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 U N I B E T S T EW A RD S ’ C U P ( Class 3, heritage handicap) Saturday 3 August 2019 The first official staging of the Stewards’ Cup took place in 1840, but the name actually dates back to 1834 when the senior of the two stewards officiating at Goodwood awarded a cup worth about £100 to any race of his choosing. The chosen race varied year on year, with the Cup being contested over distances ranging from six furlongs to a mile and a half. Lord George Bentinck conceived the idea of a competitive sprint handicap, largely as a betting medium, in late 1839, so in 1840 the six-furlong Stewards’ Cup, as it is now known, was born. Sweetsauce won the Stewards’ Cup at 20-1 in 1860 and just two days later achieved the incredible feat of winning the Goodwood Cup over a stamina-sapping two miles and five furlongs. There have been three dual winners in the history of the Stewards’ Cup; Marvel scored in 1890 and 1892, while Lord Annandale triumphed in 1913 and shared the spoils in a dead-heat the following year with Golden Sun. Sky Diver was victorious in successive years, 1967 and 1968. The 1998 Stewards’ Cup saw the launch of the tote trifecta bet. Trainers and owners have been able to choose their horse’s stall position for the race since 1999 in a draw ceremony conducted two days beforehand at the racecourse. In 2018, apprentice jockey Jason Watson etched his name in the race’s long roll of honour when winning aboard Gifted Master before Charlie Hills claimed his second win in the race with Khaadem in 2019, it was a first victory in the Stewards’ Cup for Jim Crowley.
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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 Unibet Stewards’ Cup (Heritage Handicap) YEAR
NAME
WEIGHT
JOCKEY
TRAINER
DIST.
RUNNERS
SP
2019 2018 2017 2016
KHAADEM GIFTED MASTER LANCELOT DU LAC DANCING STAR
9-06 9-06 9-05 8-12
J CROWLEY J WATSON L DETTORI D PROBERT
C HILLS H PALMER D IVORY A BALDING
2¾ SHD ¾ 1¼
27 26 26 27
4/1F 20-1 25-1 9-2F
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
MAGICAL MEMORY INTRINSIC REX IMPERATOR HAWKEYETHENOO HOOF IT EVENS AND ODDS GENKI CONQUEST ZIDANE BORDERLESCOTT GIFT HORSE PIVOTAL POINT PATAVELLIAN BOND BOY GUINEA HUNTER TAYSEER HARMONIC WAY SUPERIOR PREMIUM
8-12 8-11 9-04 9-09 10-00 8-10 9-01 8-09 9-01 9-05 9-07 8-11 8-11 8-02 9-00 8-11 8-06 8-12
L DETTORI R HUGHES N CALLAN G LEE K FALLON B CRAY S DROWNE D O’NEILL J SPENCER R FFRENCH K FALLON S SANDERS S DROWNE C CATLIN J SPENCER R HUGHES R HUGHES R WINSTON
C HILLS R COWELL W HAGGAS J GOLDIE M EASTERBY D NICHOLLS R CHARLTON W HAGGAS J FANSHAWE R BASTIMAN D NICHOLLS P MAKIN R CHARLTON B SMART T EASTERBY D NICHOLLS R CHARLTON R FAHEY
¾ 1 2¼ NS 2½ NK 1 HD SH NK NK 1½ 3½ 1 NK 1½ 1½ 1½
27 24 27 27 27 28 26 27 27 27 27 28 29 28 30 30 30 29
6-1F 6-1 12-1 9-1 13-2JF 20-1 14-1 40-1 6-1F 10-1 9-2 7-1F 4-1 14-1 33-1 13-2 12-1 14-1
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
DANETIME COASTAL BLUFF SHIKARI’S SON FOR THE PRESENT KING’S SIGNET LOCHSONG NOTLEY KNIGHT OF MERCY VERY ADJACENT ROTHERFIELD GREYS MADRACO GREEN RUBY AL TRUI PETONG AUTUMN SUNSET SOBA CREWS HILL REPETITIOUS
8-10 8-05 8-13 8-03 9-10 8-00 8-07 9-00 7-04 8-08 7-02 8-12 8-01 9-10 8-02 8-04 9-09 7-02
P EDDERY J FORTUNE R HUGHES J FORTUNE W CARSON W CARSON R PERHAM B RAYMOND D GIBSON N DAY P HILL J WILLIAMS M WIGHAM B RAYMOND W CARSON D NICHOLLS G STARKEY A CLARK
N CALLAGHAN T BARRON J WHITE T BARRON J GOSDEN I BALDING R HANNON R HANNON G LEWIS C WALL P CALVER G BALDING S MELLOR M JARVIS M STOUTE D CHAPMAN F DURR G HARWOOD
NK 3 ¾ SH 1½ ½ 2½ NK SH 2 4 NK SH ¾ HD 2½ ¾ SH
30 30 27 26 29 30 29 30 22 28 30 24 28 26 23 30 30 28
5-1F 10-1JF 40-1 16-1 16-1 10-1 14-1 14-1 12-1 14-1 15-1 20-1 9-1F 8-1JF 6-1F 18-1 11-1 15-1
T H E U N I B E T S T EW A RD S ’ C U P ( Class 3, heritage handicap) Saturday 3 August 2019
1st
THE UNIBET STEWARDS’ CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP) Class 2. Six furlongs (6f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £250000. Penalty Value £155625. Owners Prize Money: Winner £121400; Second £40575; Third £20275; Fourth £10150; Fifth £5075; Sixth £2525. Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.3.4
No Horse
1
3rd
VANBRUGH (USA) (21)
Age
Weight
Draw
4
9-10
(16)
5
KHAADEM (IRE) (14)
3
9-6
(3)
Br c Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Jockey: Jim Crowley Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum striped cap. Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form: 311-102 D Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud Has won three times at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Waldpfad when second of 10 at 13-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good to soft) last month. Makes plenty of appeal on his handicap bow Official BHA Rating 107
