RACE 6 4.55

THE BetVictor APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8650

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (50 wins from 456 runners, 11%) runs AL HARGAH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs AL HARGAH

Longest Traveller: CARP KID trained by J Flint, Bridgend, 113 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

(For conditions of this race see page 47) COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

PRECISION STORM (GB) (133) g

Pulse (IRE) - Way To The Stars (Dansili)

Br Mrs D. O. Joly

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer on all-weather who can have his latest run at Lingfield (10f) overlooked, snatched up around 1f out and unable to recover. Is much lower in the weights on turf, but has been off the track for over 4 months.

NOTE: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the last furlong.

2 LADY RESET (GB) (32)

Ch mYorgunnabelucky (USA) - Reset City (Reset (AUS))

7 10 2 (8) BHA70

J Aiden Brookes

Mrs Lynne Webb David Pipe, Wellington 54-4455 D

Br R. S. Brookhouse

S W & S Recycling B T

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well after 8 months off when fourth at Sandown (10f) in June but hasn’t gone on from that effort since, including over hurdles when fourth of 7 in handicap at Stratford 15 days ago. Is now 3lb below her last winning mark, though. TFRHHIII

3 CARP KID (IRE) (29)

B g Lope deVega (IRE) - Homegrown (IRE) (Mujadil (USA))

8 10 2 (7) BHA70

J Taylor Fisher

JACK Racing John Flint, Bridgend 004611 D

Br Acorn Stud

S John Flint Racing CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Back down in trip, capitalised on a career-low mark when scoring at Windsor (10f) in July and followed up with a ready success at Chepstow later in the month. Respected in his current form. TFRHHHHI

4 MELERI (GB) (49)

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Divine Pamina (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

4 9 12 (9) BHA66

J Luke Catton

Lady Prosser Jim Boyle, Epsom 2450-64 D

Br Sir David Prosser

S Jim Boyle Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success came in handicap at Newmarket (10f) last June and, following a low key reappearance, returned to form when fourth in the corresponding race at Newmarket this year Can give her running again. TFRHHHII

5 ETON BLUE (IRE) (29)

5 9 12 (10) BHA66

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Naturotopia (FR) (Northern Park (USA))

The Eton Ramblers

Br Rosemont Stud

George Baker, Chiddingfold

S Vortex Shipbroking

J Connor Planas

550-223 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since his last win but has placed all 3 starts this year, not seen to best effect (shuffled back under 3f out) when 2 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Carp Kid in handicap at Chepstow (10f) last time. Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI

6 BENJAMIN BEAR (IRE) (317) 4 9 11 (5) BHA65

B g Kodiac - Mrs Robinson (Authorized (IRE))

SIMON ELLEN & PARTNERS

Br Blackberry Stud Ltd.

J Millie Wonnacott (3)

Alan King, Barbury Castle 6/20150- D

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when opening his account at Leicester (10f) in June. However, form has gone the wrong way since, including over hurdles on his last 2 starts (bled when pulled up in February). Has something to prove at present. TFRHHIII

7 THE BAY WARRIOR (IRE) (24)

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Fraulein (Acatenango (GER))

Andy & Lizzie Cova

5 9 10 (6) BHA64

J Oliver Searle (3)

Mark Usher, Lambourn 241460 D

Br Diomed Bloodstock Ltd S Tote CP

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career victories have been over 10f at Chelmsford, with his latest success in March Has been below form at the same C&D on his last 3 outings, though, and others preferred as he makes his first turf start of the year TFRHHIII

8 MOONFLEET MOMENT (IRE) (115)

3 9 6 (4) BHA67

B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Moment In The Sun (Dubai Destination (USA))

J Kaiya Fraser (3)

The MacDougall Two Harry Eustace, Newmarket 00-6

Br Mr J. Beirne S Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW After 5 months off (gelded), showed more than previously when sixth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in April, though never a threat. Further improvement required as he goes up in trip for his handicap debut. TFRHHIII

9 AL HARGAH (IRE) (5)

B f Muhaarar - Platinum Pearl (Shamardal (USA))

3 9 5 (3) BHA66

J Alec Voikhansky

Mr Ziad A. Galadari Richard Hannon, Marlborough 401232

Br Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited B

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when getting off the mark at Leicester (8.2f) in July and has been holding her form well since, needing a stronger gallop when runner-up at Windsor (10f) 5 days ago. Major player. TFRHHHHH

10

IMPERIAL CULT (IRE) (22)

4 9 5 (1) BHA59

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Proserpine (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN)) J Shariq Mohd (5)

Miss N. Miliam Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook 66-3253

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been in good heart in 3 starts since joining his current yard, running creditably when third at this course (12f) 22 days ago. Remains a maiden, though, so needs to find more as he drops back down in trip. TFRHHHII

11 MREMBO (GB) (23)

4 9 4 (11) BHA58

B f Albaasil (IRE) - Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE)) J Olivia Tubb (5)

RWH Partnership Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn 504133 C D

Br Mr G. Wickens and Mr J. Homan S Pump Technology Limited CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at the course (11f) in June and has continued in good form since, no extra in the dying strides when third of 14 at Sandown (10f) 23 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

(EXACTA)

Blinkers worn by No. 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 11.

2022: HOT TEAM (IRE) 6 9 2 Connor Planas 4-1 (Patrick Morris) 4 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Carp Kid (IRE), 9-2 Al Hargah (IRE), 13-2 Eton Blue (IRE), 8-1 Mrembo (GB), 9-1 Meleri (GB), 11-1 Imperial Cult (IRE), 14-1 Lady Reset (GB), 16-1 Moonfleet Moment (IRE), 18-1 Precision Storm (GB), 28-1 The Bay Warrior (IRE), 40-1 Benjamin Bear (IRE)

Race Summary: AL HARGAH has been holding her form well since opening her account at Leicester in July, not getting the race run to suit when beaten only a neck at Windsor 5 days ago, so she can get back to winning ways this time around. Heading the list of dangers are Eton Blue and Carp Kid, with the former not seen to best effect when the pair met at Chepstow last month.

1-2-3: 1.AL HARGAH (IRE) 2.ETON BLUE (IRE) 3.CARP KID (IRE)