Race 3 6.40PM

Stalls: Inside Start

Total prize fund £8000 One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE BERNARD HUNTER MOBILE CRANES 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 (56 wins from 417 runners, 13%) runs BELLE OF ANNANDALE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Dalgleish (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs BELLE OF ANNANDALE

Longest Traveller: MENELAUS trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 184 miles

MENELAUS (IRE) (7) 4 9 11 (5)

No Horse Age st lb Draw Jockey 1

Br g Galileo Gold - Empress Rock (IRE)

Owner: Brian Padgett & Southbank Racing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: McCracken Farms

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts, RED and WHITE striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 06-0211 2 wins £14655

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the ninth attempt when getting on top close home over a mile at Thirsk. Followed up in decisive fashion under a penalty at York (10.2f, good to firm) last week and, unpenalised for that and shaping as though well worth another crack at this trip, he’s clearly the one to beat. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 70 (+9)

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SIMPLE STAR (IRE) (23) 5 9 11 (2)

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: 5020-11 CD 3 wins £12718

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when opening her account over this C&D last month and went in again off 3lb higher at Hamilton next time Couldn’t rule out in current form but more will be needed up another 3lb in this more competitive race Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70

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SOPHIESTICATE (IRE) (12) 4 9 9 (3)

B f War Command (USA) - Lenoire

Owner: Mr W. M. Johnstone

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: W. M. Johnstone

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE stars, halved sleeves Form: 0-44400 CD 2 wins £6193

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner last August, including over this C&D, and wasn’t beaten far off a similar mark at Hamilton 3 starts back. However, she was out with the washing at Beverley recently and others appeal more for win purposes STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly leaving the stalls Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68 (-3)

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BELLE OF ANNANDALE (IRE) (22) 4 9 8 (4)

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: 302-022 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden following 16 attempts but she has been placed on 8 occasions, including when second to Simple Star over C&D last month and again at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) last time Should make her presence felt. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67

Billy Garritty 5

MYBOYMAX (FR) (20) 5 9 8 (6)

B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Plebeya (IRE)

Owner: Mr Anthony Bithell

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Breeder: Mr W. Huntingdon & Mr L. Norris

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and GREY diamonds, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, GREY diamond. Form: 000000 D 5 wins £18954

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a struggle since his latest win at Wolverhampton in December and he needs to bounce back in a major way.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 67 Aiden Brookes (5) 6

WELL PLANTED (FR) (46) 6 8 13 (1)

B g Planteur (IRE) - Next Dream (FR)

Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Mr Gerard Fontaine

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, GREY sleeves, RED cap

Form: 640/20-2 D 3 wins £11743

TIMEFORM VIEW Positive start to his season on the back of a wind op when going close in a 12-runner Ayr handicap (13f, good). Recent third over hurdles at Perth was a solid effort, too, and he’s entitled to respect.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 58 Sam James

7 GO BOB GO (IRE) (301) 6 8 6 (7)

B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Fire Up

Owner: Riverside Racing

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Miss Mary Davison

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: MAUVE and BLACK diamonds, BLACK sleeves

Form: 0026/0/61 wins £3430

TIMEFORM VIEW Seen out just once on the Flat last season and he didn’t show much on that occasion. Has won over hurdles since but opposable returned to this sphere following 9 months off all the same Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 51

2022 WINNER: EL PICADOR (IRE) 6 9 6 Ryan Sexton 8-1 (Keith Dalgleish) 10 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.

Andrew

Breslin (3)

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Menelaus (IRE), 11-2 Simple Star (IRE), 6-1 Belle of Annandale (IRE), 13-2 Well Planted (FR), 14-1 Sophiesticate (IRE), 18-1 Myboymax (FR), 20-1 Go Bob Go (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s hard to look beyond MENELAUS, who is 9lb ‘well-in’ with no penalty to carry for last week’s clear-cut success in an apprentices’ handicap at York. He is clearly at the top of his game and this step back up in trip is unlikely to be an issue Well Planted gets the nod ahead of Belle of Annandale and Simple Star for forecast purposes

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £10000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old and upwards

THE C&P RECRUITMENT 90S CLASSIC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Dalgleish (56 wins from 417 runners, 13%) runs CHOOKIE DUNEDIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Dalgleish (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs CHOOKIE DUNEDIN

