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Chepstow

Going: Good, good to firm First race: 130

330
HELLYN
Jonathan Portman
Hellyyn looks like she can be found a winning opportunity in due course but possibly after more help from the handicapper.

400
HELLAVAPACE
Jonathan Portman
Hellavapace is well and can figure hopefully.

400
BOMB SQUAD
Stan Moore
Bomb Squad is in good form and has not got a great draw and Laura gets on well with him.

500
PRINCELY
Roger Teal
Princely is having his first run for us today and has been going quite nicely at home. He’ll definitely come forward for the run and I wouldn’t rule him out. If he gets a bit of luck in running then he should have a solid each-way chance. ✅ @9/2.

Newton Abbot

Going: Good First race: 1.15

FRIENDLY PRINCESS
Stan Moore
Has schooled very well at home and the jockey is in form with a double yesterday.

320
GANGSTER
Warren Greatrex
Continues to be in good form and is more than capable of running a big race if he fancies it.

Southwell

Going: Good to soft First race: 1.00

205
LADY THISTLEDOWN
Warren Greatrex
First time out for this lovely filly, has been going nicely at home but will probably come on for the experience.

Wolverhampton

Going: Tapeta: Standard First race: 5.50

550
ARLECCHINO’S ARC
Mark Usher
His last run can be ignored as he was badly hampered, is still in good form and has a fair each-way chance here.

NEWBURY

5pm
FIRST CHARGE
Ed Walker
First Charge I think is a different horse to the one that went in to Nottingham, he was training well and looked well going in to that race but I think he’s put on a lot of condition and just has more of a spring in his step than he did back then. Hopefully this will be a great opportunity for him to get back on track.

530
PEGGOTY
Ed Walker
Peggoty is in great order and ready to get back out on the track today, the ground is going to be quite soft which is an unknown with her but I’m hoping that she’ll handle it and you don’t know until you try. She has been working well and I think will make a big step forward from her debut run in what looks a competitive race as usual for these Newbury novices.

530
BABY BAY
Jonathan Portman
Baby Bay ran respectably enough on debut at Goodwood and can hopefully take another step forward here.

530
SULEVIA
Jonathan Portman
Sulevia has been very straightforward and has shown enough ability to make her presence felt on debut.

6pm
KAWIDA
Ed Walker
Kawida has been training well but is another that I’m unsure how will handle the soft ground. She looks great and is moving very well so I’m hoping that she will run with plenty of promise.


630
NAVEGAON GATE
Ed Walker
Navegaon Gate is extremely well in himself and his last couple of pieces of work have been very pleasing. This race looks an ideal next step for him to take, though I’m sure he probably wants further in time, but the ground should be just right for him so we will see how he gets on.

730
SUNSET BAY
Ed Walker
Sunset Bay seems to have made a very good recovery from her Salisbury defeat and is ready to go again. If coping with conditions she ought to have every chance of finally breaking her maiden.


805

SIBERIAN NIGHT
Ed Walker
Siberian Night ran encouragingly last time out and the ground will be in his favour today. It doesn’t look the strongest on contests and if he puts his best foot forward then he could run very well.

THE WATERMAN
Tom Ward
The Waterman is in good form at home and has really got the hang of things now. He shouldn’t be far away.



Newton Abbot


815
DRUMLEE WATAR
Warren Greatrex
First run since a wind op and cheekpieces applied should all add up to a big run.

THREE WAYS
Jamie Snowden
Three Ways was a useful horse in his earlier days, but hasn't shown much since he's come back from injury. He is off a dangerous mark if he can begin to recapture some old form, and this small runner field will be more to his liking. Our horses are running well, so hopeful rather than confident!





BRIGHTON

210
FOUR FEET
Henry Candy
Four Feet has had plenty of chances without scoring. He seems in good form and has enough ability to win one day.

320
GRANDSCAPE
Ali Stronge
Owner-ridden, will like the soft ground not the most straightforward of horses it’s a low-grade race fingers crossed can run into a place.



