Musselburgh Racecard - Saturday 3rd June

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SATURDAY 3RD JUNE

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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 feature race of today’s meeting is the titular Edinburgh Cup Handicap Stakes. Raced over 1m, eleven take to e St the track for this exciting contest. Ian Williams’ Dancing In Paris looks one to watch after a hard fought victory at ck contest t Haydock back in April followed by a strong second at Sandown last time out. Old Smoke was a hugely comfortable winner of a Thirsk novice in April before unfortunately being hampered in the BetVictor London Gold Cup at hamper Newbury last month. Richard Fahey’s gelding is clearly on the up. The Charlie Johnston pair Lion Of War and Gareeb ewbury Char are also of interest Don’t discount Iato’s Angel either, Keith Dalgleish’s filly looked sharp at Redcar in April, and fi at Nottingham early last month, she has the ability to do well here while she has struggled since a below par effort m

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

BILLY GARRITTY has already notched a pair of winners at Musselburgh g Stakes (2.30) who has a good chance as well as riding this term. He has two rides today with Sankari in the Selling wh milarly, JOE FANNING has been in great form this season, scoring outsider Venetian in the feature race (3.40) Similarly, bee h. He has five rides today including Manigordo in the second, who should do well. fourteen times in the last month. He also rides Gareeb in the Edinburgh Cup, who cannot be discounted DANIEL SHEEHY has been in sneaky good form of late and he takes the ride on Iato’s Angel, who could be a bit of a dark horse in the Edinburgh Cup. o’s o

TRAINERS TO WATCH

urgh this season and has found plenty of success

Leading course trainer KEITH DALGLEISH has had a great start to the season, with four winners already at this course, continuing his run on top in the Edinburgh Gin Championship. He saddles two here with Gioia Cieca (1.50) as well as Iato’s Angel (3.40) who could well be one to watch. KARL BURKE is right behind him in the Championship race however and saddles three of his own today Liamarty Dreams (1.50), Churros (2.30) and Fast Response (3.05) Both the former and the latter have a good shot at victory and could be enough to take him to the top of the leaderboard. RICHARD HANNON has only saddled one at Musselburgh so far this season, Love Billy Boy who scored here in April, giving him a 100% record at this course this season Heredia (3.05) looks likely to continue that record

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

1:15 THE EDINBURGH GIN CANNONBALL HANDICAP STAKES

Our opener is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 60 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 60 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 55

1:50 THE EDINBURGH GIN CLASSIC HANDICAP STAKES

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90 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 90 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 85

2:30 THE EDINBURGH GIN RASPBERRY SELLING STAKES

Selling Stakes exist as an outlet for connections to sell their horses. Any horse that wins a seller, such as this five furlongs contest for two-year-olds, is automatically put up for public auction in the Winners’ Enclosure at the end of the race and goes to the highest bidder, so make sure to head that way after the race as the auction is usually well worth seeing.

3:05 THE EDINBURGH GIN QUEEN OF SCOTS FILLIES' STAKES (LISTED RACE)

This seven furlongs contest for fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race Initially, the weights are set at 8st 7Ib for three-year-olds and 9st 3lb for four-year-olds and upwards before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory, 5lb for a Group 3 success and 7Ib if scoring in a Group 2 race

3:40 THE EDINBURGH CUP HANDICAP STAKES

This is a one mile and one furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 0 to 90 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.

4:15 THE EDINBURGH GIN SEASIDE HANDICAP STAKES

This is a one mile 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

4:50 THE EDINBURGH GIN RHUBARB AND GINGER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES

Our finale is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 55 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.

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

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Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd

Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed.

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

PLACING A BET

HAVING A FLUTTER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FUN OF COMING RACING.

1.

PICK YOUR WINNER!

Many people select a horse based on it’s name or jockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.

2. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR BET

1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘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 a high street betting shop

4. At the totesport club office, if you are a member of the totesport club.

3. PLACE YOUR BET

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

- Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after a race 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 LUCK!

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 320003-1 C14 wins £100,569

THE WINNING TRAINER, JOCKEY, OWNER AND BEST TURNED OUT YARD WILL EACH RECEIVE PRIZES SPONSORED BY EDINBURGH GIN.

Race 1 1.15PM

Total prize fund £7000 for four yrs old and upwards

THE EDINBURGH GIN CANNONBALL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

RACE STATS

Stalls: Inside

Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds)

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (34 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs MERRICOURT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (6 wins from 95 runners, 6%) runs STRIPZEE

Weightwatcher: ORIENTAL LILLY won off a handicap mark of 52, her rating is now down 6lb to 46.

