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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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FIRST RACE 4.55
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 98 YARDS (1M 4F 98YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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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): J Camacho (33 wins from 294 runners, 11%) runs EASTER ISLAND
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (15 wins from 78 runners, 19%) runs KING OF THE PLAINS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DARK ISLAND trained by H Main, Wantage, 281 miles.
Having won twice this summer, UNPLUGGED got back on the up when second at Haydock last time and he can build on that to return to winning ways Heading the list of dangers is Genesius, who wasn’t discredited behind a pair of 3-y-os on his latest outing, while Dark Island can bounce back to form returned to this grade
1-2-3: 1.UNPLUGGED (IRE) 2.GENESIUS (IRE) 3.DARK ISLAND colours no horse
1 DARK ISLAND (GB) (22) 5-53220 4 10-2 (5)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Western Pearl Kieran O’Neill
Mr Donald M. Kerr Heather Main, Wantage
Br Mr & Mrs N. Welby Caribtours Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 22 days ago, doing too much too soon Had made the frame on his previous 3 starts, so no surprise to see him bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA75
2 SENSE OF WORTH (IRE) (18) 432000
7 10-2 (6)
B g Street Sense (USA) - Desert Song (USA) Dale Swift
The Nippon Knights Seb Spencer, Malton
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Eco-Power Group
TIMEFORMVIEWSixteen runs since last win in 2021 Hinted at a revival when seventh of 8 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 18 days ago, though was unable to last home having again raced freely. TFRHHIII BHA75
3
GENESIUS (IRE) (65) 20-4153 D
6 10-1 (2)
Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Craic Agus Spraoi (IRE) Morgan Cole (5) Owners Group 076
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br Townley Hall Bloodstock Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Thirsk in June. Has run respectably both starts since, not ideally placed when third of 6 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good, 15/2) 65 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA74
4 ADAMARIS (IRE) (96) 340-525
Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Represent Yourself (IRE)
6 10-0 (9)
Dougie Costello
Lance Bloodstock Ulc Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br Lance Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner over hurdles for current yard this summer, though fell in novice at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm, 7/4) 22 days ago. On a workable mark as he returns to the Flat with visor on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA73
5 KHILWAFY (GB) (18) 1100-03 C
7 9-13 (1)
B g Mukhadram - Almass (IRE) Sean Kirrane
Northumbria Leisure Ltd,Watson,Fleming David Thompson, Darlington
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Northumbria Leisure Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Stepped up on reappearance run when third of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. Edging back down in the weights and he can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA72
6
UNPLUGGED (IRE) (22) 211342 D
7 9-13 (4)
B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Crown Light Joanna Mason
Pellon Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock & I. Thompson Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded back-to-back wins this summer, with latest success at Pontefract in July Ran at least as well when second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm, 4/1) 22 days ago, clear of rest Major player TFRHHHHH BHA72
7
SILVER NIGHTFALL (GB) (16) 144314 C D
B f Adaay (IRE) - Godzilla’s Girl
Under The Hammer
3 9-11 (8)
Hollie Doyle
Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
Br Clarendon Farm Ltd Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice here earlier in the year, before also scoring at Kempton in August. 11/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap back at Kempton (12f) 16 days ago, her saddle reportedly slipping. Can give her running again. TFRHHHII BHA77
OF THE PLAINS (IRE) (35) 322P4
B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Golden Lilac (IRE) Cieren Fallon
Qatar Racing Limited Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to fairly useful level first 3 starts, but well held after 7 weeks off when fourth of 5 in minor event (11/1) at Hamilton (11.1f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Makes tapeta/handicap debut
9 DENIS ANTHONY (IRE) (23) 221324 D BF
B g Australia - Dolce Strega (IRE)
Sir William & Mr David Russell
Br Renzo Forni Pegasus Stables LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Ffos Las in June and has continued in good heart since, fourth of 8 in handicap
days ago. Could be thereabouts once more as he makes tapeta debut with cheekpieces applied.
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Pacific Pride (USA)
Geoff & Sandra Turnbull
at Bath
Br
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped as if amiss when last of 10 in handicap at Thirsk
had another wind op since)
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.
