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We meet the Monahan family, breeders of the Royal Ascot Group 1 winner My Dream Boat

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First word

We don’t need an Olympics for horseracing and the Breeders’ Cup is building up to be a stunner this year, writes Paul Haigh

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Wildenstein’s stock to be dispersed this autumn and winter, biological passports under development in California, a new manager appointed at Goffs UK and Dato Tan Nim Chan puts Australian stud on the market

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Sue Montgomery reviews the recent York meeting at which the Roger Varian-trained son of Dubawi took himself to the top of the Arc betting

30 Rouget rules

Jean Claude Rouget maintained his dominance through August at Deauville, writes Jocelyn de Moubray

34 Medaglia D’Oro tops in Saratoga But, reports Melissa Bauer-Herzog, last year’s leading buyer John Ferguson was not active at all

38 Chrome shines

Top European sires with statistics from Weatherbys

46 Uncle Mo goes for gold

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Debbie Burt meets Arabian owner Paul Simmons and trainer Pete Hammersley after they enjoyed a landmark victory on DIAR day

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74 Mare of the month

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Rebecca De Winter: dam of Mrs Danvers

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Pedigrees complied by Weatherbys

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Betty Burke, the dam of Group 1 winner My Dream Boat, has become a local celebrity in Castletown, Ireland.

Lissa Oliver finds out more

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Liz Price conducts an informal experiment at the ARO Arabian Race day, featuring her 84-year-old Mum with friends Pauline, Gisbert and Bill.

They go undercover to assess just what a day at the races is like for older generation

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Ashford Stud’s son of Indian Charlie is breaking all the rules for a second-season sire, writes Alan Porter

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42 Leading stallion tables

Spendthrift Farm has been developing its “Share The Upside” programme to help breeders with their cash flow.

Melissa Bauer-Herzog meets stud manager Ned Toffey to hear how the schemes work in practice.

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The Dubai World Cup winner California Chrome looks better than ever as a five-year-old, assesses Simon Rowlands

58 Spending patterns

We meet th bree e Monahan fami Group 1 widers of the Royal Ascoly, nner My Dr eam Boatt

Mecca’s Angel wins the Nunthorpe from the PA

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2016 winners include:

GLOBAL APPLAUSE won £31,469

VELVETEEN won €49,375 in the QIPCO EBF Fillies’ Maiden, Curragh owned by Qatar Racing purchased for 50,000 gns

in the Hot Streak Future Stars Maiden Stakes, Newmarket owned by Dr Johnny Hon purchased for 78,000 gns

KILMAH won £37,028

POET’S PRINCESS won £29,852

in the EBF Novice Fillies’ Stakes, Newmarket owned by Abdulla Al Mansoori purchased for 32,000 gns

in the EBF Novice Fillies’ Stakes, Newbury owned by Paul Brocklehurst purchased for 34,000 gns

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....could be taking place at Santa Anita in November, writes Paul Haigh

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ow we’ve got the Olympics out of the way we can resume consideration of the sports people actually care about more often than once every four years.

At the height of last month’s Olympicmania one of Britain’s dedicated racing channels even spent time discussing whether this sport should apply to join the Olympic “movement” (as fans like to call it).

The time slot given to the idea was mercifully short.

Racing has its own Olympics about a dozen times a year in the form of the great international racing festivals, and the idea that our champions compete once every four years just to advertise racing at the five-ring quadfest is hardly even a joke.

The thought that Frankel, just for example, might have been kept in training until he was a six-year-old in order to become an Olympic champion is quite appealing, but if he had done so then where would all the progeny be who’ve already made him the greatest freshman sire of all time?

Even the briefest glance at the logistical challenges involved in an Olympic racing championship shows why it’s a non-starter.

A shame really not just because of the free publicity racing would get, but because Clare Balding would have something she could take seriously without having to do any research into what it’s all about. But better not to comment further nor even think about it. We only have to consider the performance enhancers that have so damaged the credibility of most of the events that were part of Baron de Coubertin’s high ideal.

If racing did have an Olympics though, how often would Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore be champions, and how long before people started pointing out that it isn’t fair anyway because they get all the best horses?

...the way Ribchester accelerates in his races and the way he dealt with the field in the Prix Jacques le Marois makes you think there’s just more to come from him wherever he goes

One man, however, who would be on the point of launching himself into gold medal contention is Richard Fahey, one of those prolific winner producers who’d fight out every title if titles were decided by numbers rather than money.

It’s obvious from their consistent weight of runs (to use a phrase from some people’s idea of the noblest of all sports) that trainers such as Fahey, Mark Johnston and the Hannons are exceptionally good. But now and then you can’t help but get the feeling that if they got exactly the same equine material to work with that go to the recognised members Group 1-winning elites, they might do better still.

Of course, all these have had their champions, but there’s something about the one Fahey’s unearthed this year that makes people feel this could be the horse who could move him up into the very top flight. The days may be coming when we don’t just look straight to see what Fahey’s running in northern handicaps and claimers –from now on we’re likely to be wondering what he’s got for the Classics and the Group 1s.

Maybe this is laying a bit too much expectation on the horse in question, but the way Ribchester accelerates in his races and the way he dealt with the field in the Prix Jacques le Marois makes you think there’s just more to come from him wherever he goes – and that he’s in the right hands to continue his development.

His career trajectory makes it look as though the Prix de la Forêt should be his for the taking, especially in view of the setback to The Gurkha, then the QEII if the October rain doesn’t get too far into the ground, and then, well why not Santa Anita?

Tepin might be a problem, and Mondialiste, who could only close on Tepin late last year at Keeneland, after his Grade 1 breakthrough in the Arlington Million.

But Ribchester looks as though he might be a cut

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Tom O’Ryan: 1955-2016

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Robin Gray: 1933-2016

Two sad losses through August: the British press room became a lesser place this summer

above even those, and as everyone has being saying this will have been noticed by Godolphin when they get round to deciding how to allocate their best prospects next year.

Not that the other Godolphin trainers have done themselves any harm this season, particularly not Charlie Appleby with Hawkbill, but they’ve definitely got one more rival to think about now.

The Breeders’ Cup might be more interesting than usual this year, particularly if Paul Jacobs and Henry Candy think that it might be worth having a crack at either of the sprints with Limato.

Those who think they heard the sound of a bubble popping in the Nunthorpe should think again. Limato is a very simple horse. If there’s any juice in the ground, he just won’t go on it. If it’s firm, he’s very hard indeed to beat.

Both the owner and the trainer prefer to do their racing at home, but the problem about that is that it means Limato hardly ever gets the ground he needs.

When he does, as in the July Cup, we see what a dramatically impressive sprinter he can be when he feels like it. Just to labour the point, he’s more likely to find the ground he needs in places like California, Hong Kong and Dubai than he is during even a fairly decent British summer.

The one who did come out of York with his reputation enhanced was Postponed, who demonstrated how

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The Breeders’ Cup might be more interesting than usual, particularly if Paul Jacobs and Henry Candy think it might be worth having a crack

unlucky he was to have been prevented from defending his title in the “King George”.

The Breeders’ Cup Turf is always an interesting race, but quite correctly never really begins to take shape until after the Arc. Postponed is now favourite for the most coveted prize in world racing. If he wins he’d still have had only three runs, all of them Group 1 victories, in his season after Roger Varian’s announcement that he’ll probably go to Longchamp without a prep: hardly the sort of programme that would jeopardise his owner’s desire to see him retain the Sheema Classic.

The BC Classic is also beginning to look as though it will live up to its name. California Chrome looked what he is, the best older Dirt horse in America, when strolling home in the Pacific Classic.

But what about the younger ones? At the time of writing Exaggerator who’s taken over from Nyquist as the best three-year-old is getting ready for the Travers and beginning to look like a very fierce competitor indeed, whether or not he gets the “slop”.

There was a time in its early days when we used to talk about the Breeders’ Cup as the equine Olympics (before it was downscaled to the equivalent of the Ryder Cup).

Medication issues notwithstanding, maybe this’ll be the year that much less daft talk starts to be heard again.

The epitome of the Australian racehorse Epaulette

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HUGE BOOST AS PRESIDENT OF THE UAE CUP RETURNS TO BRITAIN The President of the UAE Cup is to resume its' association with the UK Arabian Derby and will be held at Doncaster as part of the Ladbroke St Leger Festival on Thursday 8 September.

The President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) is a Group 1 contest for four-yearold purebred Arabians, sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the prize fund of ÂŁ80,000 is a huge increase on previous years.

Faisal Al Rahmani, General Secretary for the President of the UAE Cup Program commented. "We are delighted to bring the President of the UAE Cup series back to Britain, giving the UK Arabian Derby the prominence it deserves. The series was established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to promote and celebrate the Arabian horse worldwide and its'

significant place in UAE culture and history.

What better way to do this than to hold the race at the same Festival as Britain's oldest Thoroughbred classic, the St Leger, as the purebred Arabian was the foundation on which the modern Thoroughbred was based."

ARO Director Genny Haynes was thrilled, saying."This is a truly significant development for the sport of Arabian racing in the UK as the increased prize fund will secure our position in the European Pattern Calendar and will ensure top quality Purebred Arabian racing maintains its' foothold in Britain.

"We are extremely grateful to the Abu Dhabi Sports Council for their generous support of our feature race for four-yearolds."

SEASON FINALE TO BE RUN AT CHELMSFORD CITY This years' ARO Season Finale is to be combined with the annual Royal Cavalry of Oman's Sultanate of Oman race day and will be held at Chelmsford City on September 25.

UK Arabian racing has been delighted with the local support they have received from the Essex area with over 1000 through the gate on their first visit in April and then racing in front of a sell out crowd in July as part of one of their music nights.

With free entry and traditional Omani hospitality of coffee and dates served up in their beautiful Bedouin tent, there is plenty to draw in the crowds to witness the nine race card, which will help decide the UK Arabian racing seasons' championships.

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OWNER FILE: PAUL SIMMONS A weeks' work experience at Philip Hobbs whilst at school was all it took to enthuse Paul Simmons with the racing bug. Following a trip to Taunton to watch Arabian racing he has based his career on funding his passion for racing and breeding Arabians.

Brief early success set him on his way with a horse bought with his student loan, however it took many years to follow up. He has turned a significant corner however, with a much wished for first win at Dubai International Arabian Races with his homebred Zayin Zachilles. He is now one of the UK's leading owners in the sport.

An additional attraction will be the chance to meet two of Her Majesty The Queens' purebred Arabian Stallions, Mlolshaan and Tuwaisaan, which represent two of the original desert war horse lines. They were personally selected as a gift by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain from his private family collection.

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Wildenstein stock to be sold at Goffs Dispersal sale of family’s bloodstock interests

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he Wildenstein family is dispersing its bloodstock this autumn and early winter at Goffs through the sales company’s yearling and breeding stock sales.

The draft of 110 horses features mares (27), foals (20), yearlings (19), and horses in training (44). The dispersal will be handled by The Castlebridge Consignment and the horses will be sold at the Goffs Orby and November Sale.

The yearlings and horses-in-training will be offered at the end of the second day of the Orby Sale in an exclusive stand-alone section, whilst the mares and foals will be offered at the November Foal and Breeding Stock Sale.

The Poule d’Essai Des Pouliches winner and Oaks runner-up Beauty Parlour, in-foal to Kingman, headlines the broodmare draft. Her 2015 colt by Dubawi and her Dansili filly foal are also for sale.

Beauty Parlour’s half-sister, the winning Invincible Spirit filly Blue Kimono, will also be catalogued and she is in-foal to Australia.

The Group 2-winning Sadler’s Wells sister to Peintre Celebre, Peinture Rare, in-foal to Dansili is another high-class mare to be offered, while her yearling colt by Oasis Dream is also in the dispersal.

Other breeding stock highlights include the stakes-placed Galateia. She is out of the Classic-placed Gagnoa, who is a three-parts sister to the Derby winner Pour Moi. The stakes-placed Galileo mare Amerique, infoal to Pivotal, is out of the Group 1 winner and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe runner-up Aquarelliste.

Yearlings and foals catalogued are by leading stallions such as Dansili, Dark Angel, Dubawi, Giant’s Causeway, Invincible Spirit, Le Havre, Oasis Dream and Shamardal.

The draft of 44 horses-in-training includes the Listed winner and Group 2-placed Smart Strike filly Lady Of Kyushi, the winner and Group-placed Dalakhani filly Asterina, and the winning Giant’s Causeway colt Andrea Mantegn.

Announcing the details of the Wildenstein Stables Ltd Dispersal, Goffs group chief executive Henry Beeby said: “The Wildenstein Stables Ltd dispersal represents the most exciting collection of horses to be offered anywhere in the world this year and it is a real privilege for Goffs to be appointed the auction house of choice to handle the sale.

“In my 34 years in the business there are a handful of names that you associate with the very best – Robert Sangster, HH The Aga Khan, Prince Khalid Abdullah, the Maktoums, Coolmore, the Niarchos family.

The Wildenstein name is certainly amongst their number.”

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avid Wildenstein, who is handling the sale, added: “Our family has enjoyed tremendous successes at the highest level in horseracing and breeding, and this remarkable draft of horses is the legacy of my grandfather Daniel.

“He raced many of the greats, including four Arc winners Allez France, All Along, Peintre Celebre and Sagace, and he was the leading owner in France on nine occasions as well as leading owner and breeder in England in 1976. Now the time has come for us to move in a different direction.”

Daniel Wildenstein, once described as “probably the richest and most powerful art dealer on earth”, died in 2001 at the age of 84.

A major figure in European horseracing, he was survived by his second wife and sons – Guy, who assumed responsibility for the art dealership, while Alec inherited control of the family’s horseracing and breeding operations.

After Daniel’s death, the Wildenstein fortune became the subject of an extended legal dispute between the sons and his second wife Sylvia, a dispute which caused French authorities to make lengthy enquiries into the Wildenstein estate.

In January of this year the 70-year-old Guy was in court facing accusations from the French tax authorities that the family hid fortunes after the death of Daniel in 2001 and then Alec in 2008. The case has been adjourned after the lawyers appealed on a legal technicality.

Daniel Wildenstein leads in Pawneese at Epsom after victory in the Oaks. Sadly, the family has been involved in financial disputes between themselves and the French authorities since his death in 2001

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California developing athletic biological passports

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he California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) is to developing the use of biological markers designed to identify the effects of illegal substances

administered to racehorses.

The programme is part of an effort to improve drug testing capabilities.

The Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory handles the drug testing of racehorses in the state.

The laboratory has begun developing what it calls the “athlete biological passport.”

Racing jurisdications generally rely heavily on the post-race collection and testing of blood

and urine samples. The CHRB said the “fundamental principle of the ABP is to monitor selected biological variables over time that indirectly reveal the effects of doping, rather than attempting to detect the doping substance or method itself.”

Chemists will be able to create biological profiles of racehorses and then track any changes in proteins, genes, and small molecules.

“Monitoring of these

biomarkers could signal that a doping agent had been administered to the athlete,” reported the CHRB. Dr. Benjamin Moeller, who specialises in biomarkers, will develop the infrastructure for the equine ABP programme. He was appointed by the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System and the UC-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to combat threats to horseracing, such as anabolic

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Her sister Alice had previously produced 14 piglets which all survived, and she was probably glad to transfer four to her sister.

Weather issues have been highlighted recently in a good series of articles in the Racing Post on “going”.

Clearly punters are upset by misleading going reports and off-course bettors do not have the chance to test the ground themselves.

When training I regularly walked the track, especially when there had been heavy rain as often some parts of the course drained better than others.

I would always use a walking stick – it was indispensable for seeing just how soft areas were and useful in drier conditions to see how much moisture there was in the grass roots.

Once I had established from pedigree, conformation, performance and action how horses would handle various surfaces neither myself, nor my owners, would ever be frightened to withdraw horses if conditions were not suitable.

Julian Muscat made the good point that horses with big hooves

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All-Weather racing has provided a reliable surface that is not weather dependent and has meant far fewer unraced three-year-olds for the Turf season

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nseasonal weather has returned with squally showers greeting the last day of York.

Luckily harvest is almost complete: there have been poor yields, but luckily the dry latter half of the summer has meant little need to use the corn drier.

Other European countries have had even more adverse weather conditions than the UK. This, and the post-Brexit reduced value of sterling, might make our grain more attractive price wise, which gives some consolation.

Penning this column was slightly held up by livestock demands.

Bryan, our head downsman and livestock guru, has been on holiday in Germany and, as often when he is away, problems have complicated the day.

The cattle and sheep have so far, with one day left until his return, behaved responsibly.

But the second Saddleback sow, a daughter of Lady Emma, farrowed.

She ended up with four fatalities and four of her two-week-older nephews and nieces feeding at her milk bar.

and round actions do not like firm ground, similarly small-footed horses cannot handle soft ground.

Clearly All-Weather racing has provided a reliable surface that is not weather dependent and has meant far fewer unraced three-year-olds ahead of the Turf season.

For all-weather training purposes a wood-chip gallop that can be watered is probably the most forgiving surface.

While still on the subject of weather, a free app from the Norwegian Meterological Institute at www.yr.no has proved invaluably accurate during haylage, haymaking and harvest.

It has been faultless so far and I am now testing the predicted rainfall levels against my rain gauge.

I have an Australian friend who relies on it, even though one of his mates asked “What the f*** do the Norwegians know about our weather?” !

I had a 36-hour visit to Deauville to support a part-interest in a yearling who sold on Sunday evening.

Signs were good beforehand: she had been liked and vetted by serious buyers, she has a good pedigree that

the news steroid use and gene-doping.

The US Jockey Club has committed grants of $50,000 a year for at least two years to facilitate this project.

“We owe it to the public as well as the vast majority of trainers and veterinarians who play by the rules to keep our testing vigilant and state-ofthe-art,” said Rick Baedeker the CHRB’s executive director “We have doubled the number of out-of-competition tests at Del Mar this season and we are working with UC-Davis to pursue the latest technologies for testing.”

had a very recent update of a twoyear-old winner and the consignor was very hopeful.

He told me his vet was happy with her x-rays and scope.

Imagine our surprise, and his disappointment, when she fetched under half what we were expecting.

It turned out she had a tiny knee chip that had not been reported by the stud’s vet when the x-rays were taken two weeks before.

I told an Australian-based vet friend who was insistent that vendors’ vet reports should be as transparent and stringent as buyers’ reports.

If we had known we would probably have withdrawn her, taken our chance on microsurgery and re-submitted her as a breeze-up candidate.

If the decision had been to still let her take her chance, I would not have wasted two days and the incidental costs to see her sold.

The only consolation was a surprisingly good two dozen oysters at a late lunch in Ouistreham.

I still have a long way to go to match the reigning champion’s total of 42 dozen at a sitting in the Glenelg Oyster Bar in Adelaide.

Silver Rainbow’s supplementary entry, though not rewarded in the Nunthorpe highlighted the

Goffs UK appoints a new managing director

Californian Racing Board is stepping up its anti-doping efforts

It was a rushed and unsatisfying trip to Deauville for Huntingdon

improvement wrought by mares racing when in-foal.

She had risen 21lb in the ratings between late May and August climaxing with a win in a Listed race in the spring in Deauville.

I was lucky enough to train Indian Queen, and she won the Gold Cup in-foal to Night Shift.

The foal, Prince Of India, was her best produce, winning a Listed race at two and was Group placed at three.

Starlet, in-foal to Sharrood, won a Group 2 in Germany and was second in the Nassau and Sun Chariot Stakes.

Her first produce, Success Story, won twice at three and was the dam of three black-type horses.

I raced Lady Melior, in-foal to Phoenix Reach, in France and in winning her last race she beat a Listed winner rated 33lb superior to her.

On the home front, our new hens are laying well and getting on with each other. The Indian Runner duck never misses on her daily egg, great for salted duck’s egg and baking.

We have one Red Poll left to calve and then they are due to go on close-grazing duties on the Duke of Burgundy patch.

We are experimenting with wasabi growing on the old watercress beds and I am keen to try to introduce English crayfish to the pond and stream above Gaily Mill.

Goffs UK has appointed Tony Williams as its new managing director. He will take up his position at the beginning of October.

Williams, who is from Australia, spent nine years with Magic Millions through to 2012 before taking a role in setting-up Newgate Stud.

Since 2000, he has also been an agent to the Hong Kong Jockey Club in connection with the Hong Kong International Sale.

Commenting on the appointment, Goffs Group chief executive, Henry Beeby said: “Tony brings a wealth of experience to Goffs UK and we are confident he will prove a valuable addition to our passionate team.

“A respected horseman, Tony is also a natural leader as well as a genuine ‘people person’, crucial for an auction house.

“His long career will give him the ideal platform to contribute to the growth and development of Goffs UK over the next decade.

“At the same time he is very much a fresh face to the European market and will be able to apply his experience to the sales at Doncaster whilst I have no doubt he will quickly make a strong connection with our many clients.”

Williams said: “I am honoured by the appointment and can’t wait to start developing relationships with buyers, vendors and the Goffs UK team, who have developed a strong business model.

“If our clients are successful, we will be successful and I make it clear that we will strive to achieve in all areas with success, growth and strong relationships.”

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Leading Malaysian owner puts Australian stud on the market

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xpressions of interest are being sought for Think Big Stud, the farm owned by Malaysian billionaire Dato Tan

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Nim Chan in New South Wales, Australia.

The sale of the 300-acre property continues a reduction of Dato Tan Nim Chan’s Australian racing and breeding interests. Dato was a close friend and major client of the late

champion trainer Bart Cummings.

Dato’s most successful horses included the Cummings-trained Melbourne Cup winners Think Big, Saintly and Viewed.

Dato has been selling his Australian racing interests since the death of Cummings last

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I is hard to believe that the yearling sales season is already upon us. The year seems to be really flying along and for me I think this is down to a combination of being a bloodstock agent, as well as my involvement with our family farm, Newtown Stud.

There is never much opportunity to be idle.

The first date on the yearling sale calendar is traditionally the Arqana August Sale in Deauville and, as anyone who has ever attended will confirm, it has a special charm all of its own which is hard to quantify.

World-class horses, both at the sales and the races, a fabulous seaside location, summer sunshine and French cuisine combine to give the sale that “je ne sais quoi”.

Brexit has been in the forefront of many minds when attempting to predict how the market would perform this year, and the weakening of the pound against the euro has given many cause for concern.

If the figures from the Arqana August sale are anything to go by then the market looks likely to mirror that of 2015.

However, there are some important caveats to this: first, the French market operates in a slight bubble as it benefits from the support of breeders’ and owners’ premiums which leads to a high percentage of French buyers only purchasing French-bred yearlings and, second, the high demand for stock at the top of the market maintained the average, but, on closer inspection, there was a definite weakening of the middle market.

One familiar face absent from Deauville was Qatar Racing’s manager David Redvers but, it was with good reason: just two days before the sale he had crossed the finishing line of the epic Mongol Derby.

Redvers was joined in his quest by Sheikh Fahad Al Thani and Kevin Darley, who both sadly had to retire due to injury, and fellow finisher Peter Moloney.

Having heard tales of this event from previous winner Mags O’Toole: good at her job Donie Fahey and from following the social media for the event this year, I have to say that I am in awe of the bravery and toughness displayed by the Qatar Racing team.

I am looking forward to the first yearling sale in Ireland: the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale has continually proved itself as a source of top-class stock.

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year as his age and health now prevent him from travelling.

The farm is being offered as a whole or in three lots, while the recent Magic Millions National Sale at the Gold Coast featured a major dispersal of Dato’s bloodstock.

Bloodstock agents Cathy Grassick and Tina Rau share our new column discussing bloodstock and racing issues.

This month Grassick takes the spotlight

I have always enjoyed a lot of success there, both as a vendor and purchaser. Among the top-class horses to have come from this sale in recent times are The Wow Signal, Virens Army, Hawksmoor and this year’s leading three-yearold, Galileo Gold. The latter two were both purchased by Amanda Skiffington from the 2014 edition of this sale and are trained by Hugo Palmer.

Another sure sign that the yearling sales are in full swing is the arrival of the glossy Goffs magazine publicising both the recently finished Goffs UK Yearling Sale at Doncaster and the Goffs Orby and Sportsmans Sale in Ireland.

It was of great interest to me to see how prominently women feature in this publication with wonderful pieces on such successful and inspirational women as Sonia Rogers and Lady Bamford.

It was touching to read a mention of mother and daughter, Mrs T V Ryan and Isabel Morris, and the pair’s unique achievement of selling the 1999 winners of the 2,000 Guineas and the Derby at Goffs in 1997.

Isabel bred and sold Oath, while her mother was the breeder and vendor of Island Sands. It really brought home to me just how important a role women play in the thoroughbred industry and how the business is ahead of many other sectors when it comes to acknowledging the achievements of women.

Thanks to the success of these and ladies, such as Mrs C L Weld, Pat O’Kelly, Averil Whitehead and Kirsten Rausing, there are now so many women in such influential roles: Ruth Quinn, director of International Racing for the BHA, Eimear Mulhern, as chairwoman of Goffs Bloodstock, and Meta Osborne as Senior Steward of the Irish Turf Club.

We can be proud that being good at your job is the criteria for success in the bloodstock industry rather than if a person is male or female: whether it is Hayley Turner, Katie Walsh or Nina Carberry riding, Gai Waterhouse, Jessie Harrington or Criquette Head training, or Amanda Skiffington, Mags O’Toole or my new column colleague Tina Rau purchasing.

You only need to look at the title of this column to see that when it comes to the bloodstock Industry then girls are most certainly allowed!

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Postponed wins his fourth Group 1 taking the Juddmonte International at York. The son of Dubawi is now the highest-rated Turf horse in the world

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Postponed I back to business

Despite missing the King George through injury, and question marks hanging over the health status of the Varian yard through the early summer, Postponed nailed the Juddmonte International

n the absence of a performance of flashing brilliance, the sight of talent, consistency and endeavour being rewarded can bring its own pleasure, writes Sue Montgomery.

So it was in the Juddmonte International at York, a race in which Postponed confirmed himself Europe’s best performer with his length and a quarter defeat of Highland Reel.

It was the five-year-old’s sixth win in a row and his fourth at the top level, after last year’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and this year’s Sheema Classic and Coronation Cup. In Highland Reel – who had taken the latest edition of Ascot’s summer showpiece 25 days previously – he faced a rival as battlehardened and determined as himself.

Postponed, the 15/8 favourite, took the initiative early in the home straight and Highland Reel could never quite get on terms, though as the leader began to edge right under Andrea Atzeni’s urgings through the final furlong he did get closer than he did when four and a half lengths fourth at Meydan in March.

York is a track that often favours those racing up with the pace and neither of the pair were ever worse than third as Postponed’s hare King Bolete took the field along.

The first two were followed home by progressive types – the five-year-old

Postponed: post-race with jockey Andrea Atzeni

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The only two three-year-olds in the field never threatened – the Eclipse Stakes winner Hawkbill, joint second-choice in the market with Highland Reel, came in eighth of the 12 runners, with King George runner-up Wings Of Desire a place behind.

For Roger Varian, Postponed’s trainer, the chief emotion in the aftermath was relief.

His stable had been markedly out of form, its star having missed the King George because of a respiratory infection. And to compound worries about the horse’s race-readiness, he was dropping back to 1m2f for the first time since his close third in the Tattersalls Gold Cup in May last year.

There was also the fact that he has a somewhat demanding owner to placate. Postponed’s yellow colours belong to Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum (cousin of his higher-profile almostnamesake Sheikh Mohammed) whose abrupt removal of the York hero and the rest of his string of 30 from Luca Cumani a year ago has been welldocumented and who enlarged on his modus operandi on the Knavesmire.

“When I tell a trainer something, he has to listen,” he said. “I am military and if I give someone an order he has to take my order. We do it like this and I’m not going to listen to a trainer giving me an order what to do.”

Happily, Postponed’s class, versatility and racing heart made sure any further orders did not include the word “marching”.

“We’d been struggling, not firing at 100 per cent,” said Varian, “and though we didn’t have long to get him ready, we felt he’d turned the corner and in the past seven days he looked to have blossomed.

“A week before the race I wouldn’t have known for sure I was running him, but the change over the last week gave us confidence he was right. But though you can think a horse is right, you never quite know until you run him, you don’t get the answer until the gates open. But we trusted in the horse’s condition and he delivered. I can’t say how

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Seventh Heaven: became the third Yorkshire Oaks winner in succession by Galileo, following on from Pleascach and Tapestry

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Highland Reel’s second place money gave Aidan O’Brien a new record total of British seasonal earnings

much satisfaction it has given me.”

Postponed’s next appearance is scheduled for Chantilly and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, for which he is favourite, ahead of Epsom and Curragh Derby winner Harzand.

The son of Dubawi has now earned himself £4.3 million and – despite interest from stallion masters – he is likely to stay in training as a six-year-old.

Highland Reel, winner of the 2015 Arlington Million and Hong Kong Vase, will head for more international competition with another tilt at the Cox Plate, in which he finished third last year, pencilled in.

Dalham Hall-based Dubawi is scrapping for second spot with Sea The Stars (responsible for Harzand) on the sires’ table behind runaway leader Galileo, and though Postponed is his only top-level winner this season, horses such as Dartmouth, Time Test and So Me Dar could yet step forward in the autumn.

Dubawi is particularly dear to Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s heart for the 14-year-old stallion is out of his homebred mare Zomaradah, who won the Italian Oaks and EP Taylor Stakes in 1988, the same year as her Cumani stablemate High-Rise won the Derby in the same yellow silks.

Obaid paid 360,000gns for Postponed as a yearling in the Tattersalls ring in Newmarket.

The horse was bred by Andrew Stone’s St Albans Bloodstock, which acquired his dam Ever Rigg, by Dubai Destination, for €360,000 as a yearling and declined to sell her for 1.5 million guineas, carrying to Dubawi, at last year’s December Sales.

Postponed, reared at Highclere Stud, is not the first top performer from the family – Ever Rigg’s dam Bianca Nera won the Lowther (G2) and Moyglare Stud Stakes (G1) in Sheikh Mohammed’s colours and is a half-sister to Hotelgenie Dot Com, dam of Fillies’ Mile (G1) heroine Simply Perfect and grand-dam of St Leger (G1) runner-up Bondi Beach.

Highland Reel’s second place money gave Aidan O’Brien a new record total of British seasonal earnings – by the end of the week he was close to £6 million and some bookmakers had already paid out on his taking the trainers’ title.

Though the colt missed the major prize for his sire Galileo, the king of Coolmore gathered his Group 1 success for the week in the meeting’s other middle-distance top-level contest, the Yorkshire Oaks.

Galileo in Seventh Heaven

Seventh Heaven has made rapid strides since winning her maiden at Dundalk in May, showing herself one of the most progressive of the splendid collection of distaffers in Ballydoyle.

She had stepped up on her Oaks sixth to beat Epsom runner-up Architecture in the Irish version of the Classic, and looked even more impressive on the Knavesmire as she accounted for no less a performer than her four-year-old stablemate and paternal halfsister Found, who rather ran out of puff on her first run since Royal Ascot.

Third-placed Queen’s Trust, a long way clear of the rest, showed her long-priced second to the best of O’Brien’s fillies,

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Seventh Heaven notched Galileo’s 14th top-level victory of the year, putting him within striking distance of his record score of 20 in 2011 Minding, in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood to have been no fluke.

Seventh Heaven, ridden by Colm O’Donoughue, had nearly 3l to spare at the line, and she may be the stable’s challenger for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf, and – as a scopey individual – is likely to race again next year.

Found, famous conquerer of Golden Horn in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf, was notching her eighth Group 1 runner-

uk racing up spot, and has another tilt at the Arc – she was a patently unlucky ninth last year – on her agenda.

Seventh Heaven notched Galileo’s 14th top-level victory of the year, putting him within striking distance of his record score of 20 in 2011.

The Coolmore-bred filly is a half-sister to Middle Park Stakes (G1) winner Crusade and lesser winners Cristoforo Columbo and Sir Henry Raeburn; their dam La Traviata, by Johannesburg, had a $1.6 million price tag as a two-year-old at Calder in 2006 and won a 6f Grade 3 in the States.

Mecca’s makes it two Nunthorpes

As in the International, the right horses came to the fore in the week’s Group 1 sprint showpiece, the Nunthorpe Stakes.

The winner Mecca’s Angel, the best 5f performer in Europe, successfully defended her crown, and the July Cup (G1) hero Limato, dropping back

Mecca’s Angel: the 10th repeat Nunthorpe winner, but the first female to achieve the feat

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Idaho maintains family form: he is a brother to International Stakes runner-up Highland Reel. He cost 750,000gns as a yearling, sold by Camas Park

Her owner David Metcalfe is not a breeder and will send her to the sales later in the year, when she is sure to fetch more than the 16,000gns she cost as a yearling to the specialist minimum trip for the first time, lost little as he chased her home.

The one caveat for Mecca’s Angel is that she needs ease in the ground and the rain came in time for the star of Michael Dods’s County Durham yard.

Twelve months previously she had overcome Acapulco close home; this time Paul Mulrennan sent her forward inside the final 2f and nothing could live with her speed.

She was 2l clear at the line, with Limato the same distance in front of veteran Take Cover, who had bounced back to his best in the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood.

Take Cover, Cotai Glory, Thesme, Profitable, Goldream and Sole Power, the 2010 and 2014 winner, finished in a bunch behind.

Mecca’s Angel is the tenth horse to win more than one Nunthorpe, a sequence started

by Highborn in 1926-27, and the first female to do so.

The grey daughter of Dark Angel will seek her favoured underfoot conditions in the Prix de l’Abbaye and may end her career with a try over 6f on British Champions Day at Ascot. Limato, too, will follow his favoured

ground conditions – the gelding’s target will be the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita where the ground is likely to be on the fast side. The Turf Sprint and Mile will both be options Whatever her future fortunes on the track, this will be Mecca’s Angel’s final racing season. Her owner David Metcalfe is not a breeder and will send her to the sales later in the year, when she is sure to fetch more than the 16,000gns she cost as a yearling.

The five-year-old was bred at her sire’s base Yeomanstown Stud (which will offer her yearling sister at Newmarket in October) and is from a fast family.

Her six-time-winning dam Folga, by Atraf, was a smart sprint handicapper and her second dam Desert Dawn, by Belfort, ran second in the Norfolk Stakes (G2), won the Group 3 Prix d’Arenburg and took her own chance in the 1989 Nunthorpe Stakes, finishing tenth behind Cadeaux Genereux.

Idaho bolsters Derby form

This year’s Derby form is holding up well enough (which is certainly not the case every

year) and Idaho, third to Harzand at Epsom, further franked it with a dominant play in the Great Voltigeur Stakes (G2) that took the son of Galileo to firm St Leger favouritism.

The colt, confidently ridden by Seamie Heffernan, strode away from his Ballydoyle stablemate Housesofparliament and Across The Stars through the final furlong to give not only O’Brien but also Galileo the one-two.

Idaho, who had finished second to Harzand in the Irish Derby on his previous run, is a brother to Highland Reel out of the Australian-bred Danehill mare Hveger, whose dam also produced two top-class performers in Haradasun and Elvestrom.

The Great Voltigeur winner is likely to ply his trade over shorter than the St Leger distance after Doncaster.

If he does as well as the horse who won the Voltigeur two years ago – a certain Postponed – there will be few complaints.

Idaho was the fifth subsequent winner to emerge from the Derby field after Harzand himself: Across The Stars (10th at Epsom, won King Edward VII Stakes), Deauville (11th, Belmont Derby) and Ulysses (12th, Gordon Stakes).

There have also been creditable displays from Wings Of Desire (fourth, second King George), Red Verdon (sixth, second Grand Prix de Paris) and even from US Army Ranger (second) and Moonlight Magic (16th and last), who were fourth and third on their first runs since Epsom behind Success Days in the Royal Whip (G2) at The Curragh.

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uk racing Juvenile York form headed by Blue Point and Queen Kindly The Gimcrack Stakes (G2) winner Blue Point, who streaked 3l clear of Mokarris to set up a clash with Aidan O’Brien-trained Caravaggio in the Middle Park Stakes (G1), was a 200,000gns yearling bred by Oak Lodge Stud in County Kildare.

He is by Shamardal out of the Royal Applause mare Scarlett Rose, who has produced another Group 2 winner in Formosina and is a half-sister to smart Tumbleweed Ridge, who was beaten just a head by Royal Applause in the 1965 Gimcrack York’s juvenile filly feature, the Lowther Stakes, gave Frankel his first Group 2 success. It came, though, not from Fair Eva, who started 4-11 favourite, but from dual Catterick winner Queen Kindly, trained by Richard Fahey for her breeder Jaber Abdullah.

And if ever a clue was in the genes, it was here, and not just from her sire.

Queen Kindly’s dam Lady Of The Desert won the York 6f contest in 2009, as did her second dam Queen’s Logic in 2001, a remarkable three-generation distaff sequence.

Queen Kindly’s effort at York where she beat Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes winner Roly Poly, put her in the Guineas picture.

She heads to Newmarket to test her credentials further in the Cheveley Park Stakes (G1), where she is likely to meet Prix Morny (G1) heroine Lady Aurelia.

Both Lady Of The Desert, by Rahy, and Queen’s Logic, by Grand Lodge, ran in the Cheveley Park, the former third and the latter winning by 7l.

Lady Of The Desert ultimately proved to be a sprinter (she was second in the Haydock Sprint and Prix de L’Abbaye) but Queen’s Logic, a half-sister to Dylan Thomas and Homecoming Queen, seemed to have the Guineas at her mercy until injury ended her unbeaten career.

The family has another bright juvenile prospect in Guineas heroine Homecoming Queen’s first foal First Of Spring, a taking winner at Deauville shortly before Queen Kindly scored at York.

At the end of the York meeting, Juddmontebased Frankel stood second in the first-crop sires’ table – in terms of earnings, winners and wins – to Sir Prancelot, who was on the mark on the Knavesmire with Stormy Clouds in the Goffs Premier Yearling Stakes.

But though Sir Prancelot, based at Tally-Ho in County Westmeath, has a perfectly respectable strike-rate of around 30 per cent, Frankel is operating at an extraordinary 73 per cent.

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Above, Frankel’s Lowther fillies: above left, Fair Eva, and, far right and below, Queen Kindly

A spread of success

The 25 races at York produced winners sired by 23 different stallions. The two to notch a double were Galileo and his Kildangan-based son Teofilo, the younger horse’s pair coming courtesy of Quest For More in the 2m Lonsdale Cup (G2) and from Scottish in the mile Strensall Stakes (G3).

Both will be off on their travels in due course. Trainer Roger Charlton has earmarked next year’s Dubai World Cup (G1) meeting rather than another tilt at the Melbourne Cup (in which he finished ninth last time) for Sultan Ahmad Shah’s six-yearold gelding, but Godolphin’s Charlie Applebytrained four-year-old Scottish, who found only Highland Reel too good in last year’s Gordon Stakes, will be off to Australia, with the Caulfield Cup (G1) his target.

The international theme was continued through the identity of Scottish’s immediate victim at York – the three-time South African Group 1 winner Yorker, now with William Haggas, ran a huge race on his British debut, his first run for more than two years.

Aren’t the boys in blue doing well?

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Jean Claude Rouget’s equine power continues through August as his stable stars impress in their summer trials, writes Jocelyn de Moubray

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ean Claude Rouget continued his domination of French racing during the August Deauville season.

His stable’s star three-yearolds – Almanzor, Qemah and La Cressonniere – all put up the best performances of the month recording brilliant victories in the Group 2 Prix Guillaume d’Ornano, the Group 1 Prix Rothschild and the Group 2 Prix de la Nonette.

Rouget also produced a string of impressive two-year-old winners suggesting that his exceptional form will not run out of steam in the immediate future.

Al Shaqab’s Danehill Dancer filly Qemah recorded her second Group 1 win over Deauville’s straight mile when taking the Prix Rothschild on the first weekend of the meet.

She faced a strong field of ten and the English and Irish-rained fillies, Alice Springs and Lumiere, were well backed, but, thanks to a perfectly executed plan, she ran out a length and a quarter winner from Volta, another high-class French-trained three-year-old filly.

The pair were clear of the field.

The race was run at more or less the same pace from beginning to end. Qemah’s pacemaker had to be ridden to get to the lead, but once Ioriz Mendizabal was in front he made sure that the first 5f was run in 62.17sec at an average speed of 36mph.

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Amazing Maria took over in the lead at this point, but Qemah and Gregory Benoist were only a length or so behind followed by Volta.

At 400m, Qemah quickened into the lead and from there she ran to the line in 24secs, an average speed of 37mph.

None of her rivals could match this turn of foot. She and Volta are high-class fillies and, with many of their contemporaries now running over further, they must both have a good chance of winning at the highest level.

Qemah confirmed the ability she had shown at Royal Ascot, and Almanzor continued his progress and put up one of the performances of 2016 winning the Prix Guillaume d’Ornano in the style of a champion.

The Group 2 race attracted a strong field, including the Aga Khan’s Zarak, who had looked unlucky when second in the Prix du Jockey-Club, as well as the John Gosdentrained Royal Artillery.

Royal Artillery had been given a Racing Post Rating of 117 after beating subsequent Group winner Scottish in a Group 3 over the same trip on his previous start.

It looked as if the other jockeys had been duped again as Frankie Dettori set a slow pace on Royal Artillery – the first 7f was run at an average speed of only 32mph.

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La Cressonniere put herself firmly on the Arc trail after an impressive victory in Deauville’s Prix de la Nonette (G2). The limits of her ability have not even been discovered yet!

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to run, Royal Artillery was in the lead, yet to make an effort, and Almanzor was still sharing last spot, about 7l off the pace.

The whole field quickened, but Zarak and Almanzor did so in a spectacular manner.

With 200m left, Royal Artillery, Zarak and Almanzor were more or less alongside each other, yet by the winning post Almanzor was

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clear by a length from Zarak.

Almanzor ran the last 600m in about 33.3sec at an average speed of 40mph.

Antonio Caro and Gerard Augustin Normand’s son of Wootton Bassett has a spectacular turn of foot, he is a particularly good-looking colt and he stays 1m2f well.

His connections may be tempted by the

Arc de Triomphe, but not after going to Leopardstown to take on the best of the Irish-trained horses on their own ground.

La Cressonniere didn’t come off the bridle to win the Nonette from stable companions Jemayel and Lakalas by 2l and 5l.

This was an impressive performance: Jemayel had been beaten only 2l by Minding

euro racing improve again over 1m4f.

Deauville’s other Group 1 races did not match either the Guillaume d’Ornano or the Nonette, but Signs Of Blessing, Speedy Boarding and Lady Aurelia are all worthy winners at the highest level.

Signs Of Blessing is probably at his best over 6f, but he showed so much speed from the front that his rivals were too far behind after the first 6f of the Prix Maurice de Gheest to catching him in the final half furlong.

Speedy Boarding is suited to racing in France as the daughter of Shamardal has a great turn of foot and she was able to quicken into a winning lead coming off the home bend in the Group 1 Prix Jean Romanet.

This is a third big win in Deauville for Meon Valley Stud in recent years following

Juveniles start off in France

Almanzor produced an electric turn-of-foot in the Prix Guillaume d’Ornano to win in the style of a “champion” Photo: racingfotos.com

on her previous start, but the daughter of Lope De Vega couldn’t begin to match La Cressonniere’s turn of foot off a slow pace.

La Cressonniere is being aimed at the Arc and in eight unbeaten starts there is no obvious sign yet of a limit to her ability.

The daughter of Le Havre has looked even better since stepping up to 1m2f and could

The Deauville meeting is often where the best French-trained two-year-olds make an early mark, even if they are rarely up to competing in the Morny.

This year many of the best-looking juvenile winners have come from the Rouget stable. Particularly worth noting are the dual winners: First Of Spring, a daughter of Galileo out of Homecoming Queen, and the Frankel filly Toulifaut, who won at Clairefontaine in July and Deauville in August.

Two of the fillies she had beaten at Clairefontaine looked potentially very good themselves when contesting the finish of a maiden in Deauville, the Pia Brandt-trained Le Havre filly Rymska just getting the better of the Freddy Head-trained Soldier Hollow filly Clear For Take Off. Le Havre had two other impressive winning debutants – the fillies La Cochere and Normandel, trained by Rouget and Brandt for Gerard Augustin Normand.

Among colts, who look likely to be up to competing in Group races this year are Xaarino, a son of Kendargent trained by André Fabre who won the Listed Prix François Boutin, and Akihiro, who was awarded the race after being beaten by Neguev in the Prix de Crevecoeur.

Akihiro is a son of Deep Impact trained by Fabre for the Wertheimers, while Neguev is a son of So You Think trained by Rouget.

Izzi Top’s win in this race in 2012 and Jazzi Top’s win in the Nonette last year.

The first two are descendants of Reprocolor, while Speedy Boarding’s fourth dam is One In A Million. These three top-class race mares will help the Weinfeld family’s stud continue to produce at the highest level for years to come.

Lady Aurelia won the Group 1 Prix Morny by three-quarters of a length and a head, but after her victory at Royal Ascot this was not what most observers were expecting.

In the closing stages the daughter of Scat Daddy lost her action, but she was far enough clear to hold on.

Jockey Frankie Dettori felt she had put her foot in a hole, but then it could just be that she is better over the 5f of the Queen Mary Stakes (G2), and, of course, there is the possibility is that her contemporaries are beginning to making up the advantage she had over them in June.

The winner and the second, the Shamardal filly Alrahma, are both likely to go to the Cheveley Park Stakes (G1).

Soldier Hollow dominating German racing

In contrast to France, August is a quiet month for racing in Germany, but there were two high-class three-year-old performances during the month, and both by products of leading sire Soldier Hollow.

Gestüt Wittekindshof’s Serienholde was a narrow winner of the Group 1 Preis der Diana at Dusseldorf in early August defeating Gestüt Fahrhof’s Sarandia by a half-length with the Hugo Palmer-trained Architecture a length and three-quarters behind in third.

It was not a fast-run race and Sarandia looked have stolen a winning lead when accelerating off the home bend, but Serienholde caught her close home.

The Andreas Wöhler-trained Soldier Hollow filly is unbeaten in three starts this year.

Another Soldier Hollow filly Kasalla was finishing fast in fourth place and will improve on this with a stiffer test of stamina.

Wöhler is enjoying another exceptional year and at writing was winning with 28 per cent of his runners and had earned more than double any other trainer in Germany.

Perhaps the best three-year-old in his stable is Wai Key Star, a son of Soldier Hollow.

Only fourth on heavy ground in the Derby, he bounced back in a Group 3 over 1m2f in Hanover winning by 4l. He looks ready to take on international competition.

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Medaglia D’Oro

gets sale topper in Saratoga But last year’s leading buyer John Ferguson was a notable absentee from the Fasig-Tipton yearling sale, reports Melissa Bauer-Herzog Figures took a slight hit at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale in August, but, without John Ferguson active, in effect the returns held up very well

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two-night social event each year in Saratoga Springs, New York, the Saratoga Selected Yearling Sale provided viewers with big money moments as two yearlings sold for over $1 milllion and 23 horses fetched $500,000 or more.

There were declines in numbers during the two-night event. Of the 203 horses to go through the ring, 156 sold for a total of $45,570,000 compared to 145 sold last year.

However, the total dropped 2.5 per cent from the $46,755,000 aggregate last year with the average dropping 9.4 per cent from $322,448 to $292,115. The median took less of a hit, dipping down five per cent to $237,500 from $250,000 in 2016.

Overall, 23 per cent of the horses were bought back compared to the 15 per cent in 2015. While the sale did see one less sevenfigure horse than 2015, it was fairly on par with the 24 horses who sold for $500,000 or more last year.

For the fourth straight year, a different

sire topped the sale with Medaglia D’Oro’s filly out of the stakes winner Whisper To Me selling for $1.45 million to Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm.

Interestingly, Medaglia D’Oro is the first sire in this decade to sire the sale-topper here multiple times with a filly by the stallion heading the sale in 2012 and a colt in 2011.

This year’s filly is a half-sister to the Grade 2 Dance Smartly winner Overheard, who also went on to place in multiple stakes in Canada. Further back in her family is Triple Crown winner Chris Evert and Kentucky Derby-winning filly Winning Colors.

Of his eight to go through the ring, six Medaglia D’Oro yearlings sold for a total of $3,655,000 at an average of $607,167.

Last year, only two of his four lots were sold, fetching an average of $542,500 with the most expensive being a $585,000 colt now named Slaimy.

Though Tapit didn’t get the top spot this time, he did have the second-most expensive horse with a full-brother to the graded stakes-placed Royal Obsession selling to the

partnership of Stonestreet and Coolmore’s M.V. Magnier for $1.25 million.

In the midst of another stellar season as the leading sire in the US, nine of the 23 horses who sold for $500,000 or more were by Tapit. Overall, nine of his 11 offered sold for $6,425,000 and an average of $713,889.

It was an open market for sires at the top with six different stallions siring the top 10 most expensive horses with only Tapit having more than one horse in the category.

Uncle Mo didn’t break into the top 10, but did have four horses fetch $500,000 or more with his seven of 10 to go through the ring selling for an average of $428,571, up nearly $300,000 from his 2015 average of $156,667.

Interestingly, last year’s leading buyer John Ferguson didn’t sign for any horses at this sale after purchasing 11 horses in 2015.

The emerging China Horse Club was much more active than in 2015, purchasing six horses compared to one in 2015. The most expensive of those was the $800,000 Tapit half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Princes Of Sylmar from the family

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us news of champion Youcan’tcatchme. The outfit also partnered with M.V. Magnier to buy a $650,000 colt by Uncle Mo. The most notable purchase of the sale for those interested in European stallions may

have been the $500,000 Frankel colt out of champion She Be Wild, sold to Jim McIngvale of Runhappy fame.

Frankel’s sire Galileo also made big noise when it looked like he may take over the

Exaggerator lays down a marker Shaking off the rust that came with an 11th place finish in the Belmont Stakes (G1) in mid-June, Exaggerator launched himself to the top of consideration for the three-year-old colts’ championship when winning a sloppy betfair.com Haskell Invitational (G1) by a length and a half.

It was a big weekend for the sire: another Curlin son won the stakes race named in his sire’s honor, while Stellar Wind upset Beholder in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) on Saturday night and Curalina won the Shuvee Stakes (G3) on Sunday, a race run just a few hours before the Haskell.

Not to be outdone, Tapit had two graded stakes winners the following Saturday when Cupid added to his resume with a West Virginia Derby (G2) victory.

Less than an hour later, Frosted launched himself into championship honors conversation when the four-year-old son of Tapit won the Whitney Stakes (G1), his second straight Grade 1 victory this year.

Frosted’s only poor effort in 2016 has come in the Dubai World Cup when he finished fifth behind California Chrome after easily

session early on Monday night after his son out of the Grade 1-placed War Front daughter Emerald Gold hammered down for $725,000.

Unfortunately, the colt was returned to his original owners after not meeting his reserve.

winning his prep race at Meydan. At the time of writing, Frosted is slated to meet California Chrome again in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Santa Anita.

Lemon Drop Kid turned Arlington Park into his personal playground on August 13 during its four-race “International Festival of Racing” when the 20-year-old Belmont Stakes winner reaffirmed his position as a top sire.

The stallion only had two runners in the Festival, but achieved a 100 per cent winning strike rate.

Da Big Hoss was first up in the American St. Leger (G3) and showed a huge kick to pull away in the stretch of the 1m5f race, winning by nearly 2l. It was his fourth win in five starts and he has established himself as the best marathoner in the US. In the following race, Beach Patrol had a nail-biting stretch duel with Long Island Sound in the Secretariat Stakes (G1) before he won by just a head.

A $250,000 weanling, Beach Patrol is from the famous “Bertie” family with his dam a sister to multiple graded stakes winner Allamerican Bertie and a half-sister to multiple graded stakes winner Hurricane Bertie.

Also included in the family is the multiple Grade 1-placed Sun King and Grade 1 winner Peeping Tom.

The Kentucky Derby runner-up and Preakness winner Exaggerator took the Haskell Invitation in the style of a horse ready for a big autumn

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Chromeshines

The Dubai World Cup winner looks better than ever as a five-year-old

The figures prove that California Chrome was right back to his best on a return to the track in the Grade 1 Pacific Classic in August

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o say that things have been busy in the world of horseracing since the last update would be an understatement, writes Simon Rowlands.

So, with much to get through in any Timeform rating’s appraisal, let us turn straight to what the big guns have been doing.

Frosted had been leading the way courtesy of his sensational Metropolitan Handicap win at Belmont in June. He was slightly less sensational, but nonetheless

authoritative, when winning the Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga in August by 2l from Comfort and he has been reassessed to 134.

That is still a big figure, and one which might be the best in the world in an ordinary year, but it has already been surpassed by his compatriot California Chrome, whose wins at Del Mar in the San Diego Handicap (G1) in July and the Pacific Classic (G1) in August garnered ratings of 132 and 135 respectively The latter victory came with comfort by 5l at the chief expense of Beholder and

Dortmund – both 126-rated at present – and is top-class whichever way you look at it.

The one-time Kentucky Derby winner is better than ever at five, and could well meet Frosted in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

The challenge to the older horses from the Classic-generation males in the US does not look likely to be strong.

Each leg of the Triple Crown had a different winner, and Exaggerator probably ran no better in winning the Haskell at Monmouth in July (125 rating) than he had when winning the Preakness. The Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist (126) was only fourth in the Haskell, but probably did too much too soon.

The most highly-rated three-year-old – anywhere – is, in fact, the filly Songbird on 130. Her Grade 1 wins at Saratoga in the CCA Oaks in July and the Alabama Stakes in August came by wide margins and with ease, and it is difficult to see what can trouble her, let alone beat her, among her own sex in North America.

Songbird’s status as the best active female racehorse on the planet is much more open to question, however, courtesy of the likes of Winx (rated 128) in Australia and Mecca’s Angel in Britain.

The latter’s defeat of the July Cup winner Limato by 2l in the Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) was just about the highlight of a top-quality Yorkshire Ebor Festival and came in a very fast time, resulting in a revised rating of 132.

That figure was last surpassed in a sprint by Lord Kanaloa (133) in Hong Kong in 2013.

The only other credible contender for providing the best performance at York is Postponed, who ran to 131 (a pound below his best) in success in the International Stakes, another race backed up by a good time.

This seemed to confirm that Postponed’s late defection from the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot a few weeks earlier had cost him back-to-back victories in that event, for that race went instead to the York runner-up Highland Reel, who is now rated 128.

Between Ascot and York was the five-day “Glorious” Goodwood meeting, and that turned up some great efforts, too.

In particular, it staged a rematch in the Sussex Stakes between Galileo Gold and The Gurkha, who had finished first and second at Royal Ascot, but with the latter seemingly unlucky.

The Gurkha duly gained his revenge – running to 127 – but by only a neck and with another Royal Ascot winner, Ribchester,

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The average rating of the top Timeform two-year-old in Europe in recent years has been 117 for fillies and 123 for colts, so it can be seen that this year’s crop is measuring up very well bearing down on both at the end.

Ribchester went on to frank the form –and repeat his 126 rating – when winning the Prix Jacques le Marois (G1) at Deauville soon after.

Galileo Gold was only eighth in France, while The Gurkha had to undergo emergency colon surgery following Goodwood and may not run again.

Goodwood was also the venue for Minding’s latest appearance, and almost inevitable victory as she beat Queen’s Trust by a length and a quarter in the Nassau Stakes (G1).

Minding is now rated 124, which is not quite Songbird territory, but she has demonstrated a great deal of versatility as well as tenacity along the way.

The 118-rated Queen’s Trust provides some sort of a link to the form of another top Aidan O’Brien-trained three-year-old filly in Seventh Heaven, who followed up a surprise win in the Irish Oaks at The Curragh with a more expected one over 123-rated Found in the Yorkshire Oaks at York (Queen’s Trust in third).

Seventh Heaven is now rated 125, but does seem to need a thorough gallop over 1m4f.

The two-year-old scene in Europe has warmed up considerably in recent weeks, and it looks an especially exciting one.

The US-trained Lady Aurelia was simply breathtaking when winning the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot in June by 7l in a very fast time – a performance that earned her a 127 figure – but rather less so when lasting home in front in the furlong-longer Prix Morny (G1)at Deauville in August by just three-quarters of a length from Alrahma.

Sectional times at Deauville show that Lady Aurelia paid on this occasion for going especially fast early, which in large part excuses her figure of “just” 113 in France’s first juvenile Group 1 of the year.

Caravaggio won Ireland’s first two-year-old race at the top level – the Phoenix Stakes at The Curragh in August – with ease by 4l, but without quite having to run to the 123 rating he achieved when beating Mehmas impressively in the

Coventry Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot.

Mehmas has shown up in a number of the top juvenile races already, and ran a personal best of 115 when winning the Richmond Stakes (G2) at Goodwood.

He defeated the then less-experienced

Blue Point by a neck that day, conceding him 3lb for good measure, but Blue Point has made his own major statement since.

The Godolphin-owned youngster took the Gimcrack Stakes (G2) at York in superb style by 3l from Mokarris, nearly breaking the juvenile track record despite a less-than-exacting early pace, and is now rated 121.

The average rating of the top Timeform two-year-old in Europe in recent years has been 117 for fillies and 123 for colts, so it can be seen that this year’s crop is measuring up very well indeed, with plenty of the season still to come.

Blue Point (121) nearly broke York’s juvenile track record when winning the Gimcrack Stakes by 3l

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stallion stats Leading European sires 2016: (by prize-money earned, to August 24, 2016) Stallion

Runners

Winners

Wnrs/rnrs

courtesy of Weatherbys Wins

SWnrs

SWs

Earnings

Top horse

Galileo (IRE) 1998 240 110 45.83 154 32 48 8,434,442 Minding Sea The Stars (IRE) 2006 109 60 55.05 89 9 15 3,586,325 Harzand Dubawi (IRE) 2002 155 75 48.39 108 16 20 3,423,195 Postponed Shamardal (USA) 2002 182 86 47.25 124 14 20 2,338,971 Speedy Boarding Dark Angel (IRE) 2005 260 96 36.92 129 10 14 2,157,656 Mecca’s Angel Victory Gallop (CAN) 1995 158 63 39.87 115 2 2 2,071,060 Cooger Invincible Spirit (IRE) 1997 192 74 38.54 106 6 10 1,975,350 Profitable Pivotal (GB) 1993 158 66 41.77 94 5 5 1,823,833 Wings of Desire Acclamation (GB) 1999 259 98 37.84 140 4 6 1,797,896 Mehmas Le Havre (IRE) 2006 132 47 35.61 61 4 6 1,763,447 La Cressonniere Kodiac (GB) 2001 243 94 38.68 139 5 5 1,762,577 Gifted Master Lope De Vega (IRE) 2007 118 41 34.75 58 6 8 1,671,159 Belardo Footstepsinthesand (GB) 2002 168 83 49.40 121 3 5 1,643,009 Volunteer Point Iffraaj (GB) 2001 175 68 38.86 97 4 5 1,612,440 Ribchester Exceed And Excel (AUS) 2000 231 82 35.50 122 4 4 1,572,262 Cotai Glory Teofilo (IRE) 2004 157 60 38.22 84 6 7 1,519,150 Portage Unaccounted For (USA) 1991 85 49 57.65 97 3 3 1,517,448 Foulita Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001 159 69 43.40 98 6 10 1,504,940 Tenerife Song Kaneko (TUR) 2001 114 57 50.00 102 1 1 1,437,434 Golden Tower Lion Heart (USA) 2001 158 63 39.87 101 2 2 1,429,803 Dayim Benim Dansili (GB) 1996 149 60 40.27 81 7 7 1,361,453 Queen’s Trust Kyllachy (GB) 1998 196 77 39.29 104 4 4 1,358,723 Twilight Son Mastercraftsman (IRE) 2006 177 66 37.29 87 3 3 1,337,757 Even Song Siyouni (FR) 2007 111 43 38.74 53 4 5 1,334,304 Volta Cape Cross (IRE) 1994 162 71 43.83 110 5 6 1,330,272 Awtaad Paco Boy (IRE) 2005 128 41 32.03 56 1 2 1,321,952 Galileo Gold Luxor (TUR) 2000 82 29 35.37 50 2 3 1,284,911 Graystorm Elusive City (USA) 2000 176 70 39.77 98 2 2 1,255,369 Love Spirit Mountain Cat (USA) 1990 91 29 31.87 58 4 9 1,240,244 Abbas Yolcu Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) 1999 196 66 33.67 95 4 4 1,229,020 Jallota Lawman (FR) 2004 191 65 34.03 95 3 4 1,225,432 Dicton Bushranger (IRE) 2006 196 73 37.24 112 6 8 1,212,895 Outback Traveller Kendargent (FR) 2003 132 45 34.09 65 3 4 1,195,287 Jimmy Two Times Dutch Art (GB) 2004 160 65 40.63 88 6 7 1,177,341 Dutch Connection Zoffany (IRE) 2008 124 41 33.06 52 5 8 1,167,658 Architecture Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) 2004 211 86 40.76 123 2 2 1,130,896 Parvaneh Bosporus (IRE) 1995 119 46 38.66 84 0 0 1,123,149 Didi KoÁi Yonaguska (USA) 1998 98 44 44.90 95 0 0 1,119,980 Bavi Res American Post (GB) 2001 111 47 42.34 64 1 1 1,074,315 Nahual High Chaparral (IRE) 1999 175 63 36.00 83 2 2 1,057,258 Western Hymn Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) 2004 165 56 33.94 88 4 5 1,041,865 Big Orange Wootton Bassett (GB) 2008 25 9 36.00 11 1 3 1,034,355 Almanzor New Approach (IRE) 2005 126 41 32.54 56 5 6 1,018,635 Elliptique Danehill Dancer (IRE) 1993 88 32 36.36 47 2 4 1,007,169 Qemah War Front (USA) 2002 53 26 49.06 36 7 8 1,004,437 War Decree Makfi (GB) 2007 132 60 45.45 84 2 2 970,876 Noor Al Hawa Excellent Art (GB) 2004 153 66 43.14 99 1 1 942,193 Primitivo Air Chief Marshal (IRE) 2007 106 43 40.57 65 1 2 927,865 Mont Ormel Soldier Hollow (GB) 2000 80 31 38.75 44 2 4 921,376 Serienholde Azamour (IRE) 2001 100 40 40.00 55 3 4 £915,632 Thikriyaat

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stallion stats Leading European sires of two-year-olds 2016: (by prize-money earned, to August 24, 2016) Stallion Kodiac (GB) 2001 War Front (USA) 2002 Galileo (IRE) 1998 Scat Daddy (USA) 2004 Acclamation (GB) 1999 Sir Prancealot (IRE) 2010 Shamardal (USA) 2002 Dark Angel (IRE) 2005 Exceed and Excel (AUS) 2000 Frankel (GB) 2008 Choisir (AUS) 1999 Power (GB) 2009 Bated Breath (GB) 2007 Helmet (AUS) 2008 Lion Heart (USA) 2001 Dandy Man (IRE) 2003 Hellvelyn (GB) 2004 Dragon Pulse (IRE) 2009 Myboycharlie (IRE) 2005 Sageburg (IRE) 2004 Kaneko (TUR) 2001 Mountain Cat (USA) 1990 Harbour Watch (IRE) 2009 Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001

Runners

Winners

Wnrs/rnrs

Wins

66 13 36 6 56 59 15 78 50 13 17 28 32 37 33 46 14 31 36 24 21 5 45 21

26 10 11 3 14 19 8 22 15 9 6 12 11 12 12 13 6 11 12 6 8 1 9 11

39.39 76.92 30.56 50.00 25.00 32.20 53.33 28.21 30.00 69.23 35.29 42.86 34.38 32.43 36.36 28.26 42.86 35.48 33.33 25.00 38.10 20.00 20.00 52.38

36 14 18 7 20 24 11 25 20 15 9 15 14 16 14 17 10 13 12 9 12 4 11 12

courtesy of Weatherbys SWnrs 4 3 5 2 1 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0

SWs

Earnings

Top horse

4 4 7 5 2 0 2 3 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 3 1 0

533,634 507,455 487,728 479,745 428,183 402,245 336,849 321,007 289,803 276,737 241,694 239,335 223,699 212,843 210,869 210,450 199,324 187,346 180,729 178,909 175,389 173,427 171,200 171,148

Prince of Lir War Decree Churchill Caravaggio Mehmas Stormy Clouds Blue Point Nations Alexander Yalta Queen Kindly The Last Lion Peace Envoy Al Johrah Thunder Snow Denizcanim Big Time Baby Mrs Danvers Legendary Lunch Nofoemaypass Spain Burg Nalan Sultan Waneta Tis Marvellous Rivet

Leading European first-season sires 2016: (by prize-money earned, to August 24, 2016) Stallion Sir Prancealot (IRE) 2010 Frankel (GB) 2008 Power (GB) 2009 Bated Breath (GB) 2007 Helmet (AUS) 2008 Dragon Pulse (IRE) 2009 Harbour Watch (IRE) 2009 Mayson (GB) 2008 Elzaam (AUS) 2007 Torok (IRE) 2009 Rajsaman (FR) 2007 Native Khan (FR) 2008 Casamento (IRE) 2008 Requinto (IRE) 2009 Sepoy (AUS) 2008 Foxwedge (AUS) 2008 Excelebration (IRE) 2008 Rio De La Plata (USA) 2005 Scalo (GB) 2007 Captain Chop (FR) 2008 Born To Sea (IRE) 2009 Famous Name (GB) 2005

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Winners

Wnrs/rnrs

Wins

59 13 28 32 37 31 45 32 27 7 28 16 28 23 25 34 29 14 4 6 22 11

19 9 12 11 12 11 9 11 12 5 5 7 9 8 6 10 6 3 1 2 5 2

32.20 69.23 42.86 34.38 32.43 35.48 20.00 34.38 44.44 71.43 17.86 43.75 32.14 34.78 24.00 29.41 20.69 21.43 25.00 33.33 22.73 18.18

24 15 15 14 16 13 11 12 15 9 7 9 9 13 8 11 7 4 4 4 5 3

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courtesy of Weatherbys SWnrs 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

SWs

Earnings

Top horse

0 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

402,245 276,737 239,335 223,699 212,843 187,346 171,200 150,069 139,048 133,248 129,094 121,110 112,633 109,744 101,039 93,369 74,802 55,441 53,890 49,355 44,959 41,691

Stormy Clouds Queen Kindly Peace Envoy Al Johrah Thunder Snow Legendary Lunch Tis Marvellous Global Applause Clem Fandango Piano Sonata Brametot Mean of Life La Casa Tarifa Broken Stones Baileys Showgirl Seafront Jeu Celebre Aiming for Rio Icalo Capchop Sea of Grace Escobar

uncle mo

Ashford Stud’s young son of Indian Charlie is already making a significant name for himself at stud.

Alan Porter charts the background of...

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here is CURRENTLY no hotter young sire, (notwithstanding the achievements of this year’s new sire with runners, the indomitable Frankel), in the world than Uncle Mo. With oldest runners just three, Uncle Mo sits second on the US sires’ list, behind another phenomenon, Tapit.

What’s surprising about Uncle Mo is that he doesn’t stem from the dominant sire lines of Mr. Prospector or Northern Dancer, nor like Tapit from Seattle Slew, nor even from one of the longer-established North American lines such as Man O’War. In fact Uncle Mo’s sire line only arrived into mainstream US commercial breeding one generation ago, following a circuitous route that began with a most unlikely source.

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Grey Sovereign: a surprise sire line

When he retired to stud in Newmarket just over 60 years ago, few would have regarded Grey Sovereign as a horse who would have had a significant influence on the breed, let alone found a sire line that would still be flourishing in the second decade of the 21st century.

That wasn’t a reflection on Grey Sovereign’s talent as a runner: he certainly had plenty of ability.

At two, he won four of eight starts, including the Richmond Stakes, while he also ran second in the Coventry Stakes and was third in the National Breeders’ Produce Stakes.

He was kept in training at three and four winning four more races, including the Festival Stakes at Birmingham, then a major sprint, a race in which he defeated the

top-class Royal Serenade, and he ran a close second to that horse in the Nunthorpe Stakes.

There was nothing to quibble about with regard to Grey Sovereign’s pedigree either.

He was by Nasrullah, who was champion sire in England the year that Grey Sovereign was three, and he later headed the list in the US on five occasions. His dam Kong won the Wokingham Stakes, and was also dam of Grey Sovereign’s three-quarters brother Nimbus, who was by Nasrullah’s sire Nearco, winner of the 2,000 Guineas and Derby in 1948.

Temper tantrums

No, the major knock on Grey Sovereign was that he took the famous wilful disposition of his sire to a new extreme.

A display of temper at the yearling sales dissuaded Nimbus’s trainer George Colling from bidding on the young Grey Sovereign, and even early in his career there were questions as to whether Grey Sovereign was doing his best.

By the time that he was four his behaviour had deteriorated to the point that he

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Grey Sovereign’s talent and pedigree were sufficient that his roguishness didn’t deny him a place at stud

uncle mo twice refused to start, earning him the dreaded Timeform squiggle.

Despite his antics, Grey Sovereign’s talent and pedigree were sufficient that his roguishness didn’t deny him a place at stud, and in 1953 he retired to Derisley Wood in Newmarket at a fee of £148, which even in those days was not exactly a princely sum.

But as so often happens in the bloodstock business, the unexpected emerged. Nimbus, an honest dual Classic-winning colt, disappointed at stud, while Grey Sovereign went on to become an outstanding success.

He started quietly enough with his first two crops, but broke out with his third which contained six juveniles who were rated on the two-year-old Free Handicap.

For most of the rest of his 28 years, Grey Sovereign held a place amongst Britain’s major sires, particularly of fast and precocious stock. As a sire of sprinters and milers, his progeny were never able to garnish enough money to place him at the head of the sires’ list, although he did take second in 1960. He was though twice a champion sire of two-year-olds in England and once in France.

His best included champion French two-year-old and Poule d’Essai des Poulains winner, Zeddaan (whose male-line is now represented by the good young French sire Kendargent), Poulains winner Don, the champion English two-year-old Young Emperor and champion sprinter Matatina.

The son of Grey Sovereign who has extended the branch that leads to Uncle Mo is the French-bred Fortino II. Out of the Relic mare Ranavalo III, Fortina II had an intriguing pedigree as his third dam was a half-sister to Grey Sovereign’s grandsire, Nearco.

Fortino II was a high-class sprinter in France where his victories included the Prix de l’Abbaye, the Prix de Meautry and Prix de Saint-Georges.

Fortino II went on to a successful stud career in Europe, prior to being exported to Japan, although, strangely, his best offspring were middle-distance runners rather than sprinters.

Caro: later developing sprint sire

The best of Fortino II’s offspring was Caro.

A strongly built grey, standing 16.3hh, Caro tended a little more towards his dam, the stoutly-bred Chambord, who won the Newmarket Oaks and was runner-up in the Park Hill Stakes and Yorkshire Oaks.

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uncle mo A useful sprinting two-year-old in France, Caro improved with time and distance.

At three he took the Poulains and Prix d’Ispahan, and the following year blossomed into a top-class performer with wins in the Prix d’Harcourt, Prix Ganay and Prix Dollar, and a second to Mill Reef in the Eclipse Stakes.

He ended his career demonstrating that he was effective over 1m4f when fourth to Mill Reef in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Initially retired to Haras Bois Roussel, Caro stood five seasons there before moving on to Spendthrift Farm, Kentucky as part of the US buying spree that saw horses such as Lyphard, Riverman, Green Dancer, Blushing Groom, Nureyev all make the one-way trip across the Atlantic.

Caro proved to be a major success in both Europe and the US. Among his European-sired crops was the champion French two-year-old Theia; Madelia, the undefeated winner of the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, the Prix Diane and Prix Saint-Alary; Crystal Palace, winner of the Prix du Jockey-Club and later a champion sire in France; Nebos, a Horse of the Year and champion sire in Germany, as well as the Poule d’Essai des Poulains winner, Siberian Express.

In the US, Caro proved to be an effective sire of both Turf and Dirt runners, once US trainers learned not too push on his offspring too early.

Among the best of his North American offspring was champion three-year-old filly Winning Colors, the last of only three distaffers to win the Kentucky Derby, the champion Turf horse and leading sire Cozzene (who left a good US stallion son in Mizzen Mast) and the Canadian Horse of the Year With Approval.

Caro is also broodmare sire of two important stallions in Unbridled’s Song and Maria’s Mon.

The high speed Siberian Express

The branch of Caro that leads to Uncle Mo comes down not through Cozzene, but through a less likely source, Siberian Express.

A grey, Siberian Express was a typically big, strong and scopey son of his sire, but also inherited a slice of the mercurial Grey Sovereign termperment that Caro sometimes passed on.

