed April 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLIONS APP 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries, at £40. - Closed April 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.20 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk 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. May 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries, at £50. - Closed April 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE CENTRAL TAXIS RACE DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries, at £35. -

Closed April 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.25 - THE WEDDING DAY CLASSIC, RACING TO FOREVER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 6lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer

A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries, at £32.Closed April 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries, at £32. - Closed April 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST

DATE RACEDAY

MON 15 MAYAFTERNOON MEETING

SAT 3 JUN THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY SPONSORED BY EDINBURGH GIN

FRI 23 JUN FRIDAY 90’S RACE NIGHT

MON 3 JUL THE RACING TV EVENING MEETING

WED 5 JUL THE RACING TV RACEDAY

TUE 25 JUL LUCAS ICE CREAM FAMILY DAY

FRI 4 AUG THISTLE TIMBER FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES

FRI 11 AUG STOBO CASTLE LADIES DAY 2023

TUE 29 AUG EVENING MEETING

WED 30 AUG AFTERNOON MEETING

SAT 16 SEP THE SUMMER FINALE RACEDAY

SUN 17 SEP THE MUSSELBURGH GOLD CUP FAMILY RACEDAY

MON 16 OCT SCOTTISH FLAT SEASON FINALE

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WED 8 NOV START OF THE JUMPS FEATURING THE PRINCE PHILIP CHALLENGE TROPHY

THU 30 NOV THE SALTIRE RACEDAY

FRI 1 DEC THE FESTIVE JUMPS MEETING

MON 18 DEC CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

MON 1ST JAN NEW YEARS DAY MEETING 2024

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