Newcastle Racecard - Wednesday 21st June

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WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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ROBERT MCCARTHY (Chief Steward) COLIN VICKERS (Stewards' Panel Chair)

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OFFICIALS

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OFFICIAL

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JONATHAN FINLAY

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

1 TRUESHAN (FR) (80) 26111-1 D

6 10-8 (10)

B g Planteur (IRE) - Shao Line (FR) Hollie Doyle

SINGULA PARTNERSHIP Alan King, Barbury Castle

Mr Didier Blot Hare Group Ltd Br

TIMEFORMVIEW Established himself as the best stayer in Europe last year, winning Goodwood Cup, Cadran at Longchamp and Long Distance Cup at Ascot. Took Nottingham Listed race on return but asking an awful lot of him to defy a mark of 120.

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

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.

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Trueshan - the winner of the 2022 Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap

FIRST RACE 5.19

ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 42 YARDS (1M 2F 42YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (48 wins from 458 runners, 10%) runs BRAES OF DOUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Joseph Parr (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs SUN FESTIVAL WEIGHTWATCHER: SUN FESTIVAL won off a handicap mark of 57, his rating is now down 6lb to 51.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SUN FESTIVAL trained by Joseph Parr, HABANERO STAR trained by G Kelleway, both Newmarket, 241 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

A tricky opener to solve but BRAES OF DOUNE is selected to go one better than at Ayr last week having taken his time to hit top stride This step back up in trip looks a wise move, and he can get the better of Marcello Si, who made an encouraging return when runner-up over C&D last month. Sun Festival is declared at Beverley on Tuesday and Joseph Parr’s 5-y-o would be one to look out for if taking his chance.

1-2-3:

colours no horse age st lb

1 HABANERO STAR (GB) (13) 4-10524 D

6 9-11 (1)

B m Mayson - Highly Spiced Billy Loughnane (3)

Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Br Al-Baha Bloodstock Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Evolve Hr Consulting

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Southwell in March. 7/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago, ridden closer to the pace than the first 3. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA57

2 JAMIL (IRE) (37) 1324-31

8 9-9 (6)

B g Dansili - Havant Mark Winn (5)

Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus

Br Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd

S. M. Thompson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, won 10-runner handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good) 37 days ago, edging ahead inside final 1f Raised 3lb and rates a sound each-way player if taking to an artificial surface TFRHHHII BHA55

3 ALJARDAA (IRE) (47) 0/-604

5 9-9 (3)

B m Muhaarar - Yasmeen Gina Mangan (3)

Dr Steven Lane Patrick Morris, Prescot

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Creditable fourth of 9 on handicap debut (40/1) at this C&D 47 days ago, running on late after missing the break TFRHHIII BHA55

4 MARCELLO SI (GB) (47) 45430-2

5 9-8 (8)

B g Marcel (IRE) - Serenata Mia Connor Beasley

Mrs H I S Calzini Michael Dods, Darlington

Br Mrs H. I. S. Calzini Denton Hall Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well after 7 months off when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 47 days ago, deserving credit for emerging best of those to have raced close to the strong pace Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA54

5 INTERNATIONAL LAW (GB) (53) 563545 C

9 9-7 (10)

Gr g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Cruel Sea (USA) Cam Hardie

John and Tony Jarvis and Partner Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Ed’s Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 13/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 53 days ago, not ideally placed Back down in trip and others look stronger

6 BIG MUDDY (GB) (274) 00/T64T-

6 9-5 (4)

B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Nine Red Faye McManoman Newstartracing.com Club Suzzanne France, Norton on Derwent

Br Raymond Clive Tooth

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual Refused to race

minor event at Brighton (9.9f, firm) 12 days ago, leading over 1f out. Expected to be bang there if lining up (Engaged 8.45 Beverley Tuesday) TFRHHHHI BHA51

1.BRAES OF DOUNE 2.MARCELLO SI 3.SUN FESTIVAL

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Ch g Sir Percy - Queen’s Pudding (IRE) Robert Havlin

JFW Properties Ltd Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mrs T. Brudenell

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelve runs since last win in 2022 Ran well down in grade after 11 weeks off when second of 8 in minor event (16/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) Off a further 3 months and certainly not dismissed TFRHHHII BHA50

9 PRECEDENT (IRE) (40) 0000-24

4 9-4 (5)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Strategise (IRE) Christian Howarth (5)

Ms Alice Fitzgerald Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Ms Alice Fitzgerald Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran to a similar level as on return when fourth of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 40 days ago, carrying head bit high. Mark eases a touch and could well be in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA50

