Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 2nd September

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Welcome to Sandown Park for a spectacular summer afternoon of Flat racing followed by a live DJ set from Capital FMs Sonny Jay!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors Virgin Bet for their generous sponsorship across today’s seven race card We have two feature races today with the Group 3 Solario Stakes and Atalanta Stakes, both renowned for showcasing top quality horses. This is the opportunity to witness future stars, as demonstrated by horses such as Masar, Too Darn Hot and Kingman in the Solario Stakes. The latter is the Sire of one of today’s most exciting prospects

STARLORE who looks to emulate Kingman in also winning the Virgin Bet Solario Stakes.

Another Solario Stakes highlight has to be seeing Queen Elizabeth II winning the race in 2021 with Reach For The Moon.

Once racing has finished you will need to have your dancing shoes ready as Capital FM’s Sonny Jay will be making a return to Sandown Park and will be performing a live DJ set outside the Parade Ring, with the set scheduled to start at about 5.30pm He will be ensuring that your Summer Celebration continues with timeless club hits and lively party anthems.

Our Flat racing season is drawing to a close now, but we do have two final meetings in September on Friday 15 September and Wednesday 20 September. Thank you for joining us throughout this unforgettable summer, marked by exhilarating races, captivating tunes, and an incredible ambiance Let Sandown Park always be your first choice for exciting sports entertainment and engaging social experiences.

I hope that you all 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 MEETING FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023

Join us for what looks set to be a thrilling afternoon of racing here at our next raceday. A raceday that has thrown up some impressive winners over the years and some promising younger horses as well - not to be missed.

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

Gareth Richardson

Owners and Trainers Liaison

Manager

Petra Gough

Commentator

Tony Ennis

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith

Kate Smith

Gwen Thomas

Starters

Robert Supple

William Jordan

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Amy Hawthorn

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, C.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

Sarah Collins, Vince McKevitt, Stuart Shilston

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

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

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. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

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

- = 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

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 lbs)

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

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse

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

17. Sponsor (if applicable)

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.

4 PADDINGTON (GB) (18) 51-1111

3 8-13 (2)

B c Siyouni (FR) - Modern Eagle (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) Ryan Moore Tabor/Smith/Magnier/Westerberg/Brant Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Dayton Investments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMostprogressivecoltwhotookthebigstepupinclassinhisstrideintheIrish2000GuineasattheCurragh.Producedahigh-classefforttobringupthe 4-timerthisseasoninStJames’sPalaceStakesatRoyalAscot18daysago.Willstayandobviousclaimstakingoneldersforthefirsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA123

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

5. JOCKEYS

Virgin Bet Contenders Day Race Previews

1.50pm- Amber Island looks like a true 7 furlong specialist. Her latest win at Leicester over this trip showed us there may be more to come from the mare, now having had cheekpieces applied. James Doyle will take the ride and she should be in the reckoning now running off a revised mark of 88. Tough Enough is a course and distance winner and the step up in trip to 7 furlongs from 6 furlongs looked to be the making of him last time out here. A chance is taken that Tough Enough can reproduce a similar run to his last run here at Sandown on better ground this time around for James Tate and jockey Rossa Ryan. Ernie’s Valentine has a revised mark of 81 with Oisin Murphy taking the ride. He has a bit to find against Amber Island based on their previous meeting at Leicester but is better suited at the weights this time around and makes an interesting proposition here

2.25pm- Coppice won the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot this year. The John Gosden trained filly was then put into the deep end facing the likes of Nashwa and Via Sistina in the Falmouth Stakes and ran into one or two fillies too good for her on the day but she did run a nice race all the same that day. Today’s drop in grade to Group 3 company should see her run well. She needs good/firm ground so connections will be hoping for any rain to stay away. Midnight Mile finished 3rd in the Lancaster Stakes at Haydock. She should have every chance in this race. The step back to 1 mile should not be an issue for the No Nay Never filly.

3.00pm- Eagle’s Way has soared up the weights for Sir Mark Prescott in the last 12 months after winning four races on the bounce. The handicapper may have now caught up with him but he still remains a danger off a mark of 99 and will be suited by the good ground. Gaaesee looks an interesting runner here for William Haggas now off a revised mark of 99. He disappointed in last year’s Ebor at York but can run a good race over a shorter trip and will be suited to good/firm ground.

Coppice

3.35pm- Starlore won narrowly here at Sandown Park in July in a Novice Stakes race. It would be reasonable to think that he would come on for that run. The form of that race has since been franked with the 3rd in that race, Arabian Crown winning in his next two starts including a listed race at Salisbury. Starlore looks an exciting prospect as does the Godolphin colt Aablan who, by Dubawi, won his Newmarket maiden race first time of asking. Mortlake was a runaway winner last time out at Leicester for Ralph Beckett. The Churchill colt was disappointing on his first run on soft ground at Salisbury but ran green that day and looked a very different horse on his next run with plenty of early speed and showing an impressive turn of foot near the finish.

4.10pm- Skywoman looks an interesting newcomer for William Haggas and is worth a market check. Inherit looks a nicely bred filly by Kingman, out of Queen’s Trust. Classical Song and Beautiful Love should both come on for their runs in what looks like a decent maiden race where the market may be the best guide for clues.

4.45pm- Both Inner City and Paladin disappointed in their runs last time out. It is possible that one or both could bounce back to form on better ground but there are a few interesting runners in this nursery to take them on with including Spanish Blaze and Savvy Kingdom. Eminny is the most experienced runner in this field and should be capable of running a big race under Rossa Ryan. A step back up to 7 furlongs should be no problem and he has won previously on good to firm ground and may have fewer questions to answer than Inner City and Paladin.

5.30pm- Spring Bloom was just beaten by a head at Sandown Park 13 days ago and a reproduction of that run should see the top weight gelding go close here today. Safari Dream is a course and distance winner and should be suited by better ground conditions and a drop back in class. Swift Asset is capable of a big run for Richard Hannon and Ryan Moore but it is a tough ask off a mark of 84. Preference here would be for Safari Dream.

Spring Bloom

Starlore

THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £20000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£8126,2nd£4064,3rd£2032,4th£1016,5th£508,6th£254. (PenaltyValue£10308)

FIRST RACE 1.50

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): W Haggas

(22 wins from 92 runners, 24%) runs ALPHA CAPTURE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas

(13 wins from 51 runners, 25%) runs ALPHA CAPTURE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MAYWAKE trained by R Fahey, Malton, 226 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 INDEMNIFY (GB) (13) 20-1564 C

Br Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Karisma (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr Refai Alghuraban Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Carisbrooke Stud Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff8monthsbeforecosilylanding9-runnerhandicapatNewmarketonhisfinalrunforRogerVarian.Besteffortforcurrent yardwhengoodfourthhere(1m)2weeksago,deniedaclearrunandfinishingwithrunningleft.Playeroffsamemark.

HHHHI BHA91

2 FINAL WATCH (GB) (42) 0-40216 D BF 5 9-12 (9)

Br B g Mukhadram - Watchoverme (Haafhd) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Mrs Denis Haynes William Stone, West Wickham T

B Wretham Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWAsgoodaseverwhenscoringatNewmarketbutnotinsameformtherefollowingweek,possiblyfinding theracecomingtoosoon.Typetobouncebackafterabreak.

3 AMBER ISLAND (IRE) (88) 3-04001 D

HHHII BHA88

6 9-12 (2)

Br B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Raphinae (Dubawi (IRE)) James Doyle J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Godolphin Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW28/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,improvedonrecenteffortstowin8-runnerhandicapatLeicester(7f,good)88daysagoby11/4 lengthsfromErnie’sValentine.Isn’tanobvioustypetofollowupwiththeheadgearnotguaranteedtohavethesameeffect.

4 MAYWAKE (GB) (16) 332415 D

Br Ch g Mayson - Wakened (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))

Orr J

O Mr & Mrs Leonard Bird Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mr & Mrs Leonard E Bird

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning9-runnerhandicap(3/1)atThirsk(7f,heavy).Shapedasifstillingood form whenfifthatWindsorsince.

5 TOUGH ENOUGH (GB) (23) 231-161 CD

Br B c Showcasing - Puzzled Look (Sakhee’s Secret)

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

Tate, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Went the right way as a 2-y-o and struck on handicap bow back on turf after 7 months at Windsor (6f) in June. CaughtfurtherbackthanidealatNewmarketnexttimebeforeresumingwinningwaysoverC&D

6 LYNDON B (IRE) (50) 102-650 C D

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Kelsey Rose (Most Welcome)

O P.DuffyD.SemmensVWilliamsRHarperMLoveday

B Yeomanstown Stud

Flint, Bridgend T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonabig-fieldhandicapatGoodwoodunderDanielMuscuttlastsummer.Betterthanhisformfigures thisyearmightsuggestandonetoconsiderofftemptingmark. TFRHHHHH BHA85

7 SIAM FOX (IRE) (9) 610054

5 9-6 (8)

Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Folegandros Island (FR) (Red Rocks (IRE)) John Egan J

O Orbital Racing & Miss L Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Con Marnane Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatYarmouthinMay.Belowthatformnext3startsbutlatestfourthatChelmsfordwasatleast astepbackintherightdirection.

8 ERNIE’S VALENTINE (GB) (10) 032055

TFRHHIII BHA82

4 9-5 (10)

Br Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Eastern Destiny (Dubai Destination (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O Williams, Campbell, Sennett & Cole Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Worksop Manor Stud

P. F. I. Cole Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up but mark continues to ease and shaping better than bare result of late.

Nottakenlightly

TFRHHHII BHA81

B Stilvi Compania & A Jathiere

J

O Prof Di Lawrence-Watt Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC Luke Dace S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinatLingfieldinMay.Bangthere3ofnext4startsbutthisrepresentsastepupinclass.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ZAINALARAB 3 8 11 Dane O’Neill 7-4 (RogerVarian) 5 ran

Hood worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 10 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

FINALWATCH: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse raced too soon.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Amber Island (IRE), 5-1 Tough Enough (GB), 15-2 Indemnify (GB), 8-1 Lyndon B (IRE), Ernie’s Valentine (GB), 12-1 Maywake (GB), 16-1 Final Watch (GB), Youarenotforgiven (GB), Alpha Capture (IRE), 20-1 King Cabo (USA), 33-1 Siam Fox (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Things didn’t go ideally for LYNDON B at Newmarket last time so he’s worth another chance to build on his previous Newbury promise off a tempting mark. Progressive 3-y-o Tough Enough took his form to another level when scoring over C&D last month and rates the main threat ahead of Indemnify, who was a big eyecatcher here 2 weeks ago

THE VIRGIN BET ATALANTA STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Group 3)

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

LEADING COURSETRAINER (17-22): J &T Gosden

(31 wins from 147 runners, 21%) runs COPPICE & QUEEN FORYOU

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas

(13 wins from 51 runners, 25%) runs PURPLEPAY

FANCYTHAT: Sir M Stoute won this race in 2013, 2018 and 2022. The stable runs POTAPOVA today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MIDNIGHT MILE trained by R Fahey, Malton, 226 miles.

