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SECOND RACE 6.30

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764, 4th £382, 5th £191. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (45 wins from 407 runners, 11%) runs JUST JANET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs JUST JANET LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROARING RALPH trained by M Dods, Darlington, 156 miles.

JUST JANET was better than ever when successful at Catterick on Wednesday and with a talented apprentice taking over, she may well be able to defy a penalty. Nogo’s Dream looks well worth another go at 7f and he’s feared, along with Roaring Ralph.

JANET (GB) (5) 0-62221 D

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Coral Sea Connor Planas (5)

Mr T. Perkins David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Br P. Winkworth Unity Lime Products Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces removed and she improved again when winning 9-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 5 days ago, suited by increase in trip Carries penalty. Shortlist material with talented apprentice booked TFRHHHHH BHA73

2 POCKET THE PACKET (IRE) (16) 100045 D

9-9 (9)

Ch g Mayson - Oakley Star Faye McManoman

Mr A. Chapman Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Br Ballinvana House Stud Alexanders York

TIMEFORMVIEW Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Latest win at Lingfield in January 16/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, never nearer. Eased further 2lb. TFRHHHII BHA75

3 NOGO’S DREAM (GB) (14) 214204 C

9-9 (4)

B g Oasis Dream - Morning Chimes (IRE) George Rooke

RJ Rexton and CD Dickens Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Foursome Thoroughbreds Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Winner here in March 15/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip, which looks well worth exploring TFRHHHHI BHA75

4

DUTCH KINGDOM (IRE) (11) 231056

B g Iffraaj - Kiyra Wells (IRE)

Harraton Court Stables Ltd

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

9-9 (7)

Jason Watson

Darryll Holland, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for first time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm, 12/1) 11 days ago. Back down in trip Makes tapeta debut with blinkers back on TFRHHHII BHA75

5

GIANT (GB) (46) 01-205 D

B c Rajasinghe (IRE) - Rebel Surge (IRE)

Phil Cunningham

9-8 (3)

Andrea Atzeni

Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Br Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade second start a winning one on the AW in December. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 14/1) 46 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and isn’t yet exposed. TFRHHHII BHA74

6

ROARING RALPH (GB) (16) 0-04163 D

9-7 (6)

B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Seychelloise Callum Rodriguez

Mr Frank Lowe Michael Dods, Darlington

Br Miss K. Rausing Magnus Homes Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Redcar in May. 14/1, ran right up to form when third of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Should be involved TFRHHHHI BHA73

COMEDIAN LEADER (GB) (101) 124650 D 9-7 (10)

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Last Frontier (FR) Billy Loughnane (3) Wolfpack X & Gay Kelleway Gay Kelleway, Newmarket Br Last Frontier Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 10 runs this year 100/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 101 days and stall 10 could be an issue.

8 HABOOBA (USA) (150) 5-520

Ch f Nyquist (USA) - Westside Tapstress (USA)

Mr Mohammed Al Suboosi

Br T. Frederick, C. Frederick & C. Potter

T. J. Kent, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for first time, tailed-off last of 7 to Mimi Kakushi in UAE Oaks at Meydan (9.4f). Off 150 days. Back down in trip

First run for yard after leaving A. Bin Harmash Makes handicap debut and is very tough to assess with confidence time, 7 days. Harmash. tough

9 FOOLS AND HORSES (GB) (79) 043-0

B f Twilight Son - Zawiyah

Paul & Clare Rooney

Br James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd

John Fahy

Clive Cox, Hungerford

Clive Cox Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 79 days ago. Makes tapeta debut for in-form yard

B c Adaay (IRE) - Space Capsule

Mr Neil Budden

Br Genesis Green Stud Ltd

Darragh Keenan

John Berry, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 66/1) 25 days ago, slowly away Makes tapeta debut

2022: STOCKPYLE 3 9 9 Lewis Edmunds 11-10 (William Muir & Chris Grassick) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

POCKET THE PACKET: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left under pressure.

NOGO’S DREAM: Following its run on 3/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely to post.

FOOLS AND HORSES: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Just Janet (GB), 6-1 Nogo’s Dream (GB), Roaring Ralph (GB), 10-1 Pocket The Packet (IRE), 11-1 Comedian Leader (GB), 12-1 Giant (GB), Fools And Horses (GB), 16-1 Dutch Kingdom (IRE), Habooba (USA), 80-1 Superluminal (GB)

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THIRD RACE 7.00

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

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NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3243, 2nd £1621, 3rd £811, 4th £405. (Penalty Value £4104) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S & E Crisford (37 wins from 164 runners, 23%) runs OH SO GRAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S & E Crisford (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs OH SO GRAND LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PIGEONTON trained by S C Williams & OH SO GRAND trained by S & E Crisford - both Newmarket, 125 miles.

