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Hello and welcome to our Saturday Night Race Evening We are delighted you’ve joined us here today and would like to thank our sponsors Racing Welfare, EBF, The Connolly/Tideswell Family, WS Tankers, and the Friends and Family of Stuart Hancock for their generous support of today’s fixture
All the team at Doncaster Racecourse are proud to be supporting Racing Welfare’s Mental Health Awareness Week which is 15th – 21st May. Racing Welfare are there to offer support for anyone who works in the racing industry and can be reached on 0800 6300 443 or at www.racingwelfare.co.uk
Our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster Roger Hart will be in the Parade Ring at around 5:15pm to run through the racecard with you and hopefully pick you out some winners!
We have some great racing and live music lined up for you this summer that you won’t want to miss! Grab a glass of ‘red red wine’ because UB40 will be performing Live After Racing on Friday 30th June! With over 40 years in the business, the Birmingham Reggae and Pop Band have notched up more than 50 singles in the UK and sold over 70 million records worldwide. 2021 saw the retirement of lead-singer and long-time member Duncan Campbell, and following this the band announced Matt Doyle as their new lead singer Doyle will already be familiar to many UB40 fans after KIOKO opened for UB40 at The Royal Albert Hall in May 2018, before supporting them on their UK tour later that year and their European tour in 2019 UB40’s classics such as ‘Red Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’ and ‘Homely Girl’ will have you dancing the night away Live After Racing also brings you Clean Bandit on Saturday 1st July and Hacienda Classical on Saturday 19th August. Three great acts and three brilliant days of racing, live music and dancing!
The Weston Park Cancer Charity Race Evening proudly sponsored by Ant is on Friday 2nd June By joining Weston Park Cancer Charity at their annual race evening, you will help them to continue to deliver services, advice, therapies and support, helping everyone affected to live with and beyond cancer Come and support this great charity and enjoy Platinum Party Band who will be performing in the Exhibition Hall after racing.
We also have three Rock at the Races fixtures for you this Summer! Derby Day Rocks on Saturday 3rd June featuring Magic Queen, Abba Party Night featuring ARRIVAL® on Saturday 22nd July and our Unison Rock at the Races Raceday featuring Oasish on Saturday 5th August! Come and ‘rock out’ to all your favourite hits after enjoying a packed 7-race card!
On Sunday 18th June, come and meet your favourite Superheroes at our popular Family Fun Day. As always, there’ll be an abundance of FREE entertainment for the kids including a kid’s disco, face painting, colouring and Shetland Pony Racing! It’s also Father’s Day so why not treat dad to a great day out at the races!
Our flagship fixture - the Betfred St Leger Festival takes place 14th
17th September and this year sees the first Sunday fixture – with Betfred St Leger Legends taking place on Sunday 17th
Tickets for all our upcoming racedays are available now at www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
The City Celebration Wall is coming to Doncaster Racecourse this summer and will celebrate the greatest milestones to ever take place at our historic venue over it’s illustrious 400+ year history. Positioned in the Grandstand Enclosure, this is YOUR chance to feature on the wall alongside your racing heroes as we celebrate Doncaster’s recent investiture as a City by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Plaques can be purchased by individuals, families, companies and organisations as well as replica plaques which can be proudly displayed at home A visual representation of the Doncaster Racecourse City Wall can be seen today next to the Tote in the County Enclosure. Visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk to find out how you can purchase your very own plaque
As always, our team here at Doncaster are committed to doing our very best to ensure you enjoy your day and we value any feedback you may have
Rachel Harwood Executive Director
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SATURDAY 20TH MAY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
Stewards Of The Meeting
ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward), PETER CRAFTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair),
SIMON CONNAWAY, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, PHILLIPA HARDY
STARTERS
RYAN COLLEY
RUSSELL GARRITTY
JUDGE
KATIE DOWSON
CLERK OF THE SCALES
CLAUDIA MARELLI
VETERINARY OFFICER
DAVID GREEN
VETERINARY SURGEONS
MATT BUTTERELL
MARK ANDREWS
NIGEL HAIZELDEN
MEDICAL OFFICERS
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Dr SIMON BRENCHLEY
Dr ALASTAIR DICKSON
NURSE
JEMMA HILTON
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
KAREN WEST
JO HARDY
DAVID COOK
BETTING RING MANAGER
PAUL HAYS
COMMENTATOR
MALCOM TOMLINSON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RACHEL HARWOOD
GENERAL MANAGER
NIKKI GRIFFITHS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
PAUL BARKER
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
RACHEL HARWOOD
DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
PAUL BARKER
SAFETY OFFICER
ADIE BROWN
RACECOURSE
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OUR RACEDAY TEAM ARE HERE TO HELP!
