RACE DESCRIPTION
THIRD RACE 6.55
This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 56 to 75. To qualify for a handicap raGng horses must have run at least three Gmes 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 raGng then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this parGcular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.
THE RIPON FARM SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) For three yrs old Total race value £6500 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2262; Second £1130; Third £566; Fourth £282; Fi•h £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240. (Penalty Value £2862) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 30) No
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SIX FURLONGS RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 13.00 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 09.09 secs
Horse
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THE THIN BLUE LINE (IRE) (15)
B or Br c Mehmas (IRE) - Rahlah Owner: Middleham Park Racing LI & Partner Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Sponsor: Ta·ersalls (Ireland) Ltd
Jockey: P. J. McDonald Form: 221-44 D Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd
lb
Draw
9 9
(4)
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at NoÙngham (6.1f, so•, 3/1) 15 days ago. Now 1lb lower and eased in class, he needs considering. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77
2
BRAZEN BELLE (GB) (35)
3
GENERAL SAGO (IRE) (18)
9 7
(7)
9 7
(3)
B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Pepper Lane Jockey: Sean Kirrane (5) Owner: Mr K. Nicholson Form: 6204-01 D Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Kevin Nicholson Sponsor: Engineering Services North East Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 35 days ago, always holding on. 4lb rise fair and claims if the ground is on the fast side. Yard also saddles General Sago. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75 B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Why Now Owner: Mr F. Gillespie Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Jockey: Tom Marquand Form: 322 Breeder: Mrs Sandra McCarthy
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, second of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, so•) 18 days ago. Should have more to offer now going down the handicap route and he has to enter calculations. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 75
4
PERFECT TIMES (GB) (39)
B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Al Janadeirya Owner: Times of Wigan Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
9 6
Jockey: Franny Norton Form: 41045-0 D Breeder: Times of Wigan Ltd
(1)
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 39 days ago and needs to bounce back in a major way. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 74
5
TEES SPIRIT (GB) (39)
6
ROYAL MUSKETEER (GB) (26)
9 6
(2)
9 4
(6)
Br g Swiss Spirit - Mistress Twister Jockey: Tony Hamilton Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League Form: 060-12 CD Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay Breeder: Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Sco· Bros Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner, successful over C&D in April. Very good second of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm, 7/2) 39 days ago. Up another 4lb, but another bold show is on the cards. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 74 B c Acclamation - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Form: 415-0 D Breeder: Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner. 16/1, last of 13 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good to so•) 26 days ago. Others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72
7
IMPELLER (GB) (6)
9 2
(5)
B g Pivotal - Musical Beat (IRE) Jockey: David Allan Owner: D Sco· & Co (Pa·ern Makers) Ltd & Ptr Form: 000-104 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Sponsor: David Sco· & Co (Pa·ern Makers) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in April. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap over this C&D (so•, 8/1) 6 days ago, running on. Minor place money is probably the best he can hope for. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 (-2)
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