355
SHEILA O’SHEA
Jonathan Portman
Sheila O’Shea finds herself in the right grade and can hopefully play her part.


505
SOLDIER’S SON
Henry Candy
Soldiers Son is not any better than his form shows and it will be interesting to see if this track helps him.

TUESDAY 22ND JUNE
Tuesday's runner
Our sole representative on Tuesday is Majalaat in the 3.30 Beverley.

He ran an excellent first race for us at Haydock a couple of weeks ago, only run down late by Cote d'Azur. Prior to that he had won at Pontefract from the front, and such tactics around here will see him to best effect. That said, a few of his rivals like to go forward and also arrive here in good nick. Majalaat is also back to a near career-high mark of 74 now so will have to be at his very best here.
Event Details
Rebecca Menzies Racing

We have one runner today.
Newton Abbot

8.15 Design Icon. Won last time at Market Rasen but the form has not worked out well as the second has been beaten since. The handicapper was harsh in putting him up 5 for his win.. Ground a big worry only because we are stepping up hugely in trip..He will either go close or pull up
Kim Bailey Racing

Kempton

710
CAVALLUCCIO
Richard Hughes
Cavallucio ran a nice second last time out, we are happy with him and should run well.


740
DREAM CHASER
Harry Dunlop
Dream Chaser has an each-way chance from a good draw. 🗣MM. 25/1 into 14s .

810
ANGEL ON HIGH
Harry Dunlop
Angel On Hight has an each-way chance if he has improved for his last race.


Salisbury

100
ALREADY GONE
Stan Moore
Put a line through his Epsom run, his Goodwood run was very promising and he has improved alot and should run a nice race at a big price. @40/1✅ SP 80/1


210
THE WIZARD OF EYE
Stan Moore
The Wizard of Eye has done everything at home very easy, but may get found out for the lack of experience. He is running against horses that have had a few runs and whatever he does today he will improve from. …3rd @33/1,

Think it’s fair to say that Stan Moore string is hitting form slowly but surely, watching for anything he takes over to 🇫🇷 Takes advantage of the Prize money across the channel..


245

GREENSIDE
Henry Candy
Greenside is 10 and carries ten stone in a very competitive race, but he is well and a real trier. Soft ground will help.


Worcester

125
ADJALI
Nicky Henderson
Won his last start nicely but obviously has Captain Tom Cat to beat!


345
ZAYRIYAN
Ali Stronge
Has been ultra consistent on the flat but doesn’t win often. Has ability but needs quick ground, so no rain wanted. This is a low grade race and is more than capable of being in the frame.


420
GLOBAL SOCIETY
Nicky Henderson
Global Society will certainly have a chance if he settles.


420

PASEO
Oliver Sherwood
We are slap bang in the middle of moving yards, my wife Tarnya, Emma my PA and Stefan my head lad are flat out organising tack rooms, Office, feed rooms etc before the horses move over later this week. I myself am actually in Ireland at the Tattersalls Derby Sale trying to buy new recruits for our exciting new venture at Neardown Stables which begins soon. After 37 years, where I have been privileged to train at this beautiful historic yard, sadly this will be my last runner from Rhonehurst. I hope he does us proud before we “move over the road” to Neardown Stables but whatever he does we are still looking ahead to the next few years of challenges and continued success in our new base.

Beverley Bell
330

Chichester, who has proved a shrewd 30,000gns purchase from the Horses-In-Training sales last October, also holds an entry at Newcastle on Thursday but is likely to bypass that engagement. The Keith Dalgleish-trained runner relishes a fast gallop and may be helped by the fitting of first-time cheekpieces.

Waarif, who won this race in 2018, topweight Howzer Black and in-form Star Shield represent Middleham Park Racing. The latter boasts the most solid claims, but his wide draw in stall 16 limits enthusiasm.

Fred (stall one) got the best of the draw and is the likely pacemaker, alongside Garden Oasis, who should be in the prime position to strike under David Allan. The handicapper gave him just 1lb for his most recent success.

