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SECOND RACE 2.35

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

THE COUNTY HOTEL EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9950 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4246, 2nd £2122, 3rd £1062, 4th £530. (Penalty Value £5372.99) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Varian (47 wins from 187 runners, 25%) runs SHIN JIDAI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): CJohnston (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs ALPEN POWER

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: AMERICAN GLORY trained by K P De Foy, HAVANA SKY trained by E Dunlop, KODI LION trained by C Fellowes, SHIN JIDAI trained by R Varian, TUNEFUL trained by G Boughey - all Newmarket, 241 miles.

Those with experience don’t set the bar too high so newcomers may come to the fore Without the benefit of market clues, SHIN JIDAI makes the most appeal on paper, followed by Tuneful and Kodi Lion.

1-2-3: 1.SHIN JIDAI 2.TUNEFUL (IRE) 3.KODI LION (IRE) colours no horse st lb Draw

1 AMERICAN GLORY (GB) (30) 5 9-7 (11)

Gr c Zarak (FR) - Zegna (GER) Benoit de la Sayette

Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Br Graf und Grafin Stauffenberg Class1Personnel, KPF Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Displayed abilirt when fifth of 6 in novice event at Leicester (7f, good) on debut 30 days ago, not knocked about Open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CARVALHAL (IRE) (-)

9-7 (4)

B c Profitable (IRE) - Peig (IRE) Connor Beasley

Mr J Blackburn & Partner Michael Dods, Darlington

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Sheridan Ny Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 7. €52,000 yearling, Profitable colt. Closely related to winner up to 9f Grantley and half-brother to temperamental 6f-1 1/2m winner Soaring Star TFRHHHII BHA-

3 CLEAR ENDEAVOUR (IRE) (-)

9-7 (8)

B c Kodiac - Ceist Eile (IRE) James Sullivan Crystal Clear Racing Ollie Pears, Malton

Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 8. €55,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Steip Amach and useful 1m-11f winner Ceisteach. Dam maiden who stayed 9.5f TFRHHIII BHA-

4 TWILIGHT CHANCER (GB) (-)

9-7 (2)

B g Twilight Son - Anushka Noo Noo Graham Lee

Mr A. M. Caygill Ollie Pears, Malton

Br Mr A. M. Caygill

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 2. Twilight Son gelding Dam 2-y-o 6f winner.

5 ALPEN POWER (GB) (26) (2lb) 4

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-5 (3)

B c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Alumna (USA) Andrew Mullen

Mr Markus Graff & Partner

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Found wanting for know-how when fourth of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) on debut 26 days ago. Should improve with that under his belt.

6 KODI LION (IRE) (-) (2lb)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-5 (6)

B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Moulane Lady (IRE) Phil Dennis

Mr Jassim Bin Ali Al Attiyah

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Br Dick Foley Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 14 €32,000 foal, 32,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam unraced out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Takrice

7 TERRORISE (GB) (12) (2lb) 35

B g Territories (IRE) - Timely Words

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-5 (7)

Harry Russell (3)

Mr A Barnes & Mr M Hulin Brian Ellison, Malton

Br The Pocock Family Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Smart City Recruiters Lrd

TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to repeat debut form when last of 5 in novice event at Ayr (6f, good) 12 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA-

SKY (GB) (-) (4lb)

Br c Havana Gold (IRE) - Midnight Sky Morgan Cole (7)

The EDR Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Br Mr & Mrs JFS Laws Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 29 12,000 gns foal, 16,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold colt Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1 1/4m Data Protection and winner abroad by Acclamation.

9 KINGSFORD (GB) (-) (4lb)

HHHII BHA-

9-3 (5)

B c Zoustar (AUS) - Beach Belle Callum Hutchinson (3)

NG Racing Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Br Skymarc Farm & Qatar Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 11 £18,500 yearling, Zoustar colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 9f Surf Dancer and 7f/1m winner Covert Mission.

10 SHIN JIDAI (GB) (-)

HHHII BHA-

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Maleficent Queen Ben Curtis

MR AHMAD BINTOUQ & PARTNER Roger Varian, Newmarket

Br Weldspec Glasgow Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 31 62,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly Half-sister to useful 1 1/2m winner Good Show

Dam 1m-1 1/4m winner who stayed 1 3/4m Has to be taken seriously on debut given yard she represents TFRHHHHH BHA-

11 TUNEFUL (IRE) (-)

9-2 (1)

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Pretty Face Paul Hanagan

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Matisse 1 George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Bernard Cooke Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 30 24,000 gns foal, 52,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1 1/4m Jack Darcy and useful 1 3/4m-2m winner Vis A Vis. TFRHHHHI BHA-

