Chepstow Racecard - Tuesday 16th May

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birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain

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1 TOP COP (12) 050322

form guide previous performances

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69-7 (11)

B g Acclamation - Speed Cop Matthew Cosham (3) South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club Ronald Harris, Chepstow Br Littleton StudRon Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modeststrike-rate (2-47) buthas postedsolid effortsinsprinthandicaps here and at Ffos Las recently.Remains on aworkable mark and oughttomakehis presence felt once again.

KEY OwnerBreeding Breeder Jockey TrainerSponsor S Br

Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:

HHHHH Selected to winthe race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoningbut at leastone or twohold stronger claims

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HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope

HIIII Canbegiven 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 nonhandicaps 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. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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Welcome to Chepstow for our opening flat meeting of 2023

We have thirteen flat fixtures between today and September 4th. Jump racing then resumes with our Unibet Jump Season Opener on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th October

Among the summer highlights is our first Racing League fixture on Thursday 10th August. June will be a particularly busy month with fixtures on 2nd, 10th, 16th and 26th. On Saturday 10th June, it’s Abba Race Night. The Abba tribute act Waterloo will be performing for 90 minutes live after racing.

On Ladies Evening on Friday 14th July the post racing entertainment is supplied by The Dreamboys. The ever popular Caribbean Race Night is on Friday 28th July. For both of these fixtures, we are offering significant discounts for group bookings, please see the website for details.

A special mention must go to jump jockey Adam Wedge, who although not Welsh, has lived and worked in Wales for many years as a significant part of the Evan Williams set up.

Last week at our sister course Ffos Las he rode the 500th winner of his career and at the weekend he was successful aboard Black Poppy in the £100,000 Swinton Handicap Hurdle at Haydock. He then rode another winner at Ludlow yesterday – so it’s been a pretty good week!

Wales is the home of so many excellent riders with Sean Bowen finishing runner-up to Brian Hughes in the 2022/23 jump jockeys championship. Long may it continue.

I hope you have an enjoyable afternoon with us and I look forward to welcoming you back on another occasion. Our next meeting is Friday 2nd June. If you are interested in taking hospitality at any of our fixtures, please email Jodi Boreham (jboreham@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk).

Phil Bell Regional Director South West

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FIRST RACE 1.30

ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 14YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J G O’Shea (20 wins from 143 runners, 14%) runs BANTRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (5 wins from 57 runners, 9%) runs ALWAYS FEARLESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARCH BENHAM trained by G Baker, Chiddingfold, 115 miles.

EYE OF THE WATER got back on the scoreboard at Bath earlier this month and still looks feasibly treated. He may be able to follow up San Francisco Bay and Into The Spotlight look the likeliest dangers. 1-2-3: 1.EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) 2.SAN FRANCISCO BAY (IRE) 3.INTO THE SPOTLIGHT (IRE)

PLATO (IRE) (78) 05320-0 CD

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Dessert Flower (IRE)

VIEW 5-time course winner 100/1, first run since leaving Rod Millman when ninth

handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 78 days ago, slowly away Hard to fancy.

2 CARIBOU (GB) (219) 504/000-

5 9-11 (7)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Blue Lyric Darragh Keenan

Mr R. Stephens Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good). Off 7 months Best watched.

3 SISTERS IN THE SKY (GB) (12) 625000

4 9-11 (3)

Ch g Showcasing - Sunny York (IRE) Ray Dawson

Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft, 28/1) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip Blinkered for 1st time. Makes limited appeal TFRHIIII BHA67

4 BIG BEAR HUG (GB) (3) 650-241 D

B f Belardo (IRE) - Silkenveil (IRE)

4 9-11 (in 5lb ex) (8)

) 3) ) ll TIME soft)

Ownaracehorse and R Kent Adam West, Epsom

Br D. R. Botterill

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark when taking 5-runner handicap at Leicester (8.2f, soft) 3 days ago, well positioned More on plate under 5lb penalty but must enter calculations.

5 ALYARA (GB) (211) 120053- D

TFRHHHII BHA62

5 9-10 (12)

B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross William Cox

Mr D. A. Poole John Flint, Bridgend

Br Bartisan Racing Ltd

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable third of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft). Off 7 months Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

6 EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) (15) 2-10531 D

TFRHHHII BHA66

7 9-7 (6)

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Desert Location David Probert

Mr Malcolm E Wright Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br M. Fahy Ron Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways when narrowly taking 12-runner handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Just 3lb higher now and should go well again.

7 INTO THE SPOTLIGHT (IRE) (75) 233-536

TFRHHHHH BHA63

4 9-7 (10)

B f Profitable (IRE) - Teodelight (IRE) Callum Shepherd

Mrs J. V. Wilkinson Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br CN Farm Ltd

Ascot Park Polo Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 10 in minor event (33/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 75 days ago.

Makes turf debut Hood back on Not out of things

TFRHHHII BHA63

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Ch

The Red House Racing Club

Mr R. Cooper John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form sixth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (7f,

LADY (IRE) (25) 10562-0

4 9-2 (4)

Ch f Garswood - Bahia Emerald (IRE) George Rooke

Mr Arthur Clayton Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Ms Nicola Kent Radnor Hills, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving K. R. Burke when last of 13 in handicap (66/1) at Bath (8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA58

12 SAN FRANCISCO BAY (IRE) (232) 406002- 4 8-12 (9)

B g Muhaarar - Stor Mo Chroi (IRE) Laura Coughlan (5)

Mr Henry Candy Henry Candy, Wantage

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last campaign with solid second of 12 in handicap at Ffos Las (8f, soft, 12/1) in September. Fairly treated on return and warrants respect. TFRHHHHI BHA54

2022: DARVEL (IRE) 4 9 10 Hector Crouch 11-1 (Patrick Chamings) 14 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

EMERALD LADY: Following its run on 21/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to be lame.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Eye of The Water (IRE), 6-1 San Francisco Bay (IRE), 13-2 Alyara (GB), 7-1 Into The Spotlight (IRE), 9-1 Marsh Benham (IRE), 12-1 Bantry (GB), 22-1 Sisters In The Sky (GB), 25-1 Caribou (GB), 28-1 Sir Plato (IRE), 40-1 Always Fearless (IRE), Emerald Lady (IRE)

POSITION OF STALLS

Straight - Centre

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NOTICES, WEIGHTS, PEDIGREES

Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring, except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

SECOND RACE 2.05

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD

THE BOND DEMOLITION RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2816, 2nd £1408, 3rd £704, 4th £352. (Penalty Value £3564) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Evans (21 wins from 170 runners, 12%) runs SURFACE TO AIR & ZESTY LIME

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Alice Haynes (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs PROFITABLE DREAMS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PROFITABLE DREAMS trained by Alice Haynes, Newmarket, 164 miles.

MULLINS BEACH has improved from run to run and another step forward might be enough to see him take this, though newcomers Zesty Lime and Vidi Vici are both bred to be sharp and market support for either should be noted.

1-2-3: 1.MULLINS BEACH (IRE) 2.ZESTY LIME 3.VIDI VICI

1 BIRKIE BOY (IRE) (-) 9-7 (2)

B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Morazie (IRE) Liam Keniry

Mr Ian Gray & Sara Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br Miss Ciara Cox Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 7. Kuroshio gelding Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 6f-7.3f winner Thiswaycadeaux. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 JOLLY SAILOR (GB) (15) 6 9-7 (7)

B c Adaay (IRE) - Rahaaba (IRE) Pat Dobbs

Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Ltd Aten Therapeutics

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 8. 1,000 gns foal, Adaay colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Boy Browning. 11/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Bath (5f, soft) on debut 15 days ago. Needs big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 MULLINS BEACH (IRE) (3) 352

9-7 (1)

Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Platinum Coast (USA) Ross Coakley

Anaco Racing Partnership Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced gelding. 6/1, second of 7 in maiden at Leicester (5f, soft) 3 days ago. Going the right way.

4 SURFACE TO AIR (IRE) (12) 50

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-7 (5)

B g Markaz (IRE) - Reeh (IRE) Callum Shepherd

Rob Emmanuelle, Lynn Cullimore & Partner David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Gus Roche Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Last of 8 in minor event (100/1) at Salisbury (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, slowly away Visored for 1st time

5 VIDI VICI (GB) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

9-7 (3)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Chiffonade (IRE) Charles Bishop

The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 15 10,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Dam unraced out of smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f winner) Ishvana, second in Irish 1000 Guineas.

6 AQUIFOLIA (GB) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-2 (8)

B f Belardo (IRE) - Spangle Ray Dawson

Mr John Heaney Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br D. R. Botterill Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 30

B f Profitable (IRE) - Enfijaar (IRE)

Miss Alice Haynes

Br Forenaghts Stud Farm

9-2 (4)

gns foal, Belardo filly Half-sister to several winners, including 11.6f winner Mickydee and 1m/9f winner Dutch Gal Dam ran once TFRHHIII BHA7 PROFITABLE DREAMS (IRE) (6) 4

Christian Howarth (5)

Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 26 €8,500 yearling, Profitable filly Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 1 1/4m winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Izdiham Fourth of 8 in minor event at Kempton (5f, 8/1) on debut 6 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE) (-) 9-2 (6)

Ch f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Silesie (USA) Laura Pearson (3) Everybody Racing Limited David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Br Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Everybody Racing Limited, Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 25 €20,000 yearling, Smooth Daddy filly. Dam unraced haf-sister to useful US 2-y-o 6f minor stakes winner Surfside Tiara from family of Dewhurst and National Stakes winner Air Force Blue TFRHHHII BHA9 ZESTY LIME (GB) (-) 9-2 (9)

B f Massaat (IRE) - Madam Mojito (USA) Saffie Osborne

Dalwhinnie Bloodstock, R Kent & Partner David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Fraser Kent & Nell Kent Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7 Massaat filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 5f-6f winner

Cuban Breeze and 5f winner Heer We Go Again. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: BRAVE EMPEROR (IRE) 2 9 7 Hollie Doyle 2-1 (Archie Watson) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn first time by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1

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THIRD RACE 2.40

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER, FITZDARES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (20 wins from 164 runners, 12%) runs TOPLIGHT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Millman (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs BAMA LAMA

WEIGHTWATCHER: RHUBARB won off a handicap mark of 58, her rating is now down 5lb to 53.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD TO GO trained by J R Jenkins, Royston, 139 miles.

RHUBARB made hay here last term and gets the vote off a tempting mark after showing more at Bath. Fossos is another with a fine Chepstow record and is respected despite his high draw. Cloud Cuckoo could do a lot better now handicapping at a low level for Henry Candy. 1-2-3: 1.RHUBARB 2.FOSSOS (IRE) 3.CLOUD CUCKOO

TIME (IRE) (15) 6560-04 CD BF

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

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

Br M. S. Saunders & D. Collier

B

(AUS) - Zubova

Bennett Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Br Mr J. M. Duggan & The Late Mr T. Duggan

VIEW Course winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (11/1) at

5 TOPLIGHT (GB) (20) 321004 D BF

B g Bated Breath - Operettist

Morris Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in March Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 2/1) 20 days ago.

6 FOSSOS (IRE) (15) 21331-6 CD

5 9-2 (14)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Beguiler Gina Mangan (3)

Gareth Cheshire T P Faulkner Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Mr & Mrs John Banahan Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW3-time C&D winner 20/1, below form sixth of 15 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft) on return 15 days ago. Shortlist material back here despite wide draw

7 RED ALLURE (GB) (14) 510-003 D 8 9-2 (1)

Ch m Mayson - Lark In The Park (IRE) Elisha Whittington (5)

Mia Racing Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br Mia Racing Walker & Tickle Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 18/1) 14 days ago.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

5 8-9 (4)

Gr m Hellvelyn - Heartsong (IRE) Trevor Whelan

J & L Wetherald - M & M Glover John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

Br Mrs R. J. Gallagher G. S. Mechanical Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 12/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft)

13

SON (GB) (22) 45050-5

7 8-9 (5)

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Elsie’s Orphan Georgia Dobie (3)

Grace Harris Racing

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Wheelersland Stud Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 34 Flat runs. Below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy, 33/1) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA45

14 BAMA LAMA (GB) (17) 300-545 D

5 8-9 (12)

Ch m Equiano (FR) - Kindia (IRE) Hollie Doyle

Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Canisbay Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2021 Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap (6/1) at Leicester (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Must improve TFRHHHII BHA45

2022: OUR MAN IN HAVANA 7 8 13 Mollie Phillips 16-1 (Tony Carroll) 14 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Visor worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10, 13.

Stewards Note:

CLOUD CUCKOO: Following its run on 17/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

TOPLIGHT: Following its run on 26/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

BAMA LAMA: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Bluebell Time (IRE), 17-2 Connie’s Rose (GB), Toplight (GB), Rhubarb (GB), 9-1 Red Allure (GB), 10-1 On Edge (GB), 14-1 Cloud Cuckoo (GB), Bama Lama (GB), 16-1 Fossos (IRE), 20-1 Peachey Carnehan (GB), Fair And Square (GB), 25-1 Good To Go (GB), 40-1 Silver Diva (GB), 50-1 Soldier’s Son (GB)

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FIXTURE LIST 2023

FOURTH RACE 3.15

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION WEST REGION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7400 x 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): J G O’Shea (20 wins from 143 runners, 14%) runs MACS DILEMMA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs RICH RHYTHM

FANCY THAT: J G O’Shea won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs MACS DILEMMA today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARLTON BANKS trained by J F Levins, Ireland.

Though nearer last than first on the majority of his appearances last term, Irish-raider CARLTON BANKS is nevertheless interesting here off a much-reduced mark. The 6-y-o wasn’t beaten at all far when sixth in a 22-runner handicap at the Curragh off 18lb higher last spring (on the back of a similar absence from which he is returning to action here), and his yard is 5-11 with horses aged 4+ on turf in Britain in recent seasons Pinwheel and Macs Dilemma rate the main dangers

1-2-3: 1.CARLTON BANKS (IRE) 2.PINWHEEL (IRE) 3.MACS DILEMMA (IRE)

colours no horse

1 YOUARENOTFORGIVEN (GB) (188) 164010- 5 9-11 (4)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Spiliada (FR) Mollie Phillips (3)

Mr D. J. Oseman Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Stilvi Compania & A Jathiere Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelfth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 12/1) when last seen in November, slowly away Perhaps worth a crack at this trip (won over 7f on penultimate start) and not discounted, for all that his current mark demands improvement TFRHHIII BHA74

2 MACS DILEMMA (IRE) (24) 14000-5 CD 5 9-11 (6)

B g Coulsty (IRE) - Ohsosecret Hollie Doyle Hannah Jones John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Mrs Oonagh McKeever Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 24 days ago. That run will have blown away the cobwebs and he’s of interest off 2lb lower with cheekpieces refitted TFRHHHII BHA74

3 CASHEW (IRE) (12) 00520-3 D

4 9-10 (8)

B f Bated Breath - Taste The Salt (IRE) Saffie Osborne

Ms L G Robinson Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWSeventeen runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, first run since leaving George Boughey when creditable third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 12 days ago. Each-way chance returned to turf if able to build on that effort TFRHHHII BHA73

4 PINWHEEL (IRE) (13) 34-0632

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Quilting (USA)

5 9-9 (2)

Charles Bishop

The Quixotic Partnership George Baker, Chiddingfold

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021 4/1, good second of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 13 days ago. Big player for in-form yard off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA72

5 RICH RHYTHM (GB) (8) 30145-4 BF

B g Profitable (IRE) - Gift of Music (IRE)

