Sandown Park Racecard - Thursday 25th May

BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING

Britain’s Most Prestigious Evening Meeting

THURSDAY 25 MAY

OFFICIAL RACECARD £3.00

GENTLEMEN’S DAY

Welcome to Sandown Park for Brigadier Gerard Evening racing where we commemorate the legendary Brigadier Gerard, a true icon of the turf.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Racehorse Lotto for its generous support here at Sandown Park, including all six races across this evening’s card Colloquially known as London’s Night At The Races, this evening continues to be the highest value evening race meeting in the country.

Dating back to 1953, the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard Stakes, formerly known as the Coronation Stakes, was renamed in 1973 to pay tribute to the incredible Brigadier Gerard, who triumphed in 17 of his 18 races. Regarded as the best British-trained horse of the 20th century, his impressive victories include the 1971 2000 Guineas and the 1972 Coral-Eclipse

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute, a name synonymous with success in this race, has won the race an incredible 12 times, including last year’s victory with Bay Bridge who went on to win the Champion Stakes at Ascot. This year Desert Crown runs for the famous trainer, making his first appearance since winning last year’s Derby at Epsom Downs, nearly a year ago

The Group 3 Racehorse Lotto Henry II Stakes is another feature of the evening, a leading trial for the Ascot Gold Cup. Past winners include Dee Ex Bee, Big Orange, Double-Trigger and three-time winner Persian Punch

Away from the track, there is no shortage of food and beverage options to try as you take in the racing from any of the on-course vantage points We have a variety of options located in the Surrey Hall in the Grandstand as well as concession stands throughout the racecourse. Be sure to join us for live music after racing as well when Stringin’ It perform a lively set in the main grandstand

Looking ahead we have another double-header on Friday 16 & Saturday 17 June followed by 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 Summer Festival but are 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

DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETINGFRIDAY 16TH JUNE 2023

Afternoon Racing

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Chairman

Nick Mustoe Directors of the Racecourse Committee

Emma Banks

Vikki Dunn

Brian Finch

Charles Hemphill

Guy Henriques

General Manager

Sarah Drabwell

Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Regional Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Steve Mills

Safety Officer

Lucinda Riggs

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Petra Gough

Commentator

Mark Johnson

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyn Williams (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Sophie Candy

Chris Hill

Gwen Thomas

Starters

James Stenning

Sophia Upton

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Robert Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

David Freeman

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Spotter

Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free

Dr Rob Cullen

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Mark Gorvin

Dr Graeme Robertson

Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Carol Leggett

Darren Stone

Vince McKevitt

Stuart Shilston

Sarah Collins

Handicapper

Michael Harris

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TONIGHT’S RACING

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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

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

HORSE’STRAINER

5. JOCKEYS

THE BE LUCKYWITH THE RACEHORSE LOTTO

HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (PenaltyValue £4710.60)

FIRST RACE 6.12

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (20 wins from 196 runners, 10%) runs NIGHTARC

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs CEPHALUS & SILASTAR

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LADY RESET trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 154 miles.

colours no horse

1 BRUNO’S GOLD (IRE) (10) 165-040 D

Br B g Galileo Gold - Please Me (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))

O Mr G. Dixon

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form until coming in only eighth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Windsor (10f, heavy) 10

ago Cheekpiecesnowrefittedandhe’sthesorttobounceback.

2 LADY RESET (GB) (308) 1/22254- CD

Br Ch m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Reset City (Reset (AUS))

O Mrs Lynne Webb

3 GLORY NIGHTS (IRE) (38) 5/42-0

Br B g Cotai Glory - Lady Lucia (IRE) (Royal Applause)

J Refrigeration Transport Ltd

B L. Fox

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Off11months/firstrunsinceleavingSirMichaelStoutewhenfadingseventhof11 inminoreventatKempton(7f)38daysago Significantlyupintripforhishandicapdebut.

4 MAGICAL MILE (IRE) (26) 16610-0 D 5 9-9 (12)

Br Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Magical Crown (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA))

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged4handicapsin2022,includingtwiceoverthistrip.Resumedfrom8monthsoffwithfairninthof 13inhandicapatHaydock(10.2f,goodtofirm)26daysagosoneedsconsidering.

