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3.50pm The New Helmsley Lodges At Cliff Stud Handicap Stakes
THE NEW HELMSLEY LODGES AT CLIFF STUD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards
STALLS: CENTRE
SIX FURLONGS (6F) Total race value £9250
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4346 to the winning horse The second to receive £2040, the third £1020, the fourth £510, the fifth £300, the sixth £300, the seventh £300 and the eighth £300. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb 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. 24 entries at £40. - Closed April 26th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3435; Second £1717;Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. (Penalty Value £4346.99) SS
Race Description:
This is a six furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80. 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.
1 TRUE MASON (GB) (29) 5 9 7 (1)
B g Mayson - Marysienka Jockey: Rowan Scott
Owner: Mr John Thomas Hanbury Colours: PURPLE, ORANGE chevron, Trainer: Phillip Makin, Easingwold ORANGE and PURPLE halved sleeves, Breeder: Simon Balding ORANGE cap, PURPLE star. Form: 00050-3 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2018, but he caught the eye on his return when running-on third of 9 in 6f handicap (28/1) at Newcastle 29 days ago. Well worth considering off a
reduced mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 80 2 RESTLESS ENDEAVOUR (IRE) (36) 4 9 5 (3)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Belgique (IRE) Owner: Mr S. Laffan Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Breeder: John & Anne-Marie O’Connor
E/W
Jockey: Oisin McSweeney (7)
Colours: BEIGE, DARK GREEN cross belts, quartered cap. Form: 0104-11 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when cosy winner of 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW, 3/1) 36 days ago. Can give another good account despite 4lb rise. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78
3 DARK DEFENDER (GB) (16) 8 9 3 (12)
B g Pastoral Pursuits - Oh So Saucy Owner: Rebecca Bastiman Racing Trainer: Harvey Bastiman, Wetherby Breeder: Mrs C. J. Walker Jockey: Sam James
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE seams, WHITE cap. Form: 02040-0 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Unreliable type. 10/1, only twelfth of 14 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Something to find on form. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76
4 FREEDOM FLYER (IRE) (14) 4 9 3 (15)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Liberating
SPONSORED BY XRE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LTD
Owner: Mr Michael Hill Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Jockey: James Sullivan
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE Cross of Lorraine and armlets, check cap. Form: 416-53 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6f AW winner. In excellent form for his new yard this term, third of 9 in handicap over C&D (good to firm) 14 days ago. Player from his high draw.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 76
5 DICK DATCHERY (IRE) (4) 4 9 2 (16)
B g Make Believe - Bayja (IRE) Owner: Mr F. Gillespie Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Ballylinch Stud Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Colours: LIGHT GREEN and DARK GREEN diamonds. Form: 030-045 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, last of 5 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 4 days ago, doing too much too soon. Could easily bounce back now from his high draw. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/4/2021 it was
reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75 6 BENEFIT STREET (IRE) (10) 4 9 2 (9)
B g Zebedee - Sweet’n Sassy (IRE) Jockey: Kevin Stott
SPONSORED BY AL BASTI EQUIWORLD Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, Owner: Mrs J. Morley BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket W YELLOW star. Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Form: 2605-52 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 11/4, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 10 days ago.
