Race 2 3.05PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £8000 Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds) for maiden three, four and five yrs old

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (33 wins from 263 runners, 13%) runs SPREZZATURA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs CAPITAL GUARANTEE

Longest Traveller: ELUSIVE EMPIRE trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 370 miles

CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) (81) 3 9 7 (1)

No Horse st lb Draw Jockey 1

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Promised Money (IRE)

Owner: Eagle Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap, BLACK diamond. Form: 623-50

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding. 11/2, thirteenth of 15 in maiden at Cork (6f, soft) 81 days ago First run for yard after leaving Kieran Cotter and can’t be ruled out if it sparks a resurgence Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 75

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ELUSIVE EMPIRE (FR) (10) 3 9 7 (3)

B g Territories (IRE) - Elusive Galaxy (IRE)

Owner: Hambleton Racing XLVI & Partner

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: S.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis Saint Germain

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 062

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced gelding. 12/1, best effort when second of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (7f, soft) 10 days ago, keeping on well Likely to improve again. Big shout.

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BHA Rating 77

INITIO (GB) (-) 3 9 7 (4)

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Khobaraa

Owner: Mr M. Rozenbroek

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: Mr M. J. Rozenbroek

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW star and armlets, RED cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Highland Reel gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Joshua R. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner Noteworthy newcomer, especially if market vibes are positive Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Callum Rodriguez 4

CHICO DULCE (GB) (25) (4lb) 3 9 3 (2)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Deep Blue Diamond

Owner: Peckham Bloodstock and Racing

Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn

Breeder: Rosie Gedge-Gibson

Sponsor: Cjb Commissioning Services Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 5

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 25 days ago Needs to build on it. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Andrew Breslin (3) 5

SPREZZATURA (IRE) (145) (4lb) 3 9 3 (5)

B g Muhaarar - Parle Moi (USA)

Owner: The Strattonites

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Oghill House Stud & Partner

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 244564 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair gelding. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 10/3). Off 145 days

Remains a maiden after 12 runs Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 62 Andrew Mullen

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Blinkers worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Elusive Empire (FR), 4-1 Capital Guarantee (IRE), 5-1 Initio (GB), 10-1

Sprezzatura (IRE), 16-1

Chico Dulce (GB)

ELUSIVE EMPIRE took a big step forward when runner-up at Salisbury last time and looks the way to go here with further progress on the cards from Archie Watson’s son of Territories Ex-Irish Capital Guarantee has the form to play a big part too if hitting the ground running for his new yard. Newcomer Initio is another to consider if the market speaks in his favour

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Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £10000 Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds) for three yrs old and upwards

THE MUSSELBURGH WINDSOR FC CELEBRATING 70YEARS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights lowered 1lb SS

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Goldie (32 wins from 324 runners, 10%) runs YAASER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs ASCOT ADVENTURE

Weightwatcher: GUNNERSIDE won off a handicap mark of 72, his rating is now down 8lb to 64.

Longest Traveller: VINDOBALA trained by S England, Guiseley, 209 miles

No Horse Age st lb Draw Jockey 1

ASCOT ADVENTURE (GB) (10) 5 10 3 (6)

Ch g Mayson - Kasumi

Owner: Woodhurst Ltd & Withernsea

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Viscountess Trenchard

Sponsor: Tiffin Sandwiches Limited

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW, GREEN & RED dartboard, WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED cap Form: 503643 D 3 wins £23004

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022 but his latest third of 16 in a 6f York Class 4 handicap suggests he might be ready to strike for his new yard. Gets the vote in this slightly lower grade Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 77

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JUDGMENT CALL (GB) (15) 5 10 1 (4)

Br g Pivotal - Madonna Dell’orto

Owner: Mr M. Sawers

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Rockwell Bloodstock

Sponsor: Linda Perratt Racing Club

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 2-41450 D 3 wins £14501

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ayr in May. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7f, good to soft, 7/2) 15 days ago

Engaged 5.25 Ayr Monday. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/7/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75

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VINDOBALA (IRE) (25) 5 9 11 (1)

B m Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Sphere of Grace (FR)

Owner: The Marina Partnership

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley Breeder: Mathieu Legars

Sponsor: RSH Bradford Limited

Colours: WHITE, BLACK chevrons, RED sleeves, BEIGE cap Form: R64503 D 5 wins £17899

TIMEFORM VIEW Has gained most of his wins on AW but did strike on turf earlier in his career 7/2, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 25 days ago, running on after meeting trouble Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71

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LILIKOI (IRE) (20)

B m Alhebayeb (IRE) - Passion Fruit

Owner: Mr James A Cringan and Partner

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Limestone and Tara Studs

Sponsor: Tote

5 9 10 (5)

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE stars, striped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 244341 C D 4 wins £14717

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 15/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago, driven out. That was a competitive race so a 3lb nudge looks fair Bold show likely.

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Callum Rodriguez

YAASER (IRE) (22)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Urjuwaan

Owner: Michele Craig and David D Smith

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Simply Holistic

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 70

5 9 9 (7)

Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons and armlets

Form: 034303 CD 4 wins £36408

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at this course (1m, good to firm) 22 days ago, running on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69 Paul Mulrennan

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GONE (IRE) (28) 3 9 7 (3)

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

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON sash, DARK GREEN sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 311124 D BF 5 wins £17805

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins in a very productive year Raced close to a strong pace and shaped as if still in form when fourth of 9 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 28 days ago Respected.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 74 Joe Fanning

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GUNNERSIDE (IRE) (22) 6 9 4 (2)

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Suite (IRE)

Owner: Mr Grant Tuer

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Breeder: The Suite Partnership

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW braces, striped sleeves and striped cap Form: 161565 CD 8 wins £22077

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in May but the handicapper has been in charge since Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 64 Oliver Stammers

2022 WINNER: RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) 4 9 4 Ryan Sexton 5-2 (Ewan Whillans) 6 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ascot Adventure (GB), Lilikoi (IRE), 11-2 Yaaser (IRE), Gone (IRE), 13-2 Judgment Call (GB), 12-1 Vindobala (IRE), Gunnerside (IRE)

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This is the first time ASCOT ADVENTURE has ever been eligible for a Class 5 handicap and he’s selected to take advantage of the drop in grade Last-time-out Thirsk scorer Lilikoi is feared most ahead of Gone, who has been freshened up since her busy spell in June

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