Style Awards HOW TO ENTER
12:30
Head to the flower wall located next to the Racecard Kiosk and have your photo taken.
14:45
Be sure not to miss out!
15:15
FINALISTS
Three finalists selected will be contacted with information on next steps.
16:10
FINAL JUDGING
One of three finalists will be selected as the 2024 Ladies Day Style Awards winner.
WELCOME
Good afternoon and welcome to Brighton Racecourse, and to the second day of the Star Sports Festival of Racing.
This afternoon sees the return of Ladies Day at Brighton Racecourse. We will be hosting a Best Dressed competition today, where the winner will receive a fantastic £250. The competition will open at 12.30 and closes at 14.45, with the winning presentation being made at 16.10 in the parade ring.
Don’t forget to enter and get your photo taken in front of the flower wall, next to our information kiosk.
We have the fantastic Ultra Swing band on site, as well as the superbly entertaining Charlston dancers.
If you are lucky enough to be in our Ladies Day marquee, we have the Moxie Dolls on hand to entertain you.
We are delighted to be able to support our local greyhound trust, Brighton Greyhounds, so please do go and say hello to some of our four-legged friends this afternoon by our Grandstand entrance.
Alongside all of the above, don’t forget to see the horses in the paddock before each of our six races this afternoon. Runners head to post at 16:00 for today’s feature race; the Class 4 Star Construction & Maintenance Brighton Challenge Cup Handicap. First ran in 1849, this is the most historic race held at the course.
Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; Star Sports Property. We hope you have a fantastic day and look forward to welcoming you back soon. We return for more racing action tomorrow, the final day of the Star Sports Festival of Racing.
Paul Ellison Executive Director
MEET THE TEAM
Paul Ellison Executive Director
Sam Goatcher Financial Controller
Philip Hide Clerk of the Course
Polly Chapman Business Manager
Richard Langley Head Groundsman
Brighton Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Worcester and Wolverhampton racecourses.
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Free parking is available by the turnstiles for blue badge holders. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of charge. There is disabled access to both restaurants and a variety of disabled toilets across the racecourse.
Dress Code
Racegoers are advised to wear attire suitable to the weather conditions, however patrons in the Premier Enclosure are requested not to wear sports shorts, ripped denim or football shirts Shirts must be worn at all times in all enclosures.
Emergency Procedures for your safety
Should an incident occur which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you. As part of our safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced security staff to be located at various points throughout the Racecourse. This information is precautionary and we trust the procedures will not be needed Please remember in the event of an emergency, to take your belongings with you and under the direction of Brighton Racecourse representatives, proceed quickly and quietly to the agreed area
Horse & Jockey Welfare at Brighton
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface
On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of
these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.brightonracecourse.co.uk.
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HBLB Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £166,321 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024
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Chief Steward Fergus Sweeney Stewards’ Panel Chair Allan Hepworth
Lyndsay Allan, Gwen Thomas, Cody Watkins
Starters
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Judge
Jane Green
Clerk Of The Scales
Chris Hill
Medical Officers
Dr Rizwan Ghani
Dr Robert Denney
Dr Rushda Ghani
Veterinary Officer
Amy Hawthorn
Veterinary Surgeon
Sussex Equine Hospital
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Sarah Collins
Peter Double
Carol Leggett
Commentator
Simon Holt
Handicapper
Mark Olley
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Raceday Presenter
Roger Hart
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
No of days since last ran
form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite horse’s name horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic draw age weight st-lbs
3 TRYSTER (IRE) (11) 3 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. TFR HHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained
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 birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
STAND BY FOR ANOTHER TONY CARROLL WINNER GLUT
by Will Lefebve, Racing Journalist
LEWIS CARROLL (real name CHARLES LUTWIDGE DODGSON, 1832-1898) will forever be remembered by those of a certain age, particularly English History & Literature students, as a Guildford-born author, poet, mathematician, photographer and Anglican priest.
“What’s this luminary got to do with horse racing” I hear? Yes, he was the intellectual who nearly 160 years ago famously penned “ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND” and its sequel “THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS”, followed by those nonsense offerings “JABBERWOCKY” & “THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK”!
Well, here’s the gist. Ronnie (singer), Declan (horse trainer), John (jockey) and Roy (goalkeeper) are four other wel-known CARROLLS, but the guy with that surname most familiar to BRIGHTON turf diehards over the past 15 years is unquestionably the universally-liked & LAMBOURN-born TONY (26-02-1957).
No relation to LEWIS, I believe, but someone for whom WONDERLAND aptly sums up TONY’s “second home” by the seaside, the scenic “switchback horseshoeshaped track” overlooking the English Channel high above Whitehawk Hill and Roedean School. I wonder if he uses a “looking-glass” as he trawls through the weekly “bible” known as the “Racing Calendar” in search of opportunities for his string of almost 100 horses?
As is common knowledge, Tony is such a major player nowadays down here in “BN2” that his regular long distance raiders from far off Cropthorne, near Pershore, Worcs (WR10) - an area most associated with apples and orchards - have earned their trainer legendary status.
The “Freshfield Road” venue has accommodated a remarkable 428 Carroll runners since 2019 alone, yielding 48 winners, and to quote gifted scribe David Ashforth from a recent RACING POST column: “If only Brighton paid appearance money!”
For the record, his very first Brighton runner as a trainer was MAC’S DREAM (Michael Tebbutt up), 7th of 15 on May 4, 1999 in a £3,184-50 six furlongs maiden handicap, in which the other trainers still in the business today were Gary Moore, John Bridger, George Margarson, John Gosden and Rae Guest.
But Tony had to wait 11 years to celebrate that first training success at Brighton, with one of his favourite horses, KING OLAV. I suppose it had to be a coincidence that Brighton was the same venue where Tony’s racing career got off the ground
Photographer: DARREN COOL
POUR LA VICTOIRE winning at Brighton
as a young apprentice having only his second career mount, 37 years before King Olav’s success, and six days before MORSTON’S famous EPSOM DERBY triumph.
A.CARROLL, claiming 5lb on his boss Pat Taylor’s bay filly QUITE SWEET, comfortably saw off six other “kids” including David Holley, to land a gamble in the £399 Glynde Apprentice Handicap, and that was to be the first of 254 wins in the saddle before he switched to training in the mid-90s. Ask Tony to explain how Brighton racecourse has become an essential part of his life, and he’ll tell you it has been a genuinely natural, thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding, unplanned path to seaside splendour
“I suppose we’ve created our own mini-Goodwood down here because our horses invariably run well at Brighton. Most of the string are not Goodwood standard, but Brighton suits most of them, and these occasions are magical for everyone associated with the yard. It’s like a little Festival for us”, says the 67-year-old.
“My owners and I love the place, they encourage us to run here, and we’ve had a stack of winners. I don’t know exactly how many we’ll run, or how many owners in total will be on the course, but most of them are staying in Brighton all week. I know for instance that ten of the boys are flying over from Ireland.”
CARROLL in his riding days
As this piece goes off to WEATHERBYS racecard printers, I have done my sums. They won’t all be descending on East Sussex, but 34 different Tony Carroll horses appear in the “5-day entries”, making up 52 of the 302 in total for the 18 races over the three days of the Festival!
It would be impossible to mention all the 117 CARROLL winners at Brighton since KING OLAV broke the ice, but one in particular demands a headline…..POUR LA VICTOIRE. This now-retired 14-year-old gelding ran 121 times in a 10 year career, 36 of those races at BRIGHTON.
He won 17 times (11 at Brighton), finished in the first three 54 times; earned £111,802; competed at 20 different tracks as far apart as Ayr and Goodwood; was partnered by 38 jockeys including three champions; and when he bowed out on a winning note three years ago this week, the Brighton management promptly renamed their winning connections room the “POUR LA VICTOIRE” suite!
Finally, since Tony broke his duck as a trainer at Windsor with 25-1 QUEEN OF SHANNON in August, 1996, he has sent 16,212 RUNNERS to the races, bagging a WIN total under both codes of 1,390. To quote MICHAEL PARKINSON: “REMARKABLE”!
Now in sight of his long-held ambition to complete a maiden “calendar century”his best yet is 85 in 2022 - Tony goes into battle at the Festival on 71.
DON’T BET AGAINST ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE WEEK FOR HIS WORCESTERSHIRE WARRIORS!
TONY
(6F ABT 210YDS)
Total prize fund
£9500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs LOCAL BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs LOCAL BAY
WEIGHTWATCHER: MACS DILEMMA won off a handicap mark of 74, his rating is now down 6lb to 68. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOCAL BAY trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 175 miles.
LITTLE BOY BLUE is in good order and goes well here, so he’s fancied to make all at the likely expense of Local Bay, who should be arriving with a strong late run. Batchelor Boy isn’t without hope.
Gr g Hellvelyn - Dusty Dazzler (IRE)
Fred Daly (7)
Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne
Br Mrs P. A. Turner
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Epsom in July Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good, 16/1) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Big player if he gets his own way in front TFRHHHHH BHA81
2 LOCAL BAY (GB) (13) 311613 C D
Br h Cable Bay (IRE) - Local Fancy
6 9-6 (4)
Jack Doughty (3)
Mr N Sfrantzis Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Rosyground Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 3 wins from 10 runs this year Latest win at Epsom in July Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm, 5/1) 13 days ago, slowly away Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA70
3 MACS DILEMMA (IRE) (13) 05-5465 C D 6 9-4 (1)
B g Coulsty (IRE) - Ohsosecret
Hannah Jones
Gina Mangan
John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Mrs Oonagh McKeever Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Fifth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm, 13/2) 13 days ago. Yet to fire this season but cheekpieces go back on. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 KING OF WAR (GB) (20) 1-22440 CD
5 9-2 (2)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Materialistic Connor Planas Racehorse Ownership Club Michael Wigham, Newmarket
Br Fittocks Stud Racehorse Ownership Club
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eighth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good 4/1) 20 days ago. Not so good of late but has a reasonable record at this track TFRHHHII BHA66
5 BATCHELOR BOY (IRE) (51) 4-01643 CD
Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Kathoe (IRE)
C. R. Marks (Banbury)
7 8-11 (5)
Joe Leavy (3)
John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh
Br C. M. Farrell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner Latest win at Yarmouth in April. Third of 4 in handicap (9/2) at this course (5.3f, good) 51 days ago. Significantly back up in trip
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHHII BHA61
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Stewards Note:
LITTLE BOY BLUE: Following its run on 18/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Local Bay (GB), 5-2 Little Boy Blue (GB), 5-1 Batchelor Boy (IRE), 7-1 Macs Dilemma (IRE), 15-2 King of War (GB)
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(6F ABT 210YDS)
Total prize fund £6800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2902, 2nd £1450, 3rd £726, 4th £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G Baker (15 wins from 90 runners, 17%) runs BROADHAVEN BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Baker (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BROADHAVEN BAY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIRICIST trained by A Newcombe, Barnstaple, 205 miles.
PRAETORIAN has improved with each start thus far and is difficult to oppose. Graduated looks the obvious danger
B g River Boyne (IRE) - Serenity Dove Nicola Currie Ro-Ro-Rowtheboat George Baker, Chiddingfold
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Vortex Shipbroking
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in novice at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 125/1) 7 days ago. Up against it
2 PRAETORIAN (IRE) (13) 322 BF
B c Romanised (IRE) - Ghand (IRE) Hollie Doyle
Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort who found further improvement when close second of 18 in novice at York (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago, staying on well. The one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA88
3 LIRICIST (IRE) (36) (2lb) 00
Ch c Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ophelia’s Song
9-5 (1)
Tom Queally
Joli Racing Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple
Br Joli Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 100/1, last of 7 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good) 36 days ago. Hard to recommend TFRHIIII BHA-
4 GRADUATED (GB) (19) 4
B f Twilight Son - Collegiate (IRE)
9-2 (2)
Gina Mangan (3)
Mark Albon & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Scarlett Knipe Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with promise when fourth of 11 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago and should have learnt plenty from that TFRHHHHI BHA2023: LOADED QUIVER 2 9 7 Hollie Doyle 8-11 (Archie Watson) 8 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
BROADHAVEN BAY: Following its run on 1/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 3-10 Praetorian (IRE), 9-2 Graduated (GB), 33-1 Broadhaven Bay (IRE), 50-1 Liricist (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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COMMUNITY HOUSING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs MUMAYAZ & POETIC FORCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Baker (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs MARSH BENHAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARBOUR VISION trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 205 miles.
OJ LIFESTYLE hasn’t been right at the top of his game lately but, with blinkers on dropped in grade, this could be the day for him to click. The well treated Gallimimus is a danger and Marsh Benham has to be considered for all that he’s not the most straightforward.
Ch g Galileo Gold - Zelie Martin (IRE)
The Red House Racing Club
Br Padraig Williams
Nicola Currie
George Baker, Chiddingfold
The Red House Pub
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, firm) 12 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHHHI BHA66
2 MUMAYAZ (IRE) (13) 462500 D
B g Tamayuz - Rashaaqa
Mr N Sfrantzis
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Jack Doughty (5)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good 20/1) 13 days ago. Sliding in the weights without any clear indication that he’s about to take advantage. Not a forlorn hope in a race like this, though. TFRHHHII BHA65
3 OJ LIFESTYLE (IRE) (21) 3-00635
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Vetlana (IRE)
Mr Omar Jackson
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
4 9-9 (5)
Tom Queally
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022 15/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good) 21 days ago. Back down in trip Could be the one to beat down in trip with blinkers on for the first time TFRHHHHH BHA65
4 POETIC FORCE (IRE) (24) 442550 CD
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Obligada (IRE)
10 9-8 (6)
Molly Gunn (7) International Racing Club & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br S. J. Macdonald
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 40/1 tenth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good) 24 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA64
5 HARBOUR VISION (GB) (30) 210000 D
Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Holy Nola (USA)
9 9-7 (2)
Mikkel Mortensen (7)
Mr K Louch & Partner Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 30 days ago. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA63
6 GALLIMIMUS (GB) (17) 002055 C
B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Amarullah (FR)
4 9-3 (4)
Hollie Doyle
Andrew Bell and Michael Wright John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh
Br Trinity Park Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 25/1) 17 days ago. Down in trip On a good mark if he can build on latest effort TFRHHHHI BHA59
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Marsh Benham (IRE), 3-1 Oj Lifestyle (IRE), 4-1 Gallimimus (GB), 13-2 Mumayaz (IRE), 12-1 Poetic Force (IRE), 22-1 Harbour Vision (GB)
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(11F ABT 198YDS)
STAR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE BRIGHTON CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (For
the Brighton Challenge Cup)
Total prize fund
£20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516. (Penalty Value £10468) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E J-Houghton (20 wins from 92 runners, 22%) runs UNCLE DICK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (6 wins from 80 runners, 8%) runs OPEN SECRET
LONGEST TRAVELLER: OPEN SECRET trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 293 miles.
ZHANG FEI is well treated on the best of his Flat efforts and, having scored readily under this rider over hurdles recently, he’s worth a chance to make a winning return to this sphere. In-form pair Bletchley Storm and Lexington Knight are both obvious threats.
B g Most Improved (IRE) - Sacre Fleur (IRE)
The Songo Partnership Richard Hawker, Frome
Br Sacre Fleur Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good) 25 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Not discounted TFRHHHII BHA77
2 LEXINGTON KNIGHT (IRE) (14) 321306 D
Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Petit Adagio (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing CXXIV
Joe Leavy (5)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Ms S. O’Connell Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Doncaster in May. 9/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) 14 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA77
3 UNCLE DICK (GB) (21) 625124 C 6 9-9 (7)
B g Toronado (IRE) - Golden Waters
Eden Racing Club
Mia Nicholls (5)
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br R. E. Crutchley ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Can make his presence felt if he gets the longer trip TFRHHHII BHA71
4 ZHANG FEI (FR) (248) 33/0205-
B g Camelot - Mambomiss (FR)
6 9-8 (8)
Fern O’Brien (7) Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Mandore BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 22 Flat runs Much improved when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (10/3) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago, unchallenged. Potentially well treated returning to this sphere and is worth taking a chance on TFRHHHHH BHA70
5 TATATEO (IRE) (20) 0-20144 3 9-7 (4)
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Tayara
Greenhalgh, Timms, Tighe & Townbraccan
Br Fortmill Farm
NON-RUNNER
James Ferguson, Newmarket
James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in May. 11/1 creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f good) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should be on the premises TFRHHHII BHA79
(I Tighe time. the premises. BHA
6 DUNDORY (IRE) (14) 2520-04 D
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Lady Bones (IRE)
8 9-7 (1)
William Carson
The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA69
7 HILL STATION (FR) (14) 215425 D
5 9-6 (3)
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Fulani’s (IRE) Hollie Doyle
Mark Albon & Partner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mr John Bryan Robinson Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Creditable fifth of 10 in
14 days ago.