No.ofdays sincelastran formguide-previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows All-Weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite age
TIMEFORMVIEWImpressive when scoring by a wide margin on his debut at Nottingham and had no trouble following up in 10.2f novice at Newcastle. Took form to another level when narrow winner of Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot. Not disgraced back down in trip when fourth in Grand Prix de Paris and this test will suit.
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race.
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Official Bha Ratings Explained
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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FIRST RACE 5.50
ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (11F ABT 197YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DONCASTER RACECOURSE SUPPORTING RACING WELFARE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3468, 2nd £1735, 3rd £867, 4th £433, 5th £217. (Penalty Value £4396.56) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Williams (12 wins from 93 runners, 13%) runs THUNDER FLASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (5 wins from 66 runners, 8%) runs YORKINDNESS WEIGHTWATCHER: ANNANDALE won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 18lb to 67.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLAY trained by N King, Burderop, 184 miles.
DIVINE COMEDY did well for Chris Wall last season and showed enough on her comeback run over C&D 3 weeks ago to suggest she can defy her current mark for her new yard. Franco Grasso looked better than ever on his second start for this stable when making a winning return to turf at Yarmouth and rates the main threat ahead of Yorkindness, who pulled clear of the rest when runner-up at Ripon last week
1-2-3: 1.DIVINE COMEDY (IRE) 2.FRANCO GRASSO
3.YORKINDNESS
colours no horse
1 FRANCO GRASSO (GB) (18) 344-001
B g Frankel - Oakley Girl
Br Mr Hubert Strecker
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage mare who made it 2 wins from 4 starts last term when scoring at Redcar (14f) in October, going on around 2f out and asserting last 1/2f Decent third on return/yard debut over C&D 3 weeks ago despite not given a hard time
(IRE) (245) 050000-
Ms S. Johnstone & Mr W. M. Johnstone
Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br W. M. Johnstone Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way towards the end of last season but starts the new campaign potentially on a good mark for his new yard so not taken lightly
4 HIGHLIGHTER (IRE) (39) 4-5656
4 9-13 (2)
B g Australia - Cosmic Fire (FR) Laura Coughlan
Middleham Park Racing XXVII & Partner Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Niarchos Family Gemma Tutty Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Unexposed sort but mid-field both starts in handicaps despite showing improved form Eased another 3lb at least.
5 YORKINDNESS (GB) (8) 516-242 BF
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Yorkidding
Mr Paul Robert York
HHHII BHA67
4 9-13 (12)
Jonny Peate
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Mr Paul Robert York Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Good efforts in defeat this season, including when second of 8 in handicap at Ripon (16f, heavy) 8 days ago, clear of rest Back down in trip Enters calculations.
BHA67
6 CLAY (GB) (11) 2200/0-2 5 9-12 (10)
B g Sixties Icon - Tamso (USA) Taylor Fisher Davies,Govier,Govier,O’Callaghan&Brown Neil King, Burderop
Br The Rt Hon Lord Rothschild Bigmore Associates Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fit from jumps when close second of 4 at Lingfield on Flat return days ago. Respected on that run but still a maiden
(136) 23543-0 D g Poet’s Voice - Caldy Dancer (IRE)
CARLOS FELIX (IRE) (15) 000-120
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Quad’s Melody (IRE) Madi Patzelt (5)
Darren & Annaley Yates Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well prepared back from a break when landing a gamble at Southwell in March. Went close to following up at Wolverhampton but disappointed back on turf at Musselburgh 2 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA65
9 RAQISA (GB) (208) 65163/3- D 5 9-9 (5)
B m Mukhadram - Hazy Dancer Ryan Kavanagh (7)
A White & Partner Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Minster Stud and Mrs H. Dalgety Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Thirsk for Jedd O’Keeffe last summer No impact over hurdles for this yard earlier in the year but may fare better back on the Flat Blinkers on 1st time
10 GREAT COLACI (GB) (15) 63021/-6 D
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Fairlie Christian Howarth Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Br Reveley Farms
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who was a narrow winner at Haydock in September 2021 Sixth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft, 33/1) on first run since 15 days ago, not knocked about Entitled to come on for that TFRHHHII BHA62
11 THUNDER FLASH (GB) (276) 331123- D
6 9-6 (8)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sultanah Heyam Connor Planas
John Nicholls Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Hunter Plastics Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to make an impact over hurdles but was in good form on the Flat prior to that so better expected back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA60
12
DAS KAPITAL (GB) (21) 0236-32 D
8 9-0 (7)
B g Cityscape - Narla Luke Catton
Mr John Berry John Berry, Newmarket
Br Springfield Farm Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close both starts here this season, good second of 14 in handicap over C&D (soft, 12/1) 21 days ago. Can give another good account TFRHHHHI BHA54
2022: BOOKMARK 4 9 11 Callum Hutchinson 4-1 (Mark Loughnane) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.
