Sixth Race 4.35

THENATIONALASSOCIATIONOFRACINGSTAFFSUPPORTING NHCBRITISHEBFMAIDENSTAKES(CLASS5)(GBBRACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

For conditions of this race, see page 47

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (38 wins from 270 runners, 14%) runs REIDH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (5 wins from 43 runners, 12%) runs REIDH LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROBIOLA trained by F Murtagh, Carlisle, 163 miles colours no horse

1 ROBIOLA (IRE) (368)

5 10-2 (1)

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Weeping Wind Connor Murtagh J

O Hurst Farm Racing Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T

B Rifa Mustang Pty Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good, 10/3) on hurdles bow. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Alan King with his fitness to prove. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 SWING TO THE STARS (IRE) (28) 50

4 9-11 (9)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA) Paul Mulrennan J

O The Albatross Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Sunderland Holding INC

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from debut fifth when seventh of 9 in maiden (9/1) at Kempton (8f) 28 days ago. More is required. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 BLUE ANTARES (IRE) (184) 00-

3 9-3 (7)

Br Ch c Frankel - Scarlett Rose Jason Hart J

O Mr Pat Fitzsimons Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Oak Lodge Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 80/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f). Off 6 months and needs to take a big step forward.

4 FARHHFROMFORGOTTEN (GB) (246) 53-

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-3 (5)

Br B g Farhh - Formidable Kitt Sam James J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Chasemore Farm

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. 7/4, good third of 8 in minor event at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm).

Off 8 months. Should progress so he’s in the mix.

5 LAOISMAN (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-3 (6)

Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Harlequin Girl David Egan J

O Mr N. O’Keeffe

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Cranford Bloodstock UK Ltd Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 375,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Brother to winner up to 8.3f Hanaady and half-brother to 6f winner Pivotal Girl. Dam of little account, half-sister to smart winning sprinter Blaine. Appeals on paper so this newcomer enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 NINE SIX FIVE (IRE) (21) 4

3 9-3 (4)

Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Interweave Ben Curtis J

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah

B Joseph G. Reid

George Boughey, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, badly in need of experience when fourth of 10 in novice at Catterick (7f, heavy) on his debut 21 days ago, very slowly away Open to a fair bit of progress. Not without interest. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 QUEENSLAND BOY (IRE) (-)

Br B g Australia - Queen of France (USA)

3 9-3 (3)

Paul Hanagan J

O Letsgiveitago Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Coolmore Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW50,0002-y-o.Brotherto11/2mwinner(stays14.5f)EverADreamandcloselyrelatedtouseful13fwinner(stays21/4m)GuardofHonour and 1 1/4m winner London Town (both by Galileo): dam 1m winner who stayed 10.7f Betting can prove a good indicator. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 REIDH (IRE) (230) 43-

3 9-3 (2)

Br B c Kodiac - Praskovia (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Mr J. Staunton Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Sebastian Curran

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when in the frame in novices at Thirsk (7f) and Ayr (1m) last autumn. Holds good form claims if fully tuned up for his seasonal return. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 SONGWRITER (IRE) (-)

3 9-3 (8)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Irish Cliff (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Amo Racing Limited Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Rathbarry Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 30,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear gelding. Half-brother to useful 6f/7f winner Irish Acclaim. Yard is going well so this newcomer is worth a second look. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 7, 9.

Record Time: 1min 40.6secs; Median Time: 1min 45.90secs

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Reidh (IRE), 9-2 Farhhfromforgotten (GB), 15-2 Laoisman (GB), Songwriter (IRE), 8-1 Nine Six Five (IRE), 10-1 Swing To The Stars (IRE), 12-1 Robiola (IRE), Queensland Boy (IRE), 40-1 Blue Antares (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A case can be made for a few of these so at the likely odds it is worth siding with George Boughey’s Mehmas gelding NINE SIX FIVE, who looked badly in need of the experience when a recent debut Catterick fourth and could take a big step forward here for a yard among the winners. Reidh rates the pick on his juvenile form and can have a big say if fully tuned up for his return, while Carlisle-third Farhhfromforgotten and newcomer Songwriter are two more who need considering.

Instructors and Learners from the National Horseracing College will present a memento to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £40 will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

The winning horse will also receive a sack of carrots kindly donated by Poskitts Vegetable Farmers and Growers

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