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2BLUE HERO (CAN) (14) 501121 CD 5 9-11 (1)
B g Air Force Blue (USA) - Pomarine (USA)
Mr Adrian Wintle
Dr Tan Hyka
Finley Marsh
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
SIx-timecoursewinner,including3thissummer,thelatestover11/4m(good,6/1)14daysago,quickeningtolead inthefinalstridesunderaconfidentFinleyMarsh.Haswonoverthistripandanotherboldbidisonthecards. TFRHHHHI BHA62
TIMEFORMVIEW
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Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
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FIRST RACE 2.50
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 10YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £10000
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 284 runners, 11%) runs MUMAYAZ & NEPTUNE LEGEND
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 60 runners, 13%) runs MUMAYAZ & NEPTUNE LEGEND
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CONFEDERATION trained by D Cunha, Newmarket, 155 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
A C&D winner on his sole previous visit here as a 2-y-o, SECRET HANDSHEIKH looks the way to go on the back of a solid second off this mark at Yarmouth last week. Mumayaz, who looks the pick of the Tony Carroll-trained pair, is nominated as the main danger but Confederation also merits respect on the back of a good effort last time and recent Salisbury scorer Joy Choi has to enter calculations, too.
1-2-3: 1.SECRET HANDSHEIKH 2.MUMAYAZ (IRE) 3.CONFEDERATION
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1 CONFEDERATION (GB) (19) 424002 D
3 9-13 (2)
Gr g Brazen Beau (AUS) - My Angel Luke Morris
Catch Us If You Can Racing Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Oakshott Bloodstock & The Seaton P’ship Wicked Event Water Services
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this course (5.7f, good) 19 days ago. Remains on a workable mark up 1lb and should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA66
2 CLUEDO (IRE) (18) 043-135 CD
3 9-13 (8)
B f Kodiac - Symbol of Peace (IRE) George Rooke
Six Too Many Henry Candy, Wantage
John Malone Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in May. Fifth of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 18 days ago. The ground will almost certainly be faster here, which will help, but her current mark doesn’t appear to offer much margin for error. TFRHHHII BHA66
3 SECRET HANDSHEIKH (GB) (7) 050062
CD 5 9-12 (5)
B g Mayson - Descriptive (IRE) Luke Catton (5)
The Old Deer Racing Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh
Tibthorpe Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 8/1, very good second of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better off the same mark.
4 MUMAYAZ (IRE) (48) 562-633
TFRHHHHH BHA63 (+2)
4 9-12 (9)
B g Tamayuz - Rashaaqa Tom Queally
Mr N Sfrantzis Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 15/2) 48 days ago. Tongue strap back on and no surprise at all if this 4-y-o is in the mix.
5 SO SLEEPY (GB) (32) 100-00 D
TFRHHHHI BHA63
3 9-12 (6)
B f Oasis Dream - If So Lewis Edmunds
Foursome Thoroughbreds
Foursome Thoroughbreds
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.80/1andhoodedfor1sttime,lastof9inhandicapatHaydock(5f,soft)32daysago. Hopes pinned on the addition of blinkers and tongue strap aiding a return to form for this filly.
6 JOY CHOI (IRE) (13) 054531 D
B m Territories (IRE) - Vintage Molly
Paul Nicholas / M S Saunders
Pier House Stud
TFRHIIII BHA65
5 9-9 (4)
William Carson
Malcolm Saunders, Wells
TIMEFORMVIEW 2/1, dead-heated in a 6-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good) 13 days ago, pulling clear of the rest with the joint winner This is more demanding up 4lb but couldn’t rule out all the same.
7 PEPSI CAT (IRE) (14) 625-055
B f Tamayuz - Music Pearl (IRE)
Debbie Hodson
TFRHHHII BHA60
4 9-7 (1)
Dougie Costello
Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy H & C Business Consultants Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good, 12/1) 14 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal.
Not discounted off this career-low mark
TFRHHHII BHA58
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SMARTER
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
8
QUEEN OF THRONES (IRE) (42) 063-00
B f Profitable (IRE) - Throne
3 9-4 (3)
William Cox
The Profiteers Clive Cox, Hungerford
Cloneymore Farms Ltd & James C. Murtagh
Clive Cox Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 42 days ago. In good hands but she’ll need to find improvement from somewhere in order to open her account. TFRHHIII BHA57
9 NEPTUNE LEGEND (IRE) (14) 066004
4 9-0 (7)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Kate The Great Molly Gunn (7)
Mr N Sfrantzis
Airlie Stud
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 27 Flat runs Twenty three runs since last win in 2021 12/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Mumayaz. TFRHHIII BHA51
2022: GLASSTREES 3 9 0 Alistair Rawlinson 12-1 (Michael Appleby) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 7.
Stewards Note:
SO SLEEPY: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Secret Handsheikh (GB), 9-2 Joy Choi (IRE), 5-1 Confederation (GB), 13-2 Mumayaz (IRE), 8-1 Cluedo (IRE), 11-1 Pepsi Cat (IRE), 14-1 Neptune Legend (IRE), 16-1 Queen of Thrones (IRE), 66-1 So Sleepy (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
Sprints - Centre
Remainder - Inside
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TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH RACE
RESULT:
SECOND RACE 3.25
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 10YDS)
FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD
THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 519 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6600
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2816, 2nd £1408, 3rd £704, 4th £352. (Penalty Value £3564) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (20 wins from 154 runners, 13%) runs BELLE PEARL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (12 wins from 77 runners, 16%) runs BELLE PEARL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MINI MAGNA trained by E Dunlop, INVINCIBLE SPEED trained by J Tate, ZIGGY’S MISSILE & CLOUD KING trained by R Cowell, SALVUCCIO & BIG TIME RASCAL trained by G Boughey - all Newmarket, 155 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
There were positives to glean from SALVUCCIO’s introduction in a Class 2 Nottingham novice 13 days ago and, likely to come on for that, the son of Dutch Art is marginally preferred to Mini Magna, who opened his account in a maiden here recently and Rose Dawes’ claim negates the penalty he incurred. Newcomers
Invincible Speed, Belle Pearl and Ziggy’s Missile (in order of preference) all need a second look in the betting.
