Sandown Park Racecard - Friday 28th April

SPRING CELEBRATION

SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE

FRIDAY 28 APRIL 2023

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A warm welcome back to Sandown Park as we open our gates for the bet365 Spring Celebration, our first flat racing fixture of the season.

We have seven races today and I would like to take this opportunity to thank bet365 for their continued support across this weekend. We wish them a thoroughly enjoyable day with us.

Our feature race today is the bet365 Classic Trial run over one mile two furlongs, from which a Betfred Derby winner may emerge Last year’s winner, Westover, was a gallant third in the Derby, before winning the Irish equivalent, whilst in 2021 Adayar was a runner up at Sandown Park, before winning the big one in June

Racegoers are encouraged to enjoy our broad range of facilities including a variety of bars and restaurants located in the Surrey Hall in the Grandstand as well as concession stands throughout the course We also encourage those in Premier to explore our newly updated Sandown View Bar, offering something to everyone’s taste.

Off the track there is roaming music entertainment by the Brass Squad as well as members of the Alzheimer’s Society on site to raise funds and provide racegoers an opportunity to gain some key advice on the signs and symptoms of dementia, a condition which 900,000 people are currently living with in the United Kingdom and is the biggest killer outside of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Looking ahead, tomorrow is our final day of the jumps season, bet365 Jump Finale, before the flat season progresses towards the unmissable summer spectacular Coral-Eclipse weekend on Friday 7 & Saturday 8 July We recommend purchasing tickets for all our fixtures well in advance through our website www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown Hospitality packages and restaurant bookings are still available for the Coral-Eclipse but selling out fast.

I hope that you have a fantastic time at Sandown Park today and wish the horses and their connections the very best of luck

Sarah Drabwell

General Manager – Sandown Park Racecourse

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

6 VADENI (FR) (27) 113-511 D

B c Churchill (IRE) - Vaderana (FR)

3 8-13 (4)

C. Soumillon

H.H Aga Khan Jean Claude Rouget, France

Haras de S.A. Aga Khan Scea

TIMEFORMVIEWFastimprovingFrenchcoltwhoprovedsomethingofarevelationwheneasilylandingPrixduJockeyClubatChantillyby 5lengthsfromElBodegon,quickeningclearfinal1f.Theonetobeat.

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4.

&THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

2 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (238) 111112- CD 8 11-10

B g KayfTara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso) Tom Cannon

Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle

Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd 14

TIMEFORMVIEWAthoroughlylikeablesortwhotookhiswinningsequenceto5whenlandingtheArkle(hissecondwinatGrade1level)attheFestival.Beatenby GentlemanDeMeeatAintreethefollowingmonth,buthiswininlastyear’sHenryVIINoviceChasemakeshimanobviousplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA161

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318. (PenaltyValue £12885)

FIRST RACE 1.15

RACE

FACTS

- A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S C Williams

(9 wins from 79 runners, 11%) runs HUBERTS DREAM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke

(6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs LOOKING FOR LYNDA

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LOOKING FOR LYNDA trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.

colours no horse st-lb

1 LOOKING FOR LYNDA (IRE) (146) 614026- D 9-9 (6) Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Designated (Dutch Art) Clifford Lee J

O Mr D Bardsley & Mrs E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Springfield House Stud&Hollymount Stud Brindle Developments (Hyde) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 ofhis 10 starts lastyear, standout effort comingwhen second of8 on handicap debut atYork (5.4f,goodtosoft)inOctober Fairlytreatedonreturnandmustentercalculations.

HHHII BHA98

2 BRAVE NATION (IRE) (251) 1400- D 9-8 (5) Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Suite (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Hector Crouch J

O Mr Brian Goodyear Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Basil Brindley Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeallin5fDoncastermaidenondebutinAprilandmuchbetterthantheresultwhenfourthinamessy NorfolkStakesnexttime.Ratherwentbackwardsthereafter,though,andbittoproveonreturn.

