SIXTH RACE 8.15

THE BLOSSOM HOMECARE HARROGATE AND RIPON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No Horse

1 HAIZOOM (GB) (24)

Ch m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sortita (GER)

Owner: Mr J. S. Morrison

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Tote, Johnston Racing Ltd

Race Description

This is a two miles handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight of 8st 4lb and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

about TWO MILES

5 9 10 (1)

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Form: 026-463 CD

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, wasted no time getting back on track when third of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. In with a serious shout back down to her last winning mark and having joined an in-form yard

2 LORD CAPRIO (IRE) (256)

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Azzurra du Caprio (IRE)

Owner: Blue Lion Racing IX

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

8 9 6 (3)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 4////0162- C

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Defied top weight to win his first race over hurdles for over 18 months at Hexham (20.1f, good) 4 days ago, leading run-in. Course winner last year who was last seen on the Flat when finishing a head-second over C&D last September Needs considering.

3

OASIS PRINCE (GB) (23)

Br g Oasis Dream - Demisemiquaver

Owner: Mr Chester Bosomworth

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

7 9 4 (2)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 140-435 D

Breeder: Highclere Stud and Floors Farming

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good) 23 days ago, having run of race Down to last winning mark but others make more appeal.

4 PARLIAMENT HILL (GB) (738) 5

Ch g Sir Percy - Fauran (IRE)

Owner: Touchwood Racing

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Sponsor: McCoy Contractors

9 3 (4)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Form: 0/505/-

Breeder: Minster Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser who arrives out of sorts, pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Makes handicap debut on first start in this sphere for current trainer (had wind op since last seen). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: HELLENISTA 4 8 8 David Allan 6-4 (Tim Easterby) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Betting Forecast:

11-8 Haizoom (GB), 5-2 Lord Caprio (IRE), 5-1 Oasis Prince (GB), 11-2 Parliament Hill (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Just the 4 runners and this could get tactical, HAIZOOM taken to make a winning start for the red-hot Charlie Johnston yard and take her record to 2-2 over C&D. Lord Caprio was successful over hurdles at Hexham on Saturday and he’s preferred to Oasis Prince for the forecast spot.

Best Turned Out Horse

Darren Kacis of Blossom Homecare will select the best turned out for this race and present a trophy to winning connections.

Customers Of The Boards

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Customers a re reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for one month

HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE

Ripon Racecourse requests that you observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are here today. Please do not stand in the aisles of the Grandstand as this could prevent access in an emergency We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse.

We would like to remind racegoers that the first aid rooms are located at the rear of the Weighing Room and in the Course Enclosure Building.

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232.

(Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (5)

B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)

Owner: C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

FIVE FURLONGS

Race Description

This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 70 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 65.

6 9 11 (1)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 60-5053 D

Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, best effort of the campaign so far when third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 5 days ago. Visor back on and he’s of interest operating 1lb below last winning mark.

2 MERESIDE ANGEL (IRE) (23)

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Mary Thomas (IRE)

Owner: Mereside Racing Limited & partner

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Sponsor: Kingston Thermal Ltd.

4 9 6 (3)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 0305-32 CD

Breeder: Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 9/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 23 days ago, finding only an improved sort too strong. Remains relatively low mileage and he ought to be competitive again from this mark.

3 BIRKENHEAD (GB) (13) 6

B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Vilnius

Owner: Chris Priestley & ged shields

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Sponsor: J Priestley Transport Ltd

Jockey: Graham Lee

Form: 65-0015 D

9 6 (4)

Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell (5f) in May 12/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 13 days ago, not helped by a slow start. Visor replaces cheekpieces now and better showing anticipated for in-form yard.

4 CARIBBEAN SUNSET (IRE) (4) 5 9 3 (2)

B g Twilight Son - Guana (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Chappell

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 5/20-045

Breeder: Patrick Gleeson

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 4 days ago, no extra close home. Still unexposed on turf but others make more appeal for win purposes.

5

ALBEGONE (GB) (16) 5 9 0 (5)

B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Pacngo

Jockey: David Allan

Owner: Mr D B & Mrs C Lamplough & Partner Form: 30340-4 D

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Breeder: Habton Farms & Mr D. Lamplough

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good, 25/1) 16 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that under his belt and he comes here operating from a fair mark. One to consider

6

BRIAN THE SNAIL (IRE) (7) 9 8 10 (6)

Gr g Zebedee - Sweet Irish

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Owner: Mr Conor Morris Form: 0/00-042 D

Trainer: Patrick Morris, Prescot

Breeder: Mr A. Kirwan

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 7 days ago, no extra late on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 57 (+1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: LATIN FIVE (IRE) 5 8 13 Graham Lee 18-1 (Paul Midgley) 7 ran Visor worn by No 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

BIRKENHEAD: Following its run on 25/5/2023 it was reported that the horse’s impetuosity made it slow away.

Betting Forecast:

3-1 Mereside Angel (IRE), 7-2 Soul Seeker (IRE), 9-2 Brian The Snail (IRE), 11-2 Birkenhead (GB), 6-1 Albegone (GB), 7-1 Caribbean Sunset (IRE)

A previous C&D winner, MERESIDE ANGEL proved no match for an improver at Musselburgh 23 days ago yet he was nicely on top of the remainder, and from an unchanged mark it would come as no surprise to see him go close. Albegone arrives on a handy mark and should be sharper for his Carlisle reappearance. Birkenhead, for the stable who won this race 12 months ago, completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MERESIDE

Race Result

Best Turned Out Horse

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