Clarendon Partnership

Br Littleton Stud

4 9-7 (9)

Laura Pearson (3)

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

R M Beckett Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 5/2) 8 days ago, slowly away Entitled to come on for that and could have a part to play if the ground dries out (best form to date on good to firm) TFRHHHII BHA70

6 VAPE (GB) (33) 51216-4 D

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Puff (IRE)

Mr J. L Flint

Br Beaslay Thoroughbreds

6 9-6 (11)

William Cox

John Flint, Bridgend

TIMEFORMVIEW28/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 33 days ago. Mark unchanged and usually gives his running, so no surprise if this 6-y-o is on the premises

7 GILT EDGE (GB) (12) 35326-0 CD

B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Bright Edge

Mr S Bishop and Mr C Mason

Br Christopher & Annabelle Mason

TFRHHHII BHA69

7 9-2 (3)

Gina Mangan (3)

Christopher Mason, Caerwent

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 25/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft)

days ago.

more persuasive from a win perspective.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

DESERT (IRE) (315) 0100/60- D

4 9-1 (5)

B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Jewel In The Sand (IRE) William Carson

Paul Nicholas / M S Saunders Malcolm Saunders, Wells

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) Off 10 months and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA64

9 CARLTON BANKS (IRE) (218) 600000- D

5 8-13 (7)

B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Unusually Hot (IRE) Ray Dawson

Mr Jason McGannon J. F. Levins, Ireland

Br Ronnie Boland

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,ninthof14inhandicap(7/1)atKillarney(8.3f,soft).Off7monthsandbackdownintrip Needstobounceback but it’s worth remembering that he wasn’t beaten far off an 18lb higher mark in a big-field handicap at the Curragh last spring TFRHHHHH BHA62

10 JOHN O’GROATS (FR) (69) 000-200

4 8-12 (10)

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Ecume du Jour (FR) Callum Shepherd

Mr C. Hazzard Mark Gillard, Sherborne

Br Mme Aliette Forien & Mr Gilles Forien North Street Nurseries Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, first run since leaving Michael Bell when last of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) 69 days ago, going off too hard. Significantly down in trip and he’s readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA61

11

FLAGMAN (GB) (13) 45360-1 D

5 8-7 (1)

B g Kingman - Sense of Joy Laura Coughlan (5)

Mr Gareth Cheshire Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when winning 8-runner handicap (28/1) at Kempton (6f) 13 days ago. 3lb rise fair but needs to prove that he can perform to a similar level now returned to turf (well held both starts here in 2022) TFRHHHII BHA56

2022: MACS DILEMMA (IRE) 4 9 6 Hollie Doyle 11-4 (John O’Shea) 15 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

VAPE: Following its run on 13/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed under pressure.

JOHN O’GROATS: Following its run on 8/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Pinwheel (IRE), 11-2 Macs Dilemma (IRE), 6-1 Rich Rhythm (GB), 7-1 Carlton Banks (IRE), 17-2 Flagman (GB), 10-1 Cashew (IRE), 12-1 Vape (GB), 14-1 Youarenotforgiven (GB), 28-1 Gilt Edge (GB), 66-1 Desert (IRE), John O’Groats (FR)

FIFTH RACE 3.50

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE WILKINS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (20 wins from 164 runners, 12%) runs MADRINHO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (1 win from 37 runners, 3%) runs MADRINHO

WEIGHTWATCHER: MADRINHO won off a handicap mark of 61, his rating is now down 6lb to 55.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NEMORUM trained by T Kent & MOVEONUP trained by G Kelleway - both Newmarket, 164 miles.

ROMANOVICH has fewer convictions than most of these and is given a chance to build on his improved second at Brighton last time Bomb Squad, Madrinho and the consistent Lockdown Lass are others to consider.

1-2-3: 1.ROMANOVICH (IRE) 2.BOMB SQUAD (IRE) 3.MADRINHO (IRE) colours no horse

1 MADRINHO (IRE) (14) 406032 C D

Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Perfectly Clear (USA) Dougie Costello

Mr A. Mills Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Fortbarrington Stud Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Sixteen runs since last win in 2021 Good second of 11 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good, 15/2) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Respected.

