Wolverhampton Racecard - Monday 25th September

Whether you’re a first time visitor or a seasoned racing enthusiast, we hope that you have an enjoyable experience today.

We have a wide variety of food and beverage outlets available throughout the racecourse which include some recent new additions for you to savour

Dining packages are available in all enclosures. Visitors can choose from the restaurant within the Holiday Inn Hotel which does not require reservations and is open to all guests, or Horizons, which is situated high in the main grandstand with stunning views of the track. Please feel free to enquire at reception for further details.

We have a wide variety of betting in all areas including Bookmakers standing in each enclosure and Tote counters throughout the course.

If you require assistance today please do not hesitate to ask any of the team here at Wolverhampton.

I wish you all an enjoyable and successful time here at Wolverhampton Racecourse and a safe journey home.

Paul Vesper EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACEDAY TEAM

Wolverhampton Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter and Worcester racecourses

Paul Vesper Executive Director

Tim Radford Estates Manager

Anthony Gledhill General Manager

Fergus Cameron Clerk of the Course

Marie O’Rourke Operations & Safety Manager

Jacqui Pennman Owners & Trainers Co-Ordinator

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Safety

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the racecourse must follow the directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert THE RACECOURSE OPERATES THE CHALLENGE 25 POLICY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL DRINK AND OR GLASSES BE ALLOWED ON TO GRANDSTANDS, VIEWING AREAS IN FRONT OF GRANDSTANDS OR AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PARADE RING. RACEGOERS DISREGARDING THIS REGULATION OR BEHAVING IN A DISORDERLY MANNER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RACECOURSE

Tickets & Transfers

If tickets are lost they will unfortunately not be replaced. Upgrades from the Grandstand to the Premier Enclosure are subject to availability and are only available from the ticket office at the Grandstand entrance If you are not a restaurant diner and wish to be admitted to the entertainment following racing on Saturday evenings you will be required to purchase a Premier ticket at the full purchase price – please note these are subject to availability

Veterinary Care

Horse welfare is a priority at Wolverhampton. At every meeting there are two specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle. Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. The second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy Please do not assume the worst

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MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards’ Panel Chair),

MIKE GOODFELLOW (Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS, MILLY BERSEY, LOUISE MOORE

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

PAUL CHAMPION

VETERINARY OFFICER

KATHERINE BYAM-COOK

SENIOR VETERINARY SURGEON

SUE TAYLOR

VETERINARY SURGEON

JONATHAN WITHERS

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr STUART COWEN

MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr MARTIN DAVIS

NURSE

DAWN PRICE

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LOUISE NEALE

MICHAEL TURNER

MEL BAKER

COMMENTATOR

DEREK THOMPSON

BETTING RING MANAGER

MIKE STEVEN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PAUL VESPER

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

ANTHONY GLEDHILL

CLERK OF THE COURSE

FERGUS CAMERON

RACEDAY

PHOTOGRAPHER

JONATHAN HIPKISS

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.

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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

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

Godolphin

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 4.55

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (43 wins from 413 runners, 10%) runs CULCOR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs CULCOR

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

CHIFA is 4 from 5 in AW handicaps since October so it would come as no surprise whatsoever were he to leave his recent turf form behind back on this surface. Touchwood is a very solid rival, while it will be interesting to see what the market makes of Beauzon starting out for a respected stable

1-2-3: 1.CHIFA (IRE) 2.TOUCHWOOD (IRE) 3.BEAUZON

colours no horse age st lb

1 BEAUZON (GB) (208) U-10324 C BF

10-0 (3)

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Pepper Lane Kevin Stott

Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Kevin Nicholson

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Evens, fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW), never nearer Off 6 months First run for yard after leaving David O’Meara but joined another good yard

HHHHI BHA69

2 CULCOR (GB) (8) 0-00560 D 4 10-0 (12)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hot Snap Neil Callan

Mr F. Gillespie David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, fourteenth of 15 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good) 8 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Visor back on back in a more conventional race

3 FLATLEY (GB) (12) 15-0660 CD

Ch g Kendargent (FR) - Premiere Danseuse David Probert

Mr D. A. Smerdon Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Barry Walters Farms

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Eighth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm, 13/2) 12 days ago, though that effort easy to excuse given he was making headway when hampered

4 TOUCHWOOD (IRE) (19) 450032

HHHII BHA69

5 9-13 (6)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA) James Sullivan

Mr David Edward Balfe Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Mabaki Investments William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt.

5 SURPRISE PICTURE (IRE) (10) 100344 C D

5 9-13 (7)

B g Kodiac - Lovely Surprise (IRE) Billy Garritty

Mr Evan M. Sutherland Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in June Fourth of 7 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, soft, 6/1) 10 days ago, slowly away Bounce back required.

