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TODAY’S RACING
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 FEATURE
Today’s feature race is the Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes Handicap Stakes at 6.45pm There are six day’s featur runners set to contest this race and they come in the form of Wen Moon, Cover Point, Curious Rover, s form M Spring Is Sprung, Rock Melody and Eeh Bah Gum. There are two jockeys in this that have been in fine form rung, lo e recently. The first of those is Callum Rodriguez, who is set to ride Cover Point. He has been operating at ntl a 33% strike rate for the past two weeks which has included 10 winners. The second being Rhys Elliott w who is on board Eeh Bah Gum. Elliott has had five winners in the past fortnight at a strike rate of 26%. pa
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
As mentioned in the feature race, CALLUM RODRIGUEZ has be .45), Toy Soldier (7.20) and Haveagomecca (8.20) rides which are Music History (6.10), Cover Point (6.45), ( his include: Military Girl (6.10), Eeh Bah Gum (6.45), Coconut RHYS ELLIOTT is also set for four rides and (6.1 0) SEAN KIRRANE is another to keep an eye on He’s had four winners from Bay (7.50) and Sixcor (8.20) ey his last 17 rides ata a strike rate of 17%. He’s set to ride Curious Rover in the 6.45. v
TRAINERS TO WATCH
s been in excellent form and he is set for four
Top course trained KARL BURKE has just the one chance to extend his lead He is set to run Invincible Annice in the 6.10 With Burke only set for one runner, it presents an opportunity to Jim Goldie to reclaim top spot. He has four chances to do so this evening and they come in the form of Rock Melody (6.45), Cuban Rock (8.20) and Tafsir and Ayr Poet in the 8.50 GEORGE SCOTT is another that’s worth taking a close look at He’s had five winners from his last 18 runners at a strike rate of 28% and he is set to run Toy Soldier in the 7.20
6.10
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
THE 8 MILLION STORIES CLASSIC NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES
6.45 THE BERNARD HUNTER MOBILE CRANES HANDICAP STAKES
7.20 THE EBF RESTRICTED
MAIDEN STAKES
7.50 THE EAST AIR CONDITIONING CLASSIFIED STAKES
8.20 THE GTC HANDICAP STAKES
8.50
A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only. In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualifies them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply, the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry. This particular five furlongs race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 75
This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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.
This race is a seven furlong maiden stakes for two-year-olds. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking
This race is a seven furlongs classified stakes for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 50 Unlike in a handicap when a horses rating reflects the weight that they will carry, the weights in this type of race are decided solely on the basis of age or sex This means that the higher rated horses should, theoretically, hold an advantage, as they are not forced to concede weight to lower rated rival.
This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 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
THE PLATFORM INTERIOR SOLUTIONS AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES
This is a one mile and five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 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.
TIMEFORM
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed.
B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
1. PICK YOUR WINNER!
HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 3200
(1 1/2m) in
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
PLACING A BET
HAVING A FLUTTER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FUN OF COMING
RACING.
2. WHERE TO PLACE A BET
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’.
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. You can play with Tote at one of the many betting stations around the racecourse, Tote offers pool betting rather than ‘prices’ or ‘odds’ offered in the betting ring. The Tote Guarantee you can be safe in the knowledge that they’ll never pay less than the price the horse wins at, and if the pool payout is bigger, you’ll get that.
3. Place bets from the comfort of your seat by visiting Tote.co.uk, the Tote Guarantee still applies and all new customer receive a welcome offer
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’.
