THE KINGSCLERE

RACING CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £11250 x Race Conditions P35

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4645, 2nd £2323, 3rd £1161, 4th £580, 5th £290. (Penalty Value £5888.24)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Statistics

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (29 wins from 322 runners, 9%) runs GREAT BEDWYN and KING’S CODE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runs GREAT BEDWYN and KING’S CODE

Longest Travellers: EYETRAP trained by J Chapple-Hyam, SPRING FEVER trained by J & T Gosden, ALMARIN trained by P Owens, all Newmarket, 151 miles.

1-2-3: 1.EYETRAP 2.MIRABELLO BAY (IRE) 3.SPRING FEVER colours no horse/days since last run st-lb Draw

1 GREAT BEDWYN (GB) (18)

9-9 (1)

Breeding B c Showcasing - Mistress Quickly (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Jockey Pat Dobbs

Owner Denford Stud Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder Mrs M. E. Slade Timeform Rating HHHII Form 0-310 D

TIMEFORM Lightly-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Winner at Newcastle in March. Seventh of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to soft) 18 days ago Should progress BHA 79

2 ALMARIN (IRE) (18)

Breeding B g Belardo (IRE) - Princess Severus (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

Owner Pinnacle Thoroughbreds 1

9-9 (3)

Jockey Louis Steward

Trainer Patrick Owens, Newmarket

Breeder Gerard Burke Timeform Rating HHIII

Sponsor Bluedrop Services Form 541-0

TIMEFORM Lightly-raced winner Last of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 25/1) 18 days ago Up in trip Work to do BHA 79

3 PAISANO (IRE) (198)

Breeding B g Dubawi (IRE) - Posset (Oasis Dream)

9-8 (9)

Jockey Dougie Costello

Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder Sahara Group Holdings Timeform Rating HHIII

Owner John Gunther & Tanya Gunther

Sponsor Tote Form 360-

TIMEFORM Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, ninth of 13 in minor event at Newbury (8f, heavy). Off 6 months Up in trip Blinkered for 1st time. Improvement required on handicap debut Gelded since last seen. BHA 78

4 ROYAL DEESIDE (GB) (200)

Breeding B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb (Acclamation)

Owner Mr J. Law

Breeder Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown

9-7 (11)

Jockey David Probert

Trainer Alan King, Barbury Castle

Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Goodwin Racing Ltd Form 404-

TIMEFORM Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden (22/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to soft), nearest finish. Off 6 months May do better now sent handicapping. Gelded since last seen. BHA 77

5

ALBA LONGA (GB) (198)

Breeding B f Muhaarar - Alla Speranza (Sir Percy)

Owner Miss K. Rausing

Breeder Miss K. Rausing

9-5 (10)

Jockey Hector Crouch

Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Timeform Rating HHHII Form 063-

TIMEFORM Thrice-raced maiden. Improved with each start thus far, ending last term with fair third of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (8f, heavy, 9/1), not knocked about Upped in trip on return/handicap bow and warrants respect BHA 75

6

SPRING FEVER (GB) (31) 9-4 (5)

Breeding B f Dubawi (IRE) - Primevere (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE))

Owner Mr A. E. Oppenheimer

Breeder Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Jockey Robert Havlin

Trainer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Tote Form 40-3

TIMEFORM Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 9/1) 31 days ago Longer trip likely to suit and enters calculations on handicap debut BHA 74

7 SCENIC (FR) (139) 9-4 (4)

Breeding B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ghalyah (Frankel) Jockey Ross Coakley

Owner David Ward Trainer Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor ABM Catering Facilities Management Form 042-

TIMEFORM Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 13 in minor event (15/2) at Kempton (8f). Off 139 days Up in trip Makes handicap debut Likely to improve BHA 74

8 EYETRAP (GB) (25)

9-4 (8)

Breeding B c Ulysses (IRE) - Miss Dashwood (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) Jockey Marco Ghiani

Owner Mr P. W. Harris Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Breeder Meon Valley Stud Timeform Rating HHHHH

Sponsor Tote Form 003-1 D

TIMEFORM Promising sort who found improvement when taking 6-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 13/2) on return 25 days ago 4lb rise fair and further progress is on the cards. BHA 74

9 MIRABELLO BAY (IRE) (50)

9-3 (7)

Breeding Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Stone Roses (IRE) (Zebedee) Jockey Aidan Keeley (5)

Owner Ms Caroline Instone & J S Moore Trainer J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Breeder Mr John Donworth Timeform Rating HHHHI

Sponsor Tote Form 215-113 D BF

TIMEFORM 2 wins from 3 runs this year 11/8, good third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 50 days ago, needing stronger gallop Still fairly treated and not taken lightly BHA 73

10 LADY OF ARABIA (GB) (144)

9-2 (2)

