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.

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

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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

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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