Middleham Park Racing
Mike Prince, director of operations at Middleham Park Racing, owners of Howzer Black, Waarif and Star Shield
Howzer Black was just touched off at York last time and the handicapper has put him up 3lb. We've had this race in mind for him and he has been in the form of his life. It's a race we always target. Waarif had to miss a year with a strained tendon and he's not shown his old form yet. He'd be well handicapped but we're more hopeful than confident. Star Shield dosses when he hits the front and needs to be played late. He hasn't got the greatest of draws [stall 16] but Danny [Tudhope] will give him a patient ride and he'll be doing his best work late. He goes there with every chance.

Roger Fell, trainer of Global Spirit
He ran excellently at York, any rain would help him and I think he might win it.

Ed Bethell, trainer of Ulshaw Bridge
We've freshened him up and he goes there in a good place mentally. It's ultra competitive with 16 runners, but he has a good draw [stall seven] and I'd be hoping he can finish in the first three.

Michael Dods, trainer of Get Knotted
There's 7lb between top and bottom weight so it's a very competitive race, but he deserves his chance and I'm sure he'll run well stepping back up to a mile.

Grant Tuer, trainer of Lion Tower
His last run at York didn't work out for him. They crawled then sprinted which really didn't suit us. We've put a visor on to hopefully keep him concentrated a little better.

John O'Groats
2 b c Dabirsim - Ecume du Jour
Form profile
Unraced.
Trainer says
He is out of dam that won and he goes well. He looks quite a nice horse and we like him. He is qualified for the lowest grade of races and he will get his head in front.

The fact the trainer goes to Newmarket (150) for a grade 4 maiden shows he must rate him highly In his homework. @12/1 ew WH

Plenty of potentially top class 2year olds line up as expected at HQ
I’ll take a chance Bell Colt is one of his top hopes .

130 Yarmouth 6f Friday

PM Racing Syndicate. Update on Silken Petals .
Silken Petals continued her fine 2yo form at Lingfield on Thursday but connections will have been frustrated that she remains a maiden after bumping into another smart one. In this instance Mr McCann was always in the right position to get first run to win nicely by 1 1/4L. The winner, a G65,000 pick up from the Goff Breeze Up improving for the extra furlong from his 5F maiden 3rd at Leicester.

In a select but non the less talented field of just 5 runners in which she was the only filly featured, Silken Petals was much better behaved in the stalls and although darting right from the gate she was away well enough tucked in behind Galileo Glass who raced freely if not quickly. This did not suit and the pace only picked up as they approached the final bend going into the final 2 furlongs. Silken Petals found herself stuck in a pocket on the outer rail, whereas the winner had moved ominously alongside and took full advantage of it, getting first run. She was forced to check to as Galileo Glass fell away and despite making every effort she was never close enough to put the winner under pressure, indeed she did well to hold off Fozzie Bear by a short Head for 2nd.

Silken Petals has been unlucky having now placed 2-3-2 in her 3 runs. At Kempton she finished 2nd between Sandrine and Oscala, both featuring in the Albany on Friday, The latter whom we beat into 3rd giving her 3 pound, winning the Woodcote at the Derby meeting by 3L. At Redcar we were drawn wide and ran into the very decent Rock Melody who runs in a listed in a couple of weeks. It is frustrating but its a question of when rather than if she will win.




UPDATE on Yarmouth second.
It was another frustrating day for connections of Silken Petals after her 4th attempt to win ended as the others with a place to give her a 2-3-2-2 record. Of course many an owner or syndicate member would bite your hand off to be in that position, but when you have such a good 2yo filly hitting the crossbar becomes little consolation.