Longest Traveller: STRIPZEE trained by T Easterby, Malton, 201 miles

1

MERRICOURT (IRE) (11) 7 9 9 (4)

Gr g Mizzen Mast (USA) - Elite

Owner: Mr Allan McLuckie

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE hoops, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap

Form: 6-00524 C D BF 5 wins £18887

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, no extra inside final 1f Blinkers on 1st time and lurking on a handy mark. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 60

2

AHAMOMENT (IRE) (19) 4 9 8 (7)

B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Taispeantas (IRE)

Owner: D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Mr Robert Lynch

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoops, YELLOW and PURPLE striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 303-065 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 19 days ago, finishing with running left having been short of room under 2f out. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 59

3

LAERTES (USA) (9) 4 9 8 (6)

Ch g Kantharos (USA) - Raging Atlantic (USA)

Owner: Mr B. Padgett

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Hill N Dale Equine Holdings & J. Burdine

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts, RED and WHITE striped sleeves, hooped cap

Form: 0503-02 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable second of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 9 days ago, keeping on well final 1f One to be interested in on the back of that and fancied to feature back up at 7f

Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 59

TURBO COMMAND (IRE) (11) 6 9 7 (5)

Shane Gray 4

Gr g War Command (USA) - The Tempest

Owner: Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

Trainer: Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Breeder: Sebastian Curran

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 0-01610 D 3 wins £13488

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Southwell (7f) in April 25/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, dropping away from 2f out.

Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 58

MONAADHIL (IRE) (9) 9 9 7 (1)

Paul Mulrennan 5

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Urban Daydream (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Ruth A. Carr

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Breeder: Oak Hill Stud

Sponsor: XRE Construction Training Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE disc, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 312-132 CD BF 6 wins £24237

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who added to his tally at Chelmsford (7f) in April Remained in form since, good second back at that venue 9 days ago Can figure again in this groove returned to turf

Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 58

STRIPZEE (GB) (256) 4 9 4 (3)

James Sullivan 6

Gr f Outstrip - Zeela (IRE)

Owner: David Lumley & Prtnr

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Habton Farms

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and PINK stripes, ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 035000- D 2 wins £6328

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 14 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 25/1) in September, no extra final 100 yds Handicapper has afforded her a chance but this run may well be needed on return. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 55 Sean Kirrane (3)

Joe Fanning

7

ORIENTAL LILLY (GB) (11) 9 8 9 (2)

Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Johnnie Delta Racing

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

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

Form: 643645 D 10 wins £48029

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Ayr

(7.2f, good to firm, 16/1) 11 days ago, fading entering final 1f Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 43 Amie Waugh (5)

2022 WINNER: MR STRUTTER (IRE) 8 9 9 Andrew Elliott 11-2 (David Thompson) 10 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Merricourt (IRE), 7-2 Laertes (USA), 4-1 Monaadhil (IRE), 13-2 Ahamoment (IRE), 10-1 Oriental Lilly (GB), 11-1 Turbo Command (IRE), 14-1 Stripzee (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LAERTES brings a far less exposed profile to the table than most and marked himself down as one to be interested in when runner-up at Chelmsford (6f) 9 days ago, keeping on well inside final 1f He earns the vote returned to 7f, with Merricourt and Monaadhil others to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LAERTES (USA)

2.MERRICOURT (IRE) 3.MONAADHIL (IRE)

THE BETFRED DERBY (Class 1)(Group 1)

for three yrs old colts and fillies Total prize fund £1561950 Owners Prize Money 1st £696005, 2nd £285681, 3rd £142918, 4th £71381, 5th £35769, 6th £17806. (Penalty Value £885781.84)

colours no horse st-lb draw

1 ADELAIDE RIVER (IRE) (24) 1223-2

Br B c Australia - Could It Be Love (USA) (War Front (USA)) Seamie Heffernan J

O Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning debut on AW last summer and placed 4 times at Group level since, though was 6 lengths adrift of Dubai Mile/Arrest in Criterium de Saint-Cloud and soundly beaten by Arrest in Chester Vase. TFR BHA105

2 ARREST (IRE) (24) 3112-1 D 9-2 (13) Br B c Frankel - Nisriyna (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Frankie Dettori J

O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Swordlestown Little Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivejuvenilewhoscoredtwiceover1mbeforeheadsecondtoDubaiMileinCriteriumdeSaint-Cloud. Smashed Adelaide River in Chester Vase on return last month and should make a bold bid. TFR BHA115

3 ARTISTIC STAR (IRE) (18) 1-1 9-2 (8)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Nechita (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Rob Hornby J

O Mr J. C. Smith Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORMVIEW Unbeaten,winningstrongmaidenatNottingham(8.3f,soft)inOctoberbeforedefyingpenaltyingood style at Sandown on return. Remains with potential but experience/ability will be fully tested here. TFR BHA98

4 AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) (28) 2111-0 BF

O’Brien, Ireland T

(10) Br Br c Deep Impact (JPN) - Rhododendron (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Moore J O M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg

Coolmore TIMEFORMVIEWUnluckyondebut,butnomistakeinnext3,runningoutthecomfortablewinnerofGroup1FuturityatDoncaster in October Ran no sort of race when favourite for 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. This trip likely to suit TFR BHA117

5 DEAR MY FRIEND (GB) (16) 1533-10 9-2 (1)

Br Ch c Pivotal - Dusty Red (Teofilo (IRE)) Andrea Atzeni J

O Middleham Park Racing XXV & Michael Lai Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Bartlett,

O Ahmad Al Shaikh

J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Skymarc Farm Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWVery progressive at 2 yrs, second to The Foxes in Royal Lodge before gamely beating Arrest in Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud. Fifth in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on return and this trip likely to suit TFR BHA114

