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The force is with us Workforce and Ryan Moore dazzle at Epsom

Plus ■ Paul Hanagan on his jockeys’ title bid ■ Marco Botti: dreaming of Arc glory ■ Royal Ascot in pictures www.ownerbreeder.co.uk

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1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd

St. James’s Palace Stakes Gr.1 in near record time.

Irish 2,000 Guineas Gr.1 by 4½ lengths.

National Stakes Gr.1.

Phoenix Stakes Gr.1 by 4½ lengths.

Railway Stakes Gr.2.

Diamond Stakes Gr.3 by 5 lengths.

International Stakes Gr.1 beaten a length by Sea The Stars in race record time.

European Champion 2-year-old MASTERCRAFTSMAN pulverises subsequent Group 1 winners Art Connoisseur and Bushranger in the Gr.1 Phoenix Stakes.

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The force is with us Workforce and Ryan Moore dazzle at Epsom

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Cover: Workforce and Ryan Moore Photo: Leo Mason

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Exceptional talents for us all to enjoy I

f a week is a long time in politics, what is a day in the world of racing? In this sport, equine reputations can be made or broken in the course of a few minutes’ pulsating action.

St Nicholas Abbey had been mentioned as a likely successor to Sea The Stars before he had even set foot on a racecourse in his Classic season. When he did reappear in the 2,000 Guineas, only to finish a lacklustre sixth, the sense of disappointment was shared by an entire industry.

Yet we need not have worried, for our thirst to unearth the next potential superstar would soon be quenched.

In Workforce, brilliant winner of the Derby in which he smashed the course record set

by Lammtarra in 1995, we have, for the time being at least, a horse of unlimited potential (Epsom Review, pages 48-53).

Workforce provided Sir Michael Stoute with his fifth Derby and Khalid Abdullah his third, while the man in the saddle at Epsom was savouring his first Blue Riband triumph.

Step forward Ryan Moore, who claimed his second British Classic just 24 hours after his first, courtesy of Snow Fairy’s remarkable last-to-first effort in the Oaks.

Moore is not a man who shows much emotion in, or out, of the saddle. He refuses to indulge in whipwaving, finger-pointing or exuberant celebration when a big winner comes his way. Indeed, his response to winning the Oaks was to say “it’s not the Derby, is it?” and he later felt the need to deny suggestions that he was close to tears after he had captured the said race.

So what’s the deal with this young man?

Simply, he is an exceptional talent in the saddle and a superb practitioner of his art – as three jockeys’ titles and a host of big-race victories testify – who prefers to let the horses do the talking. As such he is the perfect stable jockey for Sir Michael Stoute.

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The duo enjoyed further success at Royal Ascot, where Moore ended up as leading rider, with Strawberrydaiquiri and Harbinger (see The Big Picture on pages 14-19 for George Selwyn’s stunning images of the world’s greatest Flat festival).

Harbinger could now meet stablemate Workforce in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 24, and their presence would be a massive fillip for a race which has failed to attract the best three-year-olds in recent times.

If Ryan Moore is thwarted in his bid for a fourth championship, then Paul Hanagan could be the man to benefit. The 29-year-old’s profile has risen steadily in recent years and, fresh from his own Royal Ascot success aboard Marine Commando, he could cause an upset if trainer Richard Fahey continues to supply him with a steady stream of winners.

As he tells Julian Muscat (pages 43-46), the thought of winning the championship has crossed his mind, although he’s certainly not counting any chickens yet.

“I have never set my stall out to be champion jockey this year,” says Hanagan. “Yes, I’d like to be champion; everyone would. But it will be very tough. I’ll try to ride as many winners as I can and see what happens.

“I’m a big fan of Ryan’s, and Richard Hughes is an exceptional jockey. It could just be Richard’s year, because the firepower available to him is exceptional.

“Ryan has said that he won’t be charging around the country riding for bad prize-money. And he’ll be abroad quite a lot through the summer and autumn. If I can stay close to him…well, you never know.”

Talking up your competitors might smack of a lack of confidence, but anyone who has seen Hanagan in action this year will know he is riding out of his skin.

Like Ryan Moore, he is at his most eloquent on the back of a thoroughbred. Racing is lucky to have them both.

“Ryan Moore

eschews exuberant celebration and lets the horses do the talking

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CONTENTS JULY 2010

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NEWS & VIEWS

FEATURES

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News Focus Hatchfield Farm plans halted

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Changes

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ROA Leader TBA Leader Champion Stakes debate

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Tony Morris The magic of July

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The Great Owner/Breeders

Sales Overview Philip Freedman’s assessment

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Sales Circuit Store auctions fail to deliver

Eric and ‘Budgie’ Moller Why owners need to get radical

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Royal Ascot special

News round-up

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The Big Picture

Laura Thompson The Ascot/Newmarket divide

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Talking To...

Trainer Marco Botti

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Paul Hanagan Bidding to be champion

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COVER STORY Classic Review Ryan Moore and Workforce (right) grab the glory

104 Your Say Andrew Black, Betfair co-founder, on Harry Findlay

INTERNATIONAL SCENE 30

View From Ireland Taoiseach issues rallying call

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Continental Tales Spirit Of Saints bags hat-trick

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Going Global Huseynov makes his mark

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ROA Forum York unveils improved owners’ facilities

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TBA Forum Reports from Regional Days

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NEWS The big stories in the racing world

Newmarket homes plan rejected by council

EMMA BERRY

Protestors celebrate unanimous vote against major urban development at training centre

Newmarket trainers and residents gathered to register disapproval of the scheme

Lord Derby’s plans to build up to 1,200 homes on Hatchfield Farm in Newmarket have been derailed after councillors at an extraordinary planning meeting voted unanimously to reject the application.

Campaigners against the scheme gathered outside the offices of Forest Heath District Council prior to the meeting on June 2.

Selected representatives from the many racing organisations which had opposed the plans were given a chance to air their views to the councillors, who heard from the Managing Director of Jockey Club Estates, William Gittus, and Godolphin’s Managing Director Hugh Anderson.

“There is nowhere, nowhere in the world

where there is such a density of world-class horses and trainers,” said Anderson.

“Godolphin would not be in Newmarket were it not for the unique environment the town offers.

“The training and breeding of racehorses requires a rural environment, and it is inconceivable that this development would not destroy the fragile balance that exists between the horses and the town.”

Fears over an increase in the volume of traffic in Newmarket had been the primary concern for the town’s 80 licensed trainers.

Mark Tompkins, chairman of the Newmarket Trainers’ Federation, said: “From the Federation’s point of view this is the

result that every single one of our members wanted. We’re delighted with the councillors’ decision, particularly the fact that it was a unanimous decision.

“Anything that makes our life easier regarding the traffic situation in Newmarket can only be a good thing and a benefit to us all.”

Rachel Hood, Vice-Chair of the ROA Council, founded the Save Historic Newmarket Action Group in 2008 in a bid to preserve the town’s unique heritage.

Describing Newmarket as a “national treasure”, Hood commented: “We could not have won this fight without the unswerving support of Edmond Mahony and John Morrey of Tattersalls, the Jockey Club, Godolphin, Darley, Newmarket’s racing community and all our many benefactors and supporters who have remained constant and strong.”

Lord Derby, whose Stanley House Stud borders the 160-acre site he has outlined for development at Hatchfield Farm, indicated directly after the meeting that an appeal is now likely.

“I think it was rash to turn it down over traffic issues but whether or not I appeal is a question of waiting and working with my team,” he said.

“At the moment I’m doing a lot of thinking and listening. We have six months in which to make an appeal and there would appear to be a very strong case for doing so.

“All options are open with Hatchfield Farm. I would consider a smaller scheme and I want to work with racing.”

Double delight for Bernard Kantor and The Elms Stephen Kemble’s The Elms Stud consigned just two yearlings at Tattersalls’ 2008 October Sale but both have gone on to become Guineas winners this season, with Evading Tempete winning the Premio Regina Elena (Italian 1,000 Guineas) and Glorious Lass the Analogichnya Stakes (Russian 1,000 Guineas) at Krasnodar Hippodrome.

“Anthony Stroud bought both their dams for Bernard Kantor, so these fillies were weaned early as the mares were heading to South Africa to be covered by Count Dubois,” explained Kemble.

“We took them to the December Sales and neither sold. Then, when we presented them again as yearlings, Glorious Lass was bought

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by Grant Pritchard-Gordon for 70,000gns for a Russian client and Evading Tempete went to Julian Ince for 3,000gns.”

Glorious Lass is a daughter of Galileo and was the first foal of the Giant’s Causeway mare Aquilonia, while Evading Tempete, who split Joanna and Special Duty in the Prix Imprudence before her success in Italy, is by Dubai Destination out of Late Summer, a Cliveden Stud-bred Gone West half-sister to Daggers Drawn.

Both fillies were bred by Bernard Kantor’s Wentworth Racing Ltd. Count Dubois, whose dam Madame Dubois is a half-sister to Daggers Drawn’s dam Sun And Shade, and who was trained for Kantor by William

Haggas, stands at Klawervlei Stud in South Africa alongside the owner/breeder’s recent Group 1 winner King’s Apostle.

Glorious Lass after her victory in Russia

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Big Buck’s may yet go chasing

GEORGE SELWYN

Horse of the Year Big Buck’s will stay over hurdles next season before a possible return to chasing, owner Andy Stewart has confirmed.

Big Buck’s, who topped the public vote at May’s Anglo-Irish Jump Racing Awards, will follow the same route as last term in his bid for a third Ladbrokes World Hurdle title.

“He’ll definitely stay hurdling next season – he’s at the top of his game and there’s no point going over fences with Kauto, Denman and Imperial Commander around,” said Stewart.

“I wouldn’t rule out a return to chasing but it won’t be next season.

“To be honest I thought he had no chance of winning the public vote. But he’s the horse of a lifetime and we were humbled to win.”

Big Buck’s, who was bred at Haras de Gouffern et de Rabodanges for Henri Poulat, has three siblings racing in France, including a five-year-old full brother and a three-year-old halfbrother by Turgeon.

Stewart added: “It doesn’t normally work to chase the same breeding. And apart from Celestial Halo, my threeyear-old purchases have been dire!”

A delegation of major breeders from India was entertained at Royal Ascot

A 15-year ban on the importation of thoroughbred breeding stock from Britain to India was lifted recently following lobbying by the TBA. The restrictions originated in 1995 as a result of a Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) outbreak in the UK. Isolated cases in nonthoroughbreds, usually entering the UK from mainland Europe, has meant an ongoing ban which has prevented Indian breeders buying mares at British sales.

TBA Chairman Kirsten Rausing said: “The TBA has been working to secure the movement of horses since the restriction was imposed in 1995. This has been a long campaign, but one which stepped up a gear last year. Whilst it was unfortunate that we were unable to welcome Indian buyers to the 2009 Tattersalls December Sales, we now look forward to their return to British sales later this year.”

She added: “This campaign would not have succeeded without support from our opposite numbers, the National Horse Breeding Society of India, the excellent advice and support of the veterinary profession and DEFRA, who, through Dr Mauricio Lopez, Veterinary Head Global Animal Health, THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

represented the Industry at high level meetings in Delhi, supported by the British Trade Office in India.

“We would also like to recognise the contribution made by a number of supporters, whose close contacts with India provided the necessary guidance and advice, local MPs and MEPs, who also supported our intensive lobbying.”

While the major breeding stock sales do not take place until later in the year, both Tattersalls and British Bloodstock Marketing (BBM) have already been liaising with Indian breeders to encourage their return to the British marketplace.

“We invited a delegation of major breeders from India to lunch on the Friday of Royal Ascot,” said Anna Powell of BBM. “Then, together with Tattersalls, we will be hosting a reception on the eve of the Bangalore Derby, which takes place on July 11.”

Jason Singh, Marketing Manager for Tattersalls, said: “We’d expect a small amount of interest in our July Sale but hopefully there will be a larger number of Indian breeders coming over for the December Sales. We’ll be organising another promotional trip to Pune and Delhi in October.”

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Celebrations as India ceases ban on importing British bloodstock

Stewart: ‘humbled’ by support

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NEWS

Two new members for TBA Board Following the recent TBA election, Julian Dollar and Grant Pritchard-Gordon have been elected as the two new members of the TBA Board, taking up their seats from the end of June.

Dollar, who manages Newsells Park Stud for the Jacobs family, has been involved in the bloodstock industry since 1998, initially working for Chris Richardson at Cheveley Park Stud before moving to Kentucky where he spent two years at Castleton Lyons Farm as Manager.

Dollar said: “Im really looking forward to learning about how Julian Dollar the whole set-up works and to contributing to the TBA in helping to serve the members as well as we possibly can.”

Along with celebrating his appointment to the TBA Board, Dollar also recently enjoyed a momentous week for Newsells Park Stud at Royal Ascot. Its new stallion signing Equiano won the King’s Stand Stakes, while the homebred Strawberrydaiquiri outbattled Spacious to land the Group 2 Windsor Forest Stakes. To cap it all, another of the stud’s graduates, Rite Of Passage, won the Gold Cup

and will now be aimed at the Melbourne Cup in November.

“We can hardly believe our luck,” said Dollar. “It was a wonderful week with plenty to celebrate.”

Grant Pritchard-Gordon, whose brother Gavin is the former TBA Executive Director, runs Badgers Bloodstock Consultants outside Newmarket with his wife Sandy and sons Tom and Sam. He said: “I feel very honoured that people have decided to vote for me.

“These are difficult times and Grant Pritchard-Gordon they may yet get worse, but I will be doing all I can to help the TBA and the industry in general.”

Commenting on the new appointments, TBA Chief Executive Louise Kemble said: “The number of votes cast was higher than in recent years and reflected the high calibre of the four candidates, all of whom attracted considerable support.

“Julian Dollar and Grant Pritchard-Gordon will take up their responsibilities with effect from the AGM, and we look forward to welcoming them to the TBA Board.”

Balding and Parker top ROA Council vote Ian Balding and Sir Eric Parker have been re-elected to the ROA Council. Joining them is Lucy Birley, an owner for ten years who has horses in training in Britain and Ireland.

A record number of votes were cast in this year’s ballot, with Balding securing the highest number of individual votes. Full details to follow in the August issue.

New recruit for BBM Amy Bennett (pictured) has joined the British Bloodstock Marketing team as Marketing Executive.

A former Deputy Bloodstock Editor of the Racing Post who also completed the BHA Graduate Course, Bennett has recently spent a year in New Zealand working in stallion marketing and PR for Stoney Bridge Stud, which stands seven stallions, including the Gran Premio del Jockey Club winner Ekraar.

“It was an exciting time to be at Stoney Bridge,” she said. “It’s a young operation and this year three of their stallions had their first Group 1 winners.

“However, I’m delighted to join the team at BBM. In the current economic climate it has become more important than ever to continue to attract new clients to British breeding and racing, particularly those from overseas.

“The work that BBM does in promoting the British bloodstock industry, as well as making links with buyers in different countries, is an important part of this.”

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Art Connoisseur – winner of the Gr.1 Golden Jubilee Stakes and the Gr.2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Pressing – winner of the Gr.1 Bayerisches Zuchtrennen and the Gr.1 Premio Roma.

Viva Pataca – Hong Kong Champion and winner of 8 Gr.1 races, including the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup in 2010.

Collection – winner of the Gr.1 Hong Kong Derby and of the Gr.1 Hong Kong Gold Cup in 2010.

Square Eddie – 2yo winner of the Gr.1 Lane’s End Futurity at Keeneland.

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NEWS

Qatar’s sponsorship of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, won last year by Sea The Stars, has been extended and enhanced

Arc to receive major prize-money boost The 2013 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will be worth €4.8 million, an increase of €800,000, under the terms of a new agreement with the sponsor, while 2018 will see the Longchamp showpiece rise again in value to €5.3m.

Having first backed the Arc in 2008 in a five-year-deal, doubling its value to €4m, the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) recently extended its backing of the race until 2022.

As part of the deal, a number of changes have been made to this year’s series of races for Purebred Arabian horses run over Arc weekend, the highlight of which is the Qatar Arabian World Cup, an all-age contest run on Arc day worth €450,000.

The Breeders’ Challenge features three races, including a Group 1 contest for fouryear-old fillies, previously run at Saint-Cloud, which will now be run at Longchamp on Saturday, October 2. Two other Group 1

events, for three-year-old colts and three-yearold fillies, will be run at Saint-Cloud on Friday, October 1.

Jean-Pierre de Gaste, Chairman of the French Association for Arabian Racehorses, who helped broker the original sponsorship deal in 2008 between the QREC and France Galop, said: “This renewed agreement demonstrates the synergy between the thoroughbred and the Purebred Arabian.”

Recent Group performers include JACQUELINE QUEST (G1)(pictured), ARCANO (G1), CROWDED HOUSE (G1), LILLIE LANGTRY (G2) and RADIOHEAD (G2).

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Changes – R a c i n g ’ s n e w s i n a n u t s h e l l PEOPLE AND BUSINESS Malton fire Champion Stakes Dave Bourton Racing to School Dean McKeown Marilyn Charlton Bloomsbury Stud Each-way betting Pagebet Olivia Maylam Michael Bell National Stud Harry Findlay Channel 4 Racing Francois Doumen Allan Dickman Tony McCoy Oliver Greenall

Peter Brown found guilty of killing apprentice jockeys Jamie Kyne and Jan Wilson at their block of flats in Norton, North Yorkshire in September Group 1 contest set to be transferred from Newmarket to Ascot in 2011 to help create a finale to the Flat season Travelling head lad to Mick Channon for the past ten years to start training career from barn at Wolverhampton racecourse Charity golf day raises over £15,000 for the British Horseracing and Education Standard Trust’s racing programme for school children BHA confirms four-year worldwide ban on jockey for breaking rules on passing information and breaches of the non-trier’s rule Relinquishes role as director of the French Racing and Breeding Committee to become marketing director of the Aga Khan Studs Lady Tavistock Henrietta Bedford to disperse successful breeding nursery after 45 years; mares, yearlings and foals will be sold at Tattersalls in December Racing For Change launches customer charter that will encourage racecourse bookmakers to adopt standard each-way betting terms Leading north-east bookmaker goes into administration with the loss of 125 jobs; Stan James buys 27 of Pagebet’s 53 shops 28-year-old starts training career from Exeter Stables in Exning, Newmarket having spent time with David Elsworth and Guillaume Macaire Trainer records 1,000th winner with Allied Powers in Group 2 Grand Prix de Chantilly Returns a profit in its first full year of operation since being transferred to the Jockey Club: its operating profit in 2009 was £200,000 Banned from running his horses and attending racecourses for six months after BHA finds him guilty of laying his own horse twice Criticised over its coverage of the Dubai World Cup, which was described as an “advertising promotion” for Dubai by regulator Ofcom 70-year-old hands over training of jump horses to son Thierry in order to concentrate on Flat string Hands in training licence to join Michael Dods as his assistant Fifteen times champion jump jockey is made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours’ list Crowned champion male amateur rider before embarking on new career training point-to-pointers; Isabel Tompsett is the champion lady amateur

RACEHORSE AND STALLION – MOVEMENTS AND RETIREMENTS Lahaleeb Inler Cool Roxy Marju Young Mick Summer Bird Equiano Lateral Mullionmileanhour Princesse d’Anjou Safely Kept

Grade 1-winning filly joins Gerard Butler in Newmarket after three runs for Bahrain trainer Fawzi Nass Son of Red Ransom who was unplaced in the 2,000 Guineas moved to Brian Meehan from John Best following disappointing start to 2010 Fakenham specialist who won 11 times at the track is retired aged 13 by owner/trainer Alan Blackmore Sire of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Bethrah is rested from stud duties aged 22 due to laminitis Duke of Edinburgh Handicap and Cumberland Lodge Stakes winner for owner/breeder Mike Kentish and trainer George Margarson is retired aged eight 2009 Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner is retired aged four to stand at Pauls Mill in Kentucky Newsells Park Stud buys into Group 1-winning sprinter and will stand the son of Acclamation at the Hertfordshire-based stud next year Group 1-winning miler by Singspiel based at Gestut Fahrhof to stand southern hemisphere season at Maine Chance Farm in Cape Province, South Africa John Best-trained sprinter, third in the 2008 Windsor Castle Stakes and runner-up in April’s Abernant Stakes, is retired aged four Dual French Gold Cup winner, who ran in the race five times, retired aged nine; she will begin a broodmare career Mare who benefitted when the brilliant Dayjur threw away the Breeders' Cup Sprint is stood down from the breeding shed at the age of 23

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Respected stud master who ran Tara Stud in Ireland Stewards’ secretary who was in a coma for more than four years after suffering injuries in a hunting accident West Country point-to-point rider and trainer who later broke horses for many of Britain’s top jump stables Long-serving member of the Turf Club and honorary life president of Leopardstown racecourse Farrier with the Martin Todhunter stable who owned dual chase winner Storm Surge Veterinary surgeon at the Ridgeway practice in Lambourn Racing commentator who worked in the north of England and Scotland First woman officially to train a winner at Royal Ascot and who sent out Precipice Wood to win the Gold Cup at Ascot in 1970 Owner of Combs Ditch, twice beaten in photo finishes in Kempton’s King George VI Chase during the 1980s

Winner of the 1992 Imperial Cup and 1993 Tote Gold Trophy for the Steve Woodman stable Sire of 2006 Champion Chase winner Newmill; he raced for Sheikh Mohammed on the Flat and was doped at the 1990 St Leger meeting Son of Storm Cat, a brother to Giant’s Causeway, who had been standing at Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds in Florida Talented mare whose eight wins included the William Neville Novice Chase and Thyestes Chase Dam of Superstar Leo, winner of the Norfolk Stakes and Flying Childers Stakes, and runner-up in the Prix de l’Abbaye Posted four Grade 1 wins, including the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Mile, and won over $3.3 million in prize-money

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ROYAL ASCOT 2010

Royal Ascot could hardly have started in more thrilling fashion, with the hotly anticipated clash between Goldikova and Paco Boy in the Queen Anne Stakes delivering all it had promised. The Wertheimers’ dual Breeders’ Cup-winning mare held on to win by a neck

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THE BIG PICTURE

On day two the Queen had her first runner of the week, Golden Stream, and is pictured enjoying a chat with his jockey, William Buick. Another leading lady of the Turf, Princess Haya (main image), accompanied her husband Sheikh Mohammed, whose Godolphin operation won the Royal Hunt Cup with Invisible Man. Newsells Park Stud was already on the board thanks to Equiano, their

recent stallion acquisition who won the King’s Stand Stakes, and they followed up with homebred Strawberrydaiquiri (bottom left, grey filly) in the Windsor Forest Stakes. Juddmonte’s superb season continued when Byword (bottom right) led home a one-two for Prince Khalid Abdullah’s operation in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes. The owner/breeder (bottom centre) was present to collect the trophy

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ROYAL ASCOT 2010

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THE BIG PICTURE

If there is one showpiece race at Royal Ascot amid the Group 1s and valuable big-field handicaps, it is Thursday’s Gold Cup, which this year resulted in a ding-dong battle between Irishtrained duo Age Of Aquarius and Rite Of Passage (top left, yellow cap). The latter held off his rival in a thriller, but Age Of Aquarius’s trainer Aidan O’Brien saw his luck change over the last two days of the meeting, with Starspangledbanner (bottom) giving him a second Group 1 by winning Saturday’s highlight, the Golden Jubilee Stakes. Frankie Dettori likes nothing better than a winner at his favourite course, and he certainly enjoyed winning Friday’s King Edward VII Stakes on Monterosso (main image) – as did Paddy Trainor from Mark Johnston’s stable. However, it was Ryan Moore who ended the week as top jockey, his runaway victory on Harbinger in the Hardwicke Stakes (right) being one of his four winners

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ROA LEADER

PAUL DIXON President Racehorse Owners Association

Time to get radical as prize-money plummets Bookmakers and racecourses must be held to task as levy picture worsens

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acing’s funding crisis continues to deepen as Levy Board income diminishes. Minimum prizemoney values for the second half of the year are forecast to decrease by at least 10%, while projections for 2011 suggest prize-money levels of most races will struggle to match those of ten years ago.

These figures will have a devastating effect on an industry that is already on its knees. Go behind the glamour and glitz of Royal Ascot and you find a very different racing world, a world where trainers are going out of business, stable workers are losing jobs and the rural economy, in which racing plays such an important part, is feeling the cold winds of recession.

It’s time for owners to get radical. The first thing to do is to quickly gag anybody who tries to tell you that prize-money is not important because this is a leisure pursuit and that nobody should expect to have their hobby subsidised.

How many more times? Prizemoney drives the economic cycle that is racing. If my horse wins prize-money, I reinvest some or all of it in paying training fees and buying other horses. Levels of prize-money dictate the extent to which I do this. Of course racing is my pleasure and passion, but it is also an economic fact that what I get out of it dictates what I put back in.

That aside, £12 billion is bet on British horseracing a year. It is shown on TV screens in 10,000 betting shops, on two dedicated racing channels, on terrestrial television and is seen and bet on by nearly six million people a year on 60 racecourses.

As owners of the product that drives all this, we not only deserve to have a reasonable return on our investment: it is also essential for the well-being of British horseracing and the rural economy. A recovery on training costs of 20% is not reasonable as the international comparisons bear witness. French racing receives 8% of its betting turnover; we get 1% if we are lucky.

Much of our problems have to be laid at the door of the Levy Board. Not so much the Board itself but at the system that underpins it – outmoded in the modern world, exploited to the hilt by bookmakers and simply not fit for purpose.

To those who say we’re lucky to have the levy, we should point out we’re much more unlucky not to have a pool betting monopoly which is enjoyed by virtually every other major racing country in the world.

Although we can’t blame the Levy Board for the downturn in betting and margins on horseracing, we can continue to ask why they have allowed the levy system to stagger on with all its imperfections.

We can wonder why the last government, while paying lip service to supporting us, never appreciated racing’s worth to employment and to the rural economy and did nothing about modernising the levy so that it delivers a fair return to owners, who keep the horseracing industry afloat.

We can only repeat our refrain to the new administration and hope that it will not be lost in the morass of bad economic news.

We can, incidentally, also continue to ask racecourses why their contributions to prize-money continues to diminish, in marked contrast to their media rights income, which has now risen to over £60 million a year and will soon be challenging the levy as racing’s biggest source of funding.

So, yes, it is now time for owners and trainers to get radical. Whatever bookmakers might say, horseracing is still their core product. Of course, we have a diminishing market share as the betting industry has diversified, but you have only to be in a betting shop on any Saturday afternoon to know where the passion of most punters continues to lie.

Ultimately, this gives owners a great deal of power.

And we are fast approaching the time when we must use it.

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TBA LEADER

KIRSTEN RAUSING Chairman Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association

Champion Stakes switch requires serious thought Logic of moving the race to Ascot for the ‘greater good’ is debatable

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he Horsemen’s Group Chief Executive, Alan Morcombe, joined the TBA Board’s last meeting and provided some refreshingly clear thinking on the subject of financing of British racing. But one question he posed to the Board keeps returning to me.

What do we mean when we say it will be ‘good for racing’? Who is ‘racing’ in this context? Do we mean all or just some of these constituents? What is good for bookmakers might not be good for breeders, what is good for racecourses might not be good for owners, but at the same time the various constituents must be seen to agree publicly if we are to attract new audiences, and to promote our sport for the ‘greater good’.

But is a move of Champions Day to Ascot for the greater good? Who in racing is best placed to make the call? The Champion Stakes, if run around two turns and a camber, would be an entirely different race to that which we as breeders know and use to gauge the relative merits of its runners and winners. If the race is moved, historical comparisons with past winners become meaningless, which negates the whole concept of a championship race, at least for breeders. Has anyone registered the views of the owner/breeders who not only provide the bulk of the runners, but often also the sponsorship?

Whether this policy is good for racing, if the overriding factor means we can attract a bigger audience to our end-of-season finale, is debatable. Will breeders’ requirements to test and improve the breed, surely the premise upon which this sport is based, be deemed a second-rate consideration, in favour of attracting increased attendance, the mainstay of the RFC future strategy for the sport?

A common-sense approach also suggests that the British Champions’ Series proposals need to take into account the implications of the latest announcement of a further decline in levy. The 20% cut in prize-money from July 1 looks unlikely to be the only reduction this year, as a result of what we now see as an over-ambitious

forecast for income from the 49th Levy Scheme. This is not a blip, but a trend that is gathering pace. Until we find a solution to control the massive growth in betting exchanges and online betting operators based offshore, the prudent path to follow is to adopt the RFC initiatives which have a cost-effective outcome.

However, it is surely undesirable to attempt completely unrealistic grand plans with expensive price tags, particularly when they are unlikely to attract the quality of runners required to justify such an investment – certainly in the short term. Quite what heed has been paid to the existing European (and worldwide) Pattern of racing is hard to fathom, too. I look forward to entering this debate personally over the coming weeks and will report on whether my views have been swayed.

Ironically, expensive might not be a term which we can attach to this year’s Pattern race winners. Just at the right time, you might say, Paco Boy, Makfi and Equiano – each of them bought in the sales ring for £30,000 or less – have all won Group 1s, while Workforce (King’s Best), Snow Fairy (Intikhab) and Canford Cliffs (Tagula) have demonstrated a startling diversity of sires among the top-flight winners.

As ever, the Juddmonte homebreds have been a dominant force in the major races this season, winning six Group 1s, including three European Classics. Prince Khalid Abdullah’s breeding operation is one of the most respected in the world and we are grateful to Juddmonte for their generous sponsorship of the TBA Awards.

The ROA and TBA held their AGMs in June. Both will be covered in detail in the August issue of this magazine, but I would like to reiterate my thanks to the outgoing TBA Vice-Chairman Richard Lancaster and retiring Board members Ron Huggins and Peter Stanley.

They have all given their time freely and generously, and their skills and strengths have been a tremendous asset. We look forward to welcoming their successors, Julian Dollar and Grant Pritchard-Gordon.

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THE MAN YOU CAN’T IGNORE COMMENT

Tony Morris The high summer clashes between the different generations are contests to savour, with the duel between Grundy and Bustino one which still glows 35 years after that great day

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ay and June have plenty to offer the European racing enthusiast, the former bringing the mile Classics and the latter providing the splendour of Epsom and Royal Ascot. But July always has the potential to deliver even more excitement, because this is traditionally the month when we see the first top-level clashes between the three-year-olds and their seniors.

At Sandown Park, in the Eclipse, and Newmarket, in the July Cup and Falmouth Stakes, at Ascot in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and at Goodwood, in the Sussex and Nassau Stakes, prestige weightfor-age Group 1 prizes are set to provide us with the means to assess and compare the merits of different generations in direct competition. This is, or at least can be, the very best that racing in Britain has to offer.

Of course, it does not always happen.

Sometimes one generation is recognisably below par; more rarely two consecutive generations seem weak, in which case the outcome of these events may be readily characterised as no big deal. And we have seen years when the raison d’être of these tests has not been fulfilled, with one crop totally unrepresented; for three consecutive seasons from 2006 no three-year-old contested the King George.

But we should be able to look forward to something truly meaningful at Ascot on July 24. The 60th renewal of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes is the declared objective of Workforce, who turned in an exceptional performance when running away with the Derby in record-smashing time on only his third outing. And it should also be the target for Fame and Glory, the second-best of his crop behind the immaculate Sea The Stars in 2009, and leader of his generation this time around, with impressive Group 1 triumphs in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and Coronation Cup already in the bag.

It is easy to be wrong when we reduce a race to a match, as I know from long experience, and recall, most strikingly, for that Guineas day when what drew me and

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thousands more to Newmarket was the prospect of a Mill Reef – My Swallow duel, and the pair were upstaged in no uncertain fashion by a colt whose brilliance few had suspected, the great Brigadier Gerard. And as recently as this spring all the hype over the Cheltenham Gold Cup centred on the supposed deciding encounter between Kauto Star and Denman, only for Imperial Commander to upset calculations.

But for all that, if Workforce and Fame And Glory both turn up, fit and well, on the day, it is hard to see the 2010 King George as something other than the clash of these titans of their respective generations. Is it too much,

“Those champions of

their generations engaged in a duel that for sheer visceral excitement remains unsurpassed” I wonder, to hope for something on a par with the magnificent contest that the same race gave us in 1975? That was all about the best threeyear-old and the best four-year-old in training, and some old-timers were content to refer to it as the race of the century.

Expectations are high As an old-timer myself now, with more than half a century of racegoing to look back on, some of it has inevitably become a blur, with just the vaguest recollections of events and how they panned out. But some memories have not dimmed with the passing of the years.

To the present generation Sea-Bird’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe probably rates as ancient history, but it made such an impression on this

no doubt impressionable young witness that the images lodged in the memory bank 45 years ago remain vivid to this day. A field of exceptional quality was dominated by the supreme equine athlete and it was my privilege to be on hand for what was unquestionably the outstanding individual display in my experience.

But racing is a many-faceted sport and it is not just individual performances which quicken the pulse and provide us in a brief space of time with a spectacle that endures in the mind for decades. Neither Grundy nor Bustino was in Sea-Bird’s class and I have been lucky enough to see quite a lot of horses whom I would have to rate as their superiors. But on that sunny July afternoon at Ascot 35 years ago those champions of their respective generations engaged in a duel that for sheer visceral excitement remains unsurpassed in my racegoing life and, I feel sure, it was the same for many others.

The throng that descended on Ascot that day did so in the anticipation of seeing something special. We were going to see Dahlia, bidding for her third win in the race, yet she was far from being the main attraction.

The best racemare on the planet bar one – her old nemesis Allez France – was presumed to be just a supporting act, while all the attention centred on the tussle between the undisputed three-year-old champion, a Classic winner on each of his last three outings, and the previous season’s St Leger hero, who had come back better than ever at four.

Grundy, a handsome chesnut with flaxen mane and tail, had plenty to recommend him.

He had been much the best juvenile of 1974, opened his second campaign with two defeats, but then reeled off three impressive victories – in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, the Derby and the Irish Derby. His leadership of the crop was again in no doubt, but should he really be an odds-on chance against Bustino at Ascot?

On the day after Grundy’s Derby triumph, Bustino had also excelled over Epsom’s switchback, not just winning the Coronation Cup in more than two seconds’ faster time, THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

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but establishing a new course record for the mile and a half.

Moreover, Bustino was not taking on Grundy alone; he was accompanied by two stable companions, Highest and Kinglet, as pacemakers, there to ensure an end-to-end gallop in the hope of drawing the sting from their speedier foe. It was going to be a more testing examination of Grundy’s stamina than his rivals at Epsom and the Curragh had been able to provide.

The Bustino camp’s predictable ploy was soon confirmed. On settling down Highest assumed command, with Kinglet second and Bustino handy in third, and, as expected, the pace was furious. Highest accomplished his task according to plan, running himself into the ground by the end of six furlongs, where Kinglet took over, with no slackening of the tempo. If Grundy was unable to get a breather, Bustino’s supposed superior stamina would surely deliver victory.

Poor Kinglet – just an ordinary staying handicapper – was not up to his job. Having run the fastest three-quarters of a mile of his life, he was now asked to keep up the gallop and lead his partner into the straight, but he soon weakened and at the half-mile pole Joe Mercer knew that he had to kick Bustino on and trust to his relentless drive to withstand the anticipated threat from the rear.

The response from Bustino was immediate and from the stands it

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No quarter given in brave battle Grundy’s trademark turn of foot was not going to be expressed on this occasion; it was raw courage that he needed to find and under Eddery’s frenetic driving he did begin to eat into Bustino’s advantage, but only inch by inch and two furlongs from home the odds still seemed to be stacked in the older horse’s favour.

What sustained Eddery as he gave chase was the belief that so resolute a stayer as Bustino would not be able to quicken again if Grundy were to find the extra reserves to bring him into contention.

Just inside the final furlong his perseverance paid off. Under strong pressure, the three-year-old contrived to snatch a slender lead, only for the four-year-old to fight back and reclaim his advantage.

It was neck and neck, head to head after that. With the tension mounting to fever pitch in the stands, the heroic combatants played out their duel almost into the shadow of the post, where Grundy edged ahead to claim a half-length verdict. It had been an epic struggle, confirmed by the time of 2:26.98, which lopped 2.36 seconds off the course record. Dahlia, five lengths behind the principals in third, was also inside the old mark.

Nobody present on that occasion would ever forget it and no doubt it spoiled me for everything I have witnessed on a racecourse since then.

After 35 years I have seen nothing to match it and while I live in hope that a future King George – perhaps even this year’s – might serve up something equally enthralling, I long since ceased to expect it.

I can rest content with the memory of what I was privileged to witness in 1975.

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LAURA THOMPSON COMMENT

Plans to move the Champion Stakes from Newmarket to Ascot have drawn a line in the sand; there’s little doubt as to which side our columnist stands

Ascot or Newmarket? You decide bring in concepts like four-furlong races; that requires a taciturn genius like Ryan Moore to emote like an Oscar winner; that runs every possible Group 1 on a Saturday, although the crowds lured by weekend racing are unlikely to know the difference between the Queen Anne and the Queen Alexandra.

Central to this vision is the oversized bluetinged airport that is Ascot. Replete with shops, bars and sub-Conran restaurants, devoid of any atmosphere; but the salvation of Flat racing, all the same, because the new Ascot represents the modern world and if racing doesn’t join force with that world then it is doomed.

An important commodity

The Royal Ascot crowd enjoyed themselves, but how many really love horseracing?

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re you an Ascot or a Newmarket person?

It is a vital question, these days; it says far more about you than merely where you think the Champion Stakes should be run.

It denotes a distinction so definite that you could construct one of those women’s magazine quizzes around it – you know the kind of thing, where your answers tell you if you are a) a domestic goddess; or b) a wannabe WAG. The racing version might ask, for instance: ‘What does the word ‘traditionalist’ mean to you? a) a person with no chin who would exclude from the Royal Enclosure anyone who had to THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

hire their morning suit and who wishes that Charles Bunbury still ran the Jockey Club; or b) a person who puts horses first, cares about preserving the logic of the Pattern and who sees little long-term value in perverting the nature of Flat racing to attract a mythical new audience?’

If you answered a) you are an Ascot person, for whom the word ‘traditionalist’ is the supreme insult. Indeed, you can barely contain your frustration about racing’s stubborn desire to cling to its past.

The Ascot person wants a new sport. A sport that applies the principles of Twenty20 cricket to

If you answered b) you are, like me, a Newmarket person. To us, the traditions of racing are its most important commodity.

Without them, it is simply like everything else, another weekend activity competing for the leisure pound within an increasingly homogenized Britain. It is tradition that lures owners, that ensures the loyalty of the superrich, that gives Classic races their fascination. It surely should not be beyond the wit of the sport to make changes without destroying the past.

Notwithstanding the July Course race nights, Newmarket is entirely about tradition, which is why the knives are out for it. The Rowley Mile is the polar antithesis of Ascot. The modern look of the new stand is an anomaly; the heart of the place lies elsewhere, in the view of the timeless Heath beyond, or within the statue of Brigadier Gerard that calmly overlooks the pre-parade ring. These things are impossible to quantify, but without them Flat racing is a soulless business.

Does it matter to anyone except Newmarket people? I don’t know. I sneaked a couple of hours at Ascot during the royal meeting. The disconnection between the horses and people ‘watching’ them was overwhelming. The quality of the sport was such that, had it been anywhere else, I would have been rendered helpless with emotion; as it was, I felt very little. That football pitch-sized winners’ enclosure doesn’t help.

It is the crowd’s indifference that removes all atmosphere. Yet people seem to be enjoying themselves, so can I afford to care, if this aimless wandering charade is the future of racing?

All I would say is this: if what Ascot offers is a facsimile representation of a race meeting, then the Champion Stakes is probably wasted on the place. It isn’t wasted on Newmarket.

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THE GREAT OWNER/BREEDERS

By JEREMY EARLY

ERIC AND ‘BUDGIE’ MOLLER

GEORGE SELWYN

Wartime purchase sparked brothers’ peacetime pursuit of excellence

Eric Moller, seen here at White Lodge Stud in 1985, had bought the farm in 1944 when Budgie was still a prisoner of the Japanese

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he success of horses bred at White Lodge Stud by Eric and Ralph ‘Budgie’ Moller from the 1950s to the 1980s set the brothers apart from most of their fellow breeders in Newmarket or anywhere else.

The list of what their private stud book called, with considerable understatement, ‘useful winners’ included Classic scorers Teenoso (Derby), Full Dress II (1,000 Guineas) and Lacquer and Favoletta (both Irish 1,000 Guineas).

Then there were such as Moulton (Benson & Hedges Gold Cup), Kirtling (Gran Premio d’Italia), Most Welcome (Lockinge Stakes), Sovereign (champion juvenile filly, Coronation Stakes), Cheveley Princess (Nassau Stakes and Sun Chariot Stakes), and Popkins

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and Topsy (both Sun Chariot Stakes).

The Mollers possessed immense wealth from shipping and insurance interests originating in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and had a long-standing connection with horses, including Eric’s riding the Shanghai Grand National winner in 1940.

Yet even with such enthusiasm and resources to back their racing and breeding activities, the eventual success the brothers achieved must have seemed but a dream in 1944. That was the year when Eric – Budgie was a prisoner of the Japanese – bought White Lodge Stud near Cheveley and shelled out 2,100gns on a yearling filly by Panorama from an unraced mare.

Horama, as she was called, was a sprinter and, judged on her portrait in Best Horses of

1946, a most attractive one. Successful in four races over five furlongs, showing smart form, she perhaps looked to have questionable credentials as a foundation broodmare with so much speed in evidence.

However, there have been a number of instances of fast mares forging first-rate nonsprinting dynasties – the Aga Khan III’s Mumtaz Mahal is another – and this may confirm the theory that by judicious mating it is easier to work stamina into a speedy family than to work pace into one containing staying power.

The Mollers brought in a few mares from other families, notably Mitraille, grandam of Full Dress II, but Horama was the principal source of success. Of the 33 mares in the White Lodge Stud book for 1983, the year of Teenoso’s Derby THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

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triumph, 21 were descended from her.

Horama was mated with a variety of sires, from sprinter Gratitude to 12-furlong specialist Supreme Court via Nasrullah and Tudor Minstrel, and she produced 14 foals, eight of which were fillies.

Sprinter Urshalim, who won the Molecomb Stakes and ran second in the King’s Stand Stakes, and smart juvenile Minstrel’s Gallery were the best of Horama’s progeny. One daughter, Close Up, produced Moulton and Classic-placed Freefoot and Silky, while Urshalim’s five fillies – all sired by horses

the White Lodge Stud book for 1983, 21 were descended from Horama” effective at a mile and a half or more – included Lacquer, Sovereign and one of the finest broodmares of the post-war era Violetta III. Violetta III (by Pinza) wasn’t so good as Lacquer or Sovereign but she was smart, deadheating in the Cambridgeshire. Fillies dominated among her foals with a score of ten and they included a Classic winner in Favoletta and a Classic runner-up in Furioso, beaten by Polygamy in the 1974 Oaks.

As with all good studs, culling occurred and from this Violetta III’s daughters Little Miss and Parthica respectively produced Old Country (Derby Italiano) and Give Thanks (Yorkshire Oaks, grand-dam of 1,000 Guineas winner

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Harayir). Good Lassie, interestingly bred 3 x 3 to Horama as she was by Moulton, foaled Ashayer (Prix Marcel Boussac, dam of Fillies’ Mile winner Aqaarid).

White Lodge Stud’s crowning glory, though, was Teenoso. The Mollers generally used sires based in Europe but once Kentucky stallions started making a big mark internationally White Lodge mares were sometimes sent to the States, staying and foaling at Loch Lea Farm.

Stallions patronised included Nijinsky, Sir Ivor and The Minstrel, so it was ironic that the best result came from mating Furioso with an inferior stallion in Youth.

Teenoso was one of the best middle-distance colts of the 1980s, adding triumphs in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes to his tally at four.

Sadly, Budgie Moller died in 1980 and did

not witness these wins; his brother died in 1988 but the trust fund set up with the aim of maintaining the family name and colours on the racecourse has succeeded superbly and continues to this day, since Chris Wall has a couple of two-year-olds for Mollers Racing.

Initially just a handful of yearlings was bought each year by John Ferguson and sent to Geoff Wragg. In the 1990s they included First Trump (Middle Park Stakes), Nicolotte (descended from Violetta III and successful in the Queen Anne Stakes) and First Island (Prince of Wales’s Stakes and Sussex Stakes).

The star, though, was Pentire, whose tally included the Irish Champion Stakes and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes.

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The lines developed by the Mollers have continued to enjoy glory on the racecourse worldwide, with Sir Percy the standard bearer. Produced by Violetta III’s granddaughter Percy’s Lass, he triumphed in the Dewhurst Stakes in 2005 and the Derby in 2006. He is now at Lanwades Stud.

There was another Group 1 scorer in 2006 from this branch of the Horama family – Montare, who landed the Prix Royal-Oak – and the same year the Minstrel’s Gallery line came up with Brazilian-bred Einstein. He notched the Gulfstream Park Breeders’ Cup, followed by four more Grade 1s to the end of

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2009 led by the Santa Anita Handicap.

Violetta III is also in the bottom line of the pedigrees of Imperial Dancer (Premio Roma) and Rule Of Law (St Leger), who was bred by Robert and Ben Sangster but raced for Godolphin.

There is irony in this. Although Sheikh Mohammed purchased White Lodge Stud and its stock in 1988, with Braiswick winning him the E P Taylor Stakes in Canada the following year, the broodmares included in the deal failed to scale the heights. So far their descendants haven’t exactly surpassed themselves for the sheikh either.

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By LEO POWELL, MANAGING EDITOR OF THE IRISH FIELD

Stud farce deflecting from bigger picture As Irish National Stud accounts are scrutinised, the Taoiseach issues industry rallying call

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he Irish National Stud has been drawn into a great deal of public controversy in recent months, following on from the departure of the former CEO John Clarke. This has led to the new boss, John Osborne, being called to appear before a Committee of the Dail, where he has faced intense questioning.

Formerly the home of the English National Stud – an explanation would necessitate a history lesson – the Irish National Stud was officially taken over by the Government-formed Irish National Stud Company Limited in 1946.

Since that time it has developed into a showpiece for the Irish breeding industry, while also being home to the famed Japanese Gardens (celebrating 100 years in 2010) and a horse museum.

Osborne, whose father Michael was one of the chief architects of the stud’s success in the latter part of the 20th century, has come on board at a very difficult time. The stud will post losses of some €4 million for last year, though much of this is due to a write-down in valuations of stallions and broodmares.

Unlike other commercial stud farms, the Irish National Stud’s accounts are open to scrutiny and this has led to some amount of comment in the national media. It has descended to a farce of talking about the price

Brian Cowan: delivered upbeat speech

of furniture for the main residence on the farm and other trivialities. None of this is helpful for the public image and perception of either the racing or breeding industry. The former CEO’s travel arrangements were scrutinised in minute detail and issues of corporate governance mentioned at every turn.

Naturally, any expense accrued over a tenyear period will look huge in retrospect.

Nowadays, all businesses will be ultra-cautious when it comes to costs. However, a proper

perspective needs to be employed. Sadly, this is not the case in many of these instances.

The greater and more serious woes of the racing and breeding industries are not unique to Ireland. Our business is international and for the health of any country’s equine interests, we need a strong overseas market. Items such as the cost of shrubs for a patio simply deflect from the bigger picture.

With that in mind, a gathering of all the leaders in racing and breeding heard our Taoiseach Brian Cowan deliver an upbeat speech at the Irish Field dinner. He pledged to solve the problems facing our business within the year, stating: “The Government will introduce legislation to ensure that overseas betting providers comply with a licensing regime that will permit them to sell their products into our jurisdiction.

“This will have the additional benefit of facilitating the extension of the tax regime for the betting industry to all those providing online and telephone betting, and so underpin funding for the racing industry.”

Government support for Irish racing and breeding has been vital in the past and is crucial for the future. Now we wait in huge anticipation for the details of the proposals to emerge.

Young people are the key, says Kinane Michael Kinane recently quipped that the only person unhappy with his retirement was his bank manager. One thing is certain, the former champion jockey who went into retirement on a high following his association with Sea The Stars, has been kept busy and is to be found at all the big race meetings in Ireland and abroad.

His most visible role in Irish racing is as Horse Racing Ireland’s 2010 Flat Ambassador, with the aim of attracting more people to Flat racing and making it more interesting too. That is a key problem and Kinane has no doubt that attracting young people is vital.

He said: “I firmly believe you have to go back to the schools. In Australia the Melbourne Cup goes to the schools around the country. It’s a huge social scene there as well. The girls love dressing up and if the girls go the boys will follow. You just have to set the bait for them!”

Kinane keeps fit by riding out two days a week for John Oxx, while his own stud farm is getting more attention than before – in between

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Mick Kinane is fully behind programmes that educate kids about the joys of racing

games of golf and boating. One of the breeders of Authorized, Kinane keeps a reduced band of three mares, though he has plans to buy more.

One of his mares is in foal to Sea The Stars.

Kinane is not in favour of televised stewards’ inquiries, citing his experiences in Australia as a reason for opposition.

“They turn into acting contests,” he wrote recently on his goracing.ie blog. “Stewards’

inquiries shouldn’t be decided by which jockey plays to the cameras best.

“Whilst you might think you are informing the public, inquiries take on a whole new meaning in front of the camera. Obviously, there is always an element of the jockey who can put his side of the story across best being at an advantage, but cameras magnify that and it’s not something I’d like to see (in Ireland).”

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It’s been a good year for Fozzy Stack

Young O’Brien’s switch to racing a great success

Fozzy Stack, son of trainer Tommy, was beaming in the winner’s enclosure at Epsom when the two-year-old High Award provided Holy Roman Emperor with his first stakes winner. The juvenile was bred by Jane Rowlinson and Fozzy’s mother Liz, and is a son of the Classic winner Tarascon.

Stack the younger has had a number of reasons to smile this year. The stable has been in wonderful form, Fozzy turned 30, and to celebrate the milestone he proposed at the beginning of May to Lucy Foster, daughter of trainer Denise ‘Sneezy’ Foster.

The scene of the proposal was the famous Carton House in Maynooth, though Stack saved on the accommodation fees as Lucy won the stay there as part of a €10,000 prize she got for being the best dressed lady at the Irish Grand National meeting. No matter which way he looks, Fozzy seems to pick a winner.

Some of the most coveted prizes in showjumping, dressage and eventing are the Irish Horse World Awards, presented annually by The Irish Field. There are five awards and one of the winners this year has more than a passing connection with Flat racing.

Seventeen-year-old Joseph O’Brien is the eldest son of Aidan and Annemarie, both outstanding riders in their day.

Now, of course, Aidan is one of the world’s greatest trainers and young Joseph has decided to switch his allegiance from eventing, where he was one of the sport’s brightest stars, to Flat racing.

He partnered his first winner at Leopardstown in May 2009 when landing a handicap aboard Johann Zoffany, trained by his father.

He went on to ride two more winners for Ballydoyle, but the measure of his talent is that his 12 successes at the time of writing include two wins for trainer James McAuley, and winners for Andy Oliver, Eoin Doyle, Peter Casey, Eoin Griffin, Pat Flynn, Michael Grassick and Charlie Swan.

As an event rider, O’Brien was a bronze medal winner for Ireland at the European Championships in Belgium last year, while also winning numerous prizes at home. Riding as JP O’Brien, he is one to watch.

When Tattersalls Ireland moved from Ballsbridge, in the centre of Dublin, out to Meath there were many who wondered if the facility could be sustained. The same happened years earlier when Goffs moved to their home in Kill.

However, both companies are within striking distance of the main international airport, the main seaports and offer clients all they need in terms of services.

Tattersalls Ireland has further developed its site into what could be loosely termed an ‘equestrian park’. Many horse shows, point-to-points and other equine events are held there, and they have also brought world-class eventing to Ireland. The most recent staging was at the end of May, when the Irish leg of the HSBC World Cup qualifier resulted in a one-two for British riders, with Oliver Townend beating Mary King.

Ireland’s Michael Ryan finished third, his wife Patricia having won the event in 2009.

Aidan and Annemarie O’Brien’s daughter Sarah went one better than her brother Joseph a year earlier when she won the CCNP**, adding just four showjumping faults to her dressage score. This was not the only rider in that class with thoroughbred connections.

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Tatts Ireland move works out

George Mernagh in his riding days

Anngrove Stud’s Alistair and a grandson of the unforgettable Tattersalls auctioneer David.

Tattersalls Ireland is run by former professional jockey and skilled equestrian George Mernagh, and it was good to see this popular figure at the event as he has recently been grounded due to a serious illness.

His presence was warmly greeted by many of the more than 8,000 spectators who made it to Fairyhouse for the occasion.

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By JAMES CRISPE, INTERNATIONAL RACING BUREAU

Giancarlo Giorgetti drapes a scarf across Spirit Of Saints, as Guido and Isabella Bezzera and Bruno Grizzetti (right) look on

Saints alive! Grizzetti’s star notches hat-trick Named in honour of Southampton FC, Spirit Of Saints fares better than the beleaguered League One team

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outhampton Football Club, nicknamed ‘The Saints’, is going through a rough spell at the moment, marooned in the third tier of English football and thus forced to play against minnows like Rochdale and Hartlepool during the 2010-11 season.

So it is rather timely that a horse called Spirit Of Saints, named in honour of the team, is set to take high rank among Europe’s top juveniles in the coming months.

You might expect the colt to be trained by Southampton legend and former England striker Mick Channon, or at least be housed somewhere in the south of England.

The truth is that Spirit Of Saints, an impeccably bred son of Invincible Spirit, lives hundreds of miles away from the club’s St Mary’s Stadium as part of the powerful string of

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Milan-based handler Bruno Grizzetti.

He runs in the green and blue Scuderia Blueberry colours of his breeder, Guido Bezzera, whose wife, Isabella, is Chairwoman of the Italian Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association.

His name is all down to Giancarlo Giorgetti, leader of the Lega Lombarda (Lombard League) political party and an influential member of the Italian parliament since he was first elected in 1996. Although born near the Italian racecourse town of Varese, he spent some time in England as a child and became a Southampton supporter of such fanaticism that he still regularly flies over to watch them play.