3 ROCKING ENDS (GB) (9) 021-232 D

(4) Br Gr g Havana Grey - Copper Penny (Dansili) William Carson

O Mr Colin Westley Brett Johnson, Epsom T B Fiona Marner Bloodstock

S TIMEFORMVIEWAcquittedhimselfwellall3startsthisyear,latestwhensecondof8inhandicapatKempton(6f)9daysago. Remainsfairlytreatedandholdsstrongclaimsbackonturf

4 SAFARI DREAM (IRE) (209) 301110- CD

(2)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Grandmas Dream (Kyllachy) Oisin Murphy J

O Great Western Racing II Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Rathasker Stud Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotdisgracedinvaluableraceatNewmarketonfinalstartlasttermandhadwonhereandatWindsor overthistrippreviously Notdiscounted.Geldedsincelastseen.

5 HUBERTS DREAM (IRE) (21) 111-520

Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Raaqy (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O Opulence Thoroughbreds

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shrugged off a penalty to complete a hat-trick in straightforward fashion at Lingfield in December. Notaddedtothetallysince,though,andyettoreallyprovehimselfonturf

6 KUWAIT CITY (IRE) (217) 410045- D

Br B g Pearl Secret - Ahaaly (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

TFRHHHII BHA83

8-6 (7)

Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Abdullateef Al Zeer John Butler, Newmarket T

B Kitty Fitzpatrick & Katie McGivern

TIMEFORMVIEWWon1ofhis6startsasajuvenile,asoft-groundminoreventatYarmouth(5.2f)inMay.Belowparwhen lastseeninSeptemberbutgeldedsinceandworthacheckinthemarketonreturn.

7 BETWEENTHESTICKS (GB) (16) 12116-4 D

TFRHHHII BHA81

8-5 (3)

Br B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Jollyhockeysticks (Fantastic Light (USA)) Rose Dawes (5) J

O The Wilsley Partnership Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B J. P. Coggan Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner (at up to 5.4f) last season and should be straighter for recent Nottingham return effort.Likelycontender

TFRHHHHI BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: LIVE IN THE DREAM (IRE) 3 8 5 Sean Kirrane 13-2 (Adam West) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Rocking Ends (GB), 9-2 Safari Dream (IRE), 11-2 Looking For Lynda (IRE), 6-1 Huberts Dream (IRE), 13-2 Brave Nation (IRE), 8-1 Betweenthesticks (GB), 12-1 Kuwait City (IRE)

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THE bet365 ESHER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762. (PenaltyValue £15462)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (25 wins from 89 runners, 28%) runs LOCAL DYNASTY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs LOCAL DYNASTY

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: LOCAL DYNASTY trained by C Appleby & LEGEND OF LEROS trained by M Botti, both Newmarket, 81 miles.

2

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Really Special (Shamardal (USA)) William Buick

Dubawicoltwhotookhisrecordto3winsfrom4starts(includingoverC&D)whentakingaListedcontestatPontefractlastOctober

OF LEROS (IRE) (18) 41-3

B c Kuroshio (AUS) - Elusive Legend (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Neil Callan

O Mr Paul Hunt Marco Botti, Newmarket

B Hyde Park Stud Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponhisdebuteffortinnouncertaintermswhenlanding13-runnermaidenatDoncaster(7f,heavy)inOctober Similarform whenthirdinminoreventatKempton(1m)onreturnearlierthismonthandcouldhavemoretooffernowhandicapping.

3 PHYSIQUE (IRE) (27) 21-0

Br B g Kingman - Shapes (IRE) (So You Think (NZ))

(3)

TIMEFORMVIEWHadabituphissleevetoscoresecondtimeupinaracelackingdepthatNewmarket(7f,goodtosoft)inOctoberbut failedtolastoutoverthe1mtriponreturnatChelmsfordearlierthismonth.Tonguetieappliedforhandicapbow.

4

MERCHANT (IRE) (44) 05115-0 D

Novice/nurserywinnerwhofoundZetlandStakescompanybeyondhimatNewmarketinOctoberandwasunabletofindtherequired progressafter5monthsoffmakeanimpressionatKempton(1m)justover6weeksago

90 5 SAXON KING (GB) (196) 0321- D

(2) Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Brevity (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

O JJ Culhane & Cliveden Stud Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Cliveden Stud Ltd Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORMVIEWPuthisexperiencetogoodusetogetoffthemarkonhisfourthstartatHaydock(8f,heavy)lastyear,notneedingto improvebutprovinggame.Capableofbetterstillnowhandicappingafter6monthsoffsoonetoconsider

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3.

