Thirsk Racecard - Tuesday 9th April

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ABHAATH (USA) (27)

Br B c Hard Spun (USA) - Above Perfection (USA)

1.

11.

9-2 (1)

Antioco Murgia J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Santa Rosa Partners EMIRATES S

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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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FIRST RACE | 2.15

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for maiden two yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)

Race Description

5f

This race is a five furlongs maiden stakes for two-year-olds Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking.

Leading course trainer (19-24): T Easterby (40 wins from 486 runners, 8%) runs LAW DEGREE & MARRY THE NIGHT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs ARABIE Longest Traveller: ATHERSTONE WARRIOR trained by A Haynes, Newmarket, 185 miles.

no horse st-lb draw

1

ARABIE (GB) (-)

Br Ch c Dandy Man (IRE) - Mamma Morton (IRE)

O Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi

B Robert Cornelius

2

9-7 (5)

Sam James J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 11.92,000 gns yearling.Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Master ofWar and useful 7f winner Mammas Girl Dam maiden (stayed 1 1/4m).Yard boasts a fine record with their juveniles TFR####! BHA-

ATHERSTONEWARRIOR (IRE) (17) 4

Br B c Coulsty (IRE) - Hollow Green (IRE)

O Tim and Wayne’s World

B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

3

4

9-7 (4)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Coulsty who was coltish beforehand but shaped with definite promise when fourth in Brocklesby at Doncaster 17 days ago,doing best of those who raced close up Sure to have derived plenty from that. TFR##### BHA-

DUKES OF HAATHER (GB) (17) 0

9-7 (7)

Br B c Mohaather - Dutch S Oisin Orr J

O Keatley Owners Group, Finneran & Moore

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B J. Bernstein & R. Haim Keatley Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mohaather colt who was finding the penny dropping late on when finishing midfield in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f,heavy) 17 days ago,staying on final 1f without being knocked about.Looks sure to improve TFR####! BHA-

GENERAL GORDON (IRE) (17) 0

9-7 (3)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Batuta Paddy Mathers J

O Champagne and Dreams

B Samantha Murphy

Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

Adrian Nicholls Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Army gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Hafeet Alain. Raced off the pace and merely passed a few beaten rivals when ninth on debut in the Brocklesby at Doncaster last month. TFR###!! BHA-

5 LAW DEGREE (IRE) (-)

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Virtually

O Habton Racing club

9-7 (1)

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mr Donnchadh Higgins Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW FoaledApril 3.€16,000 foal,€6,500 yearling,Inns of Court gelding.Closely related to 6f/7f winner Midnight Fire Dam unraced,closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winnerAdorn.Likely best watched on debut. TFR##!!! BHA6 MARRYTHE NIGHT (GB) (-)

9-7 (6)

Br B c Advertise - Fen Breeze David Allan J

O Dubelem (Racing) Limited & Partner

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Pantile Stud Optimus Fiduciaries Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 23.15,000 gns yearling,Advertise colt.Brother to winner up to 6fTownsend Manor Dam 6f winner Boasts a speedy pedigree and another warranting a market check for clues ahead of debut. TFR###!! BHA7 JUNGLE SOUND (IRE) (-)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Whisper Aloud

O Bronte Collection 1

9-2 (2)

Daniel Tudhope J

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

2023: NO

CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Atherstone Warrior (IRE), 3-1 Arabie (GB), 5-1 Jungle Sound (IRE), 13-2 Dukes of Haather (GB), 14-1 General Gordon (IRE), Marry The Night (GB), 28-1 Law Degree (IRE)

ATHERSTONE WARRIOR was coltish in the preliminaries but still fared best of those ridden close-up when fourth on debut in the Brocklesby at Doncaster and he could be worth siding with to build on that. Karl Burke’s juveniles always command respect and his appealing newcomer Arabie is of strong interest. Dukes of Haather, an encouraging seventh himself in the Brocklesby, is another likely improver

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ATHERSTONE WARRIOR (IRE) 2.ARABIE

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform

POSITION OF STALLS

Straight Course: Centre - Round Course: Inside - 1M 4F Start: Stands side

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4 wins in 2023

ridden by Mia Nicholls

SECOND RACE | 2.45

THE

ABATE THE CHAMP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Race Description

1m

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75. 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 (19-24): T Easterby (40 wins from 486 runners, 8%) runs DARK JEDI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (1 win from 13 runners, 8%) runs DARK JEDI

Longest Traveller: ENOCHDHU trained by J Portman, Upper Lambourn, 221 miles.

