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September 2008 Issue 49

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Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder September 2008

The official publication of the ROA and the TBA

Sold down the river The scandal of the Tote

SPECIAL REPORT: The Government comes under fire from industry figures

Special Sales Preview G www.ownerbreeder.co.uk G The Rising Star That Is Tom Dascombe

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All conceived at fees of €45,000 or less MASTERCRAFTSMAN 1st Phoenix Stakes-Gr.1 1st Railway Stakes-Gr.2 ICE QUEEN 1st Noblesse Stakes-Gr.3 2nd Irish Oaks-Gr.1 (btn shd by Moonstone) CARRIBEAN SUNSET 1st 1000 Guineas Trial S.-Gr.3 1st Derrinstown Stud Gns Trial-Gr.3 3rd Irish 1000 Guineas-Gr.1 3rd Coronation Stakes-Gr.1 ANNA PAVLOVA 1st Lancashire Oaks-Gr.2 3rd Pretty Polly Stakes-Gr.1 CALLWOOD DANCER 1st Nassau Stakes-Gr.2, Woodbine

15 SW’s in 2008 including stakes-winning 2,000 Gns prospect WESTPHALIA

2007

ALEXANDER TANGO JEREMY FAST COMPANY SPECIOSA LIZARD ISLAND ANNA PAVLOVA

2006

SPECIOSA MISS BEATRIX DECADO NORDTANZERIN ENGLISH BALLET JEREMY

2002-2005 CHOISIR

WHERE OR WHEN INDESATCHEL BARBAJUAN MONSIEUR BOND SILENT TIMES SPECIOSA

All conceived at fees of €45,000 or less 1st Garden City Stakes-Gr.1, Belmont 1st Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Gns Trial-Gr.3 1st Sandown Mile-Gr.2 2nd Queen Anne Stakes-Gr.1 (btn shd by Ramonti) 1st Acomb Stakes-Gr.3 2nd Dewhurst Stakes-Gr.1 (btn ½l. by New Approach) 2nd Pretty Polly Stakes-Gr.1 1st Railway Stakes-Gr.2 1st Prix De Royallieu-Gr.2 All conceived at fees of €30,000 or less 1st 1000 Guineas Stakes-Gr.1 1st Nell Gwyn Stakes-Gr.3 1st Moyglare Stud Stakes-Gr.1 1st Tetrarch Stakes-Gr.3 3rd Irish 2000 Guineas-Gr.1 1st Merrill Lynch Euro Cup-Gr.2 3rd German Oaks-Gr.1 1st Sweet Solera Stakes-Gr.3 3rd Fillies’ Mile-Gr.1 1st Jersey Stakes-Gr.3 All conceived at fees of €12,000 or less 1st Golden Jubilee Stakes-Gr.1 1st King’s Stand Stakes-Gr.2 1st Queen Elizabeth Stakes-Gr.1 2nd Lockinge S.-Gr.1, 3rd Queen Anne S.-Gr.1 1st Greenham S.-Gr.3, Tetrarch S.-Gr.3 2nd French 2000 Guineas-Gr.1 (btn hd by Shamardal) 1st Solario Stakes-Gr.3 3rd Gran Criterium-Gr.1 1st Duke of York Stakes-Gr.2 1st Gladness Stakes-Gr.3 1st Champagne Stakes-Gr.2 1st Rockfel Stakes-Gr.2

STALLIONS FOR 2008 • AD VALOREM • ANTONIUS PIUS • AUSSIE RULES • CATCHER IN THE RYE • CHOISIR • DANEHILL DANCER • DYLAN THOMAS • EXCELLENT ART • • FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND • GALILEO • HAWK WING • HIGH CHAPARRAL • HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR • HURRICANE RUN • IVAN DENISOVICH • MONTJEU • • NIGHT SHIFT • ONE COOL CAT • ORATORIO • PEINTRE CELEBRE • ROCK OF GIBRALTAR • STRATEGIC PRINCE • All Coolmore Stallions nominated to the European Breeder’s Fund.

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MASTERCRAFTSMAN destroys the opposition in the Phoenix Stakes Gr.1

PHOENIX STAKES GR.1 “this season’s renewal looked well up-to-scratch on paper with the winners of the Coventry Stakes, Railway Stakes and Anglesey Stakes opposing each other, and the impressive winner, who has the pedigree and physical scope to continue progressing, looks an obvious candidate to be a leading

“the leading juvenile in Europe”

miling prospect at the end of the season….

MASTERCRAFTSMAN….continued his rapid progression with an impressive winning display on this firmer going, stamping himself as the leading juvenile in Europe with the promise of still better to come” TIMEFORM PERSPECTIVE

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… his (Danehill Dancer’s) low fee, which was reduced to Ir3,500gns before his first crop hit the ground, meant that quality was always going to be hard to come by. But it soon became apparent that he could upgrade his mares…… Some stallions are unable to capitalise on significant fee increases, but Danehill Dancer has maintained his momentum as the quality of his mares increases.

Nancy Sexton, RACING POST, 8th July 2008.

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Contact: Coolmore Stud, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: 353-52-31298. Fax: 353-52-31382. Christy Grassick, David O’Loughlin, Eddie Fitzpatrick, Tim Corballis, Maurice Moloney, Gerry Aherne or Mathieu Alex.

Tom Gaffney, David Magnier or Joe Hernon: 353-25-31966/31689. E-mail: sales@coolmore.ie Web site: www.coolmore.com

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Shadwell stallion update.

NAYEF

Bay,1998, by GULCH -HEIGHT OF FASHION,

by BUSTINO

Sire of TAMAYUZ (G.1), SPACIOUS (G.2) and LADY MARIAN (G.3) from his first crop.

STAKES WINNERS IN 2008 TAMAYUZ (G.1), LADY MARIAN (G.3).

NAYEF is already the sire of the winners of 38 races and £854,585 from his first two crops of racing age.*

SAKHEE Bay, 1997, by BAHRI - THAWAKIB,

by SADLER’S WELLS

Sire of SAKHEE’S SECRET(G.1), SAMUEL (LR),CHANGE THE WORLD (LR), PERMESSO (LR) and SHUJOON (LR).

STAKES WINNERS IN 2008 CHANGE THE WORLD(LR), PERMESSO (LR), SAMUEL(LR).

SAKHEE is the sire of the winners of 79 races and £1,464,810 from his first three crops of racing age.* Tattersalls July Sale Lot 96 - B,M WELSH CAKE (GB) (FANTASTIC LIGHT(USA)) In foal to SAKHEE makes 200,000gns. Bought by Horizon Bloodstock Ltd and consigned by Usk Valley Stud.

HAAFHD

Chestnut, 2001, by ALHAARTH - AL BAHATHRI,

by BLUSHING GROOM

1ST CROP YEARLINGS MAKING UP TO €400,000. 13 x HIS NOMINATION FEE. FIRST CROP WINNERS IN 2008 CRYSTAL MOMENTS, CALAHONDA. A half-sister to the Queen’s Vase winner Cruzspiel by HAAFHD topped the sale for 380,000gns.at Day1 of Craven Breeze Up Sale.

S T A N D I N G F O R S U C C E S S

SHADWELL

Contact: RICHARD LANCASTER, JOHNNY PETER-HOBLYN or LOUISE CHANDLER on +44 (0)1842 755913 *Statistics courtesy of The Weatherbys Stallion Book Online 11.08.08 e-mail: enquiries@shadwellstud.co.uk www.shadwellstud.co.uk

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Introduction

Why we cannot sit on the fence over the Tote

Richard Griffiths Editor

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September 2008 Issue 49

and the TBA The official publication of the ROA

Sold down the river The scandal of the Tote

The Government comes

under fire from industry

trip off the tongues of senior figures in the racing world – all of them in relation to the Government’s handling of the Tote sale.

Talking of sales, this is a crucial period for the breeding industry as its participants wait to see whether the morbid financial air around Britain in general permeates to the yearling auctions.

There is a healthy sense of realism among those we have talked to for our sales preview that runs from pages 46 to 55.

Group 1-winning breeder Philip Freedman (also the recipient of this month’s Breeder of the Month award on page 78) has been recruited to provide an expert analysis of the bloodstock market. He predicts a “modest decline” in trade, arguing: “There is little reason to suggest bloodstock, or at least yearlings, are significantly overvalued.”

Whitsbury Stud boss Chris Harper says: “Obviously trade will be down, maybe by about 10-15%, and if that’s all it is then we’ll be quite satisfied.”

While racing is often portrayed as an insular activity, it is hard not to be struck by the breadth of its character: concerns over the Tote, caution in the sales ring and, also in this issue, the claims of Tom Dascombe to be, as Alan Lee identifies him, “the meteor of his breed”.

With two Group winners at Newmarket’s July meeting in his third season as a trainer, Dascombe has thrived without too much fanfare in an absurdly competitive field.

For, as Kirsten Rausing notes in this month’s TBA Leader: “There is a never-ending supply of young people keen to try their chances at training racehorses in this country, but far fewer who would become involved in producing the raw material.”

Turn to page 13 to find out more about a TBA initiative to try to attract more young people to a career in bloodstock.

“There are times when something is totally wrong”

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SPECIAL REPORT:

The overall editorial aim of Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder is not to preach or take sides.

Instead we try simply to present the facts, or both sides of an argument, and let the reader make his or her own mind up.

A good example is the Your Say page, which closes each issue. The response rate to this column is gratifyingly robust, either from people who want to contribute or from those who agree or disagree with what’s been written. In recent issues, Paul Thorman’s questioning of whether studs should charge for grooms’ fees whenever a breeder uses one of its stallions has touched a nerve. This is a topic we will be revisiting soon.

Equally, Louise Barton’s leftfield but eye-catching proposals for improving soundness in thoroughbreds (April issue) provoked plenty of support but also the odd howl of outrage. Some respondents opted for downright sexism and condescension, and anger that this publication should carry her thoughts. But that is missing the point: we want Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder to be a vibrant platform for people’s views on as many aspects of racing and bloodstock as possible. You don’t have to agree with every one of them.

For all that, there are times when something seems so totally wrong that we feel compelled to take a strong editorial viewpoint, which is why this issue focuses so heavily on the imbroglio surrounding the Tote.

Racing is in danger of being sold down the river by a Government that has reneged on two manifesto pledges and is preparing, assuming economic conditions are right, to sell a major asset off to the highest bidder, regardless of whether racing retains any involvement or not.

In our special report starting on page 28, words like “duplicitous”, “incompetent”, “stupid”, “mismanagement” and “frustration”

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September 2008

CONTENTS

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Trainer Tom Dascombe, who has broken into the big time

Peter Jones reflects on the sorry saga that is the Tote sale

Tribute to Reprocolor, Meon Valley Stud’s foundation mare

News and Views

Features

6

News Focus Promising signs at Deauville

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Talking to…

Dinah Nicholson

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Changes Your must-read news wrap-up

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Cover story Special report: the Tote Scandal

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ROA Leader Will bookmakers heed court result?

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Tom Dascombe Young trainer making his mark

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TBA Leader The ‘Next Generation’ committee

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Be Our Guest Colin Mackenzie on Panorama

Sales Circuit A crucial autumn for sellers awaits

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Lysaght’s People The Derby ‘deal’ that never was

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Big Picture ROR trainee Lord Buckingham Going Global Japan ponders ‘foreign’ inclusion

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Forum 56

ROA News Totesport renews sponsorship deal

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Picture Parade From Newmarket’s July meeting

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Owner of the Month Papal Bull Syndicate

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Owners in the News Bill and Linda Stubbs

112 Your Say Richard Davies on Cornell Collar

Our average monthly circulation is certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulations at 10,244* Can any other magazine prove theirs? *based on the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007

PHOTOS: GEORGE SELWYN/THOROUGHBRED PHOTOGRAPHY

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BLOODLINES Simply the right policy – without the fuss

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Experts predict what’s in store at the yearling sales

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TBA News Rachel Flynn on five years of legal advice

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Breeders’ Prizes Your latest Flat winners

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Breeder of the Month Philip Freedman for Mount Nelson

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Breeders in the News Stephen Hillen, Nick Cable, Mike Smith

82

Vets Forum The growing role of MRI scans

Data Book 86

Caulfield Files Tribute to foundation mare Reprocolor

92

Stakes Results From Europe and the US

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Anger over handling Frustration at the Government’s handling of the Tote sale and concern over racing’s future role in pool betting in Britain are the two major themes to emerge from this month’s cover story.

In an article headlined ‘Enough Is Enough’, we talked to six industry figures who have been closely involved in the longrunning attempts to sell the Wigan-based operation, first to racing and now, possibly, to a rival bookmaker.

One of them, former Tote chairman Peter Jones, was particularly critical of the Government’s performance, saying: “It is a terrible indictment of this Government. I am a Labour supporter and I feel totally ashamed of what a Government I supported has done, because it has been duplicitous, it has gone back on its own agreements and, more than that, it has been absolutely, completely incompetent.”

Jones believes the Treasury is unlikely, in the current economic climate, to receive any offers for the

TurfTV owners secure court win The betting industry has lost its hugely significant high court case against Amrac, the parent company of TurfTV. Bags (Bookmakers’ Afternoon Greyhound Services) and bookmakers Ladbrokes, William Hill and Betfred claimed that Amrac and its racecourse partners had breached competition law through collective selling of media rights, amounting, they alleged, to price-fixing.

But Mr Justice Morgan ruled that Amrac and its partners had not driven up the price of TurfTV’s new live pictures service through the collective selling of media rights, saying: “The increase in price that bookmakers would now have to pay racecourses for pictures was not the result of anti-competitive behaviour by sellers fixing prices, but was the result of the procompetitive entry of a second purchaser into a market, formerly occupied by a monopoly.”

The two-month trial is said to have cost about £16 million, and both sides are now awaiting the

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result of a counterclaim by Amrac that Ladbrokes, Hills and Betfred colluded to keep TurfTV out of the betting shop picture market, which it entered in May 2007.

Alan Morcombe, chief executive of TurfTV, welcomed the decision, saying: “The outcome is a vindication of both the setting-up and operation of TurfTV. “This case was brought at a critical time in TurfTV’s history and was specifically designed to exclude us from this market and maintain the old monopoly. Now that that attempt has failed, we hope that both TurfTV and those bookmakers involved will get on with developing closer and better relations.”

Julian Richmond Watson, senior steward of the Jockey Club, called for racing and the betting industry to “move on” from the case.

He said: “As the largest racecourse shareholder in TurfTV (through Jockey Club Racecourses), we obviously welcome the judge’s conclusions

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of Tote sale Tote beyond the £250 million to £270m mark – let alone the £320m it rejected earlier this year from a racing/Tote management consortium.

“Even if it does get £320 million, it still has to give half of that to racing, so it seems to have got itself into a complete and utter muddle,” said Jones.

ROA president Paul Dixon is equally wary, saying: “It doesn’t make economic sense to sell in this climate and I doubt that the Treasury, as strapped as it is at the moment, would make that stupid decision.

“I would be absolutely amazed if anyone in this country came up with a bid of £320 million or above.

Having turned down bids from racing of £400 million and then, when the market changed, £320 million, the Government could end up looking very, very silly.”

Sir Eric Parker, whose role as a director of the Tote ended in July, highlights the Government’s changing approach to the Tote.

He says: “We have seen two manifesto promises broken, failure to obtain clearance for the sale under EU state aid rules – regarded at the time by DCMS as a formality – and managed to miss the strongest commercial market for gaming-based businesses ever. It is a sorry tale.

“The only satisfactory solution is for the disposal of the Tote betting shops resulting in a cash payment to Government.

“Racing would then acquire the pool betting business, including a sevenyear licence, and the internet and credit betting businesses.

In addition, a cash sum to help finance the extension of the pool betting business would also be needed.”

Julian Richmond-Watson: “TurfTV did not contravene competition law”

that TurfTV did not in any way contravene competition law in establishing itself in the market-place as a competitor to SIS. “The emergence of TurfTV has undoubtedly changed the landscape and impacted upon the relationship between the betting and racing industries. Although we are still awaiting the judge’s deliberations on the second part of the case, it is our hope that the initial finding represents an opportunity to draw a line underneath recent disputes and for the Jockey Club and the other key components in the racing industry to develop a real commercial partnership with individual bookmaking firms and betting companies.

“The Jockey Club is looking to move on; it is ready and willing to work with those in the betting industry who wish to promote and expand the appeal of horseracing to all their customers.”

ROA Leader, page 11

ARQANA OFFERS A POSITIVE START TO SALES SEASON BY POSTING IMPROVED FIGURES Arqana’s August Sale at Deauville gave a positive start to what many fear could be a challenging European season of yearling exchanges, with some high-profile new players helping produce a buoyant top end market.

The turnover of €34,468,000 over the first three select days was 10.2% up on last year, while the €143,617 average rose by 10.7% and the €100,000 median showed an advance of 17.6% on 2007.

The free-spending Australian mining tycoon Nathan Tinkler quickly made his mark when buying the sale-topping €770,000 Galileo colt sold by Baron Edouard de Rothschild’s Haras de Meautry on the sale’s opening day.

Tinkler, 32, has been a prolific purchaser at the Australasian sales in the past few months since buying Patinack Farm in the Hunter Valler for a reputed AUS$8 million (£3.74m).

He also made a big splash at the Japanese foal sale in July (Going Global, page 20).

He bought three lots – who look destined to join Richard Gibson – at Deauville for €1.19m through agent Bertrand Le Metayer, while in the same week he was buying expensive breeding prospects at the Magic Millions fixture in Australia.

Prince Mithab, a son of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, was another notable new buyer, collecting six lots for

€2.1m under the name SKAS, through his advisor Frank McGovern, on the sale’s first three days. Andre Fabre is likely to train Prince Mithab’s purchases.

The most reassuring news for vendors in upcoming months was the prolific spending by John Ferguson for Sheikh Mohammed and by Angus Gold for Shadwell.

Although Shadwell was leading buyer at the August sale from 2005 to 2007, Ferguson has not bought at the fixture since 2003.

But this year the two Maktoum brothers bought six of the top ten lots. On the first three days Ferguson spent €4,990,000 on 15 yearlings (by 14 different sires, none of them Coolmore stallions), while Shadwell spent €3,070,000 on a further ten lots.

Other notable purchasers included Italian owner Guiliano Pisati of Allevamento Dei Setti, who runs a large electrical business and has previously been involved in trotting. He spent €520,000 on a Galileo colt through agent Bruno Grizzetti.

Well-bred fillies with residual values dominated the top of the market, accounting for six of the top eight lots, something that is likely to continue at the upcoming major British and Irish sales, where vendors will be hoping Tinkler and Prince Mithab’s spending will continue.

Sales Ciruit, pages 46 to 55

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In association with

Racing’s news in a nutshell People and business Kerrin McEvoy Tote Ahmed Atjebi Heather Dalton David McMinn Shane Walsh Mark Wilson Norman Mason Tyrone Williams Naas Betting shop pictures Mick Fitzgerald (pictured) Ladbrokes Johnny Weatherby Jamie Jones Racing UK Brian O’Rourke Tristram Ricketts Scholarship Kate Grimwade Cheltenham Festival Kirsty Milczarek Integrity Easyfix hurdles Hacketts Bookmakers

27-year-old returns to native Australia to ride for Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley operation; his wins for Godolphin included the 2004 St Leger on Rule Of Law Hands out £1m bonus to Britain’s courses; the ex-gratia payment will be shared out according to the percentage of Tote turnover generated by each track 26-year-old Royal Ascot-winning apprentice returns to Dubai after visa irregularities prevent him from continuing to ride in Britain Trainer relocates 30-horse string to Mabberlys, East Garston, as the Birchall family, owners of Helshaw Grange in Shropshire, want a salaried trainer 19-year-old work rider from Lambourn has to be resuscitated 17 times after a fall on the gallops when riding second lot for Jane Chapple-Hyam Jump jockey, 24, moves back to Ireland having been based in Britain for the last nine years, working for Charlie Mann, Jonjo O’Neill and Brendan Powell Senior stalls handler will not face disciplinary action from the BHA after slapping unruly three-year-old Caprio across the nose at Brighton Grand National-winning trainer set to quit Britain after putting his County Durham yard, which has been empty since February, on the market 41-year-old, who returned to the saddle in March after three years out, will leave the UK later this year to ride for Sheikh Abdullah Al Khalifa in Bahrain Moyglare Stud Stakes set to be first Group 1 run at the track in August 2009, transferred from the Curragh, which closes next July for redevelopment TurfTV and parent company Amrac gain high court victory over BAGS and three major high street bookmakers, and will continue to supply pictures 38-year-old quits the saddle; he gained 1,300 wins in a 20-year career, landing the Gold Cup on See More Business and Grand National on Rough Quest Bookmaker enjoyed 6.5% increase in betting shop returns for first half of 2008 Weatherbys chairman appointed to same position with Ascot racecourse, succeeding the Duke of Devonshire Apprentice jockey stable in hospital after suffering serious back injuries in five-horse pile-up at Kempton; Mark Coumbe was also injured in the incident Broadcaster appoints former Aston Villa chief executive Richard FitzGerald to same position, as replacement for Simon Bazalgette National Stud appoints 39-year-old as new managing director, replacing David Somers, who is leaving to take up a position at Eliza Park Stud in Australia Funding of up to £10,000 each year will be awarded by the Levy Board to the individual who presents the best project for the benefit of British racing Graduate of the Irish National Stud breeding course and Darley Flying Start programme joins David Redvers at Tweenhills Stud as assistant stud manager Handicap hurdle for conditional jockeys added to the meeting in 2009, when racing will start at 1.30pm each day 23-year-old became only the fifth female apprentice to ride out her claim, following Emma O’Gorman, Alex Greaves, Lisa Jones and Hayley Turner BHA drive to tackle ‘inside information’ draws heavy criticism from trainers, who refuse to attend an education seminar; disciplinary action may follow Perth to test the type of hurdles popular in Ireland at a schooling day in September, with a view to using them at next year’s festival Firm to sponsor the Irish ‘Autumn Double’, with €10,000 bonus on offer to the trainer who saddles the winner of the Cambridgeshire and Cesarewitch

Racehorse and stallion – movements and retirements Red Rocks The Leopard Vortex Highest Honor Sergeant Cecil South Central Brother Derek Law Society Lava Man Seeking The Dia

2006 Breeders’ Cup Turf hero and conqueror of Curlin in the Man o’War Stakes leaves Brian Meehan to continue career in America with Mark Hennig Three-year-old Grade 3-winning son of Storm Cat, bought by Coolmore for $2.5m as a two-year-old, is retired to stand at Haras La Quebrada in Argentina Globetrotting son of Danehill who scored 17 times for Gay Kelleway is retired aged nine; he notched his biggest success in the Group 3 Criterion Stakes Leading French stallion is retired aged 25; the son of Kenmare’s best performers include Verglas, Sagacity and Medaaly, now successful sires themselves Nine-year-old is retired; he won the Northumberland Plate, Ebor, Cesarewitch, the Group 1 Prix du Cadran, and the Doncaster, Lonsdale and Yorkshire Cups Norfolk Stakes winner, unbeaten in two starts, sold to race in Hong Kong; the son of Forest Camp was bought for £60,000 by Howard Johnson in April Dual Grade 1 winner in the US is retired; the five-year-old son of Benchmark will stand at Airdrie Stud in Kentucky next year 26-year-old stallion, based at Gestut Isarland for the past 16 years, is retired; the winner of the Irish Derby emerged as a fine broodmare sire Winner of seven Grade 1s in California is retired with deteriorating ankles; the seven-year-old Slew City Slew gelding graduated from claimers Seven-year-old son of Storm Cat, a Grade 2 winner in Japan, will stand at John Sikura’s Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms near Lexington for the 2009 breeding season

People obituaries

Age

Louise Firouz Sidney Craig Gillian Harrison

74 76 51

Horse obituaries

Age

Cashew King Deserted Dane Tomisue’s Delight Puissance Reprocolor Strong Resolve

25 4 14 22 32 12

American-born horsewoman who lived most of her life in Iran; she was an expert on the history of rare horse breeds Owner of 1992 Derby winner Dr Devious and top class US duo Paseana and Candy Ride Wife of jockeys’ agent and former trainer Alan Harrison, and mother of apprentice jockey Kelly Harrison

Winner of the 1988 County Hurdle at Cheltenham for trainer Bryan McMahon; he spent his retirement at the home of his former jockey Trevor Wall Dual-winning sprinter for the Alan Swinbank stable suffered fatal stalls injury at Catterick Grade 1-winning daughter of A P Indy who was a sister to top-class Mineshaft, now a promising sire at Lane’s End High-class sprinter trained by Vincent O’Brien; the son of Thatching went on to sire Mind Games, dual winner of the Temple Stakes at Sandown Foundation broodmare for Meon Valley Stud; she produced Irish Oaks winner Colorspin, who in turn bred top performers Opera House and Kayf Tara Durable front-running staying chaser; the grey won eight times and finished runner-up in the 2004 Welsh National for the Lucinda Russell stable

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Tweenhills Times September 2008

Tweenhills Farm & Stud Tweenhills Racing David Redvers Bloodstock

2yo listed winner The two-year-old filly, Pasar Silbano, gained a well deserved third win of the season when landing the 5f Curragh Stakes (L) at the Phoenix Stakes Meeting, having previously been Stakes placed twice.

This Elnadim filly is proving a real bargain as she was purchased

by David Redvers for just €25,000 from the Goffs Sportsman Sale with trainer Ger Lyons, who was enjoying a Listed race double at the Curragh that day.

Clearly delighted, Ger said of Pasar Silbano’s performance: “That was grand. She is still green and inexperienced, and will be an even better three-year-old.”

Ger Lyons is just one of several trainers David will be busy helping at the forthcoming yearling sales. Others include Jamie Osborne, the in-form Ralph Beckett, and Peter Winkworth who enjoyed a double celebration on 8th August with two juveniles purchased by David.

€25,000 purchase Pasar Silbano wins the Curragh Stakes (L)

“…A STALLION OF CONSIDERABLE POTENTIAL…” This is what the Racing Post quoted about Lucky Story, and he continues to prove the point.

Art Connoisseur finished a credible second to the Ballydole team’s Mastercraftsman in the Phoenix Stakes (Gr.1), the best two-year-old race of the season so far. Also Stakes filly Caranbola won again when landing a decent Novice Fillies’ Stakes at Haydock.

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GUESS WHO? Name the cheerful, ever positive and optimistic sales consignor taking swimming lessons this summer.

SHUTTLERS ARRIVE SAFELY Trade Fair recently arrived safely in Australia, following an aborted trip last year due to the outbreak of equine influenza. It will be his second season at Evergreen Lodge.

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After growing up at The National Stud and the Royal Studs, I was the Gold medal winner on the Irish National Stud Breeding Course. I was then on the inaugural Darley Flying Start programme, which led to a sales season with John Ferguson and three seasons as Yearling Manager for Darley Australia preparing and consigning their yearlings at the sales.

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I’ll be helping David oversee the whole operation, ensuring clients are well informed, and further developing the EIS syndicates. I hope to also make the most of my international experience and contacts.

Another Tweenhills sire, Ishiguru, is almost a native of New Zealand returning to the country for a fourth season. He stands at Chequers Stud where he has been supported with full books, and already produced two Stakes two-year-olds and yearling prices averaging 17 times his stud fee.

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Will bookmakers now learn the lesson that consultation is better than conflict?

Welcome court verdict for racing Paul Dixon President Racehorse Owners Association

Following the judge’s summing up of the recent court case between racecourses and bookmakers, I am left wondering how any of us could have had any doubts at all that the racecourses would win by a distance.

Blessed with hindsight, the simplicity of this case has now become blindingly obvious. The bookmakers, through BAGS, wanted to protect a monopoly to supply their audio-visual service into betting shops. A new rival emerged in the shape of the racecourse-backed TurfTV which, by any logical measure, must have meant competition would increase. And yet the bookmakers claimed in a £16 million court case that this amounted to anti-competitive behaviour, on the grounds that 30 racecourses had acted collectively in putting together an exclusive deal. Little wonder that the judge proclaimed that the bookmakers’ case stood “arguments as to competition on their head”.

It is the nature of these things, especially when it comes to anything to do with European and UK competition law, that it took the best part of two months to go through the extraordinary detail of this case and required 109 pages to accommodate the final judgement. In that time, many of the great and good in racing and bookmaking circles had had their day in court.

There may be a temptation to sneer at the complexity of this case when the outcome now seems so obvious or for those of us in racing to gloat at the bookmakers’ expense. But this would be to belittle the importance of this landmark judgement.

It was a natural extension of Racing UK that they would create a betting shop service and it is to their great credit that they held their resolve against massive pressure from the betting industry. Over the past 20 years, the major bookmakers have behaved arrogantly towards the racecourses, making sure the courses knew who was in the driving seat when it came to the supply of pictures to betting shops and paying wholly inadequate sums for

picture rights. Worse still, there were times when bookmakers goaded the courses by threatening a reduction in picture payments to them. It was a dangerous game to play when the racecourses held the ultimate card – the ownership rights to the pictures.

While we should be in no doubt that this is a celebrated victory for racing, we should not get too carried away. Certainly, any suggestions that it will now lead to the levy being replaced as racing’s principal funding mechanism by a system based on the sale of picture-rights are premature and potentially dangerous.

The levy holds too many advantages for racing for us to even hint of its demise. What we are desperately in need of, however, is a modernised levy process where, among other things, the Government is not pulled in to adjudicate whenever racing and bookmakers fail to agree.

We must also move forward with the betting industry, recognising that bookmakers remain our biggest customer. The advent of TurfTV in betting shops has, according to bookmakers, created production problems because they have to cope with the supply of two separate picture services.

They argue that this has caused the betting shop service to deteriorate and, as a result, their horseracing business to suffer.

The problem does not so much affect the likes of Ladbrokes and Hills, who have their own customised betting shop TV services, but we are told that it is a serious issue for the small independent bookmakers. Whatever the credibility of these claims, it cannot be that difficult in these days of digital technology for TurfTV and SIS to work together to find a cheap and practical solution.

The fact that consultation is invariably better than conflict is a lesson that might be getting home to bookmakers in the light of their recent humiliation in court. As we edge towards another round of levy negotiations, we must all hope that this is the case.

“It was a dangerous game to play when courses held the trump card – rights to pictures”

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‘Next Generation’ committee has been created to involve younger people

Fewer coverings, more members Kirsten Rausing Chairman Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association

Whilst it is too early to obtain final figures for the British and Irish foal crops of 2008, it is something that the industry should be keeping a wary eye on. In Britain the foal crop rose from 5,601 in 2006 to 5,883 last year. In Ireland the corresponding figures rose from 12,384 to 12,759.

