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FOURTH RACE 6.30

ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE TALKSPORT POWERED BY FANS FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J & T Gosden (50 wins from 191 runners, 26%) runs BRIGHTLY & FREE LOVIN’ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (9 wins from 22 runners, 41%) runs ETERNAL HOPE & MOUNTAIN SONG LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TULEKYA trained by K P De Foy, CRACK OF LIGHT trained by W Haggas, CLOUDBREAKER trained by C Fellowes, FREE LOVIN’ & BRIGHTLY trained by J & T Gosden & MOUNTAIN SONG & ETERNAL HOPE trained by C Appleby - all Newmarket, 125 miles.

The pick of several promising fillies is MOUNTAIN SONG, who was just touched off by a betterfancied stablemate on her recent debut over this C&D, in turn pulling nicely clear of the rest She is open to plenty of improvement. Charlie Appleby also saddles an appealing newcomer in Eternal Hope and she needs close attention in the betting, along with Crack of Light. However, Brightly and Cloudbreaker, both of whom are likely to benefit from this step up on trip, rate the main dangers

1-2-3: 1.MOUNTAIN SONG (IRE) 2.BRIGHTLY (FR) 3.CLOUDBREAKER colours no horse age st lb

1 CLOUDBREAKER (GB) (213) 51-

Draw

3 9-2 (8)

Br f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Deveron (USA) Callum Shepherd

Mr D. R. J. King Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced winner Won 7-runner minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 4/1) when last seen, well on top finish Off 7 months but this step up in trip promises to suit and she’s open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BEND THE LIGHT (GB) (33) 0-5

3 8-9 (6)

B f Australia - Loch Mirage Charlie Bennett

Mr J. C. Smith Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn

Br Littleton Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 200/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 33 days ago. Best to look elsewhere.

3 BRIGHTLY (FR) (62) 42-

HIIII BHA-

3 8-9 (5)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aurora Gold Robert Havlin

Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Br Samuel de Barros & Holding Sipman

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Second of 7 in minor event (6/4) at Southwell (8.1f) 62 days ago, no match for winner Should have more to offer. Yard also saddles Free Lovin’

4 CRACK OF LIGHT (GB) (-)

HHHII BHA-

3 8-9 (3)

B f Kingman - Dawn Horizons Cieren Fallon

Mr A. E Oppenheimer William Haggas, Newmarket

Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 8.3f winner Cet Horizon Represents a leading yard and it will look significant if the market speaks in her favour

5 ETERNAL HOPE (IRE) (-)

Ch f Teofilo (IRE) - Voice of Truth (IRE)

Godolphin

-

3 8-9 (7)

Luke Morris

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Teofilo filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/4m Rio de La Plata. Very much a likely-looking type and it will be interesting to see how she fares in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemate Mountain Song

6 FREE LOVIN’ (GB) (56) 0-

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-9 (2)

B f Roaring Lion (USA) - Hippy Hippy Shake Kieran O’Neill

Helena Springfield Ltd

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Br Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden Ninth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 16/1) on debut 56 days ago. Likely to leave that form well behind in time.

7 MOUNTAIN SONG (IRE) (17) 2

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Yodelling (USA)

Godolphin

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 8-9 (4)

David Probert

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort 3/1, second of 10 in minor event at this C&D on debut 17 days ago. Likely to progress and obvious chance of going one better this time.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

TULEKYA (GB) (30) 0-3

B f Wootton Bassett - Kuna Yala (GER) Saffie Osborne

Miss Emily Asprey & Christopher Wright

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Br Stratford Place Stud & Willow Bloodstock KPF Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Third of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 14/1) 30 days ago. Appeals as the type to do better when going down the handicap route. TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: WILLOW COVE 3 8 7 Jason Watson 6-1 (Charlie Appleby) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mountain Song (IRE), 9-2 Brightly (FR), 5-1 Cloudbreaker (GB), 6-1 Eternal Hope (IRE), 15-2 Crack of Light (GB), 16-1 Tulekya (GB), 22-1 Free Lovin’ (GB), 200-1 Bend The Light (GB) RACE RESULT:

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FIFTH RACE 7.00

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

THE TOP ODDS EVERY DAY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £20000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (Penalty Value £10308) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Appleby (74 wins from 647 runners, 11%) runs BALDOMERO, POWER OF STATES & WAR IN HEAVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs BALDOMERO, POWER OF STATES & WAR IN HEAVEN WEIGHTWATCHER: POWER OF STATES won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 6lb to 92.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SKY DEFENDER trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.