6
GEORGE BOWEN (IRE) (15)
7
9-5
(25)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Midnight Oasis (Oasis Dream) Jockey: Tony Hamilton Colours: BLACK, WHITE seams, Owner: Mr M. A. Scaife BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars, Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton BLACK cap. Breeder: Kevin Blake Form: 120600 D Sponsor: SIS Has won eight races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Air Raid at 20-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (soft) last month. Down to his last winning mark and is capable of going close. Official BHA Rating 102 (-2)
7
BARON BOLT (42)
6
9-5
(10)
B c First Defence (USA) - Hachita (USA) (Gone West (USA)) Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, Owner: Mr K. Abdullah WHITE sleeves. Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form: 40-1500 D Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Inc Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc
Br g Kheleyf (USA) - Scarlet Royal (Red Ransom (USA)) Jockey: Rossa Ryan Owner: Asprey Wright Evans PJL Wilcock & Snook Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK chevron, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PINK armlets, Trainer: Paul Cole, Whatcombe DARK BLUE cap, PINK star. Breeder: J. A. and M. A. Knox Form: 511-560 CD Sponsor: William And Son
Has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Beauty Filly at 4-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) last month. Can be forgiven that effort and could well be suited by a return to handicap company. Official BHA Rating 107 (-2)
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 12l behind Cape Byron at 33-1 when 24th of 26 on his latest outing at Royal Ascot over 6f (good to firm) in June. He is wearing blinkers for the first time which could see him bounce back. Official BHA Rating 102
2
RAUCOUS (24)
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Shyrl (Acclamation) Owner: Mr T. W. Morley Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld
6
9-9
(18)
8
AIR RAID (15)
4
9-4
(12)
(in 6lb ex) Jockey: Cieren Fallon (5) Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap. Form: 222641 CD
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Siren Sound (Singspiel (IRE)) (in 6lb ex) Jockey: Jack Garritty Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE armlets. Owner: Caron & Paul Chapman Form: 0-01101 D Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 10-3 at Yarmouth over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Hart Stopper by 1 1/4l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success and boasts each-way claims. Official BHA Rating 100 (+4)
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground. A winner at 6-1 at Hamilton over 6f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Lake Volta by 1 1/4l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success and continues to go the right way. Official BHA Rating 95 (+6)
3
GUNMETAL (IRE) (42)
6
9-6
(24)
9
STONE OF DESTINY (21)
4
9-3
(27)
Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - March Star (IRE) (Mac’s Imp (USA)) Jockey: Harry Bentley Owner: Ne-Chance & Mr L O’ Kane Colours: BLACK, Trainer: David Barron, Thirsk EMERALD GREEN inverted triangle, Breeder: Maurice Byrne WHITE cap. D Sponsor: Lenat International UK Ltd., Ne-Chance.co.uk Form: 010-546
B g Acclamation - Irishstone (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd striped sleeves, WHITE cap, Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere ROYAL BLUE star. Breeder: Biddestone Stud Form: 200006 D Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 3l behind Cape Byron when sixth of 26 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) in June. Was first home in his group on that occasion and merits consideration. Official BHA Rating 103
Successful at 5f and 6f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Tis Marvellous when sixth of 19 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) last month. Others boast stronger credentials on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 100 (-2)
4
ORNATE (1)
6
B g Bahamian Bounty - Adorn (Kyllachy) Owner: Kings Road Racing Partnership Trainer: David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Sponsor: Inurface Media
9-6
(15)
Jockey: Phil Dennis Colours: YELLOW, BLACK diamond, diamonds on sleeves. Form: 501163
