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from Salisbury Racecourse - 27th May 2023

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Race One

This has the stamp of being an informative maiden, with NOTTA NOTHER the most appealing debutant The son of Havana Grey, who cost €70,000 as a yearling, has an early entry in the Redcar Two Year Old Trophy and can give Richard Hannon some just reward on a very busy weekend for the team. Serried Ranks is penalised for a winning a three-runner race at Nottingham, so well-related newcomers Reveiller and Magic Force might pose more serious threats

WIN: NOTTA NOTHER

Race Two

DANGER: REVEILLER

CLUEDO is noteworthy from the foot of the weights after an impressive display to get off the mark at Bath on her handicap debut The daughter of Kodiac won by five and a half lengths and it's hard to evaluate how much more she has to give. The handicapper suggests 10lb puts her in the bracket of a big improver and she could be too progressive for this bunch. Fair Wind and Estate are others to monitor in the betting, while Just A Spark is reliable enough to consider

WIN: CLUEDO

RACE THREE

DANGER: FAIR WIND

It's still early days for LEADENHALL and he can deliver on the promise he showed as a juvenile, despite him being turned over at odds-on in a novice stakes at Chelmsford when last seen. He ran too freely that day but has been gelded now so a more focused effort can be expected as he drops down a furlong. Okami appeals most of the remainder with experience, while Desert Voice and Bondi Bay are interesting newcomers to monitor in the betting.

WIN: LEADENHALL

RACE FOUR

DANGER: OKAMI

RUN TO FREEDOM, a C&D winner here last summer before finishing a shock runner-up in a Group 1 at Ascot, is better than he showed at Haydock on his reappearance and could take some stopping on the assumption that he will be sharper for that blowout Rohaan would be an obvious threat on his best form but has tended to need his return runs, so it may be that dual Group 2 winner Sandrine is a better alternative on this occasion, with Marbaan also respected.

WIN: RUN TO FREEDOM

RACE FIVE

DANGER: SANDRINE

None of these have looked convincing so far, including LADY RASCAL, who hasn't come close to living up to her 270,000gns purchase fee. For all that, George Boughey's filly offered more encouragement when third at Newbury on her handicap bow and may prove the answer to this tricky affair

Victoria County took a step backwards at Ripon but his earlier promise makes him a player, while Savvy Brilliance is a potential improver over this longer trip

WIN: LADY RASCAL

Race Six

DANGER: VICTORIA COUNTY

Robusto has barely landed a glove on any of his rivals in his career to date, but he should be respected given he hails from the Sir Mark Prescott yard and begins his handicap career from a lowly figure. KHAL is perhaps a safer option, though, after his second of seven over 1m2f at Beverley and he should enjoy the 2lb drop in the ratings and this extra yardage. Papa Ricco is also noted.

WIN: KHAL

Race Seven

DANGER: ROBUSTO

This appears to be a competitive heat with plenty of live chances but the nod goes to CRESCENT LAKE, who was a good winner over this trip at Goodwood. Gary Moore's representative has been handed a 3lb hike in the ratings as a result of that effort, and that could prove lenient Seal Of Solomon has been in good form on the all-weather and he deserves respect, while Claritudo should also be thereabouts

WIN: CRESCENT LAKE

DANGER: SEAL OF SOLOMON

1 Blazing Hartingo

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3 Captain Attridge (IRE)

4 Deal Em High (GB)

5 Ruby’s Comet (GB)

5 Lady Robinn (GB) 10-12

6 Talkingthetalk (IRE)

7 Paddy’s Return (IRE)

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FIRST RACE 5.35PM

THE WHITSBURY MANOR STUD BRITISH EBF

RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 x Race Conditions P31 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Statistics

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (29 wins from 324 runners, 9%) runs NOTTA NOTHER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (12 wins from 46 runners, 26%) runs SERRIED RANKS

Longest Travellers: COWBOY STUFF trained by G Scott, HUG A TREE trained by M Bell, both Newmarket, 151 miles.

1-2-3: 1.SERRIED RANKS 2.MEDIATE ALEXANDER (IRE) 3.ROCKINTHEFREEWORLD (IRE) colours no horse/days since last run st-lb Draw

1 SERRIED RANKS (GB) (15)

9-10 (8)

Breeding B c Land Force (IRE) - Pack Together (Paco Boy (IRE)) Jockey Rob Hornby

Owner HM The King & HM The Queen Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder The Queen Timeform Rating HHHHH Form 1 D

TIMEFORM Foaled March 6. Land Force colt 7/2, overcame inexperience when won 3-runner maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago, drawing clear last 1/2f Likely to improve BHA -

2 NOTTA NOTHER (GB) (-)

9-4 (7)

Breeding Gr c Havana Grey - Tulip Dress (Dutch Art) Jockey Sam Hitchcott

Owner Mr Michael Geoghegan

Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder Whitsbury Manor Stud Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Tote Form

TIMEFORM Foaled February 12. 14,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt Dam, 6f-7f winner who stayed 9.5f, half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/2m Snoano Worth market check on debut BHA -

3 REVEILLER (IRE) (-)

Breeding Ch c Soldier’s Call - Elshabakiya (IRE) (Diktat)

9-4 (12)

Jockey Luke Morris

Owner Primavera Trainer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Archie Watson Racing Ltd Form

