3RD RACE 2.45PM THE TOTE AT TOTE.CO.UK HANDICAP STAKES

THIRD RACE 2.45 THE tote+ AT tote.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

For three yrs old Total race value £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (Penalty Value £10308)

5f 15y

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 86 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 FIRST COMPANY (IRE) (208) 0035- 9-7 (2)

Br B c Fast Company (IRE) - Pira Palace (IRE) O Northern Marking Ltd

Harrison Shaw J Declan Carroll, Malton T B Noel Finegan Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous efforts behind at huge odds when third in a 5f Listed event at Ayr in September. Went a long way to confirming that form in a Newmarket Group 3 but his opening mark looks high enough. TFRHHHII BHA94 2 IMPERIAL FORCE (IRE) (7) 2360-22

9-2 (1)

Br B g Camacho - Cafetiere O Mr Michael Blencowe

Oisin Murphy J Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Ballyphilip Stud Moretons Investments Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Finished placed in the Norfolk on his second start but has not matched that form since, so easy enough to oppose from a stiff opening mark. TFRHHIII BHA89 (-9) 3 ARMY OF INDIA (IRE) (12) 1010-3

Br Gr or Ro c Sepoy (AUS) - Sudfah (USA) O Mr Sultan Ali

9-1 (6)

Franny Norton J Mark Johnston, Middleham T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice on the AW last season and proved he’s just effective on turf when returning with a good third on his handicap debut at Doncaster 12 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA88 4 SHOWALONG (GB) (18) 6141-4 D

8-12 (4)

Br Ch c Showcasing - Muaamara O The Showalong Partnership

David Allan J Tim Easterby, Malton T B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Easthorpe Hall Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of novice events at 2 yrs and shaped encouragingly when fourth at Thirsk (5f) on his reappearance 18 days ago. Can do better yet and one to be interested in. TFRHHHHH BHA85 5 HARMONY LIL (IRE) (20) 41104-2 C

8-5 (5)

Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lil’s Joy (IRE) O Sue Cronshaw & Karen Bennett

Jane Elliott J Tom Dascombe, Malpas T B Rathbarry Stud NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW Novice/nursery winner over 6f at this course in September. Found some progress after 5 months off when second in a 13-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 20 days ago and ought to remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA78 6 EY UP IT’S MAGGIE (GB) (214) 32100- D

8-4 (7)

Br B f Equiano (FR) - Velvet Jaguar O Mrs M. Lingwood Kieran Schofield (5) J Tony Coyle, Norton T

B Dr A. Gillespie TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account in a 5f maiden at Catterick in August, but had her limitations exposed in stronger company next two starts. Fitted with first-time cheekpieces for handicap debut/return. TFRHHHII BHA77 7 CUBAN BREEZE (GB) (11) 1025-04 CD

Br B f Bated Breath - Madam Mojito (USA) O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock

8-2 (3)

Kieran O’Neill J Tom Dascombe, Malpas T NAF S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last term but failed to come on for her reappearance when only fourth of 5 in a 5f handicap at Ripon 11 days ago. Eased a further 2lb but has a bit to prove at present. TFRHHHII BHA75

B Mia Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced in a conditions event at this course in August, but she was well beaten on all-weather debut at Wolverhampton last time and is 5lb “wrong” at the weights. TFRHHIII BHA70 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 RECORD TIME 58.88 secs Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. STANDARD TIME 59.30 secs

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Showalong (GB), 7-2 Harmony Lil (IRE), 9-2 Army of India (IRE), 8-1 Cuban Breeze (GB), 11-1 Imperial Force (IRE), 12-1 Ey Up It’s Maggie (GB), 14-1 First Company (IRE), 28-1 Pacopash (GB)

PLAY SMARTER SHOWALONG had a productive campaign at 2 yrs and can do better yet following an encouraging return at Thirsk, so he makes plenty of appeal. Harmony Lil posted a good second at Ripon recently and ought to remain competitive, as should Army of India having now proven his effectiveness on turf.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHOWALONG 2.HARMONY LIL (IRE) 3.ARMY OF INDIA (IRE)

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