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SATURDAY 16 MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
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CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com
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3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD
weight st-lb
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
S Br
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, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BUILD YOUR ACCA WITH BETUK CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £8000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (86 wins from 927 runners, 9%) runs SAVANNAH SONG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs SAVANNAH SONG
LONGEST TRAVELLER: STILL STANDING trained by Alexandra Dunn, Wellington, 147 miles.
OCEAN RIDGE has made a solid start for his current stable and finished well from a poor position when third over C&D last time, so he’s worth chancing in a weak race Red Dwarf has been showing better signs lately, so she’s regarded as the main threat ahead of Chourmo.
1-2-3: 1.OCEAN RIDGE 2.RED DWARF (IRE) 3.CHOURMO
RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1 EMANATE (GB) (648) 0/05060/- 6 9-9 (3)
B g Coach House (IRE) - Emerald Girl (IRE) Hayley Turner
Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Heaney Family
Modest Gelding. Below form fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft, 16/1) 137 days ago. Off 137 days. Down in trip more to find and poor on last Flat run. TFRHHIII BHA41
2 MISS SLIGO (IRE) (22) 206-234 CD 7 9-9 (4)
B m New Approach (IRE) - Illandrane (IRE) Nicola Currie
The Q Party Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Myriad, New England & Watership Down Tote
VIEW Modest mare C&D winner Below form fourth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (12f,
3 RED DWARF (IRE) (31) 3/00-643 6 9-9 (8)
Ch m Belardo (IRE) - Bureau (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa
Mr W. Prosser John Butler, Newmarket
Br Roundhill Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 7/2) 31 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction and makes plenty of appeal, particularly if strong in the betting.
4 STILL STANDING (IRE) (35) 60-0600
9 9-9 (2)
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Il Palazzo (USA) Finley Marsh
West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Br D. G. Iceton Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwenty one runs since last win in 2021 28/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 35 days ago, very slowly away Back up in trip Chance if rediscovering old form
5 A DAY TO DREAM (IRE) (135) 344655- D
4 9-8 (1)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Tara Too (IRE) Cam Hardie
Ownaracehorse, K West and T&T Racing Ollie Pears, Malton
Br Ms Ellen Fox Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f). Off 135 days. Likely to need the run.
6 BISCOFF JOE (GB) (72) 40500-0
4 9-8 (7)
Ch g Cityscape - Royal Warranty Dougie Costello
The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Berkeley Carter Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, last of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 72 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Syd Hosie. Has a bit to prove TFR
7 CHOURMO (GB) (24) 00/-0665
4 9-8 (5)
B g Postponed (IRE) - Indicia Liam Keniry
Red Star Racing Mark Gillard, Sherborne
Br Jonathan Mitchell Ascot Park Polo Club
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding 25/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 24 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Respected.
8
OCEAN RIDGE (GB) (42) 6300-23 BF
4 9-8 (6)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jadhwah Tom Eaves
Devauden Court Racing Club
Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (2/1) 42 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA48
9 SAVANNAH SONG (GB) (28) 000-0
4 9-8 (9)
Gr f Roaring Lion (USA) - Dynaglow (USA) William Carson
Mr A. W. Carroll
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Chasemore Farm Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 100/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 28 days ago, slowly away Significantly up in trip TFRHIIII BHA45
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
BISCOFF JOE: Following its run on 4/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ocean Ridge (GB), 3-1 Red Dwarf (IRE), 11-2 Miss Sligo (IRE), 15-2 Chourmo (GB), 12-1 Still Standing (IRE), 18-1 A Day To Dream (IRE), 33-1 Emanate (GB), Biscoff Joe (GB), 100-1 Savannah Song (GB)
RECORD TIMES
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
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SECOND RACE 6.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE BET £10 GET £40 AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £11200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4624, 2nd £2313, 3rd £1156, 4th £578, 5th £289. (Penalty Value £5862.08) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (86 wins from 927 runners, 9%) runs DANEHILL STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs DANEHILL STAR
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOLAR BENTLEY trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
MAMALOUKA might be able to defy the handicapper again and make it 3 wins in her last 4 starts Danehill Star and Something To Do are others who arrive in from and should get involved, while Little Rose is one of a few handicap newcomers to note in the betting.
