TODAY’S OFFICIALS
FRIDAY 19TH JULY
UNDER THE RULES OF RACING
PATRON THE COUNTESS OF HALIFAX
STEWARDS
CHIEF STEWARD MICHAEL EYRE
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR PETER CRAFTS
TRAINEE STEWARDS PANEL CHAIR JANE BLADES
STEWARD ALAN DEMPSEY
ASSISTANT STEWARDS ALI GALLIERS-PRATT
RACEDAYASSISTANT PHILIPPA HARDY
STARTERS ROBERT SUPPLE, MICHAEL SHERIDAN
JUDGE DI CLARK
CLERK OFTHE SCALES CLAUDIA MARELLI
HANDICAPPER CHRIS NASH
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
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SAFEGUARDING DEPUTY CAROL NICKELS
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
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PREMIER ENCLOSURE
Premier Enclosure Dining Room
Premier Lounge Bar
Annual Badge Holders Bar
Toilets (incl Disabled)
GRANDSTAND &PADDOCKENCLOSURE
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Grandstand & Paddock Riders Bar
Self Service Dining Room
Furlong Bar
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Room
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Pizza in the Paddock Bar and Terrace Paddock Food Court
Race 1 5.30 6f 6y
1 Force of Honour (GB) 9-5
2 Max The Tiger (GB) 9-5
3 Mr Cool (IRE) 9-5
4 Mr Fantastic (GB) 9-5
5 Paulie Two Lockers (IRE) 9-5
6 Jorge Alvares (IRE) 9-3
7 Vault of Heaven (IRE) 9-1
8 Ziggy’s Ariel (IRE) 9-0
Race 2 6.00 6f 6y
1 Educating Rita (GB) 9-11
2 Military Girl (IRE) 9-10
3 Lady Luzon (IRE) 9-8
4 Dark Thunderstorm (GB) 9-6
5 Brooke Winder (IRE) 9-5
6 Rex Carver (GB) 9-3
7 Almanjoor (IRE) 9-3
8 Toota (IRE) 8-9
Race 3 6.35 6f 6y
1 Spangled Mac (IRE) 10-0
2 Rocket Rodney (GB) 9-12
3 Silky Wilkie (IRE) 9-12
4 Magical Spirit (IRE) 9-8
5 Jordan Electrics (GB) 9-7
6 First Folio (GB) 9-2
7 Raatea (GB) 9-2
8 Manila Scouse (GB) 9-0
9 Londoner (IRE) 8-13
10 Tiriac (GB) 8-13
HAMILTON PARK
Race 4 7.10 1m 3f 15y
1 Caviar Heights (IRE) 9-10
2 God’s Window (GB) 9-7
3 Sea The Thunder (GB) 9-7
4 Kalpana (GB) 9-2
5 Rouge Sellier (IRE) 9-2
Race 5 7.45 5f 7y
1 Moon Flight (IRE) 10-2
2 Digital (IRE) 9-11
3 Pop Star (IRE) 9-10
4 Love Wars (IRE) 9-8
5 Count d’Orsay (IRE) 9-5
6 Winged Messenger (GB) 9-5
7 Parisiac (IRE) 9-1
8 Wee Fat Mac (GB) 8-11
Race 6 8.20 1m 4f 15y
1 Spanish Hustle (GB) 10-2
2 Yurinov (GB) 10-1
3 L’Eagle Aid (IRE) 9-8
4 Twoforthegutter (IRE) 9-7
5 Bebeto (FR) 9-6
6 Grey Nyle (GB) 9-1
7 Livinthelife (IRE) 9-1
Race 7 8.50 1m 5f 16y
1 Major Snugfit (GB) 9-12
2 Penelope’s Sister (IRE) 9-11
3 Peripeteia (GB) 9-10
4 Bristol Hill (IRE) 9-9
5 Crystal Guard (IRE) 9-7
6 Elforleather (GB) 9-5
7 Russian Ballerina (GER) 9-1
Race 1 5.15 7f
1 Adoon Valley (IRE) 9-2
2 Astroqualis (USA) 9-2
3 Baileys Honeymoon (FR) 9-2
4 Crocodile River (GB) 9-2
5 Help From Above (GB) 9-2
6 Miss Tonnerre (IRE) 9-2
7 Phaedra (GB) 9-2
8 Shining Pearl (GB) 9-2
9 Stellenbosch (IRE) 9-2
10 Teenage Daydream (GB)9-2
Race 2 5.50 1m
1 Indian Pearl (GB) 9-12
2 Markoon (IRE) 9-11
3 Ajdayet (GB) 9-4
4 Asclepius (IRE) 9-4
5 Drifts Away (GB) 9-4
6 English Harbour (IRE) 9-4
7 King David (IRE) 9-4
8 Port Road (USA) 9-4
9 Sword (GB) 9-4
10 Walson’s Law (GB) 9-4
Race 3 6.25 1m
1 Global Resolve (IRE) 9-12
2 My Mate Charlie (GB) 9-12
3 Tareefa (IRE) 9-6
4 Arabian Light (GB) 9-4
5 Forglen (GB) 9-4
6 King’s Coronation (GB) 9-4
7 Rock Armour (IRE) 9-4
8 Shimmering Spin (USA) 9-4
9 Zenzic (GB) 9-4
10 Amongst The Stars (GB) 8-13
NEWMARKET
Race 4 7.00 6f
1 Radio Goo Goo (GB) 10-0
2 Al Simmo (GB) 9-12
3 Ananda (GB) 9-11
4 Star of Lady M (GB) 9-9
5 Queen of Mougins (IRE) 9-8
6 Enchanted Life (IRE) 9-7
7 Kitai (IRE) 9-6
8 My Margie (IRE) 9-4
9 Rosy Affair (GB) 9-3
10 Cuban Melody (GB) 8-8
Race 5 7.35 5f
1 Abate (GB) 9-12
2 Rocking Ends (GB) 9-11
3 Regal Envoy (IRE) 9-10
4 Myconian (IRE) 9-9
5 Cover Point (GB) 9-9
6 Antiphon (IRE) 9-6
7 Diomed Spirit (GB) 9-4
8 North View (GB) 9-2
9 Capo Vaticano (IRE) 9-2
10 Sankari (IRE) 8-11
Race 6 8.10 1m 2f
1 Born Ruler (GB) 10-9
2 First Officer (IRE) 10-2
3 Maso Bastie (GB) 10-2
4 Siempre Arturo (GB) 10-2
5 Crimson Road (IRE) 9-9
6 Jack Sparowe (IRE) 9-7
7 Tatateo (IRE) 9-7
8 Rocket Warrior (IRE) 9-6
9 Big Zou (GB) 9-5
10 Devoirs Choice (IRE) 9-4
11 Grigio (IRE) 9-1
Race 7 8.40 7f
1 American Star (IRE) 9-10
2 Raven’s Applause (IRE) 9-9
3 Buy The Dip (GB) 9-9
4 King of War (GB) 9-9
5 Strategia (ITY) 9-8
6 Capuchinero (GB) 9-8
7 Wake Up Harry (GB) 9-7
8 Revolutionise (IRE) 9-7
9 Once Adaay (GB) 9-7
10 Where’s Freddy (IRE) 9-7
11 No News (IRE) 9-0
12 Bedford House (GB) 8-9
13 United Force (IRE) 8-7
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MusicAfterRacing
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BeerFestival
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GATESOPEN:4.30PM FIRSTRACE:5.37PM
LASTRACE:9PM MUSICSTART: 9.15PMMUSICEND: 10.30PM
First Race 5.37
THENORTHERNCOMMERCIALSUSEDSTOCKFORINSTANT DELIVERYEBFRESTRICTEDNOVICESTAKES(CLASS4)(for horsesinBandsCandD)(EBFQualifier)(DIVI)(GBBRACE) for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)
For conditions of this race, see page 47
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (32 wins from 315 runners, 10%) runs FAN MAIL and SPRING CORN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs FAN MAIL and SPRING CORN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOONLIT STAGE trained by E Dunlop, BATRAN trained by A Haynes, FIRST NAVY JACK trained by M Dunne, all Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 MAYBERRY MOON (GB) (32) (2lb) 1 D 9-9 (6)
Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Seek The Moon (USA) Connor Beasley J
O Elwick Stud Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame a tardy start when winning 9-runner maiden (15/2) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) on debut 32 days ago, staying on well. Penalty to carry but he’s open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 BATRAN (IRE) (-)
9-4 (4)
Br B c Calyx - Mary’s Daughter Joey Haynes J
O Mr REFAI ALGHRAIBAN Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Mrs Suzanne Roche Nagle Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 22. €20,000 yearling, €34,000 2-y-o, Calyx colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1m Declarationoflove and 9f winner Melrose. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 JONNY GARLIC (GB) (-)
9-4 (3)
Br Ch g Arizona (IRE) - Within Reach Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O BB Racing Club Jonny Garlic
K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Poppy Holdings & Partner Blu Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 14. Arizona gelding. Dam ran once out of 1m-1 1/4m winner Grasped. Newcomer for powerful yard enjoying another excellent year with its 2-y-os. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 MOONLIT STAGE (IRE) (-)
9-4 (8)
Br B c Showcasing - Lunearia (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O The Minnie Mouse Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Lofts Hall Stud My pension expert S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 7. 30,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 9.5f-11f winner Marmara Star TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SPORTING LIFE (IRE) (13) 0
9-4 (9)
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Cherry Oak (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Faim Syndicate John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B M. Phelan JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 13 days ago, not knocked about having been denied a clear run. This will reveal more. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 TERRITORIAL KNIGHT (GB) (38)
Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Night Thrills
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXIX
02
9-4 (2)
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Stratford Place Stud & Andy McDonald Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£25,000yearling,Territories colt. Dam unraced half-sisterto useful 2-y-o 6fwinnerHellomydarlin from familyofhigh-class 6f/7fwinner Muarrab. Left a low-key debut well behind when second of 10 at Wetherby a month ago. That just about sets the standard. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 CAPLA DAVIEKINS (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Capla Lass
9-2 (10)
Joanna Mason J
O Capla Developments Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Capla Developments & M W Easterby
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled June 5. Ardad gelding. Dam placed at 1 1/4m out of winning half-sister to useful winner up to 1m (stayed 9.5f ) Basil Berry TFRHHIII BHA-
8 FAN MAIL (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br B g Mayson - Fanfair
O Habton Racing
9-2 (11)
James Sullivan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Theakston Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 10. 8,000 gns foal, Mayson gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Signa. Dam 1 1/4m winner Stall 11 to deal with on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 FIRST NAVY JACK (IRE) (-) (2lb)
Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Amazonas (IRE)
9-2 (5)
Darragh Keenan J
O Mr M Dunne Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Newstead Breeding
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 5. U S Navy Flag colt. Dam useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). TFRHHIII BHA-
10 SPRING CORN (GB) (74) (2lb) 30
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Harvest Moon
O S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor
B Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd
9-2 (7)
David Allan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW 25,000 gns foal, 16,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Dam third at 6f at 2 yrs (stayed 7f) out of winning half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Ibn Malik. Shaped quite well on debut at Ripon but in nothing like the same form at Beverley. Up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 HEARTENED (IRE) (22) (2lb) 30
8-11 (1)
Br B f Camacho - Duna (GER) Cam Hardie J
O YorLinc Racing Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Kildaragh Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW €8,000 yearling, Camacho filly Closely related to winner up to 1m Danarosa and 2-y-o 7fwinnerToo Clever and half-sister to 7f-9fwinner Mosgiel. Exceeded expectations when third over C&D last month but went backwards from that in no uncertain terms over 7f latest. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: ZIGGY’S CONDOR (IRE) 2 9 4 Ryan Sexton 11-2 (Richard Fahey) 12 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 7, 8.
