RACE 8 5.20

THE BRITISH EBF PREMIER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £30000 (For conditions of this race see page 64)

ONE MILE, Straight Course (8f)

Leading course trainer (17-22): W Haggas (41 wins from 187 runners, 22%) runs ORCHID BLOOM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs ANA GOLD

Fancy That: R Beckett won this race in 2016 and 2021. The stable runs WIND IN YOUR SAILS today

Longest Traveller: ANA GOLD trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 245 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 SPARKS FLY (GB) (13) 3 9 11 (7) BHA98

B f Muhaarar - Stepping Out (IRE) (Tagula (IRE)) J Laura Pearson (3) David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill 111111 D

Br The Lowe Family S Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved switched to turf, completing a 6-timer at Ayr (1m, good) 13 days ago. Had plenty in hand so even a further 5lb rise is unlikely to prevent her making a bold bid for 7 in a row.

2 DON’TTELL CLAIRE (GB) (31)

6 9 10 (4) BHA89

Gr m Gutaifan (IRE) - Avenbury (Mount Nelson) J William Buick

Mr Andrew Stonehill Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn 010-632 D

Br Tareq Al Mazeedi S Tote B

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to her fine Ascot record when second of 19 in the Kensington Palace at last month’s Royal meeting. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Considered under Buick. TFRHHHHI

3 CONSERVATIONIST (GB) (70)

B f Muhaarar - Zuhoor Baynoona (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))

3 9 2 (8) BHA89

J Richard Kingscote

Cheveley Park Stud Clive Cox, Hungerford 215-02 D

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

S Cheveley Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1m Haydock juvenile winner who took her form up a level when second of 9 in 1m handicap there in May. Respected back from a short break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

4 EXIMIOUS (IRE) (29)

B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Estiqaama (USA) (Nayef (USA))

TFRHHHII

3 9 2 (3) BHA89

J David Egan

Highclere T’Bred Racing - Marie Curie RogerVarian, Newmarket 210-20

Br Irish Emerald Stud

S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Salisbury maiden winner last September Back on the up when second in 7f course handicap on reappearance. On wrong side in Sandringham at Royal Ascot last time and remains one to bear in mind.

5 ANA GOLD (GB) (14)

B f Havana Gold (IRE) -Yensi (Doyen (IRE))

Havelock Racing 2

Br W. Hennessey

TFRHHHHI

4 9 1 (1) BHA80

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

S Tattersalls

J Clifford Lee

2233-31 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Better than ever on just second outing for current yard when winning a handicap over the extended 1m at Beverley 2 weeks ago. Likely to remain competitive after a 4lb rise.

6 ROWAYEH (IRE) (35)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Alaflaak (USA) (War Front (USA))

TFRHHHII

3 8 12 (10) BHA85

J Jim Crowley

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn 6-311 D

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a progressive profile, adding to Beverley maiden win in May when seeing off 6 rivals on 1m Sandown handicap debut 5 weeks ago. Had a bit in hand and there’s likely more to come. Big player. TFRHHHHH

7 ORCHID BLOOM (GB) (45)

Gr f Farhh - Fire Orchid (Lethal Force (IRE))

3 8 12 (2) BHA85

J Tom Marquand

Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket

Br Overbury Stallions & Conduit Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Newmarket debut winner last autumn. Runner-up in novice events at Chester (7.5f) and Kempton (7f) in recent months. Opening handicap mark not obviously generous but she’s still respected as an unexposed sort from a top yard.

8 TANGOTONIGHT (GB) (103)

4 8 11 (6) BHA76

Ch f Pivotal - Last Tango Inparis (Aqlaam) J Harry Davies (3)

Helena Springfield Ltd Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br MeonValley Stud

S MeonValley Stud

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly. Out of depth in 1m Kempton listed race on her reappearance in April and off again since. This more realistic but others arrive with more compelling claims.

9 MAGGIE’S WAY (GB) (14)

Ch f Cityscape - Maggie Jonks (Sixties Icon)

Dr J. A. E. Hobby

Br Dr J. A. E. Hobby

3 8 11 (5) BHA84

J Rob Hornby

William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn 626-10 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on 2yo form when making a winning return in 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in May. Not up to listed company at Sandown since but should make more of an impact back in a handicap.

10

WIND INYOUR SAILS (IRE) (22)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Buying Trouble (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))

3 8 7 (9) BHA80

J David Probert

Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down 3216 D

Br Woodstock B/S Ltd & Troy Bloodstock Ltd S R M Beckett Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Stars filly who progressed well in maiden/novice company, landing the odds in 5-runner event at Thirsk (1m, good) last month. Caught too far back on Chester handicap debut since so it’s easy to put a line through that run. Retains potential. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2.

2022: MORGAN FAIRY (IRE) 3 8 7 Hollie Doyle 10-3 (William Haggas) 5 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Rowayeh (IRE), 9-2 Sparks Fly (GB), 13-2 Don’t Tell Claire (GB), 9-1 Ana Gold (GB), Orchid Bloom (GB), 11-1 Wind In Your Sails (IRE), 12-1 Conservationist (GB), 18-1 Eximious (IRE), Maggie’s Way (GB), 22-1 Tango Tonight (GB)

Race Summary: There should be more to come from ROWAYEH who can complete a hat-trick and bring to an end the remarkable winning run of Sparks Fly, who was competing in 0-60s in the spring but now finds herself top weight in a good quality fillies’ handicap. Don’t Tell Claire completes the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.ROWAYEH (IRE) 2.SPARKS FLY 3.DON’T TELL CLAIRE