QATAR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL 2 019
Foreword The 2019 Qatar Goodwood Festival was one that will live long in the memory, with glorious summer sunshine (after a rather blustery start!) and over 100,000 racegoers in attendance. Goodwood’s first runners from Japan and America added to the top-class horseracing, drawing attention from around the world throughout the week and beyond. Fayez was the first winner of the week, taking the Unibet Handicap under Danny Tudhope before the much-anticipated Qatar Goodwood Cup took centre stage. It was the popular Stradivarius who won the race claiming a historic third consecutive Goodwood Cup. Later in the afternoon, trainer John Gallagher saddled Green Power to win the Chelsea Barracks Handicap when he stayed on strongly inside the final furlong. On Wednesday, Timoshenko recorded a popular sixth successive victory for Middleham Park Racing in The Unibet Goodwood Handicap Stakes, before the Mark Johnson trained Sir Ron Priestley won the Unibet Handicap. Yorkshire trainer John Quinn claimed the Markel Insurance Molecomb Stakes with the consistent Liberty Beach who showed an impressive turn of foot before the showpiece of the day. Too Darn Hot proved a popular victor when landing his third Group 1 in The Qatar Sussex Stakes under Frankie Dettori for Lord and Lady Lloyd Webber. To close the card, The New & Lingwood Handicap Stakes went the way of Dirty Rascal who narrowly prevailed in a pulsating finish. Ladies’ day kicked off with the Magnolia Cup, a charity race for inspirational women that has become an integral part of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Khadijah Mellah’s ground-breaking victory in the race reached over a billion people worldwide. John Gosden claimed The Unibet Handicap with Forest Of Dean, while Deirdre’s success in the Qatar Nassau Stakes provided Japan with their first Group 1 success in Great Britain for two decades. Charlie Hills went on to have a successful week at the Sussex track following Vividly’s victory in The Markel Maiden Fillies’ Stakes. He won the feature race on Friday when the brilliant Battaash wrote his name into the history books by winning a third consecutive King George Qatar Stakes, in breath-taking fashion. The supporting card on Friday saw the gutsy Duke Of Hazzard win the The Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes under PJ McDonald, who recorded his fourth victory of the week and subsequently went on to take the Racing TV leading jockey award. The Unibet Golden Mile was won by Beat Le Bon before Homespin won The Unibet Nursery Handicap Stakes. Saturday saw Enbihaar secure one of the most impressive wins of the week in the Qatar Lille Langtry Stakes. Jockey Jim Crawley followed up with a quickfire double when Khaadem won The Unibet Stewards’ Cup, the much-anticipated annual Calvary charge. This year’s Qatar Goodwood Festival thrilled all those who attended, as well as those who watched across the globe. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to creating more unique memories in 2020.
The Duke of Richmond & Gordon
“Everything about Goodwood is so beautiful, British, heartfelt and it’s all done with heart and soul.” TOM KERRIDGE, MICHELIN STAR CHEF
2019 With five days of thrilling action set against the magnificent backdrop of the rolling Sussex countryside, The Qatar Goodwood Festival – popularly known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’ – is an undoubted highlight of the flat-racing season.