OH SO GRAND is bred to be useful and showed the right attitude when making her second start a winning one at Bath 12 days ago There should be more to come from her so she’s fancied to successfully concede weight all round, probably at the chief expense of Sir Raj and Doras Tamar. 1-2-3: 1.OH SO GRAND 2.SIR RAJ (IRE) 3.DORAS TAMAR (IRE)

1 OH SO GRAND (GB) (12) 41 3 9-7 (1)

B f Postponed (IRE) - Lady Zonda Harry Burns (3)

Mr Mohammed Al Nabouda Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen to best effect on debut and duly showed more when winning 5-runner maiden at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Should improve again. TFRHHHHH BHA70

2 PIGEONTON (GB) (-)

3 9-5 (2)

B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Red Turban Ray Dawson

Mr R. Mills Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 3,000 gns yearling, Unfortunately gelding Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Red Fascinator Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Adorn. Newcomer for shrewd yard TFRHHHII BHA-

3 SIR RAJ (IRE) (35) 225

3 9-5 (3)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Pink Moon (IRE) Connor Planas (5) Jastar Capital Limited Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Br Miss Elaine Marie Smith Jastar Capital Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up efforts 2 starts and that puts him right in the mix but he took a backward step when fifth of 10 in novice event (7/1) at Windsor (10f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for. TFRHHHHI BHA77

4 DORAS TAMAR (IRE) (44) 2

3 9-0 (4)

B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Amber Morning Billy Loughnane (3)

Michelle Hancox Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent

Br Lady Richard Wellesley Back2Back Printwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair start when second of 5 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) on debut 44 days ago, no match for winner Significantly up in trip

5 RIVER CHAT (GB) (215) 0-

Ch f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Rivercat

Portlee Bloodstock

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-0 (5)

Olivia Tubb (7)

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed only greenness when tenth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut, very slowly away Off 7 months

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

SIR RAJ: Following its run on 12/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Oh So Grand (GB), 5-2 Sir Raj (IRE), 9-2 Doras Tamar (IRE), 17-2 Pigeonton (GB), 28-1 River Chat (GB) RACE RESULT:

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FOURTH RACE 7.30

ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY 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): D Evans (74 wins from 623 runners, 12%) runs MAN MADE OF SMOKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs SENSEOFENTITLEMENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: NAVY WREN trained by M Dods, Darlington, 156 miles.

COLOANE has been holding her form well and probably should have won when second at Chelmsford 8 days ago, just failing having had to wait for a gap home turn. She looks ready to open her account, with Senseofentitlement the one who can give her most to think about back in a handicap Brigitte is the pick of the remainder

1-2-3: 1.COLOANE (IRE) 2.SENSEOFENTITLEMENT (IRE) 3.BRIGITTE colours no horse

1 COLOANE (IRE) (8) 422432

B f Cotai Glory - Stylish One (IRE) Andrea Atzeni Patrick Thompson & Partner William Jarvis, Newmarket

Br Belmont,Glenville B/stock Ltd & C.McAvoy

TIMEFORMVIEWProbably should have won when second of 9 in handicap (13/8) at Chelmsford City (1m) 8 days ago, finishing well having to wait for gap home turn Can get off the mark this time around TFRHHHHH BHA61

2 GOING TO THE MOON (IRE) (18) 60-4050

9-10 (6)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Madeira Moon (IRE) Christian Howarth (5)

Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket

Br Skymarc Farm Dubai Racing Club

TIMEFORMVIEW Fared no better than previously this season when ninth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good, 14/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip as he makes tapeta debut Cheekpieces reapplied. TFRHHHII BHA61

3 SENSEOFENTITLEMENT (IRE) (20) 560445 9-6 (7)

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Amurra Jason Watson

J Bromfield & R Treacy David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Yeomanstown Stud ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW After just 4 days off, helped force pace when fifth of 7 in maiden (15/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Had made the frame on his previous 2 starts, so could fare better back in a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA57

4 BRIGITTE (GB) (37) 0035 9-4 (4)

B f Sixties Icon - Esteemed Lady (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3)

Mrs Doreen M Swinburn & Partner James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Br Genesis Green Stud & Mr P. Scott

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to improve when fifth of 9 on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) 37 days ago, though reportedly lost both hind shoes. Still remains early days and good-value claimer now on board. TFRHHHII BHA55

5 MAN MADE OF SMOKE (GB) (21) 164350 CD

9-3 (2)

Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Ya Halla (IRE) Darragh Keenan

Mrs I M Folkes & Richard kent David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mickley Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOnly win came at this course (9.5f) in May. Below form last 2 starts, seventh of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 17/2) 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this venue. TFRHHIII BHA54

6 DON’T WHAT ME BOY (IRE) (8) 000065

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Summer Blues (USA)

8-13 (5)

Kieran O’Neill

Mrs Victoria De Sousa Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br M. & M. Butler Colourpin

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on his previous effort when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m, 8/1) 8 days ago, typically racing freely. Others more persuasive.

7 NAVY WREN (IRE) (8) 0-46040

HHIII BHA50

8-9 (3)

B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Front House (IRE) Cam Hardie

Mr William Arblaster Michael Dods, Darlington

Br Front House Syndicate & Wilgerbosdrift Denton Hall Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIn first-time cheekpieces, not in the same form as previous outing when eighth of 12 in minor event at Ayr (1m, good, 18/1) 8 days ago. Improvement required returned to handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA45

2022: RENEGADE ROSE (IRE) 3 9 7 Lewis Edmunds 7-2 (William Muir & Chris Grassick) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

Stewards Note:

BRIGITTE: Following its run on 10/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost both its hind shoes.

NAVY WREN: Following its run on 9/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Coloane (IRE), 5-1 Senseofentitlement (IRE), 6-1 Brigitte (GB), 11-1 Going To The Moon (IRE), 18-1 Don’t What Me Boy (IRE), 25-1 Man Made of Smoke (GB), 33-1 Navy Wren (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 8.00

ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

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Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S & E Crisford (37 wins from 164 runners, 23%) runs MANXMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S & E Crisford (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs MANXMAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIMEWAVE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.

MANXMAN looked a different proposition when making a successful handicap debut and further progress is expected. He can go in again. Dark Gold failed to immediately improve sent handicapping but shouldn’t be ruled out yet given his yard, with the highly-tried Steven Seagull worth a market check.

1-2-3: 1.MANXMAN (IRE) 2.DARK GOLD 3.STEVEN SEAGULL colours no horse

1 TIMEWAVE (FR) (12) 141550 9-9 (7)

Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Five Fifteen (FR) Franny Norton

Kingsley Park 31 Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Haras Du Mont Dit Mont et al Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW2 wins from 6 runs this year Visored for 1st time, took strong hold when eighth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Thirsk (14f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII BHA64

2 BODYGROOVE (GB) (20) 000-5

9-8 (2)

B g Iffraaj - Groovejet Andrea Atzeni

Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Br Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-field in best in 3 starts at Kempton at 2 yrs before seeming unsuited by the track on return at Brighton last month. Significantly up in trip Makes tapeta debut Others have achieved more TFRHHHII BHA63

3 ZIVANIYA (GB) (18) 545-56

9-7 (6)

Ch g Cityscape - Rosie Royce Clifford Lee

Mr ASJ Shawe Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Br Hunscote Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 11/2, attracted support but ran modestly when sixth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good) 18 days ago. Further step up in trip doesn’t look an obvious positive. TFRHHIII BHA62

4 DARK GOLD (GB) (11) 0-0055

9-4 (3)

Br g Havana Gold (IRE) - Muscovado (USA) Darragh Keenan

Philip Bamford - Osborne House

Br Selwood Bloodstock

Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

P3P Partners LLP, R & E Bamford Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden 6/1, failed to progress after a breathing operation when fifth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip Too early to write off one from this yard in handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA59

5 SEXY REXY (IRE) (22) 520215

Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Kittens

9-2 (4)

Connor Planas (5)

Mr Andrew Clancy and Mr James Colthart Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Carol Henley & Pattern Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford City in April on final outing for Marco Botti but finished last of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA57

6 MANXMAN (IRE) (16) 0-001

B g Cracksman - Mondelice

Rabbah Racing

Br Macha Bloodstock/Meridian International

9-1 (1)

Luke Catton (5)

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 4/1) 16 days ago in clear-cut fashion. 10lb higher now Up in trip Should have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA56

7 STEVEN SEAGULL (GB) (26) 0-25360

B g War Command (USA) - Mercy Me

The Leolli Partnership

Br Mr Graham Smith-Bernal

8-5 (5)

