Qatar Goodwood Festival - UNIBET Partner Report

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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 U N I B E T S T EW A RD S ’ C U P ( Class 2, heritage handicap) Saturday 1 August 2020 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. 2020 saw top weight Summerghand triumph in the Unibet Steward’s Cup for trainer David O’Meara. The 22-1 shot ridden by Danny Tudhope held off the challenge of Kimifive and Brian The Snail by finding gaps in the 27-strong field at the right time to come through and win by a head.

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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 Unibet Stewards’ Cup (Heritage Handicap) YEAR

NAME

WEIGHT

JOCKEY

TRAINER

DIST.

RUNNERS

SP

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

SUMMERGHAND KHAADEM GIFTED MASTER LANCELOT DU LAC DANCING STAR

9-10 9-06 9-06 9-05 8-12

D TUDHOPE J CROWLEY J WATSON L DETTORI D PROBERT

D O’MEARA C HILLS H PALMER D IVORY A BALDING

NR 2¾ SHD ¾ 1¼

27 27 26 26 27

22-1 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 2, heritage handicap) Saturday 1 August 2020

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THE UNIBET STEWARDS’ CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP) Class 2. Six furlongs (6f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £75000. Penalty Value £46687.50. Owners Prize Money: Winner £36420; Second £12173; Third £6083; Fourth £3045; Fifth £1523; Sixth £758. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse

1st

1

SUMMERGHAND (IRE) (14)

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

Age

Weight

Draw

6

9-10

(17)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Colours: GREY, BROWN seams, BROWN cap. Form: 602216 D

Has won nine races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Tabdeed when sixth of 12 at 6-1 in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury over 6f last month. Likely to be in the mix with cheekpieces now applied. Official BHA Rating 108

2

GULLIVER (14)

6

9-9

(3)

B g Sayif (IRE) - Sweet Coincidence (Mujahid (USA)) Jockey: Angus Villiers (5) Colours: BLACK, YELLOW, Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited GREEN & RED dartboard, Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED cap. Breeder: S. A. Douch Form: 146042 D Sponsor: Tiffin Sandwiches Limited Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Romantic Proposal when second of 16 at 11-2 at the Curragh over 6f last month. Arrives in consistent form and isn’t one to discount. Official BHA Rating 107

3

TINTO (14)

4

9-7

(8)

B g Compton Place - Amirah (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Jockey: Jim Crowley Colours: PURPLE and YELLOW stripes, Owner: D James, S Jenkins & M Quigley WHITE sleeves. Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Form: 661030 D Breeder: Llety Farms Sponsor: Tattersalls Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 15l behind Tabdeed at 12-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. That wasn’t his true running. Official BHA Rating 105

4

DANZENO (13)

HEY JONESY (IRE) (42)

5

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Fikrah (Medicean) Owner: Pallister Racing Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Ms Alice Fitzgerald Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing

9

9-7

(9)

B g Denounce - Danzanora (Groom Dancer (USA)) Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE epaulets, Owner: Mr Clive Wragg sleeves and cap. Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Form: 4233-03 D Breeder: A. M. Wragg Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd

9-6

(15)

Jockey: Kevin Stott Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star. Form: 2000-01 D

Successful twice at 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 18-1 at Ascot over 6f (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Summerghand by a nose. The first-time blinkers worked the oracle on that occasion but they need to have a similar effect. Official BHA Rating 104

6

WATAN (13)

4

9-5

(16)

Ch c Toronado (IRE) - Shotgun Gulch (USA) (Thunder Gulch (USA)) Jockey: Ryan Moore Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, Owner: Al Shaqab Racing MAROON cap, GOLD tassel. Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: 51/636-2 CD Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Haras de Bouquetot Successful twice at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Nahaarr when second of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. He has a 7lb pull in the weights with the reopposing winner on this occasion. Respected. Official BHA Rating 103

7

ANGEL ALEXANDER (IRE) (42)

4

9-5

(27)