Despondent about his team’s fortunes, Giorgetti was having dinner with his close friends the Bezzeras a few months back, just as they were naming their yearlings. He persuaded

them to allow one of the best to be called Spirit Of Saints in the hope that some success on the track might rub off on the League One outfit.

Spirit Of Saints is bred to be good. Out of the Mujadil mare Mujadil Shadow, his two most recent siblings are Orpen Shadow and Titus Shadow. The latter, by Titus Livius, is a dual Group 3 scorer whose winning tally stands at 11 races.

Orpen Shadow has proved even better. His only defeat came in last July’s vintage renewal of the Prix Robert Papin at Maisons-Laffitte, in which he was fourth behind the subsequent dual Guineas heroine Special Duty, with another future Group 1 winner, Siyouni, in second. He has run only once since then, winning in Rome in April, and has since been sold to continue his career in France for trainer Jean-Claude Rouget and owner Hamdan Al Maktoum.

Living up to such good lineage, Spirit Of Saints barely turned a hair in landing his early May debut at San Siro, Milan, by three and a half lengths.

The horse has since sauntered away with two more races at his home course and a trip to Paris on July 25 is now on his agenda in an attempt to go three better than his brother in the Robert Papin.

It may be a while before Southampton play at the famed San Siro stadium in Milan. But Spirit Of Saints is unbeaten in three starts at the adjacent San Siro racecourse.

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Areion proves worthy heir

‘The King is dead, long live the King’ is an expression that could well describe the current situation at the top of the stallion table in Germany.

Big Shuffle, the reigning champion sire and five-time title winner who died at the age of 25 last December, is again to the fore. But, thanks to a purple patch of results during May, he has been relegated into second place by his son, Areion, who is beginning to look like a worthy heir.

Unlike Big Shuffle, whom Dermot Weld trained to land the Cork and Orrery Stakes at Royal Ascot in 1987 and finish runner-up to Soviet Star in the following year’s July Cup, Areion never hit the headlines during his racing career.

Indeed, he would not rate among his father’s top dozen progeny. On top of a pair of Group 3 successes, his biggest moment came in the stewards’ room when he was awarded the 1998 renewal of the Group 2 Goldene Peitsche at Baden-Baden at the expense of the William Muir-trained Averti.

As a stallion, he has had to work his way up from the bottom. Retired to the Buhmann family’s Gestut Evershorst near Hanover airport in 2001, he initially stood for a paltry €2,000 and none of his first eight crops numbered more than 25.

However, given the moderate quality of

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mare he has had to work with, he has made a fine start and this year has been his best yet thanks to a trio of three-year-old fillies – Kali, Prakasa and Vanjura. The first two are both in the hands of in-form trainer Waldemar Hickst, who let them take each other on in the German 1,000 Guineas at Dusseldorf on May 1.

Racing prominently throughout, Kali scored a comfortable success, while the patientlyridden Prakasa, ill-suited by the lack of a strong gallop and the short home straight, finished best of all to take fourth.

Prakasa enjoyed better luck at Cologne on Monday, May 24 in the Group 3 SchwarzgoldRennen, getting up close home to turn the form around with the Guineas runner-up Reine Heureuse.

This result capped a superb bank holiday weekend for the stallion. The previous day Vanjura had outstayed Waldjagd to land the Group 2 Diana-Trial in Berlin, while Inambari, Areion’s most prolific winner to date, notched the eighth triumph of his career in a handicap at Liepzig on the Saturday.

Areion’s up-and-coming profile has not escaped the attention of German breeders and, despite a trebling of his original fee, this year he has covered a biggest ever book of 50 mares.

And there are promising signs that his offspring may prove a little more versatile on

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the track than those of his father, who rarely sired anything that stayed much beyond a mile.

Areion himself never ran over further than seven furlongs and his pedigree screams speed – his classy sisters Agnetha and Anna Frid both followed in their dad’s hoofprints by joining Weld in Ireland and were very fast, in Agnetha’s case so fast that she won the King George Stakes over Goodwood’s rapid five furlongs.

But Vanjura was certainly not stopping at the end of the Diana-Trial’s mile and a quarter, while Ashantee, like Vanjura an Areion filly out of a Zinaad mare, lifted the 11-furlong Group 3 Walter J Jacobs-Rennen at Bremen last August.

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Polar benefits from drama at Auteuil The near half-century wait for a British or Irish winner of France’s Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil continues.

Not since Mandarin’s fabled 1962 triumph has a foreigner won and this year we didn’t even manage a runner in the Gras Savoyesponsored £725,000 contest. Yet, even without overseas interest, the race produced enough controversy and sub-plots to satisfy even the most demanding fan.

Before the race was even underway Erwan Chazelle suffered a heavy tumble from Slingshot jumping the practice hurdle and his mount was withdrawn.

At least Slingshot was a big outsider.

Within an instant of the starter shouting “allez” the event had lost its star attraction, the defending champion and dual Prix La Haye Jousselin hero, Remember Rose.

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His jockey, Christophe Pieux (France’s equivalent of AP McCoy), was so eager to get his customary flying start that Remember Rose was allowed to get a little too close to the elastic, jinked left as it sprang up and unseated his pilot.

Some thought that the starter should have recalled the field. But, distracted by Mayev, who was refusing to race, and perhaps

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Polar Rochelais won the Grand Steeple

mindful that the showpiece had only a narrow live slot on national television within coverage of the French Open tennis from nearby Stade Roland Garros, he let them go.

Further drama ensued as the fourth favourite, Pommerol, seeking to give Francois Doumen his fifth Grand Steeple, ejected Benoit Delo when leading at halfway and, soon after, the second favourite, Louping d’Ainay, pulled up lame having stumbled on landing over the gaping water jump in front of the stands.

All this left Polar Rochelais, a first runner in the race for both trainer Patrice Quinton and jockey Jerome Zuliani, a rather fortunate if easy winner. It was a particularly fulfilling moment for Quinton as Polar Rochelais was born at his yard at Dragey, on the west coast of Normandy, and had to be raised by a foster mare after his dam died during foaling.

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GOING GLOBAL

By MICHELE MACDONALD

Azerbaijani ambition knows few bounds His may not be a familiar name in the world of racing, but Mammad Mirza Huseynov has assembled a strong broodmare band and has big plans in many other areas of the sport

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he fences bordering a tree-lined road that meanders across the farmland of northern Lexington, Kentucky, look much the same in the vicinity of Hill ‘n’ Dale, Vinery and Darby Dan farms, but one property just off this path is very different.

Beyond a modest gate and over a hill, away from public view, lies the Royal Pegasus domain of Azerbaijani entrepreneur Mammad Mirza Huseynov, who is committed to becoming a force in international racing.

Assisted by a team of Turkish advisors, Huseynov has quietly assembled an enviable broodmare band of 28 mares, some with top bloodlines mixed by leading breeders such as the Phipps family, Overbrook Farm, the Maktoums and William S Farish.

Huseynov is preparing to offer 13 yearlings during the Keeneland September sale and plans to open his own training centre in the Lexington area that will be spearheaded by young Turkish trainer Murat Sancal, who is now overseeing the yearlings. Currently, Huseynov has five juveniles, all of which he selected personally at American auctions, in training with Ken McPeek.

At the same time, Huseynov is poised to open the world’s newest racetrack, the Baku Hippodrome, in July near oil-rich Azerbaijan’s largest city and capital, where he owns restaurants, hotels, a sprawling 700store mall.

has business interests, and who plans to study marketing at the University of Kentucky.

Mares and foals roam over hills between two placid lakes, with the band including mares by the likes of Storm Cat, Giant’s Causeway, Kingmambo and Elusive Quality.

Huseynov’s fields also include Balboa Betty, a sister to top sire Tiznow, and Meniatarra, a half-sister to Lammtarra.

Huseynov’s 13 yearlings accepted by Keeneland include a filly by top sire Medaglia d’Oro and colts by current leading freshman sire Bluegrass Cat and Harlan’s Holiday.

Huseynov first made the headlines in 2008, when he bought Don Gato, a Storm Cat colt who is a half-brother to Kentucky Oaks winner Summerly, for a sale-topping $800,000 at the Keeneland April two-year-olds in training sale.

Don Gato ran respectably in two starts but experienced joint problems and has been retired.

Although he has been living at Royal Pegasus, Don Gato is due to be sent to Huseynov’s farm in Azerbaijan, where he will take up stud duties, another strong sign of the commitment Huseynov is making in racing and breeding, both at home and abroad.

“He wants to be a big player,” Hatemi added.

“He is a visionary. Single-handedly, he’s trying to promote this business, but for him it is more of a passion than a business.”

“Huseynov just wants to be in the sport” his base away from his homeland, since the area produces the world’s best racehorses on dirt surfaces.

“It is the horse capital of the world and he wants to race in the Kentucky Derby,” said another advisor, Dr Lachin Hatemi, whose family has Azerbaijani roots but who lives in Lexington and is working on his residency in surgery at the University of Kentucky School of Medicine. Hatemi provides language assistance, as the Turks and Azerbaijanis share a similar culture and language, and helps make business connections in Kentucky.

State-of-the-art facilities Huseynov has taken about 100 acres, previously used as a Saddlebred horse farm, and added a large Kentucky-style barn with cupolas and new fencing since purchasing the land in 2008. The farm has 45 boxes and more land and improvements are expected to be added, said his son, Sahib Huseynov, who lived for eight years in Dubai, where his father also

His other plans include establishing a farm in France and racing in Europe, America, Turkey, Russia and Azerbaijan, said his senior advisor, Sadettin Atig, former general secretary of the Jockey Club of Turkey and the leading breeder in Turkey from 2000-06.

Atig, while visiting the Kentucky farm recently before heading back to Baku, where he also is directing the efforts of the Azerbaijan Jockey Club, said: “Huseynov is a real horse lover. He loves racing, breeding and the challenge. He’s not expecting much – he just wants to be in the sport.

“He was going to do it all for a hobby. I urged him to have a commercial side to help pay for the expenses.”

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Australian-breds promoted in Asia

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Breeders and sales companies in Australia are continuing their ambitious campaign to promote Australian-breds in the growing markets of Asia by sponsoring a series of twoyear-old races in Singapore worth a total of about £488,000 in 2011.

Aushorse, the organisation that represents Australian breeders, has joined with Inglis and Magic Millions to design the series in partnership with the Singapore Turf Club as an incentive for buyers to choose Australianbreds. Previously, Australian groups have sponsored races in China.

The six-race Singapore series, beginning in February with a pair of 1,000m dashes on Polytrack, will extend into March with two 1,100m Polytrack races and then into April with two 1,200m sprints on turf. Inglis and Magic Millions will sponsor two races each, with Aushorse agreeing to arrange sponsorship of the other two races.

The races will be open to all juveniles racing in Singapore, but only Australian-breds will be eligible for bonuses ranging from approximately £9,760 to £14,640 in each contest. In May, the series will conclude with the Aushorse Singapore Golden Horseshoe over 1,200m on turf and carrying base prizemoney of about £158,500 and a bonus for Australian-breds worth £36,590.

Yu Pang Fey, Chief Executive of the Singapore Turf Club, praised the new series as a “great initiative” and noted that two of Singapore’s brightest stars, five-time stakes winner and international Group 1 sprinter Rocket Man and Better Than Ever, undefeated in nine starts and winner of the Singapore Guineas, Singapore Three-Year-Old Classic and Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint, were bred in Australia.

“We can look forward to watching future stars from this new batch of young horses on our shores for many years to come,” said Yu.

Churchill Downs will host consecutive Breeders’ Cups for the first time

Breeders’ Cup Ltd, which had strongly indicated it would designate a permanent host site for the event, most likely Santa Anita Park, had to backtrack rapidly from that position and now appears poised for a major shift in policy.

Cup officials had worked over the past several years to draw more European-based participants to the two-day event and had relied on Santa Anita’s synthetic surface as a significant part of the promotion.

European runners made the most of the opportunity, winning 11 of the total 28 races offered in 2008 and 2009 at Santa Anita, including the triumphs by Raven’s Pass in the 2008 Breeders’ Cup Classic and Vale Of York in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, races that had historically been run on dirt.

Yet on June 11, Breeders’ Cup announced that the 2011 event had been awarded to Churchill Downs, marking the first time in history that the Cup will be run there in consecutive years. This year’s event will be held at Churchill on November 5 and 6, with non-turf Cup races returning to dirt for the first time since 2007, while the 2011 Cup will be held on November 4 and 5.

Notions of Santa Anita becoming a permanent site were scuttled when MI Developments – which took control of the track following the bankruptcy

reorganization of its subsidiary, former owner Magna Entertainment Corp – terminated the lease of the Oak Tree Racing Association. Oak Tree had run the fall meeting at Santa Anita for 41 years and had conducted five Breeders’ Cups since the event was created in 1984, more than any track other than Churchill, which will host its seventh Cup this year.

Although Santa Anita’s owner has a new name, it has the same overlord – Frank Stronach, who also served as Chairman of MEC. Under his leadership, first Cushion Track and then Pro-Ride synthetic surfaces were installed, but neither has drained properly and now Santa Anita is thinking about switching back to a dirt surface.

MID officials have stated that a need for a surface change, which can be a timeconsuming process, is a primary reason why the company cancelled Oak Tree’s lease, which was due to extend to 2016.

Dennis Mills, MID CEO, indicated that the company wants more revenue from Oak Tree and control of any future Breeders’ Cups. Sherwood Chillingworth, Oak Tree Executive Vice-President, said that the association has given 75% of its profits to the landlord.

Chillingworth said: “We have a long tradition at Santa Anita. But it seems like all the old traditions in racing are dying.”

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MARCO BOTTI

Like father LIKE SON Marco Botti, with wife Lucia and son Matteo, has set up home in Newmarket, where he has quickly established a reputation as a young trainer going places Words Tim Richards • Photos George Selwyn and Emma Berry

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ou come from an Italian racing dynasty and had three years as assistant to your father, Alduino, in Italy. Tell us about the family and how big it is in Italian racing?

My dad’s stable is the biggest in Italy and has been very successful over the last 35 years – champion trainer on 32 occasions. Every year he saddles over 200 winners; last year it was more than 240. My brother, Stefano, is his assistant.

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What’s the best advice your father gave you?

Be humble, listen to people and take advice. Never think it’s easy, even after a big winner, because you always have to start again the next day.

You tell the public to “get in touch” on your website (www.marcobotti.co.uk). How successful has this marketing ploy been?

We have had a lot of inquiries and two clients have come to us as a result of reading our website, which plays an important part in publicising our business. >>

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Marco Botti considers himself “very lucky” to be training in Newmarket, but laments the levels of prize-money in British racing

>> Do you ever plan to train in Italy?

No. I am very happy in England.

As a jockey you partnered 400 winners – do you prefer riding or training?

I loved riding and it was always my first preference. Riding is a very different business.

While training is nice, it can be very stressful, with lame horses and having to deal with staff and owners every day. A jockey does not have those problems.

You worked for Godolphin, Ed Dunlop, Luca Cumani, and Bill Mott in America.

What did you learn frm them?

Luca Cumani and Bill Mott are similar trainers in that they are both very patient, giving their horses time and letting them tell them when they are ready to run. Godolphin’s organisation is excellent and they always have very good staff, though I would have to say that their system is probably too expensive for any other trainer to follow. Ed Dunlop’s set-up is more modern than Luca Cumani’s and it works well for him. I was there when Ed had Ouija Board and he has proved himself a very good trainer.

What made you come to England and set up business in Newmarket?

Originally, I wanted to come here for experience. You then realise that English racing is very prestigious, the best in the world.

And now I consider myself to be very lucky to be here.

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In your first season Sesmen won three races, including the Group 3 Prestige Stakes. How important was that?

Her success was essential for me because I started with just Italian clients and at the beginning it was difficult to attract other owners.

Winning a Group 3 gave me a chance to have my name up there, for people to recognise me and realise I am here looking for business.

You’ve also enjoyed high-profile wins with Raymi Coya and Electric Feel. Do you particularly enjoy training fillies?

I do, but I think it was a combination of factors, in particular that the fillies were cheaper than the colts when I was buying them. Yes, they did well, but don’t forget I train Gitano Hernando!

Having started at Saffron House, you quickly moved to Green Ridge stables.

Would you consider moving again?

We are happy here and it has been a lucky stable. We have all the facilities we need. Having said that, I would like to buy my own stables. I have been looking in Newmarket as I want to stay in the town.

You’ve a fantastic record at Kempton, with 32 winners and a £124.88 level stake profit in the past five seasons.

Why are you so successful there?

We like to run nice horses there. Kempton is a fair and safe track, so we are not shy when it comes to taking something decent there.

When you started training you had mostly Italian owners. What is the ratio now? And does former Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro, Raymi Coya’s owner, have any other horses with you?

We have a very good mix of owners now.

Claudio Pizarro has other horses with us and he has brought Joey Barton, from Newcastle United, as an owner here. But I also train for Newsells Park and Team Valor, which is an American syndicate of owners.

Italian racing has been experiencing major financing issues. Do you think they have been addressed?

No, I think they still have the same problems, which they have had for a number of years now.

I don’t think racing is going the right way in Italy; they are losing a lot of good owners and not encouraging people to get involved in the sport. Finance is the main problem, but also the lack of publicity. Television is not interested in racing, it’s football, football and more football.

The credit crunch and squeeze on racing’s finances have made life difficult for trainers. Yet your business appears to be in rude health. How have you achieved this?

I set up trying to attract quality, not quantity. I always tell my owners if their horse is not good enough there is no point in keeping it in training. All my owners understand that and it works for us. The stable is full, with 65 horses.

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If you could make one change to British racing to benefit the industry, what would it be and why?

Prize-money. I know everyone says this but it is much too low and it is not just the owners who suffer, but very importantly the stable staff and others who work in the sport. I know the powers that be are trying to resolve the situation and that’s not easy. The bookmakers take a big slice out of racing and return far too little.

What makes British racing better than Italian racing?

The tracks, the quality of horses and all the publicity, particularly television. The owners here have a different mentality to those in Italy; they are more sports-minded.

Do you miss anything about Italy?

Yes: the food and the weather.

What goals have you set yourself?

To win Group races every year.

Do you find there is a lot of pressure in the job, particularly from the media?

There is pressure from owners and the media, but I reckon I handle it quite well. Of course, when things don’t go right there is stress, but you just have to move on.

What motivates you?

Making good horses. It’s the challenge of finding the right material at the sales and then turning it into the finished article.

Your stable star Gitano Hernando was sixth in the Dubai World Cup. What is the plan?

Unfortunately, he pulled a shoe off and pricked his off fore at exercise the other day. He has also thrown a splint and will miss the Eclipse at Sandown, but hopefully we’ll have him ready for the Arlington Million. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will be his autumn objective.

Gitano Hernando gave you your first Grade 1 success in Santa Anita’s Goodwood Stakes. What did it mean to win such a prestigious race there?

Everything. It was my first runner in America, so I got a lot of publicity. The plan had been for the horse to stay in America and be trained by Christophe Clement but, luckily for me, the owners (Team Valor) changed their minds.

Is the sport in the United States very different compared with Britain?

Where would you rather train?

In England, because racing in America is much more of a business. Here the owners are more passionate about the sport.

How easy is it to balance the training life with looking after a young family?

I am lucky to have a very good wife who looks after our two-year-old son, Matteo. I try to dedicate Sundays to my family.

Who is the best horse you have seen?

Falbrav was a very special horse to me when I was working with him at Luca Cumani’s. But after his achievements last season, it has to be Sea The Stars.

How do you relax?

Watching television.

Can you give us a dark horse for the second half of the season?

Grande Saggio, by Cape Cross, who had a setback in the spring. We thought he would be our best three-year-old. He is back in work now and I hope he won’t disappoint us.

Have you ever been to Newmarket’s rather infamous De Niro’s nightclub?

Yes, lots of times when I was working for Luca Cumani and Ed Dunlop. It was a good spot to meet friends, but I haven’t been since I started training.

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What’s the best thing about your life?

Our son Matteo Who would be your four ideal dinner party guests?

Tony McCoy, Frankie Dettori, Michael Schumacher and Julia Roberts What is your biggest fear?

Keeping my family safe

Did you ever consider another career?

Being an owner/breeder, but that will have to wait until retirement What luxury would you take to a desert island?

Mobile phone

FAVOURITES Football team Inter Milan Drink Italian red wine Meal Sushi Holiday Sardinia TV programme CSI Gitano Hernando (right) wins the Grade 1 Goodwood Stakes at Santa Anita

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ASCENT Paul Hanagan is still rather dismissively known as a ‘northern jockey’. But that didn’t stop Kevin Darley winning the title – and it might not stop him either Words Julian Muscat • Photos George Selwyn

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aul Hanagan can still pass unnoticed in weighing rooms in the south of England. He remains incognito to the trickle of autograph hunters. Public recognition has yet to trouble him, yet he is in the thick of the race for the jockeys’ championship.

Win or lose, that is high achievement. To comprehend the scale of it requires a rewind of his life back to the days, aged 12, when he was growing up in Warrington, an urban town on the banks of the River Mersey that was transformed by the Industrial Revolution.

At a similar age the jockeys he now jousts with led very different lives. Richard Hughes was already riding work for his father, Dessie, while the walls of Ryan Moore’s bedroom were cluttered with Pony Club rosettes.

Hanagan, meanwhile, had yet to sit on a horse of any description.

When he did, it was almost by default.

His conversion came out of the blue one Saturday morning, when circumstances demanded that he follow his father, Geoff, to the local stables of Terry Caldwell. It was a bore for the boy who, in common with most of his friends, loved nothing better than a game of football.

Hanagan’s father rode out for Caldwell on Saturdays but there was little talk of racing in the family home. As a teenager he had pursued his own dream to become a jockey, spending a year with John Waugh in Newmarket, but it was an unhappy time.

Yet as he thundered past his son on a racehorse at full stretch, the young Hanagan was awestruck. “I’ll never forget it,” he recalls. “The noise of the horse coming past, the way it was stretching, and the way my dad was perched on top of it – that was it.

I got the bug.”

From that moment all Hanagan wanted was to ride horses. But there was a problem.

“I couldn’t afford to have my own pony so I was thrown in at the deep end,” he says.

“I learnt to ride on the quieter horses at Terry Caldwell’s and went on from there.”

To this day Hanagan, 29, has only ever ridden thoroughbreds. With respect to Caldwell, whose string was mainly National Hunt, he now rides a faster type of horse for Richard Fahey, with whom he has been associated for 13 years. Fahey’s stable strength, allied to support from many northern trainers, has now catapulted Hanagan into the title race.

Even that happened almost by default. The season’s preamble dwelt on a possible title bid from Frankie Dettori to add to the inevitable cast of Moore, Hughes and Kieren Fallon.

Hanagan wasn’t even mentioned in dispatches until a four-timer on Lincoln day at Doncaster announced that he was well placed to mount a challenge. Another four-timer two weeks later consolidated his claim, since when he

“The noise, the way it

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has racked up winners at a rate that only Moore has been able to match.

A similar scenario unfolded in 2000, when Kevin Darley quietly went about his business up north before becoming champion jockey.

Hanagan’s progress has been equally discreet, yet the numbers are adding up.

Last year was his best yet. He passed 100 winners during the turf season for the first time in recording his third calendar-year century.

Barring injuries, he is sure to advance on those achievements this time. A vastly improved strike-rate pays further testimony to his title credentials, yet he still blinks when the championship is raised.

It is almost as if he can barely believe where he stands. He plainly isn’t accustomed to being mentioned in the same breath as Moore and Hughes, both of whom he looks up to.

“I’m a big fan of Ryan’s,” he says, “and Richard is an exceptional jockey. It could just be Richard’s year because the firepower available to him is exceptional. Ryan has said that he won’t be charging around the country riding for bad prize-money. And he’ll be riding abroad quite a lot through the summer and autumn. If I can stay close to him... well, you never know...”

Despite the wide-eyed assessment of his prospects, Hanagan’s feet are firmly rooted to the ground.

He is anything but an overnight success, having climbed ladders one rung at a time – and encountered some slippery snakes along the way.

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He won the apprentices’ title in his fifth season of riding in 2002. Then 22, he went through an inevitable period in the doldrums, when trainers who’d made use of his claim turned to others with the weight allowance.

“I had a great season when I won the apprentices’ title,” Hanagan reflects, “but I wasn’t a one-season wonder. I don’t think many people realised how hard I’d worked to get that far, but the next year was really tough.

I went more than 100 rides without a winner and my confidence went a bit.”

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my head down even further. It was probably the making of me.”

By 2004 Hanagan was back in demand. His

“In 2003 I went

more than 100 rides without a winner” first century of winners prompted him to set some ambitious targets for 2005, but then followed another fall. “I was going along well at

the start, checking my progress against my targets almost every day, and then I broke my collarbone,” he recalls.

“It was a bad time. I probably came back too soon, had another fall and broke the same collarbone, which was a real sickener. But again, I learnt another lesson. In this game you have to take things day by day. So I don’t set targets any more.”

He adds: “Throughout my career I have always done things gradually and I have picked up a lot of experience. I never set my stall out to be champion jockey this year. Yes, I’d like to be champion; everyone would. But it will be very tough. I’ll try to ride as many winners as I can and if it happens it happens.”

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In truth, Hanagan will try rather harder than he seems willing to admit. He didn’t take a holiday at all last year, when the ‘off-season’, such as it is, coincided with the imminent arrival of his second child.

“I realised how important it is to have a break only when I didn’t have one last year,” he says. Yet he won’t be taking one this year until Christmas at the earliest. He is locked into the unrelenting quest for winners and has no plans to ease off.

Nor does Hanagan lack the courage to stand up for himself. Five years ago, in what he described as a rare aberration, he was suspended for striking Dean Mernagh with his whip after a race at Beverley.

“In every race there is a degree of having to stand your ground, sometimes more forcefully than others,” he explains. “If you lose a few friends along the way, then so be it, but I never back down. That’s probably down to my upbringing in Warrington. I wouldn’t say it was a rough place, but you certainly needed to be streetwise.”

Perhaps all Hanagan lacks right now is a champion’s self-belief. It isn’t often that he rides against the southern-based hierarchy.

And he still hasn’t had much success in Pattern races, when the chips are really down and victorious jockeys visibly puff their chests out.

“One thing I really wish for is to ride my first Group 1 winner,” Hanagan says. “That is a realistic aim, but we’ve had some bad luck.

“Anna Pavlova retired when she might have made the grade but the one horse that could have done it for me was Utmost Respect.”

Dual Group 2 winner Anna Pavlova

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Trained by Fahey, Utmost Respect was certainly heading in that direction last season.

The five-year-old opened his campaign with a brace of Group-race triumphs, among them the prestigious Duke Of York Stakes, only to contract a fatal case of peritonitis in July.

Doubtless Fahey will bring through other Group-race candidates as the season unfolds, such as exciting juvenile Marine Commando, who gave Hanagan his second Royal Ascot win in the Windsor Castle Stakes. Like Darley in his title-winning year, however, a Hanagan title triumph will result from piling up winners at minor meetings where sweat and toil bring as much reward as natural prowess in the saddle.

Spare time? You’re joking!

One thing is certain: should he come up short this time, he will be back for more. The work ethic Fahey instilled in his stable jockey, allied to the trainer’s insatiable hunger for winners, can only drive Hanagan forward.

Even now, with an increasingly defined profile, he still rides out six lots a day. “That would be a quiet morning,” he smiles. “Then there’s two meetings a day in the busy period, so spare time is not something I have too much of.”

So much so that he hasn’t been able to attend the media training courses set up by Racing For Change. Interest in him is growing, yet his weekly column in the Liverpool Echo gives him an insight into media demands at a time when racing is straining for greater public exposure.

In this, and many other things, Fahey is his guiding light. Curiously, Hanagan wanted to become a jump jockey when he graduated, aged 15, from the British Racing School in Newmarket. He spent a year with Malcolm Jefferson, who passed him on to Fahey to get more experience. He has been there ever since.

“I can’t imagine not riding for Richard,” Hanagan says of his mentor. “Since I was 17, he has been more of a father-figure than a boss.

I know how he likes the horses ridden, how things need to go, and he has his best bunch of two-year-olds this season. You can see that from the results.”

After his own experience, Hanagan’s father harboured reservations about him working in racing. He imbibed in his son the importance of education, the legacy of which renders Hanagan an articulate and courteous member of the weighing room.

And while he would like to win the title for himself, he would take great pleasure in the reflected glory it would bring to those who have guided him to where he presently finds himself.

“I have been lucky in so many ways,” Hanagan says. “I have worked hard but a lot of people have looked after me. All I want is to keep progressing. I know that if I do that, everything else will look after itself.”

FACTFILE Date of Birth September 8, 1980 Background Started riding out for Warringtonbased trainer Terry Caldwell, later joined Malcolm Jefferson’s yard after attending the British Racing School, before joining Richard Fahey’s stable Champion apprentice 2002 (84 wins) Wins in a year (1999-2009) 6, 23, 29, 84, 64, 101, 79, 107, 90, 97, 119 Biggest wins John Smith’s Cup 2002 Vintage Premium Northumberland Plate 2004 Mirjan Ayr Gold Cup 2006 Fonthill Road Chester Cup 2007 Greenwich Meantime Lancashire Oaks 2008 Anna Pavlova Duke of York Stakes 2009 Utmost Respect King George V Handicap 2009 Cosmic Sun Windsor Castle Stakes 2010 Marine Commando

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Moore’s EPSOM FAIRYTALE An Oaks victory would satisfy most jockeys, but for Ryan Moore the Classic that really counts is the Derby; even he was thrilled, then, that Workforce was a willing accomplice Words Emma Berry • Photos George Selwyn

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reat horses are invariably linked with great jockeys and it was only right that in the year that the champion jump jockey AP McCoy won his first Grand National, his Flat counterpart Ryan Moore should win his first Derby on Workforce.

Only 24 hours earlier he had secured his first ever Classic victory aboard Snow Fairy in the Oaks. Following what surely was a notable landmark, he had quipped: “Well, it’s not the Derby, is it?”

Moore swerved the post-Derby press conference to take the ride on Coin Of The Realm, trained by his father Gary. Having done the right thing by honouring his commitment not just to the trainer but, most importantly, to the horse’s owners, Moore, so often berated by the press for his avoidance tactics, took time to address the media at the end of the day’s action in a hastily arranged interview with Brough Scott.

To those still at work in the press room he announced that, as boys, he and his brother Jamie had always wanted to win the Grand National over the Derby, but he then conceded that, for him, “the goalposts have moved somewhat”.

Moore had started Derby day at the standard ungodly hour, riding work for his boss Sir Michael Stoute. It would have been business as usual on Newmarket Heath, neither of them yet appreciating the fact that

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first winner, Moore remains an enigmatic character masked by a deadpan demeanour” for Moore, this particular gallops session was to be sandwiched between his first two Classic victories.

Steadfastly refraining from going over the top in praise of his Derby-winning mount, the jockey did admit that Stoute had called him in the spring when he had missed a work morning and had announced that the then once-raced Workforce had really impressed him that day. The relative greenhorn still has only three races under his belt but he has now joined the list of unforgettables.

Ten years after Moore’s first triumph in a hurdles race at Towcester, through his rise to be champion apprentice then champion jockey on three occasions, he remains an enigmatic character masked by a deadpan demeanour. He makes no secret of the fact

that he’d rather swim with crocodiles than face the media, but on the occasions when he simply has to comment, such as after bagging a Classic brace, his remarks may appear snide but they are more likely to be representative of his own brand of self-deprecating humour.

Moore is at the stage of his career when he will drift into the realms of hero-worship.

How many of us could take the praise that is only his due without wishing to cringe a little under the constant spotlight of attention?

He is the antithesis of the Britain’s Got Talent generation, which is populated by loud-mouthed show-offs with really very little going for them at all apart from a desperate drive to be on television. Moore, from a long line of grafting horsemen, has talent in abundance but bragging about it is the very last thing that would occur to him.

In a manner that must be utterly frustrating for the Racing For Change crew hungry for the sport’s media-savvy personalities, Moore simply lets his riding do the talking. To watch a replay of Workforce’s Derby or Snow Fairy’s Oaks is to agree that that’s enough said.

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the time of 2m 31.33s breaking Lammtarra’s record of 2m 32.31s.

Furthermore, the time was faster than that recorded in the same day’s Belmont Stakes, run over the same distance but on a flatter, sharper track. This was the first time that the Derby winner had posted a better time at Epsom than the same year’s Belmont winner, with Workforce coming home 0.24s faster than Drosselmeyer did in New York.

What made Workforce’s win so memorable was its startling nature. In 2009, Fame And Glory and Sea The Stars lined up as worthy favourite and second favourite, finishing in the opposite order to that which the market had suggested, with Sea The Stars already having one Classic under his belt. Their subsequent antics, including Fame And Glory’s wonderful Coronation Cup victory, have done nothing but underline just what a superb Derby it was.

There were many more question marks over the field for 2010. The horse we’d all wanted to see line up, St Nicholas Abbey, was an absentee, as was his stablemate Cape Blanco, Workforce’s conqueror in the Dante Stakes who was aimed, unsuccessfully, at the following day’s Prix du Jockey-Club. In their absence, another stablemate, Jan Vermeer, adopted the favourite’s crown and ran a highly respectable race in fourth, despite casting off two shoes in the early stages.

The vision of the 100-1 shot At First Sight still travelling ominously easily down the hill and around Tattenham Corner cast a sudden

“For the first time the Derby winner at Epsom ran a faster time than the Belmont winner”

panic: is there anything less satisfactory than a supposed pacemaker stealing a major race, never mind the Derby, apart from for those connected to the horse? Who then would burst from the pack and reel in the upstart?

Within seconds the answer was delivered emphatically. Workforce, in a manner reserved for the truly great, launched his attack and in a matter of heart-stopping extended strides we knew Sir Michael Stoute would win his fifth Derby, Prince Khalid Abdullah, one of the sport’s most respected owner/breeders, his third, and Ryan Moore, the champion jockey, his first.

It was that image of a superior racehorse at full stretch, but

well within himself, that was seared instantly into the minds of those present and will sizzle in the memory long after sons and daughters of Workforce have lain down their own Classic challenges.

For Stoute, who claimed on At The Races in the week after the Derby that all victories in the great race are special and Shergar’s was no more so than any of his others, the victory of Workforce would nevertheless have brought at least some karma. A previous star of Freemason Lodge, King’s Best, turned in one of the most impressive 2,000 Guineas victories of the modern era, beating no less a subsequent superstar than Giant’s Causeway by three and a half lengths, before snapping a cannon bone in his next race, the Irish Derby.

How satisfying, then, to win another Derby with one of his sons.

Supplement was Oaks giveaway If the Derby of 2010 was an open race, the Oaks was even more so. On the face of it, a filly with questionable stamina on paper, who had passed through the ring at Fairyhouse, bought back for her breeder Cristina Patino for a mere €1,800, did not have all the hallmarks of a Classic victrix. But her late supplementary entry in the race should have told us that her connections were confident of a bold show from Snow Fairy, a daughter of Intikhab. How justified they were in their belief, even if this was prompted only by her success in the Lupe Stakes, a race that was

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Snow Fairy scores for trainer Ed Dunlop and owner/breeder Cristina Patino (inset)

>> never really part of the plan in the first place.

“We never dreamed that Snow Fairy would be a Classic filly,” says Patrick Cooper, who manages the racing and bloodstock interests of Patino. The owner/breeder operates under the names of Windflower Overseas Holdings Ltd and Anamoine Ltd, each enterprise bearing variations of the red and yellow silks that were carried to glory in the Craven Stakes by Elusive Pimpernel.

“We were going to go for the German Guineas with her but she threw up a splint so that was out, then her next target was a Listed race at York, but we didn’t want to risk her on the firm ground after she had recovered from her splint.

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Goodwood and it was only after that race that we decided to supplement her.”

Being relatively seasoned by the time of her Classic bow, with her recent Lupe Stakes victory one of seven previous racecourse appearances, she was able to cope with a hurlyburly scamper around Epsom’s switchback which left less well-prepared fillies struggling in her wake. Her sneaky late run under Moore up the inside rail denied young trainer David Lanigan a longed-for big-race victory, but there will almost certainly be more to come from his runner-up Meeznah, who went down by a neck.

Dunlop is no stranger to Epsom’s quaint winner’s circle. It was here that the story of Ouija Board started to unfold when the great mare won the 2004 running of the race named after the Surrey home of the ancestor of her owner/breeder Lord Derby.

Dunlop’s charge this time around is out of a half-sister to Big Bad Bob, another Windflower Overseas Holdings standard-bearer, who was trained by Ed’s father John. Both horses hail from the Roberto sireline, a source which is dwindling in Europe.

“We also had [Listed winner] Persian Lightning, who was by Sri Pekan – three times it’s worked, sending mares from this family to Roberto-line horses, but there just aren’t many left here now,” rues Cooper.

“We do have Persian Memories, an Indian

“Being relatively

seasoned, Snow Fairy was able to cope with the scamper around Epsom’s switchback” Ridge half-sister to Persian Lightning, who is in foal to Intikhab, but he is one of the last, apart from Big Bad Bob.” An uncommercial stallion prospect retained by his breeder, Big Bad Bob is standing, unheralded, at Islanmore Stud, County Limerick, where, in his own quiet way, he is making his mark on the stallion ranks.

“We haven’t marketed him; he’s mostly covering our own mares, but we will accept outside mares on payment up front,” says Cooper.

The son of Bob Back’s eldest runners are three-year-olds but cumulatively they boast a winners-to-runners strike-rate of more than 50% and include the Listed-placed Berg Bahn, who, like most of Big Bad Bob’s runners, shares Snow Fairy’s racing colours. It’s unlikely we have heard the last of this family.

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SALES OVERVIEW

By PHILIP FREEDMAN

Breeders’ response to troubled times has eased an otherwise bleak scene

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Downturn in coverings sparked by recession and high stallion fees may not be enough to offset the fact that the yearlings of 2010 have been the most expensive to produce

George Washington’s sole offspring, now named Date With Destiny, made 320,000gns but 2009 saw fewer big-price highlights

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s the breeding season draws to a close and the first four Classics have been run, breeders’ attention inevitably turns to the yearling sales. While the opening exchanges, at Saratoga and Deauville in August, may not be representative of what will follow later in the year, in part due to the particular factors of a new owner in America and strong prize-money in France, they will nevertheless be watched with keen interest by breeders with stock to sell through the autumn.

The concerns which breeders have every summer, in anticipation of the events of the forthcoming months, will this year be compounded once again by the state of the world economy as a whole and the health of the Dubai economy in particular.

Whether the much publicised financial problems which hit the Gulf state last November limit the ability of the Maktoum

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family and their associates in Rabbah Bloodstock to continue to provide so many breeders with the lifeboat which kept them afloat through 2008 and 2009 remains to be seen, but it is certainly a worry which breeders could well do without.

Yearlings costly to produce Fears over what the autumn may hold are, in 2010, compounded by the fact that breeders enter the yearling sales with a crop of yearlings which have been the most expensive to produce since the bloodstock boom of the mid-1980s, on the back of a strong world economy in 2007 and unprecedented demand for breeding stock.

When the nomination contracts for this autumn’s yearlings were signed the world was a very different place and people still believed Gordon Brown, Bernie Madoff and the Euro

to be blessed with the Midas touch, before each of their booms turned to bust.

Thus, even if the market stays still in 2010, breeders as a whole are going to end up losing even more than they did in 2009, while the prospects for pinhookers are also less bright, given the extent to which their bumper year of 2009 was made possible, in part, due to the near distress levels at which they were able to buy foals in December 2008, and they enter this sales season with a stock some 25% more expensive than was the case 12 months ago.

To compound this bleak outlook there is further gloom over the levy and expectations of double-digit percentage reductions in prizemoney for 2011, from what most in the industry would already consider to be the derisory levels at which owners are rewarded in 2010. So is their anything which breeders can be optimistic about?

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While the breeze-up sales in both North America and Europe were patchy, to say the least, a number of positives can be gleaned from them.

Taken as a whole, the overall figures would suggest that while there is nothing to indicate a recovery in prices to the pre-recession levels, the market may now have stabilised and be bumping along at the bottom, rather than falling further.

It is hard to envisage that a genuine recovery in the industry can take place without the market reducing its dependence on one buyer, so if the breeze-up sales were able to withstand a reduction in the Maktoumsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; participation by attracting other buyers, the market may now have reached a level at which value is perceived to exist.

Stallion fees decline

The covering season of 2010 has also seen indications of a more substantial decline in stallion fees as a whole than occurred for the 2009 breeding season, so that, should the demand side of the equation achieve a degree of stability, the reduced costs which breeders will face for their foals of 2011 and yearlings of 2012 will have put in place another necessary building block on which a revival in breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fortunes can take place.

Add to that the fact that, even if stallion fees remained stubbornly high in 2009, the response from breeders was to drastically reduce the number of mares they had covered, and while the reduced supply of foals to hit the marketplace from this year is not exactly a harbinger of prosperity for the industry, it is still a necessary condition for better times in the future.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fear and trepidation with

which breeders approached sales last year was largely unfoundedâ&#x20AC;?

Looking at the results of the yearling sales over a number of years, it has generally been believed that the top of the market has been the place on which breeders should focus.

While one can argue over what one means by the top, it is interesting to note that between 2000 and 2009 the number of yearlings sold in Europe for over £500,000 fell from 19 to 12, and over £200,000 from 126 to 123, whereas the number realising more than £100,000 increased from 330 to 408.

It is, of course, no coincidence that this has happened at a time when the Maktoum family and their associates in Rabbah have not been bidding on the progeny of Coolmore stallions in the sale ring.

While breeders may lament this stand-off, not least because it complicates their mating plans by encouraging commercial breeders to focus as much on how their choice of stallion might impact on who might buy their yearlings in the sale ring, as much as to what its potential to win races might be, the early Classic victories for Darleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young standard-bearers Dubawi and Shamardal are likely only to reinforce this situation.

The fear and trepidation with which breeders approached the sales last year was to prove largely unfounded; whether history can repeat itself and breeders get through another sales season down but not out remains to be seen. Â All one can say is that without the changes which breeders have themselves implemented, through reducing their supply, reducing their costs and supporting owners through the Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme, the outlook would be considerably bleaker than it is even now.

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SALES CIRCUIT

By EDWARD PROSSER

National Hunt breeding exodus feared as store sales fail to prosper

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ecent store sales at Doncaster and Goffs, where many vendors failed to cover their costs, have prompted fears that there could be a sharp drop in the number of breeders and pinhookers wanting to trade in National Hunt stock.

The Spring Sale at Doncaster and Goffs’ Land Rover Sale both produced figures largely on a par with last year, and a far cry from the heady days of 2006 and 2007.

According to figures calculated by Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder, 141 of the 194 lots listed as sold at Doncaster’s Spring Store Sale failed to make more than the estimated £15,000 cost of bringing a threeyear-old to market, even before adding in nomination fees.

Pinhookers who had bought young stock at the market’s peak were always going to face a difficult time and, of the 270 stores

offered, 139 of those appeared to have been previously bought at public auction at some stage of their career.

If adding £5,000 per annum keep cost into the equation, 118 of those 139 stores (86 per cent) returned a loss, with just 21 showing a profit.

Exciting stallions not enough One of the vendors who fared best at Doncaster was David Redvers, both for his own Tweenhills Farm and Stud, and also client Clarendon Park Estate, but he has big concerns for future years.

“I worry, because I love the sport even if I don’t love it as a business,” he said. “The future of the National Hunt breeding industry in this country, despite for the first time in a long while having some exciting young stallions, is in serious jeopardy.

“Prize-money is falling and breeders’ prizes are under threat. There’s going to be a real crisis facing the product in the near future and I’m sure there’s going to be an exodus generally from National Hunt breeding.

There is clear evidence of this already in Weatherbys’ returns.

“I wouldn’t breed National Hunt horses again in a blue fit, other than for sentimental reasons such as something from Lady Rebecca’s family. You either have to be a master of your trade with a dedicated client base, like Little Lodge and Goldford Studs, or you’ve just got to be fully in love with the game, prepared to race them yourself and treat it as a hobby.

“Those stores being sold at three years are standing people at £15,000 before they cross the threshold and, start adding in nomination fees that can cost up to €12,000,

Goldford Stud consigned this store sale-topping son of Old Vic, but Richard Aston cites problems in selling middle-ranking lots

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then the whole thing doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out. It just makes no sense.â&#x20AC;?

Redvers added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things will get much worse before they get better and, while it should get to the stage that the few that are still breeding will stand half a chance, the problem is that the French horses are there to fill that void.â&#x20AC;?

Market â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in the gripâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of overproduction Goldford Stud consigned the ÂŁ100,000 top lot at Doncaster on behalf of client Lady Jane Grosvenor but, despite a generally solid sale, the Cheshire farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner Richard Aston also has concerns.

He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to be more than happy with the results in our draft at Doncaster. We got about ÂŁ320,000 for ten of ours and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be pleased with that in a good market, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult to shift the middle-of-the-road horse now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no different to any other business at this time. It is tough and the likelihood is that it will get tougher before it gets better, and I think we are going to see big changes in the whole National Hunt breeding industry. Once the market starts to weaken, then the knock-on hits everything; stud fees are going to have to be reviewed and foal prices are going to have to come down, but your fixed costs are still increasing.â&#x20AC;?

Goldford Stud has traditionally offered their best home-breds as foals and mainly consign stores for outside customers, and Aston understandably anticipates that the prices of young stock will be much reduced in November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our clients will get much better value if they choose to reinvest in foals, but it remains to be seen whether people are keen to invest in a market that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rising,â&#x20AC;? said Aston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see an extension of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening now: people will still buy the well-bred, wellconformed foal, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still in the grip of overproduction and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think 75 per cent of the foals will struggle to sell.â&#x20AC;?

Last year Goldford Stud offered all their home-produced stock broken in, a move followed by many other consignors this year in an attempt to appeal to buyers looking for horses closer to a run. But Aston was disappointed by the response at Doncaster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to have the impact that it did last year,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of our clients this year made the effort to get horses broken and get them in that much earlier, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that it made as much difference as you might have expected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It still remains a good thing to break the stores because it helps their development and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure that, ultimately, people who have bought horses who were broken will appreciate that benefit.

But I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t honestly say I saw a great deal of effect in terms of people knocking on the stable doors and asking whether or not it was broken.â&#x20AC;?

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Value to be found in store market The very best-bred stores are still to appear at Tattersalls Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Derby Sale and Aston is hoping for positive signs to emerge from Fairyhouse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hope trainers have twigged on to what stores are making; they are the best value theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been for 15 or 20 years,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And you have to be positive; the clearance rate at Doncaster and Goffs was good, and as long as there are people wanting the product, albeit at a vastly reduced price, then you have to gain some comfort, enthusiasm and optimism. The very fact that there are considerably fewer numbers being bred will be of benefit to those that can ride out the storm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More immediately, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got as nice a bunch of horses as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had going to the Derby Sale and hopefully things will be no worse, and, in fact, a lot better there.â&#x20AC;?

While nearly every major British National Hunt trainer was at the

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Horses in Training sale, many were noticeably absent from the following week’s store sale and Redvers is concerned about a lack of depth to the top-end market.

One factor he cites is that Highflyer Bloodstock, representing the likes of Paul Nicholls, Nicky Henderson, Alan King and Nigel Twiston-Davies, has been so successful in recent years that it has become an increasingly dominant force.

“It’s a credit to Anthony Bromley, David Minton and Tessa Greatrex that they have managed to corner the market, but the fact that their trainers, who are all competing against each other furiously on the track, rarely take each other on in the ring is less healthy for vendors,” said Redvers.

“In the old days if you had a really nice store all the top trainers and owners would fight over it, but now, with occasional exceptions, unless you have one that Eddie O’Leary and Highflyer are fighting over then you have to be extremely brave and try to end up as underbidder, with a risk you’ll get caught out, or sell horses for two-thirds of their value.”

Doncaster Spring Horses in Training Doncaster’s Spring Sale began on a high when Go All The Way, who had finished runner-up in a bumper at the Punchestown Festival on his only start, was sold for £310,000 at the Horses In Training section.

Aiden Murphy bought the gelding, who has joined Philip Hobbs for Sizing Europe’s owners Alan and Ann Potts. The duo, who founded the Derbyshire-based MMD mining group of companies, have upped their ownership considerably in recent years.

All of the six lots to make £100,000 or more had had just one start in a bumper, five of them in Ireland.

Also among the six-figure buyers were Mags O’Toole, who often buys for Michael O’Leary, Ben Wilson, an owner with Martin Keighley, Martin Tedham, a client of Andy Turnell, trainer Rebecca Curtis’s partner Gearoid Costelloe, who will own Mediolanum with Dai Walters and Dublin-based Joey Logan, and an owner with Tom George.

Doncaster Spring Stores Michael Buckley, one of Nicky Henderson’s longest-standing owners, provided the sale with some much-needed fireworks when bidding £100,000 through David Minton for an Old Vic three-year-old who became the first six-figure store at Doncaster since 2007.

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Doncaster Spring Horses in Training Aggregate Average Sold Median

£3,951,500 £16,449 238 £7,900

(+1.7%) (+14.8%) (67.8% clearance) (+12.8%)

Top Lots Horse

Vendor

Price (£)

Buyer

Go All The Way (5g Milan)

Claire Gleeson/Lisfennel Stables

310,000

Aiden Murphy

Samain (4g Black Sam Bellamy)

Drommona House Stables

165,000

Mags O’Toole

Champion Court (5g Court Cave)

John Rabbitte

130,000

G H Bloodstock

Spanish Treasure (4g Black Sam Bellamy)

Drommona House Stables

105,000

Aiden Murphy

Morgan’s Bay (5g Karinga Bay)

Downton Hall Stables

100,000

John Edwards

Mediolanum (5g Milan)

Camas Park

100,000

Gearoid Costelloe

Ballyrock (4g Milan)

Loughanmore Farms

85,000

Tim Vaughan

Puyol (8g Zaffaran)

Rathbride Stables

80,000

Bobby O’Ryan

Salden Licht (6g Fantastic Light)

Barbury Castle Stables

80,000

Bobby O’Ryan

Rudemeister (4g Rudimentary)

Monbeg Stables

75,000

Andrew Parker

Brunswick Gold (5g Moscow Society)

Winacre Stables

75,000

Phil Martin

Doncaster Spring Stores Aggregate Average Sold Median

£2,540,950 £13,097 194 £8,650

(+2.9%) (-9.3%) (71% clearance) (-13.5%)

Five-Year Tale Offered

Sold

Clearance (%)

Aggregate (£)

Average (£)

2010

Year

273

194

71.0

2,540,950

13,097

Median (£)

8,700

2009

249

171

68.7

2,469,000

14,438

10,000

2008

286

207

72.4

3,745,650

18,094

14,000

2007

232

191

82.3

3,773,778

19,758

15,750

2006

258

209

81.0

4,208,400

20,136

15,250

Top Lots Horse

Vendor

Price (£)

Buyer

3g Old Vic–Native Bid (Be My Native)

Goldford Stud

100,000

Highflyer BS

4g King’s Theatre–Lucy Glitters (Ardross)

Goldford Stud

60,000

Colin Tizzard

3g Presenting–Water Rock (El Conquistador)

Redpender Stud

57,000

Mags O’Toole

Puelche (3g Martaline)

Trickledown Stud

53,000

Corristown Stables

4f Presenting–Coolshamrock (Buckskin)

Kennycourt Stud

50,000

Tom Best

3g Milan–Grandy Invader (Presenting)

Tweenhills Farm & Stud

49,000

Ballinaskeagh Stables

3g Westerner–Back To Stay (Supreme Leader)

Trickledown Stud

40,000

Highflyer/Nicky Henderson

3g Milan–Haudello (Marignan)

Little Lodge Farm

40,000

Highflyer/Nicky Henderson

4g Flemensfirth–Castlehaven (Erins Isle)

Vere Phillipps

37,000

GH Bloodstock

3g Old Vic–Ballagh Dawn (Buckskin)

Rathmore Stud

35,000

Ian Ferguson

3g Presenting–Pairtree (Double Trigger)

Saxtead Hall Stud

35,000

Nick Williams

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He had been bought for â&#x201A;Ź76,000 by Lady Jane Grosvenor, one of the highest-level National Hunt pinhookers, as a foal at Fairyhouse.

Despite the top lot, the saleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average and median dropped to their lowest levels since 1999.

Goffs Land Rover While Doncaster managed its best sale-topping price for three years, things were less lively at the top end of Goffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Land Rover Sale.

The dearest store made just â&#x201A;Ź55,000, to be the lowest-priced saletopper at the Land Rover Sale since 2001. Indeed, there were 26 lots in 2007 and 22 in 2006 that made more than â&#x201A;Ź55,000.

There were several unusual names in the list of buyers and one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest owners, who is distinctly publicity-shy when purchasing at the sales, is believed to have collected the top lot. He was a pinhooked son of Presenting who was sold by Richard Cotter and bought under the name Nudderdone Ltd. The gelding, who was sold on his third birthday, had cost â&#x201A;Ź19,000 as a foal.

