FRIDAY 5 JULY
SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
Welcome
Welcome to Sandown Park Racecourse.
This racecard will provide you with all the information you will need for your time with us. Should you wish for information about future fixtures, please scan the QR code below. We hope you enjoy your visit.
TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR
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Chairman
Nick Mustoe
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 47
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Michael Andrews (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Mark Johnson
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper
Gareth Richardson
Josie Brown-Smith, Fergus Sweeney, Gwen Thomas Starters
Robert Supple
Kieran O’Shea
Judge
Jane Green
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford Handicapper
Michael Harris
Veterinary Officers
Amy Hawthorn, Jessica Rainbow, Katherine Byam-Cook, Sally Taylor
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
Carol Leggett, Peter Double, Sarah Collins, Darren Stone, Kelly Corke, Christine Hannaford
TODAY’S RACING
1:55pm
SECOND RACE
2:30pm The Dragon Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f 10y 24-25
THIRD RACE
3:05pm The Davies Group Handicap Stakes - 5f 10y 28-29
FOURTH RACE
3:40pm The Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes - 7f
FIFTH RACE
SIXTH RACE
4:50pm The Coral Marathon (Listed Race) - 2m 50y 40-41
SEVENTH RACE
5:25pm The Book Music Nights At Sandown Park Handicap Stakes - 1m 6f 42-43
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
RACECARD EXPLAINED
(GB) (18) 51-1111
B c Siyouni (FR) - Modern Eagle (GER) (Montjeu (IRE))
Tabor/Smith/Magnier/Westerberg/Brant
Dayton Investments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWMostprogressivecoltwhotookthebigstepupinclassinhisstrideintheIrish2000GuineasattheCurragh.Producedahigh-classefforttobringupthe 4-timerthisseasoninStJames’sPalaceStakesatRoyalAscot18daysago.Willstayandobviousclaimstakingoneldersforthefirsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA123
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
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. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
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.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Awards STYLE
CORAL-ECLIPSE SUMMER FESTIVAL
FRIDAY 5 JULY
The famous Sandown Park Style Awards are back for another year and we are delighted to be able to bring you some fantastic prizes worth over £6,500! For the second year, we will be running four different categories for racegoers to enter; Individual Couple Group (3-6 persons)
Sustainable
HowTo Enter
Head over to our Style Pod located near the Parade Ring between 12PM – 3PM and get your photo taken by one of our staff Make sure to tell them which category you are entering!
Be sure to keep your phone with you throughout the day as we will be contacting the finalists for each category at approximately 3:45PM-4:00PM.
The winners for Individual and Group will be chosen at 4:30PM approx
The winners for Couple and Sustainable will be chosen at 5:00PM approx
OurJudges
We are delighted to once again be joined by and in partnership with Surrey Frills. They will be judging the four Style Awards categories and will be at the Style Pod throughout the day. Make sure to check out their website and social media channels for extra information and content throughout the day.
PRIZES For each Category
INDIVIDUAL FIRST PLACE
▶ A £500 Holland Cooper voucher
▶ A £450 SELFRIDGES Gift Card
▶ A £100 Sosandar voucher
▶ A £250 Gift of Experience Voucher to spend on a Personal Styling Appointment - Provided by Peter Jones & Partners
▶ A table for two at Sandown Park in the Equus Restaurant on Skybet Soul Music Saturday 31st AugustPremier Experience (drinks excluded)
▶ 2x tickets to see McFly at Sandown Park on Thursday 8th August
▶ A bottle of Champagne
▶ An engraved Adam Aaronson Handblown Glass Trophy
▶ A wardrobe styling experience from Kelly Harvey Welsh Styling - worth £250
▶ Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin
▶ A Skincare Indulgence bundle from PUREMESS Skincare
▶ A Saving Grace gift set from Tea & Tonic
▶ Jewellery from Love Lily & Grace
▶ Luxury 43% Milk Hot Chocolate Flakes from Knoops
▶ A £20 Voucher for Lucinda’s Boutique
▶ A voucher for luxury gel manicure worth £40 with By Charlie Watts at Stone Hair Hove
▶ A wash, cut and finish with a K18 treatment worth £100 at Stone Hair Hove
▶ A Hydrafacial Platinum treatment at the Cavendish Clinic worth £140’
GROUP FIRST PLACE
▶ 6 x Cedrics Enclosure tickets on Ladies Day Friday 6th June at the 2025 Betfred Derby Festival - worth £1,200!
▶ A £100 Sosandar voucher
▶ 6 x tickets to see McFly at Sandown Park on Thursday 8th August
▶ A bottle of Champagne
▶ An engraved Adam Aaronson Handblown Glass Trophy
▶ Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin
▶ A Skincare Indulgence bundle from PUREMESS Skincare
▶ A £20 voucher for Lucinda’s Boutique per person
For more information, please can the QR code here.
COUPLE FIRST PLACE
▶ A one night stay in the Mitre Hotel at Hampton Court with breakfast for 2 people - worth £500!
