RACE 6 4.00
THE METTAL UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £9250 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
ONE MILE about TWO FURLONGS (abt 10f)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (16-21): A Balding (20 wins from 217 runners, 9%) runs ARCTIC VEGA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (15 wins from 57 runners, 26%) runs ARCTIC VEGA Longest Traveller: WAR LEADER trained by J Chapple-Hyam, CAMELOT TALES trained by S & E Crisford, BILL PEYTO trained by D M Simcock, . TAWAAREQ trained by Sir M Stoute, all Newmarket, 112 miles. BREEDING
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HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO
1 Br
HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN
AGE ST
WAR LEADER (USA) (14)
4
9
LB
DRAW BHA RATING
8
(1)
B c War Front (USA) - Sun Shower (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Mrs Jane Chapple-Hyam Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket S Tote Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
BHA80
J Adam Kirby
061104 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Come good back at 1 1/4m, bagging handicaps at Yarmouth and Chelmsford in decisive fashion in recent months. Below best twice since though, so must bounce back. TFRHHHII
2
CAMELOT TALES (FR) (21)
3
9
6
(6)
BHA86
J William Buick B g Camelot - Temptress (IRE) (Shirocco (GER)) Mr Saeed Suhail Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket 4-10013 D BF Br Arrow Farm & Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress in good style when accounting for his elders over 1 1/4m at Ayr in July, looking a useful prospect Too free up at 1 1/2m at Ascot since but well worth another chance back down in trip. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/7/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too free in a slowly run race. TFRHHHHH
3 Br
ARCTIC VEGA (GB) (23)
4
9
6
(4)
Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Childa (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) AlMohamediya Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Ed’s Stud Ltd
BHA78
J Rob Hornby
503453 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Both wins gained on the AW but equally effective on turf. Quickly back to form at Sandown last time and no reason why he won’t give another good account. TFRHHHII
4
GOLD ARCH (GB) (10)
5
9
3
(2)
BHA75
J Hollie Doyle B g Archipenko (USA) - Goldrenched (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Mrs I. M. Folkes David Evans, Abergavenny 24230-4 Br Trinity Park Stud S Emma Evans Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Capable if temperamental sort who was easy to back and shaped as though he would come on for his return/yard debut at Kempton (12f) 10 days ago. Mark has eased but needs to keep slow starting at bay. TFRHHHII
5 Br
TAWAAREQ (IRE) (16)
3
9
3
(5)
B g Shamardal (USA) - Sundus (USA) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Shadwell Estate Company Limited
BHA83
J Jim Crowley
16-4242
TIMEFORM VIEW Doncaster maiden winner (7f) 11 months ago who finished first past post back there in June (demoted for causing interference). Respectable efforts both starts since and expected to feature. TFRHHHHI
6
BILL PEYTO (IRE) (15)
3
9
2
(3)
BHA82
J Tom Marquand B g Acclamation - Ardeola (GER) (Manduro (GER)) Australian Bloodstock David Simcock, Newmarket 21-20 Br Mr Ronald Rauscher S Al Basti Equiworld TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 3-y-o who built on debut effort when landing AW novice (1m) in December. Good second at Chester (7.5f) in June and best to forgive Goodwood run since (possibly amiss). Not one to write off TFRHHHII 40