Out of Indian Call, a daughter of the good US two-year-old Warfare, Siberian Express came from the same Myrtlewood branch

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Siberian Express was a typical big and strong son of his sire, but also inherited a slice of the mercurial Grey Sovereign temperment

of the famed Frizette family of Seattle Slew and Mr. Prospector. In fact, his third dam Manzana is a three-quarters sister to the grand-dam of Mr. Prospector.

Purchased by the Buckram Oak Farm of Lebanese businessman Mahmoud Fustok for $230,000 at the 1982 Keeneland July Sale, Siberian Express was sent to race in France.

After breaking his maiden by 6l at Deauville on his debut at two, Siberian Express then led throughout to take the Prix Robert-Papin.

At this point, the brilliance of Siberian Mizzen Mast: a great, great-grandson of Caro Photo: Lee Thomas

Express’s performances and his name had encouraged the French press to compare him to the country’s new TVG high-speed train!

His last two performances of the year, however, were less exciting.

Odds-on for the Prix de la Salamandre, he faltered late on the soft going, and went down by a half length to Seattle Song. Then in the Dewhurst the grey made the early running, but was left behind in the closing stages, beaten six and a half lengths by El Gran Senor and Rainbow Quest.

Beaten into third in the Prix de Fontainebleu on his three-year-old debut, Siberian Express returned to form to account for Green Paradise and Mendez (who was out of a Caro mare and who would subsequently sire the outstanding stallion, Linamix) in the Poule d’Essai des Poulains.

Third to Lear Fan and Palace Music in the Prix Jacques Le Marois, Siberian Express completed the year with unplaced efforts in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp and the Prix de la Forêt.

Kept in training at four, Siberian Express failed to recapture his best form and in 1986 retired to stand at Derisley Wood Stud, following in the footsteps of Grey Sovereign 30 years earlier.

At stud, Siberian Express proved as inconsistent a stallion as he was a racehorse.

He just sired just 11 stakes winners from 312 foals, and only three of those scored at group or graded level.

In Excess: fast ground lover

Two of those stakes horses Siberian Summer and In Excess captured Grade 1 events.

In Excess, bred by Mahmoud Fustok’s brother Ahmed, was out of Kantado, a daughter of the sprinter Saulingo (by Sing Sing, who was, like Siberian Express, a member of the Frizette family).

Racing in England, In Excess won three of six starts, but was sold by Foustok to the US owner Jack J. Munari after running poorly when second favourite in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot.

In Excess’s best form came on the firm, and he took well to California, closing out that first season stateside with three stakes wins, including a pair of graded victories – the Volante and San Gabriel Handicaps.

Despite these victories In Excess’s trainer Bruce Jackson had noted that In Excess worked better on dirt than turf, and for his four-year-old season he switched both surface

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In Excess would spend much of his long career in the Golden State as California’s leading sire, and after his stud fee dropped to as low as $3,000 in the early years, it eventually increased to $25,000.

In Excess eventually sired 57 stakes winners, 11 of them graded. The vast majority made their names on the west coast, but his daughter Musical Chimes won the 2003 Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, was third in the Prix Diane and when returned to the US added the John C. Mabee Handicap and Oak Tree Mile Stakes.

Indian Charlie: brief but brilliant

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Indian Charlie: sadly only enjoyed a brief stint at stud, but he has had 81 stakes winners

and eventually coasts.

The result was astonishing. In Excess kicked off by breaking Santa Anita’s trackrecord for 1m1f in the San Fernando Stakes.

Shifting to New York, he roared through the “New York Handicap Triple” consisting of the mile Metropolitan Handicap – in which champion sprinter Rubiano took second, the 1m2f Suburban Handicap – which he took in track-record time, and the 1m1f Whitney Handicap.

In doing so, he become only the fourth horse to capture that trio of races, and first since Kelso 30 years earlier. Not content with that achievement, In Excess completed his rout of New York’s older horse division at Saratoga in September with a victory in the Woodward Stakes.

At this point – coming into the Breeders’ Cup – In Excess was in pole-position for Eclipse Awards as Horse of the Year and champion older horse, but the Breeders’ Cup presented some dilemmas.

First, despite his victories at the distance in the Suburban Handicap and Woodward Stakes, the 1m2f of the Classic was stretching the limit of In Excess’s distance capacity.

The Breeders’ Cup that year was at Churchill Downs, and when In Excess failed to impress in his work over the deep Churchill Downs surface, the decision was made to revert to the Turf for the Mile.

In Excess’s best form came on the firm, and he took well to California, closing out that first season stateside with three stakes

Starting favourite, he led through 6f before fading to finish ninth behind the ex-English Opening Verse.

In Excess remained in training at five, but suffered foot problems, and never returned to his best form before a splint bone injury ended his career in June of that year.

With his career finishing on a down note, and as a son of a very disappointing sire, interest from Kentucky in In Excess as a stallion prospect was limited.

Consequently, he retired to his owner’s Rancho Why Worry in California, with prominent owner and breeder Mike Pegram also taking an interest.

He was to remain in California throughout his career, although after two seasons he

In Excess’s best son was Indian Charlie, a foal of 1995 who was out of the multiple graded stakes-winning sprinter Soviet Sojourn (so called as her sire Leo Castelli was repatriated from Russia after making a promising start to his stud career).

Indian Charlie’s racing career might be defined as brief, but brilliant. His only start at two resulted in a 12l victory in a five and a half furlong maiden event at Del Mar. Indian Charlie’s first start in stakes company saw him take his record to four-forfour winning by two and a quarter lengths from stable-companion Real Quiet and future champion sprinter Artax in the Santa Anita Derby (G1).

Despatched as favourite for the Kentucky Derby, Indian Charlie raced close to a quick early pace, but before he could hit the front, he was headed by Real Quiet, and, though he kept on determinedly, Indian Charlie tired late.

That was the end of Indian Charlie the racehorse as he injured a suspensory while prepping for the Haskell Invitational Handicap. He retired to stand at Vinery Kentucky, moving on to Airdrie Stud after four seasons where he stood until his death from cancer in 2011 at the age of 16.

Starting at a fee of just $10,000, Indian Charlie worked his way into the upper echelons of the US stallion colony, and had been slated to stand at $75,000 in 2012.

To date, Indian Charlie has sired 81 stakes winners, 28 of them graded.

Initially, he was best-known for his fillies who included the champions Indian Blessing, Fleet Indian, Roxy Gap, and from his last crop

By The Moon, heroine of the Frizette Stakes.

Any thought that Indian Charlie would be remembered as “a filly sire” were removed, however, by the appearance of Uncle Mo.

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uncle mo Uncle Mo: bursts onto the racing scene

Bred in Kentucky by D. Michael Cavey DVM, out of the stakes-placed Arch mare Playa Maya, Uncle Mo realised $160,000 as a weanling, and was resold for $220,000 to the Repole Stables of Mike Repole as a yearling.

Sent to Todd Pletcher’s, Uncle Mo made a staggering debut at two, scoring by 14l over 6f at Saratoga.

Returning in the Champagne Stakes, he had over 4l to spare while finishing in a hand ride.

Uncle Mo concluded his first season in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, a race in which he put the destination of the two-year-old championship beyond doubt.

The champion opened his sophomore campaign with a three and three-quarter victory over Rattlesnake Bridge – subsequently beaten just a length in Travers Stakes (G1) – in the Timely Writer Stakes, a mile event put on by Gulfstream Park in order to to give him a pipe-opener.

Third next time out in the Wood Memorial Stakes (G1), Uncle Mo was subsequently found to be suffering from a liver disease cholangiohepatitis.

Away from the track for more than four months he missed the Classics, but returned in the 7f King’s Bishop Stakes. Despite an excellent effort, he was caught in the shadow of the post by Caleb’s Posse, a championshipcalibre sprinter/miler.

Tackling older horses in the Kelso Handicap (G2), Uncle Mo drew off to win by 3l while running a towering Beyer of 118, the highest of the year by a three-year-old.

His only other outing was an unplaced run in the Breeders’ Cup Classic after which tests revealed he had elevated gammaglutamyltransferase (GGT) enzymes.

Uncle Mo: impressive start at stud

If his three-year-old career ended as something of an anti-climax, Uncle Mo remained an exciting stallion prospect when he retired to stand for $35,000 at Ashford Stud in Kentucky.

An imposing individual, brilliant at two and by a very popular sire, Uncle Mo was free of Mr. Prospector, and supplied his offspring with just one cross of Northern Dancer in their first five generations.

Expectations were more than fulfilled when Uncle Mo’s offspring reached the track and he ended 2015 as champion freshman sire and champion sire of two-year-olds with 28 individual winners, seven stakes winners, and

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....there is no doubt that Uncle Mo’s off to a start that compares with any of the giants of the recent past

new earnings’ records in both categories.

Those winning two-year-olds included the undefeated champion two-year-old and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile star Nyquist, Gomo, successful in the Alcibiades Stakes, and the Sanford Stakes (G3) victor Uncle Vinny.

What made this start particularly interesting was that, the disappointments of his three-year-old season not withstanding, Uncle Mo the racehorse did improve from two to three, and in terms of pure talent remained at the head of his generation.

Showing a clear liking for Fappiano

Clearly then if his first crop juveniles made similar strides forward in their three-year-

old years, then Ashford might be sitting on a coming sensation. And so it has proved.

On July 30, when Laoban broke his maiden in the Jim Dandy Stakes, he credited Uncle Mo with his 17th first-crop stakes winner – equalling the record set by Hard Spun – and his seventh graded race winner.

Uncle Mo’s first-season star Nyquist has continued to lead the way, undefeated through his victory in the Kentucky Derby, before finishing third after setting a suicidal pace on a wet track in the Preakness Stakes.

In addition, Outwork provided Uncle Mo with a third Group 1 winner when taking a premier Kentucky Derby trial, the Wood Memorial Stakes.

All told this year 13 of Uncle Mo’s threeyear-olds have won stakes races, eight of them graded winners.

For a young stallion, it’s rather interesting that Uncle Mo is already beginning to demonstrate some keenly defined affinities.

One is the cross with mares carrying Fappiano, which has already produced four stakes winners and seven stakes horses from 18 starters, including Outwork (dam

by Empire Maker), the graded winner Uncle Vinny, who is out of a mare by Untuttable (Unbridled), and graded winner Mo Tom from a mare by Rubiano.

Uncle Mo won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile by over 4l, ending the year as the champion two-year-old

uncle mo If we extend that to mares who carry Fappiano’s broodmare sire Dr. Fager then there are eight stakes winners, six graded, and 11 total stakes horses from 27 starters.

Whether it’s coincidence or not, Dr. Fager happens to be a rare horse who carries Frizzle, a son of Frizette – as we’ve seen, In Excess is linebred to the Frizette family.

Fappiano, of course, is a son of Mr. Prospector, who is also from the Frizette family, so perhaps it’s not surprising to see Uncle Mo work with other branches of Mr. Prospector. Especially as Uncle Mo’s broodmare sire Arch is a grandson of Roberto a horse whose dam is bred very similarly to the dam of Mr. Prospector.

Crossed with mares by Elusive Quality, Uncle Mo has produced Gomo and the graded scorer Lost Raven, the only two starters.

In addition to being by Mr. Prospector, Elusive Quality’s fourth dam Natasha, who like the dam of Mr. Prospector is from the male line of Nasrullah and from the female line of Frizette.

Another son of Gone West, Speightstown is

the broodmare sire of Laoban.

“From the Nasrullah sire line, and from the Myrtlewood branch of Frizette”, a statement which applies to the dam of Mr. Prospector and to the fouth dam of Elusive Quality, is also a description that fits Seattle Slew.

He turns up in four of Uncle Mo’s stakes winners to date, including Gomo and Front Pocket Money, as well as stakes winner Uncle Brennie, whose dam is a Malibu Moon mare inbred to Mr. Prospector.

On a different tack, Uncle Mo’s dam is by Arch, a grandson of Roberto, and she is out of a mare by Dixieland Band (Roberto and Dixieland Band carry three-quarters relatives, both by sons of Nasrullah).

Duplications of either Roberto or Dixieland Band also seem to be effective too. Roberto is doubled in six Uncle Mo stakes horses, and four stakes winners, from only 13 starters with that pattern.

There are two stakes horses with Dixieland Band doubled, including stakes winner Abiding Star, whose dam is by Dynaformer, and is a parallel Roberto/Dixieland Band

cross to Uncle Mo’s dam.

Nyquist has both Mr. Prospector and Dr. Fager in the distaff of his pedigree, but is a product of a cross with Storm Cat line mares.

His dam is by Storm Cat’s son Forestry, whose own grand-dam is by Dr. Fager out of a three-quarters sister to the dam of Mr. Prospector. Forestry also appears as dam of Uncle Mo’s graded winner Auntie Joy. The Uncle Mo/Storm Cat cross has also produced graded scorer Thrilled and stakes winner Clipthecouponannie (out of mares by the brothers Giant’s Causeway and Freud), and stakes winner Mo d’Amour, whose dam is

by Scat Daddy.

Where Uncle Mo will go from here, only time will tell, but there is no doubt that he’s off to a start that compares with any of the giants of the recent past.

His stud fee rose to $75,000 last year, and it will not be a surprise if it’s near double that for 2017. On that basis it looks as if the unlikely success story of this branch of Grey Sovereign’s line will extend well into the 21st century.

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knockcross stud My Dream Boat, bred by Patrick Monahan and Knockcross Stud, wins the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot under jockey Adam Kirby

Lissa Oliver meets the Monahan family, breeders of Group 1 winner My Dream Boat, at Knockcross Stud and finds their mare has become a local celebrity

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nockcross Stud is tucked away within quiet country lanes and not a place you will stray upon, despite its close proximity to Navan racecourse. Yet people stray pass it a lot more these days, and it has become a focal point for the local community, who ensure they pass by a particular paddock gate whenever they go out for a walk.

The people of Knock, Castletown, are a lot fitter, thanks to the mare they know as “Her Majesty”.

Betty Burke is no longer just plain “Betty” to her loyal subjects, not since her son My Dream Boat won the Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot. Every mention of that race evokes a chorus of “unbelievable, dream come true” from the immediate members of the Monahan family, a statement echoed throughout the environs.

Betty Burke is a “Mare of the People”, that’s for sure.

She was still just Betty when My Dream

Boat added to his Group 3 status in the Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown in May on his seasonal debut. But the result ensured even then that more of the community took up walking on a daily basis to stop by and see their local celebrity, who indeed revels in the attention.

Leading in to Royal Ascot the Monahan family recount the excitement throughout the community, still greatly evident in their voices even now, two months later.

My Dream Boat was on the threshold of becoming the local boy makes good, and he didn’t let them down.

Betty became royalty and has united Castletown as no mere jubilee street party could ever do.

It couldn’t happen to a nicer horse, or a nicer family, for that matter. This isn’t a big stud, or a big business.

Patrick Monahan is the proprietor, but it’s very much a family affair – his twin daughters Grace and Christine, both at university, are enthusiastic assistants, while his wife Pamela

The young My Dream Boat, known then as“Toffee”. He was just the second foal out of Betty Burke

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The Monahan family (left to right): Christine, Peter, Grace and Patrick. All are fully involved in the stud and bloodstock plans, along with Mum, Pamela

offers huge support. The extended family, including grandfather Peter Price, provides hay barns and The Bogs, the paddocks that despite their title remain firm and dry all winter long, allowing the resident mares to stay out as much as possible.

The mares are grass kept all year round and this natural and healthy lifestyle clearly suits them.

“We have five boxes, but they’re really only used when the mares are fetched in to foal, or if we’re bringing a mare in under lights to encourage an early season,” explains Patrick Monahan as Grace proudly shows me the very box in which “Toffee” was foaled.

The foals are all given pet names, and that particular sweet-natured and sweetie-named foal was later re-christened My Dream Boat.

Betty Burke has an Elnadim colt yearling this year who is described as more muscular than My Dream Boat at the same stage and the best-looking offspring on the farm.

There are only ten mares at Knockcross and only three or four foals born each season.

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Daddy always says, ‘I used to have money, but now I have horses!’

Breeding commercially is an expensive affair and for a small breeder it simply isn’t financially possible to send every mare to a suitable stallion every year.

Monahan is an accountant by profession and works half an hour away.

“It means I can pop back easily if I’m needed and can work my hours around the horses,” he says.

You might expect an accountant to be shrewd enough to avoid involvement with thoroughbreds, but Grace recounts:“Daddy always says, ‘I used to have money, but now I have horses!’ ” However, it seems a little bit of financial

magic has worked in the opposite direction for Monahan and his small band of mares have brought nothing but success.

He was leading breeder at Royal Ascot, ahead of Darley, following My Dream Boat’s success, and he was voted The Irish Field’s “Breeder of the Month” for June.

There are few studs, the large ones included, who can claim such an impressive strike rate as Knockcross Stud.

Given there are only three or four foals each season, producing two or three winners each season is something any small stud should be proud of.

The Monahans are proud, appreciative and quite animatedly elated. You won’t find passion like this about any other business, anywhere else.

When the roots of racing are mentioned in conversation by others, this is where they might find the best of it. A practical, commercially-run business, complete with ultra-efficient record keeping, backed up by that little extra: heart and enthusiasm.

Alongside the records are the scrapbooks, alongside the pride in the winners, is the pride in all the runners. There are not merely unplaced Knockcross graduates, they all merit recognition of getting that far, be it an eighth, 12th or 14th.

That isn’t sentiment, it’s being realistic.

More horses lose than win, if they’re even among the lucky few to make the track, but the records of the Knockcross graduates tend to veer against that rule.

Nevertheless, Knockcross pays as much attention to those yet to win – their form can still teach their breeder something, whether it be preferred track, distance, going. It’s that attention to detail that keeps Knockcross Stud going forward with small, quality, crops.

It’s clear, the stud never misses a beat.

The principal winners bred at Knockcross Stud to date are the half-siblings out of their High Estate mare Emly Express: the four-time winner and Listed third Amitola (Choisir), the classy Listed runner-up and sprinter Damika (Namid), the six-time winner Farlow (Exceed And Excel), and the pair of seven-time winners Gaulwood (Amadeus Wolf) and Quai De La Regine (Intikhab).

Amitola is now at stud at the farm and her yearling by Lethal Force, who was sold by Knockhouse as a foal at last year’s Tattersalls Foal Sale, fetched £40,00 at this August’s Goffs UK Premier Sale, bought by Cheveley Park Stud.

Her Choisir two-year-old breezed at the London Goffs Sale in June, and was purchased by John McGrath for £90,000.

There has also been the one-time 140-rated NH runner Knock A Hand (Lend A Hand) and Quest For Success (Noverre), who won over €100,000.

Compound by Art Connoisseur is the yearolder brother of My Dream Boat and he was bought by Italian connections as a yearling.

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Now with Betty Burke we can do a foal share and go to whichever stallion we want! a suitably regal sire; the prospect of which has caused noticeable excitement in the family.

But they are not swayed by the status of Galileo and his rivals: they breed racehorses, first and foremost, and will ably balance commercial appeal with a sire likely to enhance Betty Burke’s reputation as a broodmare.

In looking back at the family’s list of winners, many are by those sires who impart a fair amount of speed.

“I like the faster stallions, they tend to produce a winner quicker,” points out Monahan with a grin.

“Whatever the mare, I like to inject a bit of speed. We mainly like to use first-season sires or established sires, within reason pricewise.”

He adds with a smile: “Now with Betty Burke we can do a foal share and go to whichever stallion we want!”

knockcross stud Monahan may be looking to produce a racehorse, but he has to remain commercial.

“We have to sell a foal with appeal to a pin-hooker and that means it must appeal as a two-year-old prospect.”

Sadly for Monahan that wasn’t a description that applied to My Dream Boat.

“We couldn’t sell him as a foal and made a loss on him as a yearling in the February Sale when he went for €3,500,” recalls Monahan.

The colt subsequently made €16,000 at the Goffs Sportsman Sale and Tom Malone and Donald McCain had to go to £40,000 to buy him as a breeze-up in 2013 from Meadownview Stables.

Having bred two winners from her first two foals, Betty Burke is likely to make amends for that loss from now.

Her Elnadim colt sensibly sells as a yearling this year, at Tattersalls Ireland, bucking the usual Knockcross trend of selling foals.

“Betty won’t produce a ‘foal sale’ foal, she’s a yearling producer,” explains Monahan philosophically.

Betty has taught him a lot, as horses tend to do, and could be considered lucky in her own quirky way.

She was bought for £10,000 by Monahan as a three-year-old from Harry Dunlop’s yard Betty Burke, aka “Her Majesty”: the mare has become something of a local celebrity now that she is the producer of a Group 1 winner

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onahan has kept in regular contact with My Dream Boat’s trainer Clive Cox and the exchange of information between breeder and trainer is acknowledged by the breeder as important.

Betty Burke is not in foal this year, but her next mating is already being discussed and what has been learned through My Dream Boat will not be lost on the Monahans.

The difference next season, of course, is that Betty is now “Her Majesty” and can visit

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After placing at two and winning at three for the Monahan family, Betty Burke probably wasn’t a bad one to fetch back from Goffs, unsold at €5,500 in 2010. Consignors don’t usually like returning home from the sales with an unsold horse, but Monahan hasn’t yet had cause to rue such fate.

With the benefit of hindsight, it’s funny how luck can play its card.

Of course, she isn’t the only mare at Knockcross Stud. Lady Emly, a daughter of Jeremy out of the farm’s mare Emly Express, has a Kodiac colt foal at foot, and Divine Pursuit, by Kris, produced a Morpheus colt foal this spring. Both are from established Knockcross Stud female lines.

The broodmare band is completed by Bracken Miracle (Cape Cross), Pippas Tune (Desert Prince), Queen Court (Broken Hearted) and Royal Debs (Pierre).

Appropriately enough, the story all started with the filly Knockcross (Lake Coniston) after whom the house and stud are named.

“The stables went up before the house!”

Pamela tellingly reveals, as the foundations were laid 16 years ago for future history.

The first horse to move in, even before the family, was Knockcross, whose racing career

was foreshortened by injury. She sadly died as a young mare, but not before producing seven-time winner Knock A Hand.

“Then we bought Emly Express, I was shaking!” Monahan admits, after going to €40,000 for the daughter of High Estate out of Maura’s Guest (Be My Guest).

“Mammy couldn’t believe it!” adds Grace, but once again knowing when to buy, and when not to sell, stood Monahan well.

Every foal from Emly Express has been a winner, six in total so far, and Insurplus and Farlow were representing her that same afternoon as we met.

All the foaling is done at home by the family. The couple’s bedroom window looks straight down into the foaling boxes and Pamela sets the alarm for every couple of hours, just in case, come the spring.

As a result, Grace and Christine have been known to become tearful when sending a foal to the sales, the drawback of such a hands-on business, but Monahan is a typical horseman.

“I don’t know why you’re crying, he’ll probably be back home tomorrow!” he quips on such occasions.

And, again, fortune has a habit of reversing with hindsight. Prisom was one of those to come back and sold later at Goresbridge

breeze-up sale for €30,000.

Monahan was born on a farm and his family always had horses. His father owned Drumgora, who won the 1981 Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, and Monahan spent a short while with Arthur Moore before taking out a private trainer’s licence to train Drumgora Lady and Ballaghmore Glen, although most notably Lady Hawkins.

“My father bought Lady Hawkins to sell, but ended up with her. I trained her and went for the weakest bumper I could find, which she won at 14-1!” he recalls with a smile.

Given such good fortune, he’s a born optimist, which helps, but fully grounded, too. A proper horseman.

“If you listen to everyone you’d be out of business a long time ago!” he says sagely.

But, together with Grace and Christine, there is a trio of Monahan heads to pour over the stallion brochures come the autumn, fortunately they are three wise ones.

The last word goes to Pamela:“If you’re a horse you’ll be seen to, but anything else will have to wait!”

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scored a wire-to-wire victory in the Emerald Distaff Handicap on 8/13.

Owner: One Horse Will Do Corporation, Brewer Thoroughbreds LLC and C. Stenslie Breeder: Kristine Mitchell and McKathan Bros.

impressively broke her maiden in the Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-olds on 8/6.

Owner: Darrin Paul Breeder: Brandywine Farm

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hen B. Wayne Hughes purchased the historic Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky in 2004, he wasn’t thinking about restoring the farm to its former glory as a top-class stallion operation.

Hughes, founder of the company Public Storage, was just looking for a farm on which he could keep his broodmares.

But that plan quickly changed when his colt Teton Forest needed to retire from the track.

Today, Spendthrift is a bustling enterprise boasting a full stallion operation and is known for creating breeding programmes that have massively impacted the industry. “[The stallion operation] started off as sort of a by-product of the racing programme,” reported Ned Toffey, Spendthrift’s general manager.

“As [Hughes] really began to look at how stallion farms operated, and how we were operating here, I think it became an area of the industry that really peaked his interest.

So we began to really focus on our stallion operation and now it’s what we’re known for.”

Soon into Hughes’s new business venture, the industry and the global economy fell into a recession. In an innovation to counter the issues, the farm introduced two programmes to would help breeders and force other farms to reevaluate their own plans.

The first, created in 2009 and labelled “Share The Upside,” allowed breeders to get in at the ground floor of a stallion’s career.

First offered on two stallions, including Into Mischief, Share The Upside allows breeders to earn a lifetime breeding right to their chosen stallion if they commit a mare to the stallion two years in a row (or in some cases, one). The programme also gave opportunities to the Spendthrift stallions that they may not have had otherwise.

“When things were very tough we were looking for ways to help make things work for breeders,” says Toffey. “Obviously it also works for us because one of the things that we’ve seen is that there are so many stallions who have started at a relatively inexpensive stud fee and risen to become some of the most respected stallions in the marketplace.

“We feel that the number one thing that they need to make that transition is opportunity.

“If we can get mares to these horses, the good horses will take care of the rest. So we want to see the breeders do well and we feel like we’re linking our fate with theirs. We’ll

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work with them to make things affordable.

We realise it’s their mares that are going to help make or break our stallions.”

While offered on only some stallions early on, Share The Upside is now offered for every new stallion that comes to Spendthrift.

The programme took a little to catch on, but Toffey says that today it has become an accepted in the breeding industry.

With a loyal set of breeders returning to Spendthrift every year, Toffey reports that Share The Upside shares always sell out quickly on new stallions with clients calling soon after a new stallion is announced.

Shares are mostly sold on a “first-come, first serve” basis so Toffey recommends that those interested in a stallion call quickly.

Realising that breeders take another risk by supporting stallions when their first foals are two-year-olds, in 2012 Spendthrift introduced the “Breed Secure” programme.

Into Mischief was again a pioneer stallion for the project, with Breed Secure expanding the following year. The programme allows stallions to continue the momentum of having bigger crops hit the track without, in theory, the “down” year that they may see otherwise.

“Our thought process was to give a chance to a breeder to use one of these stallions when he’s got unraced two-year-olds, that’s a little bit of a riskier proposition,” explains Toffey.

“Breed Secure is a programme in which no stud fee is owed until the offspring goes to the sales. We have an expense allowance that allows them to recuperate a dollar amount that we’ve set aside for their expenses.

“They get that, we get the stud fee and that’s all we can get – they get everything Above, Into Mischief, one of the first sires in Share The Upside, below, leading sire Paddy O’Prado

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Line Of David (Lion Heart) retired to Spendthrift Farm in 2011. The farm is owned by B Wayne Hughes, who has developed some innovative sales ideas

above that,” continues Toffey.

“It’s structured primarily as a commercial programme, but Breed Secure actually allows for a buy-out in it.

“I always try to point out to those who do breed-to-race that it’s still a good programme for them because it just allows them to defer payment on that stud fee that much longer.”

While Share The Upside is open to almost all mares, Breed Secure mares have to be approved. In Breed Secure the team is looking for mares who have a good produce record to help the stallion continue with any early momentum.

The bloodstock industry is a game of worry, but even though Spendthrift has a little bit more invested in sales results with the Breed Secure programme, Toffey explains that it isn’t much different than any other industry worries.

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pendthrift thinks the Breed Secure programme does show the breeders that the farm is willing to take the negatives and the positives alongside its clients, helping to build an important long-term relationship.

Spendthrift also offers its clients a wide variety of stallions to choose from. The Kentucky roster currently has 25 stallions

We want to see the breeders do well and we feel like we’re linking our fate with theirs

with everything from Grade 1 winners on the Turf to Grade 1 Dirt sprinters.

While this possibly isn’t the conventional roster seen at other farms, the selection process is much the same.

“We’re looking for the horse who has some things that you can really hang your hat on,” smiles Toffey. “We want people to look at our horses and to say ‘I can really imagine this horse a few years down the road just being any kind of stallion.’

“We’ve just seen it too often that these horses come from those lower levels; the leading sires’ list is littered with that kind. So that’s really our approach, to give them some opportunity. We’re looking for horses who are affordable, but ones in which people can really see that there’s upside there.”

That approach has worked since Hughes first stood Malibu Moon in Maryland, and continues today.

Malibu Moon has become one of the top sons of A.P. Indy in the US and currently

stands at Spendthrift for $95,000. He is a stallion who brings breeders to the farm, making it easier for the sales team to introduce some of the newer stallions.

Malibu Moon: at $95,000 is the most expensive stallion at Spendthrift

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Spendthrift’s stallion roster 2016 Stallion

Sire

2016 Fee ($)

ARCHARCHARCH Arch

5,000

AWESOME PATRIOT

Awesome Again

3,500

CAN THE MAN

Into Mischief

3,500

COURT VISION Gulch

6,500

CROSS TRAFFIC

Unbridled’s Song

DANZA

Street Boss

4,000

DOMINUS

Smart Strike

3,500

DUBLIN

Afleet Alex

2,500

10,000

FLASHPOINT Pomeroy 1,500 FLAT OUT Flatter 8,500 FREEDOM CHILD

Malibu Moon

3,000

GOLDENCENTS

Into Mischief

15,000

HAMPTON COURT

Redoute’s Choice

6,000

INTO MISCHIEF

Harlan’s Holiday

45,000

ITSMYLUCKYDAY

Lawyer Ron

6,500

JIMMY CREED

Distorted Humor

7,500

LIAISON

Indian Charlie

6,500

LINE OF DAVID

Lion Heart

3,500

MALIBU MOON

A.P. Indy

95,000

MEDAL COUNT Dynaformer 5,000 Normandy Invasion Tapit

5,000

PADDY O'PRADO

Malibu Moon

3,000

PALACE

City Zip

6,000

RACE DAY Tapit 7,000 SHAKIN IT UP

Midnight Lute

Super ninety nine Pulpit

10,000 4,000

TEMPLE CITY

Dynaformer 10,000

THE LUMBER GUY

Grand Slam

TIZWAY

Tiznow 10,000

VICTOR’S CRY

Street Cry

WARRIOR'S REWARD

Medaglia D’Oro

10,000

WICKED STRONG

Hard Spun

10,000

WILBURN

Bernardini 3,500

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3,500

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“Those kinds of horses drive traffic and they lend credibility to any farm; it is an invaluable tool for the salesman,” says Toffey wearing his commercial hat.

“It makes it that much easier for people to see other stallions we’ve got here. We feel that, for a lot of our stallions, if we can just get them in front of breeders so they can see what kind of an individual they are, then they’re going to want to use them.

“Getting the ‘known’ horses to essentially do a job for us and drive that traffic is a big help for the rest of the stallions on the farm.”

Spendthrift has steadily added new stallions to the roster every year and the farm is now seeing the dividends that have come with supporting their younger stallions.

As of mid-July, three Spendthrift stallions were in the Top 10 on second-crop sires’ list, with another two in the top 10 on the thirdcrop table.

Spendthrift’s second-crop sire Paddy O’Prado sired this year’s Preakness Stakes (G1) runner-up Cherry Wine, while third crop sire Temple City is the sire of Maker’s 46 Mile (G1) winner Miss Temple City.

For Toffey, that success validates the decisions made with the programme, especially in Temple City’s case for whom they changed the Share The Upside programme for him.

“All of these ideas that we’ve had are great in theory, but if the rubber doesn’t meet the road at some point then all it becomes is just that, a nice idea,” smiless the realistic stud manager, continuing: “It’s nice to see the plan coming together and starting to get the results.

“It helps validate more and more with breeders that what we’re doing is working.

“Temple City was probably a horse for

whom conventional wisdom suggested he should stand in a regional market.

“We decided to have him here, we modified the Share The Upside programme a little bit to make him really attractive.

“Rather than having to breed mares in successive years to him, this was just breed to him one time. Once you did that and paid your stud fee on time, you earned your lifetime breeding right.

“Now some of the best breeders in the US are starting to embrace him and he’s gone from being $5,000 to acquire a lifetime breeding right to being a $15,000 stud fee.”

While Spendthrift has every excuse to take a break and enjoy its success, the farm isn’t resting on its laurels. There are big plans ahead.

Spendthrift believes it set a record in 2016 when breeding just under 2,900 mares in 2016, the most mares a Kentucky breeding shed has ever bred in one year.

The farm has already set a bigger goal for 2017 and is aiming for over 3,000 mares.

The farm also introduced its first reverse shuttle stallion to the roster in 2016 with Australia Grade 1 winner Hampton Court.

While Toffey admits that it is hard to convince breeders right off the bat to support any stallions they reverse shuttle from Australia, he believes that in time it will gain acceptance and give breeders more opportunity to try some new things with their broodmare bands.

One thing is for certain – whatever move Spendthrift makes next will be the brainchild of B. Wayne Hughes, who has brought one of the biggest stallion farms in the country back to its former glory and kept its tradition of shaking up the breeding industry alive for years to come.

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Senior moments Liz Price conducts an informal experiment at DAIR featuring a live test team that includes her 84-year-old Mum and friends Pauline, Gisbert and Bill Photography by Debbie Burt

Photo taken by Bill

Three of our test team ahead of putting DAIR under their stringent “senior” examination procedures: in the red hat is Pauline with husband Gisbert and the birthday girl, Liz’s mum

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H

ow does racing attract new people to the sport? With a myriad of entertainments available, competition for the leisure spend is keenly fought.

How to see off the competition and get new people involved is one hottest topics discussed in racing.

Not just new owners, they are obviously important, but also a new audience.

Unfortunately, racing seems to have adopted an approach that, for the most part, “new” seems to equal “young”.

The argument often preached is that new fish need to be caught in the net, and they need to be young so that the sport gains thar “racegoer for life”.

The theory seems irrefutable, and racecourses and organisers continue to focus nearly exclusively on attracting the younger generation.

The popular post-race concerts, which might once have featured such artists as Katherine Jenkins who would appeal to the older generation, have long been abandoned.

Katherine and the like have been replaced with such artists as Little Mix, Jessie J and the Kaiser Chiefs, many whom the older generation hasn’t even heard of, but whose attractions mean that the racecourse can pack in the youth.

It has worked successfully and racecourse coffers have been doing well, but are the concerts converting visitors into racing fans?

How many merely turn up mid-way through the afternoon, ignore the racing, get a few drinks on board and wait for the music.

No real effort seems to be made to attract the older generation: those who are retired, or who find themselves single, or who are no longer able to exercise themselves but who enjoy involvement in sport and competition.

Even those who just want a day out could find the races an easy environment in which to get out and meet new friends.

In short, our seniors actually have the time to go racing mid-week and their presence

on the race track could help pay the way for staging events away from Saturdays.

The entertainment would be appreciated (even if it rained), top artists would not necessarily needed to be paid for, and our older friends don’t necessarily require expensive fine-dining, most probably prefer a good cup of tea.

(It might also be remembered this is also a generation that is unlikely to drink alcohol to excess).

So ignoring the seniors is a marketing mistake by the racecourses.

Admittedly, this generation might not turn into the big owners and breeders the sport craves, but a regular presence at the track could help fund the industry’s bread-andbutter meetings.

Could this age group also become valuable as ambassadors for the sport? Should racing view them as important in-formal marketeers?

We decided to conduct an undercover experiment to find out, and my mother, who is a retired school secretary, and three of her friends were assigned to the task, sent to the races on a fact-finding mission.

All we needed was the right venue.

The perfect opportunity arose when my mother turned 84; a day that happened to coincide with Dubai International Arabian Racing day (DIAR) at Newbury racecourse.

From experience, I knew it to be a very unpretentious family day with no particular dress code that could be enjoyed, even by my mother’s “socialist” friend Pauline.

Born in Yorkshire, she spent most of her adult life based in Germany with her husband Gisbert, a retired schoolteacher.

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If you invited me again I would go, but it is quite expensive otherwise. You would only go if you were having lunch or had a place to sit down This would be a first trip racing for them.