7 KING OF STEEL (USA) (224) 10-

9-2 (4)

Br Gr c Wootton Bassett - Eldacar (Verglas (IRE)) Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B BCF Services LLC Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFast-trackedtoGroup1levelafteranimpressivedebutsuccessatNottingham(8.3f,soft)butonlyseventh in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster Remains with potential but this is a massive ask. Bred to stay TFR BHA101

8 MILITARY ORDER (IRE) (21) 41-11 D

9-2 (9)

Br B c Frankel - Anna Salai (USA) (Dubawi (IRE)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to Adayar Beaten at short odds first-time out but has made no mistake since, completing hat-trick with a bit in hand in Lingfield Derby Trial 3 weeks ago by 1 1/4 lengths from Waipiro. TFR BHA111

9 PASSENGER (USA) (16) 13 BF

Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Dilmun (USA) (War Front (USA))

9-2 (7)

Richard Kingscote J

O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Flaxman Holdings Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutinmaiden(WoodDitton)atNewmarketandmassivestepforwardwhenthird in Dante at York Has since been supplemented for this and remains an exciting prospect TFR BHA112

10 SAN ANTONIO (IRE) (23) 53-11

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Rain Goddess (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9-2 (12)

W. M. Lordan J

O M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Coolmore TIMEFORMVIEWContinuedhisprogressionwhenboltingupinaDundalkmaiden(10.7f,10/3)onreturnandthrewhishatinto the Derby ring when following up in the Dee Stakes at Chester Another big step forward required. TFRHHIII BHA106

11 SPREWELL (IRE) (27) 42-11 9-2 (6)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Lahaleeb (IRE) (Redback) Shane Foley J

O Mr Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

B Mr Khalid Abdul Rahaim

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpromisewithwinningreturninnoviceatNaas.Progressedagaintackling11/4mforthefirsttime when following up in Derby Trial at Leopardstown. Ground an unknown (raced only on heavy). TFRHHHHI BHA112

12 THE FOXES (IRE) (16) 4011-21 9-2 (3)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Tanaghum (Darshaan) Oisin Murphy J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding,

VIEW Progressive, followed up maiden win in a strong renewal of the Royal Lodge

return in the Craven and proved well suited by longer trip when holding off

(IRE) (21) 6-12

c Australia - London Plane (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

BIRCH (GB) (16) 51-12

Ulysses (IRE) - Diagnostic (Dutch Art)

Mrs C. C. Regalado-Gonzalez John Joseph Murphy, Ireland T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWReady winner of maiden at Dundalk and took big step forward when following up in Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) on return. Close second in Dante at York since and extra 2f will suit TFR

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: DESERT CROWN 3 9 2 Richard Kingscote 5-2 (Sir Michael Stoute) 17 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 14.

Stewards Note:

AUGUSTE RODIN: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

PASSENGER: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was repeatedly impeded late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Auguste Rodin (IRE), 5-1 Military Order (IRE), 13-2 Passenger (USA), 7-1 Arrest (IRE), 14-1 Sprewell (IRE), The Foxes (IRE), 18-1 Dubai Mile (IRE), White Birch (GB), 25-1 Waipiro (IRE), 50-1 Artistic Star (IRE), San Antonio (IRE), 80-1 King of Steel (USA), 100-1 Adelaide River (IRE), 200-1 Dear My Friend (GB)

A wide-open renewal with plenty of progressive and unexposed colts but MILITARY ORDER’s win at Lingfield was the most convincing of all the trials, so this brother to 2021 Derby winner Adayar has plenty going for him with his stamina guaranteed. Passenger arguably would have won the Dante at York (on only his second career start) had he not been forced to wait for a gap so he is high on the shortlist along with Chester Vase winner Arrest, who should continue to improve.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.MILITARY ORDER (IRE)

2.PASSENGER (USA) 3.ARREST (IRE)

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Race 2 1.50PM

Total prize fund £17000 for four yrs old and upwards

THE EDINBURGH GIN CLASSIC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7254; Second £3626; Third £1814; Fourth £906. (Penalty Value £9180) SS

RACE STATS

Stalls: Inside

Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds)

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (57 wins from 429 runners, 13%) runs GIOIA CIECA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (6 wins from 95 runners, 6%) runs MANIGORDO

Weightwatcher: GIOIA CIECA won off a handicap mark of 93, his rating is now down 12lb to 81.

Longest Traveller: HOME CITY trained by S bin Suroor, Newmarket, 350 miles

1

HOME CITY (IRE) (106) 4 9 9 (9)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Nafura

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Colours: ROYAL BLUE.