A useful contest that can go to WAR IN HEAVEN. A switch to front-running tactics around here have been the making of him and he’s probably still ahead of the handicapper Court of Session has the widest draw to overcome but remains on a workable mark and can go well if getting the longer trip, as can May Night, who gained a deserved first win for Stuart Williams here last week

1-2-3: 1.WAR IN HEAVEN (IRE) 2.COURT OF SESSION 3.MAY NIGHT

1 DARK PINE (IRE) (21) 2/3244-0 CD

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Suitably Discreet (USA) Rossa Ryan

Mr Gary Dewhurst David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

Loughnane Racing TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Off 10 months, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell inadequate test This is more suitable

2 POWER OF STATES (IRE) (31) 36203-5 CD 7

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Allegation (FR) Cieren Fallon Middleham Park Racing CXXI Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Corduff Stud and J. Corcoran Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2021 Off 6 months/first run since leaving Hugo Palmer when fifth of 6 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 11/1) 31 days ago. This is easier but he still goes without usual headgear TFRHHHII BHA92

3 BALDOMERO (IRE) (12) 25223-0

5 9-6 (10)

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Besotted (IRE) James Doyle

The Horse Watchers 6 Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br C-Squared Investments Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW In good heart here over Christmas but rare below-par effort when eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 8/1) 12 days ago. Longer trip fine

4 COURT OF SESSION (GB) (21) 0512-03 BF 4 9-5 (13)

Br g Iffraaj - Sibilance Harry Burns (3)

Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Br Aylesfield Farms Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 9 runs last year Latest win at Chelmsford City in November 7/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago, clear of rest and that form looks good Remains on a winnable mark and longer trip worth exploring, but drawn widest. TFRHHHHI BHA89

5 CIVIL LAW (IRE) (49) 000011- CD

6 9-5 (7)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune (FR) Jack Mitchell

D Bassom & P Cardosi Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br Ecurie Des Monceaux Chartplan(2004) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW3-time C&D winner Four wins from 9 runs last year 3/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D 49 days ago by head from Baldomero, overcoming pace bias. This is tougher up 2lb but he has a good record here.

6 SKY DEFENDER (GB) (16) 0260/5-0

B g Farhh - Al Mahmeyah

Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHII BHA89

7 9-4 (8)

Jason Watson

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty six runs since last win in 2020 First run since leaving Charlie & Mark Johnston when last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 28/1) 16 days ago. Dangerous if scaling a revival. TFRHHHII BHA88

7 HIERONYMUS (GB) (76) 222/205-

B g Dutch Art - Sleek

7 9-4 (12)

Trevor Whelan

Mrs Pao, Mr Stafford & Mr Tucker George Baker, Chiddingfold

Br Miss Y. Jacques Vortex Shipbroking

TIMEFORMVIEW Off 7 months, 80/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 76 days ago, well positioned More needed. TFRHHHII BHA88

8

WAR IN HEAVEN (IRE) (17) 000-111 CD 4 9-3 (2)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Burma Sun (IRE)

Alistair Rawlinson

Mr Matthew Taylor Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Kildaragh Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when getting up C&D hat-trick in 6-runner handicap (8/11) 17 days ago, plenty in hand Rapidly going the right way and looking a lot more straightforward since changing tactics (now ridden prominently). Can go well again up in grade. TFRHHHHH BHA87

9 OUTBREAK (GB) (323) 212/6- 4 9-2 (5)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Purr Along Jason Hart

Kingsley Park 35 - Ready To Run Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Qatar Bloodstock & Newsells Park Stud Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Salisbury in September 2021 Lightly raced since (off 10 months/gelded)

Bred to be a lot better than a handicapper and connections have stuck with him. TFRHHHII BHA86

10 TITIAN (IRE) (87) 21/5410- 5 9-1 (4)

B g Iffraaj - Lucelle (IRE) Dougie Costello

Mr W. Frewen Julie Camacho, Malton

Br Charmes/Morsangliere McIvors.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at York in this

48 ago. This is tougher but he has place claims again

12 MAY NIGHT (GB) (7) 5-22021 CD

Ch g Mayson - Dream Melody

Plantation Stud

VIEW Won 11-runner handicap at this course (8 6f, 4/1) 7 days ago, well figure again under a penalty if staying the longer trip

13 DREAM HARDER (IRE) (19) 5111-33 CD BF

4 8-11 (6)

