QATAR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL 2 020
Foreword The 2020 Qatar Goodwood Festival was filled with inspiring performances however, the COVID-19 pandemic meant it ran without a crowd and only trainers, jockeys and owners present. An exhilarating opening day saw Frankie Dettori steer Stradivarius to win the Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup for a fourth consecutive time for trainer John Gosden. On the same day, the Charlie Appleby trained Space Blues turned heads as clear-cut winner of The Qatar Lennox Stakes. Battleground showed his rivals a clean pair of heels as he ran out as impressive winner of The Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes. The spectacle continued on Wednesday as Mohaather showed exceptional talent winning a dramatic Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes under Jim Crowley for trainer Marcus Tregoning and owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum. Steel Bull delighted connections as he quickened in the final furlong to claim The Markel Insurance Molecomb Stakes, pipping rival Ben Macdui to the post for Irish trainer Michael O’Callaghan. Thursday saw trainer Clive Cox and jockey Adam Kirby repeat their 2019 success in the Group 2 Qatar Richmond Stakes this time with Supremacy who beat well contested favourite Yazaman. The Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes, gave Donnacha O’Brien reason to celebrate as Fancy Blue soared past rivals to become the Irish trainer’s first winner in the UK. The Aidan O’Brien trained Mogul recorded his first victory as a three-year-old under Ryan Moore in a thrilling edition of The John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes. On Friday, the outstanding Charlie Hills trained sprinter Battaash won the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes for the fourth year in succession setting a new course record of 55.62 seconds. The final day of the Festival saw the John Gosden trained Enbihaar claim her second consecutive win in the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes after overhauling Snow. The Unibet Steward’s Cup saw 22-1 shot Summerghand triumph in a field of 27 for trainer David O’Meara and jockey Danny Tudhope as he held off challengers to win by a head. To round off the festival, Cieren Fallon prevailed on board Muraad for the second consecutive year in The LG Apprentice Handicap. The 2020 Qatar Goodwood Festival will be long remembered for both Stradivarius and Battash winning for a fourth time and the record of five wins in the same races could well be achieved next year. We would like to thank you very much for your support, especially considering the circumstances and we look forward to another successful and more recognisable Qatar Goodwood Festival in 2021.
The Duke of Richmond & Gordon
“I cannot think of a more beautiful racecourse than Goodwood on a summer day. I feel very fortunate to have won some of Goodwood’s biggest races, but Battaash winning a remarkable fourth King George Qatar Stakes is a day I will never forget.” JIM CROWLEY, LEADING FLAT JOCKEY
“Goodwood is right up there amongst my favourite meetings of the year. The setting amongst the downs is breathtakingly beautiful with the views right out over to the Isle of Wight. In a normal year there is a great, stylish garden party atmosphere which compliments the top notch racing. It was a shame not to have crowds there this year especially with superstars Stradivarius and Battaash winning again but I still loved being there and presenting from the most glorious location looking out over the parade ring and down to the sea. My favourite moment of the week was the tactical masterclass from Frankie Dettori getting Stradivarius out of a pocket in the home straight to win his fourth straight Goodwood Cup.” FRAN CESC A C U M A N I , PRES EN TER I T V R A C ING
“Its always wonderful to have winners at Goodwood and especially Battaash’s 4th King George Stakes this year. It was a fantastic effort by Goodwood to make racing as pleasurable as possible during the Covid 19 pandemic.” CHARLES HILLS, LEADING RACEHORSE TRAINER
T H E L G S I G N A T U RE A P P RE N T I C E HANDICAP STAKES (Class 3) 1 MILE AND 1 FURLONG
Saturday 1 August 2020 The LG Signature Apprentice Handicap Stakes is reserved for jockeys who need to gain experience before applying for a professional jockeys licence. In 2020, we saw Cieren Fallon repeat his 2019 success in the race with another fine winning ride on board the Owen Burrows trained Muraad. In the process, Cieren added another winner to his tally and became the first Apprentice Jockey in 32 years to win the race in consecutive years. 2020 also marked a landmark for the jockey when he won his first Group 1 as Oxted triumphed in the July Cup at Newmarket. Son of the six-time champion jockey, Kieren Fallon, he looks to have a bright future.
