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FOURTH RACE 4.10

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

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Total prize fund £14500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6187, 2nd £3093, 3rd £1547, 4th £773. (Penalty Value £7830) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Watson (47 wins from 361 runners, 13%) runs DESERT SWIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs DESERT SWIRL LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMERICAN OAK trained by T Easterby, Malton, 145 miles.

STAR SOUND shaped well both starts at Newcastle during the autumn and with improvement expected as a 3-y-o, she’s selected to make a winning reappearance. We haven’t seen the best of Wall Game either and he’s a threat, while debutantes Pearly Star and Desert Swirl represent successful yards and a market move for either would have to be taken seriously

1-2-3: 1.STAR SOUND 2.WALL GAME 3.PEARLY STAR

1 AMERICAN OAK (IRE) (202) 0- 3 9-2 (7)

B g Golden Horn - Lady Grace (IRE) David Allan Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton

Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in novice event at Ayr (8f, good, 50/1) on debut, missing break. Off 6 months and drop in trip is a worry.

2 DON’T WHAT ME BOY (IRE) (7) 00

3 9-2 (9)

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Summer Blues (USA) Kieran O’Neill

Mrs Victoria De Sousa Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br M. & M. Butler Colourpin TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 100/1, twelfth of 14 in novice event at Kempton

3

(GB) (119) 0453-

B g Recorder - Kinematic

Planas (5) Mr David Batten William Jarvis, Newmarket

Br The Queen Castlemylk TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 7 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW, 16/1), slowly away Off gelded. Makes tapeta debut and needs to cut out the tardy starts

4 LUNARIO (IRE) (33) 0-0

HHHII BHA65

3 9-2 (10)

Gr c Gregorian (IRE) - Levade Kevin Stott

Mrs Jo Brisland Robyn Brisland, Stockbridge

Br Kevin F. O’Donnell

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than on debut when seventh of 10 in maiden (33/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 33 days ago. Down in trip

5 NATIVE BEACH (IRE) (26) 20-4

HHIII BHA-

3 9-2 (1)

B c Footstepsinthesand - School Holidays (USA) George Rooke

Badgerstown Red Syndicate/Sir Mark Todd

Sir Mark Todd, Swindon

Br Mountarmstrong Stud Mark Todd Collection

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on debut and back to that sort of level when fourth of 10 in novice event at Kempton (7f, 18/1) 26 days ago. Should be thereabouts at this level.

6 RAY VONN (IRE) (75) (2lb) 062-32

B g Galileo Gold - Golden Flower

Moorgate Racing Limited

Br Tally-Ho Stud

TFRHHHII BHA70

3 9-0 (2)

David Egan

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

SBK Computers

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced gelding 11/4, creditable second of 9 in novice event at Southwell (7.1f) 75 days ago, running on First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway and he’s likely to give his running.

7 WALL GAME (GB) (112) (2lb) 03-

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wall of Light

Mr David Coombs & Mr Henry Candy

TFRHHHII BHA70

3 9-0 (3)

Dane O’Neill

Henry Candy, Wantage

Br Chasemore Farm Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed at long odds and showed much more than on debut when third of 13 in novice event at Kempton (7f, 16/1) Off 112 days Open to further progress

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DESERT SWIRL (IRE) (-)

B f Cracksman - Khaleesi Wind (IRE)

Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

3 8-11 (4)

Luke Morris

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Cracksman filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Blessington One for the shortlist on debut given connections.

9 PEARLY STAR (GB) (-)

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Pearly Spirit (FR)

Michael Owen Racing Club

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-11 (5)

P. J. McDonald

Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Br Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd NAF

TIMEFORMVIEW18,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly Half-sister to 7f winner Shorts On Dam unraced sister to very smart

7f winner Pearls Galore out of smart 10.5f-1 1/2m winner Pearl Banks. One to note on debut

10 STAR SOUND (GB) (166) 23-

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Sterling Sound (USA)

Hambleton Racing Ltd XXIX

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-11 (6)

Tom Eaves

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Br Fiona Gordon Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type

Third of 10 in novice event (7/2) at Newcastle (7.1f), left poorly placed having been hampered Off 166 days Should have more to offer given her pedigree. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2022: MUMCAT 3 8 8 David Probert 3-1 (S P C Woods) 12 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

DON’T WHAT ME BOY: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran freely and hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Star Sound (GB), 5-1 Ray Vonn (IRE), 15-2 Native Beach (IRE), Desert Swirl (IRE), 8-1 Pearly Star (GB), 17-2 Wall Game (GB), 14-1 Juryman (GB), 40-1 American Oak (IRE), 50-1 Lunario (IRE), 150-1 Don’t What Me Boy (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 4.45

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

THE TOP ODDS EVERYDAY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (45 wins from 392 runners, 11%) runs SOUL SEEKER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P McEntee (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs EM JAY KAY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOUL SEEKER trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.

