RACE 1 5.30

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APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8650

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Williams (8 wins from 69 runners, 12%) runs THUNDER FLASH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs MAWKEB

Longest Traveller: LUCKY’S DREAM trained by B Brookhouse, 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 DELPHI DREAMER (GB) (34)

B g Iffraaj - Dixie Dreamer (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Br Promenade Bloodstock Limited

S Far Westfield Farm

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in trio of AW novice events during the winter but easy to back and possibly needed the run on return/ handicap debut at Yarmouth (10f) in May. Needs to show benefit of that run if he’s to figure here up in trip.

Following its run on 24/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

2

(USA) (23) 5

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Illegal Search (USA) (Officer (USA))

Donna Hopkins

Br S. King & K. L. & S. K. Ramsey

S Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual 1m winner at Chelmsford who dispelled a lesser run at Beverley when third at earlier this month. Mark has eased a little more and possibilities if seeing out the longer trip. TFRHHHII

3 LUCKY’S DREAM (GB) (14) 8 9 11 (7) BHA64

Ch gYorgunnabelucky (USA) - Dream Esteem (Mark of Esteem (IRE))

J Luke Catton

Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket 44554/-3

Br R. S. Brookhouse S Tote T

TIMEFORMVIEW Prolific winner on AW who proved he retains ability on back of lengthy absence/wind op when third in 4-runner Salisbury handicap (12f) 2 weeks ago.Very well treated if able to build on that. TFRHHHHH

4 SHABANO (GER) (260) 4 9 11 (5) BHA64

Ch g Amaron - Summertime (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE))

J Connor Planas

Phoenix Aquilus Partnership Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn 4/04400-

Br Gestut Etzean H B E T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat (up to 1 1/4m) for Ed Walker Raced freely/jumped none too fluently when well held sixth of 7 on yard/hurdles bow at Huntingdon (15.8f) in May and market may prove the best guide returned to the level. Eyeshields added. TFRHHHII

5 ROLYPOLYMOLY (GB) (284) 4 9 9 (1) BHA62

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Elzebieta (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

J Jonathan Fisher

S Brace, C Parker and All Seasons Racing Adam West, Epsom 5/54366-

Br Allseasons Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat but did managed to bag pair of juvenile hurdles at Uttoxeter/Worcester last summer Disappointed on final start in that sphere at Chepstow in the autumn and others appeal more on balance back from 8 months off.

6 CHARLIE ARTHUR (IRE) (14)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Musical Bar (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

The 19th Hole Syndicate

Br Rathbarry Stud

TFRHHHII

7 9 9 (10) BHA62

J Deon Le Roux (5)

Simon Hodgson, Hook 34206-0

TIMEFORMVIEW Tasted success twice last year, latterly at Thirsk (12f) in May and made the frame from inflated marks on turf/AW 3 times thereafter Feasible to think first start for 9 months was needed at Southwell (12f) 14 days ago and much lower mark to operate from back on turf.

TFRHHHHI

7

THUNDER FLASH (GB) (38) 6 9 5 (4) BHA58

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sultanah Heyam (Manduro (GER))

John Nicholls Racing

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

J Sean Dylan Bowen (3)

31123-0

S Hunter Plastics Limited CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice during a consistent spell on the Flat last summer Went the wrong way in trio of maiden/novice hurdle starts but best excused his reappearance run at Doncaster (11.9f) in May slipping on bend and losing action. Better anticipated with cheekpieces back on. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/5/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped turning for home. TFRHHHII

8 BOBBY KENNEDY (GB) (29) 5 9 4 (6) BHA57

B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - All Annalena (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA))

Ms Imelda Coakley

Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

Denis Coakley, West Ilsley

S Denis Coakley Racing

J Kaiya Fraser (3)

5000-20 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form back from 5 months off when second in 14-runner Bath handicap (11.6f) in April. Proved too free and never figured at Leicester (11.8f) on latest outing 4 weeks ago and his record is a patchy one overall. TFRHHHII

9 TROJANTRUTH (GB) (20)

4 9 4 (9) BHA57

J AlecVoikhansky Woodham Walter Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury 036014

B g Ulysses (IRE) -Verity (Redoute’s Choice (AUS))

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

S Ed de Giles Racing CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily eased in weights and capitalised to shed maiden tag at Windsor (10f) last month, edging ahead final 1f and just holding on. Not disgraced when fourth at Nottingham (10.2f) since and this longer trip within range. Each-way claims. TFRHHHII

10

MREMBO (GB) (22) 4 9 1 (3) BHA54

B f Albaasil (IRE) - Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE))

RWH Partnership

Br Mr G. Wickens and Mr J. Homan

J OliviaTubb (5)

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn 440-504

S Pump Technology Limited CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Just the one win from 15 starts but lightly raced at this trip and she ran up to her best when fourth in 13-runner handicap at Windsor (11.5f) 3 weeks ago, no extra final 50 yds. Another not ruled out. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA)

Eyeshields worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 10.

2022: WONDER STARELZAAM (IRE) 4 9 13 George Bass 4-1 (Denis Coakley) 11 ran

Betting Forecast: 9-2 Lucky’s Dream (GB), 13-2 Mawkeb (USA), Trojan Truth (GB), 7-1 Mrembo (GB), 8-1 Bobby Kennedy (GB), 9-1 Thunder Flash (GB), 10-1 Rolypolymoly (GB), 11-1 Charlie Arthur (IRE), 14-1 Shabano (GER), 18-1 Delphi Dreamer (GB)

Race Summary: LUCKY’S DREAM confirmed he retains ability on the back of a lengthy absence when finishing a close-up third at Salisbury recently, that despite not being seen to best effect off a steady gallop. Potentially very well handicapped, he could be worth chancing to build on that here. Charlie Arthur, third in this race 12 months ago, should be sharper for his Southwell reappearance and is feared, with Trojan Truth and Mrembo also worth a look.

1-2-3: 1.LUCKY’S DREAM 2.CHARLIE ARTHUR (IRE) 3.TROJAN TRUTH

Position of the Stalls

Straight Course: Centre Back Straight: Inside

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