FOURTH RACE 7.50

SIX FURLONGS AND 12 YARDS FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FITZDARES SPRINT SERIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £10800 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4459, 2nd £2230, 3rd £1115, 4th £557, 5th £279. (Penalty Value £5652.72) Weights lowered 2lbs SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Cox (22 wins from 170 runners, 13%) runs HEROISM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Cox (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs HEROISM

WEIGHTWATCHER: THE CRUISING LORD won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 6lb to 73.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: AMAZONIAN DREAM & AIRSHOW trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 149 miles.

SUMMARY

There should be more to come from LADY DREAMER, who deservedly broke her duck here earlier this month. She can make a successful handicap debut. The Cruising Lord and Count Otto rate the principal dangers

1-2-3: 1.LADY DREAMER (IRE) 2.THE CRUISING LORD 3.COUNT OTTO (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 AMAZONIAN DREAM (IRE) (19)0-40326D 4 9-11 (8)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Grandmas Dream (Kyllachy) Oisin Murphy

Great Western Racing Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Rathasker Stud Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form, in first-time blinkers, when second at Ffos Las last month but wasn’t in same form at Bath latest and his overall profile is off-putting.

2 COUNT OTTO (IRE) (11)100402D

8 9-9 (3)

Jim Crowley Count Otto Partnership Amanda Perrett, Pulborough

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Dessert Flower (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

Br Noel Finegan Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when second of 6 in handicap at Epsom (6f, good) 11 days ago, pushed out (first past the post but subsequently disqualified) Just 1lb higher now and must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA75

3 SHE’S CENTIMENTAL (USA) (15)11-1050D 3 9-8 (9)

B f Goldencents (USA) - Shesabitdistorted (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Kieran O’Neill Roudee Racing 7 Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br Pine Ridge Stables Ltd Roudee Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Won for third time on AW at Wolverhampton in April but hasn’t matched that form since and makes limited appeal returned to turf. Hood on first time TFRHIIII BHA79

4 AIRSHOW (GB) (22)032142D 8 9-8 (4)

Ch g Showcasing - Belle des Airs (IRE) (Dr Fong (USA)) Oliver Searle (7)

Middleham Park Racing, M & S Watters Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Mrs M. E. Slade

Middleham Park Racing, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last month and back to that sort of form when second of 5 in handicap over C&D (firm) 22 days ago Others look better treated, though. TFRHHIII BHA74

5 THE CRUISING LORD (GB) (11)0/0-3221D

7 9-7 (10)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Lady Filly (Atraf) Kevin Stott

Mrs M. S. Teversham

Br Mrs Monica Teversham

Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for his consistency when taking 11-runner handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 7/4) earlier this month, keeping on well 4lb rise fair and another bold bid anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA73

6 SASSY BELLE (IRE) (18)2321-43D

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Peronism (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

3 9-7 (7)

Tom Marquand

Laurence Bellman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Tally-Ho Stud

ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran right up to best when good third of 7 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Ought to go well again, particularly if the ground eases significantly TFRHHHII BHA78

7

HEROISM (IRE) (19)10-654D

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Liberating (Iffraaj)

3 9-7 (1)

Richard Kingscote

Mr J Goddard Clive Cox, Hungerford

Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Clive Cox Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced colt who has posted creditable efforts the last twice, latest when fourth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, faring best of those held up Not out of things TFRHHHII BHA78

8

SARAH’S VERSE (GB) (27)135665CD

6 9-5 (2)

B m Poet’s Voice - Sancai (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) David Egan

Mr N Sfrantzis Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br Byerley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who fared better than of late when creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago, never nearer. Claims if building on that TFRHHHII BHA71

9 ALCAZAN (GB) (184)3220-30D

5 9-5 (6)

B m Al Kazeem - Glorious Dreams (USA) (Honour And Glory (USA)) William Carson

Mr John O’Donnell Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br Mr J. O’Donnell & Mr Noel William Kelly Chartplan(2004) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Goodwood (off 4lb lower) in September but not seen since running poorly at Lingfield 6 months ago Likely best watched TFRHHIII BHA71

10 LADY DREAMER (IRE) (22)22-4221CD

3 9-4 (5)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Weekend Getaway (IRE) (Acclamation) Sean Levey

Mr Arjun Waney Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

Br Patrick M. Ryan

Smulders

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark, in first-time visor, when landing 8-runner minor event over C&D (firm) 22 days ago. Switches to handicaps now and she may have more to offer yet. TFRHHHHH BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 6. Hood, Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Cruising Lord (GB), 11-2 Count Otto (IRE), Lady Dreamer (IRE), 7-1 Sassy Belle (IRE), 9-1 Airshow (GB), 11-1 Amazonian Dream (IRE), 12-1 Heroism (IRE), 14-1 Sarah’sVerse (GB), 25-1 Alcazan (GB), 40-1 She’s Centimental (USA)

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FIFTH RACE 8.20

ONE MILE ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (ABT 10F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE BRITISH EBF PREMIER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £16250 x Owners Prize Money 1st £6710, 2nd £3356, 3rd £1677, 4th £838, 5th £419. (Penalty Value £8505.24) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): W Haggas (29 wins from 98 runners, 30%) runs BLUE MISSILE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs BLUE MISSILE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLIGHT OF ANGELS trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 238 miles.