Stewards Note:
DIVINE COMEDY: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
THE DANCING POET: Following its run on 4/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Divine Comedy (IRE), 6-1 Franco Grasso (GB), 8-1 Yorkindness (GB), Das Kapital (GB), 10-1 Highlighter (IRE), Thunder Flash (GB), 11-1 Carlos Felix (IRE), 14-1 Clay (GB), The Dancing Poet (GB), 22-1 Raqisa (GB), 33-1 Annandale (IRE), 40-1 Great Colaci (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
Straight - Centre Round Course - Inside
SECOND RACE 6.20
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 3YDS)
FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD
THE WS TANKERS DON’T DO FLATS RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9950 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4246, 2nd £2122, 3rd £1062, 4th £530. (Penalty Value £5372.99) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (22 wins from 274 runners, 8%) runs HOORAY FOR HAZEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Haynes (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs ASPIRE TO GLORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MULLINGAR GIRL trained by M Murphy & M Keady, Westoning, 133 miles.
RISING FORCE paid the price for a big mid-race move to get into contention after missing the break on his debut at Southwell but was spared a hard race once his chance had gone and strikes as the sort who could improve a lot for that initial experience.Therefore, he gets the nod, with Anfaal and Unowho considered the main threats
1-2-3: 1.RISING FORCE (IRE) 2.ANFAAL (IRE) 3.UNOWHO (IRE) colours no horse st lb
1 SANKARI (IRE) (14) 01 D
9-11 (5)
B c Ribchester (IRE) - Sankari Royale (IRE) Billy Garritty
S Radymski & We Do Racing John Quinn, Malton
Br Richard Frayne Evolve Business Finance Limited, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved from debut when landing 11-runner minor event at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 14 days ago by neck from Unowho, responding well Has an experiencce edge over many but may struggle to defy a penalty
2 ASPIRE TO GLORY (IRE) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-4 (6)
B c Cotai Glory - Green Boulevard Kieran O’Neill Coral Racing Club Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 17 30,000 gns yearling, Cotai Glory colt Half-brother to winner abroad by Kodiac. Dam unraced half-sister to 9f-13f winner Right Connection and winner up to 1m Almufti (both useful). Yard is having an excellent time with its 2-y-os, so must be respected on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BIG BLUE BOY (IRE) (-)
9-4 (13)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Hoyamy David Nolan
Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 3. Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Noorban Dam 2-y-o 5f winner One to note on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
4 ECO POWER BOY (IRE) (-) 9-4 (14)
Ch c Zoffany (IRE) - Gravity Queen (IRE) Dale Swift
Eco Power Group Seb Spencer, Malton
Br Mr Dermot Cogan Eco-Power Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 14 €22,000 foal, £16,000 yearling, £35,000 2-y-o, Zoffany colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful 6f winner Gravity Flow TFRHHHII BHA-
5 IFONLYTHEYCUDTALK (IRE) (-)
9-4 (11)
Ch c Soldier’s Call - Union City Blues (IRE) Ben Robinson
Kate Barrett & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Tom McDonald Thoroughbred Business Management Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 22 €23,000 foal, £20,000 yearling, Soldier’s Call colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f-1m winner That’s Just Dandy and winner up to 1 1/4m Maestro Mac. Yard’s runners tend to come on for a run.
6 RISING FORCE (IRE) (12) 5 BF
Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - La Seine (USA)
Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Br Abbas Akbar Al Muila Muila
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-4 (15)
P. J. McDonald
James Tate, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWMehmascoltwhoshapedbetterthanthedistancebeatensuggestshavingbeenalltherageinthebettingwhenfifthof7onherSouthwell debut 12 days ago, paying price for big big mid-race move Will be sharper for that initial experience and could improve a lot.
7 SEARCH (GB) (15) 0
Ch c Pearl Secret - Midnight (IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHA-
9-4 (8)
Callum Shepherd
Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket
Br Andrew Davis
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped as if needing the run when well held in minor event at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago.