▶ A £100 Sosandar voucher
▶ A table for two at Sandown Park in the Equus Restaurant on Skybet Soul Music Saturday 31st AugustPremier Experience (drinks excluded)
▶ 2 x tickets to see McFly at Sandown Park on Thursday 8th August
▶ A bottle of Champagne
▶ An engraved Adam Aaronson Handblown Glass Trophy
▶ Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin
▶ A Skincare Indulgence bundle from PUREMESS Skincare
▶ An Adam Aaronson Glassblowing Lovebird Exeperience with Adam Aaronson Glassblowing for two
▶ Luxury 43% Milk Hot Chocolate Flakes from Knoops
▶ A voucher for brunch for 2 at Hummings Esher
SUSTAINABLE FIRST PLACE
▶ A £450 voucher for a two night glamping stay at Swallowtail Hill nature reserve in East Sussex
▶ A £100 Sosandar voucher
▶ A table for two at Sandown Park in the Equus Restaurant on Skybet Soul Music Saturday 31st AugustPremier Experience (drinks excluded)
▶ 2 x tickets to see McFly at Sandown Park on Thursday 8th August
▶ A bottle of Champagne
▶ An engraved Adam Aaronson Handblown Glass Trophy
▶ Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin
▶ A Skincare Indulgence bundle from PUREMESS Skincare
▶ Luxury 43% Milk Hot Chocolate Flakes from Knoops
▶ A bundle of all natural, vegan and cruelty free professional haircare products from Stone Hair Hove worth £85
All second place finishers in each category will receive a bottle of champagne and tickets to Ladies Day at the 2025 Coral-Eclipse Summer Festival.
*all prizes are non-transferable
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3669, 2nd £1835, 3rd £917, 4th £459, 5th £230 (PenaltyValue £4221.95)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Hannon (13 wins from 171 runners, 8%) runs ALWAYS FEARLESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs VOLTAIC
WEIGHTWATCHER: LUNA MAGIC won off a handicap mark of 64, her rating is now down 5lb to 59
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: KING OF THE DANCE & VELLNER trained by B J Llewellyn, Bargoed, 148 miles.
1 VELLNER (IRE) (21) 050125 D
(3)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Spirited Charm (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) MissJessica Llewellyn (5) J
O Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T
B John Hanly TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatAyrinMayandrecordedacreditablefifthof10inhandicapatChester(7.6f,good)21daysago Enterscalculations.
2 BEAUTIFUL CROWN (GB) (18) 4300-11 D 6 11-2 (9)
Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Bright Halo (IRE) (Bigstone (IRE)) Mr Eireann Cagney J
O Mr Colin Westley Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Usk Valley Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten for his new yard and comes here on a hat-trick after handicap wins at Lingfield (1m) andChepstow(10f,good)thissummer Up5lbbuthestillratesthepickoftheseweights. TFR
3 WARNING SIGN (FR) (41) 232-000 5 11-2 (11)
Br Ch g Attendu (FR) - Modestie (FR) (Nayef (USA)) Mr David Dunsdon J
O Mr David Dunsdon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Jean Louis Bouchard K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow14runssincelastwinin2021andhecameinlastof11inhandicapatWindsor(10f,goodtofirm) 41daysago Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime.
4 CERVETTO (IRE) (21) 0/5-5134
Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Ribble (FR) (Motivator)
TFRHHIII BHA70
4 11-2 (7)
Mr FletcherYarham (3) J
O Stable Silks Inv & D Burns Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B TinnakillBloodstock/MGuillaumeDeSaintSei Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkatLingfieldinJanuaryandingoodnicksince,fourthof9inhandicapatGoodwood (8f,good)21daysago Inthemixoncemorewithcheekpiecesadded.
TFRHHHHI BHA70
5 MARSH BENHAM (IRE) (3) 3-06002 D 5 11-0 (12)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Zelie Martin (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Mr Simon Walker J
O The Red House Racing Club George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B Padraig Williams The Red House Pub S TIMEFORMVIEWTurnedinacreditablesecondof5inhandicapatLingfield(7f,goodtofirm)3daysago,despitebeingvery slowlyaway.Othersarestillpreferred. TFRHHIII BHA68
6 FINN RUSSELL (IRE) (22) 1-44030 D
4 10-12 (4)
Br Br g Caravaggio (USA) - Tawaareekh (USA) (Monsun (GER)) Miss Katie Martin (7) J
O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCameinlastof13inhandicapatNewbury(10f,goodtofirm)22daysago.Hardtowarmto.
7 DAKOTA POWER (GB) (49) 3-00015 5
66
(10)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Vivid Blue (Haafhd) Miss Megan Jordan (3) J
O Mr Roger Teal Roger Teal, Lambourn T B Suzi Pritchard-Jones Chartplan(2004) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Salisbury in May and posted a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap atNewmarket(7f,good)49daysago Cangiveanothergoodaccount.
66
8 RAQRAAQ (USA) (28) 0031-00 D 6 10-11 (5)
Br B g War Front (USA) - Firdaws (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) Mr Frederick Tett J
O The Foxford House Partnership Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B Shadwell Farm LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded 2023 with 1m Lingfield success but yet to fire in two runs this term, seventh of 11 in handicap atGoodwood(9f,good)28daysago Needsacoupleofthesetofalter
9 ALWAYS FEARLESS (IRE) (146) 065-010 D 7 10-10 (2)
Br Ch g Camacho - Zenella (Kyllachy)
O Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate
B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd
Mr Ben Pollard (5) J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatKemptonbutonlyeighthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f)laterinFebruary Needsto hitthegroundrunningafterhisbreak.
