Third Race 2.40 THE CLIFF STUD THIRSK HUNT CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) for four yrs old and upwards
ABOUT ONE MILE (7F ABT 218YDS)
STALLS CENTRE STALLS:: INSIDE
Total race value £50000
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after April 24th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Cliff Stud has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. Cliff Stud will also generously present a cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race. The British Horseracing Authority has determined that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 24 entries at £250. - Closed April 26th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
Race Description:
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This is another one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. 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 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.
1 HORTZADAR (GB) (18)
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9 10 (15)
4
9 10 (4)
B g Sepoy (AUS) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope SPONSORED BY AKELA PLANT HIRE LTD Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, Owner: Akela Construction Ltd diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Form: 1100-36 D Breeder: The Aston House Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 1m winner last term who returned better than ever when third of 18 in Lincoln at Doncaster in March. Draw/track position caught him out at Newmarket (1m) since and best treated Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97 as still in form.
2 NUGGET (GB) (13)
Jockey: Sean Levey
B c Siyouni (FR) - Gemstone (IRE)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap. Owner: Highclere T’Bred Racing - Karen Darke Form: 1221-31 D Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough E/W Breeder: Highclere Stud & ORS Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 1m handicap winner as a 3-y-o who built on promising return effort to run out a good winner of the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m) 2 weeks ago. 5lb rise looks fair and one for the shortlist again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 97 SPONSORED BY HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING LTD
3 HARTSWOOD (GB) (175)
4
9 8 (12)
4
9 8 (11)
B g Garswood - Nihal (IRE) Jockey: Paul Hanagan SPONSORED BY INGLEBYRACING.COM Colours: YELLOW, BLACK star, Owner: Percy / Green Racing 2 BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton YELLOW cap, BLACK stars. Breeder: D. Lancaster-Smith & Moreton Manor Stud Form: 6/31264CD TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who was progressive in handicaps last summer, winning at York (7.8f) prior to a couple of solid in-the-frame efforts, latterly at Doncaster (7f) in November. Mark remains within reach. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95
4 ASTRO KING (IRE) (24) B c Kingman - Astroglia (USA) Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Breeder: Niarchos Family
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Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. Form: 1231-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage Kingman colt who dug deep to make it 3 wins from 5 career starts on return at Nottingham (8.3f) early last month. Straightforward sort in excellent hands, so another good showing likely. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95
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