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Fontwell Park

MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Race Description This seven furlongs contest for fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards is 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

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fahey (32 wins from 256 runners, 12%) runs TAMAY GIRL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (2 wins from 24 runners, 8%) runs ANJO BONITA

Longest Travellers: CONGRUENT trained by K P De Foy, LUCIDITY trained by E Dunlop & LIBERALIST trained by M Bell - all Newmarket, 185 miles.

3

CLASSIC PUZZLE (IRE) (-)

4

####! BHA76

3 9-2 (4)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Puzzled (IRE) Graham Lee J

O A Kavanagh & M Downey Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Michael Downey & Roalso Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Zoffany half-sister to several winners, including smart 6f winner Tabdeed and winner up to 7f Glengarra. Makes some paper appeal and market support worth noting given that the yard had a novice winner last month. TFR###!! BHA-

CONGRUENT (IRE) (45) 0-4

3 9-2 (8)

Br B f Acclamation - Back In The Frame David Allan J

O The Three Wise Men Syndicate Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Better effort in 2 outings onAW 5 months apart when 2 lengths fourth of 7 at Newcastle (1m) in February. Has the potential for better again. TFR###!! BHA-

5 GREEK SIREN (GB) (202) 54-

6

3 9-2 (6)

Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Topatoo Ben Robinson J

O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Dullingham Park Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Just modest form in 2 outings at the end of last summer and will need improvement to play a prominent role on her return to action. TFR##!!! BHA-

LIBERALIST (GB) (157) 23-

Br B f Pivotal - Carenot (IRE)

7

3 9-2 (7)

Hector Crouch J

O MacLennan, Sangster, Magnier & Shanahan Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Melinda Hancock Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBeaten9lengthswhensecondondebutandsteppeduponthatformwhenthirdof13atNewmarket (7f,soft) in October Capable of better again and looks to have been found a nice opening here TFR##### BHA-

LUCIDITY (IRE) (19) 0-6

3 9-2 (2)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Roystonea Jason Watson J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown definite ability in her 2 starts but she’s probably more one for handicaps after this

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B Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1,third on Newcastle debut in December but went backwards from that when only eighth there last month.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING MEETING LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Liberalist (GB), 4-1 Anjo Bonita (GB), 5-1 Congruent (IRE), 14-1 Classic Puzzle (IRE), 28-1 Lucidity (IRE), 33-1 Heerbegood (GB), Greek Siren (GB), Tamay Girl (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LIBERALIST shaped well when third at Newmarket in the autumn and should prove a tough nut to crack. Anjo Bonita was consistent at 2 and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of Congruent.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIBERALIST 2.ANJO BONITA 3.CONGRUENT (IRE)

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Position Of Stalls

1m 4f Start: Stands’ Side - Straight Course: Centre - Round Course: Inside

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The British Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes

(CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) for

Race Description

This race is a five furlongs maiden stakes for three and four-year-olds Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly raced or be making their racecourse debuts

Leading course trainer (17-22): K Ryan (23 wins from 170 runners, 14%) runs STELLA BLUE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Ellison (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs CHATTEL VILLAGE of 6 in minor event at Redcar (5f,good) on debut.Off 6 months

Longest Traveller: GEMINI STAR trained by Alice Haynes, Newmarket, 185 miles.

(-)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fata Morgana (GER) Jason Hart J

O The JAM Partnership John Quinn, Malton T

B Castlehyde Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW £24,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Half-brother to 9f winner Fataliste and 15f winner Fascianata,both in Germany.Dam German 1m winner Noteworthy newcomer TFR###!! BHA4

CHATTELVILLAGE (IRE) (162) 32006-

3 9-5 (3)

Br B or Br g Mondialiste (IRE) - Dame Hester (IRE) Harry Russell (3) J

O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Dame Hester Partnership Elwick Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in nursery at Redcar (6f, soft, 40/1). Off 162 days Cheekpieces on 1st time.Each-way claims. TFR###!! BHA67

5

RWENEARLYTHEREDAD (GB) (-) (2lb) 3 9-3 (6)

Br B g Havana Grey - King’s Guest (IRE)

