Bath Racecard - Wednesday 26th July

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We are set for a fantastic afternoon of racing with 7 sensational races taking place. This afternoon we have Delagate This Lord and More Than Likely compete against each other once again in the Phil Mac Associates Handicap. Their last meeting saw them finish in a dead-heat, so we are very excited for them both to be returning to Bath. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all of the owners and trainers luck today, and would like to thank all who have chosen to run their horses at Bath throughout the season. Everyone here at Bath Racecourse would like to thank you for your support, and wish you all the best throughout the remainder of the season.

Today also marks our fourth and final meeting of our July Wednesday racing series, which have proven popular choices for both friends and families, in addition to colleagues and work places. We also have an exciting line-up of racing and events throughout the rest of the summer. We are racing every week throughout August, with the line-up consisting of our Rum and Reggae Racenight and our Cider Racenight featuring the Wurzels; in addition to our popular Afternoon Racing meets throughout the other weeks.

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FIRST RACE 2.30

ABOUT ONE MILE (ABT 8F)

FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE HOTEL INDIGO BATH RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3243, 2nd £1621, 3rd £811, 4th £405. (Penalty Value £4104) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (30 wins from 268 runners, 11%) runs BOUJEE GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (8 wins from 44 runners, 18%) runs ROSE BOLT

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROSE BOLT trained by W Haggas & ANOTHER DREAM trained by S C Williams - both Newmarket, 155 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ROSE BOLT was unable to build on her promising debut when third at Southwell in March but she’s back from a break switched to turf with a tongue strap back on and this isn’t a deep race Newcomers Ciara Pearl and Another Dream are feared most.

1-2-3: 1.ROSE BOLT (IRE) 2.CIARA PEARL 3.ANOTHER DREAM

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

colours no horse

1 BOUJEE GOLD (GB) (18) (2lb) 04

4 9-8 (3)

Ch f Garswood - Goldstorm Sean Levey

Nantwich Entrepreneurs Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Mrs L. E. Tomlinson

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled to match debut form when fourth of 7 in maiden (40/1) at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, though she was considerately handled. Significantly up in trip, which will suit

2 CERTAIN STYLE (GB) (30) 03

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-2 (4)

B f Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE) William Carson

Mrs P. J. Sheen

Laura Mongan, Epsom

Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade Arthur Wait Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 66/1 but stepped up markedly on debut run when third of 5 in maiden at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago.

3 CIARA PEARL (GB) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-2 (2)

B f Twilight Son - Upskittled Cieren Fallon

Mr Andrew Stonehill Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

Whatton Manor Stud Tattersalls, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW20,000 gns yearling. Closely related to 7f winner Edge of Love and half-sister to several winners, including

2-y-o 6f winner Titled Gent and 1 1/2m winner Way of Life. Starts out at a low level and considered.

4 ROSE BOLT (IRE) (139) 23 BF

B f Make Believe - Stealth Bolt (USA)

Mr R. Smith

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-2 (5)

Tom Marquand

William Haggas, Newmarket

Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Somerville Lodge Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Found only one too good on debut in February Could only match that form when third of 12 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) Off 139 days Tongue strap back on and she sets the standard TFRHHHHH BHA-

5

ANOTHER DREAM (GB) (-) (2lb)

3 9-0 (1)

B f Oasis Dream - Orpha Marco Ghiani

Mr J W Parry and Mrs C Shekells Stuart Williams, Newmarket Silfield Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW 12,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Yimkin. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to very smart 9f winner Olden Times. Newcomer to note TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: GLORIOUS PEACHES 3 8 11 Harry Davies 2-1 (S P C Woods) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

CERTAIN STYLE: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Rose Bolt (IRE), 4-1 Ciara Pearl (GB), 13-2 Another Dream (GB), 9-1 Certain Style (GB), 14-1 Boujee Gold (GB)

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SECOND RACE 3.05

ABOUT ONE MILE (ABT 8F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MARGARET PARROTT 60TH BIRTHDAY CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Cox (30 wins from 112 runners, 27%) runs TASWARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Cox (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs TASWARA LONGEST TRAVELLER: THRAVE trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 151 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Three-year-old CEILIDH has yet to win a race but probably won’t get many better opportunities at this level with Connor Planas a positive jockey booking. Thrave is a lot more exposed but can make his presence felt, along with Lilandra.

