3.15pm The Cliff Stud Rearing Winners EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes

THE CLIFF STUD REARING WINNERS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

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ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (ABT 7F) Total race value £9050

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4886 to the winning horse The second to receive £2294, the third £1147 and the fourth £573. for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb. Cliff Stud has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. Cliff Stud will also generously present a cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 22 entries at £45. - Closed April 26th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3862; Second £1930; Third £966; Fourth £482. (Penalty Value £4886.99) SS

Race Description:

This seven furlongs contest for fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards is another maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career.

1 ALLAYNE B (GB) (207) 4 9 12 (5)

B f Swiss Spirit - Annie Kenney

SPONSORED BY DKB CROP PROTECTION LTD

Owner: Mr David Barker & Partner Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn Breeder: Bloodstock Ltd Jockey: James Sullivan

Colours: LIGHT GREEN and PURPLE stripes, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, quartered cap. Form: 6000-

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten all 4 starts last year. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 39

2 CELTIC EMPRESS (GB) (204) 3 9 0 (11)

B f Golden Horn - Cartimandua Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Mrs F. S. Williams Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Colours: GREY. Form: 30-

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a fair start to career when third at Beverley in September. Failed to build on that at York next time but softer ground was perhaps to blame. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3 ELEGANT ELLEN (FR) (8) 3 9 0 (7)

B f Shalaa (IRE) - Lily of The Lake (FR) Jockey: David Allan

SPONSORED BY EASTHORPE HALL STUD Colours: YELLOW, RED Cross of Lorraine, Owner: Mr L. Mulryan RED sleeves, YELLOW armlets, Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton EMERALD GREEN cap. Breeder: E. Robin, SCEA De Keranna & Y. M. Roue Form: 4-5

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced filly who shaped as if needing the run after 8 months off at Doncaster last

week and will be of more interest in handicaps after this. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 ELVRIKA (IRE) (203) 3 9 0 (3)

B f Kodiac - Villa Royale Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Scott Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON stars, Breeder: Lissglen Bloodstock quartered cap. Form: 23-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed both starts at 2 yrs, third in 7f novice event at York last time. Blinkers on for the 1st time and should prove fully effective at this trip. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/10/2020 it

was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

5 FLEETING BLUE (FR) (-) 3 9 0 (1)

Ch f French Navy - My Pretty Girl Jockey: Kieran Schofield (5)

Owner: David Bishop & John Walsh Colours: GREY, RED epaulets, Trainer: Tony Coyle, Norton RED sleeves, BLACK spots, GREY cap, Breeder: Shoreham Stud RED star.

Form: TIMEFORM VIEW French Navy filly. Half-sister to 7f-1m winner Key Player and useful 2-y-o 5f winner

Broken Spear. Dam unraced due to injury. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 LEXINGTON LIBERTY (IRE) (58) 3 9 0 (8)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Warm Welcome

SPONSORED BY TATTERSALLS (IRELAND) LTD

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XXX Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Michael McGlynn Jockey: Sean Levey

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Form: 3-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly who went backwards from her debut when sixth of 9 in novice event at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/1) 58 days ago, not knocked about.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 7 LOVE SENSATION (GB) (-) 3 9 0 (10)

B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Super Saturday (IRE) Jockey: P. J. McDonald

SPONSORED BY VERTEM ASSET MANAGEMENT

Owner: John and Jess Dance Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud Colours: WHITE, MAROON and PURPLE striped sleeves.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW 52,000 gns yearling, Exceed And Excel filly. Half-sister to 1m/9f winner Muritz. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Prince d’Alienor.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 8 MATAMUA (GB) (-) 3 9 0 (9)

B or Gr f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Iromea (IRE)

SPONSORED BY GAINSBOROUGH THOROUGHBREDS LIMITED

Owner: Flexford Partners et al Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Jockey: Robert Havlin

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW 92,000 gns yearling, £85,000 2-y-o, Lope De Vega filly. Dam, useful French/US 1m-1 1/4m winner, out of winning half-sister to Prix du Moulin de Longchamp Grey Lilas. Appeals on

paper and market useful. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 9 STAR SHAKEERA (GB) (140) 3 9 0 (6)

Ch f Mayson - Najim Al Thraya (FR) Owner: Mr Ahmed Jaber Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jockey: Kevin Stott

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 5-

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran to only a modest level on her Newcastle debut in December, but was considerately handled and should improve. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

10 SUNSET BAY (GB) (192) 3 9 0 (4)

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Light of Love

SPONSORED BY BRIGHTWALTON STUD

Owner: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

E/W

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Colours: TURQUOISE, NAVY BLUE collar and cuffs, check cap. Form: 446-

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved from her debut when fourth in a 7f maiden at Newmarket in September. Not in same form at Kempton the following month, but it’s still early days and she should win races.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 79 11 VERREAUX EAGLE (IRE) (16) 3 9 0 (12)

Gr f Free Eagle (IRE) - Evening Frost (IRE) Owner: Cayton Park Stud Limited Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

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Jockey: George Wood

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE square, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 5-2

12 VIA SISTINA (IRE) (-) 3 9 0 (2)

B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Nigh (IRE)

SPONSORED BY TUITE RACING LIMITED

Owner: Mrs R. G. Hillen Trainer: Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Breeder: Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Jockey: Sam James

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets, diabolo on sleeves.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW 5,000 gns yearling, Fastnet Rock filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 6f Kingsgate Native. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4.

(EXACTA)

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

3-1 Elvrika (IRE), 7-2Verreaux Eagle (IRE), 6-1 Sunset Bay (GB), 13-2 Matamua (GB), 10-1 Celtic Empress (GB), 16-1 Love Sensation (GB), 22-1 Star Shakeera (GB), 25-1 Lexington Liberty (IRE), Via Sistina (IRE), 40-1 Elegant Ellen (FR), Fleeting Blue (FR), 300-1 Allayne B (GB)

Race Summary:

SUNSET BAY was a shade disappointing on her all-weather debut at Kempton when last seen in October, but with her Newmarket form having worked out well the time before, she has to be worth another chance. Elvrika and Verreaux Eagle look the other key players on form, but newcomer Matamua would also need taking seriously if well backed.

1-2-3:

1.SUNSET BAY 2.ELVRIKA (IRE) 3.VERREAUX EAGLE (IRE)

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Cliff Stud have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race.

Thirsk Record Times

DISTANCE TIME AGE WEIGHT GOING HORSE DATE

5f 57.20 secs 2 9-7 Good To Firm Proud Boast Aug 5 2000 5f 56.92 secs 5 9-6 Firm Charlie Parkes Apr 11 2003

6f 6f 7f 7f 1m 9.20 2 9-6 1m 8.80 6 9-4 1m 23.70 2 8-9 1m 22.80 4 8-5 Good To Firm Westcourt Magic Aug 25 1995 Firm Johayro July 23 1999

Firm Firm Courting Silver Haze July 23 1999 May 21 1988

1m 1m 1m 4f 2m 1m 37.97 2 9-0 1m 34.80 4 8-13 2m 29.90 5 9-12 3m 22.30 3 8-10 Good To Firm Sunday Symphony Sep 4 2004 Firm Yearsley May 5 1990

Firm Gallery God Jun 4 2001