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course cha r act e r istics Goodwood has a straight six furlong course and a longer looped Round Course. The Round Course enters the straight at the four furlong marker by either the Top or Bottom Bend depending on race distance. The two mile five furlong race starts in front of the Stands before running the wrong way down the Straight and then heading out onto the Round Course via the Bottom Bend. Goodwood’s pronounced gradients and sharp bends favour the active, handy type of horse, the fluent mover rather than the big, long striding horse.
The LG Signature Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Class 3) YEAR
NAME
WEIGHT
JOCKEY
TRAINER
DIST.
RUNNERS
SP
2020 2019 2018
MURAAD GIFTS OF GOLD XIANG YIN
10-01 9-09 8-04
C FALLON C FALLON S MCCULLAGH
O BURROWS SAEED BIN SURROR M CHANNON
½ 1¾ ½
14 17 12
9-2J 9-4F 7-1
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
STORM KING ILLUSIVE BALMORAL CASTLE ANGELIC UPSTART HIGHLAND DUKE LANDAMAN ALBAQAA ELLIPTICAL BENCOOLEN COUNT CEPRANO ACE OF HEARTS LUCAYAN DANCER JAMES CAIRD RINGSIDER
9-08 9-07 9-05 8-09 8-12 9-09 9-08 9-04 9-05 8-09 9-02 9-04 9-11 9-02
E GREATREX M MONAGHAN R CLARKE K SHOEMARK R TATE M J M MURPHY K O'NEILL J FAHY N LAWES D PROBERT J MITCHELL V BEHAM S GOLAM L JONES
D GRIFFITHS G SCOTT J PORTMAN A BALDING C COX M JOHNSTON P J O'GORMAN G BUTLER D NICHOLLS M USHER C WALL D NICHOLLS M H TOMPKINS G BUTLER
½ ¾ NK NK 4 4 2 2¾ ¾ 3¾ 1¼ SHD 2 1¾
17 16 15 11 17 14 16 15 11 11 12 7 14 12
25-1 28-1 6-1 12-1 16-1 11-8F 10-1 7-1 14-1 7-1F 7-1 11-2 7-2 4-1F
T H E L G S I G N A T U RE A P P RE N T I C E HANDICAP STAKES (Class 3) Saturday 1 August 2020
Seventh Race 5.10PM
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THE LG SIGNATURE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES
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MURAAD (IRE) (23)
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Age
Weight
Draw
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10-0
(10)
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10-0
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YOU’RE HIRED (4)
B g Dalakhani (IRE) - Heaven Sent (Pivotal) Owner: Mr George Materna Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Sponsor: Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables
7
9-11
8
(4)
DOLPHIN VISTA (IRE) (28)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Fiordiligi (Mozart (IRE)) Owner: The BeeGeeZ Trainer: Jim Boyle, Epsom Breeder: Jim McDonald
9
(14)
9-11
(17)
5
9-6
(6)
ALFRED BOUCHER (13)
4
9-4
(15)
STREAK LIGHTNING (IRE) (14)
3
9-1
(7)
Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Emreliya (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jockey: Oliver Stammers (5) Colours: NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds XIII hoop and armlets, WHITE cap. Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Form: 110 D BF Breeder: John T. Heffernan Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and armlets, PINK cap. Form: 240-150 C
Jockey: Luke Catton (7) Colours: MAUVE, BLACK epaulets, BLACK sleeves, MAUVE stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE star. Form: 10-4400 D
EXEC CHEF (IRE) (49)
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Jalaad when sixth of 17 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at York over 1m (good) last month. Dangerous if allowed an easy lead and should appreciate this return to faster ground. Official BHA Rating 85
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
7
(5)
Gr g Aussie Rules (USA) - Policy Term (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Jockey: Marco Ghiani (3) Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW check, Owner: Robert Allcock YELLOW sleeves. Trainer: Henry Candy, Wantage Form: 140-346 BF Breeder: Robert Allcock Sponsor: Tote
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 17l behind Qaysar at 2-1fav when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (soft) last month. Thrown in at the deep end there but this is easier and the faster surface is a positive. Official BHA Rating 90
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 14l behind Maydanny at 25-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this week. Down the field here on Tuesday and it is hard to see him getting much closer. Official BHA Rating 92
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9-6
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Solid Stone beaten 5l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) in June. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time and appeals on stable debut. Official BHA Rating 87
