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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.
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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
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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 Racecourse for a Summer Afternoon of Racing
I would like to thank today’s race sponsors Vickers Bet and Blackmore Building Contractors. We also have a large hospitality booking in The View from the Events Room
I hope they and their guests have a great afternoon with us.
My first month as General Manager has gone very well. We are planning and organising the rest of 2023, which is looking like a busy time ahead.
At the end of this month, we hold the ever popular Caribbean Race Night 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 and our Superhero Family day on the 28th August.
The Unibet Jump Season Opener will take place on the 13th and 14th October, please see the website for more information and purchase your tickets in advance. We now offer a combined ticket (at a discounted rate) so you can all benefit from the two day event.
The following month, we are running the Chepstow Military Raceday on the Wednesday 8th November and there is free admission for past and present military personnel.
December 27th – is all about the Coral Welsh Grand National again we are recommending buying your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Thank you all for coming today and I hope you have a great day 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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FIRST RACE 2.30
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VICKERS BET APPRENTICE 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) A SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J G O’Shea (21 wins from 146 runners, 14%) runs FLIP MODE & SOME NIGHTMARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs GANNON GLORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOUR ADAAY trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 77 miles.
CONNIE’S ROSE has already won twice over C&D this year and resumed winning ways at Bath last time, so is fancied to continue her good spell and notch a fourth win of the campaign. Gannon Glory was back to his best on his final outing for Richard Fahey last time and is interesting now with the Archie Watson yard, with Penguin Island and the in-form Level Up others to consider
13 runs this year Career best when winning 11-runner handicap
8 days ago, just holding on Carries penalty. This will be tougher but he’s clearly thriving.
2 SOME NIGHTMARE (IRE) (34) 10-0242 C D
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Isolde’s Return
The Cross Racing Club
Br Pat Beirne & Dream Ahead Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Chased home an improving rival when second of 6 in handicap
at this course (6.1f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Can give another good account.
3 FOUR ADAAY (GB) (14) 215414 D 5
B m Adaay (IRE) - Sonko (IRE)
The Four Adaay Syndicate
Br J. A. Khan Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made most of good opportunity to win at Newmarket in June Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 14 days ago. Place claims
4 GANNON GLORY (IRE) (17) 256331 D
4 9-10 (2)
B g Cotai Glory - Folegandros Island (FR) Taylor Fisher (3)
Mr Paul Naughton Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Con Marnane Crimbourne Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWAttracted support and bounced back to his best with cheekpieces applied when winning 14-runner handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 17 days ago, running on First run for yard after leaving Richard Fahey. Player with good-value claimer aboard. TFRHHHHI BHA71
5 PENGUIN ISLAND (GB) (14) 422-243
4 9-9 (8)
B f The Gurkha (IRE) - In Secret Laura Coughlan (3)
Exors of the late Earl Cadogan Henry Candy, Wantage
Br The Earl Cadogan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when creditable 1/2-length third of 10 to Level Up in handicap at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Hard to knock her attitude despite her maiden status and she could make presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA70
6 CONNIE’S ROSE (GB) (22) 125121 CD
4 9-9 (4)
B f Adaay (IRE) - Sing So Sweetly Callum Hutchinson
Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br A. S. Denniff Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner 3 wins from 8 runs this year 6/5, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Bath (5f, firm) 22 days ago. Has good chance on form TFRHHHHH BHA70
7 WILEY POST (GB) (51) 600-536 CD
10 9-3 (7)
B g Kyllachy - Orange Pip Mollie Phillips
Lady Whent Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lady Whent
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Ran well at Windsor on his penultimate outing but was possibly amiss and failed to beat a rival home in a 6-runner handicap at Brighton (6f, good to firm) 51 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA64
FLIP MODE (GB) (16) 1310/-00 CD
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Canukeepasecret Liam Wright (7)
Mr Stephen Price John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Mrs J. M. Berry & Mr David John Brown
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual C&D winner back in 2021 but has shown precious little in a pair of recent outings following a 22-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA60
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 8.