Weightwatcher: CHOOKIE DUNEDIN won off a handicap mark of 76, his rating is now down 11lb to 65. Longest Traveller: SUGAR BABY trained by P Niven, Malton, 201 miles

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GLORY FIGHTER (GB) (21) 7 10 4 (2)

B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde

Owner: Robert & Sheila Bradley

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris

Sponsor: Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd

Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN spots, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ORANGE spots, EMERALD GREEN cap

Form: 006-331 CD 6 wins £34776

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a long losing run in first-time cheekpieces in 7-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago Well on top at the finish there so another bold showing is on the cards despite a 8lb rise

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SPRING IS SPRUNG (FR) (27) 4 10 3 (6)

B g Oasis Dream - Kinematic

Owner: Stoneleigh Racing LL & Partner

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Breeder: The Queen

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON and WHITE check sleeves and cap

Form: 3640-44 D 2 wins £10746

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, fourth of 14 in handicap at York (5f, good to

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ROCK MELODY (IRE) (23) 4 9 11 (7)

B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: John O’Connor

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 0-43566 2 wins £6642

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since her last win in 2021. Only sixth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago so others appeal more Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73

Paul Mulrennan 4

DICKIEBURD (GB) (20) 3 9 10 (1)

B g Cracksman - Lydia’s Place

Owner: NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Breeder: Alfa Site Services Ltd

Sponsor: Alfa Site Services Ltd

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 010-663 D 1 wins £5153

TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy type who lacks consistency but arrives on the back of a good third at Epsom 20 days ago Ought to be in the shake-up if on his A-game Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78 William Pyle (7) 5

SUGAR BABY (GB) (14) 5 9 8 (8)

B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Sugar Town

Owner: Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing

Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton

Breeder: Amanda Jarratt

Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd

Colours: MAROON and PINK diamonds, MAROON sleeves, PINK stars, MAROON cap, PINK star Form: 23P2-01 CD 4 wins £13005

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 14 days ago Had a good draw there but this C&D winner still needs considering. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 Mark Winn (5) 6

CHOOKIE DUNEDIN (GB) (10) 8 9 3 (4)

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Lady of Windsor (IRE)

Owner: Raeburn Brick Limited

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Breeder: D. and J. Raeburn

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE halved sleeves, WHITE cap, PURPLE spots Form: 304324 D 13 wins £51680

TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run and he failed to build on previous promise when fourth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, firm) 10 days ago Significantly down in trip and needs to bounce back.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 65 (-1) Billy Garritty

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HARD NUT (IRE) (269) 6 9 1 (5)

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - With A Twist

Owner: Mr W.F. Perratt

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Springwell Stud

Sponsor: Linda Perratt Racing Club

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE Cross of Lorraine, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE stars, quartered cap Form: 52///00002 wins £9250

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 6f winner in 2019 but lightly raced since and offered little in four runs in 2022. Back from 8 months off with lots to prove Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 63

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Alistair Rawlinson

CAVALIER APPROACH (IRE) (12)3 8 8 (3)

Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Beauty Pageant (IRE)

Owner: Mr George Murray

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Breeder: Ballinvana House Stud

Sponsor: Xre ConstructionTraining Ltd, Precision Pumping & Metering Ltd

Colours: BLACK, RED diamond, diamonds on sleeves, BLACK cap, RED diamond. Form: 6-61205 D 1 wins £3245

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his breakthrough success at Newcastle in May and largely in good form since, fifth of 11 at Beverley (5f) 12 days ago He can go well again off an unchanged mark.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 62 (-1)

Andrew Mullen

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Glory Fighter (GB), 5-1 Spring Is Sprung (FR), 6-1 Sugar Baby (GB), Chookie Dunedin (GB), 7-1 Dickieburd (GB), Cavalier Approach (IRE), 16-1 Rock Melody (IRE), 300-1 Hard Nut (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Paul Midgley looks to hold a strong hand here and his emphatic Catterick scorer GLORY FIGHTER can defy an 8lb hike in the weights and lead home his in-form stablemate Spring Is Sprung. Cavalier Approach and Dickieburd appeal as the pick of the remainder and can fight it out for minor honours