2 KINZ (IRE) (371) 52000/0-

5 9-6 (5)

B m Footstepsinthesand - Talitha Kum (IRE) Trevor Whelan

Mr H. James John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

Br Tom and Hazel Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 14 in handicap (80/1) at this course (1m, good to firm) on sole 2022 start. Returns for a new trainer. Could only consider if backed

3 BOMB SQUAD (IRE) (24) 31-0203

5 9-6 (7)

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dutch Destiny Ray Dawson

Derbyshire Racing III John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Tally-Ho Stud John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in December 13/2, good third of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Expected to be bang there.

4 DODGY BOB (GB) (49) 5-01061 D

52

10 9-4 (1)

B g Royal Applause - Rustam Charlie Bennett

Mr G. Cornes Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Br Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWThis veteran has notched a pair of wins over 7f at Wolverhampton this year Most of his recent good efforts have come on AW but he enjoyed plenty of success on turf earlier in his career TFRHHHII BHA50

5 RED BRAVO (IRE) (92) 5260-00 D

7 9-3 (3)

B g Acclamation - Vision of Peace (IRE) Finley Marsh

Mr D. A. Smerdon

Br Cooneen Stud

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORMVIEWTwo wins from 48 Flat runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2020 50/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f), slowly away Off 92 days. Back down in trip TFRHHIII BHA49

6 ROMANOVICH (IRE) (13) 0065-62 BF

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - My Favourite Thing

The Cross Racing Club

4 9-3 (2)

Darragh Keenan

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Less exposed than the majority of these. Considered. TFRHHHHH BHA49

7

LOCKDOWN LASS (GB) (42) 35300-3 BF

5 9-1 (10)

B m Albaasil (IRE) - Littlemoor Lass Gina Mangan (3)

Lockdown Racing Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Stuart & Sarah Matheson Far Logistics Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 24 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft, 4/1) on reappearance 42 days ago. Looks competitive on form TFRHHHHI BHA47

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LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note:

EPEIUS: Following its run on 13/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Madrinho (IRE), 9-2 Bomb Squad (IRE), Lockdown Lass (GB), 5-1 Romanovich (IRE), 15-2 Dodgy Bob (GB), 18-1 Epeius (IRE), 20-1 Moveonup (IRE), 25-1 Red Bravo (IRE), 50-1 Nemorum (GB), 66-1 Kinz (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.25

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE FITZDARES MONMOUTHSHIRE CUP FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3778, 2nd £1889, 3rd £944, 4th £472, 5th £236. (Penalty Value £4789.10) Weights raised 7lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Beckett (17 wins from 54 runners, 31%) runs TIME’S EYE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs TIME’S EYE

WEIGHTWATCHER: IVY AVENUE won off a handicap mark of 69, her rating is now down 7lb to 62.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SILVER NIGHTFALL & MARGARET’S FUCHSIA trained by G Kelleway, Newmarket, 164 miles.

IVY AVENUE was a fair triple winner on the Flat for Jim Bolger and could have more to offer for Mick Appleby. She takes on a field of 3-y-os here and could be the way to go Chelmsfordwinner Puntarelle is fancied as the main danger.

1-2-3: 1.IVY AVENUE (IRE) 2.PUNTARELLE 3.SILVER NIGHTFALL

colours

1 WAY TO AMARILLO (FR) (147) 4221- 3 9-9 (5)

Gr f Shalaa (IRE) - Peinted Song (USA) Hollie Doyle

Lone Star Investments Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW11/10, showed a bit of improvement when winning 13-runner event at Deauville (6.5f) in December, keeping on well Makes handicap/turf debut and worth a market check on return

2 TIME’S EYE (GB) (26) 02-4

3 9-9 (3)

B f Expert Eye - Time Honoured Dougie Costello

Mr R. Barnett Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Br W. & R. Barnett Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fourth of 9 in maiden (11/2) at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on return 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut and she could do better TFRHHHII BHA79

3 PUNTARELLE (GB) (40) 04-321 D

3 9-7 (4)

B f Footstepsinthesand - Maybelater David Probert Hot to Trot Racing 2 & Anita Wigan Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Br Mrs James Wigan Pump Technology Limited, Searls Land

TIMEFORMVIEW85/40, didn’t need to improve to win 12-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 40 days ago, just holding on from subsequent winner More to come now handicapping.