1-2-3: 1.SALVUCCIO 2.MINI MAGNA (IRE) 3.INVINCIBLE SPEED (IRE)
colours no horse st lb
1 MINI MAGNA (IRE) (19) 421 C 9-8 (5)
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Purple Glow (IRE) Rose Dawes (5)
The Minnie Mouse Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
W. Maxwell Ervine Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEWThrice-racedwinner Won9-runnermaidenatthiscourse(5.7f,good,5/2)19daysago,battlingwell Therunner-up has scored since and, with this slight drop in trip unlikely to be an issue, he’s a big player, despite the penalty TFRHHHHI BHA77
2 BIG TIME RASCAL (GB) (13) 50
9-4 (12)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Guerriere (IRE) Callum Shepherd
Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier George Boughey, Newmarket
V. I. Araci George Boughey, SBK
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 8 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, slowly away Probably more one for nurseries in due course and, in any case, Salvuccio appears to be the stable No 1. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 CLOUD KING (GB) (22) 0
B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Royal Eloquence (IRE)
9-4 (7)
Dougie Costello
Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Joseph A. Tabet JMH Group
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden. 50/1, eighthof13inmaidenatGoodwood(6f,goodto soft)ondebut22daysago, considerately handled. Should progress. Yard also saddles newcomer Ziggy’s Missile.
4 HAVANA MOJITO (GB) (33) 00
Gr or Gr c Havana Grey - Heartsong (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-4 (2)
William Carson
The Leek & Peak Racing Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh
Mrs R. J. Gallagher Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, soft, 250/1) 33 days ago. Readily passed over
5 HELLO COTAI (IRE) (12) 00
B c Cotai Glory - Hellofahaste
Kangyu International Racing (HK) Limited
Kangyu International Racing
TFRHIIII BHA-
9-4 (6)
Liam Keniry
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
ABM Catering Facilities Management
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, tenth of 14 in maiden at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Another who will probably be seen in a better light when switched to nurseries
6 INVINCIBLE SPEED (IRE) (-)
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Making Memories (IRE)
Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-4 (8)
Tom Queally
James Tate, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7. Invincible Spirit colt Dam unraced. Yard can ready a newcomer alright and this one needs a close look in the betting
7 OUTER EDGE (GB) (9) 60
B c Due Diligence (USA) - Edged Out
Int Plywood (lmporters) Ltd and C Mason
Christopher and Annabelle Mason Racing
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-4 (9)
Stefano Cherchi
Christopher Mason, Caerwent
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Eighth of 11 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good, 66/1) 9 days ago.
TFRHIIII BHA-
12 PLAY SMARTER
Draw
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Engrossed (IRE) Lewis Edmunds
Manton Park Racing Freddie & Martyn Meade, Manton
Mantonbury Stud Hadleigh Property Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 29 Pastoral Pursuits gelding Dam winner up to 8.6f (2-y-o 7f winner). Market should point the way. TFRHHIII BHA-
SALVUCCIO (GB) (13) 5
Ch c Dutch Art - Rosebride Billy Loughnane (3) Mrs Susan Roy George Boughey, Newmarket Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.Fifthof12inminoreventatNottingham(6.1f, goodtosoft,14/1)ondebut13daysago. May well do better with that experience under his belt and he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA-
MISSILE (IRE) (-)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Shafaani Luke Morris Middleham Park Racing LXXI Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Mr Andrew McNally Al Basti Equiworld
TIMEFORM VIEWFoaledFebruary12 €70,0002-y-o,BluePointcolt CloselyrelatedtowinnerabroadbyShamardal.Dam,6fwinner,half-sisterto useful6fwinnerElshabakiya.Worthasecondlookinthebetting,forallthathisyard’snewcomersusuallycomeonforarun.
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BELLE PEARL (GB) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
8-13 (3)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Belle Dauphine Sam Hitchcott
Newsells Park Stud - Waldmark Syndicate
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Newsells Park Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWFoaledApril11.BluePointfilly.Dam,French13fwinner,half-sistertohigh-classsprinter(alsowinnerupto11/4m) Librisa Breeze. Represents top 2-y-o yard and it’ll be interesting to see what the market has to say.
12
GLAMOROUS JOY (GB) (37) 00
B or Gr f Land Force (IRE) - Glamorous Rocket (IRE)
8-13 (4)
William Cox
Robert & Nina Bailey Christopher Mason, Caerwent
Robert Bailey Chepstow Garden Centre
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, tenth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 37 days ago.
Like stablemate Outer Edge, she’s hard to warm to.