Br or Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Nakuti (IRE) (Mastercraftsman

Limited

St Albans Bloodstock LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWWonherfirst4starts,notablytheSandringhamHandicapatRoyalAscotin2022.Hasreturnedingoodorderandbetter thaneverwhenresumingwinningwaysatHaydock3weeksagoby33/4lengthsfromPurplepay.Formpick.

(GB) (73) 014-P55 CD

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

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsmartformwhenwinningthislastyear Notatthatlevelthisseason,thoughwasn’tdisgracedwhen fifthinGroup2atRoyalAscotlasttime.Needstobouncebacktoherbestifshe’storepeatlastyear’swin.

3 PURPLEPAY (FR) (21) 56-0032 D

9-6 (4)

Br B f Zarak (FR) - Piedra (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Tom Marquand J

O Lael Stable William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheGroup2PrixdeSandringhamatChantillylastsummerbutnotsogoodsince,albeitrunningherbestraceforawhilewhen33/4lengths secondof13toHerediainlistedraceatHaydock(8.2f,good,11/2)21daysago Placeclaimsbutworktodotoreverseplacingswiththewinner

4 ROMAN MIST (IRE) (35) 02-1602 D

HHHII BHA102

5 9-6 (2)

Br Gr m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Drifting Mist (Muhtathir) Oisin Murphy J

O David Howden & Partners Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Kildaragh Stud Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd, Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablemarewhoprovedasgoodaseverwhenmakingwinningreturn/yarddebutinlistedcompanyatGoodwood(1m,heavy) inMay.FloppedatEpsombutputthatquicklybehindhernext2starts,goingcloseinGroup3atAscot Worthyofrespect.

5 COPPICE (GB) (50) 1-0115 D

HHHII BHA101

3 9-1 (6)

Br B f Kingman - Helleborine (Observatory (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J

O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovinginleapsandboundsandprovedheropeningmarkwasalenientonewhenwinning29-runnerSandringham(6/1)at RoyalAscot(8f,goodtofirm).FarfromdisgracedinFalmouthatNewmarketsinceandneedsconsideringbackdowninclass.

6 MIDNIGHT MILE (IRE) (21) 14-4013

HHHHI BHA105

3 9-1 (9)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Ruby Tuesday (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Oisin Orr J

O Mrs Richard Henry & Mrs John Magnier Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Premier Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused something of a surprise when taking Oh So Sharp Stakes (7f) in October before decent fourth in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies. Resumedprogresswhenwinningfillies’listedeventingoodstyleatYorkandsimilarformwhenthirdinHaydockGroup3.Playerbackagainstownsex. TFRHHHHI BHA104

7 MYSTERIOUS LOVE (IRE) (35) 25-0105 D 3 9-1 (3)

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Ma Cherie (Galileo (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Ms E. L. Banks David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Haras du Mont Dit Mont GB Helicopters S

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good with emphatic Nottingham maiden win (1m, heavy) in a first-time hood in May. Highlytriedafterandthislooksanothertoughask.

8 NIBRAS ANGEL (GB) (22) 11

TFRHHIII BHA94

3 9-1 (1)

Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Always Thankful (Showcasing) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Mr Saeed H. Altayer Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2from2instraightforwardfashionwhendefyingpenaltyatThirsk3weeksago.Takingabigstep upinclassbutshelooksausefulprospect. TFRHHHII BHA91

9 NOVUS (IRE) (30) 016221 D

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Fleur de Nuit (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

3 9-1 (5)

Tom Queally J

O Mr Omar Jackson Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Fleur Partnership K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivefillywhoresumedwinningwaysafterjust2daysoffinbig-fieldhandicapatGloriousGoodwood. Plentytofindatthislevel,however.

TFRHHIII BHA92

10 QUEEN FOR YOU (IRE) (36) 1255 D BF 3 9-1 (7)

Br B f Kingman - Fallen For You (Dansili)

O Normandie Stud Ltd

Robert Havlin J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Normandie Stud Ltd Normandie Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWononherdebutinstrikingfashionatAscotinMayandimprovedsignificantlyonthatformwhenclosesecondinlistedraceatYork(7.9f) NotdisgracedinCoronationStakesnexttimebeforeexcusesbackatYork5weeksago Headgearonandremainsunexposed.

TFRHHHHI BHA100

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: POTAPOVA 4 9 6 Richard Kingscote 18-1 (Sir Michael Stoute) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 7.

Stewards Note:

ROMAN MIST: Following its run on 29/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

ProbableS.P’s: 4-1 Coppice (GB), 5-1 Heredia (GB), 7-1 Potapova (GB), Midnight Mile (IRE), Queen ForYou (IRE), 10-1 Purplepay (FR), Roman Mist (IRE), 16-1 Nibras Angel (GB), 40-1 Mysterious Love (IRE), Novus (IRE)

HEREDIAtook her form to another level when readily beating Purplepay in a listed race at Haydock and Richard Hannon’s filly looks the one to beat on that form. Coppice was far from disgraced when tried at the highest level in the Falmouth at Newmarket and rates a big threat back down in class, with her stablemate Queen For You another to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEREDIA

STANDARD & RECORD TIMES

- El Hayem - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm

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THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money 1st £20155, 2nd £10080, 3rd £5040, 4th £2520, 5th £1260, 6th £630, 7th £315. (PenaltyValue £25575)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (24 wins from 188 runners, 13%) runs GROUNDBREAKER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs BALTIC VOYAGE & LORD PROTECTOR