BHA64
10 JENSON BENSON (IRE) (15) 36-2450 D 6 10-7 (1)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire (Dark Angel (IRE))
O L & M Atkins
B GCE Farm Ltd
Miss Becky Smith J
Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership S
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a lengthy losing sequence and only ninth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 15 days ago Hardtowarmto TFRHHIII BHA61
11 KING OF THE DANCE (IRE) (21) 450-660 D 5 10-5 (8)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Figurante (IRE) (Excellent Art) Miss AmyTucker (7) J
O Mr B. J. Llewellyn
B Mount Coote Stud
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T
TIMEFORMVIEWAfair1mAWwinnerforEveJohnsonHoughtonlastsummerbutyettomatchthatlevelinfourstartsfor presentyard Otherspreferred.
12 LUNA MAGIC (GB) (61) 3-02420 D BF
BHA59
(13)
Br Br m Mayson - Dayia (IRE) (Act One) Miss Brodie Hampson J
O Marco Polo Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Lady Jennifer Green Archie Watson Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form without winning until tenth of 13 to Dakota Power in handicap at Salisbury (7f, heavy) 61daysago Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA59
13 VOLTAIC (GB) (20) 645511 D
Br Ch g Power - Seramindar (Zamindar (USA)) Miss Sarah Bowen J
O SF Racing Club Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Deepwood Farm Stud Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Visored and has taken his form up a notch with back-to-back wins at Brighton and Leicester (7f) thissummer Thisdemandsmorebackinhandicapcompanybutstillnottakenlightly
14 SIRIUS WHITE (IRE) (23) 0-60103 D
HHHII BHA56
Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Piacere (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Miss Ellie Mayo (5) J
O Dont Tell Rita Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWIn excellent form for his current yard, scoring at Southwell (1m) in March and third of14 at Hamilton (6f,goodtofirm)23daysago Oughttobethereabouts.
TFRHHHII BHA54
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: GAVI DI GAVI (IRE) 8 9 6 Miss Georgia King 14-1 (Alan King) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3, 4. Blinkers worn by No 9. Visor worn by No 13, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Stewards Note:
ALWAYS FEARLESS: Following its run on 10/2/2024 it was reported that the horse anticipated the start.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Beautiful Crown (GB), 8-1 Voltaic (GB), 10-1 Cervetto (IRE), Dakota Power (GB), Luna Magic (GB), Sirius White (IRE), 14-1 Marsh Benham (IRE), 16-1 Vellner (IRE), 20-1 Always Fearless (IRE), 28-1 Finn Russell (IRE), Raqraaq (USA), 33-1 Warning Sign (FR), Jenson Benson (IRE), 40-1 King ofThe Dance (IRE)
BEAUTIFUL CROWN hasn’t looked back since joining Jack Jones and is fancied to make it 3-3 for the yard off a still workable mark. The reliable Cervetto could emerge as the main threat, especially if the fitting of cheekpieces ekes out a bit more improvement. Dakota Power, Vellner and Voltaic are all worthy of respect too.
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THE DRAGON STAKES (CLASS
1)
(Listed Race)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £13368, 2nd £5487, 3rd £2745, 4th £1371, 5th £687, 6th £342. (PenaltyValue £17013)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Hannon (13 wins from 171 runners, 8%) runs THE ACTOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Ryan (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs END OF STORY FANCYTHAT: R Hannon won this race in 2014 and 2018. The stable runs THE ACTOR today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: END OF STORY trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 240 miles.
1 AESTERIUS (IRE) (15) 15 D
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Jane Doe (IRE) (Hallowed Crown (AUS)) James Doyle J
O Wathnan Racing Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Sean Maguire
TIMEFORMVIEWEarlyfoalwho fetched £380,000 atthe breeze-ups. Landedthe oddswithouttoo much fuss at Bath. ExcellentfifthinNorfolkStakesatRoyalAscotsince,movingsweetlyforalongway.
2 END OF STORY (IRE) (16) 150 D
(2)
Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Sommore (IRE) (Anjaal) William Buick J
O Mrs J. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B John Joseph Fielding
TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedfavouritisminmaiden(4/1)atThirsk(5f,soft)ondebut.NotseentobesteffectinWoodcoteat Epsomandgaveagoodaccountbackat5fwhententhof27inWindsorCastleatRoyalAscot.