TIMEFORM Foaled February 17. €18,000 foal, €62,000 yearling, £50,000 2-y-o. Soldier’s Call colt., Half-brother to 1m winner (stays 1 1/2m) Mutadaawel (by Invincible Spirit) and 6f winner Autumn Angel (by Dark Angel): Dam, 6f winner One of the more interesting newcomers on paper BHA -

4 CALL GLORY (IRE) (22) (2lb)

Breeding B c Soldier’s Call - La Perla (SPA) (Sinndar (IRE))

Owner SYPS (UK) Ltd & Partner

9-2

(5)

Jockey Charles Bishop

Trainer Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder Wallhouse Slu Timeform Rating HHHII Form 5

TIMEFORM Soldier’s Call colt 11/1, shaped better than result when ﬁfth of 13 in minor event at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago, making headway when forced wide from 2f out Open to progress BHA -

5 COWBOY STUFF (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (4)

Breeding B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Feelinlikeasomeone (Requinto (IRE))

Owner Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass

Breeder Tinnakill Bloodstock & I. Thompson

Jockey Callum Shepherd

Trainer George Scott, Newmarket

Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited Form

TIMEFORM Foaled January 22. €15,500 foal, £28,000 yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Kiyoshi. BHA -

EDGEWATER DRIVE (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (6)

Breeding B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Faseeha (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Jockey Trevor Whelan

Owner Red Post Racing

Breeder Ballyphilip Stud

Trainer Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Timeform Rating HHHII Form

TIMEFORM Foaled February 21. 35,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt Half-brother to winner abroad by Camacho Dam, runner up at 9.5f, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Irish Field. Wears cheekpieces BHA -

MAGIC FORCE (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (3)

Breeding B c Soldier’s Call - Magic Mirror (Dutch Art) Jockey William Carver (3)

Owner J Palmer-Brown & Partner 2

Timeform Rating HHHHI

Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Ballyhane

Sponsor Tote Form

TIMEFORM Foaled March 27. £22,000 yearling, Soldier’s Call colt Dam, 7f-1 1/2m winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Barys

Makes plenty of appeal on paper BHA -

ROCKINTHEFREEWORLD (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (2)

Breeding Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Elegante Bere (FR) (Peer Gynt (JPN)) Jockey Joshua Bryan

Owner Mr D Kilburn & Mr C Wright Trainer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder Stratford Place Stud Timeform Rating HHHHI

Sponsor Stratford Place Stud Form

TIMEFORM Foaled April 14. Zoustar gelding. Dam useful French 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m. Newcomers from yard often fancied.

9 VIDI VICI (GB) (11) (4lb) 9-0 (10)

Breeding B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Chiffonade (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jockey George Downing

Owner The Woodway 20 Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Abm Catering Limited Form 5

10 HUG A TREE (IRE) (-) 8-13 (9)

Breeding B f Mehmas (IRE) - Seraﬁna’s Flight (Fantastic Light (USA)) Jockey Dylan Hogan

Owner The Gredley Family Trainer Michael Bell, Newmarket Breeder Ringfort Stud Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor Unex Group Form

TIMEFORM Foaled May 2. €50,000 yearling, 62,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas ﬁlly Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 11f-15f winner Durlindana and 1 1/4m winner Dabbous Dam 8.6f winner who stayed 1 1/2m. Mixed bag on pedigree and market should prove good guide. BHA -

11 MEDIATE ALEXANDER (IRE) (12) (2lb)

8-11 (1)

Breeding B f Kodiac - Jadanna (IRE) (Mujadil (USA)) Jockey John Fahy

Owner Mr Noel O’Callaghan Trainer Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder Mountarmstrong Stud Timeform Rating HHHHI Form 4

TIMEFORM Kodiac ﬁlly Promising individual. 9/2, bred to make a speedy juvenile and showed ability when fourth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 12 days ago Should improve BHA -

12 LAND OF MAGIC (GB) (17) (4lb) 8-9 (11)

Breeding B f Land Force (IRE) - Kelowna (IRE) (Pivotal) Jockey Rhys Clutterbuck

Owner Mr & Mrs K. Finch Trainer Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook Breeder Highclere Stud Timeform Rating HHIII

Form 0

TIMEFORM Land Force ﬁlly 150/1, showed only greenness when seventh of 8 in minor event at Kempton (5f) on debut 17 days ago Hard to fancy on that effort BHA -

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: ROCKING ENDS 2 9 4 William Carson 20-1 (Brett Johnson) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 5, 8.

Raceform Median Time: 1 min 2.50 secs

Stewards Note: CALL GLORY: Following its run on 5/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered accidental interference.

VIDI VICI: Following its run on 16/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran greenly

LAND OF MAGIC: Following its run on 10/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Betting Forecast: 2-1 Serried Ranks (GB), 11-2 Mediate Alexander (IRE), 11-1 Notta Nother (GB), Rockinthefreeworld (IRE),

12-1 Reveiller (IRE), 16-1 Call Glory (IRE), Cowboy Stuff (IRE), Magic Force (IRE), 18-1 Vidi Vici (GB), Hug A Tree (IRE), 28-1 Edgewater Drive (IRE), 250-1 Land of Magic (GB)

Race Summary: SERRIED RANKS only won a 3-runner event at Nottingham on debut but did so in rather taking fashion and is fancied to defy a penalty with further improvement anticipated. Mediate Alexander receives nearly a stone from the selection and is also expected to step forward from her ﬁrst start, whilst Rockinthefreeworld perhaps makes most appeal of several interesting newcomers.