12 GRID IRON MAIDEN (GB) (-) (4lb) 8-12 (10)

B f Sogann (FR) - Next Stop Ben Robinson

Grid Iron racing and Partner Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Norton Grove Stud Ltd Grid Iron Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 12 Sogann filly Half-sister to 7f winner Wotever Next Dam, 1m-1 1/4m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 2m Grey Britain. TFRHHHII BHA-

2022: SOLUTRE (IRE) 2 9 7 Luke Morris 6-4 (Hugo Palmer) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Shin Jidai (GB), 11-2 Tuneful (IRE), 9-1 American Glory (GB), Alpen Power (GB), Kodi Lion (IRE), Terrorise (GB), 14-1 Carvalhal (IRE), 18-1 Havana Sky (GB), Kingsford (GB), 22-1 Clear Endeavour (IRE), 25-1 Twilight Chancer (GB), Grid Iron Maiden (GB)

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THIRD RACE 3.10

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

THE VERMONT HOTEL 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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Ellison (37 wins from 394 runners, 9%) runs VICTORIANO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Butler (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs KNIGHT OF KINGS

WEIGHTWATCHER: LORD TORRANAGA won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 14lb to 55.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KNIGHT OF KINGS trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 241 miles.

MIRRIE DANCERS responded well when runner-up attempting to complete a hat-trick at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and, unexposed over 2m, he rates the percentage call. Steel Helmet and Victoriano are a couple of potential threats. 1-2-3:

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B g Harzand (IRE) - Beatrice Aurore (IRE) Ben Curtis

Red Armoury, OR8 Wellness

Miss Rebecca Dennis Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton Br Chess Racing days ago, just failing and he’s

2 GOLD ARCH (GB) (40) 233/-066

B g Archipenko (USA) - Goldrenched (IRE) Connor Beasley

Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton

Br Trinity Park Stud

Salt Therapy TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2020 18/1, last of 6 in handicap at

40 days ago. Lot to prove at present

(IRE) (10) 002135 CD BF

7 9-7 (3)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Victorian Beauty (USA) Ben Robinson

Mr Leigh Taylor Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Godolphin Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in May 11/4, fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 10 days ago. Ought to be a factor at this level.

4 TIGER SPIRIT (IRE) (35) 100040 D

6 9-7 (2)

B m Charm Spirit (IRE) - Tiger Lilly (IRE) Paul Hanagan

K & L Fitzsimons

Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br Sir Robert Ogden Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWStep back in the right direction when seventh of 10 to Mirrie Dancers in handicap (10/1) at Redcar (14f, good to firm) 35 days ago, albeit better placed than most. No real reason why she’ll reverse the form, though TFRHHHII BHA58

5 LORD TORRANAGA (FR) (17) 450324

8 9-4 (10)

B g Planteur (IRE) - Marie Cuddy (IRE) Graham Lee

Lord Torranaga Partnership

Br Mr Charles Green

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (15.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago.

6 NORMAN KINDU (GB) (21) 0-64040

B g Lawman (FR) - Kindu

Diamond Racing Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA55

5 9-3 (5)

Alistair Rawlinson

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Fittocks Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Diamond Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelve runs since last win in 2021 10/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft) 21 days ago, though was left poorly placed Lurks on a dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA54

7 KITTEN’S DREAM (GB) (10) 256656 D

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Strathnaver

Mr McSharry & Southwell Racing club

Br St Albans Bloodstock LLP

6 9-2 (8)

Elisha Whittington (5)

Scott Dixon, Rolleston

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 16/1) 10 days ago, racing freely.

TFRHHIII BHA

8 STEEL HELMET (IRE) (33) 505151 CD

9 9-1 (6)

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Marine City (JPN) Benoit de la Sayette

Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 9/2) 33 days ago. Can make presence felt

9 TOUTATIS (USA) (16) 40-5024

HHHHI BHA52

6 8-10 (1)

B g Karakontie (JPN) - Afleet Lass (USA) Andrew Mullen

Stuart Hogg Chris Spark

Br Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd

Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, good fourth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (16.5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, suited by way race developed

10 KNIGHT OF KINGS (GB) (53) 3/-00000

HHHII BHA47

5 8-10 (9)

B g New Approach (IRE) - Night Lily (IRE) James Sullivan

Mr K. Snell John Butler, Newmarket

Br Mr K. Snell

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkers/tongue for the first time, eighth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW, 15/2) 53 days ago. Significantly up in trip and one to monitor in the market. TFRHHHII BHA47

11 BUFORD (GB) (4) 042636

5 8-9 (4)