Anecdotally we hear that both crops have declined in 2008 and reports from Ireland suggest that fewer mares were covered in 2008, which provides some comfort as we enter the 2008 yearling sales. It is also heartening that the sales companies have taken the view that responding to the above increases by expanding their catalogues is not the answer, and it is certainly not in the industry’s favour to see a large number of young horses remain unsold at the end of the year.

Individual breeders are responding to the early warning signs and, again anecdotally, we understand that some commercial breeders, taking into account late foaling dates and market signs, may have covered one or two fewer mares this year. Others reportedly reduced their broodmare numbers in 2007, which will also help to address the imbalance between supply and demand.

If these actions are sufficient to avoid an over-supply of bloodstock in the next 18 months, yet influence breeders to review their stock in terms of quality and quantity, then the British industry will be stronger and leaner.

In Britain we have witnessed a decline in the number of breeders, and particularly in the number of younger entrants. It would appear that there is a never-ending supply of young people keen to try their chances at training, but far fewer who would become involved in producing the raw material. Yet the breeding industry is able to offer rewarding and fulfilling employment options, ranging from bloodstock agents to producers, vendors and pre-training yards – all of which operate under the bloodstock industry banner.

The TBA has recently recruited a ‘Next

Generation’ committee, comprising a number of young individuals who are tipped to be the decision-makers of the future.

It will be their responsibility to recruit additional members to the committee and to work with the TBA Council of today, to create a climate of opportunities for young people wanting to enter the industry.

In addition, we will task them with advising the Council on how the TBA should position itself to ensure that it becomes more relevant to new entrants to the industry. A tall order, but it is a new and interesting approach.

The TBA is also linking up with equine colleges and at the beginning of the autumn term will be taking the opportunity to speak to first year students at some of the larger colleges – widening their knowledge of the thoroughbred breeding world, its career options and opportunities. We are also involved in a number of industry career days and will be staging more educational opportunities for our members, at all levels and ages, with an increasing focus on seminars, whilst leaving formal industry training to those schools and colleges best placed to deliver it.

We will also be looking at some recent ideas to support owner-breeders, who, whilst benefiting from the HBLB Breeders’ Prize scheme, are undoubtedly the bedrock of the industry.

All these activities rely on the support of our members. This can be provided in many ways, firstly via participating in the forthcoming TBA Council and National Hunt Committee elections and, just as importantly, in ensuring that TBA membership is promoted to everyone who has a stake in this industry.

Some recent statistics produced by Weatherbys on behalf of the TBA suggest that we have some way to go to achieve 100% membership, but working with our regional representatives we will be tackling those who enjoy the benefits the association provides, without paying their way.

“Both the British and Irish foal crops are reported to be lower in 2008”

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Be Our Guest Panorama’s latest ‘expose’ on corruption promised much but delivered little

The dirty secrets that didn’t wash Colin Mackenzie Racing journalist

‘Racing’s Dirty Secrets’, which commanded an hour of BBC prime time on July 30, could well have been renamed Much Ado About Nothing, such was its lack of new material.

Anyone who had followed the abortive Old Bailey trial of Kieren Fallon, Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams would have been familiar with the allegations that prompted the proceedings and which formed the basis of a programme that suffered from hype and tabloid presentation. When the most riveting part of the programme revolved around reporter Paul Kenyon’s ability to protect his private parts from the boot of businessman Bruce Bennett, you knew you were dealing with sensationalism rather than revelation.

Six years ago Kenyon’s previous expose of racing, coupled with another edition of Panorama, resulted in the transfer of regulation from the Jockey Club to the BHB and thence to the BHA. Kenyon produced some genuinely concerning instances of corruption, which caused disciplinary action to be taken against trainers Jamie Osborne, Ferdy Murphy and David Wintle, mostly for acting in a manner prejudicial to the good name of racing. This time the material came up short.

However, there was one concerning factor, namely Panorama’s ability to lay its hands on material from the trial which had been requested by the BHA but denied to them until 24 hours before the broadcast.

The BHA’s chief executive Nic Coward was sufficiently exercised by this extraordinary decision of the Crown Prosecution Service to issue the following statement: “We have been frustrated and disappointed by the continued refusal to make available to us all the evidence from the trial, so it can be considered for breaches of the rules of racing. During the seven months since the end of the trial we have written to the CPS on 17 different occasions attempting to obtain material disclosed in open court, some of which was apparently handed to Panorama.

“The City of London police investigation was started as the result of information we provided.

As our non-executive director Ben Gunn told Panorama, following requests by both the police and CPS we ‘stayed’ our own investigations and consideration of disciplinary measures against the defendants in the court case, as well as others who were also the focus of information we had provided to the police. This was in response to their judgement that to have progressed them would have risked prejudicing criminal procedures.

“In view of this it is doubly frustrating that because we have been denied access to all the evidence we have been unable to conclude our review of matters raised by the trial and to discharge our duty as British horseracing’s regulator. We now intend to proceed with this as a matter of urgency.”

By the end of Glorious Goodwood the BHA had received some but not all of the material requested. If there aren’t red faces at the CPS, there should be. Furthermore, surely the whole point of having Gunn, a former chief constable, and Paul Scotney, a former chief inspector, on the BHA books was to facilitate contact with bodies like the City of London police?

The 2002 Panorama claimed that racing was institutionally corrupt. The 2008 edition made no similar claim and, for that, the BHA can take some comfort. But it would be institutionally inept if the BHA believed all in the racing garden is lovely.

“It would be inept of the BHA to believe all in the racing garden is rosy”

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Lysaght’s People The man from the Beeb brings us all the patter from the racecourse HMM...I THINK I KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT ONE Work experience is a necessity these days and I can’t think of anywhere better for a young racing enthusiast to learn than at the Halifax HQ of the mighty Timeform organisation.

Under the genial eye of MD Jim McGrath and his team, there is a mountain of knowledge to be gleaned, but acceptance to Timeform, founded in 1948 by Phil Bull, hinges on a specially designed quiz. The latest recruit to pass is none other than 18-year-old Martin Buick, brother of rising star jockey William.

Martin was put through his paces during Goodwood. The questions are random, but, apparently, one involved naming any successful light weight jockey!

SCOOP! Some surprise accompanied the sight of a number of top jockeys still hanging around to watch Goodwood’s traditional finale, the apprentices’ race.

It can be put down, I understand, to a good natured competition involving riders and officials that has arisen from the ever-prickly subject of suspensions.

Members of both sides were involved in a sweepstake on the number of days of suspension handed out during the five days of Goodwood.

With one race to go the total was a modest 21, but a ban picked up by one apprentice took the tally to 26.

Cue much excitement from one of the biggest (and tallest) names in the weighing room, who scooped the entire pool.

Would Kevin Manning have won the Derby on New Approach without a whip?

Cornelius Lysaght Racing correspondent of BBC Radio

Whipping up a Derby storm You might think that the newspaper world would be wary of whips in the wake of Max Mosley’s recent and successful court case against The News Of The World – and in many ways you’d be right.

An astounding claim reaches us - albeit from a well-placed source - concerning the Derby. It seems that one national newspaper offered to put Epsom out of its misery by sponsoring the race.

Indeed, a seven-figure sum was mentioned. Racing has taken some stick recently for failing to attract big-race sponsors,

particularly from the outside world, so it was an exciting prospect that a major player from the media world wanted to have a crack at Britain’s premier Classic.

But before the two sides got tied up in detailed negotiations, a rather significant stumbling block emerged.

As is so often the case with sponsorship these days, the would-be backer wanted to take a pro-active role in the venture – so much so that it stipulated that the Derby must be run without whips.

The race remains unsponsored.

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William Haggas (pictured) and his wife Maureen have their team in particularly fine form, and are galloping on relentlessly towards their best ever season.

Haggas has gained a reputation for being a member of racing’s more thoughtful brigade. So a quote from him to Radio Five Live, rather lost in the melee following Aidan O’Brien’s 17th Group 1 success, struck me as worth repeating.

Haggas, who’d just pulled off a one-two in the Stewards’ Cup, said: “Aidan’s having a

phenomenal year, but I think a lot of people in the racing game really want Godolphin to hit their straps, and come good because competition is very healthy.

“He (O’Brien) is having it all his own way and racing needs a strong Godolphin. I hope it’s their autumn.”

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Big Picture SECURING A FUTURE FOR EX-RACEHORSES Lord Buckingham and Clayton Fredericks clear a fence at the Retrained Racehorse Event Championship at Barbury Castle in July, sponsored by the National Trainers’ Federation and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR).

The competition, now in its second year, is an open intermediate class and features a demanding cross country course with stiff fences.

RoR is a registered charity and promotes former racehorses, such as Lord Buckingham, who won over hurdles at Wincanton in 2004 when trained by Nicky Henderson, by running a series of classes in other equine pursuits, including eventing and polo.

It provides part-funding for four charitable centres, which act as racing’s safety net and provide care and retraining for former racehorses before placing them in suitable homes.

In 2009, RoR will run an order of merit series in eventing with a prize of £10,000 going to the winner.

Lord Buckingham is following in the example of other racehorses to later excel in the eventing arena, including Grand National winner Mr Frisk. Recently, Pippa Funnell was shortlisted for the Olympics on Ensign, who ran under rules for Ben Case.

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GOING GLOBAL

Words: Michele MacDonald

Japan prepares to open up races New system under consideration which would allow foreign owners such as Sheikh Mohammed to race their horses on the lucrative JRA circuit With just a few months remaining before Japan hosts the 32nd Asian Racing Conference under the banner of “New Horizons”, leaders of the world’s most lucrative racing nation know they face a dilemma, part of the answer to which lies in opening up even further their racing to overseas interests.

Although details are being kept fairly hushed, Japanese officials are in the process of creating a new system under which owners licensed in other countries – such as Sheikh Mohammed – can also race their horses on the lucrative Japan Racing Association circuit.

Foreign courting

At the same time, the Japanese are courting international buyers to purchase their horses.

Their efforts were rewarded at the elite Japan Racing Horse Association sale in July, when Australian mining magnate Nathan Tinkler became the first major foreign-based buyer other than Sheikh Mohammed to dive into the deep waters of the expensive boutique.

Tinkler bought five yearlings and a filly foal from the first crop of Deep Impact, spending a total of 164,500,000 yen (£777,544) under his Queensland-based Patinack Farm banner.

Lingering economic stagnation that has limited the pool of potential domestic owners is one of the forces driving Japan’s racing establishment to welcome international participation on all levels.

No less a figure than leading breeder Katsumi Yoshida of Northern Farm recruited Tinkler to come to the JRHA sale, giving Tinkler a firm hope that he will be able to race his purchases in Japan.

“I’m looking to establish some racing interests in the northern hemisphere,” said Tinkler, citing the major prizes of Europe, Japan and the United States as on his dream list. “But I’m basically here on the understanding that Japanese racing will open up, and I’d like to have a base here. And we’d obviously like to align ourselves with Katsumi.”

Taking advantage of the

Japanese market’s bias against fillies, Tinkler bought four yearling fillies with internationally recognisable bloodlines. After spending more than $50 million (over £25m) on yearlings in Australia and New Zealand over the past year, he indicated he planned to attend major yearling sales in Europe and America this year.

Acceptable result

Yet even with record international participation, including purchases made by Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley, which is seeking a JRA licence, the JRHA sale still was down markedly, with gross of 9,686,600,000 yen (£45.8m) declining 16.3% from 2007.

However, JRHA vicechairman Teruya Yoshida, owner of Shadai Farm, said he had feared far worse.

“It is an acceptable result under the current circumstances of business in Japan and all over the world,” said Yoshida.

“I am happy to see more than 500,000,000 yen (almost £2.4m) was put into this market by the buyers from foreign countries.”

“I’m basically here on the understanding that Japanese racing will open up, and I’d like to have a base here” – Nathan Tinkler

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Deep Impact, pictured (top) at the Shadai Stallion Station, and (below) his top-priced foal, bought by Takaya Shimakawa for about £1,039,876

Deep Impact virtually saved the sale, with 31 members of his first crop selling for a combined total of 1.91 billion yen (about £9,028,016), which equalled 26% of the gross for the two days of the foal sessions.

Even with receipts from the single yearling session included, Deep Impact still generated nearly 20% of the three-day sale’s gross.

Interaction

Looking ahead, the Asian Racing Conference on November 9-14 will feature themes of furthering interaction in the racing world. One panel, entitled ‘Addressing the New Challenges and Opportunities for Racing’,

will examine such topics as developing new betting choices and co-mingling, both of which will likely touch on how to link markets and stimulate higher pools and payoffs.

The 20 nations that make up the Asian Racing Federation generate nearly half the world’s turnover, and Japan and Hong Kong, in particular, have long been viewed as ripe areas for simulcast expansion if restrictive government policies could be changed.

Now that Japan and Hong Kong also face a need to acquire more betting customers, change that will make wagering and racing even more international could be forthcoming.

The organisers of the Breeders’ Cup have joined the backlash against anabolic steroids by announcing that it would suspend from Cup competition for one year any trainer whose horse tested positive for them.

A second positive would result in a two-year suspension, while a third would yield a lifetime ban from the Breeders’ Cup for any horses conditioned by the guilty trainer.

Even more significantly, beginning in 2009, Breeders’ Cup will not fund stakes purses or award its ‘Win and You’re In’ races to tracks in the US and Canada that allow steroids.

“The Breeders’ Cup board believes it’s crucial that we take a leadership role in eliminating anabolic steroids from our sport,” said Cup chairman William S Farish Jr. The American Graded Stakes Committee also recently voted to require that all jurisdictions with graded stakes races must adopt rules prohibiting anabolic steroids, while Kentucky is also preparing tough new measures.

Since the California Horse Racing Board has approved rules for steroid testing in the state, this year’s Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Park will be the first at which post-race testing for the substances will be conducted.

The first four home in all 14 Cup races, as well as at least one other runner in each event chosen at random, will be tested. Any positive tests will result in purse forfeitures, in addition to trainer bans.

Breeders’ Cup will also conduct tests for blood doping agents ten days prior to the races and test for excess alkalizing agents, known as milkshakes.

Other changes in the pipeline aimed at improving safety and integrity include a restriction in the size of toe grabs, which have been cited for increasing the chances of catastrophic injury.

FROM THE SALES RING Although the Keeneland Association has catalogued a world record 5,555 yearlings for its global September sale, officials and consignors know that this year is likely to be a struggle due to the worldwide economic crunch.

In opening the North American yearling season, Fasig-Tipton discovered just how challenging conditions are following the first two major sales conducted under the auspices of new Dubai-based owner Synergy Investments.

The Fasig Kentucky July yearling sale and the Saratoga selected sale produced combined gross of $64,231,000, down 17.1% from the total of $77,523,000 yielded from the two sales last year.

With the number of horses sold declining at both sales, buyback rates correspondingly increased, reaching a staggering 39% at the Kentucky venue.

Yet Fasig-Tipton President Walt Robertson found reason to be cheerful when the Saratoga sale, highlighted by Coolmore’s MV Magnier paying $2 million for a Storm Cat colt, produced an average price of $295,738, up 2.2% from 2007.

“We came in here hopeful that we would equal last year with the economy and different things going on in the world, and I didn’t know if that was attainable, but I am tickled to death it was,” said Robertson.

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Paulick embarks on ‘free press’ crusade Former Blood-Horse editor-in-chief Ray Paulick is aiming to shake up the US racing industry with a news-breaking, blogging website, based on the successful and influential political site, the Drudge Report How and why was the Paulick Report conceived?

A number of people said to me over a period of months that there was a void in critical commentary since my departure from The BloodHorse in August 2007. I thought they were full of beans, but I was eventually brainwashed into believing them. I was content to play golf and watch the industry self-destruct from afar.

Who are your backers and what are your shared goals?

We have dozens of backers so far, who have contributed between $40 and $1,000 to support the Paulick Report as an ongoing concern.

We want the Paulick Report to be a beacon of light in what has otherwise been a dark time for the industry we all love so dearly.

And while industry insiders have flocked to this project, the overall goal is to bring in new fans and to make racing a vibrant sport for the masses. Despite all the problems the industry has, racing should be fun, and we intend to have some fun with what we are doing.

You’ve compared the product to the Drudge Report; how and why do you and your backers intend to shake up the US racing establishment?

Where to begin? The industry is dysfunctional on a number of levels, its public image is in tatters and it lacks the structure to move forward in a cohesive fashion. Very few racing writers remain in America’s mainstream press, which

largely ignores the sport, and most of the people working for the trade press are muzzled. The Paulick Report intends to expose flaws, call out leaders who have failed us and facilitate open dialogue in an industry that likes to make its decision behind closed doors.

What do you see as the major problems facing the sport in America and its leadership?

A handful of self-appointed leaders are more interested in retaining power and control than seeking solutions. The same three or four people control many of the organisations that make decisions and power appears more important to them than progress. Initiatives like the National Thoroughbred Racing Association have failed because none of these leaders was willing to cede authority. That must change.

What is the size and scope of your readership and what kind of reactions have you received?

Our initial focus has been on American racing and breeding, though there will be plenty of time to conquer

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the rest of the world. We are being read by thousands of industry stakeholders every day, traffic is building week to week and the reaction has been positive. One of the most interesting comments I’ve received came from a powerful board member on one of the organisations I’ve criticised the most for failed leadership. “Keep it up,” he told me. “We deserve it and you’re putting us on our toes.”

You began this initiative with a look at the Breeders’ Cup and its directors. What other topics do you plan to cover in coming months?

Live blogging from the congressional hearings from Washington, DC, in June was one of the most popular features we’ve published. I’m looking forward to similar treatment of other industry gatherings, including the Jockey Club’s Round Table in August, where the throatclearing and self-important chest-thumping has escaped criticism for far too long.

What have been the challenges and rewards in shifting from being part of the establishment as editor of The Blood-Horse to taking on this role?

The biggest challenge for me personally has been fully understanding the concept of viral marketing and the power of the online world, after being entrenched in a mainstream media environment for so long.

Fortunately, my partner on the Paulick Report is very adept at this. The rewards are many. For starters, it’s been extremely gratifying to write what I believe and not worry that a few powerful advertisers will use their economic clout as a weapon – a normal occurrence with trade magazines.

I think it’s safe to say some American thoroughbred industry leaders don’t really believe in a free press.

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You have become a great supporter of British breeding. How involved are you with British Bloodstock Marketing?

When David died I was given his job of promoting British breeding on the racecourse, at the sales, wherever one could. I help out with the National Hunt stallion parade at Cheltenham and generally try to get people interested in British bloodstock.

I am also in touch with breeders and after James Given’s Lady Gloria won a Group race at Epsom I spoke to the breeders, who had acquired the dam for about £500, and they turned out to be a taxi driver and his wife, who is a midwife – a story to warm your heart. Now that Anna Pinnington is marketing manager of British Bloodstock Marketing, I am helping her by attending sales when she is elsewhere.

How can the lot of the British breeder be improved?

By having more Classic colts available to breed to National Hunt mares. Coolmore send some of their Classic colts straight to stud as National Hunt stallions, whereas British breeders persist with similar horses as Flat stallions before accepting that they would be better placed as National Hunt prospects.

The one horse we are very lucky to have is Kayf Tara. Luckily, Sheikh Mohammed has kept him in England, despite attempts by the Irish to get their hands on him. If only more people would realise that their Classic horses are not going to breed Derby winners and more likely to be successful National Hunt sires.

After Norse Dancer had failed to attract many Flat mares he was sent to Bill Bromley at Wood Farm in Shropshire, where he got 60 or 70 mares straight off. He is just the sort of stallion National Hunt breeders need.

Are you involved in any charity work?

I always send my ‘top hat’ money to Carrie Humble’s Racehorse Rehabilitation Centre. I don’t work for a particular charity, though I am always willing to help. When we were training, our annual open day was for a different charity each year and we raised quite a lot of money that way. A regular job I do is taking portrait photos for Timeform’s Chasers & Hurdlers.

Ah, yes...the top hats. You have introduced an original and popular service, polishing top hats in the Royal Ascot car park. What exactly is it that you do?

It happened by chance. My mother used to hunt side-saddle wearing a top hat and a friend of ours used to turn out looking immaculate, and I got the recipe from him for the mixture to make the hats shiny and nice. I started off doing David’s hat and then anybody else who came along. Now there are queues of people at Ascot in the car park waiting to have their hats done.

It takes about five minutes to polish a hat and there are usually rows of hats in every sort of condition on the top of the car waiting to be done. Once they look shiny you don’t mind them being a bit battered; they are beautiful things, almost antiques and need looking after.

I wrap up all the notes in an envelope and post them to Carrie Humble (of the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre). Bill Smith always brings the hats belonging to Sheikh Mohammed and his family and friends.

This year Bill didn’t have any money on him but he rang up a few days later to say he had £1,000 from Sheikh Mohammed. As I had already sent off £700, Carrie’s centre received a total of £1,700. Sometimes Sheikh Mohammed has had his hats driven to my home to be done before Ascot. I have done Aidan O’Brien’s before at Ascot and I wish more people would send them to me at home beforehand.

Do you still believe that jockeys should not be interviewed on television immediately after finishing a race?

I certainly do. I think it’s a shocking habit.

When you think what the owner pays to get the horse to the racecourse, not to mention employing the jockey, it stands to reason that the owner and trainer should be the first people to hear what the jockey has to say.

After a tight finish a breathless jockey hardly has time to think and it’s quite possible he is going to say something stupid.

The winning hurdler Rodrigo Gonzales carries your colours in the ownership of the Nicholson Racing Syndicate. Are you involved in any other horses, or planning

FINGERS ON THE BUZZERS What is your hobby away from racing?

My garden, my dogs, photography and going to jazz nights What irritates you?

The drinking culture on racecourses Your fantasy?

To have danced with Gene Kelly Greatest fear?

Senility Your weakness?

Not remembering names One person you’d like to meet?

Cecil Aldin, the artist, who has such empathy with dogs

Dinah Nicholson on life after her late husband David and why a secret ingredient has helped her raise thousands of pounds for the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre

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Martin Keighley, who trains Rodrigo Gonzales, came to us from school. It was he who asked if they could use my name for the syndicate.

Rodrigo has done us jolly well, winning three hurdle races, and he goes over fences this winter.

I am on the committee of our village pub syndicate, The Westcote Inn Partnership, who own two jumpers. I am also on the committee of the Million In Mind syndicate.

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Do you do any buying or selling?

Bits and pieces. I have a third share in a threeyear-old full-brother to My Petra with Alan King. I also have a half-share in a foal with Stephen Kemble, who runs the Elms Stud. I also work as a spotter at the yearling sales for Gill Richardson, who buys for Mick Channon. I was acting as a spotter when Nahoodh was up for sale, and also Mick’s decent two-year-old Orizaba. David and I were spotting when Youmzain went through the ring. I also spotted Jargelle, the Weatherbys Super Sprint winner.

Another little job is spotting pinhooking foals for Fiona Marner.

You were a wonderful support at David’s side throughout his riding and training days. Is there an event or memory that stands out?

Moorcroft Boy winning the Scottish National after breaking his neck the previous year was very emotional. He wasn’t going to run because the ground was fast and he wanted a bog, but David had listened to the weather forecast and as they were loading up to go to Ayr he said, ‘Put the old horse on the box’, because it was going to rain in Scotland. When they got there it was raining but they couldn’t find a jockey and Mark Dwyer ended up putting up overweight. They sluiced up with Moorcroft Boy loving every moment of it.

Another great moment was the Princess Royal riding her only winner over fences at Worcester; that gave us great satisfaction because she started off with us and really applied herself to race-riding.

You and David played such a big part in each other’s lives. How is life without him?

It’s been bloody hard work. People have short

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memories and if you’re not seen out and about, you’re soon forgotten. That’s why I make myself go racing and go to the sales. Half of you is missing. The worst part is there is nobody to talk to, to bounce things off, or have an argument with. You can talk to the dogs - and they are good company - but they don’t come up with very good answers. Having said all that, I have been given lots of encouragement by lots of people.

What makes you write letters frequently to the Racing Post?

Frustration. Hearing people say things on television makes me want to have my say; to reply to what’s been said. I feel I ought to be writing more. A lot of it comes from not having anybody to discuss it with at home. I feel, ‘Ugh, somebody ought to say something about that’.

So I do, by writing to the paper.

As a member of the judging panel of the Stud & Stable Staff Awards, what have you learnt about so many of racing’s unsung heroes?

Having obviously been involved with our own staff for so long, it is lovely to meet other staff, young and old, that are so enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated. That passion never seems to fade away. It is a very rewarding two days; you want to give them all prizes. There was a girl from William Haggas’s that had got into trouble with drugs, but had come out the other side. She was terribly grateful to the Haggases and so full of the job. From my point of view, the whole judging experience is an uplifting one.

You seem to enjoy racing quizzes. Is it part of maintaining an alert racing brain, or do you consider yourself an anorak?

I am not an anorak. Doing the Racing Post’s Christmas quiz has become a tradition because David’s brother Richard, who always stays with us over Christmas, is not a person who will take ‘probably’ or ‘perhaps’ as an answer – it has to be certain. He goes on the internet or to the library to get the answers. We have always got the answers right but our name has never come out of the hat.

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On March 5 this year, a written statement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport claimed that: “The overriding criterion for the Tote’s privatisation will be to maximise value for the taxpayer”

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Oh really, since when?

No Government has ever put money into the Tote, so why does this one think it can suddenly palm it off to the highest bidder?

And what has happened to Labour’s pledge in its last two manifestos that the Tote would be sold to a racing trust?

Such contradictions are typical of the way this Government has faffed around with the Tote and changed its plans at will.

Scandalous? You bet.

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t was there in black and white.

Unequivocally so. The 2001 Labour manifesto pledged to sell the Tote to racing “to allow it to compete commercially, with all long-term profits invested in the sport.”

The 2005 manifesto said something similar.

So how on earth is racing now facing such a shabby deal from the Government?

Far from there being any chance of “competing commercially”, far from “all longterm profits being invested in the sport”, the Government is now talking about putting the Tote on the open market – having previously rejected bids of £400 million and £320m from a racing/Tote consortium.

This means that there is a depressingly serious chance that the Tote’s off-course shops and its pool betting operation will end up in the hands of a bookmaker.

But get this: racing’s ‘windfall’ would be a 50% net share of the sale price, meaning that costs such as the fees for the three – yes, three – economic advisors appointed by the Government will shrink racing’s share of a Tote sale to a figure that many experts believe will be less than £100m.

Timorous

But Government chutzpah doesn’t end there. So timorous is it of state aid rules that it is suggesting that racing could use this money only for ‘warm feeling’ projects. Heaven forbid that racing should be allowed to use it to “compete commercially”.

Racing’s share of a Tote sale is also dependent on the Government receiving a price that does not leave it with fiscal egg all over its face. In this economic climate, there is no guarantee at all that it will receive anything like the £320m it turned down in March. “The Government will need to be satisfied that it is right to proceed with the sale in the light of current market conditions,” admitted sports minister Gerry

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Government handling of the Tote sale descends into farce, leaving the historic pool betting organisation in complete limbo

Sutcliffe in a July statement.

But what if “current market conditions” dictate that the price isn’t right? It is widely believed that bookmakers have been affected as much as any retailer by the credit crunch, leading to some predictions that the Government would be lucky to receive a bid for the Tote of more than £270m.

Fear not – Goldman Sachs has been appointed to “provide further data on the company” just in case “in the light of market conditions, the Government decided in the autumn not to proceed to a sale at that time”.

You really couldn’t make it up.

Disarray

While the Government procrastinates, the Tote remains in limbo, unable to develop at the same pace as its betting rivals and vulnerable to losing key staff in search of more stability.

With the Government widely reported to be in disarray and trailing badly in the polls, who is to say there won’t be a re-shuffle in the near future that sees new faces dragged, kicking and screaming no doubt, into the Tote arena? That would inevitably cause further delays.

Can anyone really be sure the Tote’s future will be secured before the next general election, given that it has taken this Government ten years to decide that it will sell the Tote on the open market, or there again, it might not.

European state aid law has obviously been a factor in this delay, but there are suggestions that various Government departments were unpeturbed about sacrificing a £150m sale to racing on the European altar.

In the following pages we have talked to the key players involved in the Tote.

Our aim was to gauge their frustration with the Government, but also their hopes for the future.

The overall message is as relayed in our headline: enough is enough.

TOTE TIME LINE JUNE 1998: The first sign that the ownership structure of the Tote could be changed comes when the chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown announces review steering group under the chairmanship of Peter Jones. Then-BHB chairman Peter Savill makes clear his frustration that his organisation is not

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ere it not for state aid objections raised by the European Commission, who knows? The Tote could well be in racing’s hands by now, purchased for half its then market value, which would have meant a cutprice £150 million deal.

Significantly, some industry experts feel that the Government did not fight racing’s corner nearly hard enough – if at all – in trying to overcome the EC’s objections.

In fact, there was never a formal objection from Europe, more an intimation of its thinking.

It is thought that the Government had bigger state aid battles to fight at the time and thus the Tote was a convenient sacrifice.

Certainly, Peter Jones, the Tote chairman at the time, does little to dispel that notion.

He says: “The DTI, in particular, was very unhelpful in the whole state aid process. It encouraged Europe to reject the sale to racing because from its own perspective anything that smacks of state aid ought to be dumped; it believed there were more downsides to Britain as a whole by fighting state aid than there were benefits.

“The DTI was the main negotiator within Europe on these things.”

Dismayed

Jones is dismayed about how the Labour Government has let racing down over the Tote.

“This is directly Gordon Brown,” he emphasises. “Gordon Brown was in charge of the Treasury at the time (when racing first bid for the Tote), he was dithering, and he was looking to his leadership laurels at a time when a decision should have been taken.

“For five months the Treasury did absolutely nothing. Then for a further five months, after the revised bids were asked for, it did nothing.

It is a terrible indictment of this Government.

“It has been duplicitous, it has gone back on its own agreements and, more than that, it has been absolutely, completely incompetent.

“The DCMS have been pawns in all this: when the Treasury takes an interest, everyone else quails.”

Jones believes the Treasury is unlikely, in the current economic climate, to receive any offers for the Tote beyond the £250m to £270m.

“To avoid having egg on their faces, the Treasury needs a bid north of £320 million (the revised racing consortium bid that was rejected this year),” says Jones. “Even if it does get £320 million, it still has to give half of that to racing, so it seems to have got itself into a complete and utter muddle.

“I don’t see how it can claim to be acting in the taxpayers’ interests; anyway, it has never been the Tote’s role to benefit the taxpayer.

There is a lot of nonsense being talked about this in Government circles. Its stance has changed since the last election.”

For all the Government’s insistence that racing should be paid only half the net value of any sale to a commercial bidder, Jones believes there is a “worthwhile debate” over whether that sum should in fact be gross.

