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SECOND RACE 5.30

ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 5YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE TALKSPORT POWERED BY FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (87 wins from 709 runners, 12%) runs CAPTAIN DANDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs DIRECT HIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY BIANCA trained by J Osborne, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MAGICDOLLAR was unsuited by a steady pace when runner-up to a wide-margin winner over C&D 15 days ago and almost certainly remains well treated, so he’s a straightforward choice. Lady Bianca and Captain Dandy are considered the main threats.

1-2-3: 1.MAGICDOLLAR 2.LADY BIANCA 3.CAPTAIN DANDY (IRE)

1 LADY BIANCA (GB) (19) 0-02

B f Sir Percy - Six Cents (IRE) Kevin Stott Hunscote Stud Limited Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn Br Hunscote Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden who ran well with the aid of a better position when second of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 14/1) 19 days ago, inadequate test Makes handicap debut up in trip and open to further improvement

2 DIRECT HIT (IRE) (51) 00050- 9-6 (6)

Br g Lightning Spear - The Silver Kebaya (FR) David Allan

Mr E. A. Brook Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Ms Morna McDowall Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who raced too freely in first-time cheekpieces when last of 13 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f, 11/1) 51 days ago.

3

(GB) (15) 6055-12 CD BF 9-4 (5)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - She Mystifies Tom Eaves

Y&R Engineering Ltd Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Br Bearstone Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in January and not seen to best effect when second of 5 back here 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop Remains with potential and one to keep on side.

4 DOWNTOWN DUBAI (IRE) (21) 253-360 8-12 (2)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Zabeel Park (USA)

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Joe Fanning

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent type who ran poorly in first-time blinkers at Lingfield (10f, AW, 5/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on

5 H KEY LAILS (GB) (98) 060-

Gr g Washington DC (IRE) - Natural Appeal (IRE)

White Rose Bloodstock

Br Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop

HHHII BHA54

8-10 (1)

Sam James

Craig Lidster, Easingwold

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 novice events. Upped significantly in trip for handicap debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time

6 CARMENTIS (IRE) (36) 460-0

B f Kodiac - Capriole

Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

TFRHHHII BHA52

8-8 (3)

Graham Lee

Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Lynn Lodge Stud Porrima

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in varied events, including on handicap debut last time

7 CAPTAIN DANDY (IRE) (34) 6060-4

B c Dandy Man (IRE) - La Chita Bonita (IRE)

Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd

Br Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

HHIII BHA50

(7)

Cam Hardie

Richard Fahey, Malton

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden who wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 34 days ago, very slowly away Possibilities if building on that but could do with cutting out the tardy starts TFRHHHHI BHA47

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Stewards Note:

CAPTAIN DANDY: Following its run on 15/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was edgy pre-race and slow away.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Magicdollar (GB), 4-1 Captain Dandy (IRE), 11-2 Lady Bianca (GB), 12-1 Direct Hit (IRE), 16-1 Downtown Dubai (IRE), 22-1 H Key Lails (GB), 25-1 Carmentis (IRE)

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,176,687 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.

Record Times

THIRD RACE 6.00

ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 5YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPREADEX SPORTS BEST ODDS ON SUNDERLAND APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £12000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): K R Burke (44 wins from 394 runners, 11%) runs GIFTED GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs PLASTIC PADDY WEIGHTWATCHER: STAR SHIELD won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 10lb to 73.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHIEF’S WILL trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

It may be worth siding with WAR DEFENDER in this trappy-looking affair He was down the field at Redcar when last seen 6 months ago but he’s evidently more of a force on artificial surfaces and is now 1lb lower than for his C&D success last January. Chief’s Will pulled out all the stops when scoring at Southwell and is feared off just 2lb higher, while Asdaa and Plastic Paddy should also have parts to play.

1-2-3: 1.WAR DEFENDER 2.CHIEF’S WILL (IRE) 3.ASDAA (IRE)

GOLD (IRE) (19) 10/1-5 C BF

Ch f Galileo Gold - Flare of Firelight (USA)

MR CARL WATERS & MRS E BURKE

Br La Lumiere Partnership KB Spigot Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced course winner Fifth of 6 in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago, badly hampered Needs to raise her game now equipped with cheekpieces.

2 CHIEF’S WILL (IRE) (23) 032-251 D 4 9-12 (4)

Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Royal Debt Taylor Fisher

Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 23 days ago, digging deep. Nudged up just 2lb and ought to give another good account.

3 PLASTIC PADDY (GB) (28) 00404-5 CD

5 9-11 (5)

B g Buratino (IRE) - Bereka Jonny Peate

Mr M. Goggin Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Bearstone Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 9/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and won’t be far away if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA77

4 STAR SHIELD (GB) (24) 5426-40 CD

8 9-7 (6)

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Perfect Star Aidan Keeley Middleham Park Racing & Mr P&G Upton David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Last of 7 in handicap (22/1) back here 24 days ago and looks vulnerable at present. TFRHHIII BHA73

5 ASDAA (IRE) (3) 121054 CD

7 9-7 (3)

B g Dutch Art - Danseuse de Reve (IRE) Archie Young (7) Owners Group 045 Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Tullpark Ltd Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 17/2) 3 days ago. Should make his presence felt TFRHHHII BHA73

6 WAR DEFENDER (GB) (196) 534500- CD

6 9-3 (1)

B g War Command (USA) - Never Lose Kieran Schofield RYEDALE PARTNERS NO. 15

Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Tibthorpe Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Ninth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 13/2) when last seen in August. Needs considering back on the AW off a reduced mark TFRHHHHH BHA69

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

WAR DEFENDER: Following its run on 6/8/2022 it was reported that the horse returned with a lacerated nose.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Chief’s Will (IRE), 4-1 Asdaa (IRE), 9-2 Plastic Paddy (GB), 5-1 War Defender (GB), 13-2 Gifted Gold (IRE), 12-1 Star Shield (GB)

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Horse Welfare

Here at Newcastle Racecourse nothing matters more to us than looking after the horses that make us the North East’s Premier Racecourse. We do everything in our power to ensure that we provide a racing surface of the highest quality and we take every conceivable care to minimise the chances of horses incurring any injury whilst here.

Regrettably, as in any highly competitive sport, there are occasions when something goes wrong and horses have to be given the very best veterinary care.

There are three Veterinary Surgeons here today to ensure that should any horse need help they will be attended to within seconds of any incident occurring. Their first priority is to make a rapid diagnosis and to help them do this our groundstaff team will erect screens around any horse that needs attention Once the diagnosis is made, one of our horse ambulances will attend the scene and will transport the horse back to the stables where further treatment and assessment can be undertaken.

Occasionally, it may be that the nature of the injury is such that a horse is unable to make a recovery. If this is the case the Veterinary team may take the decision to put the horse down straight away In these circumstances we should remember that the horse’s welfare comes first and that this option is kindest for the horse.

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk