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• All visitors, guests, customers MUST sign up to the NHS Track & Trace, download the app https://www.covid19.nhs.uk/ – it is mandatory for EVERYONE to sign in on every visit to the Racecourse and customers will be requested to do this on arrival by our security team and restaurant staff. • The QR scanning code is located in the restaurant and around the site. • No one will be allowed to enter unless they have scanned the QR code, this is mandatory. • If you do not have a smart phone, please complete a Track & Trace paper copy and hand to a Towcester Racecourse member of staff. • All owners must check in with security on arrival. • ALL OWNERS MUST INFORM THEIR TRAINERS IF THEY WISH TO ATTEND AND TRAINERS MUST INFORM THE RACING OFFICE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO RACING, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL DISAPPOINT OWNERS AS THEY WILL NOT GAIN ENTRY. • Racecards will incur a £1 cost for owners. • Racecards will be behind Bar 4000. • Fab 5 vouchers and Groupon to be collected from Bar 4000. • Currently owners and trainers must not mingle as per GBGB Regulations. • All visitors must bring proof of payment to gain access. • All menus are wipeable to be Covid-19 secure. • Customers are encouraged to make contactless payments wherever possible, but cash and card transactions will still be accepted. • Tote betting is CASH ONLY. Bookies are sited in the Marque. • Please ensure all litter is put in the bins provided around site. • Please ensure all children are under your control and supervised at all times. Covid-19 Code of Conduct

• No dogs allowed. • Owners can watch their dogs run trackside. • Trainers that require food can order from the Indian Restaurant and they will deliver to the table, no collection is permitted. • Restaurant bookings must be made online or by telephone to guarantee a table • All drink orders will be taken by a member of staff and food/drink must be consumed whilst seated. • There will be no requirements for guests to be socially distanced at tables during this stage. • Pre bookings are required for all visits and entry (this includes owners) – walk-ins will not be permitted. • Guests must observe the rule of six, which allows half a dozen people from the same or different households to meet. • Please do not come to the Racecourse if you feel or have Covid-19 symptoms, please stay at home. • Social distancing measures are still valid. • Masks must be worn inside the buildings. • All cars must be parked in the rear car park. • Do use our sanitizing stations that are set around the buildings so that you can regularly wash your hands & sanitize. • Follow the recommendations on site signposting & respect areas with restricted or limited access. • Please respect our security & adhere to our regulations, they are there for your safety.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN NO ENTRY TO THE RACECOURSE. Track Records

Towcester Racecourse Track Records Clarky’s Choice Race 1

Trap 1 Slow starts result in this bitch usually playing catch-up, does stay well Trap 2 Expensive defeat last week, punters must keep the faith though! Trap 3 Smart performance when last sighted around here, vying for early lead Trap 4 Has been a magnet for trouble in the majority of his races around here Trap 5 Would run riot if finding his trapping boots, but that’s a big if right now! Trap 6 Returns to 500m, possesses the early speed to skip clear, danger

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Trap 1 Has made a successful start to his career, grader takes action after win Trap 2 Came through the grades at Henlow, versatile and blessed with stamina Trap 3 Very encouraging trial last week, will be a handful if trapping on terms Trap 4 Healthy strike-rate around here, will require luck in-running to feature Trap 5 Surprisingly has bagged just four gold medals to date, do not overlook Trap 6 Better starter when donning the striped jacket and open to improvement

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Trap 1 Well backed on Towcester debut last week, struggled to hold position Trap 2 Has shown good speed in recent weeks, potential leader on the inside Trap 3 Returns to action following a short spell on the sidelines, consistent bitch Trap 4 Chased hard behind a useful winner last week, can swoop late to score Trap 5 Would prefer a wider draw, moves through the gears later than most Trap 6 Finished behind T1 in his trial on May 24, has competed over further

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 4 - Cashinonflash Race 4

Trap 1 Racking up the place money, drawn to go well again in the red jacket Trap 2 Good trial, useful sort making his return to action, fresh and ready to go Trap 3 Returned to action in emphatic fashion, consistent bitch likely to feature Trap 4 Bumped into a smart winner last week, not seen the best from her yet Trap 5 Bitch with a touch of class about her, interesting runner on her comeback Trap 6 Will need to produce a brighter exit to reverse recent form with T4