5 NIGHTARC (GB) (374) 2200/31- D 4 9-8 (7)

Br B c Twilight Son - Gymnaste (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Pat Dobbs J

O J Palmer-Brown, N. Woodcock and partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkin1m2fhandicapatLeicesterlastMaybutnotseenoutsince.Marketcanproveagood guideonhiscomebackrun.

HHHII BHA74

6 MISS BLUEBELLE (IRE) (136) 01061-2 D 4 9-8 (13)

Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Miss Bellbird (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) P. J. McDonald J

O Sir T. Pilkington & The Rogers Family Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T

B Mrs S. M. Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for 1st time when emphatically winning 9.5f handicap at Wolverhampton in November. Backeditupwithagoodsecondthereoff8lbhighermarkinJanuary Inthemixafterabreak.

HHHHI BHA74

7 CEPHALUS (GB) (16) 1/1105-0 4 9-7 (4)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Angels Wings (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Tom Queally J

O Mr Veljko Jovanovic Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a four-timeronAWforCharles Hills inthe space of6weeks in 2021-22. Off11 months/gelded beforecominginlastofeightonyarddebutatLingfield16daysago Needstogetbackontrack.

8 SILASTAR (GB) (26) 000-621 D

TFRHHHII BHA73

6 9-6 (6)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Silasol (IRE) (Monsun (GER)) Ryan Moore J

O Silastar Racing Syndicate

B Wertheimer et Frere

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW9/4,tookhisformupanotchwhen12-lengthwinnerofhandicapatLeicester(10f,heavy)26daysago. Up7lbbutanotherboldshowingisonthecards.

TFRHHHHH BHA72

9 DARK ISLAND (GB) (169) 301005- 4 9-5 (9)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Western Pearl (High Chaparral (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Donald M. Kerr Heather Main, Wantage T

B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Caribtours Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last year below par, coming in last of 5 in handicap at Kempton (11f) in December

Othersmorepersuasive.

HHIII BHA71

10 REGAL RAMBLER (IRE) (23) 524-264 4 9-5 (2)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rural Celebration (Pastoral Pursuits) Kieran O’Neill J

O P Murphy and Partner Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Grangemore Stud Alice Haynes Racing, Colourpin S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponyarddebutin1mNewcastlenoviceinJanuary Hastwicefailedtorepeatthateffort,though helookedrustyafter4monthsoffwhenfourthofsixatYarmouth23daysago Canbounceback.

11 ALDBOURNE (IRE) (54) 05110-6 D BF

HHHII BHA71

9-4 (1)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Always Gentle (IRE) (Redback) HayleyTurner J

O Mr David Batten Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd Castlemylk S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded 1m2fhandicaps at Nottingham and Brighton last autumn.Well held on Doncasterreturn last monthbutmayhaveneededthatoutingandcantakeastepforwardnow.

HHHII BHA70

12 MELERI (GB) (38) 12450-6 D 4 9-1 (5)

Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Divine Pamina (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) J

O Lady Prosser Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Sir David Prosser Jim Boyle Racing S

13 NONSUCH LAD (IRE) (38) 61514-4 CD

Br Ch g Tamayuz - Solandia (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) William Buick J

O South Hatch Partners Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Kildaragh Stud Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Not discredited after 6 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Windsor (10f,heavy)38daysago InthemixwithBuicknowinthesaddle.

14 MOTATAABEQ (IRE) (29) 0//6042-5 5 8-13 (3)

Br B g Kodiac - Jabhaat (USA) (Hard Spun (USA)) Ray Dawson J

O The Foxford House Partnership Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced5-y-owhoended2022withgoodLingfieldsecondinDecember.Onlymodestonhisreturn whenlastoffivethere29daysago Consideredoffa2lblowermarknow.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TFRHHHII BHA65

2022: THE WHIPMASTER (IRE) 4 9 8 Ryan Moore 11-4 (Gary Moore) 12 ran

Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2

Stewards Note:

DARK ISLAND: Following its run on 7/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

MOTATAABEQ: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the jockey was struck by a shoe late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Silastar (GB), 9-1 Night Arc (GB), Miss Bluebelle (IRE), Aldbourne (IRE), 10-1 Nonsuch Lad (IRE), 12-1 Regal Rambler (IRE), 16-1 Lady Reset (GB), Magical Mile (IRE), 25-1 Glory Nights (IRE), Motataabeq (IRE), 33-1 Bruno’s Gold (IRE), Cephalus (GB), Dark Island (GB)

A case can be made for lots of these but SILASTAR still looks ahead of his mark raised 7lb for his 12-length Leicester success so gets the vote Miss Bluebelle was in fine form on the AW when last seen out and could emerge as the chief threat after her break, although the returning Lady Reset is another who can have a say along with Nonsuch Lad, Regal Rambler and Motataabeq.

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Farside: Sprint Course Centre: 2m

Inside: Remainder

PLAY SMARTER

THE RACEHORSE LOTTO NATIONAL STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for two yrs old ™ Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £17824, 2nd £7316, 3rd £3660, 4th £1828, 5th £916, 6th £456. (PenaltyValue £22684)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (24 wins from 87 runners, 28%) runs ON POINT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs MATTERS MOST LONGESTTRAVELLER: SON OF CORBALLIS trained by K Patrick Cotter, Ireland.

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 BLUE STORM (GB) (37) 1 D 9-5 (2)

Br B or Br c Blue Point (IRE) - Riskit Fora Biskit (IRE) (Kodiac) Neil Callan J

O Mr Sultan Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Highview Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Silver Surfer and smart 6f/6.5f winner Asjad. Dam 5f/6f winner DisplayedsharpturnoffootwhenmakingawinningdebutatNewmarketlastmonth.Promiseofmoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 DAPPER VALLEY (IRE) (34) 1 D 9-5 (5)

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J

O Thurloe Royal Marsden Cancer Charity II Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B GCE Farm Ltd Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, Osborne Studio Gallery S

TIMEFORMVIEWBredtobeanearlytypeandknewhisjobwhenmakingawinningdebutatNewbury(heavy)lastmonth. Encountersdifferentgroundbuthelooksthepartandseemssuretoimprove

3 ELITE STATUS (GB) (19) 1 D

(6)

Br B c Havana Grey - Dotted Swiss (IRE) (Swiss Spirit) Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORMVIEWSales prices increased markedlyfrom foaltoyearling stage and he looked usefulwhen justifying short oddsinthemudatDoncaster Valueforextraoverthewinningmarginandhe’samustfortheshortlist.

4 HACKMAN (IRE) (14) 31 D

(1)

Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Ishimagic (Ishiguru (USA)) James Doyle J

O The Gene Genies Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Golden Vale Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertoseveralwinnersandconfirmedthepromiseofhisdebutbehindBlueStormwhenlanding maidenatChesterafortnightago Bareformnothingoutoftheordinarybutthere’smoretocome.

5 LOVE BILLY BOY (IRE) (25) 1 D

Br B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Katrine (IRE) (Kodiac)

O Roldvale Ltd, C. Bloor, W. Salthouse

Hannon, Marlborough T

B Yeomanstown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSpeedilybred and lived upto his pedigreewhen a smoothwinnerof6-runnernovice at Musselburgh lastmonth.Wellworthplaceinthiscompany.

6 MATTERS MOST (GB) (21) 31 D

(7)

Br B c Advertise - Squash (Pastoral Pursuits) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Robert Ng Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched 500,000 gns as ayearling and derived plentyfrom his debut run behind DapperValleywhen landing8-runnernoviceatSalisbury3weeksago,comfortably Suretoimproveagain.

7 ON POINT (IRE) (18) 1 D

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-5 (4)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Devonshire (IRE) (Fast Company (IRE)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril10.Half-brotherto9.5fwinnerWillowCoveanduseful2-y-o7fwinnerFairyCross.Damwinnerup to9f(2-y-o7fwinner).LookedashadegreenbutstillgotthejobdoneinmaidenatNewmarket18daysago

8 SHAYEKH (IRE) (9) 22 BF

Br B c Kodiac - Chicadoro (Paco Boy (IRE))

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah

B Tally-Ho Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-5 (9)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Alice Haynes Racing, Colourpin S

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstpastthepostbutsubsequentlydemotedandhedidn’tlookentirelystraightforwardagainwhen secondatWetherbylastweek.Thatratherlimitshispotential.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9 SON OF CORBALLIS (IRE) (35) 1 D 9-5 (10)

Br Ch c Raven’s Pass (USA) - Equanimity (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Declan McDonogh J

O Knobel McGrath Partnership Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland T

B Mighty Universe Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBredforlongertripssoitwasencouraginghemadeawinningdebutover5fatTipperarylastmonth. Probablydidn’tbeatagreatdealbuthediditreadily

TFRHHHII BHA-

10 WORLD OF DARCY (IRE) (22) 1 D 9-5 (3)

Br Gr c Soldier’s Call - Alicia Darcy (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O Bronte Collection 1

B Mr Thomas Foley

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary15.€42,000 Dam6fwinner Wasn’tunbackedpriortomakingperfectstartatPontefract 3weeksago Second(stablemate)hasgoneinsinceandhe’sopentoprogress,butmoreisneeded.

