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FIFTH RACE 3.35 x 1m 2f 1y

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Novice Stakes (Class 5) (GBB Race)

for novice three and four yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

Leading course trainer (17-22): K R Burke (15 wins from 127 runners, 12%) runs DUBAI CRYSTAL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (12 wins from 46 runners, 26%) runs BAILEYS KHELSTAR

Longest Travellers: BYSTANDER trained by S & E Crisford, PEACE MAN trained by J & T Gosden, ROYAL SYMBOL trained by C Appleby, all Newmarket, 219 miles.

Raceform Median Time: 2m 7.10s; Record Time: 2m 1.40s colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 ROYAL SYMBOL (IRE) (488) 1/- 4 10-9 (5)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Measured Tempo James Doyle J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine start when landing 1m Kempton maiden in 2021. That form worked out really well (next 6 behind all won next time, including subsequent Group 2/Listed winners) and he could have plenty more to come up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) (245) 332602- 4 10-2 (6)

Br B g Iffraaj - Glamour Queen Andrew Mullen J

O Mr J. Fyffe Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B S.C.E.A. Team Hogdala France et al JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who was capable of fairly useful form on the level last year Starts out for another new yard and has Flat races in him. TFRHHHII BHA82

3 PEACE MAN (GB) (35) 4 4 10-2 (1)

Br B c Kingman - Peacehaven (IRE) Benoit de la Sayette (3) J

O Mr John E. Rose John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Manor Farm Stud & J. E. Rose

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family (has more of a sprinting pedigree) and shaped well on belated debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 5 weeks ago, very green and nearest at the finish. Will improve TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 BAILEYS KHELSTAR (FR) (119) 0-

3 8-13 (2)

Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Khelwa (FR) Joe Fanning J

O G. R. Bailey Ltd (Baileys Horse Feeds) Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Haras Des Trois Chapelles

TIMEFORM VIEW Appealing pedigree but 100/1 and proved green in 1m Kempton novice on debut in December, getting the hang of things late on.

5 BYSTANDER (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-13 (7)

Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Witnessed Jack Mitchell J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Paul & Billy McEnery

TIMEFORM VIEW €100,000 foal, 150,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner

Stage Magic. Yard can ready one and he’s got to be on the shortlist.

6 DOUBLE OBAN (GB) (14) 63 BF

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-13 (4)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zaaneh (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O Mr R. Cotter Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd

NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved from debut at Newcastle (10.2f) 14 days ago but handicaps will be more his bag.

7 DUBAI CRYSTAL (IRE) (23) 2-6

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 8-8 (3)

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Lady Of Dubai Sam James J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be smart but just modest form in AW maidens, running green at Wolverhampton on return last month.

HHIII

2022: NICHOLAS GEORGE 3 8 9 Jack Mitchell 5-2 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 11 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: DUBAI CRYSTAL: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’s

5-6 Royal Symbol (IRE), 5-1 Peace Man (GB), 11-2 Bystander (IRE), 10-1 Bringbackmemories (FR), 33-1 Double Oban (GB), 50-1 Baileys Khelstar (FR), Dubai Crystal (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW

ROYAL SYMBOL hasn’t been seen since landing a Kempton maiden on debut in December 2021 but Godolphin have stuck with him and he could be one to follow this year Peace Man seems sure to improve from his first run at Wolverhampton 5 weeks ago and looks the danger

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SIXTH RACE 4.10 x 1m 2f 1y

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Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £8650 x Declared

Prize Money. 1st £3572, 2nd £1786, 3rd £893, 4th £446, 5th £223. (Penalty Value £4527.40)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Tinkler (17 wins from 205 runners, 8%) runs BAROSSA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (12 wins from 46 runners, 26%) runs WADACRE GOMEZ

Longest Travellers: GLORIOUS LION trained by J Ferguson & CANTORA trained by G Boughey, both Newmarket, 219 miles.

Raceform Median Time: 2m 7.10s; Record Time: 2m 1.40s

GOMEZ (GB) (14) 621 D

Br B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Wadacre Gigi

VIEW Much improved when taking 6-runner minor event at Newcastle handicapping now and may have more to offer yet.