Record Time: 1min 14.0secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs
Stewards Note:
HEARTENED: Following its run on 27/6/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Mayberry Moon (GB), 4-1 Jonny Garlic (GB), 9-2 Territorial Knight (GB), 12-1 Batran (IRE), Sporting Life (IRE), 14-1 Spring Corn (GB), 16-1 Moonlit Stage (IRE), 18-1 Capla Daviekins (GB), 25-1 Fan Mail (GB), 28-1 First Navy Jack (IRE), 50-1 Heartened (IRE)
Those with experience do not set the bar too high, so JONNY GARLIC, an early foal representing an excellent yard, may well be up to the task on debut with stall 3 a good berth. Mayberry Moon got it right at the first attempt at Carlisle and can go well under a penalty, with Sporting Life a potential big improver.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
Northern Commercials will present a memento and a bottle of Go Racing in Yorkshire fizz to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £100 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.
Second Race 6.10
THENORTHERNCOMMERCIALSUSEDSTOCKFORINSTANT DELIVERYEBFRESTRICTEDNOVICESTAKES(CLASS4)(for horsesinBandsCandD)(EBFQualifier)(DIVII)(GBBRACE)
for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable
For conditions of this race, see page 47
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (32 wins from 315 runners, 10%) runs MISSIONARY RIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs MISSIONARY RIDGE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PERFECT SIGHT trained by E Dunlop & WATCHMAKER trained by M Bell, both Newmarket, 147 miles
1 AMERICAN STYLE (GB) (16) 022 BF
9-7 (3)
Br Ch c Washington DC (IRE) - Dance On The Day (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXVIII
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B A. Plumbridge Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Washington DC colt who again saw his race out well when second of 14 in novice at Thirsk (6f) 16 days ago. This stiff finish will suit kept to 6f and handy draw to operate from. High on the shortlist. TFR
2 HOMELAND (GB) (-)
9-7 (9)
Br B c Land Force (IRE) - Karen’s Caper (USA) Connor Beasley J
O Mr Michael Moses & Mr Terry Moses Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Highclere Stud Calder Sheetmetal Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 17. 33,000 gnsyearling, Land Force colt. Half-brotherto severalwinners, including smart 1m-9.5fwinnerCasanova, useful winner up to 1m Kinglet. Dam, 7f/1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Yard 4-22 with their juveniles on turf so far this term. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 INVINCIBLE LOVE (GB) (-)
9-7 (10)
Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Cupboard Love Vincent C. Y. Ho J
O Owners Group 112 Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Owners Group 022 Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 19. Territories colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner out of winning half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f-1m winner Pearl of Love One to note in the betting on debut for clues. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 SCATTER PENNY (FR) (22) (2lb) 1 D
9-7 (5)
Br B f Elarqam - Penny Sixpence (FR) Joanna Mason J
O Mick & David Easterby 100 Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mme Hannelore Kneip Molter Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Elarqam filly who created a positive impression and belied odds of 22/1 when landing 16-runner maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Looks sure to progress and she’s fancied to play a lead role. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 SPANISH BLESSINGS (IRE) (22) 0
9-7 (1)
Br Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Divert (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Crystal Clear Racing 2 Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Carrigbeg Stud & David Powell Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 12 in novice at Newcastle (6f) on debut 22 days ago, soon off the bridle and always behind. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 WATCHMAKER (GB) (-)
Br Ch c Masar (IRE) - Cosseted
O Mr S. Jones and Partner
B Mr Tugay Akman
9-7 (8)
David Nolan J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 4. 12,000 gns foal, £32,000 yearling, Masar colt. Half-brother to 11.5f-1 3/4m winner Placated. Dam, 1m-10.3f winner, sister to smart 7f-8.6f winner Keystroke. Possible he’ll be one for later on when tackling longer trips judged on pedigree. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 ITSALLABOUTUS (IRE) (29) (2lb) 0
9-5 (6)
Br B c Acclamation - Dukinta (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O McGrath, Sherry, Whearty Partnership
B Tourgar Bloodstock Ltd
Richard Fahey, Malton T
Richard Fahey Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Acclamation colt. Brother to 1 1/2m winner Lancillotto. Bred to stay well and offered little when last of 10 in novice (11/1) at Ripon (6f, good) on debut 29 days ago, very slowly away and always behind. One for later on. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 MISSIONARY RIDGE (IRE) (16) (2lb) 00
Br B c James Garfield (IRE) - Rhigolter Rose (IRE)
O Ryedale Partners No 10
9-5 (7)
David Allan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Rathbarry Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden who was still green when ninth of 14 in novice (50/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time but nurseries in due course entitled to be more his bag. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 NAWTON TROOPER (IRE) (-) (2lb)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Daanaat (IRE)
O Fell & Windress
9-5 (2)
William Carson J
Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T
B Cottage Lodge Stud OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. €6,000 yearling, £3,000 2-y-o, Soldier’s Call gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Bella Brazil and 2-y-o 6f winner Bella Colombia. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 PERFECT SIGHT (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br B c Expert Eye - Perfectly Perfect
9-5 (4)
Jason Hart J
O Mr E. A. L. Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B A Richardson & DF Powell My pension expert S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 25. 11,000 gns foal, 8,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart 1 1/2m-16.4f winner Caucus out of useful winner up to 1 1/4m (2-y-o 7f winner) (stayed 1 1/2m) Maid To Perfection. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8.