Stewards Note:
SENSE OF WORTH: Following its run on 11/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
SILVER NIGHTFALL: Following its run on 13/9/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
EASTER ISLAND: Following its run on 5/8/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Denis Anthony (IRE), 9-2 Dark Island (GB), Unplugged (IRE), 6-1 Genesius (IRE), 10-1 Silver Nightfall (GB), 12-1 Adamaris (IRE), 14-1 Khilwafy (GB), 22-1 King of The Plains (IRE), 28-1 Sense of Worth (IRE), 40-1 Easter Island (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
2m - Inside 1m2f and 1m4f - Outside Straight course races - Centre
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SECOND RACE 5.30
SIX FURLONGS (6F)
FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3243, 2nd £1621, 3rd £811, 4th £405. (Penalty Value £4104) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (38 wins from 165 runners, 23%) runs PRIDE OF SPAIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (5 wins from 42 runners, 12%) runs PRIDE OF SPAIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRIDE OF SPAIN trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.
Little between the principals on form but MOON FLIGHT still looked a bit rough around the edges when runner-up at Kempton last time so earns the vote with better to come Solray rates the chief threat on the back of his recent Chepstow second, with Crown Dreams another to consider on his tapeta debut
1-2-3: 1.MOON FLIGHT (IRE) 2.SOLRAY 3.CROWN DREAMS colours
1 CROWN DREAMS (GB) (43) 224
B g Oasis Dream - Looks All Right (IRE) P. J. McDonald
Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Glebe Farm Stud JMH Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden 11/2, fourth of 6 in minor event at Salisbury (7f, good) 43 days ago. Worth another chance on AW debut.
2 MOON FLIGHT (IRE) (30) 42
3 9-7 (4)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Miss Margarita Luke Morris
Mr W. Prosser Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br Grange & Manister House Studs
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden and fair form shown, still showing signs of inexperience when second of 12 in minor event (14/1) at Kempton (7f) 30 days ago. Can do better still Big shout.
3 PRIDE OF SPAIN (IRE) (11) 6
HHHHH BHA-
3 9-7 (1)
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Pride (FR) Hollie Doyle Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Fair Salinia Ltd Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (6f) on debut 11 days ago.
4 SOLRAY (GB) (25) 32
B c New Bay - Lait Au Chocolat (USA)
Mr Ahmad Alotaibi & Jane Chapple-Hyam
Br Amber Byrne & New Bay Syndicate
-
3 9-7 (7)
Jonny Peate (3)
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced over 6f at Windsor and Chepstow this summer, racing freely on latter occasion May do better still so he holds good form claims.
5 SUNFYRE (GB) (127) 4-3030
TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 9-7 (6)
Ch g Twilight Son - Lunar Corona Ben Robinson
The Artis Partnership Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 15/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good). Off 127 days.
6 NO AW THERE (IRE) (12) 63
TFRHHIII BHA69
3 9-2 (2)
B f Awtaad (IRE) - Amthaal Andrew Mullen
Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes
TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort when third of 5 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 12 days ago.
7 SHOUT TO THE TOP (IRE) (11) 6
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Voiscreville (IRE)
Mr J. N. Blackburn
TFRHHHII BHA-
3 9-2 (8)
Gianluca Sanna (5)
John Quinn, Malton
Br Skara Stud Syndicate Sheridan NY Llp, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, last of 6 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, soft) on debut 11 days ago.
TFRHHIII BHA-
8
WILLOW BABY (IRE) (11) 03
B f Camacho - Va Pensiero (IRE)
Mr R. J. Ward
Br Mr Declan Murphy
3 9-2 (5)
Connor Beasley
Jason Ward, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on her debut run when third of 6 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, soft, 80/1)
11 days ago. No forlorn hope
2022: PINK PARFAIT 3 8 13 Oliver Stammers 6-1 (Grant Tuer) 6 ran
Stewards Note:
TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
SHOUT TO THE TOP: Following its run on 18/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Solray (GB), 4-1 Moon Flight (IRE), 11-2 Crown Dreams (GB), 20-1 Sunfyre (GB), Willow Baby (IRE), 22-1 No Aw There (IRE), 25-1 Pride of Spain (IRE), 40-1 Shout To The Top (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 6.00
SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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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 Brittain (47 wins from 528 runners, 9%) runs ASADJUMEIRAH & BELLAGIO MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Fanshawe (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs FIRST OF MAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNSUNG HERO trained by H Main, Wantage, 281 miles.
