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FOURTH RACE 3.55

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

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4046, 2nd £2024, 3rd £1011, 4th £506, 5th £253. (Penalty Value £5129.32) SS

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (86 wins from 707 runners, 12%) runs RAVENGLASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs STREAK LIGHTNING WEIGHTWATCHER: STAR SHIELD won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 9lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: STREAK LIGHTNING trained by R Carr, Stillington, 177 miles.

BROCTUNE RED capitalised on a falling mark in emphatic style over 1 1/4m at this track 10 days ago and, if arriving in anything like the same form, Gillian Boanas’charge is likely to take some stopping under a 4lb penalty. Star Shield turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up over C&D last month, so he heads up the opposition, ahead of Skilled Warrior and recent winner Ron O.

1-2-3: 1.BROCTUNE RED 2.STAR SHIELD 3.SKILLED WARRIOR (IRE) colours

1 SKILLED WARRIOR (IRE) (160) 350235-

5 9-10 (1)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Sushi Tuna Sam James

Mr David Swales and Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Br Framont Ltd & Grove Stud Herbs Unlimited

TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (9/2), slowly away Capable of going close from this sort of mark but will need to hit the ground running on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA81

2 RON O (GB) (10) 5-12401 CD

5 9-10 (in 5lb ex) (4)

Ch g Toronado (IRE) - Xaloc (IRE) Paul Mulrennan

Mr Ray Craggs Ray Craggs, Sedgefield

Br Mr M. J. Rozenbroek

TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 9 runs last year 9/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago, pushed out. Back up to 1m and remains of interest under a penalty TFRHHHII BHA76 (+3)

3 OUTSMART (IRE) (205) 565320- CD

4 9-8 (6)

Gr g Outstrip - Mi Rubina (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3)

Jo-Co Partnership Ollie Pears, Malton

Br Kildaragh Stud & M. Downey Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 8/1, ran no sort of race when last of 11 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good) 6 months ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA79

4 STREAK LIGHTNING (IRE) (13) 10-2621 C D

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Emreliya (IRE)

6 9-8 (9)

James Sullivan

Grange Park Racing Club and Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br John T. Heffernan Grange Park Racing, XRE Construction Training Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 11-runner handicap (6/1) at this course (7.1f) just under a fortnight ago, leading final 1f and driven clear 4lb higher mark to contend with but fancied to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA79

5 GAINSBOURG (GB) (29) 45516-0 D

B g Sixties Icon - Aromatherapy

Lowther,McCready,Scarlett

Br Minster Stud

5 9-4 (10)

P. J. McDonald

Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

TIMEFORM VIEWShaped like a non-stayer over hurdles on debut for new yard and ran modestly returned to the Flat when eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but easy to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA75

6 ABNAA (GB) (10) 014000 CD

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Along Came Casey (IRE)

John and Tony Jarvis and Partner

Br Ed’s Stud Ltd

6 9-4 (7)

Cam Hardie

Antony Brittain, Warthill

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner, latest in February. 4 1/2 lengths last of 8 to Ron O in handicap at this course (7.1f, 22/1) 10 days ago. Needs more respite from the handicapper. TFRHHHII BHA75 (-1)

7 VINDOBALA (IRE) (9) 10-13R6 CD

B m Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Sphere of Grace (FR)

The Marina Partnership

5 9-3 (2)

Graham Lee

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Mathieu Legars RSH Bradford Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW4-time course winner, latest in February. Not disgraced taking on a bunch of unexposed 3-y-os when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 10/1) 9 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA74

8

STAR SHIELD (GB) (29) 26-4032 CD 8 9-3 (5)

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Perfect Star

Daniel Tudhope

Middleham Park Racing & Mr P&G Upton David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd

Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022 Did well under the circumstances when second of 9 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 29 days ago, conceding first run. Merits consideration.

9 RAVENGLASS (IRE) (192) 032113- D 4 9-0 (3)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sparkling (IRE)

Richard Fahey, Malton

Orr Merchant and Missionaries and Partner

Br Ms Fiona Doggett WS Transportation

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last season in good form, 10/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) May need this outing after 6 months off.