He says: “Racing doesn’t want the Tote to be sold – it would be very happy to continue with it. It’s the Government that wants to sell the Tote, so why shouldn’t it bear the costs of doing so?”

He is also “intrigued” by talk of a judicial review of the sale of the Tote, saying: “Racing’s position has been nibbled away at. You get dragged down the line in terms of trying to get a deal done and then you look at the deal you are being offered at the end of the day, and you think, ‘Well, why the bloody hell are we here?’

“The Government has never really put a proposition to racing; it’s basically done its own thing and then sought racing’s agreement afterwards.”

plans to “consider how to extend the existing public/private partnership”. JULY 1998: Home secretary Jack Straw uses the Tote AGM to announce a Tote included in the review. MAY 1999: Jack Straw accepts Jones’s recommendation that the Tote should be transferred to the private sector, but Straw

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Paul Dixon, ROA President

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n overlooked fact, according to Paul Dixon, is just how different the circumstances were when the Government enacted the legislation (in 2004) that would allow the Tote to pass into its ownership. Bizarre as it now seems, the original proposal, even before that legislation, was for racing to be ‘gifted’ the Tote.

Such plans, although distant, still resonate, mainly because it was the reason, Dixon argues, why racing did not launch a legal challenge against the legislation that transferred ownership of the Tote to the Government.

“Don’t forget that the Government has not put a farthing into the Tote since it was founded in 1928,” says Dixon. “So that does beg the question: how can the Government own the Tote when they have not actually invested in it?”

Such is his frustration at the Government’s handling of the Tote that Dixon is at the forefront of attempts to see whether racing is right to question its ownership.

He says: “We hope there may be grounds for saying the Government has never actually proved that it owns the Tote. Nobody has actually ever taken the Government on to say, ‘This is our heritage. We have been financing it for all these years. How the hell do you think you have got a right to take it away from us?’”

Dixon is wary of a sale to a commercial operator in the near future, saying: “It doesn’t make economic sense to sell in this climate and I doubt that the Treasury, as strapped as it is at the moment, would make that stupid decision.

“I would be absolutely amazed if anyone in this country came up with a bid of £320 million or above. Having turned down bids from racing of £400 million and then, when

the market changed, £320 million, the Government could end up looking very silly.”

Using the experience of overseas pools bets, Dixon is adamant British racing can operate successfully in that sphere if it can retain the Tote’s pool betting operation – by no means a certainty.

“The Tote is like a sleeping giant,” he says.

“It’s like an eight-litre engine running on four cylinders but still doing 70 miles an hour.

Racing needs to keep it for the benefit of racing.”

Desperate

Asked whether it is too late to stop racing being sold down the river over the Tote, Dixon says: “It depends how desperate the Treasury is.

There have been two manifesto pledges by the Government to sell the Tote to racing for the benefit of racing. Now the Government is trying to welsh on both deals.

“If it is now so desperate to get what money it can into the pot, the Treasury will do what the Treasury wants to do. What we have to do as racing is say, ‘Well, sorry that’s not going to happen’, and that’s where a judicial review could come in.

“We need to make everyone in Government and Parliament stand up and take note as to how the Treasury has tried to shaft racing.

“Racing – which has the appetite to make the Tote bigger and bolder – must be given the chance to invest in it, to put our money where our mouth is, put money into the Tote, gain some real equity and build the Tote for racing.

“That was the original aim – not to help the taxpayer and bail out the Treasury from the mess it is in.”

rejects a transfer to racing that does not involve any benefit to the taxpayer. JULY 1999: A Racing Trust is mooted to run the Tote in an attempt to avoid principle”, but says the price should be the subject of commercial negotiations, adding: “It’s important to ensure it is a fair one.” JANUARY 2004: After

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s a Tote board member since 2002, until his directorship ended on July 31 this year, no one has a better understanding of how the Government has backtracked on its initial promises than Sir Eric Parker.

Having been involved in the proposed transfer of the Tote to racing for more than ten years, via his directorships of the ROA and BHB, Parker says: “Originally racing was promised ownership of 100% of the Tote at no cost. The modest purchase price was to be paid out of future cash flows generated by the business.

“The 50% Government interest in the sale price of the Tote was then introduced without any discussion. Since then we have seen the combination of mismanagement and rule changes resulting in the statement that taxpayers’ interests are now paramount.

“We have seen the two manifesto promises broken, failure to obtain clearance for the sale under EU state aid rules regarded at the time by DCMS as a formality, and managed to miss out on the strongest commercial market for gamingbased businesses ever. It is a sorry tale.”

Major asset

Looking to the future, he adds: “The question now is can the situation be resolved so that racing is able to obtain a major asset that will help secure its future?

“It is clear that the Government will require its pound of flesh whatever the final outcome.

A cash payment to racing of 50% of the proceeds of a disposal of the business would be subject to the deduction of 50% of the debt which (on March 31 this year) stood at approximately £70 million.”

Other factors will also drain racing’s net share

of any sale price, such as pension fund shortfalls.

Even then, the 50% payment would have to overcome European state aid considerations.

According to Parker, such a proposal would leave racing “highly vulnerable to a repeat of the Government’s previous performance.”

That is why, he believes, “the only satisfactory solution is for the disposal of the Tote betting shops, resulting in a cash payment to Government.”

He adds: “Racing would then acquire the pool betting business, including a seven-year licence, as well as the internet and credit betting business. In addition, a cash sum to help finance the extension of the pool betting business would also be needed. The value should be equal to the Government’s share of the betting shop proceeds.

Enormous

“I strongly believe that pool betting worldwide has enormous potential for the future. It will be a sad day if we lost it.

“The whole point of racing owning the Tote is the expansion of pool betting and the international market. In virtually every other major racing country, racing owns its pool betting rights to fund its racing. The international market is moving quickly as technology develops. The prospects for international pools offering a global bet with high dividends for small stakes could transform racing’s funding structure.

“Such an outcome would enable the Tote to continue to operate at its headquarters at Wigan, and give the company and racing a real chance to build up an operation over the sevenyear licence period to compete with fixed odds betting, which was the original aim for the Tote when a bill was passed in Parliament in 1928!”

“Pool betting worldwide has enormous potential for the future.

It would be a sad day if we lost it” Sir Eric Parker, Former Tote Director conflict over the BHB, a regulatory body, taking on a commercial role. MAY 2000: Straw describes a transfer of the Tote to racing as “the best match in over four years of planning, the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill passes the Tote into Government ownership so it can then prepare for a sale.

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“In terms of a business plan for the Tote, everything has had to be put on hold” Trevor Beaumont, Tote Chief Executive

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overnment indecision over the Tote has inevitably had a de-stabilising effect on the Wigan-based operation.

Its management has been stymied, through no fault of its own, while rival betting operators plan and develop without shackles.

Key Tote staff are vulnerable to approaches from other firms. Chief executive Trevor Beaumont says that from March this year, when the ongoing plan to sell the Tote was announced, “it became very, very difficult to recruit staff and, of course, key people were being picked up by competitors.

“You can’t blame them for leaving – they have families to look after, they have got their own individual circumstances – but it has really had an impact and it has slowed down our capacity for putting in new products, and new processes.

“And in terms of a business plan for the future, everything has been put pretty much on hold. Considering where we are now, it is difficult to see it (the Tote’s value) being maintained. The vibes aren’t good; our retail estate (betting shops) is under pressure. It’s probably a difficult time to maximise value.”

Such an expert, insider’s view hardly suggests that the Government would be right to try to sell the Tote when Parliament returns.

“The decision itself has to be clear and unequivocal. Either we are going out to the market or we are not. That’s what we crave above all else. If there isn’t going to be a sale now and they say develop the business, I would hope they would say, ‘Do it for a matter of years’.”

If a sale is greenlit, Beaumont is keen for racing to play a role in the pool betting business.

He says: “It commercially makes sense for the Tote pool to be linked with racing, because we need to tie it up with the picture rights so it becomes a package that can develop and grow, and maybe can challenge in a smallish way the lottery through large pools that we can bring in from overseas, as well as developing exotic bets. There is an exciting future for pool betting but it needs to be linked with racing in some shape or form.

“As a stand-alone business, run outside of racing, I have my doubts as to what its (pool betting’s) long-term future might be. Tied up with racing it has a terrific future.

“But that’s a commercial decision and whether racing teams up with somebody else to buy it, or how that happens, I don’t know. Our job is just to get all the information to the Government and get them to make a decision, for the sake of the Tote staff as much as anything else.”

Certainty

“It all depends whether the Government is desperate for money, whether it is desperate to get rid of having any say in the Tote,” claims Beaumont. “I don’t know. It might be both.”

From a Tote perspective, Beaumont wants a swift and firm decision from the Government.

“In terms of running a business, we need certainty,” he says. “What I dread is running through the summer without knowing what is going to happen. All I would really say (to the Government) is just make a decision. The sooner you can make it, the better.

JULY 2005: State aid concerns rear their head. A preliminary judgement from the EC indicates that there is “insufficient justification” for a half-price – £150 million – sale to racing, although a sale was never officially blocked by the EC. JULY 2006: A racing consortium makes a bid to buy the Tote but

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hen Paul Roy refers to “a level of inconsistency in the whole process” of selling the Tote, there is a clear sense of frustration lurking behind his diplomatic words.

Having for some time pointed out that “the economic climate was going to get more and more difficult”, Roy is aghast that Government advisor PriceWaterhouseCoopers turned down a revised £320 million bid from a racing consortium. “It was a very, very full and good offer at the time, and it was pretty extraordinary that it was turned down on the advice of PriceWaterhouse, who felt it undervalued the Tote without explaining why,” says Roy. “Frankly it’s been proved that they made the wrong decision,” says Roy, who has also expressed surprise that the Government has needed three companies – PW, Goldman Sachs, and Ernst & Young – to advise it on the Tote sale. None of the trio’s services come cheap.

And who is to say that they can help secure a successful sale of the Tote this autumn – especially when potential bidders such as Ladbrokes and Hills are being affected by an economic downturn.

Roy warns: “There is a consumer squeeze at the moment, discretionary spending on leisure must suffer. We may now have seen the start of it, but we have not seen the end.”

He believes that a sale at a face-saving price for the Government is unlikely “unless the current economic cycle improves…However, we have already had a long period of uncertainty in which the stability of the (Tote) business has been potentially undermined. That’s the issue”.

Another issue is what role racing has in the Tote’s future, when it is eventually sorted out.

Roy warns that a sale of the Tote in its entirety could be the favoured option of the Government and its advisors, rather than selling off the shops and somehow handing over the

pool betting side to racing. “At the moment, the value of the whole is likely to be greater than its value if it was split up,” he says.

The creation of new exotic bets, as well as the international co-mingling of pools, would offer “a big opportunity” for racing, even if a commercial operator owned the pool facility, Roy believes.

“None of this can work without a joint venture with the racecourses,” he argues.

“Racecourses have no obligation to provide pool facilities, so a new commercial arrangement would be required.

“There is no reason why racing shouldn’t participate with whoever the (new) buyer is. If that buyer puts up proper funding and proper equity, then ‘racing’ could be invited to subscribe and put some of its own money in.

Sweet equity

“There is no reason why racing shouldn’t be offered some sweet equity or warrants to work alongside the new buyer to make the business grow. To me that is a pretty obvious option, as it means the bidder has to come and work with racing properly – there’s cash on the table and racing should be able to use that money without impediment, and it would mean racing was not just taking the cheque now. This is an incentive for racing to work together with the new buyer.”

In the meantime, Roy says the BHA has pressed the Government to ensure that a new buyer maintains the Tote’s contributions to racing, worth a combined £22m last year.

He also insists that the Tote’s credit business must not be allowed to move offshore, thus reducing levy contributions.

And if racing does yet have to settle for 50% of the proceeds of a Tote sale, Roy argues that payments should be gross, not net. “There is still a lot of devil in the detail to be resolved,” he says.

“It is pretty extraordinary that a £320 million bid was viewed as undervaluing the Tote” Paul Roy, British Horseracing Authority Chairman

it hits the buffers after the EC indicates the bid is too far below a PriceWaterhouseCoopers valuation of the Tote to overcome state aid concerns. OCTOBER (borrowing) involved in the proposal, although the Government waits more than 12 months before rejecting the offer. A revised bid is then put together,

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“Racing needs to position itself so it can help sort out the Government’s problems” Simon Bazalgette, Jockey Club Chief Executive

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s a “relative newcomer” to the Tote negotiations, Simon Bazalgette stresses the need to concentrate on “the art of the possible”.

As a result, he is against a legal challenge to the Tote’s ownership, saying: “I am working on the basis the Government has the right to sell it.

“Our view is they are in a difficult position. If they try to sell quickly, which is what they would like to do, they are not going to get as much money as they would like. And if they delay it, they will get criticised for that.

“So I think I think racing needs to position itself so it can help sort out its (Government’s) political problems, or at least part of them.”

Unlike Paul Roy, Bazalgette thinks the “perceived wisdom” is that racing, in some way, should pitch for the Tote’s pool, telephone and internet betting businesses – as outlined by Sir Eric Parker. “They can be run as a separate business to the shops and should run for the good of racing,” says Bazalgette.

“I think that would be a good solution, because a Tote pool product is something that can be marketed across the betting industry.

“The shops side of the business is competing with the betting industry and I don’t think that is what we should be doing. Racing should be a supplier of content and other products to the betting industry.

Control

“Racecourses effectively control what happens on course and would therefore have a big influence on that side of the business.

“Racecourses have shown that they are good at defending their commercial interests. But we don’t want a deal that’s good for us and bad for everyone else. We have to consider everybody

else’s interests, not least the Government’s. I am confident there is a commonality of interest.

“Another big part is what happens internationally and that is controlled through the media rights companies – Racing UK (of which Bazalgette was executive chairman) and At The Races.”

Influence

Bazalgette believes an “operating partner” is needed if racing does secure the pool betting operation.

“We can’t pretend as racecourses that we know how to run pools,” he says. “We can have a big influence – we have some views on it – but we do believe we will need someone who will have the technical and operating expertise in the partnership. There are a number of companies who could do that, but no decision has been made.”

However, Bazalgette identifies companies such as Phumalela, from South Africa, or Australia’s Tabcorp as potential partners. How widespread the enthusiasm would be for an overseas operating partner to help with the globalisation of pools is open to question.

He warns that “it can’t be taken as read” that racing will secure the Tote pool, but adds that a new owner “would not be able to make it work without a deal with the racecourses because of the on-course and international elements.”

Either way, Bazalgette is keen pool betting in this country is developed – with racing benefiting financially – to the point that it competes with the National Lottery.

“Racing has got an opportunity to make a difference,” he adds. “You can’t get emotional about a bouncing ball, but seeing a horse run in a race is a different emotional experience.”

2006: Teaming up with the Tote management, a racing consortium makes a fresh £400 million bid, but the Government is unhappy with the level of equity reducing the amount of equity. But market conditions have by now changed dramatically and so the racing consortium/Tote offer is downgraded to

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Promised Land?

International co-mingling and the development of new bets could be the key to successful UK pools

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ynics might look at the turnover levels of pool betting in Britain and wonder what the fuss is all about.

Why do so many senior figures in British racing politics believe that it would be an absolute disaster if the Tote’s pool betting operation were to be sold to a rival firm, on top of the Wigan firm’s off-course betting shops?

After all, figures produced by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) show that Tote pool betting in Britain produced turnover of €442 million in 2006 (the 2007 figures are due in October).

In comparison, bookmakers’ fixed odds turnover reached over €15 billion. This means that only 0.29% of British betting turnover was placed into pools.

Perhaps to understand the potential for pool betting, you have to look elsewhere. For example, Japan’s pool betting turnover in 2006 reached over €20b, in the US the figure was €11.2b, while pool betting turnover in France exceeded €8.3b.

The key point here is that pool betting thrives in those countries because they enjoy

a monopoly situation: rivalry with high street bookmakers does not exist.

But many believe that a pool betting facility run by British racing for the benefit of British racing could significantly improve racing’s finances. The benefits of France’s state-run Pari-Mutuel monopoly – albeit one which has come under scrutiny from the EC – shows how racing can prosper.

In 2006, over €693m was returned to French racing as a distribution of betting turnover. In Britain, the figure was around €165m, according to the IFHA, whose 2007 annual report claimed that global betting on horseracing increased to almost €89b in 2006, a rise of 3% on the previous year.

This is one reason why co-mingling, whereby punters around the world can bet into the same pool, is being so enthusiastically embraced by international racing authorities. Last year, Winfried Englebrecht-Bresges, the chief executive of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, predicted payouts of up to £25m.

Maurits Bruggink, the executive director of the IFHA, spoke of “mega pools and life changing dividends” last year after punters using Tote operators in ten countries tried to predict the first three home in the Prix Diane.

The desire to expand the range of pool bets in this country has led to close study of betting in Scandinavia, where pools of up to £5-£6m are created through a bet that is conditional on there being only one winning ticket.

Even if a sale process does commence in the autumn, there are a number of other unresolved issues surrounding the Tote which, at the very least, could complicate the process including: How much of the sale proceeds will be returned to racing, who is ‘racing’ and how can this be done in a manner compliant with state aid rules?

Will the Government separate the pool business from the betting shop estate and will they offer the betting shops in separate batches to ease the competition problems which potential bidders, such as Ladbrokes and William Hill, may otherwise face?

Will the Government require any commitment in relation to retention of the Tote's employees in Wigan?

Will the Government place any restriction on any part of the Tote's remote gambling operations being moved offshore?

Will the Horsemen's Group or another racing body seek to judicially review the Government's sale of the Tote?

What arrangements will any buyer of the pool business need to have in place with racecourses?

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£320 million to reflect the changing conditions. MARCH 2008: That bid is also rejected. At the same time sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe surprises Tote watchers by referring in a written statement to the priority of “maximising value for the taxpayer” when deciding whether to put it on the open market

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Twenty-six winners in his second year and two Group winners in a week in his third have firmly stamped Tom Dascombe as

The meteor of his breed

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f Tom Dascombe ever gave up training, or vice-versa, he might think of a career on the stage. Spend a morning with him and you can’t fail to be struck by his oratory, his way of telling a story and a coruscating honesty, often at his own expense. That his talents plainly extend much further, though, means the theatre should not expect him any time soon.

The word was out last year, when Dascombe trained 26 winners in only his second full year.

The Flat training profession can seem a cosy clique, if not a closed shop, but this upstart was demanding entry. He believed in himself and, significantly, others began to believe in him, too.

Dascombe scoffed when people told him he could not expect such progress to continue. His challenge to such lazy assumption bears all the hallmarks of his mentor, Martin Pipe, and while even he does not anticipate rewriting the Flat training manual as Pipe did over jumps, he is now indisputably the meteor of his breed. Two Group 2 winners on successive days at Newmarket’s July meeting saw to that.

What is setting him apart remains intangible.

Not money, for sure, because he has none. Not breeding, either – his family, while hugely supportive, had no closer links with racing than the lip service of his father’s membership at Bath. No-one set him up in the job, no-one sent him a batch of nice horses to get started with.

Indeed, it took a singular determination to overcome setbacks and deprivations that would have had many others seeking a simpler living.

Perilous

For some while, Dascombe considered himself a failure. After that, he regarded his perilous attempts to start training with merciless selfanalysis. “I just thought, ‘What the hell are you doing?’” he says. “I’d sold my house and spent half the money on six yearlings I couldn’t sell. I didn’t have a yard or a licence, I was kipping on a mate’s floor and the horses were literally eating the money I had left. I remember walking for hours on the downs at Lambourn, wondering why on earth anyone would want to have a horse with me, a failed National Hunt jockey.”

When, finally, he persuaded the landlord of his current base, on what might have been thought the aptly named Folly Road, to rent him the yard, he and his two staff moved the horses in at

9pm on a winter evening. “Then I got in the bath and burst into tears,” recalls Dascombe. “I am quite an emotional person.”

He was born in Bristol and attended Bristol Cathedral School. “I was there with a load of clever kids but I had no interest in school,” he says. “When I left to work for Martin Pipe, my mates used to laugh at me so much, because I was on £27 a week – less than the dole.”

Dascombe spent five years at Pond House, “thinking I could be Peter Scudamore and AP McCoy rolled into one”. As is often the way with such experiences, he only fully appreciated its benefits later. “While I was there, he didn’t seem anything out of the ordinary,” says Dascombe of Pipe. “It was only after I’d left that I realised he was totally professional and everybody else wasn’t.

In shock

“I started there in 1989, the first year Martin trained 200 winners. The first day I went racing, I took three horses and they each made all and won by a distance. I think I was there six months before I led up one that got beat. ‘Scu’ rode it and, when he came back in, I remember asking him what happened. I was in shock. But the one big thing I took out of the place is that Martin never asked a horse to do something it wasn’t capable of. It’s a slow process and, when I prepare two-year-olds now, that helps.”

Dascombe remains close to the Pipes. He attended the funerals of both Dave and Betty, Martin’s parents. At the latter ceremony, his success had plainly made an impression on the great man. “Martin gave me a hug and kiss,” says Dascombe. “I think he’s proud of me.”

Probably more proud than he expected to be, as Dascombe, having left Pond House to pursue a freelance riding ambition, rattled around the hidden basement of racing for several years.

“I rode some rubbish horses, some absolute crap,” he says. “But for a long time, I never thought I rode a bad race, even when I must have been riding dreadfully. It was a real shock to realise I just wasn’t good enough.”

Such awareness came after a dispiriting 18 months in Lambourn. “I’d ridden out for five different trainers, seven days a week, and I got three rides out of it,” he adds. “I was fed up with the life and I wanted something new.”

So he joined Ralph Beckett – perhaps his

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direct predecessor as the rising star of Flat trainers – as assistant.

“And, do you know, it put me off wanting to train,” says Dascombe. “Ralph used to work his socks off. He never stopped. If he had done, he’d have just fallen asleep. I thought there was no way I wanted to live like that.”

Travelling changed his mind. In America, he broke 80 yearlings in a month. In Dubai, supervising two horses for Beckett, he met Mike de Kock, a kindred spirit – “the only man I know who can work and play harder than me”.

De Kock entrusted him with Victory Moon, his experimental runner in Britain. “That horse changed my life,” says Dascombe. “After being with him, I knew I wanted to train.”

Still, easier said than done. Dascombe adds: “I did two summers here for Mike and a winter in Dubai. I could have stayed with him but he gave me confidence that I could do the job. Then, when I came home, I wasn’t brave enough. I went for interviews with Ed Dunlop and Michael Bell but they told me I didn’t want to be their assistants, I wanted to train. But I didn’t have the bottle. I put an advert in the Racing Post, offering myself to trainers. But that was a disaster. So in May of 2005, I took the plunge.”

Bill backs boy

You wonder what his father, Bill, thought of it, for Bill was an accountant by profession.

Dascombe says: “Amazing, really. He was the first one to say, ‘Sell your house and train’. He came to help out in the office when my secretary left and now he’s here every day. He does all the wages and the bills, tells me when things are tight. I don’t need to worry about anything but the horses.”

Ah, the horses. First up was Principal Witness.

“I’d claimed him off Willie Muir, who told me I was an idiot because he had so many problems,” says Dascombe. “He was a maiden after 15 runs and when he won for us, at Lingfield in January 2006, I can’t tell you the relief.”

He later left the yard, claimed for twice as much by Evan Williams, but is back again now.

“He’d broken down and I had him back here because we owe him so much,” says Dascombe.

With the ice broken, he began to concentrate on two-year-olds and his ability with them quickly turned heads. He trained ten winners in his first year, 26 in his second.

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This year, the target was 36 winners and a Group race. By early August, he was halfway to the first objective but had doubled the second in two magical days at Newmarket. Just recalling them, a month on, tapped into Dascombe’s emotional side. “This is not a job, it’s a life, it’s everything I’ve ever wanted,” he says.

Classic Blade’s win in the Group 2 July Stakes was not wholly unexpected and was celebrated accordingly. “We kicked it in the belly,” says Dascombe. “We started drinking after the race, about 2.30pm, and I’ve no idea when we finished. Dad and I were sharing a room in a crappy little B&B and I was on a camp bed. I woke about 5.30am and saw Dad looking at me, shaking his head and saying, ‘We won a bloody Group 2’.”

Firth Of Fifth, in the following day’s Group 2 Superlative Stakes, was a surprise bonus.

Dascombe, forgetting his hangover, drove five hours home and joined his staff in Lambourn’s Malt Shovel pub. “I’ve got a very young, committed team here and they were all in early the next day – even those who’d been up until 2am,” says Dascombe. “It’s so important they understand what these winners mean and feel it’s down to them.” I

Dascombe in a rare stationary moment chatting to his father Bill, before, below that, rushing off to the evening races, mobile phone in hand. Vet Catherine George (right) completes some paperwork

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“ALL I COULD OFFER WAS ONE WAY TO TRAIN A HORSE” Inevitably, now that the big winners are arriving and the known faces are joining his patrons, rumours surround Tom Dascombe’s future.

A speculative visit to Erik Penser’s Churn House stables, recently vacated by Gerard Butler, brought some newspaper headlines.

Dascombe sighs. “The truth is simple,” he says. “I went to have a look round, made an offer and it was rejected. End of story.”

But not really. Just the start of another chapter, in which Dascombe can lean on the wealth of such owners as Andrew Black, co-founder of Betfair, and Harry Findlay, who now has two young horses with him. Black, especially,

is expected to be highly influential in his career path, though Dascombe emphasises that he will still be at Folly Road next year – “but I expect to have more horses”.

Currently, the 32-box yard has an adjunct of ten temporary stables under canvas. “They look terrible but they have worked fine,” he says. The fact is, though, that Dascombe will now quickly expand to perhaps twice his current numbers, especially if horses like the Black-owned Marine Boy fulfil his expectations.

“I don’t have a lot of orders for the autumn sales yet and the economic climate is obviously a worry,” he continues. “But if I can’t buy and sell horses now, after the

bit of success we’ve had, then I might as well give up.”

And, though theatreland may be the losers, he won’t be doing that.

Dascombe is an engaging addition to our training ranks, not least for all his foibles.

“I smoke too much and I bite my nails something terrible,” he says. “I put myself under pressure but I feel it’s good to be on edge.”

Wherever he ends up, he would like to continue with the Oneway logo that appears everywhere in his yard.

“It came to me on that long walk, before I set up,” he says. “I felt that all I could offer anyone was one way to train a horse.” Self-evidently, a pretty good way.

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Tom Dascombe

Owners with

Tom Dascombe Betfair co-founder Andrew Black has an interest in five horses with Dascombe, including highly-regarded Marine Boy outright

Former ROA Council member Peter Deal has supported Dascombe since he started training

“I first met Tom when he was “Most trainers find it difficult working for Martin Pipe and to impart bad news to an then later when he assisted owner, but Tom is very Ralph Beckett and also Mike de straightforward and honest, Kock in Dubai; we seemed to which is one of his biggest follow each other around! I assets. know he was instrumental in the “I think Tom sees things that training of Victory Moon. other trainers don’t. He “I thought he must have certainly doesn’t mind working picked up a great deal on his with difficult horses. What sets travels. Tom is a great absorber him apart is his ability to deal – of knowledge and information. and succeed – with horses who I was very impressed with him make others back off. straight away.

“As an owner, Tom always “Tom approaches things from has time for you. He is totally a business angle and knew what committed to his work and he was taking on when he likes to get stuck in; he is a man started training. He has a good who puts in the hours to get commercial brain also – he the results. picked up Zaskar (Listed placed “When I first met Tom I had in France) for €10,000 and some horses and was not knew that her options were looking for any more trainers, limited in this country, so but I looked at his pedigree advised us to sell her to and thought, ‘Here is a man America. We have her two-yearwho has made it into the old half-sister, Kalooki Lady, at profession the hard way’. home now.

“He wasn’t gifted the job, he “As well as being very hard served his apprenticeship and working and astute, Tom is a earned his chance. I thought great student of the programme that he deserved some support. book and looks at every angle – I have recently purchased three he is very good at placing his expensive yearling fillies, horses. including one by Mr Greeley, “He doesn’t get carried away and I plan to send one to Tom. and is brilliant at assessing a “Regarding the future, I horse’s ability. His family is also would like the opportunity to a great support to him, which I become more involved with think is important. the yard. Tom is also a “My first horse with Tom was businessman and understands in a syndicate and I now have an what is needed to grow the interest in three horses with operation. He is ambitious and him. I plan to have some we are talking about a way more.” forward.

“Without doubt, people will start to send Tom a better class of horse. I have a very high opinion of him and I believe that he could become of the country’s premier trainers.”

Evan Sutherland owns a 25% share in Group 2 July Stakes winner Classic Blade

“As a relatively new owner I thought it would be fun to pick out a trainer who was not yet established but had the potential to become a big trainer.

“I noticed Tom had an outstanding strike-rate, despite not having the best raw material to work with.

“Tom has an excellent eye for a horse and is very good at placing his string, but he is also very patient. He brings his two-year-olds on gradually and I think they come back from their first run having enjoyed the experience.

“However, Tom is also very hard working and I am a firm believer that unless natural talent is allied to a good attitude and a strong work ethic, you won’t get to the top. He is industrious and committed – qualities which will, I am sure, continue to bring him success.

“Tom is very approachable and always happy to talk about his horses. If I phone up and he is unavailable or on the gallops, he never fails to call me back.”

Classic Blade, winner of the Group 2 July Stakes

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SALES CIRCUIT

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Sales Viewpoint

By Philip Freedman, owner of Cliveden Stud and breeder of this year’s Coral-Eclipse Stakes winner Mount Nelson

Analysis of a crucial autumn for breeders

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In light of the downturn which all the world’s major economies have experienced in the last 12 months, the economic backdrop to this year’s yearling sales is less positive than has been the case for some years.

Nevertheless, when compared to the rise in values of other assets over the last 14 years of the bull market, there is little reason to suggest bloodstock, or at least yearlings, are significantly overvalued.

In 1993, following the disastrous bloodstock sales of 1992, when the Maktoum family were conspicuous by their absence at the Tattersalls yearling auctions, 2,405 yearlings were sold at the principal auction for an average of £24,422 and a

gross of £58.7million.

By 2007, almost exactly the same number of horses changed hands for a gross of just over £140 million – a 138% increase over 14 years.

Over the same period, the Nationwide house price index has increased by 237%, the FTSE Index is up by 83.7%, and the Decanter Fine Wine Index by 111%.

One would expect to see some correlation between yearling prices and the value of other assets, primarily because those other assets are an indicator of the growth in wealth which has taken place and thus reflects prospective yearling buyers’ ability to pay.

But there are undoubtedly other factors, unique to the bloodstock market, which

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“A modest decline in 2008 may be expected, given the wider economy” will also influence what happens in the coming months.

