RACE 6 4.30

THE BetVictor HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (17-22): E Walker (21 wins from 166 runners, 13%) runs AMERICAN STAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Walker (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs AMERICAN STAR

Longest Traveller: JACK’S POINT trained by R Cowell, Newmarket, 112 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 AMERICAN STAR (IRE) (36)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - SignoraValentina (IRE) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) J Tom Marquand

David Ward Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn 06/0-555 C D

Br Swordlestown Little

S ABM Catering Facilities Management B

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a useful level when winning twice at 2 yrs. However, after a further 9 months off has struggled for form in handicaps this year, faring no better in first-time blinkers on his latest outing. Has enough to prove at present.

2 SHOBIZ (GB) (26)

B g Showcasing - Royal Confidence (Royal Applause)

HHIII

5 9 10 (1) BHA81

Mr D. M. James Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br D. M. James

S Stonegate Homes

J William Buick

0/106-31 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW After 11 months off, ran creditably when third at Goodwood in May and took a step forward when returning to winning ways in 18-runner contest at this C&D 15 days later Displayed a willing attitude with William Buick back on board last time, so he looks to hold leading claims. TFRHHHHH

3 JACK’S POINT (GB) (33)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Electra Star (Shamardal (USA))

7 9 6 (8) BHA77

The Downing Family Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Br G. R. Bailey Ltd

J George Downing

550-000 D

S Al Basti Equiworld CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended losing run at Lingfield (6f,AW) on second start forTony Carroll in 2022 but his form has gone the wrong way since, finishing down the field on all 3 outings this year for his current yard. Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII

4 DAKOTA POWER (GB) (558)

B g Aclaim (IRE) -Vivid Blue (Haafhd)

DAKOTA RACING

Br Suzi Pritchard-Jones

4 9 5 (4) BHA76

J Lewis Edmunds

Roger Teal, Lambourn 0133/- D

S LewisYorke-Johnson Investments LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the second attempt in a Wolverhampton minor event (6f) back in October 2021. Progressed again when third back at the same C&D next time, but tailed off when last seen in December of that year Off 18 months ahead of his turf/handicap debut. TFRHHIII

5 MAGNIFICENCE (FR) (6)

B m Kingman - Alamarie (FR) (Acclamation)

Brian O’Rourke Bloodstock Ltd

Br Woodslane Farm LLP

5 9 4 (5) BHA75 (+2)

J Billy Loughnane (3)

Brian O’Rourke, Upper Lambourn 00-0602

T CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Had little recent form to her name but bounced back to near her best when runner-up at Haydock 6 days ago, promising better still for much of the way. On a workable mark and she’s respected with a good-value claimer on board. TFRHHHHI

6 CAPOTE’S DREAM (IRE) (26)

Br g Dream Ahead (USA) - Capote West (USA) (Capote (USA))

FITORFAT RACING 1

Br Cn Farm Ltd

6 9 4 (6) BHA75

Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

S Smulders

J Sean Levey

400-340 D

T CP

Returned in good heart this season, making the frame on his first 2 starts before not ideally placed when mid-field at this C&D last month. Could bounce back in first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHII

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific in 2021 but failed to add to his tally in handicaps last year

B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Black Baroness (Ishiguru (USA))

BHA74

J Trevor Whelan

Woodham Walter Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury 0041-55 D

Br P. M. Hicks

S Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended lengthy losing run under a cool ride at Wolverhampton in December, suited by way the race developed. Stepped up on on his reappearance when fifth behind Showbiz at this C&D last month and he can give another good account.

8 SARAH’S VERSE (GB) (20)

B m Poet’sVoice - Sancai (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

Mr N Sfrantzis

Br Byerley Stud

TFRHHHHI

6 9 2 (9) BHA73

J David Egan

Ronald Harris, Chepstow 001356 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Having dropped below her last winning mark, bounced back to form when recording a fourth course success at Bath (5f) in April, albeit having a perfect trip along the inside rail. Has been below that level all 3 starts since, so may just find others stronger

9 STRIKE (GB) (59)

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Midnight Fling (Groom Dancer (USA))

TFRHHIII

5 8 12 (3) BHA69

J Rossa Ryan

Mr S. Emmet and Miss R. Emmet Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn 03130-0 D

Br Mr S. Emmet and Miss R. Emmet S Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a falling mark when opening his account in a Newmarket handicap (6f) last August and ran well when third at Kempton (7f) on his next outing. Probably needed the run after 6-month absence back at Kempton last time, but off a further 2 months since.

TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Betting Forecast: 2-1 Shobiz (GB), 4-1 Treacherous (GB), 11-2 Magnificence (FR), 8-1 Capote’s Dream (IRE), 10-1 Strike (GB), 12-1 Sarah’s Verse (GB), 22-1 Dakota Power (GB), 28-1 American Star (IRE), 50-1 Jack’s Point (GB)

Race Summary: SHOBIZ produced his best effort when winning a competitive event at this C&D last month, rallying to lead again close home having had the worst of draw, and the 5-y-o can continue to go the right way for Charles Hills. He can follow up with William Buick again in the saddle, though Magnificence returned to form last time and is feared most, ahead of Treacherous.

1-2-3: 1.SHOBIZ 2.MAGNIFICENCE (FR) 3.TREACHEROUS RESULT