Chepstow Racecard - Friday 14th July

Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for Ladies Evening.

It’s my first Ladies Evening and I have been looking forward to this meeting since starting.

I would like to thank today’s race sponsors Vickers Bet, Blackmore Building and Trade Centre Wales.

We also have sponsors for the Style Awards so another big thank you to St Tewrics, Satin and Lace Wedding and La Bonita Boutique.

I hope you all have a lovely evening.

There is a competition with a £500 prize at stake for the best dressed lady. You can impress the judges with your cool summer, fashion-sense in the popular style awards, sponsored by St. Tewdrics.

To get involved, just get down to the flower wall when you arrive and have your picture taken.

If you’re Haute couture alongside the final furlong, then expect to be asked to be a finalist for the judges later on in the Parade Ring, where the prizes will be decided.

But that’s not all, because after the racing is over, the party gets into full swing. The Dreamboys will come galloping on stage.

We have a busy time ahead of us this month. The ever popular Caribbean Race Night is on Friday 28th July. For this fixture, we are offering significant discounts for group bookings, please see the website for details. We also host our first Racing League fixture on Thursday 10th August with our Superhero Family day following on the 28th August.

Thank you all for coming today and I hope you have a great evening with us and I look forward to welcoming you back on another occasion. If you are interested in taking hospitality at any of our fixtures, please email Jodi Boreham (jboreham@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk).

Lindsay Knox General Manager

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birthplace of horse if not GreatBritain

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1 TOP COP (12) 050322

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draw age weight st-lbs

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 markand oughttomakehis presence felt once again.

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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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FIRST RACE 6.00

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4046, 2nd £2024, 3rd £1011. (Penalty Value £5129.32) A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (7 wins from 18 runners, 39%) runs KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs STORYMAKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 235 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

After 6 months off (had been gelded), KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS left his debut form well behind when winning at Redcar in May, before following up under a penalty at Lingfield a month later. He can land the hat-trick and get the better of Storymaker, who had an excuse for her run last time.

1-2-3: 1.KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 2.STORYMAKER 3.DAGMAR RUN (IRE)

colours no horse st lb Draw

1 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS (GB) (32) 0-11 D 10-1 (2)

B g Requinto (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE) Mohammed Tabti

Empire State Racing Partnership David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Cover and Carry Limited

Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown improved form when winning both starts this year, defying a penalty in 7-runner minor event at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm, 7/2) 32 days ago. The one to beat on his handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA81

2

DAGMAR RUN (IRE) (20) 41-2650 D

9-8 (3)

B g Muhaarar - Zabeel Princess Millie Wonnacott Jos & Jane Rodosthenous & Partners David Simcock, Newmarket

Br Orchardstown Farms Ltd Oakwood Estate Agents

TIMEFORM VIEW Form has gone the wrong way this year, faring no better after 4 months off (had been gelded) when last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 33/1) 20 days ago.

HHHII BHA74

3 STORYMAKER (GB) (25) 3-330 9-4 (1)

B f Ulysses (IRE) - Panova Tommie Jakes (5)

Hot To Trot Racing 2 and Partner

George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Searls Land

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to improve sent handicapping when eighth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago, though found to have a wound on her right fore The danger to Kentucky Bluegrass.

TFRHHHHI BHA70

2022: STOCKPYLE 3 9 5 Oliver Timms 13-8 (William Muir & Chris Grassick) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Stewards Note:

STORYMAKER: Following its run on 19/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered a wounded fore.

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Kentucky Bluegrass (GB), 3-1 Storymaker (GB), 10-1 Dagmar Run (IRE)

POSITION OF STALLS

Straight - Centre

Remainder - Inside

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SECOND RACE 6.35

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

THE VICKERS BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Millman (17 wins from 123 runners, 14%) runs BAMA LAMA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs SABAH AL WARD

WEIGHTWATCHER: BLUEBELL TIME won off a handicap mark of 65, her rating is now down 7lb to 58.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SABAH AL WARD trained by G Boughey, Newmarket, 164 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

Turned out again quickly, PORT NOIR recorded her second victory of the year when winning here last time and she can score again with Taylor Fisher retaining the ride Bama Lama also arrives on the back of a course win having been successful 4 days ago, so she is feared most under a penalty, ahead of Bluebell Time

1-2-3: 1.PORT NOIR 2.BAMA LAMA 3.BLUEBELL TIME (IRE) colours no horse

1 WILLINGLY (GB) (27) 1514-45 CD

6 10-0 (8)

Ch m Hot Streak (IRE) - Paradise Place Joe Leavy (7)

Miss Jacintha Hynes Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn Br Springcombe Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Failed to come on for seasonal/stable debut when last of 5 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm, 17/2) 27 days ago. Has a bit to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA62

2 PORT NOIR (GB) (18) 012031 CD

6 9-11 (3)

Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana Taylor Fisher (5) Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot

Br R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW After just 4 days off, won 10-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (6.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago with Taylor Fisher on board Remains on a workable mark and she can follow up TFRHHHHH BHA59

3 BLUEBELL TIME (IRE) (8) 60-0456 CD

7 9-10 (6)

B m Coach House (IRE) - Matterofact (IRE) Millie Wonnacott (5) Mrs Ginny Nicholas & Mr M. S. Saunders Malcolm Saunders, Wells

Br M. S. Saunders & D. Collier

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Best effort of the season when sixth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm, 6/1) 8 days ago, never nearer. Merits consideration back down in grade with cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHHI BHA58 (-1)

4 KYBER CRYSTAL (IRE) (4) 640015 CD

4 9-7 (1)

Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Lapis Blue (IRE) Finley Marsh Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Yeomanstown Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in June. Failed to repeat that effort when 4 1/4 lengths fifth of 9 to Bama Lama in handicap (6/1) at this course (6.1f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA55

5 PAPABELLA (GB) (17) 34-00

3 9-7 (4)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Plauseabella Liam Keniry

Mrs Gill Shire Stuart Kittow, Cullompton

Br Mrs Gill Shire A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited, John Luffman Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when last of 11 on handicap debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 22/1) 17 days ago. Others look stronger TFRHHIII BHA60

6 SABAH AL WARD (GB) (25) 450-03

3 9-6 (7)

B f Showcasing - Privacy Order Tommie Jakes (7)

Mr Noel Fehily George Boughey, Newmarket

Br T. R. G. Vestey

TIMEFORM VIEW In first-time hood and tongue strap, back to form on second start for her current trainer when third of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 25 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort TFRHHHII BHA59

7

GLAMOROUS FORCE (GB) (2) 650-006 CD

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Glamorous Spirit (IRE)

Ridge House Stables Ltd

6 9-5 (9)

Trevor Whelan

Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br J. Barton Ron Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner After further 10 weeks off, step back in right direction when sixth of 12 in handicap at Bath (5f, good, 25/1) 2 days ago. Needs to back up that run turned out again quickly. TFRHHIII BHA53

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Ch m Equiano (FR) - Kindia (IRE) Luke Morris

Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when getting back to winning ways in 9-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Can go well again under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA46

9 FOSSOS (IRE) (18) 1-60466 CD

5 8-13 (2)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Beguiler William Cox

Gareth Cheshire T P Faulkner

Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Mr & Mrs John Banahan Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner but below form here on his last 2 starts, 2 3/4 lengths sixth of 10 to Kyber Crystal in handicap (good to firm, 8/1) 18 days ago. Is now 3lb below his last winning mark, though TFRHHHII BHA47

2022: RHUBARB 5 8 12 Aidan Keeley 7-2 (Richard Price) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Port Noir (GB), 4-1 Bama Lama (GB), 6-1 Bluebell Time (IRE), 7-1 Kyber Crystal (IRE), 8-1 Sabah Al Ward (GB), 9-1 Fossos (IRE), 18-1 Willingly (GB), Glamorous Force (GB), 28-1 Papabella (GB)

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten FavouriteD - Distance Winner U -Unseated

B - Brought Down R - RefusedF - Fell

C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up d - Disqualified

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THIRD RACE 7.10

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

THE TRADE CENTRE GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J G O’Shea (21 wins from 148 runners, 14%) runs BANTRY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Cox (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs PAPAL MUSIC

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

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUCIDITY trained by E Dunlop, Newmarket, 164 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

DEACS DELIGHT has been in good form of late, running well behind one who had the run of things from the front at Bath 16 days ago, so he is taken to resume winning ways back in handicap company. Kenstone scored with a bit in hand at this C&D last month and could be thereabouts once more, while Lucidity also merits consideration.