Record Time: 1min 14.0secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs
2023:(See Div 1)
Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 American Style (GB), 2-1 Scatter Penny (FR), 11-1 Watchmaker (GB), 14-1 Invincible Love (GB), 16-1 Homeland (GB), 18-1 Nawton Trooper (IRE), Perfect Sight (GB), 28-1 Itsallaboutus (IRE), 40-1 Missionary Ridge (IRE), 80-1 Spanish Blessings (IRE)
AMERICAN STYLE matched his previous best when again finding only one too good at Thirsk 16 days ago, and with this stiff finish entitled to suit, he looks to hold sound claims of opening his account from a handy draw. Nottingham debut scorer Scatter Penny looks sure to improve and she’s feared most with newcomers Invincible Love and Homeland a couple of others to note
PREDICTION:
Northern Commercials will present a memento and a bottle of Go Racing in Yorkshire fizz to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £100 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.
POSITION OF STALLS
Unless an announcement is made to the contrary, Starting Stalls will be positioned against the INSIDE RUNNING RAIL for all races.
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
Need some charge for your phone??
As part of making our music nights more sustainable racegoers can pedal for power!
Find the bikes located in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure next to the Beer Festival to top up your phone battery! The bikes generate energy produced by pedalling, this is fed to a control box that can charge multiple devices.
The Matt Hampson Foundation inspires and supports young people seriously injured through sporting activity using the unique facilities of its Get Busy Living Centre.
The Centre was opened in Leicestershire during 2018 as the brainchild of founder and former Leicester Tigers rugby player
Matt Hampson who experienced a life-changing injury in 2005 during an England Under-21 training session which left him paralysed from the neck down, aged just 20
Coming to terms with his injuries, Matt chose to focus on what he could do rather than what he could not and to ‘get busy living’ which is the philosophy behind everything the Foundation does.
We help people to get busy living after life-changing injury – helping them back into work, education or sport, or supporting their adjustment to their new life.
The Centre provides expert physiotherapy, specialist personal training, mentoring, wellbeing and emotional support, and practical advice to people after life-changing injury
By becoming part of the community, beneficiaries can
draw on the experience and knowledge of others who have been on the same journey. They develop the tools and skills to move on in their lives. The Centre also allows them to be part of an active social scene as they focus on what they can do – not what they can’t.
Eventually beneficiaries are able to become the ones providing support to others which is a huge part of their rehabilitation.
All of our beneficiaries are getting busy living again post-injury and we are proud of them all.
You can donate to the Foundation by using the QR code below
Third Race 6.45
THE SKY BET SUPPORTING MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)
For conditions of this race, see page 47
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (32 wins from 315 runners, 10%) runs JEWEL MAKER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs JEWEL MAKER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PREMIERSHIP trained by M Wigham & HANDEL & MHAJIM trained by C Banham, both Newmarket, 147 miles.
1 MAKALU (IRE) (4) 510121 D 5 10-2(in
(9)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Jolly Juicester (IRE) James Sullivan J
O Bruce Jamieson & Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Kevin Fox William Hill S
TIMEFORMVIEW Boasts an excellent strike rate this term, winning 4 of his 7 starts, latest when taking 7-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 5/4) 4 days ago, comfortably 5lb penalty to carry now but not taken lightly
2 FIRST DYNASTY (USA) (9) 650504
9-12 (10)
Br B g American Pharoah (USA) - Heavenly Thought (USA) Oisin Orr J
O The Pink & Purple Partnership
Sam England, Guiseley T
B Candy Meadows LLC Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft, 9/1) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA58
3 JEWEL MAKER (IRE) (21) 16-5366 D
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sapphire (IRE)
O Reality Partnerships I
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
David Allan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA58
4 MASTERPAINTER (IRE) (25) 352000 D BF
Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Hand On Heart (IRE)
O Dods Racing Club
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
9-11 (7)
Connor Beasley J
Michael Dods, Darlington T
Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 10/3) 25 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA57
5 MHAJIM (IRE) (56) 0000-06
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Cape Magic (IRE)
9-10 (8)
Joey Haynes J
O Mr Barry Gordon Taylor Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 56 days ago, never nearer Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA56
6 TEES GEORGE (GB) (14) 454322 BF
9-10 (6)
Br B g Outstrip - Mistress Twister Paddy Mathers J
O Ingleby Bloodstock Limited Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd Adrian Nicholls Racing, Scott Bros Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who posted another creditable effort when second of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 15/8) 14 days ago. 2lb higher now but likely to be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA56
7 COLOANE (IRE) (18) 45-0561 CD
Br B f Cotai Glory - Stylish One (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Colne Valley Racing & Partner Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T
B Belmont,Glenville B/stock Ltd & C.McAvoy OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark when taking 13-runner handicap over C&D (good, 7/1) 18 days ago, suited by strong pace. 6lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. TFR
8 HANDEL (USA) (11) 630660 D
Br B g Pioneerof The Nile (USA) - Party Starter (USA)
O Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd
6 9-7 (5)
Cam Hardie J
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T B Baoma Corp
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 35 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago, ridden too aggressively Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA53 (-3)
9 THIS YEARS LOVE (GB) (14) 000-011 D 3 9-6 (3)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stereo Love (FR) Joanna Mason J
O Mr A. Morse & Stittenham Racing
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B T. J. Cooper Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Beverley (7.4f) last month and improved on that form when taking 13-runner handicap (2/1) at same course (8.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. 2lb rise fair and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA60
10
LOPE
DE
RUEDA
(GB) (12) 060065
4 9-4 (11)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamazonia (IRE) David Nolan J
O The Horse Watchers 11
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Fortescue Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Timeform S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 14 in minor event at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 9/2) 12 days ago, not ideally placed. This is tougher and he is still looking for his first success.
