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FIFTH RACE 7.30
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE TALKSPORT POWERED BY FANS 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): P Evans (72 wins from 632 runners, 11%) runs EVOLICATT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs FLAME OF KODIAC LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEE’S DREAM trained by Micheal Attwater, Epsom, 138 miles.
A few with chances but CHURCHILL ROSE appeals as the sort who could take a sizeable step forward now going handicapping up in trip so she gets the vote Dee’s Dream should strip fitter for her Kempton sixth after a lay-off and is feared most ahead of Flame of Kodiac and Evolicatt.
B f Massaat (IRE) - Erica Bing
VIEW Three wins from 13 runs last year Creditable third of 6 in handicap at
16/1) 21 days ago. Visor back on Not taken lightly
3 FLAME OF KODIAC (IRE) (14) 6-63
B f Kodiac - Flame of Hestia (IRE) Robert Havlin
RJH Geffen and Rachel Hood John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Merry Fox Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 10/3, third of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 14 days ago, running on Up in trip Makes handicap debut. Needs considering.
4 LADY BIANCA (GB) (40) 0-024
B f Sir Percy - Six Cents (IRE)
Hunscote Stud Limited
BHA65
9-9 (7)
Saffie Osborne
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Hunscote Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden 7/2, good fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 40 days ago. Others look better treated at these weights though TFRHHIII BHA65
5 MOLTISANTI (IRE) (167) 4055-
9-9 (4)
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Marah Dubai (FR) Rossa Ryan
The Many Saints David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Mr Artur Smigielski Envirosips Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fifth of 6 in nursery (7/1) at Haydock (7f, heavy), making effort earlier than ideal. Off 167 days/gelded. Back up in trip Not discounted on his tapeta debut. TFRHHHII BHA65
6 DEE’S DREAM (IRE) (20) 5022-6
9-8 (5)
B f James Garfield (IRE) - Aquarius Star (IRE) William Carson
Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Rathbarry Stud Daretodreamracing.Co.UK
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Shaped as if in need of run after 4 months off when sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 20 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Weighted to go well if building on that effort TFRHHHHI BHA64
7 CLIMATE PRECEDENT (GB) (16) 054-5 BF
9-8 (3)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Ozone Kindly Oisin Murphy
The Gredley Family Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden First run since leaving James Ferguson when fifth of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Southwell (11.1f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA64
8
ROYAL ATHENA (GB) (161) 3306-
B f Golden Horn - Neartica (FR)
Royal Athena Partnership
9-6 (9)
Sean Levey
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Litex Commerce Smulders
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Sixth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (18/1) Off 161 days. Makes handicap debut with more to do TFRHHIII BHA62
9 CHURCHILL ROSE (IRE) (20) 0-60 9-1 (6)
B f Churchill (IRE) - Market Day Kieran Shoemark Newmarket Racing Club HQiv Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Br Summerhill & J. Osborne Newmarket Racing Club Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Churchill filly who is being brought along steadily, seventh of 10 in minor event at Kempton
(7f) 20 days ago. Up in trip with more to offer on her handicap debut Player TFRHHHHH BHA57
2022: GOLDEN SANDS (IRE) 3 9 7 Joe Fanning 9-4 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.
Stewards Note:
PAPAL MUSIC: Following its run on 22/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung slightly right late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Flame of Kodiac (IRE), 7-2 Climate Precedent (GB), 6-1 Lady Bianca (GB), 8-1 Evolicatt (GB),
11-1 Papal Music (IRE), 14-1 Dee’s Dream (IRE), 16-1 Royal Athena (GB), 18-1 Moltisanti (IRE), 20-1 Churchill Rose (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SIXTH RACE 8.00
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SPREADEX SPORTS £300 SPREAD BETTING CASHBACK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £14600 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6028, 2nd £3015, 3rd £1507, 4th £753, 5th £377. (Penalty Value £7641.64) Weights lowered 1lb. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (49 wins from 375 runners, 13%) runs OH HERBERTS REIGN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs ATHMAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: YOUNG FIRE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.
ATHMAD scored with something to spare over C&D last time and he’s worth a chance to follow up at the likely expense of Young Fire, who also arrives on the back of a success here. Oh Herberts Reign is also considered.
1-2-3: 1.ATHMAD (IRE) 2.YOUNG FIRE (FR) 3.OH HERBERTS REIGN (IRE)
1 LAST HOORAH (GB) (226) 025436-
Ch g Bated Breath - Fibou (USA)
Morris Sandyfield Syndicate Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Liam Sheridan TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 12/1). Off 7 achieved more.