6 RAVENGLASS (IRE) (13) 526466

4 9-9 (4)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sparkling (IRE) Lewis Edmunds

Mrs Shelley Tucker Partnership Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Ms Fiona Doggett

TIMEFORMVIEW 14/1, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) 13 days ago. Dropped to a tempting mark

7 FROM BEYOND (GB) (19) 03-2404

TFRHHHII BHA64

3 9-8 (10)

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Via Lazio Oisin Murphy

Mrs T Brudenell and Mr P Inglett

Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Br Via Lazio Partnership Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for first time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with tongue strap back on and she’s not yet exposed. TFRHHHII BHA66

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Inca Trail (USA) Callum Shepherd

Exors of the late Mr J.P Carrington Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Br Bakewell Bloodstock&Richmond Bloodstock Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner 2 wins from 6 runs this year Latest win here in May. 16/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Has to be taken seriously back on the AW

B g Tamayuz - So Sweet (IRE)

Br Moorpark Stud TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 12/1) 16 days ago. Was in good order prior to that

B f Noble Mission - Multilingual Marco Ghiani

Mrs P Shanahan, B V Sangster, S Sangster Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Br B. V. Sangster TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden 18/1, ninth of 11 in handicap

12

DIAMOND COTTAGE (GB) (9) 150600 D

HHHII BHA61

Cheekpieces the headgear of choice back on the AW

6 9-2 (11)

Ch m Cappella Sansevero - Avrilo Charlie Bennett

Pat Hancock & Eric Jones Malcolm Saunders, Wells

Br Eric Jones, Pat Hancock

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs this year Latest win at Brighton in June Eleventh of 16 in handicap (80/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 9 days ago. Back up in trip

2022: FLATLEY 5 9 11 David Probert 7-1 (Adrian Wintle) 9 ran

Hood worn by No. 1, 12. Visor worn by No. 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 11.

Stewards Note:

BEAUZON: Following its run on 1/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

HHIII BHA57

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

FLATLEY: Following its run on 13/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was briefly denied a clear run.

VORTIGAN: Following its run on 12/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Touchwood (IRE), 6-1 Beauzon (GB), 13-2 From Beyond (GB), 8-1 Chifa (IRE), 9-1 Flatley (GB), 12-1 Surprise Picture (IRE), 14-1 Culcor (GB), Ravenglass (IRE), Mudlahhim (IRE), 18-1 Vortigan (GB), 33-1 Decipher (IRE), 40-1 Diamond Cottage (GB)

POSITION OF STALLS

7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside

RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER

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SECOND RACE 5.30

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 519 NURSERY 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): J Butler (45 wins from 404 runners, 11%) runs HAVANA TOUCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (14 wins from 88 runners, 16%) runs FAST LOVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAST LOVE trained by T Easterby, Malton, 145 miles.

TROPICAL AIR blew apart a nursery at Lingfield last week and on that evidence his revised mark may not be enough to prevent a quick follow up The return to the AW and 7f will suit Irrelevant and he’s a big danger, with Diddy Man completing the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.TROPICAL AIR (IRE) 2.IRRELEVANT (IRE) 3.DIDDY MAN

1 BULLDOG DRUMMOND (GB) (12) 0334

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Eternal Sun Kevin Stott

Mrs S. Nicholls George Boughey, Newmarket Br Sally Nicholls TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to improve for longer trip when fourth of 7 in nursery (5/1)

(8f) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Cheekpieces on first time.

2 KANDY HOUSE (IRE) (12) 560233

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gower Song Oisin Murphy Gallop Racing Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Johnston Racing Ltd

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, creditable third of 7 in nursery at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. Proving consistent and looks ready for 7f

3 HAVANA TOUCH (GB) (26) 0600

9-6 (4)

Gr g Havana Grey - Flighty Clarets (IRE) Dylan Hogan

Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Eighth of 9 in novice event at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta/handicap debut and he has a bigger effort in him, though mark demands it.

4 IRRELEVANT (IRE) (12) 000415 D BF 9-6 (9)

Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Gamrah (IRE) Finley Marsh

Mr Martin Clarke & Mr James Jeffries

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Mrs P. K. O’Rourke The Garden Cider Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Kempton in September Bit below form fifth of 10 in nursery at Bath (8f, good to firm, 11/10) 12 days ago, proving too free Much better expected returned to the AW/7f. TFRHHHHI BHA62

5 POLLY THE ROCKET (GB) (14) 3663

9-5 (10)

Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Surava Shane Gray

Craig Lidster Racing Club

Br Sheraton Bloodstock Limited

Craig Lidster, Easingwold

CRAIG LIDSTER RACING CLUB

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched debut form when third of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f, 8/1) 14 days ago. Looks worth another go at 7f.

6 DIDDY MAN (GB) (7) 605302

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Milldale

Mr John James (Cranborne)

TFRHHHII BHA61

9-4 (2)

Richard Kingscote

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn

Br Whatton Manor Stud Route Agency Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW 9/2, very good second of 11 in nursery at Kempton (7f) 7 days ago, clear of rest Same mark here so has to command respect.

7 JUSTAHUNCH (GB) (35) 4466

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Spirit Glance

TFRHHHHI BHA60

9-3 (1)

John Egan

BB Bloodstock Darryll Holland, Newmarket

Br Bearstone Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in nursery at Brighton (5.3f, good, 9/2) 35 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA59

8

INSIGNIA (GB) (21) 665

9-2 (6)

B c Land Force (IRE) - Kasumi John Fahy

Mr J Goddard Clive Cox, Hungerford

Br Viscountess Trenchard Clive Cox Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fifth of 13 in maiden (50/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut and bred to be better than he’s shown so far. TFRHHHII BHA58

9 TROPICAL AIR (IRE) (9) 05331 D

9-2 (8)

B g Showcasing - Tandragee (USA) Jack Mitchell

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort 3/1, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW) 9 days ago, easily Makes tapeta debut and revised mark looks to underestimate him. TFRHHHHH BHA58

10 FAST LOVE (GB) (18) 604300

9-0 (3)

B f Time Test - Peak Spirit (IRE) Duran Fentiman

Mr Abbas Alalawi Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Abbas Al Alawi Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, last of 10 in nursery at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Significantly back up in trip Makes tapeta debut TFRHHIII BHA56

2022: PEARL EYE 2 9 11 Jason Watson 6-1 (Darryll Holland) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

HAVANA TOUCH: Following its run on 30/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

JUSTAHUNCH: Following its run on 21/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Tropical Air (IRE), 4-1 Irrelevant (IRE), 11-2 Diddy Man (GB), 10-1 Polly The Rocket (GB),

11-1 Kandy House (IRE), 14-1 Bulldog Drummond (GB), 16-1 Insignia (GB), 28-1 Havana Touch (GB),

33-1 Justahunch (GB), Fast Love (GB)

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THIRD RACE 6.00

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD

THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses which have run no more than twice) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2816, 2nd £1408, 3rd £704, 4th £352. (Penalty Value £3564) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D Loughnane (64 wins from 532 runners, 12%) runs HIGH VIOLET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (6 wins from 75 runners, 8%) runs BIOGRAPHER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EAST BANK trained by C Lidster, Easingwold, 144 miles.

NEZEEH looked a good prospect when going in at the first time of asking at Thirsk and is fancied to defy a 7lb penalty at the chief expense of Pen Portrait who came in a promising debut third at the same track and can build on it now. Kempton-third Biographer also has better days ahead of him and warrants plenty of respect, along with newcomers High Dreams and Giorgio M.

1-2-3: 1.NEZEEH (IRE) 2.PEN PORTRAIT (IRE) 3.BIOGRAPHER

colours no horse st lb Draw

1 NEZEEH (IRE) (38) 1 D 9-11 (11)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Snowstar (IRE) Oisin Murphy

Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Br Godolphin Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising start when landing 13-runner maiden at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 11/1) 38 days ago, impressively This son of Profitable holds leading claims with plenty more to come

HHHHH BHA-

2 EAST BANK (GB) (148) 15 9-8 (9)

B c Aclaim (IRE) - Twist of Magic (IRE) Shane Gray

Craig Lidster Racing Club

Br Twist of Magic Partnership

Craig Lidster, Easingwold

CRAIG LIDSTER RACING CLUB

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced winner Winner at Beverley in April. Fifth of 6 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, soft, 9/2), possibly amiss. Off 148 days. Up in trip and needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA74

3 BEN Y BRYN (IRE) (93) 4

B c Acclamation - Mickleberry (IRE)

D M James & Steve Jenkins

Kevin Stott

Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br Ballylinch Stud & Anglia Bloodstock Ltd Stonegate Homes

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 5 in minor event (33/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut. Off 93 days Should have more to offer.

HHHII BHA-

4 BIOGRAPHER (GB) (33) 3 9-4 (6)

B c Oasis Dream - Now You’re Talking (IRE)

Isa Salman Al Khalifa

Br Isa Salman Al Khalifa

David Probert

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, encouraging third of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 33 days ago. Should progress. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 CITY HOUSE (IRE) (72) 40

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Impala

The Gredley Family

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9-4 (10)

Robert Havlin

James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Unex Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 11 in minor event at Ascot (7f, soft, 6/1) 72 days ago, folding. Needs to get back on track.

6 GIORGIO M (IRE) (-)

B c Profitable (IRE) - Cold Cold Woman

Middleham Park Racing XX

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (3)

Hector Crouch

George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Glashare House Stud Tattersalls Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 2. EUR40,000 yearling, 78,000 gns 2-y-o, Profitable colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 9f Sonja Henie and 1 1/4m winner Nosey Barker. Dam 9f-11f winner Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

7 HIGH DREAMS (IRE) (-) 9-4 (5)

B c Caravaggio (USA) - El Manati (IRE)

Callum Shepherd

Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 17 Caravaggio colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner

Second Generation and 6f winner Divine Queen One to note on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

Thoroughbreds Ltd Gmr Couriers Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 4 in maiden at Bath (5f, good to firm, 22/1) on debut 12 days ago. Up in trip with lots more needed.

