4:20pm Sky Bet Sunday Series Apprentice Handicap Stakes Class 4) 1m 2f

THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total race value £35600

Owners Prize Money. 1st £14221, 2nd £7112, 3rd £3556, 4th £1778, 5th £889, 6th £445, 7th £240, 8th £240. (Penalty Value £18039) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (16-21): R Hannon (31 wins from 231 runners, 13%) runs FOUNTAIN CROSS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs FAIRMAC

Longest Traveller: FAIRMAC trained by M Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 ATHMAD (IRE) (20) 33-1221 D

Br B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) O R J H Limited and Ruth Carr

5 9-10 (8)

Joanna Mason J Ruth Carr, Stillington T B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd XRE Construction Training Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived on his racing last winter, notching 4 wins, and picked up from where he left off to score at Newcastle (10.2f, 25/1) just under 3 weeks ago. Should go well once again. TFRHHHHI BHA85 2 MASCAT (GB) (41) 026405

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Critical Acclaim O Mr Y. Nasib

4 9-10 (10)

Billy Garritty J Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Coln Valley Stud Richard Frisby Bloodstock Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now thirteen runs since last win in 2019 and while his latest run at Lingfield (all-weather bow) wasn’t devoid of promise, it’s become difficult to label his optimum trip. Mark continues to fall. TFRHHIII BHA85 3 CIVIL LAW (IRE) (31) 601130 D

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune (FR) O D Bassom & P Cardosi

4 9-10 (6)

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J Roger Teal, Lambourn T B Ecurie Des Monceaux Chartplan(2004) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Strong at the finish both times when winning back-to-back handicaps in May/June. Left Brian Ellison after and another sound effort when third at Lingfield but not in same form here since. More needed. TFRHHHII BHA85 4 DAHEER (USA) (37) 1151B-4

Br Ch g Speightstown (USA) - Elraazy (USA) O The Likely Lads

4 9-10 (15)

Elisha Whittington (3) J Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T B Shadwell Farm LLC DML Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times at Wolverhampton last year and made an encouraging reappearance when a close fourth at Nottingham last month, holding every chance inside final 1f. Needs to step forward on that. TFRHHHII BHA85 5 MAIDEN CASTLE (GB) (78) 0013-13 D 5 9-9 (13)

Br B g Nayef (USA) - Danae Rhys Clutterbuck (3) J

O Girsonfield Ltd

Henry Candy, Wantage T B Girsonfield Ltd Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning reappearance at Windsor in April and ran to similar level when third of 6 at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm, 7/2) 78 days ago, having run of race. Not dismissed from same mark. TFRHHHII BHA84 6 KRYPTOS (GB) (83) 135-500

Br B g Cacique (IRE) - Posteritas (USA)

7 9-8 (12)

Gina Mangan (5) J

O Mr Tony Fordham

John Berry, Newmarket T B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Wolverhampton last November but yet to fully fire in 3 starts this season, having excuses (hampered early) when eighth at Windsor when last seen in May. Mark continues to tumble. TFRHHIII BHA83 7 SWEET REWARD (IRE) (22) 311652 CD 4 9-7 (16)

Br B g Acclamation - Dangle (IRE) Tyler Saunders (3) J O Old Stoic Racing Club & Partner Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T B S. V. Schilcher Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form when landing back-to-back handicaps over C&D in May/June and proved better than ever when finding only a progressive 3-y-o too good at Goodwood. Career-high mark to contend with here. TFRHHHII BHA82 8 ANDALEEP (IRE) (17) 3-00514 CD

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Oriental Magic (GER)

5 9-5 (5)

William Cox J

B Miss K. Rausing TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice on the all-weather earlier this year, and switched back to turf, wasted no time getting back on track when fourth at York 9 weeks ago. Others look better treated on this occasion. TFRHHIII BHA79 10 NO NAY BELLA (IRE) (18) 1-03260 4 9-4 (11)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Illuminating Dream (IRE) Adam Farragher (5) J O Bedson Investments Ltd Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T B Lynn Lodge Stud Metro Rod (Coventry & Leicester) S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Kempton scorer last November who probably needed the outing after 3 months off back there 18 days ago. Edging back down in the weights and cheekpieces are applied. TFRHHIII BHA79 11 END RESULT (GB) (42) 221-330 D BF 4 9-2 (3)

Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Daniella Oisin McSweeney (5) J

O Mr Brian Cooper & Mrs Elaine Cooper David Elsworth, Newmarket T

B Amethyst Stud TIMEFORM VIEW In good form on first 2 starts this year but was said to have finished lame at Salisbury (12f, soft, 11/8) 6 weeks ago. Can get back on track here. TFRHHHII BHA77 12 FAIRMAC (GB) (21) 622312 D BF

Br Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Kenyan Cat O Middleham Park Racing VI

3 9-0 (9)

Jonny Peate (7) J Mark Johnston, Middleham T B David Botterill & John Guest Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for his consistency as he finally opened his account for the year when winning at Ayr (10f, good) last month. Ran well at Chester 3 weeks ago and no surprise to see him in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA82 13 TIGER TOUCH (USA) (70) 124-064 D 4 8-13 (17)

Br B g American Pharoah (USA) - Osaila (IRE) Sean Kirrane (3) J

O The Horse Watchers 3

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Al Shaqab Racing Timeform S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer in France (finished close fourth at Longchamp in June). Bought for €32,000 in July from Nicolas Clement, and he needs monitoring in the market for shrewd connections. TFRHHHII BHA74 14 LUCKY’S DREAM (GB) (60) 122044 D 6 8-12 (14)

Br Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Dream Esteem Ben Sanderson J

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B R. S. Brookhouse Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times earlier this year (including a jumpers bumper). Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to firm, 9/1) 60 days ago and likely to find a few too good. TFRHHIII BHA73 15 FOUNTAIN CROSS (GB) (23) 0-03064 3 8-12 (1)

Br B g Muhaarar - Infamous Angel Liam Browne (7) J

O Mr Denis Barry

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T B Glebe Farm Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2020 and although his last run is easily excused at Bath, he’s not one to put maximum faith in. TFRHHIII BHA80 16 SILVER GUNN (IRE) (23) 6-21512 D

Br Gr c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Claba di San Jore (IRE) O Mr Paul Hunt

3 8-10 (2)

Dylan Hogan J Marco Botti, Newmarket T B Watership Down Stud Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORM VIEW Still keen but notched a second career win in a first-time hood at Nottingham last month. Similar form in defeat when runner-up at Bath last time and he can’t be ruled out from the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA78 17 GLENCORA (IRE) (32) 011332 D BF

Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Eleanora Duse (IRE) O Mrs Elaine Cooper & Mr Brian Cooper

4 8-9 (7)

Saffie Osborne (3) J David Elsworth, Newmarket T B Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd Amethyst Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice in early summer and has remained in form since, going down by the narrowest of margins at Leicester (11.8f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Clearly on a handy mark so one to take seriously. TFRHHHHH BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 16. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8. Stewards Note: CIVIL LAW: Following its run on 22/7/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. END RESULT: Following its run on 11/7/2021 it was reported that the horse pulled up lame. FOUNTAIN CROSS: Following its run on 30/7/2021 it was reported that the horse was very slow to leave the stalls. Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Andaleep (IRE), Fairmac (GB), 10-1 End Result (GB), Glencora (IRE), 11-1 Civil Law (IRE), Daheer (USA), 12-1 Athmad (IRE), 16-1 Lucky’s Dream (GB), Silver Gunn (IRE), 18-1 Fountain Cross (GB), 25-1 Maiden Castle (GB), Sweet Reward (IRE), Tiger Touch (USA), 33-1 Starfighter (GB), No Nay Bella (IRE), 40-1 Mascat (GB), 50-1 Kryptos (GB)

Cases can be made for many, but preference is for David Elsworth’s GLENCORA, who went down by the narrowest of margins back on firmer ground at Leicester last month and is clearly still on a handy mark. Athmad proved at least as good as ever when scoring at Newcastle on reappearance so he’s feared most, ahead of Fairmac and David O’Meara’s French-recruit Tiger Touch. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GLENCORA (IRE) 2.ATHMAD (IRE) 3.FAIRMAC

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Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins, 7.10 secs Record Time: 2 mins, 2.14 secs - Kalaglow - 31st May 1982, Good

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