Wolverhampton Racecard - Friday 17th March

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FIRST RACE 4.35

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

THE SPREADEX SPORTS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OFFERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)

Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 755 runners, 10%) runs HE’S OUR STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs HE’S OUR STAR WEIGHTWATCHER: WIN WIN POWER won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 5lb to 62. LONGEST TRAVELLER: QAABIL trained by P Fahy, Ireland.

WINWIN POWER continues to go from strength to strength for these connections and a penalty for last week’s latest wun at Southwell looks within range Rivas Rob Roy and Qaabil head the opposition.

OUR STAR (IRE) (16) 51-4252 C

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Afilla

Mrs Susan Keable

Morris

Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Irish National Stud Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win here in December 13/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 16 days ago. Back up in trip Merits consideration from same mark.

(IRE) (17) 3/600-0 5 9-8 (9)

Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Misdaqeya William Carson

Well Connected Electrics UK Ltd Anthony Carson, Newmarket

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Well Connected Electrics UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 33/1) 17 days ago. Down in trip

5 RED EVELYN (GB) (20) 446-514 5 9-7 (6)

Ch m Garswood - Skara Brae Frederick Larson (3)

Deerfield Syndicate Simon Pearce, Newmarket

Br Rosyground Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in February. Bit below form fourth of 8 in minor event (11/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 20 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip Return to this distance therefore in her favour Blinkers off.

6 LADYPACKSAPUNCH (GB) (13) 6040-05

HHHII BHA53

4 9-7 (8)

B f Time Test - Punchy Lady Kieran O’Neill

Mr Jonathan Thomas Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Mr & Mrs Paul & Clare Rooney Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Remains a maiden

TFRHHHII BHA53

7 ODD SOCKS HAVANA (GB) (14) 0-53101

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Hamloola

CD 5 9-5 (4)

P. J. McDonald

Breath Of Fresh Air Racing Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br The Hamloola Partnership Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 12/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 14 days ago. Can give another good account.

TFRHHHII BHA51

Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Rivas Rhapsody (IRE)

Mr T. J. F. Smith

Br Mr D. Hefin Jones

John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

VIEW Course winner Won 12-runner minor event (10/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago.

to be a factor again from this sort of mark back in a handicap.

9 QAABIL (IRE) (13) 000-052 BF

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Kartica

G & B Partnership

Br Ecurie Cadran, SCEA Bissons & SAS IEI

23

10

FLO (GB) (8) 044000

B f Garswood - College Doll

Mrs Christine Dunnett

Br Mrs Christine Dunnett

Dunnett Racing TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, last of 10 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip Down in trip Blinkers back on, hood back on Something to find on form TFRHIIII BHA43 (-1)

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 3, 8. Hood, Blinkers worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

Stewards Note:

LADYPACKSAPUNCH: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

FAST FLO: Following its run on 9/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Win Win Power (IRE), 11-2 Qaabil (IRE), 6-1 Odd Socks Havana (GB), 13-2 Rivas Rob Roy (GB), 7-1 He’s Our Star (IRE), 8-1 Brave Display (IRE), 14-1 Red Evelyn (GB), 22-1 Ladypacksapunch (GB), 50-1 Mutalaaqy (IRE), 150-1 Fast Flo (GB)

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SECOND RACE 5.20

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

THE SPREADEX SPORTS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OFFERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 755 runners, 10%) runs

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAMASCUS FINISH trained by B Johnson & GILBERT trained by A West, Epsom, 138 miles.

THE LION STRIKES starts off for his new yard on a tempting mark on the pick of his form so could be worth chancing Kodebreaker and Seattle King head the dangers

2 KODEBREAKER (IRE) (8) 100435

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Coachhouse Lady (USA)

(5) Michael Herrington Racing Club

Br Old Carhue Stud

Limited

VIEW Latest win at Southwell in January Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago, left with lot to do Can give a good account.