Kieran O’Neill

John Ryan, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Chelmsford handicap on return and has been highly tried at times since Hard to know exactly how much he’s been flattered, so worth market check back down markedly in class here. TFRHHHII BHA46

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Manxman (IRE), 13-2 Steven Seagull (GB), 7-1 Dark Gold (GB), 8-1 Bodygroove (GB), 17-2 Timewave (FR), 9-1 Sexy Rexy (IRE), 12-1 Zivaniya (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 8.30

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS runs since last win in 2022 5/1, last of 6 in handicap cast that run aside with cheekpieces removed. winner 2 wins from 3 runs this year Latest win at Kempton in April. Last of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 67 days ago, possibly amiss. Given plenty of time to recover.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Evans (74 wins from 623 runners, 12%) runs EROSION RISK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs BELLE FOURCHE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLE FOURCHE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.

Backing ASADJUMEIRAH comes with risks attached given his losing run/ tendency to miss the break, but he was back in excellent form when finding only an unexposed 3-y-o too good last week. He’s well worth siding with in favour of Caesars Pearl and Blue Flame, who lurks on a dangerous mark.

4 ROGUE DE VEGA (GB) (30) 212

(7) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

Lee The Rogues Gallery

Br Chasemore Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Chelmsford City in May. Matched that form when second of 5 in novice event at Bath (5f, firm, 16/5) 30 days ago. Up in trip Makes handicap debut and isn’t exposed but mark asks for more.

5 BLUE FLAME (IRE) (33) 3062-50 C

HHHII BHA76

6 9-10 (11)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bluefire Luke Catton (5)

Diomed Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 20/1) 33 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark on third start for this yard so one to consider despite a wide draw

6 SERGEANT PEP (IRE) (28) 205044 CD

B g Kodiac - Light Glass (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXIX

Br Drumlin Bloodstock

TFRHHHHI BHA71

3 9-10 (8)

John Fahy

Clive Cox, Hungerford

Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 18/1) 28 days ago, denied a clear run but sticking to his task TFRHHHII BHA76

7 MURBIH (IRE) (17) 202000 CD

B g Kodiac - Leyburn

Paul Musson & Antony Brittain

Br M. & M. Butler

4 9-10 (10)

Harry Russell (3)

Antony Brittain, Warthill

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip but others come into this in better heart TFRHHIII BHA71

THUNDER SUN (FR) (42) 1/360/-00

5 9-9 (4)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Bal de La Rose (IRE) Morgan Cole (7)

Mrs Vivienne Kinder Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Br Berend Van Dalfsen

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced throughout his career and low-key start for this yard, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA70

9

ASADJUMEIRAH (GB) (9) 454302 D

5 9-9 (1)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Place In My Heart Cam Hardie

Made Profiles Ltd & Partner

Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Made Profiles Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2022 9/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to soft) 9 days ago, slowly away Lot in his favour from the inside stall. TFRHHHHH BHA70

10 CAESARS PEARL (IRE) (23) 252210 D

3 9-6 (5)

B f Profitable (IRE) - Malilla (IRE) Ray Dawson

Alfa Site Services Ltd Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Br Mrs Tina Cox

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when opening account at Pontefract in June. 4/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, firm) 23 days ago, though that run easy to excuse having caught her head on the stalls. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA72

11 ARAIFJAN (GB) (53) 450326 CD

6 9-1 (3)

Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted Connor Planas (5) Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022 Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 53 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA62

12

EROSION RISK (IRE) (14) 322006

3 9-0 (2)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kadesh (IRE) Darragh Keenan Rocbrook Racing Club David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mrs A. Hughes Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs Sixth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm, 12/1) 14 days ago. Career-low mark to exploit TFRHHHII BHA66

2022: SOCIETY LION 5 10 0 Hollie Doyle 15-2 (Ed Dunlop) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

BILL PLUMB: Following its run on 11/5/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

SERGEANT PEP: Following its run on 19/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

CAESARS PEARL: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Asadjumeirah (GB), 6-1 Rogue de Vega (GB), 7-1 Caesars Pearl (IRE), 8-1 Bill Plumb (IRE), 10-1 Mohareb (GB), Araifjan (GB), 12-1 Blue Flame (IRE), 14-1 Sergeant Pep (IRE), 16-1 Erosion Risk (IRE), 28-1 Belle Fourche (IRE), 33-1 Murbih (IRE), 100-1 Thunder Sun (FR)

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Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets upon receipt as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will only be made on production of the original ticket Tickets remain valid for one month.

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