4 SILVER NIGHTFALL (GB) (63) 20-1221 D

B f Adaay (IRE) - Godzilla’s Girl

TFRHHHHI BHA77

3 9-4 (1)

Alec Voikhansky (5)

Under The Hammer Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Br Clarendon Farm Ltd Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5-runner handicap (6/5) at Newcastle (8f) 63 days ago by 1 1/4 lengths from Margaret’s Fuchsia, pushed out. Can go well again

5 IVY AVENUE (IRE) (17) 3540/-22

Ch m Ivawood (IRE) - Dance Avenue (IRE)

Diamond Racing Ltd

Br Mr Brian O’Neill

TFRHHHII BHA74

6 9-3 (2)

Erika Parkinson (5)

Michael Appleby, Oakham

Diamond Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW7/2, below form second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Down in trip Previous Doncaster second when starting out for this yard was very good and she’s interesting.

6 MARGARET’S FUCHSIA (GB) (3) 422034

Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Quintessenz (GER)

TFRHHHHH BHA62

3 8-10 (6)

Luke Morris

Under The Hammer Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Br Elusive Bloodstock and Dan Tunmore Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden 17/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Leicester (7f, soft) 3 days ago.

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TIME’S EYE: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced in the dip.

IVY AVENUE: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference at start.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ivy Avenue (IRE), 4-1 Silver Nightfall (GB), 9-2 Puntarelle (GB), 5-1 Time’s Eye (GB), 6-1 Way To Amarillo (FR), 17-2 Margaret’s Fuchsia (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.55

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE WILKINS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (20 wins from 164 runners, 12%) runs LATENT HEAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Paul & Oliver Cole (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs DEACS DELIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: STICKYOURNECKOUT trained by J F Levins, Ireland.

LETTER OF THE LAW did the job well under a typically positive ride when resuming winnings ways over a mile at Brighton recently and, with neither a 4lb rise nor the drop back to 7f of any great concern, he is taken to follow up. Fellow last-time-out winners Sympathise and Fact Or Fable are feared most, in that order of preference. Also worth a mention is Irish-raider Stickyourneckout, who should benefit from the return to this trip

1-2-3: 1.LETTER OF THE LAW (IRE) 2.SYMPATHISE (IRE) 3.FACT OR FABLE (IRE)

1 LETTER OF THE LAW (IRE) (13) 630251 D

9-9 (8)

B g Lawman (FR) - Lady Ravenna (IRE) Darragh Keenan

Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Forenaghts Stud & Tinnakill Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 13 days ago. 4lb rise could have been worse and he’s versatile ground-wise, so has more going for him than many of these rivals. TFRHHHHH

2 LILANDRA (FR) (14) 5135-06 C

6 9-7 (7)

B m Equiano (FR) - Indigo River (IRE) William Cox Katchar Racing John Flint, Bridgend

Br Framont Ltd & Ashwood Farm Associates John Flint Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Sixth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back but she evidently goes well here (course form figures read 732351) Still, others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA52

3 LATENT HEAT (IRE) (17) 0000-06 D

7 9-5 (3)

B g Papal Bull - Taziria (SWI) Luke Morris

Mr J. M. Wall Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Hans Ventura

TIMEFORMVIEW Temperamental sort Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 6/1) 17 days ago, missing break. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA50

4 SYMPATHISE (IRE) (21) 0/50-21

5 9-5 (9)

B m Kodi Bear (IRE) - Starfly (IRE) Rhiain Ingram (3)

Miss Karen George Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

Br M. C. Bloodstock Ltd & CBS Bloodstock Paul George Sporthorses

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner 7/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago, responding well. Nudged up just 2lb and likely to be in the mix if able to reproduce that form now switched to turf TFRHHHHI BHA50

5 FACT OR FABLE (IRE) (13) 343401 D

6 9-4 (1)

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Unreal Taylor Fisher (5)

Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore

Br Jill Finegan & Noel Cogan

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWWon 9-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 9/2) 13 days ago, driven out 3lb rise fair enough and he was runner-up twice here from 3 visits in 2022, so there is certainly cause for optimism, for all this his strike rate on turf (1-26) is very modest TFRHHHII BHA49

6 DEACS DELIGHT (GB) (13) 040-006

Ch g Tamayuz - Keene Dancer

Mr R Deacon and Mr P F I Cole

4 9-2 (4)

David Probert

Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Br Newsells Park Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs 4 1/2 lengths sixth of 9 to Fact Or Fable in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 15/2) 13 days ago. Plenty to find on form TFRHHIII BHA47

7 WON LOVE (IRE) (24) 330005 D

5 9-1 (2)

B g Frankel - Blhadawa (IRE) Hollie Doyle

Mr D. A. Olver Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 18/1) 24 days ago and, all things considered, he’s likely to find a few too good once more TFRHIIII BHA46

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STICKYOURNECKOUT (IRE) (16) 00005-5 4 9-0 (6)

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Sure To Explore (IRE) Ray Dawson

Mr Jason McGannon J. F. Levins, Ireland

Br D. Iceton & I. Clarke

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Fifth of 13 in handicap at Sligo (5.7f, soft, 16/1) 16 days ago. Step back up in trip should help and not ruled out here off 2lb lower for an Irish yard that does well with its runners (particularly horses aged 4+ on turf) on these shores. TFRHHHII BHA43

9 ARTEMISIA GENTILE (IRE) (14) 05000-0

4 9-0 (5)

Gr f Caravaggio (USA) - Horse Sense (IRE) Alec Voikhansky (5)

Mr T. Lines J. R. Jenkins, Royston

Br M. Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 14 days ago. 3lb ‘wrong’ at the weights and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA42

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 4, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Letter of The Law (IRE), 7-2 Sympathise (IRE), 4-1 Fact Or Fable (IRE), 13-2 Stickyourneckout (IRE), 14-1 Lilandra (FR), 16-1 Latent Heat (IRE), 22-1 Deacs Delight (GB), 28-1 Won Love (IRE), 66-1 Artemisia Gentile (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING 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. May 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In Addition they will award a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £31. - Closed May 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE BOND DEMOLITION RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (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 maiden two yrs old, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, May 10th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. Bond Demolition have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In Addition they will award the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. For details on bandings and auction values, please refer to the BHA’s Racing Admin website (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). 12 entries at £33. - Closed May 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2816; Second £1408; Third £704; Fourth £352. (Penalty Value £3564) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE PLAY WITH THE FINEST BOOKMAKER, FITZDARES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 14th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In Addition they will award the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries, 1 at £6 and 21 at £31. - Closed May 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION WEST REGION 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 73 and 74; such horses rated 52 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Electrical Contractors Association West Region have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In Addition they will award the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £37. - Closed May 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764; Fourth £382; Fifth £191. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE WILKINS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 14th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. STEVE WILKINS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In Addition, he will award a prize to the person, who in his opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £31. - Closed May 10th, 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 4.25 - THE FITZDARES MONMOUTHSHIRE CUP FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4789 to the winning horse The second to receive £2247, the third £1122, the fourth £561 and the fifth £279. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 14th. 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 5lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 8 entries at £45. - Closed May 13th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3778; Second £1889; Third £944; Fourth £472; Fifth £236. (Penalty Value £4789.10) Weights raised 7lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.55 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE WILKINS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 14th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. STEVE WILKINS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In Addition, he will award a prize to the person, who in his opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £31. - Closed May 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.