9 minute read
Stewards’ Cup Handicap (Class 2
THE HEINEKEN UK SCOTTISH STEWARDS’ CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (16-21): M Johnston (36 wins from 197 runners, 18%) runs DESERT SAFARI and MERAAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (11 wins from 103 runners, 11%) runs DESERT SAFARI and MERAAS Longest Traveller: PAWS FOR THOUGHT trained by T Dascombe, Malpas, 240 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 5-1 Mr Wagyu (IRE), 11-2 Commanche Falls (GB), 13-2 Rathbone (GB), 7-1 Meraas (GB), 12-1 Illusionist (GER), 14-1 Music Society (IRE), 16-1 Desert Safari (IRE), 18-1 Kraken Power (IRE), 20-1 Staxton (GB), 22-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 28-1 Equiano Springs (GB) RACE SUMMARY: COMMANCHE FALLS didn’t get the rub of the green when fourth in the 11-runner Thirsk handicap won by Rathbone and, granted better luck this time, he may well reverse the placings on 4lb better terms. Indeed, Michael Dods’s charge did the job well at Ripon on his penultimate start and remains on a feasible mark. Mr Wagyu has been in terrific form this year and should give another good account. 1-2-3: 1.COMMANCHE FALLS 2.RATHBONE 3.MR WAGYU (IRE) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12
HEINEKEN UK has 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 in this race. A presentation of the Heineken UK Scottish Stewards’ Cup will also be made to the winning owner. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462)
RESULTS
TIME/DISTANCE:
2020:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:
1 min 13.20 secs
Last Racecard 6 No. Runs Horse
1 91660-3 MERAAS 2 151800 DESERT SAFARI
Career
Winning Winning Runs Total Career Distance Going Since Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins
3 1 9 22900 6F G-ST 4 5 3 17 43126 5-6F GF-ST 3 3 049121 RATHBONE 4 9 30 26275 6F GF-S 0 4 16-1414 COMMANCHE FALLS 6 — 14 32577 6F G-S 1 5 100-100 STAXTON 7 7 37 94446 6F G-ST 2 6 414-306 MAGICAL SPIRIT 5 5 19 35009 5-6F G-ST 4 7 144-154 PAWS FOR THOUGHT 3 1 10 15909 6-7F G-GS 2 8 111912 MR WAGYU 12 12 50 57881 6F G-S 1 9 0-88158 ILLUSIONIST 2 4 19 10648 5-6F GS-GF 2 10 7207-68 EQUIANO SPRINGS 9 6 37 47848 6-7F GF-ST 6 11 220120 MUSIC SOCIETY 5 9 36 40939 5-7F G-ST 2 12 0-38233 KRAKEN POWER 1 2 10 4140 6F GS 8
1 MERAAS (GB) (13) B g Oasis Dream - Rehn’s Nest (IRE) Owner: Mr Salem Bel Obaida Jockey: Andrew Breslin (5)
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham
Probable S.P.: 7-1 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Form: 01660-3 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of this race 12 months ago. Last of 3 in minor event (7/2) at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago, having run of race. Possibly needed that run and no surprise if he bounces back. TF RatingHHHII BHA 99
2 DESERT SAFARI (IRE) (21) B g Slade Power (IRE) - Risen Sun
4 9-11 (9)
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Jockey: Ben Curtis Breeder: Godolphin Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Probable S.P.: 16-1 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Form: 151000 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 17 Flat runs, the latest at Goodwood in May. Only eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 6/1) 21 days ago, though, and others boast more compelling claims. TF RatingHHIII BHA 98
3 RATHBONE (GB) (16) B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Frequent Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Jockey: Oisin McSweeney (7)
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Probable S.P.: 13-2 Sponsor: Kevin Ryan Racing Limited Headgear: Blinkers
5 9-9(10)
Form: 040121 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 16 days ago, sticking to task. 4lb rise tolerable and he should be in the thick of things once again. TF RatingHHHHI BHA 96
4 COMMANCHE FALLS (GB) (16) Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Joyeaux 4 9-8 (5) Owner: Doug Graham, Ian Davison, Alan Drysdale Jockey: Connor Beasley Breeder: Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Probable S.P.: 11-2 Headgear: Cheek Pieces Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
Form: 16-1414 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ripon in June. Bit below form 3 1/4 lengths fourth of 11 to Rathbone in handicap (11/4) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. There were excuses that day and he’s one to consider.TF RatingHHHHH BHA 95
5 STAXTON (GB) (20) B g Equiano (FR) - Snake’s Head Owner: Ontoawinner 10 & Partner Jockey: David Allan
Breeder: B & B Equine Limited Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Probable S.P.: 20-1 Headgear: Cheek Pieces
Sponsor: Ontoawinner
6 9-6(12)
Form: 100-100 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ripon in April. 16/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 20 days ago, hampered. Others make more appeal. TF RatingHHIII BHA 93
