SIXTH RACE 9.00

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

The Gran Fondo Finishes At Scone Palace

AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3454, 2nd £1727, 3rd £863, 4th £432, 5th £216. (Penalty Value £3973.60)

Leading course trainer (17-22): O Murphy (19 wins from 88 runners, 22%) runs LOVE MYSTERY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs LOVE MYSTERY

Weightwatcher: WASDELL DUNDALK won off a handicap mark of 111, his rating is now down 11lb to 100 Longest Traveller: CAVE COURT trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 CAVE COURT (IRE) (88) 20006-0

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ben Roseler (IRE)

6 12-0

Mr Oran McGill (5) J

O TSM Racing Syndicate Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T

B Niall McGrady

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and was never involved over a longer trip on chase debut at Downpatrick when last seen in May. Returns to hurdling now. TFRHHIII BHA102

2 LITTEL FLOUR (IRE) (44) 0P-3046

6 11-12

Br B m Kayf Tara - Steel Lady (IRE) Miss Molly Landau (7) J

O A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B William P. Delaney Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to score in 14 attempts in Ireland but posted respectable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) last time and is worth a second look in market on debut for new yard TFRHHHII BHA100

3 WASDELL DUNDALK (FR) (16) 500-653 D

Br Ch g Spirit One (FR) - Linda Queen (FR)

8 11-12

Mr Dara McGill (7) J

O Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m handicap chase for Jonjo O’Neill at Ffos Las last June but well below par since, including in 3 starts for new yard of late Best watched at present. TFRHIIII BHA100

4 LOVE MYSTERY (GB) (28) 003

Br Ch g Frankel - Mix And Mingle (IRE)

4 11-8

Mr James King J

O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Deerfield Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who offered more in this sphere when third of 8 in novice at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft, 66/1) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Merits consideration on switch to handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA99

5 JUST DOTTIE (GB) (39) 554-153 CD

Br B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE)

5 11-8

Mr Stephen Connor (5) J

O Scott Townshend & Mark Hay R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Blaise Chorus Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEWOfferedlittleinbumper/onFlatbuthasfoundherfeetoverhurdlesforcurrentstable,overcomingaslippingsaddlewhenscoringoverC&DinMay. Back on track when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 9/2) latest and likely to make presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA96

6 PATEEN (IRE) (23) 502-105 D

Br B or Br g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Richards Claire (IRE)

11 11-3

Miss Jessica Bedi (7) J

O Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B John Joe Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Hexham (16.2f) in May and far from disgraced when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 12/1) last month. 1lb lower now and not discounted.

7 PROSPECT HOUSE (IRE) (53) P40-026

Br B g Retirement Plan - Niffyrann (FR)

O Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing

B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland

TFRHHHII BHA91

5 10-4

Mr Paddy Barlow (5) J

Peter Niven, Malton T

P D Niven Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered previous form when second in Market Rasen handicap hurdle (16.6f, good, 7/1) in May but failed to repeat that over same C&D last time Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA78

8 JACK YEATS (IRE) (20) 235P0-5

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Fire Lily (IRE)

7 10-4

Mr Oscar Palmer (7) J

O Mercer, Stanners & Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Fire Lily Syndicate Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike rate on the Flat and winless following 16 attempts over hurdles. Continues to drop down the weights without threatening to take advantage TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: MISTY MANI 7 9 13 Mr Luke Scott 17-2 (Peter Niven) 5 ran Hood worn by No 4, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Love Mystery (GB), 9-2 Just Dottie (GB), 15-2 Pateen (IRE), 8-1 Littel Flour (IRE), 9-1 Prospect House (IRE), 10-1 Jack Yeats (IRE), 12-1 Cave Court (IRE), 22-1 Wasdell Dundalk (FR)

There should be more to come from LOVE MYSTERY over hurdles and he is fancied to make a successful handicap debut. Just Dottie and Pateen rate the principal dangers.

The Result

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Officials

Preses

Lord MANSFIELD

Chief Steward

LOUISE MOORE

Stewards’ Panel Chair

JAMES VESTEY

Steward

ADRIAN SMITH

Assistant Steward

BETH DOWSWELL

Raceday Assistant

LYNDSAY ALLAN

Starters

MICHAEL REID

JASON CALLAGHAN

Judge

DI CLARK

Clerk of the Scales

MICHAEL HAMILTON

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

TRACEY HAMILTON

LINDA PORTER

JAMES BONAR

Veterinary Officer

DUNCAN MACDONALD

Veterinary Surgeons

ANDREW HUMPHRIES, EUGENIO CILLIAN GARCIA, WILL MARSHALL, SUSIE ARMSTRONG

Medical Officers

DR SMITH

DR JOHNSTON

DR RONALD

Commentator

MIKE CATTERMOLE

Betting Ring Manager

JOHN CLARK

Conditions

First Race 6.20 - THE PAUL MARSHALL’S FINAL UK RACECOURSE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb The Perth Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £30 - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 6.50 - THE PERTH RACECOURSE WELCOMES UCI CHAMPIONSHIP VISITORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £30 - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Third Race 7.25 - THE BET IN RUNNING ON EVERY RACE TODAY AT BetVictor HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458 and the fourth £729 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135. £45 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 14 entries at £45. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

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Fourth Race 8.00 - THE BET ON THIS RACE IN RUNNING WITH BetVictor HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 £33 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth executive shall present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £50 shall be presented to the lad in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries, 2 at £7 and 18 at £33 - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Fifth Race 8.30 - THE BetVictor BETTING AFTER THE “OFF” HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb The executive shall kindly present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £25. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Sixth Race 9.00 - THE GRAN FONDO FINISHES AT SCONE PALACE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3973 to the winning horse The second to receive £1988, the third £992, the fourth £497 and the fifth £248. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, July 26th and pay £18 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 30th. Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race The executive shall present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize shall be presented to the lad in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £18. - Closed July 26th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3454; Second £1727; Third £863; Fourth £432; Fifth £216. (Penalty Value £3973.60)

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