2022: LADY HAMANA (AUS) 2 8 13 P J McDonald 9-4 (K R Burke) 11 ran
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Salvuccio (GB), 9-2 Mini Magna (IRE), 6-1 Invincible Speed (IRE), 15-2 Belle Pearl (GB), 10-1 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE), 14-1 Pulpit (GB), 16-1 Hello Cotai (IRE), 25-1 Cloud King (GB), 50-1 Big Time Rascal (GB), 100-1 Outer Edge (GB), 300-1 Havana Mojito (GB), Glamorous Joy (GB)
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RECORD TIMES
RECORD TIMES
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9-4
PULPIT (GB) (-)
(1)
9
9-4 (10)
9-4
10 ZIGGY’S
(11)
TFR
HHHII BHA-
TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH RACE RESULT:
DISTANCE TIME AGE WEIGHT GOING HORSE DATE 5f 10y 59.50 2 9-2 Firm AMOUR PROPRE JuL 24 2008 5f 10y 58.75 3 8-12 Firm ENTICING May 1 2007 5f 160y 1m 8.70 2 8-12 Firm QALAHAI July 24 2008 5f 160y 1m 7.40 4 9-10 Firm MOTAGALLY Sep 14 2020 1m 5y 1m 39.51 2 9-2 Firm NATURAL CHARM Sep 14 2014 1m 5y 1m 37.20 5 8-12 Good To Firm ADOBE Jun 17 2000 1m 5y 1m 37.24 3 9-4 Good To Firm EMERGING Jun 30 2021 1m 2f 37y 2m 5.80 3 9-0 Good To Firm CONNOISSEUR BAY May 29 1998 1m 3f 137y 2m 25.74 3 9-0 Hard TOP THE CHARTS Sep 8 2005 1m 5f 11y 2m 47.20 4 10-0 Firm FLOWN Aug 13 1991 1m 6f 2m 58.97 4 9-10 Firm CHARLIE D Sep 15 2019 2m 1f 24y 3m 43.41 6 7-9 Firm YAHESKA Jun 14 2003
BONUS SCHEME
GREAT BRITISH
THIRD RACE 3.55
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (ABT 14F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BIG STAGE HIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £7400
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764, 4th £382, 5th £191.
(Penalty Value £3873.16) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Wintle (24 wins from 107 runners, 22%) runs BLUE HERO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E J-Houghton (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs GREASED LIGHTNING
WEIGHTWATCHER: NELLIE MOON won off a handicap mark of 70, her rating is now down 5lb to 65.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CHERRY COLA trained by S West & MILITRY DECORATION trained by C Poulton - both Lewes, 127 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
NELLIE MOON responded well to the first-time cheekpieces (retained) when a closing third on her latest start at Salisbury where she encountered traffic problems at a crucial stage. On that evidence, she is now ready to capitalise on the handicapper’s mercy and can underline that point by emerging on top here. Militry Decoration wasn’t beaten far in a Class 4 Sandown handicap last time and he is feared most ahead of seven-time course winner Blue Hero, who is bidding for the hat-trick.
1-2-3: 1.NELLIE MOON 2.MILITRY DECORATION (IRE) 3.BLUE HERO (CAN)
RUMOUR (IRE) (15) 221352 CD 6 10-2 (12)
B m Make Believe - Russian Rave Olivia Tubb (7)
Fillies First Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn John O’Connor Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in June 10/1, below form second of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, heavy) 15 days ago. Could probably do with dropping down the weights a little TFRHHIII BHA70
2 MILITRY DECORATION (IRE) (28) 1-60344 C D 8 10-2 (2)
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Funcheon Vale (IRE) Owen Lewis (7) Gold & Green Crowd and Camilla Poulton Camilla Poulton, Lewes Miss Jackie O’Flynn Gold & Green Crowd
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Creditablefourth of10inhandicap (17/2)atSandown (14f,good tosoft)28daysago. Very much a player off the same mark eased slightly in class here. TFRHHHHI BHA70
3 LUSAKA (IRE) (28) 005115 D
5 10-1 (14)
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Jumeirah Palm Star Billy Loughnane (3)
Burnham P & D Ltd John Flint, Bridgend
Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 6 runs this year, the latest at Ffos Las in June. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Sandown (14f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Live each-way chance.
4 BLUE HERO (CAN) (28) 011211 C
TFRHHHII BHA69
5 10-0 (3)
B g Air Force Blue (USA) - Pomarine (USA) Finley Marsh
Mr Adrian Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Dr Tan Hyka
TIMEFORMVIEWFourwinsfrom7runsthisyear Careerbestwhenwinning9-runnerhandicapatthiscourse(11.6f,goodtosoft,7/2)28daysago,shaken uptoassert.Backupintripand6lbhighermarktocontendwithbuthe’sclearlyingoodheartandboastsaterrificrecordhere.
5 SILVERSCAPE (GB) (27) 205005
TFRHHHII BHA68
4 9-12 (7)
Gr g Cityscape - Miss Minuty Luke Catton (5)
Miss Jennifer Dorey
Roger Teal, Lambourn
Miss Jennifer Dorey Chartplan(2004) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Newbury (12f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back but continues to edge down the weights and he may well pop up at some point soon. TFRHHHII BHA66
6 NELLIE MOON (GB) (13) 3/560-03
B or Br m Sea The Moon (GER) - Queen’s Dream (IRE)
5 9-11 (13)
Tom Queally
Nellie Moon Partnership Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Star Pointe Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,thirdof11inhandicap(10/1)atSalisbury(14.2f,good)13daysago,nearestfinish Didn’t get the best of runs that day and she should be involved in the finish, granted better luck here. TFRHHHHH BHA65
7 CHERRY COLA (GB) (35) 6-13324 D
7 9-10 (8)
Ch m Sixties Icon - Rose Cheval (USA) Rose Dawes (5)
The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes Norman Court
Likely
fourth
run her race, as she usually does, but may again find one or two too good.
14 PLAY SMARTER
colours no horse age
lb Draw 1
st
RUSSIAN
Stud Southdowns Unleashed
at
(4/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.
TFRHHHII BHA64
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win
Yarmouth in May. Creditable
of 9 in handicap
to
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
8 STILETTO (GB) (203) 4245-50
5 9-5 (11)
B g Frankel - High Heeled (IRE) Mia Nicholls (7)
Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe
Mr J. Wigan & Mr G. Strawbridge
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 63 days ago, doing too much too soon Others make greater appeal. TFRHHIII BHA59
9 GREASED LIGHTNING (GB) (11) 263613
3 9-4 (6)
Ch g Lightning Spear - How High The Sky (IRE) Georgia Dobie (3)
Mrs S Keable & Partner
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Windsor in July Third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, good to firm, 13/2) 11 days ago. Place possibilities TFRHHHII BHA68
10 ALCHEMYSTIQUE (IRE) (27) 05/-2320
B m Authorized (IRE) - Nice To Know (FR)
6 9-4 (4)
Dougie Costello
Lysways Racing Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
Paul Hancock Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Newbury (12f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view.
11 MRS TWIG (IRE) (28) 06346
HHIII BHA58
3 9-2 (1)
Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Desert Run (IRE) Lewis Edmunds
Muir Racing Partnership - Ascot William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (11.8f, soft) 28 days ago. Others have achieved more.
12 FAIR DINKUM (IRE) (25) 652456
HHIII BHA66
3 9-1 (9)
B c Australia - Wannabe Posh (IRE) Liam Keniry
Mr D Coles & Mr P Moore Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Normandie Stud Ltd Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Hughie Morrison when sixth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (12f, good, 22/1) 25 days ago. Others preferred.
13 BIG JIMBO (GB) (19) 122561 C
TFRHIIII BHA65
6 9-0 (10)
Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Big Moza Callum Shepherd
Mr A Watson & Mr B Malyon
Alan Watson & Brett Malyon
Gary Moore, Horsham
K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this course (11.6f, good, 9/4) 19 days ago, cosily. Back up in trip and while he merits respect, a 3lb rise demands more of him
14 AL SAYAH (GB) (49) 000-50
TFRHHHII BHA54
3 8-12 (5)
B f Golden Horn - Acquisition Luke Morris
Unstable Racing
Shaikh Daij Al Khalifa
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Tipperary (12.6f, good) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John S. O’Donoghue and she’s one to note in the betting, given that she is probably capable of better TFRHHHII BHA62
2022: EAGLE COURT (IRE) 5 10 4 Martin Harley 4-1 (Tom Ward) 8 ran
Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 10.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 14.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
NELLIE MOON: Following its run on 10/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
CHERRY COLA: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Blue Hero (CAN), 7-1 Lusaka (IRE), 8-1 Militry Decoration (IRE), Nellie Moon (GB), 10-1 Big Jimbo (GB), 12-1 Cherry Cola (GB), Greased Lightning (GB), 14-1 Silverscape (GB), 16-1 Russian Rumour (IRE), Al Sayah (GB), 18-1 Alchemystique (IRE), 25-1 Mrs Twig (IRE), 28-1 Stiletto (GB), 66-1 Fair Dinkum (IRE)
15 RA CE THRE E
TFR
Tote
TFR
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Race preview from Weatherbys
An eleven strong field head to post in the Class 6 Weatherbys Stallion Book HandicapStakesoverthemilehereatBath.
The uber talented Billy Loughnane takes therideaboardCiotogforhisfatherMark, taking off a handy 3lb. The five-year-old Dandy Man gelding was denied by just a neckovercourseanddistancewhenlast seen and has leading claims to go close once again from an unchanged mark. The winner that day, Eye Of The Water, reopposes with a 4lb penalty for that victory and will be required to do a fair bit more to uphold the form conceding anextra7lbtothatrivalhere,oncejockey claims are factored in. Ronald Harris’ seven-year-old has been in flying form this year though, with three wins and a further three third place finishes since the turn of the year, so is dangerous to dismiss. He is also one who would appreciate the forecast rain better than most in this field, with a win and two secondsonsoftground.
My Trick has only won over the shorter tripof6fthisseason,butdidfinishsecond over course and distance here on his penultimatestart.IanWilliams’five-yearold finished a good fourth at Sandown last time, staying on strongly all the way to the line, and can build on that effort with Callum Hutchinson in the saddle to take off 3lbs. Ed de Giles’ Chifa was two lengths behind back in sixth that day, and has a fair bit to find with Luke Morris replacing 7lb apprentice William Pyle in thesaddle.
The in-form Kaiya Fraser takes the ride on Havana Goldrush, the Havana Gold gelding with a win and a second from four starts at Bath this term. He has disappointed since a victory at Windsor back in June though and has to bounce back in order to be competitive here. Ardbraccanhasjustonewinin18career starts, that victory coming in maiden companybackin2021.Asaresultthough, Michael Appleby’s filly has slid down the handicap to a tempting mark of 66 and takesastepbackinclass.
Course and distance winner Espresso Freddo has been off the track since last November and makes his stable debut here for Adrian Wintle. He is yet to win freshinhiscareerandwilllikelycomeon for the run. MyAmbition is two from two over course and distance, landing a pair ofsimilarcontestsatthetrackinMayand June of this year. Both of those victories came on firm ground though, and Denis Coakley’s four-year-old may just want a quickersurfacethanhewilllikelygetthis timearound.
Blue Collar Lad was well beaten over course and distance back in May but has since won at Lingfield and has been droppedapoundforhisfifthbackatthat course latest. Kraken Filly won here at Bathover10finMay,sheddinghermaiden tagatthe20thtimeofaskingatmassive oddsof50/1,andhasnowdroppedback down the handicap to 1lb below that winning mark. John Flint’s Alyara got off the mark for her new stable at Ffos Las last term, and has now dropped to that same mark as she makes her debut at thetrack.
WEATHERBYSRACEPREVIEW
Eye Of The Water will be hard to dismiss if the heavens open.
ARDBRACCAN
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FOURTH RACE 4.30
ABOUT ONE MILE (ABT 8F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6200
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 (24 wins from 107 runners, 22%) runs ESPRESSO FREDDO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (3 wins from 42 runners, 7%) runs ARDBRACCAN
WEIGHTWATCHER: MR TRICK won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 9lb to 61.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARDBRACCAN trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 151 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
CIOTOG deserves to get his head in front and is taken to do just that following his recent C&D near miss. He was just touched off by Eye of The Water on that occasion but is now 4lb better off with that rival, before the claim of star apprentice Billy Loughnane is taken into consideration. Mr Trick put in good late work when fourth at Sandown last time and is second choice ahead of Chifa and My Ambition. The down-in-class Ardbraccan also needs a second look.
1-2-3: 1.CIOTOG (IRE) 2.MR TRICK (IRE) 3.CHIFA (IRE)
colours no horse
1 CIOTOG (IRE) (4) 0-35022
5 9-11 (8)
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Cristal Fashion (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3)
Precision Facades Ltd Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Castle Paddock Bloodstock Ltd Precision Facades Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Very good neck second of 10 to Eye of The Water in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 4 days ago, just failing 4lb better off with that rival now and he’s a big player. TFRHHHHH BHA67 (+2)
2 ARDBRACCAN (IRE) (19) 403000
4 9-10 (11)
B f Lawman (FR) - Bosphorus Queen (IRE) Lewis Edmunds
Nicholas Hoare Michael Appleby, Oakham
Ellie Hudson & Llama O’Mahony Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 22/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Definite chance if she puts her best foot forward now eased in class TFRHHHII BHA66
3 EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) (4) 535301
CD
7 9-10 (in 4lb ex) (5)
B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Desert Location Liam Keniry
Mr Malcolm E Wright Ronald Harris, Chepstow
M. Fahy Ron Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs this year Won 10-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 4 days ago by neck from Ciotog, just holding on. More needed under a penalty but respected nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA62 (+3)
4 CHIFA (IRE) (13) 4-11236
6 9-9 (6)
Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Inca Trail (USA) Luke Morris
Exors of the late Mr J.P. Carrington Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Bakewell Bloodstock&Richmond Bloodstock Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Twowinsfrom5runsthisyearthe latestat Wolverhampton inMay.9/1,respectablesixthof 12inhandicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Likely to be on the premises
5 MY AMBITION (IRE) (37) 04-0112 CD
Ch g Galileo Gold - Rise Up Lotus (IRE)
The Harrow Racing Club
Tally-Ho Stud
TFRHHHII BHA65
4 9-9 (3)
George Bass (3)
Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
Denis Coakley Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 4 runs this year. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 7/1) 37 days ago, running on Solid each-way chance
TFRHHHII BHA65
6 HAVANA GOLDRUSH (GB) (10) 316050 CD 4 9-8 (9)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Riot of Colour
J S Moore & B Galloway
Kaiya Fraser (5)
J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Car Colston Hall Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win at Windsor in June. Eighth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes
7 MR TRICK (IRE) (13) 006124
B g Kodiac - Alkhawarah (USA)
Ian Williams Racing Club
Castlefarm Stud
TFRHHIII BHA64 (-1)
5 9-5 (7)
Callum Hutchinson (3)
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Wolverhampton in March 7/1, good fourth of 12in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago, rallying Couldn’t rule out.
TFRHHHHI BHA61
18 PLAY SMARTER
Draw
age st lb
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
8
ESPRESSO FREDDO (IRE) (284) 400006- CD 9 9-4 (1)
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Spring Bouquet (IRE)
Finley Marsh
Threes Company Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Knocklong House Stud D + I Joinery Ltd, Floorex Carpets Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 11/1). Off 9 months ahead of this debut for new yard and entitled to come on for the run.
9 BLUE COLLAR LAD (GB) (28) 600105 C D
B g Ardad (IRE) - Wonderful Life (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA60
4 9-4 (10)
Stefano Cherchi
Cross Channel Racing and partner Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent
Mr Phil Cunningham
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 12/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals
10 ALYARA (GB) (23) 3-55355 D
TFRHHIII BHA60
5 9-4 (2)
B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross William Cox
Mr D. A. Poole John Flint, Bridgend
Bartisan Racing Ltd
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to soft, 4/1) 23 days ago. Not without hope in an open-looking race.
11 KRAKEN FILLY (IRE) (15) 442054 C
TFRHHHII BHA60
5 8-4 (4)
B m Camacho - Tip It On The Top (IRE) George Rooke
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Eimear Mulhern
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. One win from 26 Flat runs. Last of 4 in handicap (20/1) at Ffos Las (10f, heavy) 15 days ago. Others are more persuasive
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 10, 11.
TFRHIIII BHA45
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 My Ambition (IRE), 5-1 Ciotog (IRE), 6-1 Eye of The Water (IRE), 13-2 Mr Trick (IRE), 15-2 Chifa (IRE), 11-1 Alyara (GB), 14-1 Ardbraccan (IRE), 16-1 Blue Collar Lad (GB), 20-1 Havana Goldrush (GB), 40-1 Espresso Freddo (IRE), Kraken Filly (IRE)
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TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH RACE
RESULT:
FIFTH RACE 5.05
ONE MILE THREE FURLONGS ABT 137 YARDS (11F ABT 137YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6200
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): M Tregoning (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs FEYHA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Loughnane (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs STARFIGHTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SURREY CHARM trained by H Morrison, East Ilsley, 153 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
There may well be more to come from SURREY CHARM, who left her low-key 2-y-o efforts for George Baker well behind when making a winning handicap debut for her new yard at Chepstow last month. That wasn’t a particularly strong race but she did the job well, especially considering that she was returning from an 11-month absence, and this stiffer test promises to suit. Starfighter is taken to follow the selection home, with recent C&D scorer Lhebayeb best of the rest.
1-2-3: 1.SURREY CHARM 2.STARFIGHTER 3.LHEBAYEB (GER) colours no horse
1 ON THE RIGHT TRACK (GB) (11) 0-10416 CD 6 10-4 (9)
Gr g Mukhadram - Jessica Ennis (USA) Luke Catton (5)
Mrs T. Channing-Williams Mark Usher, Lambourn
Selwood Bloodstock & Mrs S. Read Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest here in June Sixth of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA67
2 FASCINATING LIPS (IRE) (28) 2123-00
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Fantastic Lips (GER)
6 10-4 (8)
Tom Queally
Mr Harry Redknapp Gary Moore, Horsham
Stall Parthenaue K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and would have a fighting chance were he to return to form.
