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NON-RUNNER
Sc Heath Ball St VI 1/4m) 6 weeks ago. TFRIIIII
Heather Main, Wantage
TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel colt who made race-by-race progress in novice/maiden company this spring, winning at Ayr (1m) in May. That trend hasn’t continued since handicapping and he’s left Charlie Johnston since fading into sixth at Sandown (1 1/4m) 6 weeks ago TFRIIIII BHA80
6 RED TREASURE (IRE) (54) 2120-14
B f Muhaarar - Red Fantasy (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))
The Hon R J Arculli - The East
Br The Hon R. J. Arculli
9-2 (11)
Neil Callan
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful handicap debut/reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in June
Respectable fourth of 8 at Newmarket later that month. Given a bit of time since and shapes as if she’ll stay 1m TFRHHHII BHA77
7 MAGIC MEMORIES (IRE) (17) 4032
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Birdie Queen (Pastoral Pursuits)
The Golf Partnership - London & The South
Br The Golf Partnership
9-2 (1)
Sean Levey
Gary Moore, Horsham
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when length third in a C&D novice at the beginning of July Not in quite the same form when a well-held second at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) since but remains unexposed now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA77
LADY MOJITO (IRE) (16) 31-0520 9-2 (9)
B f Kessaar (IRE) - Smart Bounty (Bahamian Bounty) Oisin Orr
Aidan J Ryan & partner - The North Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form 16/1, respectable tenth of 18 in handicap at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) 16 days ago TFRHHIII BHA77
9 ACHILLEA (GB) (21) 46-3031 D
B f Frankel - Bruxcalina (FR) (Linamix (FR))
9-0 (2)
Nicola Currie
Michael & Heather Yarrow - London & The South Dean Ivory, Radlett
Br Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Unexposed sort who upped her game again when winning Race 3 of this series at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago Only nudged up 1lb so ought to remain very competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA75
10 RIEVAULX RAVER (IRE) (45) 533160 D
8-10 (5)
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Juste Pour Moi (IRE) (Pour Moi (IRE)) Jonny Peate (3)
Fell, Birkett & Goodall - Yorkshire Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton
Br Castlefarm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Came in for a good ride when dead-heating in 1m Ripon handicap in June and comfortably held off his revised mark since. Others are more obvious TFRHHIII BHA71
11
ZOUKSTER (GB) (21) 021121 8-10 (7)
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Dubai Media (CAN) (Songandaprayer (USA)) Saffie Osborne
Chris Stedman - Wales & The West Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr C. E. Stedman
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since handicapping, making it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when seeing off 7 rivals at Newbury (7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago Further 2lb nudge unlikely to prevent another prominent showing now stepping up to 1m for the first time TFRHHHHH BHA71
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10
Stewards Note:
RED TREASURE: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Zoukster (GB), 9-2 Man of Eden (GB), 13-2 Achillea (GB), 9-1 Hat Toss (IRE), 11-1 Chealamy (GB), 12-1 Red Treasure (IRE), 14-1 Magic Memories (IRE), 16-1 Rievaulx Raver (IRE), 20-1 Lady Mojito (IRE), 25-1 Pjanoo (GB)
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Jockeys
Andrew Breslin
Andrew Mullen
David Probert
Gina Mangan
Hayley Turner
Oisin Murphy
Pat Cosgrave
Paul Mulrennan
Rowan Scott
Team Trainers
Andrew Balding
David Menuisier
George Baker
Heather Main
Hughie Morrison
Iain Jardine
James Ferguson
Jim Goldie
Linda Perratt
Nigel Tinkler
Tom Dascombe
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FIFTH RACE 7.00
ONE MILE ABOUT 31 YARDS (8F ABT 31YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES RACING LEAGUE RACE 19 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (for horses trained by trainers registered to Racing League)
Total prize fund £50000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635 (Penalty Value £25770) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (32 wins from 158 runners, 20%) runs
STORMBUSTER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (11 wins from 85 runners, 13%) runs STRONGBOWE
WEIGHTWATCHER: POWER OF DARKNESS won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 18lb to 72.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIRJACK THOMAS trained by A McGuinness, Ireland.
METABOLT was shaping up well prior to a lesser effort (with excuses) at the Galway festival last time and he’s fancied to get back to winning ways for all that this is a competitive affair Recent Thirsk winner Maywake is a danger and Mobashr is likely to go well.