10 SUMMERGHAND (IRE) (28) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kate The Great (Xaar) Owner: Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Airlie Stud
5
9-3
(6)
Jockey: Ryan Moore Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE and WHITE check sleeves, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 30-2253 D
Has won eight races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Only Spoofing when sixth of 14 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f last month. Has been at his best over 5f most recently and was third in yesterday’s Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes. Official BHA Rating 103 (-1)
Winner of seven races at 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Danzeno beaten 1 1/4l at 15-8 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f last month. Has acquitted himself well in a number of handicaps this season; solid contender. Official BHA Rating 100
52
53
RACE FOUR
Fourth Race 3.40PM
9-3
17 ARECIBO (FR) (8)
(1)
4
9-0
(21)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) (Forest Wildcat (USA)) (in 6lb ex) Jockey: Frankie Dettori Colours: RED, GREY star, RED sleeves, Owner: Mr George Turner & Clipper Logistics GREY stars, RED cap, GREY star. Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Form: 000122 D Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere Sponsor: Highcrest
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Raising Sand at 14-1 when 9th of 23 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) last month. Likely to force the pace and cannot be discounted. Official BHA Rating 100 (+2)
Has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Only Spoofing when second of 14 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f last month. In top form before that and the booking of Frankie Dettori catches the eye. Official BHA Rating 91 (+7)
12 GULLIVER (7)
5
9-3
18 SPANISH CITY (21)
(5)
6
8-13
(13)
B g Sayif (IRE) - Sweet Coincidence (Mujahid (USA)) Jockey: Gerald Mosse Colours: BLACK, YELLOW, GREEN & RED dartboard, Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED, YELLOW, Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley GREEN & BLACK quartered cap. Breeder: S. A. Douch Sponsor: Tiffin Sandwiches Limited Form: 003410 D
Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Annabelle’s Charm (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Jockey: David Egan Colours: ORANGE and YELLOW check, Owner: Merry Fox Stud Limited ORANGE sleeves, YELLOW cap. Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Form: 46-2534 D Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Limited
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Dakota Gold when last of 15 on his latest outing at York over 6f (soft) last month. A return to faster ground could see a better display. Official BHA Rating 100 (-1)
Has won four times from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Vale Of Kent when fourth of 17 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f last month. Now tried in blinkers following that respectable effort and not ruled out. Official BHA Rating 96
13 FLAVIUS TITUS (56)
Ch g Lethal Force (IRE) - Furbelow (Pivotal) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
4
9-2
19 TRUE MASON (70)
(11)
14 SOLDIER’S MINUTE (35)
4
9-1
(20)
Has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Gulliver at 7-1jt-fav when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) in June. A bounce back to the form that saw him win at York in May is required. Official BHA Rating 98
15 EMBOUR (IRE) (5)
4
9-1
(17)
B g Acclamation - Carpet Lady (IRE) (Night Shift (USA)) (in 6lb ex) Jockey: Sean Levey Owner: SullivanB’Stock,RuxleyHoldings,Mrs Doyle Colours: RED, PINK hoop and armlets. Form: 153145 D Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Carpet Lady Partnership Sponsor: SIS Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 1l behind Show Stealer when fifth of 16 at 7-1 last time out at Windsor over 6f last month. Twice a winner over this distance this term and respected. Official BHA Rating 92 (+3)
16 JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE (IRE) (35)
5
9-0
(9)
8-13
(14)
Jockey: Ben Curtis Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and armlets, hooped cap. Form: 3320-44 D
A winner at 6f on firm ground. Finished 6l behind Hello Youmzain when last of 4 at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock over 6f in May. Has some useful two-year-old form to his name and is interesting following wind surgery. Official BHA Rating 100