EM JAY KAY has been in excellent form of late and, if the pace is sound, he’s likely to resume winning ways in a race that lacks strength in depth. Glorious Charmer is an obvious danger and Josies Kid can’t be ruled out.

1-2-3: 1.EM JAY KAY 2.GLORIOUS CHARMER 3.JOSIES KID (IRE) colours no horse

1 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (156) 122060- D

9-10 (1)

B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE) Daniel Tudhope

C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D. Off 156 days Potentially well treated and worth monitoring in the betting on seasonal debut TFRHHHII BHA76

2 BANG ON THE BELL (GB) (8) 030-034 CD

4 9-5 (4)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Bella Beguine Tom Eaves

Mr M. K. P. Turner J. R. Jenkins, Royston

Br Michael Turner

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 16 runs last year 12/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 8 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA71 (-1)

3 EM JAY KAY (GB) (4) 21-2123 CD

4 9-4 (2)

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Skara Brae Josephine Gordon

Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Rosyground Stud Tallon International Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Southwell in February. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 4 days ago, left poorly placed Should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA70

4 JOSIES KID (IRE) (8) 500-603 D

4 8-9 (5)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Low Cut Affair (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

The Bruiser Boyz and Partner Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br KCS Bloodstock Ltd Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 23 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021 Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 8 days ago. Visor on 1st time Merits respect. TFRHHHHI BHA61 (-1)

5

GLORIOUS CHARMER (GB) (11) 311213 CD 7 8-7 (3)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Fantacise Aidan Keeley (5) Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br Bearstone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW 5-time course winner Latest win here in March 3/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 11 days ago. Likely to be on the premises TFRHHHHI BHA59

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 4.

Blinkers worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Glorious Charmer (GB), 3-1 Em Jay Kay (GB), 9-2 Josies Kid (IRE), 11-2 Soul Seeker (IRE), 10-1 Bang On The Bell (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 5.15

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 5)

Total prize fund £8000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (49 wins from 376 runners, 13%) runs LEXINGTON KNIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Fergal O’Brien (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs ELHAM VALLEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEPSIWITHACAP trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 147 miles.

JOHNNY BOOM can boast a good Wolverhampton record and back up in trip, his relative turn of foot at this level could be decisive. Cedar Cage isn’t straightforward but he got the job done last week and he can be a factor again, with Lexington Knight likely to give his running again.

VIEW Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 30 days ago, having hopeless task from position That run easy to excuse and this is a slight drop in class.

KNIGHT (IRE) (18) 013-532 CD

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Petit Adagio (IRE)

Voikhansky (7) Middleham Park Racing CXXIV

Br Ms S. O’Connell

Park Racing

VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in October. 9/4, good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Another bold bid expected

BOOM (IRE) (19) 212250 CD BF g New Bay - Moody Blue (IRE)

Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce

Br Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D. Hyland

Lycett, days ago, unable to sustain effort Back up in trip and has to be of interest given his record here TFRHHHHH BHA72

C&D winner Latest win here in February. 10/3, seventh of 11 in

4 PEPSIWITHACAP (IRE) (105) 000620-

4 9-6 (1)

B f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Zamid (FR) Jason Watson

Jagger Ley Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs J. Norris W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, last of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16f, heavy) 65 days ago. Makes tapeta debut First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA67

5 ELHAM VALLEY (FR) (279) 165/50/6-

6 9-6 (5)

Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Dame du Floc (IRE) Kevin Stott

Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mme Sarah Lhermite Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Cheltenham (16.4f, good to soft) 166 days ago. Off 166 days but in top hands and he has a reduced Flat mark to work with. TFRHHHII BHA67

6 CEDAR CAGE (GB) (6) 2/0-0031 C

B g Golden Horn - Faslen (USA)

6 9-4 (7)

George Eddery (7)

Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton

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

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, won 8-runner handicap at this course (14f) 6 days ago. Isn’t straightforward but he retains handicap scope on old form TFRHHHHI BHA65 (+3)

7 WOLF OF OXSHOTT (GB) (137) 064210-

4 9-3 (6)

Gr g Almanzor (FR) - Marie Rossa Rhys Clutterbuck

Mr O. S. Harris Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Oceanic Bloodstock & A. Gravereux Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Newcastle in October. Last of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW), pulling hard Off 137 days Back up in trip First run for yard after leaving Joseph Parr Has work to do TFRHHHII BHA64

2022: NAJEEBA 4 9 4 Hollie Doyle 11-8 (Harry & Roger Charlton) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

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

ELHAM VALLEY: Following its run on 21/10/2022 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Cedar Cage (GB), 7-2 Johnny Boom (IRE), 4-1 Lexington Knight (IRE), 8-1 Elham Valley (FR), 12-1 Pepsiwithacap (IRE), Wolf of Oxshott (GB), 20-1 Bearaway (IRE)

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