10 THE GREY BANDIT (GB) (44) 06/-0

6 9-3 (12)

Bl g Gregorian (IRE) - Reel Cool Ray Dawson

Mr J. T. Stimpson John Stimpson, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Br Bearstone Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, offered little after 21 months off when seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 44 days ago. Up in trip Makes handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA49

11 SPIRIT OF ASH (IRE) (7) 0-00005

4 9-0 (9)

B f Teofilo (IRE) - Invincible Ash (IRE) Callum Rodriguez

Copshaw Boys Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Br Patrick Condron Jewson Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, firm, 12/1) 7 days ago, left poorly placed Back up in trip Makes tapeta debut Hood on 1st time Easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA45

12

BRAES OF DOUNE (GB) (8) U365-62

5 9-0 (2)

B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl Paul Mulrennan

Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Br Jim Goldie Jim Goldie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran best race when second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (8f, firm) 8 days ago, running on late. Back up in trip Makes all-weather debut and not taken lightly TFRHHHHH BHA44 (+2)

2022: CALCUTTA DREAM (IRE) 4 9 6 Joanna Mason 13-2 (Michael & David Easterby) 11 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 9, 12.

Stewards Note:

INTERNATIONAL LAW: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

THE GREY BANDIT: Following its run on 8/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Sun Festival (GB), 7-1 Jamil (IRE), Braes of Doune (GB), 9-1 Habanero Star (GB), Quoteline Direct (GB), Precedent (IRE), 10-1 Marcello Si (GB), 12-1 International Law (GB), 20-1 Big Muddy (GB), Spirit of Ash (IRE), 28-1 Aljardaa (IRE), 33-1 The Grey Bandit (GB)

POSITION OF STALLS

2m - Inside 1m2f and 1m4f - Outside Straight course races - Centre

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £457,238 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

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SECOND RACE 5.50

ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 42 YARDS (1M 2F 42YDS) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ROYAL ASCOT ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) (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): W Haggas (45 wins from 147 runners, 31%) runs UNLIMITED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs UNLIMITED LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BEAR ON THE LOOSE trained by K P De Foy, UNLIMITED trained by W Haggas, RAYAT trained by S bin Suroor, NEW YORK BAY trained by G Kelleway, BREAK POINT trained by S P C Woods, HIDDEN STORY trained by C Appleby, MORDOR trained by D M Simcock, all Newmarket, 241 miles.

Casescanbemadeforafewofthesebutsolefillyintheline-upMAMBOSUNSETisselectedto get off the mark second time up after making an encouraging start to her career when third in a Carlisle maiden just under 3 weeks ago. Bear On The Loose improved to get off the mark switched to turf at Yarmouth in April, so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Rayat, who shared the spoils on debut and seems sure to improve with that under his belt

1-2-3: 1.MAMBO SUNSET (IRE) 2.BEAR ON THE LOOSE (IRE) 3.RAYAT (IRE)

colours no horse

1 RAYAT (IRE) (53) 1 4 10-9 (1)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Violet’s Gift (IRE) Sean Kirrane (3)

Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Br James F. Hanly Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience when winning 6-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/13) on debut 53 days ago, dead-heating with the standard-setter. Can improve from that first outing TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 VIKINVALLEYCRACKER (GB) (22) 0

4 10-2 (2)

B g Viking Raider - Ceiriog Valley Faye McManoman

The Jelly Boys Brian Rothwell, Malton

Br Andrew Morgan Curzon Consulting

TIMEFORM VIEW 300/1, last of 9 in minor event at Redcar (10f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Likely a longer-term project. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 BEAR ON THE LOOSE (IRE) (57) 31

3 9-11 (8)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Ihtiraam (IRE) Ray Dawson

KB Thoroughbreds Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Br J. Connolly & C. Henley Kpf Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved from debut when won 8-runner minor event (11/4) at Yarmouth (8f, soft) just over 8 weeks ago, making all and drawing clear late on Upped to 1 1/4m and he’s open to further improvement

4 BREAK POINT (GB) (60) 3

B c Iffraaj - Final Set (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-4 (7)

Robert Havlin

Mr Saeed Suhail S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, showed plenty to work on when third of 5 in maiden at Nottingham (10.2f, soft) on debut a couple of months ago. Should learn from that and may well do better

5 HIDDEN STORY (GB) (33) 20 BF

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Bound (IRE)

Godolphin

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-4 (6)

Billy Loughnane (3)

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Br Lordship Stud Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEWWent backwards from a really promising debut when seventh of 13 in maiden (9/4) at Newmarket (10f, good) 33 days ago, outpaced when bit short of room under 2f out. Will be suited by further than this but merits consideration nonetheless

6 KITTEN’S BAY (GB) (16) 40

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Special Purpose (IRE)

Ms Austerfield, 8 Amigos, Mr J Burns

Br The Special Purpose Partnership

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-4 (9)

Paul Mulrennan

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Seventh of 8 in minor event at Thirsk (8f, good, 80/1) 16 days ago. Up in trip Easy to look elsewhere.

