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THIRD RACE 2.05

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

THE SPREADEX SPORTS LINCOLN TRIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Total prize fund £50000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (Penalty Value £25770) 10 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 638 runners, 12%) runs WAR IN HEAVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (5 wins from 51 runners, 10%) runs WAR IN HEAVEN FANCY THAT: A Balding won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs NOTRE BELLE BETE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: EILEAN DUBH trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.

On the back of a lengthy absence, UNFORGOTTEN has been quick to reward connections’ patience in landing back-to-back Lingfield handicaps in recent weeks, doing well in coming off a steady early gallop for the latest of them. He earns the vote to defy a 4lb higher mark again and complete the hat-trick. Last year’s winner Notre Belle Bete comes here on the back of an eye-catching second and is feared Eilean Dubh, Outbreak and War In Heaven complete the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.UNFORGOTTEN (IRE) 2.NOTRE BELLE BETE 3.EILEAN DUBH (IRE) colours no horse

1 TACARIB BAY (GB) (119) 252533- 4 9-12 (11)

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Bassmah Sean Levey

Mr J. R. Shannon Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br J. R. Shannon

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-made colt who developed into a smart sort last year, third in Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in October prior to respectable third at Lingfield (1m) on final start in November Drawn wider than ideal on return but he’s still low mileage on artificial surfaces. TFRHHHII BHA104

2 BOARDMAN (GB) (161) 506240-

7 9-7 (2)

B g Kingman - Nimble Thimble (USA) David Allan

Mr Ball, Mr Hodkinson, Mr Malley & Ptr Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged another 3 handicaps on turf last spring and acquitted himself with credit from higher marks, shaping better than bare result when eighth in big-field Ascot handicap (7f) final start. Well drawn on return to action but he may well come on for this run. TFRHHHII BHA99

3 IMPERIAL SANDS (IRE) (14) 602-104

5 9-5 (9)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Hadrienne Taylor Fisher (5) Ryedale Racing

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Charel Bloodstock Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWCame in for a very well-judged ride to score on return from 3 months off at Kempton (1m) in January. Proved a disappointment next time and whilst he got back on track when fourth at Lingfield (1m) 14 days ago, he may well find a few too good again here. TFRHHIII BHA97

4 ALREHB (USA) (47) 00223-1 C

Gr g War Front (USA) - Tahrir (IRE)

KB Thoroughbreds

Br Shadwell Farm LLC

6 9-3 (4)

Daniel Muscutt

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Tattersalls, KPF Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded 3 of first 6 starts on AW and hard to knock consistency in defeat on turf last summer Resumed progress to make winning return at Southwell (1m) in January and he shouldn’t be underestimated operating from 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA95

5 NOTRE BELLE BETE (GB) (14) 06302-2 CD

Gr g Zoffany (IRE) - Angelic Guest (IRE)

King Power Racing Co Ltd

Br Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd

5 9-3 (10)

Oisin Murphy

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

King Power International Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful from 8lb lower mark in this race 12 months ago and arrives here on the back of pair of encouraging runs on AW, finishing strongly having conceded first run when runner-up at Lingfield (1m) 2 weeks ago. Worth considering despite a tricky draw to overcome TFRHHHHI BHA95

6 EILEAN DUBH (IRE) (245) 331101-

B h Vadamos (FR) - Kenwana (FR)

Pau - Perth Partnership

Br NBB Consultant/DeMoubray Sarl

5 9-3 (1)

Clifford Lee

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

KB Spigot Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW5-y-o who was most progressive in bagging some valuable prizes last term, latterly a 10-runner York handicap (7.8f) when last seen in July Absent since but he’s very much unexposed on AW and further progress can’t be ruled out Possibilities. TFRHHHHI BHA95

7 UNFORGOTTEN (IRE) (22) 2/21/-11

5 9-2 (8)

Gr or Ro g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Souviens Toi James Doyle

Godolphin

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORM VIEWLow-mileage 5-y-o who has looked better than ever following a lengthy absence this winter, landing back-to-back Lingfield handicaps (at 1m) in recent weeks. Steady gallop likely helped mask his superiority for the latest of them and he’s another high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA94

8

DARK MOON RISING (IRE) (155) 445500- 4 9-1 (7)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA) Tom Eaves

Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Br Mr N. Al Habtoor K. A. Ryan Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a useful effort when landing 6-runner conditions’ event on return at Chelmsford (1m) last spring Highly tried, including over longer trips thereafter and he needs to get back on track following 5 months off/having been gelded. TFRHHHII BHA93

9 YANIFER (GB) (137) 110211-

5 9-0 (13)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fondie (IRE) Jason Hart

Mr T Arnott and Mr W Bethell

Harriet Bethell, Arnold

Br Daniel Hunt Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWReal success story for this yard, gaining fourth success of 2022 at Catterick (7f, heavy) in October. Already proven his effectiveness over this sort of trip previously but this looks a tough enough ask from widest draw of all. TFRHHIII BHA92

10 WAR IN HEAVEN (IRE) (26) 00-1111 CD

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

4 8-13 (6)

Alistair Rawlinson

Mr Matthew Taylor Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Kildaragh Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWProved a different proposition around since the turn of the year, rattling off quick-fire 4-timer over extended 9f here 26 days ago, tackled final 100 yds and always holding on Clearly not reliant on going from the front and drop back in trip unlikely to pose any problems. TFRHHHII BHA91

11 OUTBREAK (GB) (14) 212/6-51

4 8-13 (5)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Purr Along Andrea Atzeni

Kingsley Park 35 - Ready To Run

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Qatar Bloodstock & Newsells Park Stud Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced type who ran well when fifth on back of 11 months off here in November and took a step forward to regain winning thread at Lingfield (1m) 2 weeks ago, holding off re-opposing Notre Belle Bete Assessor applies some pressure but he remains lightly raced. TFRHHHII BHA91

12 HAFEET ALAIN (IRE) (14) 066-405

7 8-13 (12)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Batuta Billy Loughnane (5)

Mr P. K. Siu Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Miss Samantha Jarrom ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORM VIEWRan creditably when fourth in 13-runner Kempton handicap (1m) in January but not in same form either start subsequently, albeit not ideally placed when fifth behind Outbreak at Lingfield (1m) last month. Still, others come here with more pressing claims. TFRHHIII BHA91

13 MR PROFESSOR (IRE) (22) 400-000

B g Profitable (IRE) - Law of The Range

Amo Racing Limited

4 8-12 (3)

Kevin Stott

Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br Mr Chris McHale Sports Invest UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner (at 1m) as a juvenile but could only match as opposed to build on those exploits during 3-y-o season No more than respectable efforts in Bahrain since turn of the year and looks to have work to do back on these shores TFRHHHII BHA90

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn first time by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

2022: NOTRE BELLE BETE 4 8 7 David Probert 5-1 (Andrew Balding) 12 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Unforgotten (IRE), 9-2 Notre Belle Bete (GB), 8-1 Outbreak (GB), 9-1 Eilean Dubh (IRE), 11-1 Alrehb (USA), War In Heaven (IRE), 14-1 Tacarib Bay (GB), 16-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE), 18-1 Boardman (GB), 20-1 Mr Professor (IRE), 28-1 Yanifer (GB), 33-1 Hafeet Alain (IRE), 40-1 Imperial Sands (IRE)

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