(GB) (13) 6
Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Mystery Code
Summer Of Fun
9-5 (6)
Aidan Keeley (3)
George Baker, Chiddingfold
Br J. C. Sillett Vortex Shipbroking
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 3 wins from 9 runs this year Latest win here in July 6/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 13 days ago. Big player. TFRHHHHI BHA67
9
OPEN SECRET (GB) (8) 342204
B c Cracksman - Pulcinella (IRE)
3 9-4 (2)
Franny Norton
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Goodwood (12f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Not discounted TFRHHHII BHA76
10 BUG BOY (IRE) (21) 1613-00 CD
B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Velvetina (IRE)
8 9-4 (10)
Connor Planas (3)
Dr S. P. Hargreaves Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple
Br Windflower Overseas
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 50/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) 21 days ago, not clear run. Others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA66
2023: BUG BOY (IRE) 7 8 13 Connor Planas 8-1 (Tony Newcombe) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note:
BUG BOY: Following its run on 18/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bletchley Storm (GB), 6-1 Lexington Knight (IRE), 13-2 Open Secret (GB), 9-1 Zhang Fei (FR), Hill Station (FR), Dundory (IRE), 11-1 Uncle Dick (GB), 14-1 Songo (IRE), 50-1 Bug Boy (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
HBLB PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £166,321 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024
Brighton Challenge Cup
First run in 1849, Brighton’s most historic race holds an illustrious past.
The brilliant mare Park Top, winner of the Challenge Cup in 1967 and 1968, was the best horse to run at Brighton in the 20th century with jockey Geoff Lewis describing her as the best mare he had ever ridden. She went on from her Brighton gains to win the Coronation Cup, Hardwicke Stakes and the King George in 1969 before finishing second in the Arc.
We may not have seen her like since although the William Knight trained filly Beacon Lady won four times here in 2013 including the Challenge Cup. Hooded, looking slightly quirky, she came from last to first racing on the stands side to win easily. To top that she came back less than 24 hours later to win again carrying 10st 6lb less apprentice Oisin Murphy’s 7lb allowance. That afternoon she etched her name on a long list of beloved Brighton specialists.
A list to include Operatic Society, a seven times course winner for John Benstead who took the Cup in 1960. Voracity was a dual winner in the 80’s for trainer John Winter and owner Lord Derby.
Our late Queen took home the Cup following the 1995 running when Carpathian sent out by Lord Huntingdon scored in comfortable fashion. Far more recently Mark and Charlie Johnston have combined to be successful with Mister Rockandroll (2015), Curlew River (2017) and Fairmac (2022).
Phil Grimstone - August 2024
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The venue offers stunning gardens, a beautiful collection of barns, shepherd huts and lodges Combined, this makes Alfriston Gardens the perfect setting for your special day.
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GARDENS
(CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs LUCKY QUESTION, TEMUR KHAN & WALK THE MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs LUCKY QUESTION, TEMUR KHAN & WALK THE MOON LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TEMUR KHAN, LUCKY QUESTION & WALK THE MOON trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 175 miles.
Preference is for TEMUR KHAN who goes well here and returned to winning ways at Lingfield last month. Foinix and Irezumi can also make their presence felt.
1 ATWIXADAY (GB) (52) 00-5000
B g Adaay (IRE) - Atwix
The Calculated Speculators
Br The Calculated Speculators
Tom Queally
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleventh of 15 in minor event at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 66/1) 52 days ago. Others preferred TFRHHIII BHA45
2 COME ON JOHN (IRE) (16) 430000 C
9-9 (2)
B g Kodiac - Miss Glitters (IRE) Paddy Bradley
The Attwater Partnership Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in minor event (15/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 16 days ago. Work to do TFRHHIII BHA47
3 FOINIX (GB) (12) 322654 4 9-9 (1)
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE)
Mildean Racing & Rachel L Field
Br Winterbeck Manor Stud
Joe Leavy (5)
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 28 Flat runs Returned to form when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (16.3f firm 11/2) 12 days ago and is just as effective over this shorter trip Player. TFRHHHHI BHA48
4 IREZUMI (GB) (30) 446044 4 9-9 (6)
B g Hawkbill (USA) - Inke (IRE)
Harrier Racing 2
Luke Catton (3)
Jim Boyle, Epsom
Br Harrier Racing 2 Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs 10/3 fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (9.9f soft) 30 days ago. One of likelier contenders TFRHHHII BHA45
5 LUCKY QUESTION (GB) (16) 364065
B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Neshla
Mr Mark Wellbelove
4 9-9 (5)
Ray Dawson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Elusive Bloodstock & Cheveley Park Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW, 7/1) 16 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Each-way claims TFRHHHII BHA44
6 SILVER ATOM (IRE) (111) 01400-0 D
6 9-9 (9)
Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE) Hollie Doyle
Mrs Emma Palmer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Joe Murphy
Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Modest on the Flat unable to deliver on last run in this sphere Tough to assess at present.