1-2-3: 1.MAMALOUKA (IRE) 2.DANEHILL STAR (IRE) 3.SOMETHING TO DO
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse
PLAY SMARTER
st lb Draw
1 SOMETHING TO DO (GB) (9) 221022 BF 9-11 (11)
B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Luisa Calderon Hollie Doyle
Shylock
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Miss K. Rausing George Boughey Racing Ltd, Sbk
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Lingfield in February. 13/8 and visored first time, good length second of 7 to Mamalouka in handicap at Lingfield (1 1/4m) 9 days ago. Eyeshields the headgear of choice this time Player TFRHHHHI BHA57
2 MISS GALIWAY (FR) (158) 034- 9-9 (5)
B f Galiway - Free Flying (FR) Daniel Tudhope
Nick Bradley Racing 48 and Partner
Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon Indication Racing
3 RED N BLUE DREAM (GB) (73) 60-0 9-9 (6)
B f Bated Breath - Atlantic Drift Pierre-Louis Jamin
Sideways Racing Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Newsells Park Stud Route Agency Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 125/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Kempton (1m) 73 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA55
4 PUBLICITY (GB) (73) 0003-0 BF
9-8 (1)
B g Advertise - Hope And Fortune (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa
Mr Kevin Quinn John Butler, Newmarket
Br Mr Kevin Quinn Quinn Construction Limited, Greinan Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 2/1, 6 1/2 lengths seventh of 10 to Mamalouka in handicap at Kempton (1m) 73 days ago.
5 MAMALOUKA (IRE) (9) 002-151
9-7 (10)
Gr f Mehmas (IRE) - Day Creek Kieran Shoemark
D MacAuliffe, A Don & Friend Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Joseph & Adrian Reid Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Kempton (1m) in January and saw off Something To Do by a length when going in again at Lingfield (1 1/4m) 9 days ago. 4lb rise shouldn’t prevent another prominent showing from this thriving sort TFRHHHHH BHA53
6 ORMERING TIDE (IRE) (21) 060
9-7 (8)
Ch g Bungle Inthejungle - Trentini (IRE) Finley Marsh
Mr Trevor Gallienne David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Gwyn Meredith Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Last of 9 in maiden (100/1) at Southwell (1m) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA53
7 SOLAR BENTLEY (IRE) (37) 66-054
9-7 (7)
Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Fresh Mint (IRE) Oisin Orr
UK Farming Renewable Energy
Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon UK Farming Renewable Energy, UK Farming Renewables
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fourth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (1m) 37 days ago, running on Visor on first time TFRHHHII BHA53
8
LITTLE ROSE (IRE) (14) 0-50
9-3 (4)
Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Sweet Rose Jack Enright (7)
Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Hooded first time, tenth of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago. Up in trip for handicap debut Went off at a single-figure price on first 2 starts so presumably thought capable of better by her leading yard. TFR
9 ESCAPE THE GRAPE (GB) (49) 6-00
9-2 (3)
Ch c Cityscape - Sancerre (IRE) Charles Bishop
Escape The Grape Syndicate Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Jeffreys Collie Collie Fillery Smulders TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 150/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Kempton (1m) 49 days ago.
10
DANEHILL STAR (IRE) (31) 626-543
9-0 (9)
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Rockshine William Carson
The Rebelle Boys Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Boocock Trading Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, very good third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago. Ought to be
11 POTTERS DIAMOND (GB) (31) 00-0
9-0 (2)
B f Time Test - Potters Sapphire Joey Haynes
Mrs J May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br Mrs J. May
maiden 300/1, last of 8 in maiden at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago.
RACE LAST YEAR
RUNNERS 11 Visor worn first time by No. 4, 7. Eyeshields worn first time by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 11. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10.