It is surprising, given the massive increase in the number of foals produced over the last 14 years, that the number sold has remained so static. In practice this merely reflects the fact that the main sales are limited by slots in the calendar, the number of horses that can be sold in a day and boxes at the sales ground – and indicates the extent to which the increase in production has led to an underclass of animals who cannot even achieve a place in the sale ring.

On the demand side, prize-money, and possible resale values, are other factors which separate bloodstock from the wider economy. The resale value of quality horses is higher than it has ever been. Prizemoney is harder to quantify, not least because of the policy in Britain of spreading a finite pool ever more thinly.

But on a European level this has, to a degree, been compensated for by significant increases in France and Ireland.

Another factor which needs to be considered are the changes in the stallion market which have taken place.

These have principally involved increased concentration into a smaller number of suppliers, as well as the overall growth in the value of nominations sold.

Given the increase in production which has taken place without a corresponding increase in the number of horses sold, it is reasonable to think that the impact of any downturn in the market would have a greater effect on the income of stallions than would historically have been the case. This factor may give the relatively small number of organisations now standing stallions greater financial incentive to support the market than would previously have occurred.

As the barriers have shrunk in racing, so they have in the bloodstock market, meaning that Europe cannot be viewed in isolation from trends elsewhere.

While the trends from Saratoga are not necessarily indicative of what will happen at the much broaderbased Keeneland September Sale, the positive impact of the tax changes on the depreciation of racehorses in the US could yet go some way to counteracting the negative influences more generally anticipated.

Any unexpected strength in the US market will make it harder for European agents

and trainers to satisfy their demand there, which can only have a benign influence on the sales in Europe.

Although the compound growth rate has been 6.5% over the last 14 years, the upward trend in the market has been far from a straight line. Rather it has tended to make significant upward moves, followed by periods of stagnation or modest decline, prior to making further gains, as has most recently been the case in 2000 and 2005.

A modest decline in 2008 may be anticipated, given the experience of the wider economy.

Changing markets (between August 1993 and July 2007) Yearlings – up by 138% Housing – up by 237% FTSE – up by 83% Wine – up by 111%

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VOX POP 1

How do you see the 2008 yearling sales going?

James Delahooke Agent

Bill Dwan Castlebridge Consignment

James Given Trainer

Chris Harper Whitsbury Manor Stud

Brendan Holland Grove Stud

“If we hadn’t produced so many horses there wouldn’t be a problem. There is still a lot of money about and the top end will be as strong as ever. While the middle may be softer, that is a reflection of the number of horses, rather than external factors. I hope the current economic climate imposes a little more discipline and logic on breeders and stallion proprietors.

There are loads more horses in the pipeline and I’m not sure there are enough people to buy them.

But I’m certainly not predicting doom and gloom.”

“I would expect the yearling market to be very selective. The fact that there are record numbers of horses for sale is probably going to be a bigger issue than the current economic climate. If you have a nice horse with a good pedigree you will have no problem selling them.

Once people are realistic in their expectations, the yearling market will survive the current period of uncertainty, even if there will be a certain amount of pain at the bottom end.

That’s no different in any business that produces a product that there is little demand for.”

“It won’t be as hard as people are thinking but the hangover from overproduction will mean that the clearance rate at things like Book 4 in Newmarket will be a nightmare. I have fewer yearling orders and suspect I will buy less. We’ve had a couple of good seasons on the racecourse and I’ve got a few orders but I won’t be buying many on spec – I don’t want to go through the winter owing sales companies vast sums of money. I always have bought on spec in the past but I just don’t fancy owing for horses I can’t shift in January or February.”

“I’m more optimistic than many of my friends, who are full of gloom. But I’ve got an advantage in that I’m a lot older and I’ve already seen two downturns and things were never quite as bad as I expected. I feel the same about this. Obviously trade will be down, maybe by about 10-15%, and if that’s all it is then we’ll be quite satisfied.

We’ve got the two problems of too many horses and not enough buyers. But having said that, a lot of our clients at the sales haven’t been affected by the economy and worldwide things are very strong.”

“We’re looking at a reduced clearance rate at the bottom end.

There’ll be demand, but less of it, and I’m not worried about our nicer horses. I’ve probably half a dozen fewer yearlings than last year. It was sort of deliberate; I bought fewer foals but spent more money. The aggregate will be down, but that will be mainly due to the middle to bottom end. Over the summer we saw the Japanese sale and Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 25% down in aggregate, and I should think we’ll be about the same.”

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VOX POP 1 (continued)

How do you see the 2008 yearling sales going?

Adrian Nicoll Chairman BBA Ireland

Jamie Railton Consignor

Oliver St Lawrence Agent

James Stafford Thurloe Thoroughbreds

Paul Thorman Trickledown Stud

“I’d probably be more cautious about buying on spec than in the past. One area I think will still be really strong is for the wellbred fillies, because you have an international appeal added to that of people such as Coolmore, Cheveley Park and Craig Bennett. Those fillies with a proper pedigree have a bit of insurance because if something goes wrong you still have a broodmare. The British prize-money is another problem but there’s still a strong international market to Hong Kong and places.”

“I’m sure there’ll be some degree of market correction and if it’s 10-15% down that will be fine, and I’m reasonably positive. We have made a point of selling less marginal horses this year. We’ve got the same number in the St Leger and Newmarket Book 1 but less in Books 2 and 3. Our pinhooks range in price from £2,000 to £75,000 and it will be interesting to see how they pan out. Last year was very sire conscious and the damlines were less of an issue, especially with colts. Perhaps it might be the same this year.”

“It’s got to drop but I think it will be stronger than the doom-mongers are saying – the average will probably be down 10-15%. The top end will obviously be fine, but it’s harder to predict what will happen in the £50£150,000 band.

There will be a few people who fall into that bracket that don’t want to be seen to be splashing out at the sales, so there will be plenty of choice in that range. The trend has been for good looking individuals regardless of the page in the last couple of years, but I think we could see a return to pedigrees.”

“We’re looking to put two four-horse syndicates together but I’m not as confident as 12 months ago. There’s no doubt there will be difficulty for everybody and I hope the sales could be a bit cheaper. A lot of our people are in the City and are apprehensive about the way things are going. We’re probably hoping that those who have had a big share in the past might have a slightly smaller share but not give up their interest, but we’ve had one or two new people as well, so that’s positive.”

“It will be tough but I don’t think we’ll be reaching for the ropes.

Quality should stand out, it always has done in the past and the overproduced rubbish will be incredibly difficult to shift. Restricting stallion books must happen and it will be great when it does.

Most of us haven’t got too many superstars and hopefully not that much rubbish, so it’s the bit in the middle that will judge the market – the middle is what people like us live and die by, and it always will be.”

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Who will be the hot stallions at the yearling sales?

Matt Coleman Anthony Stroud Bloodstock “In America, I’m sure people will still be into Mr Greeley, but Proud Citizen, who has done well over here with River Proud, will be popular with Europeans, especially at breeze-ups.

Oratorio and Acclamation will be popular again.”

Will Edmeades Agent

Bobby O’Ryan Agent

Larry Stratton Agent

Dwayne Woods Agent

“The obvious ones are Pivotal, Galileo, Montjeu and Oasis Dream. Of the slightly lower-level horses, I’d pick Kyllachy and I’m also very keen on High Chaparral. Of the first-crop horses, I’d mention Dubawi, Oratorio, Starcraft and Footstepsinthesand. I like the Dubawis.”

“Kheleyf has made an incredible start with his first crop this year and it’s hard to think his yearlings won’t be in great demand. I like a few of the newcomers – three that come to mind would be Antonius Pius, who has some really lovely yearlings, Arakan and Pastoral Pursuits.”

“Of the sires with first crop runners this year, Kheleyf deserves to sell well, but Exceed And Excel and One Cool Cat by sales time will have had limitations exposed. Bachelor Duke and Sulamani interest me. US sprint champion Speightstown looks good. Dubawi will be popular.”

“Exceed And Excel’s progeny will sell well.

Kheleyf went down well last year and was the pick of the firstseason sires. I’ve seen a lot of very nice foals and yearlings by Dubawi. They’ve size and scope. Nayef has not really fulfilled the promise but, for me, he’s the dark one.”

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Scene Setter A revealing guide to the make-up of three major European yearling auctions

FIRST-SEASON SIRES

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ALLEGRETTO wins the Gr.1 Prix Royal-Oak.

9 Gr.1 winners of 13 Gr.1 races in the last 9 years This year’s consignments include an own brother to Gr.1 winner SINGHALESE and half siblings to Gr.1 winners ALLEGRETTO and CHELSEA ROSE. Tattersalls Fairyhouse Sale (23rd-24th September) 59 ch.f. (12/2) by Observatory – Mrs Mason.

Dam won; half-sister to Jeed. Grandam is half-sister to Assert, Eurobird and Bikala (all Classic winners).

111 ch.f. (18/3) by Bertolini – Present Imperfect.

Half-sister to Hector’s Girl (at 2; 3rd Gr.3 Nell Gwyn S).

Dam is half-sister to Champion Sprinter College Chapel.

158 b.c. (28/2) by Nayef – Scarpe Rosse.

Dam winning Sadler's Wells half-sister to Brilliant Red (£204,515), Red AffaIr and Kassab. Family of Rainbow Quest.

230 b.c. (8/4) by Xaar – Trilemma.

Dam won 3 races; half-sister to winners. 3rd dam Triple First.

249 b.c. (16/5) by Peintre Celebre – Veronica Cooper.

Dam won 3; half-sister to 9 winners, incl. Vialli (£302,117).

350 b.f. (17/1) by Dubai Destination – Briery.

Half-sister to 3 good winners by Daylami and Orpen.

Dam winning grandaughter of Woodstream.

Goffs Million Sale (29th September-1st October) 29 b.f. (30/3) by Cape Cross – Magic Cove.

Half-sister to winners, including Davidii (£29,231).

Dam LR winning half-sister to Tipsy Creek (Gr.2 Temple S) and 9 other winners.

40 dkb/br.f. (22/4) by Gone West – Maugusta.

First foal. Dam half-sister to LR winner Fifty Oner.

Family of Machiavellian and Coup de Genie.

77 b.f. (19/3) by Tiznow – Moss.

Half-sister to 5 winners, including Dover Dere (LR).

Closely related to Champion Sprinter Committed.

135 b.c. (2/5) by Azamour – Pattimech.

Half-brother to 6 winners, including Far Lane (£215,122, Gr.3 Darley S) and to the dam of Gr.2 winner Dark Islander.

Their dam is a winning own-sister to Annoconnor (Gr.1 x 3 in USA).

154 b.c. (16/4) by Galileo – Plymsole.

Dam 2yo winning full-sister to Docksider (6 wins, Gr.2 x 2; 2nd Gr.1 Sussex S). Family of Sadler’s Wells, Nureyev, etc.

215 ch.f. (9/5) by Barathea – Sao Gabriel.

Half-sister to Spring Snowdrop. Their dam is half-sister to 6 winners, including Legal Case (Gr.1 Champion S).

221 b.c. (27/4) by Oratorio – Saxon Maid.

Half–brother to Saxe-Coburg (3 wins, £28,649) out of a dual LR winning half-sister to Guarde Royale.

287 ch.c. (18/4) by Rahy – Super Supreme.

Half-brother to 2yo winner Vorteeva. Dam own-sister to Bodyguard (10 wins) – family of Bachelor Duke.

289 b.f. (20/3) by Motivator – Surf The Web. Half-sister to Kilshannig (winner in 2008). Their dam is half-sister to Bumper Storm (£117,295), etc. Splashing family.

324 b.c. (11/5) by Galileo – Uliana.

Full-brother to dual winner So Amazing and half brother to 2008 winner Festival Princess. Their dam is winning half-sister Ransom O'War (Gr.1 winner of €312,730).

327 gr.c. (19/2) by Verglas – Upperville.

Dam winning half-sister to Mutakarrim (8 wins, £177,519), Nafisah, and Bawaader – all SWs. Next dam Al Bahathri.

331 b/br.f. (10/2) by Dalakhani – Vassiana.

Half-sister to winners Vallemeldee (2007) and Girouette (debut winner in 2008). Their dam is a Stakes placed full-sister to SWs Victorieux and Villadolide.

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Did You Know...?

An eagerness from vendors to sell in Book 2 of Tattersalls’ October Yearling Sale has seen numbers drop sharply at the select Book 1.

There are 610 lots in the opening book this year – a fall of 16.8% on the 2007 figure of 733. Book 1 has been trimmed from four days to three and has its smallest catalogue since the new format started in 2004.

Book 2 has seen numbers rocket from 633 last year to 847, up 33.8%. The sale has been increased from two days to three.

Number catalogued: October Book 1 2008 610; 2007 733; 2006 652; 2005 688; 2004 791 Darley looks not only set to make a big impact as a buyer this autumn but also as a seller.

Around 120 Darley-bred yearlings are catalogued at the Doncaster St Leger, Tattersalls Ireland September, Goffs Million and Tattersalls October sales.

Abbeville and Meadowcourt Studs, the Castlebridge Consignment, Genesis Green Stud, Islanmore Stud, New England Stud, John Osborne, Oaks Farm Stables, Stanley House Stud and Voute Sales are among those offering Darley yearlings.

In 2007, 33 yearling colts changed hands for 300,000gns or €400,000 or more in Britain and Ireland.

Only four of them were not bought by Coolmore or Maktoum family associates.

Yearlings covered to southern hemisphere time in Europe now regularly crop up at the major Australasian yearling sales, but the reverse has now happened.

A Redoute’s Choice filly is in the Tattersalls October Book 1, and two Encosta De Lago colts are in the Goffs Million Sale.

Pivotal has 35 lots at Book 1, but only four at Goffs.

One Cool Cat has 22 at Goffs but none in Book 1 at Tattersalls.

Danehill Dancer wins on numbers at the Goffs Million and Tattersalls October Book 1 sales. The Coolmore sire has 72 representatives.

Footstepsinthesand is the freshman sire with most representatives in the two sales, with 37 yearlings on offer.

The commercial appeal of Darley’s stallion roster continues to grow, accounting for 23.8% of the book at the St Leger Yearling Sale, where Coolmore’s influence was 15%.

Any fears that vendors were preparing to abandon their obsession with first-season sires can be safely quashed.

Last year’s October Book 1 catalogue featured only 8.6% lots by freshman stallions. This year’s catalogue has 18.8% newcomers, while almost a quarter of the St Leger catalogue were by untested stallions.

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The special section for ROA and TBA members

Major boost for ROA members Totesport agrees new deal to continue its owner-sponsorship scheme for ROA members, allowing participants to reclaim VAT on their racing costs We are delighted to announce Totesport’s continued funding of the owner-sponsorship scheme for ROA members.

This vital sponsorship offers a payment to owners for the sponsorship of their silks and fulfils the criteria set down by Revenue & Customs for the VAT scheme, allowing members to register for and reclaim VAT on their racing expenses.

This will be the fifth year that Totesport have generously sponsored this scheme for ROA members and we are extremely grateful for their support.

Totesport’s sponsorship will cover 1,000 horses over four 12-month schemes, beginning in September 2008, with further schemes starting in January, March and July 2009.

Michael Harris, ROA chief executive said: “The importance of Totesport’s association with our members through owner-sponsorship cannot be underestimated. The ROA appreciates that in the current financial climate

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ownership would be an unviable prospect for many owners without this concession, and it is a valued benefit of membership. It is, of course, enormously important for the entire industry under the wider auspices of the VAT Scheme for Racehorse Owners.”

The Totesport logo has been carried by over 3,750 horses in 15,337 races since the scheme began in 2004. Almost 1,000 of these have been in terrestial TV races. These have yielded over 1,300 wins, including from familiar names Indian Ink, Young Mick and Philson Run. Totesport branding featured prominently in the climax to the last Flat jockeys’ title race between Jamie Spencer (above)

and Seb Sanders. Spencer tied after victory on Inchnadamph in the Totesportgames.com Handicap.

His owner Norman Cardwell said: “I’ve enjoyed seeing the photos of Jamie Spencer with Totesport’s branding on my colours. They are a reminder of a wonderful day. I’ve been covered by the Totesport scheme since January 2007. It was straightforward to join and the sponsorship allows me to reclaim my outlay on VAT, which is a significant benefit.”

Applications are being taken for the scheme starting on September 1, which will cover 250 horses. To apply, contact Keely Brewer on 020 7408 0903 or kbrewer@roa.co.uk

“The importance of the Totesport sponsorship can’t be underestimated” – ROA chief executive Michael Harris

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Council Agenda The July Council meeting, by chief executive Michael Harris The President began the meeting by welcoming the ROA Council to Hamilton Park. It was the second Council meeting held in Scotland The Council looked at figures showing levy yields during the past five years. It was noted that, by taking the figures of 2003/04 as a base, then accounting for inflation and the expansion of the fixture list, the levy should now be approaching £150m annually, rather than the current 2007/08 figure for the 46th scheme of £116.5m.

(Even the £116.5m should be regarded as a one-off since it included Ladbrokes’ ‘high roller’ factor.)

The Council discussed a presentation that had recently been made by Nick Rust, the managing director of Coral, at the Levy Board. The presentation focused on the supposed difficulties caused in betting shops by having two separate suppliers of racing pictures and commentaries. The Council noted the bookmakers’ claim that the advent of TurfTV had caused great difficulties for independent betting shops and the smaller betting shop groups.

The argument ran that, while Ladbrokes, Hills and Coral were in a position to cope with two picture supplies and by putting them together in a package, smaller bookmakers were not technically set up to achieve this. The Council agreed that, even allowing for the internal bias of bookmakers against the introduction of TurfTV, this matter required urgent discussion between TurfTV and SIS, as it was potentially putting off betting shop customers.

The Council moved on to discussing ways in which the levy yield could be maximised. While it recognized that the race programme and fixture list could be moulded to better suit the needs of the offcourse betting industry, it was also generally acknowledged that racing’s greatlyexpanded fixture list was the consequence of bookmaker pressure, which had resulted in there not being a commensurate increase in the levy. In other words, racing had taken on the huge additional costs without receiving the appropriate financial benefits.

The Council knew it was right to remain highly sceptical over taking a similar route if

we entered into discussions with the bookmakers on fixtures and race programmes, but also believed the alternative, to do nothing, was potentially worse. It was agreed that racing somehow needed to ensure there was more money on the table from the bookmakers before it was prepared to accede to their wishes.

These included increasing the number of races on some programmes so that matinee and twilight betting slots could be created; reducing field sizes for run-of-the-mill races to a maximum of ten runners; and endeavouring to find a simplified way of promoting horseracing to a younger betting public. It was clear that any deal with the bookmakers needed to include a much greater flow of information so that the racing industry could assess the effect of the changes it made. This was particularly relevant to the amount of betting that took place on quality racing, against moderate racing and how the betting margins change according to race types.

Once more, the Council turned its attention to the thorny subject of the Tote.

The President explained the background to how the Racing Post ran a front-page story saying that the ROA were intending to mount a legal challenge to the Government over its right to sell the Tote. While it was true that the ROA were seeking legal advice on challenging the Government, there had been no intention to publicise this until we were further on with the process. However, with the Racing Post having got the story, the President said he had little option but to expand on it in a way that would be beneficial to the ROA position.

As a result, the President said he had received many offers of support from prominent people within the racing industry.

Whatever the legal advice, it was clear the racing industry was not going to let the pool betting part of the Tote go without a fight. It was equally apparent the Government may well fail to obtain an acceptable price for the Tote in the current dire economic climate and the sale process would, as a result, be “kicked into the long grass”.

It was agreed that during the next few weeks/months, the ROA had to keep the momentum going on the basis of, whatever happened to the betting shops, the pool betting side, together with the remainder of

the Tote’s Wigan-based business, should somehow end up in the hands of the racing industry.

The Council discussed the Sovereign Series proposals in the context of negative press since the launch. Although it was agreed the ROA should continue to support the Sovereign Series, not everybody believed the concept would work. Some members argued that racing could not be compared with Formula 1 or the Premier League, because there would always be fundamental differences. However, if the TV companies could be persuaded over the merits of the Sovereign Series, then a major sponsor was likely to follow. Concern was also raised as to what consequences this might have for the current blanket coverage of Channel 4 Racing which, in the view of many, continued to be key to the promotion of British horseracing.

The President touched on problems surrounding the division between BHA as a regulator and the new organisation, Racing Enterprises Limited (REL), as a body to handle commercial matters. The nub of the problem related to which of the two parties should have ownership of the database, but he believed we were well on the way to resolving this issue.

Other matters discussed . . .

The next step with reserves following the Royal Ascot pilot scheme. It was agreed it was essential to receive figures from the betting industry before going forward; Whether it was right that mares who were racing while in foal was information that should be mandatorily given to the betting public; What the next step would be with those racecourses that had still not signed up to the prize-money agreement; The concern over the future of the VAT Scheme for racehorse owners in the light of the move in Europe to standardise VAT across all European countries; What changes/improvements should be made to next year’s ROA AGM in the light of problems that had arisen at the recent meeting; Whether any new revelations would emerge from the forthcoming Panorama programme on corruption in racing.

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Club ROA: one-year old and thriving Membership of BetfairClub ROA is £199 a year and provides many benefits:

Club members Richard Buckley, Rebecca Bellard, Claire Ramsden and Tom Buckley

Members celebrate landmark date with a night out at Newmarket and after-racing concert by Boyzone The first anniversary of BetfairClub ROA, set up to attract young people to racing, was celebrated with a gathering at Newmarket’s race night on August 15.

Around 70 BetfairClub ROA members and guests gathered for an evening’s racing that was followed by a concert from Boyzone. Look out for pictures of the celebrations in next month’s issue. The club’s growing popularity can be summed up by four of its members, quoted here: Tom Buckley “I am glad to have been involved with the club from early on. I have been on some super stable visits, been to some cracking race meetings, and attended some functions that I wouldn’t normally have been to. The club always looks after me, and now I am going to Santa Anita in October, which I wouldn’t have done on my own. I went to support Cornus at Haydock the other week, and I feel fully involved and am always kept up to date with what’s going on. It’s the best club I’ve ever belonged to. If you like horses, like racing and want to be involved, you’d be crazy not to join BetfairClub ROA.” Becky Bellard “Tom and his brother Richard introduced me to BetfairClub ROA. I wasn’t too sure

about becoming a racehorse owner – I am off to Warwick to do my equine degree, so racehorses are a thing apart for me. But everyone made me welcome and the social side of racing is a whirl of activities I wouldn’t have experienced if it hadn’t been for the club.”

Richard Buckley “Our kid (Tom, quoted left) was in BetfairClub ROA right from the beginning; he seemed to be going all over the place on stable visits, had the opportunity to give out some prizes at a point-to-point meeting, and seemed to be really involved in the racing world. He’d worked in a racing yard before and we’ve always had horses, but being able to afford a racehorse of your own is generally out of the question unless you’re mega rich. The Movida party after Royal Ascot was the icing on the cake! I’d never have gone to that party if it hadn’t been for the club.”

Claire Ramsden “Work commitments keep me from the races, but through the club you can experience ownership at a price that’s really affordable. Regular emails and information keep you well informed, and it’s great to say to people when I have a horse running, ‘That’s one of mine!’”

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Four club horses to follow throughout the year Regular updates on the horses Stable visits and social events Access to exclusive BetfairClub ROA racecourse facilities on selected racing days Owners’ badges from a pool allocation when club horses run Subscription to the monthly magazine Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder Free £50 bet with Betfair To celebrate the club’s first anniversary, membership can now be paid for monthly.

This works out at less than £17 per month For more information visit www.betfairclubroa.com or telephone 020 7408 0908

The club, meanwhile, has now launched in Scotland, with a horse in training with Jim Goldie at Uplawmoor, south west of Glasgow.

The initiative is backed by racing’s marketing arm in Scotland, Scottish Racing, and the aim will be for the horse to race at Scotland’s racecourses as much as possible.

“It’s the best club I’ve ever belonged to. If you like racing, you’d be crazy not to join BetfairClub ROA” – club member Tom Buckley

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Opportunities knocked on head BHA closes loophole so horses rated 45 or below cannot run at the expense of those rated 46 to 50 The BHA has approved a proposal initiated by the Horsemen’s Group that will affect Flat horses rated 45 and below next year.

From the start of the 2009 Flat season, class 7 races, which are currently classified stakes for horses rated between 0 and 45, will become handicaps for horses rated 45 to 50.

These races will also be open to horses rated 44 or below, although any horse rated below 46 entered in a Flat handicap shall be allocated a weight which corresponds with a rating of 45.

With approximately 95 class 7 races programmed each year – almost all in the first or final quarter of the year – this will mean that the number of opportunities for horses rated 46 to 50 will significantly increase at the expense of those rated 45 or below.

Research undertaken by the BHA identified that last year 78% of performances by horses rated 45 or below were in races open to more able

horses (i.e. at class 6 or above) and these horses will continue to be able to run in such races as and when opportunities arise.

However, with no races programmed specifically for horses rated 45 and below, the connections of these horses will face the prospect of being able to run only when other higher rated animals have not already filled the available places in the relevant races.

Ruth Quinn, the BHA’s racing director, said: “Continuing to improve the quality of British horseracing’s race programme remains one of our principal objectives and programming races restricted to the lowest-rated horses is not consistent with achieving this aim, particularly when at certain times of the year there is a significant shortage of opportunities for higherrated animals.

“The revision to class 7 races will provide greater opportunities for the large group of horses rated between 46

“Opportunities for horses 45 or below will be scarce” – BHA racing director Ruth Quinn and 50 but it does mean that the connections of horses rated 45 or below need to be aware that their chances to race will be extremely scarce.

“Indeed, in determining plans for such horses, it will almost certainly be during the winter and the summer months when their chance of securing runs is at its highest.”

News in brief RICKETTS FELLOWSHIP The Levy Board has announced the creation of the Tristram Ricketts Fellowship in memory of its former chief executive.

It will enable one person from UK horseracing to acquire knowledge and experience at home and/or abroad, and will be

awarded each year to the individual who presents the best project to the fellowship board for the benefit of UK racing.

Funding of up to £10,000 will be awarded to the successful applicant.

Applications for 2009 will close on November 1. Full

Tristram Ricketts’s son Stephen, and wife Annie, pictured with Lord March after a race in honour of the late Levy Board chief executive at Goodwood

details of the application process are available at www.hblb.org.uk.

Levy Board chairman Robert Hughes said: “I am delighted to announce this wonderful concept. Tristram’s wit, charm and intelligence are greatly missed. His capacity for friendship was inexhaustible, not only in, but all over, the racing world.”

48-HOUR DECLARATIONS PAYMENTS Payments to prize-money generated from 48-hour declarations are listed next to the relevant race conditions in the Racing Calendar and on the Racing Admin website www.racingadmin.co.uk Owners can obtain a log-in and password to access this website by contacting Weatherbys. Telephone 01933 440077.

STEM CELL STUDY Owners who donate horses with serious tendon injuries to the study by the Royal Veterinary College are being offered a discounted fee for the laboratory culture of a bone marrow sample for another of their horses.

For further details, contact Stephanie Dakin on 01707 666218 or email sdakin@rvc.ac.uk

Diary dates Saturday, November 15 ROA marquee for members and guests at Cheltenham’s Paddy Power Gold Cup day.

Thursday, December 4 ROA/Racing Post Horseracing Awards at the London Hilton, Park Lane.

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CHESTER

Chester became the 14th course to receive the Gold Standard Award on July 12, with a presentation made by the ROA’s Ian Balding and Stephen Molloy to Chester chairman Nigel Churton and his team

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Hamilton Park hosts ROA Council Gold Standard Award holder Hamilton Park played host to an ROA regional reception for the association’s locallybased members and guests on Thursday, July 17.

ROA Council members were on

hand to discuss a wide range of ownership issues.

Michael Harris, ROA chief executive, said: “We have hosted a number of regional events across Britain, following survey feedback from members which

encouraged us to host more localised events. Hamilton Park was an ideal setting as an ROA Gold Standard racecourse.”

Pictures of some of those who attended the reception are below.

Davina Goldie, Stuart Morrison, Jim Goldie, Sadie Ryan and Richard Johnstone

Sam Morshead, Toby Balding and Sally Rowley-Williams

Morag Gray and Gordon Boreland

Stephen Smith and Jim Beaumont

Regional snapshots

Ailie Tullie, Alan Guthrie, Glenys Guthrie and Tim Finch

Jeremy Gompertz and Bill Harvey

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Picture Parade Photos by Steven Cargill Newmarket: July 9

David Powell (beige coat), representing John Hobhouse of The Farleigh Court Racing Partnership, collects the prize after Spanish Bounty’s success in the Toteswinger Handicap

Ann Black with her talented juvenile filly Please Sing, who quickened up in fine style to land the Group 2 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cherry Hinton Stakes

Newmarket: July 10

Ian Balding, a member of The Donegal Partnership, accepts the trophy following Donegal’s victory in the Bahrain Trophy

Classic Blade made every post a winning one in the Group 2 TNT July Stakes, to the delight of The Classic Strollers Partnership and trainer Tom Dascombe

Newmarket: July 11

Daniel Perchard (right) and groom Aimee Barnes welcome back into the winners’ enclosure Firth Of Fifth, whose Weatherbys Superlative Stakes triumph provided the Tom Dascombe stable with a second Group 2 prize in as many days

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Carla Giral celebrates a win for France in the Group 1 Darley July Cup with Marchand d’Or, whom she also bred

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Soul City produced a game performance by making every yard of the running in the Strutt & Parker EBF Maiden Stakes for owner Patrick Fahey (right)

Alan and Jill Smith refuse to let the rain dampen their spirits after watching Habshan come out on top in the Kathy Dennison Birthday Handicap

Mr & Mrs Peter McMahon and groom Shiree Knowles with Jedediah, winner of the Ladbrokes.com Heritage Handicap

Liam Sheridan (right) accepts his trophy after watching Generous Thought record his first success of the season in the Six Whiting Street Conditions Stakes

Sara Cumani (left) receives the plaudits after Fantasia, owned by Fittocks Stud and Andrew Bengough, came home the comfortable winner of the GCE Hires Winners EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes

Measurement, owned by Barry Bull (centre), had half a length to spare over his rivals in the Aristocracy Racing Club Nursery

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Owner of the Month

Papal Bull Syndicate David Stack on how Sir Michael Stoute was right to encourage them to try another year

Papal Bull is due to end his career with another crack at the Japan Cup

Very few races in the Flat calendar have a track record of producing such thrilling finishes as the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and this year was no exception.

Papal Bull’s narrow defeat at the hands of Duke Of Marmalade is set to join the list of classic Ascot renewals, which includes, most famously, Grundy’s epic battle with Bustino in 1975.

For the five members of the Papal Bull Syndicate, headed by Coolagown Stud boss David Stack and Gary Patchett, co-owner of Swindon Robins Speedway, the performance of their fiveyear-old was vindication of the decision to keep him in training.

“We bought Papal Bull from Coolmore last year for a high six-figure sum, with the intention of retiring him

to stud after he ran in the Japan Cup in November,” said Stack, 30, who has run Coolagown Stud in Fermoy, County Cork, since he was a teenager.

“However, Sir Michael Stoute, who has a fabulous record with older horses and makes all the decisions regarding his agenda, said that the horse really thrived after Japan and had Group 1 potential.

“That is why we decided to keep him going for another year.

“Papal Bull is a big, strong horse, who really fills the eye.

As a son of Montjeu he should make plenty of appeal to breeders and I think he will take to covering like a duck to water.”

Question mark

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far, including Group 2 triumphs in the King Edward VII Stakes and Princess of Wales’s Stakes, there has always been a question mark about Papal Bull’s willingness to give maximum effort in a race.

In the King George, Papal Bull looked to be on the verge of causing a massive upset at the expense of the odds-on favourite, only for Duke Of Marmalade to battle back when headed and assert close home.

Timeform has subsequently rated the duo as the top two turf horses in the world.

Stack, who missed Ascot in order to stay at home with wife Olivia for the birth of their first child, Ryan, said: “I know that people have said in the past that Papal Bull is unreliable, but I don’t think that is the case at all.

“He had a back problem last year which was corrected after he ran in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes and he has really prospered as a result.

“At Ascot, Olivier Peslier got there a little too soon, although Johnny Murtagh is a brilliant tactician. Olivier thought he had the other horse beaten but Duke Of Marmalade is a champion and found more.

Remarkable

“The speed he showed in the race was remarkable; they pulled nine lengths clear of Youmzain, who is a dual

Papal Bull runs Duke Of Marmalade close in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot

Group 1 winner, so I do not think you could criticise his effort in any way.”

Papal Bull is likely to be given more chances to secure a first top-level success and boost his stud value.

The son of Montjeu’s final target will be the Japan Cup, in which he finished a nevernearer seventh to Admire Moon last year.

After that, he will take his place alongside Fleetwood, Salford Express, Humbel, Stardan and fellow new recruit Zaha, a Group 1winning son of Kingmambo, at Coolagown Stud.

Stack said: “I have been brought up to love National Hunt racing – my father, Bernard, bred top-class chaser Travado – and the other stallions we stand are jumps or dual purpose sires.

“Papal Bull will be marketed as a Flat sire, but at an affordable price compared to other sons of Montjeu, such as Authorized and Hurricane Run. “His fee has not yet been set but there has been a lot of interest in him, especially after his King George run.

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Saxford (maroon and white) finishes a fine fourth in the Richmond Stakes

Owners in the News – Bill and Linda Stubbs Saxford didn’t have to be a star to recoup his cost, but he has quickly soared past it to delight his owners While many horses sold at public auction never threaten to recoup their purchaser’s outlay, Saxford has quickly soared past his sales price in earnings, having been bought for just 2,500gns at Tattersalls’ Yearling Sale in October.

The son of Reset – a champion racehorse in Australia whose first runners have hit the track this year – has scored three times already this season for the Linda Stubbs stable, following two wins at Newcastle (the second time by seven lengths) with a comfortable success in the Listed Rose Bowl Stakes at Newbury in July.

Earning a step up to Group 2 company, Saxford produced a cracking effort in the Sir Tristram Ricketts Memorial Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, finishing a close fourth behind Prolific.

“I always buy yearlings on

looks; not pedigree,” explained Bill Stubbs, whose bargain buy is owned by a ten-strong syndicate that includes wife/trainer Linda and Dave Arundale, in whose maroon and white colours Saxford runs.

“Saxford was a good looking animal and always had the makings of a nice horse. He started to grow a lot after his third run and has really prospered since.

“Kristin (daughter/jockey) rides him at home and she said early on that he could be Listed class.

“The Goodwood track just caught him out and the going was far too quick; he wants good ground to show his best form and I was very disappointed they didn’t water the night before. I think if the race was run at Newbury he wouldn’t have got beat.”

Having showcased his ability to mix it with the best juveniles around, Saxford has

plenty of options open to him for the remainder of the season, including over seven furlongs.

Unsurprisingly, his exploits on the racecourse have gained him plenty of admirers. Offers have been received, although his band of owners would like to see Saxford bag a Group race before contemplating a possible sale.

Stubbs, a former trainer himself, said: “Provided the ground is suitable, I think he’ll take a lot of beating wherever he goes. At home he’s quite lazy – we had to have him gelded because his mind wasn’t on the job – but he really wakes up when he gets to the track.

“Dave [Arundale] is now in his 70s and lives locally – Saxford is the first horse to run in his name and colours, and he cannot believe the fun he’s had with the horse.

“It’s lovely to compete in Group races with class

horses. Linda sent out Mrs P to land the Flying Childers Stakes in 1999 and has shown she can train with the best of them, but I think there is a degree of prejudice against female trainers in this country.”

Saxford, who is his sire’s first black type winner in the northern hemisphere, has a full-brother due to go through the ring later this year, although he is unlikely to join the ranks at Beverley House Stables in Malton, North Yorkshire.

Stubbs added: “We have shown time and again that you do not have to spend a lot of money to get a good horse.

“Russet Reward, a dual winner for the stable this season, is a very quick twoyear-old and he cost only 10,000gns.

“However, I’ve been in racing for 47 years, so if I can’t pick out a nice yearling by now, I never will!” I

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ROA Forum The parade of Crimbourne bloodstock included yearlings and foals by the likes of Pivotal and Galileo

Above: Karen Lilley and Jim Furlong, chairman of the Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder board Right: former Racecourse Association chairman Keith Brown and his wife Rita

Below: A guest appearance from Topsham Bay Above: Charlie Hills, assistant trainer to his father Barry, and Sadie Ryan, membership manager of the ROA Left: Bloodstock agent Tom Goff talks the guest through the parade of yearlings and foals

Crimbourne Stud 2008 Open Day Set in 130 acres of West Sussex, Crimbourne Stud was established by Sir Eric and Lady Parker in 1991, and is a traditional pre-race stopping point for owners, breeders and trainers on the Tuesday of Glorious Goodwood

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ALL THE NEWS AND EVENTS FOR TBA MEMBERS

How past cases can help in the future Rachel Flynn of Taylor Vinters on some of the lessons that have been learned during the company’s five-year involvement in a scheme to offer advice to TBA members

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n the five years of Taylor Vinters Legal Advice to TBA Members Scheme we have seen a representative snapshot of the legal matters that cause members to reach for the phone.

These include negligence claims arising from the death of stock; planning and restrictive covenants on land; the 48-hour working week and staff problems; potential slander claims; and debt recovery and disturbance from fireworks. These have all been part of the pot pourri of legal issues on which we have advised.

Part of our brief is to focus on recurrent themes and report back to the membership, so that others can benefit from experience and avoid the most common pitfalls.

It is no surprise that almost half the enquiries relate to disputes (regrettably sometimes between members) which, in the main, arise from misunderstandings about what has been agreed, and sometimes between whom the agreement has been made As good as your word

It is commonly thought that if there is nothing written down, no contract exists. This is not so. An oral contract is just as binding as a written contract – the problem is establishing on a balance of probabilities (the standard the court uses) what had actually been agreed.

Courts will look back at the situation at the time and decide what the parties intended to be the terms of the contract at the time it was made, where the terms are not clear.

All this leads to wasteful and expensive litigation on ‘50/50’ cases, which can quite literally turn on the judge’s decision as to whose account he

or she prefers. In a business where many deals are concluded with a handshake, there is ample opportunity for, at best, misunderstandings and, at worst, downright conflict to creep in.

Many of the dispute-related queries we handle might have been resolved without reference to solicitors had there been more attention to detail – and that detail committed to paper.

If dealing with a company or agent, exactly who is the deal made with? A director: in his personal or business capacity? An agent: for himself or on behalf of an owner? A husband: on behalf of his wife?

Foal shares or loans

In foal share or loan agreements, what can each side of the deal expect and when? There is no real ‘norm’ or ‘standard’ agreement for such arrangements and people’s expectations vary wildly. Where the ‘outcome’ will be in years hence – for example when a foal is born – the potential for disagreement grows exponentially.

Larger enterprises are generally at home with written terms and conditions to paper (along with mares details, veterinary forms, part-ownership and foal share agreements), but smaller concerns are still more likely to rely on what has gone before and their own understanding of the deal agreed with their clients – which may not be the same as the other person’s understanding.

But you can help yourself. Many help-line calls focus on uncertainty as to the basis of agreements with consignor or boarding studs. In many cases such problems could have been resolved by clarifying charges; by confirming the condition in

“It is not the case that if nothing is written down, no contract exists.

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which an animal arrived or exactly what was required of the boarding stud in a simple exchange of letters.

Consignors and commissions

In the case of consignors – how is commission to be charged? What happens if the horse does not sell or does not make it to the sales? What reserve has been agreed? Is the consignor dealing with this? Is the charge based purely on commission or a daily rate as well?

Standard documentation relating to nomination has been accepted as a fact of life for many years. It is generally understood that this contract is necessary to encapsulate what has been agreed and to commit both sides to a fair deal. There is no reason why – to protect the interests of both sides – that principle could not be extended to the other contractual arrangement in the same way.

I For further details please contact the TBA on 01638 661321 or email info@thetba.co.uk

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TBA Region Profile – Wales Gwynedd

This region was originally joined with the West Midlands, but since the beginning of 2008 it has operated as its own separate entity Chairman

Regional events

Louise Parry (pictured) has recently taken over chairmanship of the region from Kevin Mercer.

She runs Pantycoed Stud on the edge of the Preseli Hills in North Pembrokeshire in partnership with her eldest son Andrew. In existence since 1979, the 150-acre stud is currently home to ten mares, including Divina Mia (dam of Listed winner Antediluvian) and her seven-time winning daughter And Toto Too. Parry won the Langham Cup in 2005 for Small Breeder of the Year, following the success of Pantycoed-bred Saoire in that year’s Irish 1,000 Guineas.

Combined with the West Midlands region, there has been a good mixture of National Hunt and Flat events over the past few years, with veterinary and nutrition presentations thrown in too, as documented in the July issue of Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder. These included visits to studs such as Goldford, Usk Valley, Wood Farm and Throckmorton, and racing yards including Donald McCain’s Bankhouse Stables and Jonjo O’Neil’s Jackdaws Castle.

The new Welsh region can now concentrate on its own regional visits to meet and discuss issues affecting them, and the separation enables them to visit trainers and studs, who or which, in the past, had proved too far away to travel to.

Regional Representatives

There are currently no other regional representatives in Wales. If there is anyone within the region who would like to become involved and take on the role of a regional representative, please contact Samantha Knight at Stanstead House on 01638 661321.

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encourage all breeders within Wales to become members, along with those who have an enthusiasm for the industry, and to promote the TBA as the first port of call for members, for advice on any matter relating to breeding.

Contacts

The regional representatives are available to help, assist and advise members on any subject covered by the TBA. Members are encouraged to contact the chairman or regional representatives if they have any ideas, problems or complaints.

I Louise Parry, Pantycoed Stud, Penlan Uchaf, Crymych, Dyfed SA41 3RB. Telephone 01239 831257

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AT THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE Two seminars for breeders are on offer at the Royal Veterinary College in Potters Bar as follows:

I Foal to weaning: care of the growing horse – October 1 I Mare Reproduction: pregnancy to foaling – February 4, 2009

With the generous help of TBA members, a team of runners from Stanstead House managed to raise over £4,000 for Cancer Research UK, by taking part in the 5K Run For Life in Cambridge on July 6. Many thanks to everyone who sponsored us

Lectures will be delivered by veterinary surgeons based at the RVC. Refreshments are available from 7pm, with the seminars starting at 7.30pm and lasting for approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets, at £10, must be booked in advance. For further information contact Caroline Turnbull at the TBA.

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TBA members enjoy the sensations of Cologne Two of Germany’s most famous studs opened their doors during a memorable visit in June

Day One

Gestüts Schlenderhan and Roettgen are two of the largest and most famous studs in Germany, and both of these prestigious equine establishments were ports of call for TBA members on their three-day trip to Cologne from June 12 to 15.

Schlenderhan was founded by Baron Edouard von Oppenheim in 1869 and is currently Germany’s oldest privately owned stud. The resident stallion is Monsun, world renowned sire of Samum, Noble Stella, Shirocco, Manduro and Getaway.

Our visit, on the first day, included a walk around the original and modernised stud farms, and also the state-of-the-art private training establishment and gallops where Jens Hirschberger prepared 2007 German Derby winner Adlerflug.

Later in the morning, we were entertained to lunch by Baron von Ullmann, whose colours are now so instantly recognisable on racecourses across Europe.

Our afternoon schedule included a tour of the Schlenderhan Yearling Farm, two hours at the veterinary clinic of Dr Thomas Weinberger, official advisor to the Direktorium für Vollblutzucht und Rennen (Germany’s governing body for thoroughbred racing and breeding), and evening stables with Christian von der Recke, champion Flat and National Hunt trainer in Germany last year.

Day Two

Featured a morning visit to Gestüt Roettgen which, in 1969, bred Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and Eclipse winner Star Appeal, and is now owned by the Mehl Muelhens Foundation. This is another magnificent stud farm, steeped in history and tradition, and home to champion miler Soldier Hollow, and homebred Italian Derby winner Kallisto. The training grounds which adjoin the stud are used by Hans Albert Blume.

Our host at Roettgen was Dr Guenter Paul, chief executive of the

Mehl Muelhens Foundation, who personally showed us around the stud and laid on a magnificent lunch in the castle afterwards.

A most enjoyable and informative three days in Germany ended with an afternoon’s racing as guests of Cologne racecourse and an opportunity to see two important Group 2 races – the Oppenheim Union Rennen and the Diana Trial, ‘prep’ races respectively for the German Derby and Oaks.

Our host, for the duration of our stay, was Enno Albert, former clerk of the course at Düsseldorf and Hanover, whose knowledge of racing in Germany, and its history, is encyclopedic. Working with Horse Racing Abroad (HRA) Enno planned every minute of our trip with precision, and in the minutest of detail, and was the epitome of charm, tact, jollity and good manners throughout.

Our sincerest thanks go to Enno and also to Scarlett Bather from HRA. Gavin Pritchard-Gordon

Dates, reminders and new members September 23 BHA Health and Safety Seminar, Newmarket racecourse, 1.00pm to 7.00pm.

The seminar will be delivered by Tony Payne, health and safety advisor to the TBA, and who is IOSH accredited. Email mdouglas@britishhorseracing.com for details.

masters and of securing TBA nominations to those stallions parading.

Home: Mr J Jackson, Leicestershire. Mr M December 9-11

TBA/Watership Down Stud Sales race, at Ascot. Members can apply for two badges, which will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

TBA Stud Farming Course, Newmarket.

An opportunity for members and nonmembers to attend this annual course, which incorporates topics of relevance to the thoroughbred breeding industry. The cost for this year’s course is £365 for members and £500 for non-members. For application forms and further information please contact Sara on 01638 661321 or email sara@thetba.co.uk

October 17

Council elections

Thoroughbred Breeders Day, Newmarket.

A limited number of badges are available.

Please apply through the application forms sent out in August.

Nominations will take place in October for one new council member to succeed Paul Thorman. The election is open to any member who has both the time and commitment to support the TBA in securing its aims and objectives. If you are interested in standing for the election and would like to discuss the matter further, please contact Louise Kemble on 01638 661 321 or email louise@thetba.co.uk

September 26

November 14 TBA National Hunt Stallion Parade, Cheltenham racecourse. The UK’s top jump stallions will be parading and members will have the opportunity of meeting the stallion

TBA new members

Bell, Suffolk. Mr W Packham, East Sussex.

Mr R Allcock, Shropshire. Mr N Hughes, Cambridgeshire. South Wind Bloodstock, Hertfordshire. Mr J Little, Surrey. Mr A Bengough, Herefordshire. The Viscountess Brookeborough, County Fermanagh. Mr J Gale, Wiltshire. Mr N Wright, Cambridgeshire. Mr R Ellerbeck, North Yorkshire. Mr L Waugh, County Durham.

Equibreed Ltd, Suffolk. Mr D Polak, County Down. Mr B Kantor, London. Dragon Racing, Pembrokeshire. Mr M Collins, Berkshire. Mrs M Preece, Powys. Ms S Ryan, London.

Abroad: Limetree Stud, County Waterford. Mr B Williamson, County Cork. Mr B Walsh, County Kildare. Mr M Keogh, County Kildare. Liberty Road Stables, County Tipperary. NIY Ltd, County Kildare. Mr K Carroll, County Westmeath. Old Carhue Stud, County Cork.

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A major player LEADING BRITISH SIRES 2007 - 2008

by European Stakes Winners 1 PIVOTAL

21

2 DANSILI

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3 CADEAUX GENEREUX

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SELKIRK

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5 SINGSPIEL

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6 GREEN DESERT

9

7 OASIS DREAM

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RED RANSOM

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ROYAL APPLAUSE

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ZAMINDAR

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Those 11 winners include runaway Prix de la Foret winner TOYLSOME, Gr.2 winner and Gr.1 Sussex Stakes-placed MAJOR CADEAUX and the multiple Group winner STAGE GIFT.

….AND DON’T FORGET HIS FILLIES. He’s now firmly established as a leading broodmare sire, with 12 individual Group winners including NOTNOWCATO and RAJEEM at the highest level, and this year's dual Group 1 runner-up, INFALLIBLE.

There’s plenty to play for.

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD,

Whitsbury, Nr. Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 3QP Contact: Charlie Oakshott, Tel: 01725 518254 Fax: 01725 518503 Mob: 07778 603691 Email: whitsburymanorstud@btopenworld.com www.whitsburymanorstud.co.uk or the nominations team at Darley on 01638 730070

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All aboard: Granville (green jacket and cap), with his pride and joy vintage bus, which sadly didn’t quite prove open all hours. Regional representative Jack Berry is pictured above offering guidance to members, and below with Kevin Ryan

Granville’s bus adds oomph to final regional day Stars of the Kevin Ryan yard were put through their paces at Hambleton stables in North Yorkshire Members were treated to an entertaining day courtesy of regional representative Jack Berry on the last regional trip of 2008, which began at Kevin Ryan’s Hambleton Stables at Sutton Bank on the edge of the North York Moors.

The fun started when members were given an old fashioned bus for the day’s transport. Beautifully refurbished by driver Granville, the art deco inspired interior and chrome polished exterior added a nostalgic flavour to the day.

First stop were the Ryan gallops and a short walk across the springy turf allowed members to experience the stunning views and bracing Yorkshire weather while watching horses work.

Hospitality was provided courtesy of Hambleton Racing Club, which works in partnership with Ryan.

Famous horses and faces spotted on

the gallops included Group 2 winner Wi Dud, 2006 Prix de l’Abbaye winner Desert Lord and 2008 Ayr Gold Cup winner Advanced. Tony Dobbin was riding work for Ryan.

Back at Hambleton Stables, we were allowed to wander at will around the yard, chat to members of staff and view horses in their boxes. The impressive string of well-bred horses has provided Ryan with a wealth of talent that has propelled him well up the trainers’ table this year.

Lunch at Whitestonecliffe Inn, Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe (the longest named village in England), was followed by an afternoon visit to the World of James Herriot in Thirsk.

Based in the original house where James Alfred Wight practised as a veterinary surgeon and wrote the James Herriot stories, the museum gave a

fascinating insight into the background behind the novels and their author.

Returning to Hambleton Lodge, the bus failed to make it up Sutton Bank and members were asked to dismount for a little light exercise, walking up Sutton Bank to avoid causing severe damage to Granville’s pride and joy.

However, our thanks go to regional representative Jack Berry and to Kevin Ryan and his team for providing us with such an enjoyable day.

MOYNS PARK ESTATE AND STUD LTD SALES PREPARATION BOARDING FACILITIES Moyns Park is a private estate located only 16 miles from Newmarket and 15 miles from Stansted Airport.

The Stud is ideally placed to care for horses in transit to or from the sales.

Facilities comprise sheltered paddocks, three separate yards, horsewalker, lunge ring and 24hr CCTV. Staff are experienced in all aspects of sales preparation and the care of horses in or out of training.

We have spaces available for the period September to December 2008.

We offer flexible packages split between daily rates and commission charges for animals we consign to the sales.

Daily rates start from as low as £14 per day for foals.

To arrange a visit or discuss your requirements contact Walter Cowe: Mobile: 07850 370200 Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd. Tel: 01440 730396 • Fax: 01440 730934 • Email: reception@moynsparkstud.com

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TBA Forum Breeders’ Prizes FLAT HBLB Breeders’ Prizes worth £1,200 or more Breeder Prize (£) Lawn Stud 10,000 Granham Farm 5,000 M H & Mrs G Tourle 5,000 Stowell Hill Ltd 4,200 Normandie Stud Ltd 4,200 Highclere Stud & Harry Herbert 2,800 Fonthill Stud 2,800 Worksop Manor Stud 2,800 Hesmonds Stud 2,800 Redmyre Bloodstock & Stuart McPhee 2,800 Kingwood Bloodstock 2,700 Miss S N Ralphs 2,700 Newgate Stud Co 2,700 The Queen 2,400 A G Antoniades 2,100 Capt J H Wilson 2,100 Red House Stud 1,800 N P Hearson 1,800 Stowell Hill Ltd 1,800 Joseph Heler 1,500 Mrs M R T Rimell 1,500 Mrs M Lavell 1,500 The Earl Of Halifax 1,500 Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd 1,500 Old Mill Stud 1,500 D W Barker 1,500 Hollington Stud 1,500 St Clare Hall Stud 1,500 Snailwell Stud Co 1,500 Times Of Wigan 1,400 Old Peartree Stud 1,400 Sheila Oakes 1,400 Sir Eric Parker 1,400 Blenheim Bloodstock 1,400 P C Green 1,400 C Mallinson 1,400 Mrs D O Jolly 1,400 Caroline Wilson 1,400 Belgrave Bloodstock 1,400 Fonthill Stud 1,400 Mrs B A Matthews 1,400 Lady Cobham 1,400 George Strawbridge 1,400 C Mallinson 1,400 John & Caroline Penny 1,400 Lady Lonsdale 1,400 Branston Stud Ltd 1,400 D G Hardisty Bloodstock 1,400 Mrs P A Clark 1,200 Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd 1,200

Horse Look Here Aqlaam Lady Gloria Ronaldsay Samuel Regal Parade Kasumi Rosa Grace Classic Remark Clifton Dancer Gee Dee Nen Tifernati Bureaucrat Free Agent Four Miracles Punjabi Dixey Military Power Ronaldsay Bajan Parkes Crossbow Creek Sweet Lightning Coyote Creek Forsyte Saga Hawridge King Lochiel Buster Hyvonen Aphorism Charlotte Vale Brave Prospector Perfect Polly Corrybrough Stevie Thunder Princess Taylor Humble Opinion Daaweitza Exit Smiling Edge Closer Wasan Fervent Prince Masai Moon Comptons Eleven Rambling Light Daaweitza Relative Order Art Man Adversity Twilight Star Green Wadi Maori

Sire Hernando Oasis Dream Diktat Kirkwall Sakhee Pivotal Inchinor Lomitas Dr Fong Fraam Mister Baileys Dansili Machiavellian Dr Fong Vettori Komaite Diktat Dubai Destination Kirkwall Zafonic Lugana Beach Fantastic Light Zilzal Machiavellian Erhaab Mind Games Dansili Halling Pivotal Oasis Dream Efisio Kyllachy Storming Home Singspiel Singspiel Daawe Dr Fong Bold Edge Pivotal Averti Lujian Compton Place Fantastic Light Daawe Diktat Dansili Oasis Dream Green Desert Dansili Singspiel

Based on dates money was paid

Dam Last Look Bourbonella Tara Moon Crackling Dolores Model Queen Raindrop Night Haven Claxon Crofters Ceilidh Special Beat Pain Perdu Lajna Film Script North Kildare Competa Hoh Dancer Susun Kelapa Crackling My Melody Parkes Roxy River Sweetness Herself High Barn First Of Many Sadaka Summerhill Special Serotina Applecross Drying Grass Moon Simply Times Nashira Calamanco Social Storm Tapas En Bal For More Chichen Itza Away To Me Blue Goddess Solaia Maria Theresa Easy to Imagine Princess Tara Rambler Chichen Itza Aunt Ruby Persuasion Tuxford Hideaway Heavenly Whisper Peryllys Nawadi

Date Course 06/6/08 Epsom Downs 18/6/08 Ascot 07/6/08 Epsom Downs 16/6/08 Warwick 31/5/08 York 20/6/08 Ascot 09/6/08 Pontefract 12/6/08 Newbury 26/6/08 Newcastle 26/6/08 Warwick 31/5/08 Haydock Park 11/6/08 Hamilton Park 07/6/08 Epsom Downs 21/6/08 Ascot 13/6/08 York 23/5/08 Newmarket 02/6/08 Leicester 14/6/08 York 07/6/08 Doncaster 26/5/08 Carlisle 30/5/08 York 28/6/08 Chester 31/5/08 Doncaster 28/4/08 Southwell 29/6/08 Salisbury 25/6/08 Carlisle 25/6/08 Kempton Park 22/6/08 Pontefract 23/5/08 Pontefract 14/6/08 York 31/5/08 Haydock Park 14/6/08 Sandown Park 14/6/08 Sandown Park 17/6/08 Thirsk 30/5/08 York 24/5/08 Catterick Bridge 04/6/08 Ripon 15/6/08 Salisbury 21/6/08 Haydock Park 24/5/08 Haydock Park 20/6/08 Newmarket 07/6/08 Doncaster 29/6/08 Windsor 10/6/08 Chester 11/8/07 Ascot 29/5/08 Great Leighs 28/6/08 Chester 05/6/08 Sandown Park 25/6/08 Sandown Park 15/6/08 Doncaster

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Breeder of the Month: July

Independence wins the 2001 Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket

Philip Freedman Mount Nelson’s Eclipse victory avenges the 1987 defeat of his relative Reference Point

Yet another Group 1 winner for Aidan O’Brien, Mount Nelson’s victory in the Eclipse Stakes was also a notable credit for the breeding fraternity at home, securing Philip Freedman the TBA/TRM Breeder of the Month award for July, for which he receives a TRM product pallet worth over €2,000 and some Irish whiskey.

Furthermore, it set to rights a reversal that occurred 21 years ago. In 1987, that season’s Derby winner, Reference Point, who was to be voted Horse of the Year, was unexpectedly beaten by Mtoto in the Eclipse.

Not only were both colts bred by the Freedmans’ Cliveden Stud, but they are also relatives – Home On The Range, the dam of Reference Point, is the fourth dam of Mount Nelson.

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before Philip Freedman sold the former Astor property beside the Thames in Buckinghamshire, Mount Nelson was consigned to the Newmarket October Sale from New England Stud, but his dam is now a permanent boarder at Watership Down Stud, close to Freedman’s home at East Woodhay.

“As the price of 320,000gns would indicate, he was a lovely looking yearling,” commented Freedman.

“But the only reason I had kept the family was pure sentiment, as neither Mount Nelson’s grandam, Yukon Hope, or his third dam, Sahara Forest, ever won.

“I decided to sell Yukon Hope just as soon as she produced a filly, and Independence (1998) was her first foal.

“So I sold Yukon Hope at that year’s December Sales and she made 7,000gns, just about the cost of the nomination to her covering sire, Ali-Royal.

“The extraordinary thing is that Independence had an

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Small Breeder: Special Merit Lenore Peacock A tribute to four generations of breeding over a 66-year period exact contemporary in Late Summer and this Gone West filly, who had looked an exceptional individual, ended up acting as pacemaker to Independence in the Sun Chariot Stakes.”

Home On The Range also won the Sun Chariot. One of six Habitat mares at Cliveden simultaneously, she was a grand-daughter of the Grey Sovereign mare Byblis, who was procured for the Freedmans on the recommendation of Peter Willett – she cost 5,700gns at the 1967 December Sales when consigned by Hugh Leggat of Pirnie House Stud in Roxburghshire.

Defining moment

Freedman feels that one of the defining moments for the family was when Shottermill, a full-sister to Reference Point, was killed on the gallops without ever seeing a racecourse.

“Had she lived the whole breeding record of the family could have been so different,” he reflected.

Meanwhile, Cliveden has retained Independence’s two daughters, the winning Off Message (having produced her first foal this year, a filly

by Oasis Dream, she is now carrying to Rock Of Gibraltar) and a filly foal by Cape Cross.

Mount Nelson is Independence’s second offspring and he has been followed by three more colts, Stone Of Scone, a threeyear-old by Pivotal who won at Great Leighs, the juvenile Monitor Closely, who cost 140,000gns as a yearling, and a yearling by Rock Of Gibraltar, who is in Book 1 of the October Sale. I

The principles behind the two breeders’ awards for July both originate with mare purchases at the Newmarket December Sales a long time ago. The Breeder of the Month award spans six generations and 41 years; the Special Merit award embraces four generations over a 66-year period.

Successful in the Group 2 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cherry Hinton Stakes, Please Sing has earned Lenore Peacock the second of these two accolades.

The filly’s fourth dam, Path Of Peace, became a foundation mare for Fred Ellison, who kept his breeding stock with Dick and Lenore Peacock at their Manor House Stud, Middleham.

A chemical manufacturer from Birkenshaw, near Bradford, whose outstanding runner was the Dick Peacocktrained Tudor Melody, Fred Ellison bought Path Of Peace from the dispersal of Lord Glanely’s bloodstock at the

1942 December Sales for 5,100gns. At the time she was carrying Please Sing’s third dam, Colombelle.

Descendants of Path Of Peace include such celebrities as Sovereign Path, Sagaro and Bold Arrangement. The last-named, who finished runner-up in the 1986 Kentucky Derby for Clive Brittain, is an own-sister to Persian Song, the dam of Please Sing and seven other winners.

Home of Dante Manor House Stud is also where Dante, the last northern-trained winner of the Derby (albeit a substitute affair at Newmarket in 1945), was bred and raised on behalf of Sir Eric Ohlson, a shipping magnate whose breeding operation, Friar Ings Stud, was named after a farm he owned near Catterick.

Lenore Peacock is Irish and over the years she has been a big supporter of Irish-based

stallions. “But not so much nowadays,” she explained.

“With the strength of the euro and the cost of transport, I send my mares to Ireland much less. I am also a great admirer of Please Sing’s sire, Royal Applause. I have also bred a good sprinter by him in Oldjoesaid, who is out of Please Sing’s half-sister Border Minstral.”