11 PREMIERSHIP (GB) (18) 000003 CD
5 9-0 (1)
Br B g Mahsoob - Misu Billy Darragh Keenan J
O Mr David Tate & Mr Daniel Lawson
Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B David Tate Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 8/1 and blinkered for 1st time, 4 lengths third of 13 to Coloane in handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago, suited by way race developed. Work to do. 1lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA44
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No 5, 7. Blinkers worn by No 4, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 10.
Record Time: 1min 40.6secs; Median Time: 1min 45.90secs
Stewards Note: HANDEL: Following its run on 8/7/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 This Years Love (GB), 4-1 Makalu (IRE), 11-2 Coloane (IRE), 6-1 Tees George (GB), 16-1 First Dynasty (USA), Masterpainter (IRE), Premiership (GB), 18-1 Jewel Maker (IRE), 28-1 Handel (USA), Lope de Rueda (GB), 33-1 Mhajim (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
COLOANE was only having her fourth start for her new yard when scoring here earlier this month and remains nicely treated on old form. She is fancied to follow up. This Years Love and Makalu head the list of dangers.
Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR for Sky Bet will present a memento, hamper and a bottle of Go Racing in Yorkshire fizz to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £50 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.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £211,026 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024.
Tribute Bands Family Day!
Sunday 28th July
Enjoy a dance and a sing song after some sensational racing on the 28th July.
Performing, we have a Madness Tribute and, Gareth Taylor - A remarkable performance of Queen’ s Music. Be sure to join us and stick around after the last race!
There will also be a funfair, free activity packs, face painting and the ‘Hunt The Golden Horseshoe’ Competition!
Fourth Race 7.20
THE SKY BET GO-RACING-INYORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
For conditions of this race, see page 47
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (32 wins from 315 runners, 10%) runs POET’S DAWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs POET’S DAWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: YOUARENOTFORGIVEN trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 143 miles.
1 LOVE DE VEGA (IRE) (14) 050330
5 9-11 (6)
Br Ch h Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ribble (FR) Vincent C. Y. Ho J
O Crone Stud Farms Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Lope de Vega Synd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 14 days ago. Others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA82
2 ZOZIMUS (IRE) (12) 342246 D
9-8 (5)
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Comment David Nolan J
O The Horse Watchers 3 & Robin Oliver David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Grange Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEW Not the easiest to win with but shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Likely to be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA79 (-1)
3 JEAN BAPTISTE (IRE) (12) 0-22500
7 9-7 (9)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pioneer Bride (USA) Tom Eaves J
O Woodhurst Construction Ltd Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Irish National St OR8 Wellness, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA78 (-2)
4 POWER OF GOLD (GB) (190) 44006-0 D 4 9-5 (7)
Br B g Golden Horn - Power of Light (IRE) Paddy Mathers J
O Mr M. Dalby
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f). Off 6 months. Bit to prove on return. TFRHHIII BHA76
5 HARTSWOOD (GB) (21) 00-6553 D
Br B g Garswood - Nihal (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Percy / Green Racing 2 Richard Fahey, Malton T
B D. Lancaster-Smith & Moreton Manor Stud inglebyracing.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when close third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 21 days ago. 3lb below his last winning mark and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA76
6 ALETHIOMETER (FR) (21) 3022-66
Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Live Love Laugh (FR) Jason Hart J
O Thistle and Rose racing
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Mr Thierry Lohest & Mr Thierry Storme JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 6 months off when respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 16/1) 21 days ago, not clear run. Remains fairly treated and warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA76
7 YOUARENOTFORGIVEN (GB) (41) 100-460 D
(8)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Spiliada (FR) William Carson J
O Mr D. J. Oseman Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Stilvi Compania & A Jathiere Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 14/1) 41 days ago, slowly away Has fallen to a workable mark.
8 POET’S DAWN (GB) (10) 650034 D
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Dudley Queen (IRE)
O Mr Timothy O’Gram & Partner
B Mrs J. K. Powell & Catridge Farm Stud
9 8-10 (4)
David Allan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Been given a chance by the assessor and posted solid efforts the last twice, latest when fourth of 9 in handicap (6/1) over C&D (soft) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA67
9 STYLE OF LIFE (IRE) (265) 6/02101- D
Br B f New Bay - Caterina di Cesi
O Rise One Racing - Style of Life
4 8-8 (2)
Joanna Mason J
Harriet Bethell, Arnold T
B Knocklong House Stud Beverley Racecourse S
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Jamie Osborne. Tongue strap on 1st time. Market check advised on return/yard debut. TFRHHHII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: VACCINE (IRE) 4 9 13 Connor Beasley 5-1 (Michael Dods) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Record Time: 1min 40.6secs; Median Time: 1min 45.90secs Stewards Note: ZOZIMUS: Following its run on 7/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 Hartswood (GB), 11-2 Zozimus (IRE), Alethiometer (FR), Poet’s Dawn (GB), 9-1 Style of Life (IRE), 10-1 Love de Vega (IRE), 14-1 Power of Gold (GB), 20-1 Youarenotforgiven (GB), 22-1 Jean Baptiste (IRE)
HARTSWOOD has dropped to a handy mark and turned in his best effort for some time when third at Newcastle last month. He gets the nod. Poet’s Dawn and Alethiometer rate the principal dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HARTSWOOD 2.POET’S DAWN 3.ALETHIOMETER (FR)
Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR for Sky Bet will present a memento, hamper and a bottle of Go Racing in Yorkshire fizz to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £50 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.