Breeding B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Arabian Music (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA)) Jockey Charles Bishop

Owner KJB Racing Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder Saxtead Livestock Ltd Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Abm Catering Limited Form 321-

TIMEFORM Thrice-raced winner 10/11, won 11-runner maiden at Kempton (8f), pushed out Off 144 days Up in trip More required now switched to handicapping but she is still low mileage. BHA 72

11

KING’S CODE (GB) (210)

9-2

(6)

Breeding B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Jockey Sam Hitchcott

Owner Mr Saeed Manana Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Timeform Rating HHHII Form 633-

TIMEFORM Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 9 in minor event at Goodwood (9f, good, 15/2). Off 7 months Another who can be expected to improve now tried in handicap company. BHA 72

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: BOX TO BOX (IRE) 3 9 4 Ross Coakley 9-4 (Hugo Palmer) 4 ran

Raceform Median Time: 2 mins 9.30 secs

Blinkers worn first time by No

3. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 4.

Stewards Note: ALMARIN: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

ALBA LONGA: Following its run on 21/10/2022 it was reported that the horse ran free and hung badly right

Betting Forecast: 9-2 Eyetrap (GB), 5-1 Mirabello Bay (IRE), 13-2 Lady of Arabia (GB), 8-1 Alba Longa (GB), 9-1 Spring Fever (GB), 12-1 Scenic (FR), 16-1 Great Bedwyn (GB), Royal Deeside (GB), King’s Code (GB), 25-1 Almarin (IRE), Paisano (IRE)

Race Summary: EYETRAP upped his form a notch when making a successful handicap bow at Nottingham last month and should have more to offer yet. He can score again. Mirabello Bay and Spring Fever head the list of dangers.

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board General Prize Fund scheme provides for the inclusion of £459,773 at this Racecourse in 2023.

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Race Conditions

First Race 1.35 - THE KINGSCLERE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3725 to the winning horse The second to receive £1863, the third £930, the fourth £466 and the fifth £232. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; 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. May 5th. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 4th, 2023, have not ridden more than 5 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 3 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. 11 entries, 1 at £6 and 10 at £32. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3238; Second £1619; Third £809; Fourth £405; Fifth £203.

(Penalty Value £3725.25) A SS

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Second Race 2.10 - THE KINGSCLERE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3725 to the winning horse The second to receive £1863, the third £930, the fourth £466 and the fifth £232. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; 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. May 5th. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 4th, 2023, have not ridden more than 5 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 3 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. 11 entries, 1 at £6 and 10 at £32. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3238; Second £1619; Third £809; Fourth £405; Fifth £203. (Penalty Value £3725.25) A SS

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Third Race 2.40 - THE CITY BOWL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12369 to the winning horse The second to receive £5800, the third £2901, the fourth £1449, the fifth £724 and the sixth £362. for four 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). £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. The British Horseracing Authority has given permission for this race to be started with a Flip-Start starting gate. 22 entries, 1 at £20 and 21 at £100. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9751; Second £4877; Third £2438; Fourth £1219; Fifth £610; Sixth £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.20 - THE KINGSCLERE LONG-SERVING STAFF FILLIES’ CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8910 to the winning horse The second to receive £4182, the third £2092 and the fourth £1046. for two yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £65 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 8lb Of 3 races 10lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Restricted Maiden and Novice Races) (NB A horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were achieved in Restricted Races) Allowances: Horses which have never run 3lb Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. 18 entries at £65. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7041; Second £3519; Third £1761; Fourth £879. (Penalty Value £8910) SS

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Fifth Race 3.55 - THE SIDE GLANCE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4590 to the winning horse The second to receive £2154, the third £1077 and the fourth £538. for novice three yrs old. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. 27 entries at £35. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3627; Second £1813; Third £907; Fourth £453. (Penalty Value £4590) SS

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE KINGSCLERE STUD FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5888 to the winning horse The second to receive £2763, the third £1380, the fourth £690 and the fifth £344. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. 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 4lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weightfor-age allowance in this race 22 entries, 1 at £10 and 21 at £50. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4645; Second £2323; Third £1161; Fourth £580; Fifth £290. (Penalty Value £5888.24) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE KINGSCLERE OWNERS BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5940 to the winning horse The second to receive £2788, the third £1394 and the fourth £697. for maiden three yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 13 entries at £50. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4694; Second £2346; Third £1174; Fourth £586. (Penalty Value £5940) SS

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Eighth Race 5.35 - THE KINGSCLERE RACING CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5888 to the winning horse The second to receive £2763, the third £1380, the fourth £690 and the fifth £344. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Kingsclere has kindly sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning owner and provide £75 for the Best Turned Out horse. 22 entries at £50. - Closed May 1st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4645; Second £2323; Third £1161; Fourth £580; Fifth £290. (Penalty Value £5888.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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