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4.25pm The Stay At Frankel Cottage Cliff Stud Handicap Stakes
THE STAY AT FRANKEL COTTAGE CLIFF STUD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards
STALLS: CENTRE
FIVE FURLONGS (5F) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after April 24th, 2021, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. 17 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 five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 85 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.
1 SAVALAS (IRE) (294) 6 10 2 (7)
Gr g Zebedee - Tap The Dot (IRE)
SPONSORED BY HB SURFACING LTD
Owner: The Twelve Minimum Racing Club Trainer: Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Jockey: Sam James
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap. Form: 255210- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW First win since 2018 when scoring in 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last July. Not seen since below-par run at Ascot later than month. Has left Robert Cowell. Betting best guide on return for new yard. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on
11/7/2020 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. StarRatingHHIII OfficialBHARating87 2 JOHN KIRKUP (GB) (163) 6 10 0 (11)
Ch g Assertive - Bikini
SPONSORED BY THE OSTEOPATH KEVIN KIRKUP
Owner: Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Breeder: W. M. Lidsey Jockey: Connor Beasley
Colours: RED, BLACK seams, BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap. Form: 403120- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who got back on the scoresheet at Pontefract last October. Not the best record fresh so perhaps best watched this time. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 85
3 GINGER JAM (GB) (17) 6 9 11 (2)
Ch g Major Cadeaux - Day By Day Jockey: Faye McManoman (3)
SPONSORED BY ALEXANDERS YORK Colours: WHITE, MAUVE seams, Owner: Mr George Brian Davidson striped sleeves, BLACK and Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton MAUVE check cap. Breeder: Bearstone Stud Ltd Form: 26010-0 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Seven wins from 20 Flat runs. Likely needed run when eighth of 9 on Beverley return (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Ought to be sharper now.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82 4 COWBOY SOLDIER (IRE) (193) 6 9 11 (1)
B g Kodiac - Urgele (FR)
SPONSORED BY TOTE
Owner: Ebor Racing Club V111 Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: Rockfield Farm Jockey: Jason Hart
Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, RED sleeves, BLACK spots. Form: 332360- D
5 SHEPHERDS WAY (IRE) (199) 4 9 9 (5)
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Strait Power (IRE)
SPONSORED BY HIGHFIELD FARM LLP, NORDER DESIGN ASSOCIATES LTD
Owner: Mr David W. Armstrong Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud Jockey: Paul Hanagan
Colours: RED, RED cap, WHITE spots. Form: 2/44110- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked progressive when scoring back to back over 5f at Haydock last year. Disappointed at Nottingham on final start but remains low-mileage for a sprinter. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/10/2020
it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80 6 MACHREE (IRE) (15) 6 9 7 (8)
B m Lord Shanakill (USA) - Faleena (IRE) Jockey: Harrison Shaw
Owner: Mr B. Cooney Colours: BEIGE, MAROON sash, Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton MAROON and BEIGE halved sleeves, Breeder: Camogue Stud Ltd MAROON cap. Form: 2250-00 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Speedy front-runner who scored over C&D last July. Fared as well as could be expected when midfield in Bath listed race 15 days ago and should go well back at more realistic level.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 78 7 SALUTI (IRE) (17) 7 9 5 (4)
B g Acclamation - Greek Easter (IRE) Jockey: Cam Hardie
SPONSORED BY INDUSTRIAL RACKING SUPPLIES LTD Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN Owner: R Bradley & M Hammond spots, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow ORANGE spots, EMERALD GREEN cap. Breeder: J. Hanly Form: 000-446 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won off 7lb higher last summer but could only manage sixth of 8 at Beverley recently
despite being sharp for a couple of outings on AW. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76
8 EEH BAH GUM (IRE) (216) 6 9 4 (3)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Moonline Dancer (FR) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope SPONSORED BY EASTHORPE HALL STUD Colours: LIGHT GREEN and ORANGE Owner: Mr Nick Rhodes diabolo, LIGHT GREEN cap, Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton ORANGE diamond. Breeder: Tom and Hazel Russell Form: 060400- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Well handicapped on his peak form and Danny Tudhope quite an interesting booking on reappearance. Needs keeping a close eye on in the betting.
B f Vadamos (FR) - Fingal Nights (IRE) Owner: Mr H. Thornton & Mr P. T. Midgley Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
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Jockey: Kevin Stott
Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW diamonds, checked sleeves. Form: 41-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 5f novice winner, including in good style on AW reappearance 18 days ago. Up against some battle-hardened sprinters on handicap debut but she surely has more to come.
B g Swiss Spirit - Barbieri (IRE)
SPONSORED BY TOTE
Owner: Ownaracehorse Ltd, Keates and West Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton Breeder: Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey
E/W
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, checked sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 23114-5 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 6 runs last year. Solid return to action when fifth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Could be spot on now.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 80 11 TOM’S REIGN BEAU (GB) (228) 3 8 9 (9)
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Miaplacidus (IRE)
SPONSORED BY EASTHORPE HALL STUD
Owner: Mr S A Heley & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Joyce Wallsgrove Jockey: David Allan
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN hoop, RED cap. Form: 014004- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form at 2, including 5f Beverley novice win. Switches to handicap company for the first time on his return to action. Betting perhaps best guide to what’s expected.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11.
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PLAY SMARTER
Betting Forecast:
4-1 Ballintoy Harbour (IRE), 13-2 Machree (IRE), 9-1 Saluti (IRE), Ready Freddie Go (IRE), 10-1 Shepherds Way (IRE), Eeh Bah Gum (IRE), 14-1 Savalas (IRE), Ginger Jam (GB), Tom’s Reign Beau (GB), 16-1 John Kirkup (GB), Cowboy Soldier (IRE)
Race Summary:
The speedy MACHREE ran well for a long way in a listed event last time and is taken to add to last summer’s C&D win. The unexposed 3-y-o Ballintoy Harbour is a very interesting runner, while Eeh Bah Gum has come down a fair way in the weights in the last year or so and the booking of Danny Tudhope makes him one to monitor in the betting on his return.
1-2-3:
1.MACHREE (IRE) 2.BALLINTOY HARBOUR (IRE) 3.EEH BAH GUM (IRE)
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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.
Caring For The Horse At Thirsk
Looking after the horses is a priority at Thirsk and every raceday there is a team of experienced equine vets on constant call. Much of their work is done before racing actually starts, being on hand to check horses over and reassure connections. If there is an incident during a race, prompt attention to horse and rider is provided by the modern ambulances, you will see them parked by the track, ready for a rapid response. Like most courses Thirsk will often use green screens during an incident, these offer privacy to those involved and does not mean it is bad news.
Keeping cool is important to a racehorse so you might see them using the horse showers or the cold water buckets provided in the parade ring and at every start.
If a horse loses a shoe or ‘spreads a plate’, then there is a farrier at every meeting to put it right and let the racing commence. Remember a farrier shoes horses, a blacksmith makes gates!
As you enjoy your afternoon, you can rest assured the horses are being well cared for by the racecourse team and their own dedicated stable staff.
