The Allan Atkinson Memorial

Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £7150

Owners Prize Money Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £180. (Penalty Value £3775.91)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

1 DAYBREAK BOY (IRE) (618) 00/040P/- 10 12 0

B or Br g Kingsalsa (USA) - Aloisi

O Mr Michael Gates Br Rathasker Stud

T Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon

EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual ex-Irish hurdle winner during 2018/19 campaign but patchy form since.

Struggled for this yard in 2021 and can only be watched back from a long absence.

2 ERNESTO (GER) (27)

Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica

P0PP-44 D 8 11 9

O Midtech Br Gestut Rottgen

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch

S Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd

LIGHT BLUE and RED (quartered), hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a drop in grade when resuming winning ways at Hereford (25f) last autumn but has struggled since. Mark in freefall as a result but could only consider if backed

3 BRIGHT SUNBIRD (IRE) (20) 50-2435 8 11 9

B m Milan - Mrs Marples (IRE)

O M Hammond, Moorland Racing & J Menzies Br J. F. Mernagh

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall S Walling&LandscapeGardeners,MoorlandWalling&LandscapeContractors

RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves, RED and WHITE hooped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner last summer (awarded 2 3/4m novice at Cartmel). Started this summer with 3 respectable efforts but well below par at Southwell last time

4 CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (13) 1-141P2 10 11 8

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm

O Mr David Brace Br Victor Connolly

T David Brace, Bridgend

BLACK, RED cross belts and armlets, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing over fences at Worcester on Rules return in June but much better signs when second in 23f handicap hurdle there 19 days later, possibly aided by refitted cheekpieces (retained). Claims if in similar form.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94

5 PRISON BREAK (IRE) (45)

B g Muhaarar - World Class

O The Pant Wilkin Partnership

T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

4P0P-54 5 11 6

Br Deerfield Farm

S Dragonbet, Tote

DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE seams, DARK BLUE cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Ffos Las off 6lb higher last summer and hinted at a revival when fourth back at Ffos Las 45 days ago One to consider

6 TOP MAN (IRE) (13)

B g Milan - Get In There (IRE)

O Broadsword Group Ltd

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92

5136/-30 9 11 3

Br Christopher Doyle

S Broadsword Group Ltd, Equestrian Fencing &Timber Ltd

RED, WHITE cross belts, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap, WHITE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner but below par on both outings since returning from a lengthy absence. Has something to prove for now. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89

7 CORRANY (IRE) (32)

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit

O Dozen Dreamers Partnership

T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

23P0-PP 9 11 1

Br John & Jamie O’Brien

S Tori Global

PURPLE, WHITE stars, halved sleeves, WHITE cap, PURPLE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled over fences lately and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the jockey p.u after his saddle slipped Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 87 LILLY PINCHIN (3)

8 SAVED BY THE RIVER (IRE) (37) 0U4P-63 6 10 8

B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Mataji (IRE)

O Mr Seamus Mullins

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

YELLOW, GREEN striped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Br David McGuinness

S We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Cut little ice in bumpers and only poor form over jumps, although he did show better signs from his reduced mark when third in a Fontwell handicap hurdle last month. The task is to build on that. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80 DANIEL

9 RACING SPIRIT (GB) (13)

Ch g Sir Percy - Suertuda

O Mr D. B. Roberts

T Dave Roberts, Kenley

5/230-26 11 10 4

Br Elusive Bloodstock

BLACK, large WHITE spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap, WHITE star

TIMEFORM VIEW Only one win from 29 starts over hurdles, which came back in July 2020. Made a good return to action when second at Southwell (3m) in June but not in the same form at Worcester since. Blinkers back on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76

10 ORCHESTRATED (IRE) (364) 3P/5235- 12 10 4

B g Mahler - Rose Island

O Lady Susan Brooke

T Max Young, Sneads Green

ORANGE, BROWN disc, BROWN cap, ORANGE spots

Br Robert McCarthy

S Tote, Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor and inconsistent chaser in recent years Easy to oppose back hurdling after a year off

11 SAXON QUEEN (GB) (46)

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Spieta (IRE)

O Mr David Bond

0050/-21 D 6 10 2

Br Distillery Stud

S Tote YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoop, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.

T Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned from an absence an improved performer, building on Ffos Las second to go one better over 26.5f at Newton Abbot last month. Can defy a small nudge from the handicapper with her yard continuing in excellent form

12 DAKOTA BEAT (IRE) (30)

Ch g Beat Hollow - Rushmore Rose (IRE)

5P6P6-6 8 10 2

O Liz and Phil Woodcock-Jones Br Mr Gerry Stafford

T John Norton, Barnsley S Right Advice Ltd

LIGHT BLUE and BROWN (quartered), YELLOW sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW One of better efforts for current yard when sixth of 12 at Market Rasen last month but others are still readily preferred. Star RatingHHIII

13 TESTFLIGHT (GB) (37) 4530-54 6 10 2

B g Kayf Tara - Molly Flight (FR)

O Mrs B. Russell & Mr D. V. Gardner Br Overbury Stallions Ltd

T Susan Gardner, Longdown S Woodhayes Stud

DARK BLUE and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, MAROON cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than result on a couple of occasions since switching to handicaps, doing plenty up with the pace when fourth of 8 over 19f at Fontwell last time Up significantly in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72

Number of Declared Runners 13................................................................................................(Exacta)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 12.

2022: ENNISTOWN 12 10 12 Tom Bellamy 10-1 (Adrian Wintle) 4 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

5-2SaxonQueen(GB),7-1ClassicConcorde(IRE),9-1SavedByTheRiver(IRE),10-1PrisonBreak(IRE), 11-1 Testflight (GB), 14-1 Bright Sunbird (IRE), Top Man (IRE), 18-1 Racing Spirit (GB), 20-1 Ernesto (GER), Corrany (IRE), 25-1 Dakota Beat (IRE), 66-1 Daybreak Boy (IRE), Orchestrated (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY:

SAXON QUEEN only won a small-field race at Newton Abbot last month but the second won next time and she still looks well treated off effectively 2lb higher this afternoon. Recent Worcester runner-up Classic Concorde is second choice ahead of Prison Break, who is well treated and hinted at a revival last time.

1-2-3:

1.SAXON QUEEN 2.CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) 3.PRISON BREAK (IRE)

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