2 DYNAMIC TALENT (GB) (54) 21150-0 C
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Burnt Fingers (IRE) Jason Watson Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket
Br Miss G. Abbey TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year Latest win here in September 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 54 days ago. Up in trip
3 ATHMAD (IRE) (20) 0-06411 CD
7 9-6 (5)
B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) Paul Mulrennan
R J H Limited and Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Xre Construction Training Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time C&D winner Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (5/1) at this C&D 20 days ago, readily. Should go well again TFRHHHHH BHA78
4 SOAMES FORSYTE (GB) (30) 0206-24
4 9-6 (6)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Fleur Forsyte Daniel Muscutt
Mr Matthew Sharpe Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Normandie Stud Ltd Sharpe Medical Accounting Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 30 days ago, running on TFRHHHII BHA78
5 YOUNG FIRE (FR) (12) 43-4061 CD
8 9-5 (3)
B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA) Mark Winn (5)
Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Mr Cyril Morange Gain Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 10-runner handicap at this C&D (13/2) 12 days ago, well on top finish Remains well treated on old form, so merits respect. TFRHHHHI BHA77
6 DOUBLE TIME (GB) (28) 22114-0
5 9-4 (4)
B g Bated Breath - Darling Daisy Oisin Murphy
Mrs P. Scott-Dunn
Sir Mark Todd, Swindon
Br Patricia Ann Scott-Dunn Mark Todd Collection
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. 9/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 28 days ago. Back up in trip Tongue strap on 1st time
7 OH HERBERTS REIGN (IRE) (14) 0042-34
TFRHHHII BHA76
4 9-4 (7)
B g Acclamation - Western Safari (IRE) Sean Levey
Team Wallop Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br M. Fahy & Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago. Shortlist material
TFRHHHII BHA76
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Young Fire (FR), 3-1 Athmad (IRE), 6-1 Oh Herberts Reign (IRE), 15-2 Double Time (GB), 9-1 Soames Forsyte (GB), 12-1 Last Hoorah (GB), 14-1 Dynamic Talent (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SEVENTH RACE 8.30
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SPREADEX SPORTS LIVE UK RACING STREAMING CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £8200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3499, 2nd £1749, 3rd £875, 4th £437. (Penalty Value £4428) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 759 runners, 10%) runs SOMEDAYONEDAYNEVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Butler (1 win from 13 runners, 8%) runs GOOD HUMOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: NON MOLLARE trained by D Bourke, Lockerbie, 213 miles.
SHINING CRYSTAL couldn’t justify market support on debut for a shrewd yard last time but she’s worth another chance. Ballet Blanc is worth a market check on debut for Richard Price with a top jockey on board and Non Mollare is worthy of respect.
4 BUACHAILL (IRE) (12) 400-013 CD
4 9-2 (5)
B g Gregorian (IRE) - Anazah (USA) Callum Rodriguez
The Haydock Badgeholders Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Rathasker Stud Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort C&D winner 17/2, creditable third of 8 in minor event at this course (9.5f) 12 days ago, slowly away Not sure to be in the same form this time. TFRHHHII BHA49
5 CONNIE R (IRE) (27) 32-0430
4 9-2 (10)
B f Gutaifan (IRE) - Amurra Tom Eaves
Mr Paul Riley Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Yeomanstown Stud Salisbury Support Services
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 20/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 27 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA48
6 GOOD HUMOR (GB) (13) 0-00020
6 9-2 (1)
B g Distorted Humor (USA) - Time On Darragh Keenan
Mr G. Simons John Butler, Newmarket
Br W. & R. Barnett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip Worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA47
7 LE BAYOU (FR) (26) 050-604
6 9-2 (3)
B g Dabirsim (FR) - Kastiya (FR) Lewis Edmunds
Dr Valerie Webb Ian McInnes, Catwick
Br S.A.S.U. Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. One win from 29 Flat runs. 18/1, very good fourth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 26 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Les Eyre TFRHHHII BHA45
RISING (IRE) (183) 646/000-
Ch f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Beauty Pageant (IRE)
D H Brown, Clive Watson & J R Atherton
Modest filly Eighth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Catterick (6f, good to soft). Off 6 months Significantly back up in trip First run for yard after leaving David Brown. TFRHHIII BHA49
2022: NEVER SAID NOTHING (IRE) 5 9 9 Marco Ghiani 9-4 (Mark Loughnane) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 4, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 10.
Stewards Note:
BOOK OF VERSE: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
SIX STRINGS: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Shining Crystal (GB), 6-1 Non Mollare (IRE), 15-2 Ballet Blanc (GB), 8-1 Good Humor (GB), 10-1 Six Strings (GB), 11-1 Buachaill (IRE), 12-1 Our Dickie (IRE), 16-1 Somedayonedaynever (IRE), 18-1 Le Bayou (FR), 25-1 Connie R (IRE), 28-1 Book of Verse (USA), 33-1 Apfelstrudel (GB), 50-1 Sun Rising (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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