6 6 MAGICALMAGICAL SPIRIT (IRE)(IRE) (20)(20) Ch g Zebedee - La Dame de Fer (IRE) 5 5 9-5 9-5 (7) (7) Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXII Breeder: S.E.B/stock,W.J. B/stock& Norrismount Probable S.P.: 10-1 Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXII Breeder: S.E.B/stock,W.J. B/stock& Norrismount Probable S.P.: 10-1 Sponsor: Hambleton Racing LtdNON-RUNNER Jockey: Trainer: Jockey: Trainer: Kevin Kevin Kevin Kevin Stott Ryan, Stott Ryan, HambletonHambleton
Form: 414-306 6 D TIMEFORMTIMEFORM VIEW VIEW NON NON RUNNER RUNNER TF TF RatingHHHIIRatingHHHII BHA BHA 92 92
7 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (20) B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE) 3 9-1 (2) Owner: Mrs Carol Shaw Jockey: Jane Elliott Breeder: Ballyphilip Stud Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Probable S.P.: 22-1 Sponsor: NAF
Form: 144-154 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chester in May. 10/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft) 20 days ago. Will need a clear career-best if he’s to emerge on top here. TF RatingHHIII BHA 93
8 MR WAGYU (IRE) (6) Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE) Owner: The New Century Partnership Jockey: Jason Hart
Breeder: Danny O’Sullivan Trainer: John Quinn, Malton
Probable S.P.: 5-1 Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Warrendale Wagyu Headgear: Visor
6 9-1 (4)
Form: 111012 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 4 wins from 8 runs this year, the latest at Haydock in July. Good second of 19 in handicap at York (6f, good, 20/1) 6 days ago and another big run is on the cards. TF RatingHHHII BHA 88 (+2)
9 ILLUSIONIST (GER) (35) B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Irishstone (IRE) Owner: Miss Marjorie A. Thompson Jockey: Sam James
Breeder: Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Probable S.P.: 12-1 Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited Headgear: Blinkers
4 9-0 (3)
Form: 0-00150 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in May. Bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap (11/1) at York (7f, good) 35 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Blinkers back on and he’s not without each-way hope. TF RatingHHHII BHA 87
10 EQUIANO SPRINGS (GB) (22) B g Equiano (FR) - Spring Clean (FR) 7 8-11 (8) Owner: T T Racing Jockey: Paddy Mathers Breeder: Paddock Space Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster Probable S.P.: 28-1 Sponsor: Tom Tate Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. More than capable off this sort of mark, but needs to bounce back in a major way. TF RatingHHIII BHA 84
11 MUSIC SOCIETY (IRE) (6) Gr g Society Rock (IRE) - Absolutely Cool (IRE) 6 8-9 (6) Owner: Richard Taylor & Philip Hebdon Jockey: Ella McCain (5) Breeder: Pier House Stud Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Probable S.P.: 14-1 Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Form: 220120 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Latest win at Pontefract in June. 15/2, below form eleventh of 19 in handicap at York (6f, good) 6 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to find one or two too good. TF RatingHHIII BHA 82 (+2)
12 KRAKEN POWER (IRE) (11) B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Throne Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe Jockey: Jamie Gormley Breeder: Cloneymore Farms Ltd & James C. Murtagh Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Probable S.P.: 18-1 Headgear: Cheek Pieces Sponsor: J. F. KEGS LTD, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
3 8-4(11)
Form: 0-30233 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good, 9/1) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Others make greater appeal. TF RatingHHIII BHA 82
NON SMOKING
As you may already be aware The Smoking, Health & Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations came into effect on 26th March 2006. This means that any one attending the racing will not be allowed to smoke within any premises here at Hamilton Park Racecourse. Smoking within the Racecourse is permitted in all outside areas, including the Grandstand steps and 2nd floor viewing balcony.
Integrity Education Programme
• Provides relevant and easy-to-understand guidance about keeping racing fair and clean. • Explains how the integrity of
British racing is safeguarded and the potential integrity threats.
Integrity and Regulation Capabilities Equine Anti-Doping Corrupt Approaches and Inside Information Betting Practices Drugs and Alcohol Take the Integrity Education Quiz
Visit: integrityeducation.britishhorseracing.com
A LL T IM E H IG H!
THE BRITISH EBF W ILL CONTRIBUTE A R ECOR D £1. 68 M IL L IO N
TO BRITISH PR PRIZE IZE M ONEY MONE YM ONEY IN IN 2021 20212021
Money earned from GB based stallions is re-invested in to racing’s prize money through the British EBF. Over 600 British Flat races will benefit from improved prize money in 2021 as a result of our contributions.
00 ,5 95 £9
2013 00 67 ,5 £1 ,0 00 ,0 09 £1 ,3
2014 2015 00 ,0 00 £1 ,6
2016 00 ,0 00 £1 ,6 00 ,0 00 £1 ,6
00 ,0 80 £1 ,6 00 ,0 80 £1 ,6
2017 2018 2019 2020 NT ST ME VE IN AL RIC TO HIS