Goffs Land Rover Aggregate Average Sold Median

â&#x201A;Ź3,274,600 â&#x201A;Ź11,938 312 â&#x201A;Ź9,000

(+6.6%) (+0.07%) (67.2% clearance) (-5.3%)

Five-Year Tale Offered

Sold

Clearance (%)

Aggregate (â&#x201A;Ź)

Average (â&#x201A;Ź)

2010

Year

464

312

67.2

3,724,600

11,938

2009

460

295

64.1

3,494,400

11,845

2008

690

451

65.4

7,064,700

15,665

2007

837

578

69.0

10,097,100

17,469

2006

716

554

77.4

10,539,700

19,025

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Top Lots Horse

Vendor

Price (â&#x201A;Ź) Buyer

3g Presentingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Loch Lomond (Dry Dock) Richard Cotter (agent)

55,000

Nudderdone Ltd

3g Milanâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All That (Bob Back)

Castledillon Stud (agent)

52,000

Kevin Ross

3g Heron Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Valira (Nijinsky)

Park Stud

50,000

Mac B Ltd

3g Old Vicâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Spirit Leader (Supreme Leader)

Mill House Stud (agent)

50,000

Midwest Bloodstock

4g Hernandoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Princess Claudia (Kahyasi) Kennycourt Stud

46,000

GH Bloodstock

3g Old Vicâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Glenarb Molly (Phardante)

45,000

Dai Walters

3g Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Instant Queen (Executive Perk) Crossogue Stud

45,000

Timmy Hyde

3g Flemensfirthâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Old Moon (Old Vic)

Ardrums House Stud

45,000

GH Bloodstock

4g Old Vicâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Glen Empress (Lancastrian)

Galbertstown Stud (agent)

44,000

Dessie Hughes

3g Ragmarâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ivengica (Roi De Rome)

Moanmore Stables

40,000

Doneany Bloodstock

Summerhill

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Improved owners’ facilities at York receive the thumbs-up York, voted Racecourse of the Year in 2009

by ROA members, has further improved its offering to owners. The new facilities, unveiled at the Dante meeting in May, saw improvements to the lower levels of the stand, while the Owners’ Lounge has been increased in size.

The Owners & Trainers’ Club, reserved exclusively for the use of owners and trainers with a runner, is situated close to both the weighing room and the parade ring. Drinks and lunch are served from 11.30am onwards.

A three-course chef’s carvery lunch is served at a value price of £25 (with a twocourse option at £20). Lunch is served throughout the afternoon on a non-reserved basis, with afternoon tea available later in the day.

Owners can also reserve spaces in other restaurants at a special price, while late availability is offered on viewing boxes.

Wheelchair access is via the original Melrose Stand liftlobby, with a second lift access point built into the new main entrance. Owners and trainers can view races on a television/DVD throughout the day.

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Positive feedback since improvements at Racecourse of the Year unveiled at May festival

Drinks and lunch are served from 11.30am in the Owners & Trainers’ Club

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course, said: “We are delighted with the positive comments that the new Owners & Trainers’ Club Room, supported

York’s Owners’ Lounge has been increased in size as part of the improvements

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by Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, at York has received since we opened it at the Dante Festival this year. It is part of a £2 million project on the Melrose Stand, supported by the Levy Board, which has tripled the size of the facility and made it brighter and lighter, with trackside views along its length and a dining room overlooking the weighing room.

“With a handcrafted oak bar and fittings, bespoke furniture and a specially woven ‘white rose’ Axminster carpet, we have aimed to create a very special facility for those owners who kindly run their horses at York. With direct access to the parade ring, weighing room and with views across the racecourse, it is fast becoming the place to be.

“We hope this facility, when combined with our investment in prize-money, the racing surface and facilities for horses, connections and racegoers, will encourage owners to run their horses at York and have a thoroughly enjoyable experience when they are here.”

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Swilly Ferry wins the Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes at Doncaster last September – the first prize was £183,517

Pros and cons of now-established sales races While sales races are now firmly established in the fabric of the race programme, the disparity of contributions from owners and sponsors understandably attracts criticism from some quarters.

The ROA tries to take a balanced view, mindful that there is a certain lottery appeal to the concept of sales races at a time when Prize fund (£)

prize-money is declining. Entry is optional, and can give owners a chance to run for large prize funds. The stories of the winners provide an upbeat narrative for the whole industry.

These positives are balanced by the financial burden on owners in terms of the level of entry fees paid at an early stage,

Exec + sponsor contribution (£)

%

Owners’ contribution (£)

often before a horse’s ability is known.

Owners are also exposed to the risk that their horse could be balloted out and they end up with less than half of their original stake money back.

Our table below illustrates the make-up of the prize fund for sales and median auction races in 2009.

%

Total cost to run (£)

Refund if eliminated (£)

121,075

60.5

1,275

Full

20

241,800

80

2,000

900 (45%) if not nominated/qualified for race below

52

24,000

48

2,000

Nil (consolation race)

5

352,700

95

2,000

Full

100

Nil

0

Free entry*

Nil (consolation race)

47

132,300

53

1,200

600 (50%)

15.5

845,278

84.5

6,000

2,400 (40%)

15.5

676,222

84.5

6,000

2,400 (40%)

12

146,800

88

1,000

Full

17

331,455

83

Free entry*

Nil (consolation race)

Weatherbys Super Sprint 200,000

78,925

39.5

DBS £300,000 St Leger Yearling Stakes 300,000

58,200

DBS St Leger Yearling Stakes 50,000

26,000

Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-y-o Stakes 372,700

20,000

Tattersalls Timeform Millions Sprint 250,000 (prizes to first ten placed)

250,000

Watership Down Stud Sales Race 250,000

117,700

Tattersalls Timeform Million 1,000,000

154,722

Tattersalls Timeform Fillies’ 800 800,000

123,778

Totepool Two-Year-Old Trophy 166,800

20,000

Tattersalls Timeform 3-Y-O Trophy 250,000 (prizes to first ten placed)

68,545

* note qualifying criteria

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Albertas wins Order of Merit RACINGFOTOS.COM

Michael Meagher is pictured receiving a cheque for £100,000 on behalf of the connections of Albertas Run, winner of the £100,000 Racing For Change Order of Merit for 2009-10 at an awards presentation in London.

Owner Trevor Hemmings received £50,000 in recognition of his gallant nine-year-old, who recorded Grade 1 victories at Cheltenham and Aintree. Trainer Jonjo O’Neill received £20,000, while a further £30,000 was awarded to the stable staff at Jackdaws Castle.

The Racing For Change Order of Merit championship concluded on the final day of the jumps season at Sandown Park in April.

Albertas Run topped the championship on 81 points, six ahead of Big Buck’s on 75, with Khyber Kim on 61. Albertas Run scored points in five Order of Merit races last season, including three victories.

First place in the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot

Michael Meagher (left) and Jonjo O’Neill get the cheque from actor James Nesbitt

was followed by third spot in the Totesport.com Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon prior to Christmas. February saw the horse as runnerup in the Betfair Ascot Chase, and then 40 points were secured with wins in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham and the John Smith’s Melling Chase at Aintree.

The Order of Merit has proved its worth in encouraging owners and trainers to run their

horses in top races. The number of horses in Order of Merit races set a new record, with the average per race maintained at 12.

Albertas Run joins an exclusive club to have triumphed in the Order of Merit, including Kauto Star (owned by Clive Smith), Inglis Drever (Graham Wylie), Voy Por Ustedes (Sir Robert Ogden) and Royal Shakespeare (John Webb).

Appearance money

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The following races in July will offer appearance money as a consequence of 48-hour declarations for Flat races. Payments are split so that 80% goes to the owner, 8% to the trainer, 6% to the rider and 6% to stable staff. The appearance money is divided equally between the runners.

Borderlescott (left) won last year’s City Wall Stakes at Chester

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July Racecourse

Race

1 1 2 2 2 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 13 14 14 16 16 16 17 17 17 21 23 23 24 29 30 31 31 31 31

Handicap (Class 3) 3yo+ 1m (76-95) All Races Total 80 runners @ £150 per runner Mouton Cadet Gala Stakes (Class 1) (Listed) 3yo+ 1m Dragon Stakes (Class 1) (Listed) 2yo 5f Budbrooke Novice Auction Stakes (Class 5) 2yo 7f Weatherbys Bank Pipalong Stakes (Listed) 4yo+ 1m 4f The Turmeric Handicap Stakes (Class 4) 2 miles 3yo+ EBF Conditions Stakes (Class 2) 2yo 6f Portland Place Properties Conditions Stakes (Class 2) 3yo 1m Tetley Bitter Conditions Stakes (Class 2) 2yo 5f Cakemark EBF Maiden Stakes 2yo 7f Toteplacepot City Plate (Class 1) (Listed) 3yo+ 7f Toteswinger City Wall Stakes (Class 1) (Listed) 3yo+ 5f John Smiths Maiden Fillies Stakes 3yo 7f The Mary Elizabeth Westwood Celebration Handicap August Evening 13th Is Ladies Evening Handicap Stakes 5f 3yo Cattherickbridge.co.uk Novice Auction Stakes (Class 5) 7f 2yo Rose Bowl Budget 8 runners @ £200 per runner Conditions Stakes 7 runners @ £200 per runner Conditions Stakes (Class 3) 3yo+ 5f Hattons Solicitors Welsh Emperor Conditions Stakes 3yo+ 7f Conditions Stakes 7 runners @ £200 per runner Shadwell Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) 3yo+ 6f @£150 per runner Star Stakes (Listed) EBF Conditions Stakes (Class 3) 2yo 6f EBF Lyric Stakes (Listed) 3yo+f&m 10f Skyvegas.com Median Auction Maiden 2yo 6f Dorling Conditions Stakes 2yo 7f Class 4 Novice Stakes Blue Square Premier Stakes 2yo race 6f EBF Conditions Stakes (Class 2) 4yo+ 8f 2yo Nursery handicap 5f

Haydock Park Newbury Sandown Park Sandown Park Warwick Pontefract Catterick Bridge Newmarket Newmarket Chester York Chester Chester York Beverley Catterick Bridge Catterick Bridge Newbury Newbury Newmarket Haydock Park Newbury Newbury Sandown Park Newmarket York York Epsom Downs Newmarket Goodwood Hamilton Park Newmarket Thirsk

£ 2,000 12,000 5,600 5,600 4,900 2,500 1,800 5,542 5,542 3,000 3,200 3,000 3,000 3,200 3,000 1,700 1,700 1,600 1,400 5,542 2,000 1,400 1,400 5,600 5,542 3,200 3,200 2,000 5,542 5,000 3,000 5,542 2,000

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Diary dates and reminders

Agenda Key points from the May ROA Council Meeting Michael Harris, Chief Executive

Levy Board funding reductions The news that levy income was continuing to decline was received with dismay. This came on top of a £5 million funding reduction that would reflect on minimum prize-money values for the second half of the year. The President would continue to insist that funding reductions must be spread across all expenditure heads and not just relate to prize-money.

Once more, the Council rehearsed the main reasons why the levy was in rapid decline: 1. So-called “high-roller” punters had experienced a better-than-average year.

2. Off-shore internet sites had increased business at the expense of UK-based bookmakers.

3. The full impact of bookmakers paying less than the designated 10% of gross profits through the threshold system was now being felt as the number of shops being affected by this had increased.

The Council were particularly incensed by the threshold “loophole” because this concession had been set up to help small independent bookmakers and now over 60% of betting shops, many of them owned by the major bookmakers, were exploiting it as a way of minimising their levy payments.

The Council were unanimous in their view that pressure should be put on the independent members of the Levy Board to support racing in its quest to withdraw thresholds, to reinstate bookmakers paying levy on foreign racing and to find the means of forcing offshore bookmakers to pay tax and levy.

The first two of these actions would not, in the view of Council, require primary legislation.

Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme The Council agreed that races for next year’s Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme should be allocated to racecourses on the basis of their advertised prize-money. It was also suggested that these races should effectively be auctioned among all the racecourses so that events that had the highest prize-money should be earmarked to hold a bonus race.

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Similarly, those maiden races that were run at basic minimum values should be ignored for this purpose.

Fixture list for 2011 Many Council members believed that the projected 2011 fixture list of around 1,500 was unsustainable in the light of the funding reductions, believing that it should be cut by at least 250 fixtures.

However, others acknowledged the potential danger of doing so, on the basis that this would create gaps in the so-called levy “fixture criteria” and lead to an even worse funding situation as punters choose to bet on non-levy products such as foreign racing.

State Aid Legal advice had been received as to whether the Levy Board was vulnerable to State Aid challenges if changes were made to its constitution.

The Council were pleased to hear there had been a strong legal opinion to say that the levy was not State Aid and therefore a legal challenge to it under European law was unlikely to be successful.

Picture rights The Council discussed the increasing income that was now flowing to racecourses from the sale of picture rights. Since the break of the SIS monopoly in betting shops, it was clear that funding from this source was increasing while levy income was diminishing.

However, it was also clear that owners were not seeing the benefits from this gradual shift in the funding basis of the racing industry from levy to picture rights.

Leading on from this, the Council commented on the good work now being undertaken by the Horsemen’s Group’s new Chief Executive Alan Morcombe, who has wide experience within this sphere, having played a central role in setting up the rival betting shop service TurfTV. The Council also heard that Alan’s efforts were now being focussed on the 48-hour Declaration Agreement, new terms for which were due to be agreed with the racecourses

by September of this year.

JULY 27-31 Glorious Goodwood: special service for ROA members to order badges in advance for the Richmond Enclosure.

On Tuesday, July 27 and Wednesday, July 28 tickets are £67. On Thursday, July 29 the price is £77 and on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 they are £71. To order, contact the ROA office on 020 7152 0200 or visit our online shop at www.racehorseowners.net SEPTEMBER 12 ROA Speed Bonus day at Goodwood.

The horse owned by an ROA member putting up the best winning time performance in one of the eight races, according to the Racing Post standard time criteria, will receive a £5,000 bonus, plus the sweepstake from fees.

There will also be a £5,000 bonus paid to the fastest winning horse on the day, open to all runners. Registration details will be sent to members in July.

NOVEMBER 13 Paddy Power Gold Cup day at Cheltenham: Exclusive marquee for members and their guests.

DECEMBER 2 ROA/Sportingbet.com Horseracing Awards at the London Hilton, Park Lane. One of racing’s principal social events of the year.

Findaracehorse reader offer Findaracehorse.com, a website for buying and selling racehorses, is offering Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder readers a special discounted rate for advertising their horse listing on their website. Readers will be entitled to advertise their horse, for sale or lease, at the discounted rate of just £35.00 for three months. For more information please contact Findaracehorse Sales Manager Steve Short on 07872 456786, or visit www.findaracehorse.com

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STEPHEN DAVIES

Totesport scheme extension We are delighted to announce that the ROA’s Totesport owner-sponsorship scheme is being continued for a further 12 months, through to the end of August 2011.

This extension to Totesport’s support ensures the continuation of this vital benefit for members, which enables them to register for and reclaim VAT on their ownership costs.

Paul Dixon, ROA President, said: “We are indebted to Totesport for their

continued support of ROA members through the owner-sponsorship scheme.

This sponsorship is particularly valuable at this time when owners are facing ever- increasing costs against a lower cost recovery.

“Totesport sponsorship can save an owner several thousand pounds a year by enabling them to register for VAT and is vitally important for the health of the racing industry as a whole.”

The next 12-month scheme begins on September 1. For further details call Keely Brewer on 020 7152 0200 or email kbrewer@roa.co.uk.

TOTESPORT WINNERS IN APRIL My Arch She’s In The Money Barrel Of Fun Oscar Papa Pistol Desbois Fayre Bella Quiet Mountain Dean’s Grange Imperial Djay Bottman The Gloves Are Off Karky Schultz Dabbers Ridge Gold Rules Retainer Teen Ager Peter Island Penny’s Pearl Sir Nod Forte dei Marmi Markab Buck Mulligan Bangkok Pete Swincombe Rock Ray Mond Pearly Star Wessex King West Leake William’s Wishes Serious Choice Postmaster Barthelemy Aurorian Contredanse Quiet Mountain The Sydney Arms Misty Morn Storymaker Son Of Flicka

Musselburgh Musselburgh Plumpton Plumpton Plumpton Ffos Las Wolverhampton Kempton Park Wolverhampton Chepstow Market Rasen Folkestone Beverley Kempton Park Newmarket Kempton Park Kempton Park Newmarket Thirsk Newbury Thirsk Stratford Plumpton Kempton Park Plumpton Plumpton Towcester Kempton Park Southwell Newton Abbot Ffos Las Ludlow Windsor Windsor Newcastle Windsor Redcar Bangor-On-Dee Bangor-On-Dee

4/4 4/4 5/4 5/4 5/4 6/4 8/4 9/4 10/4 10/4 11/4 12/4 14/4 14/4 14/4 14/4 15/4 15/4 16/4 17/4 17/4 18/4 19/4 19/4 19/4 19/4 20/4 21/4 21/4 23/4 24/4 25/4 26/4 26/4 26/4 26/4 29/4 30/4 30/4

J D Spensley & Mrs M Spensley Cavan Pickering & Stewart Whitehead Fruits Incorporated Mrs Carrie Zetter-Wells G L Porter R Biggs O’Brien, Molls, Spencer, Vaux, Davies Gale Force Six Hollingbridge Partnership The Oxymorans Worcester Racing Club Harold Nass G Parkinson L Marinopoulos B Bull L Tomlin C R Marks (Banbury) Malcolm Brown and Mrs Penny Brown Brian Nordan Fittocks Stud Tight Lines Partnership L Fell J Daniels Yeo Racing Partnership A White J D Sells, Mr & Mrs J Howitt Mrs D P G Flory L Tomlin Mrs D E Cheshire The Serious Choice Partnership The Bill & Ben Partnership Howard Spooner Martin Mitchell S Stuckley O’Brien, Molls, Spencer, Vaux, Davies R Morecombe, J Reus, D Anderson B Selective Partnership JM & Miss HM Crichton, & Miss S Forster Twenty Four Seven Recruitment

There were no Group or Graded winners this month, but we did have a treble at Plumpton on April 19.

Ray Mond (pictured, above left) also completed his sixth win of the season at this meeting

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In Brief

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Competition winner

Just having a runner was great! watched her turn into the straight of the hallowed turf, there was no turning back – the monster of anticipation was unleashed!

The excitement as we edged closer to the day was incredible. The day itself was an amazing experience, one that none of the 18 partnership members will forget. It was a great privilege to be there supporting Champagnelifestyle and we knew just how lucky we were.

Champagnelifestyle travelled well and rounded Tattenham Corner in a handy position, but she faded in the last quarter mile and finished tenth.

Everyone’s first concern was that she was all right. After seeing her walking back to the stables, let’s just say we carried on enjoying the experience!

Royal Ascot special

ROA members took advantage of a new bespoke hospitality package on the Tuesday and Wednesday of the Royal meeting, enjoying exclusive use of a facility in the Old Paddocks Chalets.

PJA Pro Am

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Exclusive Baden-Baden trip for ROA members ROA members are offered the opportunity to join a special ROA trip to Germany in September, to enjoy the action at Baden-Baden during its most prestigious fixture.

The exclusive tour, which runs from Friday, September 3 to Sunday, September 5, 2010, is being operated specifically for the ROA by Horse Racing Abroad, and is not publicly available in their 2010 brochure programme.

The tour offers 5-star accommodation and two days of racing action at Iffezheim racecourse, where the feature race on the Sunday is the Group 1 Grosser MercedesBenz Preis von Baden, over 1m4f. There will also be the opportunity to visit the BBAG Yearling Sales held during the weekend.

The elegant spa town of Baden-Baden offers a wonderful setting for this break, with

Baden-Baden has a stunning backdrop

its picturesque parkland location and an array of shops and restaurants.

The ROA tour is priced from £649 per person for two nights. ROA members may be accompanied by non-member guests. For full details and a booking form, call the ROA on 020 7152 0200 or email info@roa.co.uk.

Football Furlong Windsor racecourse is set to stage a ‘Football Furlong’ day on August 8, at which owners’ silks will be replaced with colours of Premiership football strips. Details of the arrangements will be set out in the race conditions as they appear in the Racing Calendar.

Champagnelifestyle finishes tenth in the Oaks for a syndicate of ROA staff and pals

On the first Friday in June, some of the ROA staff were lucky enough to be at Epsom cheering on their runner Champagnelifestyle in the Investec Oaks.

The day was the most wonderful experience and provided a rollercoaster ride of anticipation, joy and excitement.

The build-up had begun in mid-March, on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, when the entry confirmation came through. The months and weeks that followed were hopeful rather than expectant, but as the big day edged closer we became more excited.

Some members attended the Breakfast With The Stars morning at Epsom eight days before the race. Champagnelifestyle had a steady canter on the course and as we

Our May competition, inviting members to join the ROA email news service, received a bumper entry.

Member John Horgan of Enfield, Middlesex, was the lucky prize-winner of £250 of vouchers to spend with John Lewis. To join the ROA email bulletin service for news and special offers, email your details to info@roa.co.uk

Tee-off with the legends of racing at the Professional Jockeys Association Pro Am on Monday, September 27 at Buckinghamshire Golf Club, Denham.

For details of the Racing UK-sponsored event, contact organiser Tom Cowgill on 07796 268068/tom@sportsmasters international.com or Izzy at the PJA, via 01635 44102/id@thepja.co.uk

Wadham on BHA board ROA Council member and specialist bloodstock and racing solicitor Justin Wadham is to join the board of the BHA on August 1, as a nominee of the Horsemen’s Group. Bill Farnsworth, Musselburgh MD, joins as the Racecourse Association nominee. They replace Toby Balding and Ian Renton.

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Racecourse League Table Ptn Racecourse

Racecourse ownership

Exec + Sponsors (£)

1 Cheltenham JCR 2,937,435 2 Aintree JCR 1,561,474 3 York I 2,092,686 4 Ascot I 4,009,138 5 Epsom Downs JCR 1,213,684 6 Goodwood I 1,300,490 7 Haydock Park JCR 1,249,366 8 Chester I 535,264 9 Newmarket JCR 3,191,403 10 Sandown Park JCR 1,007,631 11 Ayr I 558,845 12 Hamilton Park I 214,627 13 Doncaster Arena 1,160,218 14 Musselburgh I 287,221 15 Newbury I 986,088 16 Ripon I 213,746 17 Newcastle North 342,525 18 Bath North 158,816 19 Beverley I 192,709 20 Cartmel I 41,150 21 Thirsk I 184,060 22 Salisbury I 218,063 23 Fakenham I 81,720 24 Windsor Arena 258,524 25 Stratford-on-Avon I 189,248 26 Pontefract I 205,127 27 Kelso I 130,681 28 Leicester I 247,214 29 Chepstow North 232,767 30 Wetherby I 133,064 31 Ffos Las North 165,508 32 Ludlow I 122,165 33 Yarmouth North 128,226 34 Carlisle JCR 137,618 35 Bangor-on-Dee I 121,780 36 Lingfield Park Arena 584,915 37 Perth I 86,118 38 Exeter JCR 103,366 39 Nottingham JCR 113,748 40 Catterick Bridge I 107,420 41 Warwick JCR 120,444 42 Market Rasen JCR 108,782 43 Wincanton JCR 84,570 44 Redcar I 86,103 45 Taunton I 49,316 46 Huntingdon JCR 73,539 47 Kempton Park JCR 480,729 48 Fontwell Park North 80,286 49 Folkestone Arena 63,660 50 Brighton North 63,161 51 Uttoxeter North 95,433 52 Sedgefield North 45,595 53 Newton Abbot I 48,559 54 Towcester I 41,404 55 Hexham I 35,747 56 Plumpton I 25,085 57 Hereford North 17,499 58 Worcester Arena 14,229 59 Southwell Arena 46,881 60 Wolverhampton Arena 60,096 Total 28,446,966

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% of Total

Levy Board (£)

51.3 1,949,380 49.5 1,118,160 42.4 1,678,480 42.2 3,082,860 40.9 993,400 35.4 1,812,070 34.8 1,783,380 33.4 933,920 30.6 3,690,700 28.4 2,013,300 27.8 1,143,970 27.2 486,200 26.4 2,068,379 26.2 702,480 24.4 2,312,570 23.7 596,680 23.2 938,260 22.9 457,240 22.9 551,300 22.6 120,340 22.6 483,380 22.2 614,460 22.0 289,980 21.1 782,980 20.7 634,700 20.6 678,710 20.3 461,790 19.4 849,397 19.2 807,810 19.2 480,220 18.6 636,600 18.4 494,680 17.0 503,040 16.7 597,320 16.0 583,490 14.9 2,824,770 14.7 454,980 14.0 557,963 13.9 526,850 12.7 647,633 12.4 720,870 11.2 766,690 11.1 585,900 10.8 483,050 10.4 365,010 10.0 569,980 9.9 3,745,835 9.8 651,390 9.6 535,740 9.5 528,950 9.4 755,650 9.2 387,830 7.6 571,930 7.4 464,120 6.9 425,600 4.3 513,850 4.0 361,380 2.4 486,732 1.9 2,227,550 1.8 2,880,642 26.4 60,372,521

% of Total

Owners (£)

34.1 806,759 35.4 475,948 34.0 1,125,109 32.4 2,339,261 33.5 736,136 49.3 502,497 49.7 471,492 58.2 87,241 35.3 3,384,919 56.7 490,008 56.9 270,570 61.5 53,407 47.0 1,067,756 64.1 80,276 57.2 580,686 66.1 69,576 63.5 170,995 65.8 63,780 65.4 59,932 66.2 20,210 59.4 84,210 62.6 81,887 78.0 0 64.1 122,426 69.3 70,517 68.3 61,954 71.7 46,526 66.5 110,309 66.6 130,375 69.5 54,991 71.4 77,715 74.5 46,865 66.7 92,977 72.7 82,877 76.9 37,905 72.1 315,842 77.5 42,262 75.7 71,323 64.2 109,352 76.8 63,224 74.0 104,024 79.1 88,659 76.8 75,885 60.3 217,047 76.8 37,730 77.2 80,222 77.0 450,213 79.8 84,323 80.5 64,660 79.7 65,506 74.7 138,363 78.4 56,512 89.0 5,264 83.1 53,242 82.5 46,376 89.0 32,430 81.7 60,320 80.5 72,563 88.3 196,655 86.0 295,540 55.9 16,785,629

% of Total

Total 2009/10 (£)

Total 2008/9 (£)

% total Up/ 2008/9 down

14.1 5,722,574 5,648,836 15.1 3,155,582 3,416,742 22.8 4,936,775 1,813,873 24.6 9,505,259 10,230,234 24.8 2,967,220 2,992,296 13.7 3,677,057 3,924,488 13.1 3,591,238 3,404,170 5.4 1,604,925 1,544,182 32.4 10,443,022 11,883,438 13.8 3,551,939 3,870,302 13.5 2,010,385 2,105,776 6.8 790,234 899,313 24.3 4,397,353 4,698,789 7.3 1,095,977 1,354,413 14.4 4,040,344 3,929,557 7.7 903,002 820,069 11.6 1,477,330 1,296,529 9.2 694,836 753,689 7.1 842,691 847,665 11.1 181,700 214,700 10.4 813,750 647,895 8.3 982,110 962,457 0 371,700 410,759 10 1,222,430 1,178,534 7.7 915,965 894,300 6.2 994,291 872,864 7.2 644,497 582,606 8.6 1,276,419 1,213,871 10.8 1,213,252 1,142,473 8.0 691,275 1,032,143 8.7 891,823 0 7.1 663,710 683,970 12.3 754,143 791,737 10.1 821,815 767,300 5.0 758,925 685,666 8.1 3,915,427 4,144,179 7.2 587,360 708,066 9.7 736,652 811,036 13.3 820,950 747,711 7.5 843,777 752,536 10.7 973,588 792,748 9.1 969,631 913,600 10.0 762,855 1,074,057 27.1 800,600 882,050 7.9 475,306 595,326 10.9 738,741 781,799 9.3 4,861,927 4,786,035 10.3 815,999 934,592 9.7 665,560 784,995 9.9 663,917 586,739 13.7 1,011,246 1,059,523 11.4 494,937 497,800 0.8 642,653 606,509 9.5 558,766 653,500 9.0 516,023 376,900 5.6 577,365 506,813 13.6 442,499 555,335 12.0 604,924 646,943 7.8 2,523,586 2,108,315 8.8 3,347,878 2,866,395 15.5 107,957,715 108,496,617

49.2 ▲ 49.3 ▲ 34.0 ▲ 46.0 ▼ 39.0 ▲ 35.3 ▲ 29.3 ▲ 32.8 ▲ 28.7 ▲ 32.5 ▼ 23.7 ▲ 36.9 ▼ 31.9 ▼ 24.9 ▲ 22.0 ▲ 27.7 ▼ 27.6 ▼ 23.8 ▼ 21.8 ▲ 14.4 ▲ 26.6 ▼ 24.5 ▼ 22.5 ▼ 24.9 ▼ 21.0 ▼ 21.3 ▼ 5.8 ▲ 18.3 ▲ 15.3 ▲ 23.7 ▼ 0 N/A 11.0 ▲ 22.1 ▼ 23.7 ▼ 13.7 ▲ 16.5 ▼ 9.3 ▲ 4.9 ▲ 13.4 ▲ 10.9 ▲ 7.6 ▲ 16.0 ▼ 16.2 ▼ 14.6 ▼ 5.6 ▲ 14.5 ▼ 15.4 ▼ 11.1 ▼ 6.7 ▲ 13.3 ▼ 9.1 ▲ 11.2 ▼ 3.2 ▲ 3.0 ▲ 7.5 ▼ 1.4 ▲ 6.2 ▼ 1.8 ▲ 0.5 ▲ -1.3 ▲ 26.3 ▲

In order of racecourses’ percentage contributions to overall prize-money Figures relate to prize-money for the 12-month period June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010

EXPLANATION This table sets out the three main contributors to prizemoney with percentages of the total: 1 Racecourses’ executive and sponsorship; 2 Levy Board; 3 Owners.

A small additional contribution is also made by the Divided Race Fund and the BHA Development Fund. The order is taken from the percentage in the second column of figures. This shows how much each racecourse has contributed to prize-money, expressed as a percentage of their overall prize-money.

The arrows at the end of each line are based on a comparison between the percentages for the two rolling year periods.

If a racecourse has improved its position by this criteria it receives a green ‘up’ arrow.

If the year-on-year percentage has decreased it receives a red ‘down’ arrow.

Note: All of the figures are produced on an ‘as originally programmed’ basis, i.e. where any transferred fixtures were originally programmed rather than where the fixtures have actually taken place. However, any transferred BHA ‘National’ fixtures and ‘Regional’ fixtures are attributed to the courses where the fixtures have actually taken place.

RACECOURSE OWNERSHIP KEY JCR Jockey Club Racecourses

North Northern Racing Ltd Arena Arena Leisure Ltd I Independently owned racecourse Gold Standard Award (*July Course)

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THE NEXT GENERATION

By GINA BRYCE

Be there...

JULY 8 & 15 Free race nights at Doncaster Thursdays are free all throughout July on the Town Moor and with the course just five minutes from the town centre, it couldn’t be easier to take advantage of a great night out.

JULY 23 Razorlight at Newmarket Newmarket Nights on the July course have another sizzling schedule for 2010.

Sorry Spandau Ballet, Razorlight is definitely the one not to be missed.

JULY 24 King George Day and the Ascot Summer Cocktail Party The biggest cocktail party of the summer has it all. Mixologists, outdoor cocktail lounges, jazz music and of course the main event, one of the season’s biggest races, the King George and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Plantation’s raceday T

he need to attract young people to the industry is a topic on which racing can finally concur.

Racecourses stage pop concerts, fashion events and festivals in a bid to lure the 18 to 30 crowd into the vicinity of the Sport of Kings. But what has the industry itself done to ensure it is the sight of the honed equine stars charging down the Rowley Mile, and not the equally primed celebs prancing on the stage, that really gets the pulse racing?

Much as the allure of the boys from Westlife can be distracting (especially to a proud owner of all ten of their albums) surely there is a better way to capture the interest of the crowd of occasional young racegoers. Many will never be swayed by the

spectacle on the turf, but some will and it is this thinking that led Dermot O’Rourke to come up with the idea of a raceday experience that goes beyond the general enclosures.

On Saturday, July 17, Plantation Stud will team up with the TBA Next Generation Committee to host a raceday designed to plunge a group of potential young racing fans into the world all readers of this publication know and love.

The day will include a morning visit to a major Newmarket training yard and the gallops, entrance to a specially designated marquee at the races and a tour of Plantation Stud, an experience stud manager Adrian O’Brien (pictured) hopes will give the race day experience that extra dimension.

He says: “I think that all too often people at the races pick the horse with the pretty name or the one carrying their favourite number without any thought given to where that horse

JULY 27 Sporting Greats Day at Glorious Goodwood Soak up the garden party atmosphere on the South Downs in the company of some of the country’s biggest sporting heroes and Olympic greats on day one of the glorious four-day meeting.

AUGUST 13–16 Arqana August Yearling Sale The European yearling sales season gets underway in the swankiest of locations on France’s beautiful Normandy coast.

AUGUST 14 Newbury’s Party in the Paddock Sway along to Flying Without Wings after racing as Westlife take to the stage for Newbury’s final Party in the Paddock.

AUGUST 17–20 Ebor Festival, York The “Royal Ascot” of the north hosted by the only racecourse to serve you biscuits with your vino. A brilliant Festival of fun, fashion and first class racing at one of the best tracks in the country and not just for the rich teas!

AUGUST 23 Cider Festival, Windsor As if you should need an excuse to jump on the boat from Windsor and Eton Riverside Station and head down the river for one of Windsor’s summer evening meetings. The chance to sample and vote for the best British cider certainly doesn’t go amiss though.

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Talking Point “SHOULD WE CREATE A CHAMPIONS’ FINALE AT ASCOT TO BRING THE FLAT SEASON TO A CLOSE?”

Matt Coleman,

Peter Fagan,

Bloodstock Agent

Breeder, Ireland

“I like the idea of having a defined start and finish to both the Flat and jumps seasons, but equally I think it is important for the season to end on a high.

If an October finale at Ascot did occur, then some new high quality races would need to be created and special attention would need to be given to how these would interlink with Champions’ Day at Newmarket, the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster and, of course, you'd also want to make sure it was never staged on Breeders’ Cup weekend, as most of our stars would be in the USA.”

“Conceptually, it is probably a good idea but practically it seems unlikely you could get all parties, including individuals and traditionalists, to agree to any major change in the pattern calendar.”

Amy Weaver, Trainer

“No, I don't think an end-of-season Flat finale at Ascot is required. The current Flat finale at Doncaster is a good meeting and relevant because the Flat season opens and closes there.

If a finale was to be created in October you would have to be careful because it could clash or be lost by other big meetings at this time such as the Arc and Breeders’ Cup.”

Lucy Watson, Marketing Manager, Racing Post

“It depends on the aim – whether it’s racing-focused or consumer-focused, and how a finale can cater for both.

It’s hard to see there being room in the market for another end-of-season championship.

However, if the target is to celebrate the end of the season for a wider audience, then it becomes a different event altogether. The buildup must be carefully crafted to raise interest in racing stars. Sufficient coverage throughout the season would be needed to raise enough interest in a finale, even among casual racegoers. It would take a major marketing campaign over several years, but it’s something that we should be aiming for.”

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initiative came from, or how it came into this world.

Many may not care, but I'm certain that there are many that do.”

As home to former legend of the turf Slip Anchor and current stallion in residence Araafa, Plantation Stud not only offers a historical element but the chance to view a magnificent thoroughbred in peak condition at the start of his stud career. This, combined with a look at the foals that could be gracing a racecourse in little under two years’ time, is hopefully exactly the kind of experience that will engage the novice racegoer and inspire an added enthusiasm for the six-race card they will enjoy later in the day.

As O’Brien so succinctly concludes “Young people are the future. If the visit encourages any number of the group to go racing more often or indeed any of them get bitten by the breeding or racing bug, then I will deem it to have been a success.”

WISH LIST If money were no object, which family in the studbook would we be itching to buy into? Andrew Birch, a 29-yearold UK-based New Zealander and Marketing and Sales Manager for leading consignor Jamie Railton, says: “In a fantasy world, I would love to buy into a relation of Juddmonte’s great broodmare Hasili, dam of five Group/Grade-winning offspring, plus Group 1-placed Dansili and Deluxe.

Seemingly every branch of that family turns to gold. Even cast-offs, such as Hasili’s half-sister Dissemble, have been a great success. She was sold for 3,000gns to Brazil and subsequently produced multiple Grade 1 winner Leroidesanimaux.

“Meanwhile, I’d be comforted by the knowledge that Juddmonte have the majority of the family and are going to continue supporting it with the best stallions and the best trainers.”

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Q&A LAWRIE INMAN made his name in the City and is now making a big impact on the racecourse with his select string How did your interest in horseracing start?

My grandfather was a bookie and family friends were involved in the sport when I was young. I started to bet when I was older and my interest grew from there.

Why did you decide to become an owner?

I had always wanted to own a racehorse – after I received a tax rebate for a sum of money, I decided to the follow the dream and see what ownership was like! Tom Goff of Blandford Bloodstock advises me at the sales along with my trainers.

Your first horse, Monitor Closely, won the Great Voltigeur and was third in the St Leger. Did his success encourage you to buy more horses?

I definitely caught the buzz after Monitor Closely did so well and wanted to buy another horse, which turned out to be Coordinated Cut, my first Derby runner.

He cost a bit more but I wanted a horse for the top races. I also have a share in Zaynar, who won the Triumph Hurdle – I count myself as very fortunate.

Were you nervous before Coordinated Cut ran in the Derby?

Not really – I was pretty chilled out.

Working in the City is stressful; owning a racehorse and watching it run is a different kind of pressure, but much more pleasurable!

Can you describe the thrill of winning?

Watching a horse run in your colours in the biggest races is an amazing experience. In racing you never know what is going to happen, which makes it incredibly exciting.

What race would you like to win above all others?

I would love to win a Group 1 race.

Looking at all the owners in the Derby, such as Sheikh Mohammed and Coolmore, it makes you want to aspire to their level and achieve what they have.

You have had success on the Flat and over jumps – which do you prefer?

The weather for Flat racing is better because it takes place over the summer and it’s a real social occasion. Jump racing is more about the horses for me as the jumpers stay around longer. I love Kauto Star to bits – he’s the best chaser I’ve ever seen and my favourite horse.

How many horses do you own?

Four: Monitor Closely, Coordinated Cut, Strong Vigilance and Trendline – all names linked to my job as a futures trader – plus shares in Zaynar and According. I intend to buy some more fillies as I would like to have my own broodmare band, although I don’t have my own stud yet.

What advice would you give to someone wanting to get involved in ownership?

First of all, understand the expense involved. But also to enjoy it – the buzz from watching my horses is like nothing else I’ve experienced.

Monitor Closely, Classicplaced in 2009

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Members venture far and wide for a range of exciting regional days The North

The brand new stable yard at Tom Dascombe’s state-of-the-art Manor House Stables

West Midlands Members of the West Midlands region of the TBA gathered at the Market House Pub, just outside Malpas, ahead of a visit to Tom Dascombe’s Manor House Stables.

On arrival, coffee and biscuits were served in the stylish and ultra-modern ‘control tower’ overlooking the yard. In keeping, the rest of the facilities in this purpose-built yard are impressive and well laid out.

Members were then taken to the trotting ring and joined by Tom Dascombe, who described the string of around 15 fillies. He explained that these were some of the more backward individuals who needed a bit of time. Tom was keen to stress that although he is renowned as a trainer of sharp two-yearolds, he is quite happy to back off the individuals who are not coming to hand so quickly.

The string was then viewed completing a gentle four-furlong canter on the new gallop.

Tom explained that the original gallop hadn’t worked and that modifications had been necessary. More grass gallops are still a work in progress. There was minor drama when one of the string cantered by riderless, at which point Tom jested: “It’s okay, she’s mine!”

The filly was quickly caught and the string

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picked grass as delegates quizzed the trainer.

Members were then left in the capable hands of Robert Davey, a gap-year student from Warwickshire College, who gave a tour of the yard and displayed an impressive knowledge of form and ratings.

The yard houses just over 100 horses. The light and airy American barns are home to the ‘premier division’ horses that are ready to run, whilst the older original stables act as an overflow yard. Turn-out is considered very important and good use is made of the surrounding paddocks.

This new and exciting operation has seen some considerable changes in layout, staffing and horses over the last 12 months, with a few teething problems possibly exacerbated by the unusually cold spring.

Tom hopes to have turned the corner now, with some encouraging runs in the last few weeks. He explained that in another year’s time the yard will look different again. This ambitious young trainer looks to have the facilities and firepower to establish himself as a major player in the training ranks.

A hearty lunch was provided back at the Market House pub, rounding off a thoroughly enjoyable morning. Our thanks go to Regional Chairman Hazel West, supported by Mary Rimell, for organising an interesting day.

Hazelrigg Racing Stables has certainly moved on since Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder featured an article on the plans for its development in May 2008. Then, rookie trainer Rose Davidson was just starting out and the accompanying photos hinted at the challenge that lay ahead. Since then the facilities on this most impressive 1,300-acre Northumberland property have taken shape and, despite a windy and wet reception, 25 members from the Northern Region, chaired by John Wills, received a warm welcome from Rose and her husband, the ex-jumps jockey Tony Dobbin.

Only a handful of horses remained in work, with later summer campaigners and new recruits from the May sales expected. These were first seen in the impressive covered ride, one furlong round, with a silicon sand base.

Rose explained that the ride had proved to be an invaluable alternative in the bitter winter conditions and allowed for plenty of long, steady work, as well as schooling over EasyFix hurdles on each of the long sides. Situated adjacent to the indoor ride, the equine pool, which is based loosely on the facilities at Jackdaws Castle, is housed in a newly constructed but sympathetically designed barn.

This provides another invaluable tool, whose installation and running costs, Rose confided, were eye-watering, but nevertheless had begun to reap rewards.

The main yard is centred around an old working farm, with renovated barns and nonslip surfaces throughout. The farm comprises a number of listed buildings and, having discovered that it was built by Rose’s greatgreat grandfather, Carnaby Haggerston, her father, Duncan, was inspired to rebuild the farm with the added attraction that he would be reinvesting for the family for possibly generations to come. The message was clear: while the farm has been sympathetically restored, this is a state-of-the-art facility providing maximum functionality with winners in mind.

It is difficult not to become infected with Rose’s enthusiasm and her genuine and warm nature, and members were both impressed and encouraged that while the plan is to take things slowly in the early years, there is much to look forward to in Northumberland in the years ahead.

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The equine pool at Hazelrigg Racing Stables, home to Rose Dobbin’s string of jumpers

This theme also extended to the gallops, where early teething problems with the sixfurlong uphill all-weather surface were being attended to. The grass gallops were likely to take a few more years to reach maturity.

John Wills had organized a superb lunch in the nearby Percy Arms Hotel, and Michael White, Vice-Chairman of Doncaster Bloodstock Sales, joined the group, which included our hosts. Together with input from members, a number of questions on issues surrounding the changes in the National Hunt market and opportunities for young horses were discussed, with some helpful advice dispensed.

Our grateful thanks to Rose and Tony Dobbin, Michael White and John Wills.

weapons of modern training, from equine pools to thermo spas.

After browsing the rows of impeccably bred youngsters and eagerly noting those to watch out for in the coming months, the group moved on to the gallops, where they were greeted by Sir Michael himself, who gave members a few more to add to the already full notebook.

From the Heath, it was on to Juddmonte’s Banstead Manor Stud, where coffee and

doughnuts on arrival were greeted with eager enthusiasm, before Stud Manager Simon Mockridge gave the group an interesting tour of the farm and its flagship stallions.

Pedigree expert Andrew Caulfield added yet further insight to the occasion, as did Nominations Manager Kevin Sommerville, who explained some of the history behind the original house and its previous occupants, including a young Winston Churchill and his apparently very demanding mother, who caused the collapse of the original house with her insistence that the bath water be filtered and stored in heavy tanks in the roof.

From the dam of the UK’s most famous Prime Minister to the greatest broodmare of the thoroughbred world, attentions turned to Hasili as the visit ended with a glimpse of the matriarch herself, looking as regal as ever at the age of 19.

Proceedings were brought to a close in pertinent form by TBA Chairman Kirsten Rausing, who addressed the group and spoke of her appreciation for Prince Khalid Abdullah and his commitment to the thoroughbred industry, both in the UK and worldwide. She also expressed her gratitude to long-serving Regional Representatives Richard and Rachel Wilson, who are to retire this year from their duties. Her sentiments are echoed by the TBA and all members who have been lucky enough to know them. Appreciation of the Wilsons and a celebration of the wonderful day enjoyed by all continued with a few glasses of wine and lunch at The Golden Boar Pub in Freckenham. >>

East Anglia The East Anglia Regional day could barely have provided a more star-studded line-up of horses had they reincarnated Northern Dancer himself. TBA members in attendance were lucky enough to share airspace with incredible blue hen mare Hasili, super stallions Oasis Dream and Dansili, and current stars of the turf Ask, Spanish Moon, Harbinger and Workforce.

With such a line-up in prospect, the unseasonal cold weather in Newmarket did little to deter the eager bunch who kicked off the day bright and early with a trip to Sir Michael Stoute’s Freemason Lodge. Assistant trainer Owen Burrows kindly gave TBA members a unique insight into one of the most successful training outfits in the world, with a highly informative tour of the yard, its blue-blooded inmates and all the latest THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

Simon Mockridge addresses visitors at Banstead Manor, where Hasili had star billing

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The West Highclere Stud has topped Book 1 of Tattersalls’ October Yearling Sale in each of the last two years, selling 40 yearlings for an aggregate of 5.87 million guineas, not that John Warren and his wife Lady Carolyn made any mention of the fact as they hosted a wonderful TBA Regional Meeting on Wednesday, May 19.

It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic setting than Highclere, in a sheltered bowl between Sidown, the highest point in Hampshire, and Beacon Hill, on a balmy spring morning.

In a masterful double act, John and Carolyn stage-managed a joint presentation of all the bloodstock on view (inevitably some mares and foals had not yet returned from being covered) and after a welcoming cup of coffee they introduced each and every member of their staff, headed by Highclere’s Stud Groom Paul Smith.

Now there are no longer stallions standing at the stud, the enterprise revolves around yearlings and it is a strictly commercial operation.

“In principle we sell everything,” John explained. “It’s about this time of year that we start deciding which animal should go to which sale. This is absolutely paramount, as a horse

in the wrong sale can get completely lost.”

During the course of the morning John and Carolyn shared all manner of fascinating observations as to how they go about their business and, inevitably, they have their own individual foibles. John has an absolute paranoia about tails, for example. When discussing feeding, Carolyn recalled how her father always used to say, “Never feed your yearlings after Cheltenham”, but then he was essentially an owner/breeder.

If anyone went home from Highclere without learning something, they must be a lost cause. They might even have learnt something from an after-lunch tour of the vaults of Highclere Castle, looking at all the fascinating Tutankhamun artefacts.

By the time they emerged into the daylight, John would have been wearing another of his many hats. Memory, owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, had just made an impressive winning debut at Goodwood, looking all over a Royal Ascot two-year-old.

As is always the case with any Regional Meeting, so many people are involved in making it a success, but mention should be made of Penny van Straubenzee, who organised this one, and particular thanks to everyone at Highclere Stud for making this such an enjoyable day.

Lady Carolyn and John Warren gave a fascinating insight into their breeding operation

Diary dates and reminders SATURDAY, JULY 17 TBA Next Generation Committee Bloodstock industry day for young professionals, including a morning on the gallops, a visit to Plantation Stud and racing at Newmarket. Contact Lesley@thetba.co.uk. ● The Next Generation, see pages 68-69 for our new column TUESDAY, JULY 20 South East Regional Day Visits to Gary Moore’s Cisswood Stables and Sir Eric Parker’s Crimbourne Stud.

NEW MEMBERS K Snell Esq, Essex.

A C Whillans Esq, Scotland.

Miss C Allsopp, Oxfordshire.

M Kilroe Esq, Cheshire.

Michelle Edgcumbe, West Glamorgan.

I Williams Esq, West Midlands.

Mrs V J McKie, Northumberland.

S Dick Esq, South Lancashire.

The Lord Leigh, Gloucestershire.

Mrs C Taylor, Herefordshire.

D P Noblett Esq, Scotland.

K Gossage Esq, Suffolk.

D Ventress Esq, Suffolk.

C Rogers Esq, Wiltshire.

Mrs S M Carter, Dorset.

Mrs M S Teversham, Wiltshire.

J R Weston Esq, Worcestershire.

It was standing room only during a very enjoyable visit to Highclere Stud in Berkshire

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Elsdon Farms Azmeel were foaled here. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much better to know where you stand firsthand rather than second-hand. We have a great team here headed by stud groom, Noel Challinor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also very reassuring to know that Rossdalesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; veterinary practice is just round the corner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nick Wingfield Digby is a tremendous help. At present we have about 20 mares on the place and we shall be prepping about a dozen yearlings for the sales excluding our own.â&#x20AC;?

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The John Gosden-trained Azmeel lands the Dee Stakes at Chester

One afternoon last August Elsdon Farms had a great stakes double at Newbury, with Kite Wood in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes and Azmeel in the Washington Singer Stakes.

Now these two colts have recorded a major May double, with Kite Wood winning the Group 2 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier and Azmeel landing the Group 3 Dee Stakes to earn this breeding operation, based at Exning on the outskirts of Newmarket, the monthly Special Merit award.

Kite Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newbury victory prefaced his second place in the St Leger and Azmeel went on from Chester to run in the Epsom Derby, all of which is infinitely promising for Peter Trivass and Sue Elsdon of Northmore Stud.

The husband and wife team has been involved with bloodstock since they had horses with Sean Kelly at Raffin Stud in Ireland. Always wanting to have a place of their own in Newmarket, they bought Northmore Stud from Hugh van Cutsem in February 1991.

Previously, Northmore was owned by Hughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Bernard, who trained the great mare Park Top and bred and trained her sire, Kalydon.

However, the outstanding individual to be produced at Northmore was his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sharpen Up. Both Kite Wood (by Galileo) and Azmeel (by Azamour) are out of mares purchased at Tattersallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; December Sales. Kite Mark cost 55,000gns as a three-year-old in 2001 when this close relative to Daggers Drawn was culled by Cliveden Stud. Azmeel is the first foal of Best Side and he was in utero when she was purchased for 125,000gns in 2006.

At present Peter and Sue have Kite Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-year-old son Musical Mark in training with Marco Botti, while back at the ranch she has a yearling colt by Teofilo and a foal own-sister to Kite Wood who arrived in early March. She is currently back in foal to Galileo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is Kite Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first filly from her first seven foals,â&#x20AC;? said Sue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be very tempting to keep her, but we shall have to wait and see.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit more complicated as she is a foal share.â&#x20AC;?

The breeders are obviously advocates of repeating a successful mating as Best Side has now been certified in foal to Azmeelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sire, Azamour. Her two-year-old filly by High Chaparral, Baisse, made 48,000gns as a yearling last autumn and the latterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motivator half-sister is also destined for the October Sales. Their dam was not covered last year due to a late foaling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always foal at home,â&#x20AC;? emphasises Sue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both Kite Wood and THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

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The stud receives six sacks of Blue Chip Original feed balancer and some Blue Chip clothing.

Incidentally, Prince Khalid Abdullahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homebred Deluxe finished second in the Prix Saint-Alary. Had she prevailed, she would have become a sixth individual Group/Grade 1 winner for the outstanding mare Hasili.

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Breeders’ Prizes Flat HBLB Breeders’ Prizes worth £500 or more Breeder

Prize (£)

Based on date money was paid

Horse

Sire

Dam

Date

Course

Pollards Stables

7,500

Ted Spread

Beat Hollow

Highbrook

06/05/10

Chester

Mrs A K H Ooi

7,500

Harbinger

Dansili

Penang Pearl

07/05/10

Chester

Lady Bamford

7,500

Sariska

Pivotal

Maycocks Bay

13/05/10

York

Newsells Park Stud Limited

5,000

Strawberrydaiquiri

Dansili

Strawberry Morn

02/05/10

Newmarket

Meon Valley Stud

3,900

Awsaal

Nayef

Design Perfection

22/05/10

Haydock Park

02/05/10

Salisbury

Exors Of The Late Miss B E Swire

3,000

Some Sunny Day

Where Or When

Palace Street

17/05/10

Windsor

Bishopswood B’stock & Trickledown Stud

2,800

Fareer

Bahamian Bounty

Songsheet

13/05/10

York

G B Russell

2,800

Balducci

Dansili

Miss Meltemi

22/05/10

Haydock Park

E Penser

2,800

Beauchamp Xerxes

Compton Admiral

Compton Astoria

22/05/10

Goodwood

Sir Gordon Brunton

2,700

Final Victory

Generous

Persian Victory

22/05/10

Goodwood

Horizon Bloodstock Limited

2,600

Ermyn Lodge

Singspiel

Rosewood Belle

08/05/10

Ascot

Kylladdie

Kyllachy

Chance For Romance 03/05/10

Kempton Park

Whitsbury Manor Stud & Mrs M E Slade 2,500

Oasis Dancer

Oasis Dream

Good Enough

01/05/10

Newmarket

Temple Meads

Avonbridge

Harryana

02/05/10

Newmarket

Mrs M L Parry & Mr P M Steele-Mortimer

2,000

Tinshu

Fantastic Light

Ring Of Esteem

03/05/10

Windsor

St Clare Hall Stud

2,000

Subtefuge

Observatory

Artifice

11/05/10

Warwick

Dunchurch Lodge Stud Co

2,000

Flambeau

Oasis Dream

Flavian

15/05/10

Newbury

Shortgrove Manor Stud

2,000

Play It Sam

Bahamian Bounty

Bombalarina

28/04/10

Ascot

22/05/10

Newbury

J R Mitchell

1,800

Rose Blossom

Pastoral Pursuits

Lamarita

13/05/10

York

Mr D A Yardy

1,800

Kings Destiny

Dubai Destination

Jalousie

30/04/10

Lingfield Park

P Newton

1,500

Jedi

Pivotal

Threefold

07/05/10

Chester

Harts Farm Stud

1,500

Deauville Flyer

Dubai Destination

Reaf

12/05/10

York

Card Bloodstock

1,500

Activate

Motivator

Princess Manila

28/04/10

Kempton Park

Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

1,500

Safina

Pivotal

Russian Rhythm

07/05/10

Chester

Secret Witness

Pivotal

It's A Secret

20/05/10

Salisbury Doncaster

Worksop Manor Stud

1,400

Rodrigo De Torres

Bahamian Bounty

Leonica

01/05/10

Kingsclere Stud

1,400

Constant Contact

Passing Glance

Floriana

03/05/10

Windsor

M Pennell

1,400

Fireback

Firebreak

So Discreet

08/05/10

Lingfield Park

Hong Kong Breeders Club

1,400

Angel's Pursuit

Pastoral Pursuits

Midnight Angel

14/05/10

Newbury

M J Watson

1,400

Nazreef

Zafeen

Roofer

20/05/10

Southwell

Mr And Mrs L Baker

1,200

Primo Lady

Lucky Story

Lady Natilda

14/05/10

York

Elite Racing Club

1,000

Dandino

Dansili

Generous Diana

30/04/10

Doncaster

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

1,000

Ransom Note

Red Ransom

Zacheta

30/04/10

Doncaster

J A And Mrs M A Knox

1,000

Fibs And Flannel

Tobougg

Queens Jubilee

02/05/10

Hamilton Park

Darley

1,000

Dance And Dance

Royal Applause

Caldy Dancer

07/05/10

Chester

Bearstone Stud

1,000

Hot Spark

Firebreak

On The Brink

15/05/10

Doncaster

Stowell Park Stud

1,000

Primaeval

Pivotal

Langoustine

28/04/10

Kempton Park

Mrs S J Walker

1,000

La Zamora

Lujain

Love Quest

20/05/10

Southwell

M Barrett

900

Rileyskeepingfaith

Hunting Lion

Keeping The Faith

15/05/10

Newbury

James Thom & Sons

800

Lion Mountain

Tiger Hill

Cal Norma's Lady

28/04/10

Pontefract

Stowell Hill Ltd

800

Island Rhapsody

Bahamian Bounty

Lovely Lyca

28/04/10

Kempton Park

Mrs F A Veasey

700

Horseradish

Kyllachy

Lihou Island

06/05/10

Chester

Mr B J Taylor

700

Medicean Man

Medicean

Kalindi

08/05/10

Ascot

B Walters

700

Captain Carey

Fraam

Brigadiers Bird

21/05/10

Chepstow

Phil Jen Racing

600

Chilworth Lad

Diktat

Dowhatjen

08/05/10

Ascot

Mr S Emmet & Miss R Emmet

500

Definightly

Diktat

Perfect Night

01/05/10

Goodwood

D R Tucker

500

Ray Of Joy

Tobougg

Once Removed

03/05/10

Kempton Park

Members will be aware from recent press coverage of the drop in levy. This will affect Breeders' Prizes and from July 1 all Breeders' Prizes will be reduced by 20% from those shown in the HBLB Breeders' Prize Scheme 2010 leaflet. See new table on www.thetba.co.uk.