Persian Song’s latest progeny are a yearling filly by Rock Of Gibraltar entered in Book 1 of the Newmarket October Sale and a filly foal

by One Cool Cat. “Persian Song is now 19 and I doubt she will be covered again,” added Peacock, “so I would like to keep another filly.”

In her lifetime ‘Lennie’ Peacock has bred the winners of over £3.5 million, headed by the dual 2,000 Guineas hero Tirol. But with just half a dozen mares, she considers herself to be a small breeder – and she certainly qualifies for the Special Merit award. I

Please Sing wins the Cherry Hinton Stakes to add to her breeder ‘Lennie’ Peacock’s £3.5 million haul

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At the sales I want to buy yearlings by a stallion with good conformation

I want to buy yearlings by a stallion which was fast AVONBRIDGE “sliced through the field in the last 2f or so” Timeform on his Abbaye win “remains the benchmark for sprinters at this level” and on his July Cup performance

I want to buy yearlings by a stallion which was tough AVONBRIDGE raced 22 times over 4 years and retired sound “richly deserved this first Group 1 [Abbaye] victory...finished third in the six furlong Diadem Stakes just seven days earlier, so he is tough.” Racing Post

I want to buy yearlings by a stallion which is well-related AVONBRIDGE is an ‘Abbaye’ winner and half-brother to ‘Abbaye’ winner PATAVELLIAN. His damsire, CAERLEON, was a Classic-winning Champion racehorse and sire of 128 stakes winners.

I’ll be looking for the Avonbridge yearlings at the Sales this Autumn starting at Doncaster St Leger. Won’t you?

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD Contact: Charlie Oakshott, Whitsbury, Nr. Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 3QP Tel: 01725 518254 Fax: 01725 518503 Mob: 07778 603691 e: whitsburymanorstud@btopenworld.com w: www.whitsburymanorstud.co.uk

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Stephen Hillen

Nick and Georgina Cable with Boast and Looker

Breeders in the News

Nick Cable & Mike Smith Caption here

Nick Cable experienced a baptism of fire when he made his first appearance at a thoroughbred public auction earlier this year, spending 250,000gns on two broodmares at Tattersalls’ July Sale, to kickstart his fledgling breeding operation.

In partnership with friend Mike Smith, the duo shelled out 180,000gns on Boast, an 11year-old daughter of Most Welcome, who has already produced black type performers Strut and Vaunt. He also paid 70,000gns for Looker, a fiveyear-old half-sister to Oaks heroine Look Here.

Cable said: “We went to the sale without seeking professional advice. There are no guarantees that whatever you buy will be a success, so we went on our own judgement and gut instinct.

“I must have spent about six weeks doing research and pouring over the sales catalogue. The internet is incredibly useful and can provide a lot of information. I think without it I would have struggled.

“It was quite nerve-racking, as it was my first time at Tattersalls’ and I was in unfamiliar territory, but I’m very happy with our purchases. I would say that both

mares made what I expected.”

Having enjoyed success with their first racehorse, Philanthropy, Cable and Smith, who both work in the construction business, are looking to build up a quality broodmare band, based with Cable in Loughton, Lancashire.

Cable, 32, has been interested in racing since he was young, and is also involved in buying and breeding dressage horses with his wife, Georgina, who looks after all the horses at home.

“Ideally, we would like to have about four or five broodmares and make the operation commercially successful,” explained Cable. “Although at the moment the horses are a time-consuming hobby.

“The prestige of breeding good horses is very much an attraction. We want to have the best chance of producing decent horses, which is why we invested in quality broodmares like Boast, who has been covered by Dylan Thomas, and Looker (in foal to Multiplex).

“Although we plan to sell at the big sales, we may also decide to retain some of what we produce and race them ourselves. I have always wanted to be involved in racing – I love the sport and would definitely do this permanently if I could.” I

The victory of African Skies in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot was a fine result for bloodstock agent Stephen Hillen.

Having bred the daughter of Johannesburg in partnership with Pam Cockerill, who runs Providence Stud in North Yorkshire, Hillen sold African Skies as a foal for 75,000gns, only to buy her back as a yearling for 23,000gns less.

“It was certainly a sweet result,” said Hillen. “I loved the filly as a yearling; she really looked like a proper racehorse, and the price was right.

“I buy for Kevin Ryan (African Skies’ trainer) and Mark Wallace, but ended up owning her with Pam and Sean Graham, who is the son of the famous (Northern Irish) bookmaker.

“I’ve been very lucky as an owner with the likes of Benbaun (Group 1-winning sprinter), but breeding a Group winner is very pleasing; I also bred Flashy Wings in partnership with David Redvers. They don’t come round very often, so you have to enjoy them while you can.”

African Skies’s dam, Rababah, a daughter of Woodman and Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Matiya, was bought by Hillen for $40,000 at Keeneland in November, 2004, in foal to Belong To Me.

Having sold the Belong To Me colt for 140,000gns at Tattersalls’ in 2006, Hillen has plenty to look forward to with Rababah’s future offspring. He has two of her sons, a Pivotal yearling and a foal by Green Desert, and both are due to head to the sales.

He said: “I pick the stallions for Rababah to visit. The Storm Cat/Mr Prospector cross seems to work well and I go for sires who I think are value for money.

“We sent Rababah to Johannesburg because she was in the States at the time and so was he, so it made perfect sense.”

With his owner’s hat on, Hillen thinks African Skies will improve with time.

“It looks like she will get better the further she goes – she is in the Fillies’ Mile, but she has plenty of other options also,” he said. “We don’t want to overrace her this year.

“I suppose in the longer term the 1,000 Guineas is always at the back of your mind; her pedigree certainly wouldn’t put you off in that regard. She has plenty of size and scope, and could be ever better at three.

“African Skies is a fabulous broodmare prospect but we haven’t made a decision on whether or not we will breed from her. She may become too valuable to keep!” I

African Skies wins the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot

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MRI

A powerful tool in the armoury

Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanners are no longer confined to academic institutes – which means the valuable technology is now accessible for the greater good Edited by Jan Wade

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or many years, human medicine has been using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) routinely. It was first applied to the horse 11 years ago but only recently has it become relatively commonplace. Initially, there were very few scanners available and use of the technology was confined to very specific conditions – usually in elite sport horses.

More recently, the advent of standing MRI, which does not require horses to have general anaesthesia, has opened up the field and made it far more accessible. In the UK, scanners are no longer confined to academic institutes, as standing systems are being installed in equine practices. This has changed the way equine vets evaluate, diagnose and treat complex orthopaedic cases. Of course, owning the equipment is only part of the picture. Even the most sophisticated scanners are of little use without an experienced radiologist to interpret the images.

How does MRI work?

MRI relies on a combination of radio-frequency waves, a powerful computer and some advanced mathematical calculations. The scanner creates a strong magnetic field and, when body tissues are placed within that field and pulses of radio waves applied, hydrogen atoms within the tissues give off energy. The scanner detects the energy, interprets the signal strength and location, and, through the computer, produces 3D visual images. During each scan, hundreds of images are collected as sequential ‘slices’ over two to three hours. Tissues containing water and fat have the greatest numbers of hydrogen atoms and will look brightest on the image. MRI images can be acquired and oriented in many different planes, which allows for a detailed assessment of the area in question and produces excellent physiological and anatomical detail.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST

What is it used for?

MRI is the only imaging modality that allows veterinarians to assess all types of tissue (bone, muscle, ligament, tendon, cartilage) in one diagnostic procedure. It’s also the most sensitive at detecting abnormalities. Because the area under examination must be entirely within the magnetic field, its use is limited mainly to limbs, although the high field scanners can, on occasions, be used to image the head and neck.

MRI can provide information that cannot be obtained by any other imaging technique.

Image clarity and detail are unprecedented and, unlike radiography or CT scans, MRI does not use potentially harmful radiation. There are

many conditions for which MRI is the preferred diagnostic tool, including injuries to joint structures or soft tissue injuries to tendons and ligaments. Structures such as the suspensory ligaments, inferior check ligaments, distal sesamoidean ligaments and flexor tendons are challenging to evaluate in their entirety from origin to insertion. With MRI, however, it is possible to detect lesions within the ligaments and tendons along their entire course.

The technique has been most useful in cases of lameness, where other modes of imaging have located the area involved but been unable to indicate cause. This allows the MRI scan to be directed specifically to the most appropriate region. Bone pathology, like navicular disease, is also much easier to diagnose accurately using MRI. In the past a wide range of conditions affecting the feet have been particularly difficult to diagnose because the hoof wall has limited the success of traditional imaging methods.

However, MRI has overcome these problems.

Sagittal image of the foot from the high-field scanner (top) A sagittal image of the fetlock from the low-field standing MRI system

What’s the difference between high-field and low-field systems?

The most obvious is that a high-field system is of a tubular construction and the scanners being used have been designed for human medicine.

The low-field standing system is a horseshoeshaped open magnet which surrounds the limb under investigation. High-field scanners can be used only on horses under general anaesthesia, whereas for the low field, or standing system, sedation only is required. Levels are critical. If it is too light, horses are unlikely to remain still for long enough to obtain good quality images. If it is too heavy, they will often start to sway – again, ruining the chances of diagnostic quality images.

This advantage must be balanced against the requirements of the images. A high-field system operates at a stronger magnetic field and produces a stronger signal. Therefore it can provide images of a much higher resolution in a shorter time. In some cases, these may be necessary. In others, the image quality obtained from a low-field scanner will be adequate to provide an accurate diagnosis.

The future of MRI

MRI is an evolving diagnostic imaging technology. In centres such as the Animal Health Trust and vet schools, teams of research workers are investigating innovative applications, as well as establishing a wealth of information on which to base image interpretation and ensure rapid, accurate diagnoses. I

Main picture: A horse under general anaesthetic in the high field system A horse positioned in the low field system (standing, bottom left)

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Newsround Colic information online

The University of Liverpool Vet School has launched a new website to provide horse owners and veterinary surgeons with scientifically-based information on equine colic. Colic is a term used to describe behavioural signs associated with abdominal pain – usually caused by distention of the intestine. It is considered to be the single most important cause of death in horses.

I See www.liv.ac.uk/equinecolic Cheltenham seminar goes hi-tech

This year’s Thoroughbred Racing & Breeding Seminar at Cheltenham is on November 13, and this year there will be exciting new innovations.

The plan is to make the seminar more interactive. Electronic devices will be available for the audience to register opinions. Innovations will include a ‘latest news bulletin’, whereby Peter Webbon and Geoff Lane will provide a round-up of news items hot off the press, and a question and answer forum to open the afternoon session.

The main themes of the presentations will be the immune system, how it works and how to boost it; nutrition; equine genetics; and the use of new technology to monitor both horses and jockeys while they are ‘on the move’.

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Levy Board/TBA grant project picked

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UK vets aiding The Gambia

Vets from Liverpool University and the Equine Veterinary Hospital in Arundel are flying to The Gambia to teach farmers how to care for their horses.

There are only seven vets in The Gambia, which had no horses until 30 years ago, when they were brought in from Senegal to facilitate a faster harvesting process.

Heather Armstrong, chief executive of The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust, said: “There’s no tradition of horsemanship in Gambia. The Gambians are lovely people but they know nothing about horses.

“We’re trying to reduce rural poverty by improving the welfare of working horses and donkeys.”

Genitrix has launched a new system called Osteokine, which produces a solution containing platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This is used in human medicine and, increasingly, in the treatment of horses to accelerate the healing of injuries.

The Osteokine system comprises two interconnected blood bags and involves taking blood from the horse and placing it into the first bag for processing in a centrifuge. The plasma and platelets are then transferred to the second bag, and a second centrifuge process separates the plasma and generates a pellet of PRP, which is used to treat the horse from which it was taken. This has the distinct advantage of eliminating the risk of disease transmission.

In the past, the process of extracting PRP has proved complex and expensive, and provided only in specialised laboratories. However, this innovation offers a cost-effective approach based on a system simple to operate and taking only 20 minutes.

JARGON BUSTER This is the first of a regular series aimed at demystifying some of the veterinary jargon often used, particularly for those readers who are new to ownership and breeding. Frequently used terms often need a little explanation and we will try to cover matters that ultimately affect the racehorse owner and breeder. In this issue, we look at what is meant by . . .

‘Bleeding’ Horses are often referred to as ‘bleeders’ or having ‘bled’ during training or racing. The term relates to a condition formally known as exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH). It is estimated that up

to 75% of racehorses bleed during training or racing, but the blood is usually restricted to the lungs and can be seen only via an endoscope. Occasionally, however, blood is seen in the nostrils and this is known as ‘epistaxis’.

In horses who suffer regular bouts of bleeding, the condition often becomes more pronounced with age. It may be that structural changes occur in the lungs, as a result of the repair process, and this could result in more frequent and severe bleeding as the animal gets older.

There are many theories as to the cause of the condition, the most common of which at present is that, under intense exercise,

blood vessels in the lungs can break down and blood passes into the airways.

There is no treatment for EIPH but management measures can be taken, like ensuring affected horses are kept in stables with good ventilation, to alleviate any respiratory distress that may occur following an episode of bleeding. Although it is accepted that severe bleeding in the lungs will impair performance, the minimum volume of blood needed to have an effect has not yet been determined.

A number of studies are being undertaken to gain a further understanding of this condition and to investigate possible therapeutic approaches.

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The latest developments in the bloodstock world

The legend that was Reprocolor Meon Valley Stud owes its late mare, producer of 18 foals, plenty – as its latest stud book acknowledges It is now more than 80 years since the late Aga Khan acquired his famous foundation mares, yet his grandson is still reaping the benefits, a fine example being the brilliant Zarkava, whose ninth dam is the legendary Mumtaz Mahal.

Who is to say that, in another 50 years or so, bloodstock writers will not still be mentioning the name of another famous foundation mare, Reprocolor? One of three fillies who were to become the foundation mares of Egon

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Weinfeld’s Meon Valley Stud, Reprocolor died recently at the tremendous age of 32. Mark Weinfeld tells us that the veteran daughter of Jimmy Reppin had been in very good health until recently. She had been retired from broodmare duties at the age of 23 in 1999 after a career which yielded the excellent total of 18 foals (by 11 stallions).

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Caulfield Files includes details of 24 of her female descendants, ranging from daughters to a great-great-granddaughter. Reprocolor’s ashes have been buried on the farm and a tree is to be planted in memory of the mare, who has at least 26 stakeswinning descendants.

What makes Reprocolor’s legacy all the more unexpected is the record of her sire, Jimmy Reppin. There was no questioning Jimmy Reppin’s achievements on the track, which included a third in the 2,000 Guineas, a defeat of Petingo in the Wills Mile and four-year-old victories in the Sussex Stakes and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. His pedigree, though, was another matter. By Cambridgeshire winner Midsummer Night II out of an inexpensive daughter of the Irish Derby winner Chamier, Jimmy Reppin had a pedigree which was “not one that will excite the modern commercial breeder,” according to Timeform.

That prediction proved all too accurate and by 1979, at the age of 14, Jimmy Reppin had been sold to Sweden. He sired only two Group winners – Reprocolor and Icena, successful in the Lowther Stakes – but made a greater impact as a broodmare sire, with Reprocolor starring in a cast which also featured My Therape (dam of two Group winners), Joking Apart and Strathspey.

Dad knows best

Reprocolor was bred by H G (Tiger) Thompson at the Derbyshire stud he developed with the help of daughter Lavinia Lynam, who has provided some colourful insights about how the Reprocolor matriarchy began.

She wrote: “Amongst the purchases my father made in 1968 was a yearling filly by Majority Blue out of Hill Queen, bought at the Doncaster Sales for 600gns. A small chesnut filly, with a dipped back and twisted foreleg, we wondered afterwards quite how we had managed to acquire her. She was Blue Queen.

“Just at that time her half-brothers and -sisters began to distinguish themselves.

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‘What makes Reprocolour’s legacy all the more unexpected is the record of her sire’ Principal amongst them was Sandford Lad (born in 1970), champion sprinter and winner of the Nunthorpe, the Prix de l’Abbaye and the King George Stakes, whilst Greenhill God (born 1974) won six races in England, including the Bunbury Cup. A half-sister, Sandford Lady (born 1972), was another good filly and the dam of winners, including Gaius.”

Blue Queen raced four times at two in 1969, Timeform dismissing her as a “poor plater: wears blinkers.” They rated her 54.

“With her conformation it was doubted she would stand training and she was returned home to us,” added Lynam. “She was put to quite modest stallions, Right Boy and Town Crier, in whom we had shares, nevertheless producing winners all the time (two of them were the useful milers Findon Lad and Semper Nova).

“By 1975 it was clear to me that Blue Queen was worthy of much better nominations and could produce something really good for the sale ring if bred to a fashionable stallion - a point my father did not accept. Imagine my disappointment when he purchased a nomination to Jimmy Reppin for 200gns at the Tattersalls Sales of Shares and Nominations at the Berkeley in London! Despite my protestations, off she went to Jimmy Reppin.

“That June father died very unexpectedly and so never knew the result of his mating plan. So when Blue Queen came home empty I was not too disappointed; it had been a late covering to a 200gns stallion! But come October, mother, who knew little about horses but loved Blue

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“Walking herself into money, the hammer finally dropped on our filly at 25,000gns” – Lavinia Lynam Queen dearly, announced that Blue Queen was in foal, and so she was.

“The result was a chesnut filly. David Gibson at Barleythorpe Stud actually foaled her for us, returning the mare and foal at a few days old, as she was not to be covered that year. It is easy to say afterwards that we knew as soon as we saw her walk down the box ramp that here was something special, but we did. She was lovely.

We called her ‘Lovely.’ There was just something about her…”

Riley the gypsy

Lynam continued: “She was not a particularly easy filly, being rather highly strung and difficult to keep weight on, especially when she was parted from the other fillies destined for the October Sales, whilst due to her being late and backward, she was to go to the yearling day at the Newmarket December Sales. We had at that time an old character called Riley, supposedly a gypsy, who used to work for us at busy times, and it was he who walked her in preparation for the sales. One day they were gone from the stud for so long we feared she had been kidnapped.

We were about to ring the police when they returned, having been for miles, Riley talking to her in his calming way all the time.

“By the time she was ready to go to the sales she looked wonderful, we thought. But would the professionals at Newmarket agree with us?

The answer was yes, they did. The more I heard how good she was, the more nervous I became.

She was, after all, a chesnut filly, a late foal, by a 200gns stallion.

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“But she could walk. Round and round the sale ring she went, in seemingly two strides.

Walking herself into money. Sir Peter Nugent, the auctioneer, did a marvellous job of selling her, finally dropping the hammer at 25,000gns.

A fantastic price in those days for us. What a proud moment for our little stud, but an emotional one too, as we could clearly hear my father’s ‘I told you so.’

The lucky owner

“But she had to be sold – although if things had been different at home she would never have gone. She went to a good and lucky owner, Mr Egon Weinfeld.”

Despite Reprocolor’s May 14 foaling date, Michael Stoute managed to get two starts into her at two and she showed plenty of potential in finishing third on each occasion, including in the Somerville Tattersall Stakes. The filly then made more than normal improvement over the winter and proceeded to win the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket, the Oaks Trial at Lingfield and the Lancashire Oaks, in addition to finishing fourth in the Oaks and third in the Yorkshire Oaks.

Lynam takes up the story again: “After training she returned to our stud in Derbyshire, before Mr Weinfeld had his Meon Valley Stud ready, as a boarder. She returned again with her first foal by High Top, later called Colorspin, winner of the Irish Oaks and dam of Opera House and Kayf Tara.

“The rest is history. She got all the right chances as a broodmare, going only to the very best stallions available. Nowadays, breeding racehorses has become something of an exact science. And expensive too. But sometimes all you need is luck.”

The Meon Valley perspective is provided by Mark Weinfeld, who said: “My father fell in love with the good-walking chesnut filly and her unusual breeding from the family of Sandford Lad. She was totally free of Hyperion or Nearco bloodlines and instead was inbred to the line of

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Caulfield Files Tourbillon through replication of Djebel. This made her ideal for mating with Nearco or Hyperion lines as an outcross.”

Clearly, Reprocolor was always exceptional.

None of the other Jimmy Reppin yearlings had fetched more than 10,000gns in the year she made 25,000gns. And Timeform were sufficiently impressed with her to pay her the following tribute...

Outstaying her pedigree

“She showed form over a variety of distances, won on a firm surface and heavy going, could be ridden in different ways and always ran her races out very genuinely. All in all, she was an admirable filly.”

One intriguing aspect of her career is how she stayed well enough to become a Group winner over one and a half miles, and to finish a respectable eighth in the St Leger. Although Jimmy Reppin won two of his three starts over a mile and a quarter, all his best performances were at around a mile and he twice won the Hungerford Stakes over seven and a half furlongs. His mature stock had an average winning distance of 8.6 furlongs, with seven furlongs and a mile yielding the most victories.

So, if the stamina didn’t come from Jimmy Reppin, it must theoretically have come from Reprocolor’s dam Blue Queen. But she raced only over sprint distances and was by Majority Blue, whose finest victories came over Ascot’s six furlongs, in the Cork and Orrery, and Diadem Stakes.

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‘One source of Reprocolor’s stamina is Sweet Molly’s sire line’

Opera House

Seven furlongs was the average winning distance for Majority Blue’s offspring, few of whom won beyond a mile. Blue Queen was also a half-sister to a champion sprinter in Sandford Lad, to a smart sprinter in Sandford Lady and a useful seven-furlong performer in Greenhill God. Hill Queen, the second dam of Reprocolor, “appears not to stay beyond a mile and a quarter,” wrote Timeform, and Home Rule, her third dam, was a half-sister to the Molecomb Stakes winner Rule Britannia.

So where did Reprocolor’s stamina come from? One possible source is the sire line of Jimmy Reppin’s dam Sweet Molly. Her sire Chamier contested the St Leger, a race once won by his sire Chamossaire, who in turn was one of three St Leger winners by the Gold Cup winner Precipitation.

Going further back for the answer

REPROCOLOR IN NUMBERS

18 foals, notably Group 1 winners Cezanne and Colorspin, were produced by 11 different stallions 26 stakes-winning descendants, also include Group 1 winners Kayf Tara, Necklace, Opera House and Zee Zee Top

12 descendants entered in Tattersalls’ October Sale last year were led by the joint-top colt at one million guineas, now with Aidan O’Brien and called Yankee Doodle

The other possibility lies in the further reaches of her pedigree. For example, Reprocolor was inbred 4 x 5 x 4 to Djebel through his sons Djeddah, Djebe and My Babu. Djebel was the sire of the Gold Cup winner Arbar and of Le Lavandou, grandsire of the Gold Cup heroes Levmoss and Le Moss.

No wonder the dual Gold Cup winner Kayf Tara figures among the six Group 1-winning descendants of Reprocolor.

Another of them, Opera House, has sired the Japanese 2,000 Guineas and Derby winner Meisho Samson, who is expected to challenge for the Arc. A bold show at Longchamp by the Japanese star would provide another timely tribute to an outstanding producer who received one of the ultimate tributes in today’s industry when the Coolmore partners paid 1,250,000gns in 2003 for a yearling filly out of Reprocolor’s daughter Colorsnap.

That filly, Mona Lisa, ended her career with an appearance on Breeders’ Cup day and is one of the young mares who will surely add many more chapters to the Reprocolor legend. I

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DATA BOOK European Pattern 2000: 2002: 2004: 2005:

200 GROSSER PREIS DER JUNGHEINRICH GABELSTAPLER G3 HAMBURG. July 4. 3yof. 2200m.

1. LADY MARIAN (GER) 9-2 £23,529 f by Nayef - La Felicita (Shareef Dancer) O-Rennstall Gestut Hachtsee B-Count & Countess Von Stauffenberg TR-W Baltromei 2. Ashantee (GER) 9-2 £7,353 ch f by Areion - Api Sa (Zinaad) O-Gestut Graditz B-Gestut Graditz TR-M Rulec 3. Umirage (GB) 9-2 £3,676 br f by Monsun - Ungarin (Goofalik) O-Gestut Rottgen B-Gestut Rottgen TR-H Blume Margins 3, 1. Time 2:32.09. Going Soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 0

Places 1

Earned £6,246

Sire: NAYEF. Sire of 3 Stakes winners. In 2008 LADY MARIAN Shareef Dancer G3, TAMAYUZ Nureyev G3.

1st Dam: La Felicita by Shareef Dancer. Winner at 3 in Germany, 3rd Hugo Korver - Dortmunder Stutenpreis LR. Dam of 3 winners: 2002: La Principessa (f King’s Best) unraced.

2003: LUCIDOR (c Zafonic) 4 wins 2 to 5, G. P. der Freien Hansestadt Bremen G3.

2004: LATINI (c Desert Prince) 3 wins at 3 in France, Germany.

2005: LADY MARIAN (f Nayef) Sold 32,183gns yearling at BBAGS. G. P. der Jungheinrich Gabelstapler G3.

2006: La Reine Noir (f Rainbow Quest) unraced.

2007: (c Shamardal) 2nd Dam: La Concordia by Surumu. 4 wins at 2 and 3, 3rd Arthur Von Weinberg Rennen LR. Own sister to LA COLORADA. Dam of La Capilla (f Machiavellian: 2nd Preis des BMW Vertrieb Deutschland Ost LR), La Felicita (f Shareef Dancer, see above). Grandam of LA DANCIA. Broodmare Sire: SHAREEF DANCER. Sire of the dams of 55 Stakes winners. In 2008 - BOULE D’OR Croco Rouge G2, LADY MARIAN Nayef G3.

LADY MARIAN b f 2005 Raise A Native Gold Digger Gulch Rambunctious Jameela Asbury Mary NAYEF b 98 Busted Bustino Ship Yard Height of Fashion Queen’s Hussar Highclere Highlight Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Shareef Dancer Sir Ivor Sweet Alliance Mrs Peterkin LA FELICITA b 97 Literat Surumu Surama La Concordia Kronzeuge La Dorada Love In

Stella Dell’india (f Indian Ridge) unplaced.

Samuel John Peploe (g Intikhab) ran twice. (f Barathea) ANCIEN REGIME (c King’s Best) 60,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 3 wins, Champagne Lanson Sprint S G3.

2007: (f Xaar) 2nd Dam: RING THE CHANGES by Auction Ring. 1 win at 3. Own sister to Bold Secret. Dam of BELL TOWER (f Lyphard’s Wish: 1000 Guineas Trial LR).

Broodmare Sire: SHAADI. Sire of the dams of 10 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ANCIEN REGIME King’s Best G3, HATTAN Halling G3.

THEATRE CRITIC (c Sadler’s Wells: G. P. Europeen l’Elevage-Roland Chambure LR, 2nd Grand Prix de Deauville Lancel G2, Prix Greffulhe G2), QUINTILLION (c Rusticaro: San Matean H, 3rd Hillsdale S LR), Mother Mary (f Lyphard: 2nd Hakodate Sprint S LR). Grandam of CESARIO, GOTHENBERG, Omaha City. Third dam of EURO FALCON, Saratov, Mangusta, Basbousate Nadia, Amadeus Mozart, Madame Hoi. Fourth dam of MANOU. Broodmare Sire: SURE BLADE. Sire of the dams of 11 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ANNA PAVLOVA Danehill Dancer G2.

ANNA PAVLOVA b m 2003

ANCIEN REGIME b c 2005 Raise A Native Gold Digger Kingmambo Nureyev Miesque Pasadoble KING’S BEST b 97 Agio Lombard Promised Lady Allegretta Espresso Anatevka Almyra Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom Shaadi Hoist The Flag Unfurled Lemon Souffle SADALSUD b 91 Bold Bidder Auction Ring Hooplah Ring The Changes Sound Track Whispering Star Peggy West

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Danehill Razyana DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d’Amour Kris Sure Blade Double Lock WHEELER’S WONDER br 89 Habitat Querida Principia

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HAYDOCK PARK. July 5. 3yo+f&m. 11f 200yds.

HAMBURG. July 5. 3yo+. 1200m.

1. ANNA PAVLOVA (GB) 5 9-8 £56,770 b m by Danehill Dancer - Wheeler’s Wonder (Sure Blade) O-Galaxy Racing B-Raymond Cowie TR-RA Fahey 2. Ezima (IRE) 4 9-5 £21,520 b f by Sadler’s Wells - Ezilla (Darshaan) O-Mrs Mary McDonald B-Keatly Overseas Ltd TR-JS Bolger 3. Queen of Naples (GB) 3 8-6 £10,770 b f by Singspiel - Napoleon’s Sister (Alzao) O-HRH Princess Haya Of Jordan B-Normandie Stud Ltd TR-JHM Gosden

1. OVERDOSE (GB) 3 8-8 £29,412 b c by Starborough - Our Poppet (Warning) O-SCH Racing Team B-Mr & Mrs G Robinson TR-S Ribarszki 2. Abbadjinn (GER) 4 9-4 £13,235 b c by Big Shuffle - Abba (Goofalik) O-Stall Schuoler-Gonzalez B-Nathalie Schuoler, Bruno Schuoler TR-P Rau 3. Mariol (FR) 5 9-2 £6,618 b g by Munir - La Bastoche (Kaldoun) O-P Vidal B-Robert Collet, SARL Classic Breeding TR-R Collet Margins 1.5, 0.75. Time 1:12.19. Going Soft.

SANDOWN PARK. July 5. 3yo+. 5f 6yds.

1. ANCIEN REGIME (IRE) 3 8-12 £36,901 b c by King’s Best - Sadalsud (Shaadi) O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum B-Deer Forest Stud TR-MA Jarvis 2. Prime Defender (GB) 4 9-3 £13,988 ch c by Bertolini - Arian Da (Superlative) O-S Falle, M Franklin, J Sumsion B-Christopher J Mason TR-BW Hills 3. Hoh Mike (IRE) 4 9-3 £7,001 ch c by Intikhab - Magical Peace (Magical Wonder) O-M Lynch & the late D Allport B-John Malone TR-MLW Bell Margins Neck, 0.5. Time 1:00.40 (fast 0.1).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 7

Wins 3

Places 3

Earned £77,014

Sire: KING’S BEST. Sire of 22 SW. In 2008 CREACHADOIR Sadler’s Wells G1, ANCIEN REGIME Shaadi G3, NOT JUST SWING Baillamont G3, CALMING INFLUENCE Indian Ridge LR. 1st Dam: SADALSUD by Shaadi. 7 wins at 2 to 5 in Italy. Dam of 3 winners: 1998: SISTER REGAL (f Lycius) 6 wins in Italy.

1999: SADALKING (c Lion Cavern) Winner at 2.

MAISONS-LAFFITTE. July 6. 2yo. 1000m.