B g Lawman (FR) - Sibaya Barry McHugh

Mr A. C. Whillans

Br Elwick Stud

Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 24 Flat runs 6/1, creditable sixth of 11 in minor event at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip Blinkers reached for. TFRHHHII BHA46

2022: NO CORREPSONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 9. Visor worn by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

GOLD ARCH: Following its run on 19/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

TOUTATIS: Following its run on 13/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

KNIGHT OF KINGS: Following its run on 6/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Mirrie Dancers (IRE), 5-1 Steel Helmet (IRE), 13-2 Victoriano (IRE), 9-1 Norman Kindu (GB), 12-1 Toutatis (USA), Buford (GB), 14-1 Knight of Kings (GB), 16-1 Tiger Spirit (IRE), 18-1 Lord Torranaga (FR), 22-1 Gold Arch (GB), 28-1 Kitten’s Dream (GB)

FOURTH RACE 3.55

ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 98 YARDS (1M 4F 98YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ABOVE NEWCASTLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £15200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6486, 2nd £3242, 3rd £1622, 4th £810. (Penalty Value £8208) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Ellison (37 wins from 394 runners, 9%) runs CHILLHI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs ALUMNUS

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FLYING FRONTIER & THINK FIRST trained by J Tate, SAVVY KNIGHT trained by S P C Woods, WYNTER WILDES trained by C Fellowes, LUCKY’S DREAM trained by B Brookhouse - all Newmarket, 241 miles.

FLYING FRONTIER remains open to improvement now switched to handicaps and is a confident selection to complete the hat-trick Savvy Knight won at Kempton last month and wasn’t disgraced from a similar mark there on his latest outing, so he’s fancied to make the frame alongside Chillhi.

1-2-3: 1.FLYING FRONTIER 2.SAVVY KNIGHT (IRE) 3.CHILLHI (IRE)

(4)

B g Caravaggio (USA) - Seagull (IRE) Ben Curtis

Mr Julian Hui S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Br Mrs T. Mahon Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Kempton in June before finding life a bit tougher from higher mark when fourth of 7 in handicap at same course (12f, 13/8) 23 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Place claims here nonetheless. TFRHHHHI BHA91

2 LUCKY’S DREAM (GB) (24) 554/-324 C D BF

8 9-11 (2)

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Dream Esteem Alistair Rawlinson

Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Br R. S. Brookhouse Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWMissed all of 2022 but all ability seeming remains, a good second at Newbury on his penultimate outing before running respectably enough when fourth of 9 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 24 days ago. Will likely need to build on those efforts racing from higher AW mark. TFRHHHII BHA86

3 THINK FIRST (IRE) (16) 6-45506

3 9-9 (1)

B c Kessaar (IRE) - Willow Beck Connor Beasley

Mr Sultan Ali James Tate, Newmarket

Br Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWHas struggled in Group events on his last 2 outings and looked fairly well summed up his mark on his other try in handicaps, so will likely need to show a bit more switched to tapeta TFRHHHII BHA95

4 FLYING FRONTIER (GB) (36) 211

3 9-5 (7)

B c Farhh - Alaia (IRE) Benoit de la Sayette

Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who arrives on a hat-trick after comfortable wins in 9f Carlisle maiden and 10f Redcar novice Has more to offer upped further in trip now going into handicaps. Appeals as the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA91

5 WYNTER WILDES (GB) (31) 0-40510 CD

4 9-4 (5)

B f Tamayuz - Khazeena Mikkel Mortensen (7)

Mr Paul Wildes Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Wildes Hotel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, soft, 17/2) 31 days ago but won under this apprentice at Haydock earlier in July and he could prove more compeititve again with 7lb claim applied. TFRHHHII BHA79

6 CHILLHI (IRE) (21) 50-0535 C

B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE)

3 9-0 (6)

Ben Robinson

Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Mr John Webb Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 10/1, respectable effort despite not really being seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can give a good account TFRHHHHI BHA86

7 ALUMNUS (GB) (30) 020-261 CD

Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Alma Mater

Kingsley Park 29 - Gold

3 8-8 (3)

Andrew Mullen

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved in first-time visor when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D 30 days ago, kept up to work. Still didn’t look the most straightforward despite the headgear, so interesting to see whether he can back that performance up from 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA80

9 13 Paul Hanagan 4-1 (William Haggas) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS

Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

LUCKY’S DREAM: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.

WYNTER WILDES: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Flying Frontier (GB), 9-2 Savvy Knight (IRE), 5-1 Alumnus (GB), 15-2 Chillhi (IRE), 11-1 Lucky’s Dream (GB), 20-1 Wynter Wildes (GB), 40-1 Think First (IRE)

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