Stewards Note:
SOME NIGHTMARE: Following its run on 16/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Connie’s Rose (GB), 11-2 Level Up (IRE), Some Nightmare (IRE), 6-1 Gannon Glory (IRE), 7-1 Penguin Island (GB), 10-1 Four Adaay (GB), 18-1 Wiley Post (GB), 40-1 Flip Mode (GB)
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Straight - Centre
Remainder - Inside
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SECOND RACE 3.00
ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 14YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP FILLIES’ 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) Weights lowered 1lb. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (8 wins from 110 runners, 7%) runs ELLADE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runs ELLADE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHORUS LINE trained by E Dunlop, Newmarket, 164 miles.
EYESHADOW is every inch the type to take off in handicaps and this well-bred Juddmonte filly is fancied to take all the beating here. Chorus Line was a tidy winner at Leicester on her penultimate start and is better than she was able to show at Haydock last time, so she merits respect, whilst Alyara is also shortlisted after a good effort at Lingfield last time 1-2-3: 1.EYESHADOW 2.CHORUS LINE 3.ALYARA
B f Showcasing - Entree Sam Hitchcott
Mr Ali Abdulla Saeed Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if still in reasonable form when seventh of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago but others appeal as better treated. TFRHHHII BHA68
2 ALYARA (GB) (19) 053-553 D
5 9-8 (6)
B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross William Cox
Mr D. A. Poole John Flint, Bridgend
Br Bartisan Racing Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped better than the result when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, having to wait for a gap and staying on well once in clear Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA63
3 CHORUS LINE (GB) (36) 650-16
3 9-8 (3)
B f Territories (IRE) - Angelic Note (IRE) David Probert
Ben Sangster and Partners Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Br B. V. Sangster Tattersalls Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed good turn of foot when winning handicap debut at Leicester in May before having little go her way when sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8f, firm) 36 days ago. Her previous Leicester success was cosy and she’s well worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA71
4 AE FOND KISS (GB) (65) 2143-62
4 9-7 (5)
B f Time Test - Aurora Gray Trevor Whelan
Simon Treacher, Robert Colvin & Partner Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br Culworth Grounds & Fortune Bloodstock Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of her reapperance when second of 7 in handicap at Sandown (9f, good to soft, 17/2) 65 days ago. Can give another good account.
5 AZAHARA PALACE (GB) (24) 031 CD
TFRHHHII BHA62
3 9-5 (2)
B f Adaay (IRE) - Josefa Goya Billy Loughnane (3) The TOD Partnership Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Lord Margadale Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve to win 5-runner maiden at this C&D (good to firm, 10/11) 24 days ago, having run of race Interesting handicap debutant.
6 EYESHADOW (GB) (15) 054
TFRHHHII BHA68
3 9-4 (4)
B f Expert Eye - Ombre Richard Kingscote
Juddmonte Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a talented family and very much caught the eye when fourth of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (8f, good to firm)
15 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut Expected to be bang there.
TFRHHHHH BHA67
2022: RAINBOW COLOURS (IRE) 3 10 1 Franny Norton 4-6 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
ALYARA: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Azahara Palace (GB), 4-1 Eyeshadow (GB), 9-2 Alyara (GB), 5-1 Ae Fond Kiss (GB), 15-2 Ellade (GB), 10-1 Chorus Line (GB)
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THIRD RACE 3.35
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GO RACING WITH VICKERS.BET 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 (21 wins from 146 runners, 14%) runs MY OPINION
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Scott (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs EIGHT MILE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: EIGHT MILE trained by G Scott, Newmarket, 164 miles.
