RACE 5 4.10

The Uhy Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants

FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £50000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

ONE MILE, FIVE FURLONGS about 61 YARDS (13f abt 61yds)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (33 wins from 177 runners, 19%) runs SPRING FEVER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs ALBA LONGA

Longest Traveller: NIGHT SPARKLE trained by M O’Callaghan, Ireland.

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 NIGHT SPARKLE (IRE) (35)

B f Postponed (IRE) - Rose Diamond (IRE) (Daylami (IRE))

Mrs M. D. O’Callaghan

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up success over hurdles with decisive victory in 12-runner handicap at Fairyhouse (13.7f, good) 35 days ago. 10lb higher now but must be respected.

2 SECRET SHADOW (IRE) (91)

B m Camelot - Secret Pursuit (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

5 9 12 (6)

Mrs R G Hillen and Partner Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr G. C. B. Brook

S Morson Group

J Kevin Stott

30160-5 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner for Andrew Balding, the latest a 1 3/4m Goodwood handicap last August. However, failed to land a blow both subsequent starts in 2022 and finished well held on debut for new yard here in April.

3 HASEEFAH (GB) (26)

B m Teofilo (IRE) - Halaqa (IRE) (Pivotal)

Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

6 9 10 (1) BHA85

J Hollie Doyle

Alan King, Barbury Castle 230-535

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice last spring and returned to action with an encouraging fifth at Epsom (12f) in April. Run creditably in defeat twice since and can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII

4 TASHI (IRE) (44)

Ch m Kingston Hill - Supercharged (IRE) (Iffraaj)

Mrs A. L. Lofts

Br D. J. Maher

6 9 10 (8) BHA85

J Sean Levey

Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn 4000-30

S Smulders H

TIMEFORM VIEW Just the 1 win from 21 starts for Sheila Lavery in Ireland but shaped encouragingly, on back of 6 months off, when third for new yard at Epsom (12f) in April. However, wasn’t in same form at Kempton latest and now tried in hood. TFRHHIII

5 SPRING FEVER (GB) (20)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Primevere (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE))

Mr A. E. Oppenheimer

Br Hascombe &Valiant Stud Ltd

3 9 9 (3) BHA95

J Kieran Shoemark

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket 40-3121

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive filly who scored for second time when taking 6-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 20 days ago, plenty in hand. 10lb higher now but more improvement is on the way. TFRHHHHH

6 FLOWER OF DUBAI (GB) (13)

Ch f New Approach (IRE) - Time To Blossom (Cape Cross (IRE))

3 9 0 (5) BHA86

Mr Sultan Ali Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

J David Egan

16312

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 11f Kempton maiden on debut and progressed nicely since, latest when very good second of 11 in Haydock handicap (14f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Likely contender TFRHHHHI

GRACE (IRE) (28) 3 8 9 (7) BHA81

B f Golden Horn - Beautiful Forest (Nayef (USA)) J Callum Shepherd

Top Hat and Tails Rae Guest, Newmarket 1035-12

Br Godolphin S Flahive Brickwork Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed with 10f success at Chepstow before posting a good second of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good) 28 days ago. This looks tougher but she ought to give another good account. TFRHHHII

8 ALBA LONGA (GB) (28)

3 8 8 (4) BHA80

B f Muhaarar - Alla Speranza (Sir Percy) J Rob Hornby Miss K. Rausing Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down 063-13 BF

Br Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in impressive fashion at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in May and matched that form when third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good) 28 days ago. Remains low mileage. TFRHHHII

9 FLASH BARDOT (GB) (8) 3 8 4(in

B f Sixties Icon - Bridie Ffrench (Bahamian Bounty) J Rose Dawes (5)

Six or Sticks (Sixties) Jack Channon, West Ilsley 631351

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited S Jack Channon Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (9/1) at Epsom (12f, good) 8 days ago. Carries 6lb penalty in deeper contest now, though. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA)

Hood worn first time by No. 4.

2022: PERFECT ALIBI 3 9 9 Tom Marquand 5-2 (William Haggas) 6 ran

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Betting Forecast: 3-1 Spring Fever (GB), 11-2 Night Sparkle (IRE), 7-1 Flower of Dubai (GB), 8-1 Alba Longa (GB), 17-2 Divina Grace (IRE), 10-1 Haseefah (GB), Flash Bardot (GB), 14-1 Secret Shadow (IRE), 25-1 Tashi (IRE)

Race Summary: SPRING FEVER is going the right way and can defy a 10lb rise for her comfortable Newmarket victory. Flower of Dubai and Alba Longa head the list of dangers.

1-2-3: 1.SPRING FEVER 2.FLOWER OF DUBAI 3.ALBA LONGA

Horse Racing Ireland’s IRE Incentive scheme has awarded over €2,500,000 in €10,000 bonuses to owners of Irish-bred winners.