Ro g Dark Angel (IRE) - Majestic Alexander (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) Jockey: Richard Kingscote Colours: RED, WHITE star, WHITE sleeves, Owner: Birbeck Mound Trowbridge & Owen DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap. Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Form: 12-5660 D Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud Sponsor: Ideal Recruit He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Hey Jonesy at 14-1 when 21st of 22 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) in June. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Ayr Gold Cup hero who now has a bit to prove Official BHA Rating 103

8

NAHAARR (IRE) (13)

4

9-3

(19)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Charlotte Rua (IRE) (Redback) Jockey: Tom Marquand Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Form: 113-431 D Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Newbury over 6f (good) last month, beating Watan by 2 1/4l. He continues to progress and is likely to be suited by the nature of this event. Official BHA Rating 101

9

MR LUPTON (IRE) (42)

7

9-3

(24)

Ch g Elnadim (USA) - Chiloe Wigeon (IRE) (Docksider (USA)) Jockey: Connor Murtagh (3) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE braces, Owner: Mr N. D. Kershaw & Partner Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton WHITE and EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves, Breeder: Ms E. O’Neill EMERALD GREEN and WHITE quartered cap. Form: 6000-40 D Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l behind Hey Jonesy at 28-1 when 12th of 22 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f in June. He was dropped 3lb after that run and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he bounced back to form. Official BHA Rating 101

10 MERAAS (16)

3

9-1

(4)

B c Oasis Dream - Rehn’s Nest (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Jockey: Joe Fanning Colours: DARK BLUE, RED epaulets, Owner: Mr Salem Bel Obaida diamonds on sleeves, Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham DARK BLUE cap, RED diamond. Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Form: 21101 D Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 13 behind Lahore beaten 1l at 11-2 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. That was a step back in the right direction and he is capable of going close. Official BHA Rating 105

He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Hamilton over 6f (good) last month, beating Call Me Ginger by 1 3/4l. Boasts a very solid profile and has the scope for further improvement. Official BHA Rating 103

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9-0

17 LOUIE DE PALMA (19)

(20)

B g Bated Breath - No Truth (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

5

9-0

18 LEXINGTON DASH (FR) (23)

(18)

4

B g Zebedee - Fiuise (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Susan Bunney Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

8-13

(21)

Jockey: John Egan Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star. Form: 55600-1 D

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. A winner at 15-2 at Haydock over 6f (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Kimifive by 1 1/2l. More will be required off a 5lb higher mark. Official BHA Rating 97

14 SWINDLER (57)

4

8-12

(23)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Priceless Jewel (Selkirk (USA)) Jockey: Louis Steward Colours: BLACK, YELLOW cap. Owner: Mr B. E. Nielsen Form: 23/151-5 D BF Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Bjorn Nielsen Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Tinto when fifth of 11 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) in June. He is potentially well handicapped on his Ascot win last September. Official BHA Rating 96

15 CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD (IRE) (23)

4

8-11

(14)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Bound Copy (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Jockey: Rob Hornby Owner: David Kilburn, David Hudd & Chris Wright Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley armlets and star on YELLOW cap. Breeder: Belmont Bloodstock Ltd & Luke Jesse Form: 4-23141 CD Sponsor: Stratford Place Stud He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 6-1 at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Highland Dress by 1 1/2l. He has benefited from the return to sprinting but this is a tougher assignment. Official BHA Rating 95

16 STONE OF DESTINY (21)

5

8-11

(10)

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: 000-460 D Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

3

rd

(26)

3

8-9

(25)

B c Siyouni (FR) - Mythical Border (USA) (Johannesburg (USA)) Jockey: Thore Hammer Hansen (3) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXIII Form: 24-2114 D Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Al Shahania Stud Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Jockey: Charles Bishop Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star. Form: 005-131 D

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Progressive Rating when fourth of 17 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (soft) last month. The return to faster ground will play to his strengths. Official BHA Rating 97

Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 9-2 at Windsor over 6f (good) last month, beating Arcanada by 1 1/2l. Has also won at Haydock this season. He has improved plenty since joining Robert Cowell and might have more to offer. Official BHA Rating 98

13 BARBILL (IRE) (37)

8-9

He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Aljady at 7-2fav when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) last month. A repeat of his fourth at Royal Ascot could see him hit the frame. Official BHA Rating 93

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Nahaarr when fourth of 10 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. Not without a chance on his efforts this year. Official BHA Rating 98

12 ALJADY (FR) (19)

8

B g Pastoral Pursuits - Tahirah (Green Desert (USA)) Jockey: Hector Crouch Colours: YELLOW, RED braces, Owner: Mr Peter Ridgers chevrons on sleeves, Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford YELLOW cap, RED diamond. Breeder: Pantile Stud Form: 3364-40 D BF Sponsor: Peter Ridgers Bloodstock

Jockey: Harry Bentley Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stars, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 33-2154 D

2nd

19 KIMIFIVE (IRE) (21)

5

8-8

(1)

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Jockey: Cieren Fallon (3) Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, RED sleeves, Owner: Mr Richard J. Gurr WHITE armlets, RED cap. Trainer: Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Form: 02-5626 CD Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke Sponsor: Tuite Racing Limited He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4l behind Motakhayyel when sixth of 17 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. The booking of Cieren Fallon has to be noted. Official BHA Rating 92

20 OPEN WIDE (USA) (19)

6

8-8

(12)

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: 430-050 He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 7l behind Aljady at 6-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f last month. Not in the same form this year but he was runner-up 12 months ago and could return to his best. Official BHA Rating 92

21 VENTUROUS (IRE) (21)

7

8-6

(6)

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Bold Desire (Cadeaux Genereux) Jockey: Kieran O’Neill Owner: MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, Trainer: David Barron, Thirsk chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap. Breeder: John Doyle Form: 0-10220 D Sponsor: Kiwi T.B. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Jawwaal at 18-1 when 15th of 18 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) last month. Remains on a workable mark but proving a difficult one to catch right. Official BHA Rating 90

22 TERUNTUM STAR (FR) (6)

Ch g Dutch Art - Seralia (Royal Academy (USA)) Owner: Mrs Emma Jepson Trainer: David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Breeder: Petra Bloodstock Agency

8

8-6

(2)

Jockey: Jimmy Quinn Colours: PINK, MAUVE stars, MAUVE sleeves, PINK stars and cap. Form: 51-0005 D

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Jawwaal at 13-2 when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) last month. He is better judged on his two efforts prior to that this season. Official BHA Rating 95

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 4 1/2l behind Muscika when fifth of 12 at 66-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) last month. Signs of a revival there and respected, racing off his last winning mark. Official BHA Rating 90

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23 BRIAN THE SNAIL (IRE) (8) Gr g Zebedee - Sweet Irish (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Dr Marwan Koukash Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Breeder: Mr A. Kirwan Sponsor: Euromatech

6

8-6

(28)

Jockey: Megan Nicholls (3) Colours: GREY, BEIGE star, GREY sleeves, BEIGE stars and stars on cap. Form: 0030-13 D

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Citron Major beaten 2 1/4l at 8-1 at Ripon over 6f (good) last month. Lost little in defeat there but still 5lb above his last winning rating. Official BHA Rating 90

24 ATALANTA’S BOY (34)

B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Affirmatively (Diktat) Owner: Mrs Monica Josefina Borton & Partner Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder: Monica Martinez-Trumm Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited

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8-4

(5)

Jockey: Thomas Greatrex (3) Colours: PURPLE and GREY diabolo, PURPLE sleeves and cap. Form: 1610-12 CD

He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Arcanada when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) in June. Course-and-distance winner but may find this company too hot. Official BHA Rating 88

25 WEDDING DATE (21)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Fiancee (IRE) (Pivotal) Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXIV Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Llety Farms Sponsor: Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd

4

8-4

(13)

Jockey: Theodore Ladd (3) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, ORANGE cap. Form: 60-0226 D

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Jawwaal when sixth of 18 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) last month. Doesn’t appear to hold any secrets from the assessor. Official BHA Rating 88

26 CONCIERGE (IRE) (27)

4

8-3

(7)

Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Warm Welcome (Motivator) Jockey: Martin Dwyer Colours: ORANGE, GREY star. Owner: Dare To Dream Racing Form: 231055 D Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom Breeder: Michael McGlynn He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Greenside when fifth of 9 at 7-1 at Haydock over 7f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David Loughnane. Would be a surprise winner. Official BHA Rating 87

27 GEORGE BOWEN (IRE) (6)

8

8-3

(22)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Midnight Oasis (Oasis Dream) Jockey: Paddy Mathers Colours: BLACK, WHITE seams, Owner: Mr M. A. Scaife BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars, Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton BLACK cap. Breeder: Kevin Blake Form: 000-020 D Sponsor: Tote Has won eight races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Muscika at 7-1 when last of 12 at York over 6f (good to firm) last month. Consistency isn’t his strong point but he has the ability to figure at this level. Official BHA Rating 87

28 I AM A DREAMER (21)

4

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B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Alexander Ballet (Mind Games) Jockey: David Egan Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, Owner: Dab Hand Racing check sleeves, WHITE cap, Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow ROYAL BLUE spots. Breeder: Bearstone Stud Ltd Form: 000-010 D Sponsor: K. A. P. Fish

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28 Visor worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 11, 24. Blinkers worn by No. 5, 20. Visor worn by No. 27. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 22. Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 9.70 secs Record Time: 1 min 9.10 secs BETTING FORECAST 13-2 Nahaarr (IRE), 15-2 Meraas, 12-1 Swindler, 16-1 Hey Jonesy (IRE), Lexington Dash (FR), 20-1 Watan, 22-1 Summerghand (IRE), 25-1 Gulliver, Barbill (IRE), Chairmanoftheboard (IRE), 28-1 Danzeno, Aljady (FR), 33-1 Stone of Destiny, Louie de Palma, Kimifive (IRE), Open Wide (USA), Wedding Date, 40-1 Angel Alexander (IRE), Atalanta’s Boy, 50-1 Tinto, Mr Lupton (IRE), Venturous (IRE), 66-1 Silent Echo, Teruntum Star (FR), Brian The Snail (IRE), George Bowen (IRE), 100-1 Concierge (IRE), 150-1 I Am A Dreamer

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2019 WINNER: KHAADEM (IRE) 3 9 6 Jim Crowley 4-1 (Charles Hills) 27 ran STEWARDS NOTED: HEY JONESY: Following its run on 20/6/2020 it was reported that the horse lost its right hind shoe. STONE OF DESTINY: Following its run on 11/7/2020 it was reported that the horse reared as the stalls opened. KIMIFIVE: Following its run on 11/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. GEORGE BOWEN: Following its run on 26/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Race Summary Three-year-olds have a strong Stewards' Cup record, having won three of the last five renewals, and MERAAS bids to continue the trend. Mark Johnston's colt bounced back from a disappointing Newmarket effort when landing the Scottish equivalent of this event at Hamilton and a 6lb rise might not be enough to stop him from progressing further. Nahaarr won in good style at Newbury, getting the better of Watan, and the pair are expected to be in the shake-up once again. David O'Meara's pair Summerghand and Gulliver are just two others to note despite being at the top of the weights.

Win: Meraas

Danger: Nahaarr

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l behind Jawwaal at 50-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) last month. 5lb higher than when winning at Ripon in June and this is a much tougher assignment. Official BHA Rating 87

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B g Oasis Dream - Quiet (Observatory (USA)) Owner: P C F Racing Ltd Trainer: Simon Hodgson, Hook Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

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