5:50 - The Cazoo Handicap (For the Tokyo Trophy

S E V E N T H R A C E 5 . 5 0

THE CAZOO HANDICAP STAKES (FOR THE TOKYO TROPHY) (CLASS 2)

about SIX FURLONGS (6f abt 3yds) for four yrs old and upwards, Total race value £50000 For conditions of this race see page 64

R A C E F A C T S

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21):

M Johnston (18 wins from 102 runners, 18%) runs DESERT SAFARI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

K Dalgleish (8 wins from 44 runners, 18%) runs ABERAMA GOLD WEIGHTWATCHER: TINTO won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 5lb to 95.

LONGEST TRAVELLER:

ABERAMA GOLD trained by K Dalgleish, Carluke, 411 miles.

STALLS: OUTSIDE

LAST WINNER

WATCHABLE

Ridden by Oisin Murphy Owned by Hambleton Xxxix Trained by David O’Meara P Bamford Roses Partners

E P S O M R A C E S U M M A R Y

It often pays to be handy over this track and trip and therefore, this could go the way of DESERT SAFARI, who proved he was more than just a one trick pony when notching up a first turf success at Goodwood. He is only 4lb higher this time and won’t shy away from a battle at the business end. Lexington Dash was two lengths clear of Aberama Gold (second) at Doncaster last month and could have more to come, while the latter may appreciate the application of cheekpieces and is more than capable. The returning Danzeno is an ultra-consistent performer likely to be thereabouts at the finish, with Ejtilaab and Kimifive also noted dropping back in trip. WIN: DESERT SAFARI

DANGER: LEXINGTON DASH

PRESENTATION

Cazoo is kindly awarding £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 (EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 7, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P.’s - 13-2 Lexington Dash (FR), 7-1 Desert Safari (IRE), 8-1 Atalanta’s Boy (GB), Ejtilaab (IRE), 9-1 Danzeno (GB), Aberama Gold (GB), 11-1 Kimifive (IRE), 16-1 Barbill (IRE), 18-1 Tinto (GB), 20-1 Open Wide (USA), 25-1 Canagat (GB), Indian Sounds (IRE), 28-1 Muscika (GB)

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

1 DANZENO (GB) (236) 10 9-7 (2)

B g Denounce - Danzanora Owner Mr Clive Wragg Trainer Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder A. M. Wragg Form 323222- D Sponsored by Trade Access Panels Ltd

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE epaulets, sleeves and cap. Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Makanah when second of 5 at 8-11fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (soft) in October last year. An ultra-consistent performer, who is sure to be thereabouts. Official BHA Rating 105 Ray Dawson (3)

2 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (24) 4 9-3 (1)

B c Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella Owner Evan M Sutherland & Partner I Trainer Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Breeder Mrs J. McMahon Form 442420 D Sponsored by Keith Dalgleish Racing Ltd

WHITE, RED inverted triangle, hooped sleeves and cap. Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Mr Lupton at 17-2 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing at York over 6f last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time and could bounce back. Official BHA Rating 101 Shane Gray

3 LEXINGTON DASH (FR) (35) 4 9-2 (8)

B c Siyouni (FR) - Mythical Border (USA) Owner Middleham Park Racing LXIII Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder Al Shahania Stud Form 640-241 D Sponsored by Middleham Park Racing

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Aberama Gold by 2l. Was in control at the finish there and could have more to come following a 5lb rise. Official BHA Rating 100 Tom Marquand

4 DESERT SAFARI (IRE) (35) 4 9-2 (3)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Risen Sun Owner Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder Godolphin Form 343-151 D Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd

SILVER, tassel on cap. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Goodwood over 5f last month, beating Stone Of Destiny by a head. That was his first turf success and this forward-going sort can’t be ignored. Official BHA Rating 100 Ben Curtis

5 BARBILL (IRE) (22)

B g Zebedee - Fiuise (IRE) Owner Mrs Susan Bunney Trainer Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder Epona Bloodstock Ltd

5 9-0 (11)

Form 0160-25 D BF Sponsored by Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Finished 6l behind Concierge when fifth of 7 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f last month. Only 1lb higher than his last victory, but others have stronger claims. Official BHA Rating 98