“Goodwood is one of my favourite racecourses to present on ITV. Not only is it the most beautiful racecourse on the planet but it is also the stage for some of the world’s best racing. Add to that superb hospitality, with The Duke of Richmond setting the tone, and you have a potent mixture for a brilliant day at the races.” Ed Chamberlin, Presenter ITV Racing
“Goodwood is one of my favourite racecourses to present on ITV. Not only is it the most beautiful racecourse on the planet but it is also the stage for some of the world’s best racing. Add to that superb hospitality, with The Duke of Richmond setting the tone, and you have a potent mixture for a brilliant day at the races.” ED CH AMBERLI N , PRES EN TER I TV R A C ING
“At an early stage in my career we latched onto the great opportunities here at Goodwood, we really enjoy it, the owners really enjoy it, and we have some overseas owners here this week and they are really enjoying it. There is no better place to come to advertise British racing – its superb.” MARK JOHNSTON, LEADING RACEHORSE TRAINER
T H E C H E L S E A B A RR A C K S H A N D I C A P (Class 2) Tu e s d a y 3 0 J u l y 2 0 1 9 The Chelsea Barracks Handicap, run over the minimum distance of five furlongs down the Goodwood straight, is a race that has seen many horses feature on multiple occasions. The 2018 running was a perfect example of this, with the minor placings being filled by two previous winners of the race. El Astronaute, who finished second to Under The Covers this year, was the winner of the race in 2017, while Boom The Groom, who finished third, was the 2016 winner. Under The Covers was ridden by the ever-popular Frankie Dettori, who had two winners on the day and took himself closer to reaching a landmark 200th winner at Goodwood. Close finishes are almost guaranteed, with nine of the last ten renewals having a winning margin of less than two lengths. Favourites have a poor record in recent years, with only one winning favourite since 2008. In the same time period, Tony Carroll has been the most successful trainer in the race, having taken the prize on three occasions. In 2015 the race received an upgrade, becoming a Class 2, having been a Class 3 until that year. As a result, there has been an improvement in the quality of horses running in the race and prize money has also risen. In 2019, 13 horses went to post with Green Power showing a great turn of foot for Oxfordshire trainer John Gallagher and jockey PJ McDonald.
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course cha r act e r istics The Goodwood Stakes Course of 2m 5f starts below the winning post and, running the reverse way of the course, turns left after about 4f and returns to the straight 5f run-in by the top bend. The Cup Course is the last 2m, the Bentinck Course the last 1m 6f and the Gratwicke Course the last 1m of the Stakes Course. The 1m 3f distance is a new one introduced this year. The Craven Course is 1m 1f 192y, starting in almost the same spot as the Gratwicke Course but running in the reverse direction and returning to the 5f run-in by the top bend. The 1m 1f course, though starting at almost the same point, follows the lower bend till joining the straight. The Old Mile and 7f Courses start on the Stakes Course and join the 5f courses on the lower bend. The 5f and 6f (Stewards’ Cup) courses are dead straight, the first furlong of the latter being uphill and then slightly undulating to the finish. The sharp bends and downhill gradients suit the handy, well-balanced, neat actioned sort and are against the big long-striding horse. The course benefits from an artificial watering system. The one mile three furlong starts at the same point as the one mile four furlongs but enters the straight via the lower bend.
The Chelsea Barracks Handicap (86-105) YEAR
NAME
WEIGHT
JOCKEY
2019
GREEN POWER
8-13
P J MCDONALD
2018
UNDER THE COVERS
9-01
2017
EL ASTRONAUTE
2016
BOOM THE GROOM
TRAINER
DIST.
RUNNERS
SP
J GALLAGHER
HD
13
16-1
F DETTORI
SIR M STOUTE
3
13
16-1
8-08
J HART
J QUINN
SHD
15
33-1
9-0
A KIRBY
T CARROLL
½
16
13-2
2015
RIDGE RANGER
8-04
N FARLEY
E ALSTON
1½
14
14-1
2014
INXILE
9-03
T QUEALLY
D NICHOLLS
¾
21
20-1
2013
TIDAL’S BABY
7-13
R DA SILVA
T CARROLL
1¾
20
25-1
2012
TIME MEDICEAN
8-01
R DA SILVA
T CARROLL
SHD
23
22-1
2011
SECRET ASSET
9-07
G BAKER
J CHAPPLE-HYAM
1
17
14-1
2010
HAMOODY
8-11
M METCALFE
D NICHOLLS
HD
17
14-1
2009
BLUE JACK
9-06
M DWYER
W MUIR
NK
23
9-1
2008
TOTAL IMPACT
8-08
F TYLICKI
R FAHEY
NK
20
9-2F
T H E C H E L S E A B A RR A C K S H A N D I C A P (Class 2) Tu e s d a y 3 0 J u l y 2 0 1 9
Sixth Race 4.45PM
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THE CHELSEA BARRACKS HANDICAP STAKES
MUTHMIR (IRE) (17)
6
(3)
Age
Weight
Draw
9
9-7
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Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 5l behind Tis Marvellous at 12-1 when 10th of 19 at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Group 2 winner over track and trip in 2015 and he’s on a workable mark at present. Official BHA Rating 102
A MOMENTOFMADNESS (52)
6
9-3
COUNT OTTO (IRE) (26)
4
8-9
(4)