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Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Blue Storm (GB), 5-1 Elite Status (GB), On Point (IRE), 13-2 Dapper Valley (IRE), 17-2 Matters Most (GB), 12-1 Love Billy Boy (IRE), 14-1 Hackman (IRE), 16-1 World of Darcy (IRE), 20-1 Son of Corballis (IRE), 40-1 Shayekh (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This could shake up the juvenile pecking order with BLUE STORM just about the most persuasive option having seen off a quartet of next-time-out winners on debut at Newmarket, with stall 2 also a positive. Elite Status showed why his sales prices shot up from a foal to a yearling when a taking winner at Doncaster and is a massive threat if as effectiveonthisdryingground,withOnPointanothertotakeseriouslyfortopconnections.

RESULTS

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

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

RACEHORSE LOTTO HENRY II STAKES (GROUP 3)

The Racehorse Lotto Henry II Stakes is one of today’s feature races and is the longest race on today’s card at 2 miles in distance. It provides an excellent early-season opportunity for horses that might be seeking glory in races such as the Ascot Gold Cup later in the season.

The race gets its name from King Henry II. In the 12th century a priory was founded on the site that is now Sandown Park by King Henry II and that piece of our history is embodied in this race title which has been run here since 1963.

The stamina-sapping 2-mile test is not for the feint-hearted and hence the reason it attracts horses that are looking to go onto big things in the staying divisions of British racing.

Two of the races most notable winners were Double Trigger and Persian Punch who won the race two and three times respectively in the late 90s and early 2000s. Double Trigger’s CV contained three Goodwood Cups, three Doncaster Cups, an Ascot Gold Cup and this race on two occasions which makes him one of the most successful horses to have ever competed in the race Persian Punch, winner in 1997, 1998 and 2000 is not far behind him on that list having also won some of the country’s biggest staying races in his career

More recently, fan-favourite Big Orange was a very convincing winner in 2017 under the expert guidance of Frankie Dettori, the race’s winning-most jockey with six wins. Big Orange himself also went on to secure a memorable win in the Ascot Gold Cup later that year

Last year’s winner, Quickthorn gave Hughie Morrison his second win and Tom Marquand his first ever win in the race and we look forward to seeing who will come out on top this year in what promises to be another excellent renewal.

THE RACEHORSE LOTTO HENRY II STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (25 wins from 185 runners, 14%) runs NATE THE GREAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs ROBERTO ESCOBARR LONGESTTRAVELLER: ENEMY trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 118 miles.

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bewitched (IRE) (Dansili)

Lootah

B R. Scarborough & Carradale Hussain Lootah Investment Group

Low-mileage6-y-owhoconfirmedheretainsabilityonbackof13monthsoffwhenthirdin5-runnerAWminor event(16.5f)atWolverhamptoninMarch.Equallyeffectiveonturfandfanciedtogiveagoodaccount.

4 SLEEPING LION (USA) (54) 23/10-65 D 8 9-4 (3)

Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Flame of Hestia (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Ryan Moore J

O Merry Fox Stud Limited Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Merry Fox Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWVerycapableperformerwhenon-songandprobablybestnottoreadtoomuchintohisreversesatKempton sincereturningfrom10monthsoffinFebruary Whetherthiswillberuntosuitisopentoquestion.