TFRHHIII BHA-
UNOWHO (IRE) (14) 2
9-4 (12)
B c Unfortunately (IRE) - Shahaama James Sullivan
Crystal Clear Racing Ollie Pears, Malton
Br Mr Padraic O’Neill Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when neck second of 11 to Sankari in minor event at Thirsk (5f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago, running on
9 UP THE MANOR (GB) (-)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-4 (10)
B c Soldier’s Call - Quick Recovery Dylan Hogan
Mr Stephen Boorman Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Trickledown Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 26 £20,000 2-y-o, Soldier’s Call colt. Dam 6f winner who stayed 1m
10 WANT WANT (IRE) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-4 (1)
B c Kuroshio (AUS) - Nu Couche (FR) Dayverson De Barros
Gonpachi Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Br Liam Mullen & Pat Whyte
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 1. €7,000 yearling, Kuroshio colt Half-brother to 2 winners, including 1m winner Na Scoitear Dam maiden half-sister to useful 1m winner Emerald Cat. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 ANFAAL (IRE) (23) 32 BF
8-13 (9)
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Lightning Mark (IRE) Robert Havlin
Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Tom Clover, Newmarket
Br Elysian Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel filly who improved on her debut form when neck second of 7 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Sets the standard
12 HAVANA ROSE (IRE) (-)
Gr f Havana Gold (IRE) - Rue Bonaparte (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
8-13 (7)
Ray Dawson
Richard Christison / Nicola Alton Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Skymarc Farm RCC Group Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 24 €24,000 yearling, Havana Gold filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Big Bad Bob. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner Yard going well and worth a look in the betting.
13 HOORAY FOR HAZEL (GB) (23) 3
TFRHHHII BHA-
8-13 (4)
B f Expert Eye - Cheerfilly (IRE) Connor Murtagh
Mr A. Tattersall Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability amid obvious inexperience when third of 7 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on debut 23 days ago, running on Open to improvement
TFRHHHII BHA-
14 GRECIAN PRINCESS (IRE) (19) (2lb) 0 8-11 (2)
B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Camomile Lawn (IRE) Joe Fanning
Ursa Major Racing and G.Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Ghs Bloodstock & Mayfield Farm Herbs Unlimited, House of Maintenance
TIMEFORM VIEW Achieved nothing when well held in maiden at Beverley (5f, soft, 25/1) on debut 19 days ago.
15 MULLINGAR GIRL (GB) (28) (2lb) 05
TFRHIIII BHA-
8-11 (3)
B f Churchill (IRE) - Queen of Desire (IRE) John Egan
Mr Jim Gill Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning
Br Branton Court Stud LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit more than on debut when fifth in 6-runner maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) 4 weeks ago, but not enough to be of interest
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Stewards Note:
TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
MULLINGAR GIRL: Following its run on 22/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Anfaal (IRE), 11-2 Unowho (IRE), 15-2 Rising Force (IRE), 9-1 Sankari (IRE), Hooray For Hazel (GB), 14-1 Big Blue Boy (IRE), 16-1 Aspire To Glory (IRE), Havana Rose (IRE), 22-1 Want Want (IRE), 33-1 Eco Power Boy (IRE), Ifonlytheycudtalk (IRE), 50-1 Up The Manor (GB), 66-1 Search (GB), Mullingar Girl (GB), 150-1 Grecian Princess (IRE)
Great British Bonus Scheme
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
FAIRGROUND RIDES (CHARGEABLE) FAIRGROUND RIDES
THIRD RACE 6.50
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 2YDS)
FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE THOMAS AND JANE CONNOLLY MEMORIAL NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (35 wins from 136 runners, 26%) runs DARK KESTREL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs DARK KESTREL LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAIDU trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 180 miles.
ALMATY STAR holds the clear edge on form so is fancied to open his account at the chief expense of Chelmsford City second Surrey Noir, who also looks to have better days ahead of him. Dark Kestrel can take a sizeable step forward on his debut Yarmouth sixth and appeals as the pick of the rest for place purposes
1-2-3: 1.ALMATY STAR (IRE) 2.SURREY NOIR (FR) 3.DARK KESTREL (IRE)
B c Kodiac - Sante (IRE) Ray Dawson
Mr Nurlan Bizakov Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Gigginstown House Stud Sumbe Sas
VIEW Got back on track after 6 months off when second of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 5/2) 33 days ago, clear of rest Obvious claims
2 BOXING ALEX (GB) (281) 0-
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Fresh Terms
3 9-7 (10)
P. J. McDonald
Amo Racing Limited David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Newsells Park Stud Amo Racing Limited, Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 12/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Newbury (7f, good to firm) on debut, possibly amiss. Off 9 months with work to do
3 DARK KESTREL (IRE) (249) 06-
HHIII BHA-
3 9-7 (4)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Goodnight And Joy (IRE) Robert Havlin
Mr Saeed Suhail John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Paul McCartan
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising individual 14/1, sixth of 14 in minor event at Yarmouth (6f, good), slowly away Off 8 months but should have more to offer.