3 DAMASCUS FINISH (IRE) (88) 550630-

Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Impressive Victory (USA)

G Tann & N Jarvis

Br M. D & A. Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEW 50/1, last of 5 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Back down in trip Modest on the Flat, below form on last Flat outing

4 LILANDRA (FR) (156) 055135- 6 9-8 (4)

B m Equiano (FR) - Indigo River (IRE) William Cox

Katchar Racing John Flint, Bridgend

Br Framont Ltd & Ashwood Farm Associates John Flint Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Chepstow in September. 12/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D. Off 156 days. Looks competitive on form

5 DESERT MIRACLE (GB) (21) 064/-03 BF

4

B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Seasons

The Cross Racing Club

Br Peter, S & J Jones

5/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f). Off 98 days Back down in trip

run for yard after leaving Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch. Has to be taken

B f Moohaajim (IRE) - Fravolina (USA)

Mr A. W. Carroll

Cropthorne Br Miriam O’Donnell & Kevin F. O’Donnell

B f Muhaarar - Nasmatt

J. E. Parr

2022:(See Div 1)

Blinkers worn by No. 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

(8f,

40/1) 16 days ago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Desert Miracle (GB), 11-2 Damascus Finish (IRE), 6-1 Kodebreaker (IRE), 7-1 Seattle King (GB), 9-1 Gilbert (GB), 10-1 The Lion Strikes (IRE), 12-1 Lilandra (FR), 18-1 Handel (USA), 22-1 Somedayonedaynever (IRE), 50-1 Naadyaa (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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THIRD RACE 6.00

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

THE SCU SELECTS EXPERT TIPS BY BETUK CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Osborne (18 wins from 226 runners, 8%) runs MISS SLIGO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Osborne (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs MISS SLIGO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BUFORD trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 230 miles.

Having been placed a number of times this winter, KING ATHELSTAN had a number of these behind when ending a losing run at Southwell 8 days ago under Jo Mason and he could be the way to go again in an open-looking affair. Cliffs of Malta and Miss Sligo are others fancied to be in the mix. 1-2-3: 1.KING ATHELSTAN (IRE) 2.CLIFFS OF MALTA (IRE) 3.MISS SLIGO (IRE)

1 KING ATHELSTAN (IRE) (8) 303261 D

B g Mayson - Ashtaroute (USA) Joanna Mason

Mr N. Ender Sara Ender, Malton

Br Mr M. J. Rozenbroek Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced several times this winter prior to ending long losing run in 10-runner minor event at Southwell (12f) 8 days ago, by length from Cliffs of Malta. Can go well again partnered by Jo Mason

2 BUFORD (GB) (8) 6000-45

5 9-3 (7)

B g Lawman (FR) - Sibaya Kevin Stott

Mr Gary Downie Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Elwick Stud Lorry Living

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2021. Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event (40/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago, switched 1f out and plugging on Not out of things in an open-looking contest TFRHHHII BHA45 (+1)

3 CLIFFS OF MALTA (IRE) (8) 5/050-32

5 9-3 (11)

B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Queen of Malta (IRE) David Probert

Mr Mike Roberts Michael Roberts, Hailsham

Br Ms Maria Josefina Barrio

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who matched previous best for new yard when creditable length second of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago. 4lb better off with that rival here and she ought to be thereabouts again. TFRHHHHI BHA48 (+1)

4 GLINT OF AN EYE (IRE) (35) 11/0-000

6 9-3 (5)

B m Australia - Call This Cat (IRE) William Cox

Mr J. L Flint John Flint, Bridgend

Br Kellsgrange Stud & Ruskerne Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSeventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 15/2) 35 days ago, hanging right and beaten home turn Back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA50

5 HAMMY END (IRE) (8) 13-0364 D

7 9-3 (4)

B g Mount Nelson - Northern Affair (IRE) P. J. McDonald

Mr John O’Mulloy William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br Grangecon Holdings Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in November Respectable 2 3/4 lengths fourth of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event (10/3) at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago, no further impression final 1f TFRHHHII BHA50 (-1)

6 MISS SLIGO (IRE) (8) 352533 D

6 9-3 (2)

B m New Approach (IRE) - Illandrane (IRE) Saffie Osborne

The Q Party Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br Myriad, New England & Watership Down Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 14 runs last year 15/2, creditable 2 3/4 lengths third of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago. Has good chance on form TFRHHHHI BHA48 7 ROGAN’S FANCY (IRE) (8) 004-000

7 9-3 (1)

B g Frozen Power (IRE) - Kanuri (IRE) Alex Jary (7)

Yorkshire Horseracing Sara Ender, Malton

Br Mr Michael Kelly Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy

TIMEFORMVIEWTongue strap on for 1st time, cheekpieces on for 1st time, 6 lengths eighth of 10 to King Athelstan in minor event (150/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 8 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time

8

RUSHMORE (GB) (18) 000-005 D

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Qushchi

Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd

Br St Albans Bloodstock LLP

5 9-3 (10)

Joey Haynes

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW Fifteen runs since sole win in 2021. 4/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 18 days ago, left poorly placed Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII BHA45

9 STEVIE MCKEANE (GB) (39) 64236/-0

B m Bated Breath - Eventfull Meet (IRE)

6 9-3 (8)

Kieran O’Neill

Mr Max Young Max Young, 115.00 h

Br Pattles Grove Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who offered little over hurdles upon joining present yard and similarly well held back on the Flat in a C&D handicap last month. Hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA42

10 TWO TWO TIME (GB) (18) 3-60066

Ch m Al Kazeem - Alla Breve

Carol & David Whymark

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

5 9-3 (3)

Josephine Gordon

Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when sixth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA45

11 NACHOS CHEESE (IRE) (18) 00520-4

4 9-2 (6)

B f Australia - Artwork Genie (IRE) Harry Burns (3)

Lash Come On Bear Llp Joseph Parr, Newmarket

Br Deerpark Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Made more impact than previously when runner-up in a C&D event last August. Clearly not 100% when last of 10 at Southwell a month later but back on track when fourth in 8-runner minor event back over this C&D (following wind op) 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA47

2022: AMOURIE 6 8 10 George Rooke 11-2 (Ray Craggs) 11 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 10.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note:

ROGAN’S FANCY: Following its run on 9/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 King Athelstan (IRE), 4-1 Cliffs of Malta (IRE), 6-1 Hammy End (IRE), 13-2 Miss Sligo (IRE), 11-1 Nachos Cheese (IRE), 14-1 Buford (GB), Rushmore (GB), 18-1 Two Two Time (GB), 25-1 Glint of An Eye (IRE), 40-1 Rogan’s Fancy (IRE), 66-1 Stevie McKeane (GB)

FOURTH RACE 6.30

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

THE BETUK’S ACCA CLUB £5 FREE BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 755 runners, 10%) runs ABSTRACT AND MOON OVER THE SEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs ABSTRACT AND MOON OVER THE SEA WEIGHTWATCHER: PERUVIAN SUMMER won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 6lb to 54. LONGEST TRAVELLER: INCHBAE trained by M Fahey, Ireland.

A competitive handicap and it may pay to take a chance on Irish-raider INCHBAE Entitled to be sharper for her run at Dundalk in February, she remains low-mileage over middle distances and could well take a step forward back up in trip. Tony Carroll’s in-form pair Moon Over The Sea and Abstract are a couple of others to consider

1-2-3: 1.INCHBAE 2.MOON OVER THE SEA

3.ABSTRACT (IRE)

colours no horse age st

1 CARLOS FELIX (IRE) (147) 000000- D

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Quad’s Melody (IRE)

6 9-11 (8)

Dougie Costello

Darren & Annaley Yates Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a very lengthy losing sequence and ended last campaign out of sorts, well beaten thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) in October. Did run well back from a break on AW this time last year at least. TFRHHHII BHA57

2 ABSTRACT (IRE) (9) 06-0551 D

5 9-10 (in 5lb ex) (1)

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sense of Purpose (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson

KHDRP Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly shed maiden tag dropped back in trip when landing 5-runner Lingfield handicap (12f) earlier this month, leading 2f out and keeping on well Possibilities under a penalty now he’s off the mark. TFRHHHHI BHA51 (+5)

3 INCHBAE (GB) (42) 00462-0

4 9-8 (4)

B f Golden Horn - Inchina David Probert

Mr Jerry Horan Mark Fahey, Ireland

Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW22/1, first run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 42 days ago, never better than midfield Cheekpieces back on and worth a look stepping back up in trip with that under her belt. TFRHHHHH BHA55

4 PERUVIAN SUMMER (IRE) (13) 3000-06

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Need You Now (IRE)

Mr J. T. Stimpson

Br Ballylinch Stud

7 9-8 (6)

Aidan Keeley (5)

John Stimpson, Newcastle-under-Lyme

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner at up to 1m who never figured in first-time visor here on penultimate start but not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 in C&D handicap 13 days ago, left poorly placed Now operating 6lb below last winning mark TFRHHHII BHA54

5 YOUNG WINSTON (GB) (17) 504-530

4 9-7 (7)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Come With Me P. J. McDonald

KHDRP John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Whatcote Farm Stud

John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOne win from 24 Flat runs 7/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 17 days ago, headed over 1f out, no extra last 1/2f Has another race in him from this sort of mark but overall strike rate does temper enthusiasm. TFRHHHII BHA54

6 PERSIAN WOLF (IRE) (6) 546265

Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Riobamba (USA)

The Win Or Booze Racing Syndicate

Br E. Lynam

5 9-5 (5)

Kevin Stott

Phil McEntee, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 5/1) 6 days ago. Back up in trip Needs a couple of these to falter

7 MOON OVER THE SEA (GB) (17) 0-12615

TFRHHHII BHA51 (-1)

CD BF 4 9-5 (2)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Veiled Beauty (USA) Rossa Ryan

Mr D. J. Oseman Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Br

Farm Tote

8

JENNY REN (GB) (39) 2436-26 CD

8 9-5 (9)

B m Multiplex - Cherished Love (IRE) Gina Mangan (5)

Mr J. Gould Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Br Mr Cecil W. Wardle & Mrs Janet E Wardle

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 9/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 39 days ago, running on without threatening. No surprise to see her go well again TFRHHHII BHA51

9 JOHN THE PIRATE (GB) (17) 35-0000

4 8-13 (3)

Br g Mondialiste (IRE) - Musikhani Madi Patzelt (7)

Ace Bloodstock & P Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Philip Kirby Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 33/1) 17 days ago, slowly away Must improve TFRHHIII BHA46

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note:

PERUVIAN SUMMER: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Abstract (IRE), 11-2 Inchbae (GB), Moon Over The Sea (GB), 7-1 Young Winston (GB), 9-1 Carlos Felix (IRE), Jenny Ren (GB), 10-1 Persian Wolf (IRE), 12-1 Peruvian Summer (IRE), 33-1 John The Pirate (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 7.00

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE HUGE DAILY BOOSTS ONLY AT BETUK RESTRICTED NOVICE

STAKES (CLASS 3) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £18800 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £8022, 2nd £4010, 3rd £2006, 4th £1002. (Penalty Value £10152) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (48 wins from 357 runners, 13%) runs RHYTHM N HOOVES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (7 wins from 15 runners, 47%) runs DELLA

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

OPEN MARKET showed fairly useful form when winning her first of 2 starts in Ireland last spring (proved too free on latter occasion) and she could be the way to go starting out for a new yard. Newcomer Della and Cuban Grey head up the dangers.

1-2-3: 1.OPEN MARKET (IRE) 2.DELLA 3.CUBAN GREY

colours no horse

1 LOCO LOBO (GB) (38) (2lb) 0

5 9-9 (6)

Ch m Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Senora Lobo (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Miss Hazel Roberts Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br Miss H. J. Roberts

TIMEFORM VIEW Captain Gerrard mare Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Offered little making belated debut when last of 7 in a 6f novice event here 38 days ago. Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 CUBAN GREY (GB) (6) 0-32520

3 9-4 (3)

Gr c Havana Grey - Tout Va Bien (IRE) Marco Ghiani

Mr R. Moore Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Br Plantation Stud World Cargo Solutions Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair colt. 5/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can hit the frame on pick of his form with tongue tie/cheekpieces enlisted TFRHHHHI BHA67 (-1)

3 OPEN MARKET (IRE) (290) (2lb) 16- D

3 9-4 (2)

B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Market Hill (IRE) Clifford Lee Newtown Anner Stud Farm

Br Newtown Anner Stud

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning start in a Cork maiden (5f, soft) last May and proved too free when midfield in 10-runner minor event back at Tipperary later that month. Absent since but joined another good yard and she rates a big player on return. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 RHYTHM N HOOVES (GB) (-) (2lb)

B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz

The Cool Silk Partnership

3 9-2 (1)

Hector Crouch

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br The Cool Silk Partnership Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWPearl Secret gelding Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Jazzy Princess. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stays 1 1/2m) Zaman. Boasts a speedy pedigree and worth monitoring in the market for clues on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

5 ASIAN QUEEN (GB) (265) 43-

B or Br f Twilight Son - Alsium (IRE)

Mr R. Moore

Br Callipygian Bloodstock

3 8-13 (4)

Luke Morris

Robert Cowell, Newmarket

World Cargo Solutions Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Last of 3 in minor event (25/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm).