GENERAL HELP
If you require assistance please ask one of the Attendants, either at the Entrance where you came in or at one of the Pass Gates. If you are in the Premier or Grandstand & Paddock Enclosures you can also enquire at the Raceday Office which is next to the Winners Enclosure.
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Fifth Race 7.55
THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6907, 2nd £3454, 3rd £1727, 4th £864, 5th £432, 6th £216. (PenaltyValue £8761.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
For conditions of this race, see page 47
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Midgley (22 wins from 136 runners, 16%) runs VENTURA EXPRESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Ryan (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs VANTHEMAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: VANTHEMAN trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 87 miles.
1 DAKOTA GOLD (GB) (29) 0-00212 D
(4)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Joyeaux Connor Beasley J
O Doug Graham,Ian Davison,Alan Drysdale 1 Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Tremendous servant to connections who comes here in good form, capitalising on drop in grade when making all at Redcar (6f) in May. Stuck to his task when runner-up at Ripon (6f) subsequently and likely he’ll give his best again. TFRHHHHI BHA91
2 VENTURA EXPRESS (GB) (14) 603-101 CD 7 9-12 (8)
Br Ch g Mayson - Mail Express (IRE) David Nolan J
O Buist, Crowther & Shields Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Scuderia Archi Romani
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner 2 wins from 3 runs this year 4/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago, leading last 1/2f and keeping on. Not ruled out despite career-high mark. TFRHHHII BHA89
3 HIYA MAITE (GB) (33) 1-05010 D 6 9-11 (7)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Misu’s Maite Darragh Keenan J
O Mr S. R. Bowring Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe T
B S. R. Bowring
TIMEFORMVIEW Brought his turf form in line with his best all-weather efforts faced with an ideal test of speed when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) in June. Not in same form when tenth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (5f) 33 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA88
4 MAKANAH (GB) (21) 40-4000 D 9 9-9 (2)
Br B g Mayson - Diane’s Choice Oisin Orr J
O Axom LXXI Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Y. E. Mullin & Theobalds Stud Axom Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Tends to go well fresh and having slipped to lowest mark in almost 5 years, ran creditably after 7 months off when fourth at Newmarket (5f, good) on return. Not at same level since, ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 21 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA86
5 ARECIBO (FR) (34) 0-24030 D
9 9-9 (6)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) Zak Wheatley (3) J
O Santry Racing Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Wertheimer et Frere Tote, Santry Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when third at Doncaster (5f) on his penultimate start but ran one of his lesser races when eighth of 11 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 34 days ago. Losing run stretches back over 3 years. TFRHHIII BHA86
6 VANTHEMAN (IRE) (28) 150-120 D
3 9-7 (1)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow Tom Eaves J
O Tom Muir / Colin Paterson Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Yeomanstown Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved model having being gelded/dropped to 5f, successful on return at Newcastle prior to a fine second in 17-runnerYork handicap in May Shaped as
7 WEN MOON (IRE) (7) 360523 C D BF
4 9-7 (3)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Luminous Gold Joanna Mason J
O Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM
8 DUE
FOR
LUCK
(IRE) (13) 240-335 D BF
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Vanity’s Girl (IRE)
3 9-4 (5)
Jason Hart J O David Balfe & Partner John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Mrs Louise Quinn JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner at 2 yrs and looked unlucky not to land a hot Chester (5.1f) handicap on return, finishing with a flourish. Good third in the 3YO “Dash” at Epsom thereafter, so disappointing he took a backward step at Haydock 13 days ago. Remains feasibly handicapped, however. TFRHHHHI BHA85
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) 9 8 10 Sean Kirrane 5-1 (Tim Easterby) 6 ran
Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Record Time: 1min 0.49secs; Median Time: 1min 3.30secs
Stewards Note: MAKANAH: Following its run on 28/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Vantheman (IRE), 4-1 Dakota Gold (GB), 5-1 Ventura Express (GB), 13-2 Wen Moon (IRE), Due For Luck (IRE), 10-1 Hiya Maite (GB), 16-1 Makanah (GB), Arecibo (FR)
VANTHEMAN has improved for the drop to the minimum trip this term, successful at Newcastle prior to a big effort when runner-up at York in May. Far from disgraced in a big field at Royal Ascot since, he’s well drawn to attack eased back down in class and can confirm himself on a good mark. Veteran-campaigner Dakota Gold and Wen Moon, who comes here in good form, and head up the dangers.
Neville King of The Always Trying Syndicate will present a memento and a bottle of Go Racing in Yorkshire fizz to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £50 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.
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner.U - Unseated Rider. D - Distance Winner.d - Disqualified. S - Slipped.
RECORD TIMES
2m 1f 27y
2m 2f 2y
2m 5f 139y
In-THe-ZOne FAMIly dAY
SundAY 18TH AuGuST
The Industry Zone –
Enjoy a behind the Scenes Talk in the Winners Enclosure about what it is like to work in racing!
The Horse Zone –
Join a parade of ex-racehorses in the Parade Ring to find out more about their life once they retire with charity New Beginnings.
The Quiet Zone –
Enjoy a free tea or coffee with us while you read the Racing Post and sort out your selections for the day ahead.
The Newcomers Zone –
Meet our ‘Here to Help’ team who’ll show you around and explain how an afternoon at the races works.
The Tipster Zone –
Listen to the expert Punters Panel in the Winners Enclosure
The Kids Zone –
Enjoy the Kids zone throughout the afternoon in the Picnic Enclosure.
Sixth Race 8.25
THE HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY OLENA HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
For conditions of this race, see page 47
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (32 wins from 315 runners, 10%) runs FLICKERING HALO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs FLICKERING HALO LONGEST TRAVELLER: FRANKELIAN trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 214 miles
1 RICHARD P SMITH (IRE) (35) 3226-10 5 10-2 (4)
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Illico Joanna Mason J
O Mr David Hicken Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Wardstown Stud Ltd My pension expert S
TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Windsor in May. 18/1, below form eighth of 16 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Warrants respect.
2 OPTICIAN (GB) (18) 111242 D
10-1 (6)
Br B g Expert Eye - Starlit Sands David Allan J
O Mr P. W. Hiatt Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Miss K. Rausing Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 6 runs this year Back from 3 months off when creditable second of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA76
3 SOUTHERN VOYAGE (FR) (34) 000310 D 6 9-10 (7)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Blue Blue Sea Oisin Orr J
O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
B Skymarc Farm Inc
Richard Fahey, Malton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Doncaster in May. Fourteenth of 18 in handicap (18/1) at York (11.8f, soft) 34 days ago. Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA71
4 FLICKERING HALO (IRE) (13) 301603 3 9-8 (2)
Br Br c Dark Angel (IRE) - Regency Girl (IRE) David Nolan J
O Mr M. J. Macleod
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Manister House Stud Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Beverley (9.9f) in May and found a little more improvement when third of 13 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good, 125/1) 13 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA80
5 ST PANCRAS (GB) (39) 035 3 9-4 (1)
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Pilaster Connor Beasley J
O Manton Park
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Martyn Meade, Manton T
Hadleigh Real Property Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 7/1, fifth of 15 in novice at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 39 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip on yard/handicap debut and is worth monitoring in market TFRHHHII BHA76
6 FRANKELIAN (GB) (20) 536-33
3 9-4 (5)
Br B f Frankel - Australian Queen Jason Hart J
O Mr J. C. Smith
B Littleton Stud
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who wasn’t seen to best effect when third of 7 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 20 days ago. Should have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA76
7 YIPPEE (GB) (21) 421305 C
3 8-13 (3)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment Vincent C. Y. Ho J
O John Brown & Megan Dennis Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B The Bewitchment Partnership Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Winner here in May. Last of 5 in handicap (7/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SUPPOSEDTOBE (IRE) 5 10 2 Sean Bowen 25-1 (Peter Bowen) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Record Time: 2mins 33.72secs; Median Time: 2mins 40.80secs
Stewards Note: ST PANCRAS: Following its run on 10/6/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. FRANKELIAN: Following its run on 29/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Frankelian (GB), 9-2 Optician (GB), 5-1 Flickering Halo (IRE), 13-2 Southern Voyage (FR), 7-1 Richard P Smith (IRE), 10-1 St Pancras (GB), 16-1 Yippee (GB)
FRANKELIAN is better than she could show at Chester last month and remains with potential. She can get off the mark. Optician and Flickering Halo can also make their presence felt.
Olena Rutter will present a memento and a bottle of Go Racing in Yorkshire fizz to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race. A cash prize of £50 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.
CHILDREN
Under 18’s accompanied by an adult are free everywhere.
WELFARE OF HORSES AND RIDERS
The safety and welfare of all horses and riders involved in races at Pontefract is one of our principal priorities. A Paramedic Ambulance, a Doctor and a Vet follow the runners in every race.
GREEN SCREENS will normally be erected round any horse or rider requiring attention in order to provide privacy. This does NOT necessarily reflect on the severity of any injury.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
The Park Suite Restaurant
The Park Suite in the Premier Enclosure offers you a reserved table for the whole meeting.
With tables overlooking the Winning Post or the Parade Ring, it’s the ideal choice for those who would like to have a base for the day, whilst enjoying exquisite cuisine.
Premier Enclosure Admission
4 course carvery lunch
Light afternoon tea
Balconies overlooking the winning post, winners enclosure and parade ring
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Happy 100th Birthday Ronald Simpson
Hope you have a great day at the races and pick a few winners for a change
Lots of love from all your family and friends xx
Seventh Race 9.00
THE RONALD SIMPSON 100TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
5)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
For conditions of this race, see page 47
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Easterby (32 wins from 315 runners, 10%) runs ACT OF VIOLENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs ACT OF VIOLENCE
WEIGHTWATCHER: HOUR BY HOUR won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 8lb to 61. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOUR BY HOUR trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 160 miles
1 LATE ARRIVAL (IRE) (18) 013621 CD 7 10-0 (1)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Powdermill Joanna Mason J
O Mr S Windle & Mr G Routledge Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Won 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 10/3) 18 days ago, driven out. Handy draw inside to operate from and possibilities again nudged up 2lb.
2 HAVANA RUM (IRE) (17) 451632 D 4 9-12 (5)
Br B g Havana Grey - Urban Hunt (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O John F. Doyle Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Ms Martha Kellaghan Richard Fahey Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ripon in May. Respectable second of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 5/1) 17 days ago, no match only for a thriving sort with an excellent course record. Not dismissed. TFRHHHHI BHA68
3 MIDNITE RUNNER (IRE) (24) 010-500 3 9-11 (8)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Top Row Connor Beasley J
O Mr Michael Moses & Mr Terry Moses Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Top Row Partnership Calder Sheetmetal Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago, proving too free. Others make greater appeal overall. TFRHHHII BHA72
4 ACT OF VIOLENCE (GB) (11) 01-0501 D 3 9-11(in 6lb ex) (7)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Bacall David Allan J
O Peter R. Ball, Gentech Ltd & Partners
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mrs S Field, Miss S Field & Mr A Turbitt Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-beaten first 3 starts this season but posted a career-best displaywhenwinning 11-runnerhandicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 11 days ago, a first-time tongue strap/less testing ground presumably the catalysts. Of interest again with a repeat under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA66 (+8)
5 A PINT OF BEAR (IRE) (14) 213105 D
Br Gr g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Heart of An Angel
O Homecroft Wealth Paul J Dixon & Partners
B Willie Musson Racing Ltd
6 9-10 (4)
James Sullivan J
Scott Dixon, Rolleston T
TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in June. 11/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, plugging on. Each-way possibilities.