Stewards Note:
ESCAPE THE GRAPE: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Something To Do (GB), 9-2 Mamalouka (IRE), 5-1 Danehill Star (IRE), 9-1 Publicity (GB), Little Rose (IRE), 11-1 Solar Bentley (IRE), 12-1 Miss Galiway (FR), 22-1 Red N Blue Dream (GB), Ormering Tide (IRE), 25-1 Escape The Grape (GB), 50-1 Potters Diamond (GB) RACE RESULT: TIME
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £644,570 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024
THIRD RACE 6.30
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE STAY GOLDEN WITH BETMGM SAFER GAMBLING MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11400 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4864, 2nd £2432, 3rd £1216, 4th £608. (Penalty Value £6156) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Loughnane (58 wins from 536 runners, 11%) runs MARIS ANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs MIDNIGHT CALL LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEARL ABBEY trained by J Camacho, Malton, 145 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
Roger Varian’s FARO DI NOTTE appeals on pedigree so is taken to go in at the first time of asking at the chief expense of Pearl Abbey, who looks open to improvement now she steps up in distance. Spiritual Pursuit also has the form to play a part in this fair maiden.
1-2-3: 1.FARO DI NOTTE 2.PEARL ABBEY (IRE) 3.SPIRITUAL PURSUIT (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
PLAY SMARTER
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1 FARO DI NOTTE (GB) (-)
3 9-2 (7)
B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Warning Fire Silvestre De Sousa Aurelius Racing - Faro Di Notte Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Aurelius Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 31,000 gns 2-y-o, Night of Thunder filly. Dam, 6f-1m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/2m New London Interesting newcomer from leading yard TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 MADEMOISELLECANCAN (GB) (319) 4-
3 9-2 (2)
B f Land Force (IRE) - Cabaret Parisienne (USA) Pierre-Louis Jamin
Empire State Racing Partnership Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Cover and Carry Limited Route Agency Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 4 in minor event at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on her debut 10 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on her comeback run.
3 MARIS ANGEL (GB) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-2 (5)
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Anqooda (USA) Rossa Ryan
SYPS (UK) Ltd David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Culworth Grounds Farm Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 6,000 gns foal, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 9.5f-11f winner Almufeed and 2-y-o 6f winner Exceedingly Diva Market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MIDNIGHT CALL (IRE) (19) 6
3 9-2 (1)
B f Caravaggio (USA) - Sneaky Snooze (IRE) Jack Mitchell
Clipper
Br Richie Galway & Justin Carthy
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixth of 7 in minor event (12/1) at this C&D on debut 19 days ago, not knocked about. This Caravaggio filly can do better TFRHHHII BHA-
5 PEARL ABBEY (IRE) (21) 5-5
3 9-2 (6)
B f Soldier’s Call - Harbour Grey (IRE) Daniel Tudhope
Clipper
Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Ballyhane McIvors.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly who has shaped with promise both times, off 8 months before a never-nearer fifth of 7 in maiden at Southwell 21 days ago. Likely improver for the Julie Camacho team, especially now up in trip
6 SPIRIT OF THE ROSE (GB) (23) 34
TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 9-2 (4)
B f Showcasing - Osipova Richard Kingscote
Cheveley Park Stud Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising debut third at Kempton (7f) but failed to settle when only a fair fourth of 6 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 23 days ago. Remains open to improvement
7 SPIRITUAL PURSUIT (IRE) (19) 2-232
TFRHHHII BHA-
3 9-2 (3)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA) Hollie Doyle
Apple Tree Stud Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Mabaki Investments Apple Tree Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed all 4 starts, posting a solid second of 7 in minor event at this C&D 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and firmly in the picture.