HHHII BHA84
3 KINETIC FORCE (GB) (13) 13 D 9-4 (4)
Br B c Land Force (IRE) - Kinematic (Kyllachy) Darragh Keenan J
O Mr W. P. Flynn Des Donovan, Exning T
B Queen Elizabeth II
TIMEFORM VIEWLand Force colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 6.5f King’s Lynn. Knew his job to win maiden at Lingfield(5f,good)ondebutandsimilarformwhenthirdunderapenaltyatRedcar TFRHIIII BHA78
4 SOLDIER’S HEART (GB) (14) 21 D 9-4 (7)
Br Gr c Havana Grey - Dotted Swiss (IRE) (Swiss Spirit) J
O Victorious Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW
NON-RUNNER
5 THE ACTOR (IRE) (17) 210 D
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-4 (5)
Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Lilian Baylis (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Sean Levey J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhennarrowwinnerofawarmNewmarketnoviceinMay.Bitbelowparwhen mid-fieldintheCoventryStakesatRoyalAscotsincebuthe’sbetterthanthat. TFRHHHHI BHA93
6 ZMINIATURE (GB) (17) 130 D
9-4 (1)
Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Zmile (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Jonathan Sarkar Far Westfield Farm S TIMEFORMVIEWTerritoriescoltwhowonaweakrenewaloftheBrocklesbyatDoncaster(heavy).Muchbetterformwhen thirdinlistedeventoverC&D2monthslaterbutoutclassedinCoventryatRoyalAscotsince. TFRHHIII BHA89
7 ITAIN’TTWO (GB) (6) 1014 D
8-13 (3)
Br B f Calyx - Usra (IRE) (Requinto (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Ms Diamond & Owen Promotions Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Crypto Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinner 2 of her 4 starts, namely Newmarket maiden (5f) on debut and 6f Carlisle novice. Very good fourthinlistedraceontheJulyCourse(6f,goodtofirm,7/1)6daysago TFRHHHHI BHA85(+4)
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2023: KYLIAN (IRE) 2 9 4 Ryan Moore 9-4 (K R Burke) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Aesterius (IRE), 3-1 The Actor (IRE), 4-1 It Ain’t Two (GB), 8-1 End of Story (IRE), 25-1 Zminiature (GB), 50-1 Kinetic Force (GB)
The obvious one is AESTERIUS, who shaped well when beaten 1 1/4 lengths in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot 2 weeks ago The Actor, who is better than he was able to show in the Coventry, is next best, ahead of It Ain’t Two.
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 59.70 secs
Record Time: 59.48 secs - Times Time - 22nd July 1982, Firm
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
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THE
DAVIES GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318. (PenaltyValue £12885)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): S C Williams (7 wins from 64 runners, 11%) runs EXISTENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs GRACEFULTHUNDER & NAVELLO
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TEES SPIRIT trained by A Nicholls, Sessay, 242 miles.
1 EQUILATERAL (GB) (41) 0105-05 D 9 10-0 (5)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise (Oasis Dream) Tom Marquand J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapperformancetowinabig-fieldeventatlastyear’sYorkEbormeeting.Hasn’tcomeclose toreproducingthatformatlisted/Grouplevelsince.
2 TEES SPIRIT (GB) (19) 0-10500 D
Br Br g Swiss Spirit - Mistress Twister (Pivotal)
O Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League
6 9-4 (6)
Mia Nicholls (5) J
Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd Adrian Nicholls Racing, Scott Bros Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProlificin2022.Drewablankin2023butgot2024offtoaperfectstartwhenmakingallin5fNewmarket handicapinApril.AlsoacreditablefifthattheYorkDantemeetinginMaybutbelowpartwicesince. TFRHHHII BHA94
3 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (34) 503021 CD 6 9-4 (4)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA)) Joe Leavy (5) J
O Peter Clarke Racing Partners
James Evans, Kinnersley T
B Khalifa Dasmal The Little Jet Company Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookthis race 12 months ago and backtothat formwhen landingthe Epsom Dash (5f, goodto soft) 5weeksago A5lbriseisunlikelytopreventhimmakingaboldbidforback-to-backwinsinthis. TFRHHHHH BHA94
4 GRACEFULTHUNDER (GB) (13) 1136-55 CD 3 9-1 (1)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Glace (IRE) (Verglas (IRE))
O Amo Racing Limited
William Buick J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
B D. R. Tucker Sports Invest UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful at 2, including a C&D win. Bit belowthat form when fifth in listed races at York and Chantilly thisseason.Down ingradenowandBuickdoesthesteering.
TFRHHHII BHA96
5 NAVELLO (GB) (7) 0-12513 D 5 8-13 (2)
Br B g Ivawood (IRE) - Caprella (Kheleyf (USA)) Grace McEntee (3) J
O Mrs Fiona Carmichael George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Mrs E. Yates & Westward Bloodstock Ltd Fine & Country Jersey Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondwinof2024 whenseeingoff9rivalsatWindsor(5f,goodtofirm)lastmonthandevenbetter formwhenthirdinGosforthParkCupatNewcastleunderGraceMcEnteelastFriday. TFRHHHHI BHA89
6 EXISTENT (GB) (272) 265000- D
6 8-11 (3)
Br B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunismountingupandhewasoutofsortswhenlastseenintheautumn.Thepositivesarehe’s potentiallywellhandicappedbutawatchingbriefisthepercentagecall.
TFRHHIII BHA87
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: DREAM COMPOSER (FR) 5 9 7 Dougie Costello 3-1 (James Evans) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Dream Composer (FR), 3-1 Navello (GB), 9-2 Graceful Thunder (GB), 15-2 Equilateral (GB), 17-2 Tees Spirit (GB), 14-1 Existent (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
DREAM COMPOSER is taken to defy a 5lb rise for Epsom and win this for the second year running. Equilateral showed what a class act he is in handicap company at York last summer and is second choice ahead of last Friday’s Gosforth Park Cup third Navello
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DREAM COMPOSER (FR) 2.EQUILATERAL 3.NAVELLO
for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508. (PenaltyValue £20616)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & T Gosden (27 wins from 144 runners, 19%) runs AEGEAN SEA & PANTILE WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs AEGEAN SEA & PANTILE WARRIOR LONGESTTRAVELLER: HAWKSBILL trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 184 miles.