7

MORDOR (FR) (53) 5

B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Secrete (FR)

Qatar Racing Limited

Br S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-4 (10)

Cieren Fallon

David Simcock, Newmarket

Tweenhills Farm & Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked badly in need of the experience when fifth of 11 in maiden (4/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) on debut 53 days ago, never nearer after very slowly away Seems sure to do better with that under his belt. TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

B g New Bay - Seminova Cam Hardie

MATTHEW.S PAUL.F ARUN.R KEITH.C & GAY.K Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Br Eleanor Commins & New Bay Syndicate Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Last and beaten a long way on both starts so far. Impossible to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA-

9

UNLIMITED (IRE) (19) 6

3 9-4 (5)

B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Love And Bubbles (USA) Adam Farragher (3)

M M Stables

Br Love & Bubbles Partnership

William Haggas, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, sixth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago, not unduly punished Up in trip In top hands and no surprise if he takes a big step forward.

10

MAMBO SUNSET (IRE) (20) 3

Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mambo Light (USA)

Coverdale Stud

HHHII BHA-

3 8-13 (3)

P. J. McDonald

James Horton, Middleham

Br Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd Manor House Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWMade an encouraging start to her career when third of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 17/2) 20 days ago, rallying after outpaced 3f out. Upped slightly in trip and should improve

2022: ELDAR ELDAROV 3 9 9 David Egan 6-4 (Roger Varian) 14 ran

TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rayat (IRE), 10-3 Bear On The Loose (IRE), 4-1 Hidden Story (GB), 15-2 Mambo Sunset (IRE), 17-2 Break Point (GB), 20-1 Mordor (FR), Unlimited (IRE), 150-1 Kitten’s Bay (GB), 300-1 Vikinvalleycracker (GB), New York Bay (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 6.20

ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 42 YARDS (1M 2F 42YDS) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ROYAL ASCOT ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) (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): W Haggas (45 wins from 147 runners, 31%) runs MEDIEVAL GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs MEDIEVAL GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLER: LODDON trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

Runner-up on both previous outings, Godolphin’s THEATRE HONOURS has shown a level of form which typically would be good enough to win a race of this nature and despite looking a shade awkward under pressure last time, he’s taken to go one better and get off the mark. Quantum Leap impressed on the clock when making a winning debut last year and is highly respected after an absence, whilst Medieval Gold is surely better than he was able to show at Chester

1-2-3: 1.THEATRE HONOURS 2.QUANTUM LEAP 3.MEDIEVAL GOLD

colours no horse

1 QUANTUM LEAP (GB) (232) 1-

4 10-9 (2)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Disavow Callum Rodriguez

Mr Richard Christison Edward Bethell, Middleham

Br Godolphin Rcc Group Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNew Approach gelding 11/1, looked above average when winning 11-runner maiden at Southwell (12.1f) on debut, overcoming significant pace bias. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time Off 7 months but should have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 LITE AND AIRY (GB) (-)

4 10-2 (7)

B g Twilight Son - Spin Doctor Robert Havlin

Mr N. O’Keeffe S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW15,000 gns foal, £62,000 yearling, Twilight Son gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/4m Cupid’s Glory and useful winner up to 8.5f Clinical. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 ALANINE (GB) (27) 0

Gr or Ro f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Albacocca

4 9-11 (1)

Sean Kirrane (3)

Mr T. C. Dawson John Davies, Darlington

Br Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve much in point bumpers and was only seventh of 8 in maiden (300/1) at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago.

