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6.12pm The Sky Bet Sunday Series Mile Handicap - 1m
THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES MILE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total race value £35000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £14221, 2nd £7112, 3rd £3556, 4th £1778, 5th £889, 6th £445. (Penalty Value £18039) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (37 wins from 165 runners, 22%) runs BLUEBERRY HILL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (7 wins from 45 runners, 16%) runs MERCURIUS POWER
Longest Traveller: TAKEACHANCEJIMMY trained by Nigel Slevin, Ireland.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb Draw
1 HELM ROCK (GB) (8) 255311 D
Br B g Pivotal - Nibbling (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
4 10-1 (6)
Nicola Currie J
O CAPTURE THE MOMENT VII
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T B Mrs James Wigan Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving at present and supplemented his Carlisle win with further success at Wolverhampton 8 days ago. Another solid showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA88
2 DON’T TELL CLAIRE (GB) (14) 56-5006 C D 5 9-11 (14)
Br Ro m Gutaifan (IRE) - Avenbury (Mount Nelson) Jack Mitchell J
O Mr Andrew Stonehill
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T B Tareq Al Mazeedi Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful mare who ran respectably at Haydock a fortnight ago. Should give her running again, but others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA84
Br Ch g Art Connoisseur (IRE) - Trika (First Trump) Adam Kirby J
O Mr Thomas Connolly Nigel Slevin, Ireland T
B Thomas Kinsella TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ballinrobe in July but seemed unsuited by the drop in trip at Galway next time, so he’s not all that appealing over even shorter. TFRHHIII BHA83
4 ENIGMATIC (IRE) (9) 330033 D
Br B g Elnadim (USA) - Meanwhile (IRE) (Haafhd) O Trevor and Ruth Milner
8 9-10 (15)
David Probert J Joseph Parr, Newmarket T B Stonepark Farms Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Good third in form terms the last twice but he’s looked anything but straightforward and he’s got a tough draw here, so others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA83
5 IKHTIRAAQ (IRE) (7) 221-011 D
3 9-10 (in 6lb ex) (11) Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mejala (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA)) Richard Kingscote J O Mr Robert Ng Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Firmly on the up and readily cleared away from his rivals at Pontefract a week ago, so this well-bred 3-y-o is well worth his chance to complete the hat-trick provided he can secure a good tactical position. TFRHHHHH BHA83
6 COASE (GB) (9) 423005 D
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Sharnberry (Shamardal (USA))
5 9-9 (3)
Hollie Doyle J
O Mr D Hassan & Jerry Stevens
Michael Wigham, Newmarket T B St Albans Bloodstock LLP Pandora X Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Went through a good spell earlier in the year and, having edged back down the weights, posted a more encouraging effort when fifth at Newmarket 9 days ago. Could feature if things drop right. TFRHHHII BHA82
7 MARK OF RESPECT (IRE) (22) 401220 D 4 9-8 (4)
Br B g Markaz (IRE) - Music Pearl (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) Ross Coakley J
O Berkeley Dollar Powell
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Bath in June and has remained in good order, best of those ridden prominently when seventh of 16 at Goodwood last time. Should be well positioned, so not without hope. TFRHHHII BHA81
8 WARNING SIGN (FR) (82) 41-320
Br Ch c Attendu (FR) - Modestie (FR) (Nayef (USA)) O Coldunell Limited
3 9-6 (8)
Tom Queally J Gary Moore, Horsham T B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Jean Louis Bouchard K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up for EUR32,000 in July having shown fairly useful form in France but the British handicapper has taken no chances with his mark. TFRHHIII BHA85
Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Rathaath (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Trevor Whelan J O Highclere T’Bred Racing & Mr C Norman George Baker, Chiddingfold T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for current stable at Goodwood in June and, despite a poor showing at Ascot next time, it’s too soon to write him off. TFRHHIII BHA85
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Dame Hester (IRE) (Diktat) William Buick J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Dame Hester Partnership King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Slipped below last winning mark and capitalised to score over C&D in July. Has remained in form since, better than the result when seventh at Doncaster last time. Not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA77
Br Gr f Markaz (IRE) - Petite Cherie (IRE) (Fasliyev (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J O Mrs Emma Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T B Oak Leaf Stud Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Haydock in June but hasn’t fired since, so others are more appealing in this competitive environment. TFRHHIII BHA77
12 BLUEBERRY HILL (IRE) (85) 23-3140 3 9-3 (2)
Br B c Showcasing - Because (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Benoit de la Sayette (3) J O Lady Bamford John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T B Lady Bamford TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance when winning 9-runner novice at Epsom in April, putting experience to good use. Fourth on handicap debut at Ascot subsequently, but latest run was underwhelming. TFRHHHII BHA82
13 ASCENDING (IRE) (72) 5364-61 D 3 9-2 (12)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Midnight Martini (Night Shift (USA)) Saffie Osborne (3) J O Mr J Goddard Clive Cox, Hungerford T B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Took on elders for the first time and took a step forward when shedding maiden status in 8-runner handicap at Goodwood in June. Off since but 4lb rise could be lenient. TFRHHHHI BHA81
14 LAGUNA VENETA (IRE) (30) 363121 D 3 8-12 (1)
Br Ch f New Bay - Laviniad (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Charles Bishop J
O Ballylinch Stud Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Ballylinch Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Going the right way and resumed winning ways in an 8-runner event at Newmarket a month ago, having a bit to spare. Well drawn and likely to show up well once more. TFRHHHHI BHA77
15 ISLAND BANDIT (IRE) (17) 004011 CD 3 8-8 (7)
Br Ch g Zarak (FR) - Lady of The Court (IRE) (Camelot) Gina Mangan (5) J O Mr Donald M. Kerr Heather Main, Wantage T B Mr Donald M. Kerr Caribtours Ltd. S TIMEFORM VIEW Sharpened up by blinkers of late and completed a double from the front over C&D 17 days ago. Might face more pressure for the lead this time, but should give his all. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2021: FARASI LANE (IRE) 3 9 5 Tom Marquand 13-2 (Tom Ward) 16 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10. Stewards Note: RAWYAAN: Following its run on 9/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ikhtiraaq (IRE), 13-2 Helm Rock (GB), 10-1 Ascending (IRE), Laguna Veneta (IRE), 11-1 Island Bandit (IRE), 12-1 Enigmatic (IRE), 16-1 Coase (GB), 18-1 Blueberry Hill (IRE), 22-1 Mark of Respect (IRE), Mercurius Power (IRE), 28-1 Don’t Tell Claire (GB), Takeachancejimmy (IRE), Rawyaan (GB), 33-1 Professional Widow (IRE), 40-1 Warning Sign (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
IKHTIRAAQ is improving fast and, based on the ease in which he cleared away from two others at Pontefract a week ago, he can stay ahead of the handicapper for a while yet, so he’s a confident choice to complete a hat-trick for all this is a more-competitive scenario. Ascending had something to spare when winning at Goodwood and is a big danger. Mercurius Power and Laguna Veneta are also considered. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IKHTIRAAQ (IRE) 2.ASCENDING (IRE) 3.MERCURIUS POWER (IRE)
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STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 40.90 secs Record Time: 1 min, 39.21 secs - El Hayem - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm
