Brighton Racecard - Saturday 22nd April

Thank you for joining us for our 2023 Season Opener, we are delighted to be racing at Brighton once again.

Our team have been working hard to improve the facilities on site and on the track and we are all looking forward to another exciting season of flat racing.

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND

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3 TRYSTER (IRE) (11) 3

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3 9-5 (3)

B g Shamardal (USA) - Min Alhawa (USA) Adam Kirby

Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Br Herbertstown House Stud Emirates

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort Third of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 9/1) on debut 11 days ago, not knocked about. Open to plenty of improvement.

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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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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.

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances)

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating

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FIRST RACE 4.40

FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 60 YARDS (5F ABT 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Gallagher (16 wins from 104 runners, 15%) runs SECRET HANDSHEIKH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Scott (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs MELLYS FLYER

WEIGHTWATCHER: HEY HO LET’S GO won off a handicap mark of 63, his rating is now down 5lb to 58.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SECRET HANDSHEIKH trained by J Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh, 143 miles.

If able to bounce back following a below-par effort last time,

could be the one to beat. Coronation Cottage and Porfin can fight out minor honours.

NON-RUNNER

(IRE) (19) 004026 C D

B g Belardo (IRE) - Tropical Mist (IRE)

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VIEW Course winner Four wins from 30 runs last year Sixth of 9 in

at

field (6f, AW, 5/1) 19 days ago, not clear run. Couldn’t rule out. TFRHHHII BHA66

5 SECRET HANDSHEIKH (GB) (25) 10636-0 D

5 8-13 (2)

B g Mayson - Descriptive (IRE) Darragh Keenan

The Old Deer Racing Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

Br Tibthorpe Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and this 5-y-o needs to bounce back.

6 HEY HO LET’S GO (GB) (46) 1460-06 D

HHIII BHA65

7 8-6 (1)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Lookslikeanangel Aidan Keeley (5)

Mrs K. B. Tester Mark Hoad, Lewes

Br Carmel Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 16 runs last year Sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 40/1) 46 days ago. Others make more appeal

HIIII BHA58

7 CORONATION COTTAGE (GB) (187) 346033- D 9 8-4 (4)

B m Pastoral Pursuits - Avrilo Hayley Turner

Pat Hancock & Eric Jones

Br Eric Jones, Pat Hancock

Malcolm Saunders, Wells

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021 14/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) Off 6 months but shouldn’t be far away if fully tuned-up TFRHHHHI BHA55

2022: ALABLAQ (IRE) 4 9 12 George Downing 15-8 (David Evans) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 5.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Alafdhal (IRE), 5-2 Porfin (IRE), 3-1 Coronation Cottage (GB), 16-1 Secret Handsheikh (GB), 25-1 The Defiant (GB), 33-1 Hey Ho Let’s Go (GB)

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RACE RESULT: TIME

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RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (25 wins from 117 runners, 21%) runs QANDIL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs DREADPIRATEROBERTS

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BILLY WEBSTER trained by G Scott & MIST OF LIR trained by Murphy - both Newmarket, 120 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

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SECOND RACE 5.15

FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 60 YARDS (5F ABT 60YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD

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Total prize fund £6800 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2902, 2nd £1450, 3rd £726, 4th £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS

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1-2-3: 1.DREADPIRATEROBERTS (IRE) 2.QANDIL (IRE) 3.BITS AND BOBS (IRE)

RECORD TIMES

colours no horse st lb Draw

1 BILLY WEBSTER (IRE) (-)

9-7 (6)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Some Site (IRE) Darragh Keenan

The Trading Partnership George Scott, Newmarket

Br Herbertstown House Stud The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 9. 30,000 gns yearling, Profitable gelding. Dam, 9f winner who stayed 12.5f, half-sister to smart 1m-1 1/2m winner Moment In Time out of useful 1 1/4m winner Horatia TFRHHHII BHA-

2 DREADPIRATEROBERTS (IRE) (-)

9-7 (4)

B c Soldier’s Call - Gangster Squad (FR) Luke Morris S.A.S. Thoroughbreds Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr Liam Foley

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 27€25,000 yearling Soldier’s Call colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7.4f Vormir and useful winner up to 1m Encouraged. Dam 2-y-o 9f winner who stayed 11f. Represents yard with a superb record with its debutants.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 BITS AND BOBS (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-5 (7)

B c James Garfield (IRE) - Smart Mover (IRE) William Carver (3) Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Br Rathbarry Stud Moretons Investments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 7. 16,000 gns yearling, James Garfield colt. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful but unreliable winner up to 8.3f (stayed 10.5f) Ventura Knight

BHA

B f Massaat (IRE) -

fred willson and richard kent Adam West, Epsom

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 3. Massaat filly. Half-sister to 9.5f winner Things Happen and 7f/1m winner Heroic. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: KNEBWORTH 2 9 5 Pat Cosgrave 13-8 (Richard Hughes) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dreadpirateroberts (IRE), 7-2 Qandil (IRE), 11-2 Bits And Bobs (IRE), 6-1 Billy Webster (IRE), 15-2 Revenue (IRE), 14-1 Mist of Lir (IRE), 22-1 Run Joy Run (GB), 33-1 Mullingar Girl (GB)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (53 wins from 404 runners, 13%) runs MADRINHO AND SAPPHIRE’S MOON

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs MADRINHO AND SAPPHIRE’S MOON

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WON LOVE trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 178 miles.