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TURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Race
1 6.10PM
Stalls: Stands Side
Total prize fund £12000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for two yrs old
THE 8 MILLION STORIES CLASSIC NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): K R Burke (24 wins from 95 runners, 25%) runs INVINCIBLE ANNICE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 52 runners, 21%) runs LADY LUZON
Longest Traveller: WINCHURCH trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 304 miles
1 LADY
LUZON (IRE) (15)
B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Jadanna (IRE)
Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Ltd & Jinky Farms II
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud
Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd
9 9 (3)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, EMERALD GREEN hoops Form: 4221 D 1 wins £5286
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 13/8, career best when winning 5-runner nursery at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago, well on top finish. Ought to be thereabouis
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
2
INVINCIBLE ANNICE (IRE) (13)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mokhtarah (IRE)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Breeder: Saoirse Trading & Irish National Stud
Sponsor: Indication Racing
9 7 (6)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 20100 CD 1 wins £10308
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June 40/1, thirteenth of 19 in minor event at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm) 13 days ago, badly hampered. Much respected on her handicap debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/7/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72
3
WINCHURCH (IRE) (10)
B c Churchill (IRE) - Aleneva (IRE)
Owner: SBK Racing & B & J Parr Racing Ltd
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
Breeder: Craig & Laura Buckingham
Sponsor: Parr, Sbk Computers Ltd
9 7 (5)
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW star, DARK BLUE and WHITE check sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 1502 D 1 wins £3402
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Winner at Southwell in April Excellent second of 9 in nursery (12/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 10 days ago, despite missing break. Not taken lightly. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 72 (+2)
4
MILITARY GIRL (IRE) (14)
B f Soldier’s Call - Betsey Trotter (IRE)
Owner: Mr William Arblaster
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Ballyhane Stud
Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
9 6 (4)
Colours: DARK GREEN, BROWN armlets, BROWN cap Form: 216 D BF 1 wins £4320
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Sixth of 7 in nursery (3/1) at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71
5
MUSIC HISTORY (GB) (10)
B f Ardad (IRE) - Pigeon Point (in 6lb ex)
Owner: Future Champions Music History
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
Breeder: Mrs Fiona Denniff
Sponsor: My Future Champion
9 5 (2)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE disc, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots and cap Form: 5001 CD 1 wins £3663
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who posted a career best when readily winning 7-runner nursery at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago Big shout under a 6lb penalty. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 64 (+10) Callum Rodriguez
6
KITTEN IN THE SKY (IRE) (10)
B f Far Above (IRE) - Kitten On The Keys (USA)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 23
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Robert Honner & Micheal Orlandi
Sponsor: Indication Racing
9 2 (1)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, YELLOW cap Form: 2356
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Met trouble when sixth of 7 to Music History in nursery (13/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago Well worth another chance STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67
David Nolan
Sam Feilden (7)
Alistair Rawlinson
Rhys Elliott (7)
Harrison Shaw
2023 WINNER: GREY GRAY 2 9 8 Ryan Sexton 2-1 (Ed Dunlop) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Music History (GB), 4-1 Lady Luzon (IRE), 5-1 Winchurch (IRE), 11-1 Military Girl (IRE), 12-1 Invincible Annice (IRE), 20-1 Kitten In The Sky (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
None of these can be ruled out but it’s hard to ignore the claims of MUSIC HISTORY who still looks ahead of her mark despite saddling a 6lb penalty for her comfortable C&D success Winchurch is feared most on the back of his excellent Lingfield second, with Invincilbe Annice and Lady Luzon in the mix too
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Total prize fund £20000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old and upwards
THE BERNARD HUNTER
MOBILE
CRANES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Goldie (37 wins from 340 runners, 11%) runs ROCK MELODY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs EEH BAH GUM
Weightwatcher: EEH BAH GUM won off a handicap mark of 73, his rating is now down 8lb to 65.
Longest Traveller: EEH BAH GUM trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 304 miles
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Luminous Gold
Owner: Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots, hooped cap Form: 605233 D 3 wins £24397
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 10/3) 14 days ago In the mix.
2 COVER POINT (GB) (14) 3 9 7 (1)
B g Soldier’s Call - Under The Covers
Owner: Bronte Collection 1
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Llety Farms
Sponsor: David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers
Colours: GREY, GOLD sleeves and cap Form: 201-065 D 1 wins £5400
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, good fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good) 14 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time Progressing well recently so he’s very much one to consider Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 82
3
CURIOUS ROVER (IRE)
B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once
Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels
Breeder: Aidan Sexton
Sponsor: Overlander Vehicles, Adra Projects Ltd
(7) 3 9 5 (2)
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 605332 D 2 wins £15120
TIMEFORM VIEW Very good second of 14 in handicap (7/1) at York (5.4f, good to firm) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Player off the same mark.