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) no

1 REALTERMS (GB) (17) 6-00314

Br B m Champs Elysees - Easy Terms

O Mr Grant Tuer

Oliver Stammers J

Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Mr E. Tuer Herbs Unlimited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed a good attitude when resuming winning ways at Southwell (11.1f) in March and far from disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 17 days ago TFR

2 DARK JEDI (IRE) (161) 504425-D

Br B g Kodiac - Whitefall (USA)

O Mr Evan M Sutherland & Partner

B JC Bloodstock Limited

8 9-11 (4)

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful gelding who was winless last term, failing to build on his encouraging second at Catterick when well beaten back at that venue in October Often needed his first run of the season to bring him on. TFR###!! BHA77

3 A GIFT OF LOVE (GB) (110) 0/23-

Br B f Frankel - Our Obsession (IRE)

O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer

4

4 9-8 (9)

Harry Davies J

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered plenty to work on when second on yard debut in a Newcastle maiden (12.5f) in November Offered hope of better still when third on qualifying run at Southwell (11.1f) in December TFR##### BHA74

ENOCHDHU (FR) (13) 02004-5

4 9-7 (8)

Br B g Muhaarar - Gloryette Rob Hornby J

O Mrs Julia Scott

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable winner at Windsor (11.5f, soft) in May and best effort thereafter when runner-up at Sandown (14f,heavy) inAugust.Exploits mixed since but likely he’ll sharpen up for last month’s Kempton return fifth. TFR####! BHA73

5 LAWMAKER (GB) (13) 066/-166D

4 9-6 (2)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Zacchera J

O The Raceology Partnership

NON-RUNNER

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B D. J. Erwin Bloodstock Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 13-month absence when scoring on handicap/yard debut over 1 1/2m at Kempton in January.Yet to build on that in 2 subsequent outings but it does remain early days with him. TFR###!! BHA72

6 NATCHEZTRACE (GB) (17) 00000-0D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Passage of Time

O Mr C H Stephenson and Partner

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

7 9-3 (5)

Zak Wheatley (5) J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysfromthefrontatSouthwell(12f)lastJuneandsimilarformwhenplacedatChester(12.3f) a month later Modest since though,and needs to leave last month’s Doncaster reappearance in his wake. TFR##!!! BHA69

7 CLANSMAN (GB) (11) 02130-2D

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Pearl Dance (USA)

O Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd

B

6 9-3 (6)

Billy Garritty J

Liam Bailey, Middleham T

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8

VTWELVE (IRE) (193) 1/04456-

Br Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE)

9

10

5 9-0 (1)

Paul Mulrennan J

O Ms Helen C Gordon Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

B C. Weld, R. Kavanagh & D. Hannigan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWPosted just about his best effort yet for present yard when scoring over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, heavy) 3 weeks ago,jumping on 2 out and staying on well Career-low mark in this sphere TFR###!! BHA66

BEARAWAY (IRE) (31) 5450-00D

Br B g Kodiac - Fair Sailing (IRE)

6 8-13 (3)

Dale Swift J

O The Bears Syndicate Seb Spencer, Malton T

B Airlie Stud Eco-Power Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner who has yet to scale same heights for new yard, below form when seventh in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f,9/2) 31 days ago,beaten when hampered briefly final 1f TFR###!! BHA65

EBONY MAW (GB) (17) 21310-5

Br B g Iffraaj - Skirrid

7 8-10 (10)

Jason Hart J

O Mr B. Jordan Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Usk Valley Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceinstayinghandicapslastseason,latterlyatCatterick(15.9f,heavy)inOctober Possiblyneeded first start for 4 months when fifth in handicap (20/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 17 days ago TFR###!! BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn first time by No. 3.

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 A Gift of Love (GB), 5-1 Clansman (GB), 7-1 Real Terms (GB), 8-1 Dark Jedi (IRE), 9-1 V Twelve (IRE), 10-1 Enochdhu (FR), 14-1 Bearaway (IRE), 16-1 Ebony Maw (GB), 22-1 Natchez Trace (GB)

There were definite signs of encouragement to glean from A GIFT OF LOVE’s exploits in maiden/novice events late on last year and, very much the type to improve further as she gains experience, Charlie Fellowes’ well-bred filly is expected to go well now handicapping equipped with a first-time hood. Enochdhu, with a reappearance run under his belt, is respected back on turf along with Clansman. Real Terms can also get in the mix.

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

FIGURES IN BRACKETS

The figure in brackets after each horses name indicates the days since it last ran.

PLAY SMARTER

THE WATER MOON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

Race Description This is a six furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65. 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 65 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 60.