Off 8 months TFRHHHII BHA-

6 DELLA (GB) (-)

B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Tricksy Spirit

Mr F. A. Alrafi

Br Jonathan Mitchell

3 8-13 (8)

David Probert

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

TIMEFORM VIEW 30,000 gns yearling, Brazen Beau filly. Dam, winner around 6f (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 5f-7f winner Esprit de Midas. Represents good yard and wouldn’t need to be anything out of the ordinary to figure on debut TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 LADY GAZELLE (GB) (11) (2lb) 0

Ch f Decorated Knight - Lady Rasha

3 8-11 (7)

William Cox

Mr B Preece James Evans, Kinnersley

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

The Little Jet Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in minor event (80/1) at this course (6.1f) on debut 11 days ago, pushed along halfway and weakening from home turn This should reveal more TFRHHIII BHA-

PINK STRIPES (GB) (13) (2lb) 5650-30 3 8-11 (5)

Gr f Heeraat (IRE) - Mariah’s Melody (IRE) John Egan

E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Heeraat filly Yet to better poor form, seventh of 11 in maiden (100/1) at this course (6.1f) 13 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA45

2022: SIR HENRY COTTON (IRE) 3 9 1 David Probert 8-11 (Andrew Balding) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Open Market (IRE), 4-1 Cuban Grey (GB), 9-2 Della (GB), 11-2 Rhythm N Hooves (GB), 9-1 Asian Queen (GB), 50-1 Loco Lobo (GB), Lady Gazelle (GB), 200-1 Pink Stripes (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 7.30

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

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

Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 755 runners, 10%) runs ASTROPHYSICS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs ASTROPHYSICS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONE HART trained by G Tuer, Northallerton, 155 miles.

LYNNS BOY bolted up the last time he ran off a mark of 65 so it would be no surprise to see him stage a revival, particularly if strong in the market The drop back to 5f may help One Hart the way he’s travelled lately and he heads the dangers along with Astrophysics and Spanish Angel.

Not easy to make a case for on recent efforts.

2 LYNNS BOY (GB) (35) 0050-00 D 5 9-9 (4)

Ch g Coach House (IRE) - La Fortunata Luke Morris

Mr M. Ricketts John Butler, Newmarket

Br Mr James Patton

TIMEFORMVIEW 6/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 35 days ago. Tongue strap back on Well handicapped on best form

3 ARAIFJAN (GB) (15) 24-2654 C D

HHHHH BHA65

6 9-9 (1)

Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted Finley Marsh

Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable fourth of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford (6f) 15 days ago.

4 ONE HART (IRE) (8) 50-0514 C

6 9-8 (3)

Br g Gutaifan (IRE) - Crystal Morning (IRE) Sam James

Mr Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Br Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen Herbs Unlimited

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win at Newcastle(6f) in February. Good fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/2) 8 days ago. Travels well enough to think he can be effective back down at 5f TFRHHHHI BHA64

5 ASTROPHYSICS (GB) (11) 12-0114 CD

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

Lynn Siddall Memorial Syndicate

11 9-8 (5)

Dougie Costello

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Sarah Stoneham Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW5-time course winner, including twice last month. 7/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 11 days ago, nearest finish Thereabouts again back in trip

6 SIR BENEDICT (IRE) (25) 4362-04 D

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kingdomforthebride (IRE)

Village Racing

Br Andrews Syndicate

TFRHHHHI BHA64

5 9-7 (8)

Shane Gray

Stella Barclay, Garstang

Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 28/1) 25 days ago, finishing with running left.