4 DE LA HOYA (IRE) (36) 0
HHHII BHA-
3 9-7 (2)
B g Tasleet - Ardwinna (IRE) David Nolan
Robin Hood Racing 2022 Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Oak Leaf Stud Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, last of 7 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 36 days ago. Lots to find.
5 KAIDU (IRE) (94) 0
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-7 (1)
B g Profitable (IRE) - Sahaayef (IRE) William Cox
AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Ballintry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut Off 94 days with a big step forward required.
6 LIL WADE (IRE) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-7 (12)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Wu Zetian Dale Swift
Dixon Matheson Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Ballyhane
TIMEFORMVIEW 8,000 gns yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Dandy Man gelding. Brother to winner up to 6f Saielah.
Dam 1m winner Market can guide.
7 MCCAULEY’S TAVERN (IRE) (38) 5422-43
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-7 (11)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Franzy (IRE) Joe Fanning
The Horse Watchers 11 Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Dr Peter Harms
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish gelding. Below form third of 6 in minor event at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 3/1) 38 days ago. Needs to bounce back for his current yard
TFRHHHII BHA77
8
SURREY NOIR (FR) (23) 52 BF
B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Model Black (IRE)
3 9-7 (7)
Callum Shepherd
Surrey Racing SN Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Br Mr Didier Bouquil
Surrey Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising individual 2/1, second of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago, not enjoying a clear run. Should improve Well in the mix.
9
WHISKEY PRIEST (IRE) (9) 4
TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 9-7 (6)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Elzana (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5)
Mr John Thomas Hanbury Declan Carroll, Malton
Br Tom McDonald Janusian Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 9 in maiden (14/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) on debut 9 days ago. Needs to build on it.
10
BEANIE BLUE (GB) (16) 0
B f Aclaim (IRE) - Sovereign’s Honour (USA)
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-2 (8)
Dougie Costello
Beanie Blue Syndicate Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
Br Kevin Marks Bluemoon Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 15 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to soft, 80/1) on debut 16 days ago, very slowly away Others appeal more.
11
KYNSA (IRE) (9) 0-0
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-2 (9)
B f Make Believe - Fact Or Folklore (IRE) Nicola Currie
Ms L G Robinson Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Ballylinch Stud
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 50/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) 9 days ago, never nearer. More is required.
12
LADY CHAPEL (IRE) (16) 0 BF
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-2 (3)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Sistine Daniel Muscutt
Elite Racing Club James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club
TIMEFORM VIEW 3/1, tenth of 15 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago. Open to progress.
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Stewards Note:
TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
DARK KESTREL: Following its run on 13/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
BEANIE BLUE: Following its run on 4/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Almaty Star (IRE), 9-2 Surrey Noir (FR), 13-2 McCauley’s Tavern (IRE), 16-1 Dark Kestrel (IRE), Lady Chapel (IRE), 40-1 Lil Wade (IRE), Whiskey Priest (IRE), 50-1 Boxing Alex (GB), 66-1 Kaidu (IRE), 100-1 Kynsa (IRE), 150-1 De La Hoya (IRE), 300-1 Beanie Blue (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 7.20
ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (11F ABT 197YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE BRITISH EBF RUBY ANNIVERSARY FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635. (Penalty Value £12885) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (35 wins from 136 runners, 26%) runs PENNYMOOR
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 54 runners, 15%) runs LADY LABELLE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY LABELLE trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 179 miles.
PENNYMOOR is given one more chance on turf as a mark of 90 is lenient judged on her AW exploits Low-mileage 3-y-o Good Morals could have more to come in handicaps and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of Aiming High.