The fourth person to join the party would be Chicago-born retired insurance manager Bill Simmons, who this spring had kept their neighbourhood supplied with fizz after he got lucky, there is no other word for it, after he had “happened” to back this year’s Grand National winner.

He had been to Ascot once and was considered the expert of the four.

With a combined age of no less than 320 years, they were just perfect for this experiment.

So, on July 24 they went to Newbury to enjoy a day at the races.

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ere is the “nearly” unedited version of what they had to say when they came back.

“It was brilliant!” was the unanimous and immediate comment following the day that started with Bill driving to Newbury

senior day out at DAIR racecourse where friendly staff at the gates greeted the group as if they were longstanding regulars at the Berkshire venue.

Once inside the gates, they wasted no time, heading straight up to the restaurant where they were delighted to find a table right on the finish line.

“Ah, the views,” beams Pauline. “They were magnificent.”

Although Pauline grew up in a village in Yorkshire, close to such fabulous racecourses as York and Doncaster, a day at the races was a first for her.

“It is actually a very personal thing as I’m a Methodist and the religion is not allowed to drink and not allowed to bet,” she explains.

“So I did not ever go, but my father always went to the St Leger. And Mum always had what they would call a ‘flutter’ once a year.

But I grew up in a mining village and you just didn’t go to things like that.”

Intrigued by what she meant by “that”, Pauline explains: “Well, you just didn’t go to the races.”

She struggles a bit before admitting: “We thought it was not for ‘people like us’.

But actually, now that I have been, what I like about the day was that this is really something for everybody.

“There are young and old people and from all walks of life. And there we were too and it was all ‘very la di da’ and very luxurious. It was so lovely that there were all the people picnicking with their children.”

The whole day was a new experience for them, all proving that it is never too late to do something new.

“I had only ever seen an empty racecourse when we were on our honeymoon 50 years

Staff for DIAR day enjoying taking a bit of time out between races.

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Our quartet had a bet, but Liz’s Mum would have liked Frankie Dettori to have been at Newbury

ago,” explains Gisbert. “We stayed in a hotel called The Chase next to York racecourse.

“So when we went to Newbury, I had never seen a racecourse like that before. I mean it was filled with people and there were so many things going on.”

Pauline, who despite having lived in Germany couldn’t be more English if she tried and who often takes groups of German tourists around the English countryside, added: “When we went to Newbury it was just as if were taking someone to England for the first time.”

“It was full of oohs and aahs. Watching the racing was just amazing. I never thought I could get excited about horses running,” added Gisbert.

“And,” my mother interrupts, “Pauline bought herself a red hat for the day!”

“And I bought a bowler hat, but I didn’t

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When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, With a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me, And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter.

And make up for the sobriety of my youth.

“When I Am Old,” by Jenny Joseph

dare to wear it,” Gisbert pipes up with a twinkle in his eye, and giggles from his friends. There was a hint of regret that he wasn’t brave enough to wear his new bowler.

Pauline explains the red hat purchase: “Jenny Joseph wrote that poem ‘When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, With a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me’ and what she is saying is that when you are old, you can do what you want and when you want.

“So now that I am old, I thought the races might be an ideal place to be a little eccentric and so I wore a red hat!”

It might have taken nearly a lifetime for the Yorkshire lass who was brought up in a mining town to become a red hat lady and she laughs: “I must confess that yes I enjoyed it, even the betting. I mean we were very restrained in what we put on, weren’t we?”

“We won lots of money!” snorts Gisbert, who was getting very animated, before he too admits that the bookies took back their share: “Yes, we also lost some, but Bill, he won lots.”

Bill was full of consternation: “Sadly, it didn’t quite work out as well as all that, but I overheard someone saying you should back the favourites when you back an Arabian, but that doesn’t work either!”

“You know, you do have to have a bet,” adds my mother, “otherwise it’s just too boring just to watch the horses pass.”

She pauses and then she says: “When your Dad took me racing to Epsom in 1960, I couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about. I mean we were standing at the rails and every half hour there was just like a blur of horses that flashed by.

“You couldn’t even turn your head quick enough and whops they were gone. I did not see who won and couldn’t understand the whole point of going to the races. But you know today those big screens and having

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televisions all over the restaurant was just fabulous. You could see them on telly and live. That was good. I liked that. It made it a bit easier.”

My mother has always liked a flutter, but there was a major disappointment on the day.

“Where was Frankie Dettori, why was he not riding? I mean isn’t he the best jockey?

I didn’t know any of the others. So I didn’t know whom to back. Luckily, they gave us some advice in the race cards.”

It seems Dettori is as loved by those over 80 as he is by those under the age of ten, and the importance and the marketing pull of big names is evident to or “newbies”.

As Bill has mentioned the term Arabians, I am curious to see what our test team thought of them as compared to thoroughbreds.

A stunned silence greets me and Gisbert remarks: “What do you mean, Arabians? I thought all horses were Arabians?”

And Pauline asks: “What are thoroughbreds?”

Bill, who, following his Grand National pick, was clearly the expert, knowingly smiles but prefers to let me do the explanation. The history lesson does not get very far on before eyes glaze and know I’ve lost them.

Gisbert eventually puts it best: “An Arabian is a horse, no? It runs and you try and find the fastest. That’s all no?”

I can’t put it any better.

So what did they like best from the day and what didn’t they like?

“I thought they were so generous at Newbury,” says my Mother, adding: “They gave us all those wonderful gifts and there were so many prizes to be won. You could win a trip to Dubai and there was the best-dressed competition. There was always something going on in between races, which was great.”

“Oh and I loved my birthday cake. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was very nice. And what was absolutely wonderful was the golf cart that took us back to our car when we left the restaurant. It’s quite a long afternoon and it was just nice to get back to the car when you are tired.”

Bill adds: “It was fun to watch the people who were there. There were so many kids with painted faces doing all sorts of things.”

Gisbert and Pauline share his thoughts and were unanimous. “We just liked the atmosphere. It was a very, very nice way to spend an afternoon.”

And was there anything they didn’t like?

They sit for a moment and think, but no one comes up with anything specific, except maybe that it is difficult to get to

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If you invited me again I would go, but it is expensive otherwise. You would only go if you were having lunch or had a place to sit down a racecourse if you did not drive yourself anymore.

Maybe, as an idea for the future, racecourses should get together with local communities and organise a senior bus service to pick people up in the area and take them back again?

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nother negative that comes up is the high price of a normal day at the races.

“I am going to say something really naughty now,” ventures Pauline, bravely, “If you invited me again I would go, but it is quite expensive otherwise.

“You would only go if you were having lunch or had a place to sit down, as you just can’t stand on your feet all the time.”

Comfort is certainly one of the main issues when it comes to enjoying an event and, although the sun was out that day of the group only Bill got up from time to time to go down to the paddock to look at the horses.

Painted children filled Newbury racecourse

And that was more to stretch his legs than to gain any paddock information.

“Don’t get me wrong,” he says, “I like looking at the horses, but it’s not like I can tell one from the other.

“I agree with Pauline that racecourses don’t provide enough comfortable seating areas.

But I thought that £60 per person for lunch without the drinks was a good deal. I wouldn’t be able to afford it much, but often enough.

“And by the way, I wouldn’t insist on lunch at the races, but maybe they could do something like an afternoon tea package?”

As we suspected, not much more is required than a good cup of tea and a sit down.

And why not accommodate this?

Racecourses need to be aware of the fact that the aging population is soon going to outnumber the younger one and that older people can’t stay on their feet all day long.

In the immediate future though, would the the test team come back to the races?

“Yes, absolutely,” was the unanimous reply.

“I like to watch the people,” says Mum. “And it’s nice to back a winner,” adds Bill. “And when my grand-children are a tiny bit older, I would bring them too.

“The weather would have to be good and it would have to be a meeting like this Arabian day at which you can have the youngsters running around. I don’t think I would like to take them to a place which didn’t have other activities as well. And the racecourse must have some good seating – that’s important.”

And how about Pauline and Gisbert, would they come back racing? “I would never make an expensive trip just to go racing,” Pauline concludes. “But if we were near a racecourse anyway and there was a day out to be had, we could bring our the grandchildren to have a picnic and show them the horses. I could wear that red had again. That would be nice.”

And there it is. An open and shut case.

Racecourses should not just concentrate the marketing efforts on the latest generation, but also on the seniors.

If the older generation have a good day out (and what better than to sit down somewhere dfferent and have a chinwag with friends over lunch or a cup of tea), at an affordable price, with comfortable seats with views of the track, they will come back with their grandchildren – just as long as the racecourse does its bit too to help entertain the youngsters.

And who are today’s grand-children?

Nothing other but tomorrow’s owners, breeders, jockeys and spectators.

We rest our case. Bring on the seniors!

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Patience rewarded with success Debbie Burt meets Paul Simmons and trainer Pete Hammersley after their landmark DIAR victory at Newbury Photography by Debbie Burt

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o matter if it is racehorses or racing pigeons, the goal of every owner-breeder is to produce first a winner, and then a champion. In horseracing it requires endless patience and can, at times, be heart-breaking. If, and when, that goal is finally achieved however, it is an addiction like no other. For owner-breeder Paul Simmons his 18-year-long quest for a top-level win was resolved this summer at Newbury’s Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) race day.

Newbury has played host to the Arabian Racing Organisation’s (ARO) annual highlight, Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR), since 2003.

It is the only full day of Arabian racing in Europe to feature five international races – three Group 1s, a Group 2 and a conditions race. Supporting the grass-roots, there are also handicaps at a range of distances and ratings, giving everyone a chance to shine – it is Royal Ascot and Champions Day rolled into one.

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Three of the four winners coming in the familiar blue and white silks belonging to Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, patron of both DIAR and ARO, were homebreds, sure to be an additional source of pride for His Highness.

Whilst his runners in the stayers’ handicap weren’t successful, the winner was sired by a Shadwell Arabian stallion, Kaolino.

The sire was also responsible for the winner of the final

paul simmons handicap Zayin Zachilles, the victory giving a landmark first DIAR success for trainer Peter Hammersley and owner-breeder Paul Simmons.

Simmons describes his 18-year quest since the age of 15 for a DIAR win with a degree of black humour and a considerable amount of passion.

British thoroughbred trainer Philip Hobbs trained five miles away from his parents and a week of teenage work experience instantly ignited the racing bug.

“The power and strength of the horses, there’s nothing quite like it.

That same year I went to Taunton and saw my first Arab race meeting and put the two together,” he recalls.

“Really I wanted to be a jockey, but I Left, Paul Simmons with trainer Pete Hammersley in the parade ring at Newbury

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I used the remains of my student loan to buy my first two racehorses whilst still at university! knew I was never going to be able to make a career of it, however I still wanted to ride in races. Immediately I made the link that Arabians would be more accessible than thoroughbreds.

“My ambition was to build a top-class Arabian stud. This focused my choices, needing a job that paid well and I enjoyed, but would allow me to race my horses.

“At school and then onto university, always the intention was to find a career which would fund that passion,” he smiles, before continuing: “I had a year out, worked for Nicky Henderson for four months, and then I went to New Zealand for another four months to work in a Flat yard. I used the remains of my student loan to buy my first two racehorses whilst still at university!”

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uccess came quickly – in fact on just his third ride – and Simmons, relives the emotion of that first win whuch came at Stratford-on-Avon.

“Sweet Simplicity had felt great in training. I was convinced she was spot on, apparently I’d told everyone that!” he laughs.

“Of course, they all thought I was mad.

I’d walked the course and noticed that down the rail the ground was rougher than in the centre.

“So I used that to my advantage, having given her a breather, she came with her second wind and I brought her down the middle. I hit the front about half a furlong out ahead of horses trained by Bill Smith and Gill Duffield for the Maktoums. It wasn’t pretty!

The write up in Horse and Hound said: ‘Style owes more to determination than to any time spent watching Frankie Dettori!’

“Little did I realise it would be 11 years before I would walk back in that winners’ enclosure!”

Initially Simmons had trained as a lawyer, but spent six years as a criminal investigator with HM Revenue and Customs. A move into the private sector to head up financial crime departments meant a useful rise in income.

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Zayin Zachilles returns in glory at Newbury: the son of Kaolino rewarding owner Simmons for his patience with this victory under Harry Bentley

However, juggling horses with a full-time job in London brought Simmons to breaking point. Though he is a passionate advocate of the true DIY amateur – owning, training and riding the horse, and by this time he was breeding as well – that second winner eluded him.

“Not many people would keep racing, there were two years when literally they all came last. I realised I just didn’t have the right facilities, it was a waste of time.

“Eleven years is a long time with no success, but I looked at why that was, realised my horses weren’t good enough, I needed to buy better ones and to use better stallions.

“It was the darkest year – everything went wrong. Then a foal was born and it was Zayin Zachilles. I looked at him and thought I must be doing something right because he was a really nice foal, in fact, he was the best foal I’d bred,” he recalls with pride.

“The success started when I gave up trying to work full-time and train alongside, you just can’t do it.”

So Simmons closed the stud, cut down on numbers, sold some of the horses and put a few in training, with the rest going to his parents’ farm in Exmoor.

He continues: “For me Zachilles is very important, he was born a week after my first nephew, Tommy, whom he is named after.

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Shadwell has been brilliant, the terms are great, so it does make it very easy and I would use them again He came at that moment when I doubted my horses and myself as a breeder. As soon as I saw him I thought straight away, I’m not gelding that, he’s special!

“When I used Kaolino, his nomination cost was £1,500. Shadwell are so supportive to British breeders, I think then you paid 25 per cent up front and the balance when the foal was born.

“They’ve allowed us to breed horses. At that time Adam Newey and Sam Davidson had already produced Kamikaze, we’d been comparing notes. He was a Kahayla Classic winner, I liked the Dormane lines and I thought he was a really nice stallion in my bracket.”

Having used a number of trainers including Newey, Simmons moved his small string to Peter Hammersley in 2012. He gained a fourth winner, but it was 2013 when Zayin

Zachilles went into training that things took off and year on year the winners have steadily increased.

Hammersley, who took over trainer Chris Kellett’s Leicestershire-based yard in March, says, “Paul’s horses have already won over £9,000 this season, which is more than Chris won in total the last five years he was here.

“Paul’s been a great owner. We’re honest with each other. I’ve had five in for him this year, including Zayin Zachilles, and his halfbrother Zayin Zodiac, who was fourth in a Group 3 in May. “The win on DIAR was a dream come true for Paul and a sense of relief for me. It was so nice for it to be Tommy, as he’s quite a character. It was a brilliant moment and that it should go to plan. I quite fancied all of them that day.”

Hammersley trained the third and fourth as well, also for owner-breeders in Heather Phillpott and Forta Stud, though sadly he also suffered the agony of his fifth runner Radical returning with a career-ending injury.

The race was confined to amateur jockeys for a period, but both owner and trainer welcomed it being reopened to professional jockeys, though it was not without its drawbacks.

Simmons, on collecting Harry Bentley’s saddle, was convinced their chance was gone,

his horse was carrying so much lead.

Bentley says of the win: “I was conscious that I had a lot of weight, 10st5lb is the heaviest I’ve ever done in a race, but the horse travelled very well for me.

“I was told to hold on as long as I could, we’ve got there in the last furlong and he’s won with a bit in hand in the end,” adds Bentley.

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ammersley explains: “Once it was re-opened to professionals, we wanted the best rider we could get, Harry was available, so we booked him.

“Personally, I’m happy for all the races to be open to the pros. I went through a stage of thinking that we were better off using someone who rides them regularly and for whom it would ‘mean something’.

“This year every single professional I’ve used has given the horse a proper ride and has taken it seriously. Now whether that’s because I have more horses and a higher profile, or the value of the big races and the presence in the Racing Post now, I don’t know.”

The majority of the 19 horses Hammersley has trained this season have been for ownerbreeders, both UK and Gulf-based. He has also started breeding and has a yearling colt

by Shadwell’s triple Kahayla Classic winner Madjani from his own mare and a half-share in a colt foal by Umm Qarn stallion Tabarak, out of a mare he also trained.

He would like to breed more, aiming to purchase an older broodmare with good lines and would then hope for a filly.

He also praised the Shadwell team.

“Shadwell has been brilliant, the terms are great, so it does make it very easy and I would use them again. The AI procedure can be a bit stressful, though it is helpful because of the choice.”

Availability of horses is a big concern for UK Arabian racing.

“We do need an injection of horses, but it requires some of the larger owners to sell off their less talented horses, like they used to at Ascot,” reasons Simmons. “I understand that they don’t want to be beaten by their ex-horses, but people are desperate for stock.

“The only option is to breed and though there are more people breeding this year, it takes time.”

The only regular sale in Europe is run by Arqana on Arc weekend. It is a mixture of horses-in-training, breeding stock, youngsters

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With thoroughbreds I’d be a tiny little pebble, but I’m one of the top three UK Arabian owners at present by races won and a handful of endurance horses.

With around 80 lots being offered, the clearance rate is high, averaging 79 per cent over the last three years.

With Arabians maturing more slowly than thoroughbreds the juvenile season is at three, not two, so it is the two-year-olds which are mostly offered for sale.

As a rough guide, over the last five years, the average price of a two-year-old has been €27,000, and as most stallions stand between €2,000 to €6,000, there is room for profit.

The 2015 sale-topper fetched €210,000 and was a full-brother to that year’s Kahayla Classic winner Manark.

Whilst there is currently a huge disparity between the prize-money on offer for the biggest international races and the more lowly domestic fare, those possessing a

paul simmons horse with a decent rating do have the chance to experience top quality racing for comparatively minimal input as compared to thoroughbred racing..

Often the single races on thoroughbred cards are the most valuable, whether they are pattern class or premier handicaps.

For the small owner it not only offers a top level day out at a Grade 1 track, but also the chance to cover some costs with good prize-money to sixth place.

Though not nearly as lucrative as those in France, the UK breeders’ scheme, which has been supported by various sponsors and now rests with ARO itself, does add an incentive.

Hammersley admits: “Whilst it doesn’t have a direct effect on me, of course it helps my owners, so I do benefit in the long term.”

Simmons concludes: “Whilst I love thoroughbred racing, and if I had more money, I would do both. With thoroughbreds I’d be a tiny little pebble, but I’m one of the top three UK Arabian owners at present by races won.

“This year we have pattern races at Newbury, Goodwood, Sandown and Doncaster. In the big races the place prizemoney is good and I get enquiries all the time from overseas’ buyers.

“I could never expect a fraction of this level of opportunity in relation to my investment if I was racing and breeding thoroughbreds.”

Hammersley at his yard in Leicestershire with his 2016 colt by Tabarak ex Altesse Kossack

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Mare of the month

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Mrs Danvers streaks away to win the Weatherbys Super Sprint. She has since won the Listed St Hugh’s Stakes, and is unbeaten in four starts

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atalogue pages, the marketing mechanism for all those 1000s of horses going through a sale ring each year, can be deceptive.

Pedigrees can take some reading and sometimes only those with the depth of experience or the required time for in-depth analysis, can find nuggets of information frequently missed by others.

It is understandable why breeders get so busy with their red pens when examining the proofs sent out to by the auction companies.

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Yet, even with as many positive adjustments as possible, horses with first-glance seemingly “light” pedigrees get overlooked.

Mrs Danvers, this year’s so far unbeaten two-year-old, winner of the Weatherbys Super Sprint and now a Listed winner, would certainly have a pedigree that on first glance would be described as lacking in text, let alone the so-needed recently-produced heavy duty type.

It meant that Mrs Danvers’s only appearance at the sales was a required

Mrs Danvers’s only appearance at the sales was a required buy-back ‘run through’ in February this year as an early two-year-old

mare of the month

Rebecca De Winter Alzao-Miss Adelaide (The Minstrel)

Alsyari, sold on his behalf by Rathmore Stud as a 2001 foal to Equine Associates for IR26,000gns. Returned as a yearling to Goffs she fetched €40,000, bought by BBA Ireland.

She re-emerged as a two-year-old in training with Hills and owned by Mrs Hills in partnership with Robert Sangster. She had two mid-field runs in juvenile maidens, and another three the following season, which included a second placing at Ayr over 1m2f.

The summer saw her away from the racecourse, before she returned for an autumn campaign back in maidens and mainly at Wolverhampton.

She was then fully owned by Mrs Hills; Robert Sangster having sadly died in April 2004. Barry Hills’s Southbank Stables had bought the filly back in at Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale for 7,500gns, the trainer obviously having seen more of her at home on the gallops than her performances had so far indicated in the catalogue page or in the form book.

H buy-back “run through” in February this year as an early two-year-old in order to achieve the necessary qualifications for entry into the summer’s sales races, specifically the Super Sprint.

When she went through the ring, her full-brother Frosty De Winter, who had been retained by breeders Mark Burton and Connie Hopper, had not run at two, while Mrs Danvers herself is a grey filly on the small side

by Hellvelyn, a sire who had given a few hints that he could get speedy types but who was not then on the main commercial highway.

Her dam Rebecca De Winter is by Kyllachy, a sire who, though he has been giving indications that he’ll be a useful broodmare sire as an outcross to the Northern Dancer and Mr. Prospector masses, is still a newbie to that long-term sphere.

An indication that Rebecca De Winter has something of a pedigree worth persevering with and family talent worth propagating can be seen when the human connections are noted. She was bred by trainer Barry Hills, who had trained her dam Miss Adelaide.

Miss Adelaide (Alzao) was bred by Khalid

ills by then decided that despite the middle-distance influence of her broodmare sire The Minstrel and her sire Alzao, Miss Adelaide was in need of a significant drop in trip. She duly rewarded the trainer’s buy-in confidence and his new distance approach: she was successful twice over 5f at Wolverhampton off a BHA mark of 62 before twice following up with runner-up spots over 6f at the same track.

Her last run came in February 2005 before she was dispatched to visit Kyllachy, then into his third season at stud and who had been formerly trained by Hills’s neighbour Henry Candy.

To that mating she produced Rebecca De Winter in 2006, before in 2007 and 2008 two fillies by Haaafhd, a colt who had been trained by Hills to win two Group 1s, appeared.

Miss Adelaide then in 2009 slipped a foal

by Sakhee, and the Hills team decided that enough of their funds had been invested in Miss Adelaide. Marston Stud consigned her at the November Breeding Stock Sale in 2009

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Rebecca returned to take a claimer at Lingfield, but was ultimately disqualified for a positive sample – coincidently the beneficiary being the Johnny Portmantrained Readily where she was purchased by Irish-based Ringfort Stud.

By then Rebecca, who had been bought as foal in 2006 by owner Julie Wood, had kicked off her racecourse career for Wood and in 2008 won her maiden over 5f at Chester on her second start in May. Sent to Ascot, she finished ninth in the Queen Mary Stakes (G2) behind Langs Lash before she failed to match her daughter’s subsequent efforts in the Super Sprint when she only beat two home in the 23-runner field.

Given the summer off (give in the ground seemingly a requirement for the pedigree), Rebecca returned to take a claimer at Lingfield, but was ultimately disqualified for a positive sample – coincidently the beneficiary being the Johnny Portman-trained Readily.

Rebecca was sold by Wood that autumn, bought by Peter Doyle Bloodstock for 6,500gns, and returned to the Hannon team under new ownership of Mrs Angela Pinder. The filly failed to trouble the judge to any great extent for her new owner and was retired to stud after a last run in October 2009.

Miss Adelaide, so far, has produced only a further two winners since Rebecca’s early juvenile success, but her 2012 colt by Moss Vale named Izzthatright can boast of black-type form.

Bought as a yearling for €4,000 by Nigel Tinkler, he proved, like the better performers from his family, to be a capable two-year-old.

He won three races, the last victory coming in August’s Ripon Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy, and he can claim to have been one of the sire’s best runners.

Awarded a BHA mark of 97, he was sent to the Goffs September Horses-in-Training Sale 2014 where he took his value to €185,000,

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bought by Jassim Ghazali for Qatar.

He has since won four races, finished second twice and been only out of the placings just twice for Ghazali when he was returned to run in Britain last summer as part of Ghazali’s experimental raiding team.

Izzthatright has picked up earnings of over £200,000.

Meanwhile, Miss Adelaide produced a Bushranger foal in 2013, a dead Zebedee foal

in 2014, was not covered for 2015.

She also found herself back at the sales last November where Charlie Gordon-Watson Bloodstock, who works frequently with Ghazali, bought her for €38,000 on behalf of the Qatari-based Injaaz Stud.

She has since had a colt foal by War Command and, after Mrs Danvers’s exploits, will be returning to England in October from where the stud plans to breed future offspring

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Photo: courtesy of Whitsbury Manor Stud

Above, Rebecca De Winter’s 2016 filly foal by Swiss Spirit: breeders are planning to retain and race her.

Far left, Miss Adelaide’s catalogue page at Goffs last autumn, and, left, the page for the unnamed Mrs Danvers at the Tattersalls Ireland Ascot February Sale. It is looking a whole lot stronger now

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Miss Adelaide so far has produced only a further two winners since Rebecca’s early juvenile success

and retain to race in England.

Her daughter Rebecca De Winter got off to a slow start at stud, a beginning which must have contributed to the decisions made by connections to retain Mrs Danvers until she was in training.

Rebecca initially missed twice to Avonbridge, before she produced Frosty De Winter to Hellvelyn in 2013. He did not run until this year, sadly suffering a fatal injury

when falling on this third start.

Rebecca was not covered after Mrs Danvers appeared, but produced a filly foal by Swiss Spirit this spring.

Whether you believe or not in the influence that more distant genetics have on ability, this is a family that can boast useful twoyear-old form and the lull that appeared on the pedigree pages in the latter years is something of a diversion.

Mrs Danvers’s second dam Sweet Adelaide won at two and managed a third in the National Stakes (G1), while her third dam Seminar finished fourth in the Queen Mary Stakes (G2) and was dam of Soiree.

She was a dual juvenile winner of the Radley Stakes (L). and was also third in the Nell Gwyn (G3), eighth in the 1,000 Guineas and a runner-up in the Matron Stakes (G3).

She was trained by Hills, which rounds the story off very nicely indeed.

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The Global Database Data supplied by Weatherbys

EUROPE Maxios Hamburg Trophy, G3, Hannover, July 12, 2000m 1 Articus (FR) 4 b c Areion (GER) Almerita (GER) (Medicean (GB)) 2 Quasillo (GER) 4 ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Quetena (GER) (Acatenango (GER)) 3 Incantator (GER) 4 b c Areion (GER) - Independent Miss (GER) (Polar Falcon (USA)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 8; Wins: 4; Places: 4 Earnings: £78,640 Sire: AREION. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ARTICUS Medicean G3, SHY WITCH Monsagem G3.

1st Dam: ALMERITA by Medicean.

3 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany, Deutsches Stuten-Derby - Preis der Diana G1, 3rd G.DallmayrPreis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1.

Dam of 2 winners: 2008: Almilea (f Galileo).

Broodmare.

2010: AY NO DIGAS (c Singspiel) 3 wins at 4 in Australia, USA. 2012: ARTICUS (c Areion) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Germany, Maxios Hamburg Trophy G3, Preis von Dahlwitz LR, 2nd Grosser Preis der Badischen Wirtschaft G2.

2013: Avicenna (c Siyouni) 2014: (c Redoute's Choice). died.

2015: (c Maxios) Broodmare Sire: MEDICEAN. Sire of the dams of 11 Stakes winners.

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In 2016 - BOSCACCIO Mount Nelson G2, ARTICUS Areion G3, SADALMELIK Aussie Rules LR. The Areion/Medicean cross has produced: ARTICUS G2, DHABA G3.

Super Concorde Big Shuffle Raise Your Skirts AREION b 95 Caerleon Aerleona Alata ARTICUS b c 2012 Machiavellian Medicean Mystic Goddess ALMERITA b 2003 Heraldiste Averna Allez Alpha

Prix Maurice de Nieuil, G2, Saint-Cloud, July 14, 2800m 1 Candarliya (FR) 4 gr f Dalakhani (IRE) - Candara (FR) (Barathea (IRE)) 2 Launched (IRE) 4 b c Galileo (IRE) - Apsara (FR) (Darshaan) 3 Now We Can (GB) 7 b g Martillo (GER) - Notre Dame (GER) (Acatenango (GER)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 13; Wins: 6; Places: 6 Earnings: £335,292 Sire: DALAKHANI. Sire of 49 Stakes winners. In 2016 CANDARLIYA Barathea G2, GUARDINI Dynaformer G3, ARAB DAWN Stravinsky LR, AYRAD Sadler's Wells LR, GOLDEN VALENTINE Caerleon LR, MOONRISE LANDING Anabaa LR. 1st Dam: Candara by Barathea.

Dam of 2 winners: 2012: CANDARLIYA (f Dalakhani) 6 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Qatar Prix de Royallieu G2, Prix Maurice de Nieuil G2, Prix Minerve G3, Prix de Thiberville LR, 2nd Qatar Prix Vermeille G1, Prix de Barbeville G3, 3rd Prix Corrida G2.

2013: CANESSAR (c Kendargent) 2 wins at 3 in France.

2014: (f Dalakhani) 2015: (f Sinndar) 2016: (f Motivator) Broodmare Sire: BARATHEA. Sire of the dams of 84 Stakes winners.

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In 2016 - CANDARLIYA Dalakhani G2, ARYA TARA Dylan Thomas LR, BESOTTED Dutch Art LR, BREX DRAGO Mujahid LR, NORSE KING Norse Dancer LR, VOLPE VELOCE Foxwedge LR. The Dalakhani/Barathea cross has produced: CANDARLIYA G1, LAVA FLOW LR, Vaasa G3, Barring Decree LR, Freezy LR, Mustaqer LR. Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy DALAKHANI gr 2000 Miswaki Daltawa Damana CANDARLIYA gr f 2012 Sadler's Wells Barathea Brocade CANDARA b 2007 Woodman Caribbeandriftwood Drifting

Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris, G1, Saint-Cloud, July 14, 2400m 1 Mont Ormel (FR) 3 b c Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Lidana (IRE) (King's Best (USA)) 2 Red Verdon (USA) 3 ch c Lemon Drop Kid (USA) - Porto Marmay (IRE) (Choisir (AUS)) 3 Cloth of Stars (IRE) 3 b c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Strawberry Fledge (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 7; Wins: 3; Places: 3 Earnings: £294,722 Sire: AIR CHIEF MARSHAL. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2016 - MONT ORMEL King's Best G1.

1st Dam: LIDANA by King's Best.

Winner at 2. Dam of 3 winners: 2010: LILLEBONNE (f Danehill Dancer) 2 wins at 2 in France.

Broodmare.

2011: LA PYLE (f Le Havre) 2 wins at 3 in France.

2013: MONT ORMEL (c Air Chief Marshal) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris G1, Prix Ridgway LR, 3rd Prix Omnium II LR. 2014: Normandel (f Le Havre) unraced to date.

2015: Hocquigny (f Rajsaman)

Broodmare Sire: KING'S BEST. Sire of the dams of 31 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - MONT ORMEL Air Chief Marshal G1, QUEEN CATRINE Acclamation G3, SWORD OF LIGHT New Approach G3, CHARTREUSE Lawman LR, DOHA DREAM Shamardal LR, SKIFFLE Dubawi LR. Danehill Danehill Dancer Mira Adonde AIR CHIEF MARSHAL b 2007 Warning Hawala Halawa MONT ORMEL b c 2013 Kingmambo King's Best Allegretta LIDANA b 2005 Kahyasi Lidakiya Lilissa

Icon Meld Stakes, G3, Leopardstown, July 14, 9f 1 Decorated Knight (GB) 4 ch c Galileo (IRE) - Pearling (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) 2 Portage (IRE) 4 b c Teofilo (IRE) Galley (GB) (Zamindar (USA)) 3 Adool (IRE) 3 ch f Teofilo (IRE) Khulood (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 10; Wins: 4; Places: 6 Earnings: £102,039 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 237 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CHURCHILL

international database Storm Cat LR, CUFF Danehill LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: Pearling by Storm Cat. Own sister to YOU'RESOTHRILLING, GIANT'S CAUSEWAY, Tumblebrutus and Tiger Dance. Dam of 1 winner: 2012: DECORATED KNIGHT (c Galileo) 4 wins at 3 and 4, Icon Meld S G3, Al Basti Equiworld Festival S LR, 2nd Investec Diomed S G3, 3rd Shadwell Joel S G2.

2013: Azizaan (c Dubawi) 2014: Ambrosia (f Frankel) unraced to date.

2015: (c Dansili) Broodmare Sire: STORM CAT. Sire of the dams of 195 Stakes winners. In 2016 - A SHIN HIKARI Deep Impact G1, REAL STEEL Deep Impact G1, WEEP NO MORE Mineshaft G1, BLOFELD Quality Road G2, SATONO ALADDIN Deep Impact G2, DECORATED KNIGHT Galileo G3, STRIKE CHARMER Smart Strike G3, YOUNG CAT Blade Prospector G3, CANDIP Candy Ride LR, CHURCHILL Galileo LR, DANON LEGEND Macho Uno LR, FOXTROT CHARLIE English Channel LR, IBN MALIK Raven's Pass LR, LA MACCHINA Malibu Moon LR, TREASURING Smart Strike LR, WONDERFUL WORLD Taiki Shuttle LR. The Galileo/Storm Cat cross has produced: ALOFT G1, BALLYDOYLE G1, COOLMORE G1, GLENEAGLES G1, MARVELLOUS G1, MISTY FOR ME G1, DECORATED KNIGHT G2, GLOBAL VIEW G2, TWIRL G3, CHURCHILL LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta DECORATED KNIGHT ch c 2012 Storm Bird Storm Cat Terlingua PEARLING b 2006 Rahy Mariah's Storm Immense

bet365 Hackwood Stakes, G3, Newbury, July 16, 6f

Kilfrush Stud Sapphire Stakes, G2, Curragh, July 16, 5f

1 The Tin Man (GB) 4 b g Equiano (FR) - Persario (GB) (Bishop of Cashel (GB)) 2 Divine (IRE) 5 b f Dark Angel (IRE) - Carallia (IRE) (Common Grounds) 3 Raucous (GB) 3 b c Dream Ahead (USA) - Shyrl (GB) (Acclamation)

1 Mecca's Angel (IRE) 5 gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Folga (GB) (Atraf (GB)) 2 Brando (GB) 4 ch g Pivotal (GB) Argent du Bois (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA)) 3 Gracious John (IRE) 3 b c Baltic King (GB) - Dorn Hill (GB) (Lujain (USA))

Age: 3-4; Starts: 9; Wins: 5; Places: 1 Earnings: £115,187 Sire: EQUIANO. Sire of 9 Stakes winners. In 2016 - MEDICINE JACK Formidable G2, BACIAMI PICCOLA Danehill Dancer G3, THE TIN MAN Bishop of Cashel G3, VALLIANO Elusive Quality LR. 1st Dam: PERSARIO by Bishop of Cashel. 2 wins at 3 and 5. Dam of 4 winners: 2007: DEACON BLUES (g Compton Place) Champion older sprinter in Europe in 2011. 7 wins at 2 to 4, British Champions Sprint S G2.

2008: Voom Voom (f Bahamian Bounty) unraced. Broodmare.

2009: IF SO (f Iffraaj) 4 wins at 3 and 4. Broodmare.

2010: Holley Shiftwell (f Bahamian Bounty) 4 wins at 3 and 4, 2nd Whitsbury/EBF Stallions Lansdown S LR, Scottish Sun EBF Land O'Burns S LR. 2012: THE TIN MAN (g Equiano) Sold 80,000gns yearling at TAOC1.

5 wins at 3 and 4, bet365 Hackwood S G3, Leisure S LR. 2013: Blues Sister (f Compton Place) unraced to date.

2014: Hilario (c Sepoy) in training.

2015: (f Sepoy) 2016: (c Poet's Voice) Broodmare Sire: BISHOP OF CASHEL. Sire of the dams of 6 Stakes winners. In 2016 - THE TIN MAN Equiano G3.

Royal Applause Acclamation Princess Athena EQUIANO b 2005 Ela-Mana-Mou Entente Cordiale Mirmande THE TIN MAN b g 2012 Warning Bishop of Cashel Ballet Classique PERSARIO b 99 Stanford Barford Lady Grace Poole

Age: 2-5; Starts: 16; Wins: 8; Places: 6 Earnings: £361,845 Sire: DARK ANGEL. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2016 - MECCA'S ANGEL Atraf G2, DIVINE Common Grounds G3, MARKAZ Atraf G3, BIRCHWOOD Exceed And Excel LR, EASTON ANGEL Elnadim LR, GABRIAL Mtoto LR, LOG OUT ISLAND Footstepsinthesand LR, NATIONS ALEXANDER Whipper LR, PERSUASIVE Choisir LR, VONA Dansili LR. 1st Dam: Folga by Atraf. 6 wins at 2 to 4, 2nd EBF Lansdown S LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2011: MECCA'S ANGEL (f Dark Angel) Sold 16,000gns yearling at TAOC2. Champion older sprinter in Europe in 2015, Champion older mare in England in 2015. 8 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, Coolmore Nunthorpe S G1, Kilfrush Stud Sapphire S G2, Dubai International Airport World Trophy G3, Prix de Saint-Georges G3, John Smith's Original Scarbrough S LR, 2nd Temple S G2, Invincible Spirit Sapphire S G2, Shadwell EBF Stallions H.Rosebery S LR, Julia Graves Roses S LR. 2012: MARKAZ (c Dark Angel) 3 wins at 2 to 4, John Sunley Memorial Criterion S G3, Betfred Chipchase S G3, 2nd Saint Gobain Weber Park S G2.

2014: Dirayah (f Dark Angel) unraced to date.

2015: (f Dark Angel) Broodmare Sire: ATRAF. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2016 - MECCA'S ANGEL Dark

Angel G2, MARKAZ Dark Angel G3, KILLALA QUAY Karinga Bay LR. The Dark Angel/Atraf cross has produced: MECCA'S ANGEL G1, MARKAZ G2.

Royal Applause Acclamation Princess Athena DARK ANGEL gr 2005 Machiavellian Midnight Angel Night At Sea MECCA'S ANGEL gr f 2011 Clantime Atraf Flitteriss Park FOLGA b 2002 Belfort Desert Dawn Cast Pearls

Jebel Ali Anglesey Stakes, G3, Curragh, July 16, 6f 1 Peace Envoy (FR) 2 b c Power (GB) - Hoh My Darling (GB) (Dansili (GB)) 2 Psychedelic Funk (GB) 2 ch c Choisir (AUS) - Parabola (GB) (Galileo (IRE)) 3 Mirdif (GB) 2 b c Kodiac (GB) Irina Princess (GB) (Selkirk (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 5; Wins: 2; Places: 3 Earnings: £59,901 Sire: POWER. Sire of 1 Stakes winners. In 2016 - PEACE ENVOY Dansili G3.

1st Dam: HOH MY DARLING by Dansili. Winner at 3. Dam of 6 winners: 2007: (f Observatory) 2008: HALOWIN (g Beat Hollow) 4 wins at 3 and 5 in France.

2009: Kadyny (c Zamindar) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in Czech Republic, France, 3rd Prix des Chenes G3.

2010: HOH MY ESTELLE (f Sakhee) 2 wins at 3 and 5 in France.

2011: PRETTY DARLING (f Le Havre) 2 wins at 3 in France.

2013: Our Last Summer (c Zamindar) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in Norway, 2nd Preis SWB Derby Trial LR. 2014: PEACE ENVOY (c Power) Sold 92,284gns yearling at AROCT. 2 wins at 2, Jebel Ali Anglesey S G3, Coolmore War Command Rochestown S LR, 2nd GAIN Railway S G2.

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international database Broodmare Sire: DANSILI. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2016 - SON CESIO Zafeen G2, PEACE ENVOY Power G3, TIME TEST Dubawi G3, NEZWAAH Dubawi LR, VONA Dark Angel LR, MENTORE Doyen LR. Green Desert Oasis Dream Hope POWER b 2009 Inchinor Frappe Glatisant PEACE ENVOY b c 2014 Danehill Dansili Hasili HOH MY DARLING br 2002 Kris Now And Forever Excellent Alibi

Darley Irish Oaks, G1, Curragh, July 16, 12f 1 Seventh Heaven (IRE) 3 b f Galileo (IRE) - La Traviata (USA) (Johannesburg (USA)) 2 Architecture (IRE) 3 b f Zoffany (IRE) - Brigayev (ITY) (Fasliyev (USA)) 3 Harlequeen (GB) 3 b f Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Aurelia (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 5; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £34,456 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 237 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CHURCHILL Storm Cat LR, CUFF Danehill LR,

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LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: LA TRAVIATA by Johannesburg. 3 wins at 3 in USA, Victory Ride S G3. Dam of 4 winners: 2009: CRUSADE (c Mr Greeley) 2 wins at 2, Emaar Middle Park S G1.

2010: Cristoforo Colombo (c Henrythenavigator) 2 wins at 2 and 3, 2nd Dubai Duty Free Railway S G2.

2011: Ms Cha Cha (f Henrythenavigator) unraced.

Broodmare.

2012: SIR HENRY RAEBURN (g Henrythenavigator) Winner at 3.

2013: SEVENTH HEAVEN (f Galileo) 2 wins at 3, Darley Irish Oaks G1, Betfred Oaks Trial S LR. 2014: Kiss Me Not (f Galileo) in training.

2015: (c Galileo) Broodmare Sire: JOHANNESBURG. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners. In 2016 - JET SETTING Fast Company G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Galileo G1, COLLECTED City Zip G3, ROYAL TITHE Show A Heart G3, COOL CHAP High Chaparral LR, VERO DA VINCI Peintre Celebre LR, ZARANTZ Choisir LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta SEVENTH HEAVEN b f 2013 Hennessy Johannesburg Myth LA TRAVIATA b/br 2004 Unbridled Piedras Negras Provisions

Prix Messidor, G3, MaisonsLaffitte, July 17, 1600m 1 Vadamos (FR) 5 b c Monsun (GER) - Celebre Vadala (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) 2 Mr Owen (USA) 4 b c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mrs Lindsay (USA) (Theatrical)

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3 Territories (IRE) 4 b c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Taranto (GB) (Machiavellian (USA)) Age: 2-5; Starts: 16; Wins: 7; Places: 6 Earnings: £199,749 Sire: MONSUN. Sire of 122 Stakes winners. In 2016 - PROTECTIONIST Peintre Celebre G2, VADAMOS Peintre Celebre G2, THE JULIET ROSE Dubai Destination G3, ARLES Danehill LR, LOPERA Anabaa LR. 1st Dam: CELEBRE VADALA by Peintre Celebre. 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix Melisande-G.P. de Fontainebleau LR. Dam of 3 winners: 2008: CELENZA (f Dansili) 2 wins at 2 in France. Broodmare.

2009: VADANOR (g Selkirk) 8 wins at 3 to 7, 2016 in France.

2010: Red Sun (f Monsun) ran on the flat in France. Broodmare.

2011: VADAMOS (c Monsun) 7 wins at 3 to 5 in France, Germany, Prix du Muguet G2, Darley Oettingen Rennen G2, Prix Messidor G3, Prix Frederic de Lagrange LR. 2012: Vaugondi (c Invincible Spirit) unraced.

2014: Volfango (c Dutch Art) unraced to date.

2015: (c Pour Moi) 2016: (f New Approach) Broodmare Sire: PEINTRE CELEBRE. Sire of the dams of 43 Stakes winners. In 2016 PRECIOUS GEM Econsul G1, ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN Fastnet Rock G2, PROTECTIONIST Monsun G2, THE JUSTICE LEAGUE I Am Invincible G2, VADAMOS Monsun G2.

The Monsun/Peintre Celebre cross has produced: PROTECTIONIST G1, VADAMOS G2, Pure Brise G1.

Dschingis Khan Konigsstuhl Konigskronung MONSUN br 90 Surumu Mosella Monasia VADAMOS b c 2011 Nureyev Peintre Celebre Peinture Bleue CELEBRE VADALA b 2003 Linamix Vadlamixa Vadlava

P.Eugene Adam (G.P.de Maisons-Laffitte), G2, MaisonsLaffitte, July 17, 2000m 1 Heshem (IRE) 3 b c Footstepsinthesand (GB) Doohulla (USA) (Stravinsky (USA)) 2 Ultra (IRE) 3 ch c Manduro (GER) - Epitome (IRE) (Nashwan (USA)) 3 Spectroscope (USA) 3 b/br c Medaglia d'Oro (USA) Diamondrella (GB) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Age: 3; Starts: 4; Wins: 3; Places: 1 Earnings: £80,404 Sire: FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND. Sire of 51 Stakes winners. In 2016 HESHEM Stravinsky G2, KASPERSKY Grand Lodge G2, LIVING THE LIFE Machiavellian G3, ONENIGHTIDREAMED Pivotal G3, SANDIVA Mark of Esteem G3, DIVINA COMEDIA Verglas LR, SAND BIJOU Emperor Jones LR, ANCIENT SANDS Sadler's Wells LR. 1st Dam: Doohulla by Stravinsky.

2 wins at 2 and 4, 3rd Bosra Sham Fillies' S LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2007: Greek Key (c Selkirk) ran a few times.

2008: CLUNIA (f Silent Times) 7 wins at 2 to 4 in Spain.

Broodmare.

2009: XANADOU (g Peintre Celebre) 8 wins at 2 to 6, 2015 in France, Hong Kong, Prix Paul de Moussac G3.

2010: LOLITA PLUMA (f Kheleyf) Winner at 2 in Spain.

2011: Cry of Love (f Sakhee) unraced. Broodmare.

2013: HESHEM (c Footstepsinthesand) Sold 67,460gns yearling at ARAU1. 3 wins at 3 in France, P.Eugene Adam (G.P.de Maisons-Laffitte) G2.

2014: (f Peintre Celebre) 2015: (c Peintre Celebre) Broodmare Sire: STRAVINSKY. Sire of the dams of 39 Stakes winners. In 2016 - SACRED ELIXIR Pour Moi G1, TAVAGO Tavistock G1, TEPIN Bernstein G1, VERY NICE MOON Nedawi G1, HESHEM Footstepsinthesand G2, LOST BUS Bring The Heat G2, ARAB DAWN Dalakhani LR, AZZURRO Azamour LR, DESTINY'S KISS Power of

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Aengevelt Meilen Trophy, G2, Dusseldorf, July 17, 1600m 1 Kaspersky (IRE) 5 b c Footstepsinthesand (GB) Croanda (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA)) 2 Pas de Deux (GER) 6 b g Saddex (GB) - Palucca (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA)) 3 Drummer (GER) 4 b c Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Douala (GB) (Dubawi (IRE)) Age: 3-5; Starts: 17; Wins: 12; Places: 3 Earnings: £217,918 Sire: FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND. Sire of 51 Stakes winners. In 2016 HESHEM Stravinsky G2, KASPERSKY Grand Lodge G2, LIVING THE LIFE Machiavellian G3, ONENIGHTIDREAMED Pivotal G3, SANDIVA Mark of Esteem G3, DIVINA COMEDIA Verglas LR, SAND BIJOU Emperor Jones LR, ANCIENT SANDS Sadler's Wells LR. 1st Dam: Croanda by Grand Lodge. Dam of 5 winners: 2005: Summer Cannibal (c Bahri) 2007: Occhio Della Mente (c Le Vie Dei Colori) 9 wins at 2 to 8, 2015 in France, Italy, 2nd Premio Ambrosiano G3, Premio Guido Berardelli G3, 3rd P.Presidente della Repubblica GBI Racing G1, Premio Roma GBI Racing G1.

2008: MALAGENIA (f Whipper) 4 wins at 2 to 4 in Italy, Premio Chiusura G3.

2009: Icebreaking (f Elusive City) 5 wins at 2 and 5 in Italy, 3rd Premio

Regina Elena 1000 Guineas G3.

Broodmare.

2010: Celtic Code (f Celtic Swing) 2011: KASPERSKY (c Footstepsinthesand) 12 wins at 3 to 5 in Germany, Italy, Premio Carlo Vittadini G2, Aengevelt Meilen Trophy G2, Premio Carlo Vittadini G3, Premio Ribot Memorial Loreto Luciani G3, Premio d'Estate LR, Premio Natale di Roma LR (twice) 2012: KENDRICK (c Iffraaj) Winner at 4 in Italy.

2013: Blank Space (f Duke of Marmalade) 2014: Croatia (f Henrythenavigator) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: GRAND LODGE. Sire of the dams of 62 Stakes winners. In 2016 - KASPERSKY Footstepsinthesand G2, SWORD FIGHTER Galileo G2.

Storm Cat Giant's Causeway Mariah's Storm FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND b 2002 Rainbow Quest Glatisant Dancing Rocks KASPERSKY b c 2011 Chief's Crown Grand Lodge La Papagena CROANDA b 2000 Alzao Croa Crodas

Kilboy Estate Stakes, G2, Curragh, July 17, 9f 1 Bocca Baciata (IRE) 4 b/br f Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Sovana (IRE) (Desert King (IRE)) 2 Earring (USA) 3 br f Dansili (GB) Together (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) 3 Hawksmoor (IRE) 3 b f Azamour (IRE) - Bridal Dance (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 16; Wins: 5; Places: 8 Earnings: £234,151 Sire: BIG BAD BOB. Sire of 9 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BOCCA BACIATA Desert King G2.

1st Dam: Sovana by Desert King.

Winner at 3 in France, 3rd Prix Minerve G3. Dam of 7 winners: 2005: Stella Rossa (f Key of Luck) ran on the flat in France.

Broodmare.

2006: MAFRA (f Kalanisi) 9 wins at 3 to 5 in France. Broodmare.

2007: Vervono (g Verglas) unraced.

2008: FIAMMELLA (f Verglas) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France.

Broodmare.

2009: TOPEKA (f Whipper) 4 wins at 2 in France, Prix Miesque G3, 3rd Poule d'Essai des Pouliches G1. Broodmare.

2010: MINDELO (c Whipper) Winner at 3 in France.

2011: KALSA (f Whipper) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Prix Edmond Blanc G3.

2012: BOCCA BACIATA (f Big Bad Bob) Sold 178,086gns yearling at GOOY1. 5 wins at 2 to 4, Kilboy Estate S G2, Dance Design S G3, ISF EBF Victor McCalmont Memorial S LR, Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil S LR, 2nd Sea the Stars Pretty Polly S G1, 3rd Moyglare Jewels Blandford S G2, Kilboy Estate S G2, Irish National Stud EBF Blue Wind S G3.

2013: SUVENNA (f Arcano) 2 wins at 3.

2015: (c Dutch Art) Broodmare Sire: DESERT KING. Sire of the dams of 20 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BOCCA BACIATA Big Bad Bob G2, OLORDA Lord of England G3, EASY GAME Var LR. Roberto Bob Back Toter Back BIG BAD BOB br 2000 Marju Fantasy Girl Persian Fantasy BOCCA BACIATA b/br f 2012 Danehill Desert King Sabaah SOVANA b 2000 Darshaan Piacenza Kahara

Friarstown Stud Minstrel Stakes, G2, Curragh, July 17, 7f 1 Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) 8 b g Byron (GB) - Boa Estrela (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

2 Sovereign Debt (IRE) 7 gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Kelsey Rose (GB) (Most Welcome) 3 Toscanini (IRE) 4 b g Shamardal (USA) - Tuzla (FR) (Panoramic) Age: 2-8; Starts: 59; Wins: 15; Places: 25 Earnings: £1,625,941 Sire: BYRON. Sire of 4 Stakes winners. In 2016 - GORDON LORD BYRON Intikhab G2.

1st Dam: Boa Estrela by Intikhab. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2007: (c Iron Mask). , died as a foal.

2008: GORDON LORD BYRON (g Byron) Sold 4,622gns yearling at GOOY1. 15 wins at 3 to 8, 2016 at home, Australia, France, Betfred Sprint Cup G1, Qatar Prix de la Foret G1, George Ryder S G1, Qipco British Champions Sprint S G2, Friarstown Stud Minstrel S G2, Desmond S G3, Friarstown Stud Minstrel S G3, Dubai Duty Frees Dash Belgrave S LR, Betfred City of York S LR, 2nd Betfred Sprint Cup G1 (twice), Qatar Prix de la Foret G1 (twice), P. P. O'Leary Mem. Phoenix Sprint S G3, Invesco Pension Minstrel S G3, Renaissance S G3, Owenstown Stud Whitehead Mem. S LR, 3rd Prix Maurice de Gheest - LARC G1 (twice), Duke of York Clipper Logistics S G2, Clipper Boomerang Solonaway Mile G2, Gerrardstown Stud Renaissance S G3.

2009: PICCOLA SISSI (f Footstepsinthesand) Winner at 4 in Italy.

2011: Be Released (f Three Valleys) unraced.

Broodmare Sire: INTIKHAB. Sire of the dams of 12 Stakes winners. In 2016 - GORDON LORD BYRON Byron G2, FOUND Galileo G3.

Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier BYRON b 2001 Woodman Gay Gallanta Gallanta GORDON LORD BYRON b g 2008 Red Ransom Intikhab Crafty Example BOA ESTRELA b 2002 Lycius Charita Seme de Lys

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international database Turkey Jockey Club Silver Flash Stakes, G3, Leopardstown, July 21, 7f 1 Promise To Be True (IRE) 2 b f Galileo (IRE) - Sumora (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) 2 Take A Deep Breath (GB) 2 b f Bated Breath (GB) - Fatal Attraction (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) 3 Intricately (IRE) 2 b f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Inner Realm (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Age: 2; Starts: 2; Wins: 2; Places: 0 Earnings: £32,360 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 238 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CUFF Danehill LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: SUMORA by Danehill. 2 wins at 2, stanjamesuk.com St Hugh's S LR. Dam of 3 winners: 2007: Cailiocht (f Elusive Quality) unraced. Broodmare.

2008: Luckbealadytonight (f Mr Greeley). Broodmare.

2009: MAYBE (f Galileo) Champion 2yr old filly in Europe in 2011. 5 wins at 2, Moyglare Stud S G1, 3rd Qipco 1000 Guineas G1.

Broodmare.

2010: (c Galileo) 2011: Ras Mlaejy (c Pivotal)

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2012: FLUFF (f Galileo) Winner at 3.

2013: Celtic Chieftain (c Galileo) unraced to date.

2014: PROMISE TO BE TRUE (f Galileo) 2 wins at 2, Turkey Jockey Club Silver Flash S G3.

Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 329 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BELARDO Lope de Vega G1, DEAUVILLE Galileo G1, PRIZED ICON More Than Ready G1, TURN ME LOOSE Iffraaj G1, EXOSPHERE Beat Hollow G2, FAATINAH Nicconi G2, SOLICIT Street Cry G2, VERY SPECIAL Lope de Vega G2, BONDI BEACH Galileo G3, DANISH DYNAFORMER Dynaformer G3, DICK WHITTINGTON Rip Van Winkle G3, ENAAD High Chaparral G3, NATHRA Iffraaj G3, PRETTY PERFECT Galileo G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Galileo G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Galileo G3, WAI KEY STAR Soldier Hollow G3, AME BLEUE Dubawi LR, APACHE Ad Valorem LR, ARLES Monsun LR, CHEVAUCHEE High Chaparral LR, CRACK ME UP Mossman LR, CUFF Galileo LR, DUCCIO More Than Ready LR, MAURUS Medicean LR, MULTIVICTORY Bachelor Duke LR, MY COUNTRY Poet's Voice LR, NEARLY CAUGHT New Approach LR, PASSING SHOT Swiss Ace LR, RACING EIGHT Mossman LR, SAYANA Galileo LR, STELLAR MASS Sea The Stars LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Galileo LR, ROCHES CROSS Whipper LR, ZABANA Halling LR. The Galileo/Danehill cross has produced: BANC DE FORTUNE G1, BONDI BEACH G1, CIMA DE TRIOMPHE G1, CUIS GHAIRE G1, DEAUVILLE G1, FIELDS OF ATHENRY G1, FRANKEL G1, GOLDEN LILAC G1, HIGHLAND REEL G1, INTELLO G1, MAYBE G1, NOBLE MISSION G1, ORCHESTRA G1, RODERIC O'CONNOR G1, ROMANTICA G1, SCINTILLULA G1, SECRET GESTURE G1, TAPESTRY G1, TEOFILO G1, GRETCHEN G2, REEM G2, CRYSTAL GAL G3, DAZZLING G3, GALIWAY G3, JOHN F KENNEDY G3, LAGALP G3, MEKONG RIVER G3, PRETTY PERFECT G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE G3, SAYANA G3, SIDERA G3,

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SIR ISAAC NEWTON G3, THE CORSICAN G3, WONDERFULLY G3, CUFF LR, ILTEMAS LR, MISS GALILEI LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL LR, VIA GALILEI LR, BALLYGLASHEEN LR, SUPASUNDAE LR, Galileo's Destiny G1, Gile Na Greine G1, Idaho G1, Mars G1, The Assayer G1, Brightest G3, Circling G3, Claiomh Solais G3, Grey Lion G3, Impulsive Moment G3, Marksmanship G3, Acteur Celebre LR, Amerique LR, Benkei LR, Provenance LR, Pageboy LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta PROMISE TO BE TRUE b f 2014 Danzig Danehill Razyana SUMORA b 2002 Indian Ridge Rain Flower Rose of Jericho

Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes, G3, Leopardstown, July 21, 7f 1 Churchill (IRE) 2 b c Galileo (IRE) - Meow (IRE) (Storm Cat (USA)) 2 Alexios Komnenos (IRE) 2 b c Choisir (AUS) - Alexiade (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) 3 Currency Converter (USA) 2 gr c Exchange Rate (USA) - Ruby's Realm (USA) (Empire Maker (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £72,555 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 238 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream

G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CUFF Danehill LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: MEOW by Storm Cat. 2 wins at 2, Grangecon Stud S LR, 2nd Queen Mary S G2. Dam of 1 winner: 2012: Curlylocks (f Galileo) 2014: CHURCHILL (c Galileo) 2 wins at 2, JRA Tyros S G3, Chesham S LR. 2015: (f Galileo) Broodmare Sire: STORM CAT. Sire of the dams of 195 Stakes winners. In 2016 - A SHIN HIKARI Deep Impact G1, REAL STEEL Deep Impact G1, WEEP NO MORE Mineshaft G1, BLOFELD Quality Road G2, SATONO ALADDIN Deep Impact G2, CHURCHILL Galileo G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Galileo G3, STRIKE CHARMER Smart Strike G3, YOUNG CAT Blade Prospector G3, CANDIP Candy Ride LR, DANON LEGEND Macho Uno LR, FOXTROT CHARLIE English Channel LR, IBN MALIK Raven's Pass LR, LA MACCHINA Malibu Moon LR, TREASURING Smart Strike LR, WONDERFUL WORLD Taiki Shuttle LR. The Galileo/Storm Cat cross has produced: ALOFT G1, BALLYDOYLE G1, COOLMORE G1, GLENEAGLES G1, MARVELLOUS G1, MISTY FOR ME G1, DECORATED KNIGHT G2, GLOBAL VIEW G2, CHURCHILL G3, TWIRL G3.

Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta CHURCHILL b c 2014 Storm Bird Storm Cat Terlingua MEOW b 2008 Air Express Airwave Kangra Valley

international database Sky Bet York Stakes, G2, York, July 23, 10f 1 Time Test (GB) 4 b c Dubawi (IRE) - Passage of Time (GB) (Dansili (GB)) 2 Mondialiste (IRE) 6 b c Galileo (IRE) - Occupandiste (IRE) (Kaldoun (FR)) 3 Countermeasure (GB) 4 b g American Post (GB) - Namaskar (GB) (Dansili (GB)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 11; Wins: 6; Places: 4 Earnings: £349,934 Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 114 Stakes winners. In 2016 - POSTPONED Dubai Destination G1, DARTMOUTH Galileo G2, SAFETY CHECK Royal Academy G2, TIME TEST Dansili G2, JOURNEY Montjeu G3, RASEED Fantastic Light G3, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Highest Honor G3, SO MI DAR Singspiel G3, AMAZONA Monsun LR, AME BLEUE Danehill LR, BATEEL Chief's Crown LR, DIPLOMA Montjeu LR, GM HOPKINS Lomitas LR, NEZWAAH Dansili LR, SKIFFLE King's Best LR, THE BLUE EYE Cherokee Run LR. 1st Dam: PASSAGE OF TIME by Dansili. 5 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1, 3rd Blue Square Nassau S G1, Prix Vermeille-Lucien Barriere G1, Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf G1. Own sister to FATHER TIME and CONTINUUM. Dam of 2 winners: 2010: RETIREMENT PLAN (c Monsun) 3 wins at 3 and 4.

2011: Curved (f Oasis Dream) ran a few times.

2012: TIME TEST (c Dubawi) 6 wins at 2 to 4, Sky Bet York S G2, Shadwell Joel S G2, Betvictor Brigadier Gerard S G3, Tercentenary S G3, 3rd Coral Eclipse S G1.

2013: (f Oasis Dream) 2014: Time Chaser (f Dubawi) unraced to date.

2015: (c Dubawi) 2016: (c Kingman) Broodmare Sire: DANSILI. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2016 - SON CESIO Zafeen G2,

TIME TEST Dubawi G2, PEACE ENVOY Power G3, NEZWAAH Dubawi LR, VONA Dark Angel LR, MENTORE Doyen LR. The Dubawi/Dansili cross has produced: TIME TEST G1, NEZWAAH LR. Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium Colorado Dancer DUBAWI b 2002 Deploy Zomaradah Jawaher TIME TEST b c 2012 Danehill Dansili Hasili PASSAGE OF TIME bl 2004 Sadler's Wells Clepsydra Quandary

King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, G1, Ascot, July 23, 12f 1 Highland Reel (IRE) 4 b c Galileo (IRE) - Hveger (AUS) (Danehill (USA)) 2 Wings of Desire (GB) 3 ch c Pivotal (GB) - Gull Wing (IRE) (In The Wings) 3 Dartmouth (GB) 4 b c Dubawi (IRE) - Galatee (FR) (Galileo (IRE)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 15; Wins: 6; Places: 5 Earnings: £2,421,420 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 238 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR

ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CUFF Danehill LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: Hveger by Danehill.

Winner in Australia, 2nd Feltex Carpets South Australia Oaks G2, 3rd Schweppes Australasian Oaks G1. Own sister to ELVSTROEM. Dam of 3 winners: 2006: Valdemoro (f Encosta de Lago) 2 wins in Australia, 2nd Vinery Stud Storm Queen S G1, Crown Victoria Oaks G1.

Broodmare.

2007: Nakata (g Fusaichi Pegasus) 2011: Rings of Saturn (g Galileo) ran on the flat in Singapore.

2012: HIGHLAND REEL (c Galileo) Sold 460,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 6 wins at 2 to 4 at home, Hong Kong, USA, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S G1, Secretariat S G1, Longines Hong Kong Vase G1, Veuve Clicquot Vintage S G2, Neptune Investment Gordon S G3, 2nd Prix du Jockey Club G1, Hardwicke S G2, 3rd William Hill WS Cox Plate G1.

2013: Idaho (c Galileo) Winner at 2, 2nd Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby G1, 3rd Investec Derby S G1.

2014: Cercle de La Vie (f Galileo) unraced to date.

2015: (f Galileo) Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 329 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BELARDO Lope de Vega G1, DEAUVILLE Galileo G1, HIGHLAND REEL Galileo G1, PRIZED ICON More Than Ready G1, TURN ME LOOSE Iffraaj G1, EXOSPHERE Beat Hollow G2, FAATINAH Nicconi G2, SOLICIT Street Cry G2, VERY SPECIAL Lope de Vega G2, BONDI BEACH Galileo G3, DANISH DYNAFORMER Dynaformer G3, DICK WHITTINGTON Rip Van Winkle G3, ENAAD High Chaparral G3, NATHRA Iffraaj G3, PRETTY PERFECT Galileo G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Galileo G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Galileo G3, WAI KEY STAR Soldier Hollow G3, AME BLEUE Dubawi LR, APACHE Ad

Valorem LR, ARLES Monsun LR, CHEVAUCHEE High Chaparral LR, CRACK ME UP Mossman LR, CUFF Galileo LR, DUCCIO More Than Ready LR, MAURUS Medicean LR, MULTIVICTORY Bachelor Duke LR, MY COUNTRY Poet's Voice LR, NEARLY CAUGHT New Approach LR, PASSING SHOT Swiss Ace LR, RACING EIGHT Mossman LR, SAYANA Galileo LR, STELLAR MASS Sea The Stars LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Galileo LR, ROCHES CROSS Whipper LR, ZABANA Halling LR. The Galileo/Danehill cross has produced: BANC DE FORTUNE G1, BONDI BEACH G1, CIMA DE TRIOMPHE G1, CUIS GHAIRE G1, DEAUVILLE G1, FIELDS OF ATHENRY G1, FRANKEL G1, GOLDEN LILAC G1, HIGHLAND REEL G1, INTELLO G1, MAYBE G1, NOBLE MISSION G1, ORCHESTRA G1, RODERIC O'CONNOR G1, ROMANTICA G1, SCINTILLULA G1, SECRET GESTURE G1, TAPESTRY G1, TEOFILO G1, GRETCHEN G2, REEM G2, CRYSTAL GAL G3, DAZZLING G3, GALIWAY G3, JOHN F KENNEDY G3, LAGALP G3, MEKONG RIVER G3, PRETTY PERFECT G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE G3, SAYANA G3, SIDERA G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON G3, THE CORSICAN G3, WONDERFULLY G3, CUFF LR, ILTEMAS LR, MISS GALILEI LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL LR, VIA GALILEI LR, BALLYGLASHEEN LR, SUPASUNDAE LR, Galileo's Destiny G1, Gile Na Greine G1, Idaho G1, Mars G1, The Assayer G1, Brightest G3, Circling G3, Claiomh Solais G3, Grey Lion G3, Impulsive Moment G3, Marksmanship G3, Acteur Celebre LR, Amerique LR, Benkei LR, Provenance LR, Pageboy LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta HIGHLAND REEL b c 2012 Danzig Danehill Razyana HVEGER b 2001 Marscay Circles of Gold Olympic Aim

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international database Juddmonte Princess Margaret Stakes, G3, Ascot, July 23, 6f 1 Fair Eva (GB) 2 ch f Frankel (GB) - African Rose (GB) (Observatory (USA)) 2 Kilmah (GB) 2 b f Sepoy (AUS) Perfect Star (GB) (Act One (GB)) 3 Dainty Dandy (IRE) 2 b f Dandy Man (IRE) - Pinewoods Lily (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Age: 2; Starts: 2; Wins: 2; Places: 0 Earnings: £31,590 Sire: FRANKEL. Sire of 1 Stakes winners. In 2016 - FAIR EVA Observatory G3.

1st Dam: AFRICAN ROSE by Observatory. 3 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Ladbrokes Sprint Cup G1, 2nd Prix Maurice de Gheest G1. Own sister to HELLEBORINE. Dam of 2 winners: 2011: African Plains (f Oasis Dream). Broodmare.

2012: HAKKA (c Dansili) 5 wins.

2013: Cosmos Pink (f Dansili) in training.

2014: FAIR EVA (f Frankel) 2 wins at 2, Juddmonte Princess Margaret S G3.

2015: (c Frankel) 2016: (c Kingman) Broodmare Sire: OBSERVATORY. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2016 - FAIR EVA Frankel G3.

Galileo

Sadler's Wells

Urban Sea FRANKEL b 2008 Danehill Kind Rainbow Lake FAIR EVA ch f 2014 Distant View Observatory Stellaria AFRICAN ROSE ch 2005 Quest For Fame New Orchid Musicanti

Prix Robert Papin, G2, Maisons-Laffitte, July 24, 1000m 1 Tis Marvellous (GB) 2 b c Harbour Watch (IRE) - Mythicism (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB))

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2 Al Johrah (GB) 2 b f Bated Breath (GB) - Bea Remembered (GB) (Doyen (IRE)) 3 Hargeisa (USA) 2 b f Speightstown (USA) - Hasay (GB) (Lomitas (GB)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £59,260 Sire: HARBOUR WATCH. Sire of 1 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TIS MARVELLOUS Oasis Dream G2.

1st Dam: MYTHICISM by Oasis Dream. Winner at 2. Dam of 4 winners: 2010: ICHIMOKU (g Indesatchel) 2 wins at 3 and 4.

2011: KINKOHYO (f Indesatchel) Winner at 2.

2012: MYTHMAKER (g Major Cadeaux) 4 wins at 2 to 4.

2014: TIS MARVELLOUS (c Harbour Watch) Sold 49,523gns yearling at DNPRM. 2 wins at 2 at home, France, Prix Robert Papin G2.

2015: (f Lethal Force) Broodmare Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of the dams of 12 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TIS MARVELLOUS Harbour Watch G2, MIDTERM Galileo G3.

Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £138,081 Sire: WAR FRONT. Sire of 40 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ROLY POLY Galileo G2, WAR DECREE Street Cry G2, AMERICAN PATRIOT Tiznow G3, BRAVE ANNA Sadler's Wells G3, WAR FLAG Arch G3, BOLTING A P Indy LR, DEPARTING Pulpit LR, GUERRE Hennessy LR, TAKE COVER Farma Way LR. 1st Dam: Royal Decree by Street Cry. ran on the flat in USA at 2.

Dam of 2 winners: 2013: Noble Quality (c Elusive Quality) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in USA, 3rd English Channel S. 2014: WAR DECREE (c War Front) 2 wins at 2, Qatar Vintage S G2, 2nd bet365 Superlative S G2.

2015: (c Speightstown) Broodmare Sire: STREET CRY. Sire of the dams of 18 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - DANIEL BOONE Wild Event G1, ARE YOU KIDDING ME Run Away And Hide G2, PAID UP SUBSCRIBER Candy Ride G2, SECOND SUMMER Summer Bird G2, WAR DECREE War Front G2, MOKARRIS More Than Ready LR. Danzig

Royal Applause Acclamation Princess Athena HARBOUR WATCH b 2009 Woodman Gorband Sheroog TIS MARVELLOUS b c 2014 Green Desert Oasis Dream Hope MYTHICISM b 2006 Mind Games Romantic Myth My First Romance

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Pas de Nom WAR FRONT b 2002 Rubiano Starry Dreamer Lara's Star WAR DECREE b c 2014 Machiavellian Street Cry Helen Street ROYAL DECREE b 2009 Royal Applause Ticker Tape Argent du Bois

Qatar Lennox Stakes, G2, Goodwood, July 26, 7f 1 Dutch Connection (GB) 4 ch c Dutch Art (GB) - Endless Love (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA)) 2 Home of The Brave (IRE) 4 ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) Blissful Beat (GB) (Beat Hollow (GB)) 3 Gifted Master (IRE) 3 b g Kodiac (GB) - Shobobb (GB) (Shamardal (USA))

Age: 2-4; Starts: 14; Wins: 4; Places: 7 Earnings: £496,617 Sire: DUTCH ART. Sire of 23 Stakes winners. In 2016 - DUTCH CONNECTION Dubai Destination G2, BESOTTED Barathea LR, DON'T TOUCH Falbrav LR, EVIL SPELL Fasliyev LR, ZONDERLAND Pivotal LR. 1st Dam: Endless Love by Dubai Destination. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2010: Summer In February (f Sixties Icon) ran 3 times.

2011: Dutch Romance (f Dutch Art) Winner at 2, 3rd freebets.co.uk Radley S LR. 2012: DUTCH CONNECTION (c Dutch Art) 4 wins at 2 to 4, Qatar Lennox S G2, Tattersalls Acomb S G3, Jersey S G3, 2nd Prix Jean Prat G1, Qatar Lennox S G2, F.Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile S G2, bet365 Mile G2, 3rd Goffs Vincent O'Brien National S G1.

2013: Finishingthehat (f Sixties Icon) unraced to date.

2014: Dutch Princess (f Dutch Art) unraced to date.