7 SPANISH ANGEL (IRE) (42) 225-410 C D BF

Br g Gutaifan (IRE) - City Dazzler (IRE)

Mrs M Chapman, Mrs R Carr, Mr G Shields

TFRHHHII BHA63

6 9-7 (9)

Joanna Mason

Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Elaine Chivers Xre Construction Training Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win at Newcastle in January. Last of 9 in handicap (5/2) at Newcastle

(5f) 42 days ago, folding tamely Capable of bouncing back after a short break

TFRHHHHI BHA63

8

NORDIC GLORY (IRE) (16) 5600-05 D 4 9-5 (7)

Ch g Cotai Glory - Norwegian Highness (FR)

Dare To Dream Racing

Br Kangyu International Racing

William Carson

Michael Attwater, Epsom

Daretodreamracing.Co.UK

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA61

9 JOSIES KID (IRE) (20) 6500-60 D

B g Ardad (IRE) - Low Cut Affair (IRE)

The Bruiser Boyz and Partner

Br KCS Bloodstock Ltd

4 9-5 (11)

Kieran O’Neill

Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 22 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021 Tenth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford (6f) 20 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA61

10 GUSTAV GRAVES (GB) (192) 453321- C D

5 9-4 (6)

B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Bondesire Darragh Keenan

Big Lachie Syndicate

Br Elwick Stud

Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Successful at Leicester (5f) when last seen in September but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 6 months off. Hood back on TFRHHIII BHA60

11 RED WALLS (GB) (94) 610060- CD

5 9-3 (2)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA) John Egan

E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Three wins from 25 runs last year, the latest at Chelmsford in November Seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 14/1). Off 94 days. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA59

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

2022: CUBAN BREEZE 4 9 3 George Downing 9-2 (David Evans) 7 ran

Stewards Note:

SPANISH ANGEL: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

JOSIES KID: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 One Hart (IRE), 6-1 Lynns Boy (GB), 7-1 Gustav Graves (GB), 17-2 Astrophysics (GB), Spanish Angel (IRE), 10-1 Sir Benedict (IRE), 12-1 Araifjan (GB), 16-1 Frisky (GB), 20-1 Nordic Glory (IRE), Red Walls (GB), 25-1 Josies Kid (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.00

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPREADEX SPORTS LIVE UK RACING STREAMING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 755 runners, 10%) runs OKAIDI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs OKAIDI LONGEST TRAVELLER: NON MOLLARE trained by D Bourke, Lockerbie, 213 miles.

GOOD HUMOR hasn’t won since late 2021, but he’s been shaping up well of late and looks ready to strike now returning to a handicap from a much-reduced mark. Dreams Delivered has made a solid start for his new yard and should remain competitive, while Non Mollare can also have a say in proceedings if casting aside a poor run at Southwell last week

1-2-3: 1.GOOD HUMOR 2.DREAMS DELIVERED (IRE) 3.NON MOLLARE (IRE)

1 DIVINE CONNECTION (GB) (8) 20-0200

B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Divine Power Sam James Craig Lidster Racing Club Craig Lidster,

in January and ran well when runner-up back there (8.1f) last week. Can give another good account.

4 WRATH OF HECTOR (GB) (17) 00-2600 CD

B g Mayson - Dutch Mistress Luke Catton (5) Goldrush Racing and Miss J R Macey Jessica Macey, Doncaster

Br Ferdlant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who ran well from an easing mark when second at Southwell in January. Shaped as if still in good form next time but has underperformed twice since TFRHHHII BHA52

5 WON LOVE (IRE) (16) 0-01330 CD

5 9-5 (9)

B g Frankel - Blhadawa (IRE) Marco Ghiani

Mr D. A. Olver Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in January. Ran below form at Kempton (1m) last time but possibly failed to stay

6 NON MOLLARE (IRE) (8) 250120

BHA51

6 9-5 (10)

B m Cappella Sansevero - Confirm (IRE) P. J. McDonald

Mr D. F. Bourke Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br Colman Carroll Daragh Bourke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in February but ran poorly there last week Possibilities if bouncing back.