(IRE) (33) 12036-3

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Juste Pour Moi (IRE)

O Grange Park Racing, Collier and Fell

VIEW Fair winner at Ripon last summer and returned with creditable third of 5 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 33 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Should give another good account but others hold stronger claims TFRHHIII BHA72

3 GLORIOUS LION (GB) (54) 60-5 9-10 (5)

Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Glories (USA) James Doyle J

O Qatar Racing Limited James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B The Glories Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when fifth of 10 in minor event (4/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 54 days ago Upped in trip for handicap bow and remains open to improvement. Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHHII BHA71

4 LEADING COMPANY (IRE) (234) 541112- 9-7 (9)

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Leading Actress (IRE) Jason Hart J

O The Wild Rovers 2022 John Quinn, Malton T

B Rathasker Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a hat-trick of nurseries last summer and ended campaign with respectable second of 7 at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) in August. Longer trip/easier ground to face on return now but warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA68

5 CANTORA (GB) (17) 46611-4 C BF 9-6 (7)

Br B or Br f Time Test - Umthoulah (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O Wardley Bloodstock George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Wardley Bloodstock George Boughey, SBK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who won a brace of nurseries (including one at this course) on slow ground last term. Should be straighter for recent Lingfield return and must enter calculations

6 IATO’S ANGEL (IRE) (55) 040-565

Br Ch f Footstepsinthesand - Ziggy’s Secret

O Middleham Park Racing XXXII & Partner

TFRHHHHI BHA67

9-6 (3)

Joe Fanning J

Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T

B Mr Robert Norton Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1 of her 6 starts in 2022 and acquitted herself well in defeat in 3 AW outings this year Upped in trip now and vulnerable to less exposed sorts

HHIII BHA67

7 BAROSSA (IRE) (175) 003- 9-4 (1)

Br B or Br f Awtaad (IRE) - Quenched Faye McManoman J

O G Maidment Racing Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Herbertstown House Stud Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when third of 7 in minor event (40/1) at this course (9f, soft) in October now sent handicapping although opening mark could have been kinder

HHIII BHA65

8 ANGEL’S VOICE (IRE) (195) 6003- 9-3 (4)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Evies Wish (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr Stuart Coxon Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Philip O’Dwyer & P. J. Walsh Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched debut form when third of 9 on nursery bow at Southwell (8.1f) in this headgear in October, but vulnerable to improvers off similar mark starting out for new yard now. TFRHHIII BHA64

9 CHARLIE’S HUMOUR (IRE) (111) 000- 8-10 (6)

Br B f Camacho - Miracolia (IRE) Laura Pearson (3) J

O NSL Investments Limited David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Kildaragh Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in a trio of starts last year and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement on return here TFRHHIII BHA57

2022: HILTS (IRE) 3 9 1 Jack Garritty 2-1 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 14 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.

Stewards Note: CANTORA: Following its run on 31/3/2023 it was reported that the horse failed to stay the distance

PROBABLE S.P.’s

3-1 Cantora (GB), 7-2 Wadacre Gomez (GB), 9-2 Glorious Lion (GB), 17-2 Leading Company (IRE), 14-1 Angel’s Voice (IRE), 16-1 Rievaulx Raver (IRE), 18-1 Barossa (IRE), 20-1 Iato’s Angel (IRE), 25-1 Charlie’s Humour (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW

Preference is for WADACRE GOMEZ, who has improved with each outing and won with plenty in hand at Newcastle a fortnight ago Cantora and Glorious Lion rate the principal dangers

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SEVENTH RACE

4.40 x 1m 2f 1y

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Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (49 wins from 561 runners, 9%) runs RED ASTAIRE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs FLAG OF TRUTH

Longest Traveller: BAIKAL trained by A West, Epsom, 273 miles

Raceform Median Time: 2m 7.10s; Record Time: 2m 1.40s for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8650 x Declared Runners 14 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3572, 2nd £1786, 3rd £893, 4th £446, 5th £223. (Penalty Value £4527.40) colours no horse

1 NATCHEZ TRACE (GB) (168) 102136-

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Passage of Time

O Second Chancers

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term in good nick, scoring at Kempton and ridden too aggresively when sixth there 168 days ago. Merits consideration on his return.

