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2.00 - The Cazoo Handicap Stakes
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The Cazoo Handicap Stakes (Class 2)
ONE MILE about TWO FURLONGS (10f abt 17yds) for three yrs old Total race value £75000 For conditions of this race see page 80
STALLS: INSIDE
R A C E F A C T S
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C & M Johnston (15 wins from 106 runners, 14%) runs APPROACHABILITY and
SHARP COMBO
SHARP COMBO FANCY THAT:
A Balding won this race in 2017 and 2019. The stable runs SWILCAN BRIDGE today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER:
TAJ ALOLA trained by K Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
Solent Gateway (IRE)
Ridden by Hayley Turner Owned byD R Passant & Hefin Williams Trained by Tom Dascombe | S/P 28-1 (7 ran)
E P S O M R A C E S U M M A R Y
Charlie Appleby's Blue Trail is respected after his third in the Esher Cup last time but there may be better value to be found elsewhere, with Mr Big Stuff, who faced a troubled passage in the London Gold Cup on his latest start, a noteworthy contender. However, recent Sandown winner WAR HORSE gives the impression he can operate at a higher level than this in time and gets the vote. The improving Box To Box can also get involved. WIN: WAR HORSE
EACH-WAY: Blue Trail
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, jockey and groom.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 1 5 (EXACTA)
Visor worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 13. Probable S.P.’s - 13-2 Blue Trail (IRE), 15-2 Mr Big Stuff (GB), 9-1 War Horse (IRE), 10-1 Taj Alola (IRE), 11-1 Nolton Cross (IRE), 12-1 Approachability (GB), 14-1 Sweeping (GB), Grenoble (GB), Box To Box (IRE), Swilcan Bridge (GB), 20-1 Oneforthegutter (GB), Sharp Combo (IRE), 22-1 Oh Herberts Reign (IRE), 28-1 Stevenson (GB), 66-1 Hul Ah Bah Loo (IRE)
NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
1 ONEFORTHEGUTTER (GB) (16)
B c Muhaarar - Rainbow Springs Owner Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder Michael E Wates CBE
Form 1426-4 Sponsored by Helicentreuk
9-9 (3)
ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, hooped cap. A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 12l behind My Prospero when fourth of 6 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good to firm) last month. Switches to handicaps after facing a tough task that day, but others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 100 Richard Kingscote
2 SWEEPING (GB) (18)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Sweeping Up Owner Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Trainer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Form 45130-2
9-5 (8)
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap. A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Yonafis when second of 5 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m1f last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Bred to be effective at this trip and not discounted. Official BHA Rating 96 Hollie Doyle
3 APPROACHABILITY (GB) (229)
9-3 (6)
Ch c New Approach (IRE) - Posterity (IRE) Owner Brian Yeardley & Partner Trainer Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder Merry Fox Stud Limited
Form 123Sponsored by Brian Yeardley Continental Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops and sleeves, RED and WHITE hooped cap. A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Third of 11 behind Mr Professor beaten 4l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (soft) in October last year. Has the scope to progress on his handicap debut and may get involved. Official BHA Rating 94 Jason Hart
4 BLUE TRAIL (IRE) (43)
B c Teofilo (IRE) - Pietrafiore (IRE) Owner Godolphin Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin Form 21143 BF Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better
9-2 (5)
ROYAL BLUE. Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Wanees beaten 2 1/4l at 16-5fav on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) in April. Moves up in trip on just his second turf start and is an obvious candidate. Official BHA Rating 93 William Buick
5 GRENOBLE (GB) (16)
9-1 (15)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Giants Play (USA) Owner Newsells Park Stud Trainer William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder Newsells Park Stud
Form 210-044 Sponsored by Newsells Park Stud Limited YELLOW, BLACK hoop, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK star. A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind War Horse when last of 4 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m2f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Still learning the job and others are favoured. Official BHA Rating 92 Tom Marquand
6 OH HERBERTS REIGN (IRE) (14) 9-0 (1)
B c Acclamation - Western Safari (IRE) Owner Team Wallop Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder M. Fahy & Rathbarry Stud Form 115-424
PURPLE, WHITE hoops, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE stars, PURPLE cap. He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 8l behind Whoputfiftyinyou when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good) last month. Not disgraced there but may lack the potential of some of his rivals. Official BHA Rating 91 James Doyle
NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