7 BRAZEN ARROW (GB) (8) 0-00025 C

51

5 9-2 (7)

Br g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Patience Kieran O’Neill

Pete West & Christine Dunnett

Br College Farm Stud Ltd

Christine Dunnett, Norwich

Christine Dunnett Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWRan one of his better races when runner-up at Chelmsford at the beginning of the month but wasn’t in the same form in a change of headgear at Southwell a week later. TFRHHHII BHA48 (-1)

FACT OR FABLE (IRE) (14) 632343 CD 6 9-2 (11)

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Unreal Aidan Keeley (5)

Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br Jill Finegan & Noel Cogan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer who is being kept busy, posing another good effort when third in 9-runner minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. Can continue in form TFRHHHII BHA48

9

GOOD HUMOR (GB) (7) 00-0002 D BF

6 9-2 (8)

B g Distorted Humor (USA) - Time On Darragh Keenan

Mr G. Simons John Butler, Newmarket

Br W. & R. Barnett Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 but wasn’t seen to best effect when second in 7-runner minor event at this course (8.6f, evens) last week, left with too much to do One to be interested in TFRHHHHH BHA48

10

OKAIDI (USA) (102) 206006-

6 9-1 (12)

Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) Jonathan Fisher (5)

Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Wertheimer et Frere Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who failed to come on for recent run when sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 12/1) in December Off 102 days Significantly up in trip TFRHHIII BHA47

11

KASWARAH (IRE) (15) 000-440

5 9-0 (3)

B m Mehmas (IRE) - Beautiful Dancer (IRE) Gina Mangan (5)

The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Ballycrighaun Stud

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Long-standing maiden who posted her most encouraging effort since joining the yard when fourth at Chelmsford (7.1f) in January. Below form both outings subsequently, though TFRHHIII BHA43

12

LANCASHIRE LIFE (GB) (33) 00-0500

5 9-0 (2)

B m Coach House (IRE) - Betty’s Pride Callum Shepherd Betty’s Brigade Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Betty’s Brigade Lancashire Racing Stables Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper at best but little form this year and easily passed over.

TFRHHIII BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8.

2022: AMELIA R (IRE) 6 9 2 George Rooke 10-1 (Ray Craggs) 11 ran

Stewards Note:

KASWARAH: Following its run on 2/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right in the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dreams Delivered (IRE), 5-1 Good Humor (GB), 15-2 Written Broadcast (IRE), Non Mollare (IRE), 17-2 Fact Or Fable (IRE), 12-1 Brazen Arrow (GB), 14-1 Won Love (IRE), 18-1 Wrath of Hector (GB), 22-1 Divine Connection (GB), 25-1 Okaidi (USA), 33-1 Kaswarah (IRE), 80-1 Lancashire Life (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 8.30

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 5)

Total prize fund £12000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 755 runners, 10%) runs POETIC FORCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs POETIC FORCE

WEIGHTWATCHER: BABY STEPS won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 5lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ENOUGH ALREADY trained by L Carter, Epsom, 138 miles.

POETIC FORCE took his form up a notch when scoring at Kempton last time so this five-time course winner gets the vote in a competitive handicap Course-winner English Spirit is feared most now his stamina is being drawn out more, with C&D winner Arcadian Nights also in the picture.

1-2-3: 1.POETIC FORCE (IRE) 2.ENGLISH SPIRIT 3.ARCADIAN NIGHTS colours no horse

1 ARCADIAN NIGHTS (GB) (20) 004-151 CD

9-11 (2)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lady Lahar Aidan Keeley (5)

Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Br Barry Walters

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. 9/2, career best

B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Hail Shower (IRE)

Latest win at Southwell in January. 15/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 55 days ago. In the mix.

3 POETIC FORCE (IRE) (9) 101201 CD

(11) Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Obligada (IRE)

Phillips (3) International Racing Club & Partner

Br S. J. Macdonald TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time course winner Improved on recent efforts to win

handicap (20/1) at Kempton (8f) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA77 (+4)

4 ENOUGH ALREADY (GB) (28) 4144-05

7 9-10 (8)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Funny Enough Joey Haynes

Miss Victoria Baalham Lee Carter, Epsom

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

TIMEFORMVIEW Again ran below par when fifth of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 28 days ago, slowly away Something to find on form TFRHHIII BHA76

5 BABY STEPS (GB) (21) 1323-00 CD

7 9-8 (4)

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

David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Br The Lowe Family Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Latest win here in October. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 17/2) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted and needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA74

6 TIGER BEETLE (GB) (16) 501-500 CD

5 9-8 (5)

B g Camelot - Beach Frolic David Probert

Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Highclere Stud and Floors Farming

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Winner here in December. 10/1, only tenth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago so more is needed.

