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THIRD RACE 6.30

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE IT’S TIME TO TURN TO TALKSPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £16100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6648, 2nd £3325, 3rd £1662, 4th £831, 5th £415. (Penalty Value £8426.74) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Evans (70 wins from 637 runners, 11%) runs DEMOCRACY DILEMMA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs CARIAD ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARIAD ANGEL trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.

HUBERTS DREAM was most progressive over further late last year and went off too hard at Lingfield last time, so he’s taken to get back on the up dropped back to 5f Cariad Angel and Cuban Grey both arrive on the back of positive efforts and they pose the likeliest threats. 1-2-3: 1.HUBERTS DREAM (IRE) 2.CARIAD ANGEL (IRE) 3.CUBAN GREY colours no horse

1 HUBERTS DREAM (IRE) (16) 60111-5 BF

Gr c Oasis Dream - Raaqy (IRE) Jason Hart

Opulence Thoroughbreds Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Opulence Thoroughbreds

(1)

TIMEFORMVIEWBig improver switched to AW/handicaps, winning 3 times at Lingfield in November/December Did too much too soon when fifth in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 16 days ago.

2 DICKIEBURD (GB) (194) 0010- D

B g Cracksman - Lydia’s Place Sam James Nick Bradley 45 & Mrs Wendy Burdett Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Br Alfa Site Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade all to win at Chester on third start. Not seen since finishing at Goodwood (5f, good to firm). Probably will need a couple to falter

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Elusive Gold (IRE)

Ferguson, Mason, Nicholls, Hills

(6) at Windsor in May. 10/1,

4 CARIAD ANGEL (IRE) (18) 5025-13 CD BF

HHHII BHA78 third of 11 in nursery at Windsor (6f, good to firm). Off 119 days. Others appeal as likelier winners.

(4)

B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Plagiarism (USA) Clifford Lee

Nick Bradley Racing 30 & Partner 1

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Br Yeomanstown Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in January. 13/8, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 18 days ago, running on Likely to be in the mix again.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

5 DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) (7) 0560-63 D 9-0 (5)

B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) Rossa Ryan

Mr K. McCabe David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mountarmstrong Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well reverted to front-runner tactics when third of 6 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip Visor back on Will need to step forward from that effort here. TFRHHHII BHA76

6 CUBAN GREY (GB) (10) 5040-32 8-5 (2)

Gr c Havana Grey - Tout Va Bien (IRE) Hayley Turner

Mr R. Moore Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Br Plantation Stud World Cargo Solutions Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when second of 5 in debut at Lingfield (5f, AW, 5/2) 10 days ago, chasing home a thriving sort Should give another good account.

TFRHHHHI BHA67

2022: SHAMLAAN (IRE) 3 9 4 Jack Mitchell 9-4 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Cariad Angel (IRE), 11-4 Huberts Dream (IRE), 5-1 Cuban Grey (GB), 13-2

Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 9-1 Paddy’s Day (IRE), 18-1 Dickieburd (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 7.00

ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPREADEX SPORTS FIRST GOALSCORER INSURANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £16100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6648, 2nd £3325, 3rd £1662, 4th £831, 5th £415. (Penalty Value £8426.74) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Loughnane (65 wins from 540 runners, 12%) runs BABY STEPS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs TOTHENINES

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOTHENINES trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.

MAY NIGHT was runner-up 3 times last month and is taken to deservedly get his head back in front. The hat-trick seeking Abnaa will be a major threat if the outside stall doesn’t prove too much of inconvenience. Super Den is another who hasn’t been done any favours by the draw but also arrives in really good form

1-2-3: 1.MAY NIGHT 2.ABNAA 3.SUPER DEN

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Nancy Astor

Br Camogue Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but well beaten on both outings this winter. Can only be watched for now.

2 CONSERVATIVE (IRE) (14) 23340-6 4 9-7 (10)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Fairy Dancer (IRE) Phil Dennis Coral Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Ballylinch Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW20/1, first run since leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 14 days ago. Might come on for that first outing in 5 months

3 MAY NIGHT (GB) (9) 05-2202 C

Ch g Mayson - Dream Melody Rossa Ryan TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Br Plantation Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Good second of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Kempton (1m) 9 days ago, nearest finish Can make presence felt

4 TOTHENINES (IRE) (14) 3324-45

Gr g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ultimate Best

Middleham Park Racing CI & Mrs E Burke

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Br Corrin Stud & Donal Mcabhaird Middleham Park Racing

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (1m) 14 days ago, never posing a serious threat after a slowish start. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA76

5 BABY STEPS (GB) (16) 31323-0 CD

B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Stepping Out (IRE)

David Lowe

7 9-4 (12)

Laura Pearson (3)

David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Br The Lowe Family Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in October. Placed on next 3 starts and the type to bounce back from a rare below par effort last time

6 FURTHER MEASURE (USA) (28) 36464-4

TFRHHHII BHA75

6 9-3 (7)

B g English Channel (USA) - Price Tag Charlie Bennett

Marchwood Aggregates Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn

Br Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at this course (9.5f) 28 days ago, needing stronger gallop TFRHHHII BHA74

7 ABNAA (GB) (13) 40-5011 C

6 9-3 (13)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Along Came Casey (IRE) Mark Winn (5) John and Tony Jarvis and Partner

Br Ed’s Stud Ltd

Antony Brittain, Warthill

TIMEFORM VIEW Better then ever when scoring twice over 7f at Southwell in recent weeks Could still be nicely treated after a 4lb rise but a wide stall has the potential to make life awkward. TFRHHHHI BHA74

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FORWARD FLIGHT (IRE) (135) 35/1000- 4 9-3

B g Declaration of War (USA) - On A Cloud (USA)

The Barbury Lions 7 Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br London Thoroughbred Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 1m Yarmouth handicap last spring but has struggled since, including over hurdles this winter. Returns to the Flat with a bit to prove

9 SUPER DEN (GB) (16) 0413-21

B g Dutch Art - Loch Jipp (USA)

Br Highbank Stud LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good spell on AW in recent months, including a win at Lingfield days ago. Ought to remain very competitive after a 3lb rise but the draw could have been kinder

10 STEVENSON (GB) (161) 135550-

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - In Your Time

V7 Recruitment Ltd and Partner

Br Hunscote Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW 18/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) Off 161 days. Makes tapeta debut First run for yard after leaving Mick Channon

11

(IRE) (10) 0415-34 CD

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Cry Pearl (USA)

Paul J Dixon Mr J Wylam & Mrs C J Wylam

Br J. Waldron & J. Barton

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 25 runs last year, the latest over C&D in December of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip

12 MASQOOL (IRE) (26) 12043-5 CD

Br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Eshaadeh (USA)

Peter Clarke Racing Partners James Evans, Kinnersley

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

VIEW C&D winner Five wins from 20 runs last

(GB) (18) 52-2 4 8-13 (9)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Artistic Muse (IRE) Oliver Searle (7)

Mr Jan Michael Hicks Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Mrs J. E. Laws Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Second of 9 in novice at Kempton (7f) 18 days ago. Up in trip Makes handicap debut Unexposed

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

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Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Abnaa (GB), 7-1 Super Den (GB), 15-2 May Night (GB), 12-1 Visibility (IRE), Rumnotred (GB), 14-1 Baby Steps (GB), Further Measure (USA), Masqool (IRE), 16-1 Tothenines (IRE), 18-1 Conservative (IRE), 25-1 Shoot To Kill (IRE), Stevenson (GB), 33-1 Forward Flight (IRE)

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Veterinary Care

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