Has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) in June, beating Louie de Palma by a neck. He has improved considerably this season and warrants plenty of respect. Official BHA Rating 99
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Hadba (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Jockey: Scott McCullagh (5) Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke WHITE cap, RED star. Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Form: 150100 D BF
3
B c Mayson - Marysienka (Primo Dominie) Owner: Mr Khalifa Dasmal Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Simon Balding Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld
Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. Form: 324-131 D
2nd
20 OPEN WIDE (USA) (5)
5
8-12
(8)
B or Br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Nunavik (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Jockey: Pat Dobbs Colours: DARK BLUE, Owner: George Materna & John McInerney ROYAL BLUE epaulets and armlets, Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough PINK cap. Breeder: Moyglare Stud D Sponsor: Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables Form: 500122 Has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten a head by Show Stealer when second of 16 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) last month. Runs off the same rating here and has already tasted success this season. Official BHA Rating 95
21 COSMIC LAW (IRE) (35)
3
8-11
(22)
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Dhamma (USA) (Broad Brush (USA)) Jockey: P. J. McDonald Colours: WHITE, Owner: Mr John Dance MAROON and PURPLE striped sleeves. Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 435-242 D BF Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Vertem Asset Management Successful at 5f and 6f on varying ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Staxton when second of 12 at 5-1fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in June. Effective on all types of surface and rarely disgraced in these big fields, but he is proving difficult to claim a win with. Official BHA Rating 98 (-1)
22 SIR MAXIMILIAN (IRE) (35)
10
8-11
(23)
Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Duchess K (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) Jockey: James Doyle Colours: YELLOW, Owner: Mr Steve Ryan & Mr M J Tedham Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton DARK BLUE triple diamond and armlets. Breeder: John O’Connor Form: 5240-00 D Sponsor: Bee Health Ltd
B g Royal Applause - Nebraska Lady (IRE) (Lujain (USA)) Jockey: Angus Villiers (7) Colours: RED, WHITE spots, Owner: Mr Paul Wildes WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED cap. Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Form: 053-106 D Breeder: Holborn Trust Co. Sponsor: Smartvetmeds.com
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 8l behind Gulliver at 20-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing at York over 6f in June. 4lb lower than when second in this last season and races off his last winning mark. Official BHA Rating 97
Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Gulliver when sixth of 18 at 12-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) in June. Admirable veteran who still retains his enthusiasm. Official BHA Rating 94
54
55
23 ALJADY (FR) (3)
B g Bated Breath - No Truth (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Haras de Bouquetot
4
8-11
(28)
Jockey: Thomas Greatrex (5) Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, GOLD cap with GOLD tassel. Form: 162-300 D
24 EL HOMBRE (36)
5
Ch g Camacho - Nigella (Band On The Run) Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Breeder: Mrs J. McMahon
8-9
(7)
Jockey: Andrew Breslin (5) Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 3-02433 D
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Fool For You beaten 1l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in June. He has never won off a mark this high but Andrew Breslin’s 5lb claim will help matters. Official BHA Rating 92
25 KIMIFIVE (IRE) (7)
4
8-9
(26)
Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Jockey: Shane Kelly Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, RED sleeves, Owner: Mr Richard J. Gurr WHITE armlets, RED cap. Trainer: Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Form: 100620 CD Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke Sponsor: Tuite Racing Limited, SIS Has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind Raising Sand at 33-1 when 10th of 23 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) last month. He has enjoyed a solid season and deserves respect having won here three months ago. Official BHA Rating 92 (+1)
