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FRIDAY 12 MAY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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THOMAS EVETTS (Chief Steward), CAROLINE WILSON (Steward’s Panel Chair), MILLY BERESY, KATE SMITH, GUY UPTON

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JONATHAN HIPKISS

CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com days since last ran form guide previous performances

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.

/ = new season horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number

- = new year

Bold type shows All Weather form

C = course winner

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite

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

Official Bha Ratings Explained

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating

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FIRST RACE 5.30

ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD FITZDARES FOR FREE RACE STREAMING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A King (29 wins from 165 runners, 18%) runs MR RUMBALICIOUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E J-Houghton (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs LOCKSMITH WEIGHTWATCHER: VAXHOLM won off a handicap mark of 57, his rating is now down 11lb to 46. LONGEST TRAVELLER: VICTORIANO trained by B Ellison, Malton, 145 miles.

JENNY REN has had all 5 of her starts in 2023 at this course and has been holding her form well, successful in March before faring best of those held up when fourth on her latest outing She is taken to see off the challenge of Mr Rumbalicious, who isn’t taken lightly in his hat-trick bid, while All About Alice can also give another good account.

1-2-3: 1.JENNY REN 2.MR RUMBALICIOUS (IRE) 3.ALL ABOUT ALICE (IRE) colours

1 VICTORIANO (IRE) (38) 3112/-00 D

7 9-11 (4)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Victorian Beauty (USA) Dale Swift

Mr Leigh Taylor Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Godolphin Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when well-held eleventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (1m4f, soft, 20/1) 38 days ago. Blinkers reapplied and could fare better back up in trip returned to all-weather TFRHHHII BHA57

2 JENNY REN (GB) (13) 6-26144 C

8 9-7 (9)

B m Multiplex - Cherished Love (IRE) Gina Mangan (3)

Mr J. Gould Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Br Mr Cecil W. Wardle & Mrs Janet E Wardle

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time course winner (all at 12.2f), with her latest success in March Shaped well when fourth of 10 in handicap here (13/2) 13 days ago, faring best of those held up Can return to winning ways back up in trip

3

(GB) (8) 600300

B g Adaay (IRE) - Sans Reward (IRE)

Andy & Lizzie Cova

Br M. E. Broughton

TIMEFORMVIEW Well below form last 2 starts, last of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m, 28/1) 8 days ago. Has enough to prove as he goes significantly up in distance

4 MR RUMBALICIOUS (IRE) (17) 65-3211 C 4

B g Kodiac - Intaglia Andrea Atzeni

Let’s Get Ready To Rumble Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Tally-Ho Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it back-to-back wins when landing 11-runner handicap at this course

11/4) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly in his current mood

5 LOCKSMITH (IRE) (35) 53003-0

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Notion of Beauty (USA)

Downing

Eden Racing Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Mr Hubert Strecker Abm Catering Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter 3 months off (had wind op) and with cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, soft, 18/1) 35 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to all-weather/longer trip

6 LA BELLE VIE (GB) (13) 0460-06 4 9-3 (7)

B f Iffraaj - Belle Dauphine P. J. McDonald

Andrew Knott & Wetumpka Racing

Heather Main, Wantage

Br Newsells Park Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWRan much better than on reappearance when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 12/1) 13 days ago, though better placed than most. Needs more to be able to take advantage of her falling mark. TFRHHIII BHA49

7 ALL ABOUT ALICE (IRE) (37) 0-60022 C

B f Excelebration (IRE) - Castalian Spring (IRE)

Mrs Rachel Rennie

4 9-3 (8)

Luke Morris

Martin Smith, Newmarket

Br Clonlisk Stud Martin Smith Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Again ran well when second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (2m, 11/4) 37 days ago, clear of once more. TFRHHHHI BHA49

8

STEEL HELMET (IRE) (9) 240505

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Marine City (JPN)

9 9-0 (3)

Connor Beasley

Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSixteen runs since last win in 2019 Step back in right direction when fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (16.6f, 9/1) 9 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort TFRHHHII BHA44 (+1)