LOUIS TREIZE put in a good shift when narrowly outpointed by On Edge over C&D recently and has a good chance of turning the tables on that rival armed with a 5lb pull Bama Lama was a winner on the same card and may emerge as the main danger, ahead of On Edge, but they will all have their work cut out if Eight Mile, who is due to run at Yarmouth on Wednesday, lines up for this
handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 9 days ago. Leading claims under a penalty with star apprentice Billy Loughnane again in the hot-seat TFRHHHII BHA59 (+6)
3 EVASIVE POWER (USA) (139) 661-400 D
7 9-10 (2)
B g Elusive Quality (USA) - Casting Director (USA) Kieran O’Neill Cross Channel Racing and Partner 2 Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent
Br Bonne Chance Farm LLC
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 139 days and it’s probably best to look elsewhere on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA58
4 MY OPINION (IRE) (92) 0446-30
4 9-10 (5)
B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Trust Your Opinion (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3)
Mr K. W. Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Pat Beirne
K W Bell Group Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Kempton (6f) Off 92 days and will need to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces here if he’s to open his account TFRHIIII BHA58
5 MANY RIVERS (IRE) (14) 40-600
3 9-9 (3)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Dubaya Liam Keniry
Mrs J. Fowler Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn
Br John Hutchinson Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 5/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago, slowly away Each-way shout if she puts her best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA62
6 JOY CHOI (IRE) (5) 40-6054 CD
B m Territories (IRE) - Vintage Molly
Paul Nicholas / M S Saunders
Br Pier House Stud
5 9-8 (8)
Trevor Whelan
Malcolm Saunders, Wells
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 4/1, below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, soft) 5 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view TFRHHIII BHA56 (-2)
7 ON EDGE (GB) (10) 3530-31 CD
B g Mayson - Edge of Light
Chris Mason Racing
Br Christopher and Annabelle Mason Racing
5 9-8 (in 5lb ex) (6)
William Cox
Christopher Mason, Caerwent
Celtic Recycling Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (13/8) at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago
by 1/2 length from Louis Treize Another bold show likely under a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA51 (+3)
Ch m Equiano (FR) - Kindia (IRE)
Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton
Br Canisbay Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 3/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. Clearly in good heart and she should give another good account under a penalty
HHHHI BHA46 (+4) 9 LOUIS TREIZE (IRE) (10) 25-1402 C D
9-2
Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Rodded Laura Coughlan (5) Mr Gareth Cheshire Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Br J. Hanly Cheshire Racing Limited, Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win here in June 4/1, good 1/2-length second of 8 to On Edge in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. Reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture TFRHHHHH BHA50 (+1)
2022: CONNIE’S ROSE 3 9 2 Callum Hutchinson 5-2 (Grace Harris) 7 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 1, 9.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
AUTUMN ANGEL: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
JOY CHOI: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Eight Mile (IRE), 9-2 On Edge (GB), Louis Treize (IRE), 11-2 Bama Lama (GB), 10-1 Autumn Angel (IRE), 12-1 Many Rivers (IRE), 14-1 Joy Choi (IRE), 20-1 Evasive Power (USA), 33-1 My Opinion (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 4.05
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J G O’Shea (21 wins from 146 runners, 14%) runs MINHAAJ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Evans (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs GALILEO GLASS LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEACS DELIGHT trained by P F I Cole, Whatcombe, 77 miles.
GALILEO GLASS took a step back in the right direction when third at Yarmouth last week and is on a good mark if building on that. The in-form Deacs Delight is next best ahead of Fact Or Fable.