6

Connor Murtagh J

O Mr J. N. Blackburn Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Fernham Farm Ltd & Mr E. Cantillon Sheridan Ny Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW €9,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winner Seprani and 11.5f winner Elysian Lady.Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Ittetsu. TFR##!!! BHA-

ACLAIMTO FAME (IRE) (-) 3 9-0 (1)

Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Lady Spangles (IRE)

Joanna Mason J

O Ursa Major Racing Club & Partner 1 Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Rathasker Stud Elstone Engineering, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEW24,000gnsyearling,£21,5002-y-o,Aclaimfilly.Half-sisterto3winners,including7fwinnerCoulQueenand1m winner Stately Home Dam temperamental maiden (stayed 7f).Worth a second look in the market on debut. TFR###!! BHA-

7 GEMINI STAR (IRE) (172) 2-

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Star Fire

3 9-0 (7)

Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr G. Budd Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Gce Farm Ltd Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Posted fair second of 4 in minor event at Haydock (6f,heavy) on debut in October

##### BHA- more to come this term and holds strong claims

LOVELIEST (GB) (-) (2lb)

3 8-12 (4)

Br Br f Unfortunately (IRE) - Harbour Siren Graham Lee J

O Mr Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Fifehead Farms - MC Denning

TIMEFORMVIEW £3,500 yearling,Unfortunately filly.Dam,third at 7f on sole start,half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Magic Casement. TFR##!!! BHA-

9 STELLA BLUE (IRE) (35) (2lb) 26-4

3 8-12 (9)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Cliodhna (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O Mr Allan Kerr Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Mr R. Patterson Loudoun Arms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with promise on debut at Beverley this time last year and looked in need of outing on return at Southwell 35 days ago Must enter calculations TFR####! BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Gemini Star (IRE), 9-2 Stella Blue (IRE), 9-1 Chattel Village (IRE), 12-1 Bangles Joe (IRE), Aclaim To Fame (IRE), 20-1 Victory Flagship (GB), 28-1 Lady Pascha (GB), Loveliest (GB), 33-1 Rwenearlytheredad (GB)

GEMINI STAR acquitted herself well on debut at Haydock in the autumn and can get off the mark here. Stella Blue and Chattel Village look the likeliest dangers.

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

6)

for three yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £6000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)

Race Description This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 46 to 55. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fell (10 wins from 167 runners, 6%) runs EDWINA SHEERAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Kirby (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs QUEENMAMBO

Longest Traveller: WILPENA POUND trained by J R Jenkins, Royston, 187 miles.

TEN BOB NOTE (GB) (144) 050-

(5) Br B g Muhaarar - Ha’penny Beacon

O Mr C H Stephenson & Mr T A Stephenson

B Bishop Wilton Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWOnlyminorencouragementintrioofmaiden/noviceeventstowardsbackendoflastyearbutswitchtohandicaps rates a plus on return/having been gelded and interesting what the market makes of him.Up in trip

QUEENMAMBO (GB) (33) 45-0360

Br Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Best Side (IRE)

O FDC Holdings & Roofing Consultants Group

(8)

B Northmore Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran best race to date (granted run of the race) when third at Newcastle (1m) in February. Not in same form either start since onAW so marked step up in trip needs to have positive effect now switched back to turf TFR###!! BHA53

WILPENA POUND (IRE) (66) 0006-6BF 9-7 (7)

Br B g Australia - Hyphaema (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Mr Robin Stevens J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Glashare House Stud Dyslexicare S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden.Blinkered for 1st time,sixth of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Lingfield (10f,AW) 66 days ago, slowly away.Up in trip First run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt. TFR###!! BHA53 4

STELIOS (IRE) (17) 000-430 9-4 (9)

Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Xerxes (IRE) Sam James J

O P. J. Makin Phillip Makin, Leyburn T

B Limestone & Tara Studs

5

A DAYTO DREAM (IRE) (235) 00060-

TFR###!! BHA50

TIMEFORMVIEW 50/1,seventhof 11 inhandicap atWolverhampton (9.5f)17 daysago,keepingon havingnot beenideally placed. Not out of things now stepping up further in trip on turf debut.

9-3 (4)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Tara Too (IRE) James Sullivan J

O Ownaracehorse Ltd, Pears & West Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Ms Ellen Fox Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, last of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in August, going in snatches and soon beaten.Significantly up in trip ahead of return and yard amongst the winners TFR###!! BHA49

6 OSKAR (IRE) (21) 0004-5

9-3 (11)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Classic Legend Alex Jary (7) J

O The Flying Raconteurs Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Alexanders York S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden.Last of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (8f,25/1) 21 days ago.Significantly up in trip. TFR##!!! BHA49

PHILOS (IRE) (25) 00-0503

9-2 (12)

Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Ilulisset (FR) Oisin Orr J

O Mr E. A. L. Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Ciaran De Barra Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd

9

SPARE RIB (GB) (45) 000 9-2 (13)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Fortune Hunter (FR) Ben Curtis J

O Bluestarr Racing & Mr E Williams George Scott, Newmarket

B Fortune Hunter Partnership The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden.200/1,last of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (8f,AW) 45 days ago Significantly up in trip Makes handicap debut. TFR###!! BHA48

WADACRE INCA (GB) (33) 0-06

Br Gr f Hawkbill (USA) - In The Soup (USA) Joe Fanning J

O Wadacre Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Wadacre Stud 3CERT Limited, Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden.150/1,last of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) 33 days ago Has yet to offer much but bred to be suited by this sort of test and she’s in good hands so interesting what the market makes of her on handicap debut. TFR###!! BHA48 10

EDWINA SHEERAN (IRE) (88) 00306-4 9-1 (3)

Br Ch f Decorated Knight - Rooney O’Mara Jonny Peate (5) J

O Mr Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah Roger Fell, Nawton T

B Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah OR8WELLNESS S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who wasn’t disgraced tackling this trip for the first time when fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) in January,off bridle before most and making late headway.Not out of things returned to turf from her lowly mark. TFR####! BHA47 11

KERPOW (GB) (162) 000- 9-0 (10)

Br B g Showcasing - Impede Faye McManoman J

O Mr Y. T. Szeto Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Al-Baha Bloodstock Alexanders York S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaidenwhoagainshowedlittlewhenlastof7innoviceeventatRedcar(9f,soft)inOctober,weakeningearly in the straight.Does at least now get a crack at handicaps up in trip so worth a precautionary check in the betting. TFR###!! BHA39

12

BLAKER (IRE) (10) 00-00 9-0 (1)

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Petite Nymphe Graham Lee J

O Eventmasters Racing John Mackie, Church Broughton T

B Woodcote Stud Ltd Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden.150/1,last of 9in handicap atWolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago Significant step up in trip needs to bring about marked improvement if she’s to figure here. TFR##!!! BHA34

13

MISS RAINDROP (GB) (21) 00-0 9-0 (2)

Br B f Iffraaj - Disdain (USA) Tom Eaves J

O Mr S. Rain Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T

B Theta Holding I, Inc Swr Trading Limited, Probio Energy International Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden.300/1,last of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 21 days ago Significantly up in trip Makes handicap debut. TFR##!!! BHA32

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Philos (IRE), 7-1 Wilpena Pound (IRE), Wadacre Inca (GB), 8-1 Edwina Sheeran (IRE), 9-1 Ten Bob Note (GB), Queenmambo (GB), Spare Rib (GB), 14-1 Stelios (IRE), 16-1 A Day To Dream (IRE), 25-1 Kerpow (GB), 28-1 Oskar (IRE), 66-1 Blaker (IRE), Miss Raindrop (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks decidedly trappy and the betting is likely to prove a good guide. TEN BOB NOTE displayed only minor promise in a trio of novice events last term but now gets his first crack at handicaps (also been gelded) and could well take a step forward. Edwina Sheeran and Philos are others to consider, whilst market support for Spare Rib and Wadacre Inca would also look significant.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TEN BOB NOTE 2.EDWINA SHEERAN (IRE) 3.PHILOS (IRE) RACE RESULT TIME:

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Abbreviations

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner D- Distance Winner d - Disqualified.