1-2-3: 1.PENNYMOOR 2.GOOD MORALS 3.AIMING HIGH colours no horse
1 PENNYMOOR (GB) (205) 0502/01- D
5 10-2 (3)
B m Frankel - Penelopa Robert Havlin
Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Litex Commerce Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded 2022 with a 13f listed win on AW at Lingfield Her best efforts to date have come on artificial surfaces but the handicapper may have taken a bit of a chance splitting her turf and AW marks (rated 6lb lower on turf) TFRHHHHH BHA90
2 REEL ROSIE (IRE) (26) 50100-0
4 9-10 (5)
B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Lady Canford (IRE) Oliver Stammers (3) The Reel Wheelers and Dealers Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Oldcourt Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in handicaps over this trip at York and Newmarket on her final 2 starts last year and fared no better on her Pontefract reappearance 26 days ago. Refitted blinkers need to have a positive effect TFRHHIII BHA84
3 AIMING HIGH (GB) (91) 664-143 C
4 9-5 (2)
Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - High Hopes Callum Shepherd
Major M. G. Wyatt David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Improved again to score at Southwell (11f) in January and recorded 2 creditable placed efforts at Lingfield soon after. Ought to be competitive back on the grass.
4 LADY LABELLE (IRE) (16) 1/233-5
HHHHI BHA79
4 9-3 (1)
Ch f The Gurkha (IRE) - Duchess of Marmite (IRE) William Carver (3)
Team Valor Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Lynch Bages Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Off 10 months, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (1 1/2m) 16 days ago. Entitled to come on for the outing TFRHHHII BHA77
5 GOOD MORALS (GB) (25) 623-1 D
3 8-2 (4)
Ch f Farhh - Great Virtues (IRE) Joe Fanning
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful form Made all in 1 1/2m Wolverhampton novice on reappearance in April.
Unexposed now handicapping for her leading stable
2022: AIMING HIGH 3 8 2 Joey Haynes 3-1 (David Simcock) 5 ran
Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 2.
TFRHHHHI BHA79
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 11-10
Pennymoor (GB), 4-1
Aiming High (GB), 9-2
Good Morals (GB), 13-2 Lady Labelle (IRE), 20-1 Reel Rosie (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 7.50
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 2YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STUART HANCOCK A1 GARDEN BUILDINGS LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £10800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4459, 2nd £2230, 3rd £1115, 4th £557, 5th £279. (Penalty Value £5652.72) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (22 wins from 274 runners, 8%) runs SHOW ME SHOW ME
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Alice Haynes (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs LIVE IN THE MOMENT
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: EXIGENCY trained by S Kirk, LIBRA TIGER trained by E Walker, both Upper Lambourn, 166 miles.
STREAK LIGHTNING shaped well at Newcastle a fortnight ago and could be worth chancing off the same mark down in trip back on turf. Live In The Moment and As If By Chance are a couple of others to consider in a big-field competitive handicap.
1-2-3: 1.STREAK LIGHTNING (IRE) 2.LIVE IN THE MOMENT (IRE) 3.AS IF BY CHANCE colours no horse
1 FARO DE SAN JUAN (IRE) (29) 3052-30 D
4 9-10 (17)
B g Almanzor (FR) - Fixette (IRE) Kyle Strydom
Quest Thoroughbreds & Jack Thomas Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Lynch Bages Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ex-French 6f winner for Francis-Henri Graffard Changed hands for €40,000 and made a solid start for new yard when third in stronger C&D handicap last month. Poor at Newbury next time but down in class with blinkers back on now
2 PEARLE D’OR (IRE) (252) 1/300- D
TFRHHHII BHA86
4 9-10 (15)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Thoughtless Moment (IRE) Ben Robinson
Mr J. C. G. Chua David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner at Naas (6f) in October 2021. Little impact in 3 runs last year and probably still high enough in the weights starting out for David O’Meara TFRHHIII BHA86
3 LIVE IN THE MOMENT (IRE) (20) 04030-0
6 9-8 (1)
Ch g Zebedee - Approaching Autumn Kieran O’Neill
Steve & Jolene de’Lemos
Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Thomas Hassett Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored since 2020 and hard to catch right but may come on for his Musselburgh return for new yard and lurks on a good mark in re-fitted headgear
4 ROUNDHAY PARK (GB) (10) 130-010 CD
Ch g Mayson - Brave Mave
Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon
TFRHHHHI BHA84
8 9-6 (3)
Faye McManoman
Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Mr James Munroe Alexanders York
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form when winning at Pontefract in October and struck again at Catterick (6f, soft) last month. Found Chester a lot tougher last week but has struck here before TFRHHHII BHA82
5 THE GREEN MAN (IRE) (19) 516603 CD
4 9-6 (13)
B g Acclamation - Lydia Becker Daniel Muscutt
Mr John Stocker Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Br Paul & Jim McCartan
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who struck at Kempton in March. Not so good back on turf the last twice and others preferred.
6 MIGHTY POWER (IRE) (47) 135160 D
BHA82
5 9-3 (12)
Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Tooley Woods (IRE) Callum Shepherd
Mr Anthony-Paul Bamford Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Cottage Lodge Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Has won twice over 6f at Newcastle this year Held the last twice though and needs to show more back on turf now. TFRHHHII BHA79
7 TRUE MASON (GB) (14) 1100-00 CD
7 9-3 (6)
B g Mayson - Marysienka Zak Wheatley (5)
Mr John Thomas Hanbury Declan Carroll, Malton
Br Simon Balding Janusian Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impression first 2 starts this season but his last 2 turf wins came in C&D handicaps last summer on quickish ground TFRHHHII BHA79
Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Emreliya (IRE)
Grange Park Racing Club and Ruth Carr
Br John T. Heffernan XRE Construction Training Ltd, Grange Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHas won twice at Newcastle for current connections and shaped well having been gambled on there (7f) a fortnight ago, caught both further back than ideal and furthest away from the pair that beat him. Dual turf winner and respected off the same mark.
B f Oasis Dream - Facilitate
Just Back The Boreen
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice at Wolverhampton last season for Alice Haynes. Well held on first start for new yard at Kempton in January and needs more back on turf after a wind op
8 and Partner 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who struck at Newcastle last summer
Stuart Bond
John Hutchinson TIMEFORM VIEW Badly out of sorts but won this last year off 2lb higher. Prominent but weakened when only 9th of 10 at Newmarket (6f, Good) yesterday.
12 MAY BLOSSOM (GB) (8) 3515-65
HHHII BHA77
4 9-1 (14)
B f Mayson - Almond Branches Richard Oliver
Hambleton Racing Ltd 2C & Partner David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW All his wins have come over 5f Shaped well enough at Ripon (6f) last week but would make more appeal over the shorter trip and with headgear on
13 LITTLE MUDDY (GB) (12) 363-121 C D
77
7 8-13 (9)
B m Mr Medici (IRE) - Secret Oasis Dale Swift
MAC Racing Seb Spencer, Malton
Br A. Spalding & Bambi Bloodstock Eco-Power Group
TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty of good runs (including 2 victories) here and went through the race much better as he resumed winning ways in decisive fashion at Ayr (6f) 12 days ago. More needed now after 5lb rise TFRHHHII BHA75
14 EXIGENCY (GB) (48) 5/6-6000 D
4 8-12 (11)
B f Shalaa (IRE) - Emergency Liam Keniry Miss A. Jones Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Thames Ceilings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in France in 2021 Not shown much for current yard this year but her mark continues to tumble Cheekpieces go on TFRHHIII BHA74
15 ERNEST RUTHERFORD (GB) (17) 10/00-05
4 8-10 (5)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Rutherford (IRE) P. J. McDonald
Mr T Scothern, Mr D Stone & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton
Br R. F. and S. D. Knipe Electrical Discount UK
TIMEFORMVIEW 5f maiden winner in Ireland for Michael O’Callaghan and still retains a good portion of his ability judged on his recent Pontefract run. Becoming very well handicapped TFRHHHII BHA72
16 AS IF BY CHANCE (GB) (14) 00-3540 D
5 8-8 (16)
B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Citron Barry McHugh
MS SARA HATTERSLEY AND MISS TRACEY MANN
Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Bearstone Stud Alexanders York
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 6f handicaps at Nottingham and Thirsk last May. Promise this year and capable of a big run. TFRHHHII BHA70
17 LIBRA TIGER (GB) (21) 150502 D
Ch g Territories (IRE) - Show Aya (IRE)
4 8-7 (10)
Joe Fanning
Mr S. Al Ansari Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Sameer Al Ansari ABM Catering Facilities Management
TIMEFORM VIEW Perfect start for new yard at Kempton (6f) in January and best run since when second at Haydock 3 weeks ago, unable to get to grips with a rival who’s in top form Up in grade but couldn’t dismiss TFRHHHII BHA69
2022: PRINCE OF BEL LIR (IRE) 4 9 3 Jamie Spencer 4-1 (Joseph Parr) 11 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14.
DECLARED RUNNERS 17
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 9, 10, 11.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
Stewards Note:
ROUNDHAY PARK: Following its run on 10/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Flags
WHITE - Ambulance required.
RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required. ORANGE - Veterinary required.