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 2 - Waikiki Rio Race 5

Trap 1 Has made a brilliant start to his career, but this is a tougher assignment Trap 2 Flashed home to score two starts back, will be relying on luck in-running Trap 3 Ran well in defeat last week, but may struggle to finish ahead of T5 again Trap 4 Promising comeback trial, lay-off would’ve done her the world of good Trap 5 Exciting newcomer, winner on debut and followed up with a good effort Trap 6 Forecast and tricast punters should be on high alert, will be flying home

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Trap 1 Sluggish from the boxes last week, but is still learning and will improve Trap 2 Returns after a lay-off, rough ride in both starts around here Trap 3 Signs of inexperience in qualification trials, is more to come from him Trap 4 More experienced than those inside her, but just one win in her last 40 Trap 5 Two wooden spoons in his two starts here since switching from Henlow Trap 6 Ticks more boxes than most here, drawn exactly where she wants to be!

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 6 - Nice Zoe (W) Race 7

Trap 1 First start of the year, encouraging trial over course and distance Trap 2 Tough ask to reverse form with T4 on May 16, passed over this time Trap 3 Takes an almighty drop in class, but has been missing from action Trap 4 Rough ride when favourite last time, this is a tougher assignment Trap 5 Absent since exit from Northamptonshire Sprint, but remains classy Trap 6 Has a chance on the clock, but may ultimately come up fractionally short

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Trap 1 Disappointing effort last week, needs to brush up on his trapping Trap 2 Possibility of tangling with T1 again, will be powering home though Trap 3 Impeded last week - which cost him the race, compensation awaits Trap 4 Has beaten just one rival home in her last four starts, but is capable Trap 5 Will be vying for the early lead if he can time the start better Trap 6 Very fortunate winner last week, will struggle to beat T3 this time

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Trap 1 Limerick winner still getting her bearings around here, great draw today Trap 2 Often tapped for early speed before staying on, poor strike-rate Trap 3 Dundalk winner, shaped nicely on debut, chance to get off the front Trap 4 Strike-rate means punters much approach with caution, unappealing Trap 5 Don’t expect to see her figuring early on, begins to wind it up at halfway Trap 6 Great chance to lead around the outside, but vulnerable on the run home

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Trap 1 Young pup but already some very encouraging signs, better draw today Trap 2 Towcester sales purchase, won’t be long before we see him winning here Trap 3 Ran a remarkable race last time, it’s simple – if she gets a run, she wins! Trap 4 Looking to apply early pressure to rivals, sprinted clear last week Trap 5 One of three runners on the outside looking to steal a march Trap 6 Professional performance last week, will need to be alert at lids-rise

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 3 - Dorando Double Race 11

Trap 1 Yet to strike gold in 13 starts, but does have the draw in his favour again Trap 2 Tardy exits are making life difficult for this lightly-raced bitch Trap 3 Uninspiring form figures but drops in class, switch to middle may suit Trap 4 Bitch out of form, staring at a potential third consecutive wooden spoon Trap 5 Has been running better than form suggests, time to open his account Trap 6 Takes the scenic route, hard to fancy surrendering ground on the bends

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 5 - Farran Sabb Hospitality Race 12

Trap 1 Healthy strike-rate, interesting tackling 500m here for the first time Trap 2 Very impressive when opening his account in moderate company Trap 3 Dominated rivals in this grade on April 11, more of the same needed Trap 4 Trial form given a huge boost on Thursday night, noteworthy debutant Trap 5 Can occasionally live up to his name and rocket from the boxes Trap 6 Powerful tracker fancied to stay on and fill forecast or tricast places

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 4 - Droopys Battery Race 13

Trap 1 Waterford winner, far from ideal Towcester introduction on May 22 Trap 2 Struggled to dominate early last week, poaching a lead is imperative Trap 3 Bitch nicely out of season, expected to pounce on rivals late on here Trap 4 Found life tough in this grade previously, this is no easier Trap 5 Began racing career here brightly, but has lost her way in recent weeks Trap 6 Has failed to trouble the judge in his last four, very hard to fancy

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 3 - Fabulous Era Race 14

Trap 1 Bitch very much in form, drawn to go well again in the red jacket Trap 2 Chances rest on stealing a march on rivals, not the most reliable trapper Trap 3 Very unlucky on May 16 and short of room when pacing up last time Trap 4 Recently dropped in class, certainly wouldn’t be out of turn in winning Trap 5 Won’t be long before he is back operating in A5 company, danger Trap 6 Slow to go and wide-running antics not ideal, deserving of drop in class

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