2015: (c Canford Cliffs) Broodmare Sire: DUBAI DESTINATION. Sire of the dams of 17 Stakes winners. In 2016 POSTPONED Dubawi G1, DUTCH CONNECTION Dutch Art G2, SILENT SEDITION War Chant G3, THE JULIET ROSE Monsun G3, ALWAYS SMILE Cape Cross LR, SMUGGLER'S MOON Danehill Dancer LR. The Dutch Art/Dubai Destination cross has produced: DUTCH CONNECTION G1, Dutch Romance LR. Machiavellian Medicean Mystic Goddess DUTCH ART ch 2004 Spectrum Halland Park Lass Palacegate Episode DUTCH CONNECTION ch c 2012 Kingmambo Dubai Destination Mysterial ENDLESS LOVE b 2005 Definite Article La Vita E Bella Coolrain Lady

international database Grand Prix de Vichy, G3, Vichy, July 27, 2000m 1 Night Wish (GER) 6 b c Sholokhov (IRE) - Night Woman (GER) (Monsun (GER)) 2 Black Sea (FR) 3 c Dubai Destination (USA) - Goleta (IRE) (Royal Applause (GB)) 3 Prestige Vendome (FR) 5 b c Orpen (USA) - Place Vendome (FR) (Dr Fong (USA)) Age: 3-6; Starts: 23; Wins: 5; Places: 9 Earnings: £140,656 Sire: SHOLOKHOV. Sire of 21 Stakes winners. In 2016 - NIGHT WISH Monsun G3, DON COSSACK Konigsstuhl LR, SERIENSCHOCK Highest Honor LR. 1st Dam: Night Woman by Monsun. 4 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany, 2nd Frankfurter der Mehl Mulhens Stiftung LR. Dam of 9 winners: 2005: Night Prince (c Dashing Blade) 4 wins at 3, 4 and 6 in Germany, 2nd Dallmayr Prodomo Trophy LR. 2006: NIGHT MAGIC (f Sholokhov) Champion older mare in Germany in 2010. 7 wins at 2 to 5 in Germany, Grosser Mercedes-Benz Preis von Baden G1, Henkel Preis der Diana (Oaks) G1, 2nd Premio Lydia Tesio Shadwell - Tris Int G1, Grosser Dallmayr Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1, Longines Grosser Preis von Baden G1, Preis von Europa G1.

2007: NIGHT FASHION (f Sholokhov) Winner at 3 in Germany. Broodmare.

2008: Night of Dubai (f Lord of England) Winner at 2 in Germany, 3rd Diana Trial G2. Broodmare.

2009: NIGHT FLASH (c Oratorio) 2 wins at 2.

2010: NIGHT WISH (c Sholokhov) Sold 164,203gns yearling at BBAGS. 5 wins at 3, 4 and 6 in France, Germany, Grand Prix de Vichy G3, BET3000 Grand PrixAufgalopp LR, 2nd Gerling Preis G2, Premio Ambrosiano G3, 3rd Longines Grosser Preis von Baden G1, Preis von Europa G1, La Coupe G3, Grosser Erdinger WeissbierBavaria Preis LR.

2011: NORAB (g Galileo) 3 wins at 3 and 4.

2012: NIGHT GENERATION (g Sholokhov) 3 wins at 3.

2013: NIGHT MUSIC (f Sea The Stars) Winner at 3 in Germany.

Broodmare Sire: MONSUN. Sire of the dams of 49 Stakes winners. In 2016 - KNIFE EDGE Zoffany G2, GUILIANI Tertullian G3, NIGHT WISH Sholokhov G3, A SHIN ERWIN Shamardal LR, AMAZONA Dubawi LR, MOONSHINER Adlerflug LR, SUSSUDIO Nayef LR, SWACADELIC Adlerflug LR, TRES ROCK GLORY Fastnet Rock LR, KING'S SOCKS King's Best LR. The Sholokhov/Monsun cross has produced: NIGHT MAGIC G1, NIGHT WISH G1, ADOLFINA G3, Dominato LR, L'Aigle Royal LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge SHOLOKHOV b 99 Lord Gayle La Meilleure Gradille NIGHT WISH b c 2010 Konigsstuhl Monsun Mosella NIGHT WOMAN gr 98 Kalaglow Noveka Novelle

Victoria Racing Club Molecomb Stakes, G3, Goodwood, July 27, 5f 1 Yalta (IRE) 2 b c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lacily (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) 2 The Last Lion (IRE) 2 b c Choisir (AUS) - Mala Mala (IRE) (Brief Truce (USA)) 3 Global Applause (GB) 2 b c Mayson (GB) - Crown (IRE) (Royal Applause (GB)) Age: 2; Starts: 5; Wins: 3; Places: 0 Earnings: £60,158 Sire: EXCEED AND EXCEL. Sire of 113 Stakes winners. In 2016 FLAMBERGE Blazing Sword G1, CALLIOPE Elusive Quality G2, MARENKO Pivotal G3, YALTA Elusive Quality G3, YATTARNA Umatilla G3, FIRST AMONG EQUALS Volksraad LR, HEADWATER Hurricane Sky LR,

MOQLA Zabeel LR, MORAWIJ Piccolo LR, RED BOX Singspiel LR, THERMAL CURRENT Twining LR. 1st Dam: Lacily by Elusive Quality.

Winner at 2, 3rd Tweenhills Pretty Polly S LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2014: YALTA (c Exceed And Excel) 3 wins at 2, Victoria Racing Club Molecomb S G3.

2015: (c Invincible Spirit) Broodmare Sire: ELUSIVE QUALITY. Sire of the dams of 35 Stakes winners. In 2016 CALLIOPE Exceed And Excel G2, OLD NORTH Lonhro G2, LOST RAVEN Uncle Mo G3, TRACE CREEK Harperstown G3, YALTA Exceed And Excel G3, DISCREETNESS Discreet Cat LR, MODERN WONDER Snitzel LR, NOHOLDINGBACK BEAR Put It Back LR, VALLIANO Equiano LR. The Exceed And Excel/Elusive Quality cross has produced: COTAI GLORY G1, GUELPH G1, CALLIOPE G2, OTTOMAN G2, YALTA G3, Excel's Beauty LR, Unsurpassed LR. Danzig Danehill Razyana EXCEED AND EXCEL b 2000 Lomond Patrona Gladiolus YALTA b c 2014 Gone West Elusive Quality Touch of Greatness LACILY b 2009 Unfuwain Lailani Lailati

Qatar Sussex Stakes, G1, Goodwood, July 27, 8f 1 The Gurkha (IRE) 3 b c Galileo (IRE) - Chintz (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) 2 Galileo Gold (GB) 3 ch c Paco Boy (IRE) - Galicuix (GB) (Galileo (IRE)) 3 Ribchester (IRE) 3 b c Iffraaj (GB) - Mujarah (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Age: 3; Starts: 6; Wins: 3; Places: 3 Earnings: £996,216 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 240 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE

Danehill G1, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, ULYSSES Kingmambo G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CUFF Danehill LR, KHALEESY Invincible Spirit LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: CHINTZ by Danehill Dancer. 2 wins at 2, C L Weld Park S G3. Dam of 3 winners: 2011: ILLINOIS (c Galileo) Winner at 2.

2012: Queen Nefertiti (f Galileo) Winner at 2, 3rd Irish Stall. Farms EBF Brownstown S G3.

2013: THE GURKHA (c Galileo) 3 wins at 3 at home, France, Qatar Sussex S G1, Poule d'Essai des Poulains G1, 2nd Coral Eclipse S G1, St James's Palace S G1.

2015: (f Galileo) Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of the dams of 59 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Galileo G1, MINDING Galileo G1, MUSIC MAGNATE Written Tycoon G1, THE GURKHA Galileo G1, HAWKSMOOR Azamour G2, BACIAMI PICCOLA Equiano G3, BEACON ROCK Galileo G3, SUYOOF Magic Albert G3, TAHANEE Stormy Atlantic G3, BRILLIANT CRIMSON Trippi LR, CZABO Sixties Icon LR, STREET RAPPER Street Boss LR, NOW AND ZEN Zenno Rob Roy LR, SEMPRE

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international database MEDICI Medicean LR, THOMAS HOBSON Halling LR. The Galileo/Danehill Dancer cross has produced: ALICE SPRINGS G1, MINDING G1, THE GURKHA G1, WEDDING VOW G1, BEACON ROCK G2, QUEST FOR PEACE G2, BE MY GAL G3, KISSED BY ANGELS G3, RECORDER G3, INDIAN MAHARAJA LR, KIND OF MAGIC LR, Criteria G2, Lahinch Classics G2, Kingston Jamaica G3, Noble Galileo G3, Queen Nefertiti G3, Facade LR, Felix Mendelssohn LR, Seussical LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta THE GURKHA b c 2013 Danehill Danehill Dancer Mira Adonde CHINTZ b 2006 Slew O' Gold Gold Dodger Brooklyn's Dance

Beringice Gordon Stakes, G3, Goodwood, July 27, 12f 1 Ulysses (IRE) 3 ch c Galileo (IRE) - Light Shift (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) 2 The Major General (IRE) 3 b c Galileo (IRE) - Scribonia (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) 3 Shogun (IRE) 3 b c Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Perihelion (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 5; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £64,045 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 240 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3,

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FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, ULYSSES Kingmambo G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CUFF Danehill LR, KHALEESY Invincible Spirit LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: LIGHT SHIFT by Kingmambo. 4 wins at 2 and 3, Vodafone Oaks S G1, 2nd Darley Irish Oaks G1, 3rd Blue Square Nassau S G1. Own sister to Erewhon. Dam of 2 winners: 2009: DR YES (c Dansili) 2 wins at 3.

2012: Mosuo (f Oasis Dream) unraced.

2013: ULYSSES (c Galileo) 2 wins at 3, Beringice Gordon S G3.

Broodmare Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of the dams of 105 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BIG ARTHUR Sakura Bakushin O G1, SWEET SORREL Star Dabbler G1, ZELZAL Sea The Stars G1, CLOTH OF STARS Sea The Stars G2, HAVANA COOLER Hurricane Run G3, TULLIUS Le Vie Dei Colori G3, ULYSSES Galileo G3, WITCHCRAFT Kahal G3, BOOM BOOM SIENA Freud LR. The Galileo/Kingmambo cross has produced: RULER OF THE WORLD G1, PORT DOUGLAS G2, GEMSTONE G3, ULYSSES G3, Giovanni Canaletto G1, Brazilian Star G3.

Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta ULYSSES ch c 2013 Mr Prospector Kingmambo Miesque LIGHT SHIFT b 2004 Shirley Heights Lingerie Northern Trick

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Qatar Richmond Stakes, G2, Goodwood, July 28, 6f 1 Mehmas (IRE) 2 b c Acclamation (GB) - Lucina (GB) (Machiavellian (USA)) 2 Blue Point (IRE) 2 b c Shamardal (USA) - Scarlett Rose (GB) (Royal Applause (GB)) 3 Intelligence Cross (USA) 2 b c War Front (USA) - Good Vibes (USA) (Unbridled's Song (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 6; Wins: 4; Places: 2 Earnings: £237,688 Sire: ACCLAMATION. Sire of 36 Stakes winners. In 2016 MEHMAS Machiavellian G2, ATTENDU Green Tune G3, QUEEN CATRINE King's Best G3, MARSHA Marju LR. 1st Dam: Lucina by Machiavellian. unraced. Dam of 4 winners: 2007: MY ONE WEAKNESS (g Bertolini) 2 wins at 2.

2008: PARVANA (f Galileo) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2009: Soho Susie (f Montjeu) unraced. Broodmare.

2010: RAPSCALLION DEEP (g Danehill Dancer) Winner at 3.

2011: Affairs of State (g Montjeu) ran once in a N.H. Flat Race and over hurdles.

2012: Sliabh Luachra (f High Chaparral) 2013: Yasood (g Acclamation) in training.

2014: MEHMAS (c Acclamation) Sold 62,000gns yearling at TAOC2.

4 wins at 2, Arqana July S G2, Qatar Richmond S G2, 2nd Coventry S G2, BetVictor National S LR. Broodmare Sire: MACHIAVELLIAN. Sire of the dams of 118 Stakes winners. In 2016 GALLANTE Montjeu G1, SPECIAL FIGHTER Teofilo G1, CHEVAL GRAND Heart's Cry G2, CRADLE ME Easy Rocking G2, MEHMAS Acclamation G2, VOLTA Siyouni G2, WHISPERING BROOK Hinchinbrook G2, CALIFORNIA Azamour G3, LIVING THE LIFE Footstepsinthesand G3, LOGI CRY Heart's Cry G3, ACCOLADE Burden of Proof LR, TALISMANIC Medaglia d'Oro LR.

The Acclamation/Machiavellian cross has produced: DARK ANGEL G1, MEHMAS G2.

Waajib Royal Applause Flying Melody ACCLAMATION b 99 Ahonoora Princess Athena Shopping Wise MEHMAS b c 2014 Mr Prospector Machiavellian Coup de Folie LUCINA b 2002 Soviet Star Lunda Lucayan Princess

Qatar Goodwood Cup, G2, Goodwood, July 28, 16f 1 Big Orange (GB) 5 b g Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Miss Brown To You (IRE) (Fasliyev (USA)) 2 Pallasator (GB) 7 b g Motivator (GB) - Ela Athena (GB) (Ezzoud (IRE)) 3 Sheikhzayedroad (GB) 7 b g Dubawi (IRE) - Royal Secrets (IRE) (Highest Honor (FR)) Age: 2-5; Starts: 17; Wins: 7; Places: 6 Earnings: £671,355 Sire: DUKE OF MARMALADE. Sire of 30 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BIG ORANGE Fasliyev G2, DIAMOND MADE Show A Heart G3, PAMONA Inchinor LR, RESPONSIBLEFORLOVE Vettori LR, SWINGING DUKE In The Wings LR, SUPERB STORY Anabaa LR. 1st Dam: MISS BROWN TO YOU by Fasliyev. Winner at 3. Dam of 2 winners: 2010: EMPOWERMENTOFWOMEN (f Manduro) Winner at 3.

Broodmare.

2011: BIG ORANGE (g Duke of Marmalade) 7 wins at 3 to 5, Qatar Goodwood Cup G2 (twice), Arqana Princess of Wales's S G2 (twice), Betdaq Colossus Chester H LR, Londonmetric Noel Murless S LR, 2nd Al Tayer Motors Dubai Gold Cup G2, 3rd Dunaden at Overbury Jockey Club S G2.

2012: Verchinina (f Authorized) unraced.

2013: The Paris Shrug (f Manduro) unraced to date.

international database 2014: Stormy Blues (c Sepoy) unraced to date.

2015: (f Poet's Voice) Broodmare Sire: FASLIYEV. Sire of the dams of 28 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BIG ORANGE Duke of Marmalade G2, FELL SWOOP Not A Single Doubt G2, MISS ROSE DE LAGO Encosta de Lago G2, EVIL SPELL Dutch Art LR. Danzig Danehill Razyana DUKE OF MARMALADE b 2004 Kingmambo Love Me True Lassie's Lady BIG ORANGE b g 2011 Nureyev Fasliyev Mr P's Princess MISS BROWN TO YOU b 2005 Dancing Brave Almaaseh Al Bahathri

Markel Insurance Lillie Langtry Stakes, G3, Goodwood, July 28, 14f 1 California (IRE) 4 b f Azamour (IRE) - Maskaya (IRE) (Machiavellian (USA)) 2 Tioga Pass (GB) 5 b f High Chaparral (IRE) - Seren Devious (GB) (Dr Devious (IRE)) 3 Twitch (IRE) 4 b f Azamour (IRE) Blinking (GB) (Marju (IRE)) Age: 3-4; Starts: 8; Wins: 4; Places: 1 Earnings: £92,333 Sire: AZAMOUR. Sire of 35 Stakes winners. In 2016 - HAWKSMOOR Danehill Dancer G2, CALIFORNIA Machiavellian G3, THIKRIYAAT Whipper G3, AZZURRO Stravinsky LR, RAWNAQ Doyoun LR. 1st Dam: MASKAYA by Machiavellian. Winner at 2. Dam of 4 winners: 2004: RED BLOODED WOMAN (f Red Ransom) Winner at 3.

Broodmare.

2005: LONG KEY BRIDGE (c Giant's Causeway) Winner at 3 in Japan.

2006: Drumbeat (c Montjeu) 4 wins, 2nd Tuddenham Mill Feilden S LR, 3rd Addleshaw Goddard Dee S G3, 2nd Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1.

2008: Xanas (f Galileo) ran on the flat in Japan. Broodmare.

2009: Mae Rose Cottage (f Dylan Thomas) 2011: Ascending Angel (f Sea The Stars) ran twice.

2012: CALIFORNIA (f Azamour) Sold 75,000gns yearling at TAOC2.

4 wins at 3 and 4, Markel Insurance Lillie Langtry S G3, 2nd 32red.com EBF River Eden S LR. 2014: Poseidon (c Born To Sea) unraced to date.

2015: (f So You Think) Broodmare Sire: MACHIAVELLIAN. Sire of the dams of 118 Stakes winners. In 2016 GALLANTE Montjeu G1, SPECIAL FIGHTER Teofilo G1, CHEVAL GRAND Heart's Cry G2, CRADLE ME Easy Rocking G2, MEHMAS Acclamation G2, VOLTA Siyouni G2, WHISPERING BROOK Hinchinbrook G2, CALIFORNIA Azamour G3, LIVING THE LIFE Footstepsinthesand G3, LOGI CRY Heart's Cry G3, ACCOLADE Burden of Proof LR, TALISMANIC Medaglia d'Oro LR. Northern Dancer Night Shift Ciboulette AZAMOUR b 2001 Lear Fan Asmara Anaza CALIFORNIA b f 2012 Mr Prospector Machiavellian Coup de Folie MASKAYA b 99 Marignan Majinskaya Makarova

Qatar King George Stakes, G2, Goodwood, July 29, 5f 1 Take Cover (GB) 9 b g Singspiel (IRE) - Enchanted (GB) (Magic Ring (IRE)) 2 Washington DC (IRE) 3 b c Zoffany (IRE) - How's She Cuttin' (IRE) (Shinko Forest (IRE)) 3 Goldream (GB) 7 br g Oasis Dream (GB) - Clizia (IRE) (Machiavellian (USA)) Age: 4-9; Starts: 30; Wins: 10; Places: 7 Earnings: £440,306

Sire: SINGSPIEL. Sire of 101 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TAKE COVER Magic Ring G2.

Sire: CANFORD CLIFFS. Sire of 4 Stakes winners. In 2016 - AL JAZI Cape Cross G3.

1st Dam: Enchanted by Magic Ring. 5 wins at 2, 3 and 5, 3rd Chartwell S LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: ARTEUS (g Fantastic Light) 6 wins at 3 and 4.

2007: TAKE COVER (g Singspiel) 10 wins at 4 to 9, 2016, Betfred King George S G2 (twice), Apollobet Achilles S LR, Mercury S LR, John Smith's City Walls S LR, 2nd Qatar King George S G2, Best odds Bookmakers Golden Rose S LR, Unibet Hever Sprint S LR, 3rd Derrinstown Stud Flying Five S G2.

2008: Enchanted Dream (f Halling). Broodmare.

2010: Master Wizard (g Motivator) 2015: (c Sepoy) 2016: (c Nathaniel)

1st Dam: RAINBOW CROSSING by Cape Cross. 4 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Prix Petite Etoile LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2010: Rime A Rien (f Amadeus Wolf) Winner at 2 in France, 2nd Prix de la Vallee d'Auge LR. Broodmare.

2011: Return To Sender (f Halling) 2013: AL JAZI (f Canford Cliffs) Sold 126,984gns yearling at ARAU1. 3 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, L'Ormarins Queens Plate Oak Tree S G3, 3rd Prix F.B.AAymeri de Mauleon LR. 2014: Methyar (f High Chaparral) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: MAGIC RING. Sire of the dams of 9 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TAKE COVER Singspiel G2, OXFORD POET Dylan Thomas LR. Sadler's Wells In The Wings High Hawk SINGSPIEL b 92 Halo Glorious Song Ballade TAKE COVER b g 2007 Green Desert Magic Ring Emaline ENCHANTED b 99 Midyan Snugfit Annie Great Aim

The Canford Cliffs/Cape Cross cross has produced: MOST BEAUTIFUL G2, AL JAZI G3.

Tagula

L'Ormarins Queens Plate Oak Tree Stakes, G3, Goodwood, July 29, 7f 1 Al Jazi (IRE) 3 b f Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Rainbow Crossing (GB) (Cape Cross (IRE)) 2 Mise En Rose (USA) 3 b/br f War Front (USA) - Buy The Barrel (USA) (E Dubai (USA)) 3 Namhroodah (IRE) 4 br/gr f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Independant (GB) (Medicean (GB)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 9; Wins: 3; Places: 5 Earnings: £91,150

Broodmare Sire: CAPE CROSS. Sire of the dams of 34 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - BEAUTIFUL ROMANCE New Approach G2, ONE MAN BAND Pivotal G2, AL JAZI Canford Cliffs G3, AUTHENTIC PADDY Howbaddouwantit G3, MABEEL Savabeel G3, TABLE BAY Redoute's Choice G3, CELLARMAN Mossman LR.

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Twin Island CANFORD CLIFFS b 2007 Marju Mrs Marsh Drei AL JAZI b f 2013 Green Desert Cape Cross Park Appeal RAINBOW CROSSING b 2005 Rainbows For Life Rainbows For All Maura's Guest

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international database 3 Light Up Our World (IRE) 3 b f Zoffany (IRE) - Shine Like A Star (GB) (Fantastic Light (USA))

3 Majeed (GB) 6 b g Mount Nelson (GB) - Clever Millie (USA) (Cape Canaveral (USA))

Age: 2-3; Starts: 5; Wins: 4; Places: 1 Earnings: £110,046

Age: 3-5; Starts: 9; Wins: 3; Places: 4 Earnings: £95,548

Sire: AZAMOUR. Sire of 35 Stakes winners. In 2016 - HAWKSMOOR Danehill Dancer G2, CALIFORNIA Machiavellian G3, THIKRIYAAT Whipper G3, AZZURRO Stravinsky LR, RAWNAQ Doyoun LR.

Sire: KING'S BEST. Sire of 66 Stakes winners. In 2016 - KINGS FETE Singspiel G3, BEST FOUAD Riverman LR, KING AT HOME Deputy Commander LR, SAGAROI Linamix LR, KING'S SOCKS Monsun LR.

1st Dam: Malaspina by Whipper.

Dam of 2 winners: 2012: CAHILL (g Lawman) Winner at 3.

2013: THIKRIYAAT (g Azamour) Sold 70,000gns yearling at TAOC2.

4 wins at 2 and 3, Bonhams Thoroughbred S G3, Betfair King Charles II S LR, 2nd Jersey S G3.

2014: Daban (f Acclamation) unraced to date.

2015: (c Pour Moi) Broodmare Sire: WHIPPER. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2016 - PRINCE OF LIR Kodiac G2, THIKRIYAAT Azamour G3, NATIONS ALEXANDER Dark Angel LR. The Azamour/Whipper cross has produced: AZARI G2, THIKRIYAAT G3.

Northern Dancer Night Shift Ciboulette AZAMOUR b 2001 Lear Fan Asmara Anaza THIKRIYAAT b g 2013 Miesque's Son Whipper Myth To Reality MALASPINA b 2007 Danehill Mahalia Maresca

Betfred Glorious Stakes, G3, Goodwood, July 29, 12f 1 Kings Fete (GB) 5 b g King's Best (USA) - Village Fete (GB) (Singspiel (IRE)) 2 Ayrad (IRE) 5 ch c Dalakhani (IRE) - Sweet Firebird (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))

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1st Dam: VILLAGE FETE by Singspiel. 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix de Thiberville LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2008: PARADISE COTTAGE (c Oasis Dream) 7 wins at 4 to 6 in Greece.

2009: Manor Born (f Oasis Dream) unraced. Broodmare.

2010: Electing (f Halling) ran on the flat in Malaysia, Singapore.

2011: KINGS FETE (g King's Best) 3 wins at 3 and 5, Betfred Glorious S G3, 3rd Absolute Aesthetics March S LR. 2012: CITY FAIR (f Zamindar) 2 wins at 4 in France.

2013: GYMKHANA (c Equiano) Winner at 3 in France.

2014: County Fair (c Nayef) unraced to date.

2015: (f Motivator) Broodmare Sire: SINGSPIEL. Sire of the dams of 49 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - LIMATO Tagula G1, SINHALITE Deep Impact G1, OLD BUNCH Not For Sale G2, PLEUVEN Turtle Bowl G2, SAMARA DANCER Hinchinbrook G2, KINGS FETE King's Best G3, LEFT HAND Dubawi G3, LILAVATI Zenno Rob Roy G3, SO MI DAR Dubawi G3, RED BOX Exceed And Excel LR. Mr Prospector Kingmambo Miesque KING'S BEST b 97 Lombard Allegretta Anatevka KINGS FETE b g 2011 In The Wings Singspiel Glorious Song VILLAGE FETE b 2003 Danehill Danefair Roupala

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Qatar Nassau Stakes, G1, Goodwood, July 30, 9f 110yds 1 Minding (IRE) 3 b f Galileo (IRE) Lillie Langtry (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) 2 Queen's Trust (GB) 3 b f Dansili (GB) - Queen's Best (GB) (King's Best (USA)) 3 Jemayel (IRE) 3 ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Nawal (FR) (Homme de Loi (IRE)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 10; Wins: 7; Places: 3 Earnings: £1,522,589 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 240 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, ULYSSES Kingmambo G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CUFF Danehill LR, KHALEESY Invincible Spirit LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: LILLIE LANGTRY by Danehill Dancer. 5 wins at 2 and 3, Coronation S G1, Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron S G1, 3rd

Moyglare Stud S G1. Dam of 2 winners: 2012: KISSED BY ANGELS (f Galileo) Winner at 3, Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial G3.

2013: MINDING (f Galileo) Champion 2yr old filly in Europe in 2015. 7 wins at 2 and 3, Dubai Fillies' Mile S G1, Moyglare Stud S G1, Qatar Nassau S G1, Investec Oaks S G1, Qipco 1000 Guineas G1, Sea the Stars Pretty Polly S G1, 2nd Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Breast Cancer Research Debutante S G2.

2014: How (f Galileo) 2015: (f Galileo) Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of the dams of 59 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Galileo G1, MINDING Galileo G1, MUSIC MAGNATE Written Tycoon G1, THE GURKHA Galileo G1, HAWKSMOOR Azamour G2, BACIAMI PICCOLA Equiano G3, BEACON ROCK Galileo G3, SUYOOF Magic Albert G3, TAHANEE Stormy Atlantic G3, BRILLIANT CRIMSON Trippi LR, CZABO Sixties Icon LR, STREET RAPPER Street Boss LR, NOW AND ZEN Zenno Rob Roy LR, SEMPRE MEDICI Medicean LR, THOMAS HOBSON Halling LR. The Galileo/Danehill Dancer cross has produced: ALICE SPRINGS G1, MINDING G1, THE GURKHA G1, WEDDING VOW G1, BEACON ROCK G2, QUEST FOR PEACE G2, BE MY GAL G3, KISSED BY ANGELS G3, RECORDER G3, INDIAN MAHARAJA LR, KIND OF MAGIC LR, Criteria G2, Lahinch Classics G2, Kingston Jamaica G3, Noble Galileo G3, Queen Nefertiti G3, Facade LR, Felix Mendelssohn LR, Seussical LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta MINDING b f 2013 Danehill Danehill Dancer Mira Adonde LILLIE LANGTRY b/br 2007 Darshaan Hoity Toity Hiwaayati

international database Prix de Psyche Morocco Cup by Sorec, G3, Deauville, July 30, 2000m 1 Left Hand (GB) 3 ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Balladeuse (FR) (Singspiel (IRE)) 2 Lakalas (FR) 3 b f Turtle Bowl (IRE) - Nazlia (FR) (Polish Precedent (USA)) 3 Apple Betty (IRE) 3 b f Galileo (IRE) - Absolutelyfabulous (IRE) (Mozart (IRE)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 6; Wins: 2; Places: 3 Earnings: £230,965 Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 115 Stakes winners. In 2016 - POSTPONED Dubai Destination G1, DARTMOUTH Galileo G2, SAFETY CHECK Royal Academy G2, TIME TEST Dansili G2, JOURNEY Montjeu G3, LEFT HAND Singspiel G3, RASEED Fantastic Light G3, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Highest Honor G3, SO MI DAR Singspiel G3, AMAZONA Monsun LR, AME BLEUE Danehill LR, BATEEL Chief's Crown LR, DIPLOMA Montjeu LR, GM HOPKINS Lomitas LR, NEZWAAH Dansili LR, SKIFFLE King's Best LR, THE BLUE EYE Cherokee Run LR. 1st Dam: BALLADEUSE by Singspiel. 2 wins at 3 in France, Qatar Prix de Royallieu G2. Dam of 2 winners: 2010: Central (c Pivotal) unraced.

2011: Barbade (f Oasis Dream) ran on the flat in France.

2012: BILISSIE (f Dansili) 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix Charles Laffitte LR. 2013: LEFT HAND (f Dubawi) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix de Psyche Morocco Cup by Sorec G3, 2nd Prix de Diane Longines G1.

2014: Acrobate (c Oasis Dream) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: SINGSPIEL. Sire of the dams of 49 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - LIMATO Tagula G1, SINHALITE Deep Impact G1, OLD BUNCH Not For Sale G2, PLEUVEN Turtle Bowl G2, SAMARA DANCER Hinchinbrook G2, KINGS FETE King's Best G3, LEFT HAND Dubawi G3, LILAVATI Zenno Rob Roy G3,

SO MI DAR Dubawi G3, RED BOX Exceed And Excel LR. The Dubawi/Singspiel cross has produced: LEFT HAND G1, MAJESTIC DUBAWI G3, SO MI DAR G3, Nolohay G2.

Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium Colorado Dancer DUBAWI b 2002 Deploy Zomaradah Jawaher LEFT HAND ch f 2013 In The Wings Singspiel Glorious Song BALLADEUSE b 2005 Rainbow Quest Featherquest Featherhill

Grosser Dallmayr Bayerisches Zuchtrennen, G1, Munich, July 31, 2000m 1 Elliptique (IRE) 5 br c New Approach (IRE) - Uryale (FR) (Kendor (FR)) 2 Royal Solitaire (IRE) 4 b f Shamardal (USA) - Reverie Solitaire (IRE) (Nashwan (USA)) 3 Potemkin (GER) 5 b/br c New Approach (IRE) - Praia (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA)) Age: 2-5; Starts: 18; Wins: 6; Places: 7 Earnings: £197,936 Sire: NEW APPROACH. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2016 ELLIPTIQUE Kendor G1, BEAUTIFUL ROMANCE Cape Cross G2, NEW PREDATOR Fastnet Rock G2, POTEMKIN Big Shuffle G3, SWORD OF LIGHT King's Best G3, CHARLEVOIX Red Ransom LR, MOUNT LOGAN Distant View LR, NEARLY CAUGHT Danehill LR, ROYAL RUMBLE French Deputy LR. 1st Dam: Uryale by Kendor. 3 wins at 2 in France, 3rd Prix des Jouvenceaux et des Jouvencelles LR. Dam of 6 winners: 2004: CICEROLE (f Barathea) 4 wins at 2 to 4 in France, Prix Coronation LR, Prix de LieureyShadwell LR, Prix de Montretout LR, 2nd Princess Elizabeth S G3, Prix des Reservoirs G3, Prix Perth G3. Broodmare.

2005: MIRYALE (f Anabaa) Winner at 3 in France. Broodmare. Dam of Le Vagabond (g Footstepsinthesand: 5 wins, 3rd Bar One Racing Juvenile Hurdle G3) 2009: UPPER HOUSE (c Barathea) 4 wins at 3, 4 and 7 in France.

2010: LOWER EAST SIDE (c Teofilo) 2 wins at 3 and 4 in France.

2011: ELLIPTIQUE (c New Approach) 6 wins at 2 to 5, 2016 in France, Grosser Dallmayr Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1, Grand Prix de Vichy G3, Prix de Conde G3, 2nd La Coupe G3, Prix des Chenes G3, 3rd La Coupe G3, Criterium du Fonds Europeen de L'Elevage LR, Prix Jacques Laffitte LR. 2012: UMBERTO (c Lawman) Winner at 3 in France.

Broodmare Sire: KENDOR. Sire of the dams of 50 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ELLIPTIQUE New Approach G1.

Galileo

Sadler's Wells

Urban Sea NEW APPROACH ch 2005 Ahonoora Park Express Matcher ELLIPTIQUE br c 2011 Kenmare Kendor Belle Mecene URYALE br 98 Akarad Green Field Park Green Rosy

Diktat G2, USHERETTE Maria's Mon G2, ALRAHMA Oasis Dream G3, ARTISTRY Belong To Me G3, A SHIN ERWIN Monsun LR, ANAMBA Redoute's Choice LR, DOHA DREAM King's Best LR, LUMIERE Tobougg LR, SHIVALIK STAR Danzig LR, TOSCANINI Panoramic LR, WILDPARK Mark of Esteem LR. 1st Dam: ALBARAAH by Oasis Dream. 3 wins at 3 in France, Prix Le Fabuleux LR, 2nd Prix de Flore G3. Own sister to THAI HAKU. Dam of 1 winner: 2013: Afdhaad (f Nayef) in training.

2014: ALRAHMA (f Shamardal) 2 wins at 2 in France, Prix de Cabourg G3.

2015: (f Dansili) 2016: (c Shamardal) Broodmare Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of the dams of 13 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TIS MARVELLOUS Harbour Watch G2, ALRAHMA Shamardal G3, MIDTERM Galileo G3.

The Shamardal/Oasis Dream cross has produced: ALRAHMA G3, MISTRUSTING LR.

Prix de Cabourg, G3, Deauville, July 31, 1200m 1 Alrahma (GB) 2 br f Shamardal (USA) - Albaraah (IRE) (Oasis Dream (GB)) 2 Fixette (IRE) 2 b f Kodiac (GB) Fixed Gaze (USA) (Speightstown (USA)) 3 North Thunder (FR) 2 b c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Precocious Star (IRE) (Bold Fact (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 2; Wins: 2; Places: 0 Earnings: £38,603 Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 98 Stakes winners. In 2016 DARIYAN Selkirk G1, TRYSTER Riverman G1, BOW CREEK Most Welcome G2, ROYAL SOLITAIRE Nashwan G2, SPEEDY BOARDING

Storm Cat Giant's Causeway Mariah's Storm SHAMARDAL b 2002 Machiavellian Helsinki Helen Street ALRAHMA br f 2014 Green Desert Oasis Dream Hope ALBARAAH b 2008 Linamix Coconut Show Vingt Et Une

Prix Rothschild, G1, Deauville, July 31, 1600m 1 Qemah (IRE) 3 b f Danehill Dancer (IRE) - Kartica (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) 2 Volta (FR) 3 b f Siyouni (FR) Persian Belle (GB) (Machiavellian) 3 Steip Amach (IRE) 4 b f Vocalised (USA) - Ceist Eile (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 7; Wins: 4; Places: 3 Earnings: £463,751

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international database Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of 175 Stakes winners. In 2016 QEMAH Rainbow Quest G1, OVIDIO Red Ransom G2, TUSCAN SLING Kenny's Best Pal G3, DREAMTIME DANCER Galileo LR, SMUGGLER'S MOON Dubai Destination LR. 1st Dam: Kartica by Rainbow Quest. Winner at 2 in France, 3rd Prix Fille de l'Air G3. Dam of 1 winner: 2013: QEMAH (f Danehill Dancer) Sold 158,730gns yearling at ARAU1. 4 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Coronation S G1, Prix Rothschild G1, Prix de la Grotte G3, 3rd Total Prix Marcel Boussac G1, Prix Poule d'Essai des Pouliches G1.

2014: Niedziela (f Henrythenavigator) unraced to date.

2015: (c Lawman) 2016: (c Charm Spirit) Broodmare Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. Sire of the dams of 179 Stakes winners. In 2016 - QEMAH Danehill Dancer G1, CYLINDER BEACH Showcasing G3, APEX KING Kodiac LR, FREEDOM BEEL Pour Moi LR, RAY Rock of Gibraltar LR, SPIRIT QUARTZ Invincible Spirit LR, TENERIFE SONG Fastnet Rock LR. The Danehill Dancer/Rainbow Quest cross has produced: BEATRICE AURORE G1, QEMAH G1, HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE LR, Oracle G1.

Danzig Danehill Razyana DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d'Amour QEMAH b f 2013 Blushing Groom Rainbow Quest I Will Follow KARTICA b 2007 Night Shift Cayman Sunset Robinia

Irish Stall.Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes, G3, Cork, August 2, 12f 1 Best In The World (IRE) 3 b f Galileo (IRE) - Red Evie (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

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2010: MAGICAL DREAM (f Galileo) 2 wins at 2, C L Weld Park S G3, 3rd Lanwades Stud Blandford S G2. Broodmare.

2011: INIESTA (c Galileo) Winner at 2.

2012: FOUND (f Galileo) Champion 3yr old filly in Europe in 2015, Jt

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Champion 2yr old filly in Europe in 2014. 5 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, USA, Total Prix Marcel Boussac G1, Longines Breeders' Cup Turf G1, 2nd Tattersalls Gold Cup G1, Qipco Champion S G1, Investec Queen Elizabeth Coronation Cup G1, Coronation S G1, Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas G1, QIPCO Irish Champion S G1, Prince of Wales's S G1, 3rd Moyglare Stud S G1.

2013: BEST IN THE WORLD (f Galileo) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Irish Stall.Farms EBF Give Thanks S G3, Staffordstown Stud Silken Glider S LR, 3rd coral.ie Munster Oaks S G3.

2015: (c Galileo) Broodmare Sire: INTIKHAB. Sire of the dams of 12 Stakes winners. In 2016 - GORDON LORD BYRON Byron G2, BEST IN THE WORLD Galileo G3, FOUND Galileo G3.

The Galileo/Intikhab cross has produced: FOUND G1, IGUGU G1, MAGICAL DREAM G2, BEST IN THE WORLD G3.

Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta BEST IN THE WORLD b f 2013 Red Ransom Intikhab Crafty Example RED EVIE b 2003 Nordico Malafemmena Martinova

Ballyroan Stakes, G3, Leopardstown, August 4, 12f 1 Stellar Mass (IRE) 3 b c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Juno Marlowe (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) 2 Almela (IRE) 4 b f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aliya (IRE) (Darshaan) 3 Bondi Beach (IRE) 4 b c Galileo (IRE) - One Moment In Time (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 12; Wins: 4; Places: 7 Earnings: £206,743 Sire: SEA THE STARS. Sire of 30 Stakes winners. In 2016 HARZAND Xaar G1, ZELZAL

Kingmambo G1, ACROSS THE STARS Mark of Esteem G2, CLOTH OF STARS Kingmambo G2, ENDLESS TIME Fantastic Light G2, MEKHTAAL Silver Hawk G2, MUTAKAYYEF Pivotal G2, ASTRONEREUS Surako G3, STELLAR MASS Danehill G3.

1st Dam: JUNO MARLOWE by Danehill. 2 wins at 2 and 3. Own sister to LEPORELLO, CALYPSO GRANT and POPPY CAREW. Dam of 7 winners: 2002: Fairmile (g Spectrum) 6 wins, 2nd Bet 365 James Seymour S LR. 2003: CONSTANT CHEERS (g Royal Applause) 4 wins at 4 to 6.

2004: MARZELLINE (f Barathea) 4 wins at 3 and 4 at home, USA, CTT & T.B. Owners of California H LR, 2nd Santa Maria H G1.

Broodmare.

2007: POLLY FLOYER (f Halling) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2008: SHOOTING LINE (c Motivator) Winner at 3.

2009: Sun of Jamaica (f Cape Cross) Winner at 2 in Germany, 3rd American Express Zukunfts Rennen G3.

2010: Desert Fantasy (f Oasis Dream). Broodmare.

2013: STELLAR MASS (c Sea The Stars) 4 wins at 3, Ballyroan S G3, Her Majesty's Plate LR, 3rd Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby G1.

2014: Daawy (c Teofilo) unraced to date.

2015: (f Shamardal) Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 332 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BELARDO Lope de Vega G1, DEAUVILLE Galileo G1, HIGHLAND REEL Galileo G1, PRIZED ICON More Than Ready G1, TURN ME LOOSE Iffraaj G1, ENAAD High Chaparral G2, EXOSPHERE Beat Hollow G2, FAATINAH Nicconi G2, SOLICIT Street Cry G2, VERY SPECIAL Lope de Vega G2, BONDI BEACH Galileo G3, DANISH DYNAFORMER Dynaformer G3, DICK WHITTINGTON Rip Van Winkle G3, NATHRA Iffraaj G3, PRETTY PERFECT Galileo G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Galileo G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Galileo G3, STELLAR MASS Sea The Stars G3, WAI KEY STAR Soldier Hollow G3, AME

international database BLEUE Dubawi LR, APACHE Ad Valorem LR, ARLES Monsun LR, CHEVAUCHEE High Chaparral LR, CRACK ME UP Mossman LR, CUFF Galileo LR, DUCCIO More Than Ready LR, LONGCHAMP Tavistock LR, MAURUS Medicean LR, MULTIVICTORY Bachelor Duke LR, MY COUNTRY Poet's Voice LR, NEARLY CAUGHT New Approach LR, PASSING SHOT Swiss Ace LR, PURELY ATOMIC Encosta de Lago LR, RACING EIGHT Mossman LR, ROSE DE PIERRE Dubawi LR, SAYANA Galileo LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Galileo LR, ROCHES CROSS Whipper LR, ZABANA Halling LR. The Sea The Stars/Danehill cross has produced: STELLAR MASS G1, MY TITANIA G2.

Green Desert Cape Cross Park Appeal SEA THE STARS b 2006 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta STELLAR MASS b c 2013 Danzig Danehill Razyana JUNO MARLOWE b 96 Mill Reef Why So Silent Sing Softly

germantb.com Sweet Solera Stakes, G3, Newmarket, August 6, 7f 1 Nations Alexander (IRE) 2 gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Party Whip (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) 2 Grecian Light (IRE) 2 b f Shamardal (USA) - Akrivi (IRE) (Tobougg (IRE)) 3 On Her Toes (IRE) 2 b f Kodiac (GB) - Dancing Jest (IRE) (Averti (IRE)) Age: 2; Starts: 5; Wins: 2; Places: 3 Earnings: £47,963 Sire: DARK ANGEL. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2016 - MECCA'S ANGEL Atraf G2, DIVINE Common Grounds G3, MARKAZ Atraf G3, NATIONS ALEXANDER Whipper G3, BIRCHWOOD Exceed And Excel LR, EASTON ANGEL Elnadim LR, GABRIAL Mtoto LR, LOG OUT ISLAND Footstepsinthesand LR,

PERSUASIVE Choisir LR, VONA Dansili LR. 1st Dam: Party Whip by Whipper. ran once at 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2013: (f Lope de Vega) 2014: NATIONS ALEXANDER (f Dark Angel) Sold 50,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 2 wins at 2, germantb.com Sweet Solera S G3, Cambridge Magazine AHT Empress S LR, 3rd I.C. Duchess Of Cambridge S G2.

2015: (c Kodiac) Broodmare Sire: WHIPPER. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2016 - PRINCE OF LIR Kodiac G2, NATIONS ALEXANDER Dark Angel G3, THIKRIYAAT Azamour G3.

The Dark Angel/Whipper cross has produced: NATIONS ALEXANDER G2, DELIZIA LR. Royal Applause Acclamation Princess Athena DARK ANGEL gr 2005 Machiavellian Midnight Angel Night At Sea NATIONS ALEXANDER gr f 2014 Miesque's Son Whipper Myth To Reality PARTY WHIP b 2007 Night Shift Expectation Phantom Row

Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes, G3, Haydock Park, August 6, 10f 1 Royal Artillery (USA) 3 b/br c War Front (USA) - Masseuse (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) 2 Scottish (IRE) 4 b g Teofilo (IRE) Zeiting (IRE) (Zieten (USA)) 3 Arab Spring (IRE) 6 b c Monsun (GER) - Spring Symphony (IRE) (Darshaan) Age: 2-3; Starts: 4; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £43,366 Sire: WAR FRONT. Sire of 41 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ROLY POLY Galileo G2, WAR DECREE Street Cry G2, AMERICAN PATRIOT Tiznow G3, BRAVE ANNA Sadler's Wells G3, ROYAL ARTILLERY Dynaformer G3, WAR FLAG Arch G3, BOLTING A P Indy

LR, DEPARTING Pulpit LR, GUERRE Hennessy LR, TAKE COVER Farma Way LR. 1st Dam: MASSEUSE by Dynaformer. 5 wins at 3 to 5 in Canada, USA, Dance Smartly S G2.

Dam of 1 winner: 2010: Tenleytown (f Bernardini) 2012: (f Medaglia d'Oro) 2013: ROYAL ARTILLERY (c War Front) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Betfred Rose of Lancaster S G3.

Broodmare Sire: DYNAFORMER. Sire of the dams of 83 Stakes winners. In 2016 - AMMIRATA Nadeem G3, GUARDINI Dalakhani G3, ROYAL ARTILLERY War Front G3, NEWMARKET Big Prairie LR, TALES OF GRIMM Distorted Humor LR, WAKU Z Humor LR. Danzig

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Slenderella Rennen LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2006: SERIENHOEHE (f High Chaparral) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany, Maurice Lacroix-Trophy G3. Broodmare.

2007: (c One Cool Cat). died.

2008: SERIENSCHOCK (g Sholokhov) 7 wins, Gde.Crse de Haies de Printemps Hp Hurdle G3.

2009: Semyon (c Next Desert) ran on the flat in Germany.

2010: SERIENLOHN (c Lomitas) 2 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany.

2012: Serien Rock (c Rock of Gibraltar) unraced.

2013: SERIENHOLDE (f Soldier Hollow) 3 wins at 3 in Germany, Henkel Preis der Diana -German Oaks G1, BMW Preis Dusseldorf LR, 2nd Preis der Winterkonigin G3.

2016: (f Holy Roman Emperor) Broodmare Sire: HIGHEST HONOR. Sire of the dams of 65 Stakes winners. In 2016 SERIENHOLDE Soldier Hollow G1, REVE MISTRAL King Kamehameha G2, SAENT Strategic Prince G2, FLY WITH ME Beat Hollow G3, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Dubawi G3, SERIENSCHOCK Sholokhov LR.

Pas de Nom WAR FRONT b 2002 Rubiano Starry Dreamer Lara's Star ROYAL ARTILLERY b/br c 2013 Roberto Dynaformer Andover Way MASSEUSE b/br 2002 Mr Prospector Pedicure Footy

Henkel Preis der Diana German Oaks, G1, Dusseldorf, August 7, 2200m 1 Serienholde (GER) 3 b f Soldier Hollow (GB) - Saldenehre (GER) (Highest Honor (FR)) 2 Sarandia (GER) 3 b f Dansili (GB) - Salontasche (GER) (Dashing Blade) 3 Architecture (IRE) 3 b f Zoffany (IRE) - Brigayev (ITY) (Fasliyev (USA))

Sadler's Wells In The Wings High Hawk SOLDIER HOLLOW b 2000 Common Grounds Island Race Lake Isle SERIENHOLDE b f 2013 Kenmare Highest Honor High River SALDENEHRE gr 2000 Alkalde Salde Saite

LARC - Prix Maurice de Gheest, G1, Deauville, August 7, 1200m

Sire: SOLDIER HOLLOW. Sire of 18 Stakes winners. In 2016 IVANHOWE Sternkoenig G1, SERIENHOLDE Highest Honor G1, WAI KEY STAR Danehill G3.

1 Signs of Blessing (IRE) 5 b c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sun Bittern (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA)) 2 Donjuan Triumphant (IRE) 3 b c Dream Ahead (USA) - Mathuna (IRE) (Tagula (IRE)) 3 Jimmy Two Times (FR) 3 gr c Kendargent (FR) - Steel Woman (IRE) (Anabaa (USA))

1st Dam: Saldenehre by Highest Honor. Winner at 2 in Germany, 2nd Diana Trial-Las Vegas-

Age: 2-5; Starts: 19; Wins: 8; Places: 4 Earnings: £390,658

Age: 2-3; Starts: 5; Wins: 3; Places: 2 Earnings: £251,847

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international database Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT. Sire of 96 Stakes winners. In 2016 PROFITABLE Indian Ridge G1, SIGNS OF BLESSING Seeking The Gold G1, GRENDISAR Mark of Esteem G3, RIVELLINO Pivotal LR, SPIRIT QUARTZ Rainbow Quest LR, SPIRIT RAISER Classic Cliche LR. 1st Dam: Sun Bittern by Seeking The Gold. unraced. Dam of 3 winners: 2009: LUCRECE (f Pivotal) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France. Broodmare.

2010: ADMIRE FUJI (c Oasis Dream) 4 wins to 2016 in France.

2011: SIGNS OF BLESSING (c Invincible Spirit) Sold 80,952gns yearling at ARAUG. 8 wins at 2, 3 and 5 in France, Germany, LARC Prix Maurice de Gheest G1, Burda@Turf Goldene Peitsche G3, Prix Cor de Chasse LR, Criterium de Vitesse LR, Prix Sigy LR, 2nd Prix de Saint-Georges G3, 3rd Diamond Jubilee S G1, Prix de RisOrangis G3.

2012: Borgia Gold (f Cape Cross) unraced.

2014: (c Redoute's Choice) 2015: (f Invincible Spirit) Broodmare Sire: SEEKING THE GOLD. Sire of the dams of 120 Stakes winners. In 2016 - GIULIA Sky Mesa G1, LORD NELSON Pulpit G1, SIGNS OF BLESSING Invincible Spirit G1, UP WITH THE BIRDS Stormy Atlantic G2, INNOVATIVE IDEA Bernardini G3, PLAINSWOMAN Zensational G3, GHAALY Tamayuz LR, GHAAMER Hard Spun LR, GRACEFUL LEAP Gold Allure LR, TRENCHANT Medaglia d'Oro LR. The Invincible Spirit/Seeking The Gold cross has produced: SIGNS OF BLESSING G1, STEVIE GEE LR. Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier INVINCIBLE SPIRIT b 97 Kris Rafha Eljazzi SIGNS OF BLESSING b c 2011 Mr Prospector Seeking The Gold Con Game SUN BITTERN ch 2005 Nashwan Sunray Superstar Nazoo

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Haras de la Pomme (Argentine) P. de Reux, G3, Deauville, August 7, 2400m 1 Ventura Storm (IRE) 3 b c Zoffany (IRE) - Sarawati (IRE) (Haafhd (GB)) 2 Moonshiner (GER) 3 ch c Adlerflug (GER) - Montezuma (GER) (Monsun (GER)) 3 Big Blue (GB) 4 ch c Galileo (IRE) - Board Meeting (IRE) (Anabaa (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 10; Wins: 5; Places: 1 Earnings: £85,236 Sire: ZOFFANY. Sire of 10 Stakes winners. In 2016 - KNIFE EDGE Monsun G2, ZODIAC RULER Last Tycoon G2, DOLCE STREGA Oratorio G3, VENTURA STORM Haafhd G3, LIGHT UP OUR WORLD Fantastic Light LR, WASHINGTON DC Shinko Forest LR. 1st Dam: Sarawati by Haafhd. Dam of 2 winners: 2011: BELLA VARENNA (f Lawman) Winner at 3.

2013: VENTURA STORM (c Zoffany) Sold 39,681gns yearling at GOOY1. 5 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Haras de la Pomme (Argentine) P. de Reux G3, 1stsecuritysolutions Feilden S LR, EBF Stallions Glasgow S LR. 2015: (c Footstepsinthesand) Broodmare Sire: HAAFHD. Sire of the dams of 3 Stakes winners. In 2016 - QUIET REFLECTION Showcasing G1, VENTURA STORM Zoffany G3.

Dansili

Danehill

Hasili ZOFFANY b 2008 Machiavellian Tyranny Dust Dancer VENTURA STORM b c 2013 Alhaarth Haafhd Al Bahathri SARAWATI b 2006 Shadeed Mathaayl Manal

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Qatar Racing Phoenix Sprint Stakes, G3, Curragh, August 7, 6f 1 Toscanini (IRE) 4 b g Shamardal (USA) - Tuzla (FR) (Panoramic) 2 Eastern Impact (IRE) 5 b g Bahamian Bounty (GB) - Kate The Great (GB) (Xaar (GB)) 3 Lord of The Land (IRE) 5 b c Shamardal (USA) - Lady Vettori (GB) (Vettori (IRE)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 20; Wins: 5; Places: 12 Earnings: £193,300 Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 99 Stakes winners. In 2016 DARIYAN Selkirk G1, TRYSTER Riverman G1, BOW CREEK Most Welcome G2, ROYAL SOLITAIRE Nashwan G2, SPEEDY BOARDING Diktat G2, USHERETTE Maria's Mon G2, ALRAHMA Oasis Dream G3, ARTISTRY Belong To Me G3, TOSCANINI Panoramic G3, A SHIN ERWIN Monsun LR, ALJAZZI Danehill Dancer LR, ANAMBA Redoute's Choice LR, DOHA DREAM King's Best LR, LUMIERE Tobougg LR, SHIVALIK STAR Danzig LR, WILDPARK Mark of Esteem LR. 1st Dam: TUZLA by Panoramic. 12 wins at 3 to 5 in USA, Ramona H G1, 2nd Matriarch S G1, Breeders' Cup Mile G1. Dam of 6 winners: 2002: MAMBO PRINCESS (f Kingmambo) 2 wins. Dam of Black Raja (f Aragorn: 7 wins in Italy, 2nd Premio Coolmore LR) 2003: DESERT AUTHORITY (g War Chant) 2 wins at 3.

2004: Tybalt (c Storm Cat) 4 wins, 2nd Oak Tree Mile S G2.

2005: VIVACIOUS VIVIAN (f Distorted Humor) Winner at 3 in USA. Dam of Satono Rob Roy (c Zenno Rob Roy: 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Japan, 3rd Kyoto Nisai S LR) 2008: Pico Duarte (f Storm Cat) unraced. Dam of Manaboo (f Hard Spun: Winner at 3, 3rd Plusvital Sir Henry Cecil S LR) 2010: Banja Luka (f Street Cry) unraced. Broodmare.

2011: MOUNTAIN LION (c Invincible Spirit) Winner at 5 in UAE. 2012: TOSCANINI (g Shamardal). 5 wins at 2 to 4, Qatar Racing Phoenix Sprint S G3, Dubai Duty

Frees Dash Belgrave S LR, 2nd Goffs Vincent O'Brien National S G1, Jebel Ali Anglesey S G3, Qatar Racing Phoenix Sprint S G3, Gerrardstown Stud Renaissance S G3, Chesham S LR, Alfred Nobel Rochestown S LR, 3rd Friarstown Stud Minstrel S G2, Racing Post Lacken S G3.

Broodmare Sire: PANORAMIC. Sire of the dams of 10 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TOSCANINI Shamardal G3, ALEX DE LARREDYA Crillon LR. Storm Cat Giant's Causeway Mariah's Storm SHAMARDAL b 2002 Machiavellian Helsinki Helen Street TOSCANINI b g 2012 Rainbow Quest Panoramic Immense TUZLA b 94 Kautokeino Turkeina Turquoise Bleue

Keeneland Phoenix Stakes, G1, Curragh, August 7, 6f 1 Caravaggio (USA) 2 gr c Scat Daddy (USA) - Mekko Hokte (USA) (Holy Bull (USA)) 2 Courage Under Fire (USA) 2 b c War Front (USA) - Charming (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA)) 3 Medicine Jack (GB) 2 ch c Equiano (FR) - Agony Aunt (GB) (Formidable (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 3; Places: 0 Earnings: £117,425 Sire: SCAT DADDY. Sire of 61 Stakes winners. In 2016 CARAVAGGIO Holy Bull G1, CELESTINE Monarchos G1, DACITA Seeker's Reward G1, KITCAT Fly So Free G1, EL BROMISTA Seeker's Reward G2, LADY AURELIA Forest Wildcat G2, IL REY IVAN Seeker's Reward G3, BAUXITA Dushyantor LR, CONQUEST DADDYO Thunder Gulch LR, DON LUCAS Wild Rush LR, PANZER BARCELONA A P Jet LR. 1st Dam: MEKKO HOKTE by Holy Bull. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in USA, Delta Miss S. Dam of 5 winners:

international database 2007: MY JEN (f Fusaichi Pegasus) 4 wins at 2 and 3 in USA, Gallant Bloom H G2. Broodmare.

2008: NINJA BLADE (c Johannesburg) 2 wins at 3 and 4 in USA. 2009: AFRICANIST (c Johannesburg) 3 wins at 2 to 4 in USA. 2010: Never Touch a Star (f Henrythenavigator) ran on the flat in USA. 2012: SUSIE'S BABY (f Giant's Causeway) Winner at 3 in USA. 2014: CARAVAGGIO (c Scat Daddy) 3 wins at 2, Keeneland Phoenix S G1, Coventry S G2, Cold Move EBF Marble Hill S LR. Broodmare Sire: HOLY BULL. Sire of the dams of 33 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - CARAVAGGIO Scat Daddy G1, EUPRHATES Curlin LR, SILENT CAT Mountain Cat LR. Hennessy Johannesburg Myth SCAT DADDY b/br 2004 Mr Prospector Love Style Likeable Style CARAVAGGIO gr c 2014 Great Above Holy Bull Sharon Brown MEKKO HOKTE gr/ro 2000 Relaunch Aerosilver Silver In Flight

Totepool Sovereign Stakes, G3, Salisbury, August 11, 8f 1 Zonderland (GB) 3 ch c Dutch Art (GB) - Barynya (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) 2 Master The World (IRE) 5 gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Zadalla (GB) (Zaha (CAN)) 3 Tupi (IRE) 4 b c Tamayuz (GB) Carioca (IRE) (Rakti (GB)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 7; Wins: 3; Places: 1 Earnings: £78,103 Sire: DUTCH ART. Sire of 23 Stakes winners. In 2016 - DUTCH CONNECTION Dubai Destination G2, ZONDERLAND Pivotal G3, BESOTTED Barathea LR, DON'T TOUCH Falbrav LR, EVIL SPELL Fasliyev LR.

1st Dam: Barynya by Pivotal. Own sister to Safina. Dam of 2 winners: 2011: Star of Mycroft (g Oratorio) ran on the flat in Hong Kong.

2012: OSIPOVA (f Makfi) 2 wins at 3.

2013: ZONDERLAND (c Dutch Art) Sold 70,000gns yearling at TAOC1.

3 wins at 2 and 3, Totepool Sovereign S G3, Heron S LR. 2015: (c Dutch Art) 2016: (c Dutch Art) Broodmare Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of the dams of 47 Stakes winners. In 2016 - THE UNITED STATES Galileo G1, MUTAKAYYEF Sea The Stars G2, PLUJA Sidney's Candy G2, MARENKO Exceed And Excel G3, NOW OR NEVER Bushranger G3, ONENIGHTIDREAMED Footstepsinthesand G3, ZONDERLAND Dutch Art G3, EASY ROAD Compton Place LR, RIVELLINO Invincible Spirit LR. The Dutch Art/Pivotal cross has produced: MISS WORK OF ART G3, ZONDERLAND G3, ZARWAAN LR, Robert Le Diable G3, Eternally LR. Machiavellian Medicean Mystic Goddess DUTCH ART ch 2004 Spectrum Halland Park Lass Palacegate Episode ZONDERLAND ch c 2013 Polar Falcon Pivotal Fearless Revival BARYNYA ch 2006 Kingmambo Russian Rhythm Balistroika

Invesco Desmond Stakes, G3, Leopardstown, August 11, 8f 1 Tribal Beat (IRE) 3 b c Street Cry (IRE) - Tashelka (FR) (Mujahid (USA)) 2 Cougar Mountain (IRE) 5 b c Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Descant (USA) (Nureyev (USA)) 3 Hit It A Bomb (USA) 3 b c War Front (USA) - Liscanna (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 6; Wins: 2; Places: 3 Earnings: £46,706

Sire: STREET CRY. Sire of 103 Stakes winners. In 2016 - WINX Al Akbar G1, SHE'S NOT HERE Aljabr G2, SOLICIT Danehill G2, TALLY Kris S G2, HEAVENS ABOVE Germano G3, TRIBAL BEAT Mujahid G3, ABINGDON Galileo LR, ALUCINARI Redoute's Choice LR, HANDFAST Anabaa LR, MACDUFF Spectrum LR, PURE DIAMOND Platini LR, RAGEESE Dehere LR, TELPERION Redoute's Choice LR. 1st Dam: TASHELKA by Mujahid. 4 wins at 3 in France, Darley Prix de la Nonette G3, Prix Fille de l'Air G3. Dam of 2 winners: 2010: TASADAY (f Nayef) 7 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, UAE, Prix de la Nonette - Shadwell G2, 2nd Prix de l'Opera Longines G1, 3rd Darley Yorkshire Oaks G1, Poule d'Essai des Pouliches G1, Qatar Prix Vermeille G1. Broodmare.

2012: (c Elusive Quality) 2013: TRIBAL BEAT (c Street Cry) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Invesco Desmond S G3, 2nd Killavullan S G3.

2014: Silver River (c Tamayuz) unraced to date.

2015: (f Dubawi) Broodmare Sire: MUJAHID. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TRIBAL BEAT Street Cry G3.

Mr Prospector Machiavellian Coup de Folie STREET CRY b/br 98 Troy Helen Street Waterway TRIBAL BEAT b c 2013 Danzig Mujahid Elrafa Ah TASHELKA gr/ro 2004 Kenmare Tashiriya Tashtiya

Age: 2-4; Starts: 6; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £48,912 Sire: RAVEN'S PASS. Sire of 14 Stakes winners. In 2016 - RICHARD PANKHURST Elmaamul G2, GREG PASS St Jovite G3, IBN MALIK Storm Cat LR. 1st Dam: MAINSTAY by Elmaamul.

Winner at 4. Own sister to LATEEN SAILS. Dam of 2 winners: 2012: RICHARD PANKHURST (c Raven's Pass) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Betfred Hungerford S G2, Chesham S LR. 2013: CRAZY HORSE (c Sleeping Indian) 2 wins at 2, Worthington's Horris Hill S G3.

2014: Lydia Becker (f Sleeping Indian) unraced to date.

2015: (c Nathaniel) 2016: (f Kingman) Broodmare Sire: ELMAAMUL. Sire of the dams of 12 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - RICHARD PANKHURST Raven's Pass G2.

Gone West Elusive Quality Touch of Greatness RAVEN'S PASS ch 2005 Lord At War Ascutney Right Word RICHARD PANKHURST ch c 2012 Diesis Elmaamul Modena MAINSTAY b 2006 Green Desert Felucca Bloudan

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Betfred Hungerford Stakes, G2, Newbury, August 13, 7f 1 Richard Pankhurst (GB) 4 ch c Raven's Pass (USA) - Mainstay (GB) (Elmaamul (USA)) 2 Home of The Brave (IRE) 4 ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) Blissful Beat (GB) (Beat Hollow (GB)) 3 Dark Emerald (IRE) 6 gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Xema (GB) (Danehill (USA))

1 Kings Fete (GB) 5 b g King's Best (USA) - Village Fete (GB) (Singspiel (IRE)) 2 Ormito (GER) 3 b c Mamool (IRE) - Ormita (GER) (Acatenango (GER)) 3 Red Cardinal (IRE) 4 b g Montjeu (IRE) - Notable (GB) (Zafonic (USA)) Age: 3-5; Starts: 9; Wins: 3; Places: 4 Earnings: £95,548 Sire: KING'S BEST. Sire of 66 Stakes winners. In 2016 - KINGS FETE Singspiel G3, BEST FOUAD

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international database Riverman LR, KING AT HOME Deputy Commander LR, SAGAROI Linamix LR, KING'S SOCKS Monsun LR. 1st Dam: VILLAGE FETE by Singspiel. 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix de Thiberville LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2008: PARADISE COTTAGE (c Oasis Dream) 7 wins at 4 to 6 in Greece.

2009: Manor Born (f Oasis Dream) unraced. Broodmare.

2010: Electing (f Halling) ran on the flat in Malaysia, Singapore.

2011: KINGS FETE (g King's Best) 3 wins at 3 and 5, Betfred Geoffrey Freer S G3, Betfred Glorious S G3, 3rd Absolute Aesthetics March S LR. 2012: CITY FAIR (f Zamindar) 2 wins at 4 in France.

2013: GYMKHANA (c Equiano) Winner at 3 in France.

2014: County Fair (c Nayef) unraced to date.

2015: (f Motivator) Broodmare Sire: SINGSPIEL. Sire of the dams of 49 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - LIMATO Tagula G1, SINHALITE Deep Impact G1, OLD BUNCH Not For Sale G2, PLEUVEN Turtle Bowl G2, SAMARA DANCER Hinchinbrook G2, KINGS FETE King's Best G3, LEFT HAND Dubawi G3, LILAVATI Zenno Rob Roy G3, SO MI DAR Dubawi G3, RED BOX Exceed And Excel LR.

3 Contribution (GB) 4 b f Champs Elysees (GB) - Concentric (GB) (Sadler's Wells (USA))

3 Sotteville (FR) 3 b f Le Havre (IRE) - Sandsnow (IRE) (Verglas (IRE))

Age: 3; Starts: 4; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £42,279

Age: 2-3; Starts: 6; Wins: 4; Places: 1 Earnings: £82,816

Sire: MOUNT NELSON. Sire of 14 Stakes winners. In 2016 BOSCACCIO Medicean G2, HIGHLANDS QUEEN Polish Precedent G2, ELBERETH Desert Prince LR, MALEFICENT QUEEN Manila LR, WELTMACHT Sternkoenig LR. 1st Dam: Queen of Poland by Polish Precedent. Dam of 2 winners: 2009: RULING POLE (c Aussie Rules) 6 wins at 3 to 7, 2016 in France.

2010: Antonius (g Antonius Pius) 2011: Darobas (c Notnowcato) ran on the flat in France.

2013: HIGHLANDS QUEEN (f Mount Nelson) 2 wins at 3 in France, Shadwell Prix de Pomone G2, Prix Cleopatre - Jockey Club de Turquie G3.

Broodmare Sire: POLISH PRECEDENT. Sire of the dams of 50 Stakes winners. In 2016 HIGHLANDS QUEEN Mount Nelson G2, LEEBAZ Zabeel G2, MEINER MILANO Stay Gold G3, SHUTTERBUG Soldier of Fortune LR.

Mr Prospector Kingmambo Miesque KING'S BEST b 97 Lombard Allegretta Anatevka KINGS FETE b g 2011 In The Wings Singspiel Glorious Song VILLAGE FETE b 2003 Danehill Danefair Roupala

Danehill Rock of Gibraltar Offshore Boom MOUNT NELSON b 2004 Selkirk Independence Yukon Hope HIGHLANDS QUEEN b f 2013 Danzig Polish Precedent Past Example QUEEN OF POLAND b 2004 Persian Bold Queen of Persia Queen of Warsaw

Shadwell Prix de Pomone, G2, Deauville, August 13, 2400m

Prix Minerve, G3, Deauville, August 14, 2400m

1 Highlands Queen (FR) 3 b f Mount Nelson (GB) - Queen of Poland (FR) (Polish Precedent (USA)) 2 Mango Tango (FR) 3 b f Siyouni (FR) - Alexandrina (GER) (Monsun (GER))

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Sire: DALAKHANI. Sire of 50 Stakes winners. In 2016 CANDARLIYA Barathea G2, GOLDEN VALENTINE Caerleon G3, GUARDINI Dynaformer G3, ARAB DAWN Stravinsky LR, AYRAD Sadler's Wells LR, MOONRISE LANDING Anabaa LR, PACIFIC ANGEL Sadler's Wells LR. 1st Dam: GOLD ROUND by Caerleon. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Cleopatre G3. Own sister to Born Something. Dam of 9 winners: 2002: BORN FRIENDLY (c Selkirk) 7 wins in France.

2003: SPECTACULAIRE (c Spectrum) 10 wins in France, Prix Right Royal LR. 2004: REGAL EDGE (c Selkirk) Winner at 4 in Belgium.

2005: Born Red (c Red Ransom) ran on the flat in Spain.

2006: Wild Bride (f Daylami).

Broodmare.

2007: GOLDWAKI (c Dalakhani) 4 wins at 3 in France, Prix du Lys G3.

2008: NEXT ROUND (c Monsun) 7 wins, Prix Predicateur H. Hurdle LR. 2009: LOOKING (c Gold Away) 7 wins at 3 to 5 in France.

2010: MODESTIE (f Nayef) Winner at 3 in France. Broodmare.

2011: SHINNING (c Falco) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France.

2013: GOLDEN VALENTINE (f Dalakhani) 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Minerve G3, Prix de Thiberville LR, 2nd Prix du Lys Longines G3.

2014: Golden Attitude (f Redoute's Choice) unraced to date.

2016: (f Kitten's Joy) Broodmare Sire: CAERLEON. Sire of the dams of 188 Stakes winners. In 2016 - GOLDEN VALENTINE Dalakhani G3, SPRING MASTER Mastercraftsman G3.

The Dalakhani/Caerleon cross has produced: GOLDEN VALENTINE

G3, GOLDWAKI G3, KING OF QUEENS LR, Ludiana LR. Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy DALAKHANI gr 2000 Miswaki Daltawa Damana GOLDEN VALENTINE f 2013 Nijinsky Caerleon Foreseer GOLD ROUND b 97 Blushing Groom Born Gold Riviere d'Or

P. Fresnay le Buffard Jacques Le Marois, G1, Deauville, August 14, 1600m 1 Ribchester (IRE) 3 b c Iffraaj (GB) - Mujarah (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) 2 Vadamos (FR) 5 b c Monsun (GER) - Celebre Vadala (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) 3 Ervedya (FR) 4 b f Siyouni (FR) Elva (IRE) (King's Best (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 8; Wins: 3; Places: 4 Earnings: £599,479 Sire: IFFRAAJ. Sire of 40 Stakes winners. In 2016 - RIBCHESTER Marju G1, TURN ME LOOSE Danehill G1, NATHRA Danehill G3, LISTEN Centaine LR, MEHRONISSA Beau Genius LR, TICKLE ME BLUE Groom Dancer LR, WHO DAT SINGA Danasinga LR, XIONG FENG Tale of The Cat LR. 1st Dam: Mujarah by Marju. ran a few times at 2 and 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2013: RIBCHESTER (c Iffraaj) Sold 83,333gns yearling at GOOY1. 3 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, P. Fresnay le Buffard Jacques Le Marois G1, Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef S G2, Jersey S G3, 2nd Irish TB Marketing Gimcrack S G2, 3rd Qatar Sussex S G1, Qipco 2000 Guineas G1.

2014: Golconda Prince (c Arcano) 2016: (f Raven's Pass) Broodmare Sire: MARJU. Sire of the dams of 41 Stakes winners. In 2016 - RIBCHESTER Iffraaj G1, AL WATHNA Nayef G2, MARSHA Acclamation LR.

international database Gone West Zafonic Zaizafon IFFRAAJ b 2001 Nureyev Pastorale Park Appeal RIBCHESTER b c 2013 Last Tycoon Marju Flame of Tara MUJARAH b 2008 Darshaan Tanaghum Mehthaaf

Longines Grosser Preis von Berlin, G1, Berlin-Hoppegarten, August 14, 2400m 1 Protectionist (GER) 6 b c Monsun (GER) - Patineuse (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) 2 Nightflower (IRE) 4 ch f Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Night of Magic (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) 3 Guignol (GER) 4 b c Cape Cross (IRE) - Guadalupe (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Age: 2-6; Starts: 21; Wins: 8; Places: 5 Earnings: £2,357,201 Sire: MONSUN. Sire of 122 Stakes winners. In 2016 - PROTECTIONIST Peintre Celebre G1, VADAMOS Peintre Celebre G2, THE JULIET ROSE Dubai Destination G3, ARLES Danehill LR, LOPERA Anabaa LR. 1st Dam: Patineuse by Peintre Celebre. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2009: PRIMATIST (g Manduro) 4 wins at 3 in France, Germany.

2010: PROTECTIONIST (c Monsun) Champion older stayer in Europe in 2014, Champion stayer in Australia in 2014-15. 8 wins to 2016 in Australia, France, Germany, Longines Grosser Preis von Berlin G1, Emirates Melbourne Cup G1, Darley Prix Kergorlay G2, Lucky Speed Hansa Preis G2 (twice), Preis SWB Derby Trial LR, 2nd G. P. der Badischen Unternehmer Rennen G2, Grosser Preis Herzog von Ratibor Rennen G3, Preis von Dahlwitz LR, 3rd Iffezheimer Derby-Trial LR. 2011: Pescara (f Samum) ran on the flat in France.

2012: Prana (f Siyouni) unraced.

2014: Perceptionist (c Mizzen Mast) unraced to date.

2015: Posillipo (c Hat Trick) Broodmare Sire: PEINTRE CELEBRE. Sire of the dams of 44 Stakes winners. In 2016 PRECIOUS GEM Econsul G1, PROTECTIONIST Monsun G1, ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN Fastnet Rock G2, THE JUSTICE LEAGUE I Am Invincible G2, VADAMOS Monsun G2, NAZBANOU High Chaparral LR. The Monsun/Peintre Celebre cross has produced: PROTECTIONIST G1, VADAMOS G1, Pure Brise G1.

