RACE 1 1.50

The Highclere Castle Gin

AMATEUR JOCKEYS’

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8650

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

ONE MILE about TWO FURLONGS (abt 10f)

Leading course trainer (17-22): H Main (7 wins from 68 runners, 10%) runs DARK ISLAND

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Dunlop (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs LENNY’S SPIRIT

Fancy That: J Feilden won this race in 2013, 2014 and 2022. The stable runs MRS MEADER today

Longest Traveller: TELE RED trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 245 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 TESSY LAD (IRE) (24)

B g Australia - Maracuja (Medicean)

M&O Construction & Civil Engineering Ltd

Br Manister House Stud S The Garden Cider Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who shaped as if better for the run after 5 months when seventh of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Can take a step forward.

2 TELE RED (GB) (14)

6 11 3 (9) BHA71

B g Telescope (IRE) - Hardy Blue (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) J Mr Jack Lander (5)

Mr John Kenny K. R. Burke, Leyburn 20-0523 D BF

Br Mr & Mrs J. Kenny S KB Spigot Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, third of 7 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Can give another good account.

3 DARK ISLAND (GB) (21)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Western Pearl (High Chaparral (IRE))

4 11 2 (12) BHA70

J Mr Henry Main (3)

Mr Donald M. Kerr Heather Main, Wantage 01005-5

Br Mr & Mrs N. Welby S Caribtours Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last year below par but he resumed with a creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 21 days ago. One for the shortlist. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed late-on.

4 MABRE (IRE) (20)

Gr g Make Believe - Slope (Acclamation)

TFRHHHII

6 11 2 (5) BHA70

J Miss Holly Flynn (7)

Mr K. McCabe David Evans, Abergavenny 123012 C

Br Pierce Molony

S Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his third win of 2023 in 1m handicap at Newbury in May before posting a solid second of 8 at Bath 20 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards now stepping up in trip.

5 MRS MEADER (GB) (31)

B m Cityscape - Bavarica (Dansili)

NJ Bloodstock

Br Julia Feilden

TFRHHHHH

7 10 13 (11) BHA67

J Mr Ross Birkett

Julia Feilden, Newmarket 211-443 CD

S Vaillant UK

TIMEFORM VIEW Took this event two years ago and arrives in good order this time arouind, third of 7 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) 31 days ago. Well in the mix.

6 KING’S CASTLE (IRE) (259)

B g Camelot - Kikonga (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Mr Darren Langley

Br Kikonga Syndicate

TFRHHHHI

6 10 13 (7) BHA67

J Mr John Reddington (3)

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton 014054- CD

S Brendon Powerwashers T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this event 12 months ago when with Joseph Tuite. Largely in good form since, including over hurdles for his current yard. Merits consideration in a first-time tongue strap.

TFRHHHII

7 LENNY’S SPIRIT (FR) (27)

5 10 11 (6) BHA65

B or Br g Intello (GER) - MooneeValley (FR) (Aqlaam) J Miss Sophie Smith

Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket 556-550

Br S.A.R.L. Haras de Saint Julien S Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times last year but only eighth of 12 to Mabre in 1m handicap here 27 days ago. Sort to bounce back stepped up in trip. TFRHHHII

8 ERMIN STREET (IRE) (20)

4 10 11 (13) BHA65

Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer (Medicean) J Miss Megan Wingrove (5) The Likely Lads Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster 00-0554

Br Ringfort Stud S Dml Racing Ltd T

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick, fourth of 8 in 1m handicap at Bath 20 days ago. Proven over this longer trip. Enters calculations off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII

9 GAVI DI GAVI (IRE) (80)

8 10 6 (4) BHA60

B g Camacho - Blossom Deary (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) J Miss Georgia King (5)

Alan King & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle 65-5410

Br Killarkin Stud S Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton in February but only seventh of 9 in handicap there (9.5f) 80 days ago. Others are more persuasive

10 POINT LOUISE (GB) (215) 5 10 6 (8) BHA60

B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Cape Mystery (Cape Cross (IRE)) J Miss Serena Brotherton

Mr M. W. Easterby Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton 534231Br Cape Mystery Partnership S Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Harry Dunlop when winning 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton 7 months ago. Not taken lightly on her return with yard going well. TFRHHHII

11 LUNA MAGIC (GB) (148) 9 10 5 (2) BHA59

Br m Mayson - Dayia (IRE) (Act One) J Miss Brodie Hampson Marco Polo Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn 60504-3

Br Lady Jennifer Green S Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 7f/1m scorer last season who returned with a solid third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f). Off 148 days and not discounted reverted in distance.

12

CALL (IRE) (45)

B g Kodiac - Ball Girl (IRE) (Tagula (IRE))

Adrian Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

40-040 Br Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here below par, last of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 45 days ago. Has something to find on form. TFRHHIII

13 FILLYFUDGE (GB) (14)

B f Charming Thought - Our Gal (Kyllachy)

Donald

330-3 Br Mr G. Wilding

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 6 months before posting a good third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Back up in trip and needs considering in her bid for a breakthrough success. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 (EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 8.

2022: MRS MEADER 6 10 2 Mr Ross Birkett 16-5 (Julia Feilden) 12 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-1 Tele Red (GB), 8-1 Tessy Lad (IRE), 9-1

Mabre (IRE), 10-1 Mrs Meader (GB), Lenny’s Spirit (FR), Point Louise (GB), 11-1 Fillyfudge (GB), 12-1 Dark Island (GB), King’s Castle (IRE), Ermin Street (IRE), 18-1 Luna Magic (GB), 22-1 Gavi di Gavi (IRE), 50-1 Satellite Call (IRE)

Race Summary: MABRE is enjoying an excellent season yet still features on a good mark so can garner win number four of 2023 at the chief expense of 2021 victor Mrs Meader who seems primed for another bold showing. The returning Point Louise, last year’s winner King’s Castle and C&D winner Tessy Lad complete the shortlist in a very open handicap.