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Betting is quite straightforward and can be fun - for as little as £2. There is no fool proof way of picking a winner; the odds and the racecard can give you a good guide but you can also have as much luck picking your horse by the name or colour of the silks.
1. Betting with the tote - a quick, easy and friendly service. You’ll find tote betting points all around the racecourse and it will give you a better choice of bets with the lower minimum stake of £2. Look at the counters for the tote how to bet guides.
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ABHAATH (USA) (27)
9-2 (1)
Br B c Hard Spun (USA) - Above Perfection (USA) Antioco Murgia J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Santa Rosa Partners EMIRATES S TIMEFORMVIEW Still some way to go to justify his lofty price tag, but step in the right direction when fourth at Leicester (7f) last month.That race thrown up plenty of winners, so very much respected here Star Rating Official BHA Rating -
CD = Course & Distance Winner
D = Distance Winner
BF = Beaten Favourite Last Time Out
13. BHA Rating
14. Star Rating
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Selected to win the race.
Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
Can be given little or no chance.
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EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
novice two yrs old fillies ¨ Total prize fund £6500
Prize Money. 1st £2774, 2nd £1386, 3rd £694, 4th £346.
Value £3510)
Race Description This six furlongs Fillies Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-old Fillies but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run. Weights are set according to previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (42 wins from 491 runners, 9%) runs AMAYRETTO & MALIBU SUNRISE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 82 runners, 10%) runs AMAYRETTO & MALIBU SUNRISE
Longest Traveller: GAME BREAKER trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 265 miles.
1m-10.7f winnerTheTulip (both useful). TFR###!! BHA-
CROCUSTIME (IRE) (-)
9-2 (9)
Br B f Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE) Sam Hitchcott J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 6. 58,000 gns yearling,Acclamation filly. Sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Inanna and half-sister to French 2-y-o 1m winnerTaranta. TFR###!! BHA-
GAME BREAKER (IRE) (13) 5
(4)
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Spanish Fly (IRE) Laura Pearson (3) J
O Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Mr Edwin Thompson R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.7/1,fifthof10inmaidenatNottingham(5f,firm)ondebut13daysago,nearestfinish. Likely to improve TFR###!! BHA5
LUNAR SHINE (IRE) (-)
9-2 (11)
Br B f Kodiac - African Moonlight (UAE) P. J. McDonald J
O Coverdale Stud James Horton, Middleham T
B Ringfort Stud Manor House Farm S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 24. 300,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to several winners, including high-class 1m-10.4f winnerAnmaat and smart 7f-9f winner Syntax.Dam ran twice. TFR###!! BHA6 MALIBU SUNRISE (GB) (13) 5 9-2 (6)
Br Ch f Twilight Son - Midnight Malibu (IRE) David Allan J
O Mr D. A. West & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Racing & Mr & Mrs D. West Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-raced maiden.50/1,fifth of 7 in minor event at Ripon (5f,good to firm) on debut 13 days ago
May well do better TFR###!! BHA-
9
MARIE’S SECRET (GB) (-) 9-2 (13)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Pure As Gold Connor Murtagh J
O Mr Dave Stone Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Highclere Stud STS Group Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 19.£25,000 yearling,Land Force filly.Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 6f-1m winner Sayif,runner-up in Middle Park Stakes TFR###!! BHA-
NARIKO (IRE) (-) 9-2 (1)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Guana (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Mr F. Ibragimov Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Patrick Gleeson
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMay 7.€90,000 yearling,600,000 gns 2-y-o Half-sisterto severalwinners,including smart2-y-o 5fwinner Rumble Inthejungle,third in the Middle Park.Cost a fortune at the Breeze-Ups and looks a notable newcomer TFR##### BHA-
10
ROCKET MONEY (GB) (14) 0 9-2 (8)
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Big Sky Sam James J
O Curran, Fitzwilliams, Newton, Railton K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Bearstone Stud KB Spigot Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 8/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago,slowly away. TFR##!!! BHA-
11
SASSY SOPRANO (IRE) (-) 9-2 (3)
Br B f Kodiac - Nijah (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr P Bamford & Ms J Bianco Ann Duffield, Leyburn T
B McCracken Farms R & E Bamford Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW FoaledApril 19. 48,000 gns foal, £50,000 2-y-o, Kodiac filly. Sister to useful winner up to 1 3/4m La Pulga and 2-y-o 5f winner Kodi Dancer Dam French 1m winner out of useful 7f/1m winnerVista Bella. TFR###!! BHA-
12
SOUTH PARADE (IRE) (-)
13
9-2 (2)
Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Rural Celebration David Nolan J
O Mrs H. Steel Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Grangemore Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 17. €75,000 yearling, Invincible Army filly. Closely related to 5f winner Country Carnival
Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner).Makes plenty of appeal on paper. TFR####! BHA-
YEULAN (IRE) (21) 00
9-2 (10)
Br B f Advertise - Wahylah (IRE) Jonny Peate (3) J
O Grange Park Racing XX & Partner Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T
B Rathasker Stud Mr Crombie, Or8Wellness S
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden.33/1,eighth of 12 in maiden at Redcar (6f,good to firm) 21 days ago
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Stewards Note:
TFR#!!!! BHA-
2022: GLENLAUREL (IRE) 2 9 2 Kevin Stott 9-1 (Kevin Ryan) 11 ran
MANTRA: Following its run on 7/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was unbalanced throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Lunar Shine (IRE), Nariko (IRE), 6-1 South Parade (IRE), 15-2 Mantra (IRE), 11-1 Crocus Time (IRE), Game Breaker (IRE), Malibu Sunrise (GB), 14-1 Sassy Soprano (IRE), 16-1 Bella Camina (IRE), 20-1 Marie’s Secret (GB), 33-1 Amayretto (GB), Rocket Money (GB), 200-1 Yeulan (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
NARIKO is related to the smart Rumble Inthejungle and fetched a large sum at the Breeze-Ups, so she’s worth chancing to make a winning start. South Parade is another notable debutante and Mantra is the best of those with experience.
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PARK FARMfor novice three yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description This contest is another Novice Stakes, this time run over a distance of seven furlongs
There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds in this race are still light on experience 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
Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (42 wins from 491 runners, 9%) runs RIBBLE ROUSER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs UNEQUAL LOVE
Longest Traveller: TIME’S EYE trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 265 miles.
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, won 14-runner minor event at Redcar (7f, good to soft) when last seen, easily. Off 8 months Could have even more to offer this year
ISLE OF JURA (GB) (213) 5-
3
3 9-5 (4)
Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Falls of Lora (IRE) Callum Shepherd J
O Victorious Racing George Scott, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to very smart winner up to 1 1/4m Cascadian and smart 11.5f-13f winnerTrossachs and half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Imperial Empire 6/5,fifthof11inminoreventatWolverhampton(8.6f)ondebut,notknockedabout.Off7months Newyard(hasleftCharlieAppleby). TFR###!! BHA-
MERRY MINISTER (IRE) (14) 35
3 9-5 (6)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE) Ross Coakley J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Mrs Fitri Hay JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifth of 10 in maiden at Leicester (8.2f,good,40/1) 14 days ago,not knocked about.Should have more to offer.
RIBBLE ROUSER (IRE) (19) 0-3
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3 9-5 (7)
Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Liel David Allan J
O Aberdeen Park & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Denis Noonan Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Third of 5 in maiden at Ripon (8f,good
Br Ch f Dutch Art - Heavenly Dawn Greg Cheyne J
O Cheveley Park Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sisterto11/2mwinnerDawnChoiranduseful7f-11/4mwinnerLottieMarie Dam,1m/8.3fwinner,sistertowinnerup to11/4m(stayed11/2m)Megahertzand5f-7fwinnerOrion’sBow(bothsmart).Onetonoteondebutfortopstable TFR####! BHA9
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Poppy Seed Charlie Bennett J
O Mr Charlie Parker Adam West, Epsom T
B Simon Balding
TIMEFORMVIEW 21,000 gns yearling,Ardad filly.Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Nisser and useful 5f-6f winner Rose Hip Dam 6f winner TFR###!! BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: MOUNT ATHOS 3 9 4 Paul Mulrennan 5-2 (James Tate) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.
Stewards Note:
MERRY MINISTER: Following its run on 6/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Time’s Eye (GB), 7-2 Cloud Cover (IRE), 4-1 Lady Mojito (IRE), 5-1 Unequal Love (GB), 14-1 Merry Minister (IRE), 18-1 Isle of Jura (GB), 40-1 Ribble Rouser (IRE), Violets Star (GB), 66-1 Rollz Royz (GB)
TIME’S EYE made a satisfactory handicap debut at Chepstow 5 weeks ago and is taken to open her account now fitted with cheekpieces. Unequal Love is an interesting newcomer, while Lady Mojito, successful at Redcar when last seen in October, is another player
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Coventrywinnerat2021RoyalAscot Foundlifetoughinhis3-y-ocampaignbutbacktoformwithabangthisyear winningtwice onAWbeforeverygood21/2lengthsthird(Chinditsecond)of12toModernGamesinLockingeatNewburylastmonth.
3 CASH (IRE) (26) 1/23-24 D
Gr c Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde (Maria’s Mon (USA)) Tom Marquand J
Honorable Earle I Mack International
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Simcock, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced4-y-owhochasedhomeChinditinC&DListedraceonreappearanceandbackedthatupwhen53/4lengthsfourthof6toHukumin BrigadierGerardatSandown(11/4m,good)3weekslater,fadinglateonasthoughthisdropbackto1mshouldsuit
4 CHINDIT (IRE) (31) 4160-12 CD
Br B h Wootton Bassett - Always A Dream (Oasis Dream)
O Mr Michael Pescod
B J. C. Bloodstock & R. Mahon Chibley Farm Partnership S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheGroup2SummerMilehere(roundcourse)lastyearandaddedaC&DListedracetohistallyonhisreappearance.Good11/2 lengthssecondof12toModernGamesinLockingeatNewburysince.Fourthinthislastyearandshouldbeintheshake-upagain.