6 JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE (IRE) (14) 7 8-12 (13)

Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Duchess K (IRE) YELLOW, Owner Trainer Breeder DARK BLUE Mr Steve Ryan & Mr M J Tedham Kevin Ryan, Hambleton John O’Connor Form 01-3020 D Sponsored by Bee Health Ltd triple diamond and armlets.NON-RUNNER Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 6l behind Pendleton at 16-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at York over 5f (soft) last month. Back down to his last winning mark and the booking of William Buick catches the eye. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/5/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Official BHA Rating 96 John Egan

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

7 ATALANTA’S BOY (GB) (36) 6 8-11 (6)

B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Affirmatively Owner Mrs Monica Josefina Borton & Partner Trainer David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder Monica Martinez-Trumm Form 20104-1 D Sponsored by Shinco Racing Limited

PURPLE and GREY diabolo, PURPLE sleeves and cap. Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-2 at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing in April, beating Bimble by 3/4l. A versatile performer who is only 4lb higher looking to follow up. Official BHA Rating 95 Thomas Greatrex (3)

8 TINTO (GB) (28)

B g Compton Place - Amirah (IRE) Owner D M James & Steve Jenkins Trainer Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder Llety Farms

5 8-11 (7)

Form 500650 D

EMERALD GREEN, RED stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves. Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind River Nymph at 40-1 when 23rd of 27 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f last month. Disappointing there, but drops back in trip off an ever-decreasing rating. Official BHA Rating 95 Jim Crowley

9 EJTILAAB (IRE) (7)

5 8-8 (9)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Miranda Frost (IRE) Owner Mr Paul Wildes Form 216-352 D BF Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch Sponsored by Breeder Tom & Cathy Burns Wildes Hotel Limited RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED cap. Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Boardman when second of 11 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good to soft) last month. Bumped into a David Egan thriving rival there, but has a chance off only a 1lb higher figure here. Official BHA Rating 92

10 CANAGAT (GB) (34) 4 8-8 (10)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Caskelena (IRE) Owner Mr J. C. G. Chua Trainer Simon Dow, Epsom Breeder Hesmonds Stud Ltd

Form 0-23600 Sponsored by Simon Dow

DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap. He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Amilcar when last of 16 on his latest outing at ParisLongchamp over 7f last month. A market check could provide the best guide, having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 92 Hayley Turner

11 KIMIFIVE (IRE) (35)

6 8-8 (12)

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) Owner Mr Richard J. Gurr Form 20450-3 D Trainer Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Sponsored by Breeder Miss Annmarie Burke Tuite Racing Limited WHITE, RED chevron, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap. He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 8 behind Tintoretto beaten 2 3/4l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f Oisin Murphy last month. Didn’t have the smoothest passage there and could figure. Official BHA Rating 92

12 OPEN WIDE (USA) (36) 7 8-7 (4)

B or Br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Nunavik (IRE) Owner George Materna & John McInerney Form 00616-4 D Trainer Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Sponsored by Breeder Moyglare Stud Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and armlets, PINK cap. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Atalanta’s Boy when fourth of 6 at 9-2 last time out at Goodwood over 6f in April. That was a resectable return and won’t lack for assistance from the saddle. Official BHA Rating 91

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

13 MUSCIKA (GB) (23)

B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche Owner Gallop Racing Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

7 8-5 (5)

Form 10-0460 D Sponsored by Gain Equine Nutrition EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoops, WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN diamonds, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond. Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Copper Knight at 10-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f last month. Only 1lb higher than when scoring at York last summer, but has struggled since. Official BHA Rating 89 Silvestre De Sousa

14 INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE) (23) 5 8-2 (14)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sarinda Owner Robert Bradley & P T Midgley Trainer Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder Godolphin

Form 1215-50 D Sponsored by Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN spots, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ORANGE spots, EMERALD GREEN cap. Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Copper Knight at 50-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f last month. Well-held in both outings this term and it is difficult to see him figuring. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/5/2021 it was reported that the horse was impeded in running. Official BHA Rating 86 Cam Hardie

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