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VET FORUM: THE EXPERT VIEW

By JAMES TATE BVMS MRCVS

Ulcers are not just sole preserve of racehorses It’s well known that gastric ulcers are common in racehorses but the rate of occurrence in broodmares and foals is more surprising given the time they spend turned out in pasture The prevalence of gastric ulcers in racehorses stems from the rigours of training combined with a high-grain diet

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astric ulcers have become a hot topic in the equine press recently, mainly due to our increased awareness of them and the subsequent frenzy of products that claim to treat the condition.

When the statistics are examined this is not surprising as recent studies suggest that up to 93% of racehorses, up to 75% of broodmares and up to 50% of foals have some gastric ulceration.

However, what is the significance of these ulcers and how much of a problem do they actually cause?

Horses can develop ulcers in the lower oesophagus, any part of the stomach or the first

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portion of the small intestine. However, they are predisposed to ulceration in the upper third of the stomach because it has a non-glandular lining that is unprotected from the acidic contents of the stomach.

Ordinarily, the digesting food matter sits in the bottom portion of the stomach, where it has an acid-resistant glandular lining. However, if the acidic stomach contents make contact with the non-glandular lined upper-third of the stomach then it results in gastric ulceration, often in the form of ‘splash’ lesions.

Furthermore, intense exercise exacerbates the situation as the horse’s stomach contracts, thereby allowing more of the acidic contents to

make contact with the non-glandular lined upper-third of the stomach.

Risk factors Several risk factors for gastric ulceration have been suggested. Training is considered to be the main cause, but other risk factors include stress of any kind, illness, a high-grain diet, especially when fed in a low number of daily feeds, and anti-inflammatory drugs such as bute, particularly when given at a higher than recommended dose.

Many research studies have been carried out over the last few years to try to ascertain the prevalence of ulcers in horses and although the

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NON-GLANDULAR LINING

GLANDULAR LINING

The photograph above shows an equine stomach with mild ulceration (yellow) and severe ulceration (circled in black). Note that most of the ulcers are found on the non-glandular lined upper-third of the stomach because it is unprotected from its acidic contents

>> results have varied significantly they all agree

gastric ulceration is very common. Ulcers are most frequently seen in competition horses and one recent study found that 93% of the racehorses examined were affected. However, they are also commonly found in horses under stress for other reasons, for example, broodmares and foals. Given the amount of time broodmares spend turned out at pasture, many expected that despite the stress they are under, gastric ulceration would not be a major problem, but recent studies found that between two-thirds and three-quarters of the mares examined were affected. In the same way, many expected that gastric ulceration would not be common in foals, given that they are not on any high-grain feed, they are turned out at pasture and they receive milk from the mare in small amounts throughout the day.

However, recent research now suggests that ulceration is seen in as many as 50% of foals, primarily as a result of stress and ill health.

are so vague and often there are no signs at all. Sometimes the condition is suspected because the horse starts to eat poorly or has repeated episodes of colic. However, often the signs are very vague and simply consist of a change of attitude, lying down more often than normal, not looking well, performing poorly or perhaps teeth grinding. Obviously, the problem with this group of signs is that

“Signs of the

condition are vague, if there are any at all” they could also be caused by many other conditions, and so diagnosing gastric ulceration by clinical signs is difficult.

Indications of gastric ulceration One of the biggest problems with gastric ulceration is that the signs of the condition

The signs of gastric ulceration are very vague and vary from obvious ill-health to simply being grumpy

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Diagnosis By far the most accurate method of diagnosis is gastroscopy. A three-metre flexible endoscope is passed through the horse’s nostril into the oesophagus, before entering the stomach, where any ulceration can be visualised. In many respects this is a straightforward procedure as it carries minimal risk of causing serious harm. However, it is relatively invasive in that the horse must be starved for anywhere from 12 to 24 hours, it must be heavily sedated and minor injury can be caused by the insertion of the three-metre endoscope, hence gastroscopy can occasionally cause a nose bleed.

The stomach should be examined carefully and systematically for any evidence of ulceration. As previously mentioned, gastric ulcers are most commonly found in the

upper-third of the stomach because it is lined by non-glandular epithelium and so has little protection against the acidic contents of the stomach. However, the lower glandular portion of the stomach can also be affected and in fact, this is where ulcers are most commonly found as a result of long courses or high doses of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as bute. Bute reduces the amount of protective mucus lining the stomach and it also increases the amount of acid secreted into the stomach, which makes the horse more susceptible to gastric ulcers. The amount of ulceration seen is graded between zero and four, although some accuse the grading system of being quite ‘harsh’ because even mild ulceration achieves a grade two.

Treatment and prevention Treatment usually comprises the administration of anti-ulcer medication and/or removing the cause of the ulceration, although management changes can also be attempted such as adding alfalfa/chaff to feeds to encourage chewing and salivation, turning horses out as much as possible and adding oil to the diet.

However, in practice removing the cause of the ulcers and altering management is often not easy as a racehorse can not stop intense exercise or stop eating a high-grain diet; a picky eater will not always eat their feed if chaff and oil is added to it and a broodmare cannot avoid the stresses associated with being pregnant, foaling, looking after a newborn foal and visiting the stallion.

Therefore, most people look to anti-ulcer drugs.

A group of anti-ulcer drugs known as histamine type-2 receptor antagonists have been used since the early 1980s in the form of cimetidine and then more recently the more effective ranitidine. However, just over five years ago a new drug called omeprazole

Gastroscopy is by far the most accurate method of diagnosis for gastric ulceration

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On the left is a severe gastric ulcer found in the non-glandular lining of the stomach. On the right is some gastric ulceration affecting the glandular lining of the stomach as a result of a long-term course of bute

(GastroGard®) came onto the market that has to be given only once per day, in contrast to ranitidine, which should be given three times per day. Studies have shown just how effective this drug is and hence, despite being expensive, it has become the most commonly used antiulcer medication in horses.

There are, however, several problems with anti-ulcer medication. First, it is expensive – a four-week course of GastroGard® costs more than £500.

Second, whilst the withdrawal period of GastroGard® has just been reduced from approximately eight days to five days, it remains on the prohibited substance list and so horses cannot race on it.

Finally, perhaps most importantly, the cure is far from permanent and studies have shown that if the cause of the ulceration is not removed, which is often not practical, then the ulcers are likely to come back in as little as 28 days.

As a result, it is not surprising that other, less expensive treatments with no racing withdrawal have flooded the marketplace.

There is an abundance of inexpensive dietary supplements that claim to treat gastric ulcers, most of which contain either antacids, mucosal

protectants or a combination of both that are designed to neutralise the acid and coat the stomach, and so prevent or at least reduce gastric ulceration. Obviously, these seem attractive to owners because they are less expensive than GastroGard® and have no racing withdrawal. However, the problem with many of these formulations is that they often have only a tenuous scientific basis behind them and no large, reliable studies to back up their claims of effectiveness.

feeds, rather than three, may help to reduce ulceration. Also, if a horse that is prone to ulceration has to receive a course of bute, it is wise not to exceed the dose or to cover the horse with anti-ulcer medication at the same time. Last but not least, turning horses out at pasture as much as possible will help to treat and prevent gastric ulceration, because the lack of stress, combined with the continuous eating of grass, decreases the acidity in the stomach.

Finally, no article on gastric ulcers would be complete without questioning their significance. They are found in such a high percentage of horses that it is hard to believe that 93% of racehorses, 75% of broodmares and 50% of foals suddenly require treatment.

Whilst it is obvious that severe ulcers must be treated, if an ill-thriving horse is found to have mild ulceration, is this really enough to explain the problem? After all, ulcers can develop in conjunction with other diseases and so they are not always the answer – the clinical signs of gastric ulcers are so vague that they could be caused by any number of different problems. Whatever your opinion, gastric ulceration remains a very exciting area in equine veterinary medicine and one that we are learning about all the time.

What you can do In summary, we now know that gastric ulceration is a very common condition courtesy of many large studies in which a huge number of horses have been gastroscoped.

Unfortunately, treatment often results only in a temporary improvement and the main causes of this condition (a high-grain diet, illness, drugs and stress) are difficult to avoid for any horse, particularly racehorses and broodmares.

Nevertheless, serious consideration should be given to altering management practices, particularly with regard to horses who suffer from severe ulceration. For example, whilst it requires more effort and manpower, splitting the high-grain ration of a racehorse into four

The most effective proven treatment for gastric ulcers is oral omeprazole (GastroGard®)

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Feeding the foal and weanling Deciding what to feed the foal or weanling is an important decision as nutrition is most influential from the age of 3 – 9 months. One of the key issues facing breeders is DOD (developmental orthopaedic disease) which can result from genetic problems, traumas and incorrect feeding. DOD is a term used to cover a range of bone related problems from physitis to limb deformities to cartilage problems.

Good feeding becomes particularly important from 3 months on when the mare’s milk quality starts to drop and the foal becomes more reliant on grazing and hard feeds. The foal can efficiently start digesting cereals prior to 3 months and creep feeding can start from as early as 3 weeks. The benefit of creep feeding is less stress at the time of weaning and hopefully less disturbance to the growth of the foal. Weaning often causes a temporary drop in weight at a time when development is critical. Having your foal accustomed to concentrate feeds and eating from a bucket /feeder will help.

Traditionally we think of protein, calcium and phosphorus when we think of good nutrients for strong bones. However there are a whole range of nutrients involved and having the balance of all of these is the key to success. For example, iodine is involved in thyroid function; the thyroid helps regulate growth rates. Vitamin A is important for osteoclasts which are cells that make the bone. Too little vitamin A and your weanling will not reach his true height potential. Zinc and manganese are needed for good cartilage formation, whilst copper is essential for the cross links that provide strength in the bone. All of these elements are the building blocks of the foal and weanling and most effective in the first 9 months.

The second element of nutrition that affects development is the question of how much to feed. Overfeeding or pushing the foal or weanling can cause DOD as the joints are not able to adapt quickly enough to the sudden increase in bodyweight.

Also variations in growth due to times of stress (e.g. weaning) or seasonal variations (e.g. fresh new grass) can lead to DOD. The ideal situation is for a steady growth of the foal which is in itself an art to achieve.

Whilst every foal is an individual and weight will be affected by type, the following averages will help as a guide. The average birth weight is 55kg. Within the first 90 days the foal will gain around 110kg. In the next 90 days a further 70kg will be gained. Following this the 3rd set of 90 days will see a 60kg increase and the 4th set of 90 days a final 45kg increase.

Traditional stud cubes and mixes are an easy way to feed youngstock and provide all the nutrients required. However they do not suit all types or situations, especially weanlings that are running heavier or where the grazing is providing a high level of calories and protein. In these cases balancers are ideal. Balancers provide all the nutrients needed in a much more concentrated form so have smaller feeding volumes and fewer “calories”. Balancers can be used to top up or replace part of an existing diet or can be fed as the sole feed making them very flexible. In a case of DOD it is recommended to feed a reduced energy (calorie) diet, for example a balancer with plently of forage. For further advice on balancing a diet or feeding weanlings with DOD please contact one of our nutritonists on +353 59977 5800 or visit www.redmills.com.

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EQUINE HEALTH FORUM Summer Skin Allergies in Horses Over 50,000 horses in the UK suffer from skin allergies during the summer season. However, Vet-Medic’s John Rosie advises there are a number of simple measures that can be taken to ease what can be a very distressing time of year.

It is most commonly the saliva from insect bites, especially from the Culicoides midge that trigger an allergic reaction. John urges owners to consider their animal’s environment – midges breed near water so susceptible horses should be removed from wet areas. Stabling at dawn and dusk when midges are most active is recommended, as well as fitting a fly screen on the stable door and using a fan to create a breeze, as midges cannot fly against strong air movement.

A full body blanket will help prevent midges from biting, and cleaning the water trough regularly will stop flies breeding there.

Using a repellent such as Deosect will provide protection against most biting flies and should be applied monthly. This should be diluted with water and applied with a spray or sponge.

It is recommended to use repellent in conjunction with a Sweetich control product such as the Cavalesse Combi Pack. This is easily administered - it contains a natural food supplement which reduces the release of histamine into the blood stream. Is also improves the skin’s barrier by increasing natural fats on the skin’s surface and includes a cream to soothe sores.

It is also worth noting that midges don’t like to bite through layers of oil, so citronella, garlic, and tea tree oils can be helpful to provide barrier protection.

For further information visit www.vet-medic.com or call 0800 387 348.

Understanding probiotics and prebiotics Nutritional Advisors from Blue Chip explain the difference between probiotics and prebiotics and their importance in facilitating healthy, efficient digestion.

Briefly, a probiotic is millions of beneficial bacteria that colonise the gut wall and compete with undesirable ‘bad’ bacteria to exclude them, so helping to keep the digestive system healthy. Also within this classification are probiotic yeasts that assist and enhance the digestion of fibre in the hind gut.

Following recent tightening of EU regulations, manufacturers should now only use EU approved probiotics, as their effectiveness has been confirmed by research.

The term prebiotic originally described fructooligosaccharides (FOS). FOS is no more than an inexpensive food-grade sugar not digested by the animal, but a food source for both the beneficial naturally occurring bacteria inhabiting the digestive system and probiotic bacteria fed in the diet.

In simple terms, FOS can help to promote the growth of ‘good bugs’

bacteria and inhibit the growth of undesirable ‘bad bugs’ bacteria. This ‘crowding out’ of the ‘bad bugs’ helps to maintain healthy gut function in a number of different ways, but there is a very well researched, more effective alternative to FOS. This new type of prebiotic is a mannanoligosaccharide (MOS), with a completely different mode of action, as it is not used as food by either the horse or the bacteria in the digestive tract.

MOS is more effective than FOS because it physically removes ‘bad bugs’ from the digestive system by binding them to itself and just like a raft, carries them off to be excreted in the droppings.

MOS only binds ‘bad bugs’, so leaves the ‘good bugs’ to do their intended job in supporting healthy, effective functioning of the digestive system.

MOS has an additional benefit for the horse as its chemical structure stimulates the immune system, so enhances the ability to fight off disease.

Blue Chip MD Jem Clay says, “The differences in the two types of prebiotic

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are significant and as you might expect, MOS derived from complex processing of the cell wall of yeasts, is much more expensive than FOS, a food grade sugar found naturally in vegetables and cereals, but you really do get what you pay for, so choose products like Blue Chip that you know will be effective.”

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EQUINE HEALTH FORUM WHY IS COPPER ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE? Almost all of the copper in the horse’s body is utilised as a component of metalloenzymes (cuproenzymes) that are fundamental in ensuring the structural integrity of collagen, elastin, connective tissue and arteries, in cellular energy production and in antioxidant activity. In very simple terms, copper is essential for the formation and maintenance of all connective tissues and for skeletal mineralisation.

Deficiency can manifest as anaemia, as copper is needed for red blood cell formation, as weakening of the arteries, notably the aorta or uterine artery, bone abnormalities, including developmental orthopaedic disease (DOD), in defective nerve cells, disturbance of digestive function and dull rough hair and coats.

Briefly, deficiencies can arise either due to the soil on which forage or grain was grown, or the presence of a substance that inhibits copper uptake, making dietary supplementation essential. However, it is essential to look at the form in which copper is present in a feed or supplement, as the horse’s digestive system is designed to absorb organic material and this means protein, carbohydrates and fats. There is nothing natural about

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any form of inorganic copper, which as a result is not easily absorbed, likely to pass straight through the digestive system and so be of no benefit to the horse.

TRM’s chelated copper supplement is the only

chelated copper supplement that meets the strict rules of registration of chelated products by the European Union and fulfils all the requirements of A.A.F.C.O. (American Association of Feed Control Officials).

It is a true amino acid chelated copper product in which the copper is presented in a natural compound for ease and efficiency of absorption in the small intestine and remains stable when passing through the digestive tract prior to absorption. The unique status of TRM’s chelated copper has been confirmed by research.

So why is this important to bloodstock breeders? It is known that most defects arising from a copper deficiency are seen in youngstock; many people supplement copper to their horses without reading the product label. Given the investment in breeding young horses, ensuring only chelated copper that meets international standards is fed is essential to maximising success in a very competitive market.

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BRITISH-BREDS LEAD THE WAY AT ROYAL ASCOT

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THE Queen may be in attendance every day at RoyalAscot, but it was the British-bred who reigned supreme.

The GB suffix was carried to victory in exactly half of the meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 races, while British based stallions were responsible for an additional three winners.

Khalid Abdullahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Juddmonte operation is enjoying a fantastic season and that momentum rolled right on to the Royal meeting. Juddmonte stallion Dansili sired three winners, including the Group 2 winners Harbinger (Hardwicke) and Strawberrydaiquiri (Windsor Forest), while studmate Oasis Dream was responsible for the winners of both the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes and Group 3 Jersey Stakes, and Zamindar sired Listed Sandringham Stakes heroine Timepiece. However the high point of Juddmonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s week was surely the magnificent homebred one-two of Byword (GB) and Twice Over (Observatory) in the Group 1 Prince of Wales Stakes.

Equally busy was Darley, with three winners, including the impressive Group 2 King Edward VII winner Monterosso.

Darleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s British-bred stallions were also on target, with Dubawi siring two winners, including Monterosso. Singspiel also doubled up, with his most notable result coming in the Group 2 Ribblesdale where he got the one- two of Hibaayeb and Eldalil. In addition, Darleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affiliate Rabbah Bloodstock bred two winners.

Newsells Park Stud also enjoyed a banner weekend. In addition to Strawberrydaiquiri triumphing for owner/

British-bred duo Strawberrydaquiri and Spacious fight out a thrilling finish to the Group 2 Windsor Forest Stakes

breeder Renatta Jacobs, the Hertfordshire stud also bred the outstanding Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup hero Rite of Passage.

The victory of Equiano in the Group 1 Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stand was also a cause for celebration as the stud purchased the sprinter for stallion duties just a week earlier.

Space does not allow mention of all the weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand-out winners, but a word must go to the victory of Marine Commando in the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes. A first Royal Ascot winner for the National Studâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pastoral Pursuits, the colt, bred by Leon Vaessen, sold for just 4,500gns as a yearling at Tattersalls October Yearling sale Book 3.

BBM HOST GERMAN AND ITALIAN BREEDERS ON VISIT TO THE UK May - Breeders from across Germany and Italy were given an inside view of the British racing and breeding industries on a three day tour of Newmarket and Lambourn hosted by BBM. A total of 16 new and established breeders joined the trip, which aimed to give the visitors a flavour of some of the best of British bloodstock and racing. The visit included such highlights as a guided tour of the gallops in both Newmarket and Lambourn; trips to Lanwades Stud, Dalham Hall, Banstead Manor, Newsells Park Stud; a tour of Barry Hillsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; yard; and dinner at the Jockey Club Rooms.

All the delegates thoroughly enjoyed the trip, particularly some of the outings that are not readily available to the casual visitor.

Trips such as this are of vital importance to the work of BBM, helping showcase the best of British to foreign markets.

Anna Powell will travel to India along with Tattersalls representatives Jason Singh and Barbara Fitzgerald to host a joint reception on July 10th for Indian breeders, owners, and trainers on the eve of the Bangalore Derby. This event proved a great success last year and following the lifting of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ban on the importation of Britishbred breeding stock, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit has become of even greater importance.

Delegates such as our visitors in May are fantastic ambassadors for British breeding on returning to their home countries, and we are confident we will see many of our visitors and their associates back in Britain in the near future as breeders and investors at the sales.

Breeders enjoying a parade at Highclere Stud during their three day visit to the UK

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CZECH REPUBLIC A BBM FIRST BBM successfully broke new ground on June 13th by sponsoring a race at Velka Chuchle in Prague.

The aim of the sponsorship was to raise the profile of British-bred and â&#x20AC;&#x201C;sold horses in the Czech Republic, and there could not have been a more apt result to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cena British Bloodstock Marketingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as the GB-bred Tattersalls graduate Golden Eagle led home another British-bred, Rabbit Shinko.

During the afternoon, BBM hosted a reception alongside representatives from Tattersalls and DBS for around 80 Czech owners, trainers, and breeders, successfully making new contacts and promoting the upcoming British sales.

BBM have employed Amy Bennett, former deputy bloodstock editor of the Racing Post prior to spending last year in New Zealand doing marketing and nominations for Stoney Bridge Stud in Karaka.

Amy began work with BBM on June 7 as Marketing Executive and can be contacted at amy. bennett@bbm.gb.com

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CAULFIELD FILES ANDREW CAULFIELD REPORTS ON THE BLOODSTOCK WORLD

Kingmambo’s Classic potency Lane’s End resident’s sire of sires claims enhanced by Workforce’s brilliant Derby victory

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s Workforce swept to his majestic Derby victory, much of the attention – from a breeding viewpoint – was naturally focused on his sire King’s Best. Spare a thought, though, for King’s Best’s dam, Allegretta. This Gestut Schlenderhan graduate appears in the pedigrees of no fewer than four of the last ten Derby winners. In addition to being the dam of Workforce’s sire, Allegretta ranks as the second dam of Galileo and Sea The Stars, and it was Galileo who sired the 2008 winner New Approach.

King’s Best’s sire Kingmambo has also been a fairly ubiquitous force on the Classic scene.

He has sired two winners of the 2,000 Guineas (King’s Best and Henrythenavigator), two of the 1,000 Guineas (Russian Rhythm and Virginia Waters), and two of the French 1,000 Guineas (Bluemamba and Divine Proportions).

Henrythenavigator also took a second Guineas in the Irish 2,000.

However, Kingmambo’s Classic success hasn’t been limited to a mile. As he has often been used as a means of injecting speed into stoutly-bred mares, many of Kingmambo’s offspring have shown more stamina than he did. Divine Proportions won the French Oaks and Kingmambo has had three Classic winners over 12 furlongs, with Lemon Drop Kid taking the Belmont Stakes, King Kamehameha the Japanese Derby and Light Shift the Oaks. He has even sired a St Leger winner in Rule Of Law. Two of these winners are now extending Kingmambo’s Classic influence. Workforce won the Derby only six days after the Japanese Derby had fallen to Eishin Flash, another son of King’s Best. Coincidentally, the colt who made Eishin Flash fight to the end was Rose Kingdom, a son of King Kamehameha. This winner of the 2004 Japanese Derby is also responsible for Apapane, winner of this year’s Japanese 1,000 Guineas and Oaks.

This sudden wave of Classic winners by Kingmambo’s sons will force everyone to reassess the Lane’s End stallion as a sire of sires.

His highly talented son Dubai Destination disappointed to the extent that he is now a dual-purpose stallion in Ireland and King’s Best has also had his critics, largely as his stock often inherit his highly-strung temperament.

King’s Best commanded €35,000 for most of his first six years at Kildangan Stud, but his fee fell to €25,000 in 2007 and then to €15,000 in 2008, after none of his progeny had scored at higher than Group 3 level in 2007. For the last

Workforce was the second Derby winner in a week for his sire King’s Best (below)

two breeding seasons he has been based at Haras du Logis in France, a country where he has been represented by King’s Apostle (Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest), Creachadoir (a close second in the 2007 French 2,000 Guineas), Best Name (runner-up in the 2006 Prix du Jockey-Club) and Group winners Oiseau Rare, Not Just Swing and Simon de Montfort.

Before King’s Best started to fall from grace with British and Irish breeders, he enjoyed a surge in popularity after three-year-olds from his first crop did well in 2005. Proclamation won the Sussex Stakes, Dubai Surprise the Premio Lydia Tesio and Oiseau Rare the Prix de Royallieu.

King’s Best consequently attracted a strong book of mares

in 2006, with Workforce, Eishin Flash, Sajjhaa and Simon de Montfort all underlining his capabilities.

As Kingmambo is a son of Nureyev’s brilliant daughter Miesque, he became a candidate for daughters of Nureyev’s close relative Sadler’s Wells, the cross producing 4 x 3 to Northern Dancer and 4 x 4 to Special. The combination of Kingmambo and Sadler’s Wells seemed an almost direct route to top honours, with El Condor Pasa, Divine Proportions, Virginia Waters, Henrythenavigator and Thewayyouare all winning Group 1s, and Campanologist and Queen Cleopatra taking Group races.

Breeders have taken the attitude that what works for Kingmambo will also work for his sons, even though Northern Dancer and Special move back a generation in the top half of the pedigree. Sadler’s Wells mares have around 150 animals aged three or over by Kingmambo stallions. More than 90 are by King’s Best, such as Workforce, Best Alibi, Creachadoir, Runaway, To Sender and Mad Rush.

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England’s loss of Doyen proving Germany’s gain slightly bigger than some like (though only half an inch taller than Montjeu and an inch taller than Galileo and High Chaparral).

Then there’s the fact he ran only once at two, when trained by Andre Fabre, and that none of his five wins came over a distance shorter than a mile and a half. To compound it all, Doyen was a shadow of himself when kept in training at five, and a blank final season is a sizeable obstacle. On the other hand, he is

a brother to Moonshell, winner of the Oaks after finishing third in the 1,000 Guineas, and their dam Moon Cactus had also been Classic-placed, so he is very well related.

It is beginning to look like England’s loss could be Germany’s gain. Two of Doyen’s first-crop daughters are stakes winners in France this year, with the British-bred Lady’s Purse capturing her third race when lifting the Group 3 Prix de Royaumont.

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When assessing a stallion as a sire of sires, you will often find his reputation relies on the colts who were his best representatives on the racecourse. Even the great Sadler’s Wells had his ability questioned in this department until two of his most brilliant sons, Montjeu and Galileo, started to come up with Group winner after Group winner.

Another of his highest-rated sons, High Chaparral, is now also making his mark.

Doyen also proved himself to be one of the most talented sons of the 14-time champion sire, his best Timeform rating of 132 making him High Chaparral’s equal.

This rating also placed him only 2lb below Galileo and 5lb below Montjeu. Like Montjeu and Galileo, Doyen won the King George, but I had a hard time trying to persuade a client to use Doyen when he took up stallion duties at £10,000 in 2006.

It seems my client wasn’t alone in having reservations, as Doyen’s book fell to 85 in his third season. Having been advertised as standing his fourth season at Dalham Hall at only £5,000, it was then announced in January 2009 that he was being transferred to Gestüt Auenquelle in Germany.

It isn’t hard to see why Doyen began to struggle, especially in such a difficult economic climate. At 16.1½ hands, he is

Sheikh Mohammed’s Lady’s Purse (nearside) is from the first crop of Doyen

Machiavellian influence has long-term impact

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In March I commented on inbreeding to Danehill, after Australian racing witnessed its first Group winner inbred 3 x 3 to the manytimes champion sire. The idea of inbreeding to Danehill is made all the more interesting by the fact he was himself inbred 3 x 3 to Northern Dancer’s dam Natalma.

Now European racing has witnessed a dual Classic winner – the impressive Lope de Vega – who is inbred 3 x 3 to Machiavellian, a

Lope de Vega: inbred to Machiavellian

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stallion whose pedigree bears some similarities to Danehill’s. The champion two-year-old of 1989, Machiavellian was out of outstanding broodmare Coup de Folie, a mare inbred 3 x 3 to Almahmoud through this famous mare’s daughters Cosmah and Natalma. Almahmoud produced only three daughters but each of them produced a champion sire, with Cosmah being the dam of Halo, Natalma the dam of Northern Dancer and Bubbling Beauty the dam of French champion Arctic Tern.

As Machiavellian was inbred 3 x 4 to Native Dancer, he had two lines to each of Natalma’s parents. Much of his success as a stallion came with mares with Northern Dancer blood, with as many as 13 of his Group winners being out of grand-daughters of Northern Dancer, including Group 1 winners Medicean, Rebecca Sharp, Storming Home and West Wind.

There’s every chance we’re going to see more and more horses whose pedigrees feature both Danehill and Machiavellian. Danehill’s ten foals out of Machiavellian mares included four

stakes winners, led by Scintillation, a multiple Group 1 winner in Hong Kong, and his sister Shania Dane, a dual Group 2 winner in Australia. Machiavellian’s son Medicean enjoyed marked success with his early runners out of Danehill mares, notably siring top filly Nannina, and another son, Street Cry, sired the 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking from a Danehill mare.

Mention of Medicean is a reminder that the Cheveley Park Stud resident is having a very rewarding year, thanks in no small part to the substantial UAE earnings of his sons Al Shemali and Bankable. Street Cry is another son of Machiavellian having a fine 2010, with six northern hemisphere Group/Graded winners by early June, including Zenyatta. It looks as though Machiavellian’s long-term impact on the breed is going to be considerable and there is sure to be keen competition from the leading stallion farms in Britain, Ireland and France for the privilege of standing Lope de Vega for Gestüt Ammerland.

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DATA BOOK LISTINGS OF EVERY WORLDWIDE GROUP OR GRADED STAKES WINNER

Global Stakes Results Date Grade Argentina 29/05 G1 29/05 G1 25/05 G1 01/05 G1 01/05 G1 01/05 G1 01/05 G1 01/05 G1 01/05 G1 27/05 G2 23/05 G2 09/05 G2 02/05 G2 06/06 G3 05/06 G3 01/06 G3 27/05 G3 21/05 G3 15/05 G3 12/05 G3 08/05 G3

Race

Dist

Horse

Gran Premio Gran Criterium Gran Premio de Potrancas (1,000 Guineas) Gran Premio 25 de Mayo Gran Premio Montevideo G P de las Americas-OSAF E Bloussom Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires Gran Premio Criadores GP Republica Argentina Loteria Nacional Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha Clasico Particula Clasico 25 de Mayo de 1810 Clasico Pedro Goenaga Clasico Raul Aristegui C. Antonio Cane-Copa Asoc.Bon Per.Turf Clasico Coronel Pringles Clasico Clemente Benavides Clasico Joaquin V Maqueda Clasico Velocidad Clasico Circulo Propietarios Caballeriza Clasico General Las Heras Clasico Southern Halo

8.0f 8.0f 12.0f 7.5f 8.0f 5.0f 10.0f 10.0f 7.5f 11.0f 8.0f 7.0f 7.0f 10.5f 5.0f 7.5f 7.0f 5.0f 8.0f 7.0f 7.0f

Malhechor Int (ARG) Quick Val (ARG) Fuego E Hierro (ARG) Anaerobio (ARG) El Garufa (ARG) Filoso Emperor (ARG) Foggy Stripes (ARG) Lingote De Oro (ARG) Studentessa (ARG) Camioneta (ARG) Inter Red (ARG) Sipan Dagh (ARG) Excellent Note (ARG) Rocococo (ARG) Tristeza Cat (ARG) Semillada (ARG) Intense Look (ARG) Tanguito Cat (ARG) La Chantajista (ARG) Orpen Fain (ARG) Maruco Plus (ARG)

Malhechor Int and Quick Val have parallel careers. Each was running for the fourth time and always on the same days. Each had a record showing an initial win, followed by two defeats in Group 1 company, before opening their accounts at the top level once the distance extended to one mile. However Quick Val was well-fancied while the colt’s success was a complete surprise. One of four runners for Juan Carlos Etchechoury, Quick Val was meeting a new set of opponents and triumphed by threequarters of a length from the 113-1 In Mission (Missionary). Her sire was shuttling from the Irish National Stud to Brazil when he collapsed and died in his paddock in October 2008.

Malhechor Int’s maiden win was gained through disqualification when the horse which had beaten him failed Australia 05/06 29/05 22/05 15/05 02/05 02/05 05/06 05/06 05/06 05/06 22/05 08/05 01/05 17/04 17/04 29/05 29/05 29/05 22/05 22/05 22/05 22/05 22/05 15/05 15/05 08/05 02/05 02/05 01/05 01/05 17/04

G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3

Treasury Casino Queensland Oaks Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 Stakes Kirks Doomben Cup Bundy Red Rum BTC Cup betfair.com South Australian Derby Distinctive Homes Goodwood Handicap TCL Electronics QTC Cup B105 Sires' Produce Stakes Patinack Farm Dane Ripper Stakes Guvera Eagle Farm Cup P J O'Shea Stakes Bollinger Champagne Classic A D Hollindale Stakes CocaCola Amatil Victory Sir Byrne Hart S Go for 2 & 5 Karakatta Plate Panasonic Queen of the South Stakes Mullins Lawyers Grand Prix Stakes Channel 7 Premier's Cup D'orsogna Roma Cup Darley Brisbane Race Club Sprint Hidden Dragon Doomben Roses Stakes Carlton Mid Lord Mayor's Cup Lyndhurst Stud F Best Classic Glenlogan Park Lady of the Turf Stakes Chairman's Handicap Mitty's Rough Habit Plate Carlton Mild Gold Coast Guineas Darley Auraria Stakes Allan Scott R A Lee Stakes W.A. Sires' Produce Stakes Wellers Hotels Gunsynd Doomben Classic evright.com D C McKay Stakes

Popular Sydney mare Hot Danish, who landed an overdue first Group 1 in her home town in April, travelled up to Brisbane to score again, coming from a long way back to take out the Doomben 10,000. Her emotional veteran trainer, Les Bridge, afterwards rated the victory

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a dope test. He had finished nine and a half lengths fifth behind the Gran Criterium favourite Phone Time on his latest appearance, had been moved to a new trainer and was ridden by a new jockey. He started at 36-1 and beat Phone Time by a short neck. He was a first Group race winner for his sire, a son of AP Indy whose most important success came in the Grade 3 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, New Orleans.

Fuego E Hierro, fourth to Enak in last year’s Gran Criterium, has blossomed lately. His overall record is five wins from 20 outings but he is three out of six since he began competing over one and a half miles.

He beat the tough eight-year-old Life Of Victory, winner of the Carlos Pellegrini in 2008 and runner-up last December. Palermo has followed 12.0f 6.5f 10.0f 6.0f 12.5f 6.0f 6.5f 7.0f 7.0f 11.0f 6.0f 9.0f 6.0f 6.0f 8.0f 11.0f 11.0f 6.0f 6.5f 10.0f 8.0f 6.5f 6.5f 10.0f 10.0f 6.0f 9.0f 8.0f 7.0f 8.0f 5.5f

My Keepsake (NZ) Hot Danish (AUS) Metal Bender (NZ) Albert The Fat (AUS) Kidnapped (AUS) Velocitea (NZ) Catapulted (AUS) Pressday (AUS) Set For Fame (AUS) Triple Honour (NZ) Pressday (AUS) Metal Bender (NZ) Ghetto Blaster (AUS) Motion Pictures (AUS) Returntosender (AUS) Kutchinsky (AUS) Tabulate (AUS) Vain Raider (AUS) Beaded (AUS) Marheta (AUS) Rothesay (AUS) Stryker (AUS) Wealth Princess (NZ) Crossthestart (NZ) The Hombre (AUS) Beethog (AUS) Fairy Oak (NZ) Majestic Music (AUS) Motion Pictures (AUS) Sanderson (AUS) Catapulted (AUS)

above his 1987 Melbourne Cup win.

Hot Danish’s old rival, the teak-tough three-year-old filly Melito, was beaten a length and a half in third.

Two weeks earlier, in the BTC Cup, she had been caught on the line by Albert The Fat, who was then only

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Gradepoint (USA) Val Royal (FR) Pure Prize (USA) Catcher In The Rye (IRE) Luhuk (USA) Emperor Jones (USA) Equal Stripes (ARG) Orpen (USA) High Yield (USA) Vision And Verse (USA) Rincon Red (ARG) Sebi Halo (ARG) Editor's Note (USA) Bienvenido (ARG) Easing Along (USA) Sunray Spirit (USA) Halo Sunshine (USA) Easing Along (USA) Romanov (IRE) Orpen (USA) Alpha Plus (USA)

Vendimia Pin (ARG) Que Llamarada (ARG) Fusillette (ARG) Potra Anala (ARG) La Camorrera (ARG) Filis (ARG) La Boira Baixa (ARG) Laika (USA) Student Body Pres (USA) Caminera (ARG) Mita (ARG) Instintiva (ARG) Empress Day (ARG) Grand Rose (ARG) Lagrimas De Oro (ARG) Rubia Cande (ARG) Intense Stripes (ARG) La Mistonga (ARG) La Chicanita (ARG) Fina Halo (ARG) Villa Hipica (ARG)

Lt Pinkerton (USA) Fumador (ARG) Candy Stripes (USA) Potrillon (ARG) Rainbow Corner (GB) Firery Ensign (USA) Gem Master (USA) Old Trieste (USA) Mr Leader (USA) Gold Spring (ARG) Interprete (ARG) Interprete (ARG) Equalize (USA) Grand Chelem Contested Bid (USA) Equalize (USA) Candy Stripes (USA) Tempranero (CHI) Confidential Talk (USA) Southern Halo (USA) Ride The Rails (USA)

international fashion by concentrating big events into special days.

Lingote De Oro was the star on May Day. The son of Orpen has been Group 1-placed three times on the turf at San Isidro but his seven career wins have all been on the dirt at Palermo and he has scored there on his last six visits – the latest two in Group 1s. Foreign buyers, particularly from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have weakened older horse competition, but 14 turned out against the oddson Lingote De Oro. Incidentally, Mike de Kock has denied recent local reports that he is no longer a buyer, emphasizing his high opinion of South American breeders and trainers as well as of their bloodstock.

El Garufa is another to have won on his last six appearances at Palermo. It was his ninth Pattern race F M G H G M H C F G C G H F M G G G M F C C M G G F F F F G H

4 7 5 6 4 5 5 3 4 6 3 5 7 3 5 4 6 6 5 4 4 4 5 6 4 4 4 4 3 4 5

Keeper (AUS) Nothin' Leica Dane (AUS) Danasinga (AUS) Magic Albert (AUS) Viscount (AUS) Volksraad (GB) Catbird (AUS) Domesday (AUS) Reset (AUS) Honours List (IRE) Domesday (AUS) Danasinga (AUS) Lujain (USA) Oratorio (AUS) Elusive City (USA) Anabaa (USA) Honours List (IRE) Kenvain (AUS) Lonhro (AUS) Al Maher (AUS) Fastnet Rock (AUS) Fastnet Rock (AUS) San Luis (AUS) Cape Cross (IRE) Lucky Owners (NZ) Shovhog (AUS) High Chaparral (IRE) Al Maher (AUS) Oratorio (AUS) Iglesia (AUS) Catbird (AUS)

success but his overall record of 25 out of 33 is good enough to earn him only a spot as a sire of polo ponies.

Anaerobio won in a much faster time than had Studentessa in the fillies’ equivalent. The son of Catcher In The Rye scored by two and a half lengths from Es Corino, who then switched to the turf and finished a similar distance behind when third in the Gran Criterium.

Foggy Stripes, who disappointed a little when third to Ollagua and Malpensa over course and distance three weeks earlier, came back to defeat Malpensa (Orpen) by a head.

She scored in 0.16s faster time than Lingote de Oro. Ollagua beat only one home.

Filoso Emperor was another narrow winner, making all for his first Group race success.

Jacilo (NZ) Hot 'n' Breezy (AUS) Jacqwin (AUS) Alemar (AUS) Youthful Presence (AUS) Cat Shmea (NZ) Siren Miss (AUS) Kaaptive Empress (AUS) Northpoint (AUS) Myrrh (NZ) Kaaptive Empress (AUS) Jacqwin (AUS) Certain Blaze (AUS) Zabore Loch (AUS) Disco Girl (AUS) My First Zabeel (AUS) Shurban (AUS) Tropical Minx (AUS) Subtle (AUS) Geeta (NZ) Schiaparelli (AUS) Laetitia (AUS) Wealth Star (NZ) Startling Lady (NZ) Atlanta Belle (NZ) Gypsy Ahlee (AUS) Queen Caelia (NZ) Regal Flute (AUS) Zabore Loch (AUS) Princess Tatsuta (AUS) Siren Miss (AUS)

tenth in the 10,000.

Metal Bender, who twice came up well shy behind Hot Danish and Melito in April, benefited from a step up in trip to land both the AD Hollindale Stakes (Gr2) and, in a desperately close finish, the Doomben Cup.

Entrepreneur (GB) Zephyr Zip (NZ) Bluebird (USA) Bureaucracy (NZ) Dehere (USA) Felix The Cat (USA) Umatilla (NZ) Kaaptive Edition (NZ) Dehere (USA) Nassipour (USA) Kaaptive Edition (NZ) Bluebird (USA) Blazing Saddles (AUS) Marooned Marauding (NZ) Zabeel (NZ) Prego Carry A Smile (AUS) Night Shift (USA) Generous (IRE) Woodman (USA) Woodman (USA) Senor Pete (USA) Gold And Ivory (USA) Defensive Play (USA) Alquoz (USA) Sir Tristram Royal Academy (USA) Marooned Fuji Kiseki (JPN) Umatilla (NZ)

Kiwi handler Andrew Scott took advantage of the favourite, Dariana, being left in the stalls to notch his first Group 1 in the Queensland Oaks, Miss Keepsake getting up close home to beat Marheta, trained by Scott’s former boss Mike Moroney.

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Date Brazil 16/05 16/05 16/05 15/05 15/05 05/06 30/05 29/05 06/06 03/06

Grade Race G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G2 G2 G2 G3 G3

Grande Premio Sao Paulo-Rede Globo Grande Premio Presidente da Republica Grande Premio Juliano Martins Asoc.Brasil dos Criadores Cavalo Corrida Org.Sulamericana Fomento P.S. de Corrida G.P. Presidente Roberto Alves de Almeida Grande Premio Conde de Herzberg G. P. Francisco Villela de Paula Machado Grande Premio Antonio Carlos Amorim Grande Premio Professor Nova Monteiro

Three-year-olds filled the first eight places in the 18-runner Grande Premio Sao Paulo. Sal Grosso was one of nine invaders from Rio, where he had won the GP Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2,000 Guineas) in February, before collecting a fourth and a third in the remaining two legs of the Triple Crown.

He started favourite and, confidently ridden by Luis Duarte, came from last to first in the straight. He scored by half a length and a short-head from Hong Kong (Hibernian Rhapsody) and

Dist

Horse

12.0f 8.0f 8.0f 5.0f 10.0f 8.0f 7.5f 7.5f 7.0f 10.5f

Sal Grosso (BRZ) Too Friendly (BRZ) Xin Xu Lin (BRZ) Jeton de Luxo (BRZ) Que Milionaria (BRZ) Alegria De Pobre (BRZ) Tsonga (BRZ) Desejada Duda (BRZ) Vision of Victory (BRZ) Public State (BRZ)

Moryba (Hard Buck), both of whom finished fast but late. Sal Grosso is out of Ken de Saron, winner of the Grade 3 Selima Stakes at Laurel in 1991 when trained by Maurice Zilber. The daughter of Kenmare also produced commentator’s nightmare Jipapibaquigrafo, who was placed in several Group races in France. Sal Grosso was the third winner of the big race for both Duarte and his trainer Venancio Nahid.

Duarte also rode Too Friendly, who

Age

Sex

C C C C M M C F M H

4 4 3 4 5 5 3 3 5 6

Sire

Dam

Broodmare Sire

Our Emblem (USA) Signal Tap (IND) Wondertross (USA) Impression (ARG) P T Indy (USA) Dancer Man (BRZ) Our Emblem (USA) Gilded Time (USA) Blade Prospector (BRZ) Public Purse (USA)

Ken de Saron (USA) Jour de France (BRZ) Barbiera (BRZ) Pobre-de-Mi (ARG) Ke Fortuna (BRZ) My Special Gallery (BRZ) Love That Hill (USA) Duda Desejada (BRZ) Kanta Kantora (BRZ) Estado De Graca (BRZ)

Kenmare (FR) Tokatee (USA) Pleasant Variety (USA) Saint Sever (FR) Minstrel Glory (USA) Burooj (GB) Deputy Commander (USA) Punk (ARG) Khatango (USA) Fast Gold (USA)

had started favourite when beaten half a length by Sal Grosso in the Guineas.

He was favourite again here and scored comfortably from the year-older Snack Bar, another son of Signal Tap. Jeane Alves, who had become the first woman to ride a Group 1 winner in Brazil three weeks earlier, added another on Xin Xu Lin. Successful over five furlongs on his only previous appearance, Xin Xu Lin set a new course record for the mile.

Estanislau Petrochinski, who trains

him, had also triumphed with the 13-1 Que Milionaria the previous day.

Altair Domingos, who moved to Argentina a few months ago, came home to win the sprint on Jeton de Luxo. Only beaten once in six outings, the colt won his first three at Taruma racecourse in Curitiba. Most horses move to Sao Paolo or Rio once they show ability but Jeton de Luxo is still trained at Taruma. His sire Impression (Rubiano) is best known as the sire of Gloria de Campeao.

Canada 05/06 05/06 30/05 16/05 09/05

G2 G3 G3 G3 G3

Nassau Stakes Eclipse Stakes Connaught Cup Stakes Hendrie Stakes Vigil Stakes

8.0f 8.5f 7.0f 6.5f 7.0f

Simply Splendid (USA) Southdale (CAN) Grand Adventure (USA) Tribal Belle (CAN) Hollywood Hit (USA)

M C C M G

5 4 4 5 4

Maria's Mon (USA) Street Cry (IRE) Grand Slam (USA) Tribunal (USA) Cactus Ridge (USA)

Lears And Limos (USA) Pinafores Pride (CAN) Val Marie (USA) B B Belle (CAN) Solid Hit (USA)

Hennessy (USA) Saint Ballado (CAN) Coronado's Quest (USA) Vying Victor (USA) Time For A Change (USA)

Chile 02/05 01/05 26/05 29/05 28/05 28/05 22/05 30/04 30/04

G1 G1 G2 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3

C. Club Hipico de Santiago Fallabella Gran Premio Hipodromo Chile Gran Premio Gonzalo Bofill de Caso Premio Victor Matetic Fernandez Premio Julio Subercaseaux Browne Premio Alvaro Covarrubias Premio Jose Saavedra Baeza Premio Cotejo de Potrancas Premio Cotejo de Potrillos

10.0f 11.0f 7.0f 7.5f 8.0f 8.0f 7.5f 6.5f 6.5f

Papelon (CHI) Belle Watling (CHI) Parque Del Retiro (CHI) Lobo Blanco (CHI) Vamo A Galupiar (CHI) Viejo Querido (CHI) La Torrosa (CHI) Showcase (CHI) Sundar (CHI)

C F C C F C F F C

4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Monthir (USA) Dushyantor (USA) Monthir (USA) Merchant Of Venice (USA) Proud Citizen (USA) Heavyweight Champ (USA) Merchant Of Venice (USA) Tumblebrutus (USA) Powerscourt (GB)

Encubierta (CHI) Biala (CHI) Estacion de Atocha (CHI) Locura De Amor (CHI) Afirmate Catalina (CHI) Shy Mountain (ARG) Promenade (CHI) Showrose (CHI) Sheshawa (IRE)

Edgy Diplomat (USA) The Great Shark (USA) Edgy Diplomat (USA) Jaded Dancer (USA) Special Quest (FR) Shy Tom (USA) Hussonet (USA) Big Blue (USA) Doyoun

Belle Watling, who won the Polla de Potrancas (1,000 Guineas) in September and then trounced the colts in three Classics on turf at the Club Hipico, showed that she is just as effective on dirt. Hector Berrios sent her to the front one and a half furlongs from home and she stayed on strongly to beat Cuan Linda (Dynamix) by three Japan 06/06 30/05 23/05 23/05 16/05 09/05 30/05 29/05 23/05 15/05 08/05 01/05 06/06 08/05

G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G2 G3 G3

Yasuda Kinen Tokyo Yushun (Derby) Yushun Himba (Oaks) Yushun Himba (Oaks) Victoria Mile NHK Mile Cup Meguro Kinen Kinko Sho Tokai TV Hai Tokai Stakes Keio Hai Spring Cup Kyoto Shimbun Hai TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho (Derby Trial) Unicorn Stakes Niigata Daishoten

The form of the Japanese 2,000 Guineas was overturned in the Derby, when the 31-1 outsider Eishin Flash, who is, like the Epsom Derby winner, by King’s Best, beat the champion juvenile, Rose Kingdom, by a neck, with the favourite, Victoire Pisa, a length and three-quarters back in third in front of a crowd of 125,000. Eishin Flash, who is New Zealand 01/05 G2

Travis Stakes

and a quarter lengths. The Dushyantor filly would have remained on the turf for the Gran Premio Latinoamericana on March 7 but that international affair had to be postponed until September because of the Concepcion earthquake.

It was Papelon’s turn the following day. He had been beaten four lengths

8.0f 12.0f 12.0f 12.0f 8.0f 8.0f 12.5f 10.0f 9.5f 7.0f 11.0f 12.0f 8.0f 10.0f

Showa Modern (JPN) Eishin Flash (JPN) Apapane (JPN) Saint Emilion (JPN) Buena Vista (JPN) Danon Chantilly (JPN) Copano Jingu (JPN) Earnestly (JPN) Silk Mobius (JPN) Thanks Note (JPN) Gestalt (JPN) Pelusa (JPN) Birdie Birdie (JPN) Golden Dahlia (JPN)

out of the German St Leger winner Moonlady, had finished third to Victoire Pisa in the Guineas, with Rose Kingdom back in fourth. Danon Chantilly, who proved himself Japan’s top three-year-old miler with a course record-breaking triumph in the NHK Mile Cup, was a late Derby absentee because of injury.

10.0f

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into fourth behind Belle Watling in El Ensayo (Santiago Derby) on November 1 and had won only four of his 16 races. The favourite, Casablanca Star, took it up two furlongs out but Papelon came from the back in the straight to beat him by one and three-quarter lengths. Casablanca Star was one of five runners in a field of 11 to be sired

H C F F F C H H C M C C C H

6 3 3 3 4 3 5 5 4 5 3 3 3 6

Air Jihad (JPN) King's Best (USA) King Kamehameha (JPN) Zenno Rob Roy (JPN) Special Week (JPN) Fuji Kiseki (JPN) Agnes Tachyon (JPN) Grass Wonder (USA) Stay Gold (JPN) Sakura Bakushin O (JPN) Manhattan Cafe (JPN) Zenno Rob Roy (JPN) Brian's Time (USA) Fuji Kiseki (JPN)

Yume Shibai (JPN) Moonlady (GER) Salty Bid (USA) Moteck (FR) Biwa Heidi (JPN) Chansonnette (GB) Wedding Oak (JPN) Lettre d'Amour (JPN) Channel One (JPN) Three Thoughts (USA) Endless Wells (JPN) Argentine Star (ARG) Home Sweet Home (USA) Nice Tres Bien (JPN)

The Oaks saw the first dead-heat in Japan Racing Association Grade 1 race history. Apapane, the champion juvenile and 1,000 Guineas winner, remains on course for the Triple Crown after she and Saint Emilion, contesting a first Grade 1 having landed three of four previous career starts, proved inseparable throughout M

5

Ekraar (USA)

by Dushyantor. Papelon’s sire is a son of Gulch with a fine pedigree and a number of Graded race placings, but a record of one win in 15 tries. The reason for having two such important races on consecutive days is that they were celebrating the bicentenary of the Chilean declaration of independence from Spain.

Tony Bin Platini (GER) Salt Lake (USA) Last Tycoon Caerleon (USA) Mark Of Esteem (IRE) Tony Bin Tony Bin Polish Navy (USA) Halo (USA) End Sweep (USA) Candy Stripes (USA) Seeking The Gold (USA) Northern Taste (CAN)

the last 200 yards.

Last year’s Oaks winner Buena Vista returned fresh from her second to Dar Re Mi in the Dubai Sheema Classic (1m4f) to lift the Victoria Mile over a much shorter trip.

Showa Modern took his first top level prize at the age of six in the Yasuda Kinen.