1 ANNO DOMINI (GB) (22) 1
(7)
Br Gr c New Bay - Alegra (Galileo (IRE)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Exors of the Late Sir Robert Ogden Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEW125,000gnsyearling,525,000gns2-y-o,NewBaycoltwholookedagoodprospectwhenwinningnovice atNewbury(6.5f,goodtofirm)ondebut22daysago,doingwelltoovercomeearlytrouble. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 AEGEAN SEA (IRE) (21) 3 9-4 (6)
Br B c Kingman - Secret Walk (IRE) (Dansili) Ryan Moore J
O Mrs J Magnier, Mr M Tabor & Mr D Smith John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Coolmore Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWDam,French11/4mwinnersolestart,half-sistertouseful1mwinnerPaboucheoutofverysmartwinnerupto 11/2m(2-y-o1mwinner)HighHeeled.PromisingstartwhenthirdinmaidenatthisC&D(good)3weeksago TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ANEEDAH HERO (IRE) (-)
9-4 (9)
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Aneedah (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Muir Racing Partnership Newmarket William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 26. 20,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to several winners, includingusefulwinnerupto6fGorgeousNooraand7f-8.3fwinnerWashraa.Dam2-y-o1mwinner TFRHIIII BHA-
4 ANGEL HUNTER (GB) (-)
9-4 (1)
Br B c Acclamation - Ruxleys Star (USA) (Artie Schiller (USA)) Sean Levey J
O Mr William Stobart Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Pineapple Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 22. 50,000 gns foal, £85,000 yearling, Acclamation colt. Half-brother to 1m winner LooeBeach.Damonce-racedhalf-sistertoUSGrade19fwinnerLucifer’sStone.
5 ARCTIC GREY (IRE) (-)
Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Postulant (Kyllachy)
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9-4 (3)
Sam Hitchcott J
O Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Denis Noonan
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril29.80,000gnsyearling,DarkAngelcolt.Dam,6fwinner,sistertoverysmart7f-8.3fwinner Penitentanduseful2-y-o5f-6fwinnerSupplicant.
6 HAWKSBILL (GB) (-)
Br Ch c Kameko (USA) - Like (IRE) (Frankel)
O Palmer, Dulverton, Redvers, Wall & Ford
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9-4 (11)
Tom Marquand J
Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Plantation Stud Tweenhills Farm & Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledJanuary19. 92,000 gns foal, 85,000 gnsyearling, Kameko colt. Dam French 6.5fwinnerout of smartwinnerupto7f(includingat2yrs)WhatAName.
7 KON’NICHIWA (FR) (15) 06
Br Gr c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Heywa (IRE) (Camelot)
O Manton Thoroughbreds IX
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-4 (2)
Harry Davies J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Ecurie Du Sud & Ecurie Gribomont Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORMVIEW€60,000yearling.Dam,French11/4mwinner,half-sistertoFrenchwinnerupto1mClodoviland11/4m/10.5f winnerColombian.BettereffortwhensixthinnoviceatLingfield(6f,goodtofirm,11/1)15daysago TFRHIIII BHA-
8 MIGHTY RULER (IRE) (22) 6
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Macau (FR) (Dashing Blade)
9-4 (8)
Daniel Tudhope J
O Clipper Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Con Marnane
TIMEFORMVIEW80,000gnsfoal,160,000gnsyearling,Mehmascoltwhoshowedpromisewhen31/2lengthssixthof11to AnnoDominiinnoviceatNewbury(6.5f,goodtofirm,18/1)ondebut22daysago,notknockedabout. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 PANTILE WARRIOR (GB) (-)
Br Ch c Frankel - Bahia Breeze (Mister Baileys)
O Mr C. J. Murfitt
9-4 (4)
Kieran Shoemark J
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B BB Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary8.250,000gnsfoal,Frankelcolt.Half-brothertosmartwinnerupto1mBeshaayirand useful6f-7.6fwinnerKaeso Damwinnerupto1m(2-y-o6fwinner)whostayed10.5f TFRHHHII BHA-
10 RESPIRO SOLITARIO (GB)
(-)
9-4 (10)
Br B c Bated Breath - Salutare (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Lewis Edmunds J
O Muir Racing Partnership - York William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B Whatton Manor Stud Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 15. 10,000 gns yearling. Brotherto smart 9f-12.5fwinnerWorth Waiting and 11.6fwinner StoryHorseandhalf-brothertouseful11/2mwinnerFromFrost.DamusefulFrench12.5f-15fwinner TFRHIIII BHA-
11 WINDLORD (GB) (21) 4
9-4 (5)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Goldika (IRE) (Intello (GER)) Oisin Murphy J
O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWDubawicolt.Half-brothertoFrench2-y-o6fwinnerCavalletti,fromthefamilyofGoldikova.20/1,fourthof12 inmaidenatthisC&D(good)ondebut21daysago,nearestfinishandsparedahardrace Suretoimprove TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2023: STARLORE 2 9 7 Ryan Moore 9-2 (Sir Michael Stoute) 10 ran
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Anno Domini (GB), 9-2 Aegean Sea (IRE), 6-1 Windlord (GB), 10-1 Pantile Warrior (GB), 12-1 Mighty Ruler (IRE), 16-1 Angel Hunter (GB), Arctic Grey (IRE), Hawksbill (GB), 66-1 Aneedah Hero (IRE), Respiro Solitario (GB), 100-1 Kon’nichiwa (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
ANNO DOMINI won more impressivelythan the final margin suggests when justifying market confidence at Newbury on debut 3 weeks ago and looks the one to beat under a penalty Aegean Sea and Windlord both made promising starts when hitting the frame in a C&D maiden 3 weeks ago so are feared most.
