2:25pm The Heineken Optional Claiming Handicap Stakes

Class 2. About one mile (abt 8f), for four yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £30000. Penalty Value £15702. Owners Prize Money: Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 SHELIR (IRE) (23)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shelina (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

6 10-2 (11)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 10-5601 D

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 10-1 at Ripon over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Boardman by 1/2l. Won’t give up on the double without a fight, but has struggled off similar marks in the past. Official BHA Rating 102

2 VAFORTINO (IRE) (74)

B g New Bay - Arbaah (USA) (Invasor (ARG)) Owner: Venice Consulting S/A & Gilberto Gambini Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket Breeder: China Horse Club Sponsor: Venice Consulting S.A., Kpf Racing Ltd

4 10-1 (3)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, EMERALD GREEN star. Form: 00-2100

He has won three times at 7f on good and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Bless Him at 14-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) in July. This longer trip should be fine, so he can’t be ruled out. Official BHA Rating 101

3 PERCY’S LAD (GB) (32)

Ch g Sir Percy - Victory Garden (New Approach (IRE))

4 9-12 (10)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Owner: Mr Alan Kerr Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd Sponsor: Tattersalls Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 112051 D

Winner of five races at 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 20-1 at Chester over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Positive Impact by 1/2l. Up 4lb and pitched into a deeper race, but foolish to dismiss him with the likelihood of more to come. Official BHA Rating 98

4 RED MIRAGE (IRE) (27)

Ch g Showcasing - Duchess Dora (IRE) (Tagula (IRE))

4 9-6 (6)

Jockey: William Buick

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Kingsley Park Ltd Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. Form: 0-11324 D BF

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Wonder Elzaam when fourth of 9 at 10-3jt-fav on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f last month. Should relish this longer trip and looks a big player today. Official BHA Rating 92

5 THE TURPINATOR (IRE) (25)

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Bessichka (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

5 9-6 (5)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Owner: Bighouse Synd., J Rosier & C Rosier Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Mr John Manley Sponsor: The Pheasant Inn Colours: YELLOW, PINK star and star on cap. Form: 160100 C D

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind I’m A Gambler at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to soft) last month. Probably needs more respite from the handicapper. Official BHA Rating 92

6 LUNAR SPACE (IRE) (98)

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Luminaria (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

4 9-4 (7)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (3)

Owner: The Judges & Partner Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn Breeder: J. S. Bolger Sponsor: V7 Recruitment Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap. Form: 60000-0

A winner at 7f on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 18l behind Dark Shift at 125-1 when 26th of 29 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June. Entitled to strip fitter for that seasonal debut, but it’s hard to know what to expect after that. Official BHA Rating 97

7 VIA SERENDIPITY (GB) (24) 8 9-3 (4)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mambo Light (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Jockey: Stevie Donohoe

Owner: J Soiza and D Lovatt Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder: Mr R. Shaykhutdinov Sponsor: UK Meds Direct Limited Colours: RED, WHITE braces, checked sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 410000 CD

Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Marching Army at 28-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Will need to find a bit more if he’s to win this. Official BHA Rating 89

8 ALAZWAR (IRE) (18)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA) (Lear Fan (USA))

4 9-3 (1)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Owner: Hambleton Racing XXXVI & Partner Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Chris & James McHale Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 13121 D

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather; has also won a NH flat race. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Haydock over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating La Trinidad by 1l. A 4lb rise might underestimate him. Official BHA Rating 89

9 ENIGMATIC (IRE) (7) 8 8-11 (8)

B g Elnadim (USA) - Meanwhile (IRE) (Haafhd) Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck (3)

Owner: Trevor and Ruth Milner Trainer: Joseph Parr, Newmarket Breeder: Stonepark Farms Sponsor: Tote Colours: WHITE, MAROON stars, MAROON sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, MAROON star. Form: 300336 CD

Has won eight races at 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Good Birthday when sixth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Place claims if bouncing back from that. Official BHA Rating 83 (-1)

10 SUBSTANTIAL (GB) (53)

B or Br g Siyouni (FR) - Sentaril (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

4 8-10 (12)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Lael Stable Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Roy & Gretchen Jackson Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap. Form: 32-1210 BF

Successful twice at 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Empirestateofmind at 9-4fav when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to soft) in July. This is tougher, but it might be too early to write him off entirely. Official BHA Rating 82

11 TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (4)

B or Br g Dansili - Trois Lunes (FR) (Manduro (GER))

8 8-8 (9)

Jockey: David Probert

Owner: Mr M. Channon Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: SCEA Haras de Saint Pair Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Colours: YELLOW, BLACK seams, BLACK cap. Form: 340060 D

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Rainbow Fire at 28-1 when 10th of 19 on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good) earlier this month. Hard to fancy on his recent efforts. Official BHA Rating 80 (-3)

12 STATELY HOME (IRE) (104) 5 8-6 (2)

Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Lady Spangles (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) Jockey: Josephine Gordon Owner: D Gilbert, A Bruce, G Wills Trainer: Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh Breeder: Rathasker Stud Sponsor: Tote Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED cap. Form: 033152 D

Successful twice at 1m on good - yielding and soft ground. Beaten a neck by Fame And Acclaim when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) in June. Will give it a good go, but might find this a bit too competitive. Official BHA Rating 78

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 9. Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 36.20 secs Record Time: 1 min 35.28 secs BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Alazwar (IRE), 5-1 Red Mirage (IRE), 13-2 Shelir (IRE), 7-1 Percy’s Lad (GB), 15-2 Substantial (GB), 8-1 Stately Home (IRE), 10-1 Vafortino (IRE), 14-1 The Turpinator (IRE), Lunar Space (IRE), Enigmatic (IRE), 20-1 Via Serendipity (GB), 25-1 Trais Fluors (GB)

Race Result

1st: ................................ 2nd: ................................ 3rd: ................................ 4th: ................................

Distances: 1-2 ........... 2-3 ........... 3-4 ........... Time: Min . Secs

2021 WINNER: VIA SERENDIPITY 7 9 11 Stevie Donohoe 12-1 (Charlie Fellowes) 10 ran

STEWARDS NOTED: SUBSTANTIAL:Following its run on 30/7/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

R ace Summary

Plenty with chances, but RED MIRAGE has been knocking on the door of late off this mark and with this slightly longer trip in his favour, he looks the one to be on with William Buick on board for the first time. Alazwar is a lightly-raced contender who can't be dismissed with his yard in such good form, but the biggest danger might be Percy's Lad, if building on his win at Chester last month.

Win: RED MIRAGE Danger: Percy's Lad

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