Leading course trainer (19-24): T Easterby (40 wins from 486 runners, 8%) runs HAPPIER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs JACK OF CLUBS

Longest Traveller: SOUNDS OF SPRING trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 185 miles. Br Breeding

Br

B W. P. S. Johnson TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but only seventh of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 17/2) 16 days ago Needs to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA66

3 LOTUS ROSE (GB) (182) 400335-C

Br B m Showcasing - Ealaan (USA)

4

5 9-9 (1)

Jonny Peate (3) J

O The Roses Partnership Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud R & E Bamford Limited, OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but only fifth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (5f). Off 6 months Back up in trip with more needed. TFR##!!! BHA65

RWENEARLYTHEREDAD (GB) (16) 64513-0D 4 9-8 (7)

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

O Mr J. N. Blackburn

B Fernham Farm Ltd & Mr E. Cantillon

Zak Wheatley (5) J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

Sheridan Ny Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom11runslastyear.Probablyneededtherunafter6monthsoffwhenninthof11inhandicap at Doncaster (5f,soft) 16 days ago Can build on it. TFR####! BHA64

5 BURJ MALINKA (IRE) (16) 105-034D

Br Ch g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Malinka (IRE)

O Dubelem (Racing) Limited

B Moyglare Stud Farm

6 9-6 (9)

Paddy Mathers J

Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

Optimus Fiduciaries Limited, Adrian Nicholls Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Hamilton in September 9/2,nearest at the finish when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (5f,soft) 16 days ago.Major claims back up in trip off an easing mark. TFR##### BHA62

6 PROSPECT (GB) (16) 35060-0CD

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Souville

O slaters arms racing & ged shields

6 9-5 (5)

Jason Hart J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B The Souville Partnership Partners In Hygiene S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eighth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago so needs to get back on track. TFR##!!! BHA61

7 DAZY MAZY (GB) (63) 54/54-40

4 9-4 (8)

Br B g Mazameer (IRE) - Big Mystery (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B W. G. H. Barrons Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago

Needs a wind op to spark improvement. TFR##!!! BHA59

9 RUNTHISWAY (GB) (183) 033650-CD

Br B m Cannock Chase (USA) - Prime Run Oisin Orr J

O Mr A. Bell & Mr P. T. Midgley Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Seventeenrunssincelastwinin2022.6/1,eighthof10inhandicapatPontefract(6f,goodtosoft).

10

JACK OF CLUBS (GB) (165) 321300-D

4 9-2 (3)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Lavetta Connor Beasley J

O Mr J Sagar and Mr M Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T

B The Lavetta Partnership Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap (20/1) atWolverhampton (6.1f) when

J

O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Mr Robert Ng TIMEFORMVIEW Hooded for 1st time,last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f,66/1) 13 days ago.Others appeal more. TFR##!!! BHA57 12

Grounds Farm & Mustard B’stock

TIMEFORMVIEW 66/1,ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 32 days ago Hard to warm to TFR##!!! BHA52

13 MRTREVOR (IRE) (142) 065140-

B J. Horan & M. Conaghan Sims Suzuki S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Hamilton in September Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f,10/1).Off 142 days Not taken lightly. TFR###!! BHA51

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 12.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note:

SELBY’S PRIDE: Following its run on 24/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was outpaced on this occasion.

DAZY MAZY: Following its run on 6/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

JACK OF CLUBS: Following its run on 27/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Burj Malinka (IRE), 8-1 Selby’s Pride (GB), 10-1 Prospect (GB), The Gay Blade (GB), 14-1 Rwenearlytheredad (GB), Dazy Mazy (GB), Run This Way (GB), Sounds of Spring (IRE), Mr Trevor (IRE), 16-1 Jack of Clubs (GB), 18-1 Lotus Rose (GB), 20-1 Happier (IRE), 28-1 Stormy Pearl (GB) PLAY SMARTER

BURJ MALINKA teed himself up well for this when a running-on fourth at Doncaster and can resume winning ways now back up in trip off a lenient mark. Rwenearlytheredad is next on the list if, as expected, building on his reappearance Doncaster ninth. Both Jack of Clubs and Mr Trevor are weighted to have a say too in an open handicap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BURJ MALINKA (IRE) 2.RWENEARLYTHEREDAD 3.JACK OF CLUBS

RACE RESULT TIME:

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

FOURTH RACE

THE WATER MOON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

Race Description ome races can often prove very popular with owners and trainers and as a result more horses are declared to run than the official safety limit allows for To avoid horses being denied a run which is obviously disappointing for connections, the British Horseracing Authority has allowed the previous race to be split into two divisions, with each contest carrying identical race conditions

Leading course trainer (19-24): T Easterby (40 wins from 486 runners, 8%) runs FYLINGDALE & MATTELLA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland & J Insole (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs LILY IN THE JUNGLE Longest Traveller: MANY A YEAR trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 185 miles.

O Urloxhey Racing Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Rathasker Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

first

since

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE) Dale Swift J

O Mr A J Smith Alan Brown, Malton T

B Doc Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f,good to firm,4/1).Off 6 months First run for yard after leaving GrantTuer Not taken lightly. TFR###!! BHA66

3 MATTELLA (GB) (25) 22-423

Br Bl m Mattmu - Gran Canaria Queen

5 9-8 (2)

David Allan J

O Habton Racing club Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Respectablethirdof9inhandicap(17/2)atNewcastle(6f)25daysago Makesturfdebut. Worth chancing in a thin race TFR##### BHA64

4 NIGHTS OVER EGYPT (IRE) (11) 000-340

Br B g Oasis Dream - Beychella (USA)

O The Horse Watchers 10

B Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah

4 9-7 (11)

Jason Watson J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, good seventh of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 11 days ago. Not firing at present but becoming well treated. TFR###!! BHA63

5 POCKETTHE PACKET (IRE) (28) 50660-0D

Br Ch g Mayson - Oakley Star

O Mr A. Chapman

4 9-6 (10)

Faye McManoman J

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Ballinvana House Stud Alexanders York S

TIMEFORMVIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023.Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago TFR##!!! BHA62

6 PURPLE MARTINI (GB) (172) 415300-D 4 9-4 (3)

Br B f Mayson - Lady Lekki (IRE) Andrew Breslin (3) J

O D Shapiro, D Clifford, Blue Lion Rcg IX

B Daniel Shapiro

7

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 9 in handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy, 11/1). Off 172 days Likely to need the run, so others make more appeal

TFR##!!! BHA60

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Vera Richardson (IRE)

Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr J. J. Davies John Davies, Darlington T

B J. J. Davies & K. Kirkup

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f), missing break.Off 147 days TFR##!!! BHA58

9 ASADJUMEIRAH (GB) (28) 50-4256CD 6 9-2 (4)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Place In My Heart

O Made Profiles Ltd & Partner

Mark Winn (3) J

Antony Brittain, Warthill T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Made Profiles Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Thirty five runs since last win in 2022.Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago Shortlist material

O

J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Tullamaine Castle Stud and Partners

TIMEFORMVIEW Ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f,33/1) 13 days ago,hampered.Others are more persuasive TFR#!!!! BHA57

Br B m National Defense - Pulp Idol (USA)

O Mr Martin Adams, Mr Neil Arton & Partner

B Irish National Stud

Br B g Kodiac - Online Alexander (IRE)

O Arthur Rhodes & Elizabeth Twibell

B Mountarmstrong Stud

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Hall Stud

Kieran O’Neill J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 39 Flat runs Thirty eight runs since last win in 2020.Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f,12/1) 28 days ago Visor back on. TFR##!!! BHA50

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 13. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note:

2023: (See Div 1)

POCKET THE PACKET: Following its run on 12/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

FYLINGDALE: Following its run on 17/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Mattella (GB), 6-1 Wreck It Ryley (IRE), 13-2 Asadjumeirah (GB), Enderman (GB), 11-1 Nights Over Egypt (IRE), 14-1 Highjacked (GB), 16-1 Fylingdale (IRE), 20-1 Purple Martini (GB), 22-1 Lily In The Jungle (IRE), Pocket The Packet (IRE), Yazaman (IRE), 25-1 Dandy Spirit (IRE), 40-1 Many A Year (IRE)

Most have something to prove but MATTELLA is lightly raced and arrives on the back of a solid showing, so she’s worth chancing on turf debut. Asadjumeirah should give his running and Enderman isn’t without hope.

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FIFTH

for four 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 five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 63 to 82. 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 – usually 6lb

Leading course trainer (19-24): T Easterby (40 wins from 486 runners, 8%) runs SHOWALONG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Carr (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs NEVER THIS WAY Longest Traveller: GEMINI STAR trained by A Haynes, Newmarket, 185 miles.

