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MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

Stewards Of The Meeting

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), ROGER BELLAMY (Steward’s Panel Chair),

MILLY BERSEY, NATHAN GREEN, GUY UPTON

STARTERS

SOPHIA UPTON

LEE JONES

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

VETERINARY OFFICER

KATE MAXWELL

SENIOR VETERINARY SURGEON

SUE TAYLOR

VETERINARY SURGEON

MARCO MARCATILI

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr STUART COWEN

MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr NAV KANGOKAR

NURSE

HELEL NEVETT

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LOUISE NEALE

JEREMY WILLIS

MEL BAKER

COMMENTATOR

MARTIN HARRIS

BETTING RING MANAGER

MIKE STEVEN

MANAGING DIRECTOR & SAFEGUARDING LEAD

DAVID ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

FERGUS CAMERON

RACEDAY

PHOTOGRAPHER

JONATHAN HIPKISS

CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com days since last ran form guide previous performances

EBF Novice Stakes here on 9th December 2017 Less than 12 months later, he became the first British-trained winner of the race that stops a nation - the prestigious Melbourne Cup.

/ = new season horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number

- = new year

Bold type shows All Weather form

C = course winner

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite

3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD weight st-lb jockeys silks draw age

2 9-2 (2)

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) Adam Kirby

Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Emirates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Teofilo colt Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Woven Lace out of very smart 5f/6f winner Do The Honours. One to note on debut. TFR HHHHH BHA100

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained

Each horse is given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means without a chance

HHIII At least one or two hold stronger claims

HIIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

IIIII Can be given little or no chance

Official Bha Ratings Explained

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 non-handicaps 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

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FIRST RACE 5.00

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETUK OVER 40,000 LIVE STREAMED RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)

Total prize fund £7600 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (76 wins from 736 runners, 10%) runs ASTROPHYSICS & BOOM THE GROOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 44 runners, 9%) runs ASTROPHYSICS & BOOM THE GROOM LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIDEWELL trained by D Thompson, Darlington, 156 miles.

Tony Carroll holds a strong hand in this opener, with BOOMTHE GROOM taken to snap a losing run at the expense of fellow veteran stablemate Astrophysics Coast has quite a good recent record here and may prove best of the rest.

2 TIDEWELL (GB) (161) 002/500- 4

Ch g Sixties Icon - Lucy Parsons (IRE)

Dennis

Mr Dennis Mawer David Thompson, Darlington

Br Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a C&D maiden in 2021 but below that level in 3 outings last year, including 2 handicaps. First run for 5 months.

3 ASTROPHYSICS (GB) (28) 32312-0 C D 11

Ch g Paco Boy (IRE) - Jodrell Bank (IRE)

Lynn Siddall Memorial Syndicate

Dougie Costello

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Sarah Stoneham Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner (6f) in November and second back here over Christmas. Below par over C&D last month but he’s well capable of bouncing back One of 2 strong contenders for the stable TFRHHHHI BHA57

4 PRINCE OF ROME (IRE) (21) 6/000-66 CD

7 9-6 (1)

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Garraun (IRE) Rossa Ryan

G & A Racing Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br Cooneen Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventeen runs since last win in 2020 Sixth of 8 in handicap over C&D (18/1) 21 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA57

5 COAST (GB) (11) 0510-30 C

4 9-6 (4)

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Rio’s Cliffs Elisha Whittington (5)

Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Manton Park Racing & Jane Newett

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in November Creditable third over C&D last month. Eighth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (6f) 11 days ago. Return to this venue may help TFRHHHII BHA57

6 MUNIFICENT (GB) (27) 52341-6 CD

B g Pearl Secret - Hulcote Rose (IRE)

Mulligans Racing club

Br HR Partnership

5 9-4 (9)

Joey Haynes

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December. Not in the same form when

(IRE) (28) 05045-4

Ch f Ribchester (IRE) - Lexi’s Love (USA)

S. & A. Mares Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Br Mr Gerry Duffy

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE) William Carson

Canisbay Bloodstock Michael Attwater, Epsom

Br R & M Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/1) 13 days ago but had been placed over this C&D prior to that Draw could have been kinder

AMAYA (GB) (3) 40-5404 CD

Hardie Mr Paddy Barrett

B m New Approach (IRE) - Faslen (USA)

Shaw, Sproxton Br P. E. Barrett

B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Quinta Verde (IRE)

V. James

Joe Kenny

VIEW Modest maiden Seventh of 8 in handicap (80/1) at this course (6f) 26 days ago.