In this 6F Novice at Yarmouth she appeared to have everything in her favour. The highest rated by some way from those who had previously run and with a good 5LB claimer on board on perfect ground what could go wrong? Well put simply, instead of getting cover tucked behind the leaders, she bolted out of the stalls racing freely down the centre of the track, setting the race up for one preferring to come from behind, which, in this case was 14/1 shot, the 63 rated Ye Gud Thing, who eased past Silken Petals inside the final furlong. Although running on after given a reminder the bird had already flown with 3/4L distance between them with Luna Queen similarly back in 3rd. This was particularly disappointing because although the jockey didn’t ride to instructions Silken Petals should still have been good enough to win this given her previous runs particularly on debut. The suspicion is she might need to go back in trip and having declared to do so at Windsor on Monday, providing she has shaken off Friday’s exploits, we are about to find out.

Non Runner Windsor Monday .

Windsor

155
EPIC ENDEAVOUR
William Muir & Chris Grassick
Ran a great race first time out, just needed the run. He has come on no end from the race and is in great form at home. Loves soft ground and Windsor, looking forward to watching him race.

225
ADAAYINOURLIFE
Mark Usher
Adaayinourlife is a nice horse in the making and one for the future.

300
SIENNA BONNIE
Jonathan Portman
Sienna Bonnie has put up two decent enough performances in defeat in tough races in her last two starts and, hopefully, can do so again here, not necessarily in defeat. Faster ground is clearly the key to her though and she is unlikely to get that unfortunately.

410
ALFRED BOUCHER
Henry Candy
Alfred Boucher will probably find the ground softer than ideal and would probably be a non runner if there is much rain. Trip is an experiment. The horse is in good form.

445
RAY DAY
Ed Walker
Ray Day is in good shape and I’m looking forward to seeing her run today where I’m sure the ground will be much more to her liking that it was on her debut run. I’m hoping to see her take a big step forward today from that performance.

520
BLUE GALAXY
Mark Usher
Blue Galaxy has been disappointing but is not useless and could run well at big odds.

Chester

335
COTAI HERO
Ed Walker
Cotai Hero is really well in himself and I’m hoping he will make a step forward from his debut, however I expect the ground is likely going to be a bit slower than ideal for him so we will see how he copes with it. I’m sure he will improve on his debut run no matter what.

505
CALL MY BLUFF
Dominic Ffrench Davis
He’s in good form and we’ve been waiting for some decent ground. With the rain we’ll have to see if it’ll be good or softer. I think we go there very well.



Newcastle

125
KINGBOARD STAR
Ed Walker
Kingboard Star has been training very well since his debut win at Bath and I couldn’t be happier with him going in to this. This looks a good opportunity for him to hopefully get another win on the board all being well.

255
DREAMWEAVER
Ed Walker
Dreamweaver is in great order and I’m looking forward to seeing him run over this trip. I’m not sure that the all-weather surface is entirely ideal, but he has won at Newcastle before so I don’t see it being a huge issue. He’s drawn well enough and if he stays I think he will run a big race.

330
JUST HUBERT
William Muir & Chris Grassick
Ran okay at Ascot, didn’t let himself down on the firm ground. Although this is a very competitive race we are off of a light weight and I wouldn’t be surprised if we ran a decent race.


Newmarket

350
BY STARLIGHT
Henry Candy
By Starlight should be suited by the track and the trip, having run well there in the past.

Valamix - 3.45pm Haydock @40/1

Valamix is by Valirann (an Aga Khan bred sire - top rated 3yr old stayer in France in 2013), out of an unraced mare who is closely related to the black type performers The Duke's Speech (rated 130) and Bleak House (rated 128); her dam won a bumper and was out of half-sister to Grand Criterium (Grade 1) winner Danishkada. Valamix had one educational run a month ago, where he jumped off 11 lengths behind the leader, they went a dordle on good ground and then sprinted, and he was beaten 11 lengths! It was a silly race! However, with that "racecourse gallop" under his belt now, and with softer ground which is sure to help, I think he is massively over priced as he goes well enough to win a bumper.....
Jamie Snowden Racing ..

5pm Wolves
Shannon Macready @7/1

Dave Lowe
@jdavelowe
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Jan 8
Next stop Monday night
@wolvesraces
with the belated debut of Sharron Macready she’s a half sister to Inevitable Outcome and been going well at home!Crossed fingers