ZARGA has shaped well when placed in handicaps both outings this year, meeting trouble and conceding first run when second at Redcar last time, so she can continue her progress to get off the mark this time around Chealamy has also shown improved form on her last 2 starts and is feared most, ahead of Blue Missile

1-2-3: 1.ZARGA (FR) 2.CHEALAMY 3.BLUE MISSILE

B f Kodiac - Flat White (IRE) (Elusive Quality (USA)) James Doyle

Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass

Br Tally-Ho Stud Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Southwell last October and suited by the step up in trip when also landing an Ascot handicap (10f) in May. RunbestexcusedwhenwellheldatRoyalAscotlasttime,noroom2fout,soshecouldfarebetterbackdowningrade

2 BLUE MISSILE (GB) (59)51-0

B f Galileo (IRE) - Nathra (IRE) (Iffraaj)

3 9-8 (1)

Tom Marquand

HM The King & HM The Queen William Haggas, Newmarket

Br The Queen

TIMEFORMVIEW

After5monthsoff,leftherdebutformbehindwhenwinningminoreventatLingfield(1m)inNovemberlastyear

Shapedasifbetter fortherunwhenreappearinginlistedraceatGoodwood(9.9f)inMay,sosheremainscapableofbetternowhandicapping.

3 CHEALAMY (GB) (23)4-20512

Gr f Siyouni (FR) - Carnachy (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

Turf Club 2022

Br St Albans Bloodstock Ltd

3 9-4 (7)

Daniel Muscutt

James Ferguson, Newmarket

James Ferguson Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlybuiltonreappearancepromisewhenwinning13-runnerhandicapatNewbury(1m)inJuneandagainranwellwhen secondatNewmarketnexttime,beatenonlybyanimprover.Respectedwiththereturntothislongertriptosuit

4 DECORATION (IRE) (21)5-41CD

B f Frankel - Weekend Strike (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN))

Magnier, Smith, Tabor & Westerberg

3 9-2 (3)

David Egan

Roger Varian, Newmarket

Br Coolmore Ashford Stud, Ashford Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWHasprogressedwitheachstartsofar,respondingwelltopressurewhenwinning12-runnermaidenatthisC&D 3 weeks ago Not dismissed lightly with further improvement to come as she makes her handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA80

5 ARDBRACCAN (IRE) (7)04-4030

B f Lawman (FR) - Bosphorus Queen (IRE) (Sri Pekan (USA))

Nicholas Hoare

4 9-1 (2)

Alistair Rawlinson

Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Ellie Hudson & Llama O’Mahony Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since her last win in 2021, though met trouble from 2f out when ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8.1f) a week ago. Others still look stronger as she goes back up in trip

6 ZARGA (FR) (55)354-32BF

TFRHHIII BHA70

3 9-0 (5)

Gr f Camelot - Strawberrydaiquiri (Dansili) Richard Kingscote

Al Shaqab Racing

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

Br Al Shaqab Racing Haras De Bouquetot

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise as a juvenile and has shaped well switched to handicaps this year, denied a run over 2f out when second at Redcar(10f)onherlatestoutinginMay.Willgoonimprovingandshecanopenheraccountwithmoretoofferatthistrip TFRHHHHH BHA78

7

LUDMILLA (GB) (37)3-0434

B f Kingman - Rostova (USA) (Arch (USA))

3 9-0 (4)

Kieran Shoemark

Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise in minor event at Newmarket in October last year but hasn’t gone as hoped so far this season, fourth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (1m) last time. Will need to find more as she goes further up in distance. TFRHHIII BHA78

FLIGHT OF ANGELS (GB) (16)34

B f Golden Horn - Hoyam (Royal Applause)

Oisin Murphy

3 Batterhams and a Reay Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve when making all in handicap at Wetherby (10f) in June and ran to a similar level when second of4inminoreventatNottingham16daysago,againshowingagoodattitude.Cangiveherrunningoncemore. TFRHHIII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

BLUE MISSILE: Following its run on 26/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

ARDBRACCAN: Following its run on 17/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

LUDMILLA: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded on the run-in.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Zarga (FR), 5-1 Chealamy (GB), 11-2 Blue Missile (GB), 13-2 Decoration (IRE), 7-1 Double March (IRE), 8-1 Ludmilla (GB), 11-1 Flight of Angels (GB), 22-1 Ardbraccan (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 8.50

ONE MILE ABOUT 31 YARDS (8F ABT 31YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THEFITZDARESWISHESHENRYBEESLEYHAPPYBIRTHDAY HANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS6)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): Micheal Attwater (10 wins from 85 runners, 12%) runs LONG TIME COMIN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (5 wins from 12 runners, 42%) runs BRILLIANT BLUE

WEIGHTWATCHER: ADACE won off a handicap mark of 54, her rating is now down 6lb to 48.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PYSANKA trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 112 miles.