Form: 5230-40 1 wins £3510

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, last of 16 in handicap at Meydan (6f, good). Off 106 days and cheekpieces back on. Would be in with a shout if he were to put his best foot forward. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 90

Louis Steward 2

BILLYB (FR) (14) 4 9 6 (6)

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Aztec Queen

Owner: Mr David K. Barker

Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn

Breeder: Deepwood Farm Stud et al

Sponsor: DKB Crop Protection Ltd

Colours: LIGHT GREEN and PURPLE stripes, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, quartered cap Form: 2401-00 D 3 wins £20574

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, bit below form ninth in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Others make more appeal Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 87

3

ABDUCTION (FR) (11) 5 9 6 (5)

B g Acclamation - Perfect Day (IRE)

Owner: Dab Hand Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Skymarch Farm Inc & Ecurie Des Charmes

Sponsor: K A P Fish

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, check sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE spots Form: 112-623 D BF 5 wins £27457

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago, not clear run. Makes plenty of appeal off the same mark back up in trip here

Paul Mulrennan 4 NO NAY NICKI (IRE) (15) 4 9 1 (2)

Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Pure Vanity

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Manister House Stud & Grange Stud

Sponsor: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE stars, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 02230-0 1 wins £3240

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form eighth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm, 11/2) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Entitled to come on for that run and possibilities off this 2lb lower mark.

Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 82

KALGANOV (FR) (23) 4 9 1 (4)

Oisin Orr 5

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Nidina (IRE)

Owner: Mr F. Gillespie

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Mr Giovanni Falduto

Colours: LIGHT GREEN and DARK GREEN diamonds Form: 54340-0 1 wins £8928

Tongue strap on 1st time and he’s likely to find a few too good once again.

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, last of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 23 days ago

Star Rating#!!!! Official BHA Rating 82 Mark Winn (5) 6

GIOIA CIECA (USA) (15) 5 9 0 (3)

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Dynacielo (USA)

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Breeder: Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey

Sponsor: Weldspec Baku Limited

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE and RED diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 000-350 CD 2 wins £11159

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Seventeenth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm, 12/1) 15 days ago Would be a danger to all if on-song. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 81

Graham Lee

Shane Gray

7

MANIGORDO (USA) (11) 6 8 13 (1)

B or Br g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Cutting Edge (USA)

Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: N. P. Kessis & K. & S. Ramsey

Sponsor: Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited

Colours: RED and BLACK diamonds, RED sleeves, BLACK armlets and diamonds on cap

Form: 5113-42 CD 4 wins £23716

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 7/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, well positioned. Not taken lightly off the same mark. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 80 Joe Fanning

8

LIAMARTY DREAMS (GB) (14) 4 8 13 (7)

B g Oasis Dream - Heavenly Verse

Owner: Mr Liam Kelly & Mrs E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Whitwell Bldstock & Magnolia Bldstock

Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine, armlets and diamonds on cap

Form: 365-024 D 3 wins £17766

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 14 days ago Each-way chance Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 80

9

Sam James

ARCHDUKE FERDINAND (IRE) (15) 4 8 10 (8)

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Salariaq (USA)

Owner: Mr Phil Slater

Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Breeder: Mr D. H. Slater

Colours: RED, WHITE triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond.

Form: 312-000 D 4 wins £15917

TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm)

15 days ago Tongue strap on for 1st time Probably best to look elsewhere Star Rating#!!!! Official BHA Rating 77

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7.

Dale

Swift

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Abduction (FR), 4-1 Manigordo (USA), 9-2 No Nay Nicki (IRE), 8-1 Liamarty Dreams (GB), 10-1 Home City (IRE), 12-1 Gioia Cieca (USA), 14-1 BillyB (FR), 50-1 Kalganov (FR), 80-1 Archduke Ferdinand (IRE) PLAY

The return to this trip promises to suit ABDUCTION, who was denied a clear run at a crucial stage when a close-up third at Ayr recently. Jim Goldie’s charge was beaten twice by Manigordo over C&D last season but he is clearly in great form and is taken to emerge on top this time That said, Manigordo is greatly respected given his record here and is also arriving on the back of a near-miss at Ayr No Nay Nicki should be sharper following her reappearance spin at York and she also has claims

Total prize fund £20000 for two yrs old

THE EDINBURGH GIN RASPBERRY SELLING STAKES (CLASS 2)

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (34 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs PUMPKIN PIE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs CHURROS

Longest Traveller: CALL GLORY trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 388 miles

No Horse st lb Draw Jockey

1

SANKARI (IRE) (14) (£50000) 9 10 (1)

B c Ribchester (IRE) - Sankari Royale (IRE) (Epaulette (AUS))

Owner: S Radymski & We Do Racing

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Richard Frayne

Sponsor: Evolve Business Finance Limited, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

Colours: WHITE, PURPLE chevron, PURPLE cap

Form: 012 D 1 wins £3240

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Winner at Thirsk in May. Second of 14 in novice event (8/1) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago, running on. Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating - Billy Garritty

2

CALL GLORY (IRE) (7) (£50000) 9 4 (8)

B c Soldier’s Call - La Perla (SPA) (Sinndar (IRE))

Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd & Partner

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Wallhouse Slu

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, DARK BLUE Cross of Lorraine and sleeves

Form: 50 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 4/1, seventh of 12 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating - Paul Mulrennan

3

CHURROS (GB) (-) (£50000)

B g Calyx - Winter Light (Bated Breath)

Owner: Mrs Melba Bryce

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Laundry Cottage Stud Farm

Sponsor: Laundry Cottage Stud Farm

9 4 (3)

Colours: PINK, PURPLE sash and sleeves, quartered cap Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 26. Calyx gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5.3f/6f winner, half-sister to useful Japanese 2-y-o 6f-7f (Grade 2) winner Mondreise One to note in the betting. Star Rating###!! Official BHA RatingSam James