WEIGHTWATCHER: DASHING ROGER won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 14lb to 85

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SKYSAIL trained by M Tregoning, Whitsbury, 82 miles.

no horse

1 CERTAIN LAD (GB) (37) 3-03006 D

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) George Bass (3)

O Mr C. R. Hirst Jack Channon, West Ilsley

B Barry Walters Jack Channon Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Group 3 winner in 2020 and still capable of very useful form. Latest sixth of 11 at Yarmouth was respectableandbeingdroppedanother2lbsincecanonlyhelp

2 EAGLE’S WAY (GB) (32) 1111-20 D BF

Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Martlet (Dansili)

O Tim Bunting - Osborne House II Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Carwell Equities Ltd R & E Bamford Limited, P3P Partners LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivelastsummer,winningall4starts,andresumedafter10monthsoffwithapromisingsecondof11atYarmouthinJulyPresumablyfound theruncomingtoosoonwhenonlyseventhof15atGoodwood5dayslater.Remainscapableofbetterbuttheoutsidestallispotentiallyawkward.

3 GAASSEE (IRE) (36) 30-0044 D BF

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Oojooba (Monsun (GER))

Tom Marquand J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWBackontheupwhenfourthintheOldNewtonCupatHaydockonpenultimatestart.Didn’tfindmuchforpressure whenfillingthesamepositionina7-runnerAscothandicapsincebuthestillratesoneofthemorelikelytypeshere.

4 LORD PROTECTOR (GER) (32) 000216

HHHHI BHA99

CD 5 9-9 (11)

Br B or Br g Pastorius (GER) - Lady Jacamira (GER) (Lord of England (GER)) Rossa Ryan J

O Quantum Leap Racing X & Partner Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Gestut Karlshof R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAddedtohisverygoodC&Drecordwhenseeingoff12rivalsinanotherClass2eventinJuly.Shapedasifstillingood formwhensixthof15atGloriousGoodwoodandmuchrespectedbackhereforayardgoinggreatguns. TFRHHHHI BHA98

5 GROUNDBREAKER (GER) (86) 4234-40 D BF 4 9-8 (2)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) Jason Watson J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed he retains his abilitywhen fourth on his Chesterreappearance in May but absent since a lesserrun at Chelmsford4weekslater,nothelpinghiscausebyhangingbadlyleft.Bouncebackneededafterwindsurgery TFRHHHII BHA97

6 ANDALEEP (IRE) (21) 342140 CD

7 9-4 (1)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Oriental Magic (GER) (Doyen (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J

O Mr James Finch Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Kildaragh Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof5handicapslastseason,includingoverC&D,andtookformupafurthernotchwhenadecisive winneratYorkinJuly TypetobouncebackfromararepoorrunatAscotlastmonth.

7 STAY WELL (GB) (16) 5-03004 D

Br B g Iffraaj - Sweeping Up (Sea The Stars (IRE))

O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib

TFRHHHII BHA93

5 9-4 (7)

Oisin Murphy J

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformbackonAWwhenthirdatKempton(11/2m)inJune.Notsogoodonnext2outingsbut backonsongwhenfourthof11atWindsor(11.5f,goodtofirm)16daysago Dropsbackdownintripnow.

8 GREAT MAX (IRE) (27) 50-4006

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Teeslemee (FR) (Youmzain (IRE))

TFRHHHII BHA93

4 9-3 (3)

Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Ennistown

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulperformerforMichaelO’Callaghanlastyear.MadeapositivestartforAliceHayneswhenfourth intheSpringCupatNewbury(1m)butnotsogoodin3outingssinceandhaschangedyardsagain.

Consistentindefeatthisseason,includingacreditableseventhof14in11/2mYorkhandicaplastweek. First-timeblinkerswornonthatoccasionareretainednowdroppingbackintrip

Mcphee Bloodstock Ltd

Progressedquitewellat3buthehasjustonecreditableefforttoshowfromhis4outingsthisseason, blinkersmakingnodifferencelasttime.Belowhislastwinningmarkbutneedtoseemore.

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedthroughout2022,includingsecondinthisraceandthird(firsthomeinhisgroup)inCambridgeshirefinalouting. Probablyinbetterheartthanhis2023formfiguressuggestandstartingtolookwellhandicapped.

Richard Evans

Veryusefulhandicapperathispeak.Seeminglynotsogoodthesedaysbuthismarkreflectsthatand hewasaclosethirdoverthistripatChesterinMay.OutofhisdepthinAscotGroup2latest.

c

- Lady Marl (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) TrevorWhelan J

O Whitsbury I Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T

B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmuchimprovedforminfirst-timeblinkerswhenmakingasuccessfulhandicapdebutatGoodwood(1m)onhisreappearance. AlsoagoodsecondatAscot(1magain)inJulybutneedstoshrugoffalesserrunbackatGoodwood.Firstattemptat11/4m.

14 BALTIC VOYAGE (GB) (30) 44-0410 D

TFRHHHII BHA88

3 8-5 (13)

Br B g Frankel - Baltic Duchess (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) John Egan J

O Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Gestut Ammerland R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up with his breakthrough win in 8-runner handicap at Ripon (1 1/4m, soft) in July. FoundhimselftoofarbackatGloriousGoodwoodnexttimeandbestforgiventhat.