TFRHHIII BHA-

13 HIGH VIOLET (IRE) (12) 44 8-13 (12)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Kuaicoss (IRE) Richard Kingscote

Middleham Park Racing LI David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Br Tally Ho Stud & Tony Mckiernan Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced maiden, only fourth of 7 in minor event (9/4) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Worth another chance

2022: APPOINTED ONE 2 9 1 Harry Davies 15-2 (Charlie Appleby) 13 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

EAST BANK: Following its run on 30/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

CITY HOUSE: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

CITY WATERS: Following its run on 13/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Nezeeh (IRE), 9-2 Pen Portrait (IRE), 7-1 Giorgio M (IRE), 10-1 Biographer (GB), 12-1 High Dreams (IRE), 14-1 East Bank (GB), 25-1 High Violet (IRE), 28-1 City House (IRE), Magic Fluke (IRE), 40-1 Ben Y Bryn (IRE), 50-1 Law of Average (GB), 100-1 Jussonemor (GB), 250-1 City Waters (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 6.30

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

THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (82 wins from 811 runners, 10%) runs NEPTUNE LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (14 wins from 88 runners, 16%) runs LOLA’S MOMENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHEYENNE NATION trained by M Dods, Darlington, 156 miles.

LOLA’S MOMENT didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Musselburgh last time and can capitalise on a 2lb lower mark now to gain her breakthrough success Next Second has an excellent record here and rates a big threat though, while in-form duo Suanni and Storm Melody can have a say too in an open handicap

1-2-3: 1.LOLA’S MOMENT 2.NEXT SECOND 3.SUANNI

B

19 days ago. Back down in trip Others have achieved more TFRHHIII BHA51

3 NEXT SECOND (GB) (16) 002501 CD

4 9-6 (9)

B f Hot Streak (IRE) - Millisecond James Sullivan

J Greaves, R Willcock & Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br The Millisecond Partnership William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Won 11-runner handicap at this C&D (10/1) 16 days ago, always holding on Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA49

4 NEPTUNE LEGEND (IRE) (33) 660046

4 9-6 (10)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Kate The Great Neil Callan Mr N Sfrantzis Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Airlie Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWOne win from 28 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5f, good to firm) 33 days ago, very slowly away Tongue strap back on with others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA49

5 TOPLIGHT (GB) (25) 004000 CD

5 9-6 (1)

B g Bated Breath - Operettist Joey Haynes Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

Br Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW4-time C&D winner First run since leaving Tony Carroll when seventh of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 25 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA49

6 SUANNI (GB) (16) 003504 CD

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Glee Club

Mr Mark Whyment & Harraton Court Stables

Br Miss K. J. Keir

4 9-6 (2)

Liam Wright (7)

Darryll Holland, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable 1 1/2 lengths fourth of 11 to Next Second in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 16 days ago. Can go well again

7

LOLA’S MOMENT (GB) (9) 040206

B f Ardad (IRE) - Cards

MEWS MULES RACING

TFRHHHII BHA49

3 9-5 (11)

Duran Fentiman

Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd Bravopak

TIMEFORMVIEWSuffered a poor run when sixth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 18/1) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there off a 2lb lower mark in her bid to get off the mark. TFRHHHHH BHA49

winner Only sixth of 7 in handicap

c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Kassuta

Mr J. Sargeant TIMEFORMVIEW Visored for 1st time, very good third of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth

18/1) 6 days ago. In the mix despite being 1lb out of the handicap.

2022: CHERISH (FR) 5 9 7 Mollie Phillips 9-2 (Tony Carroll) 7 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

TFRHHHII BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Next Second (GB), 13-2 Suanni (GB), 7-1 Coronation Cottage (GB), 8-1 Lola’s Moment (GB), 17-2 Storm Melody (GB), 10-1 Cheyenne Nation (IRE), 14-1 Neptune Legend (IRE), Rewilding (GB), 16-1 Toplight (GB), 18-1 Zous Baby (GB), 22-1 Red Walls (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 7.00

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP 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) Weights lowered 1lb. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (82 wins from 811 runners, 10%) runs ALFRED COVE AND SECOND COLLECTION AND UNDER CURFEW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Ryan (3 wins from 45 runners, 7%) runs STELLA BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHOW COMPASSION trained by M Dods, Darlington, 156 miles.

A tight-knit sprint in which UNDER CURFEW is taken to end a long losing run now he returns to his optimum trip with Oisin Murphy also in the saddle for the first time Stella Blue is feared most on the back of her resurgent Southwell fourth. Show Compassion and Exorbitant appeal as the pick of the rest for minor honours

1-2-3: 1.UNDER CURFEW 2.STELLA BLUE (IRE) 3.SHOW COMPASSION colours no horse

1 SHOW COMPASSION (GB) (14) 015035 CD 4 9-7 (5)

Ch f Showcasing - Khaseeb

Faye McManoman

Mr Dave Stone Michael Dods, Darlington

Br Bumble B/S, S. Nicholls, Whitsbury Manor

Mr Mark Wellbelove

good to firm) 12 days ago. Back up in trip and the booking of Oisin Murphy is a plus so merits serious consideration.

VIEW On a long losing run but is knocking on the door, keeping-on second of 6 in handicap (2/1) at Bath

B m Delegator - Quelle Affaire

Mr Ian Furlong & Partner

VIEW C&D winner. Unseated rider start in handicap (66/1) at Chester (7f, soft) 10 days ago.

4 BILLIAN (IRE) (112) 213140 CD 5

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Truly Magnificent (USA) Kevin Stott

The Philip Kirby Racing Club Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Michael G. Daly Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win at Chelmsford City

6 KINGSBURY (IRE) (52) 460-060 3 9-6 (6)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Without Doubt (IRE) Kieran O’Neill Cross Channel Racing and partner Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent Br Rathasker Stud

7 WHITE UMBRELLA (GB) (2) 640423

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sharaakah (IRE) Laura Pearson Whitehills Racing Syndicate 3 Christopher Kellett, Lathom

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9-4 (13)

B g Kodiac - Dolly Colman (IRE) Adam Farragher (3) Michael Wigham & ID Heerowa Michael Wigham, Newmarket

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Pandora X Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Southwell in August Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 7/1) 14 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA51

13 COAST (GB) (16) 000210 CD

4 9-4 (1)

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Rio’s Cliffs Elisha Whittington (5) Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Manton Park Racing & Jane Newett

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingfield in August 11/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 16 days ago so needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA51

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7. Stewards Note:

2022: THE NAIL GUNNER (IRE) 4 9 12 Joey Haynes 13-2 (Ivan Furtado) 9 ran

BILLIAN: Following its run on 5/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow away and off the pace.

ALFRED COVE: Following its run on 9/9/2023 it was reported that the horse reared as the stalls opened.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Under Curfew (GB), 8-1 Show Compassion (GB), 17-2 White Umbrella (GB), 9-1 Stella Blue (IRE), 12-1 Exorbitant (GB), Outreach (GB), 14-1 Liosa (IRE), Coast (GB), 16-1 Deputise (GB), 18-1 Billian (IRE), 25-1 Alfred Cove (GB), 50-1 Second Collection (GB), Kingsbury (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 7.30

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

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (82 wins from 811 runners, 10%) runs SEND IN THE CLOUDS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S & E Crisford (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs MYSTERIOUS MAESTRO WEIGHTWATCHER: DAANY won off a handicap mark of 56, his rating is now down 8lb to 48.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAANY trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 146 miles.

SEND IN THE CLOUDS arrives in great order and also escapes a penalty for his recent apprentice success at Brighton so is impossible to oppose Chinese Whisperer signalled he’s ready to go close again though when third at Newcastle so should ensure Tony Carroll’s 6-y-o doesn’t have things all his own way. Global Tycoon and Rumnotred are both weighted to have a say too and need considering for minor honours

1-2-3: 1.SEND IN THE CLOUDS 2.CHINESE WHISPERER (FR) 3.GLOBAL TYCOON (IRE)

B g Delegator - Saharan Song (IRE)

Mr A. W. Carroll

Gr

Caravaggio (USA) - Much Faster (IRE)

13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip Cheekpieces on 1st time and no forlorn hope

5 DAANY (IRE) (290) 400030-

HHHII BHA49

6 9-5 (6)

B g Pivotal - Ejadah (IRE) Kevin Stott

Miss D Kenealy and Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFifteen runs since last win in 2021 16/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) 131 days ago, refusing to settle Off 131 days Hood back on with more needed. TFRHHIII BHA48

6 CHINESE WHISPERER (FR) (14) 360/-003 CD

6 9-4 (2)

B g Poet’s Voice - Shanghai Noon (FR) Cam Hardie

Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold

Br Mr Berend Van Dalfsen

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who hinted at a revival when third of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 14 days ago, running on Very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA47

7

MYSTERIOUS MAESTRO (IRE) (21) 050060 3 9-3 (4)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Elusive Girl (IRE) Jack Mitchell

Mr Michael Geoghegan Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Br Blackwater Bloodstock Ltd

Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 16/1) 21 days ago. Blinkers back on and possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA51

B g Mayson - Florett (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Mr D. Breese Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

13 ANGEL DE LUZ (IRE) (16) 534005

B f Camacho - Angel Grace (IRE) Oisin Murphy

Nick Bradley Racing 44 Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Mrs Noelle Walsh Tattersalls, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, CLASS1PERSONNEL

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 12/1) 16 days ago. More is required on her tapeta debut at these weights TFRHHHII BHA42

2022: WURLITZER 4 9 10 Tom Marquand 6-1 (Alan King) 13 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 11. Hood worn by No. 5.