Cashcade (NZ)

Anziyan (USA)

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DATA BOOK LISTINGS OF EVERY WORLDWIDE GROUP OR GRADED STAKES WINNER

Global Stakes Results >>

Date 08/05 08/05 01/05

Grade G3 G3 G3

Peru 06/06 05/06

G3 G3

Singapore 16/05 G1 16/05 G1

Race Coca-Cola Canterbury Gold Cup Platinum Homes Rotorua Cup Windsor Park Stud Breeders Stakes

Dist 10.0f 11.0f 6.0f

Horse Bruce Almighty (NZ) Indikator (NZ) Riomoral (NZ)

Age G G G

Sex 7 7 4

Clasico Augusto Mostajo Barrera Clasico Luis Olaechea Dubois

7.0f 7.0f

Cruella Deville (CHI) Toruk (ARG)

F C

Kris Flyer International Sprint Singapore Airlines International Cup

6.0f 10.0f

Green Birdie (NZ) Lizard's Desire (SAF)

G G

Sometimes international form works out like a dream. Despite the two races being held 3,500 miles apart and respectively on fast Tapeta and rainaffected turf, Gloria de Campeao and Lizard’s Desire, who virtually deadheated in the Dubai World Cup at South Africa 05/06 G1 05/06 G1 29/05 G1 29/05 G1 29/05 G1 29/05 G1 21/05 G2 07/05 G2 02/05 G2 02/05 G2 01/05 G2 01/05 G2 01/05 G2 01/05 G2 01/05 G2 06/06 G3 05/06 G3 30/05 G3 09/05 G3 08/05 G3 08/05 G3 01/05 G3

Woolavington 2,000 Daily News 2,000 South African Fillies & Mares Sprint Allan Robertson Fillies Championship Golden Horse Casino Sprint Gold Reef Resorts Gold Medallion Betting World 1900 Drill Hall Stakes KRA South African Fillies Guineas KRA Guineas South African Oaks Camellia Stakes The South African Nursery The Fillies South African Nursery Gold Bowl Betting World Langerman Handicap Lonsdale Stirrup Cup Rossgo Winter Classic New Turf Carriers East Cape Derby Betting World Cape of Good Hope Nursery Betting World Kenilworth Fillies Nursery Rossgo Winter Guineas

J J The Jet Plane, fourth in last year’s Golden Jubilee Stakes and third in the July Cup, made a triumphant return to his native country when repeating his 2008 success in the Golden Horse Casino Sprint. Now trained by partowner Lucky Houdalakis, he won untouched by the whip by two lengths on his first start for eight months. Mike de Kock, J J The Jet Plane’s former handler, saddled the favourite for each Sweden 01/06

G3

United States 05/06 G1 05/06 G1 05/06 G1 05/06 G1 05/06 G1 31/05 G1 31/05 G1 29/05 G1 15/05 G1 06/06 G2 05/06 G2 05/06 G2 04/06 G2 31/05 G2 31/05 G2 29/05 G2 22/05 G2 16/05 G2 15/05 G2 15/05 G2 15/05 G2 14/05 G2 08/05 G2 08/05 G2 05/06 G3 05/06 G3 04/06 G3 31/05 G3

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Meydan in late March, again fought out the finish of the Singapore Airlines International Cup seven weeks later.

The Mike de Kock-trained Lizard’s Desire took revenge, collaring his rival in the last few strides to score by half a length. Another hero of Meydan, the 10.0f 10.0f 6.0f 6.0f 6.0f 6.0f 9.5f 7.0f 8.0f 8.0f 12.0f 5.5f 5.5f 5.5f 16.0f 7.5f 12.0f 9.0f 12.0f 6.0f 6.0f 8.0f

Imperious Star (SAF) Irish Flame (SAF) Captain's Gal (SAF) Chocolicious (SAF) J J The Jet Plane (SAF) Link Man (SAF) Bold Silvano (SAF) Tropical Empire (AUS) Gibraltar Blue (IRE) Noordhoek Flyer (SAF) Arcola (SAF) Captain's Gal (SAF) Kavanagh (SAF) Waywest Goddess (SAF) Winning Leap (SAF) Brilliant Cut (SAF) Ancestral Fore (SAF) Tales Of Bravery (SAF) Robert The Bruce (SAF) Brilliant Cut (SAF) Madrisa (SAF) Last Regal (SAF)

of the Scottsville card’s other three Grade 1s but was beaten every time.

Most creditable of his defeats was that of Gibraltar Blue, trained by Tommy Stack when fourth to Music Show in last year’s Rockfel, who beat all except Captain’s Gal in the Fillies Sprint despite being six months younger than those who carried the same weight.

De Kock’s Mahbooba got going too late and finished only third to the 55-1

Sire Deputy Governor (USA) Sandtrap (USA) Captain Rio (GB)

Dam Striking Angel (NZ) Lady Daintree (NZ) Immoral (NZ)

Broodmare Sire Straight Strike (USA) Sir Tristram Last Tycoon

3 3

Monthir (USA) Grand Reward (USA)

Siembra Cizana (CHI) My Melody (ARG)

Seeker's Reward (CAN) Southern Halo (USA)

7 5

Catbird (AUS) Lizard Island (AUS)

Mrs Squillionaire (AUS) Annsfield (SAF)

Last Tycoon Northfields (USA)

Dubai Duty Free winner, Al Shemali, was third and Luca Cumani’s luckless Presvis, who just failed to catch Gloria de Campeao here in 2009, once again had a troubled passage before taking fifth.

Singapore’s national hero, the F C M F G C C H F C F M C F G C G G C C F G

4 4 5 3 6 3 4 8 3 4 4 5 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 4

Navarone (USA) Dynasty (SAF) Captain Al (SAF) Kahal (GB) Jet Master (SAF) Toreador (IRE) Silvano (GER) Second Empire (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) Pivotal (GB) Caesour (USA) Captain Al (SAF) Tiger Ridge (USA) Way West (AUS) Labeeb (GB) Kabool (GB) Dynasty (SAF) Kahal (GB) Jallad (USA) Kabool (GB) Grey Eminence (FR) Jallad (USA)

sprinter Rocket Man, also had to relive his 2009 disappointment in the Krisflyer Sprint. Beaten by the brilliant Sacred Kingdom 12 months earlier, this time he was ill at ease on the ground and came up a head short of another Hong Konger, Green Birdie.

Imperious Sue (SAF) Clock The Rock (SAF) Isle Of Capri (SAF) Candy Box (SAF) Majestic Guest (SAF) Western Smoke (SAF) Bold Saffron (SAF) Tropical Touch (AUS) Holly Blue (GB) Serra Negra (GB) Star of Arcole (SAF) Isle Of Capri (SAF) Quaestio (USA) Gallic Goddess (SAF) Summersault (SAF) Simply Sparkling (SAF) Forefront (SAF) Emperor's Warning (SAF) Grace Me Guide (SAF) Simply Sparkling (SAF) National Display (SAF) Regal Honesty (AUS)

outsider, Chocolicious, in the Allan Robertson Championship.

Another of the yard’s top juveniles, Kavanagh, flopped at odds-on when fourth to Link Man in the Gold Reef Resorts Medallion.

But de Kock began June in much better fashion, saddling a one-two in the Daily News 2,000, courtesy of the South Africa Derby winner Irish Flame and Bold Silvano. Irish Flame is part-

Northern Guest (USA) Flaming Rock Centenary (USA) Exclusive Patriot (USA) Northern Guest (USA) Among Men (USA) Al Mufti (USA) Pago Pago Bluebird (USA) Kris Foveros Centenary (USA) Seeking The Gold (USA) Gallic League Northern Guest (USA) Elliodor (FR) Pole Position Caesour (USA) Western Winter (USA) Elliodor (FR) National Assembly (CAN) Royal Academy (USA)

owned by the Epsom Derby sponsor, Bernard Kantor, who nominated the 2011 Coronation Cup as his long-term target.

Before that both he and Bold Silvano will be aimed at the Durban July, where they could meet Imperious Star, a brave all-the-way winner of the Woolavington 2,000 on the same Greyville card, but for three-year-old fillies.

Stockholms Stora Pris

9.5f

Tertullus (FR)

H

7

Monsun (GER)

Tryphosa (IRE)

Be My Guest (USA)

Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap Acorn Stakes Belmont Stakes Just A Game Handicap Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap Metropolitan Handicap Shoemaker Mile Stakes Gamely Stakes Preakness Stakes Hollywood Oaks True North Handicap Woody Stephens Stakes Brooklyn Handicap Sands Point Stakes Honeymoon Handicap Vagrancy Handicap Sheepshead Bay Stakes Milady Handicap Jim Murray Handicap Shuvee Handicap Dixie Stakes Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Dwyer Stakes Mervyn Leroy Handicap Los Angeles Handicap Early Times Mint Julep Handicap Hill Prince Stakes Winning Colors Stakes

10.0f 8.0f 12.0f 8.0f 10.0f 8.0f 8.0f 9.0f 9.5f 8.5f 6.0f 7.0f 12.0f 9.0f 9.0f 6.5f 11.0f 8.5f 12.0f 8.0f 9.0f 9.0f 9.0f 8.5f 6.0f 8.5f 8.0f 6.0f

Acclamation (USA) Champagne d'Oro (USA) Drosselmeyer (USA) Proviso (GB) Winchester (USA) Quality Road (USA) Victor's Cry (USA) Tuscan Evening (IRE) Lookin At Lucky (USA) Switch (USA) Bribon (FR) D' Funnybone (USA) Alcomo (BRZ) Check the Label (USA) Evening Jewel (USA) Hour Glass (USA) Treat Gently (GB) Made For Magic (USA) Acclamation (USA) Funny Moon (USA) Strike A Deal (USA) Acting Happy (USA) Fly Down (USA) Rail Trip (USA) Cost Of Freedom (USA) Hot Cha Cha (USA) Krypton (USA) Dubai Majesty (USA)

C F C M H C H M C F G C H F F F M M C F H F C G G F C M

4 3 3 5 5 4 5 5 3 3 7 3 7 3 3 4 5 5 4 4 6 3 3 5 7 4 3 5

Unusual Heat (USA) Medaglia d'Oro (USA) Distorted Humor (USA) Dansili (GB) Theatrical Elusive Quality (USA) Street Cry (IRE) Oasis Dream (GB) Smart Strike (CAN) Quiet American (USA) Mark of Esteem (IRE) D'Wildcat (USA) Rainbow Corner (GB) Stormin Fever (USA) Northern Afleet (USA) Petionville (USA) Cape Cross (IRE) Cape Canaveral (USA) Unusual Heat (USA) Malibu Moon (USA) Smart Strike (CAN) Empire Maker (USA) Mineshaft (USA) Jump Start (USA) Cee's Tizzy (USA) Cactus Ridge (USA) Rock Hard Ten (USA) Essence Of Dubai (USA)

Winning In Style (USA) Champagne Glow (USA) Golden Ballet (USA) Binche (USA) Rum Charger (IRE) Kobla (USA) Short Time (USA) The Faraway Tree (GB) Private Feeling (USA) Antoniette (USA) Rowat Arazi (GB) Elbow (USA) Amazing Singer (BRZ) Don't Trick Her (USA) Jewel Of the Night (USA) Suzanna Anna (USA) Kid Gloves (GB) Only Seventeen (USA) Winning In Style (USA) Fun Crowd (USA) Shag (USA) I Ain't Bluffing (USA) Queen Randi (USA) Sweet Trip (USA) Freedom Dance (USA) Reduced Sentence (USA) Freedom Reigns (USA) Great Majesty (USA)

Silveyville (USA) Saratoga Six (USA) Moscow Ballet (USA) Woodman (USA) Spectrum (IRE) Strawberry Road (AUS) Clever Trick (USA) Suave Dancer (USA) Belong To Me (USA) Nicholas (USA) Arazi (USA) Woodman (USA) Tokatee (USA) Mazel Trick (USA) Giant's Causeway (USA) Tale Of The Cat (USA) In The Wings Exploit (USA) Silveyville (USA) Easy Goer (USA) Dixieland Band (USA) Pine Bluff (USA) Fly So Free (USA) Carson City (USA) Moscow Ballet (USA) Broad Brush (USA) Unbridled's Song (USA) Great Above (USA)

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Date 31/05 31/05 31/05 31/05 31/05 29/05 29/05 29/05 29/05 22/05 22/05 15/05 15/05 15/05 15/05 09/05 08/05

Grade G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3

Race Eatontown Handicap Memorial Day Handicap Lone Star Park Handicap Berkeley Stakes Ouija Board Distaff Handicap Dogwood Stakes Hanshin Cup Handicap Aristides Stakes Arlington Matron Handicap Louisville Handicap Lazaro Barrera Memorial Stakes William Donald Schaefer Stakes Apple Ford Chick Lang Stakes Gallorette Handicap Maryland Sprint Handicap Railbird Stakes Lone Star Derby

The wait for a Triple Crown winner has now reached 32 years. Derby scorer Super Saver was sent off favourite in the Preakness but finished a dull eighth behind the deserving Lookin At Lucky, last year’s champion juvenile and himself the punters’ choice when sixth from an appalling draw in the Derby. A change of jockey to Martin Garcia brought the late May-foaled Smart Strike colt a change of luck and a fifth Preakness for trainer Bob Baffert.

Runner-up First Dude was the only runner to go on to the Belmont, where he again made the running (this time at a steady pace) and gave best in the closing stages to finish third behind

Dist 8.5f 8.5f 8.5f 8.5f 8.0f 8.0f 8.0f 6.0f 9.0f 12.0f 7.0f 8.5f 6.0f 8.5f 6.0f 7.0f 8.5f

Horse Gypsy's Warning (SAF) Mambo Meister (USA) Redding Colliery (USA) Run It (USA) Wasted Tears (USA) Ailalea (USA) Country Flavor (USA) Riley Tucker (USA) Tizaqueena (USA) Free Fighter (USA) Smiling Tiger (USA) Blame (USA) Comedero (USA) Rainbow View (USA) Taqarub (USA) Tanda (USA) Game On Dude (USA)

Age M G C C M F C H M H C C G F C F G

Drosselmeyer. The winner, who reversed Dwyer Stakes form with fastfinishing second Fly Down, was a first Triple Crown race success for trainer Bill Mott and will probably be seen next in the Travers Stakes (August 28).

Quality Road looks like the older horse that will set the standard for the three-year-olds later in the year – despite being hassled for the lead on a couple of occasions he made all in the Metropolitan Handicap. Already proven over further than this mile, he will be kept fresh for a tilt at the Breeders’ Cup Classic, in which he refused to enter the stalls in 2009.

Three former Europeans enjoyed

Horse

Born

Sire

Stands/Stood

Zabeel (NZ) Distorted Humor (USA) Elusive Quality (USA) Oasis Dream (GB) Dansili (GB) Montjeu (IRE) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Hussonet (USA) Street Cry (IRE) Medaglia d'Oro (USA) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Speightstown (USA) Galileo (IRE) Pivotal (GB) Jet Master (SAF) Anabaa (USA) Redoute's Choice (AUS) Shamardal (USA)

1986 1993 1993 2000 1996 1996 1993 1991 1998 1999 1997 1998 1998 1993 1994 1992 1996 2002

Sir Tristram Forty Niner (USA) Gone West (USA) Green Desert (USA) Danehill (USA) Sadler's Wells (USA) Danehill (USA) Mr Prospector (USA) Machiavellian (USA) El Prado (IRE) Green Desert (USA) Gone West (USA) Sadler's Wells (USA) Polar Falcon (USA) Rakeen (USA) Danzig (USA) Danehill (USA) Giant's Causeway (USA)

NZ USA AUS USA AUS UK UK IRE NZ IRE AUS USA AUS USA AUS USA IRE AUS USA IRE AUS UK SAF FR USA AUS UK IRE AUS

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BTH BTW GH GW 17 17 18 20 13 26 30 12 14 13 12 11 26 17 18 13 17 16

13 12 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

9 8 4 11 7 15 19 5 10 5 5 5 18 4 14 9 9 9

5 3 2 7 7 6 2 1 7 4 4 2 6 3 6 7 6 3

Sex 5 5 4 4 5 3 4 5 5 5 3 4 3 4 4 3 3

Sire Mogok (USA) King Cugat (USA) Mineshaft (USA) Cherokee Run (USA) Najran (USA) Pulpit (USA) Empire Maker (USA) Harlan's Holiday (USA) Tiznow (USA) Out Of Place (USA) Hold That Tiger (USA) Arch (USA) Posse (USA) Dynaformer (USA) Aldebaran (USA) Sweetsouthernsaint (USA) Awesome Again (CAN)

Dam Gypsy Queen (SAF) Bleu'slittlesecret (USA) Joop (USA) Tracy (USA) Wishes And Roses (USA) Wood Sprite (USA) Allspice (USA) My Sweet Country (CAN) Issaqueena (USA) Taxable Deduction (USA) Shandra Smiles (USA) Liable (USA) Pawnee Patti (USA) No Matter What (USA) Honor Bestowed (USA) Doc's Stormy Girl (USA) Worldly Pleasure (USA)

Grade 1 successes on turf. Tuscan Evening, demoted from second in the 2008 Irish 1,000 Guineas when with John Joseph Murphy, enjoyed her first top level triumph on her 26th start in the Gamely Stakes.

Winchester, who took the 2008 Secretariat Stakes for Dermot Weld but is now with Christophe Clement, beat his better-fancied and unlucky-inrunning stablemate, Gio Ponti, in the Manhattan Handicap.

And Proviso, who was with Andre Fabre when second in the 2007 Fillies’ Mile at Ascot, lifted the Just A Game Handicap.

Acclamation (not to be mistaken

Broodmare Sire Royal Chalice (SAF) Desert Secret (IRE) Zilzal (USA) Theatrical Greinton Woodman (USA) Coronado's Quest (USA) Bold Ruckus (USA) Mr Prospector (USA) Prized (USA) Cahill Road (USA) Seeking The Gold (USA) Sir Richard Lewis (USA) Nureyev (USA) Honor Grades (USA) Dr Caton (USA) Devil His Due (USA)

with the Rathbarry Stud stallion of the same name) followed up his frontrunning Jim Murray Handicap victory at Hollywood with another pillar-to-post score at the same venue, but over two furlongs shorter, in the Charles Whittingham Memorial three weeks later.

Similar tactics bore fruit in the Acorn Stakes for Champagne d’Oro, a near 40-1 outsider having previously finished virtually tailed off in the Kentucky Oaks.

Another shock, this time to the tune of 21-1, came in the Shoemaker Mile when the Eoin Harty-trained Victor’s Cry nailed the favourite, Karelian, right on the line.

Leading global sires by stakes winners Zabeel is still top but not for long judged on the progress some European-based stallions have been making, especially those standing in Britain. Pivotal has entered the table with eight black type winners, Dansili has had three more, and Oasis Dream has increased his score by four.

Dansili and Oasis Dream have both enjoyed recent Grade 1 strikes in the States, with Proviso and Tuscan Evening, and the same goes for Distorted Humor. He too had four new black type winners in the month

and Drosselmeyer won him the Belmont Stakes. It is a shame that he has had so few runners in Europe, with just one of his 20 Grade 1 or Grade 2 winners triumphing here.

Another ex-European sire, deceased Anabaa, for whom Goldikova has flown the flag so marvellously, is also on eight black type winners. He did not always receive the credit he merited as a stallion and his success, along with those of fellow ‘eighters’ Invincible Spirit and Shamardal, who has only one crop representing him, is excellent.

BTH = black type horses; BTW = black type winners; GH = Group horses; GW = Group winners

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European Pattern 45 GERMAN 1,000 GUINEAS G2 DUSSELDORF. May 1. 3yof. 1600m.

1. KALI (GER) 9-2 £67,257 b f by Areion - Kahlua (Dashing Blade) O/B-Gestut Park Wiedingen TR-W Hickst 2. Reine Heureuse (GER) 9-2 £24,779 b f by Big Shuffle - Reine Galante (Danehill) O/B-Gestut Auenquelle TR-U Ostmann 3. Neon Light (GER) 9-2 £12,389 b f by Refuse To Bend - No Merci (General Assembly) O-Stall Titan B-Pavel Kusmin TR-A Wohler Margins 1.25, neck. Time 1:38.04. Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 2

Wins 1

Places 1

Earned £5,450

2008: Stromberg (c Medicean) unraced to date.

2009: (f Lomitas) 2nd Dam: Saquiace by Sagace. 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France, 2nd Grand Prix de Villeurbanne LR. Dam of SKY DANCING (f Exit To Nowhere, see above), Starla (f Lando: 3rd Bremer Stuten Meile LR).

Grandam of WHAT’S UP PUSSYCAT. Broodmare Sire: EXIT TO NOWHERE. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2010 - BLEK Chichicastenango G3, DARIOLE Highest Honor G3, SCALO Lando G3, EKIN Mujahid LR, BANJAXED GIRL King’s Theatre LR, MAGIC MAMBO Hernando LR. SCALO b c 2007 Surumu

Sire: AREION. Sire of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 KALI Dashing Blade G2.

Acatenango Aggravate LANDO b 90 Sharpman

1st Dam: Kahlua by Dashing Blade. 2 wins at 2 in Germany, 3rd Preis der Winterkonigin G3. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: KALI (f Areion) 1 win at 3 in Germany, German 1000 Guineas G2.

2008: (c Tiger Hill)

Laurea Licata Irish River Exit To Nowhere Coup de Folie SKY DANCING b 97 Sagace

2nd Dam: Karena by Midyan. 1 win at 2 in Germany, 3rd G. Preis der Stadt-Sparkasse Dusseldorf LR. Dam of Kahlua (f Dashing Blade, see above), Koonunga Hill (f Big Shuffle: 3rd Prix Isola Bella LR, Premio Certosa LR) Broodmare Sire: DASHING BLADE. Sire of the dams of 26 Stakes winners. In 2010 - KALI Areion G2, EARLSALSA Kingsalsa LR. The Areion/Dashing Blade cross has produced: KALI G2, BELTANA LR. KALI b f 2007 Bold Reasoning Prime Abord Elevation Raise Your Skirts Strings Attached Nijinsky Caerleon Foreseer Le Levanstell Alata Altamura Shirley Heights Elegant Air Elegant Tern Sharpen Up Sharp Castan Sultry One Miswaki Midyan Country Dream Alzao Key To Love Key Generation Super Concorde Big Shuffle AREION b 95 Aerleona

Dashing Blade KAHLUA b 2002 Karena

46 FRUHJAHRSPREIS DES BANKHAUSES METZLER G3 FRANKFURT. May 2. 3yo. 2000m.

1. SCALO (GB) 9-2 £28,319 b c by Lando - Sky Dancing (Exit To Nowhere) O-Gestut Ittlingen B-Gestut Ittlingen TR-A Wohler 2. Keep Cool (GB) 9-2 £8,850 b c by Starcraft - Kirov (Darshaan) O-Gestut Winterhauch B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-Andreas Lowe 3. Nightdance Paolo (GER) 9-2 £4,425 b c by Paolini - Nightdance (Shareef Dancer) O-Stall Hornoldendorf B-Gestut Wittekindshof TR-P Schiergen Margins 2.5, 1. Time 2:07.85.

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 3

Wins 3

Places 0

Earned £59,356

Sire: LANDO. Sire of 24 Stakes winners. In 2010 SCALO Exit To Nowhere G3.

1st Dam: SKY DANCING by Exit To Nowhere. 5 wins at 2 and 4 in Germany, Italy, Premio Buontalenta LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2003: SEXY LADY (f Danehill Dancer) 4 wins at 3 in France, Germany, Prix Chloe G3. Broodmare.

2004: Sky Express (c Lando) unraced.

2005: SCOLARI (c Monsun) 4 wins at 4 and 5 in Germany.

2006: SKYLOR (c Sakhee) 2 wins at 4 in Germany.

2007: SCALO (c Lando) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany, Fruhjahrspreis des Bankhauses Metzler G3, onextwo.com Bavarian Classic G3.

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Literat Surama Aggressor Raven Locks Sharpen Up Miss Manon Dschingis Khan Liberty Riverman Irish Star Halo Raise The Standard Luthier Seneca Lyphard Kalila

47 PRIX ALLEZ FRANCE G3 CHANTILLY. May 3. 4yo+f&m. 2000m.

1. SHEMIYLA (FR) 4 8-9 £35,398 b f by Dalakhani - Shemala (Danehill) O/B-HH The Aga Khan TR-A de Royer-Dupre 2. Superstition (FR) 4 8-7 £14,159 b f by Kutub - Secada (Saint Andrews) O-R Plersch B-Gestut Eulenberger Hof TR-A de Royer-Dupre 3. La Boum (GER) 4 8-9 £10,619 bbr f by Monsun - La Bouche (In The Wings) O-Emmanuel Trussardi B-Gestut Karlshof TR-R Collet Margins Neck, short head. Time 2:07.50. Going Soft.

48 CHESTER VASE G3 CHESTER. May 6. 3yoc&g. 12f 66yds.

1. TED SPREAD (GB) 8-12 £39,739 b c by Beat Hollow - Highbrook (Alphabatim) O-False Nose ‘N Glasses Partnership B-Pollards Stables TR-MH Tompkins 2. Icon Dream (IRE) 8-12 £15,064 b g by Sadler’s Wells - Silver Skates (Slip Anchor) O-Dr Marwan Koukash B-Ailesbury Bloodstock TR-David Wachman 3. Chink of Light (GB) 8-12 £7,539 ch c by Dr Fong - Isle of Flame (Shirley Heights) O-David Brownlow B-Floors Farming, Christopher J Heath TR-AM Balding Margins Head, 3.75. Time 2:43.32 (slow 8.52).

Going Good to soft.

Starts 7

Wins 3

Places 4

Earned £105,107

Age 2-3

2nd Dam: SHEMAKA by Nishapour. 4 wins, Prix de Diane Hermes G1. Dam of SHEMIMA (f Dalakhani: Prix Allez France G3, Prix de Pomone G2), SHEMAYA (f Darshaan: Prix Casimir Delamarre LR).

Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 130 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ABLE ONE Cape Cross G1, ZABRASIVE Zabeel G1, STRIKING DANCER Smart Strike G2, NOLL WALLOP High Chaparral G3, SHEMIYLA Dalakhani G3, SOLAR CHARGED Charge Forward G3.

The Dalakhani/Danehill cross has produced: DUNCAN G3, SHEMIYLA G3.

SHEMIYLA b f 2006 Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy DALAKHANI gr 2000 Miswaki Daltawa Damana Danzig Danehill Razyana SHEMALA b 2000 Nishapour Shemaka Shashna

Mill Reef Hardiemma Abdos Kelty Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Crystal Palace Denia Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Zeddaan Alama Blakeney Shamim

Broodmare Sire: HIGH LINE. Sire of the dams of 52 SW. In 2010 - ALLIED POWERS Invincible Spirit G2.

ALLIED POWERS b h 2005 Danzig

Starts 4

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £46,226

Foreign Courier INVINCIBLE SPIRIT b 97 Kris

Sire: BEAT HOLLOW. Sire of 6 Stakes winners. In 2010 - TED SPREAD Alphabatim G3.

Rafha

1st Dam: HIGHBROOK by Alphabatim. 7 wins inc.

Montana Wines Stakes, Newmarket, Roseland Group City Trial H Hurdle LR. Dam of 3 winners: 1997: NIAGARA (g Rainbows For Life) 7 wins.

1999: (f Bigstone) 2001: PINK SAPPHIRE (f Bluebird) Winner at 2.

2002: High Dawn (g Namid) ran once.

2005: Natural Spring (f Generous) 2007: TED SPREAD (c Beat Hollow) 2 wins at 2 and 3, MBNA Chester Vase G3.

2008: Ruby Brook (g Sakhee) unraced to date.

2009: (c Act One)

High Line

2nd Dam: Tellspot by Tell. Dam of HIGHBROOK (f Alphabatim, see above). Grandam of Wee Willie Wink.

Broodmare Sire: ALPHABATIM. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2010 - TED SPREAD Beat Hollow G3, AN CATHAOIR MOR Turtle Island LR. TED SPREAD b c 2007 Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Lyphard Dancing Brave Navajo Princess Mill Reef Bahamian Sorbus Speak John Verbatim Well Kept Grey Dawn II Morning Games Major Play Round Table Tell Nas-Mahal Double Eclipse Spotter Market Day Northern Dancer

BEAT HOLLOW b 97 Wemyss Bight

Sire: DALAKHANI. Sire of 18 Stakes winners. In 2010 - DEEM Sadler’s Wells G3, SHEMIYLA Danehill G3, CHINESE WHITE Sadler’s Wells LR, GOLDWAKI Caerleon LR. 1st Dam: SHEMALA by Danehill. 2 wins, Prix Madame Jean Couturie LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2005: Sheliman (c Rainbow Quest) unraced.

2006: SHEMIYLA (f Dalakhani) 3 wins, Prix Allez France G3, Prix Charles Laffitte LR, 2nd Prix de Flore G3.

2008: (c Dalakhani)

2nd Dam: Wise Speculation by Mr Prospector. ran 3 times at 2 and 3.

Green Desert

Sadler’s Wells

Age 3-4

1999: Mackenzie’s Friend (f Selkirk) unraced..

2000: (c Polish Precedent). Died as a yearling.

2001: IMPARTIAL (g Polish Precedent) 3 wins.

2003: WARSAW PACT (g Polish Precedent) 9 wins.

2005: ALLIED POWERS (c Invincible Spirit) 62,000gns yearling, 220,000gns 3yo. 7 wins, Grand Prix de Chantilly G2, Prix d’Hedouville G3, 2nd York S G2, Kilternan S G3.

2007: La Chicana (f Invincible Spirit) in training.

Alphabatim HIGHBROOK b 88 Tellspot

49 PRIX D’HEDOUVILLE G3 LONGCHAMP. May 6. 4yo+. 2400m.

1. ALLIED POWERS (IRE) 5 8-11 £35,398 b h by Invincible Spirit - Always Friendly (High Line) O-David Fish, Edward Ware B-Saad Bin Mishrif TR-MLW Bell 2. Mores Wells (GB) 6 8-9 £14,159 b h by Sadler’s Wells - Endorsement (Warning) O-Mrs Catherine O’Flynn B-Cliveden Stud Ltd, Ocean Bloodstock TR-R Gibson 3. Aizavoski (IRE) 4 8-11 £10,619 b c by Monsun - Arlesienne (Alzao) O-Ecurie Wildenstein B-Dayton Investments Ltd TR-E Lellouche Margins Head, 2.5. Time 2:28.30. Going Good.

Age 2-5

Starts 22

Wins 7

Places 8

Earned £202,341

Eljazzi High Hat Time Call ALWAYS FRIENDLY ch 88 Mr Prospector Wise Speculation Wisdom

50 HUXLEY S G3 CHESTER. May 6. 4yo+. 10f 75yds.

1. DEBUSSY (IRE) 4 9-0 £36,901 b c by Diesis - Opera Comique (Singspiel) O-HRH Princess Haya Of Jordan B-Darley TR-JHM Gosden 2. Les Fazzani (IRE) 6 8-11 £13,988 b m by Intikhab - Massada (Most Welcome) O-Dr Marwan Koukash B-J Erhardt, Mrs J Schonwalder TR-KA Ryan 3. South Easter (IRE) 4 9-0 £7,001 ch c by Galileo - Dance Treat (Nureyev) O-Markus Jooste, Bernard Kantor B- TR-WJ Haggas Margins 2, 3. Time 2:12.38 (slow 3.38).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2-4

Starts 11

Wins 4

Places 1

1st Dam: ALWAYS FRIENDLY by High Line. 3 wins at 3 and 5, Princess Royal S G3, 2nd Prix Royal Oak G1. Dam of 5 winners: 1996: DANE FRIENDLY (c Danehill) 3 wins, Premio Ribot G2, 2nd Premio Vittorio di Capua G1.

1998: Arabie (g Polish Precedent) 3 wins at 3 and 7, 2nd Wolferton Rated S LR.

Earned £283,118

Sire: DIESIS. Sire of 85 Stakes winners. In 2010 DEBUSSY Singspiel G3.

1st Dam: Opera Comique by Singspiel. Winner at 2, 3rd C L Weld Park S G3. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: DEBUSSY (c Diesis) 4 wins at 3 and 4 at home, France, P.Eugene Adam (G.P.de Maisons-Laffitte) G2, Betfair Huxley S G3, 3rd Virgin Money Chester Vase G3.

2007: Lightening Stricks (c King’s Best) unraced to date.

2008: Lyrique (f Iffraaj) unraced to date.

2009: (f Cape Cross) 2010: (f Raven’s Pass) 2nd Dam: Grace Note by Top Ville. 1 win at 3, 2nd Marley Roof Tile Oaks Trial S G3. Dam of BELMEZ (c El Gran Senor: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S G1, 3rd Budweiser Irish Derby G1), DOWLAND (c Sovereign Dancer: Ulster Harp Derby LR, 3rd Juddmonte EBF Beresford S G2), Opera Comique (f Singspiel, see above). Third dam of RED DESIRE. Broodmare Sire: SINGSPIEL. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2010 - COSMO NEMO SHIN Zenno Rob Roy G3, DEBUSSY Diesis G3.

DEBUSSY b c 2006 Atan Sharpen Up

Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT. Sire of 35 Stakes winners. In 2010 - YOSEI Fuji Kiseki G1, ALLIED POWERS High Line G2, CHARMING WOMAN Kendor G3, KARGALI Last Tycoon G3.

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Sharpen Up Doubly Sure Artaius Border Bounty Hyperion Madonna Chanteur II Aleria Raise A Native Gold Digger Hail To Reason Taken Aback

Rocchetta DIESIS ch 80 Reliance II Doubly Sure Soft Angels In The Wings Singspiel Glorious Song OPERA COMIQUE b 2001 Top Ville Grace Note Val de Grace

Native Dancer Mixed Marriage Rockefella Chambiges Tantieme Relance III Crepello Sweet Angel Sadler’s Wells High Hawk Halo Ballade High Top Sega Ville Val de Loir Pearly Queen

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51 DEE S G3 CHESTER. May 7. 3yoc&g. 10f 75yds.

1. AZMEEL (GB) 8-12 £39,739 b c by Azamour - Best Side (King’s Best) O-M Al-Qatami, KM Al-Mudhaf B-Elsdon Farms TR-JHM Gosden 2. Dancing David (IRE) 8-12 £15,064 b c by Danehill Dancer - Seek Easy (Seeking The Gold) O-Catesby W Clay B-Runnymede Farm Inc TR-BJ Meehan 3. Rasmy (GB) 8-12 £7,539 b c by Red Ransom - Shadow Dancing (Unfuwain) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Minster Stud, Mrs H Dalgety TR-MP Tregoning Margins 0.5, nose. Time 2:14.75 (slow 5.75).

Going Good to soft.

2005: Penang Cry (f Barathea) unraced. Broodmare.

2006: HARBINGER (c Dansili) 180,000gns yearling.

4 wins, Gordon S G3, John Porter S G3, Ormonde S G3, 3rd St Simon S G3.

2007: Penangdouble O One (c Starcraft) 2008: (c Sakhee) 2nd Dam: GUAPA by Shareef Dancer. 2 wins at 3.

Dam of PENANG PEARL (f Bering, see above) Broodmare Sire: BERING. Sire of the dams of 53 Stakes winners. In 2010 - HARBINGER Dansili G3.

The Dansili/Bering cross has produced: HARBINGER G3, Handsome Maestro G3.

HARBINGER b c 2006 Danzig Danehill

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 3

Places 1

Earned £75,939

Razyana DANSILI b 96 Kahyasi Hasili

Sire: AZAMOUR. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2010 AZMEEL King’s Best G3, PUNCHER CLYNCH Rainbow Quest G3.

Kerali Arctic Tern Bering

1st Dam: Best Side by King’s Best. 2 wins at 2 and 3, 3rd Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks S LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: AZMEEL (c Azamour) Sold 60,000gns foal at TADEF, 45,518gns yearling at GOOY1. 3 wins at 2 and 3, Addleshaw Goddard Dee S G3, Usk Valley Stud Washington Singer S LR, 2nd Bet365 Classic Trial G3.

2008: Baisse (f High Chaparral) unraced to date.

2009: (f Motivator) 2nd Dam: MOOD SWINGS by Shirley Heights. 1 win at 2. Own sister to CATWALK. Dam of GRAND DUCAL (c Danehill Dancer: Airlie Stud Gallinule S G3, 3rd Galileo EBF Futurity G2), Best Side (f King’s Best, see above), Hurricane Floyd (g Pennekamp: 2nd Milcars King Charles II S LR).

Broodmare Sire: KING’S BEST. Sire of the dams of 1 Stakes winner. In 2010 - AZMEEL Azamour G3.

AZMEEL b c 2007 Northern Dancer Night Shift Ciboulette AZAMOUR b 2001 Lear Fan Asmara Anaza Kingmambo King’s Best Allegretta BEST SIDE b 2002 Shirley Heights Mood Swings Moogie

Nearctic Natalma Chop Chop Windy Answer Roberto Wac Darshaan Azaarika Mr Prospector Miesque Lombard Anatevka Mill Reef Hardiemma Young Generation Cape Chestnut

52 ORMONDE S G3 CHESTER. May 7. 4yo+. 13f 89yds.

1. HARBINGER (GB) 4 9-3 £42,578 b c by Dansili - Penang Pearl (Bering) O-Highclere Thoroughbred Racing (Admiral Rous) B-Mrs AKH Ooi TR-Sir Michael Stoute 2. Age Of Aquarius (IRE) 4 9-0 £16,140 b c by Galileo - Clara Bow (Top Ville) O-Magnier, Tabor, Smith, Mordukhovitch B-Berend Van Dalfsen TR-AP O’Brien 3. Munsef (GB) 8 9-0 £8,078 b g by Zafonic - Mazaya (Sadler’s Wells) O-Dr Marwan Koukash B-Shadwell Estate Co Ltd TR-Ian Williams Margins 1, 5. Time 2:56.73 (slow 6.23).

Going Good to soft.

Age 3-4

Starts 7

Wins 4

Places 2

Earned £135,270

Beaune PENANG PEARL b 96 Shareef Dancer Guapa Sauceboat

53 DERBY ITALIANO G2 ROME. May 8. 3yoc&f. 2200m.

1. WORTHADD (IRE) 9-2 £278,318 b c by Dubawi - Wigman (Rahy) O-Scuderia Incolinx B-Compagnia Generale SRL TR-V Caruso 2. Ansiei (ITY) 9-2 £122,460 b c by Highest Honor - Albiatra (Dixieland Band) O-Eledy SRL B-Eledy SRL TR-L Polito 3. Saratoga Black (IRE) 9-2 £66,796 br c by Pyrus - Mary Martins (Orpen) O-Lino Scarpellini B-John Neary TR-G Bietolini Margins Short head, head. Time 2:22.10.

Going Heavy.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Places 1

Age 2-4

Starts 9

Wins 4

Places 4

1st Dam: WIGMAN by Rahy. 3 wins at 3 and 4 in Italy. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: (c Xaar) 2007: WORTHADD (c Dubawi) 4 wins at 3 in Italy, Derby Italiano Better G2, Premio Parioli G3, Premio Gardone LR. 2009: (c One Cool Cat) 2nd Dam: URJWAN by Seattle Slew. 1 win at 3. Dam of HISTORIC (g Sadler’s Wells: Prestige Novices’ Hurdle G2, Long Distance Hurdle G2). Grandam of DAI JIN, Directa Queen, Dissney. Third dam of VUPT VAPT, Elis Elis.

Broodmare Sire: RAHY. Sire of the dams of 69 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ALVERTA Flying Spur G1, DOUBLES PARTNER Rock Hard Ten G2, WORTHADD Dubawi G2, COURAGEOUS CAT Storm Cat G3, LIFE AT TEN Malibu Moon G3, CAMILLE C Roman Dancer LR, FLAWLESS GOLD Gold Tribute LR, HEEDAS Lomitas LR, ONASSIS Glory of Dancer LR. WORTHADD b c 2007 Mr Prospector Con Game Shareef Dancer Colorado Dancer Fall Aspen Shirley Heights Deploy Slightly Dangerous Dancing Brave Jawaher High Tern Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Halo Glorious Song Ballade Bold Reasoning Seattle Slew My Charmer Northern Dancer White Star Line Fast Line Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium

Zomaradah

WIGMAN b 2000 Urjwan

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Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 131 SW. In 2010 - ABLE ONE Cape Cross G1, ZABRASIVE Zabeel G1, STRIKING DANCER Smart Strike G2, BULLET TRAIN Sadler’s Wells G3, NOLL WALLOP High Chaparral G3, SHEMIYLA Dalakhani G3, SOLAR CHARGED Charge Forward G3.

The Sadler’s Wells/Danehill cross has produced: BULLET TRAIN G3, Fergus McIver G2, Precious Gem LR, Hills of Aran LR. BULLET TRAIN b c 2007

Earned £128,750

Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma

Sire: PYRUS. Sire of 3 Stakes winners. In 2010 PYRRHA Diesis G3.

1st Dam: Demeter by Diesis. Dam of 3 winners: 2002: ALRAFIDAIN (g Monsun) Winner at 3.

2003: Paradigm Shift (g Night Shift) ran once in a N.H. Flat Race.

2004: (f Iron Mask) 2006: PYRRHA (f Pyrus) Sold 9,195gns foal at GONO1, 7,000gns yearling at TAOC3. 4 wins at 2 to 4, Chartwell S G3.

2007: FARMER GILES (c Danroad) Winner at 2.

2nd Dam: NICER by Pennine Walk. 3 wins at 2 and 3, Irish 1000 Guineas G1, 3rd Premio Vittorio di Capua G1. Grandam of Pinot Grigio.

Broodmare Sire: DIESIS. Sire of the dams of 78 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PYRRHA Pyrus G3, BUXTED Dynaformer LR, HUXSSEN Hussonet LR, RHEIN PRAYER Kurofune LR. PYRRHA b f 2006 Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger PYRUS b/br 98 Nureyev Most Precious Miss Summer

Earned £370,938

Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 MAKFI Green Desert G1, WORTHADD Rahy G2, ANNA SALAI Caerleon G3, CELLARMASTER Sound Reason G3, GOLDEN MILLENNIUM Eagle Eyed LR.

Rahy

1st Dam: PENANG PEARL by Bering. 3 wins at 3, Financial Dynamics October S LR. Dam of 3 winners: 2002: PENANG SAPPHIRE (g Spectrum) 1 win at 2.

2003: PENANG CINTA (g Halling) 8 wins.

2004: Autour du Monde (f Spinning World)

Wins 4

LINGFIELD PARK. May 8. 3yo+f&m. 7f.

1. PYRRHA (GB) 4 9-3 £36,901 b f by Pyrus - Demeter (Diesis) O-Lady Juliet Tadgell B-Hong Kong Breeders Club TR-CF Wall 2. Golden Stream (IRE) 4 9-3 £13,988 b f by Sadler’s Wells - Phantom Gold (Machiavellian) O-The Queen B-The Queen TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Reggane (GB) 4 9-3 £7,001 b f by Red Ransom - Reine Zao (Alzao) O/B-Haras De La Perelle TR-A de Royer-Dupre Margins 0.75, 3.5. Time 1:22.16 (slow 0.66).

Going Good to firm.

Sharpen Up Diesis

DUBAWI b 2002

Sire: DANSILI. Sire of 39 Stakes winners. In 2010 PROVISO Woodman G1, HARBINGER Bering G3, ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE Efisio G3, STRAWBERRYDAIQUIRI Travelling Victor G3.

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Ile de Bourbon Kadissya High Line Sookera Sea Bird II Bubbling Beauty Lyphard Barbra Northern Dancer Sweet Alliance Connaught Cranberry Sauce

Arlington Million S G1, 2nd Prince of Wales’s S G1, Racing Post Trophy G1, G.Dallmayr-Preis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1, 3rd Irish St Leger G1, Irish Champion S G1, John Deere Breeders’ Cup Turf G1).

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Doubly Sure DEMETER b 97 Pennine Walk Nicer Everything Nice

Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Sequence Northern Dancer Special Luthier Miss Manon Atan Rocchetta Reliance II Soft Angels Persian Bold Tifrums Sovereign Path Emma Canute

55 DERBY TRIAL S G3 LINGFIELD PARK. May 8. 3yoc&g. 11f 106yds.

1. BULLET TRAIN (GB) 8-12 £36,901 b c by Sadler’s Wells - Kind (Danehill) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil 2. Dubawi Phantom (GB) 8-12 £13,988 ch c by Dubawi - Anna Amalia (In The Wings) O-Sultan Ali B-Plantation Stud TR-DM Simcock 3. Hot Prospect (GB) 8-12 £7,001 b c by Motivator - Model Queen (Kingmambo) O-AD Spence B-Highclere Stud, HMH Management TR-MA Jarvis Margins 2.25, 1.5. Time 2:32.48 (slow 5.18).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £42,609

Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of 314 Stakes winners.

In 2010 - BULLET TRAIN Danehill G3, CHANGING SKIES Silver Hawk G3.

1st Dam: KIND by Danehill. 6 wins at 3 and 4, Totesport Kilvington Fillies S LR, betfair.com Flower of Scotland S LR, 3rd Ballyogan S G3. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: BULLET TRAIN (c Sadler’s Wells) 2 wins at 2 and 3, totesport.com Derby Trial S G3.

2008: (c Galileo) 2009: (c Galileo) 2010: (c Oasis Dream)

SADLER’S WELLS b 81 Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Danzig Danehill Razyana KIND b 2001 Rainbow Quest Rainbow Lake Rockfest

56 PREMIO TUDINI G3 ROME. May 8. 3yo+. 1200m.

1. CHARMING WOMAN (IRE) 3 8-5 £30,088 b f by Invincible Spirit - Sospel (Kendor) O-Scuderia Incolinx B-Societa Allevamento Razza Latina SRL TR-V Caruso 2. Alta Fedelta (GB) 4 9-1 £13,238 b f by Oasis Dream - Infiel (Luge) O-Scuderia Incolinx B-Brinkley Stud TR-V Caruso 3. Titus Shadow (IRE) 6 9-4 £7,221 ch h by Titus Livius - Mujadil Shadow (Mujadil) O-Scuderia Blueberry B-Scuderia Blueberry TR-B Grizzetti Margins 1, 1.75. Time 1:10.70. Going Heavy.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 1

Places 2

Earned £28,233

Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT. Sire of 34 Stakes winners. In 2010 - YOSEI Fuji Kiseki G1, ALLIED POWERS High Line G3, CHARMING WOMAN Kendor G3, KARGALI Last Tycoon G3, REYKON Indian Ridge LR, SPIRIT OF FORTUNE Machiavellian LR, SPIRIT OF SHARJAH Doulab LR. 1st Dam: SOSPEL by Kendor. Winner at 2 in Germany. Dam of 6 winners: 1999: DIDASCALIA (f Dolphin Street) 4 wins 3-4.

2000: Cronaca Rosa (f Bluebird) 2002: WOMAN’S MAGAZINE (f Danehill Dancer) 7 wins at 2 to 4 in Italy.

2003: SPECIAL NIGHT (f Night Shift) Winner at 3.

2004: MEN’S MAGAZINE (c Dr Devious) 3 wins at 2 in Italy, Premio Vittorio Riva LR. 2005: LOVE IN THE CITY (f Dr Devious) 2 wins at 3.

2006: Cool Woman (f One Cool Cat) 2007: CHARMING WOMAN (f Invincible Spirit) 45,518gns yearling. 1 win at 2 in Italy, Premio Tudini G3, Premio Ubaldo Pandolfi Nayef LR. 2009: Vanity Woman (f Nayef) 2010: (f Manduro) Broodmare Sire: KENDOR. Sire of the dams of 33 SWs. In 2010 - CHARMING WOMAN Invincible Spirit G3, LADY SPRINGBANK Choisir G3.

CHARMING WOMAN b f 2007 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier INVINCIBLE SPIRIT b 97 Kris Rafha Eljazzi Kenmare Kendor Belle Mecene SOSPEL b 94

2nd Dam: RAINBOW LAKE by Rainbow Quest. 3 wins at 3 Lancashire Oaks G3. Dam of POWERSCOURT (c Sadler’s Wells: Tattersalls Gold Cup G1,

Nearco Lady Angela Native Dancer Almahmoud Hail To Reason Lalun Forli Thong Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Blushing Groom I Will Follow Stage Door Johnny Rock Garden

Sicyos Scene Galante Lilac Charm

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Sharpen Up Doubly Sure Artaius Border Bounty Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Gay Mecene Djaka Belle Lyphard Sigy Bustino Rose Dubarry

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European Pattern 57 PRIX GREFFULHE G2 SAINT-CLOUD. May 8. 3yoc&f. 2000m.

1. ICE BLUE (GB) 9-2 £65,575 b c by Dansili - Winter Solstice (Unfuwain) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-P Bary 2. Handsome Devil (GB) 9-2 £25,310 b c by Footstepsinthesand - Acqua Verde (King’s Best) O/B-Frederic Bianco TR-E Lellouche 3. Green Rock (FR) 9-2 £12,080 b c by Green Tune - Pyramid Painter (Peintre Celebre) O-Saleh Al-Dugish B-Charles Barel TR-Mme M Bollack-Badel Margins 0.75, 1. Time 2:07.80 (slow 3.40).

Going Good to soft.

2005: SANDSLIDE (f King’s Best) Winner at 4.

2006: Spicy Sauce (f Lujain) ran on the flat in France.

2007: SANDBAR (f Oasis Dream) 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Cleopatre G3, Prix Rose de Mai LR. 2008: Brasileira (f Dubai Destination) unraced to date.

2009: Sandstern (c Shirocco) 2nd Dam: Sahara Sunrise by Houston. unraced. Dam of Shifting Sands (f Hernando, see above) Broodmare Sire: HERNANDO. Sire of the dams of 9 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SANDBAR Oasis Dream G3, AOIFE ALAINN Dr Fong LR. SANDBAR b f 2007 Danzig Green Desert

Age 2-3

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £84,114

Foreign Courier OASIS DREAM b 2000 Dancing Brave Hope

Sire: DANSILI. Sire of 40 Stakes winners. In 2010 PROVISO Woodman G1, ICE BLUE Unfuwain G2, FAMOUS NAME Quest For Fame G3, HARBINGER Bering G3, ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE Efisio G3, STRAWBERRYDAIQUIRI Travelling Victor G3.

Bahamian Niniski Hernando Whakilyric SHIFTING SANDS b 99

1st Dam: Winter Solstice by Unfuwain. Winner at 2 in France, 2nd Prix d’Aumale G3. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: SHORTEST DAY (f Zafonic) 2 wins at 2 and 3.

2004: WINTER SUNRISE (f Pivotal) 2 wins at 3.

2006: December (g Oasis Dream) 2007: ICE BLUE (c Dansili) 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix Greffulhe G2.

2008: (c Dansili) 2nd Dam: Hunt The Sun by Rainbow Quest. Own sister to SUNSHACK, RAINTRAP and Summer Breeze. Dam of METEOR STORM (c Bigstone: Manhattan H G1, 2nd Canadian International S G1, Turf Classic S G1), POLISH SUMMER (c Polish Precedent: Sheema Classic G1), HOST NATION (g Grand Lodge: Prix de Barbeville G3), MORNING ECLIPSE (c Zafonic: Prix de Boulogne LR).

Broodmare Sire: UNFUWAIN. Sire of the dams of 27 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ICE BLUE Dansili G2.

ICE BLUE b c 2007 Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Razyana Spring Adieu Ile de Bourbon Kahyasi Kadissya High Line Kerali Sookera Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bustino Height of Fashion Highclere Blushing Groom Rainbow Quest I Will Follow Roberto Suntrap Sunny Bay Danzig Danehill DANSILI b 96 Hasili

Unfuwain WINTER SOLSTICE b 98 Hunt The Sun

58 PRIX CLEOPATRE G3 SAINT-CLOUD. May 8. 3yof. 2100m.

1. SANDBAR (GB) 8-9 £35,398 b f by Oasis Dream - Shifting Sands (Hernando) O-Lady O’Reilly B-Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd TR-F Rohaut 2. Pearl Away (FR) 8-9 £14,159 b f by Gold Away - Severina (Darshaan) O-Ecurie Victoria Dreams B-J-P H Dubois TR-Y de Nicolay 3. Heaven’s Vault (IRE) 8-9 £10,619 b f by Hernando - Neutrina (Hector Protector) O-RC Strauss B-Twelve Oaks Stud Est, Deerpark Stud TR-R Collet Margins 0.75, 0.5. Time 2:14.30 (slow 5.00).

Going Good to soft.

Houston Sahara Sunrise Sahara Sun

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lyphard Navajo Princess Mill Reef Sorbus Nijinsky Virginia Hills Miswaki Lyrism Seattle Slew Smart Angle Alysheba Salpinx

59 PREMIO CARLO D’ALESSIO G3 ROME. May 8. 4yo+. 2400m.

1. IL FENOMENO (ITY) 4 8-9 £30,088 b c by Denon - Fabulous Charm (Fabulous Dancer) O-Scuderia Blueberry B-Razza del Sole TR-B Grizzetti 2. Sant’antonio (ITY) 5 8-9 £13,238 b h by Shantou - Nonna Rina (Bluebird) O-Scuderia Siba B-Gianluca Boesso TR-S Botti 3. Permesso (GB) 5 8-9 £7,221 bbr h by Sakhee - Persian Filly (Persian Bold) O-Allevamento La Nuova Sbarra B-Razza del Sole TR-G Pucciatti Margins 1, 3. Time 2:35.20.

Going Heavy.

Age 2-4

Starts 18

Wins 4

Places 8

Earned £80,958

Sire: DENON. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2010 - IL FENOMENO Fabulous Dancer G3.

1st Dam: FABULOUS CHARM by Fabulous Dancer.

2 wins at 2 and 3 in Italy. Dam of 4 winners: 2000: SOFFIO (c Efisio) 2 wins at 2 and 4 in Italy.

2001: TANTE GRAZIE (f Halling) 6 wins at 4 to 7 in Italy.

2002: UNA SPECIALE (f Alzao) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Italy.

2004: Zarina Caterina (f Mark of Esteem) 2005: Matifacilefacile (f Compton Place) ran on the flat in Italy.

2006: IL FENOMENO (c Denon) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in Italy, Premio Carlo d’Alessio G3, 2nd Premio Duca d’Aosta LR. 2nd Dam: Fatal Charm by Sham. 2 wins, 3rd Galtres S LR. Dam of FAIRY CHARM (c Fairy King: Premio Ambrosiano LR), Alabastro (c Fairy King: 2nd Premio Daumier LR), FATAL MAC (c Machiavellian: P.del Nazioni Mem. M Rocca X Country Stp LR (4 times))

COLOGNE. May 9. 4yo+. 2400m.

