SECOND RACE | 2.32

THE BETTING BETTER WITH SKY BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851)

Race Description This is a five furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. 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): T Easterby (37 wins from 471 runners, 8%) runs COUNT D’ORSAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Ryan (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs LULLABY BAY

Weightwatcher: NAVELLO won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 5lb to 84.

Longest Traveller: NAVELLO trained by G Boughey, Newmarket, 185 miles.

(GB) (14) 3100-44D

Br B m Burwaaz - Cayman Fox

O john blackburn & alan bell

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance when fourth of 10 in handicap (11/) at this C&D (heavy) 14 days ago

Now only 1lb above her last winning mark,so she’s a major player back down in grade

SAMPERS SEVEN (IRE) (29) 05332-0D

Br B m Anjaal - Sampers (IRE)

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

B N. Hartery Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Faced a stiff task and ran well when 4 lengths seventh of 16 to Happy Romance in listed race at Bath (5f,good to soft) 29 days ago Respected as she returns to handicap company. TFR####! BHA85

3

NAVELLO (GB) (40) 5050-50D

4 9-8 (6)

Br B g Ivawood (IRE) - Caprella Ben Curtis J

O Mrs Fiona Carmichael George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Mrs E. Yates & Westward Bloodstock Ltd Fine & Country Jersey Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form on the all-weather both starts this year, seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 18/1) 40 days ago Needs to get back on track returned to turf with tongue strap on 1st time

TFR###!! BHA84 4

PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) (20) 0-31062D

4 9-7 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Paella (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Tally-Ho Stud Kevin Frost Racing S

5

6

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Newcastle in January.25/1,took another step back in the right direction when second of 10 in handicap atWetherby (5.5f,good to soft) 20 days ago.Merits consideration.

TFR####! BHA83

LEODIS DREAM (IRE) (42) 32561-0CD 7 9-4 (10)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3) J

O The Beer Stalkers & Partner

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B R & M Bloodstock Sandfield Racing, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner After 7 months off, looked badly in need of the run when last of 16 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f,soft,40/1) 42 days ago Had won on his final outing last season,but that was his first success since 2019. TFR##!!! BHA80

LULLABY BAY (GB) (20) 0524-00CD 4 9-3 (9)

Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Dubai Affair Tom Eaves J

O Bearstone Stud Limited Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Bearstone Stud Holdcroft Motor Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 20/1, shaped better than result when eleventh of 15 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 20 days ago,making effort earlier than ideal Not one to write off back down in grade TFR###!! BHA79

7 A PINT OF BEAR (IRE) (637) 001220/-D 5 9-3 (11)

Br Gr g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Heart of An Angel

Phil Dennis J

O The Bear Partnership Scott Dixon, Rolleston T

B Willie Musson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Had been in good form back in 2021 prior to finishing last of 12 in handicap atYork (5f,good,4/1) on her final outing inAugust of that year (reportedly struck into).Has lengthy absence to overcome TFR##!!! BHA79

8

COUNT D’ORSAY (IRE) (8) 600-050D

9

10

7 8-11 (2)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Deira (USA) Paul Hanagan J

O Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Corrin Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirty-eight runs since last win in 2020. Well held when seventh of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 7/2) 8 days ago Needs to leave latest run behind with cheekpieces on 1st time,but he’s now on a career-low mark. TFR##!!! BHA73

PROSPECT (GB) (48) 3525-50CBF

5 8-6 (5)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Souville Joanna Mason J

O slaters arms racing & ged shields Paul Midgley, Westow T

B The Souville Partnership Partners In Hygiene S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful here (6f) inApril last year Went backwards from his return this time around when seventh of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (5f,heavy,7/2) 48 days ago Could bounce back on less testing conditons TFR###!! BHA68

J R CAVAGIN (IRE) (47) 06451-0D

11

5 8-6 (8)

Br B g Oasis Dream - International Love (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O A Bell & M Hammond Paul Midgley, Westow T

B D. G. Iceton

TIMEFORM VIEW Probably needed the run after 7 months off when eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 22/1) 47 days ago Remains lightly raced for his age and he’s capable of getting involved off his current mark. TFR###!! BHA68

KITAAB (GB) (294) P3/5330- 4 8-4 (7)

Br B g Showcasing - Life of Pi Andrew Mullen J

O Marie Williams & Partner Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Dance Thoroughbreds Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW On his second start in a handicap,reportedly bled when eighth of 9 at Hamilton (6f,good) when last seen in July.Others preferred as he returns from 7 months off (has had a wind op). TFR##!!! BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ATIYAH 4 8 10 Ben Curtis 6-1 (David & Nicola Barron) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note: PAPA DON’T PREACH: Following its run on 30/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

A PINT OF BEAR: Following its run on 21/8/2021 it was reported that the horse was struck into.

COUNT D’ORSAY: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

KITAAB: Following its run on 30/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sampers Seven (IRE), 13-2 Mid Winster (GB), 15-2 Papa Don’t Preach (IRE), 8-1 Prospect (GB), 12-1 Navello (GB), Lullaby Bay (GB), J R Cavagin (IRE), 14-1 Leodis Dream (IRE), Count d’Orsay (IRE), 16-1 A Pint of Bear (IRE), 18-1 Kitaab (GB)

MID WINSTER stepped up on her reappearance run when fourth at this C&D a fortnight ago and, back down in grade, she can build on her latest effort to resume winning ways. Sampers Seven gave a good account at listed level on her return and is feared most back in a handicap, ahead of Papa Don’t Preach.

DON’T PREACH (IRE)

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs

Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm

Horserace Betting Levy Board

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £292,665 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.