HHHII BHA97 5

ANNE (FR) (18) 501-120

Br B m Anodin (IRE) - Royalemixa (FR) (Linamix (FR)) Jules Mobian J

O Mr David Baker Hiroo Shimizu, France T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben

TIMEFORMVIEWFairstayingperformerwhodoubledcareertallyatDeauville(16.9f)inJanuarypriortogoodsecondinminorevent atChantilly(13.4f)amonthlater.NotinsameformatLongchamponlatestouting Uppedmarkedlyinclass.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: QUICKTHORN 5 9 4 Tom Marquand 11-4 (Hughie Morrison) 8 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 5 Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

SLEEPING LION: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Enemy (GB), 5-2 Nate The Great (GB), 10-3 Roberto Escobarr (IRE), 15-2 Sleeping Lion (USA), 66-1 Princess Anne (FR) PLAY

ENEMY seemed unsuited by the way the race developed when fifth in the Ormonde Stakes at Chester 2 weeks ago but holds sound claims on these terms and gets the nod to get back on track. Nate The Great (runner-up 12 months ago) needs to shrug offa lesser effort at Ascot earlierthis month but could bounce back if granted his own way in front. Low-mileage Roberto Escobarr can also get involved.

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RACEHORSE LOTTO BRIGADIER GERARD STAKES (GROUP

3)

The Racehorse Lotto Brigadier Gerard Stakes takes place on the richest and most prestigious evening of racing in the UK. Brigadier Gerard evening, as well as the race itself are steeped in recent history and have provided a stepping-stone for many extremely talented horses.

The race is named after one of the greatest horses that Flat racing has ever seen – Brigadier Gerard. His remarkable run of wins included some of the greatest races in the UK such as the 2000 Guineas, Lockinge Stakes, St James’s Palace Stakes and, of course, the Eclipse Stakes here in 1972. His total of 17 wins from 18 starts is a record that anyone would be enviable of.

Upon his retirement in October 1972, this race today was named in his honour and was first run in 1973.

The 1 mile 2-furlong distance and the time of year make the Brigadier Gerard Stakes an ideal return race for last year’s leading three-year-olds, seeking to get their four-year-old campaign up and running.

It’s hard to pick out any one horse from the race’s illustrious roll of honour, but it is hard to see past Workforce who won the race in 2011 having won both the Derby and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 2010 His trainer, Sir Michael Stoute has perfected the art of harvesting this race over the years, with Bay Bridge’s win in last year’s race providing him with his twelfth success in the race.

Opera House, Notnowcato, Workforce, Poet’s Word and Bay Bridge are just some of the names to have succeeded for one of the most successful Trainers of all time.

Sir Michael Stoute will be looking to make it 13 wins this year with the same triedand-tested method, as Desert Crown looks set to take his chances in today’s race The 2022 Derby winner hasn’t been seen since his stunning performance in that race nearly a year ago and is one to watch very closely today.

THE RACEHORSE LOTTO BRIGADIER GERARD STAKES (Class 1)(Group 3)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832, 6th £912. (PenaltyValue £45368)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Sir M Stoute (18 wins from 89 runners, 20%) runs DESERT CROWN & SOLID STONE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Dalgleish (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs CHICHESTER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHICHESTER trained by K Dalgleish, Carluke, 396 miles.

FOURTH RACE 7.42

CASH (IRE) (22) 1/23-2

Br Gr c Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde (Maria’s Mon (USA))

O Honorable Earle I Mack International

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWJust touched off by subsequent Irish Derby winner Westover on last season’s reappearance in the C&D ClassicTrial.FoundjustonetoogoodonreturninlistedeventatAscot(1m,good)

2 CHICHESTER (GB) (48) 104-122 D

Br B g Dansili - Havant (Halling (USA))

O Sir Ian & Ms Catriona Good Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

B Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWReadywinnerofaconditionseventatNewcastle(1m)andsolidsecondoverthesameC&Dlastmonth.Thatform issolid(winnerhassincefinishedthirdintheLockinge)butitstillleaveshimsomewaybelowthelevelrequired.

3 CLAYMORE (FR) (306) 1/2014- D

Br B c New Bay - Brit Wit (High Chaparral (IRE))

O Mrs Mary Slack Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Mr Guenther Schmidt

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt in 2022, the highlight of which was his success in the Group 3 Hampton Court at Royal Ascot (11/4m,goodtofirm)lastJune.BelowparinaYorkGroup2thefollowingmonth,however,andabsentsince

4 DESERT CROWN (GB) (355) 1/11- D

4 9-2 (6)

Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Desert Berry (Green Desert (USA)) Richard Kingscote J

O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Strawberry Fields Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinnerofsole2-y-ostartandlookedpotentiallytopclasswhenlandingtheDanteatYork(10.2f,good) andEpsomDerbylastseason.Sidelinedwithaninjurysincebutheremainsopentoimprovement.

