1.57pm The Visit racingtv.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle

The Visit racingtv.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds)

For four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total race value £5779 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1794; Second £897; Third £448; Fourth £288; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2341.78)

SEE PAGE 31 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.

O OWNER T TRAINER B BREEDER S SPONSOR

No./Horse FORM Age st lb Jockey

1 COSTLY DIAMOND (IRE) (89) 431112- 7 11 12

Ch m Mahler - Sweet Ouzel (IRE) O TGK Construction Ltd Br W. Kelly

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall WHITE, MAROON hoops, MAROON and WHITE striped sleeves, MAROON cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Has suddenly turned into a dependable and versatile mare, completing hat-trick over fences at Southwell in March and ran a cracker when second following month. Off since and now back hurdling. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102 WILLIAM SHANAHAN (7)

2 DYLAN’S SEA SONG (GB) (30) 054-013 7 11 8

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mary Sea (FR) O Ushers Court

Br Mrs J. A. Gawthorpe T Mark Usher, Lambourn S Tote PINK, GREY stripe, GREY and PINK striped sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Second career success when seeing off 12 rivals at Huntingdon (2m) in May. Another sound effort when third at Market Rasen but nudged up further 2lb since. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98 JAMES DAVIES

3 SHE’S A NOVELTY (IRE) (55) 0665-44 BF 6 11 6

B m Approve (IRE) - Novel Fun (IRE) O Sally’s Angels Br Paul McEnery

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham PINK and PURPLE diamonds, WHITE sleeves and cap. S Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get her head in front but edging down the weights and couple of fourth-place finishes in May confirm she’s competitive. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

LIAM HARRISON (5)

4 TOPKAPI STAR (GB) (30) 1450-4P 4 11 3

B f Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE) O Mr Christopher W. T. Johnston Br Christopher Johnston Bloodstock

T Amy Murphy, Newmarket S Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

RED, large BLACK spots, BLACK cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to the pick of her winning juvenile form after 6 months off when not beaten far at Huntingdon in May. Beaten before stamina for 20.6f was called into question at Market Rasen. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98 JACK QUINLAN

5 PERSUER (GB) (30)

0642-F0 5 11 3

Ch m Intello (GER) - Chase The Lady (USA) O G1 Racing Club Ltd Br Natton House Thoroughbreds & M. Woodall T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow RED, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, quartered cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat in 2019. Showed a bit more over hurdles when second of 4 here on handicap debut but well held completed start since. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 93 BRIAN HUGHES

6 KARANNELLE (IRE) (31) 0/PP-202 6 11 3

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Dance Lively (USA) O Mr D. Rees Br Mr David Bobbett

T David Rees, Haverfordwest BLACK, RED star, diamonds on sleeves, BLACK cap, RED stars.

7 KALINDA (IRE) (21)

B m Born To Sea (IRE) - Kalidaha (IRE) O Mrs N. Sheppard

65-0610 5 10 13

Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, hooped sleeves, striped cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning handicap debut over 2 1/2m at Uttoxeter last month. Fitted with a tongue tie down in trip and was readily brushed aside back at that venue 11 days later. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/6/2021 it was reported that the horse resented the easy ground. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89 STAN SHEPPARD

8 JESSICA RABBIT (GB) (16) 21-2333 D 7 10 12

B m Mawatheeq (USA) - Intersky High (USA) O The Ladies Of Martins Hill Br Miss K. J. T Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold PURPLE, RED seams and sleeves, WHITE cap. NON-RUNNER Keir

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 88

9 MINNIE MAHLER (GB) (214) 0P0- 6 10 8

Ch m Mahler - Presenteea (IRE) O Mr Max Young Br Distillery Stud

T Max Young, Droitwich YELLOW, DARK BLUE chevron, striped sleeves.

TIMEFORM VIEW Did not show much in her qualifying runs to end 2020. Handicap debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84

CHRIS WARD (5)

10 SCOTSBROOK NIGHT (GB) (21) 545P-60 CD 8 10 0

B m Midnight Legend - Won More Night O Mr P. E. Price Br Bobble Barn Stud

T Shaun Lycett, Witney BLACK, EMERALD GREEN disc, sleeves and cap.

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going front runner who doesn’t arrive in much form and is 6lb out of the weights. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/6/2021 it was reported that the horse ran freely and hung right. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70 CHARLIE DEUTSCH

11 STORM GIRL (GB) (19) 0/-P0 5 10 0

B m Paco Boy (IRE) - Evenstorm (USA) O Mr Andrew Gough Br B. Gubby

T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster RED, WHITE disc, RED sleeves, WHITE spots. S Sjd Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat and has not shown much over hurdles so far. 11lb out of the handicap. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 65

WILLIAM KENNEDY

Number of Declared Runners 11................................................................................................(Exacta)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 10, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. T H E R E S U L T . . .

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2020: MEETING ABANDONED

PLAY SMARTER BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Costly Diamond (IRE), 9-2 She’s A Novelty (IRE), 5-1 Karannelle (IRE), 11-2 Dylan’s Sea Song (GB), 14-1 Topkapi Star (GB), 16-1 Kalinda (IRE), 25-1 Persuer (GB), Scotsbrook Night (GB), 33-1 Minnie Mahler (GB), 100-1 Storm Girl (GB) RACE SUMMARY: COSTLY DIAMOND has to prove she’s as effective over hurdles, but she was in top form during the spring and, now returning with her yard in excellent order, she looks the way to go. She’s A Novelty, Karannelle and Dylan’s Sea Song are all reliable at this level and head the opposition. 1-2-3: 1.COSTLY DIAMOND (IRE) 2.SHE’S A NOVELTY (IRE) 3.KARANNELLE (IRE)

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Racing TV will be providing the winning owner with a memento and the £50 Best Turned Out Prize to the groom responsible for the best looking horse in the race.