Dschingis Khan Konigsstuhl Konigskronung MONSUN br 90 Surumu Mosella Monasia PROTECTIONIST b c 2010 Nureyev Peintre Celebre Peinture Bleue PATINEUSE b 2004 Distant Relative Parisienne Poughkeepsie

Prix de Lieurey, G3, Deauville, August 15, 1600m 1 Trixia (FR) 3 b f Siyouni (FR) Tianshan (FR) (Lahint (USA)) 2 Chartreuse (IRE) 3 b f Lawman (FR) - Bufera (IRE) (King's Best (USA)) 3 Aim To Please (FR) 3 b f Excellent Art (GB) - Midnight Flash (IRE) (Anabaa Blue (GB)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 6; Wins: 5; Places: 1 Earnings: £104,287 Sire: SIYOUNI. Sire of 10 Stakes winners. In 2016 - VOLTA Machiavellian G2, FINSBURY SQUARE Dyhim Diamond G3, SPECTRE Dai Jin G3, TRIXIA Lahint G3.

1st Dam: TIANSHAN by Lahint. 5 wins at 3 to 5 in France, Prix Coronation LR. Dam of 3 winners: 2010: TANTRIS (c Turtle Bowl) 3 wins at 4 and 5 in France.

2012: CALAF (c Elusive City) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France.

2013: TRIXIA (f Siyouni) Sold 67,460gns yearling at ARAU2. 5 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix des

Reservoirs G3, Prix de Lieurey G3, Criterium de Lyon LR. 2014: Thais (f Rio de La Plata) 2015: Teston (c Rio de La Plata) Broodmare Sire: LAHINT. Sire of the dams of 1 Stakes winners. In 2016 - TRIXIA Siyouni G3.

Pivotal

Polar Falcon

Fearless Revival SIYOUNI b 2007 Danehill Sichilla Slipstream Queen TRIXIA b f 2013 Woodman Lahint Count On Bonnie TIANSHAN b 2003 Zilzal Tangshan Manzanares

Prix Guillaume d'Ornano-Logis St Germain, G2, Deauville, August 15, 2000m 1 Almanzor (FR) 3 b c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Darkova (FR) (Maria's Mon (USA)) 2 Zarak (FR) 3 b c Dubawi (IRE) Zarkava (IRE) (Zamindar (USA)) 3 Royal Artillery (USA) 3 b/br c War Front (USA) - Masseuse (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 8; Wins: 6; Places: 1 Earnings: £874,864 Sire: WOOTTON BASSETT. Sire of 1 Stakes winners. In 2016 ALMANZOR Maria's Mon G1.

1st Dam: Darkova by Maria's Mon. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2013: ALMANZOR (c Wootton Bassett) Sold 79,365gns yearling at ARAU1. 6 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix du Jockey Club G1, Prix Guillaume d'Ornano-Logis St Germain G2, Prix de Guiche G3, Gd. Criterium de Bordeaux HK Jockey Club LR, 3rd Prix de Fontainebleau G3.

2014: Troarn (f Wootton Bassett) unraced to date.

2015: (c Falco) Broodmare Sire: MARIA'S MON. Sire of the dams of 23 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALMANZOR Wootton Bassett G1, SANTILLANO

Easing Along G1, USHERETTE Shamardal G2, UXIA P Wilburn LR. Iffraaj

Zafonic

Pastorale WOOTTON BASSETT b 2008 Primo Dominie Balladonia Susquehanna Days ALMANZOR b c 2013 Wavering Monarch Maria's Mon Carlotta Maria DARKOVA ch 2008 Halling Darkara Daralbayda

Prix Gontaut-Biron-Hong Kong Jockey Club, G3, Deauville, August 15, 2000m 1 New Bay (GB) 4 ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Cinnamon Bay (GB) (Zamindar (USA)) 2 Arthenus (GB) 4 b g Dutch Art (GB) - Lady Hen (GB) (Efisio) 3 Garlingari (FR) 5 b c Linngari (IRE) - Garlinote (FR) (Poliglote (GB)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 9; Wins: 5; Places: 3 Earnings: £1,486,516 Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 116 Stakes winners. In 2016 - POSTPONED Dubai Destination G1, DARTMOUTH Galileo G2, SAFETY CHECK Royal Academy G2, TIME TEST Dansili G2, JOURNEY Montjeu G3, LEFT HAND Singspiel G3, NEW BAY Zamindar G3, RASEED Fantastic Light G3, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Highest Honor G3, SO MI DAR Singspiel G3, AMAZONA Monsun LR, AME BLEUE Danehill LR, BATEEL Chief's Crown LR, DIPLOMA Montjeu LR, GM HOPKINS Lomitas LR, NEZWAAH Dansili LR, ROSE DE PIERRE Danehill LR, SKIFFLE King's Best LR, THE BLUE EYE Cherokee Run LR. 1st Dam: CINNAMON BAY by Zamindar. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix d'Angerville LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2009: MARGATE (f Mizzen Mast) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2010: Iowa Falls (f Dansili).

Broodmare.

2012: NEW BAY (c Dubawi). 5 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Prix du Jockey

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international database Club G1, Prix Guillaume d'OrnanoLogis St Germain G2, Qatar Prix Niel G2, Prix Gontaut-Biron-Hong Kong Jockey Club G3, 2nd Poule d'Essai des Poulains P.le Parisien G1, 3rd Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe G1.

2013: Spice Trail (f Champs Elysees) 2014: Pharaonic (c Dansili) unraced to date.

2015: (c Champs Elysees) Broodmare Sire: ZAMINDAR. Sire of the dams of 10 Stakes winners.

In 2016 - AWESOME BANNER Awesome of Course G2, NEW BAY Dubawi G3, PORTAGE Teofilo LR, MA DU FOU Le Fou LR. The Dubawi/Zamindar cross has produced: NEW BAY G1, Zarak G1.

Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium Colorado Dancer DUBAWI b 2002 Deploy Zomaradah Jawaher NEW BAY ch c 2012 Gone West Zamindar Zaizafon CINNAMON BAY ch 2004 Sadler's Wells Trellis Bay Bahamian

2012: Thanksforthemoney (f Medaglia d'Oro) unraced.

2013: CONSCRIPTION (f War Front) Winner at 3 in USA. 2014: SYPHAX (c Arch) 2 wins at 2, Tattersalls Acomb S G3.

Broodmare Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of the dams of 107 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BIG ARTHUR Sakura Bakushin O G1, SWEET SORREL Star Dabbler G1, ZELZAL Sea The Stars G1, CLOTH OF STARS Sea The Stars G2, GLANZEND Neo Universe G3, HAVANA COOLER Hurricane Run G3, SYPHAX Arch G3, TULLIUS Le Vie Dei Colori G3, ULYSSES Galileo G3, WITCHCRAFT Kahal G3, BOOM BOOM SIENA Freud LR. The Arch/Kingmambo cross has produced: SYPHAX G3, STRAIT OF ZANZIBAR LR, Oh Mambo Girl G3, Venturous Spirit LR. Kris S ARCH b/br 95 Aurora SYPHAX b c 2014

Age: 2; Starts: 2; Wins: 2; Places: 0 Earnings: £51,439 Sire: ARCH. Sire of 54 Stakes winners. In 2016 - SYPHAX Kingmambo G3, ARCH FIRE Dubai Millennium LR. 1st Dam: MUCH OBLIGED by Kingmambo. 6 wins at 3 and 4 in Canada, USA, American 1000 Guineas S LR, 2nd Boiling Springs S G3, 3rd Canadian S G2. Dam of 2 winners:

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Mr Prospector Kingmambo Miesque MUCH OBLIGED b 2005 Strawberry Road Danka Paloma Blanca

Tattersalls Acomb Stakes, G3, York, August 17, 7f 1 Syphax (USA) 2 b c Arch (USA) Much Obliged (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) 2 Best of Days (GB) 2 b c Azamour (IRE) - Baisse (GB) (High Chaparral (IRE)) 3 Lockheed (GB) 2 gr c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Clinical (GB) (Motivator (GB))

Roberto

Juddmonte International Stakes, G1, York, August 17, 10f 1 Postponed (IRE) 5 b c Dubawi (IRE) - Ever Rigg (GB) (Dubai Destination (USA)) 2 Highland Reel (IRE) 4 b c Galileo (IRE) - Hveger (AUS) (Danehill (USA)) 3 Mutakayyef (GB) 5 ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Infallible (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) Age: 2-5; Starts: 17; Wins: 9; Places: 7 Earnings: £4,362,188 Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 116 Stakes winners. In 2016 - POSTPONED Dubai Destination G1, DARTMOUTH Galileo G2, SAFETY CHECK Royal Academy G2, TIME TEST Dansili G2, JOURNEY

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Montjeu G3, LEFT HAND Singspiel G3, NEW BAY Zamindar G3, RASEED Fantastic Light G3, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Highest Honor G3, SO MI DAR Singspiel G3, AMAZONA Monsun LR, AME BLEUE Danehill LR, BATEEL Chief's Crown LR, DIPLOMA Montjeu LR, GM HOPKINS Lomitas LR, NEZWAAH Dansili LR, ROSE DE PIERRE Danehill LR, SKIFFLE King's Best LR, THE BLUE EYE Cherokee Run LR. 1st Dam: EVER RIGG by Dubai Destination. Winner at 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2010: Neamour (f Oasis Dream).

Broodmare.

2011: POSTPONED (c Dubawi) Sold 360,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 9 wins at 2 to 5, 2016 at home, France, UAE, Juddmonte International S G1, Investec Queen Elizabeth Coronation Cup G1, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S G1, Longines Dubai Sheema Classic G1, Neptune Great Voltigeur S G2, Qatar Prix Foy G2, SkyCargo Dubai City of Gold S G2, EBF Stallions Glasgow S LR, 2nd bet365 Gordon Richards S G3, 3rd Tattersalls Gold Cup G1, Hardwicke S G2, Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven S G3, Tercentenary S G3.

2013: Avoidable (g Iffraaj) 2014: God Given (f Nathaniel) unraced to date.

2015: (c Makfi) 2016: (c Dubawi) Broodmare Sire: DUBAI DESTINATION. Sire of the dams of 17 Stakes winners. In 2016 POSTPONED Dubawi G1, DUTCH CONNECTION Dutch Art G2, SILENT SEDITION War Chant G3, THE JULIET ROSE Monsun G3, ALWAYS SMILE Cape Cross LR, SMUGGLER'S MOON Danehill Dancer LR. Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium Colorado Dancer DUBAWI b 2002 Deploy Zomaradah Jawaher POSTPONED b c 2011 Kingmambo Dubai Destination Mysterial EVER RIGG b 2005 Salse Bianca Nera Birch Creek

Betway Great Voltigeur Stakes, G2, York, August 17, 12f 1 Idaho (IRE) 3 b c Galileo (IRE) Hveger (AUS) (Danehill (USA)) 2 Housesofparliament (IRE) 3 ch c Galileo (IRE) - Sharp Lisa (USA) (Dixieland Band (USA)) 3 Across The Stars (IRE) 3 b c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Victoria Cross (IRE) (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 7; Wins: 2; Places: 5 Earnings: £710,986 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 242 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, MONDIALISTE Kaldoun G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, IDAHO Danehill G2, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BEST IN THE WORLD Intikhab G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, ULYSSES Kingmambo G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CAPRI Anabaa LR, CUFF Danehill LR, KHALEESY Invincible Spirit LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: Hveger by Danehill.

Winner in Australia, 2nd Feltex Carpets South Australia Oaks G2, 3rd Schweppes Australasian Oaks G1. Own sister to ELVSTROEM. Dam of 3 winners: 2006: Valdemoro (f Encosta de Lago) 2 wins in Australia, 2nd Vinery Stud Storm Queen S G1,

international database Crown Victoria Oaks G1.

Broodmare.

2007: Nakata (g Fusaichi Pegasus) 2011: Rings of Saturn (g Galileo) ran on the flat in Singapore.

2012: HIGHLAND REEL (c Galileo) 6 wins at 2 to 4 at home, Hong Kong, USA, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S G1, Secretariat S G1, Longines Hong Kong Vase G1, 2nd Juddmonte International S G1, Prix du Jockey Club G1, 3rd William Hill WS Cox Plate G1.

2013: IDAHO (c Galileo) Sold 750,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 2 wins at 2 and 3, Betway Great Voltigeur S G2, 2nd Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby G1, P W McGrath Memorial Ballysax S G3, 3rd Investec Derby S G1, Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S G3.

2014: Cercle de La Vie (f Galileo) unraced to date.

2015: (f Galileo) 2016: (c Galileo) Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 333 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BELARDO Lope de Vega G1, DEAUVILLE Galileo G1, HIGHLAND REEL Galileo G1, PRIZED ICON More Than Ready G1, TURN ME LOOSE Iffraaj G1, ENAAD High Chaparral G2, EXOSPHERE Beat Hollow G2, FAATINAH Nicconi G2, IDAHO Galileo G2, SOLICIT Street Cry G2, VERY SPECIAL Lope de Vega G2, BONDI BEACH Galileo G3, DANISH DYNAFORMER Dynaformer G3, DICK WHITTINGTON Rip Van Winkle G3, NATHRA Iffraaj G3, PRETTY PERFECT Galileo G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Galileo G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Galileo G3, STELLAR MASS Sea The Stars G3, WAI KEY STAR Soldier Hollow G3, AME BLEUE Dubawi LR, APACHE Ad Valorem LR, ARLES Monsun LR, CHEVAUCHEE High Chaparral LR, CRACK ME UP Mossman LR, CUFF Galileo LR, DUCCIO More Than Ready LR, LONGCHAMP Tavistock LR, MAURUS Medicean LR, MULTIVICTORY Bachelor Duke LR, MY COUNTRY Poet's Voice LR, NEARLY CAUGHT New Approach LR, PASSING SHOT Swiss Ace LR, PURELY ATOMIC Encosta de Lago LR, RACING EIGHT Mossman LR, ROSE DE PIERRE Dubawi LR, SAYANA Galileo LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Galileo LR, ROCHES

CROSS Whipper LR, ZABANA Halling LR. The Galileo/Danehill cross has produced: BANC DE FORTUNE G1, BONDI BEACH G1, CIMA DE TRIOMPHE G1, CUIS GHAIRE G1, DEAUVILLE G1, FIELDS OF ATHENRY G1, FRANKEL G1, GOLDEN LILAC G1, HIGHLAND REEL G1, IDAHO G1, INTELLO G1, MAYBE G1, NOBLE MISSION G1, ORCHESTRA G1, RODERIC O'CONNOR G1, ROMANTICA G1, SCINTILLULA G1, SECRET GESTURE G1, TAPESTRY G1, TEOFILO G1, GRETCHEN G2, REEM G2, CRYSTAL GAL G3, DAZZLING G3, GALIWAY G3, JOHN F KENNEDY G3, LAGALP G3, MEKONG RIVER G3, PRETTY PERFECT G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE G3, SAYANA G3, SIDERA G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON G3, THE CORSICAN G3, THE MAJOR GENERAL G3, WONDERFULLY G3, CUFF LR, ILTEMAS LR, MISS GALILEI LR, VIA GALILEI LR, BALLYGLASHEEN LR, SUPASUNDAE LR, Galileo's Destiny G1, Gile Na Greine G1, Mars G1, The Assayer G1, Brightest G3, Circling G3, Claiomh Solais G3, Grey Lion G3, Impulsive Moment G3, Marksmanship G3, Acteur Celebre LR, Amerique LR, Benkei LR, Provenance LR, Pageboy LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta IDAHO b c 2013 Danzig Danehill Razyana HVEGER b 2001 Marscay Circles of Gold Olympic Aim

Sky Bet Lowther Stakes, G2, York, August 18, 6f 1 Queen Kindly (GB) 2 ch f Frankel (GB) - Lady of The Desert (USA) (Rahy (USA))

2 Roly Poly (USA) 2 b f War Front (USA) - Misty For Me (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) 3 Fair Eva (GB) 2 ch f Frankel (GB) African Rose (GB) (Observatory (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 4; Wins: 3; Places: 1 Earnings: £128,498 Sire: FRANKEL. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2016 - QUEEN KINDLY Rahy G2, FAIR EVA Observatory G3.

1st Dam: LADY OF THE DESERT by Rahy. 4 wins at 2 and 3, John Guest Diadem S G2, Jaguar Cars Lowther S G2, 2nd Betfred Sprint Cup G1, Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp G1, 3rd Electrolux Cheveley Park S G1. Dam of 1 winner: 2014: QUEEN KINDLY (f Frankel) 3 wins at 2, Sky Bet Lowther S G2, 3rd Albany S G3.

2015: (f Exceed And Excel) 2016: (c Kodiac) Broodmare Sire: RAHY. Sire of the dams of 122 Stakes winners. In 2016 - KODIAK BOY Museeb G1, CALL PAT Lawyer Ron G2, QUEEN KINDLY Frankel G2, DREAMOLOGIST Tapit G3, CATALEYA Multidimensional LR, FUERZA NAVAL Midshipman LR, OUR CHANNEL English Channel LR, SERJEANT AT ARMS Ikhtyar LR. Galileo

Sadler's Wells

Urban Sea FRANKEL b 2008 Danehill Kind Rainbow Lake QUEEN KINDLY ch f 2014 Blushing Groom Rahy Glorious Song LADY OF THE DESERT ch 2007 Grand Lodge Queen's Logic Lagrion

Darley Yorkshire Oaks, G1, York, August 18, 12f 1 Seventh Heaven (IRE) 3 b f Galileo (IRE) - La Traviata (USA) (Johannesburg (USA)) 2 Found (IRE) 4 b f Galileo (IRE) Red Evie (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

3 Queen's Trust (GB) 3 b f Dansili (GB) - Queen's Best (GB) (King's Best (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 7; Wins: 4; Places: 1 Earnings: £409,520 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 242 Stakes winners. In 2016 - ALICE SPRINGS Danehill Dancer G1, DEAUVILLE Danehill G1, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G1, MINDING Danehill Dancer G1, MONDIALISTE Kaldoun G1, ORDER OF ST GEORGE Gone West G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Johannesburg G1, THE GURKHA Danehill Dancer G1, THE UNITED STATES Pivotal G1, IDAHO Danehill G2, SWORD FIGHTER Grand Lodge G2, BEACON ROCK Danehill Dancer G3, BEST IN THE WORLD Intikhab G3, BONDI BEACH Danehill G3, CHURCHILL Storm Cat G3, DECORATED KNIGHT Storm Cat G3, FAUFILER Celtic Swing G3, FOUND Intikhab G3, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT Dixieland Band G3, MIDTERM Oasis Dream G3, MIZZOU Darshaan G3, PHOTO CALL Rock of Gibraltar G3, PRETTY PERFECT Danehill G3, PROMISE TO BE TRUE Danehill G3, SIR ISAAC NEWTON Danehill G3, ULYSSES Kingmambo G3, US ARMY RANGER Dalakhani G3, APPLE BETTY Mozart LR, BLACK SEA Lemon Drop Kid LR, CAPRI Anabaa LR, CUFF Danehill LR, KHALEESY Invincible Spirit LR, LAUNCHED Darshaan LR, SANDRO BOTTICELLI Dr Fong LR, SAYANA Danehill LR, THE MAJOR GENERAL Danehill LR, SHELFORD Shirley Heights LR. 1st Dam: LA TRAVIATA by Johannesburg. 3 wins at 3 in USA, Victory Ride S G3. Dam of 4 winners: 2009: CRUSADE (c Mr Greeley) 2 wins at 2, Emaar Middle Park S G1.

2010: Cristoforo Colombo (c Henrythenavigator) 2 wins at 2 and 3, 2nd Railway S G2.

2011: Ms Cha Cha (f Henrythenavigator) unraced.

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international database 2012: SIR HENRY RAEBURN (g Henrythenavigator) Winner at 3.

2013: SEVENTH HEAVEN (f Galileo) 4 wins at 3, Darley Irish Oaks G1, Darley Yorkshire Oaks G1, Betfred Oaks Trial S LR. 2014: Kiss Me Not (f Galileo) in training.

2015: (c Galileo) Broodmare Sire: JOHANNESBURG. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners. In 2016 - JET SETTING Fast Company G1, SEVENTH HEAVEN Galileo G1, COLLECTED City Zip G3, ROYAL TITHE Show A Heart G3, COOL CHAP High Chaparral LR, VERO DA VINCI Peintre Celebre LR, ZARANTZ Choisir LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta SEVENTH HEAVEN b f 2013 Hennessy Johannesburg Myth LA TRAVIATA b/br 2004 Unbridled Piedras Negras Provisions

Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup, G2, York, August 19, 16f 1 Quest For More (IRE) 6 b g Teofilo (IRE) - No Quest (IRE) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) 2 Pallasator (GB) 7 b g Motivator (GB) - Ela Athena (GB) (Ezzoud (IRE)) 3 Wicklow Brave (GB) 7 b g Beat Hollow (GB) - Moraine (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Age: 2-6; Starts: 22; Wins: 7; Places: 10 Earnings: £340,250 Sire: TEOFILO. Sire of 59 Stakes winners. In 2016 - PALENTINO Palace Music G1, SPECIAL FIGHTER Machiavellian G1, DIPLOMAT Shaadi G2, QUEST FOR MORE Rainbow Quest G2, HUMIDOR Zabeel G3, SCOTTISH Zieten G3, ADOOL Storm Cat LR, FIREGLOW King's Best LR, PORTAGE Zamindar LR.

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1st Dam: No Quest by Rainbow Quest. Dam of 7 winners: 1998: NAKOS (c Turtle Island) 2 wins at 3 in France.

1999: MACAW (g Bluebird) 5 wins at 3, 5 and 6 at home, USA, Elkhorn S G3, 2nd Pattison Canadian International S G1, Sword Dancer Invitational H G1.

2000: Ridge's Journey (g Indian Ridge) 2001: RUTTERS REBEL (g Entrepreneur) 4 wins.

2002: Sentee (f Montjeu) unraced.

Dam of Royal Punch (c Win River Win: Winner in Turkey, 2nd Sait Akson LR), FAFINTADENIENT (c Sakhee: 15 wins, Gran Corsa Siepi di Merano Hurdle G1) 2003: (f Singspiel) 2004: IRISH QUEST (g Galileo) 2 wins at 3.

2005: PRINCE DESIRE (g Fasliyev) Winner at 2.

2006: One Cool Quest (c One Cool Cat) ran twice.

2007: Fashion Lady (f Montjeu) ran twice. Broodmare.

2008: Arbalo (c Motivator) 2009: Amhras Thomas (g Dylan Thomas) ran a few times.

2010: QUEST FOR MORE (g Teofilo) Sold 58,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 7 wins at 3 to 6, 2016, Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup G2, 2nd Qatar Goodwood Cup G2, weddingmates.co.uk Grand Cup LR, 3rd John Smith's Silver Cup H LR. 2012: Master Choice (g Mastercraftsman) ran a few times.

2013: KAJAKI (g Mastercraftsman) Winner at 3.

Broodmare Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. Sire of the dams of 180 Stakes winners. In 2016 - QEMAH Danehill Dancer G1, QUEST FOR MORE Teofilo G2, CYLINDER BEACH Showcasing G3, APEX KING Kodiac LR, FREEDOM BEEL Pour Moi LR, RAY Rock of Gibraltar LR, SPIRIT QUARTZ Invincible Spirit LR, TENERIFE SONG Fastnet Rock LR.

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The Teofilo/Rainbow Quest cross has produced: QUEST FOR MORE G2, Aquilla LR, Desert Snow LR. Galileo

Sadler's Wells

Urban Sea TEOFILO b 2004 Danehill Speirbhean Saviour QUEST FOR MORE b g 2010 Blushing Groom Rainbow Quest I Will Follow NO QUEST b 93 Djakao No Disgrace Exbury Grace

Sky Bet City of York Stakes, G3, York, August 19, 7f 1 Nemoralia (USA) 3 b/br f More Than Ready (USA) - Alina (USA) (Came Home (USA)) 2 So Beloved (GB) 6 b g Dansili (GB) - Valencia (GB) (Kenmare (FR)) 3 Jallota (GB) 5 b g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Lady Lahar (GB) (Fraam (GB)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 10; Wins: 4; Places: 5 Earnings: £360,162 Sire: MORE THAN READY. Sire of 136 Stakes winners. In 2016 EAGLE WAY Lure G1, PRIZED ICON Danehill G1, BOYNTON Distorted Humor G2, KISS AND MAKE UP Redoute's Choice G2, TOM'S READY Broad Brush G2, IDEAL IMAGE Bluebird G3, LIFE IMITATES ART Unbridled's Song G3, NEMORALIA Came Home G3, TAMMY THE TORPEDO War Chant G3, DUCCIO Danehill LR, MOKARRIS Street Cry LR, MORE ASPEN Jade Hunter LR, ZINDAYA Kris S LR. 1st Dam: ALINA by Came Home. 4 wins at 2 to 4 in USA, Goddess S LR, 2nd Fantasy S G2. Dam of 3 winners: 2011: CYNICAL STORM (f Sky Mesa) 2 wins at 2 in USA. 2012: STORMALINA (f Stormy Atlantic) Winner at 2 in USA. 2013: NEMORALIA (f More Than Ready) 4 wins at 2 and 3, Sky Bet City of York S G3, Longines Michael Seely Memorial S LR, 2nd Coronation S G1, Frizette S G1, 3rd

Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf G1.

2014: Blue On Blue (c More Than Ready) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: CAME HOME. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2016 - NEMORALIA More Than Ready G3, SWEET VICTORY Blame LR. Halo Southern Halo Northern Sea MORE THAN READY b 97 Woodman Woodman's Girl Becky Be Good NEMORALIA b/br f 2013 Gone West Came Home Nice Assay ALINA b/br 2005 Sea Hero Lady Heroine Lady Caveat

Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes, G1, York, August 19, 5f 1 Mecca's Angel (IRE) 5 gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Folga (GB) (Atraf (GB)) 2 Limato (IRE) 4 b g Tagula (IRE) Come April (GB) (Singspiel (IRE)) 3 Take Cover (GB) 9 b g Singspiel (IRE) - Enchanted (GB) (Magic Ring (IRE)) Age: 2-5; Starts: 18; Wins: 10; Places: 6 Earnings: £650,526 Sire: DARK ANGEL. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2016 - MECCA'S ANGEL Atraf G1, DIVINE Common Grounds G3, MARKAZ Atraf G3, NATIONS ALEXANDER Whipper G3, PERSUASIVE Choisir G3, BIRCHWOOD Exceed And Excel LR, EASTON ANGEL Elnadim LR, GABRIAL Mtoto LR, LOG OUT ISLAND Footstepsinthesand LR, VONA Dansili LR. 1st Dam: Folga by Atraf. 6 wins at 2 to 4, 2nd EBF Lansdown S LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2011: MECCA'S ANGEL (f Dark Angel) Sold 16,000gns yearling at TAOC2. Champion older sprinter in Europe in 2015, Champion older mare in England in 2015. 10 wins at 2 to 5, 2016 at home, France, Coolmore Nunthorpe S G1 (twice), Kilfrush Stud Sapphire S G2, Dubai

international database International Airport World Trophy G3, Prix de Saint-Georges G3, John Smith's Original Scarbrough S LR, 2nd Temple S G2, Invincible Spirit Sapphire S G2, Shadwell EBF Stallions H.Rosebery S LR, Julia Graves Roses S LR. 2012: MARKAZ (c Dark Angel) 3 wins at 2 to 4, John Sunley Memorial Criterion S G3, Betfred Chipchase S G3, 2nd Saint Gobain Weber Park S G2.

2014: Dirayah (f Dark Angel) unraced to date.

2015: (f Dark Angel) Broodmare Sire: ATRAF. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2016 - MECCA'S ANGEL Dark Angel G1, MARKAZ Dark Angel G3, KILLALA QUAY Karinga Bay LR. The Dark Angel/Atraf cross has produced: MECCA'S ANGEL G1, MARKAZ G2.

Royal Applause Acclamation Princess Athena DARK ANGEL gr 2005 Machiavellian Midnight Angel Night At Sea MECCA'S ANGEL gr f 2011 Clantime Atraf Flitteriss Park FOLGA b 2002 Belfort Desert Dawn Cast Pearls

Irish TB Marketing Gimcrack Stakes, G2, York, August 20, 6f 1 Blue Point (IRE) 2 b c Shamardal (USA) - Scarlett Rose (GB) (Royal Applause (GB)) 2 Mokarris (USA) 2 b c More Than Ready (USA) - Limonar (IRE) (Street Cry (IRE)) 3 The Last Lion (IRE) 2 b c Choisir (AUS) - Mala Mala (IRE) (Brief Truce (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 4; Wins: 3; Places: 1 Earnings: £175,525 Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 101 Stakes winners. In 2016 DARIYAN Selkirk G1, SPEEDY BOARDING Diktat G1, TRYSTER Riverman G1, BLUE POINT Royal Applause G2, BOW CREEK Most Welcome G2, ROYAL SOLITAIRE

Nashwan G2, USHERETTE Maria's Mon G2, ALRAHMA Oasis Dream G3, ARTISTRY Belong To Me G3, TOSCANINI Panoramic G3, A SHIN ERWIN Monsun LR, ALJAZZI Danehill Dancer LR, ANAMBA Redoute's Choice LR, DOHA DREAM King's Best LR, GOUACHE Dynaformer LR, LUMIERE Tobougg LR, SHIVALIK STAR Danzig LR, WILDPARK Mark of Esteem LR. 1st Dam: Scarlett Rose by Royal Applause. Dam of 3 winners: 2007: ESYTOPOLISHADIMOND (g Starcraft) 3 wins at 5 and 6.

2008: FORMOSINA (c Footstepsinthesand) 2 wins at 2, ladbrokes.com Railway S G2.

2009: Leitrim Prince (g Strategic Prince) unraced.

2010: Flywheel (f Teofilo).

Broodmare.

2011: (f Virtual) 2013: Sunstatic (c Heliostatic) in training.

2014: BLUE POINT (c Shamardal) Sold 200,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 3 wins at 2, Irish TB Marketing Gimcrack S G2, 2nd Qatar Richmond S G2.

Broodmare Sire: ROYAL APPLAUSE. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners. In 2016 - BLUE POINT Shamardal G2, BLACK SEA Dubai Destination LR, GLOBAL APPLAUSE Mayson LR, MIRAGE Oasis Dream LR, STEEL OF MADRID Lope de Vega LR. Storm Cat Giant's Causeway Mariah's Storm SHAMARDAL b 2002 Machiavellian Helsinki Helen Street BLUE POINT b c 2014 Waajib Royal Applause Flying Melody SCARLETT ROSE b 2001 Ballad Rock Billie Blue Blue Nose

Betfred Strensall Stakes, G3, York, August 20, 8f 110yds 1 Scottish (IRE) 4 b g Teofilo (IRE) Zeiting (IRE) (Zieten (USA)) 2 Yorker (SAF) 7 b g Jet Master (SAF) - Little Indian (SAF) (Al Mufti (USA))

3 Custom Cut (IRE) 7 b g Notnowcato (GB) - Polished Gem (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

Broodmare Sire: ZIETEN. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2016 - SCOTTISH Teofilo G3.

Age: 2-4; Starts: 11; Wins: 4; Places: 5 Earnings: £175,888

The Teofilo/Zieten cross has produced: ROYAL EMPIRE G3, SCOTTISH G3.

Sire: TEOFILO. Sire of 59 Stakes winners. In 2016 - PALENTINO Palace Music G1, SPECIAL FIGHTER Machiavellian G1, DIPLOMAT Shaadi G2, QUEST FOR MORE Rainbow Quest G2, HUMIDOR Zabeel G3, SCOTTISH Zieten G3, ADOOL Storm Cat LR, FIREGLOW King's Best LR, PORTAGE Zamindar LR. 1st Dam: ZEITING by Zieten. 6 wins at 2 to 4 in France, USA, Prix Zeddaan LR, Omnibus S LR, Frances A Genter H LR. Dam of 9 winners: 2003: MUTAWAJID (c Zafonic) Winner at 2.

2004: Zut Alors (f Pivotal) Winner at 2 in France, 3rd Prix Miesque G3. Dam of Peut Etre (f Whipper: 2 wins at 3 in France, 2nd Prix Fille de l'Air G3) 2005: MOHATHAB (g Cadeaux Genereux) 4 wins.

2006: COMBAT ZONE (g Refuse To Bend) 16 wins at 4 to 7 in France, Germany, Switzerland, Bayerische Hausbau Grosse Europa Meile G2.

2007: Bikini Babe (f Montjeu) Winner at 2, 2nd C L Weld Park S G3, 2nd Prix de Psyche G3.

Broodmare.

2008: Tartampion (c Cape Cross) 2009: ROYAL EMPIRE (g Teofilo) 5 wins at 3 and 4 at home, UAE, Betfred TV Geoffrey Freer S G3.

2010: DOUBLE YOUR MONEY (g Shamardal) 2 wins at 2 and 3.

2012: SCOTTISH (g Teofilo) Sold 131,629gns yearling at GOOY1. 4 wins at 3 and 4, Betfred Strensall S G3, William Hill Doonside Cup LR, bet365 Steventon S LR, 2nd Neptune Investment Gordon S G3, Betfred Rose of Lancaster S G3, 3rd Betvictor Brigadier Gerard S G3.

2013: SANTE (f Dream Ahead) Winner at 3.

2014: Front Contender (f Teofilo) unraced to date.

2016: (f Siyouni)

Galileo

Sadler's Wells

Urban Sea TEOFILO b 2004 Danehill Speirbhean Saviour SCOTTISH b g 2012 Danzig Zieten Blue Note ZEITING b 97 Law Society Belle de Cadix Gourgandine

TCA Abu Dhabi Solario Stakes, G3, Sandown Park, August 20, 7f 1 South Seas (IRE) 2 ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Let It Be Me (USA) (Mizzen Mast (USA)) 2 Salouen (IRE) 2 b c Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Gali Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) 3 Eqtiraan (IRE) 2 b c Helmet (AUS) - Miranda Frost (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 3; Places: 0 Earnings: £32,701 Sire: LOPE DE VEGA. Sire of 18 Stakes winners. In 2016 BELARDO Danehill G1, JEMAYEL Homme de Loi G1, FRENCH FERN Strategic G2, VERY SPECIAL Danehill G2, SANTA ANA LANE Fastnet Rock G3, SOUTH SEAS Mizzen Mast G3, CANDY STORE Noverre LR, FORT DEL ORO Redback LR, STEEL OF MADRID Royal Applause LR. 1st Dam: Let It Be Me by Mizzen Mast. ran on the flat in France at 2 and 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2014: SOUTH SEAS (c Lope de Vega) Sold 145,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 3 wins at 2, TCA Abu Dhabi Solario S G3.

Broodmare Sire: MIZZEN MAST. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2016 - SOUTH SEAS Lope de Vega G3.

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photo of the month: Ribchester and bloodstock agent Bobby O’Ryan in the Deauville winners’ enclosure Fairly or not (we are just repeating what others have said here...) it has been mentioned (we are sure tongue-in-cheek) that bloodstock agents make a fine habit of turning up in the winners’ enclosure to smooze with owners and clients after a success, but, if a horse has run poorly and finished down the field, then they are faster off the racecourse than Usian Bolt, and will make up more tales than a US swimmer.

Irish agent Bobby O’Ryan, though, had no problems deciding in which direction to walk after the Prix Jacques Les Marois as Ribchester won the Group 1 contest, run in the Deauville sunshine, with aplomb.

O’Ryan joined trainer, friend and client Richard Fahy, alongside the horse’s new owner representative, in the winners’ spot to take the plaudits and enjoy the satisfying moments of top level victory.

However, the Irishman took his responsibilities a whole level futher when the lad with the horse had to disappear for the prize-giving.

With the Fahy team short on numbers (it was a Sunday and this was abroad and they speak a different language) there was no one obvious to ask to hold the considerably now-more-valuable Ribchester, while the lad had to scoot off to get his memento.

Our man O’Ryan stepped into the breach, and despite wearing his best (or only...?) suit, he admirably took control – he led the Group 1 winner around to cool off, washed him down, and diligently ensured that the good-looking bay colt rehydrated properly on the hot day.

Fellow bloodstock agents looked on in horror at the precedent O’Ryan could have been setting; they too might in future be called upon to do some equine work.

Irish racegoers in the crowd smiled wisely that here was clear and undisputable evidence that the countrymen from the Emerald Isle are the only true horsemen in Europe, proud calls of “Good man Bobby” rang around the winners’ enclosure.

Thumbs up: bloodstock agent Bobby O’Ryan proving his equine expertise in the winners’ enclosure at Deauville as Ribchester enjoys a well-deserved Group 1-winning drink

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