10 BROCTUNE RED (GB) (10) 25-0501 CD

Ch g Haafhd - Fairlie Aiden Brookes (5) Mrs M. B. Thwaites Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Reveley Farms

TIMEFORMVIEW6-time C&D winner 11/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago, quickening to lead 2f out and soon clear. Carries 4lb penalty. Back down in trip Major claims. TFRHHHHH BHA62 (+7)

2022: COASE 5 9 1 Franny Norton 10-3 (Michael Wigham) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

OUTSMART: Following its run on 20/9/2022 it was reported that the horse never travelled on this occasion.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Broctune Red (GB), 9-2 Ron O (GB), 6-1 Streak Lightning (IRE), 7-1 Star Shield (GB), 10-1 Skilled Warrior (IRE), 14-1 Ravenglass (IRE), 20-1 Vindobala (IRE), 22-1 Outsmart (IRE), 40-1 Abnaa (GB), 50-1 Gainsbourg (GB)

Approximate Odds

Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start. It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect either the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner.

FIFTH RACE 4.30

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

THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (86 wins from 707 runners, 12%) runs TIME TRAVELLER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (10 wins from 47 runners, 21%) runs CENTRE COURT

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CALYPSO trained by J Ferguson, CALLUNA trained by G Boughey & FALCON NINE trained by Sir M Stoute - All Newmarket, 241 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

CALYPSO continued his race-by-race progress when finishing runner-up at Wolverhampton back in November, and with this step up to 1m holding no fears, James Ferguson’s charge is fancied to go one better. He faces plenty of unexposed opposition though, with Falcon Nine, Calluna and course-winner Tiamat all capable of playing their part on handicap debut, too.

1-2-3: 1.CALYPSO (IRE) 2.FALCON NINE 3.CALLUNA (USA) colours no horse st lb Draw

1 CALYPSO (IRE) (135) 032- 9-11 (6)

B g Tamayuz - Alors Quoi (IRE) Daniel Muscutt NAS Syndicate, M Buckley & Mrs A M Hayes James Ferguson, Newmarket

Br Duncroi Farm Ltd James Ferguson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW2/1, improved again when second of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f), well positioned The third that day has won since and returning from over 4 months off, he needs taking seriously on handicap debut (also gelded in interim) TFRHHHHH BHA77

2 FALCON NINE (GB) (155) 405-

9-9 (5)

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Freedonia Richard Kingscote Niarchos Family Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

Br Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 5 months ago, left poorly placed. Looks one to keep on side now heading into handicaps so he’s a must for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA75

3 CENTRE COURT (FR) (6) 60224-5

9-8 (1)

B f Showcasing - Game Zone (IRE)

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Joe Fanning Kingsley Park 28 - Gold

Br S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1, ran creditably after 5 months off when fifth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 6 days ago, staying on final 1f after short of room over 2f out. More needed from this mark, however. TFRHHIII BHA74 (-1)

4 CALLUNA (USA) (149) 420-

B f More Than Ready (USA) - Halljoy (IRE)

Amo Racing Ltd and Jean-Etienne Dubois

9-7 (7)

Kevin Stott

George Boughey, Newmarket

Br HnR Nothaft Racing &More Than Ready Syn Sports Invest UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRan modestly on qualifying run when seventh of 11 in maiden (11/4) at this course (6f) 5 months ago. Significantly upped in trip for handicap debut (also had a breathing operation) so well worth a second look

5 TIME TRAVELLER (GB) (163) 502-

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Adonesque (IRE)

Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHII BHA73

9-5 (3)

Oisin Orr

Richard Fahey, Malton

TIMEFORMVIEW5/2, ran to a modest level when second of 9 in minor event at Redcar (7f, heavy) over 5 months ago. Could prove a different proposition now handicapping/having been gelded

6 VAMPIRE SLAYER (IRE) (99) 06044-2

B g Camacho - Bionic Buffy (IRE)

Mr D. F. Bourke

Br Noel & Jack Finegan

TFRHHHII BHA71

9-4 (2)

P. J. McDonald

Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Daragh Bourke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Joseph Patrick O’Brien when creditable second of 6 in handicap (20/1) at this course (6f) 3 months ago, having run of race Significantly back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA70

7 TIAMAT (IRE) (176) 16- C

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Tenerife Song

Kingwood Stud Management Co Ltd

Br Mehmet Kurt

9-4 (4)

Callum Rodriguez

Edward Bethell, Middleham

Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut at this track back in September but rather underwhelming when sixth of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Back on all-weather and better showing anticipated on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA70

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Calypso (IRE), 4-1 Falcon Nine (GB), 5-1

(USA), 6-1

(GB), 9-1

(IRE), 12-1 Centre Court (FR), Vampire Slayer (IRE)

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

SIXTH RACE 5.05

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 14YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (41 wins from 386 runners, 11%) runs AIHAWAWI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Pears (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs HIDDEN CODE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PROFITAR RULES trained by T Dascombe, Lambourn, 285 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

It’s hard to look beyond BELLA KOPELLA, who improved when landing a C&D handicap on her reappearance last month and it’s likely that she has more to offer The King’s Men could be the one to follow her home, ahead of Aihawawi.