3 TIGER BEETLE (GB) (33) 306560
TFRHHHII BHA67
5 10-3 (4)
B g Camelot - Beach Frolic William Cox
Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney
Highclere Stud and Floors Farming
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 21 Flat runs Eighth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 18/1) 33 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and others make more appeal on this occasion.
4 THEFASTNTHECURIOUS (GB) (15) 303350 D
TFRHHIII BHA66
5 10-3 (7)
Ch m Fast Company (IRE) - Dame Plume (IRE) William Carson
Mr J. L. Flint John Flint, Bridgend
Chasemore Farm & P. Collier
TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, first run since leaving Richard Spencer when last of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, heavy) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs to bounce back.
5 STARFIGHTER (GB) (8) 644553 D
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Starlit Sands
TFRHHIII BHA66
7 9-13 (2)
Billy Loughnane (3)
Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 13 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 8 days ago. One to consider off an unchanged mark with top apprentice Billy Loughnane taking over.
6 BALGOWAN (IRE) (13) 645-440
TFRHHHII BHA62 (-1)
4 9-8 (3)
Ch g Australia - Star Search Ben Sanderson (3)
Mrs Kate Kenyon Milton Harris, Warminster
The Kathryn Stud Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Salisbury (14.2f, good) 13 days ago. Chance here judged on bits and pieces of form but record stands at 0-9 on the Flat.
7 FEYHA (IRE) (41) 401-033
TFRHHIII BHA57
3 9-7 (6)
B f Sir Percy - Mariana (IRE) Dougie Costello
Savernake Racing Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury
A. Byrne & Tinnkill Bloodstock Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good) 41 days ago, nearest finish
TFRHHHII BHA65
20 PLAY SMARTER
age st lb Draw
up
More needed here but she is at least likely to benefit from this step back
in trip
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
LHEBAYEB (GER) (14)
B m Alhebayeb (IRE) - Lady Gabrielle (IRE)
Boddy, Kilby & Dartnall
Callum Shepherd
Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple
Mount Coote Stud Hartnoll Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 23 Flat runs 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, driven out. 3lb rise fair enough and she has to enter calculations.
9 SURREY CHARM (GB) (34) 000-1
B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Stacey Sutton (FR)
Surrey Racing (SC)
TFRHHHII BHA55
3 9-4 (5)
Lewis Edmunds
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Aston Mullins Stud Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 14/1) on debut for this yard 34 days ago, cosily 5lb rise manageable and she’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA62
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
ON THE RIGHT TRACK: Following its run on 12/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
FASCINATING LIPS: Following its run on 26/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Surrey Charm (GB), 11-2 Lhebayeb (GER), 7-1 Starfighter (GB), 15-2 Feyha (IRE), 10-1 Fascinating Lips (IRE), 14-1 Thefastnthecurious (GB), 18-1 On The Right Track (GB), 22-1 Tiger Beetle (GB), 25-1 Balgowan (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 5.35
ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 37 YARDS (10F ABT 37YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7400
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764, 4th £382, 5th £191.
(Penalty Value £3873.16) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G Boughey (13 wins from 52 runners, 25%) runs GALLIMIMUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Dunlop (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs DAMASCUS STEEL
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SHAZAM trained by K P De Foy, DAMASCUS STEEL trained by E Dunlop, WILD HURRICANE trained by S bin Suroor, CALYPSO trained by J Ferguson, GALLIMIMUS trained by G Boughey - all Newmarket, 155 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
Moving up in trip here should suit CALYPSO, who was going on at the finish when a close third over a mile at Nottingham last month and, now 1lb lower and equipped with first-time cheekpieces, he is taken to open his account at the eighth attempt. Wonder Starelzaam has acquitted himself well in higher-grade handicaps at Newbury and Windsor the last twice and is feared most ahead of Eddie Temple, Damascus Steel and Shazam.
1-2-3: 1.CALYPSO (IRE) 2.WONDER STARELZAAM (IRE) 3.EDDIE TEMPLE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
colours no horse age st lb
Draw
1 WONDER STARELZAAM (IRE) (37) 15-1044 D 5 10-4 (10)
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Ava Star (IRE) George Bass (3)
Mr James Kerr Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
Mrs Noreen Maher Denis Coakley Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 19 Flat runs Latest win at Lingfield in March 8/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 37 days ago, left poorly placed. Enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA77
2 MONTERIA (IRE) (17) 4-61600 D
5 10-2 (7)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rip Van Music (IRE) Liam Keniry
Elizabeth Gifford and Bernice Walter Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
Patrick J. Connolly Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Windsor in May. 80/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive here. TFRHIIII BHA75
3 MISS BLUEBELLE (IRE) (90) 1061-20 D
4 10-1 (1)
B f Awtaad (IRE) - Miss Bellbird (IRE) Dougie Costello
Sir T. Pilkington & The Rogers Family Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury
Mrs S. M. Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 90 days ago. Hood back on Appears to be more effective on synthetics.
4 WILD HURRICANE (IRE) (29) 3-3526
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Wavering (IRE)
Godolphin
TFRHHIII BHA74
5 10-1 (11)
William Carson
Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket
Godolphin Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 29 days ago. Each-way chance
5 PRECISION STORM (GB) (138) 32-2020 D
Gr g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Way To The Stars
Precision Facades Ltd
Mrs D. O. Joly
TFRHHHII BHA74
6 9-13 (9)
George Rooke
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Precision Facades Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 138 days. Clearly more of a force on the AW but his current turf mark reflects that and he’s not completely dismissed.