4
SPRING
IS
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 80 (+4)
SPRUNG
B g Oasis Dream - Kinematic
Owner: John Blackburn & Partner
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
Breeder: The Queen
Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp
(FR) (27) 5 9 4 (4)
Colours: BEIGE, RED seams, armlets and cap Form: 0-04110 D 4 wins £18125
TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win at Lingfield in June Last of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good, 15/2) 27 days ago Needs to bounce back.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76
5
ROCK MELODY (IRE)
(10) 5 9 1 (5)
B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE)
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: John O’Connor
Sponsor: Spmcc Ltd
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 044540 CD 5 wins £31041
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 6/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago, not clear run. Worth considering. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
6
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73
EEH BAH GUM (IRE) (13) 9 8 7 (6)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Moonline Dancer (FR)
Owner: Mr Nick Rhodes
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
Breeder: Tom and Hazel Russell
Sponsor: Laskill Grange Holiday & Pre-Training
Colours: LIGHT GREEN and ORANGE diabolo, LIGHT GREEN cap, ORANGE diamond. Form: 000-500 CD 9 wins £81441
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Tenth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm, 40/1) 13 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal No forlorn hope Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 65
Billy Garritty
Callum Rodriguez
Sean Kirrane
David Nolan
Amie Waugh (5)
Rhys Elliott (7)
2023 WINNER: ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) 9 8 12 Shane Gray 2-1 (K T Coleman) 9 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Curious Rover (IRE), 5-2 Wen Moon (IRE), 11-2 Cover Point (GB), 7-1 Rock Melody (IRE), 14-1 Spring Is Sprung (FR), 18-1 Eeh Bah Gum (IRE)
The
Wen Moon and Rock Melody also in the picture
Cover Point
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Race 3 7.20PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £7000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for maiden two yrs old THE EBF
RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): G Tuer (16 wins from 73 runners, 22%) runs CALEDONIAN DREAM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (7 wins from 73 runners, 10%) runs WEDADI
Longest Traveller: TOY SOLDIER trained by G Scott & KILPATRICK PRINCE trained by A Haynes, both Newmarket, 350 miles
1
CALEDONIAN DREAM (IRE) (12) 9 7 (7)
B c Without Parole - Oasis Joy
Owner: Tekhi Subsea Limited
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE cross belts, WHITE and MAUVE striped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 03
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt, still green when third of 9 in maiden (22/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Merits serious consideration. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
2
KILPATRICK
PRINCE
(IRE) (21) 9 7 (5)
B c Prince of Lir (IRE) - Bisous Y Besos (IRE)
Owner: Miss Alice Haynes
Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Breeder: Padraig Williams
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited, Alice Haynes Racing
Colours: GREY, RED sleeves, GREY armlets Form: 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 9 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good, 15/2) on debut 21 days ago More is needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Alistair Rawlinson
3
MAYOR
OF MAGHERA (GB) (12) 9 7 (2)
B c Kessaar (IRE) - Oh Simple Thing (IRE)
Owner: Mr E. Hughes
Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Breeder: M. Phelan
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW stripes, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots Form: 04
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. Fourth of 11 in maiden (25/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago, running on. One to consider Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - David Nolan
4
SAY WHAT YOU SEE (IRE)
Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Catchphrase (IRE)
Owner: Oakfield Racing
Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham
Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud
(-) 9 7 (1)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, ORANGE star Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 13. EUR8,000 yearling, Belardo gelding. Half-brother to 9f winner Theophilos Dam unraced out of useful 10.3f winner Miss Jean Brodie Market can guide Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
5
TOY SOLDIER (IRE) (9)
B g Soldier’s Call - Royal Highness (IRE)
Owner: Knights and Kings Racing Stable
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
Breeder: Ballyhane Stud
Sponsor: Fitzdares Club
9 7 (6)
Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE and MAROON quartered cap Form: 0003
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 12/1) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Player with headgear agan sported. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingCallum Rodriguez
6
TREBLE WINNERS (GB) (12)
B c Expert Eye - Shozita
Owner: Blue Moon Racing
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Mr Oliver Pawle
9 7 (4)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE seams, armlets and diamond on cap Form: 53
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt, good third of 11 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 33/1) 12 days ago Shortlisted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Jack Garritty
Billy Garritty
7
WEDADI (IRE) (36) 9 2 (3)
B f Make Believe - Lady Wedad (USA)
Owner: Mr Ahmad Bintouq
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Ahmed Bintooq
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe Form: 50