1-2-3: 1.GALILEO GLASS (IRE) 2.DEACS DELIGHT 3.FACT OR FABLE (IRE) colours no
1 IGOTATEXT (IRE) (24) 64060-0 5 9-9 (10)
B g Ajaya - Tifawt Billy Loughnane (3) Mrs P. Goodwin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2020 Last of 10 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good to firm, 12/1) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip Cheekpieces back on
2 DEACS DELIGHT (GB) (22) 006312 BF 4 9-8 (5)
Ch g Tamayuz - Keene Dancer David Probert Mr R Deacon and Mr P F I Cole Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Br Newsells Park Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 21 Flat runs. Winner at Lingfield in June Creditable 3/4-length second of 7 to Fact Or Fable in minor event at Bath (8f, firm, 13/8) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA54
3 GALILEO GLASS (IRE) (8) 256263
4 9-8 (6)
B g Galileo Gold - Tahoo (IRE) Richard Kingscote
Paul Glass & Partner David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Tally-Ho Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNineteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, respectable third of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort Blinkers back on Has good chance on pick of form TFRHHHHH BHA54
4 DIAMONDSINTHESAND (IRE) (31) 3-66000
6 9-8 (9)
B g Footstepsinthesand - La Dama Boba (IRE) Finley Marsh
Mr S. G. Martin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Southeast Bloodstock & W. J. Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip First run for yard after leaving John O’Shea Hooded for 1st time TFRHIIII BHA54
5 FACT OR FABLE (IRE) (15) 143110 CD
6 9-5 (2)
Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Unreal Taylor Fisher (5)
Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore
J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br Jill Finegan & Noel Cogan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 15 runs this year Latest win at Bath in June Seventh of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Back up in trip
51 6 RED BRAVO (IRE) (40) 60-0005 D 7 9-1 (7)
B g Acclamation - Vision of Peace (IRE)
Mr D. A. Smerdon Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Cooneen Stud TIMEFORMVIEWTwo wins from 50 Flat runs. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2020
B
(IRE) - Miss Meticulous
12 SAPPHIRE’S MOON (GB) (23) 644040 D
B f Ardad (IRE) - Shifting Moon
Curry House Corner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br M. E. Wates Mill House Racing Limited
VIEW One win from 29 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 23 days ago.
2022: REDREDROBIN 5 8 12 William Carson 3-1 (Malcolm Saunders) 11 ran
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DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Hood worn first time by No. 4, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
IGOTATEXT: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse reared and was slowly away.
DIAMONDSINTHESAND: Following its run on 19/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.
RED BRAVO: Following its run on 10/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.
GONZAGA: Following its run on 11/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Deacs Delight (GB), 4-1 Minhaaj (IRE), 5-1 Galileo Glass (IRE), 15-2 Fact Or Fable (IRE), 16-1 Igotatext (IRE), Red Bravo (IRE), 22-1 Okaidi (USA), Sapphire’s Moon (GB), 28-1 Gonzaga (GB), 40-1 Runner Bean (GB), Landing Strip (GB), 66-1 Diamondsinthesand (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.40
ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (ABT 10F) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE BLACKMORE BUILDING CONTRACTORS 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): G Harris (9 wins from 128 runners, 7%) runs WINNARETTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (12 wins from 62 runners, 19%) runs PURNIKA LONGEST TRAVELLER: PURNIKA trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 235 miles.
QUEENSLAND BOY progressed again on handicap bow when a close sixth at Leicester 3 weeks ago, doing very well to get as close as he did from a poor position, and makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. Jimmy Mark can follow the selection home.
1-2-3: 1.QUEENSLAND BOY (IRE) 2.JIMMY MARK (IRE) 3.PURNIKA
1 PURNIKA (GB) (37) 4304
B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Nepali Princess (IRE) Jason Watson
Geoff & Sandra Turnbull David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Br Elwick Stud Elwick Stud
37 days ago.
2 QUEENSLAND BOY (IRE) (21) 0036
B g Australia - Queen of France (USA) David Probert Letsgiveitago Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Coolmore
(1)
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising individual 25/1, good close sixth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good) 21 days ago, finishing well Big chance
3 DALATARA (GB) (19) 005
9-9 (3)
B or Br f New Approach (IRE) - Dalasyla (IRE) Richard Kingscote
Maureen Coxon and Partners
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Highclere Stud Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fifth of 7 in minor event at Chester (7.6f, good, 100/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA60
4 EIGHT FIFTEEN (IRE) (24) 00-0
9-7 (7)
B f New Approach (IRE) - Expecting To Fly (USA) Pat Cosgrave
Rupert Williams & Partners George Baker, Chiddingfold
Br Lodge Park Stud Vortex Shipbroking
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 11 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Up in trip Makes handicap debut.