TFRHHHII BHA86

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: PROTAGONIST (FR) 5 9 1 Cieren Fallon 17-2 (William Haggas) 15 ran Hood worn by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 9, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

Stewards Note:

GROUNDBREAKER: Following its run on 8/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

ANDALEEP: Following its run on 12/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

BALTIC VOYAGE: Following its run on 3/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran in snatches.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Gaassee (IRE), 7-1 Lord Protector (GER), 8-1 Eagle’s Way (GB), 9-1 Educator (GB), 11-1 Groundbreaker (GER), 12-1 Stay Well (GB), 14-1 Dual Identity (IRE), 16-1 Andaleep (IRE), Baltic Voyage (GB), 20-1 Certain Lad (GB), Skysail (GB), 22-1 Great Max (IRE), Dashing Roger (GB), 40-1 Kitsune Power (IRE)

A chance is taken on DUAL IDENTITY who was runner-up in this race off a similar mark last year and is probably in better form than his finishing positions at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood might suggest. Lord Protector has 2 wins and a close second to show for his 3 previous outings over C&D so he’s an obvious threat for in-form Ralph Beckett. Gaassee and Eagle’s Way, assuming stall 14 isn’t too much of an inconvenience, are others to consider

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OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£26736,2nd£10974,3rd£5490,4th£2742,5th£1374,6th£684. (PenaltyValue£34026)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (24 wins from 85 runners, 28%) runs AABLAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs MORTLAKE

FANCYTHAT: C Appleby won this race in 2017 and 2022. The stable runs AABLAN today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CERULEAN BAY trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 187 miles.

FOURTH RACE 3.38

colours no horse st-lb

1 AABLAN (IRE) (35) 1 D

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Promising Run (USA) (Hard Spun (USA)) James Doyle J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWDubawi coltwhowas sent offat 4-7when making awinning debut at Newmarket (7f, good) 35 days ago

That’saracehisyardhasrunafewsmartonesinovertheyearsandhelookssuretogoontobetterthings.

2 CERULEAN BAY (IRE) (54) 11 D

Br B c New Bay - Kathy Sun (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Jason Watson J

O Mr N. Cable David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

B D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams ABS Brymar Floors Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNewBaycoltwhois2-2afterwinsina6fHamiltonmaideninJuneanda7fAyrnoviceinJuly Moreonhis platenowsteppingupinclassbuthe’slikelycapableofbetteragain.

3 DEVIL’S POINT (IRE) (25) 51 D

(2)

Br Ch c New Bay - Hairy Rocket (Pivotal) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Clive Washbourn David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingfifthtoStarloreonhisC&Ddebutandbuiltonthatwhenscoringreadilyinmaidencompany atFfosLas(7f,heavy)32dayslater.Definitelymoretocome.

4 INISHFALLEN (IRE) (9) 6153

Br B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Kyllarney (Kyllachy) Sean Levey J

O Manton Thoroughbreds VIII Brian Meehan, Manton T

B Mount Coote Estates Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive son of Exceed And Excel who ran a cracker when stepped up to 7f forthe first time in a Yorknurserylastweek,finishingthirdof20 Thisdemandsmore,though.

5 MORTLAKE (IRE) (20) 61 D

HHHII BHA90

(1)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Serenity Dove (Harbour Watch (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Quantum Leap Racing XV & Partner I

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLefthissoft-grounddebutwellbehindwhenacomfortablewinneratLeicester(7f,goodtofirm)3weeksago. Lookscapableofmakinghismarkatahigherlevelforayardwhichcouldhardlybeinbetterform.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 STARLORE (GB) (57) 1 CD 9-3 (6)

Br B c Kingman - Starformer (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Ryan Moore J

O Juddmonte Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWBredtobesmartandmadeawinningdebutoverC&DinJuly,lookinglikewinningwithabittosparebeforeidling. Ratesasure-fireimproverfortopconnections.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: SILVER KNOTT 2 9 3 Pat Dobbs 9-4 (Charlie Appleby) 6 ran

Devil’s Point (IRE), 14-1 Cerulean Bay (IRE), 20-1 Inishfallen (IRE)

ProbableS.P’s: 5-2 Mortlake (IRE), 11-4Aablan (IRE), 7-2 Starlore (GB), 6-1

PLAY SMARTER

MORTLAKE was impressive at Leicester last time and can take the step up to pattern level in his stride for a yard which can do little wrong at present. Starlore and Aablan both looked nice prospects for top stables when making winning debuts, the former over this C&D, and they could be the pair to give the selection most to think about.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MORTLAKE (IRE) 2.STARLORE 3.AABLAN (IRE)

STANDARD & RECORD TIMES

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 27.00 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 26.56 secs - Raven’s Pass - 1st September 2007, Good To Firm

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FIFTH RACE 4.10

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (31 wins from 147 runners, 21%) runs MONTEROSA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs CLASSICAL SONG

LONGESTTRAVELLERS:SKYWOMANtrained by W Haggas, MONTEROSAtrained byJ &TGosden, BEAUTIFULLOVE trained by CAppleby, MAMALOUKAtrained byAMurphy & INHERIT trained by Sir M Stoute - all Newmarket, 81 miles.

colours no horse

1 BEAUTIFUL LOVE (IRE) (21) 3 BF

Br Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Powder Snow (USA) (Dubawi (IRE))

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

B Godolphin Emirates Fly

TIMEFORM VIEW Siyouni filly who made a promising start to her career when third of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f,goodtofirm)ondebut21daysago,finishingwithrunningleft.Definitelymoretocome.

2 BRAMBLE JELLY (IRE) (16) 06

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Jelly Monger (IRE) (Strategic Prince) George Downing

O M Duthie & G H Black Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn

B Ballyhane Penny’s Mill S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminher2startsandanoutsiderhere.

