Ffos Las Racecard - Wednesday 26th August

Abandonment

In the event of racing being abandoned the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund

• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race –50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter – no refund

• No refunds will be made on the day of racing

• All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the meeting

• Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaran, SA17 4DE

Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.

Admission Policy

• Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person

• Bringing alcohol into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited Barbecues are not permitted.

• No Dogs allowed (except Registered Assistance Dogs)

• Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons.

• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.

Evacuation Procedures

If an incident occurs which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.

As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse. In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards

The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance

Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via emergency evacuation gates, onto the racecourse itself, where you will receive further instructions.

It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember;

• Take your belongings with you.

• Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.

Glasses & Bottles

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks or food on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure. Our catering team can transfer your drink into a plastic glass if you wish

Horse & Jockey Welfare

It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected in circumstances where we have any horse, or jockey in a condition whereby treatment is being administered and a degree of privacy is deemed appropriate The use of screens does not therefore automatically infer that a fatality has occurred

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit our website: www.ffoslasracecourse.com

Photography

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without the permission of the racecourse executive Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved You are asked not to use flash photography anywhere in the parade ring area and particularly near the Winners Enclosure.

Radios & Mobile Phones

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc. for any purpose at the racecourse Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office

Unauthorised Bookmaking

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

THANK YOU OUR RACEDAY SPONSORS

WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

THOMAS EVETTS (Chief Steward), ROGER BELLAMY (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS, TRACEY HAMILTON, GREG PEARSON

STARTERS

WILLIAM JORDAN

LEE JONES

JUDGE

GUY LEWIS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

VETERINARY OFFICER

BETHAN COOK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

COTTS EQUINE GROUP

SHAUN MCKANE

GIACOMO MORETTI

NICOLA THOMPSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr KATY GUY (SMO)

Dr OWEN HASWELL

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN

MARTIN KNIGHT

MELANIE SHEPPARD

BETTING RING MANAGER

WILL SHERWOOD

COMMENTATOR

JOHN HUNT

REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH WEST

PHIL BELL

GENERAL MANAGER/SAFEGUARDING LEAD

KEVIN HIRE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

DAI JONES

No of days since last ran

form guide previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

horse’s name

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

horse’s saddlecloth number

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

colour graphic age weight st-lbs

BF=beaten favourite

1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D

9 11-10

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR) Mr Z. Baker (5)

S Such & CG Paleta Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TFRHHHHI BHA160

TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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 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.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

Good evening, and welcome to our Second Ascona Group Race Night at Ffos Las Racecourse.

It’s been an amazing Flat racing season so far at Britain’s newest racecourse, during which we’ve seen some really exciting racing and tonight will be no exception.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all the Owners and Trainers for their continuing support of the racecourse, and also not forgetting the superb Grounds and Operations teams here who keep the racecourse in such great condition despite the recent challenging conditions.

Tonight is going to be a very special evening .Its great to see local companies being successful on a national stage, especially when you know how hard they have worked to achieve this. The Ascona Group since its launch in 2011 is clearly leading the way as one of the UK’s leading forecourt retailers, ranked 8th in the Top 50 Independents in the UK and selling over 4 million litres of fuel a week, and despite having outlets all over the UK prides itself of being based in Pembrokeshire

Ffos Las Racecourse would like to thank Ascona’s Founder and Managing Director Darren Briggs and team Ascona for their continuing support of the Racecourse, and we hope you have another special race night to remember

Looking forward we have some great race days coming up over the School Holidays with Ladies Day on the 25th August where James Argent (that’s Arg from TOWIE ) and his band will perform live , the Million Dollar Men will be with us again on stage after racing and it all starts off with the “Legendary” Tina Sparkles on stage at 12 noon Trust me it will certainly be a day to remember!

Also on Friday September 1st we have our Second Prostate Cymru Race Night , which was superb last year, and £4 of every ticket sold will go to this very worthy cause, Helping save the Males in Wales. Just visit ffoslas-racecourse.co.uk to book your tickets.

Also please remember apart from Ladies Day you can now bring picnics into the racecourse over the summer , to really enjoy a great family day out. Check our Website for more details

Finally thank you all for supporting your local racecourse , and always remember “You really can’t beat a great day out at the races!”

Kevin Hire General Manager

FFOS LAS is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

FIRST RACE 5.50

ABOUT ONE MILE

FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ASCONA WINNING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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): H & R Charlton (10 wins from 39 runners, 26%) runs I’M TOO TIRED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H & R Charlton (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs I’M TOO TIRED LONGEST TRAVELLER: OBAMA ARMY trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 154 miles.

It could be worth taking a chance on French import LUNANERA, who makes his British/handicap debut on what is probably a fair opening mark. Thewaytothestars did the job well at Windsor on Monday and she will be a big threat if turned out again quickly in search of the hat-trick. Eton College and Obama Army both arrive in good form also and are others to consider

1-2-3: 1.LUNANERA (FR) 2.THEWAYTOTHESTARS 3.ETON COLLEGE (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse

1 ETON COLLEGE (IRE) (19) 023314 D 6 10-0 (7)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Windsor County (USA) Saffie Osborne Mr J. A. Osborne Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn Br Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Nottingham in July Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (10f, good) 19 days ago, nearest finish. Drop in trip won’t be a problem and should make his presence felt.

2 I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) (20) 04-54P5

3 9-12 (3)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ard Na Sidhe (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3)

Paul & Clare Rooney Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to soft, 6/1) 20 days ago, finding little Doesn’t appear to be the strongest of finishers and looks vulnerable TFRHHHII BHA67

3 OBAMA ARMY (GB) (19) 225221 D

3 9-11 (1)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Intrusion George Bass (3)

Six or Sticks (Washington DC)

Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Br Bearstone Stud Jack Channon Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to soft) 19 days ago, just holding on Nudged up just 2lb and entitled to be involved in the finish. TFRHHHII BHA66

4 LUNANERA (FR) (65) 406

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shahad (IRE)

3 9-11 (6)

Joshua Bryan

Tota & Alara Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Mount Coote Estates Et Al

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, sixth of 13 in minor event at Strasbourg (9.9f, good) 65 days ago. Gelded ahead of this handicap debut for new yard and it’ll be interesting to see what the market has to say. TFRHHHHH BHA66

5 GRAND STYLE (FR) (16) 64050

3 9-11 (5)

B f Wootton Bassett - Baynunah (USA) Kieran O’Neill

Racehorse Ownership Club Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br S.C.E.A. De La Vallee de L’Orne et al

Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving N. Perret when last of 9 in handicap (125/1) at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) on UK debut 16 days ago. Best to look elsewhere

6 THEWAYTOTHESTARS (GB) (2) 005311 C D

B f Due Diligence (USA) - Last Supper

TFRHIIII BHA66

4 9-13 (in 10lb ex) (2)

Callum Hutchinson (3)

Mr Ronald Davies & Mrs Candida Davies Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Robert Gibbons Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 2 days ago. Big shout under a penalty if turned out again quickly.

7 HILL FILLY (GB) (27) 0-300

B f Kingston Hill - Respectfilly

The Fairy Story Partnership

3 9-4 (4)

Harry Davies (3)

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Deepwood Farm Stud Deepwood Properties

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good) 27 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and she needs to raise her game.

ALYARA 4 9 6 Aidan Keeley 3-1 (John Flint) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

Stewards Note:

GRAND STYLE: Following its run on 31/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by undulating track.

HILL FILLY: Following its run on 20/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Thewaytothestars (GB), 10-3 Obama Army (GB), 4-1 Eton College (IRE), 11-2 Lunanera (FR), 13-2 I’m Too Tired (IRE), 16-1 Hill Filly (GB), 66-1 Grand Style (FR)

POSITION OF STALLS

6f - Stands Side 7f80yd & 1m Outside; 1m4f Inside

HORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected in circumstances where we have any horse, or jockey in a condition whereby treatment is being administered and a degree of privacy is deemed appropriate The use of screens does not therefore automatically infer that a fatality has occurred.

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit www.ffoslasracecourse.com

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

As an Owner & Trainer you have a dedicated hostess who will be greeting you and will offer you a complimentary roll, tea or coffee and welsh cake.

Our Owners and Trainers Bar overlooks the Parade Ring and offers a wide range of beverages, Totepool betting and a number of large LCD screens for viewing the action

Our Owners and Trainers Dining Room is adjacent to the bar and offers a range of delicious local dishes, please be advised that you cannot book a table in advance of the race meeting.

We also reserve a viewing area within the main Grandstand for Owners and Trainers.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.ffoslasracecourse.com

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SECOND RACE 6.20

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 80 YARDS FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD

THE ASCONA MACHYNLLETH / EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs CHIEFMAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs CHIEFMAN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DUELY SPICED trained by G Kelleway, Newmarket, 271 miles.

PER CONTRA did quite a bit wrong on debut at Chepstow last month but his ability shone through as he scored readily and he’s strongly fancied to defy a penalty. Chiefman failed to deliver on his opening run but will surely know more this time.