5 SURREY CHARM (GB) (338) 000-
HHHII BHA58
9-6 (8)
B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Stacey Sutton (FR) Billy Loughnane (3)
Surrey Racing (SC)
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Aston Mullins Stud Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Last of 11 in minor event (66/1) at Kempton (8f) Off 11 months. Up in trip First run for yard after leaving George Baker. Makes handicap debut
6 COMMISSION (GB) (22) 040-00
HHHII BHA57
9-5 (4)
Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Modify Trevor Whelan
Longstock Thoroughbreds
Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury
Br Denniff Farms Ltd Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Up in trip Hood on 1st time
7 WINNARETTA (IRE) (24) 06-0054 9-4 (2)
Gr f No Nay Never (USA) - Freezy (IRE) Callum Hutchinson (3)
Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Mabaki Investments Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Andrew Balding when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8.1f, good to firm, 33/1) 24 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA55
JIMMY MARK (IRE) (15) 06-6145 D 8-10 (5)
B g Intrinsic - Kodi da Capo (IRE) Kieran O’Neill
Mr P. Lindsey Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
Br D. R. Tucker
Etsome Arms
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Bath in May. Respectable fifth of 10 in minor event (11/1) at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA47
2022: AURORA PAPILLON (IRE) 3 9 4 George Rooke 7-1 (Brian Meehan) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
SURREY CHARM: Following its run on 16/8/2022 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
JIMMY MARK: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed off the bend.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Queensland Boy (IRE), 11-2 Purnika (GB), Jimmy Mark (IRE), 10-1 Eight Fifteen (IRE), 12-1 Surrey Charm (GB), 14-1 Commission (GB), Winnaretta (IRE), 16-1 Dalatara (GB)
CCTV
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SIXTH RACE 5.10
ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (ABT 10F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VICKERS.BET WEEKLY FREE BET CLUB 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 Flint (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runs CARP KID
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Portman (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs ROSE LIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: LIBERATED LAD trained by B Brookhouse & ORIENTAL ART trained by D M Simcock - both Newmarket, 164 miles.
ETON BLUE looks ready to strike having gone agonisingly close behind a subsequent winner at Brighton last time Carp Kid and Oriental Art are others to consider
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Riot of Colour
J S Moore & B Galloway J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br Car Colston Hall Stud
Latest win at Windsor in June. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Bath (8f, firm, 11/2) 22 days ago.
3 ROSE LIGHT (GB) (49) 322-305
Ch f Nathaniel (IRE) - Rosie Briar Olivia Tubb (7)
Mrs Joy Hobby Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Dr J. A. E. Hobby Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm, 9/1) 49 days ago, not knocked about. Must improve
4 CARP KID (IRE) (18) 0-00461 C D
HHIII BHA65
8 9-9 (6)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Homegrown (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3)
JACK Racing John Flint, Bridgend
Br Acorn Stud John Flint Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 16/5, didn’t need to improve to win 6-runner handicap at Windsor (10f, firm) 18 days ago, very slowly away Player TFRHHHHI BHA65
5 ORIENTAL ART (GB) (14) 4-43632 BF
5 9-8 (3)
B g Archipenko (USA) - Robe Chinoise Marco Ghiani
Millingbrook Racing & Partners David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs Second of 4 in handicap (11/8) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) 14 days ago. Enters calculations
6 LIBERATED LAD (GB) (40) 126305 D
TFRHHHHI BHA64
5 9-6 (2)
B g Muhaarar - Puzzler (IRE) Richard Kingscote
Ms Ciera McKeown
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Watership Down Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (16.3f,
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Verity Trevor Whelan
Woodham Walter Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Windsor in May. 5/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, firm) 43 days ago.
2022: BERYL BURTON 4 8 11 Faye McManoman 11-8 (John Berry) 6 ran
TFRHHHII BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8.
Stewards Note:
ORIENTAL ART: Following its run on 6/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.
LIBERATED LAD: Following its run on 10/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Eton Blue (IRE), 3-1 Carp Kid (IRE), 9-2 Oriental Art (GB), 10-1 Trojan Truth (GB), 11-1 Havana Goldrush (GB), 12-1 City Escape (IRE), 28-1 Rose Light (GB), Liberated Lad (GB)
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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
DOGS
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