TFRHHHHI BHA74
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
SPIRITUAL PURSUIT: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spiritual Pursuit (IRE), 3-1 Faro di Notte (GB), 9-2 Pearl Abbey (IRE), 15-2 Maris Angel (GB), Spirit of The Rose (GB), 14-1 Midnight Call (IRE), 40-1 Mademoisellecancan (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 7.00
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £8000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 1lb. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Appleby (74 wins from 648 runners, 11%) runs CAPTAIN SQUARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs CAPTAIN SQUARE WEIGHTWATCHER: MORLAIX won off a handicap mark of 75, his rating is now down 12lb to 63.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRANDEE trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 173 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
LAWMANS BLIS, a winner over C&D last month, just got going a bit too late back down in trip at Newcastle last week and is still attractively handicapped on past exploits, so he remains one to be interested in. Sullivan Bay is less exposed than the rest and warrants respect on first start for Henrietta Knight, with Captain Square another to consider
1-2-3: 1.LAWMANS BLIS (IRE) 2.SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) 3.CAPTAIN SQUARE
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
PLAY SMARTER
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1 MICKYDEE (GB) (397) 0253/6/0-
6 9-13 (3)
B g Twilight Son - Spangle Dougie Costello
Gareth Cheshire T P Faulkner
Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Br D. R. Botterill Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.2f). Off 13 months and can only be watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA65
2 CAPTAIN SQUARE (GB) (32) 4/452/-03
5 9-12 (1)
Ch g Sir Percy - Primobella Rossa Ryan
ValueRacingClub.co.uk
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Trade Access Panels Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 22/1) 32 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and needs considering with Rossa Ryan taking over in the saddle TFRHHHHI BHA64
3 MORLAIX (GB) (22) 004-660 C
7 9-11 (4)
B g Mayson - Estemaala (IRE) Harry Davies
The Honorable Earle I. Mack David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Mr N Bradley
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ran a typical race when last of 8 in handicap (10/1) at this course (12.2f) 22 days ago, needing stronger gallop TFRHHHII BHA63
4 DAARIS (IRE) (169) 301334- D
5 9-9 (7)
Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Reyaadah Jack Mitchell
Mr Scott Turner Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Kevin Frost Racing TIMEFORM VIEW 11/8, last of 4 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) 27 days ago. Fair on the Flat TFRHHHII BHA61
5 GRANDEE (IRE) (14) 335-066
10 9-7 (2)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Caravan of Dreams (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa
Team Best & If Only Partnership Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
Br Oak Hill Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty two runs since last win in 2019 and ran poorly when last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 9/1) 14 days ago. Visor back on
6 LAWMANS BLIS (IRE) (9) 150-216 CD BF
6 9-7 (5)
B g Lawman (FR) - Megec Blis (IRE) Dale Swift
G.P.S. Heart of Racing Ltd & partner Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate P C Coaches of Lincoln Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in February who shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Newcastle (12.4f) 9 days ago, slowly away Expected to give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA59
7 SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) (30) 00-013 BF
Br
4 9-4 (6)
B g Australia - Chatting (IRE) Charles Bishop
Mrs R Field Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
FIFTH RACE 7.30
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FIND MORE BIG DEALS AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Total prize fund £25200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £10239, 2nd £5121, 3rd £2560, 4th £1280, 5th £640, 6th £320. (Penalty Value £12988.08) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Appleby (74 wins from 648 runners, 11%) runs JUAN LES PINS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs JUAN LES PINS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: APPROACHABILITY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
APPROACHABILITY is returning from a long absence but has been given a chance by the handicapper so could be worth chancing Intinso has a positive profile and may do better still as a 4-y-o, while Haku enhanced his excellent record here 5 weeks ago and is worth a shot at this level.
1-2-3: 1.APPROACHABILITY 2.INTINSO 3.HAKU (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
PLAY SMARTER
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1 JUAN LES PINS (GB) (21) 03243-2
7 9-12 (3)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Cap Ferrat Alistair Rawlinson
Mr Matthew Taylor Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Executors of the Late Mr J.L.C. Pearce Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable length second of 10 to Diligent Harry in listed race at Southwell (5f, 14/1) 21 days ago, clear of rest Significantly up in trip Hood back on Stamina the obvious concern (unraced beyond 7f). TFRHHHII BHA105
2 AL ZARAQAAN (GB) (309) 26000/0- D
7 9-6 (2)
Br g Golden Horn - Asheerah Tom Eaves
Mr R. J. Hewitt Sam England, Guiseley
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Golden Sunset Holidays, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Known more as a useful chaser nowadays and opposable back on the Flat
3 NOLTON CROSS (IRE) (6) 552-146 CD BF
TFRHHIII BHA99
5 8-13 (1)
Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pandora’s Box (IRE) Ross Coakley
Middleham Park Racing XCII Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Lynch Bages Ltd Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 13 runs last year Latest win at Southwell in January. 16/5, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 6 days ago, well positioned TFRHHHHI BHA92
4 DUC DE KENT (FR) (29) 2260-00
4 8-12 (9)
B g Zelzal (FR) - Public Ransom (IRE) Dougie Costello
Deva Racing DDK Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Eric Puerari, Geraldine Henochsberg & Ec Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer at best in France, though below form last 3 starts
5 DREAM HARDER (IRE) (196) 426143- C
TFRHHIII BHA92
5 8-11 (7)
B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE) Richard Kingscote
Mr Paul Farrell Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Barronstown Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Creditable third of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm). Off 6 months Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA90
6 FROZEN (GB) (15) 64061-0
4 8-10 (6)
Gr f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Angel’s Tears Silvestre De Sousa
Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Jocelyn Targett Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 5-runner minor event at Lyon La Soie (10.7f, evens) in November First run since leaving Waldemar Hickst when ninth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 150/1) on UK debut 15 days ago. Down in trip Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA90
7 INTINSO (GB) (204) 1/0336-
4 8-10 (5)
Gr g Siyouni (FR) - Rose of Miracles Hollie Doyle
Mr Imad Alsagar John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner 9/2, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm).