1-2-3: 1.CEILIDH 2.THRAVE 3.LILANDRA (FR) colours no horse

1 AMAZING MOLLIE (GB) (240) 050000-

B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Avonrose Raul Da Silva Miss Clare Louise Ellam Clare Ellam, Market Drayton Mr A. Simmill

TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) O

8 months. First run for yard after leaving John Mackie. Tongue strap on 1st time. TFRHIIII BHA46

2 INTO THE SPOTLIGHT (IRE) (23) 360000

4 9-9 (11)

B f Profitable (IRE) - Teodelight (IRE) Cieren Fallon

Mrs J. V. Wilkinson Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Cn Farm Ltd Ascot Park Polo Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 66/1) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHIIII BHA50

3 LILANDRA (FR) (7) 060044 CD

6 9-9 (4)

B m Equiano (FR) - Indigo River (IRE) Taylor Fisher (5) Katchar Racing John Flint, Bridgend

Framont Ltd & Ashwood Farm Associates John Flint Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest mare. C&D winner Two wins from 41 Flat runs 10/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Arrives in better heart than most of these. TFRHHHHI BHA47

4 MISS MALOU (GB) (74) 0000-00

4 9-9 (9)

B f War Command (USA) - Nawaashi George Rooke

Whytehall Partnership Michael Madgwick, Denmead

A. H. Bennett Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 150/1) 74 days ago.

5 ROMANTIC MEMORIES (GB) (287) 020500-

B f Time Test - Midnight Fling

Mr S. Emmet and Miss R. Emmet

HIIII BHA41

4 9-9 (10)

Trevor Whelan

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Mr S. Emmet and Miss R. Emmet Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 25/1). Off 9 months.

6 SIX STRINGS (GB) (7) 530660 D

B g Requinto (IRE) - Island Music (IRE)

Million Dreams Racing

9 9-9 (12)

Tom Queally

Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Andrew W. Robson Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding Seventh of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 40/1) 7 days ago.

Significantly back down in trip.

7 THE GREY BANDIT (GB) (35) 06/-00

HHIII BHA47 (-1)

6 9-9 (8)

Bl g Gregorian (IRE) - Reel Cool Jonathan Fisher (5)

Mr J T. Stimpson John Stimpson, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Bearstone Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat Ninth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 35 days ago. Back down in trip Cheekpieces on for first time.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8

THRAVE (GB) (23) 056556 D

8 9-9 (14)

B g Sir Percy - Feis Ceoil (IRE) Tom Marquand

Mick Appleby Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham

Robert Allcock Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding 4/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Usual visor back on and he’s a big player at this level. TFRHHHHI BHA50

9 CEILIDH (GB) (15) 0-53303

3 9-1 (7)

Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Rainbow’s Arch (IRE) Connor Planas (5)

Murphy’s Law Partnership George Baker, Chiddingfold

Llety Farms Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding Creditable third of 10 in minor event (4/1) at Brighton (8f, good) 15 days ago. Not yet fully exposed and he ought to go close. TFRHHHHH BHA49

10 CLANDESTINELY (IRE) (14) 0-40

3 9-1 (5)

B f El Kabeir (USA) - Hidden Steps Finley Marsh

DahlBury Racing Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Yeomanstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Eighth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (good, 150/1) 14 days ago.

11 DAME LAURA KNIGHT (GB) (11) 603406

TFRHHHII BHA50

3 9-1 (3)

B f Sir Percy - Feis Ceoil (IRE) Sean Levey

Robert Allcock Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Robert Allcock

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly. Sixth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Salisbury (9.9f, soft) 11 days ago. May do better down in trip on quicker ground. TFRHHHII BHA46

12 REGAL GLORY (IRE) (14) 400464

3 9-1 (1)

B f Cotai Glory - Regal Salute William Carson

Mrs P. J. Sheen Laura Mongan, Epsom

M. Roden & M. & T. Hillman Arthur Wait Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago.

13 STAMFORD BLUE (IRE) (14) 0-60400

TFRHHHII BHA46

3 9-1 (13)

B c Fast Company (IRE) - Chelsea Corsage (IRE) Joe Leavy (7)

Alan Mason and Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest colt 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago, badly hampered. Others more persuasive

14 TASWARA (GB) (11) 00-045

TFRHHIII BHA49

3 9-1 (6)

B f Tasleet - Timarwa (IRE) William Cox

S R Hope & S W Barrow Clive Cox, Hungerford Aston Mullins Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 18/5, fifth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, soft) 11 days ago. Blinkers on first time TFRHHHII BHA46

2022: EAGLE EYED FREDDIE 4 9 3 Erika Parkinson 22-1 (Michael Appleby) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Blinkers worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 9.

Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 11.

Stewards Note:

ROMANTIC MEMORIES: Following its run on 12/10/2022 it was reported that the horse started awkwardly and ran freely

SIX STRINGS: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

THE GREY BANDIT: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

THRAVE: Following its run on 3/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

REGAL GLORY: Following its run on 12/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right throughout.

STAMFORD BLUE: Following its run on 12/7/2023 it was reported that the horse failed to stay the trip.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ceilidh (GB), 9-2 Thrave (GB), 6-1 Lilandra (FR), 15-2 Taswara (GB), 10-1 Dame Laura Knight (GB), Regal Glory (IRE), 18-1 Romantic Memories (GB), 22-1 Clandestinely (IRE), 28-1 The Grey Bandit (GB), 50-1 Six Strings (GB), Stamford Blue (IRE), 100-1 Amazing Mollie (GB), Into The Spotlight (IRE), 300-1 Miss Malou (GB)

RACE RESULT:

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THIRD RACE 3.40

FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 160 YARDS (5F ABT 160YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PHIL

MAC ASSOCIATES

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (DIV I)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (30 wins from 268 runners, 11%) runs ALFRED COVE & DE VEGAS KID

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 34 runners, 6%) runs ALFRED COVE & DE VEGAS KID

WEIGHTWATCHER: DE VEGAS KID won off a handicap mark of 62, his rating is now down 10lb to 52.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CONCIERGE trained by M Attwater, Epsom, 107 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FIRST COMPANY’s strike rate will put some off but he’s down to a lowly level now and having found only one too good over C&D a week ago, he looks the most persuasive option. Delagate This Lord made a winning start for Robyn Brisland and he retains handicap scope, with Hagia Sophia another to consider.

THIS

g Delegator - Lady Filly

Mrs Monica Teversham

VIEW Four-time C&D winner First run since leaving Simon Hodgson when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (firm) 47 days ago, dead-heating with More Than Likely Retains handicap scope. TFRHHHHI BHA62

2 FIRST COMPANY (IRE) (7) 062002

5 9-9 (3)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Pira Palace (IRE) Finley Marsh

Northern Marking Ltd Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Noel Finegan

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 28 Flat runs Good second of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there for all he does need things to fall right.

3 CONCIERGE (IRE) (13) 653430 C D

HHHHH BHA59 (+1)

7 9-8 (10)

Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Warm Welcome Connor Planas (5)

Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom

Michael McGlynn Daretodreamracing.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twenty four runs since last win in 2021 Fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm, 11/1) 13 days ago. Needs to cast that effort aside. TFRHHHII BHA58

4 ALFRED COVE (GB) (7) 301240

4 9-7 (9)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Cards Tom Marquand

SF Racing Club Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Brighton in May. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, awkward leaving the stalls TFRHHHII BHA57 (-1)

5 KATAR (IRE) (14) 660203

3 9-6 (4)

B g Kessaar (IRE) - Applauding (IRE) Rhiain Ingram (3)

Richenda Ford Racing Club Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Tiger Bloodstock Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW Back in form when third of 9 in handicap (11/1) at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Has plenty of speed and one to consider TFRHHHII BHA61

6 MORE THAN LIKELY (GB) (7) 0-00110 CD 7 9-6 (2)

B m Coach House (IRE) - Moss Likely (IRE) Nicola Currie

Mr Arthur Clayton Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

R. F. and S. D. Knipe Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner 2 wins from 5 runs here this year, including when dead-heating with Delagate This Lord. 9/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA56 (-1)

7 HAGIA SOPHIA (GB) (16) 21-0042 D 5 9-5 (1)

B m Territories (IRE) - Aarti (IRE)

William Cox

Mr K. B. Hodges Christopher Mason, Caerwent Fernham Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft, 5/1) 16 days ago, running on

TFRHHHHI BHA55

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8 DE VEGAS KID (IRE) (16) 542606 CD 9 9-2 (7)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Fravolina (USA)

The Rebelle Boys

William Carson

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Miriam O’Donnell & Kevin F. O’Donnell Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA52

9 GLAMOROUS FORCE (GB) (7) 50-0060 C 6 9-1 (5)

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Glamorous Spirit (IRE)

Ridge House Stables Ltd

Adam Farragher (3)

Ronald Harris, Chepstow

J. Barton Ron Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 22/1) 7 days ago, never nearer Given a chance by the handicapper TFRHHHII BHA51 (-1)

10 FOSSOS (IRE) (30) 1-60466 D

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Beguiler

Gareth Cheshire T P Faulkner

5 8-11 (8)

George Rooke

Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Mr & Mrs John Banahan Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm, 8/1) 30 days ago, unable to sustain effort.