4

PONGA (IRE) (21) (£50000)

B c Acclamation - Colour Blue (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Owner: Peter Trainor

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing, Mourne Bloodstock Ltd

9 4 (6)

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped cap

Form: 233 BF 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 5/4, third of 7 in maiden at Leicester (5f, heavy) 21 days ago

Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating - Oisin Orr 5

PUMPKIN PIE (GB) (19) (£50000) 9 4 (2)

B c Equiano (FR) - Groomsport (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: W. Barrons and Gerry McGladery

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 04 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Last of 4 in minor event at this C&D (good, 10/1) 19 days ago

6

Star Rating#!!!! Official BHA Rating - Graham Lee

CHUMBAA (IRE) (12) (£50000) 8 13 (7)

B f Belardo (IRE) - Hayba (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Breeder: Hyde Park Stud & Glebe Farm Stables

Sponsor: Or8wellness, Indication Racing

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 3352 BF 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 10 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to soft, 3/1) 12 days ago, no match for winner Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating - Jonny Peate (3)

7

GRAY’S INN (IRE) (22) (£50000)

Gr f Inns of Court (IRE) - Syamantaka (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))

Owner: Crystal Clear Racing

Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Sponsor: Tote

8 13

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds, RED cap Form: 2 0 wins £0

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type Second of 6 in maiden at Ripon (5f, heavy, 8/1) on debut 22 days ago

Should progress

MUMMY PEAS (IRE) (-) (£50000) 8 13 (4)

Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating - James Sullivan 8

B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Clodovine (FR) (Kyllachy)

Owner: Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Breeder: Olive & Joseph O’Connor

Sponsor: Keatley Racing Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, striped sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 6. Kuroshio filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Noshowlikeajoeshow. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 11f-1 3/4m winner Calayana. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating - Connor Murtagh

2022 WINNER: EXPLICIT (IRE) 2 9 2 Andrew Mullen 5-4 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 6 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gray’s Inn (IRE), 3-1 Sankari (IRE), 4-1 Ponga (IRE), 13-2 Chumbaa (IRE), 11-1 Churros (GB), 22-1 Call Glory (IRE), 33-1 Mummy Peas (IRE), 50-1 Pumpkin Pie (GB)

GRAY’S INN showed plenty when runner-up in a Ripon maiden on debut 3 weeks ago and the 11lb she receives from penalised-winner Sankari may prove decisive Ponga and Chumbaa can fight out a place

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Total prize fund £40000 for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

THE EDINBURGH GIN QUEEN OF SCOTS FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

Stalls: Inside

Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456. (Penalty Value £22684) A SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): K R Burke (16 wins from 86 runners, 19%) runs FAST RESPONSE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs ESPRESSOO

Longest Travellers: LADY ONYX trained by J P Murtagh & BASIL MARTINI trained by J P O’Brien, both Ireland.

1

FAST RESPONSE (IRE) (43) 4 9 6 (7)

B f Fast Company (IRE) - Deemah (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 39

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Deemah Syndicate

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 1101-25 C 6 wins £75922

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time 5f/6f winner on testing ground last autumn and she resumed with a good second in listed race at Doncaster Only fifth in similar company at Beverley 43 days ago but she’s the sort to bounce back and worth a try at 7f Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 103

2

ESPRESSOO (GB) (11)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Elas Diamond

Owner: Newsells Park Stud - Ossie Ardiles Synd.

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd, Newsells Park Stud Limited

4 9 3 (6)

Colours: YELLOW, YELLOW and BLACK check sleeves and cap

Form: 66640-1 D 3 wins £17870

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (4/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) on return 11 days ago, holding on gamely. More needed again at this level

3

HEREDIA (GB) (28)

Br or Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Nakuti (IRE)

Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock LLP

4 9 3 (5)

Colours: BRONZE.

Form: 11300-2 D BF 4 wins £79016

TIMEFORM VIEW Won her first 4 starts, notably the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot. Didn’t go on subsequently but made encouraging return when 1/2-length second of 10 to Azure Blue in listed race at Newmarket (6f, soft) 28 days ago, nearest finish. Has to be taken seriously. Star Rating#####

WHITE MOONLIGHT (USA) (21)6 9 3 (3)

Sean Levey 4

B m Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Fitful Skies (IRE)

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Colours: ROYAL BLUE.

Form: 05-2205 D 2 wins £18760

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare In good form in Meydan this winter and shaped as if needing run when 5 1/4 lengths fifth of 8 to Sacred in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, AW) 21 days ago Big player on best form.

