RACE 3 2.20
THE BetVictor GEOFFREY FREER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £70000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
ONE MILE, FIVE FURLONGS about 61 YARDS (13f abt 61yds)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (16-21): W Haggas (38 wins from 190 runners, 20%) runs PABLO ESCOBARR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (15 wins from 57 runners, 26%) runs RECOVERY RUN Longest Traveller: RED VERDON trained by E Dunlop, PABLO ESCOBARR trained by W Haggas, GOLDEN PASS trained by H Palmer, WITHOUT A FIGHT trained by S & E Crisford, RODRIGO DIAZ trained by D M Simcock, all Newmarket, 112 miles. BREEDING
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HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO
1 Br
HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN
AGE ST
HUKUM (IRE) (35)
4
LB
9
8
DRAW BHA RATING
(6)
B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn Shadwell Estate Company Limited
BHA114
J Jim Crowley
15-4131 CD T
TIMEFORM VIEW Really likeable colt, beaten just 3 lengths in the red-hot Hardwicke before resuming winning ways tongue tied in York Group 3 last month. The class act here and can defy a penalty to take this again. TFRHHHHH
2 Br
PABLO ESCOBARR (IRE) (15) B g Galileo (IRE) - Bewitched (IRE) (Dansili) Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah R. Scarborough & Carradale
5
9
5
(8)
BHA104
J Tom Marquand
William Haggas, Newmarket
10-5355 BT
S Hussain Lootah Investment Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart and consistent in 2020, winning Glorious Goodwood Group 3. Not quite hit the same heights this year, held in change of headgear back at that track a fortnight ago. Stamina to prove. TFRHHHII
3 Br
RED VERDON (USA) (43)
8
9
5
Ch g Lemon Drop Kid (USA) - Porto Marmay (IRE) (Choisir (AUS)) The Hon R J Arculli Ed Dunlop, Newmarket S Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd Liberty Road Stables
(1)
BHA106
J Hollie Doyle
405621 B
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form of late, winning extended 2m listed race at Sandown 6 weeks ago. That was a messy small-field affair though and he’ll need more back up in grade here. TFRHHHII
4 Br
RODRIGO DIAZ (GB) (28)
4
9
5
(5)
B g Golden Horn - Kitty Wells (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Quantum Leap & Australian Bloodstock David Simcock, Newmarket S Al Basti Equiworld Raffles Dancers (NZ) Pty Ltd
BHA96
J Adam Kirby
11-2132 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Has carried on his progression this term, winning Doncaster handicap in June and unlucky not to score again here (2m) 4 weeks ago, conceding first run. More to come and interesting up in class. TFRHHHII
5 Br
SLEEPING LION (USA) (28)
6
9
5
Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Flame of Hestia (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Merry Fox Stud Limited Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Merry Fox Stud Limited
(2)
BHA101
J William Buick
230-104 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned with victory for new yard in 2m Kempton handicap and back to form behind Rodrigo Diaz here 4 weeks ago. First crack at a Group race now and he looks up against it. TFRHHIII
6
WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE) (15)
4
9
5
(4)
BHA105
J David Egan B g Teofilo (IRE) - Khor Sheed (Dubawi (IRE)) Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket 113-230 C Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum TIMEFORM VIEW Not so good in 2 runs nearly 3 months apart since his promising return in the John Porter here. Still early days at least and he has a new rider today. Won well at this meeting last year. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/7/2021 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. TFRHHHII 26