1. EYE OF THE TIGER (GER) 5 9-0 £35,398 b h by Tiger Hill - Evening Breeze (Surumu) O/B-Baron G Von Ullmann TR-J Hirchberger 2. Getaway (GER) 7 9-6 £13,717 b h by Monsun - Guernica (Unfuwain) O/B-Baron G Von Ullmann TR-J Hirchberger 3. Norderney (GER) 4 8-10 £5,752 ch f by Dai Jin - Nouvelle Princesse (Bluebird) O-Gestut Bona B-Gestut Bona TR-P Schiergen Margins Short head, 4.5. Time 2:31.95. Going Soft.

Age 3-5

Starts 7

Wins 5

Places 2

Earned £76,463

Sire: TIGER HILL. Sire of 28 Stakes winners. In 2010 - EYE OF THE TIGER Surumu G2, POSAVINA Sadler’s Wells G3, YABIGORSE Mukaddamah LR, YOUNG TIGER Trempolino LR. 1st Dam: EVENING BREEZE by Surumu. 6 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany, Nereide Rennen LR. Dam of 5 winners: 2000: EAGLE RISE (c Danehill) Champion 2yr old in Germany in 2002. 8 wins at 2 to 5 in Germany, Italy, Premio Ribot G2, Grosser Europa Meile G2, pferdewetten.de-Trophy G2. Sire.

2001: EVENING VIEW (c Spectrum) 4 wins at 3 to 5 in Austria.

2002: EVENSONG (f Waky Nao) 4 wins at 3 in France, Germany, Prix Solitude LR. Broodmare.

2003: ECHOES ROCK (g Tiger Hill) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Grand Prix de Compiegne LR, 2nd Prix La Force G3.

2004: Endless Night (f Tiger Hill) unraced.

2005: EYE OF THE TIGER (c Tiger Hill) Sold 13,869gns 4yo at ARARC. 5 wins at 3 to 5 in France, Germany, Gerling Preis G2.

2006: Ember Eve (f Tiger Hill) unraced.

2007: Elusive Light (f Fantastic Light) unraced to date.

2008: Elope (f Tiger Hill) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: EVENING KISS by Kris. 3 wins at 3 in France, Italy Premio Bagutta - Memorial Sergio Cumani G3. Dam of EPALO (c Lando: Singapore Airlines International Cup G1, 2nd Grosser DallmayrPreis G1, Man O’War S G1, 3rd Premio Roma G1, Arlington Million S G1), ELOPA (f Tiger Hill: Prix Corrida G2, 3rd Audi Pretty Polly S G1), EVENING STORM (c Acatenango: Silbernes Band Ruhr LR, Oettingen Wallerstein Memorial LR, 2nd Grosser Muller Brot-Preis G2) Broodmare Sire: SURUMU. Sire of the dams of 78 Stakes winners. In 2010 - EYE OF THE TIGER Tiger Hill G2, WIN FOR SURE Stravinsky LR, MALBERAUX Michel Georges LR. The Tiger Hill/Surumu cross has produced: EYE OF THE TIGER G2, ECHOES ROCK G3, Katalog LR. EYE OF THE TIGER b h 2005 Danzig Danehill Razyana TIGER HILL b 95 Appiani II The Filly Tigress Silver Literat Surumu Surama Kris Evening Kiss Racquette

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Herbager Angela Rucellai St Chad Templeogue Birkhahn Lis Reliance II Suncourt Sharpen Up Doubly Sure Ballymore Arctic Melody

IL FENOMENO b c 2006 Ribot Flower Bowl Sunrise Flight Sun Colony Colonia DENON b 98 Northern Dancer Northfields Little Hut Aviance Sir Ivor Minnie Hauk Best In Show Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Fabulous Dancer The Axe II Last of The Line Bryonia FABULOUS CHARM b 95 Pretense Sham Sequoia Fatal Charm Delta Judge Proud Delta Loving Sister His Majesty

61 AMETHYST S G3

Pleasant Colony

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 4

Places 1

Earned £84,293

Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2010 - TUSCAN EVENING Suave Dancer G2, ALTA FEDELTA Luge G3, SANDBAR Hernando G3, SRI PUTRA In The Wings G3, KEREDARI Doyoun LR, RAIN DELAYED Shareef Dancer LR. 1st Dam: Shifting Sands by Hernando. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France, 2nd Prix Petite Etoile LR. Dam of 2 winners:

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Age 2-5

Starts 17

Wins 8

Places 8

LEOPARDSTOWN. May 9. 3yo+. 8f.

1. FAMOUS NAME (GB) 5 9-12 £34,513 b h by Dansili - Fame At Last (Quest For Fame) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-DK Weld 2. King Jock (USA) 9 9-9 £10,089 bbr g by Ghazi - Glen Kate (Glenstal) O-Thistle Bloodstock Limited B-KL Ramsey, SK Ramsey TR-Tracey Collins 3. Rose Hip (IRE) 6 9-6 £4,779 b m by Rossini - Rose Tint (Salse) O-Joseph G Murphy B-Ballyhane Stud TR-Joseph G Murphy

Earned £703,049

Sire: DANSILI. Sire of 40 Stakes winners. In 2010 PROVISO Woodman G1, ICE BLUE Unfuwain G2, FAMOUS NAME Quest For Fame G3, HARBINGER Bering G3, ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE Efisio G3, STRAWBERRYDAIQUIRI Travelling Victor G3.

1st Dam: FAME AT LAST by Quest For Fame. Winner at 2. Dam of 4 winners: 2002: ANCHOR DATE (c Zafonic) Winner at 3.

2003: FINAL ESTEEM (g Lomitas) Winner at 3.

2004: EVERLASTING FAME (c Zamindar) 1 win at 3.

2005: FAMOUS NAME (c Dansili) 8 wins, Desmond S G3, Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial G3, International S G3, Amethyst S G3, Trigo S LR, Celebration S LR, Heritage S LR, 2nd Tattersalls Gold Cup G1, Prix du Jockey Club G1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp G1, Killavullan S G3, Mooresbridge S G3, Kilternan S G3, 3rd Prix Dollar G2, Prix Daniel Wildenstein G2.

2007: Photo Opportunity (c Zamindar) unraced.

2008: (f Zamindar) Broodmare Sire: QUEST FOR FAME. Sire of the dams of 21 SWs. In 2010 - SKILLED Commands G1, TAVISTOCK Montjeu G1, FAMOUS NAME Dansili G3.

FAMOUS NAME b h 2005 Danzig Danehill Razyana DANSILI b 96 Kahyasi Hasili Kerali Rainbow Quest Quest For Fame Aryenne FAME AT LAST b 97

EVENING BREEZE ch 94

Broodmare Sire: FABULOUS DANCER. Sire of the dams of 59 Stakes winners. In 2010 - IL FENOMENO Denon G3, DULCE LEO Priolo LR.

Margins Short head, 4.5. Time 1:37.33 (fast 1.17).

Going Good to firm.

60 GERLING-PREIS G2

Majestic Light Ranales Katsura

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Ile de Bourbon Kadissya High Line Sookera Blushing Groom I Will Follow Green Dancer Americaine Majestic Prince Irradiate Northern Dancer Noble Fancy

62 1000 GUINEAS TRIAL S G3 LEOPARDSTOWN. May 9. 3yof. 8f.

1. BETHRAH (IRE) 9-0 £37,389 br f by Marju - Reve d’Iman (Highest Honor) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Tullpark Limited TR-DK Weld 2. Atasari (IRE) 9-0 £10,929 b f by Whipper - Azra (Danehill) O-Mrs JS Bolger B-Redmondstown Stud TR-JS Bolger 3. Hen Night (IRE) 9-0 £5,177 b f by Danehill Dancer - Twice The Ease (Green Desert) O/B-Gigginstown House Stud TR-DbWachman Margins Neck, 1.25. Time 1:38.20 (fast 0.30).

Going Good to firm. See race 84.

63 DERRINSTOWN STUD DERBY TRIAL S G2 LEOPARDSTOWN. May 9. 3yo. 10f.

1. MIDAS TOUCH (GB) 9-1 £57,522 b c by Galileo - Approach (Darshaan) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Belgrave Bloodstock Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 2. Address Unknown (GB) 9-1 £16,814 b c by Oasis Dream - Return (Sadler’s Wells) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-DK Weld 3. At First Sight (IRE) 9-1 £7,965 ch c by Galileo - Healing Music (Bering) O-Derrick Smith B-Healing Music Partnership TR-AP O’Brien Margins 2, 4. Time 2:02.54 (fast 1.46).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 4

Wins 2

Places 2

Earned £81,170

Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 69 Stakes winners. In 2010 LINTON Centaine G2, MAHBOOBA Red Ransom G2, MIDAS TOUCH Darshaan G2, CHABAL Zafonic G3, SOUTH EASTER Nureyev LR. 1st Dam: APPROACH by Darshaan. 3 wins at 2 to 4 at home, USA, Lord Weinstock Mem.Ballymacoll Stud

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Caulfield on Querari: “He can thank his dam Quetana for his stamina; the daughter of top 12-furlong performer Acatenango gained three wins at around a mile and a quarter” (page 95)

S LR, 2nd Winstar Galaxy S G2. Own sister to Intrigued. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: By Request (f Giant’s Causeway) ran twice.

2007: MIDAS TOUCH (c Galileo) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S G2.

2008: Arabescatta (f Monsun) unraced to date.

2009: (f Dansili) 2nd Dam: LAST SECOND by Alzao. 4 wins at 2 and 3 Vodafone Nassau S G2, Sun Chariot S G2, 2nd Coronation S G1. Dam of AUSSIE RULES (c Danehill: Poule d’Essai des Poulains G1, Shadwell Turf Mile S G1), APPROACH (f Darshaan, see above), Intrigued (f Darshaan: 3rd EBF Chalice S LR, EBF Joan Westbrook Pinnacle S LR) Broodmare Sire: DARSHAAN. Sire of the dams of 146 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MIDAS TOUCH Galileo G2, GLASS HARMONIUM Verglas G3, ASHKAZAR Sadler’s Wells LR, PITTONI Peintre Celebre LR, ZARINAVA Daylami LR. The Galileo/Darshaan cross has produced: ALANDI G1, MIDAS TOUCH G2, ADORED G3, PERFECT TRUTH G3, SEVENNA G3, JANE AUSTEN LR, Gan Amhras G1, New Zealand G1, Acapulco LR, Perseida LR, Sense of Purpose LR. MIDAS TOUCH b c 2007 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy APPROACH gr 2000 Alzao Last Second Alruccaba

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Lombard Anatevka Mill Reef Hardiemma Abdos Kelty Lyphard Lady Rebecca Crystal Palace Allara

64 SILBERNE PEITSCHE DES GERLING QUARTIERS G3 COLOGNE. May 9. 3yo+. 1300m.

1. CONTAT (GER) 7 9-6 £28,319 b h by Diktat - Conga (Robellino) O-Stall Sunny B-Klaus Laakman TR-P Vovcenko 2. Smooth Operator (GER) 4 9-6 £9,735 b g by Big Shuffle - Salzgitter (Salse) O-Stall Jenny B-M Hofer TR-M Hofer 3. Amico Fritz (GER) 4 9-6 £4,867 b c by Fasliyev - Arctic Appeal (Ahonoora) O/B-Alexandre Pereira TR-H-A Pantall Margins 2, nose. Time 1:17.27. Going Soft.

Age 2-7

Starts 29

Wins 9

Places 11

Earned £145,412

Sire: DIKTAT. Sire of 17 Stakes winners. In 2010 CONTAT Robellino G3, SKINS GAME Akarad LR. 1st Dam: Conga by Robellino. unraced. Dam of 4 winners: 1998: Conto (c Acatenango) ran on the flat in Germany.

1999: CONANGA (f Acatenango) 7 wins at 2 to 5 in Italy. Broodmare.

2000: Collow (g Lando) 5 wins at 3 to 6 in Germany, Switzerland, 3rd Prix Vulcain LR. 2001: Contala (f Tannenkonig) unraced.

2003: CONTAT (c Diktat) 9 wins at 3 to 7, 2010 in Germany, Benazet Rennen G3, Silberne Peitsche G3 (twice), Bremer Oster Sprint Cup LR, BWIN Sachsenpreis LR, 2nd Oppenheim Fonds Trust Silberne Peitsche G3, 3rd Jaxx Pokal G3.

2005: CAPE TOWN (c Diktat) 3 wins at 3 to 5 in Switzerland.

2008: Cool Burn (c Ransom O’War) unraced to date.

2009: Charles Darwin (c Tannenkonig) 2nd Dam: CONGRESS by Dancing Brave. 1 win at 2. Own sister to CHEROKEE ROSE. Dam of ROYAL INTRIGUE (c Royal Applause: Glenman Corporation Ltd. Lenebane S LR). Grandam of NOORDHOEK FLYER. Broodmare Sire: ROBELLINO. Sire of the dams of 26 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CONTAT Diktat G3, WAYWARD PRINCE Alflora LR.

CONTAT b h 2003 In Reality Tamerett Roberto Slightly Dangerous Where You Lead Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge Ahonoora Park Appeal Balidaress Hail To Reason Roberto Bramalea Pronto Isobelline Isobella Lyphard Dancing Brave Navajo Princess Secretariat Celtic Assembly Welsh Garden Known Fact

Warning DIKTAT br 95 Arvola

Robellino CONGA b 94 Congress

65 PRIX DE GUICHE G3 CHANTILLY. May 10. 3yoc. 1800m.

1. BEHKABAD (FR) 9-2 £35,398 b c by Cape Cross - Behkara (Kris) O-HH The Aga Khan B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-J-C Rouget 2. No Risk At All (FR) 9-2 £14,159 ch c by My Risk - Newness (Simply Great) O-Mme Daniel Wildenstein B-Mme Sylvia Wildenstein TR-J-P Gallorini 3. Tip Toe (FR) 9-2 £10,619 b c by Footstepsinthesand - Midnight Queen (Platini) O-W Jeffcock B-Haras D’Etreham TR-F Doumen Margins Neck, 2. Time 1:51.00 (slow 2.50).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 4

Places 1

Age 2-3

Starts 8

Wins 3

Places 5

Sire: HERNANDO. Sire of 45 Stakes winners. In 2010 - AKDARENA Shirley Heights G3, GITANO HERNANDO Perugino LR, MAGIC MAMBO Exit To Nowhere LR. 1st Dam: Akdariya by Shirley Heights. Winner at 3, 2nd Ribblesdale S G2. Dam of 4 winners: 1999: Akrabad (c Fairy King) 2000: AKDARA (f Sadler’s Wells) Winner at 3.

2001: Akaliya (f Daylami) unraced.

2002: AKRAM (g Night Shift) 4 wins.

2004: (c Soviet Star) 2005: (f Domedriver) 2006: AKBABEND (g Refuse To Bend) Winner at 3.

2007: AKDARENA (f Hernando) 3 wins, Blue Wind S G3, Salsabil S LR, 3rd Silken Glider S LR, Flame of Tara EBF S LR.

2nd Dam: BEHERA by Mill Reef. Champion 3yr old filly in Europe in 1989 (11-14f.). 3 wins, Prix SaintAlary G1, 2nd Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe G1, 4th Breeders’ Cup Turf G1. Dam of BEHKARA (f Kris, see above), BAYRIKA (f Kahyasi: Prix Berteux G3, 2nd Prix Hubert de Chaudenay G2), BEHKIYRA (f Entrepreneur: Martin Molony S LR).

Broodmare Sire: KRIS. Sire of the dams of 101 Stakes winners. In 2010 - NOORDHOEK FLYER Pivotal G2, BEHKABAD Cape Cross G3, OVERTURN Barathea LR. BEHKABAD b c 2007 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier CAPE CROSS b/br 94 Ahonoora Park Appeal Balidaress Sharpen Up Kris Doubly Sure BEHKARA b 2000 Mill Reef Behera Borushka

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lorenzaccio Helen Nichols Balidar Innocence Atan Rocchetta Reliance II Soft Angels Never Bend Milan Mill Bustino Valdavia

66 BLUE WIND S G3 NAAS. May 12. 3yof&m. 10f.

1. AKDARENA (GB) 3 8-9 £46,018 b f by Hernando - Akdariya (Shirley Heights) O/B-Miss K Rausing TR-JS Bolger 2. Indiana Gal (IRE) 5 9-9 £13,451 b m by Intikhab - Genial Jenny (Danehill) O-TF Brennan B-Holborn Trust Co TR-P Martin 3. Grace O’Malley (IRE) 4 9-12 £6,372 b f by Refuse To Bend - Lionne (Darshaan) O-Mrs CL Weld B-Hawthorn Villa Stud TR-DK Weld Margins 7, 0.75. Time 2:11.21. Going Good.

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Broodmare Sire: IRISH RIVER. Sire of the dams of 125 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LOUP BRETON Anabaa G2, ALLYBAR King’s Best G3, AVIATE Dansili G3, ALWAYS WAINING Unfuwain LR. The Dansili/Irish River cross has produced: EARLY MARCH G1, AVIATE G3.

AVIATE b f 2007 Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Ile de Bourbon Kadissya High Line Sookera Never Bend River Lady Klairon Botany Bay Northern Dancer Flaming Page Nodouble General Store

Danzig Danehill Razyana DANSILI b 96 Kahyasi Hasili Kerali

Irish River Irish Star EMPLANE b 95 Nijinsky Peplum

Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Sire of the dams of 174 Stakes winners. In 2010 - AKDARENA Hernando G3, FAME AND GLORY Montjeu G3.

The Hernando/Shirley Heights cross has produced: PORTAL G2, AKDARENA G3, ASIAN HEIGHTS G3, LA HERNANDA G3.

AKDARENA b f 2007 Nijinsky Niniski Virginia Hills

1st Dam: BEHKARA by Kris. 4 wins, Prix Hubert de Chaudenay Casino Barriere G2, 2nd Prix Royal-Oak G1, 3rd Prix Royal-Oak G1. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: BEHESHTAM (c Peintre Celebre) 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix de l’Avre LR, 2nd Prix Niel G2.

2007: BEHKABAD (c Cape Cross) 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix de Guiche G3, Prix des Chenes G3, 3rd Prix Omnium II LR. 2008: (c Green Desert)

Autumn S LR, 2nd Clement L Hirsch Turf Championship G1, Manhattan H G1). Grandam of JIBBOOM.

Riverman

2nd Dam: Akishka by Nishapour. unraced. Dam of AKBAR (c Doyoun: Henry II S G2), AKHIYAR (g Doyoun: Amethyst S LR, 3rd Gallinule S G2).

Earned £104,835

Sire: CAPE CROSS. Sire of 58 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ABLE ONE Danehill G1, CAPECOVER Zabeel G2, BEHKABAD Kris G3.

Earned £107,745

HERNANDO b 90 Miswaki Whakilyric Lyrism Mill Reef Shirley Heights Hardiemma AKDARIYA b 94 Nishapour Akishka Akiyda

Northern Dancer Flaming Page Tom Rolfe Ridin’ Easy Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Lyphard Pass A Glance Never Bend Milan Mill Hardicanute Grand Cross Zeddaan Alama Labus Licata

67 MUSIDORA S G3 1. AVIATE (GB) 8-12 £36,901 b f by Dansili - Emplane (Irish River) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil 2. Gold Bubbles (USA) 8-12 £13,988 b f by Street Cry - Well Revered (Red Ransom) O-Mrs June Judd, Mrs JS Bolger, Ennistown Stud B-Kidder, Griggs, J & J Mamakos TR-JS Bolger 3. Eleanora Duse (IRE) 8-12 £7,001 b f by Azamour - Drama Class (Caerleon) O/B-Ballymacoll Stud TR-Sir Michael Stoute Margins Head, 0.75. Time 2:09.14 (slow 1.64).

Going Good.

Starts 3

Wins 3

Places 0

68 DUKE OF YORK S G2 YORK. May 12. 3yo+. 6f.

1. PRIME DEFENDER (GB) 6 9-7 £56,770 ch c by Bertolini - Arian Da (Superlative) O-S Falle, M Franklin, J Sumsion B-Christopher J Mason TR-BW Hills 2. Showcasing (GB) 3 8-11 £21,520 b c by Oasis Dream - Arabesque (Zafonic) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-JHM Gosden 3. Main Aim (GB) 5 9-7 £10,770 b h by Oasis Dream - Orford Ness (Selkirk) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Sir Michael Stoute Margins 0.5, head. Time 1:11.19 (slow 0.59).

Going Good.

Age 2-6

Starts 40

Wins 7

Places 12

Earned £242,429

Sire: BERTOLINI. Sire of 12 Stakes winners. In 2010 - JUICE Christmas Tree G1, PRIME DEFENDER Superlative G2.

YORK. May 12. 3yof. 10f 88yds.

Age 2-3

Chain Store

Earned £46,682

Sire: DANSILI. Sire of 41 Stakes winners. In 2010 PROVISO Woodman G1, ICE BLUE Unfuwain G2, AVIATE Irish River G3, FAMOUS NAME Quest For Fame G3, HARBINGER Bering G3, ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE Efisio G3, STRAWBERRYDAIQUIRI Travelling Victor G3, ABATON Night Shift LR, FORETELLER Warning LR. 1st Dam: EMPLANE by Irish River. Winner at 3. Own sister to Boatman. Dam of 6 winners: 2000: Boarding Card (g Zafonic) unraced.

2001: COACH LANE (g Barathea) 9 wins.

2002: EARLY MARCH (c Dansili) 2 wins at 2 in France, Prix La Rochette G3, 2nd Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere-Grand Criterium G1.

2003: PAINTED SKY (g Rainbow Quest) 4 wins.

2004: ITINERARY (g Dr Fong) Winner at 3 in France.

2006: WINGWALKER (c Dansili) 2 wins at 2.

2007: AVIATE (f Dansili) 3 wins at 2 and 3, Tattersalls Musidora S G3.

2008: Air Traffic (c Dansili) unraced to date.

2009: (f Galileo)

1st Dam: ARIAN DA by Superlative. Winner at 2 viz.

Surbiton Maiden Stakes, Sandown. Dam of 1 winner: 2000: (c Primo Dominie) 2001: Arian’s Lad (g Prince Sabo) 2002: Back To Reality (g Magic Ring) ran and ran a few times over hurdles.

2004: PRIME DEFENDER (c Bertolini) 14,000gns yearling, 130,000gns 5yo. 7 wins, Duke of York G2, European Free H LR, Sandy Lane S LR, Cammidge Trophy LR, 2nd Champagne Lanson Sprint S G3, Hackwood S G3, Easter S LR, Cammidge Trophy LR, Cathedral S LR, 3rd Renaissance S G3, Leisure S LR. 2005: Yattendon (g Compton Place) 2006: Hapipi (f Bertolini) unraced.

2007: (c Avonbridge) 2008: (f Tiger Hill) 2nd Dam: NELL OF THE NORTH by Canadian Gil. 5 wins. Own sister to SPRINK. Dam of Northern Cache (f Drum Fire: 3rd Broderick Memorial S).

Broodmare Sire: SUPERLATIVE. Sire of the dams of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PRIME DEFENDER Bertolini G2.

PRIME DEFENDER ch h 2004 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom BERTOLINI b 96 Alydar Aquilegia Courtly Dee Nebbiolo Superlative Clariden ARIAN DA ch 95

2nd Dam: PEPLUM by Nijinsky. 2 wins at 3 Shadwell Stud Cheshire Oaks LR, 3rd Princess Royal S G3.

Dam of Boatman (c Irish River: 2nd Tom McGee

Canadian Gil Nell of The North Sprinkle Power

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Raise A Native Sweet Tooth Never Bend Tulle Yellow God Novara Hook Money Matterhorn Northern Dancer Julie Kate Balance Of Power Neila

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European Pattern 69 MIDDLETON S G2 YORK. May 13. 4yo+f&m. 10f 88yds.

1. SARISKA (GB) 4 8-12 £56,770 b f by Pivotal - Maycocks Bay (Muhtarram) O-Lady Bamford B-Lady Bamford TR-MLW Bell 2. Midday (GB) 4 9-3 £21,520 b f by Oasis Dream - Midsummer (Kingmambo) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil 3. Flying Cloud (IRE) 4 8-12 £10,770 b f by Storming Home - Criquette (Shirley Heights) O-Godolphin B-Gainsborough Stud Management Co Ltd TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 1.75, 2.25. Time 2:06.20 (fast 1.30).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-4

Starts 8

Wins 5

Places 3

1st Dam: MAYCOCKS BAY by Muhtarram. 2 wins at 4, Foster’s Silver Cup Rated S LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2003: Cassava (f Vettori) 2004: GULL WING (f In The Wings) 3 wins at 2 to 4, Weatherbys Bank Further Flight S LR. 2006: SARISKA (f Pivotal) 5 wins at 2 to 4, Darley Irish Oaks G1, Investec Oaks S G1, Totesport.com Middleton S G2, Tattersalls Musidora S G3, 2nd Darley Yorkshire Oaks G1, 3rd Emirates Airline Champion S G1.

2007: Zigato (c Azamour) in training.

2008: Rishikesh (c Cape Cross) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: Beacon by High Top. unraced. Dam of MAYCOCKS BAY (f Muhtarram, see above), Indian Light (c Be My Chief: 2nd Robert Sice Memorial July Trophy S LR) Broodmare Sire: MUHTARRAM. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SARISKA Pivotal G2.

SARISKA b f 2006 Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Hoist The Flag Alleged Princess Pout Northern Dancer Ballet de France Fabulous Native Derring-Do High Top Camenae Blakeney Mountain Lodge Fiddlededee Nureyev

PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

Muhtarram MAYCOCKS BAY b 98 Beacon

70 DANTE S G2 YORK. May 13. 3yo. 10f 88yds.

1. CAPE BLANCO (IRE) 9-0 £85,155 ch c by Galileo - Laurel Delight (Presidium) O-D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor B-Jack Ronan, Des Vere Hunt TR-AP O’Brien 2. Workforce (GB) 9-0 £32,280 b c by King’s Best - Soviet Moon (Sadler’s Wells) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Coordinated Cut (IRE) 9-0 £16,155 b c by Montjeu - Apache Star (Arazi) O-Lawrie Inman B-Hascombe And Valiant Studs TR-MLW Bell Margins 3.25, 0.75. Time 2:06.70 (fast 0.80).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 4

Wins 4

Places 0

Earned £202,400

Sire: GALILEO. See race 63.

1st Dam: LAUREL DELIGHT by Presidium. 4 wins at 2, 4 and 6 inc. Anthony Fawcett Memorial Handicap, York. Dam of 4 winners: 1995: LAUREL PLEASURE (f Selkirk) 2 wins.

1998: SPASSKY (c Emperor Jones) 7 wins 3-7.

1999: MR O’BRIEN (g Mukaddamah) 8 wins at 3 to 5 in USA, Kelso Breeders’ Cup H G2, Aregent Dixie S G2, 2nd United Nations S G1, 3rd Manhattan H G1.

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2nd Dam: Foudroyer by Artaius. ran twice at 3. Dam of PARIS HOUSE (c Petong: Flying Childers S G2, Temple S G2, 2nd Nunthorpe S G1 (twice)).

Broodmare Sire: PRESIDIUM. Sire of the dams of 3 SWs. In 2010 - CAPE BLANCO Galileo G2.

CAPE BLANCO ch c 2007

Earned £680,305

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 75 Stakes winners. In 2010 NOORDHOEK FLYER Kris G2, SARISKA Muhtarram G2, FRATAZZ Local Suitor LR, PEARL BANKS Efisio LR, PRESCRIPTION Elmaamul LR.

Polar Falcon

2000: Koh Tao (f Turtle Island). Broodmare.

2002: Forest Delight (f Shinko Forest) ran a few times.

2003: Laurel Lassie (f Shinko Forest) unplaced.

2005: Safari Time (f Danetime). died at 3 years.

2007: CAPE BLANCO (c Galileo) 231,092gns yearling. 4 wins at 2 and 3, Futurity G2, Dante S G2, Tyros S G3.

2008: (f Oratorio)

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Secretariat General Assembly Exclusive Dancer Reliance II Doubly Sure Soft Angels Round Table Artaius Stylish Pattern Petingo Foudre Lighted Lamp Northern Dancer

Sadler’s Wells GALILEO b 98 Urban Sea

Presidium LAUREL DELIGHT ch 90 Foudroyer

2000: Midsummer (f Kingmambo) Winner at 3, 2nd Oaks Trial LR. Dam of MIDDAY (f Oasis Dream: 4 wins, Nassau S G1, Breeders’ Cup f&m Turf G1, 2nd Oaks S G1, 3rd Darley Irish Oaks G1, Prix de l’Opera G1) 2001: MODESTA (f Sadler’s Wells) 2 wins at 3, Toteexacta Lady Godiva Fillies’ S LR. 2003: NOVELLARA (f Sadler’s Wells) 2 wins at 3, Unicoin Homes Noel Murless S LR. Broodmare.

2004: Pretty Face (f Rainbow Quest) unraced.

2006: MANIFEST (c Rainbow Quest) 2 wins at 3 and 4, Yorkshire Cup G2, 2nd John Porter S G3, 3rd Noel Murless S LR. 2nd Dam: MOFIDA by Right Tack. 8 wins at 2 and 3 William Hill Trophy H LR, 2nd Ascot 1000 Guineas Trial S G3, Duke of York S G3, Nell Gwyn S G3. Dam of ZAIZAFON (f The Minstrel: Seaton Delaval S G3, 3rd Queen Elizabeth II S G2), Factual (c Known Fact: 3rd Middle Park S G1), Dangora (f Sovereign Dancer: 2nd Lowther S G2), Magnified (g Known Fact: 3rd Centurion Cup LR). Grandam of ZAFONIC, ZAMINDAR, WELL BEYOND, CHOICE SPIRIT, ARABRIDE, DANZARI.

The Rainbow Quest/Roberto cross has produced: PANORAMIC G1, RAINTRAP G1, SUNSHACK G1, MANIFEST G2, Tuning G2, Summer Breeze G3.

Blushing Groom

Wins 2

Places 3

Earned £105,846

Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. Sire of 108 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MANIFEST Roberto G2.

1st Dam: Modena by Roberto. unraced. Dam of 11 winners: 1987: ELMAAMUL (c Diesis). 5 wins at 2 and 3, Coral Eclipse S G1, Phoenix Champion S G1, 2nd Juddmonte International S G1, 3rd Ever Ready Derby S G1. Sire.

1988: MODESTO (g Al Nasr) 9 wins at 3 to 5 inc.

Baker Lorenz Stakes, Sandown.

1989: MODERNISE (c Known Fact) 5 wins at 2 to 4 at home, USA, Ascot H G3. Sire.

1992: A LA MODE (f Known Fact) Winner at 5 in USA. Broodmare.

1993: MODERN DAY (c Dayjur) 9 wins at 2, 4 and 5 at home, South Africa, King’s Cup H G3, 3rd Drill Hall S G2. Sire.

1994: REAMS OF VERSE (f Nureyev). 5 wins at 2 and 3, Fillies’ Mile S G1, Vodafone Oaks S G1.

Dam of MANY VOLUMES (c Chester House: 4 wins at 3 and 4, William Ewart Properties Gala S LR), Eagle Poise (c Empire Maker: 4 wins at 3 in Canada, 2nd Ontario Derby LR, Valedictory S LR, 3rd Tokyo City H G3), Ithaca (f Distant View: Winner at 2, 2nd Malaysia Airlines Non Stop Prestige S G3). Grandam of ZACINTO (c Dansili: 3 wins at 2 and 3, totesport.com Celebration Mile S G2, 2nd Sony Queen Elizabeth II S G1) 1995: Post Modern (f Nureyev) unraced. Dam of CHASING STARS (f Observatory: 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Isola Bella LR), Risk Taker (g Rainbow Quest: 2 wins at 3 and 9, 3rd Victor Chandler Chester Vase G3) 1997: HIGH WALDEN (f El Gran Senor) 3 wins at 2 to 4 at home, USA, Matiara S LR, 2nd Santa Ana H G2. Broodmare.

1998: Contiguous (f Danzig) unraced. Dam of CONFRONT (g Nayef: 5 wins at 2 and 4, Nayef Joel S G3, 2nd Summer Mile S G2), Nearby (g King’s Best: 3 wins, 2nd Prix de Suresnes LR).

Nasrullah Spring Run Wild Risk Runaway Bride Aimee Vandale Herbager Flagette Raise A Native Where You Lead Noblesse Turn-To Hail To Reason Nothirdchance Nashua Bramalea Rarelea Hard Tack Right Tack Polly Macaw Vilmorin Wold Lass Cheb Red God

YORK. May 14. 4yo+. 14f.

Starts 5

PACO BOY b h 2005 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier DESERT STYLE b 92 High Top Organza Canton Silk

Sandhurst Prince Blue Shark TAPPEN ZEE ch 86

MANIFEST b c 2006

Age 3-4

Broodmare Sire: SANDHURST PRINCE. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PACO BOY Desert Style G1.

Pampapaul

Broodmare Sire: ROBERTO. Sire of the dams of 127 SWs. In 2010 - MANIFEST Rainbow Quest G2.

71 YORKSHIRE CUP G2 1. MANIFEST (GB) 4 8-12 £79,478 b c by Rainbow Quest - Modena (Roberto) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil 2. Purple Moon (IRE) 7 8-13 £30,128 ch g by Galileo - Vanishing Prairie (Alysheba) O-Craig Bennett B-Gestut Sohrenhof TR-LM Cumani 3. Wajir (FR) 4 8-12 £15,078 b c by Danehill Dancer - War Game (Caerleon) O-Godolphin B-Dayton Investments Ltd TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 8, 3.75. Time 2:58.99 (slow 0.99).

Going Good to firm.

2nd Dam: ROSSALDENE by Mummy’s Pet. 1 win at 2. Dam of CAPE TOWN (c Desert Style: Victor Chandler European Free H LR, Michael Page International Silver Trophy LR, 2nd Attheraces Mile S G2, 3rd Entenmann’s Irish 2000 Guineas G1), REGIMENT (c Shaadi: Easter S LR), Green’s Ferneley (c Taufan: 3rd Bovis Autumn S LR), Lammastide (f Martinmas: 3rd Precocious National S LR). Grandam of COCONUT JOHNNY, SKY CRUSADER, Harvest Warrior, Gypsy Johnny. Third dam of ELECTRIC BEAT, Blakey’s Boy.

RAINBOW QUEST b 81 I Will Follow

Roberto MODENA b 83 Mofida

72 LOCKINGE S G1 NEWBURY. May 15. 4yo+. 8f.

1. PACO BOY (IRE) 5 9-0 £113,540 b h by Desert Style - Tappen Zee (Sandhurst Prince) O-The Calvera Partnership No 2 B-Mrs Joan Browne TR-R Hannon 2. Ouqba (GB) 4 9-0 £43,040 b c by Red Ransom - Dancing Mirage (Machiavellian) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Highclere Stud TR-BW Hills 3. Lord Shanakill (USA) 4 9-0 £21,540 bbr c by Speightstown - Green Room (Theatrical) O-Mogeely Stud, Mark T Gittins B-Vimal Khosla, Gillian Khosla et al TR-HRA Cecil Margins 0.75, 3.5. Time 1:37.31 (slow 1.51).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-5

Starts 18

Wins 11

Places 4

Earned £816,409

Sire: DESERT STYLE. Sire of 18 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PACO BOY Sandhurst Prince G1, MISTER MANANNAN Common Grounds LR. 1st Dam: TAPPEN ZEE by Sandhurst Prince. 2 wins at 3. Dam of 6 winners: 1992: Tappen Lady (f Doulab) 1993: MAWINGO (g Taufan) 3 wins at 3.

1995: (f Balla Cove) 1996: SUPER PERFORMANCE (g Mujadil) 3 wins at 4 and 5 in Hong Kong.

1998: ZACHOLIV (f Desert Style) 2 wins at 3.

2001: FUEL CELL (g Desert Style) 4 wins.

2003: Xarzee (f Xaar) ran twice. Broodmare.

2005: PACO BOY (c Desert Style) Sold 12,157gns foal at GONO1, 10,508gns yearling at TIDEC, 30,000gns 2yo at DNAPR. 11 wins at 2 to 5, 2010 at home, France, totesport.com Lockinge S G1, Queen Anne S G1, Total Prix de la Foret G1, Betfair Cup Lennox S G2, CGA Hungerford S G2, Bet365 Mile G2 (twice), Bathwick Tyres Greenham S G3, betdirect.com Spring Cup LR, 2nd BGC Sussex S G1.

2006: TARTAN TURBAN (c Invincible Spirit) Winner at 2.

Mummy’s Pet Rossaldene Palestra

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Derring-Do Camenae Runnymede Clouded Lamp Yellow God Pampalina Silver Shark Well Armed Sing Sing Money For Nothing Palestine TSF

The 30,000gns paid by Peter Doyle for a Desert Style colt at the 2007 Doncaster Breeze Up Sale continues to reap rich rewards. The colt – Paco Boy – is now a winner of 11 of his 18 starts and he has won at Gr1 level at the ages of three, four and five, in addition to having won two of his three juvenile starts. As a winner of the Prix de la Foret, Queen Anne Stakes and the Lockinge Stakes, Paco Boy must surely have guaranteed himself a place at stud, even though, as his sales record suggests, he doesn’t have a hugely fashionable pedigree.

His sire Desert Style left Ireland for France after covering only 45 mares in 2008. As a son of Green Desert, Desert Style shares the same sire as Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit and Oasis Dream, and he certainly hasn’t let the side down. Paco Boy is one of five Gr1 winners by Desert Style, the others being Bachir (French and Irish 2,000 Guineas), Mandesha (Prix Vermeille and Prix de l’Opera), Caradak (Prix de la Foret) and Next Desert (German Derby).

Four of these five have gained at least one of their Gr1 successes in France, which helps explain Desert Style’s transfer to Haras du Hoguenet.

Desert Style’s success was no surprise; not only is he a son of Green Desert, he’s is out of a half-sister to the dam of the very successful Barathea and he was good enough to be rated the champion three-year-old sprinter in Europe in 1995.

73 PRIX HOCQUART G2 LONGCHAMP. May 16. 3yoc&f. 2200m.

1. SILVER POND (FR) 9-2 £65,575 gr c by Act One - Silver Fame (Quest For Fame) O/B-Haras Du Quesnay TR-C Laffon-Parias 2. Celtic Celeb (IRE) 9-2 £25,310 ch c by Peintre Celebre - Gaelic Bird (Gay Mecene) O-Henri De Pracomtal B-Horse Breeding Corporation TR-F Doumen 3. Ivory Land (FR) 9-2 £12,080 ch c by Lando - Ivory Coast (Peintre Celebre) O-Eduardo Fierro B-Z Hakam TR-A de Royer-Dupre

THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

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Caulfield on Canford Cliffs: “The Irish 2,000 Guineas hero is the first Group 1 scorer out of a mare by the 1991 St James’s Palace Stakes winner Marju” (page 96)

QUERARI b c 2006

Margins 1, 2. Time 2:17.00 (slow 0.50).

Going Good.

Green Desert

Age 3

Starts 3

Wins 3

Places 0

Earned £91,238

Sire: ACT ONE. Sire of 6 Stakes winners. In 2010 SILVER POND Quest For Fame G2.

1st Dam: SILVER FAME by Quest For Fame. Winner at 3 in France. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: SILVER POINT (g Commands) 8 wins, Grand Prix de la Riviera Cote d’Azur LR. 2004: STATIA (f Anabaa) Winner at 3 in France.

2005: Savoya (f Anabaa) unraced.

2007: SILVER POND (c Act One) 3 wins at 3 in France, Prix Hocquart G2.

2008: Societe (f Panis) unraced to date.

2009: Smyrnes (f Anabaa) 2nd Dam: SILVERQUEEN by Alydar. 1 win at 3 in France. Dam of SILVA (f Anabaa: Prix Zeddaan LR, Prix Sigy LR), Sylvestre (c Anabaa: 2nd Prix Thomas Bryon G3). Grandam of SAVOIE, Silverlord.

Broodmare Sire: QUEST FOR FAME. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SKILLED Commands G1, TAVISTOCK Montjeu G1, SILVER POND Act One G2, FAMOUS NAME Dansili G3, SERENISSIMA Lonhro LR, WIND SHEAR Flying Spur LR. SILVER POND gr c 2007 Sadler’s Wells In The Wings High Hawk ACT ONE gr 99 Baillamont Summer Sonnet Noesis Rainbow Quest Quest For Fame Aryenne SILVER FAME b 98 Alydar Silverqueen Silvermine

Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Shirley Heights Sunbittern Blushing Groom Lodeve Persepolis Proskona Blushing Groom I Will Follow Green Dancer Americaine Raise A Native Sweet Tooth Bellypha Sevres

74 PREMIO PRESIDENTE DELLA REPUBBLICA G1 ROME. May 16. 4yo+. 2000m.

1. QUERARI (GER) 4 9-2 £101,548 b c by Oasis Dream - Quetena (Acatenango) O/B-Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof TR-A Wohler 2. Voila Ici (IRE) 5 9-2 £44,681 gr h by Daylami - Far Hope (Barathea) O-Scuderia Incolinx B-Soc Finanza Locale Consulting SRL TR-V Caruso 3. Pressing (IRE) 7 9-2 £24,371 bbr h by Soviet Star - Rafif (Riverman) O-Gary A Tanaka B-Azienda Agricola Del Parco TR-MA Jarvis Margins 0.75, 1.5. Time 2:06.00. Going Heavy.

Age 2-4

Starts 11

Wins 5

Places 3

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Foreign Courier Courtly Dee Lyphard Dancing Brave Navajo Princess Mill Reef Bahamian Sorbus Literat Surumu Surama Aggressor Aggravate Raven Locks Halo Devil’s Bag Ballade King’s Bishop Queen To Conquer Beat It Danzig

Earned £170,097

Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2010 - QUERARI Acatenango G1, TUSCAN EVENING Suave Dancer G2, ALTA FEDELTA Luge G3, SANDBAR Hernando G3, SRI PUTRA In The Wings G3.

1st Dam: Quetena by Acatenango. 3 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany, 2nd Premio Archidamia LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: QUERARI (c Oasis Dream) 5 wins, Premio Presidente della Repubblica G1, Euro Cup G3, Preis des Casino Baden-Baden LR, 2nd Henkel Trophy G2, Grosse Hessen Meile G3.

2007: Quixada (f Konigstiger) unraced to date.

2008: Qualita (f Konigstiger) unraced to date.

2010: (f Oasis Dream) 2nd Dam: QUEBRADA by Devil’s Bag. Champion 2yof in Germany in 1992, Champion 3yof in Germany in 1993. 7 wins at 2 and 3, ARAG Preis G2. Own sister to COURT. Dam of QUILANGA (f Lomitas: Prix de Psyche G3), Quebra (f Surumu: 2nd P. der Stadtsparkasse Hannover & VGH G3), Quetena (f Acatenango, see above) Broodmare Sire: ACATENANGO. Sire of the dams of 31 SWs. In 2010 - QUERARI Oasis Dream G1.

OASIS DREAM b 2000 Hope

Acatenango QUETENA br/br 2000 Quebrada

Oasis Dream, the champion sprinter of 2003, enjoyed an excellent May, boosting his total of Gr1 winners from his first three crops from four to six.

First we saw the German-trained Querari stay on strongly in heavy conditions to take the Premio Presidente Repubblica, then the exIrish Tuscan Evening extended her 2010 sequence of Graded wins to five in the Gamely Handicap.

One remarkable aspect of this remarkable achievement is that three of the six Gr1 winners – Midday, Querari and Tuscan Evening – have recorded at least one of their Group/Graded victories over a mile and a quarter. This acts as a reminder that Oasis Dream’s first three dams were all by major mile-and-a-half winners and consequently he is showing much more versatility than might have been expected of a stallion who achieved very fast times over five and six furlongs.

Querari can also thank his dam Quetena for his stamina. The daughter of the top mile-and-a-half performer Acatenango gained three victories at around a mile and a quarter in Germany. Quetana wasn’t as talented as her half-sister Quilanga, who travelled to France to win the Gr3 Prix de Psyche over a mile and a quarter.

Querari’s second dam Quebrada finished second in the German Oaks over 11 furlongs, but her overall record suggested she possessed more speed than stamina, as her seven victories were gained at distances from five furlongs to a mile.

Querari’s third dam, Queen To Conquer, was also a very smart performer. Third in the Irish Oaks, she returned to her native USA to win four important races, including the Gr1 Yellow Ribbon Stakes over a mile and a quarter. Queen To Conquer is also the second dam of those smart fillies Carribean Sunset (third in Irish 1,000 Guineas) and Silvester Lady (German Oaks).

75 PRIX DE SAINT-GEORGES G3

Margins Head, 1. Time 0:55.90 (fast 0.90).

Going Good.

Age 2-7

Starts 26

Wins 11

Places 5

Earned £929,919

Sire: MARCHAND DE SABLE. Sire of 11 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MARCHAND D’OR Kendor G3, SABLE DES ONGRAIS Zilzal LR. 1st Dam: Fedora by Kendor. ran on the flat in France at 3. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: MARCHAND D’OR (g Marchand de Sable) Champion 3yo sprinter in Europe in 2006, Champion older sprinter in Europe in 2008. 11 wins, July Cup G1, Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp G1, Prix Maurice de Gheest G1 (3 times), Prix du Gros-Chene G2, Prix de la Porte Maillot G3 (twice), Prix de Saint-Georges G3, Prix du Pont-Neuf LR, 2nd Betfred Sprint Cup G1, Prix Djebel LR, 3rd Prix de la Foret G1.

2004: Take Fedor (c Take Risks) died as a yearling.

2005: SAGA D’OR (f Sagacity) Winner at 2.

2006: TAKE D’OR (c Take Risks) Winner at 3.

2008: Dora de Green (f Green Tune) unraced to date.

2009: (c Rock of Gibraltar) Broodmare Sire: KENDOR. Sire of the dams of 33 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CHARMING WOMAN Invincible Spirit G3, LADY SPRINGBANK Choisir G3, MARCHAND D’OR Marchand de Sable G3.

Prix Morny G1, Prix Yacowlef LR, 3rd Prix Imprudence G3.

2008: (f Dansili) 2009: (f Galileo) 2nd Dam: VIVIANA by Nureyev. 3 wins, Prix des Tuileries LR, Prix Melisande LR, 2nd Prix de Psyche G3. Dam of SIGHTSEEK (f Distant View: Beldame S G1 (twice), Ogden Phipps H G1 (twice), Go For Wand H G1, Ruffian H G1, Humana Distaff H G1, 2nd Go For Wand H G1, Santa Margarita Invitational H G1, Santa Monica H G1), TATES CREEK (f Rahy: Yellow Ribbon S G1, Gamely Breeders’ Cup H G1, 2nd John C Mabee H G1) Broodmare Sire: DISTANT VIEW. Sire of the dams of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SPECIAL DUTY Hennessy G1, TRANQUIL TIGER Selkirk G3.

See race 39 in the June issue.

SPECIAL DUTY ch f 2007 Storm Bird Storm Cat Terlingua HENNESSY ch 93 Hawaii Island Kitty T C Kitten Mr Prospector Distant View Seven Springs QUEST TO PEAK b 2002 Nureyev

MARCHAND D’OR gr g 2003

Viviana

Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Theatrical Sassafras Tree of Knowledge Sensibility MARCHAND DE SABLE br/b 90 Kalamoun Kenmare Belle of Ireland Mercantile Pan II Mercuriale Sirrima Kalamoun Kenmare Belle of Ireland Kendor Gay Mecene Belle Mecene Djaka Belle FEDORA gr 98 Northern Dancer Far North Fleur Far But Near Nashua Kesar Queen Meadow Saffron

76 POULE D’ESSAI DES POULAINS G1

Nijinsky Star

78 RIDGEWOOD PEARL S G3 CURRAGH. May 22. 4yo+f&m. 8f.

1. SHAMWARI LODGE (IRE) 4 8-12 £37,389 b f by Hawk Wing - Ripalong (Revoque) O-Andrew Russell B-Pier House Stud TR-R Hannon 2. Indiana Gal (IRE) 4 8-13 £10,929 b f by Intikhab - Genial Jenny (Danehill) O-TF Brennan B-Holborn Trust Co TR-P Martin 3. Annabelle’s Charm (IRE) 5 8-12 £5,177 ch m by Indian Ridge - Kylemore (Sadler’s Wells) O-Merry Fox Stud Limited B-Swordlestown Stud TR-LM Cumani Margins 1.5, short head. Time 1:41.35 (slow 4.35).

Going Good to firm.

LONGCHAMP. May 16. 3yoc. 1600m.

1. LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) 9-2 £227,549 ch c by Shamardal - Lady Vettori (Vettori) O/B-Gestut Ammerland TR-A Fabre 2. Dick Turpin (IRE) 9-2 £91,035 b c by Arakan - Merrily (Sharrood) O-John Manley B-John McEnery TR-R Hannon 3. Shamalgan (FR) 9-2 £45,518 b c by Footstepsinthesand - Genevale (Unfuwain) O-Ardak Amirkulov B-M Daguzan-Garros, Rolling Hills Farm TR-A Savujev Margins 0.5, 1.5. Time 1:36.10. Going Good.

See race 103.

77 POULE D’ESSAI DES POULICHES G1

Age 2-4

Starts 12

LONGCHAMP. May 16. 3yo+. 1000m.

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Wins 5

Places 3

Earned £95,470

Sire: HAWK WING. Sire of 9 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SHAMWARI LODGE Revoque G3, BECKET Dayjur LR, LEUCI LAMPS Roi Danzig LR. 1st Dam: Ripalong by Revoque. ran a few times at 2 and 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: SHAMWARI LODGE (f Hawk Wing) 5 wins at 2 to 4, Ridgewood Pearl S G3, EBF Conqueror S LR, Snowdrop S LR, 2nd Sceptre S LR. 2007: Shamardal Phantom (f Shamardal) unraced.

2008: Imperial Rome (c Holy Roman Emperor) unraced to date.

2009: (c Excellent Art)

LONGCHAMP. May 16. 3yof. 1600m.

1. SPECIAL DUTY (GB) 9-0 £227,549 ch f by Hennessy - Quest To Peak (Distant View) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Mme C Head-Maarek 2. Baine (FR) 9-0 £91,035 b f by Country Reel - Benzolina (Second Empire) O-Mme Maurice Rohaut-Leger B-M Rohaut-Leger, F Rohaut TR-F Rohaut 3. Joanna (IRE) 9-0 £45,518 b f by High Chaparral - Secrete Marina (Mujadil) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Giovanni Faldutto TR-J-C Rouget Margins Neck, head. Time 1:37.40. Going Good.

2nd Dam: Limpopo by Green Desert. Dam of PIPALONG (f Pips Pride: Sprint Cup G1, 3rd July Cup G1, Nunthorpe S G1, Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp G1 (twice)), OUT OF AFRICA (f Common Grounds: Rockingham S LR), Silver Shoon (f Fasliyev: 2nd Round Tower S G3), China Eyes (f Fasliyev: 2nd Childers S G2). Grandam of WALK ON BYE. Broodmare Sire: REVOQUE. Sire of the dams of 2 SWs. In 2010 - SHAMWARI LODGE Hawk Wing G3.

SHAMWARI LODGE b f 2006

Age 2-3

Starts 7

Wins 4

Places 3

Earned £722,059

Sire: HENNESSY. Sire of 59 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SPECIAL DUTY Distant View G1, THE ROSY Roy G2.

HAWK WING b 99 La Lorgnette

Revoque

1st Dam: Quest To Peak by Distant View. Own sister to SIGHTSEEK. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: SPECIAL DUTY (f Hennessy) 4 wins, Cheveley Park S G1, 1000 Guineas G1, Poule d’Essai des Poulains G1, Prix Robert Papin G2, 2nd

Raise A Native Gold Digger Buckpasser Playmate Intriguing Val de Loir Val de L’Orne Aglae Nijinsky The Temptress La Sevillana Northern Dancer Fairy King Fairy Bridge Lafontaine La Bella Fontana Sorebelle Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier Godswalk Grey Goddess Thiella Mr Prospector

Woodman

1. MARCHAND D’OR (FR) 7 9-0 £35,398 gr g by Marchand de Sable - Fedora (Kendor) O-Mme Jean-Louis Giral B-Mme C Giral TR-M Delzangles 2. Benbaun (IRE) 9 9-6 £14,159 b g by Stravinsky - Escape To Victory (Salse) O-Ransley, Birks, Hillen B-Dr TA Ryan TR-KA Ryan 3. Kolokol (IRE) 3 8-6 £10,619 br c by Statue of Liberty - Hecterine (Hector Protector) O-Bryan Lynam B-Russian International Bloodstock Ltd TR-D Prod’Homme

Northern Dancer South Ocean Secretariat Crimson Saint Utrillo II Ethane Tom Cat Needlebug Raise A Native Gold Digger Irish River La Trinite Northern Dancer Special Nijinsky Chris Evert

RIPALONG b 2000 Limpopo

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European Pattern KINGSGATE NATIVE b g 2005

79 GREENLANDS S G3

Northern Dancer Storm Bird

CURRAGH. May 22. 3yo+. 6f.

South Ocean

1. MARKAB (GB) 7 9-9 £38,827 b g by Green Desert - Hawafiz (Nashwan) O-Tight Lines Partnership B-Shadwell Estate Co Ltd TR-H Candy 2. Snaefell (IRE) 6 9-12 £11,350 gr g by Danehill Dancer - Sovereign Grace (Standaan) O-Lady Clague B-Newberry Stud Farm TR-M Halford 3. Alfred Nobel (IRE) 3 9-5 £5,376 bbr c by Danehill Dancer - Glinting Desert (Desert Prince) O-Derrick Smith B-Lodge Park Stud TR-AP O’Brien Margins 2, 3. Time 1:10.86 (fast 0.14).

Going Good to firm.