B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE) Ben Sanderson (3) Nationwide Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch Br Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 10 runs last year Respectable third of 7 in handicap (6/4) at Newcastle (10.2f) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort Merits consideration TFRHHHII BHA

RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note:

HIERONYMUS: Following its run on 29/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

OUTBREAK: Following its run on 27/3/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 War In Heaven (IRE), 5-1 Court of Session (GB), 8-1 Civil Law (IRE), May Night (GB), 10-1 Dream Harder (IRE), 11-1 Precision Storm (GB), 16-1 Baldomero (IRE), 20-1 Power of States (IRE), Outbreak (GB), 33-1 Dark Pine (IRE), Hieronymus (GB), Titian (IRE), 40-1 Sky Defender (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

Record Times

SIXTH RACE 7.30

ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SCU SELECTS EXPERT TIPS BY BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D M Loughnane (63 wins from 606 runners, 10%) runs DAHEER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs GREYSTOKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: VICTORY MARCH trained by S Spencer, Malton, 145 miles.

NOLTON CROSS didn’t kick on as quite anticipated as a 3-y-o but he was better than ever when successful at Southwell last month and a 2lb rise looks perfectly fair BuxtedToo completed the hat-trick at Lingfield on Saturday and is a massive threat if allowed to take his chance, with Daheer completing the shortlist 1-2-3: needing stronger gallop Respected.

2 NOLTON CROSS (IRE) (27) 02024-1 C D

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pandora’s Box (IRE)

Doyle Middleham Park Racing XCII

Ltd

VIEW Course winner Career best when winning 9-runner handicap

(10f, AW) 23 days ago. Back up in trip

4 VICTORY MARCH (IRE) (21) 2111-56 CD

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Seatone (USA) Dale Swift

Magna Carter Bloodstock Seb Spencer, Malton

Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Five wins from 12 runs last year Latest win here in December

HHHII BHA77 of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (14.1f) 21 days ago. Suddenly has a bit to prove

5 CEDAR CAGE (GB) (355) 43/352/0- 6 9-9 (3)

B g Golden Horn - Faslen (USA) Cam Hardie

Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Br P. E. Barrett Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW 20/1, first run since leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt when last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (11f). Off 11 months. Cheekpieces back on

6 THE THUNDERER (IRE) (12) 2641-00

HHIII BHA75

5 9-8 (4)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Purple Sage (IRE) Charles Bishop

Mr N Sangster Sean Curran, Swindon

Br Michael Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in October. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 25/1) 12 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA74

7 GREYSTOKE (GB) (17) 302/44-3 C

5 9-7 (12)

B g Sixties Icon - Siri Rossa Ryan

Robert & Lucy Dickinson

Br G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Creditable third of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 17 days ago, though did carry head a shade awkwardly. TFRHHHII BHA73

Ch g Iffraaj - Much

Partnership

Br Ashbrittle Stud & M H. Dixon

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when completing hat-trick in 8-runner handicap (10/3)

(12f, on Saturday Clearly absolutely thriving.

Ch g Champs Elysees - Red Riddle (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon

Up in trip Makes tapeta debut Visor back on First Flat start for this

Br Emmanuel Trussardi & M. Bisson

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Clive Cox when pulled up in juvenile hurdle

(15.8f, good to soft, 15/2) on NH debut 102 days ago. Tongue tie fitted back on the level. TFRHHHII BHA75

11 MICKYDEE (GB) (76) 00253/6- D

5 9-4 (6)

B g Twilight Son - Spangle Dougie Costello

Gareth Cheshire T P Faulkner

Br D. R. Botterill

Faulkner, Chepstow

Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner starting out for this yard in March. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (14f, 50/1) 76 days ago.

12 PRINCE ALI (GB) (220) 1060/55-

Br g Twilight Son - Desert Liaison Daniel Muscutt Faulkner & Jenkins Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow

Br Hungerford Park Stud Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 105 days ago. Hard to fancy back on the level.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

VICTORY MARCH: Following its run on 23/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

PAVLODAR: Following its run on 3/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Buxted Too (GB), 4-1 Nolton Cross (IRE), 8-1 Greystoke (GB), 9-1 Daheer (USA), Victory March (IRE), 14-1 Tequilamockingbird (GB), Rhebus Road (IRE), 22-1 Pavlodar (FR), 25-1 The Thunderer (IRE), 40-1 Cedar Cage (GB), 50-1 Mickydee (GB), Prince Ali (GB)