6 STAR CALIBER (GB) (39) 000306
B g Golden Horn - Lombatina (FR)
Mrs S. Conway
Bjorn Nielsen
TFRHHIII BHA72
5 9-12 (8)
Tom Queally
Amanda Perrett, Pulborough
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2020 Last of 6 in handicap at Ascot (14.2f, soft, 10/1) 39 days ago. Down in trip and would be a threat off this reduced mark if able to bounce back.
7 SHAZAM (IRE) (19) 60-0112 D BF
B f Almanzor (FR) - Shalanaya (IRE)
The Bumblebees & Partners
TFRHHHII BHA71
3 9-11 (2)
Callum Hutchinson (3)
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Mr John Halley Kpf Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfrom4runsthisyear,thelatestatLeicesterinJune Goodsecondof7inhandicap(9/4)atNewmarket (12f, good to firm) 19 days ago. No reason to think that she won’t be on the presmises once again. TFRHHHII BHA77
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PLAY
8 CALYPSO (IRE) (36) 32-3323 BF
B g Tamayuz - Alors Quoi (IRE)
NAS Syndicate, M Buckley & Mrs A M Hayes
Duncroi Farm Ltd
3 9-10 (4)
Stefano Cherchi
James Ferguson, Newmarket
James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWGood third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 15/8)36days ago,clear of rest This step up in trip looks a good move and he’s of strong interest here with first-time cheekpieces enlisted TFRHHHHH BHA76
9 EDDIE TEMPLE (IRE) (48) 0-056 BF
3 9-8 (5)
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Xema Luke Morris
Mr O. S. Harris Owen Burrows, Lambourn
Olive O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Sixth of 7 in handicap (6/4) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Significantly up in trip and remains of interest judged on earlier promise
10 DAMASCUS STEEL (IRE) (20) 221421 D
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shanjia (GER)
Racing Unity and J Ball
TFRHHHII BHA74
3 9-7 (3)
Josephine Gordon
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
J. Wall & E. Kennedy Castle Physiotherapy, Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 6/1) 20 days ago, idling 3lb rise demands more but he’s clearly at the top of his game.
11 GALLIMIMUS (GB) (28) 102124 D
TFRHHHII BHA73
3 9-2 (6)
B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Amarullah (FR) Billy Loughnane (3)
Mr Noel Fehily George Boughey, Newmarket
Trinity Park Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 7 runs this year, the latest at Brighton in July. Last of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm, 6/1) 28 days ago. Claims if able to put that run behind him
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHHII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 10.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.
Stewards Note:
WILD HURRICANE: Following its run on 25/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
PRECISION STORM: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the last furlong.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Calypso (IRE), 7-1 Shazam (IRE), Damascus Steel (IRE), 8-1 Wild Hurricane (IRE), 17-2 Wonder Starelzaam (IRE), 9-1 Eddie Temple (IRE), 10-1 Gallimimus(GB), 14-1 Miss Bluebelle (IRE), Star Caliber (GB), 22-1 Precision Storm (GB), 40-1 Monteria (IRE)
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TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH RACE RESULT: Proudly supports
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SEVENTH RACE 6.05
1M 2F 37Y (2,000M)
FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS, 4YO+
EMIRATES BREEDERS HANDICAP STAKES 0-55
Total race value £4000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2061, 2nd £966.80, 3rd £483.60, 4th £241.60, 5th £120.80, 6th £60.40
RACE SUMMARY
Quite a trappy contest, however five-time ARO top trainer James Owen is the current leader with the breed and has a 24% strike rate with his thoroughbred string so far. Distance winner Heritage Valentino has been placed twice this season and can be forgiven his poor recent run tried in a visor However Owen’s amateurs give a useful weight advantage to the unexposed Victoria and DELICATESSE on their handicap debuts, with the latter a tentative pick. Al-Hatab is another young horse going the right way and could have each way claims.
1 VICTORIA (GB) (8) 023
10-4 ( 3 )
Bay F RB Burn (US) - Dolfina D’lbos (FR) Miss Teagan Padgett (7) James Owen Racing Club James Owen
Br Mr James Owen
Good step forward when second in a novice event (Delicatesse 4th) getting an allowance and fair effort to be third behind Group horses in a conditions event on latest outing. Dam stayed well and open to further improvement on handicapdebut,upintrip (R3W0P2)(OR52)
2 DELICATESSE (GB) (58) 64
10-3 ( 6 ) Bay F Al Saoudi (FR) - Delishess (US) (Dahess (GB)) Miss Rhea Betts (7) James Owen Racing Club James Owen
Br Rachael Gowland & Mr James Owen P
SimilarprofiletostablemateVictoria and triedin ahood whenfourthlast time Dam awinneratthistripandshorter, here and in the US, including a Grade 2, and underused sire gets winners at this trip too. Conditions likely to suit on handicapdebutinfirst-timecheekpieces.(R2W0P1)(OR51)
3 ALJAWAAHER (FR) (75) 223232-60
14 10-0 ( 4 )
Gr G Bengali D'Albret (FR) - Tamani (GB) (Dormane (FR)) Mr Matthew Lloyd Slater (7)
Steve Blackwell Mr S Blackwell
Br SNC Shadwell France
Wellintoveteranstage,howevermadetheframeinallsixstartsforamateurpilotlastseason.Lackedenthusiasmthis termintworunsonquick,butslightdropingradeandmark,combinedwitheasiergroundmayhelphisplacechances. (R42W2P19)(OR48)
4 HERITAGE VALENTINO (GB) (43) 53214-235
6 10-0 ( 2 )
Gr H Vadeer (GB) - Heritage Silver Delaney (GB) (Khamil (NL)) Billy Loughnane
Mrs RB Skepper James Owen
Br Mrs RB Skepper & Mrs J Marson
Distance winner last season in blinkers on the AW and placed twice this term here with headgear left off Poor run latest, tried in visor and though still three pounds higher than last winning mark, this is the least competitive contest he’sbeeninthisterm.Onetonote,backupintrip (R11W1P5)(OR48)
5 ALOOF (GB) (26) 0-115-006
6 9-11 ( 8 )
Ch M Seraphin Du Paon (FR) - Spirited Game (GB) (Vert Olive (FR)) Mr Lewis Saunders (7) Steve Blackwell Mr S Blackwell
Br Mr Stephen Blackwell BL
Winnerofaweakcontestinthisgradeover7fatBrightonandfollowedupoveramileatChepstowbeatingHeritage Valentino and several more of these last season Out of form this term, but has now dropped to same winning Chepstowmarkandblinkersappliedforthefirsttimehere.(R11W2P0)(OR45)
6 HERITAGE VADEL (GB) (75) 02/-100-6
8 9-11 ( 1 )
Gr H Vadeer (GB) - Heritage Silver Delaney (GB) (Khamil (NL)) Rhiain Ingram
Mrs RB Skepper James Owen
Br Mrs R B Skepper & Mrs J Marson
AW winner over 2f further for today’s jockey last year (Aljawaaher 2nd, Heritage Valentino 3rd) in first time blinkers and is back on the same mark here Hasn’t made the frame since however and suspicion is that he needs a greater staminatestthanhisbrother,HeritageValentino (R6W1P0)(OR45)
7 KAYACK (GB) (43) 653-36-40
9 9-10 ( 9 )
Gr G Kayeed (GB) - Penny Black (GB) (Chndaka (FR)) Miss Serena Brotherton
Evermore Racing Ms Jen Harris
Br Ms J E Harris P
Third behind Heritage Valentino at Wolves over this trip last term, though beaten a combined 36 lengths in two runs this season Still a maiden from 18 starts and all his best placed form (at this distance and further) is on artificial surfaces.(R19W0P7)(OR44)
KEY
Breeding Breeder
Owner
Br Jockey Trainer
colours no horse age st lb Draw
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3
AL-HATAB (GB) (43) 560-043
5 9-6 ( 5 )
Gr G Tabarak (GB) - Altesse Kossack (GB) (Marwan (FR)) Mohammed Tabti (3)
Mrs J R Kelway & Mr Peter Hammersley Mr P J Hammersley
Br Mrs Julie Rose Kelway
StayingonthirdbehindtwousefultypeslasttimeoveramileinahighergradeatBrighton.Stilllooksgreenandthough beatenintwopreviousattemptsatthistrip,pedigreesuggestsitshouldsuit,aspatienttrainerscoredwithhisbrother anddamoverthisdistanceandfurther.(R6W0P2)(OR40)
9 BELLE ANGELIQUE (GB) (43) 5P04-054
7 9-1 ( 7 )
Ch M Seraphin Du Paon (FR) - Gelma Du Volday (GB) (Nazzerin (GB)) Georgia Dobie
Dilmun Racing Mr P J Hammersley
Br Mrs Jenny Peyton
Stuffy type who usually takes a few runs to get competitive and ran well in a better race at Brighton from out of the handicap when fourth over a mile latest, ahead of Heritage Valentino and Kayack Yet to make the frame in 8 starts, butisgoingtherightway.(R9W0P2)(OR35)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 HERITAGE VALENTINO (GB), 7-2 VICTORIA (GB), 4-1 DELICATESSE (GB), 6-1 AL-HATAB (GB), 7-1 BELLE ANGELIQUE (GB), 8-1 HERITAGE VADEL (GB), 10-1 ALOOF (GB), 14-1 ALJAWAAHER (FR), 20-1 KAYACK (GB)
In the UK, Arabians may be ridden by amateur or professional jockeys, including apprentices and conditionals -
Hollie Doyle was the Top UK Arabian jockey in 2021
ARABIAN RACING
DID YOU KNOW?
The world's highest priced Arabian at auction was DAHESS at €1,050,000 in 2007
The avergage price for a2yo Arabian at auction in Europe is €27,500
Globally there are 6 Arabian races worth €1million Euro or more
Arabian racing takes place in 39 countries, including UK, USA, France and the Gulf States
Since 1st January 2020 UK licensed throughbred trainers may also train Arabians, as they do in other countries around the world Find out more at
Arabian racehorses usually start their careers at three, with their 'classic' season at four years
Like throughbreds, there is an International Classification system for Arabians -the highest ever rated horse was AL MOURTAJEZ on 134
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TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH RACE
RACE SEVEN
RESULT:
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.50 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; 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. August 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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. 15 entries at £50. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.25 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 519 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3564 to the winning horse The second to receive £1673, the third £836 and the fourth £418. for novice two yrs old. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). SKY SPORTS RACING 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 £33. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2816; Second £1408; Third £704; Fourth £352. (Penalty Value £3564) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.55 - THE BIG STAGE HIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3873 to the winning horse The second to receive £1817, the third £907, the fourth £454 and the fifth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Big Stage Hire 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 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance 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 STAYERS’ SERIES FINAL to be run over 1m 6f 11y 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. 23 entries at £37. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764; Fourth £382; Fifth £191 (Penalty Value £3873.16) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.30 - THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK 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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; 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. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Weatherbys 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 19 entries at £31 - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 5.05 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES 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 three 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). £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. August 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160 (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.35 - THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3873 to the winning horse The second to receive £1817, the third £907, the fourth £454 and the fifth £226. for three 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). £37 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 30 entries at £37. - Closed August 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764; Fourth £382; Fifth £191 (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
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REMAINING FIXTURES
AUGUST
THURSDAY 31ST
SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY 6TH
WEDNESDAY 13TH
SATURDAY 16TH (GENT'S DAY)
OCTOBER
MONDAY 2ND
WEDNESDAY 18TH (THE BECKFORD STAKES)
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