Off 6 months May do better still TFRHHHHI BHA90
8
APPROACHABILITY (GB) (588) 3/02560/- 5 8-7 (8)
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Posterity (IRE)
Brian Yeardley & Partner
Br Merry Fox Stud Limited
Franny Norton
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Brian Yeardley Continental Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the turf as a 3-y-o. Missed all of last season but starts new campaign off potentially a good mark Market should guide
9 HAKU (IRE) (35) 351-201 CD
B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Quiania (IRE)
Level Par Racing
Br Kildaragh Stud & Michael Downey
TFRHHHHH BHA86
5 8-7 (4)
Hayley Turner
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Didn’t need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (11/2) 35 days ago, well positioned Can give another good account.
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7, 8.
TFRHHHHI BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Nolton Cross (IRE), 7-2 Intinso (GB), 9-2 Haku (IRE), 17-2 Dream Harder (IRE), 10-1 Approachability (GB), 12-1 Juan Les Pins (GB), 22-1 Duc de Kent (FR), 25-1 Al Zaraqaan (GB), 33-1 Frozen (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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SIXTH RACE 8.00
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £2,000,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £15000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Evans (74 wins from 608 runners, 12%) runs EAGLE DAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs INTERVENTION WEIGHTWATCHER: DOCUMENTING won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 9lb to 90.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE CALTONIAN trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 275 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
EAGLE DAY goes especially well at this track and still looks on good mark judged on the pick of his form, so he’s taken to bounce back from a below-par effort at Southwell Street Kid and Thapa Vc head the opposition.
1-2-3: 1.EAGLE DAY (IRE) 2.STREET KID (IRE) 3.THAPA VC (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
PLAY SMARTER
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1 INTERVENTION (GB) (7) 223644 CD
7 9-12 (8)
B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson
The Horse Watchers 8 Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd Timeform
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner who ran about as well as could be expected when fourth of 6 in listed race at this C&D (80/1) last week. This is more suitable.
2 STREET KID (IRE) (112) 602146- CD
6 9-11 (4)
Ch g Street Boss (USA) - Brushed Gold (USA) Benoit de la Sayette
Run Away Racing Galtee More Syndicate Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Kpf Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who produced a rare-below par effort at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen Off 112 days but has gone well fresh before, so capable of bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA90
3 DOCUMENTING (GB) (101) 550632- CD
11 9-11 (12)
B g Zamindar (USA) - Namaskar Jack Mitchell
KF, Humphreys, Orr & Turner Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Millsec Limited Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Creditable 2 1/2 lengths second of 7 to Intervention in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW), well positioned Off 101 days. TFRHHHII BHA90
4 JUSTCALLMEPETE (GB) (116) 125640-
5 9-11 (10)
B g Bated Breath - Firenze Dougie Costello
Peter Clarke Racing Partners James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Jan & Peter Hopper The Little Jet Company Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins from 17 runs last year, latest at Chelmsford City in August. Only seventh of 8 in handicap there on final outing but can make presence felt if returning to form after a 116-day absence TFRHHHII BHA90
5 THE CALTONIAN (GB) (13) 11202B CD
5 9-10 (1)
B g Swiss Spirit - Azelle Jonny Peate (3)
Mr M. Sawers Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Winston Cartmel North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who completed a facile hat-trick at Newcastle in January. In process of running below form when brought down there (7.1f) 13 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA89
6 BOOK OF LIFE (GB) (224) 1/30500- D
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Inspiriter
4 9-9 (9)
Paddy Mathers
Buxted Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful performer in France but below form last 2 starts, including in first-time cheekpieces when last seen at Deaville in August First run for yard after leaving A. Fabre TFRHHIII BHA88
7 FOLLOW YOUR HEART (IRE) (28) 312-455 CD
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Al Gharrafa
S. & A. Mares
Br Deal Gharrafa Syndicate
6 9-7 (11)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner but ran one of his lesser races here last time Bounce back called for.