5 LIGHT INFANTRY (FR) (22) 226-302
4 9-2 (2)
Br Ch c Fast Company (IRE) - Lights On Me (Kyllachy) Jamie Spencer J
O NeverSayDie & Light Infantry Partnership
David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Barbara Moser David Simcock Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptwiceatGroup1levelinFrancelastsummer includingtoInspiralinPrixJacquesleMarois.BehindacoupleoftheserivalsinBritainonfirst2 startsthisyearbutrespondedwelltoachangeoftactics(wentfromthefront)whenheadsecondin9fLongchampGroup122daysago. TFR BHA116
6 LUSAIL (IRE) (31) 305-646
4 9-2 (3)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Diaminda (IRE) (Diamond Green (FR)) Ryan Moore J
O Al Shaqab Racing Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Tally-Ho Stud Haras De Bouquetot S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualGroup2winnerover6fasajuvenile.HasdrawnablanksincebuthedidgoverycloseinStJames’sPalaceatlastyear’sRoyal meeting.BehindafewoftheserivalswhenacreditablesixthinLockingelatest Likelyhe’llfindafewtoostrongagain.
7 MODERN GAMES (IRE) (31) 2121-21 D
Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Modern Ideals (New Approach (IRE))
TFR BHA111
4 9-2 (8)
William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedafirstdomesticGroup1,andfifthoverall,whenproving11/2lengthstoostrongforChinditand4moreoftoday’srivalsinLockinge atNewbury(1m,goodtofirm)lastmonth.Anotherboldbidlooksassuredfromthismostconsistentoftop-levelperformers.
8 MUTASAABEQ (GB) (31) 3241-15 D
TFR BHA121
5 9-2 (10)
Br Br h Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ghanaati (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Charles Hills, Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartperformanceswithblinkersaddedwhenmakingallin1mGroup2eventsatNewmarketlastSeptemberandonreappearanceinApril(NativeTrail3 lengthssecond).Foundithardertryingtodominateabiggerfieldwhenonlyrespectablefifthof12toModernGamesinLockingeatNewburysince.
9 NATIVE TRAIL (GB) (46) 12135-2 D BF
Br B c Oasis Dream - Needleleaf (Observatory (USA))
O Godolphin
TFR BHA119
4 9-2 (4)
James Doyle J
Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Le Haras D’Haspel Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastyear’sIrishGuineaswinnerbutheendedhis3-y-ocampaignwithadisappointingeffortintheInternationalatYorkandmadenomorethanasatisfactory returnfromwindsurgerywhen3lengthssecondtoMutasaabeqin1mNewmarketGroup2lastmonth.Needstorecapturehisverybest
TFR BHA119
10 POGO (IRE) (87) 5210-00 D
7 9-2 (7)
Br B or Br h Zebedee - Cute (Diktat) Kieran Shoemark J
O Gary and Linnet Woodward Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Thomas Foy
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a trio of Group events over 7f in Britain in 2022. However, well below his best in Saudi and Dubai earlier this year and even a sharp 1m seemed to stretch him at last year’s Breeders’ Cup. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA115
11 TRIPLE TIME (IRE) (262) 3211/10- D
4 9-2 (11)
Br B c Frankel - Reem Three (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Neil Callan J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEW Advanced his form again when winning a 1m Haydock Group 3 last September on his belated reappearance. Excuses at Longchamp on his only subsequent 3-y-o start and remains unexposed, but this is a tough ask. TFRHHIII BHA
12 INSPIRAL (GB) (248) 11/1216- CD 4 8-13 (6)
Br B f Frankel - Starscope (Selkirk (USA))
O Cheveley Park Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWBrilliantwinnerofCoronationatthismeetingonher2022reappearanceandunderlinedwhatatop-classmilersheisonherdaywithvictoryinPrixJacques leMaroisatDeauvillelastAugust BlewthestartwhenonlyfifthinQEIIoverC&Donfinaloutingbuttheonetobeatifbacktoherbest TFRHHHHH BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Blinkers worn by No. 8.
2022: BAAEED 4 9 2 Jim Crowley 1-6 (William
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Inspiral (GB), 9-4 Modern Games (IRE), 8-1 Native Trail (GB), 16-1 Chindit (IRE), Mutasaabeq (GB), 28-1 Berkshire Shadow (GB), Cash (IRE), Light Infantry (FR), 40-1 Lusail (IRE), Triple Time (IRE), 50-1 Angel Bleu (FR), 150-1 Pogo (IRE)
INSPIRAL showed her capability when fresh with a scintillating display in the Coronation Stakes on her 2022 reappearance and will take some stopping if returning in similar form. Modern Games had a few of these rivals behind him in the Lockinge and is the obvious big threat The talented Cash should be suited by the return to 1m and is one who could go well at a big price.
for three yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
Race Description This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80. 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 (42 wins from 491 runners, 9%) runs BARNEY’S BAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 82 runners, 10%) runs BARNEY’S BAY
Longest Traveller: MAGICAL MERLIN trained by H & R Charlton, Beckhampton, 239 miles.
1
KODI (IRE) (37) 000-144D
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form after 6 months off when landing 5f handicap at Musselburgh inApril Has backed up that effort when fourth in a pair of competitive Sky Bet Sunday Series events since Should give another good account.
2 HAVANA BYTHE SEA (IRE) (3) 53-6050D 3
Br B f Havana Grey - Made of Talent
O Mrs Wendy Burdett & Mr Matthew Embleton
B Thomas Hassett
3
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TIMEFORMVIEW Ran badly back sprinting when eleventh of 15 in handicap atYork (6f, good to firm, 16/1) just 3 days ago Can only be watched. TFR##!!! BHA81
MAGICAL MERLIN (IRE) (8) 016-541D
3 9-10 (in6lbex)(7)
Br Gr g Kodiac - Aphrodite’s Angel (IRE) Harry Davies (3) J
O Paul Inglett and Beckhampton Racing Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T
B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 4-runner handicap (13/2) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, forging
O B Greenwood, C Dale, P Silver, R Homburg
OF BEL LIR (IRE) (15) 560000D
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Harvest Joy (IRE)
O Mr Stuart Bond
TIMEFORM VIEW 5 lengths eighth of 13 to Barney’s Bay in handicap (33/1) over this C&D (good) 15 days ago Others are preferred.
8
WILLIAM DEWHIRST (IRE) (24) 4216CD 3 9-5 (5)
Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Two Pass (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Widdup, Nicol, Cleevely, Tocher, Barclay Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Summerhill & Camas Park Spec-Tran S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D maiden winner in May. 9/2, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) since, although merely closing up late TFR##!!! BHA76
9
GOLDEN DUKE (IRE) (12) 22300-5D
10
4 9-5 (2)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Porta Portese Tom Eaves J
O The Racing Emporium Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Racing Emporium Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 14/1) on reappearance 12 days ago
Others more persuasive TFR##!!! BHA69
RAMIRO (IRE) (35) 5000-55
7 9-1 (4)
Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Whispering Lady (IRE) Ben Robinson J
O Brian’s Mates 2 Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Mr T. J. Monaghan Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW 20/1,fifth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f,good) 35 days ago Something to find on form.
TFR##!!! BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: QUEST FOR FUN 4 9 10 Paul Mulrennan 16-1 (Julie Camacho) 12 ran
Hood worn by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
GOLDEN DUKE: Following its run on 8/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Magical Merlin (IRE), 5-1 Monsieur Kodi (IRE), Prospering (IRE), 7-1 Blazing Son (GB), 8-1 Barney’s Bay (GB), 14-1 William Dewhirst (IRE), 25-1 Havana By The Sea (IRE), 28-1 Ramiro (IRE), 33-1 Golden Duke (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
MAGICAL MERLIN had a fair bit in hand at Lingfield last week and looks well treated under a 6lb penalty, particularly if his good apprentice’s 3lb claim is factored in. Ascot winner Prospering is feared most ahead of Monsieur Kodi, who arrives on the back of 3 very good efforts (including a win) in big-field events in Scotland this spring.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGICAL MERLIN (IRE) 2.PROSPERING (IRE)
3.MONSIEUR KODI (IRE)
July 1999, Firm
The figure in brackets after each horses name indicates the days since it last ran.
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner D- Distance Winner d - Disqualified.
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.
for two yrs old Total prize fund £150000
Owners Prize Money 1st £66840, 2nd £27435, 3rd £13725, 4th £6855, 5th £3435, 6th £1710. (Penalty Value £85065)
colours no horse st-lb draw
1 ALFA WHITEBURD (IRE) (18) 423 9-3 (20)
Br B c Cotai Glory - Suaimhneach (IRE) (Vocalised (USA)) Clifford Lee J
O Mrs Wendy Burdett & WhiteRoseBloodstock Craig Lidster, Easingwold T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 5 1/4 lengths third of 5 to Emperor’s Son in novice (8/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Impossible to make a case for TFRHIIII BHA-
2 ARMY ETHOS (GB) (27) 1 D 9-3 (12)
Br B c Shalaa (IRE) - Dream Dana (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Plantation Stud Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW120,000gnsyearling.Half-brothertousefulwinnerupto6fOperaticandwinnerupto5.5fDynamicForce.Knewhisjobwhenmakingallin 6-runnermaidenatAyr(6f,good)ondebut27daysago,easily TimewasordinarybutconnectionsdidwinthislastyearwithBradsell. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ASADNA (IRE) (30) 1 D
9-3 (17)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Looks Great (New Approach (IRE)) William Buick J
O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Aughamore Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW €62,000 yearling, 160,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas colt Brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Good Listener and half-brother to 6f winner Watermelon
Sugar RecordedaveryfasttimewhenmakingawinningdebutatRiponby12lengthslastmonthsoobviousclaims.