1-2-3: 1.DEACS DELIGHT 2.KENSTONE (FR) 3.LUCIDITY (IRE)

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1 EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) (49) 053135 D BF 7 10-2 (7)

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Desert Location Trevor Whelan

Mr Malcolm E Wright Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br M. Fahy Ron Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Bath (1m) in May. Bit below form when fifth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at the same C&D (1m, firm) 49 days ago. Had been in good form previously, though, so he’s not discounted after a break TFRHHHII BHA62

2 BANTRY (GB) (41) 0556-25 BF

4 9-13 (10)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Elysian Luke Morris

Mr R. Cooper John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWent backwards from his seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 15/8) 41 days ago. Could fare better returned to this C&D with cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA59

3 DOURADO (IRE) (32) 4000-10 D

B h Dark Angel (IRE) - Skehana (IRE)

9 9-12 (6)

Joshua Bryan

Mrs Belinda Wickens Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke

Br Canice M. Farrell Jnr Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning return at Kempton in May, but not in the same form when seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 10/1) 32 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA58

4 ELWING (IRE) (226) 5060-

B f Intello (GER) - Masandra (IRE)

4 9-8 (1)

George Wood

Mr David Taylor Paul Webber, Banbury

Br David Taylor Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

TIMEFORM VIEW Form went the wrong way last year following her debut, last of 11 in handicap (200/1) at Kempton (12f) when last seen in November Cheekpieces applied on her return, but she remains best watched. TFRHIIII BHA54

5 DEACS DELIGHT (GB) (16) 006312 D BF

4 9-8 (8)

Ch g Tamayuz - Keene Dancer Mohammed Tabti (5)

Mr R Deacon and Mr P F I Cole Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

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

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account at Lingfield in June. After 4 days off, ran creditably when second of 7 in minor event at Bath (1m, firm, 13/8) 16 days ago. Can resume winning ways in his current form TFRHHHHH BHA54

6 HOT DAY (GB) (129) 4-52446

B g Adaay (IRE) - Sunny York (IRE)

Gridline Racing & J S Moore

5 9-7 (3)

Liam Keniry

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Gridline Plant Hire Ltd, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 29 Flat runs 14/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 129 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA53

7 PAPAL MUSIC (IRE) (15) 002350

Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Kabaya (FR)

Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds XIII

3 9-7 (2)

William Cox

Clive Cox, Hungerford

Br Kabaya Partnership Oakman Group PLC

TIMEFORMVIEW Upped in trip with tongue strap on for 1st time, ran to similar level as previously when eighth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good, 40/1) 15 days ago. Improvement required. TFRHHIII BHA62

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KENSTONE (FR) (28) 005-301 CD

10 9-7 (5)

Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Little Stone (FR) Finley Marsh

Wintle Racing Club Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

TIMEFORM VIEW After 4 months off, capitalised on a falling mark when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 7/1) 28 days ago. Remains well treated on old form, so he’s not taken lightly

9 THEWAYTOTHESTARS (GB) (19) 2-00005

4 9-6 (11)

B f Due Diligence (USA) - Last Supper Sam Hitchcott

Mr Ronald Davies & Mrs Candida Davies Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Robert Gibbons Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort this year when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, good to firm, 40/1) 19 days ago, never nearer. Needs to find more again to take advantage of her falling mark.

10 LUCIDITY (IRE) (10) 0-6032 BF

3 9-6 (4)

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Roystonea Taylor Fisher (5)

Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown more sent handicapping on her last 2 starts, second of 5 in handicap (11/8) at Brighton (9.9f, good) 10 days ago. Enters calculations as she drops back down in trip

11 KRAKEN FILLY (IRE) (9) 014420

5 9-2 (9)

B m Camacho - Tip It On The Top (IRE) William Carson

Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Eimear Mulhern

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Bath in May. Reportedly resented the fitting of a visor when last of 10 in minor event at Bath (10.2f, good to firm, 13/2) 9 days ago. Could bounce back with cheekpieces reapplied.

My Left Foot Racing Syndicate Richard Price,

TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, not discredited on first run since leaving Andrew Balding when fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 33/1) 18 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13.

Stewards Note:

HOT DAY: Following its run on 7/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right off the home bend.

THEWAYTOTHESTARS: Following its run on 25/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

KRAKEN FILLY: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the visor

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Kenstone (FR), 5-1 Deacs Delight (GB), 11-2 Lucidity (IRE), 13-2 Bantry (GB), 7-1 Eye of The Water (IRE), 12-1 Kraken Filly (IRE), 18-1 Dourado (IRE), Hot Day (GB), 28-1 Papal Music (IRE), Thewaytothestars (GB), 33-1 Ballet Blanc (GB), 40-1 Winnaretta (IRE), 80-1 Elwing (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 7.45

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

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Total prize fund £6200

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (19 wins from 177 runners, 11%) runs KING ELVIS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 41 runners, 5%) runs KING ELVIS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HITCHED trained by D M Simcock, Newmarket, 164 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HITCHED confirmed the improvement shown here in June when runner-up at Yarmouth on Wednesday and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to get back to winning ways, provided it doesn’t come too soon. Boom Boom Pow is feared most.

