Third Race 7.15 6y THE SKY BET GO-RACING-INYORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387.

(Penalty Value £7851)

For conditions of this race, see page 31

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (35 wins from 271 runners, 13%) runs HARTSWOOD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (14 wins from 101 runners, 14%) runs MAHANAKHON & PERFECT SWISS colours no horse

WEIGHTWATCHER: DEVASBOY won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 6lb to 71.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIGER BEETLE trained by M Rimell, Witney, 167 miles.

1 HARTSWOOD (GB) (62) 05405-1 D

Br B g Garswood - Nihal (IRE) Billy Garritty

O Percy / Green Racing 2

B D. Lancaster-Smith & Moreton Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Endured a disappointing 2022 but mark tumbled as a result and he capitalised on the back of 7 months to score at Thirsk (1m) in May, suited by the way the race developed. This rates tougher but he remains with handicapping scope.

2 BELTANE (IRE) (31) 65-1321 D

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Northern Affair (IRE)

O Honestly Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham

B Grangecon Holdings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned an improved model on turf this term, gaining second success from 4 starts (first for this yard) at Beverley (8.5f, soft) in June, doing well to hold off one played late in a strongly-run race. Of interest again from 2lb higher mark.

3 MAHANAKHON (GB) (28) 23-4130

4 9-13 (7)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Belle Josephine Sean Kirrane (3) J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T

B King Power Racing Co Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on comeback run and benefited from a patient ride when opening his account in novice company at Wetherby (7f) in April. Every chancewhen third on handicap debut at Leicester(8.2f) next time but needs to shrug offa lessereffort at Redcarlatest.

4 VACCINE (IRE) (23) 245230

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Strike A Light

O RJH LTD and D Stone

TFRHHHII BHA77

4 9-13 (5)

Connor Beasley J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Tally-Ho Stud STS Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinless since his 2-y-o days but he did run right up to best when second in 16-runner C&D handicap inApril. Shaped as if he’d strip fitter for the run when midfield in last month’s Carlisle Bell and he’s been eased 1lb in weights ahead of this.

5 VENTURA RASCAL (GB) (58) 0100-44 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA77

6 9-11 (6)

Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Choisette Shane Gray J

O Middleham Park Racing CVII Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWResumedwinningways in a C&D claiming handicap 12 months ago. Lightlyraced subsequently, but confirmed he retains his abilityin 2 outings this campaign, close-up fourth of 9 atAyr(1m) in May.Absent since but he has edged back down to lastwinning mark.

6 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS (GB) (39) 0-11 D

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE)

O Empire State Racing Partnership

B Cover and Carry Limited

TFRHHHII BHA75

3 9-9 (8)

Daniel Tudhope J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much-improved upon returning this term (gelded over the winter), landing back-to-back novice events at Redcar/Lingfield (at up to 7.6f). Goes handicapping with yard firmly amongst the winners and respected as sole 3-y-o in the line-up.

7 DEVASBOY (GB) (7) 200043 D

TFRHHHHI BHA81

4 9-7 (9)

Br Gr g Ectot - Belliflore (FR) Ben Curtis J

O Deva Racing (DB) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B New England, Myriad & Watership Down Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up but fallen in weights and bounced back to something like his best sporting a first-time visor when third at Chester (7.6f, soft) 7 days ago. Strongly-run race will suit from a handy-looking mark. TFRHHHII BHA71

8 TIGER BEETLE (GB) (21) 330656

5 9-4 (10)

Br B g Camelot - Beach Frolic Graham Lee J

O Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney T

B Highclere Stud and Floors Farming

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts just the one win from 20 starts (gained on AW) but undoubtedly capable from this sort of mark, again running respectably when midfield in 10-runner Doncaster handicap (1m) 3 weeks ago. Others appeal a little more forwin purposes, however. TFRHHHII BHA68

9 PERFECT SWISS (GB) (82) 435550 CD

7 9-2 (1)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Perfect Practice Duran Fentiman J

O Mr Craig Wilson & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who proved a model of consistency during a pretty busy AW campaign over the winter. Below best at Wetherby (1m) in April and this run may well just bring him on following an 82-day lay off TFRHHIII BHA66

10 FIFTYSHADESARESDEV (FR) (291) 355500-

4 9-1 (4)

Br Gr g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tina Nova (FR) P. J. McDonald J

O Resdev Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B EARL Mell Elevages & Mr F. & Mrs M. Mell Resdev Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper who didn’t kick on from a big run when second at York last spring. Modest form at best in trio of juvenile/novice hurdles during the winter and probably best watched on return to action. TFRHHIII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: NO

CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.

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

Stewards Note:

MAHANAKHON: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Kentucky Bluegrass (GB), 4-1 Beltane (IRE), 13-2 Hartswood (GB), 8-1 Vaccine (IRE), Devasboy (GB), 10-1 Mahanakhon (GB), 11-1 Ventura Rascal (GB), 18-1 Tiger Beetle (GB), 25-1 Perfect Swiss (GB), 33-1 Fiftyshadesaresdev (FR)

BELTANE has proven a much more reliable proposition this campaign, gaining his second victory this term and his first for Mick Appleby at Beverley 31 days ago, doing well to fend off one who was played later. Only 2lb higher now, he gets the nod to continue the good work. 3-y-o Kentucky Bluegrass arrives in search of the hat-trick for a stable in very good form and is feared. Vaccine and Devasboy complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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