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Sinjaari at 50-1 when 12th of 22 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good) last month. Far from disgraced there but more exposed than most. Official BHA Rating 95
3
6
Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Donnelly’s Hollow (IRE) (Docksider (USA)) Jockey: Dylan Hogan Colours: BROWN, ORANGE star, Owner: Mrs Victoria Machen striped sleeves and cap. Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket Form: 0046-43 Breeder: Airlie Stud Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Corking (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Jockey: Angus Villiers (5) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hollow box, Owner: Woodhurst Construction Ltd sleeves and cap. Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Form: 30-3200 D Breeder: T. Whitehead Sponsor: Tote
3rd
HATS OFF TO LARRY (42)
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1l by Benadalid when second of 11 at 5-1co-fav on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good to soft) in June. Just lost out to a course specialist there and should run well again. Official BHA Rating 87
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Orbaan when second of 12 at 6-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to soft) last month. That form was let down by the winner last weekend and it is a slight worry that his only win so far came on synthetics. Official BHA Rating 95
ANYTHINGTODAY (IRE) (14)
(13)
B g Sixties Icon - Highland Jig (Norse Dancer (IRE)) Jockey: George Bass (7) Colours: DARK GREEN, MAROON stars, Owner: Mr T. P. Radford MAROON cap. Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Form: 22521-2 BF Breeder: W. A. Harrison-Allan Sponsor: Timico
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Hidden Girl (IRE) (Tamayuz) Jockey: Cieren Fallon Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum striped cap. Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn D Breeder: Knocktoran, A.Mouknass, Ecurie Pandora Form: 1320-22
2
9-9
2nd
10 OVERWRITE (IRE) (22)
Ro c Zebedee - Negotiate (Red Ransom (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Mrs H. M. Smith & James Murtagh Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
3
8-13
(8)
Jockey: Thomas Greatrex Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap. Form: 21-4610
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Sky Defender when last of 13 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time, but hasn’t beaten many home recently. Official BHA Rating 92
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Zabeel Champion at 8-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Did too much too soon there and could bounce back under one of the better riders here. Official BHA Rating 88
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RACE SEVEN
1st
7
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Muntadab at 14-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Epsom over 7f (good) last month. Probably ran better than his finishing position suggests there but others might just be better handicapped. Official BHA Rating 90
Class 3. One mile about one furlong (9f abt 11yds), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £15000. Penalty Value £9451.50. Owners Prize Money: Winner £7380; Second £2465; Third £1232; Fourth £617; Fifth £308. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code
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COMIN’ THROUGH (AUS) (28)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Mica’s Pride (AUS) (Bite The Bullet (USA)) Jockey: Alex Jary (7) Owner: Breen, Walsh, Horncastle, Kilburn & Gut Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, halved sleeves and star on cap. Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket Form: 006-630 Breeder: Go Bloodstock Sponsor: George Scott Racing
6
8-12
(1)
B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE) (Acclamation) Jockey: Louis Garoghan (7) Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, Owner: Mr Michael Baldry WHITE sleeves, Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham ROYAL BLUE diamonds. Breeder: Mr D. McCarthy Form: 510145/D Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Pinnata when fifth of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m in November ‘18. On a fair mark but the absence is a worry. Official BHA Rating 79
12 CITY WANDERER (IRE) (33) B g Kodiac - Viletta (GER) (Doyen (IRE)) Owner: George Materna & Roger Badley Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Kildaragh Stud Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd
4
8-12
(9)
Jockey: Theodore Ladd
Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, armlets and cap. Form: 1141-03 BF
He has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 10 behind Swiss Knight beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to soft) in June. He looks weighted to the hilt and seems to appreciate softer surfaces. Official BHA Rating 79
13 APEX KING (IRE) (6)
6
8-11
(11)
B g Kodiac - Rainbowskia (FR) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Jockey: Stefano Cherchi (5) Colours: WHITE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets. Owner: Mr G. B. & G. H. Firmager Form: 6-45160 C Trainer: Ed de Giles, Ledbury Breeder: Dr W. O’Brien Sponsor: Tote Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Golden Force at 12-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to firm) last month. Never a threat there and must find more. Official BHA Rating 78
14 SWORD BEACH (IRE) (24)
3
8-7
(2)
Ch g Ivawood (IRE) - Sleeping Princess (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Jockey: Georgia Dobie (3) Colours: WHITE, RED seams, Owner: HP Racing Sword Beach RED and WHITE quartered cap. Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Form: 031-530 Breeder: Colin Kennedy Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Bill The Butcher at 5-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good to soft) last month. Sweated up beforehand there and did too much early in the race, so a degree of caution is required. Official BHA Rating 82
15 CITYZEN SERG (IRE) (14)
3
8-2
Placed in three of four starts. Finished 15l behind My Oberon when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good) last month. He proved a sitting duck when attempting to make all there and hasn’t really built on the promise that he showed on debut in March. Official BHA Rating 77
Ch g Camacho - Zenella (Kyllachy) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd
3
8-2
3
Ch g Kyllachy - Varnish (Choisir (AUS)) Owner: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Breeder: Carmel Stud Sponsor: Tote
(16)
Jockey: Georgia Cox Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 43231-6
(3)
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 3/4l by Masham Star when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good) last month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time, and should run well on decent ground. Official BHA Rating 75
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 17. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 12, 14. Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 51.00 secs
Record Time: 1 min 52.81 secs
BETTING FORECAST 7-1 Muraad (IRE), 8-1 Streak Lightning (IRE), 10-1 Exec Chef (IRE), 12-1 Hats Off To Larry, Overwrite (IRE), 14-1 Sword Beach (IRE), Kuwait Shield, 16-1 Anythingtoday (IRE), Alfred Boucher, City Wanderer (IRE), 18-1 Cityzen Serg (IRE), 20-1 You’re Hired, 22-1 Comin’ Through (AUS), Apex King (IRE), Always Fearless (IRE), 28-1 Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE), 66-1 Dolphin Vista (IRE)
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2019 WINNER: GIFTS OF GOLD (IRE) 4 9 9 Cieren Fallon 9-4 (Saeed bin Suroor) 17 ran STEWARDS NOTED: STREAK LIGHTNING: Following its run on 18/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the Soft going.
Race Summary Mark Johnston-trained horses don't usually run badly at both Newmarket's July meeting and this festival, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see OVERWRITE bounce back now on better ground. The three-year-old's mark has dropped 3lb and Thomas Greatrex is one of the more experienced riders in this contest. Alfred Boucher likes to dominate and is another who will enjoy this lively surface, while Streak Lightning's unbeaten run was ended at Haydock recently but he had excuses there.
Win: Overwrite
Danger: Alfred Boucher
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Danyah when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to soft) in June. Ran well in snatches there but he doesn’t quite seem to have progressed at this age after a busy two-year-old campaign. Official BHA Rating 77
72
8-1
Jockey: Gabriele Malune Colours: WHITE, GOLD braid, GREEN sleeves, GREEN cap with GOLD tassel. Form: 512-402
(12)
B c Raven’s Pass (USA) - Summer Dream (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXVIII Form: 2234 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Razza Vedano Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
16 ALWAYS FEARLESS (IRE) (49)
17 KUWAIT SHIELD (16)
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RACE SEVEN
11 LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE) (611)