1-2-3: 1.BELLA KOPELLA (IRE) 2.THE KING’S MEN 3.AIHAWAWI (IRE) colours no horse st lb Draw

1 THE KING’S MEN (GB) (101) 200-6

9-11 (4)

B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Natty Bumppo (IRE) Connor Beasley

Mr Andrew Tinkler Michael Dods, Darlington

Br Mr W. A. Tinkler Svella PLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 20/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at this C&D, left poorly placed Off 101 days. Makes handicap debut and could have a part to play TFRHHHII BHA62

2 AIHAWAWI (IRE) (162) 06066-

9-11 (5)

B c Ribchester (IRE) - Hoyamy Daniel Tudhope

Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 40/1, good sixth of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f), well positioned Off 162 days ahead of this tapeta debut and needs to improve TFRHHHII BHA62

3 HIDDEN CODE (IRE) (60) 005-0

9-10 (1)

B g Kessaar (IRE) - Khibrah Graham Lee

Ownaracehorse Ltd, O Pears & A Caygill Ollie Pears, Malton

Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Eighth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 50/1) 60 days ago, slowly away Sizeable step forward needed now switched to handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA61

4 BELLA KOPELLA (IRE) (30) 60212-1 CD

9-9 (2)

B f Awtaad (IRE) - Ajla (IRE) Rowan Scott

Martin Webb Racing Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Br Tally-Ho Stud WJ Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 30 days ago. Should make a bold bid to follow up off this 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA60

5 PROFITAR RULES (IRE) (101) 0060-5

8-9 (3)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Intuit (IRE) Joe Fanning

Mr David Foy Tom Dascombe, Lambourn

Br Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah Route Agency Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden 2/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 101 days Makes tapeta debut and visored for 1st time

TFRHHIII BHA44

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

2022: BA NA HILLS (IRE) 3 9 7 Jason Hart 13-2 (John Quinn) 11 ran

Stewards Note:

AIHAWAWI: Following its run on 2/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Bella Kopella (IRE), 11-2 The King’s Men (GB), 6-1

Aihawawi (IRE), 17-2 Profitar Rules (IRE), 12-1 Hidden Code (IRE)

SEVENTH RACE 5.40

SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Brittain (46 wins from 510 runners, 9%) runs TATHMEEN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Scott (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs THAKI

WEIGHTWATCHER: MERRY SECRET won off a handicap mark of 64.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THAKI trained by K Scott, Galashiels, 267 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

JEMS BOND has been in excellent heart on AW since the turn of the year, adding to his good course record in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago and a 2lb higher mark shouldn’t prevent another bold showing. This is competitive however, with Mumcat, who comes here on the back of a good second herself, feared Blazing Son and Sir Benedict complete the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.JEMS BOND 2.MUMCAT 3.BLAZING SON colours no horse

1 MERRICOURT (IRE) (13) 23456-0

7 9-9 (8)

Gr g Mizzen Mast (USA) - Elite Andrew Mullen

Mr Allan McLuckie Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Nawara Stud Limited Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORMVIEW33/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago, probably in need of the run on the back of 6 months off. Usual headgear again absent here but is now operating just 1lb above last winning mark at least. TFRHHIII BHA65

2 THAKI (IRE) (20) 00-3020 CD

6 9-9 (6)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mickleberry (IRE) Phil Dennis

URSA Major Racing and Partner

Katie Scott, Galashiels

Br Anglia Bloodstock Ltd & Mr C. Humber Overlander Vehicles

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who ran best race for Jessica Macey when runner-up over C&D on penultimate start. Not in same form, albeit not ideally placed when seventh of 11 back here 3 weeks ago and he starts out for new yard who are amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA65

3 BLAZING SON (GB) (20) 34211-3 CD BF

5 9-9 (9)

Ch g Mayson - Emblaze Mark Winn (5)