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Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 26.70 secs Record Time: 1 min, 26.56 secs - Raven’s Pass - 1st September 2007, Good To Firm
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(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000
Owners Prize Money 1st £20052, 2nd £8231, 3rd £4118, 4th £2057, 5th £1031, 6th £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & T Gosden (27 wins from 144 runners, 19%) runs LION’S PRIDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (15 wins from 50 runners, 30%) runs AL MUBHIR LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ALL RUNNERS, Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 AL MUBHIR (GB) (35) 036-263 5 9-9 (6)
Br Ch g Frankel - Muffri’Ha (IRE) (Iffraaj) Tom Marquand J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistenttypewhoisstillarguablygettingbetterandshapedlikeworthagobackatthistripwhena staying-on(havingmettrouble)thirdatEpsomamonthago Onetoconsider
2 CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB) (17) 541-506 D 5 9-9 (7)
Br B or Br h Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr A. Hetherton William Knight, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud William Knight Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart horse. Respectable 8 lengths sixth of 15 to Israr in listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (10f,goodtofirm,33/1)17daysago Capableofcompetingatthislevelonhisday. TFRHHHHI BHA111
3 KNIGHT (IRE) (17) 4220-50 4 9-9 (1)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Fidaaha (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) James Doyle J
O KHK Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedGroup3HorrisHillatNewburyasajuvenileandtookhisformupanotchlastterm,notablywhen closesecondtoChinditinlistedraceatSandown(8fheavy)inSeptember Hasn’treallyfiredsince. TFRHHIII BHA105
4 LION’S PRIDE (GB) (95) 21331-3
4 9-9 (2)
Br B or Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Crimson Ribbon (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) KieranShoemark J
O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWRapidlydevelopedintoareallysmartperformerlastyear,culminatingwithlistedwinover11/2matKempton oninNovember FarfromdisgracedwhenthirdtoDubaiHonourthereonreturnandhasthebestform. TFRHHHHH BHA109
5 PRAGUE (IRE) (20) 1 CD
4 9-9 (4)
Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Princess Noor (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Jack Gilligan J
O Mr Amedeo Dal Pos Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Barronstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to useful 1 1/4m-1 3/4m winner Knight of Honour and looked a good prospect when landingaC&Dmaidenlastmonthinimpressivefashion.Bigstepuphere. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 REGAL REALITY (GB) (34) 324-430 CD 9 9-9 (5)
Br B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean) Ryan Moore J
O Mr Peter Done Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Peninsula Business Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhohaswonaGroup3everyyearbaronesince2018.Madetheframefirst2startsthis yearandmeritsrespectforallthathewasbelowformintheDiomedStakesatEpsomlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA106
7 SAVVYVICTORY (IRE) (17) 00160-4 CD 5 9-9 (3)
Br B g New Bay - Highlands Queen (FR) (Mount Nelson) Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr Julian Hui S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCamefromthebacktowinthislastyearand,afteraquietendtothecampaign,wasbackontrackwhen fourthinWolfertonStakesatRoyalAscotonreappearance.Cangetinvolvediftheraceisruntosuit. TFRHHHII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: SAVVYVICTORY (IRE) 4 9 9 Tom Marquand 17-2 (S P C Woods) 4 ran Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note: AL MUBHIR: Following its run on 31/5/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Lion’s Pride (GB), 9-2 Al Mubhir (GB), 11-2 Checkandchallenge (GB), 15-2 Regal Reality (GB), 9-1 Savvy Victory (IRE), 14-1 Knight (IRE), 22-1 Prague (IRE)
LION’S PRIDE sets the standard and there was nothing wrong with his third at Kempton on return 3 months ago, so he’s the one to beat having likely been well prepared for this. Al Mubhir is a danger after shaping well in handicap company and Checkandchallenge isn’t without hope.
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CORAL MARATHON (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (Registered as The Esher Stakes) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000
Owners Prize Money 1st £20052, 2nd £8231, 3rd £4118, 4th £2057, 5th £1031, 6th £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Balding (21 wins from 186 runners, 11%) runs NIGHT SPARKLE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 67 runners, 12%) runs NIGHT SPARKLE
FANCYTHAT: H Morrison won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs QUICKTHORN today. A Balding won this race in 2014 and 2022. The stable runs NIGHTSPARKLE today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: RUN FOR OSCAR trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.
1 QUICKTHORN (GB) (65) 64116-5 CD 7 9-2 (6)
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daffydowndilly (Oasis Dream) Tom Marquand J
O Lady Blyth Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Lemington Grange Stud Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who slipped the field when a wide-margin winner of the Goodwood Cup last summer Hasn’tfiredoneitherstartsincebutcouldcomeonforhisreappearance.