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SIXTH RACE 8.20
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 2YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD
The
SKY
SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £10800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4459, 2nd £2230, 3rd £1115, 4th £557, 5th £279. (Penalty Value £5652.72) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (36 wins from 288 runners, 12%) runs CAPTAIN CUDDLES
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Hills (7 wins from 22 runners, 32%) runs HARRY MAGNUS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN CUDDLES trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 184 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
HARRY MAGNUS arrrives on a hat-trick and there could be more to come from this likeable type, so he takes preference over Sporting Hero, who remains with potential despite a poor run on testing ground at Thirsk last time. Hover On The Wind is also of interest on debut for a shrewd yard.
1-2-3: 1.HARRY MAGNUS (IRE) 2.SPORTING HERO 3.HOVER ON THE WIND (IRE) colours no horse
1 SPORTING HERO (GB) (14) 511-6
B c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Clouds Rest Callum Shepherd Eric Chen & Partners George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
(8)
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 8-runner AW novice at Lingfield (5f) in August before overocming an unfavourable position to defy a penalty in a similar race at Newcastle (5f, 10/11) next time Possibly unsuited by conditions at Thirsk on return and remains of interest
2 CAPTAIN CUDDLES (IRE) (29) 551-0 D
TFRHHHHI BHA85
9-8 (1)
B c Kodiac - Golden Shine Joe Fanning
Mr Michael Geoghegan Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Thomas Hassett
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSpeedily-bred sort got off the mark at third time of asking in 7-runner minor event at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last summer Below form on return at Newbury 2 weeks ago, albeit racing in unfavoured group, and others make more appeal on balance
3 HARRY MAGNUS (IRE) (30) 052-211
TFRHHIII BHA84
9-8 (2)
B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Music And Dance Robert Havlin One More Moment of Madness
Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock Stonegate Homes
TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t need to be at best when landing the odds in minor event at Kempton (7f) in January and followed up in comfortable fashion in a first-time tongue strap after 3 months off at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Sure to make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA84
4 KING’S CROWN (IRE) (30) 06000-5 D
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Textured (IRE)
9-6 (5)
Barry McHugh
Mr Dave Stone Adrian Nicholls, Sessay
Br Mountarmstrong Stud STS Group Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Thirsk maiden last May. Hasn’t troubled the judge since but creditable efforts both outings this term and should give his running once more.
5 SECRET GUEST (GB) (28) 310-0
Gr g Havana Grey - Lady Macduff (IRE)
The Unscrupulous Judges
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TFRHHHII BHA82
9-2 (7)
Ray Dawson
Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed debut promise when winning maiden at Beverley last July 22 3/4 lengths last of 8 to Legend of Xanadu in listed race at Doncaster 4 months later and seemed rusty in a handicap at Thirsk on return. Still relatively unexposed
6 OPEN MARKET (IRE) (18) 16-6223
TFRHHHII BHA78
9-1 (9)
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Market Hill (IRE)
Br Newtown Anner Stud
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Shane Gray Newtown Anner Stud Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful debut in Ireland last year and solid start to handicaps when second at Nottingham and Yarmouth Doesn’t seem straightforward, though, and ran poorly at former course last time
7 HOVER ON THE WIND (IRE) (277) 423-
B c No Nay Never (USA) - Casila (IRE)
Mrs Nicola Thorne
Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
TFRHHHII BHA77
9-1 (4)
Daniel Muscutt
James Ferguson, Newmarket
James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family and promise in 3 runs for Chris Dwyer last season Has joined a shrewd yard in the 9 months he’s been off an looks open to improvement
TFRHHHHI BHA77
8
BROTHER SEBASTIAN (IRE) (295) 435- 8-11 (6)
Br g Kodiac - Tooraweenah James Sullivan
Mr F. Gillespie Tim Easterby, Malton
Br GHS Bloodstock Ltd & Tally Ho Stud
Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability last year, fifth in a maiden at Southwell when last seen 9 months ago. Type to do better in handicaps but opening mark doesn’t appear to be all that lenient. TFRHHIII BHA73
9 HIGHER LAW (IRE) (14) 34-6 8-5 (3)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Certify (USA) Jimmy Quinn
Mr K. Nicholls Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability for Charlie Appleby and probably needed his first outing for current yard in C&D maiden Might improve for a switch to handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA67
2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Harry Magnus (IRE), 9-2 Sporting Hero (GB), 7-1 Hover On The Wind (IRE), 11-1 King’s Crown (IRE), Open Market (IRE), 12-1 Secret Guest (GB), Higher Law (IRE), 20-1 Brother Sebastian (IRE), 40-1 Captain Cuddles (IRE)
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