3 CIRCE (IRE) (-)

HIIII BHA-

Br B f Kodiac - Northeast Moon (IRE) (Sea The Moon (GER)) Sean Levey J

O Pineapple Stud and Miss C. Douglas Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B McCracken Farms Rhiannon Properties Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kodiac filly who cost 65,000 gns as a foal. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 9f-1 1/2m winner PrinceBishop,wonDubaiWorldCup Bettingshouldhelpguidetoexpectations.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 CLASSICAL SONG (IRE) (30) 2 9-2 (4)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cottonmouth (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) Ryan Moore J

O Mrs Doreen Tabor Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B John O’Connor

TIMEFORMVIEW€420,000LopedeVegafillywhoshapedwellwhensecondof12on7fGloriousGoodwooddebutamonthago. Willimproveandleadingclaimsforayardfiringonallcylinders.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 EXTRAORDINAIRE (FR) (15) 0 9-2 (7)

Br B f Intello (GER) - Eiriamach Na Casca (IRE) (Intense Focus (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O Sam Sangster and Partner Brian Meehan, Manton T

B Team Hogdala France & Meccom Klippan Ab Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,eighthof11innoviceatNewbury(6f,good)ondebut15daysago.AnentryintheGroup2Rockfel suggestsshe’sthoughtcapableofbetterandOisinMurphytakestherideagain.

6 INHERIT (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-2 (1)

Br B f Kingman - Queen’s Trust (Dansili) Richard Kingscote J

O Cheveley Park Stud Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWKingman filly. Dam winner up to 1 1/4m (won Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf, and 2-y-o 7fwinner) whostayed11/2m.Interestingnewcomer

7 MAMALOUKA (IRE) (13) 0

Br Gr f Mehmas (IRE) - Day Creek (Daylami (IRE))

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-2 (2)

Marco Ghiani J

O D MacAuliffe, A Don & Friend Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Joseph & Adrian Reid Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,eighthof9inmaidenatSouthwell(7f,AW)ondebut13daysago.Bookedforanotherstruggleunless improvingsignificantlyfortheswitchtoturf.

TFRHIIII BHA-

8 MONTEROSA (GB) (21) 0 9-2 (9)

Br Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Anapurna (Frankel)

O Helena Springfield Ltd

Kieran Shoemark J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW12/1, needed experiencewhen seventh of12 in maiden atNewmarket (7f, goodto firm, 12/1) on debut 21daysago ShouldprogressbutBeautifulLovewasaheadofherinthirdonthatoccasion. TFRHHHII BHA-

9

SKYWOMAN (IRE) (-) 9-2 (6)

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Lucht Na Gaeilge (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Lael Stable William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Mrs Noreen Maher

TIMEFORMVIEWPricerosefromEUR33,000asayearlingto150,000gnsatthebreeze-ups.SiouxNationhalf-sistertowinnerabroad byDandyMan.Representsaleadingyardandwouldenterthereckoningifthebettingvibesarestrong. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: CHELSEA GREEN (IRE) 2 9 2 Andrea Atzeni 11-1 (Hugo Palmer) 13 ran

Stewards Note:

EXTRAORDINAIRE: Following its run on 18/8/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Classical Song (IRE), 3-1 Beautiful Love (IRE), 7-1 Skywoman (IRE), 8-1 Inherit (GB), 10-1 Monterosa (GB), 16-1 Circe (IRE), 25-1 Extraordinaire (FR), 100-1 Bramble Jelly (IRE), 150-1 Mamalouka (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CLASSICAL SONG shaped like a winner in waiting when runner-up on her debut at Glorious Goodwood. The winner of that race was second in a Group 2 in France next time and this daughter of Lope de Vega can strike at the second time of asking Godolphin’s Beautiful Love looks the chief threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomers such as Inherit and/or Skywoman.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLASSICAL SONG (IRE) 2.BEAUTIFUL LOVE (IRE)

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for two yrs old ™ Total prize fund £12000

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

SIXTH RACE 4.45

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (24 wins from 85 runners, 28%) runs INNER CITY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (12 wins from 90 runners, 13%) runs PALADIN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: PALADIN trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.

colours no horse

1 SAVVY KINGDOM (GB) (24) 301 D

(2)

Br B c Land Force (IRE) - She Is Great (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Robert Havlin J

O Mr Julian Hui S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Highclere Stud Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Relished switch to front-running tactics when opening account in 11-runner minor event at Kempton (7f) 24daysago Morerequiredonhandicapdebutherebutcouldbedangerousifgettinglooseonthelead.

2 INNER CITY (IRE) (44) 435 BF 9-8 (8)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Urban Fox (Foxwedge (AUS)) James Doyle J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Barnane Stud Ltd Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made encouraging start at Yarmouth in June but not progressed since and was particularly disappointingatEpsomlasttime.Geldedsinceandneedstobouncebackonhandicapbow.

3 EMINNY (IRE) (16) 311624 D

TFRHHHII BHA79

9-8 (5)

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Emeriya (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Rossa Ryan J

O FOSNIC RACING Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Tally-Ho Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhenwinningnoviceatBeverley(7.4f)inJulyanddidn’thavetoimprovemuchwhenfollowing uponnurserybowatLeicester(7f).Farfromdisgracedindefeatsinceandoughttomakepresencefeltagain.