11 SILVER DIVA (GB) (30) 46-0445

Gr m Hellvelyn - Heartsong (IRE)

J & L Wetherald - M & M Glover

Mrs R. J. Gallagher

TFRHHHII BHA47

5 8-10 (6)

Trevor Whelan

John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

G. S. Mechanical Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. 25/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA45

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No. 10, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

FIRST COMPANY: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls.

ALFRED COVE: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 First Company (IRE), 9-2 Delagate This Lord (GB), 5-1 Hagia Sophia (GB), 10-1 Concierge (IRE), 11-1 Katar (IRE), 14-1 Alfred Cove (GB), More Than Likely (GB), 16-1 Fossos (IRE), 22-1 Glamorous Force (GB), 28-1 De Vegas Kid (IRE), 33-1 Silver Diva (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 4.15

FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 160 YARDS (5F ABT 160YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PHIL MAC ASSOCIATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (30 wins from 268 runners, 11%) runs BOOM THE GROOM & UNDER CURFEW

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 34 runners, 6%) runs BOOM THE GROOM & UNDER CURFEW

WEIGHTWATCHER: THE DALEY EXPRESS won off a handicap mark of 68, his rating is now down 14lb to 54.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: REVERSION trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 193 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

THE COLA KID didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when a very good C&D third a week ago and can resume winning ways off a 1lb lower mark now. I’m Mable finished a place behind Grace Harris’s 6-y-o that day and is feared most with C&D winner Bluebell Time also in the mix in a competitive handicap.

Off 163 days Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.

4 BLUEBELL TIME (IRE) (7) 0-04560 CD

HHHII BHA58

9-7 (4)

B m Coach House (IRE) - Matterofact (IRE) William Carson

Mrs Ginny Nicholas & Mr M. S. Saunders Malcolm Saunders, Wells

M. S. Saunders & D. Collier

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA57 (-2)

5 THEREHEGOES (GB) (14) 513243 C BF 4 9-6 (2)

B g Charming Thought - Chatalong (IRE) Cieren Fallon

Mrs A. L. Heayns Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent

Kernow Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Latest win at Windsor in June. 3/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Can go well again.

TFRHHHII BHA56

6 APACHE STAR (IRE) (27) 335325 D 4 9-5 (7)

Br g No Nay Never (USA) - Instinctively (IRE)

Finley Marsh

Xenon Workplace & Partner Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Whisperview Trading Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 24 Flat runs Below-form fifth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good, 13/2) 27 days ago. Twenty runs since last win in 2021.

TFRHHHII BHA55

7 THE DALEY EXPRESS (IRE) (7) 0-40300 CD 9 9-4 (10)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Seraphina (IRE)

Ridge House Stables Ltd

Allevamento Ficomontanino Srl

Adam Farragher (3)

Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Ron Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 18/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA54 (-1)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - George’s Gift

Mrs S. M. Maine

Connor Planas (5)

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Mrs A. Shone Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ffos Las in July 7/2, very good third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, nearest finish having raced wide from a high draw Big shout eased 1lb.

9 LYNWOOD LAD (GB) (16) 56506

B g Mayson - Faithful Promise

D Tierney & J Portman

TFRHHHHH BHA52 (+2)

3 8-13 (9)

Trevor Whelan

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Petches Farm Ltd Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden. 22/1, only sixth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time now.

10 REVERSION (IRE) (21) 440205

TFRHHIII BHA54

4 8-10 (3)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Dutch Desire Marco Ghiani

Mr P. E. Axon Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh

Austin Curran La Cure UK Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 24 Flat runs Twenty one runs since last win in 2021 Only fifth of 8 in minor event (22/1) at this course (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA45

2022:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Therehegoes (GB), 9-2 The Cola Kid (GB), 11-2 I’m Mable (GB), 13-2 Bluebell Time (IRE), 9-1 Apache Star (IRE), 10-1 Boom The Groom (IRE), 14-1 Under Curfew (GB), 20-1 The Daley Express (IRE), 40-1 Lynwood Lad (GB), 50-1 Reversion (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 4.50

ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (ABT 14F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DICK LOVETT MELKSHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs DIRHAM EMIRATI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs DIRHAM EMIRATI LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CLOUDY ROSE & HIDDEN PEARL trained by J Berry & SILVER BUBBLE trained by G Kelleway- both Newmarket, 155 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A few with chances but the vote goes to SILVER BUBBLE who arrives on the back of a very good fourth here and can take another step forward now upped in distance. Dirham Emirati is feared most on the back of his recent victory here with in-form trio Urban Forest, Beggarman and Thunder Flash also well in the mix.

1-2-3: 1.SILVER BUBBLE 2.DIRHAM EMIRATI (IRE) 3.URBAN FOREST colours

1 HUMANISTE (IRE) (304) 30//5300- 8 9-9 (7)

B g Intello (GER) - Wingspan (USA) Taylor Fisher (5)

Mr Kieran Johns Joe Tickle, Tiverton Wertheimer et Frere

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2018 Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, eleventh of 16 in handicap (100/1) at Ffos Las (14f, good to soft). Off 10 months and needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHIII BHA60

2 DIRHAM EMIRATI (IRE) (14) 000041 C 5 9-9 (3)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Allez Y (IRE)

Tom Queally

Ashley, Carr, Duncan, Ives, Moorhead Gary Moore, Horsham

Fairway Thoroughbreds K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWVisored/tonguestraponfor1sttime,won10-runnerhandicap(9/2)atthiscourse(13f,good)14daysago by neck from Urban Forest, responding well Up 3lb but not taken lightly with headgear retained. TFRHHHHI BHA60

3 THAHAB IFRAJ (IRE) (1300) 21510/0//-

10 9-9 (6)

Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Penny Rouge (IRE) Connor Planas (5)

The Dunnitalls & Partner Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

P. G. Lyons Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 19 days ago. Needs to step forward back on the level. TFRHHIII BHA60

4 BEGGARMAN (GB) (18) 60-0020 D

Ch g Toronado (IRE) - Let’s Dance (IRE)

6 9-8 (2)

Tom Marquand

Howses Stud Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Howses Stud Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft, 5/1) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Needs considering off an easing mark TFRHHHII BHA59

5 GEELONG (FR) (6) 460263

4 9-6 (9)

B g Australia - Tioga Pass Mohammed Tabti (5)

P. F. I. Cole Ltd Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Deepwood Farm Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelve runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good)

6 days ago, missing break Not discounted.

6 SILVER BUBBLE (GB) (7) 1-60654

Gr m Mayson - Skyrider (IRE)

W Robinson, G Kelleway & Partners

TFRHHHII BHA57 (-1)

5 9-5 (5)

Liam Wright (7)

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Miss K. J. Keir Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBack up intripwhenvery good fourth of 12 inhandicap (11/1)at this course (11.6f,good)7 days ago.

Expected to be bang there off an unchanged mark now her stamina is drawn out more.

7 THUNDER FLASH (GB) (18) 123-064

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sultanah Heyam

John Nicholls Racing

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHHH BHA56

6 9-4 (4)

Sean Levey

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Hunter Plastics Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft) 18 days ago, better placed than most One for the shortlist.

TFRHHHII BHA55

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8

CLOUDY ROSE (GB) (21) 0-01110

Ch m Proconsul - Zarosa (IRE)

Runfortheroses

Mickley Stud & Mr R. Vicarage

5 9-3 (10)

Adam Farragher (3)

John Berry, Newmarket

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win at Brighton in June. Found her good run of form coming to a halt when seventh of 11 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good, 9/2) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.

9 HIDDEN PEARL (GB) (14) 342-133 CD

Ch m Dunaden (FR) - Volkovkha

The Sisters of Mercy & John Berry

Hall Of Fame Stud Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA54

7 9-1 (1)

Faye McManoman

John Berry, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Yarmouth in June 9/2, creditable 2 1/4 lengths third of 10 to Dirham Emirati in handicap at this course (13f, good) 14 days ago. In the picture.

10 URBAN FOREST (GB) (14) 000242

Ch g Cityscape - Tijuca (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA52

5 8-12 (8)

Trevor Whelan

Friends In Low Places Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Lilly Hall Farm Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter24Flatruns Goodnecksecondof10toDirhamEmiratiinhandicapatthiscourse (13f, good, 8/1) 14 days ago. Not ruled out.

2022: SCHWARTZ (IRE) 4 9 4 George Rooke 11-4 (Richard Hughes) 9 ran

TFRHHHII BHA49

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 5, 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Dirham Emirati (IRE), 5-1 Urban Forest (GB), 6-1 Hidden Pearl (GB), 7-1 Silver Bubble (GB), 15-2 Cloudy Rose (GB), 8-1 Beggarman (GB), 17-2 Geelong (FR), 25-1 Thunder Flash (GB), 66-1 Thahab Ifraj (IRE), 100-1 Humaniste (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 5.25

ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 37 YARDS (10F ABT 37YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE VICKERS BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (11 wins from 59 runners, 19%) runs FLAMMABLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs ATWIXADAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAMES BRADLEY trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 193 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ANGEL OF PEACE pulled out a little more for cheekpieces last time and may be able to get off the mark if showing up here in similar form. Bailar Contigo came good in a classified event at Yarmouth last week and is second choice ahead of George Baker’s Billaki Mou.

4 ATWIXADAY (GB) (34) 000-30

TFRHHHHI BHA49 (+3)

9-8 (13)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Atwix Tom Queally

The Calculated Speculators Gary Moore, Horsham

The Calculated Speculators K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (1 1/2m, AW) 34 days ago. Visor on first time. Something to find on form.

5 TIMEWAITSFORNOBODY (IRE) (26) 040-0

TFRHHIII BHA54

9-8 (3)

B f Camacho - Time Over Sean Levey

Robert Allcock

Golden Garden Stud

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedmaiden.50/1,firstrunsinceleavingEveJohnsonHoughtonwhenlastof9inhandicapatDoncaster(1m,goodtofirm) 26daysago,weakeningafterpullinghard Itremainstobeseenwhetherthislongertripiswhat’srequired

6 JAMES BRADLEY (GB) (137) 0-41360

TFRHHIII BHA54

9-7 (10)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Nadia Glory Finley Marsh

Mr P. E. Axon

Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh

Mr Graham Smith-Bernal La Cure UK Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford in January. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) when last seen in March

Tackles turf for the first time after 137 days off

7

FLAMMABLE (GB) (11) 6003

B f Almanzor (FR) - Danza Cavallo (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA53

9-6 (5)

Cieren Fallon

Qatar Racing Limited Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Qatar Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Beaten 12 lengths when third of 8 on her handicap debut at Salisbury (1 1/4m, soft) 11 days ago. Very early days but she needs to step up on that now.

TFRHHHII BHA52

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

9-6

B g Belgian Bill - Billie Jean Taylor Fisher (5)

PJL Racing George Baker, Chiddingfold

S.C.E.A. Elevage D’Yllone Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 14 days ago. Up in trip Looks competitive on form. TFRHHHII BHA52

9 THE CRAFTYMASTER (GB) (23) 060

9-3 (7)

Ch g Master Carpenter (IRE) - With Distinction George Rooke

Mr S. J. Barton Roger Teal, Lambourn

Rosie Gedge-Gibson Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 12 in maiden at Windsor (1 1/4m, good to firm) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA49

10 TEXAS BOY (IRE) (11) 00-0004

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Arizona Sun (IRE)

9-2 (1)

William Carson

The Thursberg Syndicate Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Herbertstown House Stud Sherbourne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1 and blinkered for first time, first run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when respectable fourth (Flammable narrowly ahead in third) of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (1 1/4m, soft) 11 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA48

11 TWO PLUS TWO (IRE) (30) 00065

9-1 (11)

Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Pivotal’s Princess (IRE) Trevor Whelan

The LAM Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Corduff Stud Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1 and blinkered for first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (1 1/4m, good to firm) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA47

12 ALODIA (GB) (120) 0-04005

9-0 (2)

Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Atone Liam Keniry

Mr N. Pickett Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn

Juddmonte Farms Ltd Thames Ceilings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form. 40/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) Off 120 days. Makes turf debut.

13

QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (16) 002536

TFRHHIII BHA45

9-0 (9)

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER) Adam Farragher (3)

Mr Imran Butt & Partner Mark Usher, Lambourn

The Flying One TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, respectable sixth of 10 in classified event at Chepstow (1 1/2m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Hood on first time now dropping back in trip.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHHII BHA45

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Hood worn first time by No. 13. Visor worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.

Blinkers worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

Stewards Note:

ATWIXADAY: Following its run on 22/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Angel of Peace (IRE), 5-1

Flammable (GB), 11-2 Bailar Contigo (IRE), 6-1 Billaki Mou (FR), 10-1 Queen of Steel (GB), 14-1 Texas Boy (IRE), 16-1 Atwixaday (GB), 22-1 James Bradley (GB), 28-1 Postergal (GB), 33-1 Alodia (GB), 40-1 The Craftymaster (GB), Two Plus Two (IRE), 50-1 Timewaitsfornobody (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

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SEVENTH RACE 5.55

ONE MILE THREE FURLONGS ABT 137 YARDS (11F ABT 137YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Wintle (23 wins from 100 runners, 23%) runs BLUE HERO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs SHADOWFAX LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHADOWFAX trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 151 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A further 3lb rise may not prevent the thriving GEARING’S POINT from going in yet again. Course specialist Blue Hero is another who is very much in the winning habit at present and is second choice ahead of Charlie Arthur, who ran quite well at Newbury last time and has dipped below the mark he defied on turf last summer.