Blinkers worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

CLEMENT DANES: Following its run on 16/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

CLANDESTINELY: Following its run on 14/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

CARAMAY: Following its run on 13/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Send In The Clouds (GB), 6-1 Global Tycoon (IRE), 15-2 Chinese Whisperer (FR), 10-1 Mysterious Maestro (IRE), 16-1 Boudica Warrior (IRE), Rumnotred (GB), 20-1 Lady Chapel (IRE), Angel de Luz (IRE), 22-1 Daany (IRE), Caramay (GB), 25-1 Clandestinely (IRE), 50-1 Clement Danes (GB), 100-1 Balmy Breese (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 8.00

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

THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D M Loughnane (61 wins from 607 runners, 10%) runs ALL INCLUSIVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (7 wins from 61 runners, 11%) runs ZAKRAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZAKRAM trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.

It’s interesting that Phil Kirby has engaged Oisin Murphy for CASA LUNA and this filly might be worth chancing having dipped to a mark in the 40s for the first time Tawtheef may have needed the run at Epsom last time and is respected back at a venue where he’s tasted success before. The unexposed All Inclusive completes the shortlist

1.CASA LUNA (IRE) 2.TAWTHEEF (IRE) 3.ALL

(IRE) (11) 006150 CD

Furtado, Newark Br Wertheimer et Frere

Of The Draw Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner (8.6f) in July 12/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (1 1/4m) 11 days ago, finding test too much. Has dropped to only 1lb above that successful mark.

2 TAWTHEEF (IRE) (38) 630-200 CD 6 9-7 (3)

B g Muhaarar - Miss Beatrix (IRE) Hector Crouch

Trolley Action Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke

Br Ms Mags Durkan

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022. May have needed first outing for 12 weeks when seventh of 11 in handicap at Epsom (1 1/4m, good to firm) 38 days ago. Back on a god mark if staging a revival.

3 OPTICALITY (GB) (12) 000-035

B m Coach House (IRE) - Panoptic Callum Shepherd

Mr Paul Simmons Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater

Br North Bradon Stud Gmr Couriers Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 5 months, fifth of 7 in handicap at Bath (1 1/4m, good to firm, 9/1) 12 days ago. Entitled to strip fitter for the outing

4 CASA LUNA (IRE) (14) 600400

B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Flowers of Spring (IRE)

4 9-5 (7)

Oisin Murphy

James and Susan Cookson and Joss Coward Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Peter Jones Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (1 1/4m) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has come down in the weights and the booking of Oisin Murphy takes the eye TFRHHHHH BHA48

5 ZALICIA FIRE (IRE) (32) 066-46

3 9-4 (12)

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Tamara Moon (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Cross Channel Racing Club Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent

Br Ms H. McLennan

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Sixth of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 32 days ago, slowly away Makes tapeta debut Others more persuasive.

6 CAPTAIN ST LUCIFER (GB) (68) 262060

B g Casamento (IRE) - Delaware Dancer (IRE)

Newstart Partnership.com Suzzanne France, Norton on Derwent

Br Mr Stuart Dobb & Miss Kate Dobb

Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Mattinata

Mr P. Renoso

WISH (IRE) (42) 600

3 8-12 (1)

B g Buratino (IRE) - Crystal Mountain (USA) Dylan Hogan

Mrs A. Cantillon Robert Eddery, Newmarket

Br Mr M. Dunphy & Mr E. Cantillon

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 turf runs over 5f/6f. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut Worth a second look in the betting.

13 Y B SOBER (GB) (27) 000-00

HHHII BHA45

3 8-12 (11)

B f Outstrip - Brave Mave Shane Gray

MAYO 4 SAM & MR R WREGLESWORTH Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mr James Munroe Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Cheekpieces on first time, last of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Down in trip TFRHIIII BHA45

2022:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Visor worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 11, 13.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Casa Luna (IRE), 11-2 Darker (GB), 6-1 Opticality (GB), 13-2 Wallaroo (IRE), Tawtheef (IRE), 10-1 All Inclusive (GB), 14-1 Zakram (IRE), 18-1 Someone’s Wish (IRE), 22-1 Captain St Lucifer (GB), 33-1 Zalicia Fire (IRE), 50-1 Ballet Blanc (GB), Winnaretta (IRE), 66-1 Y B Sober (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 8.30

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

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) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (82 wins from 811 runners, 10%) runs VOLTAIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Sir M Prescott (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs DARK GOLD WEIGHTWATCHER: VOLTAIC won off a handicap mark of 66, his rating is now down 8lb to 58.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BO TAIFAN trained by D Quinn, Exning, 131 miles.

BO TAIFAN is on a roll at present and might be able to defy the handicapper again. Ticket To Alaska is more consistent than the majority at this level and will be a threat if a wide draw doesn’t prove a negative. Jamie Osborne handicapper newcomer Style of Life completes the shortlist.