2022: MUNIFICENT 4 9 2 Joey Haynes 4-1 (Chelsea Banham) 11 ran

TFRHHIII BHA44

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note:

PRINCE OF ROME: Following its run on 23/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

BATTLE POINT: Following its run on 31/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.

ALYA’S GOLD AWARD: Following its run on 18/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Boom The Groom (IRE), 7-2 Munificent (GB), 13-2 Astrophysics (GB), 17-2 Prince of Rome (IRE), 11-1 Janaat (IRE), Amazing Amaya (GB), 14-1 Coast (GB), 16-1 Battle Point (IRE), 33-1 Tidewell (GB), 66-1 Alya’s Gold Award (IRE)

SECOND RACE 5.30

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETUK OVER 40,000 LIVE STREAMED RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £7600 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (76 wins from 736 runners, 10%) runs SECOND COLLECTION & TOPLIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 44 runners, 9%) runs SECOND COLLECTION & TOPLIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: PROCLIVITY trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 177 miles.

The one with the most appealing claims based on recent evidence is GLORIOUS CHARMER, who was well on top at the finish when making all over C&D 3 weeks ago and a 5lb rise probably won’t be enough to stop him from going in again.Toplight is also in good form and is second choice ahead of Proclivity, who doesn’t boast a particularly compelling profile but she’s certainly capable of a bold show off this mark.Toplight’s stablemate Second Collection is worth a look, too.

1-2-3: 1.GLORIOUS CHARMER 2.TOPLIGHT 3.PROCLIVITY (IRE) colours no horse age st lb Draw

1 SECOND COLLECTION (GB) (25) 04530-6 C D 7 9-9 (9)

B m Delegator - Quelle Affaire Clifford Lee

Mr Ian Furlong & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Mr Anthony Byrne Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 20/1) 25 days ago. Now 8lb below last winning mark and capable of playing a part if on-song. Yard also saddles Toplight TFRHHHII BHA60

2 STARJIK (GB) (11) 106-000

6 9-6 (1)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Ice Palace Daniel Muscutt

Mr Peter Sedgwick Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Lancashire Racing Stables Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in November Eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago. Readily passed over.

3 FAIR AND SQUARE (GB) (11) 34232-5 4 9-6 (5)

B g Kodiac - Slatey Hen (IRE) Rossa Ryan

Mr Malcolm Wright&Ridgehouse Stables Ltd

Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br Fittocks Stud Ron Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs Below form fifth of 10 in maiden (20/1) at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago. Each-way chance

4 PROCLIVITY (IRE) (11) 0003-06 D

HHHII BHA57

4 9-6 (4)

B f Acclamation - Jameerah Luke Morris

Mr E. A. Hayward Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh

Br Mr Simon Chappell Chepstow Plant International Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago. Rather hit-and-miss but possibilities if she puts her best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA57

5 AUTUMN FLIGHT (IRE) (3) 05-5045 D

7 9-6 (8)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Swallow Falls (IRE) Josephine Gordon

Miss Robin Blaze McEntee

Br Troy Cullen

Phil McEntee, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 3 days ago. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view

TFRHHIII BHA57

6 GLORIOUS CHARMER (GB) (21) 0022-31 CD 7 9-2 (3)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Fantacise

Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington

Br Bearstone Stud Ltd

Aidan Keeley (5)

Michael Herrington, Willoughton

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap (13/8) at this C&D 21 days ago, well on top finish Should cope with a 5lb rise and likely to give another good account TFRHHHHH BHA53

7 TOPLIGHT (GB) (30) 0520-12 CD BF

B g Bated Breath - Operettist

Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

Br Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

5 9-1 (6)

Mollie Phillips (3)

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time C&D winner Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, AW, 11/8) 30 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once again TFRHHHHI BHA52

O’ HEARTS (GB) (13) 30-0000

B g Finjaan - Six Wives

4 8-9 (2)