1-2-3: 1.METABOLT 2.MAYWAKE 3.MOBASHR (USA) colours no horse
1 MAYWAKE (GB) (12) 333241
5 9-10 (12)
Ch g Mayson - Wakened (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Oisin Orr Mr & Mrs Leonard Bird - The North Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Mr & Mrs Leonard E Bird
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 12 days ago
Likeable type who makes plenty of appeal once more despite an 8lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA87
2 CHARTWELL HOUSE (IRE) (40) 4-36412
3 9-9 (5)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Ihtifal (Dansili) Neil Callan
Kennet Valley Syndicates XIV - The East William Knight, Newmarket
Br P. Moloney Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t always look entirely straightforward at 2 yrs but there are no concerns in that regard on this season’s evidence Impressive from the front at Haydock in June and found only one too good there next time Likely to go well once more TFRHHHHI BHA92
3 STORMBUSTER (GB) (82) 210-560 D
3 9-9 (8)
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Barshiba (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) David Probert
Mr J. C. Smith - Scotland Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Littleton Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a novice over this trip last autumn but has been below form so far this term
4 METABOLT (GB) (14) 46-1120 CD BF
4 9-7 (3)
Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Something Exciting (Halling (USA)) Daniel Muscutt
Mr Peter Brookes - Ireland David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Kingwood Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D in June and shaped promisingly at Haydock next time Lesser effort at Galway a fortnight ago but big player back on these shores. TFRHHHHH BHA84
5 SHOCKWAVES (GB) (56) 356-104 D
4 9-6 (6)
Gr g Sea The Moon (GER) - Having A Blast (USA) (Exchange Rate (USA)) Hayley Turner
Mrs M. T. Bevan - Scotland Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br The Having A Blast Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression when making a winning return at Lingfield in May but has been a touch disappointing since TFRHHIII BHA83
6 METAL MERCHANT (IRE) (14) 033035 D
3 9-6 (2)
B c Make Believe - Whipped (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) Kieran Shoemark Recycled Products Limited & Partner - London & The South Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock & Forenaghts Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who has been better than recent form figures suggest, again shaping encouragingly when fifth at Goodwood a fortnight ago Could make his presence felt if things drop right. TFRHHHII BHA89
7 FARASI LANE (IRE) (15) 645310 D
5 9-6 (4)
B g Belardo (IRE) - No Such Zone (Oasis Dream) Sean Levey
M Webber, M T Ward & Schiff Family - London & The South Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Wicklow Bloodstock Ireland Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Second success of the year when edging ahead close home at Ascot in July That form has been boosted since and latest effort (missed the break) at Goodwood is probably best excused, so he’s no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA83
8
ANA GOLD (GB) (26) 233-315 D
B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Yensi (Doyen (IRE))
4 9-3 (1)
Clifford Lee
Havelock Racing 2 - Yorkshire K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br W. Hennessey
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever on just second outing for current yard when winning a handicap over the extended 1m at Beverley in July but didn’t really back it up at Newbury since Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA80
9
MOBASHR (USA) (20) 001232 CD BF
B g Mshawish (USA) - Refreshing (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
The Horse Watchers 4 - The North
Br Candy Meadows LLC
5 9-3 (10)
Frederick Larson (3)
Michael Appleby, Oakham
TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent form for his current yard since the hood went on, scoring at Doncaster in July placed both subsequent starts, runner-up at Ascot last time Another bold showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA80
10
JUST BRING IT (IRE) (68) 3-10246 D BF
Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Just Joan (IRE) (Pour Moi (IRE))
Atlantic Equine - Wales & The West
Br Hawes Stud
3 9-2 (14)
Rhys Clutterbuck
Clive Cox, Hungerford
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Kempton in March and shaped well in a valuable 3-y-o handicap at Haydock in May. Shade disappointing down in grade back there since but was left poorly placed and can’t be written off after a break. TFRHHHII BHA85
11 SIRJACK THOMAS (IRE) (14) 100665 D
8 9-1 (13)
Gr g Fast Company (IRE) - Veliyka (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) Billy Loughnane (3)
Dooley Thoroughbreds - Ireland Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
Br Mr P. Morrison
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at the Curragh in May. 9/2, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago Finds himself in another competitive affair, but likely to give a good account.
(FR) (20) 634215 D
B g Siyouni (FR) - Landing Site (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA))
Ryedale Partners No 6 - Yorkshire
Br Jedburgh Stud & Mr T. De La Heronniere
VIEW Enhanced a good record at Carlisle when landing 5-runner handicap there
July and wasn’t disgraced when fifth at York last time Not
OF DARKNESS (GB) (7) 056505 D
B g Power - Summers Lease (Pivotal)
Mr C. Fellowes - The East
Br Mrs C. R. Philipson & Lofts Hall Stud
Fellowes, Newmarket
VIEW Becoming well treated and took a step back in the right direction when at Chepstow a week ago Claims if he can build on that
14 KIMIFIVE (IRE) (28) 120-054 C
Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Sam Hitchcott
Mr Richard J. Gurr - Wales & The West Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Miss Annmarie Burke
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his first win in over 3 years at Epsom last season. Has edged back to a reasonable mark while shaping better than the result this season, so not one to write off TFRHHHII BHA69
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No 9. Visor worn by No 13 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
METAL MERCHANT: Following its run on 3/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
FARASI LANE: Following its run on 2/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Maywake (GB), 15-2 Chartwell House (IRE), Mobashr (USA), 9-1 Just Bring It (IRE), 10-1 Metabolt (GB), 12-1 Sirjack Thomas (IRE), 14-1 Kimifive (IRE), 18-1 Metal Merchant (IRE), Ana Gold (GB), Power of Darkness (GB), 20-1 Farasi Lane (IRE), 22-1 Shockwaves (GB), Strongbowe (FR), 33-1 Stormbuster (GB)
Hblb Contribution
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £639,873 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.