1-2-3: 1.PER CONTRA (IRE) 2.CHIEFMAN 3.DUELY SPICED

colours no horse

1 PER CONTRA (IRE) (37) 1 D 9-11 (2)

B c Footstepsinthesand - Nonetheless (IRE) Jamie Spencer

Wathnan Racing Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Br Mr James Ross Ancell

TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed and looked a good prospect when winning 10-runner maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good to soft) on debut 37 days ago, slowly away and hung badly left Will take all the beating under a penalty

2 CHIEFMAN (GB) (58) 5 BF

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-4 (5)

Ch c Cracksman - Midst Joshua Bryan Hambleton Racing XXXVI Ltd & Partner

Br Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSent off 5/4 but too green to show full worth when fifth of 7 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 58 days ago. Open to lots of progress

3 SURFER DUDE (IRE) (6) 0

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-4 (3)

B c Waldgeist - Tidewalker (IRE) Lewis Edmunds Foursome Thoroughbreds William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br S.H. Bloodstock Limited Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, last of 9 in maiden at Sandown (8f, good to soft) on debut 6 days ago, slowly away

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 TOMORROW DAY (GB) (10) 3

9-4 (1)

B c Adaay (IRE) - Midnight Flower (IRE) Callum Hutchinson (3)

Miss K D Lippiatt Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn

Br Springcombe Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, third of 5 in maiden at Haydock (6f, heavy) on debut 10 days ago. Up in trip

5 DUELY SPICED (GB) (11) (2lb) 22

B f Due Diligence (USA) - Highly Spiced

Under The Hammer

TFRHHIII BHA-

8-11 (4)

Connor Planas (3)

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Br Al-Baha Bloodstock Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 9/1, second of 6 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, heavy) 11 days ago. That form is still pretty ordinary.

2022: DISDAINFUL (IRE) 2 9 7 Ross Coakley 5-1 (Hugo Palmer) 5 ran

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Per Contra (IRE), 4-1 Chiefman (GB), 6-1 Duely Spiced (GB), 40-1 Tomorrow Day (GB), 50-1 Surfer Dude (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

THIRD RACE 6.50

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 80 YARDS FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE ASCONA CROSSWAYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Walker (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs BEN HAMRASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Walker (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs BEN HAMRASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: ITHRA trained by A Haynes, Newmarket, 271 miles.

OVERNIGHT OATS and Ben Hamrash dominated a Sandown handicap 3 weeks ago and will very likely do the same here, with a 1lb pull not enough to side with the latter reversing the places

1-2-3: 1.OVERNIGHT OATS 2.BEN HAMRASH 3.ITHRA

colours no horse st lb Draw

1 OVERNIGHT OATS (GB) (21) 540311 D

9-9 (2)

B g Muhaarar - Integral Lewis Edmunds

Wedgwell Partners William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWTwo wins from 6 runs this year Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Sandown (7f, good to soft, 7/2) 21 days ago by 1/2 length from Ben Hamrash, battling well Progressive since the hood has gone on and he’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA75

2 ITHRA (GB) (82) 5-20

9-8 (3)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Insaaf Kieran O’Neill

Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Seventh of 14 in novice event (7/1) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 82 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time Makes handicap debut for good yard but mark looks high on the face of it. TFRHHHII BHA74

3 BEN HAMRASH (GB) (21) 6-0431

2 D BF

9-4 (1)

B g Mayson - Dance East Saffie Osborne

Mr Khalifa Dasmal Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Al Basti Equiworld

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratChelmsfordCityinJuly Very good1/2-lengthsecondof8toOvernightOatsinhandicapatSandown(7f, good tosoft,13/8) 21 days ago, clear of rest Getting better with each recent run and there shouldn’t be much between them again. TFRHHHHI BHA70

2022: EMERALD LADY (IRE) 3 8 10 Pierre-Louis Jamin 3-1 (K R Burke) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Overnight Oats (GB), 11-8 Ben Hamrash (GB), 8-1 Ithra (GB)

FIRST AID

This is situated behind the Weighing Room and satellite First Aiders are positioned throughout the Racecourse

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement.

LASER CLAY SHOOTING, BEST DRESSED GENT COMPETITION, FUN CASINO & BROTHERS OF BLUES LIVE AFTER RACING

FOURTH RACE 7.20

SIX FURLONGS

FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ASCONA ENTERPRISE MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3243, 2nd £1621, 3rd £811, 4th £405. (Penalty Value £4104) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): H Morrison (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs TUKI TUKI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Evans (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs MONTY BE QUICK LONGEST TRAVELLER: VIOLETS STAR trained by A West, Epsom, 206 miles.