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dark Side Princess

O Mr M. M. Foulger

Lewis Edmunds J

Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 7 runs last year Ninth of 12 in handicap (10/1) atYork (5f, heavy). Off 179 days Likely to need the run. TFR##!!! BHA81

4 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (17) 21310-0D

Br B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)

O C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

7 9-6 (6)

Daniel Tudhope J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 14 runs last year.80/1,last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago.Others make more appeal TFR##!!! BHA79

5 GEMINI STAR (IRE) (157) 125220-CD

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Star Fire

O Mr G. Budd

4 9-6 (7)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Gce Farm Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, heavy). Off 157

Racing Ltd XXV

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Marie & Mossy Fahy Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Leicester in October 4/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f), not clear

Br

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 ILLUSIONIST (GER) (27) 330-365D

Br B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Irishstone (IRE)

O Miss Marjorie A. Thompson

9

7 9-0 (13)

Sam James J

Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd Herbs Unlimited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago, left poorly placed.Back down in trip TFR###!! BHA73

NEVERTHISWAY (IRE) (228) 33424- 4 8-12 (9)

Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Gravity Flow (IRE)

Joanna Mason J

O Buist, Shields, Thompson and Mrs R Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited William Hill S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden.Fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Goodwood (6f,good).Off 7 months First run for yard after leavingWilliam Haggas Worth monitoring in the betting starting out for in-form yard. TFR###!! BHA71

10 MAJESKI MAN (IRE) (39) 022-000D

7 8-10 (11)

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fly By Magic (IRE) Jason Hart J

O C Priestley & M Hammond Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Ardrums House Stud J Priestley Transport Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f,18/1) 39 days ago Hard to make a solid case

Farms Jewson Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins from 16 runslast year.Latest win at Hamilton in September.Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Newmarket (6f,heavy).Off 157 days TFR##!!! BHA68

12 ZARGUN (GER)

14 SHOWALONG (GB) (16) 65600-6D

Br Ch g Showcasing - Muaamara

O Racing Knights & PTNR

B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, below form 6 1/4 lengths sixth of 10 to Zargun in handicap

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

DECLARED

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Zargun (GER), 17-2 Showalong (GB), 10-1 Ey Up It’s Maggie (GB), 12-1 Oso Rapido (IRE), Gemini Star (IRE), Rambuso Creek (IRE), 14-1 Never This Way (IRE), 16-1 Snazzy Jazzy (IRE), Illusionist (GER), 20-1 Glory Fighter (GB), 25-1 Thunder Star (GB), Majeski Man (IRE), 28-1 Soul Seeker (IRE), 33-1 Iris Dancer (GB)

SHOWALONG is well treated and was successful second time out last year, so he might be worth chancing in an open race. Recent Doncaster winner Zargun is a player and Ey Up It’s Maggie is respected based on her record on testing ground. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHOWALONG 2.ZARGUN (GER) 3.EY UP IT’S MAGGIE

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Gates open at 12.00pm

First race 3.45pm (Twilight Meeting)

SIXTH

THE RUBY LODGE CARE HOME IN THIRSK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60)

Race Description

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 56 to 75. 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, 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 (19-24): R Fahey (35 wins from 242 runners, 14%) runs BEECHWOOD STAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs EULACE PEACOCK

Longest Traveller: EULACE PEACOCK trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 239 miles.

no horse st-lb

1 EULACE PEACOCK (IRE) (31) 02532-4 9-11 (3)

Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Cnoc An Oir (IRE)

O Team Valor LLC & Gary Barber

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Rob Hornby J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

Team Valor International S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel colt who ran to a fair level on 4 of his 5 starts as a 2-y-o Not at very best returning from 4 months off when fourth of 8 atWolverhampton (7.2f) 31 days ago but switches to handicaps now. TFR###!! BHA77

2 SEATHE DREAM (GB) (192) 02333- 9-10 (7)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Elite

O Mr Richard Howes and Mr Wayne Pentelow

Connor Beasley J

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhoranrightuptohisbestwhenthirdin5-runnerHaydocknursery(7f,heavy)onfinal start in September Gelded subsequently and no surprise were he capable of better again this term. TFR####! BHA76

3 ASTEVERDI (GB) (187) 0316-D 9-10 (5)

Br B f Advertise - Terre du Vent (FR)

O Roudee Racing 8

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Simon W. Clarke Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening her account in a Musselburgh maiden (7f) in September Not in same form under a penalty when sixth in a Chelmsford novice a month later TFR###!! BHA76

4 KEEPWARM (GB) (199) 531103- 9-7 (9)

Br B g Lightning Spear - Sabrewing (IRE)

O Mr J Blackburn Racing

B The Sabrewing Partnership

Billy Garritty J

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedswitchedtonurseries/equippedwithavisor,winningback-to-backcontestsatPontefract,andsigned off with a good third of 7 in handicap atAyr (1m) in September Not out of things on return. TFR###!! BHA73 5 CATTON LADY (GB) (183) 1423- 9-7 (2)

Br B f Time Test - Soodad Joanna Mason J

O W. H. & Mrs J. A. Tinning & Mrs C Wallis

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedfillywhoscoredondebutatCarlisle(5f)lastJuneandgoodplacedeffortson2ofnext3starts,

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 OLD BAILEY (IRE) (27) 000-4

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Sidney Girl

O Martin Webb Racing

B Helen Lyons

9

8-11 (8)

Rowan Scott J

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

WJ Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 25/1) 27 days ago Significant step back up in trip a plus but opening mark demands improvement if he’s to figure on handicap debut. TFR##!!! BHA63

LOUELLA (IRE) (172) 063223-

Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - All On Red (IRE)

O Mr David Swales

8-8 (6)

Sam James J

Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Yeomanstown Stud OR8 Wellness, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWInvincibleArmyfillywhoremainsamaidenafter7starts,againrunningrespectablywhenthirdof11innursery at Newcastle (6f) in October Versatile as regards trip but others preferred returning from 172 days off TFR###!! BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sea The Dream (GB), 11-2 Catton Lady (GB), 6-1 Dubai Hills (GB), 7-1 Eulace Peacock (IRE), 8-1 Keep Warm (GB), 10-1 Louella (IRE), 11-1 Asteverdi (GB), 12-1 Beechwood Star (IRE), 20-1 Old Bailey (IRE)

A winner on debut at Carlisle last summer, CATTON LADY improved subsequently, running well when third on nursery debut at Pontefract when last seen in October Appealing as being on a workable mark, this longer trip could unlock further progress this year and she earns the vote. Sea The Dream has been gelded ahead of his return and is respected, with Dubai Hills and Eulace Peacock completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CATTON LADY 2.SEA THE DREAM 3.DUBAI HILLS

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE:

1st 3rd

2nd 4th

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 1 min 28.50 secs

Record Time: 1 min 22.80 secs - Silver Haze I (GB) - 21st May 1988, Firm

THE SHADOW NIGHT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

Race Description This is a one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 62. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 60 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 55.

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (35 wins from 242 runners, 14%) runs LIFE ON THE ROCKS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Carr (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs HOSTELRY

Longest Travellers: LUNARIO trained by A Haynes, FITZ PERFECTLY trained by C Fellowes, LOVE YOUR WORK trained by D Holland, all Newmarket, 185 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

O Swales & Fell Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T B Car Colston Hall Stud

Wellness, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW28/1,respectableeighthof15inhandicapatChelmsfordCity(7f)11daysago

mark and acts on slow ground,so there’s cause for optimism.

2 HOSTELRY (GB) (161) 221100-D

Br Ch m Coach House (IRE) - Queens Jubilee

O Dennis Clayton and Ruth Carr

B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox

William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs last year Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (8f). Off 161 days and others are more persuasive TFR##!!! BHA63

3 REEL PROSPECT (IRE) (39) 165-640D

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Candy Ride (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIX & Partner

5 9-10 (11)

Daniel Tudhope J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Grangecon Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newcastle in October but only ninth of 12 in handicap at that course (8f, 9/1) 39 days ago Needs to get back on track. TFR###!! BHA63

4 LIFE ONTHE ROCKS (IRE) (20) 300/-000

Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spirited Girl (IRE)

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan

B Cn Farm Ltd

6

Oisin Orr J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

TIMEFORMVIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f,40/1) 20 days ago and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFR#!!!! BHA62

5 LUNARIO (IRE) (25) 352-040

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Levade

O Miss Alice Haynes

B Kevin F. O’Donnell

4 9-9 (4)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Coral Racing Limited, Alice Haynes Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeventh of 9 in handicap (22/1) atWolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago

O Mocroft Waste Ltd

B Gerard Mullins

Jason Watson J

Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) 33 days ago Just

conceding first run.Strong contender but his previous efforts on grass have not been inspiring.

8 DEVASBOY (GB) (32) 06-5520

Br Gr g Ectot - Belliflore (FR)

O Deva Racing (DB)

5 9-8 (9)

Luke Morris J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B New England, Myriad & Watership Down Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty-four runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 32 days ago

Goes on soft ground and down to an attractive mark,so he’s one to consider TFR####! BHA61

9 STARSHOT (IRE) (189) 052004-

Br B g Acclamation - Sea Meets Sky (FR)

O Foxhounds Racing

B Niarchos Family

4 9-7 (3)

Dougie Costello J

Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 6 in handicap at Ayr (8f, soft, 28/1). Off 6 months and it’s probably best to look elsewhere on this occasion. TFR#!!!! BHA60

10 LOCKDOWN LASS (GB) (164) 322163-D

Br B m Albaasil (IRE) - Littlemoor Lass

O Lockdown Racing

6 9-6 (13)

Josephine Gordon J

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Stuart & Sarah Matheson Far Logistics Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year Respectable third of 9 in handicap (5/2) at Doncaster (7f, heavy). Off 164 days Conditions

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Kalimenta (USA)

O Cottier, Fitzdares and Old Gold Racing

Harry Davies J

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Charles Fipke Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f,AW) 76 days

(IRE) - Bondesire

O Craig Lidster Racing

B Elwick Stud

William Pyle (5) J

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

Kevco Logistics Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 56 days ago Makes turf debut on a reasonable mark but whether he will handle conditions remains to be seen. TFR##!!! BHA48 13 KNIGHT OF MAGIC (IRE) (33) 5-60000 5 8-7 (2)

Br B g Decorated Knight - Magic Minor (IRE)

O Chris Grant Racing Club

B T. & T. Rogers

Mark Winn (3) J

Chris Grant, Billingham T

TIMEFORMVIEW80/1,seventhof9inminoreventatNewcastle(8f)33daysago Makesturfdebut andhoodrefittedforthis handicap debut. TFR#!!!! BHA41

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 8, 12.

Stewards Note:

LUNARIO: Following its run on 15/3/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

DEVASBOY: Following its run on 8/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Love Your Work (IRE), 9-2 Sense of Worth (IRE), 8-1 Lockdown Lass (GB), 17-2 Devasboy (GB), 10-1 Fitz Perfectly (FR), 12-1 Global Spirit (GB), 14-1 Reel Prospect (IRE), 18-1 Hostelry (GB), 20-1 Kananga (GB), 25-1 Lunario (IRE), 33-1 Life On The Rocks (IRE), 40-1 Starshot (IRE), 100-1 Knight of Magic (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s been a while since LOVE YOUR WORK last got his head in front and his record on turf stands at 1-18 but, unlike several of these rivals, he arrives here on the back of a good effort. Furthermore, the 8-y-o was a solid second off a 6lb higher mark at Chester on his sole run on turf last season and that was on heavy ground, so conditions here will not be a concern. Devasboy will also go on the ground and could be the main danger, while Global Spirit and Fitz Perfectly have claims, too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOVE YOUR WORK (IRE) 2.DEVASBOY 3.GLOBAL SPIRIT

RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

EIGHTH RACE | 5.45 7f

THE STORM CHASER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

Race Description This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65. 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 65 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 60.

Leading course trainer (19-24): T Easterby (40 wins from 486 runners, 8%) runs MISTER SOX and TASEVER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs ELUSIVE EMPIRE

Weightwatcher: END ZONE won off a handicap mark of 71, his rating is now down 6lb to 65.

Longest Traveller: ELUSIVE EMPIRE trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 221 miles. Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 ELUSIVE EMPIRE (FR) (38) 220-600

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Elusive Galaxy (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing XLVI & Partner

Luke Morris J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis Saint Germain Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (7f) 38 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Plenty to find on form. TFR##!!! BHA67

2 END ZONE (GB) (201) 404301-D

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey

O Middleham Park Racing XIX & Partner 1

7 9-9 (13)

Jonny Peate (3) J

Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership Middleham Park Racing, OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, won 11-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft) by nose from Highfield Viking, just holding on. Off 6 months Fairly treated on return and will be dangerous if fully tuned up TFR###!! BHA65

3 BUCKSHAWVILLAGE (FR) (214) 046000-D

Br Ch g Birchwood (IRE) - Fammi Sognare (IRE)

O Ray Flegg & John Bousfield

5 9-9 (11)

Harrison Shaw J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 22 Flat runs 33/1, first run since leaving Richard Fahey when last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f).Off 7 months Significantly back down in trip Makes limited appeal TFR#!!!! BHA65

4 SWATCH (IRE) (196) 000/066- 5 9-9 (8)

Br B g Time Test - Gliding (IRE)

O Mrs Jo Brisland

B Kelly Equine & Liam Quelly

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 14/1). Off 6 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland.Worth a second look in the market. TFR###!! BHA65

5 HIGHFIELDVIKING (GB) (11) 64322-0

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Pure Illusion (IRE)

O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd

B Trainers House Enterprises Ltd

4 9-8 (1)

Jason Hart J

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f) 11 months ago and signed off last term with pair of solid runners-up efforts.Modest on Chelmsford return last month. TFR##### BHA64

6 TASEVER (GB) (146) 000250- 4 9-8 (5)

Br B g Tasleet - Forever Excel (IRE)

O Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Wayne Clifford Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f,12/1).Off 146 days Claims on best form. TFR###!! BHA64

Br B g New Bay - Cornlaw Paul Mulrennan J

O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Cornlaw Partnership Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form seventh of 14 in handicap (16/1) atWindsor (8.1f,heavy).Off 169 days Market may prove best guide to claims on debut for new yard. TFR##!!! BHA63

9 VONDELPARK (GB) (77) 0324-66C 4 9-7 (15)

Br B g Mayson - Loving Touch Joanna Mason J

O Racing Knights and Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton T

B Penhill Stud Instawood Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 11/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 77 days ago, not clear run.

Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Russian Spirit

David Allan J

O Colin and Kay Taylor Ann Duffield, Leyburn T

B F. Killen

TIMEFORMVIEW

Fifteenrunssincelastwinin2021.Backontrackwhencreditablefourthof10inhandicap(6/1)atCatterick (7f,heavy) 6 days ago and figures off a handy mark.

O Huggymac Racing & PTNR

Garritty

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Car Colston Hall Stud York Van Centre Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Catterick in September. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 9/2), clear of rest.Off 164 days Not out of things TFR###!! BHA62

12 SLUZEWIEC (FR) (20) 0-50050D

Br Gr g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Causa Proxima (FR)

5 9-3 (14)

Dale Swift J

O Mr R. Teatum Scott Dixon, Rolleston T

B Mme G. Forien & Irish National Stud Cy L Fitzdares Limited, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 20 days ago Work to do TFR#!!!!

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamazonia (IRE) Jason Watson J

O The Horse Watchers 11 Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Fortescue Bloodstock Timeform, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 15 days ago

Others more persuasive TFR##!!! BHA59

14 EY UP ITS JAZZ (GB) (204) 116202-CD 5 9-3 (10)

Br Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Mad Jazz

O Mrs M Lingwood & Tony Coyle

B Norton Grove Stud Ltd

Tom Eaves J

Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice (at up to 7f) last spring and ended campaign with good second of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f,soft) in September Player if hitting the ground running. TFR####! BHA59

15 WILLOW BABY (IRE) (59) 220-435 4 9-1 (12)

Br B f Camacho - Va Pensiero (IRE)

16

Gianluca Sanna (5) J

O Mr R. J. Ward Jason Ward, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Declan Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, last of 5 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) 59 days ago Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals TFR##!!! BHA57

CARMENTIS (IRE) (345) 60/0566- 4 8-4 (6)

Br B f Kodiac - Capriole

O Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

B Lynn Lodge Stud

Andrew Breslin (3) J

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in juvenile hurdle (66/1) at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) when last seen 7 months ago. Looks set for another struggle back on the Flat.1lb out of the handicap TFR#!!!! BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Blinkers worn by No. 10, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 8.

Stewards Note:

ELUSIVE EMPIRE: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.

BOBBY SHAFT: Following its run on 22/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

RUSSCO: Following its run on 3/4/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left and right-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Highfield Viking (GB), 15-2 Russco (IRE), Ey Up Its Jazz (GB), 17-2 End Zone (GB), 11-1 Mister Sox (GB), 12-1 Vondelpark (GB), 14-1 Swatch (IRE), 16-1 Tasever (GB), Willow Baby (IRE), 18-1 Majestic Newlaw (GB), 25-1 Elusive Empire (FR), 28-1 Lope de Rueda (GB), 40-1 Buckshaw Village (FR), Carmentis (IRE), 50-1 Sluzewiec (FR), 66-1 Bobby Shaft (GB)

The reapplication of headgear could be the key to HIGHFIELD VIKING, who was below form on his Chelmsford comeback last month but goes well in testing conditions. He gets the nod. Ey Up Its Jazz and Russco head the list of dangers.

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £222,027 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE BEST PRICES GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET MAIDEN 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 maiden two yrs old. Enter by noon, April 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Vickers Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner and also award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 13 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Second Race 2.45 - THE ABATE THE CHAMP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4710 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Anthony Brooke Rankin has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner and also award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 18 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

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Third Race 3.15 - THE WATER MOON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb A memento will presented to the Winning Owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 19 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE WATER MOON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb A memento will presented to the Winning Owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 19 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Fifth Race 4.15 - 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, 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 award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 21 entries at £50. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE RUBY LODGE CARE HOME IN THIRSK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each race won 6lb The Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner and also award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 18 entries at £45. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

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Seventh Race 5.15 - THE SHADOW NIGHT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 46-62 (also open to such horses rated 63 and 64; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb A memento will presented to the Winning Owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 29 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Eighth Race 5.45 - THE STORM CHASER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run

Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb A memento will presented to the Winning Owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out for this race 33 entries at £40. - Closed April 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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