1.BO TAIFAN (IRE) 2.TICKET TO ALASKA (IRE) 3.STYLE OF LIFE (IRE)

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Scarlet Rosefinch

Allan Keane Denis Quinn, Exning

Br Ballinacurra Stud Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when seeing off 8 rivals at Chelmsford (1m) 11 days ago. Even a further 5lb rise may not stop this thriving 6-y-o.

2 STRATEGIC FORTUNE (IRE) (98) 1100-10 CD

9-12 (5)

Hogan Power Geneva Ltd John Butler, Newmarket

B g Power - Jenniings (IRE)

Br Ms Caterina Dargan TIMEFORMVIEW Won over 9.5f here in February but not seen again until well held back here

months later Off another 98 days. Betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations

3 VOLTAIC (GB) (2) 515530 CD

Ch g Power - Seramindar

SF Racing Club Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Deepwood Farm Stud Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Salisbury in July 18/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good) 2 days ago. Can make presence felt

4 BLUE COLLAR LAD (GB) (18) 010500

4 9-9 (4)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Wonderful Life (IRE) Kevin Stott Cross Channel Racing and partner Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent

Br Mr Phil Cunningham

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in June. Last of 7 in handicap at Salisbury (1m, good to firm, 33/1) 18 days ago. Not easy to make a case for on recent efforts.

5 ANOTHER DIMENSION (GB) (40) 040400

HHIII BHA55

3 9-8 (10)

B c Time Test - Heather Lark (IRE) Neil Callan Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Br Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at the start of his career but has struggled since.

6 STYLE OF LIFE (IRE) (83) 6-02

59

3 9-8 (2)

B f New Bay - Caterina di Cesi Nicola Currie

V7 Recruitment Ltd and Partner Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br Knocklong House Stud V7 Recruitment

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 4/1, second of 6 in maiden at Ffos Las (1m, good) 83 days ago. Brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA59

7 KODI NOIR (IRE) (4) 003331

3 9-8 (in 6lb ex) (13)

B g Kessaar (IRE) - Sundown Kieran O’Neill

BillyB Syndicate Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Br Tally-Ho Stud Colourpin

TIMEFORMVIEW Has gradually found his feet for this yard, winning over 7f at Chelmsford last Thursday Respected under a penalty but the draw could have been kinder TFRHHHII BHA53

(GB) (26) 4-30050

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Pax Aeterna (USA)

The Unraceables Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br G. B. Partnership

MARK USHER RACING TIMEFORM VIEW Looks awkward but wasn’t seen to best effect when eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 14/1) 26 days ago, hampered

Gr c Caravaggio (USA) - Way of Light (IRE)

Mr Donald M. Kerr Heather Main, Wantage

Br Edgeridge Ltd Caribtours Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t reproduced the form of his 7f Brighton handicap debut second in 3 subsequent outings but he’s the subject of an interesting jockey booking

B g Kodiac - Jira

Browns and Hornbys Clive Cox, Hungerford

Br T. O’Dwyer & K. O’Brien Clive Cox Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Back up in trip First-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn the last twice Big player if stall 12 isn’t too big of an inconvenience

11 DARK GOLD (GB) (12) 550034

HHHHI BHA54

3 9-3 (11)

Br g Havana Gold (IRE) - Muscovado (USA) Morgan Cole (5)

Philip Bamford - Osborne House Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

Br Selwood Bloodstock P3P Partners LLP, R & E Bamford Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden 9/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Bath (1 1/4m, good to

12 BUACHAILL (IRE) (145) 013060 CD

4 9-0 (6)

B g Gregorian (IRE) - Anazah (USA) Finley Marsh Alan Appleton & The Coz Syndicate Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW His sole win in 23 starts did come over C&D in March. Out of sorts on turf when last seen 5 months ago but he was a creditable third on the previous occasion he was partnered by Finley Marsh

13

BROOMY LAW (GB) (16) 004000

5 9-0 (9)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Hooray Elisha Whittington (5) Arena Leisure Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 24 starts Last of 9 in C&D handicap 16 days ago. Best to look elsewhere again. TFRHIIII BHA42

2022: CIOTOG (IRE) 4 9 9 Thore Hammer Hansen 5-1 (Mark Loughnane) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 7, 8, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 11, 13. Visor worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

