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RACE 7 5.05
THE FOLLOW @BetVictor ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old
Total prize fund £8650
(For conditions of this race see page 47)
ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (abt 12f)
Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (55 wins from 471 runners, 12%) runs GREAT BEDWYN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (7 wins from 64 runners, 11%) runs GREAT BEDWYN
Fancy That: E Walker won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs HEDONISTA today
Longest Traveller: BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS trained by Sir M Prescott, 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 GREAT BEDWYN (GB) (28) 9 11 (7) BHA77
B c Showcasing - Mistress Quickly (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) J Sean Levey
Denford Stud Richard Hannon, Marlborough 0-3106
Br Mrs M. E. Slade
TIMEFORM VIEW Put experience to good use to get off the mark at Newcastle in March and ran creditably enough against some less-exposed rivals when sixth of 11 in handicap atYork (11.8f, firm, 40/1) 28 days ago. Solid claims down in grade.
2 HEDONISTA (IRE) (41)
9 10 (2) BHA76 (-1)
B f Ulysses (IRE) - Luminous (Champs Elysees) J Tom Marquand
Br Gerard & Niamh Corry & Christian Healy S ABM
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a promising debut second to win an 8-runner maiden (5/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 41 days ago. No chances have been taken with her opening mark but she’s open to improvement.
3 ROYAL DEESIDE (GB) (31)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb (Acclamation)
Mr J. Law
Br Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown
9 9 (5) BHA75
J Rossa Ryan
Alan King, Barbury Castle 404-4
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in a minor event and 2 maidens last season, very much looking a stayer when fourth at Newmarket (10f) on his final outing at 2 yrs. Possibly needed run on return last time but he’ll likely to need to improve to make a winning handicap debut. TFRHHHII
4 SCINTILLANTE (GB) (36)
Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE) (Dansili)
Mr Philip Fox & Partner
Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL
9 8 (3) BHA74
J David Probert
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere 03-5
S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Scopey sort who showed ability in a pair of novice events late last year Spared a hard race when fifth of 8 in maiden at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 36 days ago and he should still have more to offer heading into handicaps. TFRHHHHI
5
LEXINGTON HERO (GB) (94)
B g Massaat (IRE) - Lexington Rose (Captain Gerrard (IRE))
Mr R. Kent
Br Fraser Kent & Nell Kent
9 6 (1) BHA72
Jack Channon, West Ilsley
J Charles Bishop
6122
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of Wolverhampton seller here (8.6f) on second start and improved for the step up in trip when 2 1/4 lengths second of 6 to Mirabello Bay in handicap at that course (12.2f) last time. Bit more needed if he’s to turn the tables here. TFRHHHII
6 MIRABELLO BAY (IRE) (13)
Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Stone Roses (IRE) (Zebedee)
Ms Caroline Instone & J S Moore
9 5 (6) BHA71
J David Egan
J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn 5-11364 D
Br Mr John Donworth S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed quickfire double on AW with victories at Lingfield and Wolverhampton in March but has looked no more than averagely treated returned to turf on his last 2 outings and probably needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII
Ch g Lightning Spear - How High The Sky (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Mrs S Keable & Partner
Br Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius
J Georgia Dobie (3)
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury 656-026
S Abm Catering Limited CP
TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner at Chepstow last summer and ran a good race when second at Windsor on his penultimate outing. Not in the same form at Salisbury last time, and now has cheekpieces applied.
TFRHHHII
8 BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS (GER) (3) 9 2 (in6lbex) (8) BHA62 (+12)
B g Protectionist (GER) - Batya (IRE) (Whipper (USA))
Middleham Park Racing XXXV
Br Gestut Am Schlossgarten
J Luke Morris
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket 060-12 BF
S Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form well behind when winning 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) last week and was better than the bare result when beaten a short odds at Lingfield (12f, AW) 3 days ago, finding trouble at a crucial stage. Has to viewed positively again and will take the beating.
TFRHHHHH
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.
2022: AL AZHAR (IRE) 3 9 3 William Buick 15-8 (Marcus Tregoning) 11 ran
Betting Forecast: 6-4 Blindedbythelights (GER), 7-1
Hedonista (IRE), 15-2 Greased Lightning (GB), 9-1 Scintillante (GB), 10-1 Lexington Hero (GB), 14-1 Great Bedwyn (GB), 16-1 Royal Deeside (GB), Mirabello Bay (IRE)
Race Summary: BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS suffered a shock defeat at Lingfield earlier in the week but found nothing going his way there and should take plenty of beating turned out again quickly under a penalty Great Bedwyn ran well in a strong event at York last time and is respected dropping in grade, whilst Scintillante and Hedonista rate as potential improvers on their handicap bows.
1-2-3: 1.BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS (GER) 2.GREAT BEDWYN 3.SCINTILLANTE