4 PALADIN (IRE) (27) 5410 D

HHHII BHA79

9-7 (1)

Br Ch c Justify (USA) - Golconda (FR) (Planteur (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O John Brown & Megan Dennis Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mr Frank Fahy Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthethirdattemptwhenmakingmostin9-runnerminoreventatHaydock(7f,soft)inJuly. RunbadlyoversameC&DsincebutyardisinbetterformnowandhehastheassistanceofRyanMoore.

5 CHEEKY BLIMEY (IRE) (23) 420

HHHII BHA78

9-7 (6)

Br B c Ribchester (IRE) - Demesne (Dansili) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Scuderia Sagam Srls Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Mr Brian O’Neill Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedcolt.DownthefieldatNottinghamlastmonthbuthadshownfairformwhenreachingthe frameonhis2outingspriortothatandwarrantsrespectonswitchtohandicapping.

6 DODDIE’S IMPACT (GB) (30) 100

TFRHHHII BHA78

9-5 (9)

Br B c Pearl Secret - Rock Cake (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Richard Kingscote J

O Cross Channel Racing Club Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Ciaran & Nicola Paterson

TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningstartin16-runnerBrocklesbyatDoncaster(5f,heavy)inAprilbutnotbeeninsameform fornewyardsinceandhassomethingtoproveatpresent.

7 SPANISH BLAZE (IRE) (32) 013

TFRHHIII BHA76

9-5 (3)

Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Billie Eria (IRE) (Tamayuz) TrevorWhelan J

O Whitsbury IV

B Michael O’Mahony

Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T

Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutformwellbehindwhentakingminoreventatNewbury(6f)inJulyandrantosimilarlevelwhen thirdatYarmouth(7f)since.Mayhavemoretoofferonhandicapbow.

8 RATING (IRE) (14) 63005

Br Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Savoy Showgirl (IRE) (Kyllachy)

O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

TFRHHHHH BHA76

9-3 (7)

Sean Levey J

Brian Meehan, Manton T

Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlevelonsecondstartatKemptoninJunebuthasn’tbuiltonthatsince,albeitshewasn’tseen tobesteffectonnurserydebutatNewmarketafortnightago

TFRHHIII BHA74

9

TAKEOVER TARGET (IRE) (27) 604 8-13 (4)

Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Lightening Quick (Frankel)

O Mr D. R. Passant

Liam Keniry J

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Greenhous Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously when fourth of 5 in minor event (80/1) at Chester (7f, heavy) 27 days ago

Likelytofacedifferentconditionsherebutremainslowmileageandcan’tberuledoutonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: URBAN SPRAWL2 9 3AndreaAtzeni 9-4 (Charlie &MarkJohnston) 5 ran

Stewards Note:

INNER CITY: Following its run on 20/7/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

EMINNY: Following its run on 17/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered early-on.

PALADIN: Following its run on 6/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

CHEEKYBLIMEY: Following its run on 10/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

SPANISH BLAZE: Following its run on 1/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Spanish Blaze (IRE), 9-2 Eminny (IRE), 5-1 Inner City (IRE), 7-1 Savvy Kingdom (GB), 17-2 Cheeky Blimey (IRE), 12-1 Paladin (IRE), 14-1 Doddie’s Impact (GB), Takeover Target (IRE), 33-1 Rating (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Preference is for SPANISH BLAZE, who backed up his Newbury victory with a good third at Yarmouth last month and could have to more give yet. Savvy Kingdom and Eminny should also go well.

STANDARD & RECORD TIMES

Post Standard Time: 1 min, 27.00 secs

-

Pass - 1st September 2007, Good To Firm

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RACE

FACTS

- A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (15 wins from 174 runners, 9%) runs SWIFTASSET

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs SWIFTASSET

WEIGHTWATCHER: RATHBONE won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 15lb to 77

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MOJOMAKER trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 177 miles.

colours no horse

1 SPRING BLOOM (GB) (13) 210643 D

Br Ch g Power - Almond Branches (Dutch Art) Richard Kingscote J

O Mrs Pam Aitken Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox EDS Roofing Supplies (Midlands) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatNewmarket(5f,good)inMay.Wellbelowformonnext2outingsbutbouncedbackwhen goingcloselast2starts,includingoverC&D2weeksago,nearestfinish.Couldbetheanswerbackdowninclass.

2 BRAVE NATION (IRE) (71) 400-000 D 3 9-11 (1)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Suite (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Kieran Shoemark

O Mr Brian Goodyear Michael Bell, Newmarket

B Basil Brindley Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tgoneonsincefinishingfourthintheNorfolkStakesatRoyalAscotonhissecondstart,faringnobetterhaving beengeldedinthePalaceofHolyroodhouseHandicapbackatAscotthisyear Hasplentytoproveatpresent.

3 SWIFTASSET (IRE) (24) 000212 D

(10)

Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Flick Show (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Ryan Moore J

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

B J. & S. Quigley

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonGoodwoodsecondwhengoingonebetteratBath(5.7f)andranwellonthebackofa4lbrise whenrunner-upatBrighton(5.3f,good)24daysago Likelytogowellagain.

4 SAFARI DREAM (IRE) (77) 110-330 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA84

3 9-10 (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

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 5fwinner at 2 and has shown he’s trained on when third in handicaps at Goodwood (5f, heavy) and Leicester (6f,goodtofirm)thisspring.Downthefieldinfirst-timecheekpiecesatYorksinceandheadgearleftoffthistime.

TFRHHHII BHA84

5 MOJOMAKER (IRE) (8) 520332 CD 4 9-9 (8)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ajla (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Rossa Ryan J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Tally-Ho Stud Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWHashadplentyofchancesinhandicapsbuthearrivesonthebackofacoupleofgoodplacedeffortsand markhaseasedanother1lb,Considered.