1-2-3: 1.HITCHED (IRE) 2.BOOM BOOM POW 3.TWILIGHT DANCER

colours no horse st lb Draw

1 BOOM BOOM POW (GB) (16) 000-521 D

9-10 (3)

Gr f Havana Grey - Sunburnt Joe Leavy (7)

Miss Jacintha Hynes Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn Br Springcombe Park Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to her best to get off the mark in 10-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, driven clear Withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls on latest start at Beverley, Jul 7. Hood on for 1st time TFRHHHHI

2 TWILIGHT DANCER (GB) (10) 66-2603

9-9 (1)

B f Twilight Son - Accede Trevor Whelan Mrs D. Joly Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Br Mrs D. O. Joly Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran creditably to prove herself on turf when third in 9-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 13/2) 10 days ago.

3 HITCHED (IRE) (2) 006-512 C BF

9-6 (4)

B g Cotai Glory - Newlywed (IRE) Luke Morris

The Future David Simcock, Newmarket

Br Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark here in June and ran at least as well when second of 13 in 1m handicap (11/4) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 2 days ago. The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA57

4 KING ELVIS (GB) (18) 000

8-13 (2)

B g Equiano (FR) - Eleodora William Carson

Royale Racing Syndicate & Partners Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Diana Gulliver Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 3 minor events, pulling hard at Wolverhampton on latest outing Big step forward required on handicap debut

2022: CONNIE’S ROSE 3 8 10 Gina Mangan 10-3 (Grace Harris) 6 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHIII BHA50

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

KING ELVIS: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Hitched (IRE), 2-1 Boom Boom Pow (GB), 5-1 Twilight Dancer (GB), 25-1 King Elvis (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 8.20

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

THE BLACKMORE BUILDING CONTRACTORS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J G O’Shea (21 wins from 148 runners, 14%) runs LETTER OF THE LAW and MY OPINION

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 41 runners, 5%) runs RED ALERT

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BIG DUTCHIE trained by S Hollinshead, Rugeley, 96 miles.

RED ALERT may be a 9-y-o but he’s completely unexposed at 7f and remains of interest having had little go right in his pursuit of the hat-trick at Brighton 17 days ago. Savalas is going through a good spell and can provide the main threat.

1-2-3: 1.RED ALERT 2.SAVALAS (IRE) 3.LETTER OF THE LAW (IRE)

1 RED ALERT (GB) (17) 003114 D BF

B g Sleeping Indian - Red Sovereign William Carson Mill House Racing Syndicate Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Miss Jacqueline Goodearl Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back Brighton handicaps (6f) in June and didn’t have much go right in his hat-trick bid under a penalty back there last time Remains of interest

2 MY OPINION (IRE) (86) 0446-30 4 9-12 (2)

B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Trust Your Opinion (IRE) Luke Morris

Mr K. W. Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Pat Beirne K W Bell Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well at big odds after 9 months off when third at Kempton in March but came home last of 10 there the following month. Cheekpieces on for 1st time

3 SWISS ROWE (IRE) (79) 120-510 D

5 9-12 (6)

B g Swiss Spirit - Hucking Hot George Wood Level Par Racing Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Br R. S. Hoskins & Mount Coote Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Perked up by a first-time visor when resuming winning ways at Kempton in March. Failed to repeat that effort at Lingfield 7 weeks later, however. Makes turf debut

4 SAVALAS (IRE) (18) 501513 C

Gr g Zebedee - Tap The Dot (IRE)

Mr Adrian Wintle

Br Tally-Ho Stud

8 9-12 (7)

Finley Marsh

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win here in June and again ran respectably in 10-runner handicap back here (6.1f, good to firm, 9/2) 18 days ago. Should remain competitive

5 FLAGMAN (GB) (3) 60-1060

BHA58

5 9-9 (5)

B g Kingman - Sense of Joy Taylor Fisher (5)

Mr Gareth Cheshire

Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Cheshire Racing Limited, Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when off the mark at Kempton on reappearance in May, but has failed to reproduce that form since TFRHHHII BHA55

6 LETTER OF THE LAW (IRE) (10) 122425 D

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

Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe

Br Forenaghts Stud & Tinnakill Bloodstock

4 9-8 (4)

Charlie Bennett

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Brighton in May but not quite at his best when only fifth of 8 there (9.9f, good) 10 days ago. Back down in trip

7 FACT OR FABLE (IRE) (9) 143110 CD

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Unreal

Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore

TFRHHHII BHA54 (-1)

6 9-5 (3)

Liam Keniry

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br Jill Finegan & Noel Cogan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWNotched a fifth career win over C&D in June and seen to maximum effect when following up at Bath 18 days later

However, found good run of form halted back in handicap company there last week Bounce back called for. TFRHHHII BHA51