TFRHHHII BHA81

2022: WANEES 3 8 12 Jim Crowley 10-3 (Charles Hills) 10 ran

Legend of Leros (IRE), 7-1 Physique (IRE), 14-1 Metal Merchant (IRE)

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Local Dynasty (IRE), 7-2 Saxon King (GB), 11-2

PLAY SMARTER

Despite the small field, this looks likely to be an informative 3-y-o contest for the season ahead and LOCAL DYNASTY is fancied to make a winning start to life in handicaps and take his record to 4-5 on reappearance. Legend of Leros progressed again after 6 months off when third at Kempton earlier this month so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of the returning Saxon King,

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOCAL DYNASTY (IRE) 2.LEGEND OF LEROS (IRE) 3.SAXON KING

POSITION OF STALLS

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Farside: Sprint Course Inside: Remainder

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (25 wins from 89 runners, 28%) runsADAYAR & HIGHLANDAVENUE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runsADAYAR & HIGHLANDAVENUE

FANCYTHAT: Sir M Stoute won this race in 2017, 2018 & 2019 The stable runs REGAL REALITY today.

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ADAYAR & HIGHLAND AVENUE trained by C Appleby, REGAL REALITY trained by Sir M Stoute, both Newmarket, 81 miles.

TIMEFORMVIEWDerbyandKingGeorgewinnerin2021whowasseenjusttwiceintheautumn,takingasmall-fieldDoncastereventandprovingheretainsallhis abilitywhensecondtoBayBridgeintheChampionatAscot

3 HIGHLAND AVENUE (IRE) (419) 2640/00-

Br Gr g Dubawi (IRE) - Lumiere (Shamardal (USA))

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive3-y-owhowonhisfirst3startsin2021.WellheldinMeydantwiceearlylastyearhavingbeen geldedthoughandnotseensince.Stifftask.

4

REALITY (GB) (202) 2/42015- CD

Br B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean)

Mr Peter Done Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tenjoyedasmuchsuccessasonewithhistalentsperhapsshouldhavedoneandhisWinterHillvictoryatWindsorlastsummerwasvery muchastandouteffortin2022.DidwintheBrigadierGerardoverC&Dasa4-y-othoughandtrainerhasafantasticrecordinthis.

RUNNERS 4 2022: MOSTAHDAF (IRE) 4 9 3 Jim Crowley 1-2 (John &Thady Gosden) 3 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Adayar (IRE), 5-2 Anmaat (IRE), 16-1 Regal Reality (GB), 25-1 Highland Avenue (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Hard to see past 2021 Derby hero ADAYAR, who was seen just twice last year but proved he retains all his ability with a fine showing in the Champion Stakes. This looks a good starting point for him ahead of what could be another big year Anmaat went from strength to strength in 2022 and is the obvious danger although he has to concede 5lb to his high-class rival.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ADAYAR (IRE) 2.ANMAAT (IRE) 3.REGAL REALITY

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THE bet365 MILE (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000 Owners Prize Money 1st £55700, 2nd £22863, 3rd £11438, 4th £5713, 5th £2863, 6th £1425. (PenaltyValue £70887.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (25 wins from 187 runners, 13%) runs IMPERIAL FIGHTER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Sir M Stoute (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs POTAPOVA

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: CHECKANDCHALLENGE trained by W Knight, LIGHT INFANTRY trained by D M Simcock & POTAPOVA trained by Sir M Stoute, all Newmarket, 81 miles.

(GB) (217) 123241- D

Br h Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ghanaati (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartcoltwhowasnarrowlydeniedinthisracelastyear Reactedwelltoblinkers(retained)whenlandingGroup2JoelStakes atNewmarket(1m,good)onhisfinalstartof2022.Goeswellfreshbuthewilllikelyrequireacareerbesttodefyhispenalty

BLEU (FR) (27) 1/305-26 D

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Cercle de La Vie (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Frankie Dettori J

O Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Pan Sutong Racing Bloodstock R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDualGroup1winnerasajuvenilebuthasdrawnablanksince.CreditablesecondinWolverhamptonlisted onreappearancebutbelowparinaSaint-CloudGroup3since.

3 CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB) (195) 020134- D 4 9-3 (6)

Br B or Br c Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE)) Andrea Atzeni J

O Mr A. Hetherton William Knight, Newmarket T

B Meon Valley Stud William Knight Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartcolt.Wona1mGroup3atDeauvillelastsummer.Good21/2lengthsfourthof9toBaysideBoyinQueen ElizabethIIStakesatAscot(1m,goodtosoft)onfinal3-y-ostart.Hasgonewellfreshbefore

4 IMPERIAL FIGHTER (IRE) (27) 25/330-6 BF 4 9-3 (5)

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Endure (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinlastyear’sIrish2000GuineasbutdownthefieldintheFrenchDerbyafortnightlaterandnotseenagainat3.Disappointingin heavy-groundDoncasterlistedraceonhisreappearanceandevenareturntohisverybestisunlikelytobeenough.

5 LIGHT INFANTRY (FR) (181) 11/0226-

Br Ch c Fast Company (IRE) - Lights On Me (Kyllachy)

O NeverSayDie & Light Infantry Partnership David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Barbara Moser Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptwiceaGroup1levelinFrancelastsummer,includingpushingInspiralcloseinthePrixJacquesleMaroisoverthistrip. BetterthanresultinveryvaluableconditionsraceinAustraliaonfinalstart.Leadingformclaimsonreappearance.

6 MIGRATION (IRE) (27) 10/204-1 C D 7 9-3 (7)

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Caribbean Ace (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Gail Brown Racing (IX)

Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Ms C. Peddie Shinco Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedaverysmartweightcarryingperformancewhenseeingoff21rivalsintheLincolnatDoncaster(1m)onhisreappeareance4weeksago. ThateffortsuggestshecanbeamajorplayeratGrouplevelandhemighthaveafitnessedgeonsomeofthese.

7 POTAPOVA (GB) (217) 220014- CD

TFRHHHHI BHA113

5 9-0 (3)

Br B m Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Safina (Pivotal) Ryan Moore J

O Cheveley Park Stud

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmuchimprovedformwhenwinningC&DGroup3attheendoflastsummer.Respectable21/4lengths fourthof6tothereopposingMutasaabeqinJoelStakesatNewmarket(1m,good)onfinalstart.

TFRHHHII BHA110

2022: LIGHTS ON 5 8 12 Ryan Moore 17-2 (Sir Michael Stoute) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Stewards Note:

IMPERIALFIGHTER: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the testing ground.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Light Infantry (FR), 9-2 Mutasaabeq (GB), 5-1 Checkandchallenge (GB), 13-2 Angel Bleu (FR), 8-1 Migration (IRE), 10-1 Potapova (GB), 12-1 Imperial Fighter (IRE)

LIGHT INFANTRY won a Group 3 in the mud as a 2-y-o so testing ground won’t be a worry and he’s the one to beat if getting close to the level he showed when narrowly denied in the Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville last summer Migration produced a really smart effort to defy top weight in the Lincoln and is second choice ahead of William Knight’s Checkandchallenge.

BET 365 CLASSIC TRIAL

The bet365 Classic Trial has, over the years, proven to be a happy hunting ground for some of the shining lights in Flat racing. The one mile and two furlong race for three-year-olds is a Group 3 contest that provides the perfect stepping stone for major races later in the season, including the Derby at neighbouring Epsom Downs in June.

Some notable names from the races recent history include Western Hymn, Midterm, Cunco, Alenquer and Westover last year Midterm was a regally bred son of Galileo and Midday, both outstanding Group 1 winners in their own right, and looked a very promising prospect when winning the race in 2016.

Cunco was another notable winner due to his breeding. He was Frankel’s first ever winner as a Sire and carried a huge amount of expectation into his career. His most notable win was the bet365 Classic Trial itself. He would only go on to race once more in the UK before retiring to stud himself

The most successful winner came last year in the form of Westover Trained by Ralph Beckett and ridden by Rob Hornby, the son of Frankel had a very good two-year-old career before coming to Sandown Park as a three-yearold in 2022. After winning the bet365 Classic Trial by a small margin, he went on to run a huge race in the Derby at Epsom, finishing third to Desert Crown before going even better in the Irish equivalent and bagging a Classic. His success prompted attempts at both the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes later in the season. His return as a four-year-old this year also saw him finish second in the Dubai Sheema Classic.