9 VAXHOLM (IRE) (27) 600-060 C 4 9-0 (2)

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Lovely Dancer (IRE) Charlie Bennett

Mr F. J. Brennan Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn

Br D. G. Iceton

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022 Struggling for form of late (including over hurdles), never a threat when seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 28/1) 27 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA43

2022: BE FAIR 6 9 9 Hollie Doyle 11-5 (Tony Carroll) 5 ran

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

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

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

LA BELLE VIE: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mr Rumbalicious (IRE), 4-1 All About Alice (IRE), 5-1 Jenny Ren (GB), 8-1 Steel Helmet (IRE), 10-1 La Belle Vie (GB), 14-1 Victoriano (IRE), 16-1 Locksmith (IRE), 33-1 Adaayinourlife (GB), Vaxholm (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 6.05

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

THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3243, 2nd £1621, 3rd £811, 4th £405. (Penalty Value £4104) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Tate (43 wins from 204 runners, 21%) runs POPULAR DREAM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs MORBOKA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TATTERSTALL trained by M Dods, Darlington, 156 miles.

ESTATE ran to a fairly useful level when runner-up twice at 2 yrs and, having finished third on his reappearance 10 days ago, he could be ready to open his account this time around Tatterstall also filled the runner-up spot on two occasions last year and is feared most having been gelded ahead of his return, with Bright completing the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.ESTATE 2.TATTERSTALL (IRE) 3.BRIGHT (IRE) colours no horse

1 HEAVENS DEW (GB) (292) 0-

4 9-11 (7)

B f New Approach (IRE) - Tahlia Ree (IRE) Millie Wonnacott (5)

Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Went with little promise when ninth of 12 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 150/1) on debut in July Easy enough to look elsewhere as she returns from 9 months off. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 BRIGHT (IRE) (37) 6 BF

3 9-7 (3)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Heavenly Song (IRE) Trevor Whelan

Mr Mohammed Jaber Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-backed 9/4, possibly unsuited by conditions when sixth of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut 37 days ago. Should last longer this time around TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 ESTATE (GB) (10) 62020-3

3 9-7 (1)

B g Showcasing - Cashla Bay Jason Watson

Highclere T’Bred Racing - James Chadwick Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Br Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful gelding After 7 months off, third of 7 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good, 2/1) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and he can step up on his reappearance to get off the mark. TFRHHHHH BHA78 (-3)

4 GIMCRACK WARRIOR (GB) (16) 00

B g Muhaarar - Da’quonde (IRE)

Mr John Thomas Hanbury

3 9-7 (4)

Tom Eaves

Declan Carroll, Malton

Br Penhill Stud Janusian Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fared no better than first time up when seventh of 9 in minor event at Catterick (5f, good to soft, 40/1) 16 days ago. Needs another run for a mark. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 ICE COOL HARRY (GB) (-)

3 9-7 (6)

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Snow Squaw William Cox

Mr J. C. Smith Clive Cox, Hungerford

Br Littleton Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWHarry Angel gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Norse Dancer. Dam, 7f winner, closely related to smart 6f/7f winner Great Ambassador Wears hood on debut Watch for market clues. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 OUTREACH (GB) (13) 4-2

B or Gr g Outstrip - Willbeme

Mike Humphreys & Mark Usher

3 9-7 (8)

Joey Haynes

Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br Stuart & Sarah Matheson Mark Usher Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW After 8 months off, ran to similar level as on debut when second of 3 in minor event (16/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, though flattered by proximity to odds-on winner Improvement needed. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 POPULAR DREAM (GB) (37) 3-0

B c Oasis Dream - Populist (IRE)

3 9-7 (11)

Luke Morris

Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped as if needing the run after 4 months off when last of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 7/2) 37 days ago. Had shaped well on debut so could get back on track away from testing conditions. TFRHHHII BHA-

B g Havana Grey - King’s Guest (IRE)

Connor Murtagh

Mr J. N. Blackburn Declan Carroll, Malton

Br Fernham Farm Ltd & Mr E. Cantillon Sheridan Ny Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 40/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago, late headway without being knocked about. One of 2 runners in the line-up for his trainer TFRHHIII BHA-

9 TATTERSTALL (IRE) (223) 32520-

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Nafa (IRE)

Mr D Stone & Mrs C Dods

Br Maurice Burns

3 9-7 (9)

Connor Beasley

Michael Dods, Darlington

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times last year, but upped in grade when 13 1/4 lengths fifteenth of 16 to Cold Case in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy (100/1) at Redcar (6f, good to soft). Off 7 months (gelded) ahead of tapeta debut Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA79

10 CLOSE OF PLAY (GB) (25) 4-0

B f Assertive - Free To Love

3 9-2 (2)

Nicola Currie

Lady Whent Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br Lady Whent

TIMEFORM VIEW After 6 months off, failed to repeat her first effort when ninth of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago. It still remains early days, though TFRHHHII BHA-

11 MORBOKA (GB) (10) 05

3 9-2 (10)

Ch f Iffraaj - Lady of Persia (JPN) P. J. McDonald

Mr George Boughey George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Godolphin George Boughey, SBK

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 7 in maiden (16/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 10 days ago. Will be of more appeal in handicaps.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

2022: PHINOW (IRE) 3 9 4 P J McDonald 4-1 (Charles Hills) 10 ran

Stewards Note:

POPULAR DREAM: Following its run on 5/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Estate (GB), 4-1 Tatterstall (IRE), 11-2 Bright (IRE), 7-1 Ice Cool Harry (GB), 9-1 Popular Dream (GB), 16-1 Outreach (GB), Close of Play (GB), 22-1 Morboka (GB), 40-1 Gimcrack Warrior (GB), Rwenearlytheredad (GB), 66-1 Heavens Dew (GB)

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THIRD RACE 6.40

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

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3243, 2nd £1621, 3rd £811, 4th £405. (Penalty Value £4104) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (47 wins from 402 runners, 12%) runs DANCE ANGEL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (8 wins from 57 runners, 14%) runs DANCE ANGEL

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISS MAISIEPAIGE trained by C Dunnett, Norwich, 173 miles.

MOUNTAIN LAKE may have found a very good opening on debut Love Is A Rose and Sophia’s Starlight are interesting on their return.

1-2-3: 1.MOUNTAIN LAKE 2.LOVE IS A ROSE 3.SOPHIAS’S STARLIGHT colours no horse

1 LOVE IS A ROSE (GB) (217) 6- 3 9-2 (1)

Ch f Churchill (IRE) - Parsnip (IRE) Trevor Whelan

Philip Newton and Elizabeth Railton Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Br Chasemore Farm Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Wearing a hood, showed ability despite needing the experience when sixth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 28/1) on debut in October. Capable of better after 7 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 MISS MAISIEPAIGE (GB) (190) 00-

3 9-2 (5)

B f Charming Thought - Born To Fly (IRE) Joey Haynes

Miss Maisie Greenbank-Solomon Christine Dunnett, Norwich

Br Mrs Christine Dunnett Christine Dunnett Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed little in a pair of minor events last year, last of 10 at Chelmsford City (7f, 400/1) in November Cheekpieces on for 1st time but remains best watched. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 SOPHIA’S STARLIGHT (FR) (183) 360-

3 9-2 (3)

B f Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Endeavor (FR) Oliver Stammers (3) Nick Bradley Racing 11 Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Br P. Chedeville Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Below the form of her first 2 starts when eighth of 12 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f, 6/1) in November Should still be suited by this trip on her return from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA69

4 DANCE ANGEL (IRE) (118) (2lb) 6

B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Dear Dancer (IRE)

3 9-0 (2)

Jason Watson

Mr Mohammed Rashid David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Green but showed ability on debut when sixth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 4/1) in January. Entitled to progress with her first run behind her.

5 KITTEN GLOVES (GB) (10) (2lb) 2

B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Skinny Love

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-0 (7)

Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket

Br Linden Bloodstock LLP Dubai Racing Club