Visor on 1st time and can make his presence felt. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 75
7 TATHMEEN (IRE) (5) 6 9 2 (11)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Deyaar (USA) Owner: King for a Day & Antony Brittain Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Jockey: Harry Russell (5)
Colours: MAROON and YELLOW check, MAROON sleeves and cap. Form: 430145 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 16/1, below-form fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 5 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75
8 EAST STREET REVUE (GB) (16) 8 9 1 (2)
Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Revue Princess (IRE) Jockey: David Allan SPONSORED BY EASTHORPE HALL STUD Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN Owner: Mr S. A. Heley & Partner hoop, RED cap. Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 03016-6 CD Breeder: Habton Farms & Mr A. Heley
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who recorded respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Ripon (6f, good
to firm) 16 days ago. In the mix. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
9 FOX HILL (GB) (16) 5 9 1 (4)
B m Foxwedge (AUS) - Siryena
SPONSORED BY TOTE
Owner: Whitehills Racing Syndicate Trainer: Eric Alston, Preston Breeder: Itchen Valley Stud Jockey: Harrison Shaw
Colours: BLACK, BLACK and WHITE check sleeves. Form: 1525-00 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 12/1, below-form seventh of 14 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Bit more needed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
10 FLAVIUS TITUS (GB) (14) 6 9 1 (13)
Ch g Lethal Force (IRE) - Furbelow
SPONSORED BY SC FOSTER FARMING, DANNY BROOKE RACING
Owner: Mr Foster & Partner Trainer: Danny Brooke, Middleham Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Jockey: Nathan Evans
Colours: RED, DARK BLUE star, WHITE sleeves, RED cap, DARK BLUE star. Form: 00046-0 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2019. First run since leaving Jedd O’Keeffe when seventh of 9 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 14 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74 11 DREAM TOGETHER (IRE) (186) 4 9 0 (7)
Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Shamsalmaidan (IRE) Jockey: Jack Garritty SPONSORED BY JEDD O’KEEFFE RACING Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED chevron, Owner: The Fatalists RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap, Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn RED star. Breeder: Michael Phelan & Dream Ahead Syndicate Form: 361200- D
TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy). Off 6 months with work to do
if he’s to add to last year’s Pontefract victory. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73
12 THE ARMED MAN (GB) (196) 8 9 0 (5)
B g Misu Bond (IRE) - Accamelia Jockey: Paula Muir (3)
SPONSORED BY TOTE
Owner: Mrs C. A. Arnold Trainer: Chris Fairhurst, Middleham Breeder: C. W. Fairhurst Colours: RED, BLACK disc, striped sleeves and cap. Form: 010605- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner but he ended last season under a bit of a cloud. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73
13 LOUIS TREIZE (IRE) (24) 5 8 12 (14)
Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Rodded Jockey: Angus Villiers (5)
SPONSORED BY REBEL RACING LTD,DIRECT COMMERCIAL LTD
Owner: Rebel Racing Premier Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Breeder: J. Hanly Colours: BLACK, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars. Form: 50040-0 D
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, looked a hard ride when only tenth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on now with something to prove. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run
on 7/4/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 71 14 MR WAGYU (IRE) (189) 6 8 11 (10)
Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE)
SPONSORED BY JJ QUINN RACING LTD
Owner: The New Century Partnership Trainer: John Quinn, Malton Breeder: Danny O’Sullivan Jockey: Jason Hart
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ORANGE cap. Form: 152050- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 6f winner last summer but he proved a bit in and out after. Off 6 months and others more persuasive. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70
15 MEDICINE JACK (GB) (10) 7 8 11 (6)
Ch g Equiano (FR) - Agony Aunt Jockey: Ben Sanderson (3)
SPONSORED BY HOLME LANE HAULAGE LIMITED
Owner: Fell & Salthouse Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: Downfield Cottage Stud Colours: WHITE, MAROON chevron. Form: 36-4613 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in April. 11/4, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 16 MUTABAAHY (IRE) (12) 6 8 10 (8)
B g Oasis Dream - Habaayib Owner: King for a Day & Antony Brittain Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Jockey: Cam Hardie
Colours: MAROON and YELLOW check, MAROON sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 003144 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in March but below par both runs since. C&D winner so not totally dismissed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 (EXACTA)
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10.
PLAY SMARTER
Betting Forecast:
8-1 Benefit Street (IRE), 9-1 Restless Endeavour (IRE), 10-1 Freedom Flyer (IRE), 11-1 Medicine Jack (GB), 12-1 True Mason (GB), Dick Datchery (IRE), Mutabaahy (IRE), 14-1 Dark Defender (GB), 18-1 East Street Revue (GB), 20-1 Fox Hill (GB), 22-1 Tathmeen (IRE), Mr Wagyu (IRE), 25-1 Dream Together (IRE), The Armed Man (GB), Louis Treize (IRE), 28-1 Flavius Titus (GB)
Race Summary:
A case can be made for plenty of these but the most persuasive one is for FREEDOM FLYER who has made an encouraging start for his new yard and has the potential to do better still with few miles on the clock. In-form C&D winner Benefit Street is sure to make his presence felt, especially if the fitting of a visor ekes out a bit more improvement, while True Mason is another well worth a look.
1-2-3:
1.FREEDOM FLYER (IRE) 2.BENEFIT STREET (IRE) 3.TRUE MASON
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Cliff Stud have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out for this race.