1-2-3: 1.GEARING’S POINT 2.BLUE HERO (CAN) 3.CHARLIE ARTHUR (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb Draw

1 GEARING’S POINT (GB) (21) 133111 CD 5 9-11 (8)

B m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Amahoro Rose Dawes (5)

Mr Shane Francis Sheena West, Lewes

G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 4-6 for this yard when seeing off 8 rivals in a C&D handicap (good to firm, 4/5) 21 days ago. A further 3lb nudge may not prevent her going in again. TFRHHHHH BHA62

2 BLUE HERO (CAN) (14) 501121 CD

B g Air Force Blue (USA) - Pomarine (USA)

5 9-11 (1)

Finley Marsh

Mr Adrian Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Dr Tan Hyka

TIMEFORM VIEWSIx-time course winner, including 3 this summer, the latest over 1 1/4m (good, 6/1) 14 days ago, quickening to lead in the final strides under a confident Finley Marsh Has won over this trip and another bold bid is on the cards TFRHHHHI BHA62

3 SHADOWFAX (GB) (27) 4664-64 BF

4 9-11 (5)

Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Golden Valentine (FR) Tom Marquand

The Fellowship Of The Ring Michael Appleby, Oakham

Ecurie des Monceaux/LNJ Foxwoods SC Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairmaiden.Off6months,stronginthebettingbutfadedtofinishfourthof6over13/4matNottingham(goodtofirm) 27 days ago. Visored and dropped in trip now. It’ll be interesting to see whether his supporters’ return. TFRHHHII BHA62

4 LARGO BAY (USA) (47) 000045 D

5 9-10 (7)

Ch g Flintshire - No Panic (USA) George Rooke

Mr Joe Lane Michael Madgwick, Denmead

Mullikin Thoroughbreds Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins in a productive 2022 but has yet to fire this year, finishing a well-held last of 5 at Brighton last month. TFRHHIII BHA61

5 CHARLIE ARTHUR (IRE) (29) 4206-03 D

7 9-9 (9)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Musical Bar (IRE) Adam Farragher (3)

The 19th Hole Syndicate Simon Hodgson, Hook

Rathbarry Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his reappearance when third of 9 in handicap at Newbury (11f, good to firm) 29 days ago.

Now below the mark he won off at Thirsk last summer Can make presence felt

6 NEVENDON (GB) (29) 00/000-4

TFRHHHHI BHA60

6 9-5 (10)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Unex Mona Lisa Taylor Fisher (5)

West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (17f, good to soft) 9 days ago.

Shaped better than the result when fourth on the Flat at Brighton prior to that

TFRHHHII BHA56

7 UTHER PENDRAGON (IRE) (7) 000541 CD 8 9-0 (in 4lb ex) (3)

B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Unreal

Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore

Sean Levey

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Jill Finegan & Noel Cogan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 12-runner C&D handicap (good) a weeks ago. Should be very competitive under a 4lb penalty

TFRHHHII BHA47 (+3)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

Gr m Aussie Rules (USA) - Fairy Slipper

Harte Investments Ltd and Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Wood Farm Stud (Waresley) Richmonde Laine Wealth Management Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to be at best when winning a 4-runner hurdle on Jersey 19 days ago. Respectable third on the Flat here prior to that

(IRE) (7) 0-05365

B f Dabirsim (FR) - Brynica (FR)

Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Corduff Stud & T. J. Rooney

TIMEFORMVIEW12/1, good 1 1/2 lengths fifth of 12 to Uther Pendragon over C&D (good) 7 days ago. More needed for win purposes, though

B m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Ocean Transit (IRE)

Mr G E Amey & Mr D M Boddy

G. E. Amey

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 34 Flat runs Well-held fifth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Not easy to make a case for.