4 CARBIS BAY (GB) (19) 20

B c Siyouni (FR) - Lady Darshaan (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 9-4 (6)

Ray Dawson

Newsells Park Stud & Partner Marco Botti, Newmarket

Br Newsells Park Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much better effort when second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) on debut in February, pulling clear with the winner Disappointing at Doncaster last time but worth another chance up in trip

5 HARAPPAN (USA) (-)

B or Br c Bayern (USA) - My Bellamy (USA)

Newtown Anner Stud Farm

Br Newtownanner Stud

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-4 (9)

Connor Beasley

John Butler, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Bayern colt. Dam US winner up to 8.5f (minor stakes and 2-y-o 5.5f winner)

Not an obvious debut winner on paper

6 MEDIEVAL GOLD (GB) (40) 5

Bl c Camelot - Mill Springs

Teme Valley & Rebecca Philipps

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-4 (10)

Cieren Fallon

William Haggas, Newmarket

Br Mrs Rebecca Philipps Somerville Lodge Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot colt. Well backed but badly needed experience when fifth of 6 in maiden at Chester (12.3f, soft) on debut 40 days ago. Likely to improve

7 THEATRE HONOURS (GB) (15) 22 BF

B g Kingman - Sperry (IRE)

Godolphin

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-4 (3)

Billy Loughnane (3)

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman gelding Runner-up both outings, most recently in 10-runner maiden at Leicester (8.2f, good) 15 days ago. Looked shade awkward on that occasion but sets a high standard nonetheless and has benefit of top claimer aboard TFRHHHHH BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

TRICKYTRICKYTRICKY (IRE) (25) 00

3 9-4 (5)

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Village Fete Dale Swift

FDC Holdings & Roofing Consultants Group

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Nafferty Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Last in a maiden and a minor event at Chester. Impossible to fancy.

9

LODDON (GB) (26) 03

Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Wylye

Wigan/Willis/Donald

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 8-13 (4)

P. J. McDonald

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Mrs James Wigan ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced maiden 16/1, improved plenty from debut third of 14 in minor event at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago, sticking to task Back up in trip Should progress again. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

SPICED RUM (GB) (13) 0

3 8-13 (8)

B f Seahenge (USA) - Thuit (IRE) Paul Mulrennan

Mr Brad Wood Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Brendan Boyle Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Seahenge filly Eleventh of 15 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f, 125/1) on debut

13 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Will make little appeal this side of handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.

2022:(See Div 1)

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Theatre Honours (GB), 4-1 Quantum Leap (GB), 9-2 Medieval Gold (GB), 11-1 Carbis Bay (GB), 16-1 Lite And Airy (GB), 18-1 Loddon (GB), 25-1 Harappan (USA), 66-1 Alanine (GB), 150-1 Trickytrickytricky (IRE), 300-1 Spiced Rum (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 6.50

ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 42 YARDS (1M 2F 42YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764, 4th £382, 5th £191. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (35 wins from 152 runners, 23%) runs FLAG OF TRUTH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (6 wins from 46 runners, 13%) runs FLAG OF TRUTH

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLAG OF TRUTH trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

A tight-knit handicap in which in-form VITRALITE rates just the pick at the weights and is fancied to bag a third success of 2023. Cavalluccio wasn’t seen to best effect when fourth at Lingfield last time and rates the chief threat, although Flag ofTruth and Irish Flame can’t be ruled out either.

1-2-3: 1.VITRALITE (IRE) 2.CAVALLUCCIO (IRE) 3.FLAG OF TRUTH (FR)

(GB) (141) 51-5 C

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dream of Tara (IRE)

Mr P R Blackett & M Dods

Br Kilcarn Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd

VIEW Thrice-raced winner 7/1, fifth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f), running on Off 141 days. Makes handicap debut Can give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA77

2 SAGAUTEUR (FR) (273) 160050- CD

7 9-7 (2)

B g Literato (FR) - Saga d’Ouilly (FR) Paul Mulrennan Diamond Racing Ltd Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr Christopher Mahoney Diamond Racing Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm, 18/1), slowly away Off 9 months First run for yard after leaving David O’Meara Tongue strap on 1st time Needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHIII BHA73

3 BASHFUL (GB) (45) 521-241

5 9-7 (5)

B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition Billy Loughnane (3)

Lycett Racing Ltd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Kingsclere Stud Wastecom Nrg Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5-runner handicap (9/2) at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 45 days ago, slowly away Back up in trip and well in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA73

4 TAHASUN (IRE) (11) 4210-06 D

4 9-7 (7)

B f Tamayuz - Urjuwaan Ray Dawson

J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Henry Spiller, Newmarket

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Far Westfield Farm, CG Asset Management

VIEW 14/1, last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 11 days ago.