We look forward to this year’s renewal, with a select field of five set to go to post. Arrest will seek to follow in the footsteps of both previous son’s of Frankel by winning the 2023 renewal.

THE bet365 CLASSIC TRIAL (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832. (PenaltyValue £45368)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (37 wins from 158 runners, 23%) runs ARREST

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs FLYING HONOURS

LONGESTTRAVELLERS:ARREST trained by J & T Gosden, FLYING HONOURS trained by C Appleby & CIRCLE OF FIRE trained by Sir M Stoute, all Newmarket, 81 miles.

1f 209y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ARREST (IRE) (188) 3112- C 9-3 (5)

Br B c Frankel - Nisriyna (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Frankie Dettori J

O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Swordlestown Little Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivejuvenilewhoscoredtwiceover1m(includinghere)beforebeatenaheadbyDubaiMileinCriteriumde Saint-CloudatSaint-Cloud(9.9f,heavy).ThissonofFrankellookstheonetobeatonhisseasonalreturn. TFRHHHHH BHA113

2 CIRCLE OF FIRE (GB) (239) 31- 9-3 (1)

Br Br c Almanzor (FR) - Fiery Sunset (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O HM The King & HM The Queen Consort Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B The Queen

TIMEFORMVIEWHighlypromisingsonofAlmanzorwhobuiltonhisdebutthirdwhenimpressivelylanding1mSalisburynoviceinSeptember Reallystrongatthefinishtheresohelookstohaveplentymoretocomenowsteppingupintrip Interesting

3 FLYING HONOURS (GB) (202) 41131- C D

(4)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Powder Snow (USA) (Dubawi (IRE)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoausefuljuvenile,followinguphisclosethirdinRoyalLodgeatNewmarketwithathirdsuccessinZetlandStakes there(10f)inOtoberThissonofSeaTheStarsappealsasthetypetoprogressfurthersohe’swellinthemix.

4 RELENTLESS VOYAGER (GB) (51) 22-1

(3)

Br Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Nashama (IRE) (Pivotal) Oisin Murphy J

O Relentless Dreamers Racing & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ulysses colt who has improved a chunk with ech of his three runs, resuming with easy win in 1m4f Kemptonmaidenlastmonth.Thisdemandsmorebutheshouldn’tbeunderestimated.

HHHII BHA91

5 SALT BAY (GER) (188) 13- 9-3 (2)

Br Ch c Farhh - Saltita (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFarhhcoltwhobagged1mHaydockmaidenonhisdebutbeforetakingabigstepforwardwhenthirdtoProudAndRegalin CriteriumInternationalatSaint-Cloud(8f,heavy)inOctober Opentofurtherprogress.Canmakehispresencefelt.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: WESTOVER 3 9 1 Rob Hornby 5-1 (Ralph Beckett) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Arrest (IRE), 5-2 Flying Honours (GB), 5-1 Salt Bay (GER), 15-2 Circle of Fire (GB), 12-1 Relentless Voyager (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Course-winner ARREST impressed as an exciting middle-distance prospect at 2yrs so gets the nod on his seasonal return with more to come from this son of Frankel. Charlie Appleby’s Zetland scorer Flying Honours could emerge as the chiefthreat with better days also ahead of him, although Circle of Fire and Salt Bay are two more interesting sorts who need factoring into a fascinating Group 3.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARREST (IRE) 2.FLYING

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THE bet365 EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508. (PenaltyValue £20616)

SIXTH RACE 4.10

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (37 wins from 158 runners, 23%) runs SWEET MEMORIES & TARJAMAH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs QUEEN OF FAIRIES

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: TARJAMAH & SWEET MEMORIES trained by J & T Gosden, QUEEN OF FAIRIES trained by C Appleby & INFINITE COSMOS trained by Sir M Stoute, all Newmarket, 81 miles.

no horse

ETERNAL HOPE (IRE) (62) 31 D

NON-RUNNER

Br Ch f Teofilo (IRE) - Voice of Truth (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