Kieran O’Neill

Sexy Six Partnership Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Cloran, Baker & Dixon Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement TFRHIIII BHA42

9 AT YOUR SERVICE (GB) (552) 046600/- C 9 8-9 (7)

B g Frankel - Crystal Gaze (IRE) Joey Haynes Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd Chelsea Banham, Newmarket Br Qatar Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 10/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) Off 18 months and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA41

2022:(See Div 1) DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 1, 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

SECOND COLLECTION: Following its run on 19/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Glorious Charmer (GB), 3-1 Toplight (GB), 15-2 Fair And Square (GB), 11-1 Second Collection (GB), 14-1 Proclivity (IRE), 16-1 Autumn Flight (IRE), 28-1 Starjik (GB), 40-1 Six O’ Hearts (GB), 50-1 At Your Service (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THIRD RACE 6.00

ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HUGE DAILY BOOSTS ONLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £7600 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (76 wins from 736 runners, 10%) runs CHRISTINES ANGEL & HARBOUR PROJECT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 44 runners, 9%) runs CHRISTINES ANGEL & HARBOUR PROJECT LONGEST TRAVELLER: MEET ME THERE trained by K Scott, Galashiels, 243 miles.

A chance is taken on the fitness of ASSEMBLED, as he’s well treated starting out for new trainer Mark Rimell and should be able to obtain a handy position from the inside stall Claddaghduff, who is unexposed, and No Such Luck rate dangers assuming they aren’t too inconvenienced by wide draws.

(1m) 29 days ago. Slightly longer trip could suit this unexposed sort Shortlisted.

3

(GB) (305) 150/504-

Gr g Iffraaj - Bezique

Rimell, Witney

Probert Ms J.M.D Williams

Br Aston House Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCreditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Bath (1m) when last seen 10 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Martin Bosley This former AW winner is nicely treated if ready to roll after his break. TFRHHHHH BHA57

4 STRATEGIC FORTUNE (IRE) (139) 321100- CD

6 9-9 (7)

B g Power - Jenniings (IRE) Daniel Muscutt

Mr B. N. Fulton John Butler, Newmarket

Br Ms Caterina Dargan

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner early last year but off since a lesser run here in September Betting should help guide to expectations TFRHHHII BHA55

5 CIRRUS (GB) (25) 5055/0-0

5 9-9 (6)

Ch m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Callendula Rob Hornby

M. F. Harris Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Mr R. Haim Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs Last of 7 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 100/1) 25 days ago. Has first-time visor added to usual tongue strap.

6 MEET ME THERE (IRE) (32) 005-0

4 9-8 (8)

B f Churchill (IRE) - Shorana (IRE) Jason Hart

Mr Andrew R Pollard Katie Scott, Galashiels

Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill Overlander Vehicles

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 80/1) 32 days ago. Down in trip Cheekpieces on first time Others more persuasive.

7 NO SUCH LUCK (IRE) (16) 55-6031

TFRHHIII BHA54

6 9-7 (13)

B g Tamayuz - Laftah (IRE) Robert Havlin

Mr Martyn Cruse Roger Ingram, Epsom

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7-runner classified event (6/5) at Lingfield 16 days ago, plenty in hand

Makes tapeta debut Can give a good account back in a handicap.

TFRHHHHI BHA53

TIMEFORM VIEWCourse winner last April but absent since finishing a well-held third of 5 on turf at has won this race in recent years and he’d enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong on his return.

LASS (FR) (17) 0000-60 4

Ch f Highland Reel (IRE) - Palace Princess (FR)

Mr G E Amey & Mr D M Boddy

(James Evans) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Visor worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 No Such Luck (IRE), 4-1 Captain St Lucifer (GB), 9-1 Claddaghduff (IRE), 10-1 Harbour Project (GB), 11-1 Triple M (GB), 12-1 Sun Festival (GB), 14-1 Assembled (GB), 18-1 Strategic Fortune (IRE), 20-1 Christines Angel (IRE), 22-1 Red Bravo (IRE), 33-1 Cirrus (GB), 100-1 Meet Me There (IRE), Highland Lass (FR)

Notices

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

Veterinary Care

Horse welfare is a priority at Wolverhampton. At every meeting there are two specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all the horses in action One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. The second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst