RACE 5 7.15

THE COUNTRY & TOWN HOUSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10650

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (17-22): E Walker (21 wins from 170 runners, 12%) runs SASSY BELLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Walker (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs SASSY BELLE

Longest Traveller: JADE COUNTRY trained by J Flint, Bridgend, 113 miles.

RACE FACTS: BREEDING J JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 SECRET MOMENT (IRE) (31)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Devotee (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) J Oisin Murphy

Godolphin

Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket 1/2455-1 D

Br Godolphin S Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEW

After 8 months off (with combination of cheekpieces and tongue tie for the first time), proved as good as ever when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) a month ago. Capable of following up returned to this longer trip.

2 TWILIGHT HEIR (GB) (238)

5 10 1 (6) BHA80

B g Twilight Son - Xtrasensory (Royal Applause) J Charles Bishop

Ritchie Fiddes & Principle Racing

Br Mrs Susan Field

Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn 002120-

S Fiddes Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Having dropped in the weights, took advantage when scoring at Windsor (6f) in October and ran well when second here (6f) next time. However, run of good form halted at Chelmsford when last seen 7 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Seamus Durack. TFRHHIII

3 YOUARENOTFORGIVEN (GB) (38)

5 9 12 (8) BHA77

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Spiliada (FR) (Falco (USA)) J Mollie Phillips (3)

Mr D. J. Oseman Tony Carroll, Cropthorne 4010-01 D

Br Stilvi Compania & A Jathiere S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Back up in trip, made it 2 wins from 2 starts at Leicester when successful there (8.2f) in May, doing well to come from so far back. Scored with a bit in hand so he merits consideration having won on his only previous try at 7f. TFRHHHHI

4 GOLD MEDAL (GB) (31)

4 9 11 (4) BHA76

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Velvet Revolver (IRE) (Mujahid (USA))

J Kyle Strydom

Quest Thoroughbreds & Stable Silks Inv Dylan Cunha, Newmarket 33-1106 BF

Br Stratford Place Stud T

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a bright start for his current yard as he recorded back-to-back wins at Lingfield (both at 6f, AW) in the spring. Excuses next time but never a threat when sixth at Wolverhampton last month. Needs to get back on the up with tongue strap now applied. TFRHHHII

5 CLIFFS OF CAPRI (GB) (20)

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Shannon Spree (Royal Applause)

Barratt Racing

Br Glebe Farm Stud

9 9 9 (3) BHA74

J Dougie Costello

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

600

550 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Having his first start on turf since 2021 (headgear reapplied), took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 11 at Pontefract (1m) in May Hasn’t built on that effort in 2 starts since, though, and it’s now twenty-one runs since his last success.

TFRHHIII

6 JADE COUNTRY (GB) (8) 4 9 7 (1) BHA72 (-1)

B g Territories (IRE) - Oasis Jade (Oasis Dream)

PDuffy,DSemmens,VWilliams,RHarper,JDeer

Br D. J. and Mrs Deer

John Flint, Bridgend

J Callum Hutchinson (3)

126-004

S Tote CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September before leaving Eve Johnston Houghton after his final start last year Turned in his best effort for his current yard when fourth of 8 at Bath 8 days ago, though without unduly threatening, so will need to find more again.

TFRHHHII

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Peronism (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

9 6 (7) BHA79

Laurence Bellman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Tally-Ho Stud

J Saffie Osborne

22321-4

S ABM Catering Facilities Management B

TIMEFORM VIEW In first-time blinkers, opened her account with success in minor event at Leicester (6f) in October After 6 months off, shaped as if ready for a longer trip when fourth of 5 at Yarmouth (6f) in April, so could get back on track with the blinkers soon reapplied.

TFRHHHII

8 MILTEYE (GB) (33) 3 9 5 (9) BHA78

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Fondie (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Mr Daniel Hunt Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Br Daniel Hunt

J Dane O’Neill

2-2310

S Sloane Street Auctions CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a Redcar maiden (1m) in May However, he didn’t look entirely straightforward and went backwards from that effort when well held on handicap debut at Musselburgh (9f) last month. Others more persuasive. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. TFRHHIII

9 THE CRUISING LORD (GB) (18)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Lady Filly (Atraf)

7 9 4 (5) BHA69

Mrs M. S. Teversham Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent

Br Mrs Monica Teversham

J Kevin Stott

400/0-32

TIMEFORM VIEW On first outing since leaving Simon Hodgson after 14 months off, proved he retains his ability when third at this course (6f) in June. Backed up that effort when runner-up at Salisbury 11 days later, so he can give another good account off his career-low mark. TFRHHHHI

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 8.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Secret Moment (IRE), 4-1 Youarenotforgiven (GB), 13-2 The Cruising Lord (GB), 8-1 Gold Medal (GB), Sassy Belle (IRE), 10-1 Jade Country (GB), 16-1 Twilight Heir (GB), Milteye (GB), 22-1 Cliffs of Capri (GB)

Race Summary: SECRET MOMENT proved as good as ever after 8 months off when getting back to winning ways at Wolverhampton, so he is taken to follow up making only his second start in the cheekpieces/tongue tie combination. Youarenotforgiven scored with a bit in hand on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of The Cruising Lord.

1-2-3: 1.SECRET MOMENT (IRE) 2.YOUARENOTFORGIVEN 3.THE CRUISING LORD

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