7 TEMUR KHAN (GB) (37) 00-0541 CD
9-9 (4)
Br g Dansili - Slink Jack Doughty (5)
Mrs Helen Hogben Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner who got back on scoreboard in 10-runner minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW, 16/1) 37 days ago. Holds strong claims.
8 WALK THE MOON (GB) (16) 6-60360 4 9-9 (3)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ladys First Gina Mangan (3)
Six Pack Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lady Bamford
Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 12 in minor event (12/1) at Lingfield (12f AW) 16 days ago Chance if rediscovering old form TFRHHIII BHA48
9
CHELSEA FLOWER (GB) (36) 0000
B f Showcasing - Flower of Life (IRE)
Mr J Owen
3 8-13 (8)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Branton Court Stud LLP James Owen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good to firm, 16/1) 36 days ago, slowly away Hopes rest on addition of first-time blinkers. TFRHHIII BHA50
2023: NO DIGGITY (IRE) 7 9 12 Luke Morris 16-1 (Martin Dunne) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
IREZUMI: Following its run on 9/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
SILVER ATOM: Following its run on 1/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Temur Khan (GB), 5-1 Foinix (GB), 6-1 Irezumi (GB), 9-1 Lucky Question (GB), 10-1 Come On John (IRE), 12-1 Walk The Moon (GB), 16-1 Silver Atom (IRE), 18-1 Chelsea Flower (GB), 28-1 Atwixaday (GB) RACE RESULT: TIME
NOTICES
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Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs DANEHILL STAR, HAWAJES, RIVER WHARFE & SIR TITAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs DANEHILL STAR, HAWAJES, RIVER WHARFE & SIR TITAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: REBEL REDEMPTION trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 205 miles.
TRES CHIC returned to somewhere near her best form when fourth at Leicester last month and gets the nod in the finale. Hawajes and River Wharfe can also make their presence felt.
1 GONZAGA (GB) (12) 00-2402
B g Oasis Dream - Symposia
Miss J. C. Blackwell
9 9-9 (2)
Laura Coughlan (3)
James Bennett, Wantage Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
James Bennett Racehorse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 53 Flat runs 33/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, firm) 12 days ago, slowly away Others preferred for win purposes TFRHHHII BHA46
2 HAWAJES (IRE) (13) 003622 D
4 9-9 (7)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Strange Magic (IRE) Jack Doughty (5)
Contubernium Racing
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br GHS Bloodstock Ltd & Tally Ho Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 8 in minor event (6/1) at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago, running on. Should be on the premises if he takes to this sharp track TFRHHHHI BHA49
3 HEER’S SADIE (GB) (37) 013205 CD
B m Heeraat (IRE) - Sadiigah
6 9-9 (3)
Christian Howarth (3)
Mr John W Ford Julia Feilden, Newmarket
Br Mr J. W. Ford Vaillant UK
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Latest win here in May. 18/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 37 days ago. Not out of things TFRHHHII BHA50
4 REBEL REDEMPTION (GB) (24) 300335
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Tempting
7 9-9 (9)
Mikkel Mortensen (7) Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Matthew Eves
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty nine runs since last win in 2022 Creditable fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 28/1) 24 days ago. Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA44
5 RIVER WHARFE (GB) (30) 003514 CD
6 9-9 (4)
Ch g Showcasing - Wahylah (IRE) Marco Ghiani
Mr B. J. Millen
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Shutford Stud Millen Hotels
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June Not in quite same form on soft ground here latest but must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA48
6 SIR TITAN (GB) (31) 040000 D
10 9-9 (5)
B g Aqlaam - Femme de Fer Molly Gunn (7) Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mrs Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 31 days ago. Claims on best form
7 CLEAR AIM (GB) (21) 400360
TFRHHHII BHA50
3 9-3 (6)
B f Aclaim (IRE) - Clearing Charlie Bennett The Clean Sweep Partnership Jim Boyle, Epsom
Br Paddock Space Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good) 21 days ago, very slowly away Others more persuasive
TFRHHIII BHA47
8 DANEHILL STAR (IRE) (24) 6-54360
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Rockshine
3 9-3 (1)
William Carson
The Rebelle Boys Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Boocock Trading Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1 last of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 24 days ago. Others have achieved more TFRHHIII BHA44
9 TRES CHIC
(IRE) (15) 113544 D
Bl f Dandy Man (IRE) - Cliff Walk (IRE)
3 9-3 (8)
Joe Leavy (5)
Ms H N Pinniger and Partner J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br Ballyhane Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over this trip earlier this term and back to that sort of form when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm, 6/1) 15 days ago. Shortlisted TFRHHHHH BHA50
2023: HE’S OUR STAR (IRE) 8 9 8 Franny Norton 10-1 (Tony Carroll) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
GONZAGA: Following its run on 27/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
REBEL REDEMPTION: Following its run on 15/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
RIVER WHARFE: Following its run on 9/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Tres Chic (IRE), 9-2 Hawajes (IRE), 11-2 Gonzaga (GB), 13-2 Sir Titan (GB), 8-1 River Wharfe (GB), 17-2 Heer’s Sadie (GB), 16-1 Rebel Redemption (GB), 18-1 Clear Aim (GB), 25-1 Danehill Star (IRE)
DISCOVER BRITISH RACING’S
RECORD TIMES
5½f Bid For Blue (GB) (2yo) 06May93
5½f Play Hever Golf (GB) (3yo+) 26May93
6f Song Mist (IRE) (2yo) 16Jul96
6f Batchelor Boy (IRE) (3yo+) 01Jun21
6f Kendergarten Kop (IRE) (3yo+) 01Jun21
7f Rain Burst (GB) (2yo) 15Sep88 1m 19.90s 1m 19.50s
7f Arabic Charm (IRE) (3yo+) 01Jun21 1m 19.53s 1m 19.50s
1m Asian Pete (GB) (2yo) 03Oct89 1m 32 80 1m 31.80s
1m Mystic Ridge (GB) (3yo+) 27May99 1m 30.50s 1m 31.80s
1m2f Esteemed Master (USA) (2yo) 02Nov01 2m 4.10s 1m 58.20s
1m2f Get The Message (GB) (3yo+) 30Apr84 1m 57.20s 1m 58.20s
1m4f New Zealand (GB) (3yo+) 04Jul85 2m 25.80s 2m 28.60s
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.30 - THE STAR PROPERTY GROUP APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for three 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). £47 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to August 5th, 2024, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Star Sports 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. 13 entries, 1 at £9 and 12 at £47. - Closed August 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) A SS SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 3.00 - THE STAR INSURANCE 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 in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 2nd and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. Star Sports 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. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk 15 entries at £34. - Closed August 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2902; Second £1450; Third £726; Fourth £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS
SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.30 - THE STAR COMMUNITY HOUSING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1399, the third £699, the fourth £349 and the fifth £174. 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). £28 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Star Sports 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 £28. - Closed August 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2354; Second £1177; Third £588; Fourth £294; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 4.00 - THE STAR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE BRIGHTON CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
(For the Brighton Challenge Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for three 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). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th.
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 July 27th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The winning owner will be presented with the Brighton Challenge Cup which is then retained at Brighton Racecourse. Star Sports have kindly donated a prize for the person adjudged responsible for the best turned out horse NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 14 entries at £100. - Closed August 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.30 - THE ALFRISTON GARDENS CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1399, the third £699, the fourth £349 and the fifth £174. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 2nd and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 13lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, 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. Star Sports 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). 14 entries at £28. - Closed August 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2354; Second £1177; Third £588; Fourth £294; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 5.00 - THE alfristongardens.co.uk CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1399, the third £699, the fourth £349 and the fifth £174. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 2nd and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, 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. Star Sports 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). 20 entries at £28. - Closed August 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2354; Second £1177; Third £588; Fourth £294; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
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