This represents a good opportunity for TUKI TUKI, who has made the frame on each of her 3 starts and conditions here won’t pose a problem. Violets Star is the clear main danger on the strength of her promising debut at Thirsk where she went close at huge odds. Monty Be Quick, Mma Ramotswe and Many A Year (in that order of preference) should all be in there pitching for minor place money

1-2-3: 1.TUKI TUKI 2.VIOLETS STAR 3.MONTY BE QUICK (IRE)

1 MANY A YEAR (IRE) (18) 62

9-10 (1)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Melodrama (IRE) Harry Davies (3)

Mr B. J. Meehan Brian Meehan, Manton

Br Tullamaine Castle Stud and Partners Sirecam Europe

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced gelding. Second of 11 in minor event (14/1) at Salisbury (6f, good) 18 days ago. Likely he will come into his own when making the switch to handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 THE TIGER TANK (IRE) (10)

6 9-10 (6)

B g Mayson - Silk Affair (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Mr W. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br M. Fahy TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 10 days ago. Hard to warm to starting out on the Flat here TFRHIIII BHA-

3 MONTY BE QUICK (IRE) (7) 20

3 9-7 (3)

Ch g New Bay - Poyle Meg Saffie Osborne Paul & Clare Rooney David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Eleanor Commins & New Bay Syndicate Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at Kempton (8f) 7 days ago, left poorly placed Shaped with some encouragement when runner-up on debut at Pontefract last month and perhaps this drop in trip will help. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 MMA RAMOTSWE (IRE) (7) 03

3 9-2 (2)

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Dierama (IRE) George Bass (3)

Mrs T. Burns Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Br Mrs S. M. Rogers Jack Channon Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly Third of 6 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 25/1) 7 days ago. Another who will be of greater interest in handicaps but worth a second look all the same TFRHHHII BHA-

5 TUKI TUKI (GB) (21) 334

3 9-2 (4)

B f Showcasing - Coquet Lewis Edmunds

Mrs A Scott & Fonthill Farms Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Lord Margadale & Mr & Mrs A Scott Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced filly. Fourth of 9 in minor event at Leicester (5f, soft, 4/1) 21 days ago. Return to this trip looks a good move and she should be firmly in the mix. TFRHHHHH BHA71

6 VIOLETS STAR (GB) (10) 20

B f Ardad (IRE) - Poppy Seed

3 9-2 (5)

Connor Planas (3)

Mr Charlie Parker Adam West, Epsom

Br Simon Balding

TIMEFORMVIEWFair filly. 16 3/4 lengths tenth of 11 to Mill Stream in listed race at Deauville (6f, soft, 32/1) 10 days ago.

Sights significantly lowered here and big chance judged on debut near-miss at Thirsk TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: GRAND CRU GAGA 3 8 9 Mohammed Tabti 13-2 (Paul & Oliver Cole) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Stewards Note:

MANY A YEAR: Following its run on 29/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely to post.

MONTY BE QUICK: Following its run on 9/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tuki Tuki (GB), 3-1 Violets Star (GB), 9-2 Many A Year (IRE), 11-2 Mma Ramotswe (IRE), 7-1 Monty Be Quick (IRE), 40-1 The Tiger Tank (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

THE HORSERACING BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £218,845 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023

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HAVE A RACE

IN YOUR VERY OWN NAME!!!

Did you know you could celebrate a special occasion with a race named after a friend or relative – for example

‘The John and Joan 40th Wedding Anniversary Maiden Stakes’ or ‘The John Smith 30th Birthday Handicap Stakes’.

It’s a great way to enjoy a day out with brilliant memories and you can combine it with hospitality in a private suite or a meal in the restaurant. You can come down to the Parade Ring and choose the ‘Best Turned Out’ horse and also present a prize to the winning owner before enjoying a post-race glass of bubbly. The package also includes photographs of your day and a mention in the racecard and on the big screen.

For more details, please email General Manager Kevin Hire –khire@arenaracingcompany.co.uk

returns to ARC All-Weather Racecourses this winter!

Starts from Tuesday 17 October 2023 and runs to Good Friday 29 March 2024

Horses placing in the top five in every all-weather race at an ARC racecourse win points that go towards monthly and end of season bonus prizes.

HORSE OF THE MONTH BONUS POT

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FIFTH RACE 7.50

SIX FURLONGS FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE ASCONA GREEN GARAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764, 4th £382. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs FIFTY YEAR STORM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Walker (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs STRYDER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARGARET’S FUCHSIA trained by G Kelleway, Newmarket, 271 miles.