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. 4/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 36 days ago More is required. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Franny Norton
2023 WINNER: CONSOLING (IRE) 2 9 2 James Sullivan 8-13 (Ollie Pears) 9 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Toy Soldier (IRE), 7-2 Treble Winners (GB), 4-1 Mayor of Maghera (GB), 9-1 Caledonian Dream (IRE), 10-1 Wedadi (IRE), 25-1 Kilpatrick Prince (IRE), 40-1 Say What You See (IRE)
Grant Tuer’s CALEDONIAN DREAM still looked a work in progress when third at Redcar so is fancied to build on that and open his account at the chief expense of form-choice Toy Soldier Mayor of Maghera is another who is likely to be on the premises in this open maiden.
Race 4 7.50PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £7000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for three yrs old and upwards,
THE EAST AIR CONDITIONING CLASSIFIED 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 (19-24): G Tuer (16 wins from 73 runners, 22%) runs LEZARDRIEUX
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Tuer (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs LEZARDRIEUX
Longest Traveller: PORT AND STARBURD trained by C Lidster, Easingwold, 183 miles
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COCONUT BAY (GB) (18) 5 9 9 (8)
B m Bated Breath - Tropicana Bay
Owner: Mrs Hugh Fraser
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
Sponsor: Jewson Limited, Akv Group Ltd
Colours: CHOCOLATE and MAGENTA (halved), hooped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 221330 D 2 wins £6709
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Top Button at 4-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/7/2024 it was reported that the horse had mucus in its trachea. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 50
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DOOMSDAY (GB) (32) 5 9 9 (3)
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Ayasha
Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham
Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 46-0426 D 1 wins £3456
TIMEFORM VIEW A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago Finished 9l behind Coloane when sixth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month.
3
Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 46
FANZONE (IRE) (10) 7 9 9 (7)
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, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 653232 CD 1 wins £3726
TIMEFORM VIEW A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 3/4l by Little Ted when second of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) last month.
Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 46
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LEZARDRIEUX
(GB) (13) 7 9 9 (5)
B g Due Diligence (USA) - M’Selle (IRE)
Owner: Allerton Racing & G Tuer
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: D. R. Tucker
Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN disc, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 0-00600 11 wins £48894
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Gis A Sub at 25-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) last month. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 50
5 ONTHEBUNNY (GB)
B f Bungle Inthejungle - Hi Note
Owner: The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
(11) 4 9 9 (1)
Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE (halved), BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap Form: 000000
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to place in 13 starts Beaten 8l behind Pembrokeshire at 50-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Ayr over 7f (good) last month. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 42 (-2)
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APACHE ANGEL (GB) (32) 3 9 3 (2)
Ch g Twilight Son - Snow Powder (IRE)
Owner: The Race4fun Syndicate
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Seamus Burns Esq
Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage
Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 055-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in all four starts Beaten 15l behind Coloane at 100-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 24
Rhys Elliott (7)
Billy Garritty
Jack Garritty
Harrison Shaw
David Nolan
Connor Murtagh
7
PORT AND STARBURD
B f Kessaar (IRE) - Would It Matter (IRE)
Owner: NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services
Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold
Breeder: Paul McEnery
Sponsor: Tattersalls
(IRE) (9) 3 9 3 (4)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 630040
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed once in nine starts Beaten 9l behind One Of Our Own at 12-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Catterick over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 46 (-1)
8 TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG (GB)
B g Massaat (IRE) - Canford Kilbey (IRE)
Owner: CK Racing & Trevor Kilbey
Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton
Breeder: Trevor Kilbey
Sponsor: OR8 Wellness
(2) 3 9 3 (6)
Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE seams, striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, BLACK star Form: 000060
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed once in 14 starts Beaten 12l behind Stormy Pearl at 33-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 41
2023 WINNER: THE GAY BLADE 4 9 8 Andrew Mullen 13-2 (Iain Jardine) 12 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No 3. Eyeshields worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Coconut Bay (GB), Fanzone (IRE), 9-2 Doomsday (GB), 6-1 Lezardrieux (GB), 9-1 Port And Starburd (IRE), 22-1 Too Much Too Young (GB), 40-1 Onthebunny (GB), 150-1 Apache Angel (GB)
FANZONE can boast a C&D win and comes here on the back of a good recent second here so looks the way to go Lezardrieux didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when last at Ripon last time and could emerge as the main danger ahead of the handily-weighted Coconut Bay.