5 HUKUM (IRE) (356) 121/101-

6 9-2 (2)

Br B h Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWVery smart and likeable type who scored in the Coronation Cup at Epsom (1 1/2m, good) last June. Absentsinceandwhetherhepossessestherequisitespeedtomixitatthistripremainstobeseen.

HHHII BHA122

6 SOLID STONE (IRE) (250) 1/01455- C D 7 9-2 (1) Br Br g Shamardal (USA) - Landmark (USA) (Arch (USA)) Ryan Moore J

O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive in 2021 and took anotherstep forward when landing the Group 2 Huxley at Chesterlast spring. However,limitationsexposedthereafterandthere’slittledoubtthatDesertCrownisthestablefirst-string. TFRHHIII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: BAY BRIDGE 4 9 2 Ryan Moore 7-4 (Sir Michael Stoute) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Desert Crown (GB), 4-1 Hukum (IRE), 10-1 Cash (IRE), 16-1 Solid Stone (IRE), 20-1 Claymore (FR), 33-1 Chichester (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

All eyes will be firmly affixed to the unbeaten DESERT CROWN, who makes his eagerly-awaited comeback in a race that his yard has won with several high-class performers in recent years. The Nathaniel colt was most impressive in the Derby on just his third career start last June and, though absent since owing to an injury, it’s unlikely that he will be found wanting fitness-wise. Cash could be the one for the forecast, given that Hukum is likely to find this trip too sharp

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DESERT CROWN

2.CASH (IRE)

3.HUKUM (IRE)

THE RACEHORSE LOTTO WHITSUN CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (PenaltyValue £10308)

FIFTH RACE 8.12

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Sir M Stoute (18 wins from 89 runners, 20%) runs AERION POWER & ASSESSMENT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 43 runners, 9%) runs YANTARNI

LONGESTTRAVELLER: DINGLE trained by J Camacho, Malton, 226 miles.

(Royal Applause)

Racing Co Ltd

Stud & Lofts Hall Stud

Usefulbutlightlyracedinrecenttimes.Mayhaveneededtheoutingwhenfourthof7on1mLeicesterreappearance

Shouldstripfitternowbutpossiblyvulnerabletosomeoftheless-exposedsortsinthisline-up

(20) 6054-52 D

& L.A Taylor & Partner

Ltd

Notthemostconsistentbutshowedhe’sstillusefulonhisdaywhensecondin1mNewmarkethandicap

LIGHTAND DARK (GB) (90) 0003-50

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Colour (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))

B

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper but performed no more than respectably in 2 outings in Dubai at the start of thisyear Belowhislastwinningmarkbutthatwasin2020 Othersmorecompelling.

4 YAANAAS (GB) (22) 112 D BF

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Troarn (FR) (Wootton Bassett)

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWon on the AW in the spring and shaped well when second on 1m Ascot handicap debut 3 weeks ago, travellinglikeoneaheadofhismark.Thatexperienceofabig-fieldhandicapshouldaidhisdevelopment.

5 HELM ROCK (GB) (22) 6010-03 D

Br B g Pivotal - Nibbling (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

O Capture The Moment VII

B Mrs James Wigan

5 9-6 (1)

TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsinthesecondhalfoflastseasonandasgoodaseverwhenthirdof15in1mAscothandicap3 weeksago,withthereopposingYaanaasaneckaheadinsecond.ThereaboutsunderWilliamBuick.

6 QUANTICO (IRE) (43) 11-2 D

Br B g Make Believe - Palladius (Sakhee’s Secret)

4

O Saain Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Roselyn Sands & Make Believe Syndicate

Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon21mAWnoviceslastyear.Improvedagainwhen1/2-lengthsecondtoYaanaasinKemptonnoviceinApril. Conceded3lbonthatoccasionandweightedtoturnthetables.Doesneedtoprovehe’saseffectiveonturf

7 ASSESSMENT (GB) (38) 2/13-1 D

Br B g Kingman - Clinical (Motivator)

O Cheveley Park Stud

92

4 9-5 (2)

Ryan Moore J

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercame an absenceto make an impressive winning handicap debut at Kempton (1m) last month.Won sole turfstart.WithdrawnafterbreakingoutofstallandrunninglooseatYorklastweek(hadbeenwellbacked)

8 YANTARNI (GB) (237) 232/120- D

Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Villarrica (USA) (Selkirk (USA))