2 BAIKAL (GB) (235) 4642/06-

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE)

O Bagels

B The Pocock Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden for Michael Wigham. Off 6 months before sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 43 days ago Since had a wind op No forlorn hope

HHHII BHA77

3 MERSEYSIDE (IRE) (195) 522160- D 4 9-10 (12)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Megera (FR) Tom Eaves J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Mr R. Shaykhutdinov

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Longchamp in May. In need of run on yard debut when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 6 months ago Needs to hit the ground running after breathing surgery. TFRHHHII BHA76

4 RICHARD P SMITH (IRE) (182) 232211- D 4 9-10 (1)

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Illico James Doyle J

O Mr David Hicken Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Wardstown Stud Ltd Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up last autumn when fitted with cheekpieces, scoring at Yarmouth and Windsor (11.4f, good to soft).

Off 6 months but very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA76

5 FLAG OF TRUTH (FR) (268) 603- 4 9-9 (3)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Dalakania (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXV & Partner

Paul Mulrennan J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Mme A. Sundstrom & Mme C. Hutchinson Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 8/1, first run since leaving Roger Varian when staying-on third of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 8 months ago Significantly back up in trip for his handicap debut. More to offer TFRHHHII BHA75

6 MORNING SUN (IRE) (233) 3463- 4 9-8 (14)

Br B g Muhaarar - Jadanna (IRE)

O Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Billy Garritty J

Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Straightline (NE) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good) 7 months ago on his final run for Sir Michael Stoute Not taken lightly on his yard debut. TFRHHHII BHA74

7 LUNAR JET (GB) (16) 35360-3 CD

9 9-5 (5)

Br Ch g Ask - Lightning Jet Phil Dennis J

O County Charm Windows & Conservatories

B Ladas

Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 16 days ago Fifteen runs since his last win in 2020, though. TFRHHHII BHA71

8 BENADALID (GB) (16) 26050-2 D 8 9-4 (8)

Br B g Assertive - Gambatte Aiden Brookes (5) J

O Mrs Shirley France Chris Fairhurst, Middleham T

B P. Balding Windy Bank Dairy Farm Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 but posted a very good nose second of 9 to Aone Ally in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 16 days ago Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA70

9 KALAHARI PRINCE (IRE) (16) 55610-0 CD 4 9-1 (7)

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Desert Blossom (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr F. Gillespie David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in October 5/1, first run since leaving Kevin Ryan when 16 1/2 lengths eighth of 9 to Aone Ally in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 16 days ago Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA67

10 AONE ALLY (GB) (16) 5/6532/-1 D 5 9-0 (4)

Br B g Mayson - Infatuate Oisin Orr J

O Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, confirmed earlier promise when getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap days ago by nose from Benadalid. Ought to be in the shake-up again.

11

ASTAIRE (GB) (196) 022400-

Br Ch g Intello (GER) - Barynya

O The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner

Park Stud Limited

Fair maiden who signed off for 2022 with creditable eighth of 11 his seasonal return.

(GB) (17) 3203-61 D

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Vera Richardson (IRE)

O Mr Kevin Kirkup

J. J. Davies & K. Kirkup

VIEW Got right back on track with success in 7-runner handicap at Newcastle

13 CONTRAST (IRE) (67) 00102-3 D

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Israar

(10)

O The Laura Mason Syndicate Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Lynn Lodge Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Nottingham in October and resumed with a good third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle

67 days ago Form has been franked so he’s a player off a 4lb lower mark here

14 SOARING STAR (IRE) (17) 504-043

HHHHH BHA59

6 8-6 (11)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Peig (IRE) Shane Gray J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXV Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, good third of 7 to Cusack in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 17 days ago Blinkers on 1st time

Eleven runs since his last win in 2022, however TFRHHHII BHA58

2022: CLANSMAN 4 8 13 Jason Watson 50-1 (Liam Bailey) 12 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2, 3.

Stewards Note: FLAG OF TRUTH: Following its run on 23/7/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-2 Aone Ally (GB), 10-1 Richard P Smith (IRE), Benadalid (GB), 11-1 Natchez Trace (GB), Lunar Jet (GB), 12-1 Morning Sun (IRE), Cusack (GB), Contrast (IRE), Soaring Star (IRE), 16-1 Kalahari Prince (IRE), 18-1 Baikal (GB), 25-1 Flag of Truth (FR), 33-1 Merseyside (IRE), Red Astaire (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW

Lots with chances but CONTRAST is able to race off a 4lb lower mark than when a good Newcastle third last time (form been franked) so gets the vote Recent Doncaster scorer Aone Ally is feared most with hat-trick seeking Richard P Smith and the lightly-raced Morning Sun completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONTRAST (IRE) 2.AONE ALLY 3.RICHARD P SMITH (IRE)

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