Sean Kirrane
Lewis
Chalkley (7)
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Stalls: Stands Side Start
Total prize fund £7000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old and upwards THE GTC
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 (19-24): J Goldie (37 wins from 340 runners, 11%) runs CUBAN ROCK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs HAVAGOMECCA
Longest Traveller: GLORY FIGHTER trained by P Midgley, Westow, 189 miles
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FIGHTER (GB) (21) 8 10 0 (3)
B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde
Owner: mad 4 fun & paul williamson
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE braces, RED sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 100205 CD 7 wins £40010
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in April. 16/1 and visored for 1st time, not disgraced when fifth of 11 in handicap at York (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago, no extra having been headed final 100 yds Visor left off here and drop back down in class can only help Possibilities Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 67
2 WEE FAT MAC (GB) (14) 5 9 13 (6)
B g Swiss Spirit - Flylowflylong (IRE)
Owner: The Strattonites
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Mr R. Provan
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 230532 D 6 wins £23293
TIMEFORM VIEW Very good second of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago, edged out close home Another holding claims in present groove Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 66
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HAVAGOMECCA
(GB) (16) 6 9 11 (4)
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: 000202 CD 5 wins £22594
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since latest success over C&D in 2023. However, shaping up well from her reduced mark of late, second of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 9/2) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Needs considering back here Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 64
4
PROTEST RALLY (IRE)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Odyssee (FR)
Owner: Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd
Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham
Breeder: Tom Radley
Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd
(15) 4 9 4 (1)
Colours: YELLOW, BROWN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 124244 CD 2 wins £6908
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 8 to Cuban Rock in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 11/2) 15 days ago, keeping on. No reason why he won’t give another good account. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 57
Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, GREY sleeves, RED cap Form: 160060 CD 4 wins £17795
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in June 16/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 4 days ago, meeting some trouble 1f out and never on terms However, others arrive with more pressing claims in any case Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 55
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CUBAN ROCK (GB) (4)
Ch g Havana Grey - Rocknrollbaby (IRE)
Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Pace Bloodstock
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
4 8 13 (2)
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 365213 C D 2 wins £7327
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Hamilton in July. Not disgraced when third of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 4 days ago, challenging 2f out and no extra final 1f Star
David Nolan
Mohammed Tabti (5)
Callum Rodriguez
Billy Garritty
Connor Murtagh
Amie
Waugh (5)
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SIXCOR (GB) (4) 6 8 11 (5)
B g Sixties Icon - Roccor
Owner: Linda Perratt Racing
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: D. D. & Mrs J. P. Clee
Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets, BLACK sleeves, RED stars, BLACK cap, RED star Form: 334005 CD 5 wins £16902
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fifth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 4 days ago Application of a first-time visor needs to put an extra edge on him now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 50 Rhys Elliott (7)
2023 WINNER: FORESEEABLE FUTURE (FR) 8 9 12 James Sullivan 4-1 (Ruth Carr) 10 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
HAVAGOMECCA has shaped well either side of a run that was easily excused at Pontefract and, back at the scene of each of her last 2 career victories, she could be the answer for the in-form Michael Dods stable The class-dropping Glory Fighter and Wee Fat Mac head the dangers
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £7000 One mile about five furlongs (abt 13f) for four yrs old and upwards
THE PLATFORM INTERIOR
SOLUTIONS
AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3022; Second £1511; Third £755; Fourth £378; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3476.90) A SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Goldie (37 wins from 340 runners, 11%) runs TAFSIR
Weightwatcher: PRIDE OF NEPAL won off a handicap mark of 68, his rating is now down 10lb to 58.
Longest Traveller: PARIKARMA trained by J & R Flint, Bridgend, 414 miles
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(USA) (20) 5 11 4 (2)
B m Tamarkuz (USA) - Jannattan (USA)
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC
Sponsor: Spmcc Ltd
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 313213 C D 5 wins £19702
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Creditable third of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 20 days ago, needing stronger gallop Likely she’ll be in the thick of things again.
2 PRIDE OF NEPAL (GB) (4)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Best Regards (IRE)
Owner: Mrs S. Bowen
Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Breeder: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
6 10 9 (4)
Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoops and spots on cap Form: 605644 BF 3 wins £12662
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 7/2) 4 days ago, plenty to do entering straight and late headway. Significantly up in trip and he comes here on a workable mark. Respected.
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Gary Moore when much improved when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (25/1) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 38 days ago, suited by way race developed. Task is to back that up returned to this sphere Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 52
4
CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (22)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
6 10 1 (5)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 356/0-43 5 wins £32738
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago Still, he could do with keeping the slow starts at bay. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 50
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STORM SPIRIT (GB) (41) 5 9 12 (6)
B m Passing Glance - Concentrate
Owner: The Rat Pack Racing Club
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
Breeder: Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst
Colours: RED, WHITE stars, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves Form: 500000
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in varied events on the Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to firm, 20/1) 41 days ago, dropping away from 2f out. A lot more needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 47
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STAR OF MARKINCH (IRE) (10) 8 9 11 (3)
B m Watar (IRE) - Gibboghstown (IRE)
Owner: Mr Richard Chapman
Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Dermot Day
Sponsor: David Merry Farrier
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, armlets and cap Form: 0600-64
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, good fourth of 8 in minor event at this course (12.5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, keeping on gradually. That was a slowly-run race however, and she’s far from certain to back that up Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 40 (+1)
Mr Eireann Cagney
Miss Sarah Bowen
Miss Imogen Mathias (5)
Miss Margot Scudamore (5)
Miss Becky Smith
Miss Hannah Crawford (5)
2023 WINNER: LET HER LOOSE (IRE) 6 11 1 Miss Brodie Hampson 5-1 (Archie Watson) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Tafsir (USA), 3-1 Pride of Nepal (GB), 4-1 Parikarma (IRE), 5-1 Cuban Cigar (GB), 22-1 Storm Spirit (GB), 25-1 Star of Markinch (IRE)
PRIDE OF NEPAL was set a lot to do but was noted doing good late work when fourth at Wolverhampton earlier this week and, stepping back up in trip, he can confirm his mark a workable one In-form mare Tafsir rates the chief threat ahead of Cuban Cigar
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First Race 6.10 - THE 8 MILLION STORIES CLASSIC NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 20th, 2024, for each race won 6lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £40. - Closed July 27th, 2024. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.45 - THE BERNARD HUNTER MOBILE CRANES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 20th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £60. - Closed July 27th, 2024. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.20 - THE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D)(EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
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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 two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb E.B.F have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The EBF have contributed £500 to this race For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024. Both races will be run over seven furlongs NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final 12 entries at £35. - Closed July 27th, 2024. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.50 - THE EAST AIR CONDITIONING CLASSIFIED 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 and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 20th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above Musselburgh Racecourse will be present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 11 entries at £30. - Closed July 27th, 2024.
Fifth Race 8.20 - THE GTC 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 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
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Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 20th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries, 2 at £7 and 11 at £35. - Closed July 27th, 2024.
Sixth Race 8.50 - THE PLATFORM INTERIOR SOLUTIONS AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. 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. July 31st. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after July 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 30th, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £35. - Closed July 27th, 2024.
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