Wolverhampton Racecard - Saturday 29th April

CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com

EBF Novice Stakes here on 9th December 2017 Less than 12 months later, he became the first British-trained winner of the race that stops a nation - the prestigious Melbourne Cup.

days since last ran

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previous performances

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horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number

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3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD

weight st-lb

jockeys silks draw age

2 9-2 (2)

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) Adam Kirby

Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Emirates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Teofilo colt Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Woven Lace out of very smart 5f/6f winner Do The Honours. One to note on debut. TFR HHHHH BHA100

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained

Each horse is given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means without a chance

HHIII At least one or two hold stronger claims

HIIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

IIIII Can be given little or no chance

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SATURDAY 29 APRIL (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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FIRST RACE 6.00

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 768 runners, 10%) runs STORM ASSET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K P De Foy (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs MY BOY JACK LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPPANANTY CON trained by M Attwater, Epsom, 138 miles.

CAPPANANTY CON is a long time without a win but has bagged four successes here and signalled he is ready to go in again when runner-up at Chelmsford last time Sirius White is feared most on the back of his good recent C&D second, with Brighton scorer Diamond Cottage weighted to have a say too despite taking a 6lb rise

Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana

R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm

C&D winner Last of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 17/2) 14

runs since last win in 2021.

GOLD (IRE) (24) 25-0000

B g Postponed (IRE) - Clear Water (IRE)

Stephens, Caldicot

KHDRP Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Mr Tugay Akman Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 12 runs last year 16/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA52

7 KENSTONE (FR) (59) 5005-30 CD 10 9-5 (2)

Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Little Stone (FR) Amy Hunt (7)

Wintle Racing Club Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventh of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 59 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA51

Cheekpieces back on Remains a maiden after 40 Flat runs.

32 days ago.

HHHII BHA46

2022: SOYOUNIQUE (IRE) 5 9 7 Luke Catton 3-1 (Stuart Williams) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8, 9, 10.

Stewards Note:

RAIN CAP: Following its run on 4/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

KENSTONE: Following its run on 1/3/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Diamond Cottage (GB), 4-1 Cappananty Con (GB), 6-1 My Boy Jack (GB), 13-2 Sirius White (IRE), 11-1 Port Noir (GB), 12-1 Gonzaga (GB), 14-1 Kenstone (FR), 22-1 Storm Asset (GB), 28-1 Kodi Gold (IRE), 33-1 Rain Cap (GB)

SECOND RACE 6.30

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

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 768 runners, 10%) runs EQUION & GAUTREY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Frost (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs AL BAAHY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: AULD TOON LOON trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.

It’s interesting that Godolphin have stuck with 4-y-o gelding RAYAT and he looks the way to go on debut before any market clues One For The Frog and Al Baahy have races in them and have to be respected.

B g Kingman - Secret Keeper

House Partnership

Newcastle (10.2f) when last seen, nearest finish. Off 122 days. Hasn’t done much wrong and surely has races in him.

2 AULD TOON LOON (IRE) (19) 54-3 4 9-7 (4)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE) Ben Robinson Empire State Racing Partnership David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Cover and Carry Limited Gain Equine

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden 7/1, third of 11 in minor event at Redcar (8f, soft) on return 19 days ago. Second won next time and he can go well back on AW

3 EQUION (GB) (280) 0/32044-

5 9-7 (5)

B g Mayson - Eleodora Joshua Bryan

Royale Racing Syndicate

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Diana Gulliver Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair gelding. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 16/1) when last seen (lame).

Off 9 months 1 of 2 runners for yard TFRHHHII BHA72

4 GAUTREY (GB) (-)

Ch g Farhh - Si Belle (IRE)

Mr D. Morgan and Mr K. J. Parris

Br Catridge Farm Stud

4 9-7 (3)

Dane O’Neill

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

TIMEFORMVIEWFarhh gelding Half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f/1m winner The Gill Brothers and winner up to 14.4f Midnight Wilde. Appealing pedigree but this is a belated debut 1 of 2 runners for yard TFRHHHII BHA-

5 ONE FOR THE FROG (IRE) (28) 232-4 BF

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Delicate

IGNITED

4 9-7 (2)

James Doyle

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Br Kildaragh Stud Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fourth of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford City (8f) on return 28 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Bold bid expected

6 RAYAT (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA73

4 9-7 (1)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Violet’s Gift (IRE) Luke Morris Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Br James F. Hanly Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORMVIEW360,000 gns yearling, Half-brother to useful 1m/9f winner Kodiak West and 2-y-o 6f winner Angel Grey. Dam 1m winner Early UK runner for yard and interesting Godolphin have kept the faith. No surprise to see him go well

2022: ALAZWAR (IRE) 4 9 9 Luke Morris 7-4 (Archie Watson) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

EQUION: Following its run on 23/7/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rayat (IRE), 3-1 Al Baahy (GB), 9-2 One For The Frog (IRE), 5-1 Auld Toon Loon (IRE), 8-1 Equion (GB), 25-1 Gautrey (GB)

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THIRD RACE 7.00

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 768 runners, 10%) runs WEDGEWOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Scott (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs GOOSE ROCK

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HUCKLEBERRY trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 177 miles.

WEDGEWOOD returned much improved from a five-month absence when scoring over C&D and a 3lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient to prevent her from following up Miss Marianne chased home Tony Carroll’s filly that day and can again feature, with the handily-weighted Goose Rock also making some appeal Zebadaay is one to keep an eye on in the betting

3

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Drifting Spirit (IRE)

Breen, Stephenson & Birkett

Winner at Lingfield in February. 7/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 45 days ago.

1st time Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort

QUEEN (GB) (16) 43-35

B or Br f Twilight Son - Alsium (IRE) Dane O’Neill Mr R. Moore Robert Cowell, Newmarket Br Callipygian Bloodstock World Cargo Solutions Limited

Lightly-raced maiden Tongue strap on for 1st time, only fifth of 7 in minor event (28/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required. TFRHHIII BHA57

4 TURBO TIGER (IRE) (3) 4-56360

9-3 (6)

B g Markaz (IRE) - Wardat Dubai Harry Russell (3) Made Profiles Ltd & Partner

Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Liam & Colm Feighery Made Profiles Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Visor on 1st time with work to do TFRHHIII BHA54

5 ZEBADAAY (GB) (315) 000- 8-12 (2)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Springing Baroness Mark Winn (5)

The Horse Watchers 5 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Last of 9 in minor event (80/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) Off 10 months/gelded Makes handicap debut Likely to improve and one to keep an eye on

6 WEDGEWOOD (GB) (14) 42533-1 CD

TFRHHHII BHA49

8-11 (5)

B f Outstrip - Gorgeous (FR)

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Luke Morris Wedgewood Estates

Br Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Had a bit in hand so she’s a player despite taking a 3lb rise

7 HUCKLEBERRY (GB) (47) 050-50

TFRHHHHH BHA48

8-11 (7)

B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Enchanted Princess Ben Robinson

Mr P. E. Axon

Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh

Br M. E. Broughton La Cure UK Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 11 in handicap (80/1) at this course (6.1f) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to bounce back.

HHHII BHA48

NON-RUNNER

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10.

Stewards Note:

8-9(3)

Willia

ZEBADAAY: Following its run on 18/6/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

NORTHERN CHANCER: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Wedgewood (GB), 11-2 Miss Marianne (GB), 13-2 Zebadaay (GB), 10-1 Goose Rock (IRE), 11-1 Star Adorned (IRE), 12-1 Asian Queen (GB), 16-1 Northern Chancer (GB), 20-1 Turbo Tiger (IRE), 100-1 Huckleberry (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 7.30

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

THE AT THE RACES APP MARKET MOVERS RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Tate (43 wins from 204 runners, 21%) runs ALWAYS TOMORROW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tate (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs ALWAYS TOMORROW LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANIMIST trained by K Jewell, Sittingbourne, 184 miles.

ALWAYS TOMORROW overcame inexperience to go in at the first time of asking over C&D last autumn and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to follow up Nottingham second Fair Wind has the form to play a part and rates much the biggest threat.