4 BOBSLEIGH (IRE) (18) 11 D
TFRHHHHH BHA-
9-3 (5)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Lady Rosebud (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE)) Charles Bishop J
O The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Ms P. Walsh ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam 7f/1m winner who stayed 10.5f. Made a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Bath in ready fashion and showed useful form whenfollowingupinclass2eventatEpsom(6f),lookingsuitedbytheextra1fandthestrongpace.Nottobeunderestimated.
5 BUCANERO FUERTE (GB) (87) 1
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-3 (14)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Frida La Blonde (FR) (Elusive City (USA)) Kevin Stott J
O AMO Racing Limited/Giselle de Aguiar Adrian Murray, Ireland T
B Gestut Zur Kuste AG
TIMEFORMVIEW€165,000Y Brothertoverysmartwinnerupto7fWooded(Prixdel’AbbayedeLongchampwinner)andsmart6f-1mwinnerBeatLe Bon. Woninthestyleofanabove-averageprospectinheavy-groundmaidenattheCurragh(5f)inMarchsonottakenlightly
6 BUYIN BUYIN (IRE) (24) 14
Br Ch c Bungle Inthejungle - Ms Gree (Toronado (IRE))
O Gaelic Thoroughbreds
B Tally-Ho Stud
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-3 (9)
Seamie Heffernan J
W. P. Browne, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutatDundalkanddulytookastepforwardwhen21/4lengthsfourthof6toGivemethebeatboys inMarbleHillStakesattheCurragh(6f,good)24daysago.Noobviousreasonwhyheshouldfinishaheadofthewinnerhere,however
7 CHIEF MANKATO (GB) (22) 1 D
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Armageddon (War Command (USA))
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-3 (10)
James McDonald J
O Mr J. H. Widdows Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Bexminster Ltd. Hay & Straw Merchants S
TIMEFORM VIEW 48,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt Dam 2-y-o 6f winner Came from off the pace to make a winning debut in Windsor novice 3 weeks ago. That form looks solid so could well outrun his odds.
8 CUBAN THUNDER (IRE) (33) 21 D
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-3 (16)
Br Br c Profitable (IRE) - Grace Rafaela (IRE) (Dragon Pulse (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Amo Racing Limited Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Mighty Universe Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW150,000gnscoltwhoputhisexperiencetogoodusewhenbeatingafieldofmostlynewcomers at York last month. Will find this a lot more demanding and Stott prefers Bucanero Fuerte.
9 EMPEROR’S SON (IRE) (18) 1
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-3 (11)
Br B c Kodiac - Flat White (IRE) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Oisin Orr J
O Mr Mark Dobbin & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBrothertowinnerupto11/4mDoubleMarch.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmart1m-11/4mwinnerExpressoStar Producedapromising firsteffortwhengettingthebetterofanexperiencedrivalinCarlislenovice18daysago,thepairpullingclear Couldbeuseful.
TFRHHHII BHA-
10 FANDOM (GB) (54) 1
Br B c Showcasing - Brogan (Pivotal)
9-3 (15)
Irad Ortiz Jr J
O Stonestreet Stables LLC Wesley Ward, USA T
B Chasemore Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW170,000Y Half-brotherto6fwinnerBro.Dam,2-y-o7fwinner,half-sistertosmart2-y-o5f/6fwinnerLezoo.63/100,knewjobwhenimpressivewinner of8-runnermaidenatKeenelandby63/4lengths,makingall.Suretoprogressandwinmoreracesbutthiswillbemuchhardertodominate.
11 FLAG OF ST GEORGE (IRE) (33) 41 D
Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Tamazug (Machiavellian (USA))
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-3 (2)
Robert Tart J
O Mr Laurence Holder Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Longueville Bloodstock SBZ Corporation Limited S
TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW U S Navy Flag colt who confirmed debut promise to win Newmarket novice last month. However, that was just an ordinary event for the track and looks up against it
12 GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS (IRE) (24) 11 D 9-3 (7)
Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Dromana (IRE) (Dutch Art) Frankie Dettori J
O Mrs T. Marnane Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T
B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers
TIMEFORMVIEWFetchedlittleatthesalesbuthasalreadyprovedtobeabargainbuy,overcomingapositionalbiastomakeawinningstartatNavanbefore showingmuch-improvedformtofollowupinGroup3(6f)attheCurragh,comingoutontopina3-wayphoto.Mustberespected.
13 HAATEM (IRE) (18) 313 D BF
HHHHI BHA-
(8)
Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Hard Walnut (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J
O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Hyde Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedGoodwooddebutpromisewhenforgingclearinBathmaiden.Lostallchanceatthestartwhen21/4lengths thirdtoBobsleighinclass2eventatEpsom(6f,goodtofirm)18daysagoandremainsopentoimprovement
14 PACKARD (IRE) (14) 21 D
(1)
Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Broadway Duchess (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B The Broadway Partnership Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed debut promise when landing odds in AW novice 2 weeks ago but good deal more needed here. Stott prefers Bucanero Fuerte.
15 POLITICO (IRE) (24) 31 D
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Servalan (IRE) (No Nay Never (USA))
9-3 (4)
James Doyle J
O Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Vimal & Gillian Khosla Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW €63,000 yearling. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Stepped up on debut when easily making all in Chester maiden last month but opposable in this company
16 PRINCE X J (IRE) (11) 001 D
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Quinns Red Rose (IRE) (Red Jazz (USA))
O P.J.Nolan/M.O’Callaghan/Mrs O’Callaghan
B Quinns Red Rose Partnership
9-3 (22)
Colin Keane J
M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Took another big step forward when making all in 9-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago but this contest likely to prove out of reach.
17 RIVER TIBER (IRE) (30) 11 D
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Transcendence (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))
O Tabor/Smith/Magnier/Westerberg/Brant
B Pier House Stud
TFRHIIII BHA-
9-3 (6)
Ryan Moore J
Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEW480,000gnsyearling.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmartsprinterMisterManannan.Lookedoutofthetopdrawerwhenmakingawinningdebut atNavanby10lengthsandconfirmedthatimpressionwhendefyingpenaltyatNaas.Bigshoutforyardthathaswonthisarecord9times.
18 SPANISH PHOENIX (IRE) (52) 41
Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Freedom March (Oasis Dream)
O Mr J. Maldonado
B Freedom March Syndicate
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-3 (19)
Oisin Murphy J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Phoenix of Spain colt who left debut run well behind when easily making all in 3-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, heavy) 52 days ago. Will find this a totally different test, however
19 THE CAMDEN COLT (IRE) (18) 310 D
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-3 (21)
Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Venus de Medici (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))
O EQ Racing
B Tullpark Ltd
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORM VIEW Footstepsinthesand colt who put experience to good use when making all in Haydock novice. Easy to put a line through Epsom run but others have more potential.
TFRHHIII BHA-
20 TICKTYBOO (GB) (24) 52
Br B c Showcasing - Red Impact (Paco Boy (IRE))
9-3 (3)
Rowan Scott J
O Martin Webb Racing Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud WJ Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when second of 9 in novice event (13/2) at York (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Hugely difficult ask. TFRHIIII BHA-
21 WATCH MY TRACER (IRE) (27) 1 D
9-3 (13)
Br Gr g Dandy Man (IRE) - Heavenly Angel (Dark Angel (IRE)) Daniel Muscutt J
O Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass
George Scott, Newmarket T
B Mr Donnchadh Higgins Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW€36,000foal,75,000gnsyearling.Half-brotherto2-y-o5fwinnerGuestListand6fwinnerProspering.Dammaiden(stayed7f).14/1,showeda goodoffoottowinnoviceatYarmouth(6f,goodtofirm)ondebut27daysago,wellontopfinish.Chuckedintodeependhere,however TFRHHIII BHA-
22 ZOULU CHIEF (GB) (32) 01 D
9-3 (18)
Br Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Courteous Crown (Helmet (AUS)) Billy Loughnane J
O Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T
B Wayne Clifford Open Plan Law Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW22,000gnsfoal,27,000gnsyearling.Half-brotherto5.3fwinnerHattieC.Causedamajorupsetwhenmakingthemostofhisexperiencein10-runner maiden(150/1)atNewbury(6f,good)32daysago,seentomaximumeffectagainstmostlynewcomers.Easytoopposeatthislevel. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Blinkers worn first time by No. 10.
Stewards Note:
2022: BRADSELL 2 9 3 Hollie Doyle 8-1 (Archie Watson) 17 ran
HAATEM: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 River Tiber (IRE), 4-1 Asadna (IRE), 9-1 Givemethebeatboys (IRE), 16-1 Fandom (GB), 18-1 Bucanero Fuerte (GB), 25-1 Army Ethos (GB), 33-1 Chief Mankato (GB), Emperor’s Son (IRE), 40-1 Bobsleigh (IRE), 50-1 Buyin Buyin (IRE), Cuban Thunder (IRE), Flag of St George (IRE), Haatem (IRE), Politico (IRE), 66-1 Packard (IRE), The Camden Colt (IRE), Watch My Tracer (IRE), 80-1 Spanish Phoenix (IRE), 100-1 Zoulu Chief (GB), 300-1 Prince X J (IRE), Ticktyboo (GB), 500-1 Alfa Whiteburd (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ASADNA produced an outstanding timefigure when winning a Ripon novice by 12 lengths on debut last month so is preferred to River Tiber, who looks an exciting prospect himself having won both his starts in Ireland. Givemethebeatboys must be respected being the only pattern-race winner in the field, while Bobsleigh makes each-way appeal at bigger odds given the manner of his success at Epsom.
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Race Description This is a seven furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.
Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (42 wins from 491 runners, 9%) runs DANZAN & DEVILWALA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (8 wins from 60 runners, 13%) runs ASCOT ADVENTURE
Weightwatcher: ASCOT ADVENTURE won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 5lb to 80.
Longest Traveller: KITAAB trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 162 miles.
4
some trouble Edging down the weights and chance can’t be ignored.
City (7f,9/4) 54 days ago,badly hampered.Remains one to be interested in. TFR####! BHA76
CLIFFCAKE (IRE) (20) 400-001CD 5 9-12 (6)
Br B h Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Cake (IRE) Ben Robinson J
O Mr S. R. Bowring Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe T
B Mr D. J. Anderson
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Eight wins from 26 Flat runs. Back to best when winning 12-runner handicap (22/1) at Beverley (7.4f,good to firm) 20 days ago Can go well again. TFR####! BHA76
5
TOUCHWOOD (IRE) (14) 62-0330BF
5 9-11 (9)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA) Luke Morris J
O Mr David Edward Balfe Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mabaki Investments XRE Construction Training Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW 4/1,seventh of 8 in handicap at Leicester (7f,good) 14 days ago,slowly away.Had been in good form prior to that effort and it’s too soon to write him off.
6 BICEP (IRE) (24) 0114-10D
###!!
4 9-10 (2)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Crafty Notion (IRE) Sam James J
O Mr David Swales and Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
B R. Roberts
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Musselburgh in May.Sixteenth of 19 in handicap atYork (7f,good to firm,14/1) 24
(GB) (17) 5330-03BF
B g Showcasing - Life of Pi
Marie Williams & Partner
Good third of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f,good to firm,16/5) 17 days ago Should be on the premises once again.
MONTEJEAN (GB) (17) 4620-00
Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Jeany (IRE)
Ltd
B SYPS (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 25/1,last of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f,good to firm) 17 days ago.Others make more appeal.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: CLIFFCAKE (IRE) 4 9 6 Benoit de la Sayette 4-1 (Roy Bowring) 12 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.
Stewards Note:
FLASH THE DASH: Following its run on 31/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
ERTEBAT: Following its run on 7/6/2023 it was reported that the horse did not face the kickback.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Ascot Adventure (GB), 6-1 Kitaab (GB), 15-2 Cliffcake (IRE), 17-2 One More Dream (GB), 9-1 Ertebat (GB), 10-1 Danzan (IRE), 11-1 Touchwood (IRE), 12-1 Bicep (IRE), Devilwala (IRE), 25-1 Flash The Dash (IRE), 50-1 El Montejean (GB)
ASCOT ADVENTURE is well treated on past exploits and produced his best effort since joining his current stable when third at Beverley 10 days ago, so he gets the marginal vote in an open-looking contest. Kitaab is still relatively unexposed and looks an obvious threat, while last-time-out winner Cliffcake is respected after a 4lb rise.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASCOT ADVENTURE 2.KITAAB 3.CLIFFCAKE (IRE)
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Br B h Mayson - Charlotte Rosina (Choisir (AUS))
O Homecroft, Crampsie & Sullivan
B Tony Hirschfeld
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever last year and took it up another notch with 5f York handicap win (good to firm) last year Looks to be biting off more than he can chew at this level, though.
4 EQUILATERAL (GB) (10) 0-00422 D BF
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise (Oasis Dream)
O Mrs Fitri Hay
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHasdonehiswinninginMeydaninrecentyearsbutshowedhe’sstillcapableofbigperformancesinBritainwhensecondtoDramatisedintheTemple atHaydocklastmonth.Onlyarespectableeffortwhenfilingsamespotinlistedcompanytheresince.Secondinthisin2020andfifthlastyear
5 EXISTENT (GB) (24) 4006-04 D
Br B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA))
O Mrs J. Morley
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Went close in last year’s Palace House. Another creditable effort at pattern level when fourth to Dramatised in the Temple at Haydock last month but he’s not quite up to this company TFRHIIII
7 MITBAAHY (IRE) (24) 12010-5 D
Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Wrood (USA) (Invasor (ARG))
O Mr Hasan Mefareh Alajmi & Fawzi Nass
TFRHHHHI BHA111
4 9-7 (11)
David Egan J
Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B N. Hartery Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverlastseason,histhirdwincominginNewburyGroup3inSeptember Off8months,faredbestofthosedrawn low when a never-nearer fifth of 13 to Dramatised in Temple at Haydockon reappearance 24 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA107
8 RAASEL (GB) (10) 0-50403 D
Br Ch g Showcasing - Dubai Affair (Dubawi (IRE))
O The Horse Watchers
6 9-7 (3)
James Doyle J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Bearstone Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEW
10 COOLANGATTA (AUS) (122) 13315-1 D
4 9-4 (2)
Br B f Written Tycoon (AUS) - Piping Hot (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA)) James McDonald J
O J O’Neill/A Kheir/CoolangattaPartnership C. Maher & D. Eustace, Australia T
B Highclere Stud Australia
TIMEFORMVIEW Very smart filly 8/1, won 10-runner Lightning Stakes at Flemington (5f, good) in February by 1/2 length from I Wish I Win, staying on well. Much respected Australian challenger TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 HAPPY ROMANCE (IRE) (24) 50-4616 D
5 9-4 (4)
Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Rugged Up (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O The McMurray Family Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Redpender Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways in 5f Bath Listed contest (good to soft) in April but had her limitations at top sprinting level exposed again when only sixth in the Temple at Haydock last month. TFRHHIII BHA104
12 HIGHFIELD PRINCESS (FR) (34) 61114-2 C D
6 9-4 (10)
Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Pure Illusion (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Jason Hart J
O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd John Quinn, Malton T
B Trainers House Enterprises Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW High-class mare who won 5 times (including 3 Group 1s) in a brilliant 2022 campaign. Cracking effort under a penalty when 1/2-length second of 10 to Azure Blue in Duke of York (6f) on reappearance. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA119
13 MOONEISTA (IRE) (30) 24260-4 D BF 5 9-4 (14)
Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Moon Unit (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Dylan Browne McMonagle J
O Kia Ora Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
B Killarkin Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW2/1,firstrunsinceleavingJackDavisonwhenbelow-form43/4lengthsfourthof10toLadiesChurchinListedraceatNaas(5f, goodtofirm)onreappearance30daysago.Likelytobesharperfortheoutingandshewasfourthinthis12monthsago. TFRHHHII BHA-
14 TWILIGHT GLEAMING (IRE) (66) 1/2114-1 D 4 9-4 (1)
Br B f National Defense - Thames Pageant (Dansili) Irad Ortiz Jr J
O Stonestreet Stables LLC Wesley Ward, USA T
B Pier House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW SecondintheQueenMaryatthismeetingin2021.WarmeduptothiswithareappearancewininListed company at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April. Her much-respected American stable won this in 2017. TFRHHHII BHA-
15 VADREAM (GB) (16) 261610 C D
5 9-4 (19)
Br B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Her Honour (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr D. R. J. King Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Crispin Estates Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWona6fcourseGroup3inautumn2021.Drewablankin2022butbacktoherbestonsoftgroundthisspring,winninga6fDoncasterListedand Group3PalaceHouseatNewmarket(firstrunat5f).NotsogoodbackonaquickersurfacewhendownthefieldatChantillyrecently TFRHHIII BHA108
16 BRADSELL (GB) (24) 114-33 C
3 9-1 (7)
Br B c Tasleet - Russian Punch (Archipenko (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O Victorious Racing Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Mrs D. O’Brien Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastyear’sCoventrywinner Sufferedaninjurywhichendedhis2-y-oseasonwhenfourthinPhoenixStakesattheCurraghbutshapedasifretainingability whenthirdin6fGroup3hereonreturn.CheckedoutquitetamelywhenremotethirdtoLittleBigBearinSandyLanesinceandnowdropsto5f.
17 DESERT COP (GB) (31) 021102
Br B g Oasis Dream - Speed Cop (Cadeaux Genereux)
3 9-1 (8)
Oisin Murphy J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHascomealongwayinashorttime,postingasmartefforttowinavaluableconditionsraceatNewcastle(6f,AW)onGoodFriday Showedhe’seffectiveonturfwhensecondin6fNewburyListedlastmonth.Firstattemptat5f.Improvementwillbeneeded. TFRHHIII BHA105
18 MARSHMAN (GB) (16) 125-153 D
3 9-1 (12)
Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - White Rosa (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Clifford Lee J
O Nick Bradley Racing 2 & Mrs E Burke
K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Highbank Stud LLP Cumbria Stonework S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 in April but has seemed to have his limitations exposed in Group 2 events at York (behind Highfield Princess and Annaf) and back at Chantilly since. TFRHHIII BHA111
19 DRAMATISED (IRE) (24) 1152-1 CD
Br B or Br f Showcasing - Katie’s Diamond (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE))
O Clipper Logistics
B Branton Court Stud
3 8-12 (18)
Daniel Tudhope J
K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
TIMEFORMVIEWDecisivewinneroftheQueenMaryatlastyear’sRoyalmeetingandimprovedagaintoseeoffolderoppositionintheGroup2TempleatHaydock(5f,good tofirm)onherreappearance24daysago.Willneedabiggerperformanceagaintocomeoutontopherebutnoshockwereshetofindit
HHHHI BHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 19 2022: NATURE STRIP (AUS) 8 9 7 James McDonald 9-4 (Chris Waller) 16 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 15.
Stewards Note:
MANACCAN: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Highfield Princess (FR), 7-2 Coolangatta (AUS), 15-2 Dramatised (IRE), 9-1 Manaccan (GB), 16-1 Cannonball (AUS), 18-1 Twilight Gleaming (IRE), 25-1 Marshman (GB), 33-1 Mitbaahy (IRE), 40-1 Equilateral (GB), Mooneista (IRE), 50-1 Twilight Calls (GB), Vadream (GB), Bradsell (GB), Desert Cop (GB), 66-1 Chipstead (GB), Happy Romance (IRE), 150-1 Annaf (IRE), Existent (GB), Raasel (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
HIGHFIELD PRINCESS ran a race full of promise under a penalty in the Duke of York on her reappearance and is taken to gain the fourth Group 1 success of an extraordinary career which began in ordinary handicaps. This race has gone the way of Australian-trained horses 5 times in the last 20 years and Lightning Stakes winner Coolangatta is feared most ahead of Dramatised. The shortlist is completed by Manaccan, the mount of Frankie Dettori, whose sole win in this came on Lochsong back in 1994.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HIGHFIELD PRINCESS (FR) 2.COOLANGATTA (AUS) 3.DRAMATISED (IRE)
Peter died after a short illness in May 2020. He was a typical hard-working northern family man who was taken for us ahead of his time.
We have attended this fixture for many years as a lads day out. Peter loved this day with our group of friends and family enjoying the racing and a few drinks in town afterwards just to be sociable.
He never missed this annual get together and was always great company. He would have enjoyed nothing better than being with us today and we will again raise our glasses to celebrate his life.
Peter Fairhurst 1955 - 2020
for novice three yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This contest is Novice Stakes, this time run over a distance of one mile There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds and upwards in this race are still light on experience In order to take part in this contest horses must meet certain conditions and be EBF eligible Weights are set according to sex before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful
Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fahey (31 wins from 255 runners, 12%) runs KINTARO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs ZARAZA
Longest Traveller: SHEILA JANE trained by A West, Epsom, 244 miles.
3
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Haydock (8f, good) 38 days ago Has some solid form but needs to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA86
(IRE) (130) 1D
9-7 (7) Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Patent Joy (IRE)
O Dixon, Wylam, M Baldry, J&S Harrod Scott Dixon, Rolleston T
B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Won 12-runner maiden (20/1) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut, forging clear Off 130 days Open to improvement on the back of such an impressive start,so well respected despite the penalty. TFR####! BHA-
DUBAI HARBOUR (GB) (-)
3 9-7 (3)
Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Asanta Sana (IRE) Sam James J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Spirit colt. Dam twice-raced sister to smart winner up to 1 1/2m (stayed 14.5f) Pretty Perfect. Interesting newcomer TFR####! BHA4 ENDLESS POWER (GB) (13) 5
5
3 9-7 (2)
Br B c Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Heaven’s Angel (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 14/1) on debut 13 days ago Open to progress. TFR###!! BHA-
HONDO (IRE) (18) 4
6
3 9-7 (9)
Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Queen’s Novel Jonny Peate (3) J
O Ringfort Stud Ltd Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Or8Wellness S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.Fourthof5inminorevent(80/1)atDoncaster(11.9f,goodtofirm)ondebut18daysago
Significantly down in trip Others preferred. TFR##!!! BHA-
KINTARO (GB) (24) 4-3
3 9-7 (8)
Br B c Iffraaj - Soryah (IRE) David Nolan J
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Mrs James Wigan
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, third of 8 in minor event at Chester (7.6f, good) 24 days ago, having run of race. Open to further improvement. TFR####! BHA-
7
SOOWAIH (IRE) (18) 5
3 9-7 (6)
Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Anaamil (IRE) Kyle Strydom J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden. 14/1,fifth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (8f,good to firm) on debut 18 days ago
9
10
ZARAZA (GER) (32) 6
3 9-7 (4)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Zarzali (AUS) Greg Cheyne J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 16/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (8f, good) on debut 32 days ago, slowly away.Should improve and might well feature TFR##### BHA-
BEAUTIFULASALWAYS (GB) (30) 35 3 9-2 (10)
Br B f Kingman - Bastet (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Highview Bloodstock Ltd George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd George Boughey, SBK S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Fifthof9inmaidenatRipon(9.8f,goodtofirm,11/2)30daysago,notknockedabout. Others preferred. TFR##!!! BHA-
SHEILA JANE (IRE) (16) 0
3 9-2 (5)
Br Ch f Australia - Jane’s Memory (IRE) Charlie Bennett J
O Nigel Kelly & Stuart McPhee Adam West, Epsom T B Siopog Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-raced maiden.100/1,last of 9 in minor event at Nottingham (8.3f,good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, missing break. TFR#!!!! BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: BAY OF HONOUR (IRE) 3 9 6 Benoit de la Sayette EVENS (Charlie Appleby) 7 ran
Stewards Note:
ARKENDALE: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Kintaro (GB), 9-2 Zaraza (GER), 11-2 Arkendale (GB), 7-1 Create (IRE), Dubai Harbour (GB), 8-1 Endless Power (GB), 14-1 Soowaih (IRE), 20-1 Beautifulasalways (GB), 28-1 Hondo (IRE), 200-1 Sheila Jane (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ZARAZA was very green when mid-field in a novice at Newmarket a month ago and could be the type to improve significantly, so he’s preferred to the promising Kintaro. Create is another one to consider having made a successful start at Southwell 4 months ago.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZARAZA (GER) 2.KINTARO 3.CREATE (IRE)
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for three yrs old colts Total prize fund £600000
Owners Prize Money 1st £267360, 2nd £109740, 3rd £54900, 4th £27420, 5th £13740, 6th £6840. (Penalty Value £340260)
colours no horse st-lb
1 CHALDEAN (GB) (45) 1111-U1 D
Br Ch c Frankel - Suelita (Dutch Art) Frankie Dettori J
O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedatarateofknotslastseason,completingthe4-timerwhenedgingoutRoyalScotsmaninDewhurstatNewmarket.Unfortunate tounseatrideratthestartonreturnandquicklyresumedprogress/winningwaysin2000GuineasatNewmarket,alwaystothefore. TFRHHHHH BHA119
2 CHARYN (IRE) (24) 231-204 9-2 (7)
Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Futoon (IRE) (Kodiac) David Egan J
O Mr Nurlan Bizakov Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Grangemore Stud Sumbe Sas S
TIMEFORM VIEW Behind a few of these on all 3 starts this season, his best effort coming when 3 1/4 lengths fourth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000Guineas(14/1)attheCurragh(8f,good)24daysago.Likelytofindsomeofthesetoostrongonceagain.
3 CICERO’S GIFT (GB) (46) 1-11 D
Br B c Muhaarar - Terentia (Diktat) Kieran Shoemark J
O Rosehill Racing
Hills, Lambourn T B Mrs F. S. Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten, has made great strides with each run, completing the hat-trick in very much the manner of a future pattern winner in Class2eventatGoodwood46daysago,burstingclear Takesabigstepupinclassnowbutnosurpriseifheholdshisown.
4 GALERON (IRE) (24) 641-345
Br B c Camacho - Society Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Teme Valley & Aura Racing
B Gigginstown House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWSeemedtoexcelhimselfwhen5lengthsfourthof14toChaldeanin2000GuineasatNewmarket(8f,heavy,150/1)butbackedthatupwhen31/4lengths fifthof11toPaddingtoninIrish2000GuineasattheCurragh(8f,good)24daysago.Minorroleprobablybesthecanhopeforonceagain.
(45) 5122-10 D
- Shareva (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))
VIEW Chased home Chaldean in Acomb at York and Champagne at Doncaster for Michael O’Callaghan at 2. Took his form up another notch when makingasuccessfulreappearanceforthisyardinCravenatNewmarketbutmadenoimpressionin2000Guineastheresince.Upagainstit TFRHHIII BHA111
ISAAC SHELBY (GB) (37) 110-12
Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Kentucky Belle (IRE) (Heliostatic (IRE))
Buick J
Wathnan Racing Brian Meehan, Manton T B Elaine Chivers Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORMVIEWGamewinnerofSuperlativeStakesatNewmarket(7f,goodtofirm)at2yrsandtookabigstepforwardwhenmakingallintheGreenhamatNewburyon return,recordingagoodtimeintheprocess.OnlyjustedgedoutintheFrench2000GuineasatLongchampsincesowarrantsplentyofrespect TFRHHHII BHA114
7 MOSTABSHIR (GB) (32) 1-51 D 9-2 (6)
Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Handassa (Dubawi (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a smart prospect when overcoming a wide draw at Kempton (8f, 7/2) on debut in November Still green in Craven but resumed progress in impressivefashionunderapenaltyatYork unleashingatremendousturnoffoot Lookssignificantthattopstablehasfast-trackedhimtoaGroup1. TFRHHHII BHA108
8 PADDINGTON (GB) (24) 51-111 D
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Modern Eagle (GER) (Montjeu (IRE))
O Tabor/Smith/Magnier/Westerberg/Brant
B Dayton Investments Ltd
9-2 (8)
Ryan Moore J
Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivecoltwhotookthebigstepupinclassinhisstridetobringupthehat-trickthisseasonintheIrish2000Guineasat theCurragh,ideallypositionedthewaythingsdevelopedbutwellontopattheline.Moretocomeandhugeplayer TFRHHHHI BHA116
9 ROYAL SCOTSMAN (IRE) (24) 3152-30 BF 9-2 (4)
Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Enrol (Pivotal)
O Mrs Fitri Hay
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Jamie Spencer J
Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T
JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWJustfailedtopegbackChaldeaninDewhurstfinal2-y-ostartandexcellent21/4lengthsthirdbehindsamerivalin2000GuineasatNewmarket (8f,heavy)onreturn,nearestatfinishdespiterefusingtosettle.ExcusesintheIrish2000Guineassinceandbigshoutifthingsdropright TFRHHHII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: COROEBUS (IRE) 3 9 2 William Buick 10-11 (Charlie Appleby) 11 ran
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Paddington (GB), 11-4 Chaldean (GB), 11-2 Cicero’s Gift (GB), 10-1 Mostabshir (GB), 11-1 Isaac Shelby (GB), 14-1 Royal Scotsman (IRE), 40-1 Galeron (IRE), Indestructible (IRE), 50-1 Charyn (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
CHALDEAN might have been seen to good advantage in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but that is still the best form on offer and his straightforwardness is likely to prove a huge asset once again. Aidan O’Brien has won this a record 8 times and he saddles the most progressive Paddington, who is the obvious threat after his win in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Royal Scotsman has the ability to run a huge race if things drop right, while Cicero’s Gift and Mostabshir both have big potential.
HANDICAP
Race Description This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty like Mereside Angel
Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (42 wins from 491 runners, 9%) runs COUNT D’ORSAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 82 runners, 10%) runs COUNT D’ORSAY
Longest Traveller: BLAZING HOT trained by D C Griffiths, Wiseton, 76 miles.
slowly
to find on form.
9
HIGH OPINION (GB) (51) 4214-63DBF 4 9-7 (3)
Br B g Hellvelyn - Vanity (IRE) Mark Winn (5)
O The Smart Set Bryan Smart, Hambleton T
B Trickledown Stud Limited Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW 4/1,creditable third of 10 in handicap atWetherby (5.5f,good to soft) 51 days ago One to consider TFR###!! BHA64
CARIBBEAN SUNSET (IRE) (13) 20-0454 5 9-4 (7)
Br B g Twilight Son - Guana (IRE) Sam James J
O Mr S. Chappell Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
B Patrick Gleeson
TIMEFORMVIEW 8/1,fourth of 6 in handicap at Ripon (5f,good to firm) 13 days ago Others more persuasive TFR###!! BHA61
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: RAMBUSO CREEK (IRE) 3 9 11 Kevin Stott 5-2 (Kevin Ryan) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mereside Angel (IRE), 13-2 Count d’Orsay (IRE), 7-1 High Opinion (GB), 17-2 J R Cavagin (IRE), 9-1 Blazing Hot (GB), 11-1 Jarvis (IRE), Lotus Rose (GB), 14-1 Caribbean Sunset (IRE), 20-1 Birkenhead (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
MERESIDE ANGEL came clear with a bit in hand at Ayr last week and is fancied to score once more with a top apprentice up. Count d’Orsay is on a momentous losing run but caught the eye here last time and drops in grade now. High Opinion can also be in the mix again.
Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs
Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm
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for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270.
(Penalty Value £51540) 20 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
colours no horse
1 TRITONIC (GB) (39) 40/210-0
st-lb
6 9-12 (11)
Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography (Selkirk (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Miss K. Rausing Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Goodwood (1 1/2m) last autumn but not at his very best over hurdles subsequently and when down the field in the Chester Cup. Remains quite unexposed as a stayer on the Flat but needs to show plenty more. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 CALLING THE WIND (IRE) (39) 3300-46 C 7 9-11 (13) Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Al Jasrah (IRE) (Shirocco (GER)) Billy Loughnane (3) J
O Mrs J. A. Wakefield Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Mount Brilliat Broodmares 11 Llc
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he’s without a victory since the summer of 2021. Arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 16 in Chester Cup though so he has place prospects if building on it TFRHHHII BHA99
3 FLEURMAN (IRE) (74) 15/-1122
5 9-11 (6)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Fleur de Nuit (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Kevin Stott J
O Bective Stud
Isenjoyingagoodseason,scoringonAWatWolverhamptonandNewcastleinFebruary,andsecond of 9 in 2m conditions event at Newcastle last time. Goes up in trip and enters calculations.
4 URBAN ARTIST (GB) (44) 2620-46
Br Ch m Cityscape - Cill Rialaig (Environment Friend)
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare who was runner-up twice in Group 3/listed company last season. However, she has yet to hit top form in two runs this term and is now 12 runs without a win.
5 BRING ON THE NIGHT (GB) (371) 011//2-
Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Brasileira (Dubai Destination (USA))
B Ecurie Serval
Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedex-FrenchwinnerforAndreFabrewhowashavingjusthisfourthruninthisspherewhenfinesecondof19inthisevent 12monthsago.Stablehasexcellentrecordinthissohe’sabigplayeroncemorewithRyanMooreagaininthesaddle.
6 AHORSEWITHNONAME (GB) (255) 311///115-
Br B m Cacique (IRE) - Sea of Galilee (Galileo (IRE))
8 9-8 (7)
William Buick J
O Mr D J Burke & Mr P Alderson Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Whitley Stud Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who bagged 2m handicaps at Newbury and York last spring. Comes here on the back of 2m4f hurdles win at Cheltenham in April so she’s much respected with William Buick up.
7 WESTON (GER) (44) 22114-0
Br Gr g Soldier Hollow - Wilddrossel (GER) (Dalakhani (IRE))
O Alymer Stud Ltd
B Gestut Rottgen
HHHHI BHA96
4 9-7 (8)
Colin Keane J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful11fwinnerforAndreasSuboricsinGermanylastautumn.Givenaconsideratereturnfrom6monthsoffwheneighthof19inhandicap atLeopardstown(10f,heavy)44daysago.Takesamajorstepupindistancenowbutinverygoodhandsandnotwithoutinterest
TFRHHHII BHA96
8 THE GRAND VISIR (GB) (39) 036/60-0 CD 9 9-7 (20)
Br B g Frankel - Piping (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons
B Qatar B’stock, Ecurie Monceaux & Skymarc
Richard Kingscote J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
Helicentreuk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Withoutawinsincelandingthiseventbackin2019buthe’sstillusefulandwasn’tdisgraced on his return when ninth of 16 in Chester Cup 39 days ago. Needs to build on it now
9 SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE) (24) 134061
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Aoife Alainn (IRE) (Dr Fong (USA))
O Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams
B Deer Forest Stud
TFRHHHII BHA95
5 9-7 (2)
James Doyle J
Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
Greenhous Group Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Baggedhissecondsuccessof2023withacareerbestin2mhandicapatHaydock24daysago, beating Law of The Sea. Up 2lb and this is tougher but he still needs considering
TFRHHHII BHA95
10 PLEASANT MAN (GB) (73) 14001/-3
5 9-7 (18)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) Tom Marquand J
O McNeill Family & Patrick&Scott Bryceland Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Northern Farm Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlatforRogerCharltonin2021andheperformedwellbackonthelevelafteraconsistentspelloverhurdlesthiswinter forPaulNichollswhenthirdof14inhandicapatMusselburgh(14f)73daysago.Significantlyupintripandwarrantsrespect TFRHHHII BHA95
11 ZOFFEE (GB) (39) 13034-2
7 9-7 (16)
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Mount Crystal (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Ben Curtis J
O Mr Alan Peterson Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B The Pocock Family Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadaverygoodspellbackontheFlatforthisyardlastyear winningtwiceatupto2mandfourthintheCesarewitch on final start Resumed with a good second in the Chester Cup so he holds solid claims once more. TFRHHHHI BHA95
12 IRISH LULLABY (GB) (48) 1120-20
4 9-7 (12)
Br Gr f Nathaniel (IRE) - Victoria Regina (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) R. P. Whelan J
O Mrs S. Kelly Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T
B Mr J. S. Kelly
TIMEFORMVIEW Usefufillywhoscoredthreetimesupto1m4fin2022.OnlytenthinlistedraceatGowran(14f,goodtosoft)48daysago but reportedly scoped badly post race and is the sort to bounce back. Has her stamina to prove though. TFRHHHII BHA96
13 PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (60) 62010-0
6 9-6 (4)
Br B g Frankel - Proportional (Beat Hollow) Rob Hornby J
O The Box 8 Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster T
B Juddmonte Farms Inc Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful14fscorerlastautumnforRichardHughesbutwinlessoverhurdlesthroughthewinterandhebeatonlyone home back on the level in 2m Newbury handicap in April. Needs to take a big step forward for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA94
14 THRONE HALL (GB) (318) 022320-
6 9-6 (10)
Br B g Kingman - Appearance (Galileo (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J
O J Allison & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort but it’s now 14 runs since his last Flat win in 2021. A dual hurdles scorer this winter though so he can’t be discounted off a handy-looking mark back in this sphere if his stamina holds out
15 NOVEL LEGEND (IRE) (39) 412-112 BF
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Majestic Dubawi (Dubawi (IRE))
O Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui
HHHII BHA94
4 9-5 (1)
Daniel Muscutt J
James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage4-y-owhohastakenhisformupalevelthisterm,scoringover2matKemptonandNewburybeforesecondof14toZinc WhiteinhandicapatChester(18.6f)39daysago.Remainsopentoimprovementandwillcontinuetogiveagoodaccount
16 EAST ASIA (IRE) (73) 0/200-50
Br B g Iffraaj - Chan Tong (BRZ) (Hampstead (URU))
O Sayed Hashish and Hana Refai
HHHII BHA94
8 9-4 (3)
Pat Dobbs J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Godolphin Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful2mwinnerwhopostedagoodeighthof14inhandicapatMusselburgh(14f)73daysago. Yard has good record in this event so he’s no forlorn hope stepping up significantly in trip. TFRHHHII BHA92
17 LAW OF THE SEA (GB) (24) 53-0042 BF
Br B g Golden Horn - Leaderene (Selkirk (USA))
O S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd
B Miss K. Rausing & Hascombe & Valiant Ltd
5 9-4 (17)
David Egan J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
DPL Fabrications Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulfortheGosdensandhehascaughttheeyeuppedmarkedlyintripforhiscurrentyardthisMay,fourthintheChesterCupthen runner-uptoSolentGatewayin2mHaydockhandicap.Verymuchonetoconsiderforayardwithagoodrecordinthisevent
18 THEMAXWECAN (IRE) (24) 0010-03 C
TFRHHHII BHA92
7 9-4 (9)
Br B g Maxios - Psychometry (FR) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jamie Spencer J
O Mr Douglas Livingston Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Niarchos Family Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who got back on track when third of 7 to Solent Gateway in handicap at Haydock (16.2f) 24 days ago. He’s not completely dismissed up in trip.
19 ACHNAMARA (GB) (251) 200241-
Br B g Kodiac - Albamara (Galileo (IRE))
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Achnamara
TFRHHHII BHA92
4 9-4 (5)
Saffie Osborne J
Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Miss K. Rausing Monu-Skincare Cheltenham Spa S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful 14f winner for Charlie and Mark Johnston in 2022. Failed to fire in three runs over hurdles for Harry Fry through thewinterthoughsoneedsawindoptosparkimprovementnowbackonthelevel.Tonguestrapon1sttimetoo. TFRHHHII BHA93
Br Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Chinese White (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Jim Crowley J
O S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Skymarc Farm DPL Fabrications Limited, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 14f winner for Ralph Beckett during truncated 2021 campaign. Sent off 33/1 but he made light of a long absence on yarddebutwheneasilywinning2m2fChesterhandicapinMayfromNovelLegend.Hikedup8lbbuthe’sstillwellinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA92
DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2022: COLTRANE (IRE) 5 9 5 Callum Hutchinson 14-1 (Andrew Balding) 19 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 13, 19. Visor worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9, 17.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 18.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 19.
Stewards Note:
PRINCE IMPERIAL: Following its run on 21/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bring On The Night (GB), 17-2 Ahorsewithnoname (GB), 9-1 Novel Legend (IRE), 14-1 Calling The Wind (IRE), Zoffee (GB), Law of The Sea (GB), 16-1 Zinc White (IRE), 18-1 Tritonic (GB), 22-1 Solent Gateway (IRE), 25-1 Fleurman (IRE), 28-1 Weston (GER), Pleasant Man (GB), 33-1 Urban Artist (GB), 50-1 Irish Lullaby (GB), Themaxwecan (IRE), 66-1 The Grand Visir (GB), Achnamara (GB), 80-1 Prince Imperial (USA), Throne Hall (GB), 100-1 East Asia (IRE)
BRING ON THE NIGHT hasn’t been seen out since posting a fine second in this event 12 months ago and this unexposed sort from the powerful Willie Mullins yard (holds an excellent record in this event) is taken to go one better with Ryan Moore again in the saddle. Chester Cup runner-up Zoffee could emerge as the chief threat, although Nicky Henderson’s Ahorsewithnoname is hugely respected back in this sphere. Zinc White and Novel Legend complete the shortlist in a fiercely competitive handicap. TIMEFORM
PLAY SMARTER
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Race Description This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 53 to 72. 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 and no runner can carry less than that which in this race is 8st 4lb, 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): J Camacho (11 wins from 97 runners, 11%) runs READY TO SHINE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (7 wins from 56 runners, 12%) runs LEXINGTON KNIGHT
Longest Traveller: LEXINGTON KNIGHT trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 238 miles.
5
5 in handicap at Ripon (12f,good to firm) 19 days ago,running on.Not taken lightly.
17/2,career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 15 days ago.Needs considering. TFR####! BHA73
GENESIUS (IRE) (158) 43220-4D
6
6 9-9 (5)
Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Craic Agus Spraoi (IRE) Morgan Cole (7) J
O Owners Group 076 Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Townley Hall Bloodstock Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Hooded for 1st time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (12f,AW).Off 158 days.Expected to be bang there on return.
VTWELVE (IRE) (47) 6321-04
TFR####! BHA72
4 9-8 (7)
Br Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) Ross Coakley J
O Mr P. K. Siu Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B C. Weld, R. Kavanagh & D. Hannigan
TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable fourth of 9 in
ABM Catering Facilities Management S
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: MYBOYMAX (FR) 4 8 13 Aiden Brookes 7-1 (Micky Hammond) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:
CARAGHANN: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lexington Knight (IRE), 9-2 Gastronomy (GB), Ready To Shine (IRE), 5-1 Genesius (IRE), 13-2 V Twelve (IRE), 16-1 Caraghann (FR), 20-1 Cedar Rapids (IRE)
GASTRONOMY made a promising start for this yard when runner-up at Ripon last time and this lightly-raced 4-y-o may have more to offer Last-time-out winners Lexington Knight and Ready To Shine are others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GASTRONOMY 2.LEXINGTON KNIGHT (IRE) 3.READY TO SHINE (IRE)
H A N N A H A L I
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £110000
Owners Prize Money 1st £49016, 2nd £20119, 3rd £10065, 4th £5027, 5th £2519, 6th £1254.
(Penalty Value £62381) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Smart colt who won another 1m Listed race on his return before going close in the
month, no extra only late on. Not had much racing over this sort of trip (he stays it)
Balding, Kingsclere T
B Manister House Stud King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won the Golden Gates Handicap over C&D in 2021 and added an AW listed race to his tally in April. Didn’t handle the track at Chester last time and better than that Wouldn’t dismiss. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 KING OF CONQUEST (GB) (24) 621-111 D 4 9-8 (15)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Moi Meme (Teofilo (IRE)) William Buick J O Godolphin
Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced4-y-owhohastakenhisformupalevelthisseason,landingbig-field9fhandicapsinBahrainandatNewmarket(fromSaga)beforebattling welltoedgeoutFrancescoClementeinListedcontestatGoodwoodoverthistrip3weeksago.Seemssettogowellagaininbidfor5-timer
4 ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) (39) 14310-5 D
Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen (Street Cry (IRE))
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinnerofAyrListedraceoverthistripinSeptemberandhavingbeenamissintheChampionStakesheshapedwithpromise onlastmonth’scomebackatChesterinthemud,travellingstronglyforalongway
5 BOLSHOI BALLET (IRE) (31) 460/4-33 D
Br B h Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR) (Anabaa (USA))
O Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg
B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock
5
TIMEFORMVIEW Belmont Derby winner in 2021. Lightly raced in the last few years but there was plenty to like about his latest Newbury effort, easy to back but going really close (headed near line). Wouldn’t dismiss. TFRHHHII BHA110
6 CADILLAC (IRE) (18) 2234-01 D
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Seas of Wells (IRE) (Dansili)
O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah
B Sunderland Holdings Inc
5 9-5 (4)
James McDonald J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW£500,000buybeforebeatenjust3lengthsinsecondinthisracelastyear(finalstartforJessicaHarrington)andarrivesthistimeontheback ofanimpressivevictoryinEpsomhandicapoverthistripfittedwithfirst-timecheekpieces.Bigplayerwitharepeatofthatform. TFRHHHII BHA110
7 CERTAIN LAD (GB) (39) 2003-03 D
Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
7 9-5 (7)
Ben Curtis J
O Mr C. R. Hirst Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Barry Walters
Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Group 3 winner in 2020 and all the spark remains, running well under a big weight in a Chester handicap last month. This is tougher
8 CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB) (31) 0134-40
Br B or Br c Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE))
O Mr A. Hetherton
107
4 9-5 (14)
Andrea Atzeni J
William Knight, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud William Knight Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-timewinner(includinga1mGroup3)whoisoftenhighlytried,notbeatenfarintheLockingelast month. Down markedly in grade here but has stamina to prove on first crack beyond a mile. TFRHHHII BHA110
9 FRANCESCO CLEMENTE (IRE) (24) 111-2 D BF 4 9-5 (5)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Justlookdontouch (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Robert Havlin J
O White Birch Farm SC John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B White Birch Farm, SC
TIMEFORMVIEWHighlyprogressive3-y-o,makingit3-3witharunawayvictoryinagoodtimeinNewmarkethandicapoverthistripinJuly
Losthisunbeatenrecord tothethrivingKingofConquestonreturnatGoodwood,thatoneprovingmorestreetwise,buthegetsa3lbpullwithhimhere. TFRHHHHI BHA112
SAGA (GB) (45) 62004-2 C
Gr or Ro g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Emily Bronte (Machiavellian (USA))
(3)
J
HM The King & HM The Queen John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWJustfailedtogetupinlastyear’sBritanniafittedwithfirst-timeblinkers/tonguetieandhavingbeengeldeditwasasimilarstoryonhisreturnatNewmarket infirst-timecheekpieceslastmonth(concededfirstrunandnevernearer).Patchyprofileabitconcerningbutboundtobepopular
15 SAVVY VICTORY (IRE) (18) 153-520 D
Br B c New Bay - Highlands Queen (FR) (Mount Nelson)
O Mr Julian Hui
4 9-5 (16)
Tom Marquand J
S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner last season over this trip and ran a mighty race when length second in handicap at Chester last month (Certain Lad third). Shaped as if amiss behind Cadillac at Epsom on Oaks Day, though. TFRHHIII BHA105
16 SOLID STONE (IRE) (26) 01455-3 D
Br Br g Shamardal (USA) - Landmark (USA) (Arch (USA))
7 9-5 (11)
Richard Kingscote J
O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart sort with a pretty good record here, second in the Balmoral Handicap in 2020 and third in this race in 2021. Low-key return in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown but could be much closer to form this time. TFRHHHII BHA110
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2022: DUBAI FUTURE 6 9 8 Daniel Tudhope 20-1 (Saeed bin Suroor) 15 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 11, 14, 16.
Stewards Note:
FOXES TALES: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.
