The Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes (Handicap) - continued

14 CLEARPOINT (GB) (62)

1100-5 B c Ardad (IRE) - Pigeon Point (Harbour Watch (IRE))

8 11 (123)

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Jessie O’Kane (Breeder - Mrs Fiona Denniff )

D YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

Draw 1

HHH Won first two starts as 2yo (6f, good to firm/5f, AW); couldn’t quite cut it in good company after and was only fifth of 13 on seasonal/handicap debut at Thirsk nine weeks ago (5f, soft); that doesn’t tell the full story, though, with him drawn low in a race dominated by high numbers; needs a career best but that’s not out of the question with a visor now added. Official BHA Rating 90

15 BRAVE NATION (IRE) (34)

1400-00 B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Suite (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

MR BRIAN GOODYEAR

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Omar Almukhaini (Breeder - Basil Brindley)

D EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW diamond, striped sleeves and diamonds on cap.

8 11 (123)

James McDonald

Draw 9

H Wide-margin debut winner (5f, good to firm) and ran well in the Norfolk Stakes at this meeting; little positive to report since, twice well beaten in 6f Newmarket handicaps last month; gelded since; risky. Official BHA Rating 90

16

FRANKNESS (GB) (14)

10-0051 Ch f Frankel - Cosmopolitan Queen (Dubawi (IRE))

8 11 (123)

MR J. C. SMITH Harry Davies (3)

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Kea Taylor (Breeder - Littleton Stud)

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw

29

HHH Twice finished behind Radio Goo Goo at Chester last month; impressive at Goodwood two weeks ago (6f, good to firm), in command a long way out, but she’s 5lb higher in a much stronger race and there’s no guarantee she’ll benefit from this drop to 5f.

17

THUNDER MOOR (IRE) (280)

610500- Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Play Mate (Showcasing)

Official BHA Rating 90

8 11 (123)

MRS MARIA GILL Billy Loughnane (3)

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Ruby Criscuolo (Breeder - Ballyhane)

D PINK, YELLOW and PINK chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, YELLOW spots.

Draw

19

HH Won a 5f novice at York (good) for Kevin Ryan last May; came up short in Group and Listed company afterwards, including tried in cheekpieces on final start; sold for 50,000gns in October and gelded; Billy Loughnane booked for this seasonal/stable debut but this looks a tough starting point.

18 CAN TO CAN (IRE) (6)

20-0105 B f Kodiac - Ridge Ranger (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE))

MR C. R. HIRST

ADRIAN NICHOLLS, Sessay (Breeder - Con Harrington)

D DARK BLUE, large WHITE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap.

Official BHA Rating 90

8 10 (122)

Laura Coughlan (5)

Draw 13

HH Blinkers saw her back to form with a wide-margin win at Newcastle last month (5f); less good twice since and cheekpieces are now given a spin; others are much more convincing.

Official BHA Rating 89 (-2) 7

The Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes (Handicap) - continued

19

ROCKING ENDS (GB) (18)

1-23262 Gr g Havana Grey - Copper Penny (Dansili)

MR COLIN WESTLEY

8 10 (122)

William Carson

BRETT JOHNSON, Epsom

(Breeder - Fiona Marner Bloodstock)

D RED, LIGHT BLUE stripe, YELLOW and RED halved sleeves, BLACK cap.

Draw 26

HHH Three wins as a 2yo (AW/good to firm); career-best effort when second of 11 at Windsor 18 days ago (6f, good to firm); quick enough for the drop back to 5f but he’s unlikely to be able to dominate with Michaela’s Boy drawn nearby. Official BHA Rating 89

20

TATTERSTALL (IRE) (20)

520-101 B g Bungle Inthejungle - Nafa (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

MR D STONE & MRS C DODS

MICHAEL DODS, Darlington

Groom - Lauren Stockdale (Breeder - Maurice Burns)

D PURPLE, BEIGE striped sleeves.

8 10 (122)

Connor Beasley

Draw 6

HHHH Improved performer this season, winning a 5f Wolverhampton maiden on return (hung right) and taking another sizeable step forward when strong at the finish to win a 5f Epsom handicap three weeks ago (good to firm); 7lb higher but on the up and should go well; well below par in his one run on slower than good. Official BHA Rating 89

21 REVENITE (GB) (34)

511-0 B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Constant Dream (Kheleyf (USA))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Leona Browne (Breeder - Manor Farm Stud & J. E. Rose)

C ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

8 9 (121)

David Egan

Draw 12

HHH 6f novice wins here and at Kempton last September; much better than he was able to show on his seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket five weeks ago (pulled hard and didn’t handle the track); it remains to be seen how well treated he is, though, and dropping back to 5f is not sure to suit.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/5/2023 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced in the dip. Official BHA Rating 88

22 THE BIG BOARD (IRE) (25) 8 9 (121)

12224-1 B f Profitable (IRE) - Singapore Lilly (IRE) (Mujadil (USA))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Oisin Murphy RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Lun Rathore (Breeder - Oak Leaf Stud)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star

Draw

10

HH Dug deep to win a 6f handicap at Leicester on her reappearance 25 days ago, making most of the running; faces a different challenge today and others look much more persuasive. Official BHA Rating 88 (-1)

23 REMARKABLE FORCE (IRE) (32) 8 9 (121)

55030-4 B g Acclamation - Vastitas (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED Rowan Scott

ALICE HAYNES, Newmarket (Breeder - Rathbarry Stud) D

VIOLET, WHITE cap.

Draw 18

HH Came to hand early as 2yo, winning small-field 5f events at Salisbury and Musselburgh (both good ground); Listed third at Ayr (behind Prince Of Pillo) was the pick of six subsequent runs last year; an 8l defeat in a small field at Redcar on his return doesn’t bode well on the face of it but the winner was well backed and may have had the best ground, and the second and the third have both won since; visor needs to unlock something. Official BHA Rating 88

The Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes (Handicap) - continued

24 HARRY BROWN (GB) (27)

21-3113 B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS))

8 8 (120)

SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Hayley Turner DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

Groom - Erkin Beshimbai-Uulu (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Draw 7

HHHH His three wins have come on AW but he showed turf was no problem when third of nine at Goodwood last month (5f, good to firm); travelled supremely well through that contest, offering hope of further progress when facing a test such as today’s; shortlist material. Official BHA Rating 87

25

RHYTHM N HOOVES (GB) (35) 8 8 (120)

2110 B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz (Acclamation)

THE COOL SILK PARTNERSHIP Hollie Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Hannah Belcher (Breeder - The Cool Silk Partnership)

D WHITE, PURPLE cap.

Draw 25

HHH Two easy AW wins in the spring; pitched into a warm race for his turf and handicap debut at York five weeks ago and came up short, under pressure some way out; still has time on his side but is probably not thrown in at present. Official BHA Rating 87

26

EXECUTIVE DECISION (IRE) (229) 8 8 (120)

0152- B f Ardad (IRE) - Belle Travers (Bahamian Bounty)

BARRATT RACING Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy Makhmudov (Breeder - Worksop Manor Stud)

WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

Draw

27

HH Four runs for Jessica Harrington last season, winning a 5.5f maiden at Navan in September and displaying improvement when second on her nursery debut at Naas in November (6f, heavy; hood first time, retained today); sold for 82,000gns later that month; pitched into a hot race for her stable debut after an absence.

27

TAWALLA (IRE) (9)

Official BHA Rating 87

8 8 (120)

6-211 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Afdhaad (Nayef (USA)) (in 6lb ex)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Jamie Spencer

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Draw 8

HHH Lightly raced colt who followed his Ripon maiden win (6f, soft) last month with a front-running success at Kempton nine days ago; penalty asks more of him but it’s interesting that Latin Lover won the same Kempton event before defying a penalty in this race 12 months ago; unraced on good or faster.

28

CONQUISTADOR (GB) (90)

Official BHA Rating 81 (+5)

8 7 (119)

63321-1 B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - El Diamante (FR) (Royal Applause)

THE INVER PARK PARTNERSHIP Andrea Atzeni

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Rosie McEntee (Breeder - Sir Robert Ogden)

D DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars.

Draw 17

HHHH Failedtowininfour7frunsfortheGosdens;geldedpriortostabledebutinwhichhereadilyaccountedforRadioGoo Goo over 5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (11lb better off with her today) and he also won a shade cosily at Lingfield when last seen in March (6f; beat Kerdos who is 1lb worse off today); still has untapped potential and he’s a fascinating contender, for all that this will be a test unlike anything he’s experienced.

Official BHA Rating 86