1. PERCOLATOR (GB) 8-8 £29,412 b f by Kheleyf - Coffee Cream (Common Grounds) O-AH Robinson B-A H And C E Robinson Partnership TR-PFI Cole 2. Caparroso (FR) 8-8 £11,765 bl f by Sin Kiang - Lourinha (Loup Solitaire) O-S Berland B-Steve & Christian Berland TR-T Lemer 3. Kenz (FR) 8-8 £8,824 b f by Indian Rocket - Manettia (Midyan) O-Ecurie Jarlan B-M Jarlan TR-C Baillet Margins 3, 4. Time 0:57 (slow 0.30).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2

Starts 5

Wins 4

Places 1

Margins 3.25, 1.5. Time 2:34.76 (slow 3.76).

Going Soft.

Age 2-3

Age 2-5

Sire: STARBOROUGH. Sire of 5 Stakes winners. In 2008 - OVERDOSE Warning G3.

Starts 21

Wins 10

Places 8

Earned £377,790

Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of 73 Stakes winners. In 2008 - LIGHT FANTASTIC Kendor G1, ANNA PAVLOVA Sure Blade G2, CALLWOOD DANCER Rahy G2, MASTERCRAFTSMAN Black Tie Affair G2, CARRIBEAN SUNSET Royal Academy G3, ICE QUEEN Nashwan G3, STRIPPER Zabeel G3, ABBEYSIDE Alysheba LR, CONTEST Brief Truce LR, CRIMSON BLOSSOM Kahyasi LR, DANEDINA Monde Bleu LR, GEORGEBERNARDSHAW Thatching LR, LISVALE Nashwan LR, MEDICINE PATH Indian Ridge LR, MINSTREL COURT Rory’s Jester LR, SNAEFELL Standaan LR, UNNEFER Silver Hawk LR. 1st Dam: WHEELER’S WONDER by Sure Blade. 5 wins. Dam of 2 winners: 1996: (c Perugino) 1997: (c Foxhound) 1998: Bee-Bee-Gee (f Lake Coniston) unraced.

Broodmare.

1999: CYCLONIC STORM (f Catrail) 3 wins at 3 and 4. Broodmare.

2001: Opera Singer (g Ali-Royal) 2003: ANNA PAVLOVA (f Danehill Dancer) 10 wins at 2 to 5, 2008 at home, France, Bet 365 Lancashire Oaks G2, P. de Royallieu Hotel Hermitage Barriere G2, Doonside Cup LR, EBF Galtres S LR, EBF Wilmott Dixon Harvest S LR, Ennistown Stud EBF Salsabil S LR, 2nd Irish Thoroughbred Park Hill S G2, Totepool Middleton S G3, Lanwades Stud Severals S LR, 3rd Audi Pretty Polly S G1, Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup G2.

2004: Ellanova (f Kyllachy) unraced.

2005: Marie Camargo (f Kyllachy) in training.

2007: (c Lucky Story) 2nd Dam: QUERIDA by Habitat. 1 win at 2. Dam of KIROV PREMIERE (f Sadler’s Wells: Rutgers H G3),

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1st Dam: COFFEE CREAM by Common Grounds. 2 wins at 2 and 3. Dam of 3 winners: 2001: CARTE NOIRE (f Revoque) Winner at 3.

Broodmare.

2002: Petite Noire (f Lujain) ran 3 times.

2003: MOCHA JAVA (g Bertolini) 2 wins at 3.

2006: PERCOLATOR (f Kheleyf) Sold 2,000gns yearling at TAOC3. 4 wins at 2 at home, France, Prix du Bois G3, Prix La Fleche LR. Broodmare Sire: COMMON GROUNDS. Sire of the dams of 27 Stakes winners. In 2008 PERCOLATOR Kheleyf G3.

PERCOLATOR b f 2006 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier KHELEYF b/br 2001 Mr Prospector Society Lady La Voyageuse Kris Common Grounds Sweetly

2nd Dam: UPEND by Main Reef. 3 wins at 3 St Simon S G3. Dam of MUSICANNA (f Cape Cross: William Hill Atalanta S LR, 2nd Princess Elizabeth S G3, 3rd Falmouth S G1, Sun Chariot S G1), Shortfall (f Last Tycoon: 2nd Royal Yorkshire S LR).

Grandam of CONTRABAND. Broodmare Sire: WARNING. Sire of the dams of 33 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MODERN LOOK Zamindar G2, OVERDOSE Starborough G3, SENLIS High Chaparral G3.

OVERDOSE b c 2005 Northern Dancer Special Venture Veruschka Marie d’Anjou Damascus Desert Wine Anne Campbell Sadair Armada Way Hurry Call In Reality Known Fact Tamerett Roberto Slightly Dangerous Where You Lead Mill Reef Main Reef Lovely Light Charlottown Gay Charlotte Merry Mate Nureyev Soviet Star STARBOROUGH ch 94 Flamenco Wave

Warning OUR POPPET b 97 Upend

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Earned £29,589

1st Dam: Our Poppet by Warning. ran once at 2.

Dam of 4 winners: 2001: NOBLE MOUNT (g Muhtarram) 2 wins 3-4.

2003: POPPET’S BOUNTY (f Bahamian Bounty) Winner at 3 in France.

2004: POPPETS SWEETLOVE (f Foxhound) 2 wins.

2005: OVERDOSE (c Starborough) Sold 2,000gns yearling at TADEY. 7 wins at 2 and 3, Lotto Hamburg Trophy G3, Lanson Cup LR. 2006: Poppet’s Lovein (f Lomitas) unraced to date.

2007: (f Dansili)

Earned £65,088

Sire: KHELEYF. Sire of 1 Stakes winner. In 2008 PERCOLATOR Common Grounds G3.

COFFEE CREAM b 96

Mr Prospector

201 CHAMPAGNE LANSON SPRINT S G3

204 PRIX DU BOIS G3

Sugar Town Skhiza

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Raise A Native Gold Digger Tentam Fanfreluche Sharpen Up Doubly Sure Lyphard Sweet And Lovely II Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Targowice Anticlea

205 DEUTSCHES DERBY G1 HAMBURG. July 6. 3yoc&f. 2400m.

1. KAMSIN (GER) 9-2 £236,029 b c by Samum - Kapitol (Winged Love) O-Stall Blankenese B-Gestut Karlshof TR-P Schiergen 2. Ostland (GER) 9-2 £78,676 b c by Lando - Ost Tycoon (Last Tycoon) O-Stall Hornoldendorf B-Gestut Wittekindshof TR-P Schiergen 3. Top Lock (GB) 9-2 £47,206 b c by Nayef - Ermine (Cadeaux Genereux) O-David Brownlow B-Bishop Wilton Stud TR-AM Balding Margins 3, 0.5. Time 2:39.29. Going Soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 3

Places 2

Earned £264,916

Sire: SAMUM. Sire of 3 SW. In 2008 - KAMSIN Winged Love G1, BAILA ME Law Society G2.

1st Dam: KAPITOL by Winged Love. 3 wins at 3 in Germany, Preis der Landes Nordhein-Westfalen G3.

Dam of 3 winners: 2002: KONTINENT (c Benny The Dip) 4 wins.

2003: KRONOS (g Spectrum) 3 wins.

2004: (f Samum) 2005: KAMSIN (c Samum) 3 wins at 3, Deutsches Derby G1, Fruhjahrspreis des Bankhaus Metzler G3.

2006: Kohinoor (c Samum) unraced to date.

2007: Kings Messenger (c Samum) 2008: Kapitale (f Dubawi) 2nd Dam: KARLSHORST by Surumu. 1 win at 3.

Broodmare Sire: WINGED LOVE. Sire of the dams of 1 Stakes winners. In 2008 - KAMSIN Samum G1.

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Caulfield on Kamsin: “The German Derby winner has the distinction of being inbred 4 x 4 to the great Sadler’s Wells through Old Vic and In The Wings” KAMSIN b c 2005 Dschingis Khan Konigskronung Surumu Mosella Monasia Sadler’s Wells Old Vic Cockade Ridan Brave Lass Bravour II Sadler’s Wells In The Wings High Hawk Top Ville J’Ai Deux Amours Pollenka Literat Surumu Surama Luciano Kaisertreue Kaiserzeit Konigsstuhl Monsun SAMUM ch 97 Sacarina

Winged Love KAPITOL b 97 Karlshorst

British breeders know all about Monsun’s most famous sons Manduro and Shirocco, but are less likely to be fully informed about Samum, another Gr1-winning son of the German sensation. It was Samum who was largely responsible for turning the spotlight onto Monsun, as this first-crop son ploughed through soft ground to easily win the Deutsches Derby.

Samum later secured his sixth consecutive victory – and the title of champion three-year-old – in the Grosser Preis von Baden but he lost his unbeaten record in the Arc and never won again, despite staying in training at four and five.

No doubt the sequence of defeats knocked some of the gloss off Samum’s appeal as a stallion, and none of his first three crops numbers more than 39 foals.

However, two of his second-crop sons lined up for the 2008 Deutsches Derby and one of them, Kamsin, made much of the running to win by three lengths.

Kamsin was bred by Gestut Karlshof, where Samum is based.

He has the distinction of being inbred 4 x 4 to the great Sadler’s Wells through Old Vic and In The Wings. Kamsin is out of Kapitol, a Gr3 mile-and-a-half winner by the Irish Derby winner Winged Love.

His sixth dam, Kronung, is also the second dam of the top-class Konigsstuhl, the sire of Monsun.

206 PRIX CHLOE G3 MAISONS-LAFFITTE. July 6. 3yof. 1600m.

1. GOLDIKOVA (IRE) 8-12 £29,412 b f by Anabaa - Born Gold (Blushing Groom) O/B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-F Head 2. Top Toss (IRE) 9-1 £11,765 gr f by Linamix - Tossup (Gone West) O/B-Ecurie Skymarc Farm TR-Y de Nicolay 3. Proviso (GB) 9-1 £8,824 b f by Dansili - Binche (Woodman) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-A Fabre Margins 3, 3. Time 1:34.90 (fast 3.5).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 3

Earned £187,463

1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007:

3, Prix Cleopatre G3. Dam of SPECTACULAIRE (c Spectrum, Prix Right Royal LR) Born Something (f Caerleon) 4 wins at 2 to 5, 2nd West Virginia Senate President’s Cup S LR, 3rd Prix de la Grotte G3. Broodmare.

DEMONIOUS (g Dr Devious) 7 wins at 4 to 8 SUPERFONIC (f Zafonic) Winner at 3.

Red Tune (g Green Tune) 3 wins at 3, 6 and 7 in France, 2nd Prix de Guiche G3.

GOLD SOUND (g Green Tune) 4 wins at 2 to 5, Prix de Guiche G3, 2nd Prix Noailles G2.

NEARTICA (f Sadler’s Wells) Winner at 3.

GOLDIKOVA (f Anabaa) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Chloe G3, 2nd Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1, 3rd Prix de Diane G1.

Born Again (f Cape Cross) unraced to date.

Ocean Seven (c Green Tune)

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 141 Stakes winners. In 2008 - BLYTHE KNIGHT Selkirk G3, GOLDIKOVA Anabaa G3, EMIRATES TO DUBAI Storm Cat LR, QUITE A BRIDE Stormy Atlantic LR, ROYAL GOD Royal Academy LR. 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

207 CHERRY HINTON S G2 NEWMARKET. July 9. 2yof. 6f.

1. PLEASE SING (GB) 8-12 £45,416 b f by Royal Applause - Persian Song (Persian Bold) O-Mrs Ann C Black B-Mrs RD Peacock TR-MR Channon 2. Art Princess (USA) 8-12 £17,216 ch f by Officer - Rhumb Line (Mr Greeley) O-Matthew Green B-Michael Narlinger, Michael Hernon TR-BW Hills 3. Ahla Wasahl (GB) 8-12 £8,616 br f by Dubai Destination - In Full Cry (Seattle Slew) O-Sultan Ali B-Dachel Stud TR-DM Simcock Margins 0.75, 1. Time 1:14.54 (slow 3.74).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £48,403

PLEASE SING b f 2006 Northern Dancer Sex Appeal Sassafras Coryana Rosolini Bold Bidder Auction Ring Hooplah Sound Track Whispering Star Peggy West Bold Ruler Bold Lad Barn Pride Relko Relkarunner Running Blue Princely Gift Floribunda Astrentia Colombo Colombelle Path of Peace Try My Best Waajib ROYAL APPLAUSE b 93 Flying Melody

Persian Bold PERSIAN SONG b 89 Arrangement

208 FALMOUTH S G1 NEWMARKET. July 9. 3yo+f&m. 8f.

1. NAHOODH (IRE) 3 8-10 £113,540 gr f by Clodovil - Mise (Indian Ridge) O-Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum B-Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd TR-M Johnston 2. Infallible (GB) 3 8-10 £43,040 b f by Pivotal - Irresistible (Cadeaux Genereux) O/B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-JHM Gosden 3. Heaven Sent (GB) 5 9-5 £21,540 ch m by Pivotal - Heavenly Ray (Rahy) O-Cheveley Park Stud B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-Sir Michael Stoute Margins 1.75, 0.75. Time 1:38.60 (slow 1.80).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 8

Wins 2

Places 1

Sire: CLODOVIL. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2008 NAHOODH Indian Ridge G1.

1st Dam: Mise by Indian Ridge. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2005: NAHOODH (f Clodovil) Sold 20,263gns foal at AFDEC, 19,000gns yearling at TADEY. 2 wins at 2 and 3, UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth S G1, Jaguar Cars Lowther S G2.

2006: Silver Games (f Verglas) unraced to date.

2007: (f Whipper) 2nd Dam: MISBEGOTTEN by Baillamont. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France Prix Finlande LR, 2nd Sunset & Vine Prix de l’Opera G2. Dam of NOT JUST SWING (c King’s Best: Prix d’Hedouville G3, 3rd Grand Prix de Chantilly G2), MINOA (f Mujtahid: La Coupe des Pouliches de Marseille LR). Grandam of Mayweather.

Broodmare Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of the dams of 29 Stakes winners. In 2008 - HALFWAY TO HEAVEN Pivotal G1, KINGSGATE NATIVE Mujadil G1, NAHOODH Clodovil G1, DIAMOND DIVA Dansili G2, CALMING INFLUENCE King’s Best LR, ERADICATE Montjeu LR, MEDICINE PATH Danehill Dancer LR, SIR GERRY Carson City LR. NAHOODH gr f 2005 Danzig Danehill Razyana CLODOVIL gr 2000

Sire: ROYAL APPLAUSE. Sire of 29 Stakes winners.

In 2008 - PLEASE SING Persian Bold G2, WHATSTHESCRIPT Lion Cavern G2, FINJAAN Dayjur G3, THIRD SET Thatching LR.

Linamix Clodora Cloche d’Or Ahonoora Indian Ridge

1st Dam: ALHUFOOF by Dayjur. Winner at 2. Dam of 2 winners: 2002: Maysoorah (f Alhaarth) unraced.

2003: Mumaathel (g Alhaarth) 2004: FUSTAAN (f Royal Applause) Winner at 3.

2005: Tazawud (g Noverre) in training.

2006: FINJAAN (c Royal Applause) 2 wins at 2, Betfair Molecomb S G3, 2nd Betfair Betting National S LR. 2007: (f Dubai Destination) 2008: (c Piccolo)

Sire: ANABAA. Sire of 58 Stakes winners. In 2008 IMANANABAA Zemindar G1, COURT Zedavite G2, LOUP BRETON Irish River G2, GOLDIKOVA Blushing Groom G3, ALASKA RIVER Scenic LR, BLUEFIELDS French Stress LR, KAYABA Valanour LR, PRAVANA Zabeel LR, SUNG Bluebird LR.

2nd Dam: CHEVAL VOLANT by Kris S. 5 wins in USA Starlet S G1, Las Virgenes S G1, 4th Oak Leaf S G1. Grandam of LAHAN, Voodoo Lady, Letmeby.

1st Dam: BORN GOLD by Blushing Groom. Winner at 4 in France. Own sister to GOLD SPLASH. Dam of 9 winners: 1996: GLAMADOUR (f Sanglamore) Winner at 3.

1997: GOLD ROUND (f Caerleon) 3 wins at 2 and

Broodmare Sire: DAYJUR. Sire of the dams of 26 Stakes winners. In 2008 - IN SUMMATION Put It Back G2, DIABOLICAL Artax G3, FINJAAN Royal Applause G3, INDEPENDENT GEORGE Cozzene LR, NORTHERN KRAZE Aljabr LR.

Earned £179,018

Hillbrow MISE b 2000 Baillamont Misbegotten Mistreat

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Mendez Lunadix Good Times Chrysicabana Lorenzaccio Helen Nichols Swing Easy Golden City Blushing Groom Lodeve Gay Mecene Mirea

Clodovil is one of six sons of Danehill to have sired a stakes winner from daughters of Indian Ridge, another being Dansili, sire of the very smart 2008 American turf filly Diamond Diva. Nahoodh’s dam, the unraced Mise, made the equivalent of less than 30,000gns at Deauville in December 2005, where she was followed into the ring by the ten-month-old Nahoodh, who made roughly 20,000gns.

Nahoodh’s second dam Misbegotten was second in the Prix de l’Opera (in its Gr2 days) and was a three-parts-sister to Mira Monte, another Baillamont mare who produced the Grand Prix de SaintCloud winner Mirio and the American Gr3 winner Montemiro.

Misbegotten visited some very successful stallions, her best effort being her King’s Best colt Not Just Swing, winner of the Gr3 Prix d’Hedouville over 12 furlongs in 2008. This outstanding female line traces to Fast Line, who produced the Gr1 winners Filiberto and White Star Line. Indian Ridge sired the Gr1 winner Relaxed Gesture from this family, which also produced the 2007 Oaks winner Light Shift and Bernardini.

209 JULY S G2 NEWMARKET. July 10. 2yoc&g. 6f.

1. CLASSIC BLADE (IRE) 8-12 £45,416 b c by Daggers Drawn - Queen Bodicea (Revoque) O-The Classic Strollers Partnership B-Ballybrennan Stud Ltd TR-Tom Dascombe 2. Sayif (IRE) 8-12 £17,216 b c by Kheleyf - Sewards Folly (Rudimentary) O-Saleh Al Homaizi, Imad Al Sagar B-Crandon Park Stud TR-PW Chapple-Hyam 3. Prolific (IRE) 8-12 £8,616 ch c by Compton Place - Photo Flash (Bahamian Bounty) O-Highclere Thoroughbred Racing (Stubbs) B-David Jamison Bloodstock TR-R Hannon Margins Short head, 3. Time 1:13.21 (slow 2.41).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2

Starts 4

Wins 3

Places 1

Earned £57,569

Sire: DAGGERS DRAWN. Sire of 13 Stakes winners.

In 2008 - CLASSIC BLADE Revoque G2.

1st Dam: Queen Bodicea by Revoque. ran 3 times at 3. Own sister to MEANYA. Dam of 2 winners: 2005: CAPTAIN DUNNE (g Captain Rio) Winner at 2.

2006: CLASSIC BLADE (c Daggers Drawn) 11,165gns foal GONO1, 12,225gns yearling TISEP. 3 wins at 2, TNT July S G2.

2nd Dam: Brazilia by Forzando. Dam of MEANYA (f Revoque: Premio Torricola LR) Broodmare Sire: REVOQUE. Sire of the dam of 1 SW - CLASSIC BLADE Daggers Drawn G2.

CLASSIC BLADE b c 2006

Three young stallions – Clodovil, Nayef and Dalakhani – were represented by their first Gr1 winner from their first crop within a matter of days in July. The Poule d’Essai des Poulains winner Clodovil should arguably have reached that landmark several weeks earlier, as his daughter Nahoodh was a luckless fifth in the 1,000 Guineas, but the filly made no mistake in the Falmouth Stakes.

Atan Rocchetta Reliance II Doubly Sure Soft Angels DAGGERS DRAWN ch 95 Northern Dancer Ajdal Native Partner Sun And Shade Habitat Shadywood Milly Moss Northern Dancer Fairy King Fairy Bridge Revoque Lafontaine La Bella Fontana Sorebelle QUEEN BODICEA b 2000 Formidable Forzando Princely Maid Brazilia Dominion Dominio La Tuerta Sharpen Up

Diesis

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DATA BOOK European Pattern

Margins 1.5, 1. Time 1:10.60 (slow 1.30).

Going Soft.

210 PRINCESS OF WALES’S S G2 NEWMARKET. July 10. 3yo+. 12f.

1. LUCARNO (USA) 4 9-7 £56,770 b c by Dynaformer - Vignette (Diesis) O-George Strawbridge B-Augustin Stable TR-JHM Gosden 2. Papal Bull (GB) 5 9-2 £21,520 b h by Montjeu - Mialuna (Zafonic) O-Papal Bull Syndicate B-BH Simpson, CFD Simpson TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Petara Bay (IRE) 4 9-2 £10,770 b h by Peintre Celebre - Magnificient Style (Silver Hawk) O-Mrs B Ecclestone B-Swettenham Stud TR-TG Mills Margins 1.25, 1.75. Time 2:33.37 (slow 5.87).

Going Good to soft.

Age 3-4

Starts 11

Wins 5

Places 4

Earned £573,675

Sire: DYNAFORMER. Sire of 71 Stakes winners. In 2008 - LUCARNO Diesis G2, MICHITA Storm Cat G2, BOSS LAFITTE Lord At War G3, SOCIAL QUEEN Irgun G3, TAJAAWEED Zilzal G3, AMERICAIN Arazi LR. 1st Dam: VIGNETTE by Diesis. 4 wins at 2, 4 and 5 at home, USA, Great Lady M H LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2001: Secret Sonnet (f General Meeting) unraced.

Broodmare.

2002: MINUTE OF FAME (c Olympio) 3 wins at 3, 4 and 6 in USA. 2004: LUCARNO (c Dynaformer). 5 wins at 3 and 4, Ladbrokes St Leger S G1, Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur S G2, Princess of Wales’s wbx.com S G2, onerailway.com Fairway S LR, 2nd King Edward VII S G2.

2007: Morning Charm (f North Light) 2008: (f North Light) 2nd Dam: BE EXCLUSIVE by Be My Guest. 5 wins at 2 to 5 in France, USA Prix Chloe G3, 3rd Prix d’Astarte G2. Dam of BE ELUSIVE (f With Approval: Virginia Mile S LR, 3rd All Along S G3), VIGNETTE (f Diesis, see above), ON A CLOUD (f Silver Hawk: Prix La Camargo LR, Criterium de Lyon LR), Totally Cosmic (f Cozzene: 2nd Prix Chloe G3, Prix Cleopatre G3). Grandam of ELUSIVE THUNDER, Blow The Lot, In The Light, Dark Equation.

Broodmare Sire: DIESIS. Sire of the dams of 67 Stakes winners. In 2008 - GALLANT TESS Galileo G2, HONOR IN WAR Lord At War G2, LUCARNO Dynaformer G2, SIXTIES ICON Galileo LR.

Age 2-5

Starts 34

Wins 6

Places 15

213 JULY CUP G1 Earned £196,343

Sire: MUNIR. Sire of 3 Stakes winners. In 2008 MARIOL Kaldoun G3.

1st Dam: LA BASTOCHE by Kaldoun. Winner at 4 in France. Dam of 1 winner: 2003: MARIOL (g Munir) 6 wins at 2, 4 and 5 in France, Prix de Ris-Orangis G3, 2nd Prix de Bonneval LR, Prix Roland de Chambure LR, 3rd Prix de Cabourg G3, Prix de Seine-et-Oise G3, Lotto Hamburg Trophy G3, Prix Contessina LR, Prix Hampton LR. 2004: Honorability (f Baroud d’Honneur) unraced.

Broodmare Sire: KALDOUN. Sire of the dams of 31 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MARIOL Munir G3, ONLY ANSWER Green Desert G3, CLAIRE ET BLEU Anabaa Blue LR, MONKERHOSTIN Shining Steel LR, STODOUN Pistolet Bleu LR. MARIOL b g 2003 Lorenzaccio Helen Nichols Swing Easy Hillbrow Golden City Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Nodouble Chain Store General Store Fortino II Caro Chambord Le Haar Katana Embellie Shirley Heights Head For Heights Vivante Crepello Denia Rose Ness Ahonoora Indian Ridge MUNIR ch 98 Al Bahathri

Kaldoun LA BASTOCHE b 97 Dedara

212 SUMMER S G3 YORK. July 11. 3yo+f&m. 6f.

1. OUR FAYE (GB) 5 9-2 £36,901 b m by College Chapel - Tamara (Marju) O-JBJ Richards B-JBJ Richards TR-S Kirk 2. Lady Grace (IRE) 4 9-2 £13,988 b f by Orpen - Lady Taufan (Taufan) O-FCT Wilson B-Frank Barry TR-WJ Haggas 3. San Sicharia (IRE) 3 8-10 £7,001 ch f by Daggers Drawn - Spinamix (Spinning World) O-Marc De Chambure B-Mrs L Kelly TR-J-C Rouget Margins Head, 1.25. Time 1:16.90 (slow 6.00).

Going Heavy.

NEWMARKET. July 11. 3yo+. 6f.

1. MARCHAND D’OR (FR) 5 9-5 £227,080 gr g by Marchand de Sable - Fedora (Kendor) O-Mme J-L Giral B-Mme C Giral TR-F Head 2. Us Ranger (USA) 4 9-5 £86,080 b c by Danzig - My Annette (Red Ransom) O-M Tabor, D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, J Allen B-Joseph Allen TR-AP O’Brien 3. War Artist (AUS) 5 9-5 £43,080 b g by Orpen - Royal Solitaire (Brocco) O-Vintage Thoroughbreds B-S Kirkham TR-JMP Eustace Margins Head, 0.5. Time 1:11.01 (slow 0.21).

Going Good.

Age 2-5

Starts 19

Wins 8

Places 4

Sire: MARCHAND DE SABLE. Sire of 10 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MARCHAND D’OR Kendor G1, STONESIDE Green Desert G3, ANDREAS Muscovite LR. 1st Dam: Fedora by Kendor. ran on the flat in France at 3. Dam of 2 winners: 2003: MARCHAND D’OR (g Marchand de Sable) Champion 3yr old sprinter in Europe in 2006.

8 wins at 3 to 5 at home, France, Darley July Cup G1, Prix Maurice de Gheest G1 (twice), Prix du Gros-Chene G2, Prix de la Porte Maillot G3 (twice), Prix du Pont-Neuf LR, 2nd Betfred Sprint Cup G1, Prix Djebel LR, 3rd P. de la Foret Casino Barriere Biarritz G1.

2004: Take Fedor (c Take Risks). unraced, died as a yearling.

2005: SAGA D’OR (f Sagacity) Winner at 2 in France.

2006: Take d’Or (c Take Risks) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: KENDOR. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2008 - LIGHT FANTASTIC Danehill Dancer G1, MARCHAND D’OR Marchand de Sable G1, SERIOUS SPEED Royal Academy G2, CICEROLE Barathea LR. MARCHAND D’OR gr g 2003 Nureyev Theatrical Tree of Knowledge MARCHAND DE SABLE b 90 Kenmare Mercantile Mercuriale Kenmare Kendor Belle Mecene

The Dynaformer/Diesis cross has produced: LUCARNO G1, DYNAFORCE G2, SPANISH JOHN G3, DYNA’S DESTINY LR, DYNAMIST LR, DYNAMOUS LR, Enrich G3, In Jest G3.

LUCARNO b c 2004 Hail To Reason Roberto Bramalea DYNAFORMER b 85 His Majesty Andover Way On The Trail Sharpen Up Diesis Doubly Sure VIGNETTE b 95 Be My Guest Be Exclusive Exclusive Fable

Turn-To Nothirdchance Nashua Rarelea Ribot Flower Bowl Olympia Golden Trail Atan Rocchetta Reliance II Soft Angels Northern Dancer What A Treat Exclusive Native Ancient Fables

Age 3-5

Starts 21

Wins 7

Places 4

Earned £98,203

Sire: COLLEGE CHAPEL. Sire of 10 Stakes winners. In 2008 - OUR FAYE Marju G3.

1st Dam: TAMARA by Marju. Winner at 2. Dam of 1 winner: 2001: Rebel Star (g Sure Blade) ran a few times.

2002: Grandma Ryta (f Cyrano de Bergerac) ran.

2003: OUR FAYE (f College Chapel) 7 wins at 3 to 5, Cuisine de France Summer S G3, 2nd Japan Racing Association Sceptre S LR. 2005: Angels Quest (f Piccolo) in training.

2006: Lady Lam (f Slip Anchor) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: MARJU. Sire of the dams of 10 Stakes winners. In 2008 - OUR FAYE College Chapel G3, DUNELIGHT Desert Sun LR. OUR FAYE b m 2003

211 PRIX DE RIS-ORANGIS G3

Sharpen Up Sharpo

DEAUVILLE. July 11. 3yo+. 1200m.

1. MARIOL (FR) 5 9-0 £29,412 b g by Munir - La Bastoche (Kaldoun) O-P Vidal B-Robert Collet, SARL Classic Breeding TR-R Collet 2. Stern Opinion (USA) 3 8-8 £11,765 grro c by Mizzen Mast - Helstra (Nureyev) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-P Bary 3. Only Answer (GB) 4 9-1 £8,824 b f by Green Desert - Occupandiste (Kaldoun) O-Wertheimer et Frere B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-A Fabre

Moiety Bird COLLEGE CHAPEL b 90 So Blessed Scarcely Blessed Parsimony Last Tycoon Marju Flame of Tara TAMARA b 96 Sir Ivor Ivory Palm Sunerta

94 THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER SEPTEMBER 2008

Atan Rocchetta Falcon Gaska Princely Gift Lavant Parthia Money For Nothing Try My Best Mill Princess Artaius Welsh Flame Sir Gaylord Attica Roberto Sunday Purchase

Earned £676,680

FEDORA gr 98 Far North Far But Near Kesar Queen

Northern Dancer Special Sassafras Sensibility Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Pan II Sirrima Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Gay Mecene Djaka Belle Northern Dancer Fleur Nashua Meadow Saffron

For the third time in seven years, the July Cup was won by a five- or six-year-old gelding, with Marchand d’Or following in the footsteps of Continent and Les Arcs. The many admirers of the great Danzig must have wished they could turn back the clock to the days when geldings were excluded from Gr1 races, as, but for Marchand d’Or’s late swoop, Danzig would have been represented by his seventh July Cup winner in US Ranger.

The inspiration for the mating which produced Marchand d’Or was provided by the ex-French Starine. This mare collected over $750,000 in 2001 before taking the 2002 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf, even though her sire, the Theatrical stallion Mendocino, won nothing more important than a Listed race. Starine seemed to owe her talent to being inbred 3 x 3 to Caro, a grandson of Grey Sovereign.