7 JOHNNY BOOM (IRE) (11) 621225 CD BF

TFRHHIII BHA74

5 9-7 (6)

Ch g New Bay - Moody Blue (IRE) Clifford Lee

Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D. Hyland Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in February. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 9/4) 11 days ago. Not discounted now back down in trip

TFRHHHII BHA73

8

HARBOUR VISION (GB) (7) 205-026 CD

Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Holy Nola (USA)

Southwell Racing Club

Br Newsells Park Stud

8 9-5 (7)

Elisha Whittington (5)

Scott Dixon, Rolleston

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 28 runs last year

9

MAFIA POWER (GB) (36) 165460 CD

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Rivara

Mr N. Hassan

Br Petches Farm Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA71 (-1)

Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this course (8 6f) 7 days ago. Shortlisted.

6 9-4 (10)

Taylor Fisher (5)

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in January. Eighth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 36 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA70

10

ENGLISH SPIRIT (GB) (24) 1226-05 CD

Ch g Swiss Spirit - Cloud Illusions (USA)

Wetumpka Racing

Br Mr & Mrs James Main

5 9-3 (3)

Joshua Bryan

Heather Main, Wantage

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 14/1) 24 days ago, needing stiffer test Not taken lightly back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA69

11 CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE (IRE) (532) 24264/- 5 9-2 (1)

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - High Queen (IRE)

Sue Howell

Br W. L. O’Toole

Luke Morris

Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fair fourth of 7 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 17 months ago on his final run for J. A. Stack. Makes handicap debut with his fitness to prove TFRHHIII BHA68

2022: BUSBY (IRE) 7 8 13 Dale Swift 12-1 (Philip Kirby) 7 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

BABY STEPS: Following its run on 24/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

JOHNNY BOOM: Following its run on 6/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Poetic Force (IRE), 4-1 Arcadian Nights (GB), 11-2 Johnny Boom (IRE), 9-1 Milltown Star (GB), 14-1 Harbour Vision (GB), Mafia Power (GB), 16-1 English Spirit (GB), 22-1 Baby Steps (GB), 25-1 Tiger Beetle (GB), Captain Attridge (IRE), 33-1 Enough Already (GB)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.35 - THE SPREADEX SPORTS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OFFERS HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4291 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2013, the third £1006, the fourth £503 and the fifth £250. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Spreadex has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries, 1 at £8 and 12 at £41. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3386; Second £1693; Third £846; Fourth £423; Fifth £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

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Second Race 5.20 - THE SPREADEX SPORTS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OFFERS HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4291 to the winning horse The second to receive £2013, the third £1006, the fourth £503 and the fifth £250. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Spreadex has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries at £41. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3386; Second £1693; Third £846; Fourth £423; Fifth £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

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Third Race 6.00 - THE SCU SELECTS EXPERT TIPS BY BETUK CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4291 to the winning horse The second to receive £2013, the third £1006, the fourth £503 and the fifth £250. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 9st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 9st 3lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 15 entries at £41. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3386; Second £1693; Third £846; Fourth £423; Fifth £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

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Fourth Race 6.30 - THE BETUK’S ACCA CLUB £5 FREE BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4291 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2013, the third £1006, the fourth £503 and the fifth £250. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st; 4-y-o 8st 13lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries, 1 at £8 and 14 at £41. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3386; Second £1693; Third £846; Fourth £423; Fifth £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

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Fifth Race 7.00 - THE HUGE DAILY BOOSTS ONLY AT BETUK RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10152 to the winning horse The second to receive £4765, the third £2383 and the fourth £1191. for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £94 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries at £94. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8022; Second £4010; Third £2006; Fourth £1002. (Penalty Value £10152) SS

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Sixth Race 7.30 - THE BETUK OVER 40,000 LIVE STREAMED RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4291 to the winning horse The second to receive £2013, the third £1006, the fourth £503 and the fifth £250. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries at £41. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3386; Second £1693; Third £846; Fourth £423; Fifth £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

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Seventh Race 8.00 - THE SPREADEX SPORTS LIVE UK RACING STREAMING HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4291 to the winning horse The second to receive £2013, the third £1006, the fourth £503 and the fifth £250. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Spreadex has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 19 entries at £41. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3386; Second £1693; Third £846; Fourth £423; Fifth £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Eighth Race 8.30 - THE TOP ODDS EVERY DAY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 18 entries at £60. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

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