EIGHTH RACE | 5.50

The Join Racing Tv Today

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Race Description This is a one mile and six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 46 to 65. 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 which here is 8st 4lb and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage

Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (43 wins from 496 runners, 9%) runs KNIGHTS SPEAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (8 wins from 93 runners, 9%) runs GRAIN OF HOPE & TIMEWAVE

Longest Travellers: CORSICAN CAPER trained by K P De Foy & DANCE HAVANA trained by A Haynes - both Newmarket, 185 miles.

GOTTAIFAN (GB) (25) 40-0456

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Lava Light

9

(9)

O Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, first run since leaving Tom Dascombe when bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f,good to firm) 25 days ago Edging down the weights without threatening to capitalise TFR##!!! BHA51

TEN BOB NOTE (GB) (36) 050-060 8-8 (1)

Br B g Muhaarar - Ha’penny Beacon

O Mr C H Stephenson & Mr T A Stephenson Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Bishop Wilton Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 10 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to firm, 40/1) 36 days ago, badly hampered. Latest effort best excused and he’s not one to write off TFR###!! BHA50

SPEAR (GB) (25) 500-600

Br B g Lightning Spear - Riccoche (IRE)

O RACING KNIGHTS & PTNR Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Kirtlington Stud Ltd Instawood Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago Blinkers on 1st time Must improve

RAINDROP (GB) (13) 0-06044

(USA)

Fourth of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Ripon (12f,good to firm) 13 days ago.Others make more appeal.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MARBUZET 3 8 5 Duran Fentiman 15-2 (Tim Easterby) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

TEN BOB NOTE: Following its run on 30/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Corsican Caper (IRE), 5-1 A Day To Dream (IRE), 6-1 Rock N Roll Pinkie (GB), Timewave (FR), 12-1 Gottaifan (GB), 14-1 Texas Boy (IRE), 16-1 Ten Bob Note (GB), 18-1 Dance Havana (GB), 20-1 Grain of Hope (GB), 22-1 Miss Raindrop (GB), 33-1 Knights Spear (GB)

CORSICAN CAPER wasn’t quite on his game last time but he’d been on the up previously and should find this easier, so he can shed his maiden tag if he gets the longer trip. Timewave is another one to consider and A Day To Dream is expected to be back to form. TIMEFORM

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

130+ organisations are harnessing racing’s assets to help others

RADIO & MOBILE TELEPHONES

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes.

Further details are available from the racecourse office.