STRATEGIC FORTUNE: Following its run on 19/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BLUE COLLAR LAD: Following its run on 7/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Bo Taifan (IRE), 6-1 Ticket To Alaska (IRE), 8-1 Kodi Noir (IRE), 9-1 Voltaic (GB), Style of Life (IRE), Island Native (IRE), 11-1 Dark Gold (GB), 16-1 Another Dimension (GB), 20-1 Strategic Fortune (IRE), Buachaill (IRE), 22-1 Sea The Buckthorn (GB), 33-1 Blue Collar Lad (GB), 66-1 Broomy Law (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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Horse welfare is a priority at Wolverhampton. At every meeting there are two specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all the horses in action One vet is present at the start of each race and during the race follows the runners in a vehicle Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys. The second vet follows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents In addition, throughout the meeting a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected around the horse It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.55 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3873 to the winning horse The second to receive £1817, the third £907, the fourth £454 and the fifth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. 29 entries, 0 at £7 and 29 at £37. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3055; Second £1528; Third £764; Fourth £382; Fifth £191. (Penalty Value £3873.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Second Race 5.30 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 519 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 3lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. SKY SPORTS RACING have sponsored this race & will present a memento to the winning Owner & £25 to the handler responsible for the best turned out in this race 23 entries at £31. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Third Race 6.00 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses which have run no more than twice) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3564 to the winning horse The second to receive £1673, the third £836 and the fourth £418. for novice two yrs old, which have run no more than twice. Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (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. 44 entries at £33. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2816; Second £1408; Third £704; Fourth £352. (Penalty Value £3564) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Fourth Race 6.30 - THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-52 (also open to such horses rated 53 and 54; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 9st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. 20 entries, 2 at £6 and 18 at £31. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Fifth Race 7.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three 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). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 12lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. 17 entries at £31. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) Weights lowered 1lb 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Sixth Race 7.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-52 (also open to such horses rated 53 and 54; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 8st 12lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning Owner & SKY SPORTS RACING will present £25 to the handler responsible for the handler responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries, 1 at £6 and 16 at £31. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Seventh Race 8.00 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-52 (also open to such horses rated 53 and 54; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 8st 12lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning Owner & SKY SPORTS RACING will present £25 to the handler responsible for the handler responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries, 1 at £6 and 16 at £31. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Eighth Race 8.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 59 and 60; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 9lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. 24 entries, 3 at £6 and 21 at £31. - Closed September 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 6

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Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

FIXTURE LIST 2023

K EY Bold text Feature Day Live Entertainment (A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening (FL) = Floodlit

JANUARY

Tue 3 (FL) Winter Racing

Thu 5 (A) Winter Racing

Mon 9 (FL) Winter Racing

Mon 16 (FL) Winter Racing

Sat 21 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Mon 23 (FL) Winter Racing

Fri 27 (FL) Winter Racing

Mon 30 (FL) Winter Racing

FEBRUARY

Mon 6 (FL) Winter Racing

Tue 7 (FL) Winter Racing

Sat 11 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Mon 13 (FL) Winter Racing

Fri 24 (FL) Winter Racing

Mon 27 (FL) Winter Racing

MARCH

Sat 4 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Mon 6 (FL) Winter Racing

Sat 11 (A) Lady Wulfruna Stakes

Mon 13 (FL) Winter Racing

Fri 17 (FL) Winter Racing

Sat 18 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Sat 25 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Mon 27 (FL) Spring Racing

Tue 28 (FL) Spring Racing

Thu 30 (FL) Spring Racing

APRIL

Wed 5 (A) Spring Racing

Sat 8 (FL) Easter Weekend Saturday Night Racing

Mon 10 (A) Easter Monday Family Fun Day

Tue 11 (FL) Spring Racing

Sat 15 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Tue 25 (E) Spring Racing

Sat 29 (E) Saturday Night Racing

MAY

Tue 2 (E) Spring Racing

Wed 3 (E) Spring Racing

Fri 12 (E) Spring Racing

Mon 15 (A) Spring Racing

Tue 23 (A) Spring Racing

Thu 25 (A) Spring Racing

JUNE

Mon 5 (E) Spring Racing

Mon 19 (A) Spring Racing

Mon 26 (E) Summer Racing

JULY

Tue 11 (A) Summer Racing

Mon 17 (E) Summer Racing

Wed 19 (E) Summer Racing

Tue 25 (E) Summer Racing

AUGUST

Fri 4 (A) Summer Racing

Mon 14 (A) Summer Racing

Thu 17 (A) Summer Racing

Fri 18 (A) Summer Racing

SEPTEMBER

Fri 1 (E) Summer Racing

Sat 2 (E) Ladies Evening

Thu 7 (E) Racing League

Sat 9 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Sat 23 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Mon 25 (FL) Autumn Racing

OCTOBER

Tue 3 (FL) Autumn Racing

Sat 7 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Mon 9 (FL) Autumn Racing

Sat 21 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Tue 24 (FL) Autumn Racing

Thu 26 (FL) Autumn Racing

Fri 27 (FL) Autumn Racing

NOVEMBER

Mon 6 (FL) Autumn Racing

Mon 13 (FL) Autumn Racing

Tue 14 (FL) Autumn Racing

Fri 17 (FL) Autumn Racing

Sat 18 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Thu 23 (FL) Autumn Racing

Sat 25 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

DECEMBER

Mon 4 (FL) Autumn Racing

Tue 5 (FL) Autumn Racing

Sat 9 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Sat 16 (FL) Saturday Night Racing

Mon 18 (FL) Festive Racing

Tue 19 (FL) Festive Racing

Fri 22 (FL) Festive Racing

Tue 26 (A) Boxing Day Racing

Wed 27 (FL) Festive Racing

Sat 30 (FL) Festive Saturday Night Racing

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