5

Louis Steward

Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 106

BASIL MARTINI (IRE) (29) 3 8 12 (4)

Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Under Offer (IRE)

Owner: Michael & Julia Iavarone

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Summit Bloodstock

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE and RED hooped sleeves

Form: 24210-5 D 1 wins £27268

TIMEFORM VIEW Group 3 winner over this trip at the Curragh at 2 yrs 12/1, respectable 4 1/4 lengths fifth to Fix You in listed race at Cork (5.5f, soft) on return 29 days ago, inadequate test. Back up in trip but vulnerable under a penalty. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 100 Declan McDonogh

6

CLASSIC PUZZLE (IRE) (28) 3 8 7 (1)

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Puzzled (IRE)

Owner: A Kavanagh & M Downey

Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton

Breeder: Michael Downey & Roalso Ltd

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 21 D 1 wins £5400

TIMEFORM VIEW Zoffany filly is half-sister to smart sprinter Tabdeed. Confirmed debut promise when winning 8-runner maiden (5/2) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 28 days ago Should progress again but this is a tough ask. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA RatingGraham Lee

Joe Fanning

7

LADY ONYX (IRE) (24) 3 8 7 (2)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nuala Tagula (IRE)

Owner: J. P. Murtagh Racing

Trainer: J. P. Murtagh, Ireland

Breeder: Mr P. Gallagher

Colours: DARK GREEN, BEIGE seams, striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 1 D 1 wins £8353

TIMEFORM VIEW Kodi Bear filly. Dam 5f winner out of useful 7f winner Dangle Won ordinary 10-runner maiden (8/1) at Gowran (7f, soft) on debut 24 days ago, driven out. Should improve but has plenty to find on form. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA RatingDaniel Sheehy

2022 WINNER: SNOOZE N YOU LOSE (FR) 3 8 7 Sam James 9-2 (K R Burke) 12 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Heredia (GB), 3-1 White Moonlight (USA), 5-1 Fast Response (IRE), 15-2 Basil Martini (IRE), 16-1 Espressoo (GB), 22-1 Lady Onyx (IRE), 25-1 Classic Puzzle (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HEREDIA went a bit quiet after completing a 4-timer in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last summer, but she looked back to her best when runner-up to subsequent Group 2 winner Azure Blue in a listed race at Newmarket on return and this looks a good opportunity for her to resume winning ways White Moonlight wasn’t beaten far in a Group 2 in Dubai early this year and rates the main threat on that form, with Fast Response best of the others

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Start

Race 5 3.40PM

Total prize fund £40000 for three yrs old

THE EDINBURGH CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Stalls: Inside

About one mile one furlong (8f abt 208yds)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (Penalty Value £20616) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (57 wins from 429 runners, 13%) runs IATO’S ANGEL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs GAREEB, LION OF WAR & VENETIAN

Longest Traveller: MILTEYE trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 388 miles

1

COCO JACK (IRE) (17)

Bl g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bright Morning (USA)

Owner: MPR,Croxford, Kelly, McPhee &Stephenson

Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

Breeder: Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: The Fitzdares Club

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

Form: 3-35640 4 wins £21215

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap (8/1) at York (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, not ideally placed after a slowish start. Back up in trip Won off this mark last year

2

LION OF WAR (GB) (27)

B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Momentus (IRE)

Owner: Qatar Racing Limited

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Andrew Whitlock Racing Ltd

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud

Colours: CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel

Form: 1553-34 2 wins £7452

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at 2. Creditable reappearance third over 1m here in April Respectable

over 1 1/4m at Newmarket (soft) since Star Rating###!!

3

OLD SMOKE (IRE) (14) 9 1 (5)

Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Burke’s Rock

Owner: Farranamanagh

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: George Kent

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE stripe, ORANGE cap

Form: 32216

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Winner at Thirsk in April 18/1, good sixth of 14 in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1 1/4m, good to firm) 14 days ago That’s normally a strong race and he’s one to consider here

4

DANCING IN PARIS (FR) (9)

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ponte Sanangelo (FR)

Owner: Mr Joseph Smith

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Thierry de La Heronniere et al

8 13 (2)

Colours: YELLOW, GREY braces

Form: 40-512 1 wins £5757

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win on 1m Haydock handicap debut and backed that up when a fine second of 14 at Sandown (1m, good) 9 days ago Can give another good account from a handy inside stall

Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 80

VENETIAN (IRE) (34)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA)

Owner: Dr J. Walker

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Chris & James McHale

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

8 12 (9)

Dougie Costello 5

Colours: LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and cap

Form: 31351-0 D 2 wins £9342

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 2 but ran as if amiss when tailed off on C&D reappearance in April

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 79 Billy Garritty

6

MILTEYE (GB) (12)

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Fondie (IRE)

Owner: Mr Daniel Hunt

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Daniel Hunt

Sponsor: Sloane Street Auctions

8 12 (1)

Colours: BLACK, RED and WHITE striped sleeves, RED cap Form: 2-231 1 wins £4320

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/8 and cheekpieces on first time, career best when winning 5-runner maiden at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago Did that comfortably but he did hang under pressure and may get away with such waywardness in this more competitive environment. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 79

Sean Levey

7

GAREEB (IRE) (27) 8

Br f Sioux Nation (USA) - Fancy (IRE)

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Longfield Stud

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

11 (7)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 343-14

1 wins £9792

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on 1m Southwell handicap debut on reappearance in April Respectable fourth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (1m, soft, 10/1) since Lightly raced and her best days are likely still ahead of her Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 78 Joe Fanning

8

IATO’S ANGEL (IRE) (4) 8 8 (11)

Ch f Footstepsinthesand - Ziggy’s Secret

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XXXII & Partner

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Breeder: Mr Robert Norton

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, ORANGE cap

Form: 651254

2 wins £8793

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Redcar (1 1/4m) in April Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap back there on Tuesday. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 75 Daniel Sheehy (3)

9

COMMON ACCLAIM (IRE) (37) 8

B g Acclamation - Casual Remark (IRE)

Owner: Mr and Mrs J. D Cotton

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Miss Ciara Doyle

Sponsor: John Cotton (Group) Ltd

6 (6)

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoops and armlets, hooped cap Form: 0520-3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft, 7/1) on reappearance 37 days ago Up in trip More will be needed.