26 GROWL (7)
7
8-9
(4)
B g Oasis Dream - Desert Tigress (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) Jockey: Callum Shepherd Colours: GREY, BEIGE star, GREY sleeves, Owner: Dr Marwan Koukash BEIGE stars and stars on cap. Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 045200 D Breeder: Kincorth Investments Inc Sponsor: Euromatech Has won four times at 6f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l behind Dakota Gold at 10-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at York over 6f (soft) last month. Third in this last year off 7lb higher and could challenge. Official BHA Rating 92 (-2)
27 BURIDAN (FR) (56)
4
8-8
(19)
B g Choisir (AUS) - Lady McKell (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Jockey: Tom Marquand Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, Owner: Al Shaqab Racing MAROON cap, GOLD tassel. Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: 050421 D Breeder: S.C.A. La Perrigne Sponsor: Haras de Bouquetot Has won four times at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-4 at Lingfield over 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing in June, beating Royal Residence by a neck. Did that gamely under an inspired ride and a 4lb rise could have been much worse. Official BHA Rating 91
28 HYPERFOCUS (IRE) (7)
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Blinkers worn first time by No. 7, 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 23, 28. Blinkers worn by No. 20. Visor worn by No. 6, 22. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 19. Record Time: 1 min 09.10 secs
BETTING FORECAST 12-1 Khaadem (IRE), Flavius Titus, 14-1 Justanotherbottle (IRE), 16-1 Gunmetal (IRE), Spanish City, 18-1 Summerghand (IRE), 20-1 Air Raid, 22-1 Lake Volta (IRE), 25-1 Gulliver, Open Wide (USA), Cosmic Law (IRE), 28-1 Vanbrugh (USA), Baron Bolt, Soldier’s Minute, Kimifive (IRE), 33-1 Ornate, George Bowen (IRE), Stone of Destiny, Embour (IRE), Growl, Buridan (FR), 40-1 Raucous, Arecibo (FR), True Mason, Sir Maximilian (IRE), Aljady (FR), 50-1 El Hombre, 66-1 Hyperfocus (IRE)
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2018 WINNER: GIFTED MASTER (IRE) 5 9 6 Jason Watson 20-1 (Hugo Palmer) 26 ran STEWARDS NOTED: VANBRUGH: Following its run on 13/7/2019 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. GULLIVER: Following its run on 27/7/2019 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. TRUE MASON: Following its run on 25/5/2019 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.
Race Summary Charlie Hills won this contest with a progressive three-year-old in Magical Memory in 2015 and he bids to repeat the feat with KHAADEM. He follows a different route having tackled Pattern company on his last couple of starts and, on his handicap bow, makes plenty of appeal. Lake Volta is likely to give him a decent tow into the race on the far side, while Flavius Titus, Air Raid, Summerghand and Justanotherbottle are others who boast leading credentials.
Win: Khaadem
Danger: Flavius Titus
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B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR) (Machiavellian (USA)) Jockey: James Sullivan Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE star, Owner: Ryedale Partners No 14 DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton PURPLE cap, ORANGE stars. Breeder: Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch Form: 621000 D Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Dakota Gold at 20-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at York over 6f (soft) last month. Wears first-time cheekpieces but he needs much more. Official BHA Rating 91 (-1)
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Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 9.70 secs
Has won three times at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Dirty Rascal at 10-1 when 10th of 18 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time, but never looked like winning here three days ago. Official BHA Rating 94
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Health & Safety Notice No children under the age of 12 are permitted into the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure on the grounds of health & safety. 57
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11 LAKE VOLTA (IRE) (7)
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Ghanaian (FR) (Shamardal (USA)) Jockey: Joe Fanning Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap. Form: 200520 CD Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd