RACE 2 2.25

THE HIGHCLERE CASTLE GIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)

FIVE FURLONGS about 34 YARDS (5f abt 34yds)

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (50 wins from 451 runners, 11%) runs SWIFT ASSET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs SWIFT ASSET

Longest Traveller: WOOLHAMPTON & FOUR ADAAY trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 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

COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (GB) (18) 5 9 13 (3) BHA87

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Maureen (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

J William Buick

A&G Bloodstock Ltd Roger Teal, Lambourn 402000 C D

Br Newsells Park Stud S Chartplan(2004) Ltd CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who was well below form in a first-time tongue strap at Goodwood last time but, on the plus side, this represents a drop in grade and he’s on a good mark if he can recapture his best form. TFRHHHII

2 PUNCHBOWL FLYER (IRE) (302)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - All On Red (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

6 9 12 (4) BHA86

J Charles Bishop

The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn 500066- C

Br Castle Estates Ltd S Tote B

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper at his best but failed to fire last season and fitness has to be taken on trust returning from 10 months off for a new stable (previously trained by Eve Johnson Houghton). TFRHHHII

3 MAY SONIC (GB) (21)

7 9 12 (1) BHA86

J Kieran Shoemark Hills Angels Charles Hills, Lambourn 016034 D

B g Mayson - Aromatherapy (Oasis Dream)

Br Minster Stud S Stonegate Homes

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark to end long losing run at Southwell in January. Mixed bag since but ran creditably making his first turf outing in nearly 2 years when fourth of 6 at Windsor (5.1f) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII

4 HARRY BROWN (GB) (35)

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS))

3 9 11 (11) BHA87

J Hayley Turner

Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum David Simcock, Newmarket 311300 D

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year and ran respectably from 4lb out of the weights when eighth of 15 in handicap at Ascot (5f, soft) 35 days ago. Not dismissed back down in grade.

5 WOOLHAMPTON (IRE) (22)

B f Camacho - Mary Thomas (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

TFRHHHII

3 9 11 (9) BHA87

J Ross Coakley

Mr David Klein Rod Millman, Cullompton 005521 D

Br Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard S Signs & Safety Ltd, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd B

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to the fitting of blinkers and didn’t need to improve to record a first success in handicap company in 7-runner handicap at Ascot (5f, good to soft, 5/1) 22 days ago, driven out. Ought to remain competitive.

6 KATEY KONTENT (GB) (63)

Ch f Havana Grey - Showstoppa (Showcasing)

TFRHHHII

3 9 10 (5) BHA86

J Rossa Ryan

S R Hope & S W Barrow Clive Cox, Hungerford 1166-0 D

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud S Clive Cox Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a couple of novice events over this trip but limitations exposed at a higher level thereafter and wasn’t at her best again after 10 months off in a Sandown listed event in June. Into handicap now with something to prove TFRHHHII

7 SWIFT ASSET (IRE) (10)

B c Profitable (IRE) - Flick Show (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

3 9 8 (8) BHA84

J Pat Dobbs

J Palmer-Brown, N. Woodcock and partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough 000212 D

Br J. & S. Quigley

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on Goodwood second when going one better at Bath (5.7f) last month and ran well on the back of a 4lb rise when runner-up at Brighton (5.3f, good) 10 days ago. Seems likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI

8 FANTASY MASTER (GB) (35)

Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Dinvar Diva (Dalakhani (IRE))

5 9 5 (7) BHA79

The Fantasy Fellowship B Darryll Holland, Newmarket

J David Egan

3-02610 D BF

Br Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark for the season in 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in July, always holding on. Ran poorly in follow-up bid at York subsequently, though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the trainer couldn’t explain poor run.

9 DESPERATE HERO (GB) (16)

Gr or Ro g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - El Che (Winker Watson)

TFRHHHII

3 9 4 (2) BHA80

Norman Court Stud & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley

J Tom Marquand

414420 D

Br P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd S Norman Court Stud CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Perked up by first-time cheekpieces when resuming winning ways in good style at Windsor (5f) in June and produced a career best in defeat when headed only in the dying strides atYarmouth in July. Run best excused at Goodwood on most recent outing having been poorly drawn.

10 LIBRA TIGER (GB) (2)

Ch g Territories (IRE) - Show Aya (IRE) (Showcasing)

TFRHHHII

4 8 13 (10) BHA73

Mr S. Al Ansari Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

J Hector Crouch

522210 D

Br Mr Sameer Al Ansari S ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally broke his run of seconds when winning 7-runner handicap at Sandown (5f, soft) 23 days ago, suited by way race developed. Bit below form at Windsor on Thursday, but still handicapped to have a big say. TFRHHHHH

11 FOUR ADAAY (GB) (19) 5 8 13 (6) BHA73

B m Adaay (IRE) - Sonko (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

The Four Adaay Syndicate Rod Millman, Cullompton

J Oisin Murphy

541423 D BF

Br J. A. Khan S Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd B

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in a weak event at Newmarket in June and has remained in good form since, needing no excuses in first-time blinkers when third of 6 at Ffos Las (5f, heavy) 19 days ago. Ought to remain competitive TFRHHHHI

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 (EXACTA)

Blinkers worn by No. 2, 5, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 9.

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Betting Forecast: 9-2 Four Adaay (GB), 11-2 Libra Tiger (GB), 7-1 Swift Asset (IRE), 17-2 Woolhampton (IRE), 9-1 Whenthedealinsdone (GB), 10-1 Harry Brown (GB), 14-1 Punchbowl Flyer (IRE), 16-1 May Sonic (GB), Desperate Hero (GB), 18-1 Katey Kontent (GB), 20-1 Fantasy Master (GB)

Race Summary: A well-run race over a stiff 5f brought out the best in LIBRA TIGER at Sandown and he still looks attractively handicapped following a 5lb rise in the weights, despite a below-par showing at Windsor on Thursday. Swift Asset and Four Adaay are others to note in a competitive sprint handicap.

1-2-3: 1.LIBRA TIGER 2.SWIFT ASSET (IRE) 3.FOUR ADAAY RESULT PANEL:

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