2 ROBERTO ESCOBARR (IRE) (97) 451-400 CD 7 9-2 (5)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bewitched (IRE) (Dansili)
O Mr Gary Allsopp
William Buick J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B R. Scarborough & Carradale Allsopp & Allsopp S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartgelding.223/4lengthsthirteenthof15toTowerofLondoninDubaiGoldCup(80/1)atMeydan (15.9f,good)3monthsago Classysortwhoisworthmonitoringinthebettingondebutfornewyard TFRHHHII BHA
3
RUN FOR OSCAR (IRE) (13) 453-502 D 9 9-2 (1)
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Run For Sol (FR) (Solon (GER)) James Doyle J
O Top Of The Hill Syndicate Charles Byrnes, Ireland T
B Top Of The Hill Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable dual-purpose operatorovertheyears and respectable second in QueenAlexandra Stakes at RoyalAscotshowshestillhasplentytooffer Notcompletelydismissed.
4 SLEEPING LION (USA) (90) 4220-32 D 9
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(4)
Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Flame of Hestia (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Jim Crowley J
O Merry Fox Stud Limited Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T
B Merry Fox Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who ran upto his bestwhen second at Kempton 3 months ago. Hasn’t done anythingto suggesthe’scapableofwinningatthislevel,however. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 TRUESHAN (FR) (43) 4114-43 D 8 9-2 (7)
Br B g Planteur (IRE) - Shao Line (FR) (General Holme (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O Singula Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mr Didier Blot Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedthe DoncasterCup and Prix du Cadran last season. Not disgraced undera Group 1 penaltyin SagaroatAscot/HenryIIStakesoverC&Dbothstartsthistermandnowdropsingrade. TFRHHHHI BHA114
6 MISS CYNTHIA (GB) (19) 42-2344 4 8-11 (2)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Best Friend (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Luke Morris J
O John Pearce Racing Ltd Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B John Pearce Racing Limited Bentley Reid S TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenandthat’sunluckytochangeinagradethat’sslightlybeyondher.
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7 NIGHT SPARKLE (IRE) (27) 1110-20 5 8-11 (3)
Br B m Postponed (IRE) - Rose Diamond (IRE) (Daylami (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mrs Barbara M. Keller Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveontheFlatforMichaelO’Callaghanlastsummerandbesteffortforthisyardwhengoingclosein YorkGroup3overfurtheronreturn.Hadexcusesnexttimeandlooksworthagooverthissortoftrip TFRHHHII BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2023: YIBIR 5 9 2 William Buick 1-3 (Charlie Appleby) 6 ran Visor worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Quickthorn (GB), 5-2 Trueshan (FR), 13-2 Night Sparkle (IRE), 9-1 Run For Oscar (IRE), 11-1 Roberto Escobarr (IRE), 14-1 Sleeping Lion (USA), 18-1 Miss Cynthia (GB)
QUICKTHORN has an underwhelming return to put behind him but there’s no obvious pressure for the lead and, if he’s able to build up an early advantage, he’s going to be tough to peg back. Trueshan is the obvious threat dropping back in grade and Night Sparkle is of interest trying this distance for the first time.
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500
Owners Prize Money 1st £5334, 2nd £2666, 3rd £1334, 4th £666. (PenaltyValue £6750)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A King
(9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs WHISPERING ROYAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (5 wins from 80 runners, 6%) runs LOVE SAFARI LONGESTTRAVELLER: LOVE SAFARI trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
1 AIKHAL (IRE) (14) 6-60064
10-2 (5)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Diamond Fields (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Tom Marquand J
O Mr J. A. Osborne Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLastwincameinaGroup3forAidanO’BrieninJune2022.Ranoneofthisseason’sbetterraceslasttime atGoodwoodandonanothercareer-lowmarkbuthasstaminatoprove
2 HURTLE WALLOP (GB) (50) 44-6U 4 10-0 (8)
Br Br g Le Havre (IRE) - Clotilde (Dubawi (IRE)) Luke Catton (3) J
O Chasemore Farm Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWMinorpromiseinmaiden/novicecompany.Gavetroubleatthestalls,whippedroundatthestart and unseatedrideratSalisbury Hoodtriedbutrisky
3 TARITINO (IRE) (19) 0-02111 D 4 9-12 (6)
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR) (Arcano (IRE))
Taylor Fisher (3) J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBackinexcellentorderonthelevel,completinghat-trickatSalisbury19daysago,makingfulluseofhis staminaandkeepingonwell.Backupintripnowandrespectedinbidfor4-timer
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4 LUSAKA (IRE) (20) 1511-00 D 6 9-10 (4)
Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Jumeirah Palm Star (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Connor Brace J
O Burnham P & D Ltd John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHadafinespellonthelevellastsummer,winning4handicapsatuptothistrip.Wellbeatenin2runsback thisterm,however. TFRHHHII BHA74
5 SIMIYANN (IRE) (86) 5-24356 4 9-8 (1)
Br B g Australia - Simiyna (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O Mr Martin John Hall Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWModestinjuvenilehurdle/2mKemptonFlathandicapthelasttwicebutclaimsonearliereffortsonAW backfromabreaknow.