SAVVY VICTORY: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Saga (GB), 15-2 Francesco Clemente (IRE), 8-1 King of Conquest (GB), Bolshoi Ballet (IRE), 9-1 Buckaroo (GB), 12-1 Cadillac (IRE), Poker Face (IRE), 16-1 Solid Stone (IRE), 20-1 Highland Avenue (IRE), 25-1
Checkandchallenge (GB), 28-1 Royal Champion (IRE), 33-1 Foxes Tales (IRE), Notre Belle Bete (GB), 50-1
Raadobarg (IRE), 66-1 Certain Lad (GB), Savvy Victory (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
There is a bigger performance in POKER FACE and a well-run race over this trip could be just what the doctor ordered. He’s taken to land another cracking-looking renewal of what is usually one of the strongest listed races of the season. Francesco Clemente has more to offer after a pleasing comeback behind King of Conquest at Goodwood and is a big player along with Charlie Appleby’s thriving charge, who is seeking a 5-timer
for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 28 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
1 GET SHIRTY (IRE) (10) 023060 CD
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Soccer Mom (GER) (Monsun (GER))
Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Haras du Mont Dit Mont Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hadan excellent2022, winningthiscorresponding eventand OldNewtonCup atHaydockpriortoan excellentfifth in the Ebor Handicap at York Hasn’t fired last 3 starts, though, including back in handicap company last time.
2 SAM COOKE (IRE) (34) 06411-2 D
(4) Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Saturday Girl (Peintre Celebre (USA))
ConsistentsortwhoendedlastseasonwithwinsatNewmarketandNewbury,andfoundfurtherimprovementafter8monthsoffwhenrunner-upat York(11.8f)34daysago,havingtopickwaythrough.Thatformhasn’treallyworkedoutbuthecan’tbedismissedfromonly2lbhigher
4 POINT KING (IRE) (32) 5/1110-2 D
Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Loved (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate
B Rockfield Farm TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive3-y-owhocompletedahat-trickinLeopardstownlistedeventinAugust Shapedasifamissonfinaloutingin2022butgot backontheupwhendeniedonlyonthenodinGroup3onreappearance.Intohandicapsnowandmaydobetterstill.
5 SCRIPTWRITER (IRE) (172) 615/51- 4 9-11 (15)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Pivotalia (IRE) (Pivotal) David Egan J
O The Ashes Milton Harris, Warminster T
B Mr Brian O’Neill
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuljuvenilehurdlerwhoproducedaperformancevergingonsmartwhenlandingaWolverhamptonhandicap(12.2f)onhis finaloutinginthissphereinDecember Only2lbhigherandcouldstillhavemoretooffergivenhislow-mileageprofile.
6 AADDEEY (IRE) (52) 041/60-1
6 9-10 (6)
Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Feedyah (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Godolphin Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerfortheCrisfordsin2021.Madeittothetrackonlytwicelastseasonbutmadeasuccessfulreturnafter11monthsoff(hadbreathing op)in6-runnerhandicapatRipon(12f,heavy)52daysago.Hadtherunoftheracethereandencountersmuchfirmerconditionshere.
7 VAUBAN (FR) (701) 4411/-
Br Ch g Galiway - Waldfest (Hurricane Run (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Mrs S. Ricci
B P. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedusefulformwhenlastseenonFlatin2021,winningtwicefrom4starts,includinglistedraceatVichy High-classhurdler,successfulinTriumphHurdle atCheltenhamin2021/22andbacktobestwhensecondinPunchestownChampionHurdlelasttime.VeryinterestingbackontheFlat TFRHHHHH BHA101
8 ABSURDE (FR) (373) 22/3120-
5 9-8 (10)
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Incroyable (USA) (Singspiel (IRE)) Frankie Dettori J
O H. O. S. Syndicate
B Wertheimer et Frere
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartontheFlat(stays11/4m)forC.Laffon-Pariasandmadeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesafter11monthsin7-runnerminoreventatKillarney (20f)36daysago.LooksonagoodmarkbackinthiscodeonthepickofhisforminFranceandneedstakingseriouslywithDettoriup. TFRHHHHI BHA101
9 ALRIGHT SUNSHINE (IRE) (217) 340165- D
8 9-8 (5)
Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Billy Garritty J
O Richard & Katherine Gilbert Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T
B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
Straightline (NE) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished a respectable fourth in this race 12 months ago prior to resuming winning ways at Ripon. Not disgraced on final 2 outings but looks vulnerable to less-exposed types on this return to action. TFRHHIII BHA101
10 RAYMOND TUSK (IRE) (45) 0004-03
8 9-8 (19)
Br B h High Chaparral (IRE) - Dancing Shoes (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Rossa Ryan J
O The Unlikely Lads Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who got back on track after 4 months off when third in 11-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f) 45 days ago, nearest finish. This is tougher TFRHHHII BHA101
11 GAASSEE (IRE) (31) 11/130-0
5 9-8 (8)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Oojooba (Monsun (GER)) Tom Marquand J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Got up a 4-timer in 1 1/2m handicap at the Dante meeting last season before a fine third in the Old Newton Cup. Well-beaten favouriteintheEboronfinal2022startandfarednobetterinNewburyGroup3onreappearance.Bittoproveatpresent TFRHHHII BHA101
12 BERKSHIRE ROCCO (FR) (44) 04-1250 CD BF
6 9-6 (11)
Br Ch g Sir Percy - Sunny Again (Shirocco (GER)) Oisin Murphy J
O Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Seserve S A G L Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW UsefulsortwhoscoredatSouthwellinJanuary Notdisgracedsubsequentlywithoutlooking the force of old. Others preferred from a win point of view TFRHHHII BHA99
13 POSTILEO (IRE) (44) 22401/-1 D
6 9-5 (18)
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Posterity (IRE) (Indian Ridge) James Doyle J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Merry Fox Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o who proved he retains all his ability after 19 months off (gelded) when winning 10-runner handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 44 days ago, well on top finish. Step back up in trip will suit and may have more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA98
14 RULING DYNASTY (GB) (11) 21-1
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Indian Petal (Singspiel (IRE))
4 9-4 (12)
William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who made it 2-3 in thrashing some promising 3-y-os after a further 8 months off in 11.6f novice at Haydock 11 days ago, quickening clear over 1f out Open to further improvement TFRHHHHI BHA97
15 CHILLINGHAM (IRE) (59) 5131-1
4 9-4 (13)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr J Carrick & Mr S Taylor Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms Tattersalls S
TFRHHHII BHA97
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedfurthertomakeit3winsfromhislast4startsafter9monthsoffin11-runnerhandicapatThirsk(12f,heavy)59daysago,leading onbridle3fout(easedclosehome).Thisistougherbutappealsasthesorttogoonimprovingandshouldn’tbeoverlooked.
16 CHARGING THUNDER (GB) (123) 02-0550 D 5 9-4 (14)
Br B g War Command (USA) - Storming Sioux (Storming Home) Jason Watson J
O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in 2022 but not for the first time proved too free when ninth of 14 in Meydan Group 3 (14f, good) in February Tongue strap on for 1st time.
TFRHHIII BHA97
DECLARED RUNNERS 19 2022: GET SHIRTY (IRE) 6 9 6 Daniel Tudhope 16-1 (David O’Meara) 16 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 16. Hood worn by No. 15, 17. Visor worn by No. 9.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12, 16.
Stewards Note:
SCRIPTWRITER: Following its run on 13/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Vauban (FR), 7-1 Absurde (FR), 17-2 Ruling Dynasty (GB), 11-1 Point King (IRE), 14-1 Postileo (IRE), 18-1 Aaddeey (IRE), 20-1 Sam Cooke (IRE), Scriptwriter (IRE), Gaassee (IRE), 22-1 Cemhaan (GB), Chillingham (IRE), 25-1 Berkshire Rocco (FR), 28-1 Get Shirty (IRE), 33-1 Raymond Tusk (IRE), 40-1 Charging Thunder (GB), 66-1 Alright Sunshine (IRE), 500-1 Stay Well (GB), Prydwen (IRE), Tides of War (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
VAUBAN looks on a very handy mark returning to this sphere judged on his high-class hurdles form, so his claims are crystal clear His stablemate Absurde is a bit more exposed but warrants respect on the pick of his French form and has the assistance of Frankie Dettori, while Ruling Dynasty and Postileo are others to bear in mind in an intriguing race.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VAUBAN (FR) 2.ABSURDE (FR) 3.RULING DYNASTY
First Race 1.50 - THE VICKERS.BET EXTRA PLACES AT ROYAL ASCOT EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3510 to the winning horse The second to receive £1647, the third £824 and the fourth £412. for novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Vickers.bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race The Trustees of the EBF have kindly contributed £1,000 to the prize money for this race 26 entries at £30. - Closed June 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2774; Second £1386; Third £694; Fourth £346. (Penalty Value £3510) SS
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Second Race 2.20 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED WITH VICKERS.BET EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 13lb; fillies 9st 8lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Vickers.bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 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 generously contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race 21 entries at £40. - Closed June 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.55 - THE VICKERS.BET WEEKLY FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Vickers.bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race 22 entries, 1 at £10 and 21 at £50. - Closed June 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Vickers bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race 27 entries at £50. - Closed June 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.10 - THE PETER FAIRHURST MEMORIAL EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th.
Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). ALAN FAIRHURST has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race 20 entries at £40. - Closed June 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE JOIN OUR VICKERS.BET CUSTOMER RACING CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Vickers.bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed June 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
Weights lowered 3lb SS
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Seventh Race 5.25 - THE VICKERS.BET PROUDLY SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 73 and 74; such horses rated 52 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb VICKERS.BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race 14 entries at £35. - Closed June 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
