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Class 4
THE HEINEKEN UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (16-21): K Dalgleish (55 wins from 436 runners, 13%) runs VENTURA FLAME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 79 runners, 11%) runs SOUL SEEKER Weightwatcher: SOUND OF IONA won off a handicap mark of 71, her rating is now down 7lb to 64. Longest Traveller: SOUL SEEKER trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 208 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 10-3 Soul Seeker (IRE), 9-2 Economic Crisis (IRE), 5-1 Ventura Flame (IRE), 6-1 Sound of Iona (GB), 9-1 Pearl of Qatar (GB), 12-1 Royal Context (IRE), 14-1 Iris Dancer (GB), 16-1 Jordan Electrics (GB) RACE SUMMARY: A few in with chances but preference is for SOUL SEEKER, who was nailed on the line by one coming from a long way back at Chester last week but ran well nonetheless and is taken to regain the winning thread from the same mark. Alan Berry’s 12-y-o Economic Crisis is seemingly at the top of her game at present so is feared most, ahead of the in-form Ventura Flame. 1-2-3: 1.SOUL SEEKER (IRE) 2.ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE) 3.VENTURA FLAME (IRE) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Heineken UK have very generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. (Penalty Value £4346.99)
RESULTS
TIME/DISTANCE:
2ND....................................................................................................
2020:
MERAAS 3 9 7 Joe Fanning 9-4 (Mark Johnston) 9 ran
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:
1 min 0.40 secs
Last Racecard 6 No. Runs Horse
1 0094-60 ROYAL CONTEXT 2 443622 SOUL SEEKER
Career
Winning Winning Runs Total Career Distance Going Since Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins
2 2 11 8119 5-6F S-ST 6 2 5 15 5975 5F GF 6
3 124155 PEARL OF QATAR
7 12 41 21244 5-6F GF-ST 2 4 432412 VENTURA FLAME 5 6 30 19170 5F G-HV 1 5 522522 ECONOMIC CRISIS 17 35 156 63532 5-6F G-S 11 6 836552 SOUND OF IONA 2 5 23 8701 5F G 10 7 46/318-4 JORDAN ELECTRICS 3 3 23 10070 5-6F GF 2 8 513464 IRIS DANCER 1 2 12 2538 6F S 4
1 ROYAL CONTEXT (IRE) (48) B g Acclamation - Out of Context (IRE) 4 10-0 (1) Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Jockey: Connor Beasley Breeder: Elwick Stud Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Probable S.P.: 12-1 Sponsor: Elwick Stud
Form: 0004-60 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to come on for recent run when fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to soft, 50/1) 48 days ago. Something to prove on the back of his last couple of efforts. TF RatingHHIII BHA 82
2 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (7) B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)
4 9-12 (4)
Owner: C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Probable S.P.: 10-3 Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition
Form: 443622 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Good second of 8 in handicap at Chester (5.5f, soft, 8/1) 7 days ago, headed post. Should remain competitive from same mark. TF RatingHHHHH BHA 80 (+2)
3 PEARL OF QATAR (GB) (11) Gr m Footstepsinthesand - Musical Molly (IRE) 5 9-11 (5) Owner: Border Raiders & T Davidson Jockey: Phil Dennis Breeder: Mrs Julie Anne Martin Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Probable S.P.: 9-1 Headgear: Hood Sponsor: SprayClad UK
Form: 124155 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in June. 6/1, not disgraced when fifth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 11 days ago, better placed than most. TF RatingHHHII BHA 79 (-1)
4 VENTURA FLAME (IRE) (22) B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Kramer Drive (IRE) 4 9-8 (3) Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXXXIII & Partner Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Breeder: Emmet Mullins Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Probable S.P.: 5-1 Sponsor: Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd
Form: 432412 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 11/4, ran at least as well in defeat when second of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Running consistently well so not dismissed. TF RatingHHHII BHA 76
5 ECONOMIC CRISIS (IRE) (11) Ch m Excellent Art - Try The Air (IRE) 12 8-12 (7) Owner: William Burns & Alan Berry Jockey: Harry Russell (5) Breeder: Philip Hore Jnr Trainer: Alan Berry, Cockerham Probable S.P.: 9-2
Form: 522522 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW 6-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 17/2, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago, finishing well. Enters calculations nudged up just a pound. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 66 (+1)
6 SOUND OF IONA (GB) (16) Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct Owner: Mr & Mrs G Grant & The Reluctant Suitors Jockey: Jamie Gormley Breeder: F J Connor & J S Goldie Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Probable S.P.: 6-1 Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing Headgear: Hood
5 8-10 (2)
Form: 036552 D
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, returned to form when second of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, running on. Hood back on. Needs to back that effort up here. TF RatingHHIII BHA 64
7 JORDAN ELECTRICS (GB) (16) B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers 5 8-10 (8) Owner: Mr Brian Jordan,B.Jordan &Stephen Jordan Jockey: Rowan Scott Breeder: T. J. Cooper Trainer: Alistair Whillans, Hawick Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear, JORDAN ELECTRICS LTD
Form: 46/310-4 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Shaped as if retaining ability after 11 months off when fourth of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Should give another good account. TF RatingHHHII BHA 64
8 IRIS DANCER (GB) (11) B f Kodiac - Rainbow’s Arch (IRE) Owner: Auld Pals Breeder: Llety Farms Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Cwm Home Improvements Jockey: Andrew Mullen Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
3 8-3 (6)
Form: 513464
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account at Ripon in May and she has continued in good nick, just unable to get competitive back up in trip there 11 days ago. First run for yard after leaving R. Mike Smith. TF RatingHHHII BHA 59 (-1)
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