6 WHISPERING ROYAL (IRE) (28) 1/433-53 4 9-5 (3)
Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Wild Academy (IRE) (Royal Academy (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Chelsea Thoroughbreds - Whispering Royal Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B R. Cody The Sydney Arms S TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerforthisyardwhoranrespectablywithouteverposingaseriousthreattoTaritinoatBath lasttime.Murphyupbutmoreneeded.
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7 LOVE SAFARI (IRE) (7) 36-242 3 8-10 (7)
Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Just Pretending (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) William Buick J
O Crone Stud Farms Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Coolmore Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFrontrunnerwhoranhisbestracewhenjustfailinguppedtothistripatDoncasterinfirst-timecheekpieces lastweek,comingbackformoreatthedeath.Goodchanceifinsimilarformoffthesamemark. TFR
8 COCK AND BULL (IRE) (21) 0-21221 CD 3 8-8 (2)
Br Gr g Make Believe - Drifting Mist (Muhtathir) Callum Shepherd J
O Wayne and Sarah Dale and Ian Foster Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Kildaragh Stud Taydal Surfacing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodform,doingwellwhenresumingwinningwaysinsteadily-runC&D3-y-ohandicap3weeksago. Up3lbnowtakingontheolderhorsesandcouldhavemoretoofferoverthissortoftrip
9
ALMUDENA (GB) (15) 655-44
3 8-4 (9)
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Albamara (Galileo (IRE)) Luke Morris J
O Miss K. Rausing Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Miss K. Rausing TIMEFORMVIEWBitbelowparwhenswitchedtohandicapsthelasttwiceandneedsthislongertriptosparksome improvement. TFRHHHII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) 5 10 2 Tom Queally 14-1 (Gary Moore) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Taritino (IRE), 4-1 Love Safari (IRE), 9-2 Cock And Bull (IRE), 13-2 Whispering Royal (IRE), 11-1 Simiyann (IRE), 12-1 Aikhal (IRE), 14-1 Almudena (GB), 33-1 Lusaka (IRE), 40-1 Hurtle Wallop (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
LOVE SAFARI went down narrowly upped to this trip in a 3-y-o handicap at Doncaster last week and has a good chance if in the same sort of form with William Buick up Taritino won’t go down lightly in his bid for a 4-timer, while Cock And Bull can go well again.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOVE SAFARI (IRE) 2.TARITINO (IRE) 3.COCK AND BULL (IRE)
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Post Standard Time: 3 mins, 2.40 secs Record
3 mins, 1.08 secs - Just Hubert - 25th July 2019, Good To Firm
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The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Sandown Park Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.55 - THE STYLE AWARDS ON LADIES DAY AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4221 to the winning horse The second to receive £2112, the third £1054, the fourth £528 and the fifth £263. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £42 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after June 22nd, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 2nd, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one ofthese allowances may be claimed) 22 entries at £42. - Closed June 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3669; Second £1835; Third £917; Fourth £459; Fifth £230. (PenaltyValue £4221.95) A SS
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Second Race 2.30 - THE DRAGON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17013 to the winning horse The second to receive £6450, the third £3228, the fourth £1608, the fifth £807 and the sixth £405. for two yrs old only Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb 13 entries at £150 - Closed June 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner£13368; Second £5487;Third £2745; Fourth £1371; Fifth £687; Sixth £342. (PenaltyValue £17013)ASS SEE PAGE 0 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.05 - THE DAVIES GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake ifthe horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake ifthe horse is rated 85 or lowerwith £100 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 22nd, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb DAVIES GROUP has generously sponsored this race 11 entries, 2 at £25 and 9 at £125 - Closed June 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (PenaltyValue £12885)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 0 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.40 - THE TATTERSALLS £40,000 EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) THE TRUSTEES OF THE EBF have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race TATTERSALLS has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £4000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of TATTERSALLS. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. 22 entries at £200 - Closed June 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner£16252; Second £8128;Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (PenaltyValue £20616)ASS SEE PAGE 0 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.15 - THE DAVIES INSURANCE SOLUTIONS GALA STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25519 to the winning horse The second to receive £9675, the third £4842, the fourth £2412, the fifth £1210 and the sixth £607. for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after 2023. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 4lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb DAVIES INSURANCE SOLUTIONS has generously sponsored this race 11 entries at £225. - Closed June 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£20052; Second £8231;Third £4118; Fourth £2057; Fifth £1031; Sixth £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50) A SS
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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE CORAL MARATHON (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (Registered as The Esher Stakes) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25519 to the winning horse The second to receive £9675, the third £4842, the fourth £2412, the fifth £1210 and the sixth £607. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 10 entries at £225. - Closed June 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £20052; Second £8231; Third £4118; Fourth £2057; Fifth £1031; Sixth £513. (PenaltyValue £25519.50) A SS SEE PAGE 0 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.25 - THE BOOK MUSIC NIGHTS AT SANDOWN PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6750 to the winning horse The second to receive £3168, the third £1585 and the fourth £792. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £62 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 2lb Penalties, afterJune 22nd, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 19 entries at £62. - Closed June 29th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5334; Second £2666; Third £1334; Fourth £666. (PenaltyValue £6750) SS
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