TFRHHHII BHA86
8 REVOLUTIONISE (IRE) (27) 434120 CD
8 9-4 (7)
Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Modeeroch (IRE) Rossa Ryan
Mrs J Morley & Regents Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Ballylinch Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Kempton in January. Seventh of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago. Return to 7f is an obvious plus. TFRHHHII BHA83
9 TRIP TO ROME (IRE) (15) 66/21-36 D
4 9-3 (6)
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Marthamydear (USA) Richard Kingscote
Mr Sayed Hashish Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Joe Hernon & Minch Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW11/1, went backwards from reappearance when sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 15 days ago, hampered inside final 1f Possibly found that coming too soon, so worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA82
10 ZU RUN (GB) (49) 400-626 D
4 9-1 (5)
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment Harry Davies
Over The Moon Racing Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br The Bewitchment Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 49 days ago, unable to sustain effort First run for yard after leaving Adrian Nicholls. TFRHHHII BHA80
11
EAGLE DAY (IRE) (21) 113-635 C
4 8-11 (2)
B g Kodiac - Ramone (IRE) Finley Marsh
Mr David Edwards & Arthur Hoyle David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick here in December Ran a bit below form when fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago, but he’s the type to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHHH BHA76
12 THAPA VC (IRE) (14) 11-0042 CD
6 8-9 (3)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Merritt Island Rob Hornby
The Circle of five Mark Rimell, Witney
Br Mr J. Kelsey Fry
TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins from 12 runs last year Creditable second of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago, running on Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA74
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 11, 12.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.
Stewards Note:
ZU RUN: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Intervention (GB), 13-2 Thapa VC (IRE), 15-2 Street Kid (IRE), 8-1 Documenting (GB), 17-2 Eagle Day (IRE), 11-1 The Caltonian (GB), 12-1 Follow Your Heart (IRE), 14-1 Justcallmepete (GB), 16-1 Revolutionise (IRE), 20-1 Trip To Rome (IRE), 22-1 Zu Run (GB), 28-1 Book of Life (GB)
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RACE SIX
SEVENTH RACE 8.30
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £12800 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £5285, 2nd £2643, 3rd £1321, 4th £660, 5th £330. (Penalty Value £6699.52) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Appleby (74 wins from 648 runners, 11%) runs ISLAND NATIVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs ISLAND NATIVE WEIGHTWATCHER: HARBOUR VISION won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 5lb to 62. LONGEST TRAVELLER: OPEN CHOICE trained by E Bethell, LADY LAVINA trained by C Johnston, both Middleham, 140 miles.
GRAFFITI has been knocking on the door of late, doing best of those ridden close up when a close third at Chelmsford last time, so tops the shortlist over Harbour Vision and Island Native.
1-2-3: 1.GRAFFITI 2.HARBOUR VISION 3.ISLAND NATIVE (IRE)
RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1 ISLAND NATIVE (IRE) (7) 132612 BF
4 9-11 (2)
Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Way of Light (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson
The Horse Watchers 7 Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Edgeridge Ltd Timeform TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Lingfield in February. 9/4, good second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 7 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently Back up in trip Player TFRHHHHI BHA70
2 SOLANNA (GB) (22) 05550-5
5 9-9 (1)
Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Night Lily (IRE) Cam Hardie
Mr K. Snell John Butler, Newmarket
Br Mr K. Snell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year 17/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 22 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals Now below last winning mark. TFR
3 OPEN CHOICE (USA) (65) 3406-06
4 9-8 (9)
Ch g Classic Empire (USA) - Miss Mockingbird (USA) Callum Rodriguez
Mr Peter Jeffers Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Debby Oxley Tote TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 65 days ago.