OH SO AUDACIOUS arrives on the back of a C&D success and is worth a chance to follow up. Eye of The Water arrives in good order and should pose a threat along with Flying Panther. 1-2-3:

2.EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) 3.FLYING

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Desert Location (Dubai Destination (USA))

Mr Malcolm E Wright to get involved

5 FREE STEP (IRE) (2)00-1430D

HHIII BHA58

4 9-11 (7)

Hayley Turner Hughes & Scott Harry Eustace, Newmarket

B f Muhaarar - Oriental Step (IRE) (Tamayuz)

Br Hadi Al-Tajir Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Yarmouth in May. 12/1, last of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, soft) 2 days ago

Hard to make a case for so soon after a tame effort

6 BRILLIANT BLUE (IRE) (17)062406

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sea of Knowledge (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

HHIII BHA57

4 9-10 (9)

Tom Queally

Mr T Jacobs & Mr J E Harley Gary Moore, Horsham

Br Linacre House Limited Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good) 17 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal.

7

DYNAKITE (GB) (12)012401D

B g Adaay (IRE) - Ahwahnee (Compton Place)

TFRHHIII BHA56

5 9-9 (4)

Paddy Bradley (3)

Mr John Joseph Smith Lee Carter, Epsom

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 8-runner handicap (16/1) at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago Worth respect but tends to save his best efforts for that track.

TFRHHHII BHA55

8

ELWING (IRE) (236)5060-

B f Intello (GER) - Masandra (IRE) (Desert Prince (IRE))

4 9-8 (1)

Saffie Osborne

Mr David Taylor Paul Webber, Banbury

Br David Taylor Paul Webber Racing, Fairfax Saddles

TIMEFORMVIEWFormwentthewrongwaylastyearfollowingherdebut,lastof11inhandicap(200/1)atKempton(12f) when last seen in November Cheekpieces applied on her return, but she remains best watched TFRHHIII BHA54

9 OH SO AUDACIOUS (GB) (21)406-451CD

4 9-2 (13)

B f Mukhadram - Oh So Saucy (Imperial Ballet (IRE)) Kaiya Fraser (5)

The Eight of Diamonds Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Br Mrs C. J. Walker Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago, just holding on. Expected to go well again TFRHHHHH BHA48

10

ADACE (GB) (12)006630D

B m Adaay (IRE) - Marjong (Mount Nelson)

5 9-2 (6)

Robert Havlin

Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett

Br Mr John Marsden Dean Ivory Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good, 9/1) 12 days ago. Needs to do more from current mark. TFRHHIII BHA48

11 FLYING PANTHER (GB) (12)00-0001D

3 9-1 (10)

Ch g Hawkbill (USA) - La Pantera (Captain Rio) Trevor Whelan

Stuart Lake & Matthew Webber Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

Br Ms Vivienne O’Sullivan Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 12 days ago, sticking to task Makes turf debut Not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA55

12

ABIE MY BOY (GB) (203)05-0

4 9-0 (12)

Ch g Equiano (FR) - Ellie In The Pink (IRE) (Johannesburg (USA)) Rhys Clutterbuck

Mr Allen B. Pope Pat Phelan, Epsom

Br A. B. Pope

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 6 months Makes handicap debut A lot more required if he’s to make an impact in this TFRHHIII BHA45

13

LONG TIME COMIN (GB) (12)000-000

4 9-0 (2)

Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Bowstar (Oasis Dream) Georgia Dobie (3)

Canisbay Bloodstock Michael Attwater, Epsom

Br Canisbay Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW125/1, well-beaten last of 8 to Dynakite in handicap at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago. Poor maiden who looks firmly up against it again TFRHIIII BHA44

14 ESSME (GB) (23)00-0336

5 9-0 (14)

B m Twilight Son - Desert Kiss (Cape Cross (IRE)) William Carson

Mrs Diane Ellison Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook

Br D. Ellison, B. Olkowicz & C. Speller Chapmans of Sunninghill

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 24 Flat runs Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 7/1) 23 days ago. Unlikely to feature TFRHHIII BHA44

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6, 8. Hood worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 10, 11, 13, 14.

Stewards Note:

PYSANKA: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran greenly under pressure.

SIMPLY GORGEOUS: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

ABIE MY BOY: Following its run on 2/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded on the bend

ProbableS.P’s:4-1OhSoAudacious(GB),9-2EyeofTheWater(IRE),6-1FlyingPanther(GB),8-1Dynakite(GB),16-1Dourado(IRE), Free Step (IRE), 18-1 Simply Gorgeous (GB), Brilliant Blue (IRE), Adace (GB), 22-1 Pysanka (FR), Essme (GB), 40-1 Abie My Boy (GB), 66-1 LongTime Comin (GB), 80-1 Elwing (IRE)