RACE 5 4.10

THE BetVictor HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards, Total prize fund £75000 (For conditions of this race see page 63)

ONE MILE, Straight Course (8f)

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (53 wins from 463 runners, 11%) runs DAWN OF LIBERATION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs SONNY LISTON

Longest Traveller: OUTBREAK trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 236 miles.

RACE FACTS: BREEDING J JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER FORM Br BREEDER S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 BLESS HIM (IRE) (28) 9 9 9 (5)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Happy Land (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

Tony Perkins & Partners

Br Knocklong House Stud

J Jamie Spencer

David Simcock, Newmarket 30012-6 D

S David Simcock Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last July and not seen to best effect after 9 months off when sixth of 10 over C&D (heavy) 28 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Can take a big step forward here.

2 INTELLOGENT (IRE) (32)

Ch g Intello (GER) - Nuit Polaire (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA))

Mrs Fiona Carmichael

Br Ecurie Des Monceaux

8 9 9 (6) BHA105

J Hollie Doyle

Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket 23000-4 D

S Fine & Country Jersey Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW New stable coaxed him back to his best last term, running crackers under big weights in the Royal Hunt Cup and John Smith’s Cup. Good fourth of 7 in Earl of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket (9f, soft) 32 days ago so he’s not taken lightly reverted to handicap company. TFRHHHHI

3 SONNY LISTON (IRE) (231)

B g Lawman (FR) - Stars InYour Eyes (Galileo (IRE))

4 9 7 (8) BHA103

J Rossa Ryan

CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS - THE BIG BEAR Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down 430300-

Br Tally-Ho Stud S Oliver Brown

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 7f winner at his best for Charlie Hills but he ended 2022 out of sorts, last of 7 in Strensall Stakes atYork (9f) in October Needs to get back on track for his new yard on his handicap debut. TFRHHHII

4 KINGDOM COME (IRE) (45)

4 9 6 (3) BHA102

B g Kingman - Monami (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE)) J Kieran Shoemark

China Horse Club International Limited Clive Cox, Hungerford 00/-111

Br Gestut Etzean

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive 4-y-o who racked up a 7f Kempton AW hat-trick in impressive style last month. Still looks well treated after another 7lb rise and he’s the one to beat with this step up to 1m a plus too. TFRHHHHH

5 ALREHB (USA) (28) 6 9 4 (12) BHA100

Gr g War Front (USA) - Tahrir (IRE) (Linamix (FR))

KB Thoroughbreds

Br Shadwell Farm LLC

J James Doyle

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket 223-110 D

S Tattersalls, Kpf Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again to bag AW handicaps around 1m at Southwell and Wolverhampton this year. Came in last of 10 on heavy ground over C&D last time though so needs to bounce back.

TFRHHHII

6 ATRIUM (GB) (28) 4 9 3 (7) BHA99

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Hail Shower (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) J Ryan Moore

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Pergola Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket 3611-05 CD

Br Hunscote Stud

S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time winner in 2022, including over C&D, who wasn’t discredited when fifth of 10 over C&D 28 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs considering.

TFRHHHII

7

DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (14) 4 9 3 (1) BHA99

B c Churchill (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE) (Danetime (IRE))

J Pat Dobbs

Mrs Susan Roy Richard Hannon, Marlborough 16140-0 D

Br Bec Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful colt who won conditions events at Doncaster (7f) and Goodwood (1m) last spring. Had wind surgery/off 10 months before coming in only sixteenth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, soft) 14 days ago. Has it to prove now. TFRHHHII

8 BERINGER (GB) (371)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Edaraat (USA) (Rahy (USA))

8 9 2 (10) BHA98

J Tom Marquand

L Field, B Cognet, N Farrell, J Spack Alan King, Barbury Castle 502/20//4- D

Br Aiden Murphy S Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart colt who shaped as if retaining all his ability after 21 months off when fourth in handicap over C&D Returns from another lengthy absence now but he’s no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII

9 OUTBREAK (GB) (15)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Purr Along (Mount Nelson)

4 9 1 (13) BHA97

J Andrea Atzeni

Kingsley Park 35 - Ready To Run Charlie Johnston, Middleham 514301 D

Br Qatar Bloodstock & Newsells Park Stud S Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on the up when comfortably landing 1m handicap at Newmarket 15 days ago. Up 6lb but he ought to go well again. TFRHHHII

10 UNFORGOTTEN (IRE) (32) 5 9 1 (2) BHA97

Gr or Ro g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Souviens Toi (Dalakhani (IRE)) J Frankie Dettori

Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket 21/-1120 D

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited S Emirates Fly Better B

TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage 5-y-o who landed back-to-back 1m Lingfield handicaps in February Seemed unsuited by the track on his turf debut when last of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, soft) 32 days ago. Sort to bounce back. TFRHHHII

11 WANEES (GB) (49)

4 9 0 (9) BHA96

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Waldnah (New Approach (IRE)) J Jim Crowley

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Charles Hills, Lambourn 1/1601-0 D

Br Newsells Park Stud H

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive sort who scored twice over 1m in 2022. 10/1, seemed unsuited by heavy conditions when twenty first in Lincoln at Doncaster in March. Still has relatively few miles on the clock and remains with potential.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would suit a quicker surface. TFRHHHII

12 BEAR FORCE ONE (GB) (17)

B g Swiss Spirit - Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE))

Joe Bear Racing

7 8 11 (4) BHA93

J Oisin Murphy

Roger Teal, Lambourn 50-0310 CD

Br Mr S. M. Ransom S Chartplan(2004) Ltd CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort but he knuckled down well when scoring at Kempton (1m) in April. Only twelfth back on turf though at Ascot 17 days ago and others appeal more. TFRHHIII

13 TOP SECRET (GB) (183)

Ch g Anjaal - Just Devine (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

6 8 4 (11) BHA84

J Georgia Dobie (3)

Carmel Stud William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn 050211- D Br Carmel Stud S Tote H

TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back 7f/1m wins at Kempton in November Goes well fresh so he’s not discounted off a 4lb higher mark (including 2lb out of the handicap). TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 (EXACTA)

Hood worn by No. 1, 11, 13. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

2022: MURAAD (IRE) 6 9 0 Jim Crowley 11-1 (Owen Burrows) 7 ran

Betting Forecast: 5-2 Kingdom Come (IRE), 10-1 Atrium (GB), 11-1 Intellogent (IRE), 12-1 Outbreak (GB), Unforgotten (IRE), Top Secret (GB), 16-1 Bless Him (IRE), Sonny Liston (IRE), Wanees (GB), 18-1 Beringer (GB), 22-1 Bear Force One (GB), 25-1 Alrehb (USA), 33-1 Dawn of Liberation (IRE)

Race Summary: Clive Cox’s low-mileage 4-y-o KINGDOM COME still looks well ahead of his mark and with this step up to 1m also a positive he rates a confident choice to land a four-timer Intellogent is next on the list back in handicap company after his good Earl Of Sefton fourth, with C&D scorer Atrium and the still unexposed Wanees completing the shortlist in a useful handicap. 1-2-3: 1.KINGDOM COME (IRE) 2.INTELLOGENT (IRE) 3.ATRIUM