Br g Moohaajim (IRE) - Nellie Forbush

Mr S. P. C. Woods

Br Mr Donnchadh Higgins

TIMEFORMVIEW2 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win at Yarmouth in April. 2/1, solid third of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago. Up in trip Holds good claims off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA70 (-1)

6 FLAG OF TRUTH (FR) (17) 03-0204

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Dalakania (IRE)

Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXV & Partner

Br Mme A. Sundstrom & Mme C. Hutchinson

4 9-3 (3)

Taylor Fisher (5)

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Can go well again.

7 CAVALLUCCIO (IRE) (22) 212324 D BF

Br g Caravaggio (USA) - Gale Song

The Bruiser Boyz and Partner

BHA69

4 9-3 (1)

P. J. McDonald

Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br Camas Park Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. 10/11, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago, not ideally placed Can make presence felt TFR

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Warm Welcome Sean Kirrane (3) Elliott Brothers And Peacock David Thompson, Darlington

Br Michael McGlynn

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner. Latest win here in March 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm) 36 days ago, not seen to best effect Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA69

2022: SAGAUTEUR (FR) 6 9 9 Daniel Tudhope 10-3 (David O’Meara) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

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

Stewards Note:

TAHASUN: Following its run on 10/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed on the bend.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Vitralite (IRE), Cavalluccio (IRE), 9-2 Irish Flame (GB), 5-1 Bashful (GB), 8-1 Sagauteur (FR), 14-1 Flag of Truth (FR), 33-1 Danielsflyer (IRE), 40-1 Tahasun (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 7.20

FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD

THE ROYAL ASCOT ON SKY SPORTS RACING EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800. (Penalty Value £8100) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (84 wins from 698 runners, 12%) runs BLUE PRINCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs KYLIAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUE FORCE trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 241 miles.

BLUE PRINCE made a highly encouraging debut when a strong-finishing fifth at Musselburgh and with lots of improvement on the cards Richard Fahey’s Blue Point colt looks the way to go Newcomers Nariko and Blue Force are both in very good hands and catch the eye on paper so merit lots of respect, especially if the market vibes are positive.

1-2-3: 1.BLUE PRINCE (IRE) 2.NARIKO (IRE) 3.BLUE FORCE (IRE)

colours no horse st lb

Draw

1 BLUE FORCE (IRE) (-) 9-7 (1)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Miss Fay (IRE) Ray Dawson

Victorious Racing Roger Varian, Newmarket

Br Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7. 42,000 gns yearling, £220,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Rock of England Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 1 1/4m winner Rydan Interesting debutant. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 BLUE PRINCE (IRE) (74) 5 BF

9-7 (6)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Zip Along (IRE) Cam Hardie Mr Sultan Ali Richard Fahey, Malton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly promising sort who shaped very well when fifth of 8 in minor event (7/4) at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on debut 74 days ago, hampered 1f out then running on strongly This son of Blue Point is open to significant improvement Big player TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 KYLIAN (IRE) (19) 32 BF

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hikmaa (IRE)

Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9-7 (5)

P. J. McDonald

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden, better effort when second of 5 in minor event (4/9) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Considered

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 MOONSTONE BOY (IRE) (38) 322 BF 9-7 (2)

B c Calyx - Star Fire Paul Mulrennan

Evelyn Duchess of Sutherland Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Gce Farm Ltd

Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed on all his three runs, second of 5 in maiden (5/4) at Hamilton (5f, good) 38 days ago. In the picture once more.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SERGEANT MAYER (IRE) (31) 5 9-7 (3)

B g Soldier’s Call - Suedehead Faye McManoman

THE OLLIERS Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Br Mr James Waldron Alexanders York

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on debut 31 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 NARIKO (IRE) (-) 9-2 (4)

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Guana (IRE)

Cieren Fallon

Mr F. Ibragimov Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Br Patrick Gleeson

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 7. €90,000 yearling, 600,000 gns 2-y-o. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f winner Rumble Inthejungle, third in the Middle Park Costly Breeze-Up purchase and looks a notable newcomer. Engaged 1.50 Thirsk Tuesday. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

BLUE PRINCE: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the start.

SERGEANT MAYER: Following its run on 21/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Blue Force (IRE), Kylian (IRE), 4-1 Nariko (IRE), 9-2 Blue Prince (IRE), 6-1 Moonstone Boy (IRE), 100-1 Sergeant Mayer (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 7.50

TWO MILES ABOUT 56 YARDS (2M AND 56YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ROYAL ASCOT FORM STUDY ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764, 4th £382. (Penalty Value £3873.16) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E Bethell (11 wins from 89 runners, 12%) runs BIG CHEESE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Bethell (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs BIG CHEESE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EAST END GIRL trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 241 miles.