2 QUEEN OF FAIRIES (GB) (136) 1-

(4) Br Ch f Cracksman - Bean Feasa (Dubawi (IRE))

TIMEFORMVIEWCracksmanfillyDam,1mwinner,half-sistertohigh-class7fwinnerTeofilo Overcameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutinstyleofanexcitingprospect atSouthwellinDecember,takingawhiletogetthehangofthingsbutabletodrawclearforonlyhandriding.Muchrespectedunderpenalty

3 SUMO SAM (GB) (203) 1- 9-8 (6)

Br B or Gr f Nathaniel (IRE) - Seaduced (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership P. F. I. Cole Ltd S

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4 TARJAMAH (GB) (139) 1-

Br Br f Dubawi (IRE) - Tarayef (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEWNathanielfilly.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmart13/4m-21/4mwinnerStagHornoutofuseful11/2mwinnerStarfala.Overcamegreennessto makeasuccessfuldebutinNewmarketmaideninOctoberLooksvulnerableunderapenaltyinthis,however.

9-8 (1)

Jim Crowley J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWDubawifilly.Half-sisterto9.6fwinnerUmneyaat.Damunracedhalf-sistertohigh-class12.4f-21/4mwinner(stayed21/2m)Saddler’sRock.Showedgoodprofessionalism tomakeawinningstartinWolverhamptonnoviceinDecemberMoreneededunderapenaltybutyardwonthislastyearwithEmilyUpjohn.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 INFINITE COSMOS (IRE) (189) 2- 9-2 (7)

Br Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Waila (Notnowcato)

O Exors of the late Sir E. D. Rothschild

B Southcourt Stud

Ryan Moore J

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheStarsfilly.Half-sistertouseful9.5fwinnerTraila.Dam,11/4m-11/2mwinnerwhostayed13/4m,half-sistertodamoftop-classperformerupto 11/2mCrystalOcean.OnlyjustdeniedbyasmartprospectinaDoncastermaiden(1m,heavy)inOctoberOpentosignificantimprovement.

TFRHHHHHBHA-

6 SWEET MEMORIES (IRE) (146) 4- 9-2 (3)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Time Control (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Frankie Dettori J

O Lordship Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Merry Fox Stud Limited M3 Media S

TIMEFORMVIEW680,000gnsyearling,SeaTheStarsfilly.Half-sistertoseveralwinners,includingsmart2-y-o6f/7fwinnerCursoryGlanceand11/2mwinner BlowingDixie.OfferedsomethingtoworkonwhenfourthinWolverhamptonnoviceinDecemberbigimprovementrequiredhere.

TFRHHIIIBHA-

7 THERAPIST (GB) (207) 232- 9-2 (5)

Br B f Le Havre (IRE) - Homeopathic (Dark Angel (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O Cheveley Park Stud

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedall3startsinnoviceslastseason,closesecondatWindsorfinalstart.Remainswithpotentialasa

3-y-obutthislooksahotrace

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHHII BHA78

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Infinite Cosmos (IRE), 15-8 Queen of Fairies (GB), 12-1

Tarjamah (GB), 14-1

Therapist (GB), 16-1 Sumo Sam (GB), 33-1 Sweet Memories (IRE)

This looks a hot novice for fillies but the obvious one is INFINITE COSMOS, who’s as short as 10/1 for the Oaks after her highly encouraging second in a Doncaster maiden in the autumn. Queen of Fairies looks another exciting prospect but conceding 6lb to the selection may prove tough. TIMEFORM

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(PenaltyValue £7731)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (37 wins from 158 runners, 23%) runs MAASAI MARA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs FEUD

FANCYTHAT: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015 & 2019

The stable runs MAASAI MARA today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MAASAI MARA trained by J & T Gosden, Newmarket, 81 miles.

1 MAASAI MARA (GB) (11) 424-12

Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Wekeela (FR) (Hurricane Run (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O Qatar Racing Limited John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B The Wekeela Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to first-time blinkers when scoring at Kempton in March and wasn’t disgraced behind animproveratthesamecourselasttime.Shouldgowelloncemorebackdownintrip

2 RATHGAR (GB) (201) 631-

Br Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Why We Dream (IRE) (Al Kazeem) Charles Bishop J

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthethirdattemptinnoviceatGoodwood6monthsagoandlooksthetypetodobetter stillthisyear,somakesplentyofappeal.

HHHHI BHA83

3 RIBAL (GB) (27) 53-2 BF 9-4 (3)

Br Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Manasarova (USA) (More Than Ready (USA)) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Imad Alsagar

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm S

TIMEFORMVIEWSteppedforwardfromhisdebutwhenthirdatNewmarketandreturnedwithasolidshowingtofinish oneplacebetteratDoncaster Boastsaprogressiveprofileandshouldgiveagoodaccount.

4 FEUD (GB) (163) 430-

TFRHHHHI BHA79

9-4 (2)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Agnes Stewart (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Rossa Ryan J

O Clipper Logistics Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Branton Court Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhodidn’treallyfirewhenlastseenatKempton163daysagobuthasbeengeldedsince andpromisestodomorenowuppedintripforhishandicapdebut.

TFRHHHHI BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: REDVINEYARD (IRE) 3 8 11Tom Marquand 18-1 (William Muir&Chris Grassick) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.

Stewards Note: FEUD: Following its run on 16/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had an abnormal scope post-race

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Maasai Mara (GB), 11-4 Ribal (GB), 3-1 Rathgar (GB), 9-2 Feud (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks well-contested for a small-field event and the marginal vote goes to MAASAI MARA, who opened his account impressively at Kempton on his penultimate run and probably bumped into one there last time. Ribal is a big danger and both Rathgar and Feud are likely to improve on their first go in handicaps.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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First Race 1.15 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horseThe second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for three yrs old only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 13 entries at £125. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£10158; Second £5080;Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (PenaltyValue £12885) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 -THE bet365 ESHER CUPHANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812 and the fifth £906. for three yrs old only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £150 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £30 stake ifthe horse is rated 80 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of£500will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries at £150. - ClosedApril 22nd, 2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£12189; Second £6096;Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762. (PenaltyValue £15462)SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

ThirdRace2.25-THEbet365GORDONRICHARDSSTAKES(CLASS1)(Group3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £45368tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £17200,thethird £8608 andthe fourth £4288. forfouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, afterAugust 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb bet365hasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillpresentamementotothewinningowner Allnumberclothstobecarried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 7 entries at £800. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£35648; Second £14632;Third £7320; Fourth £3656.

(PenaltyValue £45368)ASS

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE bet365 MILE (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £70887 to the winning horse The second to receive £26875, the third £13450, the fourth £6700, the fifth £3362 and the sixth £1687. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £1250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 13 entries at £1250 - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £55700; Second £22863;Third £11438; Fourth £5713; Fifth £2863; Sixth £1425. (PenaltyValue £70887.50)ASS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 CLASSIC TRIAL (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £17200,thethird £8608,the fourth £4288 andthe fifth £2152. forthree yrs old only Enterby noon,April 22nd and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.April 26th.Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race andwill present a mementotothewinning owner All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo of bet365.The sponsorship payment of£500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £800 - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£35648; Second £14632;Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832. (PenaltyValue £45368)ASS

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE bet365 EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for novice three yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner Please note, in the event that the highest weighted horse at declaration is set to carry less than 9st 5lb, the horse’sweightwill be raisedto 9st 5lb and all otherdeclarations raised accordingly Thewinning horse inthis race, ifnot already entered,will receive an automatic entrytothisyear’s Oaks at Epsom Downs.This is onthe provisothat, shouldthe horse remain in the Oaks after the May Scratching Stage and the Confirmation Stage, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding payments of £2620 and £1640 respectively Please also note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field forthe Oaks, and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures ofthe Rules of Racing. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses will receive an automatic entry to the Oaks if not already entered. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 11 entries at £200 - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£16252; Second £8128;Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (PenaltyValue £20616)ASS

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.40 - THE NORDOFF & ROBBINS CHRISTINE MCVIE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813 and the fourth £906. for three yrs old 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) £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 orlowerwith £60 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by10.00 a.m.April 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb NORDOFF & ROBBINS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 21 entries at £75. - Closed April 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£6095; Second£3048;Third£1524;Fourth£762 (PenaltyValue£7731)Weightsraised1lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsand Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 43 FOR THIS RACE.