O Neil Smith

B Godolphin

TFRHHHHI BHA91

4 9-3 (7)

Dougie Costello J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulformwhenfirstandsecondin1mNewmarkethandicapsattheendoflastsummer.Soldafterabelow parrunatAscotonfinal3-y-ostart.Bettingperhapsthebestguidetowhat’sexpectedoncomebackrun. TFR

9 INDEMNIFY (GB) (241) 422120- D 4 9-1 (6)

Br Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Karisma (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Ray Dawson J

O Miss Yvonne Jacques Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Carisbrooke Stud Carisbrooke Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinaNottinghammaidenlastAugustandgoodsecondon1mSalisburyhandicapdebutnext time.RanasifamissatHamiltonfinalstart.Unexposed,butYaanaasislikelytheyardsfirststring. TFRHHHII BHA87

10 DINGLE (IRE) (48) 05-2313 D BF 5 8-13 (4)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Beal Ban (IRE) (Daggers Drawn (USA)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Martin Hughes Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Natasha Newsome Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good start for this yard on AW, making a winning return from wind surgery at Newcastle (1m) in March. CreditablethirdatLingfield(1magain)onGoodFriday.HassomeformonturfbutallwinshavebeenonAW TFRHHHII BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: REBELTERRITORY 4 9 9 Jim Crowley 4-1 (Amanda Perrett) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 9.

Stewards Note:

YANTARNI: Following its run on 30/9/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

INDEMNIFY: Following its run on 26/9/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Yaanaas (GB), 10-3 Assessment (GB), 5-1 Quantico (IRE), 11-1 Helm Rock (GB), 16-1 Aerion Power (IRE), Azano (GB), Dingle (IRE), 20-1 Indemnify (GB), 28-1 Light And Dark (GB), Yantarni (GB)

A cracking handicap which may be best narrowed down to the 3 lightly-raced improvers in the field. YAANAAS has run a cracker in an Ascot handicap since defeating Quantico in a Kempton novice last month and can get the better of Archie Watson’s charge again. Assessment won impressively on his Kempton handicap debut and should also be in the thick of things.

PLAY SMARTER

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HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4)

for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)

SIXTH RACE 8.42

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (25 wins from 185 runners, 14%) runs GARRICK STREET

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs GARRICK STREET

LONGESTTRAVELLER: PRINCE OF ZENDA trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 184 miles.

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 THE PARENT (GB) (251) 4316- D 9-11 (14)

Br B c Frankel - Sophie P (Bushranger (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B D. Pearson

TIMEFORMVIEWUppedintrip,showedimprovedformwhenoffthemarkinnoviceatGoodwoodandeasytodrawaline throughhisnurserydebutatNewbury8monthsago Hasthephysiquetomakeabetter3yo.

TFRHHHII BHA82

2 PRINCE OF ZENDA (GB) (13) 332-2 9-10 (11)

Br B g Kingman - Priceless Jewel (Selkirk (USA)) James Doyle J

O Middleham Park Racing XXX Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Bjorn Nielsen Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivelastyearand,visored/switchedtoturf,madeasolidstartinhandicapswhenrunner-upat Ascot13daysago Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

HHHII BHA81

3 STAR PLAYER (GB) (234) 033121- D 9-10 (4)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Lunar Phase (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J

O Owners Group 116 Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Dukes Stud & William Wyatt Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning9-runnernurseryatWindsor(8.1f,goodtofirm,11/8).Off7months.Bredtodo betterstillandlikelytobetunedupforthisreturn,sonoforlornhope.

TFRHHHII BHA81

4 GREEK ORDER (GB) (21) 32-3 BF 9-9 (8)

Br B c Kingman - Trojan Queen (USA) (Empire Maker (USA)) Ryan Moore J

O Juddmonte Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bredcoltwhohasalreadyshownfairlyusefulformand,whilebeatenatoddsonwhenthirdina noviceatSalisburyonreturn,heshapedprettywell.Couldhavebeenletinlightlyoffamarkof80

Br B c Expert Eye - Maria Letizia (Galileo (IRE))

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

B Normandie Stud Ltd & Star Pointe Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful form so farandtravelledwith purposewhenthird in a maiden atYarmouth 23 days ago. Hassomestrongformandlookscapableofbetternowhandicapping.