FIFTY YEAR STORM can be expected to step up on her belated reappearance spin on the all-weather and, judged on what she showed in two starts as a juvenile, there should be handicaps to be won with her off this sort of mark. Next on the list is Starproof, who was disappointing at Lingfield last time but is well worth another chance given the decisive nature of her victory at the same course eight days earlier Margaret’s Fuchsia can edge out handicap debutant Stryder for minor honours

Br Elusive Bloodstock and Dan Tunmore

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 4-runner maiden (4/1) at this course (7.4f, heavy) 8 days ago. Likely to give it a good shot but may prove vulnerable under a penalty

4 STRYDER (IRE) (18) 006

B g Oasis Dream - Sorry Woman (FR) Saffie Osborne

Mrs Sally Flatt Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Newtown Stud Syndicate

ABM Catering Facilities Management

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TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good, 40/1) 18 days ago. Step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA60

2022: HAYMAKER 3 9 7 Ross Coakley 15-8 (Hughie Morrison) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Starproof (IRE), 11-4 Fifty Year Storm (IRE), 7-2

GLASSES & BOTTLES

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Margaret’s Fuchsia (GB), 15-2 Stryder (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 8.20

ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (11F ABT 209 YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ASCONA FIREHOUSE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Sir M Prescott (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs NATACATA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Menuisier (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BUXLOW BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: NUSRA trained by G Ahern, Ireland.

Though winless following 23 attempts in this sphere, NUSRA would have every chance of belatedly opening her account if able to reproduce the form of her effort at Limerick in April where she went close in a 15-runner handicap off this mark. The Irish raider is an appealing alternative to likely favourite Natacata, who showed improvement when going down narrowly at Lingfield last time Duke ofVienna won’t be far away if able to build on his latest effort on this debut for new connections

1-2-3: 1.NATACATA 2.NUSRA (IRE) 3.DUKE OF VIENNA (USA)

colours no horse

1 DUKE OF VIENNA (USA) (63) 3-604

3 9-9 (2)

B c Justify (USA) - Dramatically (USA) Callum Hutchinson

Mr S Bean Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Br Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Limerick (11.5f, good to firm) 63 days ago. Claims if able to build on that effort for new connections here. TFRHHHII BHA67

2 NATACATA (GB) (11) 0606-52

3 9-7 (4)

Gr f Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Na Balada (BRZ) Harry Davies

Miss K. Rausing Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

Br Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, heavy, 13/2) 11 days ago, having run of race 3lb nudge fair enough and she’s the one to beat TFR

3 NUSRA (IRE) (78) 040-200

6 9-4 (3)

B m Finsceal Fior (IRE) - Swift Acclaim (IRE) Ben Sanderson

Mrs Marie Gubbins G. Ahern, Ireland

Br Mrs Alison Lewis

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden Bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good, 16/1) 78 days ago. Big player judged on close call at Limerick in April. TFRHHHHI BHA53

4 BUXLOW BOY (GB) (16) 0-544 3 9-2 (1)

B g Cityscape - Buxlow Belle (FR) Connor Planas (3)

Mrs A. K. Oldfield David Menuisier, Pulborough

Br Amicia Oldfield Shinco Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort Fourth of 5 in handicap (13/2) at this course (10f, heavy) 16 days ago. Hopes here pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement TFRHHIII BHA60

2022: MUJID (IRE) 7 9 9 Taylor Fisher 13-8 (Joe Tickle) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

NATACATA: Following its run on 5/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Natacata (GB), 4-1 Nusra (IRE), 11-2 Duke of Vienna (USA), 8-1 Buxlow Boy (GB)

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.50 - THE ASCONA WINNING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 14th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £50. - Closed August 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.20 - THE ASCONA MACHYNLLETH / EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3564 to the winning horse The second to receive £1673, the third £836 and the fourth £418. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race. All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2023 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 27 September, 2023, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 13 October, 2023. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk 14 entries at £33. - Closed August 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2816; Second £1408; Third £704; Fourth £352. (Penalty Value £3564) SS

SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.50 - THE ASCONA CROSSWAYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3873 to the winning horse The second to receive £1817, and the third £907. for three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £37. - Closed August 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.20 - THE ASCONA ENTERPRISE MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4104 to the winning horse The second to receive £1926, the third £963 and the fourth £481. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 14th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 10lb; fillies 9st 5lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £38. - Closed August 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3243; Second £1621; Third £811; Fourth £405. (Penalty Value £4104) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.50 - THE ASCONA GREEN GARAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3873 to the winning horse The second to receive £1817, the third £907 and the fourth £454. for three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £37. - Closed August 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764; Fourth £382. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.20 - THE ASCONA FIREHOUSE APPRENTICE 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 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. August 14th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 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 Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to August 13th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries, 1 at £6 and 12 at £31. - Closed August 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320. (Penalty Value £3245.08) A SS SEE

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