10

LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE) (7) 8 6 (10)

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Portico

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners

Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton

Breeder: Coole House Farm

Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 341424 2 wins £11523

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in February. 6/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chester (1 1/4m, good) 7 days ago, never nearer

11

KELPIE GREY (GB) (20)

Gr g Havana Grey - Malelane (IRE)

Owner: Mr Eamond George Murray

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Sponsor: Tote

8 4 (4)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars Form: 042-020 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form. 10/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 20 days ago

Significantly up in trip Engaged 4.05 Carlisle Friday. Star Rating##!!! Official BHA Rating 71 Amie Waugh (5)

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Dancing In Paris (FR), 11-2 Old Smoke (IRE), 13-2 Gareeb (IRE), 15-2 Milteye (GB), 9-1 Lion of War (GB), 10-1 Coco Jack (IRE), Iato’s Angel (IRE), 12-1 Look Back Smiling (IRE), 18-1 Common Acclaim (IRE), 28-1 Venetian (IRE), Kelpie Grey (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Last month’s London Gold Cup at Newbury is usually one of the hottest 3-y-o handicaps of the season so OLD SMOKE, who wasn’t beaten far into sixth in that, might be able to show he’s on a workable mark in these slightly calmer waters Dancing In Paris has made a strong start to his handicap career and is second choice ahead of Gareeb, who looks the pick of the Charlie Johnston trio Top-weight Coco Jack is another to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OLD SMOKE (IRE) 2.DANCING IN PARIS (FR) 3.GAREEB (IRE)

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Start

Race 6 4.15PM

Total prize fund £8000 for four yrs old and upwards

THE EDINBURGH GIN SEASIDE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

RACE STATS

Stalls: Inside

About one mile (8f abt 2yds)

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (34 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs BULLS AYE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (5 wins from 54 runners, 9%) runs RORY

Weightwatcher: END ZONE won off a handicap mark of 73, his rating is now down 6lb to 67.

Longest Traveller: END ZONE trained by R Fell, Nawton, 173 miles

1

RORY (GB) (11)

Ch g Orientor - Eternal Instinct

Owner: Mr Hugh Connor

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited

5 9 11 (4)

Colours: WHITE, BROWN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, BROWN cap

Form: 5-64562 C 4 wins £12528

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, very good second of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, staying on well Unexposed at this sort of trip and worth a look judged on latest effort. Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 67

2

END ZONE (GB) (3)

6 9 11 (6)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey (in 5lb ex)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XIX & Partner 1

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Breeder: The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

Form: 060041 D 5 wins £19479

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5-runner handicap (11/2) at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 3 days ago, produced to lead 1f out and keeping on. No surprise to see him turned out quickly under a penalty and not out of things

3

Jonny Peate (3)

Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 62

VIVA VOCE (IRE) (18) 6 9 8 (3)

B g Intense Focus (USA) - Moonbi Haven (IRE)

Owner: Miss N. J. Barron

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Mrs Mary Rose Hayes

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: BLACK, BEIGE hollow box and cap

Form: 40-1050 D 5 wins £16349

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in March.Tenth of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 18/1) 18 days ago, not ideally placed having been dropped in from widest draw.

4

BULLS AYE (IRE) (1)

Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 64 Joe Fanning

5 9 2 (2)

Ch g Intello (GER) - Wo de Xin (in 5lb ex)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 3023021 C 2 wins £7477

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Good second of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Ayr (8f, good) 10 days ago, likely to have won if racing more efficiently. Clearly on a workable mark on that evidence but he’s not one for maximum faith. Comfortable winner at Carlisle yesterday.

Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 58

WITHOUT DELAY (IRE) (9) 4 8 12 (1)

Mark Winn (5) 5

Ch f Decorated Knight - Apace (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. J. Laws

Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Breeder: Irish National Stud

Sponsor: Houghton Bunkhouse

Colours: BROWN and ORANGE (quartered), ORANGE sleeves, BROWN armlets, ORANGE cap

Form: 4056-44 CD 1 wins £3186

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 20/1) 9 days ago, not knocked about but pulling clear of remainder Not out of things back at scene of sole career success

Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 54 Dale Swift 6

CHINESE SPIRIT (IRE) (15) 9 8 10 (5)

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: 045-550 C D 8 wins £27213

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 10/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 15 days ago, never on terms Mark has eased a little more but yard’s runners have yet to hit top form this campaign.

Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 52 Graham Lee

Paul Mulrennan

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No 2, 4.

Probable

This looks decidedly trappy but RORY, despite his wide draw, found the step up in trip having a positive effect when staying on strongly for second at Ayr (7.2f) 11 days ago Worth a crack at this longer trip on that evidence, he shades the vote, with End Zone and Bulls Aye others fancied to be in the mix.

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Total prize fund £7000 for four yrs old and upwards

THE EDINBURGH GIN RHUBARB AND GINGER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

RACE STATS

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd)

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (34 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs STAY SMART

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (6 wins from 95 runners, 6%) runs CANARIA PRINCE

Weightwatcher: STAY SMART won off a handicap mark of 76, his rating is now down 19lb to 57.

Longest Travellers: LAAKHOF trained by D Carroll & CANARIA PRINCE trained by T Easterby, both Malton, 201 miles

1 STAY SMART (GB) (11) 5 9 11 (2)

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Absolutely Right (IRE)

Owner: Iain Jardine Racing Club

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap

Form: 06-0002 D 3 wins £10837

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Second of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, headed inside final 1f and no extra. Likely he’ll face competition up front here Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 57

2

Winn (3)

CANARIA PRINCE (GB) (13) 5 9 10 (6)

Bl g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Gran Canaria Queen

Owner: The Senators

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Habton Farms

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: RED, BLACK star, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap, BLACK star Form: 1055-43 CD 3 wins £9558

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm, 7/2) 13 days ago, no extra final 100 yds Eased back down to last winning mark and not out of things Star Rating####! Official BHA

3

LAAKHOF (IRE) (19) 4 9 8 (4)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Ihtifal

Owner: Rakjam Ltd

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: P. Moloney Ltd

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK disc, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap, ORANGE star Form: 60500-1 D 1 wins £4004

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving D. K. Weld when tongue strap on for 1st time, won 13-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 3/1) 19 days ago, making all and just holding on. Remains with handicapping scope Star Rating##### Official BHA Rating 54

Zak Wheatley (3) 4

BONITO CAVALO (GB) (11) 4 9 5 (3)

B g Orientor - Eternal Instinct

Owner: Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE stars Form: 034-053 BF 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 15/8, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, no extra final 1f Remains a maiden but forecast good pace to aim at here should aid his cause Star Rating####! Official BHA Rating 51 Jonny Peate 5

THE GREY LASS (GB) (9) 4 9 2 (5)

Ro f Outstrip - Be Lucky

Owner: The Lee Westwood Partnership

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: B. Sangster & M. W. Easterby

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

Colours: PURPLE, PURPLE and YELLOW check sleeves, quartered cap Form: 6216-63 D 1 wins £3186

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form third of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm, 9/1) 9 days ago, weakening last 1/2f Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 48 Lewis Chalkley (7) 6

SEE MY BABY JIVE (GB) (221) 7 9 1 (1)

Ch m Coach House (IRE) - Lady Fiona

Owner: Mrs H. M. Whillans

Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Trickledown Stud Limited

Sponsor: Sport of Kings

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE triple diamond and cap Form: 040424- 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 15 runs Ended last term with a respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Newcastle (6f) in October, headed over 2f out and one paced. Possible this run will be needed on back of 7 months off. Star Rating###!! Official BHA Rating 47 Harry Russell

Mark

Sean Kirrane

2022 WINNER: EEH BAH GUM (IRE) 7 9 10 Oisin McSweeney 13-2 (Kevin Ryan) 13 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Laakhof (IRE), 7-2 Bonito Cavalo (GB), 4-1 Canaria Prince (GB), 5-1 Stay Smart (GB), 8-1 The Grey Lass (GB), 10-1 See My Baby Jive (GB)

LAAKHOF got back on track when making a winning return/yard debut at Catterick 3 weeks ago and, remaining with handicapping scope on the pick of his exploits in Ireland, he could well be up to supplementing that success here Bonito Cavalo will benefit from the forecast strong pace and could pick up the pieces Dual C&D winner Canaria Prince could also go well from his stand-side rail draw.

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First Race 1.15 - THE EDINBURGH GIN CANNONBALL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Edinburgh Gin 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 13 entries at £35. - Closed May 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE EDINBURGH GIN CLASSIC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9180 to the winning horse The second to receive £4309, the third £2155 and the fourth £1077. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Edinburgh Gin 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, 1 at £15 and 11 at £75.Closed May 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.30 - THE EDINBURGH GIN RASPBERRY SELLING STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, May 29th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 6lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £10000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £50000. Edinburgh Gin 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. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale In the case of a dead heat, both horses will be offered up for auction and the same commission charging structure will apply. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 16 entries at £100. - Closed May 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.05 - THE EDINBURGH GIN QUEEN OF SCOTS FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304, the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern race after August 31st, 2022. Enter by noon, May 29th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 7lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 2 race 7lb 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 £200. - Closed May 29th, 2023.

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Fifth Race 3.40 - THE EDINBURGH CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 63 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 64 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 63 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 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 20 entries at £200. - Closed May 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.15 - THE EDINBURGH GIN SEASIDE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligiblesee Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Edinburgh Gin 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 £40. - Closed May 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.50 - THE EDINBURGH GIN RHUBARB AND GINGER APPRENTICE 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. June 1st. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb

To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 31st, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Edinburgh Gin 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 7 entries at £32. - Closed May 29th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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