Br R. Kent & D. Evans

THIRD RACE 5.45

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (6F ABT 210YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

Cases can be made for several, but RIVAS ROB ROY wasted no time getting back to form when a close fifth at Newcastle just over 3 weeks ago, so he gets the nod to notch a second success of the year at the expense of the consistent Ballybaymoonshiner, who has filled the runner-up spot on his last couple of starts and may have to settle for silver once again. Diamond Cottage rounds off the shortlist.

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (53 wins from 404 runners, 13%) runs POETIC FORCE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs MOUNTBATTEN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: POETIC FORCE trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 175 miles.

24 days ago, racing wide Must improve

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

TWISTALINE: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ballybaymoonshiner (FR), 7-1 Rivas Rob Roy (GB), 10-1 Twistaline (GB), Diamond Cottage (GB), Sapphire’s Moon (GB), 12-1 Madrinho (IRE), 14-1 No Turning Back (GB), 16-1 Won Love (IRE), Romanovich (IRE), 22-1 Heer’s Sadie (GB), 33-1 Four Feet (IRE), 40-1 Jack Leslie (GB)

FOURTH RACE 6.15

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (6F ABT 210YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MUM, NANNY, DOLLY - QUEEN OF HEARTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9800 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4046, 2nd £2024, 3rd £1011, 4th £506, 5th £253. (Penalty Value £5129.32) SS

Provided he is fit enough to do himself justice following 10 months off, MOUNTBATTEN could be the answer He is by far the least exposed of these and the fact that his yard is in such good form augurs well. Poetic Force has winning form here and is next on the list, albeit only marginally as cases can also be made for the likes of Canoodled, Temple Bruer & Tintoretto.

1.MOUNTBATTEN (IRE) 2.POETIC FORCE (IRE) 3.CANOODLED (IRE)

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2 CANOODLED (IRE) (176) 434541- D

HHHII BHA80

runs last year 6/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good) when last seen in September Resumes on the same mark and should make his presence felt

5 9-9 (7)

B m Mehmas (IRE) - Fondled fie

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Br Ringfort Stud ABM Catering Mana

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 16-runner handicapatNewmarket (8f, good to soft 6/1) well on top finish. 8lb higher back from a break but drop back to 7f won’t be a problem and she has to enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA80

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MEFORM VIEW C&D winner 10 1/2 lengths last of 9 to Poetic Force in handicap (28/1) at 45 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. TFRHI

TINTORETTO (IRE) (40) 520-501 D

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Fanacanta (IRE)

Whitehouse Stable Syndicate

8 9-8

Hayley Turner

Tom Ward, Upper La

Br Highfort Stud Smul

MEFORM VIEW Improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 40 days ag Went close over C&D (off a 2lb higher mark) on sole previous visit here last summer and he’s not discounted.

TFRHHH

MOUNTBATTEN (IRE) (308) D213- D

4 9-8

Bl g Dabirsim (FR) - Sapore di Roma (IRE) Luke

Deva Racing (MB) & Partner

Br Phillistown House

Archie Watson, Upper La

MEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 9/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm -month absence to overcome but he’s of interest nonetheless Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHH

SECRET STRENGTH (IRE) (16) 00-0155 D

4 9-7

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Midnight Destiny (IRE) Pat Co

The BeeGeeZ Jim Boyle,

Br Austin Lyons Jim Boyle

MEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in February 9/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7 ft poorly placed. Modest strike rate on turf (1-15) and looks vulnerable TFRHH

7

MACS DILEMMA (IRE) (129) 314000- C D

5 9-5 (8)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Obligada (IRE) Mollie Phillips (3)

International Racing Club & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br S. J. Macdonald

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Kempton in March. Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. One for the shortlist.

9 INTERCESSOR (GB) (10) 21513-6

6 9-3 (5)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Miss Meticulous Rhys

The LAM Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

Br Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 11 runs last year 66/1, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago, doing too much too soon Minor place money is probably the best he can hope for.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (53 wins from 404 runners, 13%) runs AFTERNOON TEA, COME TO PASS, GLOBAL STYLE & HARBOUR PROJECT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (14 wins from 45 runners, 31%) runs ASENSE & STORMINGIN

10

OTAGO (GB) (19) 45254-2 CD

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: COME TO PASS, HARBOUR PROJECT, GLOBAL STYLE & AFTERNOON TEA trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 175 miles.

6 8-8 (3)

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Spinning Top Charlie Bennett

Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner Jim Boyle, Epsom

Br The Queen Jim Boyle Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 40/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago, left with too much to do Wouldn’t be without a chance if able to build on that. TFRHHHII BHA65

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.

Stewards Note:

MOUNTBATTEN: Following its run on 18/6/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Canoodled (IRE), 11-2 Temple Bruer (GB), 6-1 Tintoretto (IRE), 7-1 Mountbatten (IRE), 15-2 Poetic Force (IRE), 10-1 Secret Strength (IRE), 11-1 Otago (GB), 25-1 Intercessor (GB), 40-1 Rawyaan (GB), 50-1 Macs Dilemma (IRE)

FIFTH RACE 6.45

ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (9F ABT 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

It’s probably best to overlook TAWTHEEF’s latest performance at Wolverhampton in December and he is taken to make a winning seasonal reappearance, just as he did in 2022. Last-time-out winners Stormingin & Star of Epsom will likely prove popular but Seattle King who was a good second at Yarmouth last weekend, and four-time C&D winner Junoesque rate the main dangers.

1-2-3: 1.TAWTHEEF (IRE) 2.SEATTLE KING 3.JUNOESQUE colours no horse

1 STORMINGIN (IRE) (16) 53-0131 D

9-9 (8)

Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Magadar (USA) Anna Gibson (7)

Paul Reed & G L Moore Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Kilnamoragh Stud K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f, 14/1) 16 days ago. Also scored over this trip at the same course in February and he needs considering.

2 JUNOESQUE (GB) (186) 345024- CD 9 9-8 (4)

B m Virtual - Snake Skin Kaiya Fraser (7)

Andrew Bell and Michael Wright John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

Br Adweb Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWFour-time C&Dwinner 8/1, respectable fourthof13in handicapat Yarmouth(11.5f soft)on finalstartof2022 Mixed record when fresh but there’s no doubt that she’s capable of playing a leading role in a race of this nature TFRHHHII BHA54

3 SEATTLE KING (GB) (7) 436262

4 9-6 (10)

B g Kingman - Snoqualmie Star Josephine Gordon Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Littleton Stud Tallon International Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 21 Flat runs, which was gained back in 2021 17/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f heavy) 7 days ago, slowly away Reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture. TFRHHHHI BHA52 4

B g Muhaarar - Miss Beatrix (IRE) Saffie Osborne

Trolley Action

Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke

Br Ms Mags Durkan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f 8/1) Off 113 days. Runner-up over C&D on sole previous start here in October and he made a winning reappearance last season on the back of a similar break. TFRHHHHH BHA52

5 COME TO PASS (IRE) (15) 056334 D

4 9-6 (13)

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Chittenden (USA) Pat Cosgrave

Northway Lodge Racing Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Boocock Trading Ltd Patrico Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 14 in

Back up in trip and probably needs a couple of these to falter

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs MAFIA POWER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs MAFIA POWER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARDBRACCAN trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 171 miles.

Fast Company (IRE) - Miss Mauna Kea (IRE)

R. Cooper

soft) 11 days ago. Lesser effort on latest start in this sphere, though, and he’s readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA46

VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2020 9/1, creditable second of 7 in novice selling hurdle at Exeter

2022: MISS SLIGO (IRE) 5 9 11 Saffie Osborne 2-1 (Jamie Osborne) 10 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7, 14.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TAWTHEEF: Following its run on 30/12/2022 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

GLOBAL STYLE: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Seattle King (GB), 13-2 Star of Epsom (GB), 7-1 Asense (GB), 8-1 Junoesque (GB), 17-2 Tawtheef (IRE), 10-1 Stormingin (IRE), 11-1 Persian Wolf (IRE), 12-1 Global Style (IRE), 14-1 Come To Pass (IRE), 28-1 Sun Festival (GB), Afternoon Tea (IRE), 40-1 Harbour Project (GB), 50-1 Happy Company (IRE), 66-1 Vertical (GB)

SIXTH RACE 7.15

ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (9F ABT 207YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BRITISH RACING SUPPORTS STEPHEN LAWRENCE DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

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Preference is for BIG BEAR HUG, who made a sound reappearance at Nottingham recently and should be suited by the step back up in trip. Sly

and Aldbourne can also make their presence felt.