6 ONE MORE DREAM (GB) (25) 410665 D
(6)
Br Br g Bated Breath - Gracefilly Jason Hart J
O Ryedale Racing John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Simon Wood JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 12 runs this year Latest win at Southwell in March. 9/2, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago, never nearer. Has tended to
Br Ch g Calyx - Nidhaal (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Ms J Bianco & Mr G Wood Ann Duffield, Leyburn T
B Newstead Breeding Sims Suzuki S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Catt
8 HOUR BY HOUR (GB) (8) 00-6022 D
Br B g Time Test - Steppe By Steppe
O Let’s Be Lucky Racing 36 & David Carroll
4 9-5 (2)
Mohammed Tabti (5) J
Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Newhall Estate Farm Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 13 in handicap (15/2) at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, just no match for a well-handicapped sort. Can go well again from a handy draw TFRHHHII BHA61 (+1)
9 DREAM DEAL (GB) (32) 23-6254 D BF
5 9-4 (9)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Triveni (FR) David Nolan J
O D & SJ Barker
Danny Brooke, Middleham T
B Miss S. J. Turner Mr Barker, Danny Brooke Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Good second atAyr in Maywith cheekpieces refitted and not disgraced either start since, weakening late on returned to softer ground when fourth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f) 32 days ago. Had wind op subsequently and he’s on a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA60
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: SIR MAXI 5 9 7 Billy Garritty 6-1 (Richard Fahey) 13 ran
Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
Record Time: 1min 12.6secs; Median Time: 1min 16.90secs
Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Act of Violence (GB), 4-1 Late Arrival (IRE), 7-1 Havana Rum (IRE), 8-1 A Pint of Bear (IRE), Hour By Hour (GB), 11-1 One More Dream (GB), Dream Deal (GB), 16-1 Midnite Runner (IRE), 28-1 Front Gunner (IRE)
The application of a first-time tongue tie/less testing ground than previously were presumably the catalysts for ACT OF VIOLENCE’s comfortable success at Ripon 11 days ago and a bold follow-up bid could be on the cards given Tim Easterby’s charge remains easily one of the least exposed. Late Arrival, a winner over C&D latest, is feared with a good pace entitled to suit. Havana Rum and Hour By Hour are others to note
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ACT OF VIOLENCE 2.LATE ARRIVAL (IRE) 3.HAVANA RUM (IRE)
Ronald Simpson will present a memento and a bottle of Go Racing in Yorkshire fizz to the winning owner in the Winner’s Enclosure after this race A cash prize of £50 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.
ST JOHN AMBULANCE
The Pontefract Executive wish to thank the ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE for the excellent services which they provide at Race Meetings.
PHOTOGRAPHY
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1. Photographs are taken entirely at your own risk
2. You must confine your activities to the areas normally open to the public which DO NOT INCLUDE the Track, Saddling Boxes, Stables, Parade Ring, Weighing Room and Unsaddling Enclosure.
3. The use of Flash Attachments is NOT permitted under any circumstances whatsoever.
Leeds - Pontefract Tanshelf
Wakefield - Monkhill (Direct 58, 29) (Direct 39, 46)
There are 3 stations in Pontefract – Monkhill, Baghill and Tanshelf. Pontefract Tanshelf is more or less opposite the entrance to the Park, whereas Monkhill and Baghill stations are more centrally located in Pontefract and are around 2 to 3 miles from the course. If you don’t fancy the walk through the Town, taxis are available at the stations.
There is a fourth station at Glasshoughton which adjoins the Xscape complex. This is a couple of miles from the Racecourse. If you have some time to kill, from near Glasshoughton Station (starting in the car park to B&Q!), there is a lovely walk through the Park to the Racecourse. It will take around 45 minutes.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.37 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS USED STOCK FOR INSTANT DELIVERY EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D)(EBF Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, July 13th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. NORTHERN COMMERCIALS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by them, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024 Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 14 entries at £25. - Closed July 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.10 - THE NORTHERN COMMERCIALS USED STOCK FOR INSTANT DELIVERY EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D)(EBF Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, July 13th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. NORTHERN COMMERCIALS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by them, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED
RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024 Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 13 entries at £25. - Closed July 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.45 - THE SKY BET SUPPORTING MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 59 and 60; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10 00 a m. July 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 20 entries, 0 at £6 and 20 at £32. - Closed July 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.20 - THE SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £25 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10 00 a m. July 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by them, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £25. - Closed July 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 7.55 - THE ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8761 to the winning horse The second to receive £4108, the third £2055, the fourth £1026, the fifth £513 and the sixth £256. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10 00 a m. July 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The ALWAYS TRYING RACING SYNDICATE have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race In addition they will present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries, 0 at £9 and 12 at £45 - Closed July 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6907; Second £3454; Third £1727; Fourth £864; Fifth £432; Sixth £216. (Penalty Value £8761.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.25 - THE HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY OLENA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £25 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. DAVID RUTTER has generously sponsored this race on the occasion of his wife’s birthday.
OLENA RUTTER will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race In addition, she will present a cash prize to the stable employee judged by them to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 15 entries, 1 at £5 and 14 at £25. - Closed July 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 9.00 - THE RONALD SIMPSON 100TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £20 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LEON SIMPSON has generously sponsored this race to celebrate his Grandad’s 100th birthday. RONALD SIMPSON will present a memento to the winner of the owner of this race In addition, he will present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged by hIm, to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £20. - Closed July 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