The Smart Emblaze Partnership Bryan Smart, Hambleton

Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a productive 2022, landingback-to-back 6f handicaps onturf/AWand returned with a respectablethird in aC&D handicap 3weeks ago, outpaced over 2f out and keeping on May well sharpen up a little for that and he’s still low-mileage on artificial surfaces. TFRHHHHI BHA65

4 PATONTHEBACK (IRE) (181) 255364- D

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Miss Brief (IRE)

5 9-8 (12)

Rowan Scott

Mr R & Mrs J E Huin Gemma Tutty, Northallerton

Br Edmond Kent Gemma Tutty Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFourteen runs since last win in 2021 22/1, creditable fourth of 18 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in October, progress over 1f out and running on Both career victories to date have come on AW and interesting what the market makes of him on return from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA64

5 HEY MR (GB) (11) 04306-0

5 9-7 (2)

B g Territories (IRE) - Filona (IRE) Graham Lee chris priestley & partner

Br Scuderia Blueberry SRL

Paul Midgley, Westow

J Priestley Transport Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFourteen runs since last win in 2020 First run since leaving Les Eyre when seventh of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 11 days ago, pushed along before halfway and never involved Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA63 (-2)

6 JEMS BOND (GB) (13) 021031 CD

Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Saphire

Mr Frank Reay & Mr A D Brown

Br Norton Grove Stud Ltd

6 9-7 (11)

Connor Beasley

Alan Brown, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form on AW since turn of the year and enhanced good course record when landing 10-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, leading approaching final 1f and keeping on 2lb higher mark shouldn’t prevent another good showing TFRHHHHH BHA63

7 SIR BENEDICT (IRE) (13) 62-0466 D

5 9-6 (3)

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kingdomforthebride (IRE) Sam James Village Racing

Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Andrews Syndicate Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWThirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, looked unlucky not to finish closer when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 13 days ago, keeping on when denied a run inside final 1f This mark looks exploitable provided he gets the breaks returned to 6f TFRHHHII BHA62

8

DREAM TOGETHER (IRE) (13) 25000-5 D 6 9-6 (4)

Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Shamsalmaidan (IRE) Jack Garritty

The Fatalists Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Michael Phelan & Dream Ahead Syndicate Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW17/2, 3 1/4 lengths fifth of 10 to Jems Bond in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, shaping as if better for the run on the back of 5 months off. Now operating 8lb below last winning mark if he can build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA62

9 MUMCAT (GB) (20) 64-2302

4 9-6 (7)

B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Tell Mum Joanna Mason

Mrs Susan E. Mason Jacqueline Coward, Sheriff Hutton

Br Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWJust the one win from 23 starts but she again ran well when runner-up in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, challenging final 1f and keeping on On a fair mark and she’s another worthy of a second look with cheekpieces added to usual hood. TFRHHHHI BHA62

10 TATHMEEN (IRE) (10) 150532 CD

8 9-5 (10)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Deyaar (USA) Cam Hardie

Mr Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW7-time course winner, successful at this C&D in February. 10/1, ran right up to best second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, staying on final 1f Another who can’t be dismissed in a competitive affair TFRHHHII BHA61 (+1)

11 BRIDES BAY (IRE) (192) 054640-

4 9-2 (1)

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - State Anthem Paul Mulrennan

Marching On Together racing Sam England, Guiseley

Br Mount Coote Estates Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden (best form on AW for Richard Hughes) who went the wrong way from yard debut effort when last of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (6f) in October. Undergone wind surgery ahead of return and the betting should prove a useful guide operating from career-low mark. TFRHHHII BHA58

12 MERRY SECRET (IRE) (13) 0600-10 CD

5 8-11 (5)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Secret Liaison (IRE) Sean Kirrane (3)

Mr S Rimmer & Partners Lawrence Mullaney, Malton

Br Ballygown Bloodstock Ltd Andaman Business Consultancy Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Run best excused when ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 4/1) 13 days ago, blindfold removed late/racing off the pace Still, he’s not the easiest to predict.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note:

SIR BENEDICT: Following its run on 31/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jems Bond (GB), 6-1 Blazing Son (GB), 8-1 Mumcat (GB), Tathmeen (IRE), 11-1 Sir Benedict (IRE), 12-1 Dream Together (IRE), 14-1 Thaki (IRE), Patontheback (IRE), Merry Secret (IRE), 18-1 Hey Mr (GB), 22-1 Merricourt (IRE), Brides Bay (IRE)