7 WAR HORSE (IRE) (16)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Santa Anabaa Owner The Honorable Earle I. Mack Trainer Marco Botti, Newmarket Breeder Sunderland Holding Inc. Form 521-251 D Sponsored by Marco Botti Ltd
8-10 (10)
BURGUNDY, YELLOW rising sun, BURGUNDY cap. Successful twice at 1m2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 7-2 at Sandown over 1m2f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Nolton Cross by a neck. Open to further improvement and looks set for a big run. Official BHA Rating 87 Andrea Atzeni
8 TAJ ALOLA (IRE) (20)
B g El Kabeir (USA) - Girl Ranger (IRE) Owner Mr Faihan Faisal Almandeel Trainer K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder M. Conaghan
Form 4122-62 Sponsored by KB Spigot Ltd
8-8 (11)
EMERALD GREEN, RED epaulets and armlets. Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Rollajam when second of 7 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m2f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Up in grade but not one to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 85 David Egan
9 MR BIG STUFF (GB) (21)
B c Iffraaj - Groovejet Owner Phil Cunningham Trainer Richard Spencer, Newmarket Breeder Phil Cunningham
Form 032-25 Sponsored by Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
8-5 (13)
WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap. Placed in three of five starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Israr when fifth of 12 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) Following its last month. run on 14/5/ Faced a troubled passage 2022 it was reported that on the that occasion and should horse was checked in its make a bold bid run close home. here. STEWARDS NOTE: Official BHA Rating 82 Tyler Heard (5)
10 BOX TO BOX (IRE) (34)
8-4 (2)
B g Kodiac - Alyaafel Owner The Running Order Partnership Trainer Hugo Palmer, Malpas Breeder Randolf Stevens Limited
Form 40332-1 D Sponsored by NAF GREY, PINK seams, PINK sleeves, GREY seams, GREY cap, PINK diamond. Won on his latest outing when 9-4jt-fav at Salisbury over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Yarralumla by 1l, his first success from seven starts. May have even more to offer for Hugo Palmer and can make his presence felt. Official BHA Rating 81 Harry Davies (5)
11 STEVENSON (GB) (28)
B c Havana Gold (IRE) - In Your Time Owner Hunscote Stud Limited Trainer Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder Hunscote Stud
Form 3135 Sponsored by Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd
8-3 (14)
PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN hoop and armlets. A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Aldhaja when last of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (soft) last month. Readily put in his place that day and likely to find things tough up in grade. Official BHA Rating 80 John Egan
12 NOLTON CROSS (IRE) (16)
B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Pandora’s Box (IRE) Owner Middleham Park Racing XCII Trainer Hugo Palmer, Malpas Breeder Lynch Bages Ltd
Form 42-12 Sponsored by Middleham Park Racing
8-3 (4)
LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. A winner at 1m1f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by War Horse when second of 4 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m2f (good to firm) last month. Didn’t get the clearest run on that occasion and one to consider. Official BHA Rating 80 Silvestre De Sousa
NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
13 SHARP COMBO (IRE) (243)
B g Bated Breath - Combination (FR) Owner Kingsley Park 26 Trainer Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder Kildaragh Stud & M. Downey
Form 510032Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd
8-2 (7)
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets. A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Tiempo Star when second of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m in October last year. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. Up in trip on his return to the track and not discounted. Official BHA Rating 78 Franny Norton
14 SWILCAN BRIDGE (GB) (35)
B c Helmet (AUS) - Avon Lady Owner Mick and Janice Mariscotti Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Meon Valley Stud
Form 05-1532 Sponsored by Kingsclere Stud
8-2 (12)
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap. A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Al Azhar when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m2f (good to firm) in April. Placed at this track on his previous run but needs to find more from 4lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 75 Hayley Turner
15 HUL AH BAH LOO (IRE) (37)
8-2 (9)
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Susiescot (IRE) Owner Mr Mark McAllister Trainer Simon Dow, Epsom Breeder Mrs Amanda McCreery
Form 226-505 Sponsored by Simon Dow RED, BLACK and WHITE check sleeves, RED and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap. Placed twice in seven starts. Finished 5l behind Court Of Session when fifth of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m in STEWARDS April. Runs from NOTE: Following 9lb its out run of on the 28/4 handicap. Has to find plenty of improvemen /2022 it was reported that the horse had lost t a in order to make an impact. shoe. Official BHA Rating 70 Aidan Keeley (7)
Result
1st
3rd 2nd
4th Distance
Time
1995
THE MODERN QUEEN’S STAND WAS BUILT IN 1995 AND THE DERBY WAS SWITCHED TO A SATURDAY RATHER THAN WEDNESDAY AS PREVIOUS.
THE RACE WAS WON BY LAMMTARRA WHO WAS MAKING HIS SEASONAL DEBUT UNDER WALTER SWINBURN.
