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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)