Though FIRST OF MAY has struggled on turf the last twice, she’s 2-2 on the all-weather and it would be no surprise were this unexposed filly to get back on track Roshambo is likely to get her head back in front sooner rather than later and she is second choice ahead of Sun Power, who resumed winning ways over 7f here recently
71 (+2)
3 FIRST OF MAY (GB) (49) 31-165 CD 3 9-12 (3)
B f Mayson - Roubles (USA) Oisin Orr Elite Racing Club James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced C&D winner Latest success at Wolverhampton in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago. A must for the shortlist now returned to the AW TFRHHHHH BHA77
4 ROARING RALPH (GB) (42) 416310
3 9-10 (4)
B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Seychelloise Connor Beasley
Mr Frank Lowe Michael Dods, Darlington
Br Miss K. Rausing Magnus Homes Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in July 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 42 days ago.
5 GOLDEN DUKE (IRE) (10) 015460 D
HHIII BHA75
4 9-8 (2)
Ch g Galileo Gold - Porta Portese Faye McManoman
The Racing Emporium Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Tally-Ho Stud Racing Emporium Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Doncaster in June. 22/1, eighth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good) 10 days ago.
6 HOUGOUMONT (GB) (37) 0-54000 CD
HHIII BHA71 (-1)
3 9-7 (5)
Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - New Road Side Ryan Sexton (3)
Morecool Racing & Andy Barnes Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Morecool Racing mcivors.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm, 11/2) 37 days ago.
7 ASADJUMEIRAH (GB) (7) 625640 CD
TFRHHIII BHA72
5 9-6 (10)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Place In My Heart Cam Hardie Made Profiles Ltd & Partner
Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Made Profiles Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twenty-eight runs since last win in 2022 18/1, twelfth of 20 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 7 days ago.
TFRHHIII BHA69 (-1)
CAPTAIN VALLO (IRE) (10) 0-36260 CD 5 9-5 (8)
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Top Dollar Shane Gray
Mr James Binks Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good, 14/1) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and could have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA68 (-2)
9 ROSHAMBO (GB) (28) 5-33334 CD BF
4 9-5 (1)
B f Due Diligence (USA) - Horsforth Cieren Fallon
Morecool Racing Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Morecool Racing mcivors.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 28 days ago. One of the more appealing candidates. TFRHHHHI BHA68
10
UNSUNG HERO (IRE) (29) 1100-00
4 9-4 (6)
B g Iffraaj - Red Avis P. J. McDonald
Mr Donald Kerr & Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Caribtours Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, last of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 29 days ago. Hopes pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking a return to form TFRHIIII BHA67
11
POCKET THE PACKET (IRE) (14) 455066 CD
3 9-2 (9)
Ch g Mayson - Oakley Star Alex Jary (7)
Mr A. Chapman Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Ballinvana House Stud Alexanders York
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 12/1, sixth of 12 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, soft) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Place possibilities. TFRHHIII BHA67
2022: TWILIGHT SECRET 4 9 2 Oliver Stammers 22-1 (Grant Tuer) 14 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn first time by No. 8, 10. Hood worn by No. 6, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2. Eyeshields worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
HOUGOUMONT: Following its run on 23/8/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 First of May (GB), 9-2 Sun Power (FR), Roshambo (GB), 10-1 Captain Vallo (IRE), 12-1 Roaring Ralph (GB), 14-1 Hougoumont (GB), Pocket The Packet (IRE), 20-1 Asadjumeirah (GB), 25-1 Bellagio Man (IRE), 28-1 Golden Duke (IRE), 40-1 Unsung Hero (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 6.30
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 14YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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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): A Brittain (47 wins from 528 runners, 9%) runs MERRY SECRET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (5 wins from 42 runners, 12%) runs CORAL REEF LONGEST TRAVELLER: CORAL REEF trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.