B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Dessert Flower (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Jockey: Pat Dobbs Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED stars, Owner: Count Otto Partnership EMERALD GREEN sleeves. Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Form: 5-00601 Breeder: Noel Finegan Sponsor: Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Fairy of The Night (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Jockey: Jim Crowley Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum striped cap. Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 300-500 CD Breeder: Sunderland Holdings Ltd
1st
8-10
(10)
Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Epsom over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Little Boy Blue by 1/2l. Has a 4lb rise to contend with and now steps up in grade so has work to do. Official BHA Rating 90
7
DUKE OF FIRENZE (3)
10
Ch g Pivotal - Nannina (Medicean) Owner: Adlam,DamaryThompson,Wilson,Griffiths Trainer: David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
8-9
(12)
Jockey: David Allan Colours: GREY, WHITE chevron, WHITE and GREY striped sleeves, RED cap. Form: 110200 CD
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 8l behind Dakota Gold at 33-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at York over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Capable veteran who is proven under these conditions and commands respect. Official BHA Rating 90
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DARK SHOT (17)
6
8-9
(2)
B g Elnadim (USA) - Royal Blush (Royal Applause) Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Colours: PINK, LIGHT BLUE cross belts and armlets, Owner: Tony Wechsler & Ann Plummer LIGHT BLUE and PINK quartered cap. Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: D. R. Tucker Form: 10-0300 D Sponsor: SIS
B g Acclamation - Dark Missile (Night Shift (USA)) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Colours: WHITE, BEIGE epaulets. Owner: Chappell Rose & Radford Form: 252202 D Trainer: Scott Dixon, Retford Breeder: Littleton Stud Sponsor: SIS
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Lord Riddiford at 5-1 when last of 10 at Chelmsford City over 5f last month. Capable front runner on his day and now 1lb lower than when winning last year’s Portland. Official BHA Rating 98
Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Copper Knight when second of 8 at 10-1 at York over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. He has been raised 2lb since but has strong claims back in a handicap. Official BHA Rating 90
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GREEN POWER (36)
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8-13
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9
SAAHEQ (18)
5
8-8
(5)
B g Kheleyf (USA) - Hakuraa (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) Jockey: P. J. McDonald Colours: WHITE, Owner: Nino’s Partnership Trainer: John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh EMERALD GREEN chevrons on sleeves, Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd EMERALD GREEN cap. Sponsor: SIS Form: 0-43005
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Brevity (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Jockey: Cieren Fallon (5) Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, Owner: The Horse Watchers BLACK cap. Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Form: 421004 D Breeder: Cliveden Stud Ltd Sponsor: Proform Racing Ltd
Successful twice at 6f on good and soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Open Wide when fifth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) last month. Was competitive off a similar mark earlier in the year and was hampered last time. Could feasibly fare better. Official BHA Rating 94
Has won four times at 5f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Mountain Peak when fourth of 6 at 9-2 at Newmarket over 5f earlier this month. Won a valuable sprint in Scotland off 4lb lower in April so he’s respected. Official BHA Rating 89
4
LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (18)
4
8-11
(11)
Gr g Zebedee - Beacon of Hope (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Jockey: Jason Hart Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN diamond, Owner: The JAM Partnership diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap. Trainer: John Quinn, Malton Form: 001456 CD BF Breeder: Malachy. M. Harney Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
10 LINE OF REASON (IRE) (17)
9
8-7
(1)
Br g Kheleyf (USA) - Miss Party Line (USA) (Phone Trick (USA)) Jockey: Harry Bentley Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE striped sleeves, Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap. Breeder: Corduff Stud Ltd, J. Corcoran & J. Judd Form: 500630 D Sponsor: Taylor’s Properties
Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Mountain Peak when last of 6 at 9-4fav at Newmarket over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won over track and trip already and he’s not handicapped out of this. Official BHA Rating 92
Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Tis Marvellous at 14-1 when 13th of 19 at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. On a fair mark but vulnerable to improving sorts at this stage of his career. Official BHA Rating 88
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Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Only Spoofing at 14-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Struck off this mark at York last year but needs to leave his recent performances behind. Official BHA Rating 91
Class 2. Five furlongs (5f), for four yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £30000. Penalty Value £18903. Owners Prize Money: Winner £14760; Second £4929; Third £2463; Fourth £1233; Fifth £615. Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.3.3
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KODITIME (IRE) (4)
B c Kodiac - Eponastone (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Jockey: Hector Crouch Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ROYAL BLUE and Owner: Martin McHale & Partner WHITE hooped cap. Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Form: 000-500 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
11 MAYGOLD (44)
B f Mayson - Spanish Gold (Vettori (IRE)) Owner: Farleigh Racing Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Farleigh Court Racing Partnership Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management
4
8-4
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Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Colours: MAUVE, LIGHT BLUE cross belts. Form: 631-241 CD
Has won four times at 5f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Salisbury over 5f (soft) last month, beating Youkan by 2 3/4l. Travelled strongly that day, has winning form over track and trip in the book and has a strong jockey booked. Official BHA Rating 85
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nd
12 POYLE VINNIE (11)
9
B g Piccolo - Poyle Dee Dee (Oasis Dream) Owner: Formulated Polymer Products Ltd Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington Breeder: Cecil and Miss Alison Wiggins Sponsor: Realistic Games Ltd
8-4
(13)
Jockey: James Sullivan Colours: LIGHT BLUE and MAROON (halved), sleeves reversed, LIGHT BLUE and MAROON hooped cap. Form: 010603 D
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 4 behind Orion’s Bow beaten 2 1/2l at 7-2 at Hamilton over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Won off this mark on this all-weather in May but this is a tougher heat. Official BHA Rating 85
13 BOOM THE GROOM (IRE) (6)
B g Kodiac - Ecco Mi (IRE) (Priolo (USA)) Owner: Mr B. J. Millen Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: John Foley Sponsor: Millen Hotels
8
8-2
(7)
Jockey: David Egan Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW cross belts, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap. Form: 050504 CD
2018 WINNER: UNDER THE COVERS 5 8 8 P J McDonald 16-1 (Ronald Harris) 13 ran STEWARDS NOTED: MUTHMIR:Following its run on 13/7/2019 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. A MOMENTOFMADNESS:Following its run on 8/6/2019 it was reported that the horse was hampered early in the race. LORD RIDDIFORD:Following its run on 12/7/2019 it was reported that the horse moved poorly.
Race Summary MUTHMIR was a Group 2 winner at this meeting in 2015 and has been given a chance by the assessor now operating in handicap company off a mark of 102, as he was beaten by only a length when fifth in the Epsom Dash off 3lb higher last month. Maygold travelled strongly when winning at a lower level at Salisbury latest but is respected with Silvestre De Sousa an eye-catching booking, while Dark Shot also merits consideration after his near-miss off unfavourable terms in Listed company at York.
Win: Muthmir
Danger: Maygold
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Miss Celestial when fourth of 5 at 12-1 at Bath over 6f earlier this month. Proven at this track but banking on first-time blinkers sparking a form revival. Official BHA Rating 83
14 HARRY HURRICANE (27)
B g Kodiac - Eolith (Pastoral Pursuits) Owner: Dare To Dream Racing Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder: Selwood Bloodstock, Hoskins & Lowry Sponsor: Seaton Gifts
7
8-2
(6)
Jockey: Josephine Gordon Colours: ORANGE, GREY star. Form: 232526 D
Has won four times from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Delagate This Lord when sixth of 9 at 11-2 at Bath over 6f (firm) earlier this month. Handles the undulations of this venue well and cannot be discounted. Official BHA Rating 80
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Blinkers worn first time by No. 13. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 12. Hood, Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 14. Racing Post Standard Time: 57.00 secs Record Time: 56.01 secs BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Dark Shot, 11-2 Maygold, 7-1 Count Otto (IRE), 11-1 Muthmir (IRE), 12-1 Green Power, 14-1 A Momentofmadness, Lord Riddiford (IRE), 16-1 Saaheq, 18-1 Duke of Firenze, 25-1 Koditime (IRE), Line of Reason (IRE), 28-1 Poyle Vinnie, Boom The Groom (IRE), Harry Hurricane
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