The Racing League Joker Card

A new innovation introduced in Racing League 2022 allows each of the managers of the seven competing teams having the opportunity to play a Joker in any two of the 42 races when there are at least 12 horses running.

The Joker doubles the points won by the two horses representing the team in a given race. When played, the team receives double points in that given race but it is not applied to individual jockey points.

The team manager will announce their intention to play a Joker in the Paddock, directly before the selected race This is done by placing a Joker card alongside the team name on the scoreboard in the Paddock.

SECOND RACE 6.00

SIX FURLONGS (6F AND 3YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WILLIAM HILL EPIC VALUE RACING LEAGUE RACE 2 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses trained by trainers registered to Racing League)

Total prize fund £25000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S C Williams (16 wins from 179 runners, 9%) runs BEAR PROFIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs MONSIEUR KODI WEIGHTWATCHER: RATHBONE won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 12lb to 80.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOME NIGHTMARE trained by J G O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn, 242 miles.

SHOBIZ is probably still on the up despite his short-priced reverse at Newbury 6 weeks ago and he can resume winning ways Lightly-raced 3-y-o Crow’s Nest looked unlucky not to finish closer in a Newmarket race that has worked out well 4 weeks ago and he’s a big player Nottingham-winner Northern Spirit is respected also.

1-2-3: 1.SHOBIZ 2.CROW’S NEST (IRE) 3.NORTHERN SPIRIT colours

1 FARO DE SAN JUAN (IRE) (32) 300010 D

B g Almanzor (FR) - Fixette (IRE)

9-13 (4)

Larson (3)

Quest Thoroughbreds & Jack Thomas - The North Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Br Lynch Bages Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1-winner at Chester last month, his first victory for this yard Poor off this mark at Pontefract next time though and needs to bounce back.

2 BERNARDO O’REILLY (GB) (68) 50-5120 D

9 9-13 (6)

B g Intikhab (USA) - Baldovina Adam Farragher (3) Rebel Racing (2) - Ireland Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Br Chasemore Farm

TIMEFORM VIEWWonstrong6fNewburyhandicapinthemudinApril,seentomaximumeffectunderawaitingride.Wasn’tdisgracedhavingfoundhimselfcaughtaway fromwheretheactiondevelopedbehindShobiztherelatest,thoughisthesortthatneedseverythingtofallright(pronetomissingthebreak) TFRHHHII BHA86

3 MONSIEUR KODI (IRE) (17) 0-14413 D

4 9-10 (12)

B g Kodiac - Babylonian Cam Hardie Middleham Park Racing XVI - The North Richard Fahey, Malton

Br Molony Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form this year, winning handicaps at Musselburgh (5f) and Thirsk (6f) Ran well at Ayr latest and one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA83

4 SHOBIZ (GB) (42) 106-312 D BF

5 9-9 (3)

B g Showcasing - Royal Confidence Kieran Shoemark

Mr D. M. James - London & The South Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br D. M. James

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed a willing attitude as he landed good 18-runner 6f Newbury handicap in May. Went close there 6 weeks ago and probably still on the upgrade. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA82

5 HECTIC (GB) (19) 60-2600 D

3 9-9 (7)

B g Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell Marco Ghiani

Highclere T’Bred Racing - Desmond Tutu - London & The South Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates

TIMEFORM VIEW Close second on 7f Newbury reappearance but hasn’t gone on from that, held again fitted with blinkers at Haydock last time Returns to sprinting. TFRHHHII BHA87

6 BEAR PROFIT (IRE) (18) 613-004 D

4 9-7 (10)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Orikawa (FR) Callum Shepherd

Spiers, Barratt & Signy - The East Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Br Mylestown Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped a bit better than his previous starts this season in spite of the drop back to 5f at Chelmsford 3 weeks ago and a contender if building on that returned to 6f TFRHHHII BHA80

7

RATHBONE (GB) (20) 303025 D

7 9-7 (8)

B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Frequent Tom Eaves

Mr N Shucksmith & Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington - Yorkshire Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score this term but he arrives in good nick, never nearer from wide draw at Beverley (5f) last time One to note back over 6f TFRHHHII BHA80

8

DARK TROOPER (IRE) (27) 4-11303

3 9-5 (1)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Warshah (IRE) Ross Coakley

Mr Chi Un Fred Ma - Wales & The West Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Yeomanstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual AW winner in January and returned to form back on turf at Newmarket (7f) last time Interesting now back sprinting against the older horses. TFRHHHII BHA83

9

SOME NIGHTMARE (IRE) (7) 0-02423 D

6 9-4 (11)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Isolde’s Return Trevor Whelan

The Cross Racing Club - Wales & The West John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Pat Beirne & Dream Ahead Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Been running respectably at Chepstow but this is tougher.

10

CROW’S NEST (IRE) (28) 3113 D

3 9-4 (5)

B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Argentina (IRE) Ben Curtis

Jamie Perkins & Partner - Ireland George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 sprint novice events last month and continues to progress, unlucky not to finish closer in 3-y-o Newmarket handicap 4 weeks ago that has worked out well Leading claims. TFRHHHHI BHA82

11

NORTHERN SPIRIT (GB) (6) 321341 D

3 8-12 (in 6lb ex) (2)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Amelia Grace (IRE) Ben Robinson

Northern Water Services & Brian Ellison - Yorkshire Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Northern Water Services & Brian Ellison

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever to get back to winning ways in 6f Nottingham handicap last week, the first-time cheekpieces clearly enabling him to eke out some improvement although he typically hung. Respected under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA70 (+7)

12

HIATUS (IRE) (43) 461630 D

3 8-8 (9)

B g Camacho - Before The Storm Luke Morris

Mr John C. Davies - The East Conrad Allen, Newmarket

Br Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sluiced through the mud to score at Windsor (6f) in May although is proving inconsistent, running one of his lesser races at Kempton 6 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 9, 11.

Stewards Note:

FARO DE SAN JUAN: Following its run on 25/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

SHOBIZ: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

CROW’S NEST: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Shobiz (GB), 9-2 Crow’s Nest (IRE), 11-2 Northern Spirit (GB), 9-1 Bernardo O’Reilly (GB), 12-1 Monsieur Kodi (IRE), 14-1 Dark Trooper (IRE), 20-1 Bear Profit (IRE), Rathbone (GB), 25-1 Hiatus (IRE), 33-1 Faro de San Juan (IRE), Hectic (GB), Some Nightmare (IRE)

Abbreviations

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner

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