1-2-3: 1.ALWAYS TOMORROW (IRE) 2.FAIR WIND 3.OUTREACH

colours no horse

1 ANIMIST (GB) (550) (4lb) 02/-

Gr g Equiano (FR) - Iseemist (IRE) John Egan

Mr K. Marsden Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br Mr K. Marsden Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden 100/1, second of 11 in minor event at Catterick (5f, good to soft). Off 18 months First run for yard after leaving John Gallagher with more needed

2 ALWAYS TOMORROW (IRE) (238) (2lb) 1- CD

3 9-9 (2)

B c Unfortunately (IRE) - Maybe Tomorrow James Doyle

Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising type who overcame greenness to win 10-runner minor event at this C&D on debut Off 7 months Open to progress and the one to beat

3 FAIR WIND (GB) (17) 32

HHHHH BHA-

3 9-4 (4)

Gr g Tasleet - Gone Sailing Dane O’Neill Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds V Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Br D. R. Botterill Oakman Group PLC

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced maiden Second of 6 in minor event at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 3/1) 17 days ago, just failing. Holds solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 OUTREACH (GB) (228) (4lb) 4-

B or Gr g Outstrip - Willbeme

3 9-0 (3)

Joey Haynes

Mike Humphreys & Mark Usher Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br Stuart & Sarah Matheson Mark Usher Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at this course (6.1f) on debut Off 7 months with more required.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 3.

2022: DESERT TEAM (IRE) 3 8 11 Ross Coakley EVENS (Simon & Ed Crisford) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Always Tomorrow (IRE), 5-4 Fair Wind (GB), 25-1 Outreach (GB), 33-1 Animist (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 8.00

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

THE WATCH CHESTER ON SKY SPORTS RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) Weights lowered 1lb. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 768 runners, 10%) runs CAFE SYDNEY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 27 runners, 7%) runs CAFE SYDNEY

WEIGHTWATCHER: INTERNATIONAL LAW won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 6lb to 54.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMPERATIVE trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.

The vote goes to JENNY REN, who scored over this C&D on her penultimate start and will appreciate dropping back in trip having ran out of petrol close home when fourth over 1 3/4m back here 3 weeks ago. International Law wasn’t beaten far when fourth at Newcastle and he is next on the list ahead of Princess Nieve. Following a creditable effort in a handicap hurdle recently, Alkhattaaf is also worth a second look

1.JENNY REN 2.INTERNATIONAL LAW 3.PRINCESS NIEVE (IRE) colours no horse

1 VISSANI (FR) (5) 606-065 D

Gr g Dariyan (FR) - Visorama (IRE)

Sue Howell Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan

fifth of 9 in handicap

2 IMPERATIVE (GB) (298) 000-

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kelly Nicole (IRE)

Mrs Francesca Mitchell

maiden 50/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at Ffos Las

ahead of his handicap debut/first run for new yard and improvement

(3)

Mrs S. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Thomas Foy

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newcastle in January. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 28/1) 16 days ago. Up in trip and needs to bounce back.

4

LAW (GB) (16) 356354 CD

Gr g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Cruel Sea (USA)

John and Tony Jarvis and Partner Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Ed’s Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Five-time course winner Good fourth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 16 days ago, nearest finish. One to consider.

5 PRINCESS NIEVE (IRE) (87) 06-1422

Ch f Australia - Elektra Street

Princess Nieve Partnership

Br Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

Cole (7)

Morris, Prescot

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in January. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 13 in handicap (7/2) at Kempton (12f) 87 days ago, needing stronger gallop. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey and she’s a live contender TFRHHHII BHA53

6 JENNY REN (GB) (21) 36-2614 CD

B m Multiplex - Cherished Love (IRE)

8 9-6 (10)

Gina Mangan (5)

Mr J. Gould Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Br Mr Cecil W. Wardle & Mrs Janet E Wardle

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Latest win here in March. 6/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (14f) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA53

7 KNIGHT OF KINGS (GB) (22) 1323/-00

B g New Approach (IRE) - Night Lily (IRE)

Mr K. Snell

5 9-5 (4)

Darragh Keenan

John Butler, Newmarket

Br Mr K. Snell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 22 days ago. Up in trip and has a fair bit to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA52

ALKHATTAAF (GB) (189) 323500- D

B g Mukhadram - Rewaaya (IRE)

Knights of Ni

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

5 9-5 (6)

Georgia Dobie (3)

Chris Down, Cullompton

Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent second of 10 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft, 11/2) 13 days ago. Wouldn’t be without a chance if able to build on that back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA52

9 CAFE SYDNEY (IRE) (201) 315300- D

7 9-5 (5) Ch m Foxwedge (AUS) - Carafe

Contubernium Racing

Luke Morris

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br John Walsh Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1), very slowly away Off 6 months

Capable of playing a part off this mark if on a going day.