6 DUTCH KINGDOM (IRE) (57) 2-231 D

HHHHI BHA80

Br B c Iffraaj - Kiyra Wells (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Jason Watson J

O Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLeftpreviouseffortsbehindwhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutatKemptonacoupleofmonthsago. Maydobetterstillandworthconsideringonturfdebut.

7 ALMARIN (IRE) (36) 541-0 D

TFRHHHII BHA79

9-8 (3)

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Princess Severus (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Jim Crowley J

O Pinnacle Thoroughbreds 1

Patrick Owens, Newmarket T

B Gerard Burke Bluedrop Services S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.Lastof15inhandicapatNewmarket(8f,goodtosoft,25/1)36daysago.Mightget backontrackreturnedtoasoundersurface,butmarkdemandsimprovement.

8 MARINARA (IRE) (142) 52-4

HHIII BHA79

9-7 (15)

Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Sapore di Roma (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) HayleyTurner J

O D’Arblay Partnership Henry Spiller, Newmarket T

B Phillistown House

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form to date, again offering encouragement when fourth in a maiden at Chelmsford 142daysago Handicapperappearstohavedealtheraratherharshopeningmark,however.

78

TIMEFORMVIEWSigns ofabilityin a couple ofruns lastterm and improved on return/debut

Smith Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Thierry de La Heronniere et al

TIMEFORMVIEWRelatedtothreewinners and left previous form behindwhen making a successful handicap debut at Haydocklastmonth.Typetodobetterstillandmeritsrespectdespitewidedraw

12 GARRICK STREET (IRE) (89) 4-42

(1)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Danidh Dubai (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) David Probert J

O Thurloe Thoroughbreds LIII

Relatedtonumerouswinnersandboastsaprogressiveprofile.Handicapperhastakennochanceswith openingmarkbuthe’sworthyofinterestwiththescopeforbetter

13 ASHMORE (IRE) (21) 00-52

Br B g More Than Ready (USA) - Revolutionintheair (USA) (Declaration ofWar (USA)) Neil Callan J O

Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.

Stewards Note:

THE PARENT: Following its run on 16/9/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

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

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Greek Order (GB), 9-1 Dancing In Paris (FR), 11-1 Island Star (IRE), 12-1 Prince of Zenda (GB), Star Player (GB), Garrick Street (IRE), Ashmore (IRE), 14-1 Umberto (GB), Dutch Kingdom (IRE), Buy The Dip (GB), 20-1 The Parent (GB), 25-1 New Dayrell (GB), 28-1 Marinara (IRE), 50-1 Almarin (IRE), 66-1 Dream Pirate (GB), 150-1 Strictly Dreaming (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This has the makings of a strong 3yo handicap but GREEK ORDER is bred to be better than a mark of 80 and each of his three runs to date have contained promise, so he’s worth chancing with Ryan Moore on board. Umberto and Island Star are two of several others who arrive with the scope for improvement.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREEK ORDER 2.UMBERTO 3.ISLAND STAR (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 6.12 - THE BE LUCKY WITH THE RACEHORSE LOTTO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb THE RACEHORSE LOTTO has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £45. - Closed May 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3716; Second £1859;Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (PenaltyValue £4710.60) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.42 - THE RACEHORSE LOTTO NATIONAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304, the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540. for two yrs old only Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb THE RACEHORSE LOTTO has generously sponsored this race 19 entries at £200 - Closed May 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456. (PenaltyValue £22684) A SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.12 - THE RACEHORSE LOTTO HENRY II STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288 and the fifth £2152. for fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, afterAugust 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb THE RACEHORSE LOTTO has generously sponsored this race 6 entries at £800. - Closed May 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832. (PenaltyValue £45368) A SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.42 -THE RACEHORSE LOTTO BRIGADIER GERARD STAKES (Class 1)(Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288, the fifth £2152 and the sixth £1080 for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb THE RACEHORSE LOTTO has generously sponsored this race 8 entries at £800 - Closed May 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (PenaltyValue £45368) A SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.12 - THE RACEHORSE LOTTO WHITSUN CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. 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 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb THE RACEHORSE LOTTO has generously sponsored this race 21 entries at £100 - Closed May 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS

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Sixth Race 8.42 - THE GET YOUR RACEHORSE LOTTO TICKETS NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old only, Rated 6180 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lowerwith £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 6lb THE RACEHORSE LOTTO has generously sponsored this race 29 entries at £60 - Closed May 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

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