4 COOLREE (IRE) (6) 300-540
5 9-8 (6)
B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Quaich Silvestre De Sousa Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Coolawn Stud Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 10/1) 6 days ago. Something to find on form TFR
5 GRAFFITI (GB) (30) 1310-23 CD
5 9-7 (3)
B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art Billy Loughnane Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Two wins from 5 runs last year 9/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 30 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA66
6 LADY LAVINA (GB) (13) 4605-60
4 9-6 (7)
B f The Last Lion (IRE) - Step This Way (USA) Richard Kingscote Johnston Racing Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 13 days ago. Up in trip Hood on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA65
7 SOI DAO (IRE) (28) 604-126 CD
5 9-6 (8)
B m Twilight Son - Home Cummins (IRE) Hollie Doyle
Mr C G Major Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in January. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at this course (7.2f) 28 days ago. Back up in trip Has work to do TFRHHHII BHA65
8 PESSOA (GB) (39) 041-125 CD
B g Ardad (IRE) - Firebelly
5 9-5 (4)
Finley Marsh
Mr Adrian Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW4-time course winner Latest win here in January 7/2, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 39 days ago, left poorly placed Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA64
9 HARBOUR VISION (GB) (4) 522142
CD BF
9 9-3 (5)
Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Holy Nola (USA) Phil Dennis
Mr K Louch & Partner Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time C&D winner Latest win here in February. Good second of 12 in handicap (11/4) at Southwell (8.1f) 4 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA62
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4.
Stewards Note:
SOLANNA: Following its run on 23/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.
COOLREE: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Island Native (IRE), 5-1 Harbour Vision (GB), 11-2 Pessoa (GB), 13-2 Graffiti (GB), 7-1 Soi Dao (IRE), 17-2 Open Choice (USA), 14-1 Solanna (GB), 18-1 Coolree (IRE), 28-1 Lady Lavina (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME
DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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RACE SEVEN
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.30 - THE BUILD YOUR ACCA WITH BETUK CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 9st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 14 entries at £40. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.00 - THE BET £10 GET £40 AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5862 to the winning horse The second to receive £2750, the third £1374, the fourth £687 and the fifth £342. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £56 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries, 1 at £11 and 14 at £56. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4624; Second £2313; Third £1156; Fourth £578; Fifth £289. (Penalty Value £5862.08) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.30 - THE STAY GOLDEN WITH BETMGM SAFER GAMBLING MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6156 to the winning horse The second to receive £2889, the third £1445 and the fourth £722. for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £57 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 1lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries at £57. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4864; Second £2432; Third £1216; Fourth £608. (Penalty Value £6156) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.00 - THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries at £40. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 1lb. SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.30 - THE FIND MORE BIG DEALS AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12988 to the winning horse The second to receive £6090, the third £3046, the fourth £1522, the fifth £761 and the sixth £380. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 or higher; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Note below). £126 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £101 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Those horses rated 85 and below are also eligible to run in this race. Elimination from this race will be as provided for in the Race Administration Code. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 10 entries, 1 at £25 and 9 at £126. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10239; Second £5121; Third £2560; Fourth £1280; Fifth £640; Sixth £320. (Penalty Value £12988.08) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.00 - THE WIN £2,000,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 69-88 (also open to such horses rated 89 and 90; such horses rated 68 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 16 entries at £75.Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.30 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6699 to the winning horse The second to receive £3143, the third £1570, the fourth £785 and the fifth £391. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £64 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 16 entries at £64. - Closed March 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5285; Second £2643; Third £1321; Fourth £660; Fifth £330. (Penalty Value £6699.52) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
FIXTURE LIST 2024
Evening Racing
JANUARY
Tue 2 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Fri 5 (FL)
Friday Night Racing
Sun 7 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Fri 12 (FL) Friday Night Racing
Sat 13 (FL)
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Mon 15 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
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Sat 3 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
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Thu 24 (FL)
Sat 9 (FL) Lady Wulfruna Stakes
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Tue 19 (E) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 23 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Sat 30 (FL) Easter Saturday Racenight
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Mon 1 (A) Family Fun Day
Tue 2 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Thu 4 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Mon 8 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
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Sat 13 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
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Fri 25 (FL)
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Friday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
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Mon 13 (E) Spring Afternoon Racing Spring Evening Racing
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Festive Evening Racing
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