10 LA BELLE VIE (GB) (19) 40460-0

B f Iffraaj - Belle Dauphine

Andrew Knott & Wetumpka Racing

TFRHHHII BHA52

4 9-4 (7)

Joshua Bryan

Heather Main, Wantage

Br Newsells Park Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, tenth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Back down in trip and will need to raise her game in order to belatedly open her account TFRHHIII BHA51

2022: MORNING SYMPHONY (IRE) 4 9 0 Mark Crehan 20-1 (George Boughey) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.

Stewards Note:

IMPERATIVE: Following its run on 5/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

ENDOFASTORM: Following its run on 13/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

CAFE SYDNEY: Following its run on 10/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Princess Nieve (IRE), 9-2 Jenny Ren (GB), 5-1 International Law (GB), 11-2 Vissani (FR), 11-1 Alkhattaaf (GB), 12-1 Cafe Sydney (IRE), 14-1 Knight of Kings (GB), 22-1 La Belle Vie (GB), 40-1 Imperative (GB), 50-1 Endofastorm (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 8.30

ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 768 runners, 10%) runs AFTERNOON TEA & CAPTAIN PUGWASH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (2 wins from 27 runners, 7%) runs AFTERNOON TEA & CAPTAIN PUGWASH

WEIGHTWATCHER: AGENT OF FORTUNE won off a handicap mark of 54, her rating is now down 8lb to 46.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAPTAIN ST LUCIFER trained by S France, Norton on Derwent, 150 miles.

CAPTAIN ST LUCIFER failed to make an impact at Newcastle but he went close three times over this C&D prior to that and could be the answer to an open-looking handicap Hopeforthebest returned to form from out of the blue in this headgear combination when just touched off by Crazy Spin here a fortnight ago He is taken to reverse the placings this time and emerge as the main danger Graffiti also enters calculations

(GB) (142) 650543-

B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

15/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) when last seen in December Should give another good account.

2 HOT TEAM (IRE) (12) 660-043 D

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Ahd (USA)

Mangan (5) Mr Conor Morris Patrick Morris, Prescot

Br Old Carhue Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 12 days ago. Has slipped to a dangerous mark and he’s not without each-way hope

3 CITYZEN SERG (IRE) (14) 60-5006 CD

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Summer Dream (IRE)

O’Neill Mrs D. Prosser Max Young, Sneads Green

Br Razza Vedano

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for 1st time, 3 lengths sixth of 8 to Crazy Spin in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Chance on old form TFRHHIII BHA52

4 CAPTAIN ST LUCIFER (GB) (29) 65-2226

6 9-5 (1)

B g Casamento (IRE) - Delaware Dancer (IRE) William Carver (3) Newstart Partnership.com

Br Mr Stuart Dobb & Miss Kate Dobb

Suzzanne France, Norton on Derwent

TIMEFORMVIEWOne win from 28 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 29 days ago. Has gone close 3 times over this C&D already this year and he’s a big player TFRHHHHH BHA51

5

HOPEFORTHEBEST (GB) (14) 600-002

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Bestfootforward

4 9-4 (3)

Georgia Dobie (3)

Mr Jim Gill Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

Br Northmore Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, neck second of 8 to Crazy Spin in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, just failing Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA50

6 CAPTAIN PUGWASH (IRE) (14) 1/0-0620

9 9-4 (5)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Liscoa (IRE) Ben Robinson

A.W.Carroll and Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Ardrums House Stud Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW18 lengths last of 8 to Crazy Spin in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 14 days ago. Hard to warm to on the back of that, for all that he was just touched off at Lingfield on his penultimate start. TFRHHHII BHA50

7 CRAZY SPIN (GB) (14) 022461 CD

7 9-3 (4)

B m Epaulette (AUS) - George’s Gift Luke Morris

Mr Nigel Sennett Ivan Furtado, Newark

Br Mrs A. Shone

TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, won 8-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago by neck from Hopeforthebest, always holding on Nudged up just 1lb and should be on the premises once again TFRHHHII BHA49

2022: SUN FESTIVAL 4 9 9 Rhys Clutterbuck 10-3 (Joseph Parr) 9 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 10.

Stewards Note: CAPTAIN PUGWASH: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed throughout.

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SEVENTH RACE 9.00

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

THE RETIREMENT? DAVID THE COMEBACK KID.. HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (78 wins from 768 runners, 10%) runs LATENT HEAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Frost (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs RICKSEN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: INEXPLICABLE trained by A Brittain, Warthill, 138 miles.

OKEANOS appears to be going the right way judged on his breakthrough success in first-time cheekpieces here 3 weeks ago and, with the step back up to this trip likely to be in his favour, the 4-y-o is taken to strike again. Next on the list is Arlo’s Sunshine, who returned to form when scoring on his second start for this yard at Yarmouth and remains on a workable mark Inexplicable is best of the rest 1-2-3: 1.OKEANOS (FR) 2.ARLO’S SUNSHINE 3.INEXPLICABLE (IRE)

1 OKEANOS (FR) (21) 4-02521 C

B g War Front (USA) - Oceanique (USA) Luke Morris

B Stephens, N Sennett & I Furtado Ivan Furtado, Newark Br Wertheimer & Frere

VIEW Won 7-runner handicap (3/1) at this course (7.2f) 21 days ago, always holding on

2 MUDLAHHIM (IRE) (11) 0000-00 C 7 9-8 (8)

B g Tamayuz - So Sweet (IRE)

Whittington (5) Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Moorpark Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2022 20/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip and looks vulnerable. TFRHHIII BHA59

3 RICKSEN (GB) (238) 5340/50- 6 9-7 (2)

B g Acclamation - Quantum (IRE) Darragh Keenan Tipton Hotshots Syndicate Kevin Frost, Newark Br Shortgrove Manor Stud Kevin Frost Racing

Last of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D. Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard and now has a bit to prove TFRHIIII BHA58

4 INEXPLICABLE (IRE) (4) 025302 CD

6 9-2 (6)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bikini Babe (IRE) Mark Winn (5)

R Wherritt and Partner Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Knocktoran Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFive-time C&D winner Three wins from 19 runs last year Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 4 days ago, no match for winner Likely to be on the premises TFRHHHII BHA53

5 DEW YOU BELIEVE (IRE) (4) 0-02000 CD

5 9-1 (5)

B g Make Believe - Dew (IRE) Theodore Ladd

Mr D. Gillett Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Carrigbeg Stud and Gavan Kinch Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/1, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D 4 days ago, folding. Possibilities if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHIII BHA52

6 LATENT HEAT (IRE) (22) 00000-0 C

7 9-1 (3)

B g Papal Bull - Taziria (SWI) Ben Robinson

Mr J. M. Wall Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Hans Ventura

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022 Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere.

7 ARLO’S SUNSHINE (GB) (14) 0605-01

HHIII BHA52

6 8-11 (1)

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Touching (IRE) Liam Wright (7)

Mr F. Sonny P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket

Br D. Curran

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 16 runs last year 20/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, heavy) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly up just

CAPLA KNIGHT (IRE) (18) 035-000 5 8-9

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Rose Lilas

Phil McEntee

Br Tally-Ho Stud

Josephine Gordon

Phil McEntee, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2022 Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Dundalk (8f) 18 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Muredach Kelly and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA45

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

DEW YOU BELIEVE: Following its run on 25/4/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

LATENT HEAT: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Okeanos (FR), 10-3 Arlo’s Sunshine (GB), 7-2 Inexplicable (IRE), 10-1 Dew You Believe (IRE), 14-1 Mudlahhim (IRE), 20-1 Latent Heat (IRE), 28-1 Ricksen (GB), 33-1 Capla Knight (IRE)

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First Race 6.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. 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). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code who, prior to April 26th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning Owner & the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 22 entries at £32. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) A SS

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Second Race 6.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 24th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning Owner & the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 9 entries at £40. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Third Race 7.00 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 6lb. Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning Owner & the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 14 entries at £32. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

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Fourth Race 7.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP MARKET MOVERS RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 24th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning Owner & the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 10 entries at £40. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Fifth Race 8.00 - THE WATCH CHESTER ON SKY SPORTS RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. 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). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning Owner & the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 16 entries, 1 at £6 and 15 at £32. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) Weights lowered 1lb. SS

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Sixth Race 8.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. 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). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning Owner & the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 19 entries, 1 at £6 and 18 at £32. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

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Seventh Race 9.00 - THE RETIREMENT? DAVID THE COMEBACK KID.. HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE has named this race in recognition of the 24 years service that David Roberts has provided at the course of which this evening will be his last day before retirement WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE will provide a memento to the winning Owner & the handler responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 17 entries, at £32. - Closed April 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

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