Age 3-7

Starts 26

Wins 6

Places 9

Earned £112,152

Sire: GREEN DESERT. Sire of 93 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MARKAB Nashwan G3.

1st Dam: HAWAFIZ by Nashwan. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France. Dam of 2 winners: 2003: MARKAB (g Green Desert) Sold 33,000gns 4yo at DNLNC. 6 wins at 3 to 7, 2010 at home, France, Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands S G3.

2004: RAML (f In The Wings) Winner at 4 in France.

2005: Deraaya (f Mujahid) 2006: Anan (c Cape Cross) 2007: Naabegha (g Muhtathir) in training.

2nd Dam: Taghareed by Shadeed. 1 win at 2, 2nd Columbus Sweet Solera S LR. Dam of Rahn (g Elmaamul: 3rd Ballysax S LR) Broodmare Sire: NASHWAN. Sire of the dams of 40 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MARKAB Green Desert G3, SIR HARRY ORMESHER Sir Harry Lewis LR. MARKAB b g 2003 Danzig GREEN DESERT b 83 Foreign Courier

Nashwan HAWAFIZ ch 98 Taghareed

Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Pas de Nom Petitioner Sir Gaylord Sir Ivor Attica Never Bend Courtly Dee Tulle Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Bustino Height of Fashion Highclere Nijinsky Shadeed Continual Habitat Alghuzaylah Asian Princess

MUJADIL b 88 Secretariat Vallee Secrete Midou Ahonoora Indian Ridge Hillbrow NATIVE FORCE b 98 Be My Guest La Pellegrina Spanish Habit

Nearctic Natalma New Providence Shining Sun Bold Ruler Somethingroyal Saint Crespin III Midget II Lorenzaccio Helen Nichols Swing Easy Golden City Northern Dancer What A Treat Habitat Donna Cressida

81 IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS G1 CURRAGH. May 22. 3yoc&f. 8f.

1. CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE) 9-0 £166,814 b c by Tagula - Mrs Marsh (Marju) O-Heffer Syndicate, Mrs Roy, Mrs Instance B-S And S Hubbard Rodwell TR-R Hannon 2. Free Judgement (USA) 9-0 £54,646 bbr c by Vindication - South Bay Cove (Fusaichi Pegasus) O-Mrs June Judd B-Twin Hopes Farm Inc TR-JS Bolger 3. Viscount Nelson (USA) 9-0 £25,885 bbr c by Giant’s Causeway - Imagine (Sadler’s Wells) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Barronstown Stud TR-AP O’Brien Margins 3, 1.5. Time 1:37.64 (slow 0.64).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 2

Places 3

Earned £157,535

Sire: TAGULA. Sire of 12 Stakes winners. In 2010 CANFORD CLIFFS Marju G1.

1st Dam: Mrs Marsh by Marju. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2005: ZEERAN (c Barathea) 3 wins at 4 in Sweden.

2007: CANFORD CLIFFS (c Tagula) Sold 29,600gns foal, 47,619gns yearling. 2 wins at 2, Irish 2000 Guineas G1, Coventry S G2, 2nd Greenham S G3, 3rd 2000 Guineas G1, Prix Morny G1.

2009: (c Holy Roman Emperor) 2nd Dam: Drei by Lyphard. Dam of PINA COLADA (f Sabrehill: Chandler H, 2nd San Clemente H G2).

Grandam of Ellmau, Nasri, Laureldean Express.

Broodmare Sire: MARJU. Sire of the dams of 13 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CANFORD CLIFFS Tagula G1, DUNELIGHT Desert Sun LR.

hadn’t done was sire a Gr1 winner until Tagula landed the 1995 Prix Morny. Tagula had already run well from an unfavourable draw in the Coventry Stakes and won the Gr3 July Stakes.

Tagula was also recruited to the Rathbarry stallion team, starting in 1997, a year after Taufan’s death.

Tagula quickly drew attention to himself, with his first crop – headed by the Royal Lodge winner Atlantis Prince – securing him the first-crop sire championship. However, despite siring the likes of Tax Free, King Orchisios, Beaver Patrol and Pentecost, Taufan failed to build on that early success. Indeed, history repeated itself in that he too was still awaiting his first Gr1 success as a sire when Canford Cliffs attempted to add the 2009 Prix Morny to his runaway success in the Coventry Stakes.

Although Canford Cliffs was narrowly beaten into third in the Morny, he has since confirmed that he is as good as his Coventry victory suggested. After finishing third in the 2,000 Guineas (to match Tagula’s third in the 1996 French 2,000 Guineas), Canford Cliffs was much the best colt in the Irish 2,000 Guineas.

Canford Cliffs, a £50,000 yearling purchase at Doncaster, is also the first Gr1 winner out of a mare by the 1991 St James’s Palace Stakes winner Marju. His dam, the unraced Mrs Marsh, was sold for 25,000gns in 2008, carrying a colt by Holy Roman Emperor. Mrs Marsh’s half-sister Pina Colada was placed in a couple of Graded stakes at up to a mile in California and Canford Cliffs’s third dam, Triple Tipple, enjoyed substantial success in California after showing smart form for Luca Cumani at up to a mile and a quarter in Europe.

CANFORD CLIFFS b c 2007

80 TEMPLE S G2

Stop The Music Taufan Stolen Date

HAYDOCK PARK. May 22. 3yo+. 5f.

1. KINGSGATE NATIVE (IRE) 5 9-4 £56,770 b g by Mujadil - Native Force (Indian Ridge) O-Cheveley Park Stud B-Peter McCutcheon TR-Sir Michael Stoute 2. Equiano (FR) 5 9-4 £21,520 b h by Acclamation - Entente Cordiale (Ela-Mana-Mou) O-J Acheson B-Ecurie Skymarc Farm TR-BW Hills 3. Borderlescott (GB) 8 9-4 £10,770 b g by Compton Place - Jeewan (Touching Wood) O-James Edgar, William Donaldson B-JWP Clark TR-R Bastiman Margins 0.5, 0.75. Time 0:58.92 (fast 0.08).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-5

Starts 12

Wins 4

Places 4

Earned £538,537

Sire: MUJADIL. Sire of 25 Stakes winners. In 2010 KINGSGATE NATIVE Indian Ridge G2.

1st Dam: NATIVE FORCE by Indian Ridge. Winner at 3. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: ASSUMPTION (f Beckett) Winner at 3..

2005: KINGSGATE NATIVE (g Mujadil) 4 wins, Golden Jubilee S G1, Nunthorpe S G1, Temple S G2, King George S G3, 2nd Prix de l’Abbaye G1, Molecomb S G3, 3rd Nunthorpe S G1.

2007: VANISHING GREY (f Verglas) Winner at 2.

Broodmare Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of the dams of 38 SWs. In 2010 - CALMING INFLUENCE King’s Best G2, CAT BY THE TALE Tale of The Cat G2, KINGSGATE NATIVE Mujadil G2.

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TAGULA b 93 Standaan Twin Island Jolly Widow Last Tycoon Marju Flame of Tara MRS MARSH b 2001 Lyphard Drei Triple Tipple

Hail To Reason Bebopper Sadair Stolen Hour Zeddaan Castania Busted Veuve Joyeuse Try My Best Mill Princess Artaius Welsh Flame Northern Dancer Goofed Raise A Cup Ameridouble

The late Liam Cashman never had cause to regret acquiring Taufan from Sheikh Mohammed in the early 1980s. Although Taufan retired without a stakes victory, he had shown smart form and his pedigree was to become increasingly fashionable – his dam Stolen Date was a half-sister to the exceptional producer Best In Show, Kentucky’s Broodmare of the Year for 1982.

Taufan became leading sire by number of winners in 1987 and leading sire by number of races won in 1989 and 1991. He twice sired more domestic two-year-old winners than any other stallion, but one thing he

82 PRIX VICOMTESSE VIGIER G2 LONGCHAMP. May 23. 4yo+. 3100m.

1. KITE WOOD (IRE) 4 8-11 £65,575 b c by Galileo - Kite Mark (Mark of Esteem) O-Godolphin B-Elsdon Farms TR-Saeed bin Suroor 2. Kasbah Bliss (FR) 8 8-11 £25,310 b g by Kahyasi - Marital Bliss (Double Bed) O-Henri De Pracomtal B-Haras d’Ecouves, H De Pracomtal TR-F Doumen 3. Blek (FR) 5 8-11 £12,080 gr h by Chichicastenango - Exande (Exit To Nowhere) O-Alain Maubert B-Alain Maubert TR-E Lellouche Margins 0.75, 1.5. Time 3:20.00. Going Good.

Age 2-4

Starts 9

Wins 5

Places 2

Earned £295,678

Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 70 Stakes winners. In 2010 CAPE BLANCO Presidium G2, KITE WOOD Mark of Esteem G2, LINTON Centaine G2, MAHBOOBA Red Ransom G2, MIDAS TOUCH Darshaan G2, CHABAL Zafonic G3.

1st Dam: Kite Mark by Mark of Esteem. ran once at 3.

Dam of 4 winners: 2003: PRINCE ZAFONIC (g Zafonic) Winner over hurdles at 6.

2004: DAYLAMI DREAMS (g Daylami) 2 wins 3-4.

2005: LEGISLATION (g Oasis Dream) 2 wins 2-3.

2006: KITE WOOD (c Galileo) 270,000gns yearling.

5 wins, Prix Vicomtesse Vigier G2, Geoffrey Freer S G3, Autumn S G3, Bahrain Trophy G3, 2nd St Leger S G1.

2007: Musical Mark (g Oratorio) 2009: (c Teofilo)

2nd Dam: Shadywood by Habitat. 1 win at 3, 2nd Lancashire Oaks G3. Dam of MADAME DUBOIS (f Legend of France: Park Hill S G2, Prix de Royallieu G2), Sun And Shade (f Ajdal: 2nd Lady Morvich H LR). Grandam of INDIAN HAVEN, COUNT DUBOIS, DAGGERS DRAWN. Third dam of IMPERIAL STRIDE, HIGH PITCHED, EVADING TEMPETE, ZERO TOLERANCE. Broodmare Sire: MARK OF ESTEEM. Sire of the dams of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 - DANON CHANTILLY Fuji Kiseki G1, KITE WOOD Galileo G2.

The Galileo/Mark of Esteem cross has produced: KITE WOOD G1, MIKHAIL GLINKA G1.

KITE WOOD b c 2006 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta Darshaan Mark of Esteem Homage KITE MARK ch 98 Habitat Shadywood Milly Moss

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Lombard Anatevka Shirley Heights Delsy Ajdal Home Love Sir Gaylord Little Hut Crepello Bally’s Mil

83 TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP G1 CURRAGH. May 23. 4yo+. 10f 110yds.

1. FAME AND GLORY (GB) 4 9-0 £123,451 b c by Montjeu - Gryada (Shirley Heights) O-Derrick Smith B-Ptarmigan Bloodstock, Miss K Rausing TR-AP O’Brien 2. Recharge (IRE) 4 9-0 £37,832 b c by Cape Cross - Rebelline (Robellino) O-Lady O’Reilly B-Castlemartin Stud, Skymarc Farm TR-K Prendergast 3. Chinese White (IRE) 5 8-11 £17,920 gr m by Dalakhani - Chiang Mai (Sadler’s Wells) O-Lady O’Reilly B-Castlemartin Stud, Skymarc Farm TR-DK Weld Margins 7, neck. Time 2:13.57 (slow 2.07).

Going Good to firm. See race 100

84 IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS G1 CURRAGH. May 23. 3yof. 8f.

1. BETHRAH (IRE) 9-0 £166,814 br f by Marju - Reve d’Iman (Highest Honor) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Tullpark Ltd TR-DK Weld 2. Anna Salai (USA) 9-0 £54,646 b f by Dubawi - Anna Palariva (Caerleon) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Mahmood Al Zarooni 3. Music Show (IRE) 9-0 £25,885 b f by Noverre - Dreamboat (Mr Prospector) O-Jaber Abdullah B-Darley TR-MR Channon Margins Head, neck. Time 1:37.49 (slow 0.49).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 0

Earned £45,022

Sire: MARJU. Sire of 54 Stakes winners. In 2010 BETHRAH Highest Honor G1, COMIC STRIP Be My Chief G1, CHINCHON Hector Protector G3, FANJURA Lear Fan G3, MARPIONE Pine Bluff LR. 1st Dam: REVE D’IMAN by Highest Honor. Winner at 3 in France. Own sister to NUMIDE, REVE D’OSCAR and SIR ERIC. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: Alrescha (f Marju) 2007: BETHRAH (f Marju) 34,000gns foal, 112,044 gns yearling. 2 wins, Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial G3.

2008: (c Tiger Hill) 2nd Dam: NUMIDIE by Baillamont. 2 wins at 3 in France Prix de la Cochere LR. Dam of NUMIDE (g Highest Honor: Prix Hocquart G2), REVE D’OSCAR (f Highest Honor: Prix Saint-Alary G1, 2nd Prix de l’Opera G1, Prix Vermeille G1, Gran Premio del Jockey Club G1), SIR ERIC (g Highest Honor: Grand Prix Inter-Regional des 3 Ans LR). Grandam of APRES UN REVE. Broodmare Sire: HIGHEST HONOR. Sire of the dams of 36 SWs. In 2010 - BETHRAH Marju G1.

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Caulfield on Goldikova: “She comes from a famous Wertheimer family and is inbred 3 x 4 to Northern Dancer through Danzig and Lyphard, the latter sire of her second dam Riviere d’Or”

BETHRAH br f 2007 Try My Best Last Tycoon Mill Princess MARJU br 88 Artaius Flame of Tara Welsh Flame Kenmare Highest Honor High River REVE D’IMAN b 2001 Baillamont Numidie Yamuna

Northern Dancer Sex Appeal Mill Reef Irish Lass II Round Table Stylish Pattern Welsh Pageant Electric Flash Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Riverman Hairbrush Blushing Groom Lodeve Green Dancer Yeovil

Marju had a fine time in the Irish Guineas races, being responsible not only for Bethrah, who triumphed in a blanket finish to the 1,000 Guineas, but also for the dam of Canford Cliffs, winner of the 2,000 Guineas. And Marju isn’t the only Derrinstown Stud stallion making his mark this year, as Intikhab sired the Oaks winner Snow Fairy.

Bethrah is the fifth European Gr1 winner by the veteran Marju, who unfortunately had his 2010 season cut short by a serious bout of laminitis.

Remarkably, all five Gr1 winners by the 1991 St James’s Palace Stakes winner are fillies. Bethrah’s predecessors were the outstanding miler Soviet Song, the Yorkshire Oaks and Prix Vermeille winner My Emma, the Prix de Diane heroine Sil Sila and the Prix d’Astarte heroine Marbye.

Bethrah was bought by Shadwell for €160,000 as a yearling. Her dam Reve d’Iman had been sold for 135,000gns in 2006, while carrying the future Classic winner. Reve d’Iman’s price was more a reflection of her quality bloodlines, rather than her racing record. Reve d’Iman’s only success in 13 starts had come in a class E race over nine furlongs in the French Provinces. However, she was one of eight foals produced by the combination of Highest Honor and Numidie, and three of her siblings were stakes winners, including Reve d’Oscar (Gr1 Prix Saint-Alary) and Numide (Gr2 Prix Hocquart).

Highest Honor was champion sire on three occasions in France and his bloodlines suggested that he could be just as good a broodmare sire. That hasn’t happened yet, though his daughters have also produced the Gr1 winners Cavalryman, Groom Tesse and Vahorimix. Bethrah’s second dam Numidie was a Listed winner over ten and a half furlongs and the next dam, Yamuna, was a half-sister to Young Hostess, dam of the very smart French filly Fabulous Hostess.

85 PRIX D’ISPAHAN G1 LONGCHAMP. May 23. 4yo+. 1850m.

1. GOLDIKOVA (IRE) 5 8-13 £126,416 b m by Anabaa - Born Gold (Blushing Groom) O/B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-F Head 2. Byword (GB) 4 9-2 £50,575 ch c by Peintre Celebre - Binche (Woodman) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-A Fabre 3. Wiener Walzer (GER) 4 9-2 £25,288 b c by Dynaformer - Walzerkoenigin (Kingmambo) O/B-Gestut Schlenderhan TR-J Hirchberger Margins 0.5, 10. Time 1:49.40 (fast 3.60).

Going Good.

Age 2-5

Starts 16

Wins 11

Places Earned 4 £2,527,791

Sire: ANABAA. Sire of 75 Stakes winners. In 2010 GOLDIKOVA Blushing Groom G1, LOUP BRETON Irish River G2, PLUMANIA Rainbow Quest G2, BE POSITIVE Hennessy G3, SLAPSTICK Red Ransom G3, COURT Zedavite LR. 1st Dam: BORN GOLD by Blushing Groom. Winner at 4 in France. Own sister to GOLD SPLASH. Dam of 10 winners: 1996: GLAMADOUR (f Sanglamore) Winner at 3.

1997: GOLD ROUND (f Caerleon) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Cleopatre G3. Dam of SPECTACULAIRE (Prix Right Royal LR), GOLDWAKI (Coupe des Trois Ans LR).

1998: Born Something (f Caerleon) 4 wins, 2nd West Virginia Senate President’s Cup S LR, 3rd Prix de la Grotte G3.

1999: DEMONIOUS (g Dr Devious) 7 wins 4-8.

2000: SUPERFONIC (f Zafonic) Winner at 3.

2001: Red Tune (g Green Tune) 3 wins, 2nd Prix de Guiche G3.

2002: GOLD SOUND (g Green Tune) 9 wins, Prix de Guiche G3, 2nd Prix Noailles G2.

2004: NEARTICA (f Sadler’s Wells) Winner at 3.

2005: GOLDIKOVA (f Anabaa) 11 wins, Falmouth S G1, Prix Rothschild G1 (twice), Prix d’Ispahan G1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp G1, Prix Jacques Le Marois G1, Breeders’ Cup Mile G1 (twice), Prix Chloe G3, 2nd Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1, 3rd Prix de Diane G1, Prix de la Foret G1.

2006: Born Again (f Cape Cross) 2007: OCEAN SEVEN (c Green Tune) Winner at 2.

2008: Galikova (f Galileo) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: RIVIERE D’OR by Lyphard. 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France Prix Saint-Alary G1, 2nd Prix Marcel Boussac G1, Prix de Diane Hermes G1. Dam of GOLD SPLASH (f Blushing Groom: Coronation S G1, Prix Marcel Boussac G1, 3rd Dubai Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1). Grandam of ROYAL GOD. Broodmare Sire: BLUSHING GROOM. Sire of the dams of 143 SWs. In 2010 - GOLDIKOVA Anabaa G1.

as a champion sprinter. That said, Anabaa sired good winners over a wide range of distances, including Anabaa Blue in the mile-and-a-half Prix du Jockey-Club.

Goldikova comes from a famous Wertheimer family. She is inbred 3 x 4 to Northern Dancer through Danzig and Lyphard, the latter being the sire of her distinguished second dam Riviere d’Or. Her third dam Gold River produced only four foals, but left a legacy worthy of a winner of the Prix Royal-Oak, Prix du Cadran and the Arc. Three of Gold River’s foals became stakes winners, and two of them, Riviere d’Or and Goldneyev, finished second in a French Classic. Riviere d’Or took second in the Prix de Diane, having earlier won the Prix Saint-Alary, and she proved similarly effective as a broodmare, notably producing Gold Splash, winner of the Prix Marcel Boussac and Coronation Stakes.

Gold Splash’s sister Born Gold wasn’t nearly as talented as Gold Splash. After struggling on the Paris tracks, Born Gold gained her only success when amateur ridden over a mile at Jallais at four.

However, Born Gold has proved the better broodmare, Goldikova being her third Group winner from her first 11 runners. Gold Round, another of Born Gold’s Group winners, is the dam of Goldwaki, winner of his first three races in 2010, including the Listed Coupe des Trois Ans.

GOLDIKOVA b f 2005 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom ANABAA b 92 Gay Mecene Balbonella Bamieres Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride BORN GOLD ch 91 Lyphard Riviere d’Or Gold River

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Vaguely Noble Gay Missile Riverman Bergamasque Nasrullah Spring Run Wild Risk Aimee Northern Dancer Goofed Riverman Glaneuse

Freddie Head had the honour of partnering the great Miesque to her magnificent tally of ten Gr1 victories and he has that total in his sights as the trainer of Goldikova. This superstar was scoring her eighth win at the highest level when she held off Byword to take the Prix d’Ispahan – a race won by Miesque in 1988. The Prix Jacques le Marois and Prix du Moulin also appear on the CVs of both great mares, along with two victories each in the Breeders’ Cup Mile, but Miesque’s record is arguably the better in that hers contained a pair of Guineas victories, whereas Goldikova found Zarkava too strong for her in both of France’s fillies’ Classics.

Goldikova seemed to be coming to the end of her reserves in the d’Ispahan over an extended nine furlongs, which confirms that she probably didn’t stay when only third to Zarkava in the Prix de Diane. After all, she is by Anabaa, who made his name

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86 PRIX SAINT-ALARY G1 LONGCHAMP. May 23. 3yof. 2000m.

1. SARAFINA (FR) 9-0 £126,416 f by Refuse To Bend - Sanariya (Darshaan) O-HH The Aga Khan B-Haras De Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Scea TR-A de Royer-Dupre 2. Deluxe (USA) 9-0 £50,575 bbr f by Storm Cat - Hasili (Kahyasi) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-A Fabre 3. Hibaayeb (GB) 9-0 £25,288 b f by Singspiel - Lady Zonda (Lion Cavern) O-Godolphin B-Rabbah Bloodstock TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 0.5, 1.5. Time 2:04.10 (slow 0.20).

Going Good.

Age 3

Starts 2

Wins 2

Places 0

Earned £137,035

Sire: REFUSE TO BEND. Sire of 5 Stakes winners.

In 2010 - SARAFINA Darshaan G1.

1st Dam: Sanariya by Darshaan. Dam of 5 winners: 2001: SANADA (f Priolo) Winner at 3 in France.

2002: SANAGORA (f Mujadil) 2 wins at 3 in France.

2003: SANAYA (f Barathea) 4 wins at 2 to 4, Prix Casimir Delamarre LR, Cape Verdi S LR, 2nd Prix Saint-Alary G1.

2005: Sanjida (f Polish Precedent) Winner at 2 in France, 2nd Prix Charles Laffitte LR, Prix Volterra LR, Prix Occitanie LR, 3rd Prix Cleopatre G3, Prix de Conde G3, Prix Penelope G3. Broodmare.

2006: Sanabyra (f Kahyasi) unraced.

2007: SARAFINA (f Refuse To Bend) 2 wins at 3 in France, Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary G1.

2008: (c Dr Fong) 2nd Dam: Sanamia by Top Ville. 1 win at 3, 3rd A & M Construction EBF Challenge Race LR. Broodmare Sire: DARSHAAN. See race 63.

The Refuse To Bend/Darshaan cross has produced: SARAFINA G1, GRACE O’MALLEY G3, ALAIYMA LR.

SARAFINA f 2007 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge REFUSE TO BEND b 2000 Gulch Market Slide Grenzen Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy SANARIYA b/br 96 Top Ville Sanamia Santalina

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mr Prospector Jameela Grenfall My Poly Mill Reef Hardiemma Abdos Kelty High Top Sega Ville Relko Sursum Corda

The Aga Khan’s studs showed plenty of faith in Refuse To Bend in the early part of his stallion career, with five of the Aga’s mares and one of his daughter’s visiting the 2003 2,000 Guineas winner in his second season.

However, having stood his first four seasons at a fee of €20,000, Refuse To Bend had left the Darley fold and was available for £5,000 by 2010. So was support on this scale a wise move? Judging by the exploits of Sarafina, it certainly was. The unbeaten daughter of Refuse To Bend became his first Gr1 winner when she overcame traffic problems to land the Prix Saint-Alary on only her second start.

As a son of Sadler’s Wells, the 2,000 Guineas and National Stakes winner Refuse To Bend was an obvious choice for Sarafina’s dam, the Darshaan mare Sanariya. When Sanariya visited Barathea, another son of Sadler’s Wells, she produced the smart Sanaya, who showed distinct promise at two in 2005 and was a half-length second in the 2006 Prix Saint-Alary at around the time of Sarafina’s conception. Sanaya later won Listed races over nine furlongs in France and a mile in Dubai, becoming one of the extraordinary number of stakes winners produced by Darshaan mares to either Sadler’s Wells or his sons. Refuse To Bend follows Entrepreneur and Galileo as the third son of Sadler’s Wells to sire a Gr1 winner from a Darshaan mare, while his Gr3 winner Grace O’Malley also has a dam by Darshaan.

Sarafina’s fifth dam, Ad Altiora, produced the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches winner Altissima and her fourth dam, Sursum Corda, also produced a top winner in Sumayr, who recorded Gr1 victories in the Grand Prix de Paris and Preis von Europa.

Agent Double (Prix Royal-Oak), Air de Cour (Prix du Cadran) and Arcangues (Breeders’ Cup Classic) are other family members.

87 DIANA-TRIAL G2 HOPPEGARTEN. May 23. 3yof. 2000m.

1. VANJURA (GER) 9-2 £35,398 ch f by Areion - Venia Legendi (Zinaad) O-German Racing Club B-M Barth TR-R Dzubasz 2. Waldjagd (GB) 9-2 £13,274 ch f by Observatory - Wurftaube (Acatenango) O/B-Gestut Ravensberg TR-A Wohler 3. Elle Shadow (IRE) 9-2 £5,310 b f by Shamardal - Elle Danzig (Roi Danzig) O/B-Gestut Wittekindshof TR-P Schiergen Margins 1.25, 10. Time 2:06.40. Going Good.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 3

Places 1

Earned £79,127

Sire: AREION. Sire of 9 Stakes winners. In 2010 KALI Dashing Blade G2, VANJURA Zinaad G2, PRAKASA Lomitas G3.

1st Dam: VENIA LEGENDI by Zinaad. 2 wins at 3 in Germany. Dam of 2 winners: 2005: VANCOVIA (f Dream Well) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany, Preis der BHF Bank LR. 2007: VANJURA (f Areion) 19,607gns yearling. 3 wins at 2 in Germany, Diana Trial G2.

2008: Ventiane (f Konigstiger) unraced to date.

2009: Velayati (c Sholokhov) 2nd Dam: VECCHIA ROMAGNA by Salse. 2 wins at 2. Dam of Voodoo Lounge (f Turfkonig: 3rd Scherping-Rennen LR, Clemens-Kleine-Dusseldorfer Stutenpreis LR). Grandam of Party Girl.

Broodmare Sire: ZINAAD. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2010 - VANJURA Areion G2.

The Areion/Zinaad cross has produced: VANJURA G2, ASHANTEE G3.

VANJURA ch f 2007 Bold Reasoning Prime Abord Elevation Raise Your Skirts Strings Attached AREION b 95 Nijinsky Caerleon Foreseer Aerleona Le Levanstell Alata Altamura Mill Reef Shirley Heights Hardiemma Zinaad Saritamer Time Charter Centrocon VENIA LEGENDI b 98 Topsider Salse Carnival Princess Vecchia Romagna Brigadier Gerard Princess Eboli Nedda Super Concorde

Big Shuffle

CURRAGH. May 23. 3yo. 10f.

1. JAN VERMEER (IRE) 9-8 £31,637 b c by Montjeu - Shadow Song (Pennekamp) O-Michael Tabor B-Shadow Song Syndicate TR-AP O’Brien 2. Bobbyscot (IRE) 9-1 £9,248 b c by Alhaarth - Sogno Verde (Green Desert) O-Paul Newman B-P Newman, Dr M Klay TR-PD Deegan 3. Shintoh (USA) 9-1 £4,381 br c by Giant’s Causeway - Hollywood Wildcat (Kris S) O-I Cowan Staples Partnership B-M & I Cowan LLP TR-JS Bolger Margins 1.75, neck. Time 2:11.38 (slow 6.38).

Going Good to firm.

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 1

MUNICH. May 24. 3yo. 2000m.

1. SCALO (GB) 9-2 £28,319 b c by Lando - Sky Dancing (Exit To Nowhere) O-Gestut Ittlingen B-Gestut Ittlingen TR-A Wohler 2. Wheredreamsare (GB) 9-2 £8,850 b c by Monsun - Wakytara (Danehill) O/B-Gestut Park Wiedingen TR-W Hickst 3. Nightdance Paolo (GER) 9-2 £4,425 b c by Paolini - Nightdance (Shareef Dancer) O-Stall Hornoldendorf B-Gestut Wittekindshof TR-P Schiergen Margins 2, 3. Time 2:09.71. Going Good.

Age 2-3

Broodmare Sire: PENNEKAMP. Sire of the dams of 3 SWs. In 2010 - JAN VERMEER Montjeu G3.

JAN VERMEER b c 2007

Fairy Bridge Top Ville Floripedes Toute Cy Bering Pennekamp Coral Dance SHADOW SONG b 2002 J O Tobin Evening Air Nellie Forbes

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Earned £59,356

1st Dam: SKY DANCING by Exit To Nowhere. 5 wins at 2 and 4 in Germany, Italy, Premio Buontalenta LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2003: SEXY LADY (f Danehill Dancer) 4 wins at 3 in France, Germany, Prix Chloe G3. Broodmare.

2004: Sky Express (c Lando) unraced.

2005: SCOLARI (c Monsun) 4 wins at 4 and 5 in Germany.

2006: SKYLOR (c Sakhee) 2 wins at 4 in Germany.

2007: SCALO (c Lando) 3 wins, Fruhjahrspreis des Bankhauses Metzler G3, Bavarian Classic G3.

2008: Stromberg (c Medicean) unraced to date.

2009: (f Lomitas)

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special High Top Sega Ville Tennyson Adele Toumignon Arctic Tern Beaune Green Dancer Carvinia Never Bend Hill Shade Secretariat Comely Nell

2nd Dam: PROVACATRICE by Irish River. 1 win at 3 in France. Dam of Pardus (g Unfuwain: 2nd Grosser Karstadt Meile G2, 3rd Grosser Preis von Karlshorst Chase LR), Provolino (c Trempolino: 2nd Preis der Deutschen Bank AG LR, 3rd BMW Europachampionat G3), Pacific Blue (f Bluebird: 3rd Kolner Stuten Meile LR). Grandam of PELIGROSO, Provocador. Third dam of PRECIOUS BOY, Prema.

Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier OASIS DREAM b 2000 Dancing Brave Hope Bahamian Nijinsky Royal Academy Crimson Saint

Broodmare Sire: LOMITAS. Sire of the dams of 11 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PRAKASA Areion G3, ZAZOU Shamardal G3, HOLLYWOOD KISS Paolini LR.

MUSICAL TREAT ch 96 Dominion Mountain Ash Red Berry

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lyphard Navajo Princess Mill Reef Sorbus Northern Dancer Flaming Page Crimson Satan Bolero Rose Derring-Do Picture Palace Great Nephew Big Berry

PRAKASA b f 2007 Bold Reasoning Prime Abord Elevation Raise Your Skirts Strings Attached AREION b 95 Nijinsky Caerleon Foreseer Aerleona Le Levanstell Alata Altamura Nijinsky Niniski Virginia Hills Lomitas Surumu La Colorada La Dorada PEPPLES BEACH b 2001 Riverman Irish River Irish Star Provacatrice Graustark Don’t Sulk Dinner Partner

92 PRIX CORRIDA G2

Super Concorde

91 MEHL MULHENS-RENNEN G2

SAINT-CLOUD. May 24. 4yo+f&m. 2100m.

1. PLUMANIA (GB) 4 8-9 £65,575 b f by Anabaa - Featherquest (Rainbow Quest) O/B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-A Fabre 2. Celimene (IRE) 4 8-11 £25,310 b f by Dr Fong - Lunassa (Groom Dancer) O-Gerard Laboureau B-Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd TR-C Lerner 3. Daryakana (FR) 4 9-2 £12,080 ch f by Selkirk - Daryaba (Night Shift) O-HH The Aga Khan B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-A de Royer-Dupre Margins 1.5, short head. Time 2:13.60. Going Good.

Age 2-4

Starts 12

Wins 2

Places 9

Earned £303,701

COLOGNE. May 24. 3yoc&f. 1600m.

2nd Dam: Saquiace by Sagace. 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France, 2nd Grand Prix de Villeurbanne LR. Dam of SKY DANCING (f Exit To Nowhere, see above), Starla (f Lando: 3rd Bremer Stuten Meile LR).

Grandam of WHAT’S UP PUSSYCAT.

SCALO b c 2007 Surumu Acatenango Aggravate LANDO b 90 Sharpman Laurea Licata Irish River Exit To Nowhere Coup de Folie SKY DANCING b 97 Sagace Saquiace Laquiola

Literat Surama Aggressor Raven Locks Sharpen Up Miss Manon Dschingis Khan Liberty Riverman Irish Star Halo Raise The Standard Luthier Seneca Lyphard Kalila

90 SCHWARZGOLD-RENNEN G3

2nd Dam: Evening Air by J O Tobin. unraced. Dam of MIDNIGHT AIR (f Green Dancer: May Hill S G3).

Grandam of IMPERIAL BEAUTY, MIDNIGHT LINE.

MONTJEU b 96

Places 0

Sire: LANDO. Sire of 24 Stakes winners. In 2010 SCALO Exit To Nowhere G3.

Earned £149,705

1st Dam: SHADOW SONG by Pennekamp. Winner at 3 in France. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: JAN VERMEER (c Montjeu). 2 wins, Criterium International G1, Airlie Stud Gallinule S G3.

2008: Together (f Galileo)

Sadler’s Wells

Wins 3

FROZEN POWER b c 2007

2009: (f Big Shuffle)

Big Shuffle

Sire: MONTJEU. See race 100.

Northern Dancer

Starts 3

Broodmare Sire: EXIT TO NOWHERE. Sire of the dams of 22 SWs. In 2010 - BLEK Chichicastenango G3, DARIOLE Highest Honor G3, SCALO Lando G3, EKIN Mujahid LR, BANJAXED GIRL King’s Theatre LR, MAGIC MAMBO Hernando LR.

88 GALLINULE S G3

Age 2

89 BAVARIAN CLASSIC G3

COLOGNE. May 24. 3yof. 1600m.

1. PRAKASA (FR) 9-2 £35,398 b f by Areion - Pepples Beach (Lomitas) O-Gestut Park Wiedingen B-Gestut Park Wiedingen TR-W Hickst 2. Reine Heureuse (GER) 9-2 £11,504 b f by Big Shuffle - Reine Galante (Danehill) O-Gestut Auenquelle B-Gestut Auenquelle TR-U Ostmann 3. Mahamaya (GER) 9-2 £4,425 b f by Seattle Dancer - Mille Espoir (Mille Balles) O-H Vogele B-Frau Monika Konig TR-A Trybuhl Margins 0.5, 2.5. Time 1:36.64. Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 2

Places 4

Earned £53,723

Sire: AREION. Sire of 9 Stakes winners. In 2010 KALI Dashing Blade G2, VANJURA Zinaad G2, PRAKASA Lomitas G3.

1st Dam: PEPPLES BEACH by Lomitas. 3 wins at 4 in Germany. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: PRAKASA (f Areion) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany, K.Baronin von Ullmann Schwarzgold Rennen G3, 3rd Wettenleip Junioren Preis LR. 2008: Perpignon (c Numerous) unraced to date.

1. FROZEN POWER (IRE) 9-2 £88,496 b c by Oasis Dream - Musical Treat (Royal Academy) O-Godolphin B-Rathbarry Stud TR-M Al Zarooni 2. Kite Hunter (IRE) 9-2 £26,549 ch c by Muhtathir - Miss Chryss (Indian Ridge) O-Stall Steigenberger B-Azienda Agricola Loreto Luciani TR-M Hofer 3.=Noble Alpha (IRE) 9-2 £8,850 b c by Shamardal - Nouvelle Noblesse (Singspiel) O-Eckhard Sauren B-Eckhard Sauren TR-M Hofer 3.=Russian Tango (GER) 9-2 £8,850 ch c by Tertullian - Russian Samba (Laroche) O-Rennstall Darboven B-Gestut Idee TR-A Wohler Margins Nose, Nose. Time 1:36.69. Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 11

Wins 5

Places 3

Earned £253,854

Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2010 - QUERARI Acatenango G1, FROZEN POWER Royal Academy G2, TUSCAN EVENING Suave Dancer G2, ALTA FEDELTA Luge G3, SANDBAR Hernando G3, SRI PUTRA In The Wings G3, KEREDARI Doyoun LR, RAIN DELAYED Shareef Dancer LR. 1st Dam: Musical Treat by Royal Academy. 3 wins, 2nd Victor Chandler Lupe S LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2002: RED RIOT (c Red Ransom) Winner at 3 in Czech Republic.

2003: (c Rahy). died as a yearling.

2004: FINSCEAL BEO (f Mr Greeley) Champion 2yr old filly in Europe in 2006. 5 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Stan James 1000 Guineas G1, Prix Marcel Boussac-Barriere Deauville G1, 2nd Tattersalls Gold Cup G1, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1, 3rd Queen Anne S G1.

2005: Musical Bar (f Barathea) Winner at 3, 2nd Michael Seely Memorial Fillies’ S LR. 2007: FROZEN POWER (c Oasis Dream) 500,000gns yearling. 5 wins at 2 and 3, MehlMulhens Rennen G2, Prix Haras de la Huderie LR, 2nd UAE 2000 Guineas G3.

2008: Zabeel Park (f Medicean) unraced to date.

2009: (c Mr Greeley)

Sire: ANABAA. Sire of 75 Stakes winners. In 2010 GOLDIKOVA Blushing Groom G1, LOUP BRETON Irish River G2, PLUMANIA Rainbow Quest G2, BE POSITIVE Hennessy G3, SLAPSTICK Red Ransom G3, COURT Zedavite LR. 1st Dam: FEATHERQUEST by Rainbow Quest.

Winner at 2 in France. Dam of 4 winners: 2003: OMITAS (g Lomitas) 3 wins at 4 to 6 in France.

2004: HANDO (c Hernando) 5 wins at 3 to 6, 2010 in France.

2005: BALLADEUSE (f Singspiel) 2 wins at 3 in France, Qatar Prix de Royallieu G2. Broodmare.

2006: PLUMANIA (f Anabaa) 2 wins at 2 and 4 in France, Prix Corrida G2, 2nd Qatar Prix Vermeille G1, Prix Penelope G3, 3rd Prix de Diane G1, Qatar Prix de Royallieu G2, P de Psyche Beachcomber Hotel Royal Palm G3.

2007: Singuliere (f Singspiel) 2008: Insoumise (f Galileo) unraced to date.

2009: Secrete (f Cape Cross) 2010: (f Anabaa) 2nd Dam: Featherhill by Lyphard. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France, 3rd Lady Morvich H. Dam of GROOM DANCER (c Blushing Groom: Prix Lupin G1), TAGEL (c Cox’s Ridge: Ciga Prix Saint-Roman G3, 3rd Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G1), SLEW THE SLEWOR (c Slew O’ Gold: Prix Omnium II LR, Hurricane H LR, Robert F Carey Memorial H LR, 2nd Elkhorn S G2), Feathertop (c Alydar: 3rd Prix Herbager LR).

Grandam of KINSHASA NO KISEKI, LEGERETE, HEARTHSTEAD MAISON, RAVE REVIEWS, FERMION, SAIL. Third dam of FALCO, IRON LIPS. Broodmare Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. Sire of the dams of 112 SWs. In 2010 - PLUMANIA Anabaa G2, PUNCHER CLYNCH Azamour G3, ROSES FOR THE LADY Sadler’s Wells LR, AURORAS ENCORE Second Empire LR, EBADIYAN Daylami LR. The Anabaa/Rainbow Quest cross has produced: PLUMANIA G1, Baahama G3, Cielago G3, Lunaa LR. PLUMANIA b f 2006

2nd Dam: MOUNTAIN ASH by Dominion. 10 wins at 2 to 4 at home, Italy Premio Royal Mares G3. Dam of Whistledownwind (g Danehill Dancer: 2nd Classic Trial G3), Musical Treat (f Royal Academy, see above) Broodmare Sire: ROYAL ACADEMY. Sire of the dams of 76 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FROZEN POWER Oasis Dream G2, MAJESTIC MUSIC Al Maher G2, LAST REGAL Jallad G3, RIGHTFULLY YOURS Show A Heart G3, GLORY HUNTER Metal Storm LR, MOON ROYAL Mojave Moon LR, RONJA El Corredor LR, KEMPES Intikhab LR.

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Pas de Nom Petitioner Vaguely Noble Gay Mecene Gay Missile Riverman Bamieres Bergamasque Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Herbager I Will Follow Where You Lead Northern Dancer Lyphard Goofed Violon d’Ingres Lady Berry Moss Rose II Northern Dancer

Danzig ANABAA b 92 Balbonella

Rainbow Quest FEATHERQUEST b 98 Featherhill

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93 HENRY II S G2 SANDOWN PARK. May 27. 4yo+. 16f 78yds.

1. AKMAL (GB) 4 9-0 £56,770 ch g by Selkirk - Ayun (Swain) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Shadwell Estate Co Ltd TR-JL Dunlop 2. Saptapadi (IRE) 4 9-0 £21,520 ch g by Indian Ridge - Olympienne (Sadler’s Wells) O/B-Ballymacoll Stud TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Darley Sun (IRE) 4 9-0 £10,770 b c by Tiger Hill - Sagamartha (Rainbow Quest) O-Godolphin Racing B-Manfred Hoffer, Ballygrelihan Farm TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 1.5, 1.75. Time 3:37.92.

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-4

Starts 17

Wins 8

Places 3

2nd Dam: SING SOFTLY by Luthier. 3 wins at 2 and 3 Lancashire Oaks G3, 2nd Ribblesdale S G2. Dam of SUPREME SOUND (c Superlative: Hawthorne Gold Cup H G3, 2nd United Nations H G1).

Grandam of LEPORELLO, POPPY CAREW, CALYPSO GRANT. Third dam of DEVIOUS BOY, MARZELLINE, Fairmile, Against The Grain, Mr Keppel. Fourth dam of City Dancer.

Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge Habitat Brocade Canton Silk

Shirley Heights Hardiemma ELIZA ACTON b 95 Luthier Sing Softly Melody Hour

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Sir Gaylord Little Hut Runnymede Clouded Lamp Never Bend Milan Mill Hardicanute Grand Cross Klairon Flute Enchantee Sing Sing Arvonia

95 JOHN OF GAUNT S G3

Sharpen Up Rocchetta SELKIRK ch 88 Nebbiolo Annie Edge Friendly Court Nashwan Swain Love Smitten AYUN ch 2000 Nureyev Oumaldaaya Histoire

Native Dancer Mixed Marriage Rockefella Chambiges Yellow God Novara Be Friendly No Court Blushing Groom Height of Fashion Key To The Mint Square Angel Northern Dancer Special Riverman Helvetie II

94 BRIGADIER GERARD S G3 SANDOWN PARK. May 27. 4yo+. 10f 7yds.

1. STOTSFOLD (GB) 7 9-0 £36,901 b g by Barathea - Eliza Acton (Shirley Heights) O-PW Harris B-Pendley Farm TR-WR Swinburn 2. Tazeez (USA) 6 9-0 £13,988 bbr g by Silver Hawk - Soiree Russe (Nureyev) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Clovelly Farms TR-JHM Gosden 3. Glass Harmonium (IRE) 4 9-3 £7,001 gr c by Verglas - Spring Symphony (Darshaan) O/B-Ballymacoll Stud TR-Sir Michael Stoute Margins Neck, 1.75. Time 2:05.73 (fast 1.27).

Going Good to firm.

Age 3-7

Starts 28

Wins 8

Places 8

Earned £248,948

Sire: BARATHEA. Sire of 81 Stakes winners. In 2010 - STOTSFOLD Shirley Heights G3.

1st Dam: ELIZA ACTON by Shirley Heights. Winner at 2. Dam of 3 winners: 2001: Torley Grange (c Grand Lodge) unraced.

2002: MAGGIE TULLIVER (f Spectrum) 2 wins 2-3.

2003: STOTSFOLD (g Barathea) 8 wins, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Select S G3, Winter Hill S G3, La Coupe G3, 2nd Select S G3, 3rd Arlington Million S G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Glorious S LR. 2004: Anna Towkaska (f Polish Precedent) 2006: MRS BEETON (f Dansili) Winner at 3.

2008: (c Barathea)

Hope Bahamian

Selkirk ORFORD NESS b 94 Topsider Nesaah Sylph

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lyphard Navajo Princess Mill Reef Sorbus Atan Rocchetta Nebbiolo Friendly Court Northern Dancer Drumtop Alleged Society Column

96 PREIS DER FREUNDE UND FOERDERER G3

Margins 0.5, 1.75. Time 1:28.29 (slow 2.69).

Going Good to firm.

Age 3-6

Starts 55

1. MAIN AIM (GB) 5 9-0 £36,901 b h by Oasis Dream - Orford Ness (Selkirk) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Sir Michael Stoute 2. Doncaster Rover (USA) 4 9-0 £13,988 b g by War Chant - Rebridled Dreams (Unbridled’s Song) O-P Holling, I Raeburn, S Halsall, S Bolland B-Coffeepot Stable TR-DH Brown 3. Dream Eater (IRE) 5 9-0 £7,001 gr h by Night Shift - Kapria (Simon du Desert) O-JC Smith B-Stone Ridge Farm TR-AM Balding Margins 0.75, 0.75. Time 1:33.69 (slow 6.19).

Going Good to soft.

Age 3-5

Starts 15

Wins 6

Places 5

Earned £231,165

Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2010 - QUERARI Acatenango G1, TUSCAN EVENING Suave Dancer G1, FROZEN POWER Royal Academy G2, ALTA FEDELTA Luge G3, MAIN AIM Selkirk G3, SANDBAR Hernando G3, SRI PUTRA In The Wings G3, FIELD OF DREAM Selkirk LR, KEREDARI Doyoun LR, RAIN DELAYED Shareef Dancer LR. 1st Dam: ORFORD NESS by Selkirk. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix de Sandringham G3. Dam of 5 winners: 2000: WEIGHTLESS (g In The Wings) 7 wins at 3 to 7 at home, France, Prix Dollar Fouquet’s Barriere G2.

2001: CASTLE RISING (c Indian Ridge) 5 wins at 3 to 6 in France, Kingdom of Saudi Ara. 2002: HOME AFFAIRS (c Dansili) 3 wins, Royal Windsor S LR, 3rd Diomed S G3, Jersey S G3.

2003: Codename (f Sadler’s Wells) unraced.

2004: Change Course (f Sadler’s Wells). Broodmare.

2005: MAIN AIM (c Oasis Dream) 6 wins, John of Gaunt S G3 (twice), 2nd July Cup G1, 3rd Duke of York S G2.

2006: Simulate (c Dansili) ran once.

2007: VERDANT (c Singspiel) 2 wins at 2 and 3.

2009: (c Oasis Dream) 2nd Dam: Nesaah by Topsider. 2 wins at 3, 2nd Galtres S LR. Dam of ORFORD NESS (f Selkirk, see above), Aware (c Kenmare: 2nd Prix Eugene Adam G2), Legion (c Kris: 3rd Prix Pelleas LR). Grandam of Molomo, Pepperwood. Third dam of Rainfall.

Broodmare Sire: SELKIRK. Sire of the dams of 20 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MAIN AIM Oasis Dream G3, FIELD OF DREAM Oasis Dream LR, HIGH STANDING High Yield LR. The Oasis Dream/Selkirk cross has produced: MAIN AIM G1, MONITOR CLOSELY G1, FIELD OF DREAM LR.

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Wins 7

Places 23

Earned £130,522

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 77 Stakes winners. In 2010 NOORDHOEK FLYER Kris G2, SARISKA Muhtarram G2, SIX OF HEARTS Devil’s Bag G3.

1st Dam: Additive by Devil’s Bag. Dam of 3 winners: 2002: Mystic Sea (f Barathea) ran a few times.

2003: ADD WINGS (f In The Wings) 2 wins.

2004: SIX OF HEARTS (g Pivotal) 67,543gns yearling, 11,000gns 3yo. 7 wins, Ballycorus S G3, 3rd Navigation Stakes LR. 2005: JOKIPUR (g Act One) Winner at 3.

2006: Contradiktive (g Diktat) ran a few times.

2007: Cataspheric (g One Cool Cat) in training.

DUSSELDORF. May 29. 3yo+. 1600m.

1. ABBASHIVA (GER) 5 9-0 £28,319 b h by Tiger Hill - Abba (Goofalik) O-Gestut Brummerhof B-Frau N Schuoler TR-T Mundry 2. Alianthus (GER) 5 9-0 £9,735 b h by Hernando - Allure (Konigsstuhl) O/B-Gestut Karlshof TR-J Hirchberger 3. Sanjii Danon (GER) 4 9-2 £4,867 b c by Big Shuffle - Serpina (Grand Lodge) O-Stall D’Angelo B-Newsells Park Stud TR-W Hickst Margins 0.75, 1. Time 1:35.57. Going Good.

2nd Dam: Add by Spectacular Bid. 4 wins at 3 and 4 in USA, 3rd Mademoiselle S. Dam of LIZARD ISLAND (c Danehill Dancer: Railway S G2), INFLATE (c Forty Niner: Island Whirl H), Arabian Prince (g Fusaichi Pegasus: 2nd Platinum S LR, 3rd Desmond S G3, Autumn S G3). Grandam of CORINTHIAN, DESERT HERO.

Age 2-5

SIX OF HEARTS b g 2004

Starts 16

Wins 3

Places 5

Earned £61,687

Broodmare Sire: DEVIL’S BAG. Sire of the dams of 47 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SIX OF HEARTS Pivotal G3, FAHED JR Apprentice LR.

Sire: TIGER HILL. Sire of 29 Stakes winners. In 2010 - EYE OF THE TIGER Surumu G2, ABBASHIVA Goofalik G3, POSAVINA Sadler’s Wells G3.

1st Dam: ABBA by Goofalik. 2 wins at 3 in Germany.

Own sister to ACAMBARO. Dam of 2 winners: 2004: ABBADJINN (c Big Shuffle). 7 wins, Benazet Rennen G3, Silberne Peitsche G3, 2nd Goldene Peitsche G2.

2005: ABBASHIVA (c Tiger Hill) 3 wins, Preis Freunde/Forderer Reiter Rennvereins G3, Grosse Hessen Meile G3, Grosser Plural Preis LR, 2nd Excelsior Hotel Ernst-Meile LR, Preis der Dreijahrgen LR, 3rd Preis des Winterfavoriten G3.

2006: Abbasharjah (f Tiger Hill) unraced.

2007: Abbanandi (c Black Sam Bellamy) in training.

2nd Dam: Astica by Surumu. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany, 2nd Preis von Koln LR. Dam of ACAMBARO (c Goofalik: Grosser Muller Brot-Preis G2, 2nd Deutsches Derby G1), ADDICTED (f Diktat: Schwarzgold Rennen G3), ARTICA (f Pentire: G.Jubliaumspreis Hannoverschen Volksbank LR).

Broodmare Sire: GOOFALIK. Sire of the dams of 6 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ABBASHIVA Tiger Hill G3, PALERMO Kalatos LR. ABBASHIVA b h 2005 Danzig Danehill Razyana TIGER HILL b 95 Appiani II The Filly Tigress Silver Lyphard Goofalik Alik ABBA gr 99 Surumu Astica Auenliebe

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Herbager Angela Rucellai St Chad Templeogue Northern Dancer Goofed Targowice Kaliopi Literat Surama Pentathlon Allergie

97 BALLYCORUS S G3 LEOPARDSTOWN. May 30. 3yo+. 7f.

1. SIX OF HEARTS (GB) 6 9-9 £34,513 b g by Pivotal - Additive (Devil’s Bag) O-Round Tower Syndicate B-Castlemartin Stud, Skymarc Farm TR-Cecil Ross 2. Duff (IRE) 7 10-0 £10,089 b g by Spinning World - Shining Prospect (Lycius) O-Kilboy Estate B-Kilboy Estate TR-Edward Lynam 3. Croisultan (IRE) 4 9-9 £4,779 ch g by Refuse To Bend - Zoudie (Ezzoud) O-Brunabonne Syndicate B-DG Iceton TR-Liam McAteer

Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Hail To Reason Halo Cosmah Herbager Ballade Miss Swapsco Bold Bidder Spectacular Bid Spectacular Nijinsky Number Special Nureyev

Polar Falcon

HAYDOCK PARK. May 29. 4yo+. 7f 30yds.

Atan

Dancing Brave

STOTSFOLD b g 2003

Mill Reef

AKMAL ch g 2006

Foreign Courier

Annie Edge

The Barathea/Shirley Heights cross has produced: BARATHEA GUEST G1, MAGICAL ROMANCE G1, STOTSFOLD G1, APSIS G3, BARAFAMY G3, SHIELD G3, COCKAYNE LR, Saree G3.

BARATHEA b 90

Broodmare Sire: SWAIN. Sire of the dams of 1 Stakes winners. In 2010 - AKMAL Selkirk G2.

Green Desert OASIS DREAM b 2000

Sharpen Up

Sire: SELKIRK. Sire of 78 Stakes winners. In 2010 AKMAL Swain G2, TRANQUIL TIGER Distant View G3, GARDENING LEAVE Caerleon LR.

2nd Dam: OUMALDAAYA by Nureyev. Champion 3yr old filly in Italy in 1992. 3 wins at 2 and 3 at home, Italy Premio Lydia Tesio G2. Dam of HAAMI (c Nashwan: Ridgewood Pearl Desmond S G3, 2nd Dixie H G2)

Danzig

Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. See race 100.

Earned £182,485

1st Dam: AYUN by Swain. 3 wins at 3. Dam of 2 winners: 2005: FERAA (f Sakhee) 2 wins at 3-4 in Greece.

2006: AKMAL (g Selkirk) 8 wins at 3 and 4, Blue Square Henry II S G2, Jockey Club Cup G3, Directa Signs Noel Murless S LR. 2007: Albeed (f Tiger Hill) in training.

2008: Elrasheed (c Red Ransom) unraced to date.

2009: (c Nayef) 2010: (f Cape Cross)

MAIN AIM b h 2005

PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

Devil’s Bag ADDITIVE b 97 Add

98 GROSSER EHRMANNSTEHER-CUP G3 KREFELD. May 30. 4yo+. 3200m.

1. TRES ROCK DANON (FR) 4 8-11 £28,319 b c by Rock of Gibraltar - Tres Ravi (Monsun) O-Stall D’Angelo B-Haras De Chevotel, Morton Bloodstock TR-W Hickst 2. Brisant (GER) 8 8-11 £8,850 bbr g by Goofalik - Beresina (Surumu) O-Frau MM Holl B-Dr Rolf Wilhelms TR-R Suerland 3. Eye of The Tiger (GER) 5 9-4 £4,425 b h by Tiger Hill - Evening Breeze (Surumu) O/B-Baron G Von Ullmann TR-J Hirchberger Margins 4, 2. Time 3:25.51. Going Good.

Age 3-4

Starts 6

Wins 2

Places 3

Earned £24,168

Sire: ROCK OF GIBRALTAR. Sire of 52 Stakes winners. In 2010 - GIBRALTAR BLUE Bluebird G2, LA ROCKET Desert Sun G2, TRES ROCK DANON Monsun G3.

1st Dam: Tres Ravi by Monsun. Winner at 3, 2nd Prix de la Nonette G3, Deutscher Herold-Preis G3. Dam of 4 winners: 2002: Tres Preneur (c Entrepreneur) unraced.

2003: TRES BRAVE (c Fasliyev) Winner at 2.

2004: TRES FINE (f Kutub) Winner at 3 in France.

2005: Tres Rapide (f Anabaa Blue) 2 wins, 2nd Prix de Royallieu G2, Grosser Preis der Badischen Unternehmen G2.

2006: TRES ROCK DANON (c Rock of Gibraltar) 64,350gns yearling. 2 wins, Grosser Erhmann Steher Cup G3, 2nd Prix Denisy LR. 2007: Tres American Girl (f American Post) 2nd Dam: Tres Magnifique by Gay Fandango. 2nd Ludwig Goebels-Erinnerungsrennen G3, 3rd ARAG Schwarzgold-Rennen G2. Dam of TRES HEUREUX (c Konigsstuhl: GP von Dusseldorf Stadt Sparkasse G2), Tres Ravi (f Monsun, see above) Broodmare Sire: MONSUN. Sire of the dams of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 - TRES ROCK DANON Rock of Gibraltar G3.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern TRES ROCK DANON b c 2006 Danzig Danehill Razyana ROCK OF GIBRALTAR b 99 Be My Guest Offshore Boom Push A Button Konigsstuhl Monsun Mosella TRES RAVI br 97 Gay Fandango Tres Magnifique Toscadora

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Northern Dancer What A Treat Bold Lad River Lady Dschingis Khan Konigskronung Surumu Monasia Forli Gay Violin Orsini Tosca Bella

99 OAKS D’ITALIA G2 MILAN. May 30. 3yof. 2200m.

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 1

EPSOM DOWNS. June 4. 4yo+. 12f 10yds.

1. FAME AND GLORY (GB) 4 9-0 £127,733 b c by Montjeu - Gryada (Shirley Heights) O-D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor B-Ptarmigan Bloodstock, Miss K Rausing TR-AP O’Brien 2. Sariska (GB) 4 8-11 £48,420 b f by Pivotal - Maycocks Bay (Muhtarram) O-Lady Bamford B-Lady Bamford TR-MLW Bell 3. High Heeled (IRE) 4 8-11 £24,233 b f by High Chaparral - Uncharted Haven (Turtle Island) O-G Strawbridge, J Wigan B-Ballylinch Stud TR-JHM Gosden Margins 1.5, 1.25. Time 2:33.42 (fast 2.08).

Going Good.

Age 2-4

1. CONTREDANSE (IRE) 8-11 £150,442 bl f by Danehill Dancer - Ahdaab (Rahy) O-S Stuckey B-Ahdaab Syndicate TR-LM Cumani 2. Middle Club (GB) 8-11 £66,195 b f by Fantastic Light - Anna Oleanda (Old Vic) O-RJ McCreery B-Stowell Hill Ltd TR-R Hannon 3. Isantha (GER) 8-11 £36,106 b f by Dai Jin - Iaskre (Slip Anchor) O-Stall Dipoli B-Gestut Simmenach TR-T Mundry Margins Short head, 1.5. Time 2:14.70.

Going Good.

Age 2-3

100 CORONATION CUP G1

Earned £168,618

Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of 111 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CONTREDANSE Rahy G2, PLANTEUR Giant’s Causeway G2, MONTE ALTO Perugino LR, NEWS ALERT Brief Truce LR, SAMUEL MORSE Mt Livermore LR, SANJUAN Last Tycoon LR, SUPER SATIN Rock City LR, THE MIKADO Rigoletto LR, URAMAZIN Acatenango LR. 1st Dam: Ahdaab by Rahy. Dam of 5 winners: 2003: Walklikeanegyptian (f Danehill) 3 wins, 2nd Pucker Up S G3. Broodmare.

2004: CALLWOOD DANCER (f Danehill Dancer) 6 wins at 3 and 4 in Canada, Nassau S G2, 2nd E P Taylor S G1.

2005: MISS SIVIVATU (f Danehill Dancer) 2 wins at 4 in New Zealand.

2006: Set Sail (g Danehill Dancer) Winner at 2, 3rd Juddmonte International S G1.

2007: CONTREDANSE (f Danehill Dancer) Sold 200,000gns yearling at TAOC1, 135,000gns 2yo at TADEM. 3 wins, Oaks d’Italia G2.

2009: (f Danehill Dancer) 2nd Dam: DISH DASH by Bustino. 3 wins at 2 and 3 Ribblesdale S G2, 3rd Yorkshire Oaks G1. Dam of MAROOF (c Danzig: Queen Elizabeth II S G1, 2nd Smurfit National S G1), Arrasas (c Irish River: 2nd Jennings The Bookmakers Zetland S LR), Dahomey (c Dayjur: 3rd Milcars Easter S LR). Grandam of DESERT KING, CAIRDEAS. Broodmare Sire: RAHY. Sire of the dams of 71 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ALVERTA Flying Spur G1, CONTREDANSE Danehill Dancer G2, DOUBLES PARTNER Rock Hard Ten G2, WORTHADD Dubawi G2, COURAGEOUS CAT Storm Cat G3, LIFE AT TEN Malibu Moon G3, CAMILLE C Roman Dancer LR, FLAWLESS GOLD Gold Tribute LR, GEESALA Barathea LR, HEEDAS Lomitas LR, MISS EUROPA Monsun LR, ONASSIS Glory of Dancer LR.

Starts 13

Wins 8

Places Earned 3 £1,801,680

Sire: MONTJEU. Sire of 88 Stakes winners. In 2010 FAME AND GLORY Shirley Heights G1, TAVISTOCK Quest For Fame G1, WALL STREET Grand Lodge G1, JUKEBOX JURY Kenmare G2, GROWL Western Symphony G3, JAN VERMEER Pennekamp G3, CLASS IS CLASS Hector Protector LR, GREEN MOON Green Tune LR, OLD JOCK Dance Floor LR, BUDAPEST Doyoun LR, ERADICATE Indian Ridge LR, HURRICANE FLY Kenmare LR. 1st Dam: Gryada by Shirley Heights. 2 wins at 2, 3rd Premio Dormello G3. Own sister to Golan Heights.

Dam of 8 winners: 1998: Guaranda (f Acatenango) 2 wins at 3, 3rd EBF Upavon S LR. Dam of GRAVITATION (Lillie Langtry S G3) 1999: Grampian (c Selkirk) 4 wins at 2, 3 and 6, 2nd Manchester Evening News July S LR, John Smith’s Extra Smooth Silver Cup H LR. 2001: GRAHAM ISLAND (g Acatenango) 2 wins at 3 and 4.

2002: GRYSKIRK (g Selkirk) Winner at 2.

2003: GAZE (f Galileo) 2 wins at 4 in Germany.

Broodmare.

2005: YUMMY MUMMY (f Montjeu) Winner at 3.

2006: FAME AND GLORY (c Montjeu) Sold 190,000gns foal at TADEF. 8 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, Tattersalls Gold Cup G1, Investec Coronation Cup G1, Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby G1, Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1, Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S G2, High Chaparral EBF Mooresbridge S G3, P W McGrath Memorial Ballysax S G3, 2nd Investec Derby S G1, Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion S G1, 3rd Alleged S LR. 2007: RAIN FOREST (c Sadler’s Wells) 2 wins at 3.

2010: (f Montjeu) 2nd Dam: GRIMPOLA by Windwurf. 2 wins in West Germany ARAG Schwarzgold-Rennen (1000 Guineas) G2. Own sister to GRIMBEAU. Dam of Golan Heights (g Shirley Heights: 2nd Parfetts Anniversary July Trophy S LR), Gryada (f Shirley Heights, see above). Grandam of GONBARDA, GLOBAL DREAM, GONFILIA, GONLARGO, GORLOR, Gondoro, Global Dancer, Global World.

Third dam of GOATHEMALA, GALANA. Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Sire of the dams of 174 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FAME AND GLORY Montjeu G1, AKDARENA Hernando G3, STOTSFOLD Barathea G3, CAPE MARTIN Polish Precedent LR, OPINION POLL Halling LR, KHYBER KIM Mujahid LR.

The Danehill Dancer/Rahy cross has produced: CALLWOOD DANCER G1, CONTREDANSE G2, Set Sail G1.

The Montjeu/Shirley Heights cross has produced: ANTON CHEKHOV G1, FAME AND GLORY G1, MONTARE G1, Washington Irving G2, Red Peony G3.

CONTREDANSE bl f 2007

FAME AND GLORY b c 2006

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Razyana Spring Adieu DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Atan Sharpen Up Rocchetta Mira Adonde Caro Lettre d’Amour Lianga Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Rahy Halo Glorious Song Ballade AHDAAB ch 96 Busted Bustino Ship Yard Dish Dash Venture Loose Cover Nymphet Danzig

Danehill

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Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge MONTJEU b 96 Top Ville Floripedes Toute Cy Mill Reef Shirley Heights Hardiemma GRYADA b/br 93 Windwurf Grimpola Gondel

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special High Top Sega Ville Tennyson Adele Toumignon Never Bend Milan Mill Hardicanute Grand Cross Kaiseradler Wiesenweihe Zank Goldhenne

It is a measure of Montjeu’s prowess as a sire of top middle-distance horses that he was responsible for eight runners in Epsom’s three Gr1s – three in the Coronation Cup, three in the Oaks and two in the Derby. His son Fame And Glory found Sea The Stars an insurmountable obstacle in 2009 but is benefiting from Sea The Stars’s retirement. A seven-length winner of the Tattersalls Gold Cup, he seemed to have something in reserve when beating Sariska with ears pricked in the Coronation Cup. Fame And Glory’s Epsom victory strengthened the Sadler’s Wells male line’s stranglehold on the Coronation Cup. The multiple champion sire was responsible for six winners and four of his sons have supplied a further five, with Montjeu striking with Scorpion and Fame And Glory. Although 21 years span these 11 winners, the first and last of them – In The Wings and Fame And Glory – share the same broodmare sire, 1978 Derby winner Shirley Heights. Montjeu is one of only two sons of Sadler’s Wells to have sired Group winners from Shirley Heights mares, his contribution being three Group winners from 25 foals, while Barathea sired six from 36 foals.

Gryada was owned by Lord Howard de Walden’s Plantation Stud, which earlier sent a German mare to Shirley Heights to produce the Derby-winning Slip Anchor. Gryada’s dam Grimpola was another bought from Germany, where she had won the 1,000 Guineas and finished third in the Oaks.

Seven of Grimpola’s eight foals were by members of the Mill Reef male line, with a mating to Slip Anchor producing Gonfalon, an accomplished three-parts-sister to Gryada. Gonfalon returned to Germany to produce top filly Gonbarda and two other Group winners in Gonfilia and Gonlargo.

Gryada was carrying Fame And Glory when she was sent to Tattersalls’ December Sales in 2005, as part of the de Walden dispersal.

The mare sold for 160,000gns and was returned to the sales in 2006, when she sold for 180,000gns, carrying the promising Sadler’s Wells colt Rain Forest. Lord Howard de Walden’s widow retained a young grand-daughter of Gryada and the filly – Galileo’s daughter Gravitation – won the Gr3 Lillie Langtry Stakes.

101 OAKS S G1 EPSOM DOWNS. June 4. 3yof. 12f 10yds.

1. SNOW FAIRY (IRE) 9-0 £208,119 b f by Intikhab - Woodland Dream (Charnwood Forest) O-Anamoine Ltd B-Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc TR-EAL Dunlop 2. Meeznah (USA) 9-0 £78,892 b f by Dynaformer - String Quartet (Sadler’s Wells) O-Saif Ali, Saeed H Altayer B-Swettenham Stud TR-DR Lanigan 3. Remember When (IRE) 9-0 £39,483 ch f by Danehill Dancer - Lagrion (Diesis) O-Mrs J Magnier B-Tower Bldstk TR-AP O’Brien Margins Neck, 2. Time 2:35.77 (slow 0.27).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 8

Wins 3

Places 4

Earned £246,905

Sire: INTIKHAB. Sire of 17 Stakes winners. In 2010 SNOW FAIRY Charnwood Forest G1, FAT CHOY ICHIBAN Riverman LR, KIDNAPPING Barathea LR, KURT Machiavellian LR, LES FAZZANI Most Welcome LR, KEMPES Royal Academy LR. 1st Dam: WOODLAND DREAM by Charnwood Forest. Winner at 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: SNOW FAIRY (f Intikhab) Sold 1,260gns yearling at TIDEC. 3 wins at 2 and 3, Oaks S G1, Height of Fashion S LR, 3rd Prestige S G3.

2nd Dam: Fantasy Girl by Marju. ran at 2 and 3. Dam of BIG BAD BOB (c Bob Back: Furstenberg-Rennen G3) Broodmare Sire: CHARNWOOD FOREST. Sire of the dams of 2 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SNOW FAIRY Intikhab G1.

SNOW FAIRY b f 2007 Hail To Reason Bramalea Damascus Arabia Christmas Wind INTIKHAB b 94 Mr Prospector Crafty Prospector Real Crafty Lady Crafty Example Danzig Zienelle Past Example Known Fact Warning Slightly Dangerous Charnwood Forest Sadler’s Wells Dance of Leaves Fall Aspen WOODLAND DREAM br 2002 Last Tycoon Marju Flame of Tara Fantasy Girl Persian Bold Persian Fantasy Gay Fantasy Roberto

Red Ransom

No wonder there were doubts about Snow Fairy’s stamina for the Oaks.

Her sire Intikhab never won beyond nine furlongs and neither her dam Woodland Dream nor her broodmare sire Charnwood Forest was asked to tackle more than a mile. As often happens, though, her immediate forebears were dominated by some stouter elements further back in her pedigree. For example, Intikhab is a grandson of the 1972 Derby winner Roberto, who appears in Charnwood Forest’s pedigree. Woodland Dream’s dam Fantasy Girl is by the Derby runner-up Marju and her third dam Gay Fantasy was by Troy, the staminapacked winner of the 1979 Derby.

Snow Fairy also has three distant lines to Northern Dancer and her fourth and fifth generations include the American stallions Damascus, Nashua, Sword Dancer and Buckpasser, all winners of the twomile Jockey Club Gold Cup. Arguably the most significant name in recent generations of Snow Fairy’s female line is that of her fifth dam, Miss Upward. The daughter of St Leger winner Alcide has numerous good winners descending from her, including a Derby winner in Oath.

Significantly, Oath’s dam Sheer Audacity was by Troy out of Miss Upward, which made her a sister to Snow Fairy’s fourth dam Gay Fantasy.

Miss Upward also produced a Ribblesdale winner, Miss Petard, to Troy’s sire Petingo.

The unraced Gay Fantasy proved a fine broodmare for Windflower Overseas Holdings Ltd. Her talented winners included Lucky Guest, Son Of Sharp Shot and Snow Fairy’s third dam Persian Fantasy, who was Listedplaced over two miles. Another of Gay Fantasy’s daughters, the Sadler’s Wells mare Cara Fantasy, has recently done sterling work for Mrs Patino, of

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the Anamoine/Windflower companies, by producing the Group winners Palavicini and Elusive Pimpernel.

Snow Fairy follows fillies Red Evie and Paita as the third Gr1 winner by Intikhab. Intikhab’s appeal as a mate for Woodland Dream stems from his being a grandson of Roberto. When Woodland Dream’s dam Fantasy Girl was mated to Roberto’s son Bob Back, she produced Big Bad Bob, a stakes winner in England, France and Germany. And when Persian Fantasy was mated to Sri Pekan, who shared the same sire, Red Ransom, as Intikhab, she produced Persian Lightning, a Listed winner over nearly a mile and a half.

S G1 (twice)), MOON SEARCH (f Rainbow Quest: Prix de Royallieu G2), KITTY O’SHEA (f Sadler’s Wells: Park Express S LR), Kushnarenkovo (f Sadler’s Wells: 2nd Noblesse S G3).

Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 228 Stakes winners. In 2010 - WORKFORCE King’s Best G1, BANKABLE Medicean G2, CAMPANOLOGIST Kingmambo G2, MEISHO BELUGA French Deputy G2, ZARIUS Zabeel G2, BALETTI Gulch G3, CAT JUNIOR Storm Cat G3, DEEM Dalakhani G3, ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL Elusive Quality G3, POSAVINA Tiger Hill G3.

The King’s Best/Sadler’s Wells cross has produced: BEST ALIBI G1, CREACHADOIR G1, RUNAWAY G1, WORKFORCE G1, TO SENDER LR, Gemini Gold G3, Angelonmyshoulder LR, Earl’s Court LR, Honour System LR, Ski Sunday LR. WORKFORCE b c 2007

KING’S BEST b 97 Allegretta

EPSOM DOWNS. June 5. 3yoc&f. 12f 10yds.

1. WORKFORCE (GB) 9-0 £771,504 b c by King’s Best - Soviet Moon (Sadler’s Wells) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Sir Michael Stoute 2. At First Sight (IRE) 9-0 £292,457 ch c by Galileo - Healing Music (Bering) O-D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor B-Healing Music Partnership TR-AP O’Brien 3. Rewilding (GB) 9-0 £146,364 b c by Tiger Hill - Darara (Top Ville) O-Godolphin B-Watership Down Stud TR-Mahmood Al Zarooni Margins 7, 0.5. Time 2:31.33 (fast 4.17).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £807,346

Sire: KING’S BEST. Sire of 33 Stakes winners. In 2010 - EISHIN FLASH Platini G1, WORKFORCE Sadler’s Wells G1, CALMING INFLUENCE Indian Ridge G2, ALLYBAR Irish River G3, SIMON DE MONTFORT Caerleon G3.

1st Dam: Soviet Moon by Sadler’s Wells. unraced.

Own sister to BRIAN BORU, KITTY O’SHEA and Kushnarenkovo. Dam of 3 winners: 2005: ROCKET LAUNCH (c Oasis Dream) 3 wins at 3 to 5 in Greece.

2006: EXTREME IMPACT (g Rock of Gibraltar) Winner over hurdles at 4.

2007: WORKFORCE (c King’s Best) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Derby S G1, 2nd Dante S G2.

2008: (f Dalakhani) 2009: (c Halling) 2nd Dam: EVA LUNA by Alleged. 4 wins, Park Hill S G3. Own sister to Petralona. Dam of BRIAN BORU (c Sadler’s Wells: St Leger S G1, Racing Post Trophy G1, 2nd Irish St Leger G1, 3rd Canadian International

Raise A Native Gold Digger Nureyev Miesque Pasadoble Agio Lombard Promised Lady Espresso Anatevka Almyra Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Hoist The Flag Alleged Princess Pout Star Appeal Media Luna Sounion

103 PRIX DU JOCKEY CLUB G1

Mr Prospector Kingmambo

102 DERBY S G1

sister Kitty O’Shea also made a winning debut at two before easily winning a Listed race at three.

Workforce’s second dam, the Alleged mare Eva Luna, produced six foals to Sadler’s Wells, the continued faith in this pairing reflecting Sadler’s Wells’s fine record with daughters of Alleged. One of the six Group winners from this cross was Dream Well, winner of the Prix du Jockey-Club and Irish Derby, while another was Linda’s Lad, who won the Gr1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud. This is a Classic family; Workforce’s third dam Media Luna failed by a neck to win the 1984 Oaks.

Sadler’s Wells SOVIET MOON b 2001 Eva Luna

With his connections preferring the brilliant El Gran Senor for the 1984 Derby, Sadler’s Wells never made it to Epsom, tackling the Prix du JockeyClub instead. However, he has exerted an extraordinary influence on the Epsom Classic. In addition to siring winners Galileo and High Chaparral, he sired seven colts who were second.

His sons Montjeu and Galileo have supplied three recent Derby winners but none of Sadler’s Wells’s daughters had produced an Epsom Derby winner until Soviet Moon’s son Workforce stunned the opposition in 2010.

Workforce’s dam never raced but her brother Brian Boru started third favourite for the 2003 Derby, having won the Racing Post Trophy at two.

Brian Boru disappointed at Epsom but won the St Leger for the Magniers, who acquired the Juddmonte-bred colt in a foal share deal with Coolmore.

Brian Boru wasn’t a slow-maturing stayer. He made a winning debut in the June of his juvenile career and his

CHANTILLY. June 6. 3yoc&f. 2100m.

1. LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) 9-2 £758,496 ch c by Shamardal - Lady Vettori (Vettori) O/B-Gestut Ammerland TR-A Fabre 2. Planteur (IRE) 9-2 £303,451 b c by Danehill Dancer - Plante Rare (Giant’s Causeway) O-Ecurie Wildenstein B-Dayton Investments Ltd TR-E Lellouche 3. Pain Perdu (FR) 9-2 £151,726 b c by Vespone - Coastline (Night Shift) O-HG Wernicke B-H Honore, T Schweizer TR-N Clement Margins 3, 0.75. Time 2:07.10. Going Soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 3

Places 2

Earned £285,726

Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 12 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FAINT PERFUME Zabeel G1, LOPE DE VEGA Vettori G1, ZAZOU Lomitas G3, ELLE SHADOW Roi Danzig LR, FEMINA FASHION Jeune LR, HAPPY HIPPY Soviet Lad LR, SHAKESPEAREAN Priolo LR, SIYAADAH Lahib LR. 1st Dam: LADY VETTORI by Vettori. 5 wins, Prix du Calvados G3, 3rd Prix Marcel Boussac G1. Dam of 5 winners: 2002: FLOWER BOWL (f Anabaa) Winner at 3.

2004: BAL DE LA ROSE (f Cadeaux Genereux) 4 wins, Prix Andre Baboin G3.

2005: LEAP AHEAD (g Desert Prince) 3 wins at 4.

2006: LE ROC (c Montjeu) Winner at 2 in France.

2007: LOPE DE VEGA (c Shamardal) 3 wins, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1, Prix du Jockey Club G1, 3rd Prix de Fontainebleau G3.

2008: Lavande Violet (f Hurricane Run) unraced.

2nd Dam: Lady Golconda by Kendor. unraced. Dam of LADY VETTORI, Rosey de Megeve (f Efisio: 2nd Prix La Camargo LR, Prix de la Cochere LR, Prix La Sorellina LR, Prix du Pont-Neuf LR) Broodmare Sire: VETTORI. Sire of the dams of 5 SWs. In 2010 - LOPE DE VEGA Shamardal G1.

LOPE DE VEGA ch c 2007 Storm Cat Giant’s Causeway Mariah’s Storm SHAMARDAL b 2002 Machiavellian Helsinki Helen Street Machiavellian Vettori Air Distingue LADY VETTORI b 97 Kendor Lady Golconda Lady Sharp

Storm Bird Terlingua Rahy Immense Mr Prospector Coup de Folie Troy Waterway Mr Prospector Coup de Folie Sir Ivor Euryanthe Kenmare Belle Mecene Sharpman Golondrina

Darley stallions have been in great form at Classic level in 2010, with Dubawi, King’s Best and Shamardal being responsible for winners of the 2,000 Guineas equivalents in Britain, Italy and France, and the Derby counterparts in England, Italy, Japan and France. Shamardal’s contribution was Lope de Vega, who completed the Poule d’Essai des Poulains/Prix du Jockey-Club double five years after Shamardal did the same double. Injury ended Shamardal’s career after he had added another Gr1 success in the St James’s Palace Stakes and Darley sent him to Australia. His first crop there contains a Classic heroine, in VRC Oaks winner Faint Perfume.

A lot is expected of Shamardal, as his dam Helsinki is a sister to Street Cry, whose first crop has produced ten Group winners. Shamardal’s first European crop has produced four Group winners so far, with Lope de Vega leading the way ahead of Shakespearean, Arctic and Zazou.

Lope de Vega’s owner-breeder, Gestut Ammerland, took a bold step in selecting Shamardal as a mate for Lady Vettori, as this mating produced 3 x 3 inbreeding to Machiavellian.

Lope de Vega’s broodmare sire Vettori became Machiavellian’s first Gr1 winner when winning the Poule d’Essai des Poulains. Lady Vettori helped her sire make an eye-catching start to his stallion career, winning the Gr3 Prix du Calvados prior to her third in the Gr1 Prix Marcel Boussac.

Lady Vettori was bought for €500,000 at Deauville shortly before she conceived her dual Classic winner.

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DATA BOOK EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN STALLION STATISTICS

Leading Flat sires 2010 by earnings Name

King’s Best Shamardal Danehill Dancer Galileo Montjeu Dubawi Oasis Dream Dansili Rock Of Gibraltar Invincible Spirit Pivotal Verglas Tiger Hill Cape Cross Anabaa Kingsalsa Intikhab High Chaparral Slickly Fasliyev Hennessy Refuse To Bend Hawk Wing One Cool Cat Muhtathir Halling Marju Diktat Sadler’s Wells Orpen Highest Honor Captain Rio Medicean Hernando Peintre Celebre Selkirk Dubai Destination Bertolini Footstepsinthesand Gold Away Elusive City Monsun Green Tune Kyllachy Tagula

YOF

1997 2002 1993 1998 1996 2002 2000 1996 1999 1997 1993 1994 1995 1994 1992 1996 1994 1999 1996 1997 1993 2000 1999 2001 1995 1991 1988 1995 1981 1996 1983 1999 1997 1990 1994 1988 1999 1996 2002 1995 2000 1990 1991 1998 1993

Sire

Rnrs

Wnrs

%WR

Races

AWD

Earnings (£)

Top horse

Earned (£)

Kingmambo Giant's Causeway Danehill Sadler's Wells Sadler's Wells Dubai Millennium Green Desert Danehill Danehill Green Desert Polar Falcon Highest Honor Danehill Green Desert Danzig Kingmambo Red Ransom Sadler's Wells Linamix Nureyev Storm Cat Sadler's Wells Woodman Storm Cat Elmaamul Diesis Last Tycoon Warning Northern Dancer Lure Kenmare Pivotal Machiavellian Niniski Nureyev Sharpen Up Kingmambo Danzig Giant's Causeway Goldneyev Elusive Quality Konigsstuhl Green Dancer Pivotal Taufan

153 64 185 137 145 81 147 123 163 158 134 183 108 124 85 109 92 87 86 131 14 105 119 133 75 69 77 141 82 101 50 127 111 59 63 83 101 142 79 54 87 73 74 141 74

35 31 44 38 38 33 47 42 50 46 42 41 35 34 24 30 29 26 24 42 9 28 30 36 22 16 21 28 18 32 15 38 28 16 14 21 28 34 20 20 32 24 17 38 23

22.9 48.4 23.8 27.7 26.2 40.7 32.0 34.2 30.7 29.1 31.3 22.4 32.4 27.4 28.2 27.5 31.5 29.9 27.9 32.1 64.3 26.7 25.2 27.1 29.3 23.2 27.3 19.9 22.0 31.7 30.0 29.9 25.2 27.1 22.2 25.3 27.7 23.9 25.3 37.0 36.8 32.9 23.0 27.0 31.1

43 38 56 48 45 48 61 60 64 59 51 50 50 48 29 39 41 27 31 58 11 43 38 48 25 21 28 38 22 44 25 56 39 24 20 30 36 46 27 25 46 27 19 47 32

9.1 8.0 8.6 10.6 11.3 8.4 7.8 9.5 9.6 7.7 9.1 8.6 10.3 9.5 9.5 9.2 8.4 9.8 9.9 6.9 7.6 8.5 9.3 7.4 10.0 11.3 8.0 8.7 11.4 8.1 9.9 7.1 8.2 10.7 11.0 10.0 9.2 7.6 7.7 10.2 7.6 10.9 9.6 6.5 7.4

1,324,442 1,306,381 1,171,394 1,157,080 1,132,098 1,127,722 1,059,335 922,242 814,831 742,633 716,529 697,504 678,814 669,674 612,339 611,170 589,347 575,047 557,664 555,080 533,781 506,926 482,774 466,519 452,603 452,311 451,670 450,706 445,776 434,194 430,476 430,173 427,812 408,038 407,763 407,373 404,008 403,402 401,011 400,772 400,531 399,214 398,109 395,364 393,392

Workforce Lope de Vega Planteur At First Sight Fame And Glory Worthadd Querari Ice Blue Jacqueline Quest Allied Powers Sariska Glass Harmonium Rewilding Behkabad Goldikova Too Nice Name Snow Fairy Joanna Gris de Gris Amico Fritz Special Duty Sarafina Shamwari Lodge Lunacat Gone Shopping Cutlass Bay Bethrah Skins Game Pouvoir Absolu Pollen Ansiei Golden Stamp Marie de Medici Akdarena Byword Tranquil Tiger Evading Tempete Prime Defender Shamalgan Pearl Away Bangalore Gold Ameer Zagora Penitent Canford Cliffs

803,784 996,664 369,027 308,828 297,710 368,958 101,548 80,619 86,080 100,973 105,190 43,901 194,382 118,496 126,416 55,310 231,823 146,491 69,912 96,602 465,248 137,035 82,805 52,212 35,575 219,265 211,836 45,133 58,097 48,319 149,868 27,136 37,560 89,148 139,159 71,224 112,876 78,634 45,518 43,363 24,721 56,476 45,133 77,888 223,882

Three-year-olds do Shamardal proud As so often at this time of year, the massive prize-money on offer for the Derby and Prix du Jockey Club exerts a profound influence on the earnings table. Remove Workforce and Lope de Vega from the tallies of King’s Best and Shamardal, and neither would be higher than 20th.

Shamardal is excused by virtue of this being his first crop of three-yearolds, but with fewer than 4% stakes horses to runners King’s Best is way down the list. Still, any stallion who gets a colt of the undoubted quality of Workforce deserves applause.

In terms of percentage of stakes horses, the best European-based sires (or ones who were based here) are the old favourites Monsun and Sadler’s Wells, with just over 12%, followed by Galileo, Oasis Dream, Dubawi and Hernando.

Of those, Oasis Dream has had the highest number of runners with 147 and his 17 stakes horses include nine stakes winners, which puts him in front in that category, along with fellow Banstead Manor resident Dansili.

Leading sires of two-year-olds 2010 by earnings Name

Indian Rocket Invincible Spirit Footstepsinthesand *Holy Roman Emperor Exceed And Excel One Cool Cat Statue Of Liberty Acclamation *Aussie Rules Elusive City Danehill Dancer *Ad Valorem Kheleyf Royal Applause High Yield Avonbridge Oratorio Verglas Colossus Bernebeau Mujadil Miesque's Son Panis Fasliyev Dubawi Della Francesca Oasis Dream *Iffraaj Captain Rio Sakhee Johannesburg Antonius Pius Diktat Intikhab Iron Mask Barathea Compton Place *Layman Rashbag Dansili

YOF

1994 1997 2002 2004 2000 2001 2000 1999 2003 2000 1993 2002 2001 1993 1997 2000 2002 1994 2001 1999 1988 1992 1998 1997 2002 1999 2000 2001 1999 1997 1999 2001 1995 1994 1998 1990 1994 2002 1999 1996

Sire

Indian Ridge Green Desert Giant's Causeway Danehill Danehill Storm Cat Storm Cat Royal Applause Danehill Elusive Quality Danehill Danzig Green Desert Waajib Storm Cat Averti Danehill Highest Honor Danehill Green Tune Storm Bird Mr Prospector Miswaki Nureyev Dubai Millennium Danzig Green Desert Zafonic Pivotal Bahri Hennessy Danzig Warning Red Ransom Danzig Sadler's Wells Indian Ridge Sunday Silence Reprimand Danehill

Rnrs

Wnrs

17 22 16 21 24 16 13 25 16 15 20 19 28 22 8 18 16 29 15 5 10 2 9 20 12 1 15 21 16 4 13 21 12 10 8 4 14 9 3 6

3 9 5 6 9 7 4 5 4 5 3 4 5 5 2 6 4 4 3 2 4 1 1 3 2 1 4 5 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 2

%WR

17.7 40.9 31.3 28.6 37.5 43.8 30.8 20.0 25.0 33.3 15.0 21.1 17.9 22.7 25.0 33.3 25.0 13.8 20.0 40.0 40.0 50.0 11.1 15.0 16.7 100.0 26.7 23.8 18.8 50.0 23.1 4.8 16.7 30.0 25.0 50.0 21.4 22.2 33.3 33.3

Races

AWD

Earnings (£)

Top horse

5 13 6 7 12 8 6 5 6 6 4 5 6 5 2 7 4 4 4 3 6 2 1 3 2 3 4 5 5 3 3 1 2 4 2 3 3 3 3 3

4.7 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.3 5.1 5.3 6.1 5.5 5.8 5.5 5.2 5.8 5.9 6.3 5.2 5.2 5.5 6.0 5.0 6.0 5.0 5.3 5.4 5.1 5.2 6.2 5.1 5.0 5.6 5.3 5.0 5.0 5.3 5.3 5.7

124,159 106,469 85,338 76,743 75,483 73,178 70,640 63,979 63,430 62,246 60,573 54,971 54,176 54,080 53,407 45,731 42,127 40,163 38,521 37,831 37,464 34,601 33,672 32,759 31,487 30,088 29,255 29,151 27,772 27,710 27,263 26,800 26,309 26,258 26,238 26,103 26,079 25,752 25,530 25,187

Captain Chop Spirit Of Saints Step Up High Award Excel Bolt Lone Cat Acqualinda Lightening Thief Chinese Wall Chiswick Bey Samuel Morse Samaden La Grande Guerra Wave Of Applause Pinielde Temple Meads Free Winner Uighur Santa Grazia Droit Devant Bahceli Belle Aumone Maiguri Malikayah Dubawi Gold Dream Catcher Approve Nasharra Cape To Rio Tin Horse So Stylish Julius Geezer Chilworth Lad Paris To Peking Keratiya Geesala Arneb Gerash Flower Bag Zoffany

Earned (£)

25,664 31,968 33,773 33,748 18,816 21,593 28,717 14,562 25,664 15,751 36,571 31,139 15,855 10,686 19,336 9,714 11,823 16,195 9,733 27,345 12,304 30,619 18,230 16,789 10,989 30,088 7,269 5,222 16,676 25,664 11,827 13,662 13,250 15,044 13,540 21,949 9,176 13,451 25,531 20,761

Emperor leads the freshmen as forecast The rapid increase in number of winners for freshman sire Holy Roman Emperor, referred to a month ago, has occurred, since his tally has gone from one to six, with Woodcote Stakes winner High Award among the batch.

Second among the newcomers is Kildangan Stud-based Iffraaj on five, followed by Ad Valorem and Aussie Rules, both at Coolmore like Holy Roman Emperor. Aussie Rules is responsible for Dinkum Diamond, successful in the National Stakes.

Leading the numbers with nine winners apiece are Exceed And Excel and Invincible Spirit. Given his great record with juveniles, Danehill Dancer is surprisingly low in the pecking order, boasting just three from 20 runners.

Interestingly, Dubawi, whose Classic crop has been making such a splash, has managed just two juvenile winners from a dozen runners but one of them is the useful Dubawi Gold, who is, like Makfi, out of a Green Desert mare.

*First-season sire; All statistics to June 6

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BRITISH AND IRISH-BRED SUCCESS OVERSEAS WINNERS Breeder 6c Racing 6c Racing Ahdaab Syndicate Airlie Stud Airlie Stud Alberti, Mrs E. Aylesfield Farms Stud Ltd Banahan, J. & E. Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Barronstown Stud Bishopstown Stud Buckhurst Stud Bumble Bloodstock Byrne, Eimear Mulhern & B. Grassick, P. Byrne, P. Caley, Exors of the Late W. L. Canary Thoroughbreds Carroll, Mr J. M. Chandris, Mrs J. Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Coonan, Mrs M. Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Dayton Investments Ltd Dayton Investments Ltd Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Dunmore Stud Ltd Dunne, F. Elsdon Farms Equine Fertility Unit Fair, I. D. Fleming, Jim Forenaghts Stud Forenaghts Stud & Dermot Cantillon Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd Glending Bloodstock Glending Bloodstock Grundy Bloodstock Ltd Hanly, Mrs S. Hascombe & Valiant Studs Heffernan, Mr and Mrs T.& L. Hennessy, P. Hillwood Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd Islanmore Stud Jarlan, Mr E. Juddmonte Farms Inc Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Ltd. Juddmonte Farms Ltd. Kavanagh, P. Keaney, Mrs J. Kilfrush Stud Kingwood Bloodstock Knockainey Stud Lisselan Farms Ltd Lodge Park Stud Lodge Park Stud Loughtown Stud Ltd McLoughney, J. M. Millett, M. V. Molloy, K. Monaghan, J. J. Mountgrange Stud Ltd, T. Stewart & A. Stroud Nataf, Mr P. Needham, Mr & Mrs S. New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud New England Stud, Myriad & Elite Bloodstock New England Stud, Myriad & Elite Bloodstock Newlands House Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited Norelands Stud NT Bloodstock Old Carhue Stud Oliver, The Hon D. K. R. and Mrs J. Owen, Mrs H. Penny, John and Mrs Caroline Radley, T. Rathasker Stud Rathbarry Stud Rathbarry Stud Red House Stud Red House Stud Ring Pink Partnership Rockhart Trading Ltd Rockwell Bloodstock Scott, D. I. Sexton, A. Sexton, Mrs S. Shadwell Estate Company Limited Skymarc Farm Spooner, Mr H. Q. Waldron, J. Webb, J. West Stow Stud Ltd Whelan, R. Whisperview Trading Ltd Wilson, L. Wood Hall Stud Limited

For full list see www.ownerbreeder.co.uk Winner Pearl Banks (GB) Via Medici (IRE) Contredanse (IRE) Yorksters Girl (IRE) Yume Yume Yume (IRE) Samaden (IRE) Dover Street Art (IRE) Fat Choy Ichiban (IRE) Russian Jar (IRE) Turning Top (IRE) Conniption (IRE) Plakentia (IRE) Princess Cagliari (GB) Lady's Purse (GB) No Explaining (IRE) Rey Davis (IRE) Algol (GB) Broox (IRE) Bellinissimo (IRE) The Motive Way (GB) Authentic (GB) Entangle (GB) City Of Tribes (IRE) Wholdaia (IRE) Halling River (IRE) Montgolfier (GB) Wealthy (IRE) Air Trooper (GB) Peacoat (GB) Narya (IRE) Colonial (IRE) Air Trooper (GB) Lawspeaker (GB) Peacoat (GB) Luck Or Design (IRE) Blagueuse (IRE) Banderille (IRE) Senor Miranda (GB) Nice Applause (IRE) Bogie (IRE) Kite Wood (IRE) Half Pint Bill (GB) Attiki Oddo (GB) Shevchenko (IRE) Isdaar (IRE) Perfect Symmetry (IRE) Cartel (IRE) Le Roi Mage (IRE) Mr Medici (IRE) Cima Longchamp (GB) Moscow Eight (IRE) Tuscan Evening (IRE) Monadreen Flyer (IRE) Bombadil (IRE) Omorfi Mari (GB) Khoresm (IRE) Maiguri (IRE) Head Of Steam (USA) Calm (GB) Treat Gently (GB) Special Duty (GB) Announce (GB) Non Stop (GB) Tears Go By (IRE) Sinkasen (IRE) Winter Dream (IRE) Greek Gamble (GB) King Malachi (IRE) Approach Shot (IRE) Platinum (IRE) Albertinelli (IRE) Ariete Arrollador (GB) Ftohia (IRE) Inzone (IRE) Oui Say Oui (IRE) Blue Verglas (IRE) Master Chef (IRE) Le Larron (IRE) Amfitryon (GB) Dorian Crown (GB) Adagio (GB) Adagio (GB) King's Choice (IRE) (HK) Rinaldos King (GB) Rock of Deauville (IRE) Graceful Song (IRE) Benrish (IRE) Zaal (GB) Desert Ocean (IRE) Relative Order (GB) Hansinger (IRE) Coffee Club (IRE) Montecchio (IRE) Frozen Power (IRE) Palazzo Reale (GB) City Diamond (GB) Knight Angelo (IRE) Rendir (IRE) Maurice Utrillo (IRE) High Figurine (IRE) Bell Exhibition (IRE) Kingsdale Ocean (IRE) Shumookh (IRE) Silver Frost (IRE) Wedding Fair (GB) Seek N' Destroy (IRE) Lousios (IRE) Porquenotecallas (IRE) Mica's Island (IRE) Kalotyhos (IRE) La Grande Guerra (IRE) Final Answer (GB)

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Age/sex 4f 3f 3f 4f 3c 2f 4c 5g 4g 4f 3f 3f 4f 3f 3f 5h 6g 2c 4c 3f 5g 4f 6g 4f 3c 3c 3c 3c 3f 3f 3c 3c 3c 3f 3c 3f 3f 3c 7h 3c 4c 7g 3c 6g 3g 3c 4c 5h 5h 3c 4c 5m 5g 3c 3f 4c 2c 3c 4f 5m 3f 3f 4c 3f 3c 6h 3c 7h 6m 3c 7h 3c 3f 5m 4f 3c 5h 3c 5h 4c 6h 6h 7h 3c 3c 5m 3c 7g 6g 5h 5g 3f 3c 3c 2c 4c 3c 4c 4g 3f 2f 7g 7g 4c 3f 4c 3c 4c 6h 5h 2f 3c

Dam Pearly Shells (GB) Via Milano (FR) Ahdaab (USA) Isadora Duncan (IRE) Pattimech (USA) Salpiglossis (GER) Santa Sophia (IRE) Al Amlah (USA) Lady Windermere (IRE) Pietra Dura (GB) Showbiz (IRE) Copper Harbour (IRE) Queenie (GB) Jetbeeah (IRE) Claustra (FR) San Luis Rey (GB) Heckle (GB) Miss Brooks (GB) Princess Electra (IRE) Britannia House (USA) Red Passion (USA) Entwine (GB) Yellow Trumpet (GB) Edhkerini (GB) Cunas (USA) Velvet Lady (GB) Enrich (USA) Anno Luce (GB) Innuendo (IRE) Badraan (USA) Elizabeth Bay (USA) Anno Luce (GB) Forum Floozie (NZ) Innuendo (IRE) Birjand (GB) Bright Sky (IRE) Buenos Aires (IRE) Ringing Hill (GB) Mona Em (IRE) Barring Order (IRE) Kite Mark (GB) Anywhichway (GB) Chanteleau (USA) Hula Angel (USA) Kildare Lady (IRE) Wide Range (IRE) Nadia (GB) Lycius Girl (ITY) Way For Life (GER) Biodotis (GB) Hurricane Lily (IRE) The Faraway Tree (GB) First Kiss (GER) Chatsworth Bay (IRE) Chrysalis (GB) Kiss Me Quick (IRE) Zanada (FR) Summer Mist (USA) Western Appeal (USA) Kid Gloves (GB) Quest To Peak (USA) Hachita (USA) High And Low (GB) Catatonic (GB) The Spirit Of Pace (IRE) Settler (GB) Jade Chequer (GB) Sparky's Song (GB) Approach The Bench (USA) Dazzling Park (IRE) Sunset Cafe (IRE) Proud Douna (FR) Caribbean Knockout (IRE) Royal Interlude (IRE) Mohican Princess (GB) Soviet Treat (IRE) Miss Honorine (IRE) Mare Aux Fees (GB) Urban Dancer (IRE) Slow Jazz (USA) Lalindi (IRE) Lalindi (IRE) Exciting Reading Habit (USA) Ruff Shod (USA) Fairy Ballade (IRE) Miss Trish (IRE) Balladonia (GB) Skerray (GB) Aunt Ruby (USA) Whistfilly (GB) Cappuccino (IRE) Fritta Mista (IRE) Musical Treat (IRE) Gem (GB) Gem (GB) Ring Pink (USA) Streetcar (IRE) Sabria (USA) Royale Figurine (IRE) Ocean Bell (IRE) Madmosel John (IRE) Midway Lady (USA) Hidden Silver (GB) Theatrical Act (USA) Very Nice (GB) Polish Saga (GB) Ganga (IRE) Mica Male (ITY) Clear Procedure (USA) Norwegian Queen (IRE) Valandraud (IRE)

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Date 26/5/10 05/6/10 30/5/10 09/5/10 16/5/10 02/6/10 18/5/10 08/5/10 11/5/10 13/5/10 20/5/10 28/5/10 17/5/10 06/6/10 16/5/10 02/6/10 23/5/10 21/5/10 10/5/10 07/5/10 02/6/10 01/6/10 12/5/10 12/5/10 16/5/10 05/6/10 02/6/10 10/5/10 10/5/10 30/5/10 22/5/10 23/5/10 29/5/10 03/6/10 16/5/10 03/6/10 31/5/10 09/5/10 21/5/10 19/5/10 23/5/10 20/5/10 26/5/10 12/5/10 26/5/10 26/5/10 27/5/10 31/5/10 30/5/10 08/5/10 20/5/10 29/5/10 21/5/10 16/5/10 28/5/10 01/6/10 26/5/10 17/5/10 25/5/10 22/5/10 16/5/10 05/6/10 23/5/10 24/5/10 09/4/10 12/5/10 23/4/10 02/5/10 25/5/10 21/5/10 15/5/10 02/5/10 21/5/10 30/4/10 05/5/10 12/5/10 24/5/10 31/5/10 06/4/10 01/6/10 23/5/10 29/5/10 30/5/10 04/5/10 29/5/10 09/5/10 02/6/10 28/4/10 20/5/10 23/5/10 01/6/10 23/4/10 16/5/10 24/5/10 03/6/10 01/5/10 30/5/10 16/5/10 28/5/10 26/5/10 24/5/10 12/5/10 30/5/10 31/5/10 23/5/10 30/5/10 02/5/10 06/6/10 19/5/10 21/5/10 18/5/10 01/5/10

Racecourse Lyon-Parilly Longchamp Milan Churchill Downs Tokyo Rome Philadelphia Park Sha Tin Canterbury Hollywood Park Hollywood Park Athens Athens Chantilly Woodbine Maisons-Laffitte Sha Tin Chantilly Marseille Borely Athens Rome Taby Happy Valley Milan Frauenfeld Longchamp Maisons-Laffitte Chantilly Chantilly Zarzuela Maisons-Laffitte Longchamp Bordeaux Le Bouscat Fontainebleau Sha Tin Fontainebleau Longchamp Zarzuela Salon-De-Provence Hollywood Park Longchamp Ovrevoll Chantilly Happy Valley Athens Happy Valley Longchamp Longchamp Sha Tin Rome Longchamp Hollywood Park Taipa Zarzuela Athens Rostov Chantilly Maisons-Laffitte Randwick Belmont Park Longchamp Longchamp Longchamp Copenhagen Athens Lyon-Parilly Athens Taipa Angers Chantilly Doomben Zarzuela Athens Athens Hollywood Park Lyon-Parilly Copenhagen Longchamp Athens Rostov Monmouth Park Monmouth Park Sha Tin Athens Chateaubriant Niigata Maisons-Laffitte Happy Valley Longchamp Sha Tin Taby Athens Sha Tin Cologne Naples Sha Tin Tokyo Tokyo Kranji Lyon-Parilly Naples Belmont Park Zarzuela Longchamp Milan Sha Tin Athens Zarzuela Happy Valley Athens Rome Sha Tin

Distance 1m4f 1m 1m3f 5f 1m2f 5f110y 1m 1m4f 7f165y 1m 1m 6f 7f 1m4f 7f 5f 6f 5f110y 1m1f 5f 1m 1m 6f 1m1f 1m2f 1m4f 1m 1m2f 1m2f 1m3f 1m 1m4f 1m4f 1m2f 6f 6f 1m2f 1m3f 1m1f 1m 1m7f110y 1m 6f 1m55y 7f 6f 1m2f 1m 1m4f 1m4f 7f 1m1f 6f110y 6f 6f 1m4f 6f 5f110y 1m1f 1m3f 1m 1m4f 1m2f 1m 7f 1m7f165y 1m1f 7f 1m 1m2f110y 1m16y 1m 5f 7f 1m 1m2f 6f 1m2f 6f 1m2f 1m 1m 6f 5f 1m5f 1m1f 7f 1m55y 7f 1m 5f165y 5f 7f 1m 7f 1m 7f 1m2f 7f 1m3f 5f 6f 1m 7f 1f 6f 5f 1m3f 1m55y 1m4f 5f 6f

Prize-money £23,009 (L) £24,336 (L) £150,442 (Gr2) £14,815 £33,289 £21,061 (L) £8,889 £104,296 (L) £9,750 £17,037 £16,296 £8,398 £12,920 £35,398 (Gr3) £20,424 £10,177 £104,296 (L) £10,619 £9,292 £8,398 £11,283 £21,645 (L) £28,341 £8,274 £8,623 £10,619 £12,832 £15,044 £15,044 £23,894 £24,336 (L) £24,336 (L) £24,336 (L) £24,336 (L) £38,544 £12,832 £15,044 £13,274 £8,850 £16,296 £65,575 (Gr2) £10,424 £10,619 £38,544 £8,398 £38,544 £9,735 £19,965 £318,218 (L) £15,044 £10,177 £92,593 (Gr1) £10,955 £10,619 £8,140 £72,344 £15,044 £15,044 £9,750 £55,556 (Gr2) £227,549 (Gr1) £10,619 £20,796 £11,627 £27,327 £19,965 £27,714 £15,036 £8,850 £10,619 £17,778 £21,239 £8,398 £8,431 £16,296 £8,407 £8,720 £15,044 £11,241 £20,670 £14,938 £19,352 £21,993 £8,140 £8,850 £70,333 £24,124 £28,341 £19,965 £79,356 £25,974 (L) £8,398 £52,148 £88,496 (Gr2) £8,274 £21,993 £33,289 £100,213 £15,333 £11,062 £8,274 £9,259 £13,274 £9,735 £8,274 £38,544 £8,398 £13,274 £28,341 £26,164 £8,274 £28,341

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YOUR SAY

Forget Brians and Bens; racing needs its Harrys ANDREW BLACK Racehorse owner and co-founder of Betfair

The sport must look after customers like Harry Findlay, not alienate them

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t’s been a while since my last visit to the offices of the British Horseracing Authority, but whatever my purpose the feeling is always the same; that of a small boy going up to the headmaster’s office. These are our regulators, policing and enforcing the rules of the sport, but they wear many other hats, including the collective marketing, PR and branding of racing, and liaison with the betting industry.

It is a hierarchical organisation and, judging by the language of the principals, the overarching agenda is commercial rather than administrative. It cannot be easy for the regulatory function of this organisation to retain its impartiality when reporting to commerciallyminded bosses.

Betfair has always shared betting information with the regulator. I am no longer involved in the dayto-day running of Betfair, although there was a time when I dealt with all integrity issues personally.

In the recent case involving racehorse owner and professional gambler Harry Findlay, Betfair provided the BHA with certain details of Harry’s betting, as it is required to do under its Gambling Commission licence.

Following the announcement of Harry’s six-month ban, Betfair made critical comments, stating that it considered the punishment “disproportionate”, a statement which in itself attracted a certain amount of criticism.

On a personal level, I have a little ‘previous’ in stirring up integrity issues – I once took a stand on my blog against Ballydoyle concerning their use of pacemakers. There was an eventual enquiry and a guilty verdict was reached. The punishment (a £5,000 fine) was immaterial and it was accompanied by a statement that could be described only as an apology.

Racing opinion was split when Nicky Henderson faced an enquiry on a equine drugs charge – he received a £40,000 fine and a three-month summer ban. These serve as interesting comparables.

In Harry’s case, he appears to have done nothing to alter the course of the race and, in the significant instance, he had a hefty win position at all times.

He reduced his liability a little during the race, but since his horse ran out an easy winner it cost him money. It is noteworthy that he could have achieved the same position entirely legally by backing the remaining horses in the race.

One has to question a rule which holds a position illegal that can be re-represented in a way that is entirely legal.

I’ve never liked the rule. I was on the original committee that drafted it and I didn’t like it then. Like my comrades at Betfair, I find the punishment disproportionate. What we should all do is aim to create a rule that is fair and workable in an evolving world.

The BHA desperately wants to broaden the appeal of racing and the Racing For Change initiative is here to show us the way. In my early days at Betfair, I had a motto that I used a lot: ‘look after the customer and the rest will come’.

In recent times, Betfair has invested large and increasing amounts of money and resources in customer relationship management – understanding your customer and keeping him happy.

I’m not sure who the BHA believes is its primary customer, but I suggest it should be punters and racegoers – the consumers of racing’s product.

Look after them and the rest will come.

I don’t see Bens and Brians as Racing For Change does. They’re all Harrys to me. Rich Harrys, poor Harrys, young and old Harrys, male and female Harrys, and the BHA needs to help racing to engage with all of them.

They need empathy and, when required, humility – not perhaps qualities one would look for in a regulator, but all these different hats make for a confusing picture.

Harry Findlay isn’t perfect but he matters to racing and I believe he should have been looked after better at an earlier stage. The relationship was not being managed as it should have been. If we can’t look after this Harry, then I don’t hold out much hope for the rest of them.

“You have to question

a rule which holds a position illegal that can be re-represented in a way that is legal

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THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

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