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fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form

7 BIG BEAR HUG (GB) (10) 03650-2 4 8-11 (4) B f Belardo (IRE) - Silkenveil (IRE)

8

ARYAAH (IRE) (38) 634-500 D

8-10 (3)

Gr g Dandy Man (IRE) - Angel Grace (IRE) Darragh Keenan

Vectis Racing Daniel Steele, Henfield

Br Mrs Noelle Walsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for 1st time eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f 80/1) 38 days ago. Something to find on form TFRHIIII BHA62

9 GOLD SOUK (IRE) (15) 0660-01 D 6 8-8 (8)

B g Casamento (IRE) - Dubai Sunrise (USA) Aid

Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield

Br Godolphin

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Chamings (7 wins from 73 runners, 10%) runs MY LADY CLAIRE

TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by strong pace when taking 14-runner handicap (9/1) at Bath (11.6f, soft) 15 days ago. 5lb higher now, however, and remains to be seen if he can repeat that effort TFRHHHII BHA60

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Eustace (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs OH SO AUDACIOUS

2022: PRYDWEN (IRE) 4 9 9 Marco Ghiani 5-4 (George Scott) 6 ran

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LETTER OF THE LAW trained by J G O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn, 174 miles.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sly Madam (GB), 4-1 Aldbourne (IRE), Big Bear Hug (GB), 6-1 Gold Souk (IRE), 16-1 Ardbraccan (IRE), Destiny Queen (FR), Mafia Power (GB), 66-1 Millions Memories (GB), 100-1 Aryaah (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIME

SEVENTH RACE 7.45

ABOUT ONE MILE (7F ABT 216YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

RHUBARB BIKINI is not too reliable but he took a step back in the right direction despite not being seen to best effect at Chelmsford 16 days ago and is potentially well treated from his lower turf mark, so receives the tentative vote. Dutugamunu, Royal Debut and Damascus Finish are a trio of others who merit consideration.

1-2-3: 1.RHUBARB BIKINI (IRE) 2.DUTUGAMUNU (IRE) 3.ROYAL DEBUT (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DAMASCUS FINISH (IRE) (16) 0630-13

4 9-11 (12)

Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Impressive Victory (USA) William Carson

G Tann & N Jarvis Brett Johnson, Epsom

Br M. D & A. Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 23 Flat runs Winner at Wolverhampton in March and ran to a similar level when third of 7 at Chelmsford City (8f, 17/2) 16 days ago, running on. Should remain competitive back on turf. TFRHHHHI BHA57

2 BLUEBELL WAY (GB) (28) 1406/0-0

4 9-11 (4)

B f Sixties Icon - Whiteley (IRE) George Rooke

Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney Michael Madgwick, Denmead

Br Mrs S Bunney & Mr P Taplin

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, showed nothing on first run since leaving Mick Channon when last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago. Lots to prove TFRHHIII BHA57

3 STARRY EYES (USA) (77) 352-650 D

7 9-9 (8)

Ch m Animal Kingdom (USA) - Starship Elusive (USA) Paddy Bradley (3)

Jeff Daniels and Kestonracingclub

Br Godolphin & Millennium Farms

Brett Johnson, Epsom

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty one runs since last win in 2021 Last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 20/1) 77 days ago. Back down in trip TFRHHIII BHA55

4 RHUBARB BIKINI (IRE) (16) 6-43604 D BF

6 9-8 (10)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Pearlitas Passion (IRE) Luke Morris

Mr Ashley Curtin Simon Hodgson, Hook

Br Mr M. Enright

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction despite not seen to best effect when fourth of 7 in handicap (3/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago. Potentially well treated off lower turf mark. TFRHHHHH BHA54

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.40 - THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 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. 12 entries at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Second Race 5.15 - THE BRITISH RACING SUPPORTS STEPHEN LAWRENCE DAY EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3672 to the winning horse The second to receive £1723, the third £862 and the fourth £431. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. Stephen Lawrence Foundation have kindly sponsored this race. Brighton Racecourse 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 15 entries at £34. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2902; Second £1450; Third £726; Fourth £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS

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Third Race 5.45 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 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. 15 entries at £32. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

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Fourth Race 6.15 - THE MUM, NANNY, DOLLY - QUEEN OF HEARTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5129 to the winning horse The second to receive £2406, the third £1202, the fourth £601 and the fifth £299. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £49 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dolly’s family have kindly sponsored this race. Brighton Racecourse 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. 22 entries at £49. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4046; Second £2024; Third £1011; Fourth £506; Fifth £253. (Penalty Value £5129.32) SS

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Fifth Race 6.45 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 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. 20 entries at £32. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10)

9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Sixth Race 7.15 - THE BRITISH RACING SUPPORTS STEPHEN LAWRENCE DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Stephen Lawrence Foundation have kindly sponsored this race. Brighton Racecourse 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 £40. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Seventh Race 7.45 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 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. 23 entries at £32. - Closed April 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

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