RACE 4 7.15

THE DONNINGTON GROVE VETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10650 (For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Beckett (18 wins from 162 runners, 11%) runs LATIN VERSE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Hills (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs VAYNOR

Weightwatcher: NOBLE MASQUERADE won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 5lb to 78.

Longest Traveller: OBSIDIAN KNIGHT trained by T Kent, 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 SPLENDENT (IRE) (20)

B c Fast Company (IRE) - Sweet Lilly (Tobougg (IRE))

Br Herbertstown House Stud S JMH Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Windsor and improved further when third at York (11.8f) later in May. Shaped as if still in top form upped to 14f when fading fifth at Nottingham last time so needs considering back in trip with cheekpieces on for first time.

2 VAYNOR (IRE) (11) 4 10 0 (5)

Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sanaya (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) J

Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn 4211-03 D

Br Newstead Breeding S JMH Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive campaign in 2022, recording his fourth success at Chelmsford (13.3f) in November Posted a good third of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to firm) 11 days ago so he’s in the mix.

3 GREYSTOKE (GB) (31)

5 9 13 (3) BHA82

B g Sixties Icon - Siri (Atlantic Sport (USA)) J Rossa Ryan Robert & Lucy Dickinson Alan King, Barbury Castle 322216 D BF

Br G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd S Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who landed 12f handicap at Chester in May. Not discredited after a slow start when sixth of 10 there 31 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII

4 NOBLE MASQUERADE (GB) (15)

B g Sir Percy - Moi Aussi (USA) (Mt Livermore (USA))

HP Racing Noble Masquerade

Br Miss K. Rausing

6 9 9 (1) BHA78

J William Buick

Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury 640-433

S Abm Catering Limited

B

TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives in good nick, third of 6 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Needs considering once more eased 1lb.

5

OBSIDIAN KNIGHT (IRE) (52)

TFRHHHII

5 9 8 (2) BHA77

Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Holda (IRE) (Docksider (USA))

Br Wardstown Stud Ltd

T. J. Kent, Newmarket

S Insight Private Finance

21220

5 D

J Tom Marquand Insight Private Finance

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a third success at Lingfield in January and has remained in good order, fifth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, soft) 52 days ago. Possibilities.

6 MILLIONS MEMORIES (GB) (14)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Millestan (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Mrs P. J. Sheen

Br Bugley Stud (Millestan) Partnership

TFRHHHII

7 8 13 (4) BHA68

Laura Mongan, Epsom

S Spring Electrical Ltd

J David Egan

06-3001 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on track when landing 4-runner handicap at Salisbury (12f, firm) 14 days ago. Up 3lb but he can’t be discounted.

TFRHHHII

B g Postponed (IRE) - Parnell’s Dream (Oasis Dream) J Rob Hornby

Mr and Mrs David Aykroyd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down 52150 D

Br Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd S R M Beckett Ltd B

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark at Lingfield in February Blinkered for 1st time when good seventh of 11 in handicap atYork (11.8f, firm) 40 days ago. Holds very good claims off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA)

Blinkers worn by No. 4, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

2022: PARACHUTE 4 10 2 William Buick 10-3 (Ed Walker) 7 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Vaynor (IRE), 5-1 Latin Verse (GB), 11-2 Millions Memories (GB), 13-2 Noble Masquerade (GB), 7-1 Splendent (IRE), Greystoke (GB), 17-2 Obsidian Knight (IRE)

Race Summary: None of these can be ruled out but LATIN VERSE is able to race off a 2lb lower mark than when a good close seventh at York last time and can take full advantage. Vaynor is a consistent sort and seems sure to have a say on the back of his good Goodwood third along with Splendent, who should benefit from reverting in trip.

1-2-3: 1.LATIN VERSE 2.VAYNOR (IRE) 3.SPLENDENT (IRE)

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