SIXTH RACE | 4.15

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Race Description This is a one mile and six furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70. Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight in this race 8st 4lb and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage

Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (37 wins from 465 runners, 8%) runs HELLENISTA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Fanshawe (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs WANNABE BRAVE

Longest Traveller: WANNABE BRAVE trained by J Fanshawe, Newmarket, 185 miles.

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VIEW C&D winner on last Flat run but arrives after an underwhelming spell over obstacles, so has bit to prove despite only being 3lb higher than for latest success

TFR###!! BHA69

SCOTTISH DANCER (IRE) (197) 505223- 4 9-6 (4)

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Destalink Billy Garritty J

O P MacKenzie & The Gilberts Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T

B Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock Straightline (NE) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knocking on the door late last season, finishing placed on each of his last 3 outings for Jedd O’Keeffe Marks debut for new yard with cheekpies applied and he’s respected.

TFR####! BHA67

WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) (30) 531-443 4 9-5 (2)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Wannabe Special

Oisin Orr J

O Mrs G J Davey James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Clarecastle Stud Ltd Pegasus Stables LLP S handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (11.9f,soft) 7 days ago Runner-up

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Kempton on final start in 2022.

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Ripon and Redcar last summer but has generally struggled to make an impact since Back to workable mark but others make more appeal overall TFR###!! BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: WOR WILLIE 4 9 6 Paul Mulrennan 9-2 (Michael Dods) 11 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

JOIE DE VIVRE: Following its run on 23/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

WANNABE BRAVE: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lugged left handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Wannabe Brave (IRE), 11-2 Joie de Vivre (IRE), Scottish Dancer (IRE), 15-2 El Borracho (IRE), 11-1 Oasis Prince (GB), 12-1 Myboymax (FR), 14-1 Iconique (GB), 16-1 Hellenista (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A tricky contest, the percentage call just going to WANNABE BRAVE, who got back on track at Southwell last time and has the benefit of race fitness on his side over Scottish Dancer, who ended last season with a string of creditable placed efforts. Iconique can perhaps complete the placings.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) 2.SCOTTISH

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Abbreviations

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