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

BIG DUTCHIE (IRE) (29) 540600 5 9-0 (1)

B g Dutch Art - Exceedingly

Louise & Glen Mitton

Br Alan & Susie Gray

Trevor Whelan

Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

ContactBuilder Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs and only seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Significantly down in trip Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA44

2022: DIAMOND COTTAGE 5 9 6 William Carson 5-1 (Malcolm Saunders) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

FLAGMAN: Following its run on 11/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

BIG DUTCHIE: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Red Alert (GB), 7-2 Savalas (IRE), 6-1 Flagman (GB), 7-1 Letter of The Law (IRE), 15-2 Fact Or Fable (IRE), 14-1 Swiss Rowe (IRE), 16-1 My Opinion (IRE), 28-1 Big Dutchie (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 8.55

ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (ABT 12F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET WEEKLY FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

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): J G O’Shea (21 wins from 148 runners, 14%) runs FIGHT FOR IT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 41 runners, 5%) runs PROUD WARRIOR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAS KAPITAL trained by J Berry, TURNER GIRL trained by E Dunlop, PFINGSTBERG trained by D M Simcock, Newmarket, 164 miles.

A lightly-raced profile provides hope that PFINGSTBERG may not have reached his limit so he gets the vote to build on hisYarmouth handicap debut third.Turner Girl is the obvious threat.

(1 3/4m, good to firm) 42 days ago. Shortlist material

2 FIGHT FOR IT (IRE) (81) 53/630-0

B g Camelot - Dorothy B (IRE)

Bennett Mr K. W. Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Marengo,Carhue,Grousbridge & Dermot Ryan

W Bell Group Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat Well held at Windsor in April and has fared little better back hurdling on last 2 starts

3 GEELONG (FR) (17) 3-46026

4 9-9 (4)

B g Australia - Tioga Pass Mohammed Tabti (5) P. F. I. Cole Ltd Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Br Deepwood Farm Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Beaten 6 1/2 lengths when second last month and only sixth of 7 at Brighton since Blinkers back on

4 TROJAN TRUTH (GB) (37) 036014

4 9-9 (2)

B g Ulysses (IRE) - Verity Trevor Whelan

Woodham Walter Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Windsor (1 1/4m) in May. Cheekpieces on first time, fourth of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Nottingham (1 1/4m, firm) 37 days ago.

5 DAS KAPITAL (GB) (36) 36-3260 CD

HHHII BHA57

8 9-4 (7)

B g Cityscape - Narla Nicola Currie

Mr John Berry John Berry, Newmarket

Br Springfield Farm Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford( 1 3/4m) 36 days ago. Bounce back needed

6 PROUD WARRIOR (IRE) (34) 004004

4 8-11 (5)

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Rockshine Finley Marsh

Mr D. Boocock Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Boocock Trading Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 5 over C&D (good to firm, 40/1) 34 days ago. Hard to make a case for here

7 PFINGSTBERG (GER) (29) 0-063

Ch g Protectionist (GER) - Peace of Paradise (GER)

Quantum Leap Racing II & Partner

Br Gestut Ravensberg

3 8-6 (6)

Luke Morris

David Simcock, Newmarket

David Simcock Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden 9/4, some improvement when third of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. May do better Leading claims.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

TURNER GIRL: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Turner Girl (IRE), 4-1 Pfingstberg (GER), 9-2 Trojan Truth (GB), 5-1 Geelong (FR), 13-2 Das Kapital (GB), 14-1 Fight For It (IRE), 40-1 Proud Warrior (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 6.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5129 to the winning horse The second to receive £2406, and the third £1202. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £49 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 12th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 6lb. 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 who, prior to July 11th, 2023, have not ridden more than 25 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Vickers.bet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries, at £49. - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4046; Second £2024; Third £1011. (Penalty Value £5129.32) A SS

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Second Race 6.35 - THE VICKERS BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (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. July 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Vickers Bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries, at £31. - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Third Race 7.10 - THE TRADE CENTRE GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (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. July 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Trade Centre Group has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries, at £31. -

Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Fourth Race 7.45 - THE BEST PRICES GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET 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 and the fourth £380. for three yrs old only, 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. July 12th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 6lb. Vickers.bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries, at £31. - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Fifth Race 8.20 - THE BLACKMORE BUILDING CONTRACTORS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for three 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). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Blackmore Building Contractors has kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries, at £45. - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

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Sixth Race 8.55 - THE VICKERS.BET WEEKLY FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 12th. 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 4lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Vickersbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In addition they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 18 entries, 1 at £6 and 17 at £31. - Closed July 8th, 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

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