11 TOPOFTHETRIFLE (IRE) (14) 000-000

B f Galileo Gold - Pretty Pebble (IRE) Trevor Whelan

Mrs S. M. Maine Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Pier House Stud Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

TIMEFORM VIEW 150/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (13f, good) 14 days ago.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

BHA36

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Gearing’s Point (GB), 11-2 Blue Hero (CAN), 13-2 Shadowfax (GB), 17-2 Princess T (GB), 10-1 Uther Pendragon (IRE), 11-1 Nevendon (GB), 12-1 Charlie Arthur (IRE), 22-1 Susanbequick (IRE), Ocean Reach (GB), 40-1 Largo Bay (USA), 100-1 Topofthetrifle (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.30 - THE HOTEL INDIGO BATH RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4104 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1926, the third £963 and the fourth £481. for maiden three, four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m July 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 9st 10lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Hotel Indigo Bath have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 9 entries at £38. - Closed July 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3243; Second £1621; Third £811; Fourth £405. (Penalty Value £4104) SS

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Second Race 3.05 - THE MARGARET PARROTT 60TH BIRTHDAY CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above The family of Margaret Parrott have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference) The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)102, Rule (F)103 and Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race 28 entries at £31. - Closed July 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Third Race 3.40 - THE PHIL MAC ASSOCIATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (DIV I) 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 10lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 10lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Phil Mac Associates have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All horses which Start in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE BATH SUMMER SPRINT SERIES FINAL to be run over 5f 160y at Bath on 16 September, 2023. In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) for the purposes of this race, such that a horse will gain protection from elimination by obtaining points throughout the series. Points will be awarded in each qualifier as follows: Winner-10 points, 2nd-8 points, 3rd-6 points, 4th-4 points, 5th-2 points, 6th-1 point. Points will also be awarded under the Bath Frequent Runner Scheme. Horses that Start in three Qualifiers at Bath during 2022 will be awarded 9 points. These 9 points will be in addition to any points that a horse may gain from the qualifying races. The horse obtaining the highest number of points will be afforded the greatest protection from elimination. In the event of two or more horses being entered for the Final with the same number of points, the horse allotted the lowest weight will be eliminated first. If two or more such horses have the same weight, their position in the elimination sequence will be allocated by random ballot. 21 entries at £50. - Closed July 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Fourth Race 4.15 - THE PHIL MAC ASSOCIATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (DIV II) 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 10lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 10lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Phil Mac Associates have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All horses which Start in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE BATH SUMMER SPRINT SERIES FINAL to be run over 5f 160y at Bath on 16 September, 2023. In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) for the purposes of this race, such that a horse will gain protection from elimination by obtaining points throughout the series. Points will be awarded in each qualifier as follows: Winner-10 points, 2nd-8 points, 3rd-6 points, 4th-4 points, 5th-2 points, 6th-1 point. Points will also be awarded under the Bath Frequent Runner Scheme Horses that Start in three Qualifiers at Bath during 2022 will be awarded 9 points. These 9 points will be in addition to any points that a horse may gain from the qualifying races. The horse obtaining the highest number of points will be afforded the greatest protection from elimination. In the event of two or more horses being entered for the Final with the same number of points, the horse allotted the lowest weight will be eliminated first. If two or more such horses have the same weight, their position in the elimination sequence will be allocated by random ballot. 21 entries at £50. - Closed July 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Fifth Race 4.50 - THE DICK LOVETT MELKSHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dick Lovett Melksham have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £31. - Closed July 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.25 - THE VICKERS BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old only Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. Vickers Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 17 entries at £31. - Closed July 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Seventh Race 5.55 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Vickers Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £31. - Closed July 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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FIXTURE LIST 2023

K E Y Bold text = Feature Day

APRIL

Friday 7Good Friday Season Opener

Friday 21 Lansdown Fillies Stakes

MAY

Monday 1Superhero Day

Wednesday 17 Evening Racing

Friday 26 Afternoon Racing

JUNE

Friday 9 Evening Racing

Saturday 17 Ladies Day

Wednesday 28 Evening Racing

JULY

Wednesday 5 Evening Racing

Wednesday 12 Evening Racing

Wednesday 19 Afternoon Racing

Wednesday 26 Afternoon Racing

AUGUST

Friday 4Rum n Reggae

Wednesday 9 Afternoon Racing

Saturday 19 Cider Racenight feat The Wurzels

Wednesday 23 Afternoon Racing

Thursday 31 Afternoon Racing

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday 6 Afternoon Racing

Wednesday 13 Afternoon Racing

Saturday 16 Gentleman's Day

OCTOBER

Monday 2 Afternoon Racing

Wednesday 18 Season Finale & Beckford Stakes Day

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