All of the quartet can be given a chance but BONNE VITESSE had a little up her sleeve when going in at Ripon last time out and can follow up at the chief expense of the in-form Highlighter.

1-2-3: 1.BONNE VITESSE (IRE) 2.HIGHLIGHTER (IRE) 3.BIG CHEESE (FR)

1 EAST END GIRL (GB) (47) 4//4150-5 C

6 9-9 (4)

B m Youmzain (IRE) - Bermondsey Girl Paul Mulrennan

Mr & Mrs A E Pakenham & J J W Wadham Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 9/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and can go well again TFRHHHII BHA70

2 BIG CHEESE (FR) (63) 340-25

4 9-6 (3)

B g New Approach (IRE) - Kunegunda Callum Rodriguez

Lord Halifax Edward Bethell, Middleham

Br Earl Of Halifax Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden Second at Pontefract on return (good form) but only fifth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Beverley (12.1f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes tapeta debut Cheekpieces on 1st time Could be worth another chance

3 HIGHLIGHTER (IRE) (20) 565624 4 9-5 (2)

B g Australia - Cosmic Fire (FR) Connor Beasley Middleham Park Racing XXVII & Partner Gemma Tutty, Northallerton

Br Niarchos Family Gemma Tutty Racing TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, creditable fourth of 5 in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago, having run of race In the picture TFRHHHHI BHA66

B m Fast Company (IRE) - Mirabile Dictu (IRE) Robert Havlin

The Golden Cuckoo Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Joseph Stewart Investments Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Cosily won

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note:

EAST END GIRL: Following its run on 5/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bonne Vitesse (IRE), 11-4 Highlighter (IRE), 3-1 Big Cheese (FR), 9-2 East End Girl (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.20

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Brittain (47 wins from 515 runners, 9%) runs INEXPLICABLE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs SQUEEZEBOX

WEIGHTWATCHER: POP FAVORITE won off a handicap mark of 59, his rating is now down 14lb to 45.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: POP FAVORITE trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 157 miles.

Little to choose between the principals here but INEXPLICABLE is taken to bag a second success of 2023 now he is easing in the weights Course winner Bold Territories must enter calculations too, while recent Yarmouth scorer Squeezebox also needs factoring into this competitive handicap

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

5/1) 50 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

3 SQUEEZEBOX (IRE) (7) 504-001 D 4

Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Beal Ban (IRE)

Larson (3) ValueRacingClub.co.uk Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Natasha Newsome Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (11/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Enters calculations

4 ELEVEN ELEVEN (FR) (22) 412350 CD 5 9-8 (2)

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Pretty Panther (FR) Ben Sanderson (3) Steel a win Jessica Macey, Doncaster

Br P. Sabban

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in February. 9/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.

5 CUSACK (GB) (23) 3-61650 C D

HHIII BHA63

5 9-6 (7)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Vera Richardson (IRE) Sean Kirrane (3)

Mr Kevin Kirkup David Thompson, Darlington

Br J. J. Davies & K. Kirkup

THE OSTEOPATH KEVIN KIRKUP

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win here in March Last of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good, 17/2) 23 days ago so needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA61

6 RUMNOTRED (GB) (23) 500656

4 9-3 (5)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Artistic Muse (IRE) Cieren Fallon

Matt Watkinson Racing Club

Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Mrs J. E. Laws Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, fading sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 23 days ago, hampered

Not discounted back in trip

7 YEEEAAH (IRE) (8) 03334-5

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Red Savina

HHHII BHA58

4 9-3 (11)

Paul Mulrennan

Bell Mount Racing Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Br Mr T. J. Adams Jewson Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Michael Dods when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Ayr (8f, firm) 8 days ago, hampered Makes tapeta debut Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA58 (-2)

good to firm, 33/1) 22 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

DAAY (GB) (23) 5030/-00

B g Adaay (IRE) - Yat Ding Yau (FR) Faye McManoman

Mrs D. Jefferson David Thompson, Darlington

Br R. G. Percival

VIEW 125/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 23 days ago.

for 1st time with work to do TFRHHIII BHA51

12 POP FAVORITE (GB) (27) 300340 CD 5 8-4 (10)

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Soundstrings Elisha Whittington (5) Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Lael Stable TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Tenth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 27 days ago, not ideally placed Eighteen runs since last win in 2021, though TFRHHHII BHA45

2022: ROCKET ROD (IRE) 5 8 7 Sam James 20-1 (Geoffrey Harker) 14 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

GHOST RIDER: Following its run on 1/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

CUSACK: Following its run on 29/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to be lame.

POP FAVORITE: Following its run on 25/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Squeezebox (IRE), 13-2 Yeeeaah (IRE), 7-1 Bold Territories (IRE), 17-2 Old News (GB), 9-1 Inexplicable (IRE), Pop Favorite (GB), 11-1 Eleven Eleven (FR), 14-1 Cusack (GB), 16-1 Ghost Rider (IRE), 40-1 Rumnotred (GB), 50-1 Mekbat (FR), 150-1 Secret Daay (GB)

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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.

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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

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EIGHTH RACE 8.55

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

THE ROYAL ASCOT TIPS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Brittain (47 wins from 515 runners, 9%) runs MUTABAAHY & YAAHOBBY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs FANTASY NAVIGATOR WEIGHTWATCHER: FANTASY NAVIGATOR won off a handicap mark of 62, his rating is now down 7lb to 55.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MCQUEEN trained by H Spiller, Newmarket, 241 miles.

With cheekpieces reapplied, ENDERMAN turned in his best performance of the year when runner-up at Nottingham last time and he can build on that effort to get back to winning ways Heading the list of dangers is last-time-out winner Quercus, while Macho Pride and Kraken Florida also merit consideration.

1-2-3: 1.ENDERMAN 2.QUERCUS (IRE) 3.MACHO PRIDE (IRE)

colours no horse

1 QUERCUS (IRE) (11) 340-041 D

6 9-9 (5)

B g Nayef (USA) - Dufoof (IRE) Connor Beasley

C. A. Gledhill Ann Duffield, Leyburn

Br Roundhill Stud BBP Marketing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 11 days ago, making all. Respected as he drops back down in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA55

2 FANTASY NAVIGATOR (GB) (40) 16600-6 D

4 9-9 (13)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Mocca (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3)

The Fantasy Fellowship Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Mickley Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW After 7 months off, ran no sort of race when last of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 7/1) 40 days ago. Has dropped further in the weights, but will need to leave latest effort well behind TFRHHIII BHA55

3 MACHO PRIDE (IRE) (7) 002232 C D

5 9-9 (11)

B g Camacho - Proud Maria (IRE) Faye McManoman

Mr Chris Cleevely Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Mr R. Galway Xre Construction Training Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Long time without a win, but continued positive start for current yard when second of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, firm, 13/2) 7 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA55

4

ENDERMAN (GB) (40) 36-2002 D

5 9-9 (9)

B g Bated Breath - Wish You Luck Cam Hardie

Mr Colin Alton & Mr P. T. Midgley Paul Midgley, Westow

Br Mr J. W. Mitchell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW With cheekpieces back on, best effort of the year when second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 10/3) 40 days ago. Major player running off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA55

5 YAAHOBBY (IRE) (7) 053425 D

4 9-8 (6)

B g Kodiac - Nations Alexander (IRE) Mark Winn (5)

M Styler, K Chambers & A Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Mountarmstrong Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 Last of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, firm, 13/2) 7 days ago, though raced out on the wing. Could bounce back with good-value claimer back on board TFRHHHII BHA54 (-1)

6 MCQUEEN (IRE) (7) 463405

4 9-8 (14)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Shahralasal (IRE) Ray Dawson

J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Henry Spiller, Newmarket

Br Turbo Bloodstock Far Westfield Farm, CG Asset Management

TIMEFORMVIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, soon back on track when fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Can give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA54 (-2)

7

SYDNEY BAY (GB) (12) 04060-0

4 9-6 (1)

B g Australia - Sudu Queen (GER) Callum Rodriguez

Mr Jimmy Kay Ann Duffield, Leyburn

Br China Horse Club Leeds Pallet Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW In change of headgear after 9 months off (had wind op), last of 15 in handicap (18/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 12 days ago. Has enough to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA52

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8

VARIETY ISLAND (GB) (15) 03-0505 CD 4 9-6 (2)

B g Spill The Beans (AUS) - Love Island

Grange Park Racing XVI and Partners

Sean Kirrane (3)

Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft

Br Hellwood Stud Farm Grange Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since his sole win (at this C&D) back in 2021 8/1, not discredited when fifth of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago. May just be vulnerable once more. TFRHHIII BHA52

9 JOSHUA R (IRE) (44) 5-10004 C

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Khobaraa

Miss Helen E. Cuthbert

Br Mr M. J. Rozenbroek

6 9-5 (7)

Paul Mulrennan

Helen Cuthbert, Brampton

Eddie Wannop Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual course winner (5f), with latest success here in January. Shaped as if in back in form after 10 weeks off when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 8/1) 44 days ago. Needs to build on his latest effort TFRHHHII BHA51

10 ROMAN BLAZE (GB) (21) 06050

B g Pearl Secret - Vale of Clara (IRE)

Foxhounds Racing

Br Stuart & Sarah Matheson

4 9-5 (3)

Dale Swift

Jessica Bedi, Yarm

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat 25/1, failed to build on promise of previous run when eighth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Looks to be up against it. TFRHHIII BHA51

11 BEAST OF BURDEN (GB) (7) 000010 CD

4 9-5 (12)

B f Elzaam (AUS) - Katie Elder (FR) Ben Sanderson (3)

Featherstone Racing Ronald Thompson, Doncaster

Br A. C. Birkle

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in May. However, laboured effort when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, firm, 9/2) 7 days ago. Could fare better back at this venue. TFRHHHII BHA51 (-1)

12 KRAKEN FLORIDA (IRE) (96) 6-23513 CD

4 9-4 (10)

B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Duchess Dora (IRE) Cieren Fallon

Caballo Dos John Wainwright, Malton

Br Friar Ings Stud Ltd Harmony Inns Hotels

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at this C&D in February and again ran well when third of 8 in minor event (10/3) here the following month, despite having been very slowly away Could be thereabouts with cheekpieces reapplied. TFRHHHII BHA50

13 DARKER (GB) (23) 00-6056 4 9-4 (4)

B g Twilight Son - Spinatrix Christian Howarth (5) Ruth Carr Racing Club Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br T. K. & Mrs P. A. Knox Xre Construction Training Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen to best effect when sixth of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good, 22/1) 23 days ago, not ideally drawn. Needs to find more, though TFRHHIII BHA50

14 MUTABAAHY (IRE) (8) 056100 C D

8 9-2 (8)

B g Oasis Dream - Habaayib Adam Farragher (3)

Mr Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest success at Wolverhampton in May. Run best excused when eighth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago, jockey having trouble with blindfold leaving the stalls. Others still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA48 (-1)

2022: THAKI (IRE) 5 9 6 Ryan Sexton 10-3 (Chris Dwyer) 12 ran

Hood worn by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

ENDERMAN: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.

BEAST OF BURDEN: Following its run on 14/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.

KRAKEN FLORIDA: Following its run on 17/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

MUTABAAHY: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse’s vision was briefly impaired.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Enderman (GB), 13-2 Macho Pride (IRE), 7-1 Quercus (IRE), 8-1 Kraken Florida (IRE), 12-1 Joshua R (IRE), 14-1 Variety Island (GB), Beast of Burden (GB), 16-1 Yaahobby (IRE), McQueen (IRE), 22-1 Fantasy Navigator (GB), 28-1 Darker (GB), Mutabaahy (IRE), 33-1 Sydney Bay (GB), 40-1 Roman Blaze (GB)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.19 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com 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, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; 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. June 19th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 15 entries, 1 at £6 and 14 at £31. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Second Race 5.50 - THE ROYAL ASCOT ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) (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 novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race 13 entries at £38. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3243; Second £1621; Third £811; Fourth £405. (Penalty Value £4104) SS

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Third Race 6.20 - THE ROYAL ASCOT ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) (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 novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race 12 entries at £38. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3243; Second £1621; Third £811; Fourth £405. (Penalty Value £4104) SS

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Fourth Race 6.50 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP 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, the fourth £454 and the fifth £226. for four yrs old and upwards, 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. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 11 entries at £37. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764; Fourth £382; Fifth £191. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

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Fifth Race 7.20 - THE ROYAL ASCOT ON SKY SPORTS RACING EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). The EBF has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand judged by them to have the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have also kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 15 entries at £75. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.50 - THE ROYAL ASCOT FORM STUDY ON attheraces.com

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 four yrs old and upwards, 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. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race 10 entries at £37. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764; Fourth £382. (Penalty Value £3873.16) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.20 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four 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. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race 19 entries at £31. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.55 - THE ROYAL ASCOT TIPS ON attheraces.com 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, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; 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. June 19th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race 18 entries, 1 at £6 and 17 at £31. - Closed June 15th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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