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FOURTH RACE 2.50

ONE MILE AND ONE YARD (1M AND 1YD) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPREADEX SPORTS 2ND TO RAG INSURANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £20000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516. (Penalty Value £10468) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (64 wins from 240 runners, 27%) runs UNFORGOTTEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Amy Murphy (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs GEORGE MORLAND

LONGEST TRAVELLER: STARSHIBA trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 259 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

It could be worth chancing UNFORGOTTEN, who looks nicely treated on his return from a lengthy absence. The in-form Brains is much respected whilst Starshiba can also make his presence felt.

1-2-3: 1.UNFORGOTTEN (IRE) 2.BRAINS (IRE) 3.STARSHIBA colours no horse

1 UNFORGOTTEN (IRE) (659) 2/21/-

Gr or Ro g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Souviens Toi (Dalakhani (IRE)) Robert Havlin

Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in 2020-21, opening account in 8-runner minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 21 months ago. Not seen since but appears nicely treated on return/handicap debut and must be taken seriously

2 TROPEZ POWER (IRE) (24) 62301-3 D

4 9-9 (4)

B g Cotai Glory - Warm Welcome (Motivator) Jason Hart

Thistle and Rose racing John Quinn, Malton

Br Michael McGlynn JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago, running on Others preferred.

3 FARASI LANE (IRE) (109) 200063- D

5 9-7 (7)

B g Belardo (IRE) - No Such Zone (Oasis Dream) Rob Hornby

M Webber, M T Ward & Schiff Family

Br Wicklow Bloodstock Ireland Ltd

Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft). Off 109 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Had wind operation. TFRHHHII BHA83

4 MILLION THANKS (IRE) (13) 14235-5 D

Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Queen’s Rose (Street Cry (IRE))

4 9-7 (9)

Daniel Muscutt

The Zodiacs Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited KPF Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Kevin Ryan when respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 13 days ago, left poorly placed Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA83

5 BRAINS (IRE) (20) 00051-1 CD

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pure Jazz (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

Power Geneva Ltd

Br Kilnamoragh Stud

7 9-7 (3)

Ross Coakley

John Butler, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Arrives in top form after victories at Kempton and Chelmsford (both 8f)

4lb rise fair and looks sure to make bold bid for hat-trick

6 STARSHIBA (GB) (7) 113-132 CD BF

B g Acclamation - Dashiba (Dashing Blade)

The Horse Watchers 7

Br Littleton Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA83

6 9-5 (8)

Jason Watson

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of his last 6 starts and shaped better than bare result when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago, left poorly placed Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA81 (-1)

7 ENOUGH ALREADY (GB) (35) 234144- C D

B g Coach House (IRE) - Funny Enough (Dansili)

Miss Victoria Baalham

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

7 9-3 (1)

Nicola Currie

Lee Carter, Epsom

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/1) 35 days ago. Not out of things.

Br

B g Camacho - Blossom Deary (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Rossa Ryan

Alan King & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Robert Allcock

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Raggiante (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Ron Spore & Dr C Scott

Br Kildaragh Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 31 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again TFRHHHII BHA77

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note:

TROPEZ POWER: Following its run on 10/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure.

FARASI LANE: Following its run on 17/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

GEORGE MORLAND: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded in the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Brains (IRE), 9-2 Unforgotten (IRE), 13-2 Starshiba (GB), 8-1 Dashing Dick (IRE), 10-1 Farasi Lane (IRE), 12-1 Tropez Power (IRE), Million Thanks (IRE), Enough Already (GB), 28-1 Gavi di Gavi (IRE), George Morland (GB)

FIFTH RACE 3.20

ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (ABT 10F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETUK OVER 40,000 LIVE STREAMED RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £10800 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4459, 2nd £2230, 3rd £1115, 4th £557, 5th £279. (Penalty Value £5652.72) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (77 wins from 395 runners, 19%) runs MAFIA POWER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs CRIMSON KING WEIGHTWATCHER: LAFAN won off a handicap mark of 78, his rating is now down 9lb to 69.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CRIMSON KING trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 142 miles.

SUNDAYINMAY has acquitted herself well over this C&D the last twice and is taken to resume winning ways Mafia Power and Star From Afarhh should also go well

1-2-3: 1.SUNDAYINMAY (GER) 2.MAFIA POWER 3.STAR FROM AFARHH

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Rivara (Red Ransom (USA))

LAD (GB) (13) 20126-0 C D

B g Cityscape - Tamara (Marju (IRE))

Mr A. M. Pickering

Br J. B. J. Richards

Simcock, Newmarket

Basti Equiworld

VIEW Course winner. 22/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 13 days ago. Merits consideration.

3 RIFFA FORT (GB) (16) 55-5

B c Helmet (AUS) - Beyond Fashion (Motivator)

M and E Racing

Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

(5)

Robert Havlin

Martin Smith, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fifth of 7 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f, 13/2) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort Work to do on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA70

4 CRIMSON KING (IRE) (15) 0053-50 C

7 9-9 (4)

B g Kingman - Toi Et Moi (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jason Watson

Mr Terry Pryke Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Grundy Bloodstock SRL

TIMEFORMVIEW Inconsistent type Course winner Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA70

5 CHATEAU D’IF (FR) (26) 00300-0 CD

5 9-8 (6)

B g Intello (GER) - Moonlight Cass (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Stefano Cherchi

Amy Murphy Racing Club

Br S.C.E.A. Chateau Montlandrie

Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 25/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 26 days ago. Back up in trip Blinkers on 1st time Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA69

6

LAFAN (IRE) (16) 46000-6

5 9-8 (7)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Light Glass (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) George Wood

Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket

Br Drumlin Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW Hooded for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA69

7 SUNDAYINMAY (GER) (21) 22002-2 C

5 9-6 (10)

B m Pastorius (GER) - Simply Noble (GER) (Desert Prince (IRE)) Hayley Turner

Mrs Renate Baenziger-Gisi

Br Frau R. Banziger-Gisi

William Knight, Newmarket

William Knight Racing Ltd

8

STAR FROM AFARHH (GB) (21) 00004-4

4 9-5 (9)

B f Farhh - Tears of The Sun (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Rob Hornby

Dr Bridget Drew & Partners

Br Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Conduit Connections Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when fourth of 7 in handicap over C&D (AW, 11/1) 21 days ago. 1lb lower now and can make presence felt.

9

WURLITZER (GB) (30) 30/341-0

TFRHHHII BHA66

5 9-3 (2)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Olympic Medal (Nayef (USA)) Rossa Ryan

Owners Group 067

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 3 runs last year Winner at Wolverhampton in September. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 4/1) 30 days ago. Claims on best form

10

SISTERANDBROTHER (GB) (27) 12252-5 D

TFRHHHII BHA64

5 8-10 (8)

Ch g Sixties Icon - Picalily (Piccolo) David Probert

Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan

The CGA

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at this course (12f, AW) 27 days ago, well positioned Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA57

2022: NO FLIES ON ME (FR) 4 9 5 Joe Fanning 4-5 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 6, 10. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Sundayinmay (GER), 6-1 Mafia Power (GB), 15-2 Wurlitzer (GB), 8-1 Star From Afarhh (GB), 10-1 Sisterandbrother (GB), 12-1 Forge Valley Lad (GB), 14-1 Riffa Fort (GB), Crimson King (IRE), 18-1 Chateau d’If (FR), 28-1 Lafan (IRE)

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