Lots of these arrive with a question mark against them so HIGHLAND QUEEN, who didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Catterick last time, is well worth siding with to capitalise on a reduced mark. Elettaria could emerge as the main danger if shrugging off a modest effort at Carlisle, while Pink Sky At Night is not without a chance either now back up in trip
Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Keene Dancer
3 CORAL REEF (IRE) (15) 026240
(6f) Off 91 days. Tongue strap back on
3 9-6 (2)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mehronissa Hollie Doyle
Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on
4 SEA GIRT (GB) (98) 504
3 9-6 (5)
B g Sixties Icon - Push Me (IRE) Andrew Mullen
Alex And Janet Card Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Alex & Janet Card Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 4 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good), slowly away Off 98 days. Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA55
5 ELETTARIA (IRE) (22) 640410 D
4 9-4 (9)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Rayon Rouge (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3)
John Wainwright Racing Club
Br New Line Stud Ltd
John Wainwright, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Carlisle in August Only tenth of 12 in handicap (20/1) there since but is the sort to bounce back
6 MERRY SECRET (IRE) (22) 602035 C D
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Secret Liaison (IRE)
50
5 9-2 (7)
Cam Hardie
Mr S Rimmer & Partners Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Ballygown Bloodstock Ltd Len Taylor Builders Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner 7/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Back up in trip First run for yard after leaving Lawrence Mullaney
7 HIGHLAND QUEEN (IRE) (30) 005026
TFRHHIII BHA48
4 9-2 (3)
B f Acclamation - Medicean Queen (IRE) Graham Lee
Moody, Thompson & Powell Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Br M. Fahy Bryan Smart Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well when runner-up at Carlisle in August and run best ignored (stumbled badly early) when sixth of 9 in minor event at Catterick (7f) 30 days ago. Remains one to be interested in off a handy-looking mark TFRHHHHH BHA48
FINAL FRONTIER (IRE) (32) 005540 D
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Polly Perkins (IRE)
10 9-0 (4)
James Sullivan
Mr Vimal Khosla Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Vimal and Gillian Khosla William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since his last win in 2021 and finished seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA45
9 PINK SKY AT NIGHT (IRE) (24) 000-000
B f Air Force Blue (USA) - Lady Allegra (IRE)
Mrs C. A. Coward
Br Charlotte Holmes & Yvonne Mangan
4 9-0 (6)
Joanna Mason
Jacqueline Coward, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 14 in handicap at Ripon (40/1) 24 days ago. No forlorn hope on her tapeta debut back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA43
2022: HART FELL 6 9 3 David Nolan 11-4 (Kevin Frost) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.
Stewards Note:
HIGHLAND QUEEN: Following its run on 30/8/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly at the crossing.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Merry Secret (IRE), 4-1 Highland Queen (IRE), 7-1 Coral Reef (IRE), 17-2 Elettaria (IRE), 9-1 Angel Amadea (GB), Final Frontier (IRE), 11-1 Sea Girt (GB), 22-1 Pink Sky At Night (IRE), 25-1 Blame The Farrier (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 7.00
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 14YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET RACING CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
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): R Fahey (83 wins from 695 runners, 12%) runs BERNIE THE BEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (6 wins from 65 runners, 9%) runs BERNIE THE BEAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAKALU trained by R Carr, Stillington, 177 miles.
TEES GEORGE has dropped a long way in the weights and shaped as if back in form over a trip that stretches him last time, so he makes plenty of appeal back in distance. Bernie The Bear looked well suited by the tapeta when scoring at Wolverhampton last time and he’s expected to go well again. Malinheadsearovers is another one to consider
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Providencia
D. R. & E. E. Brown
Br Liam Phelan
4
GEORGE (GB) (21) 030405
3 9-4 (8)
B g Outstrip - Mistress Twister Connor Murtagh
Ingleby Bloodstock Limited Adrian Nicholls, Sessay
Br Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd Scott Bros Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort On a lenient mark and looks worth chancing back down in trip TFRHHHHH BHA53
5 RUM RUNNER (GB) (11) 221500 C D
8 9-3 (7)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Thermopylae Shane Gray
A Cooper, D Barratt, G Harker Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk
Br Biddestone Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Catterick in August 20/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft) 11 days ago, slowly away TFRHHIII BHA49 (-1)
6 CLIMATE CHANGE (GB) (50) 04-530
3 9-2 (5)
B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reluctant Heroine (USA) Ryan Sexton (3)
Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Julie Camacho, Malton
Br T. C. Dawson Elwick Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden 17/2, last of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time
7 BERNIE THE BEAR (IRE) (46) 223421 D
HHIII BHA51
3 9-1 (9)
Ch g Elzaam (AUS) - Raeseeya Oisin Orr Village Racing & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton Br Mrs Marion Ryan Richard Fahey Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 12-runner minor event (5/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 46 days ago. Reliable type who should go well again.
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