TFRHHHHI BHA82

6 CLIPSHAM LA HABANA (GB) (16) 11-0223 BF 3 9-8 (11)

Br Gr c Havana Grey - Vitta’s Touch (USA) (Touch Gold (USA)) Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr F Morley Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote, KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesingoodnick,thirdof13inhandicapatWindsor(5.1f,goodtofirm)16daysago.Oughttobeinthe shake-uponcemoreoffthesamemark.

TFRHHHHI BHA82

7 SIMPLE MAN (IRE) (119) 10-2 D 3 9-8 (9)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Lethal Quality (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) TrevorWhelan J

O Andrew Davis & Ryan Kent

Henry Candy, Wantage T

B Irish National Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWRarewinning-debutantforhistrainerwhenimpressinginNottinghammaiden(5f)inSeptember.BeatonlyoneinDoncasterlisted eventfollowingmonthbutmadeanencouragingreturnwhenclosesecondinGoodwoodhandicapinMay.Remainsunexposed.

TFRHHHHI BHA82

8 TWILIGHT MADNESS (GB) (27) 4-40050 D 5 9-6 (3)

Br Ch h Twilight Son - Rhal (IRE) (Rahy (USA))

O Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Theodore Ladd J

Simon Hodgson, Hook T

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodeffortatEpsomonreturnbuthasn’treallygoneonsince,thoughleftpoorlyplacedatHaydocklatest. Cheekpiecesbackon.

TFRHHIII BHA79

BUCCABAY (IRE) (7) 364054

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Fifth Commandment (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) CharlesBishop J

O The Buckingham Partnership Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B John O’Connor ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMarkwasinitiallytoo highbutwasagood fourthof12 in handicap(7/1)atWindsor(6f, goodto firm) 7daysago,faringbestofthoseriddenprominently

10 RATHBONE (GB) (16) 025000

Br B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Frequent (Three Valleys (USA)) Connor Planas (3) J

O Mr N Shucksmith & Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton T B Whitsbury Manor Stud TIMEFORMVIEWYettoscorethistermbutplentyofrespectableeffortsforcurrentyard

(IRE) (23) 000-144

Br Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Glamorous Air (IRE) (Air Express (IRE)) Kevin Stott J O Robert & Nina Bailey Christopher Mason, Caerwent T B Glamorous Air Partnership Chepstow Garden Centre, Chepstow Garden Centre S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoformafter10monthsoffwhenwinningatSalisburyinJune.Failedtorepeatthatnext2starts butlatestfourthatChepstowwasatleastarespectableeffort.

12 BEYOND EQUAL (GB) (14) 400542 D

Br B g Kheleyf (USA) - Samasana (IRE) (Redback)

Wood & Partner

B Redgate Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a handy mark nowadays and was possibly a shade unlucky not to win given the traffic issues he encounteredatBath2weeksago Shortlisted,

13 RAZZAM (IRE) (2) 524312 D

Br Br g Showcasing - Whispering Bell (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O geegeez.co.uk MA

B J. Hanly & A. Stroud Geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapatYarmouth(5.2f,goodtofirm)ondebutforthisyardand morethanbackedthatupwhenjustdeniedatNewcastleonThursday.Remainsofinterest.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: CHIPSTEAD 4 9 10 Richard Kingscote 7-4 (RogerTeal) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 10

Stewards Note:

BEYOND EQUAL: Following its run on 19/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Razzam (IRE), 7-1 Swift Asset (IRE), 15-2 Mojomaker (IRE), 17-2 Clipsham La Habana (GB), 9-1 Beyond Equal (GB), 10-1 Spring Bloom (GB), Simple Man (IRE), 14-1 Safari Dream (IRE), Buccabay (IRE), 22-1 Just Glamorous (IRE), 25-1 Rathbone (GB), 40-1 Brave Nation (IRE), Twilight Madness (GB)

Plenty to consider but SPRING BLOOM went close in a class 3 over C&D 2 weeks ago so could be the answer back down in grade. Mojomaker and Beyond Equal head the dangers.

PLAY SMARTER

STANDARD & RECORD TIMES

Racing Post Standard Time: 59.60 secs Record Time: 58.57 secs - Battaash - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £465,815 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 -THEVIRGIN BETBESTODDS DAILYHANDICAPSTAKES (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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET 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. 16 entries at £100 - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET ATALANTA 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 forthree yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, August 28th and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofVIRGIN BET. 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. 20 entries at £800 - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (PenaltyValue £45368) A SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 -THEVIRGIN BETHANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25575 to the winning horse The second to receive £11995, the third £6000, the fourth £2995, the fifth £1500, the sixth £745 and the seventh £375. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 28th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, afterAugust 26th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET 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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 20 entries at £250 - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20155; Second £10080; Third £5040; Fourth £2520; Fifth £1260; Sixth £630; Seventh £315. (PenaltyValue £25575) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.38 - THE VIRGIN BET SOLARIO STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810 for two yrs old only Enter by noon, August 28th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET 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. 11 entries at £600 - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (PenaltyValue £34026) A SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.10 -THEVIRGIN BETMAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760 for maiden two yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, August 28th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st Weights: 9st 2lb each. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race 16 entries at £60 - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640 (PenaltyValue £6480) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier) 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, August 28th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each race won 6lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE JOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS NURSERY FINAL, to be run over Six Furlongs at Nottingham on Tuesday, 26 September, 2023. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 19 entries at £60. - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.20 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICES BOOST 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 and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 31st Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after August 26th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race 23 entries at £60 - Closed August 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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