Consequently, Marchand d’Or’s dam Fedora was sent in 2002 to Marchand de Sable. Instead of 3 x 3 inbreeding to Caro, this mating produced 3 x 3 inbreeding to Kenmare, a great-grandson of Grey Sovereign. The gelding is also inbred 4 x 4 to Northern Dancer.

Marchand de Sable won the Gr1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud over ten furlongs at two. That was his first win in six starts and it remained his only win until he turned five.

Although he had run consistently well at Group level, Marchand de Sable initially struggled for support as a stallion, but he has several Group winners to his credit, including Commercante and Stoneside.

Marchand d’Or’s third dam, Kesar Queen, won the Coronation Stakes after finishing third in the 1,000 Guineas and this is also the family of Meadow Court, winner of the Irish Derby and King George.

214 SUPERLATIVE S G2 NEWMARKET. July 11. 2yo. 7f.

1. FIRTH OF FIFTH (IRE) 9-0 £45,416 b c by Traditionally - Wish List (Mujadil) O-D Perchard B-PD Savill TR-Tom Dascombe 2. Weald Park (USA) 9-0 £17,216 ch c by Cozzene - Promptly (Lead On Time) O-The Heffer Syndicate B-George Strawbridge, London Thoroughbred Services TR-R Hannon 3. Shaweel (GB) 9-0 £8,616 b c by Dansili - Cooden Beach (Peintre Celebre) O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum B-PC Hunt TR-M Johnston Margins 1.25, neck. Time 1:26.15 (slow 2.45).

Going Good.

Age 2

Starts 6

Wins 2

Places 4

Earned £51,656

Sire: TRADITIONALLY. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2008 - FIRTH OF FIFTH Mujadil G2.

1st Dam: WISH LIST by Mujadil. 2 wins at 2. Dam of 3 winners: 2001: Granted Wish (f Raphane) 2002: WISHBONE RAFFLE (g Raphane) 3 wins at 3 in Greece.

2003: Crimson Flame (g Celtic Swing) 2004: SUNSTROKE (f Raphane) 2 wins at 2.

2005: Chelsea Wish (f Celtic Swing). in training, died at 3 years.

2006: FIRTH OF FIFTH (c Traditionally) Sold 20,000gns foal at TADEF, 5,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 2 wins at 2, Weatherbys Superlative S G2.

2007: (c Rakti) 2nd Dam: FINAL MOMENT by Nishapour. 2 wins at 2 and 3 Athasi S LR, 4th Goffs Irish 1000 Guineas G1. Grandam of FINAL EXAM, Spirit of Chester.

Broodmare Sire: MUJADIL. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2008 - FIRTH OF FIFTH Traditionally G2, TITUS SHADOW Titus Livius G3, GRIS TENDRE Slickly LR. FIRTH OF FIFTH b c 2006 Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger TRADITIONALLY ch 97 Private Account Personal Ensign Grecian Banner Storm Bird Mujadil Vallee Secrete WISH LIST b 96 Nishapour Final Moment Frances Jordan

Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Sequence Damascus Numbered Account Hoist The Flag Dorine Northern Dancer South Ocean Secretariat Midou Zeddaan Alama Prince Regent Kazanlik

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Caulfield on Marchand d’Or: “Starine, the inspiration for the mating that produced him, seemed to owe her talent to being inbred to Caro, a grandson of Grey Sovereign” ARCHIPENKO b c 2004 215 SUMMER MILE S G2 Mr Prospector

ASCOT. July 12. 4yo+. 8f.

1. ARCHIPENKO (USA) 4 9-6 £56,770 b c by Kingmambo - Bound (Nijinsky) O-Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum B-Eagle Holdings TR-MF De Kock 2. Barshiba (IRE) 4 8-12 £21,520 ch f by Barathea - Dashiba (Dashing Blade) O-JC Smith B-Littleton Stud TR-DRC Elsworth 3. Cesare (GB) 7 9-1 £10,770 b g by Machiavellian - Tromond (Lomond) O-Cheveley Park Stud B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-JR Fanshawe Margins 0.75, neck. Time 1:42.16 (slow 0.76).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2-4

Starts 13

Wins 5

Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Gold Digger Sequence Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Prove Out Pasadoble Santa Quilla Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bull Page Flaming Page Flaring Top Aristophanes Forli Trevisa Nantallah Thong Rough Shod Raise A Native

Places 2

Earned £979,510

Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of 72 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ARCHIPENKO Nijinsky G1, HENRYTHENAVIGATOR Sadler’s Wells G1, STUDENT COUNCIL Kris S G1, CAMPANOLOGIST Sadler’s Wells G2, ROYAL OATH Goldneyev G2, FARIDAT Sunday Silence LR, IDEAL WORLD Danehill LR, MUCH OBLIGED Strawberry Road LR, SOVEREIGN DUTY Nijinsky LR. 1st Dam: BOUND by Nijinsky. 4 wins at 2 and 3 in USA, Budweiser Churchill Downs Breeders Cup H LR, 2nd Alcibiades S G2, 3rd Acorn S G1, 4th Ashland S G1. Own sister to NUMBER. Dam of 9 winners: 1990: SAKURA FUBUKI (f Forty Niner) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in USA. Grandam of ASIAN WINDS (f Fuji Kiseki: Sankeisports Hai Hanshin Himba Tokubetsu G2), Cute Emblem (f War Emblem: winner to 2008 in Japan, 3rd Sankei Sports Sho Flora Tokubetsu LR) 1991: LAABITY (c Mr Prospector) 3 wins at 3 to 5 in USA. 1992: LIMIT (f Cox’s Ridge) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in USA, Busanda S LR, 3rd Busher Breeders’ Cup H G3. Dam of TOTAL (f Forest Wildcat: 3 wins at 2 and 3 in USA, Letellier Memorial S LR, 2nd Silverbulletday S G3), Barrier (c Boundary: 2 wins at 2 and 3 in USA, 2nd Kentucky Breeders’ Cup S G3) 1993: Pent (f Mr Prospector) unraced. Dam of PENTAGONAL (c Dynaformer: 5 wins at 3 and 5 at home, UAE, Jebel Ali S LR) 1994: QUARRY (c Forty Niner) 3 wins at 4 and 5 in USA. 1995: Liable (f Seeking The Gold) 6 wins at 3 and 4 in USA, 2nd A P Indy S LR. Broodmare.

1997: Elegant As Always (f Nashwan) ran twice.

Broodmare.

2000: SEPTIMUS SEVERUS (c Seeking The Gold).

Winner at 3, died at 3 years.

2001: FOLLOW (f Seeking The Gold) Winner at 2.

Broodmare.

2003: Soar With Eagles (c Kingmambo) Winner at 3, 3rd Royal Whip S G2.

2004: ARCHIPENKO (c Kingmambo) 5 wins at 2 to 4 at home, Hong Kong, UAE, Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup G1, Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S G2, Plymouth Gin Summer Mile S G2, Dubai Commercial Bank Al Fahidi Fort G2, 3rd Likely Fields Dubai Duty Free S G1.

2nd Dam: Special by Forli. ran on the flat in USA at 3. Own sister to LISADELL and THATCH. Dam of NUMBER (f Nijinsky: Firenze H G2, Hempstead H G2, 4th Apple Blossom H G1, Delaware H G1, Ruffian H G1), NUREYEV (c Northern Dancer: Prix Thomas Bryon G3), BOUND (f Nijinsky, see above).

Grandam of SADLER’S WELLS, JADE ROBBERY, TATE GALLERY, NUMEROUS, CHEQUER, FAIRY GOLD, KILINISKI, PUPPET DANCE, Add, Fairy Dancer, Le Patineur. Third dam of BIENAMADO, LIZARD ISLAND, KISWAHILI, NINOTCHKA, INFLATE, FALL FASHION, Anti Parasite, Arabian Prince.

Broodmare Sire: NIJINSKY. Sire of the dams of 225 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ARCHIPENKO Kingmambo G1, LE ROSSIGNOL Stravinsky LR, SOVEREIGN DUTY Kingmambo LR.

KINGMAMBO b 90 Miesque

Nijinsky BOUND b 84 Special

216 MINSTREL S G3 CURRAGH. July 12. 3yo+. 7f.

1. JUMBAJUKIBA (GB) 5 9-12 £35,846 b g by Barathea - Danseuse du Soir (Thatching) O-JP O’Flaherty B-Woodcote Stud Ltd TR-Mrs John Harrington 2. Al Qasi (IRE) 5 9-10 £10,478 b h by Elnadim - Delisha (Salse) O-Ziad A Galadari B-TC Butler TR-PW Chapple-Hyam 3. Georgebernardshaw (IRE) 3 8-13 £4,963 b c by Danehill Dancer - Khamseh (Thatching) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Quay Bloodstock TR-AP O’Brien Margins 0.5, 1. Time 1:26.20 (slow 2.20).

Going Good to yielding.

Age 2-5

Starts 19

Wins 6

Earned £195,816

Sire: BARATHEA. Sire of 77 Stakes winners. In 2008 - JUMBAJUKIBA Thatching G3, CICEROLE Kendor LR, TIAN SHAN Darshaan LR. 1st Dam: DANSEUSE DU SOIR by Thatching. 5 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Dubai Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1, Prix de la Foret G1, 3rd P. Fresnay-leBuffard Jacques Le Marois G1. Dam of 5 winners: 1993: Dangerous Love (f Lear Fan) unraced.

1994: Danger Reef (c Nureyev) 1995: Discret Amour (c Riverman) unraced.

1996: Dancing Fire (f Dayjur) unraced. Dam of Montecito (f Montjeu: 4 wins, 3rd Dahlia S) 1997: DREAM SEEKER (c Lear Fan) 2 wins over jumps in France.

1998: DURER (c Kingmambo) Winner at 3.

1999: Diamant Bleu (c Our Emblem). unraced.

2000: DANCING WARRIOR (c Lear Fan) Winner at 4.

2001: Loup du Soir (c Loup Sauvage) 2003: JUMBAJUKIBA (g Barathea) Sold 18,000gns 3yo at TAAUT. 6 wins at 2 to 5, Gladness S G3, Minstrel S G3, Solonaway S G3, Platinum S LR, 2nd Celebration S LR. 2005: SCINTILLO (c Fantastic Light) Champion 2yr old in Italy in 2007. 2 wins at 2 at home, Italy, Gran Criterium G1.

2007: (c Barathea) 2nd Dam: DANCE BY NIGHT by Northfields. 2 wins at 2. Dam of DANSEUSE DU SOIR (f Thatching, see above), DANA SPRINGS (f Aragon: Upavon Fillies’ S LR, Piaget d’Or LR), DON CORLEONE (c Caerleon: July Trophy S LR, 2nd Gordon S G3, 3rd Geoffrey Freer S G2), Danseuse du Nord (f Kahyasi: 3rd Prix de Malleret G2), Circus Dance (c Sadler’s Wells: 3rd Prix du Jockey Club G1). Grandam of AUDACIEUSE, LORD JIM. Third dam of DANZON. Broodmare Sire: THATCHING. Sire of the dams of 53 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ALVARO Galileo G3, JUMBAJUKIBA Barathea G3.

JUMBAJUKIBA b g 2003 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge BARATHEA b 90 Habitat Brocade Canton Silk Thatch Thatching Abella DANSEUSE DU SOIR b 88

The Kingmambo/Nijinsky cross has produced: ARCHIPENKO G1, RUSSIAN RHYTHM G1, SOVEREIGN DUTY LR, Soar With Eagles G2.

Places 6

Northfields Dance By Night Elvina

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Sir Gaylord Little Hut Runnymede Clouded Lamp Forli Thong Abernant Darrica Northern Dancer Little Hut Dancer’s Image Relicia

CURRAGH. July 12. 3yo+. 9f.

Sire: DANETIME. Sire of 23 Stakes winners. In 2008 - BUSHRANGER Efisio G3, UTMOST RESPECT Most Welcome G3, DANERIP Rory’s Jester LR, LOOK BUSY Komaite LR.

1. PLAN (USA) 3 8-11 £38,235 ch c by Storm Cat - Spain (Thunder Gulch) O-Michael Tabor B-Dromoland Farm TR-AP O’Brien 2. Regime (IRE) 4 9-10 £11,176 b c by Golan - Juno Madonna (Sadler’s Wells) O-Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XL B-Philip Brady TR-MLW Bell 3. Mustameet (USA) 7 9-7 £5,294 b h by Sahm - Hamasah (Irish River) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Shadwell Farm LLC TR-K Prendergast Margins 1, 2. Time 1:56.80 (slow 6.30).

Going Good to yielding.

1st Dam: Danz Danz by Efisio. unraced. Dam of 3 winners: 2001: GRIGORIEV (c Petardia) 5 wins at 3 and 4 in Spain.

2002: (f Danetime) 2003: Fox Flight (g Brave Act) ran a few times.

2004: BECKETT DANZ (f Beckett) 2 wins at 3 in Italy.

2005: Becuille (f Redback) 2006: BUSHRANGER (c Danetime) Sold 9,851gns foal at GONO1, 100,000gns yearling at DNSLY. 2 wins at 2, Dubai Duty Free Anglesey S G3, 2nd Windsor Castle S LR.

217 INTERNATIONAL S G3

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £49,311

Sire: STORM CAT. Sire of 142 Stakes winners. In 2008 - JALIL Rahy G2, PLAN Thunder Gulch G3, EMIRATES TO DUBAI Blushing Groom LR, HEART SHAPED Alydar LR, SHIMAH Mr Prospector LR.

Broodmare Sire: EFISIO. Sire of the dams of 11 Stakes winners. In 2008 - BUSHRANGER Danetime G3, SEA SEX SUN Desert Prince LR, IMPERIAL SECRET Imperial Ballet LR. BUSHRANGER b c 2006 Danzig Danehill

1st Dam: SPAIN by Thunder Gulch. 9 wins in USA, La Brea S G1, Breeders’ Cup Distaff G1, 2nd Three Chimneys Spinster S G1, Del Mar Debutante S G1, Santa Margarita Invitational H G1 (twice), Las Virgenes S G1, Breeders’ Cup Distaff G1, 3rd Alabama S G1, Beldame S G1, Oak Leaf S G1, Santa Monica H G1. Own sister to PATH OF THUNDER. Dam of 1 winner: 2003: Carpocrates (c Storm Cat) ran 3 times.

2004: Calcaria (c Storm Cat) unraced.

2005: PLAN (c Storm Cat) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Keeneland International S G3.

2006: Dreamtheimpossible (f Giant’s Causeway) unraced to date.

2007: (c Storm Cat) 2008: (f Johannesburg)

Razyana DANETIME b 94 Lear Fan Allegheny River Allesheny Formidable Efisio Eldoret DANZ DANZ b 97 Green Desert Darcey Bussell Docklands

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Roberto Wac Be My Guest Bold Sands Forli Native Partner High Top Bamburi Danzig Foreign Courier On Your Mark Persuader

219 IRISH OAKS G1 CURRAGH. July 13. 3yof. 12f.

2nd Dam: DRINA by Regal And Royal. 11 wins at 4 to 7 in USA, Vizcaya H LR. Dam of SPAIN (f Thunder Gulch, see above), PUERTO BANUS (c Supremo: San Luis Obispo H G2, Sunset H G2), FANTASTIC SPAIN (c Fantastic Fellow: Golden Gate Fields Breeders’ Cup S G3), PATH OF THUNDER (f Thunder Gulch: Golden Pond S). Grandam of Great Point.

Broodmare Sire: THUNDER GULCH. Sire of the dams of 11 Stakes winners. In 2008 - CROWN OF THORNS Repent G2, PLAN Storm Cat G3, ROCK MY PAGO Rock of Gibraltar LR. PLAN ch c 2005 Nearctic Natalma New Providence South Ocean Shining Sun Bold Ruler Secretariat Somethingroyal Crimson Satan Crimson Saint Bolero Rose Mr Prospector Gulch Jameela Storm Bird Line of Thunder Shoot A Line Vaguely Noble Regal And Royal Native Street Private Account Wandering Lace Shujinsky Northern Dancer Storm Bird STORM CAT b 83 Terlingua

Thunder Gulch SPAIN b 97 Drina

218 ANGLESEY S G3 CURRAGH. July 13. 2yo. 6f 63yds.

1. BUSHRANGER (IRE) 9-1 £35,901 b c by Danetime - Danz Danz (Efisio) O-Derrick Smith B-Tally-Ho Stud TR-David Wachman 2. Westphalia (IRE) 9-1 £10,533 b c by Danehill Dancer - Pharapache (Lyphard) O-Michael Tabor B-Lynch Bages Ltd, Samac Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 3. Kamado (GB) 9-1 £5,018 b c by Kyllachy - Palacegate Episode (Drumalis) O-Lady O’Reilly B-DJ Deer TR-Edward Lynam Margins 2.5, 0.5. Time 1:17.60 (slow 2.10).

Going Good to yielding.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £58,387

1. MOONSTONE (GB) 9-0 £206,250 b f by Dalakhani - Solo de Lune (Law Society) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Britton House Stud TR-AP O’Brien 2. Ice Queen (IRE) 9-0 £70,221 b f by Danehill Dancer - Wadud (Nashwan) O-Michael Tabor B-March Thoroughbreds TR-AP O’Brien 3. Gagnoa (IRE) 9-0 £33,456 b f by Sadler’s Wells - Gwynn (Darshaan) O-Michael Tabor B-Quay Bloodstock TR-A Fabre Margins Short head, 2. Time 2:34.37 (slow 3.37).

Going Good.

Age 3

Starts 4

Wins 1

Places 3

Earned £291,173

Sire: DALAKHANI. Sire of 4 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MOONSTONE Law Society G1, DEMOCRATE Silver Hawk G2, CENTENNIAL Lure G3, CHINESE WHITE Sadler’s Wells LR. 1st Dam: Solo de Lune by Law Society. Winner at 3, 2nd Bayerischer Preis LR. Dam of 8 winners: 1995: DINER DE LUNE (f Be My Guest) 2 wins, Prix des Jouvenceaux et des Jouvencelles LR. 1996: CERULEAN SKY (f Darshaan) 3 wins at 2 and 3, Prix Saint-Alary G1. Dam of HONOLULU (c Montjeu: Martin Molony S LR, 3rd St Leger S G1) 1997: BRIGHT HALO (f Bigstone) Winner at 3. Dam of NANTYGLO (f Mark of Esteem: Conqueror S LR, 3rd Mill Reef S G2) 1998: Qaatef (c Darshaan) Winner at 3, 3rd Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale S G3.

1999: HO HI THE MOON (f Be My Guest) Winner at 3 in France.

2000: L’ANCRESSE (f Darshaan) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Finale S LR, 2nd Irish Oaks G1, Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf G1.

2001: Bywayofthestars (f Danehill) 2nd Garnet S LR. 2002: CARISOLO (f Dubai Millennium) Winner at 3.

2004: Danoise (f Danehill) unraced.

2005: MOONSTONE (f Dalakhani) Sold 700,000gns yearling at TADEY. 1 win at 3, Darley Irish Oaks G1, 2nd Juddmonte Oaks S G1.

2006: Moon Indigo (c Sadler’s Wells) unraced to date.

2007: (f Montjeu) 2008: (f Sadler’s Wells)

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DATA BOOK European Pattern 2nd Dam: TRULY SPECIAL by Caerleon. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France Prix de Royaumont G3, 3rd Prix de l’Opera G2. Dam of WAREED (c Sadler’s Wells: Prix Hubert de Chaudenay G2, Prix Vicomtesse Vigier G2, 3rd Ascot Gold Cup G1), TRULY A DREAM (f Darshaan: Nettie H G2), Solo de Lune (f Law Society, see above). Grandam of PORTRAYAL, Catcher In The Rye. Third dam of TRULY MINE. Broodmare Sire: LAW SOCIETY. Sire of the dams of 65 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MOONSTONE Dalakhani G1, BAILA ME Samum G2, COMMON KNOWLEDGE Eljohar LR, CUENTMELOTOO Devil His Due LR. MOONSTONE b f 2005 Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy DALAKHANI gr 2000 Miswaki Daltawa Damana Alleged Law Society Bold Bikini SOLO DE LUNE b 90 Caerleon Truly Special Arctique Royale

Mill Reef Hardiemma Abdos Kelty Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Crystal Palace Denia Hoist The Flag Princess Pout Boldnesian Ran-Tan Nijinsky Foreseer Royal And Regal Arctic Melody

Having sired a Gr3 winner in Centennial and a Gr2 winner in Democrate, Dalakhani made it a full set of first-crop Group winners when Moonstone wore down her stablemate Ice Queen in the last strides of the Irish Oaks. Although this was the first success for Moonstone, she was running for only the fourth time and had highlighted her potential when second in the Oaks.

Selecting Dalakhani as the 2004 mate for Moonstone’s dam Solo de Lune can’t have been too difficult.

The daughter of Law Society had already produced three foals by Dalakhani’s sire Darshaan and they included Cerulean Sky, winner of the Gr1 Prix Saint-Alary, and L’Ancresse, runner-up in the 2003 Irish Oaks and beaten only a neck in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Moonstone’s second dam, the Prix de Royaumont winner Truly Special, had also visited Darshaan with notable success, producing Truly A Dream, winner of the Gr3 Prix de Royaumont and Gr2 E P Taylor Stakes in 1994.

The outstanding family has also excelled with other stallions. For example, Truly Special was a halfsister to smart Sadler’s Wells filly Russian Snows and Moonstone’s third dam, the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Arctique Royale, was a halfsister to the smart Ballymore filly Racquette.

Moonstone was bred by Britton House Stud and, along with much of her family, was sold as part of the stud’s dispersal at Tattersalls’ 2006 December Sales. The 16-year-old Solo de Lune sold for 775,000gns, while her 2002 Dubai Millennium filly Carisolo made 1,000,000gns and her 2004 Danehill filly Danoise realised 240,000gns. Moonstone, then a yearling, made 700,000gns and Solo de Lune’s 2006 Sadler’s Wells colt fetched 370,000gns.

220 PRIX JEAN PRAT G1 CHANTILLY. July 13. 3yoc&f. 1600m.

1. TAMAYUZ (GB) 9-2 £168,059 ch c by Nayef - Al Ishq (Nureyev) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Shadwell Estate Co Ltd TR-F Head 2. Raven’s Pass (USA) 9-2 £67,235 ch c by Elusive Quality - Ascutney (Lord At War) O/B-Stonerside Stable TR-JHM Gosden 3. Rio de La Plata (USA) 9-2 £33,618 ch c by Rahy - Express Way (Ahmad) O-Godolphin B-Jose de Camargo, Robert N Clay et al TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 1.5, 0.5. Time 1:37.60 (slow 1.60).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 4

Places 0

Earned £216,052

Sire: NAYEF. Sire of 3 Stakes winners. In 2008 TAMAYUZ Nureyev G1, LADY MARIAN Shareef Dancer G3.

1st Dam: AL ISHQ by Nureyev. Winner at 3 in France. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: Thamarat (f Anabaa) Winner at 2 in France, 3rd Prix Yacowlef LR. Broodmare.

2004: Nuqoosh (f Machiavellian) Winner at 2 in France, 2nd Prix Miesque G3.

2005: TAMAYUZ (c Nayef) 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Abu Dhabi Sorouh Prix Jean Prat G1, SG Private Banking Prix de Fontainebleau G3.

2006: Ashaaq (c Anabaa) 2007: Dijlah (f Linamix) 2008: (f Medicean) 2nd Dam: ALLEZ LES TROIS by Riverman. 3 wins in France Prix de Flore G3. Dam of ANABAA BLUE (c Anabaa: Prix du Jockey Club G1, 2nd Prix Lupin G1), REUNITE (f Kingmambo: Freederm Virginia Fillies S LR, 2nd Totesport.com Winter Hill S G3), MEASURED TEMPO (f Sadler’s Wells: Swettenham Stud Fillies Trial LR) Broodmare Sire: NUREYEV. Sire of the dams of 165 Stakes winners. In 2008 - BIG BROWN Boundary G1, TAMAYUZ Nayef G1, COSTUME Danehill G2, INCANTO DREAM Galileo G2, GESTURE Bahri G3, SLEEPLESS NIGHT Kurofune G3, DISTINCTION Danehill LR, MANY VOLUMES Chester House LR, SAYONARA Brian’s Time LR, STERN OPINION Mizzen Mast LR. TAMAYUZ ch c 2005 Raise A Native Gold Digger Rambunctious Jameela Asbury Mary NAYEF b 98 Busted Bustino Ship Yard Height of Fashion Queen’s Hussar Highclere Highlight Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Nureyev Forli Special Thong AL ISHQ ch 97 Never Bend Riverman River Lady Allez Les Trois Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Mr Prospector

Gulch

Bearing in mind that his older halfbrothers Nashwan and Unfuwain jointly sired 14 Gr1 winners, it was hardly surprising that Nayef has sired a Gr1 winner in his first crop, in the form of the Prix Jean Prat winner Tamayuz. This first crop also includes the 1,000 Guineas second Spacious (who beat another Nayef filly, Kotsi, in the Gr2 May Hill Stakes), the German Gr3 winner Lady Marian and the German Derby third Top Lock.

It is appropriate that his first Gr1 winner should be Tamayuz, a Shadwell homebred. Tamayuz has won four of his first five starts, his only setback coming when scrimmaging cost him a good early position in the Poule d’Essai des

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Poulains. He turned the table on the Poulains winner Falco in the Jean Prat.

Tamayuz’s dam, the Nureyev mare Al Ishq, was bought for IR280,000gns as a yearling in 1998, but the daughter of Allez Les Trois would surely have cost a lot more a few years later. Although her second dam Allegretta had been represented by the Arc-winning filly Urban Sea, the family fortunes were shortly to undergo a spectacular turn for the better.

First we saw Allegretta’s Kingmambo colt King’s Best win the 2,000 Guineas in millennium year, and then Allez Les Trois’s Anabaa colt Anabaa Blue won the 2001 Prix du Jockey-Club a matter of days before Urban Sea’s Sadler’s Wells colt Galileo won the Derby.

Galileo’s brother Black Sam Bellamy and half-sister My Typhoon are other G1 winners from this exceptional family.

221 GRAND PRIX DE PARIS G1 LONGCHAMP. July 14. 3yoc&g. 2400m.

1. MONTMARTRE (FR) 9-2 £252,088 gr c by Montjeu - Artistique (Linamix) O-HH The Aga Khan B-SNC Lagardere Elevage TR-A de Royer-Dupre 2. Prospect Wells (FR) 9-2 £100,853 b c by Sadler’s Wells - Brooklyn’s Dance (Shirley Heights) O-Wertheimer et Frere B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-A Fabre 3. Magadan (IRE) 9-2 £50,426 b c by High Chaparral - Molasses (Machiavellian) O-Ecurie Wildenstein B-Kilcarn Stud TR-E Lellouche Margins 4, 0.5. Time 2:26.20 (fast 5.30).

Going Good.

Age 3

Starts 5

Wins 3

Places 1

Earned £295,397

Sire: MONTJEU. Sire of 54 Stakes winners. In 2008 - FROZEN FIRE Woodman G1, MONTMARTRE Linamix G1, NOM DU JEU Prized G1, MACARTHUR Gone West G2, ALESSANDRO VOLTA Machiavellian G3, BALLACK Last Tycoon G3, FULMONTI Grosvenor G3, ALBISOLA Danehill LR, CLOWANCE Sternkoenig LR, ERADICATE Indian Ridge LR, FENCE POSTWAL Catrail LR, GORKY PARK Defensive Play LR, LION SANDS Darshaan LR, SOPRAN PROMO Mr Prospector LR, BLUE BAJAN Darshaan LR, HURRICANE FLY Kenmare LR, WON IN THE DARK Lion Cavern LR. 1st Dam: ARTISTIQUE by Linamix. 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix Berteux G3. Own sister to Armilina. Dam of 4 winners: 2001: ART AMERICAN (c Quiet American) Winner at 3 in France.

2003: ARTISTE OF WORLD (c Spinning World) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Switzerland.

2004: Artistica (f Spectrum) 2 wins at 3 in France, 3rd Prix de Royaumont G3.

2005: MONTMARTRE (c Montjeu) 3 wins at 3 in France, Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris G1, Prix du Lys G3.

2006: Artana (f Sendawar) unraced to date.

2007: (f Kalanisi) 2nd Dam: ARMARAMA by Persian Bold. 1 win at 3 Ribblesdale S G2, 2nd Oaks d’Italia G1. Dam of ARTISTIQUE (f Linamix, see above), Army King (c Fairy King: 2nd Grand Prix du Nord LR), Armilina (f Linamix: 3rd Castlemartin/La Louviere Stud Gladness S G3, 2nd Prix Casimir Delamarre LR, Prix Charles Laffitte LR) Broodmare Sire: LINAMIX. Sire of the dams of 31 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MONTMARTRE Montjeu G1, NATAGORA Divine Light G1, SAGEBURG Johannesburg G1, MARJALINA Marju G3.

MONTMARTRE gr c 2005 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge MONTJEU b 96 Top Ville Floripedes Toute Cy Mendez Linamix Lunadix ARTISTIQUE gr 96 Persian Bold Armarama Rossitor

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special High Top Sega Ville Tennyson Adele Toumignon Bellypha Miss Carina Breton Lutine Bold Lad Relkarunner Pall Mall Sonia

The purchase of Lagardere bloodstock has produced a major dividend for the Aga Khan, in the shape of Montmartre. The highly impressive winner of the Grand Prix de Paris was foaled on March 18, 2005, at about the time that the Lagardere purchase was finalised, but the colt is officially credited to SNC Lagardere Elevage.

Montmartre’s family came into the Lagardere stud book in 1993, when Eric Puerari paid 60,000gns at the December Sales for Armarama.

This wasn’t an excessive amount for the four-year-old daughter of Persian Bold, as she had won the previous year’s Gr2 Ribblesdale Stakes and she was a half-sister to Kalaglow, whose victories included the Eclipse and King George.

As usual with mares bought on behalf of Jean-Luc Lagardere, Armarama began her broodmare career with a couple of visits to his French 2,000 Guineas winner Linamix. She produced a pair of Group-class fillies and the second, Montmartre’s dam Artistique, was good enough to defeat the males in the Gr3 Prix Berteux over 15 furlongs.

Montmartre represents another triumph for Montjeu and is a member of his fourth crop. Interest in a stallion is usually at its lowest in his fourth season, but that hasn’t stopped Montjeu coming up with a first-rate collection of middledistance three-year-olds, featuring Montmartre, the Irish Derby winner Frozen Fire and the Group winners Alessandro Volta and King Of Rome.

If this is what Montjeu can do at a fee of €30,000, what might his later crops achieve?

222 PRIX MAURICE DE NIEUIL G2 LONGCHAMP. July 14. 4yo+. 2800m.

1. INCANTO DREAM (GB) 4 8-11 £54,485 ch c by Galileo - Atlantic Blue (Nureyev) O-Mme L Calamari B-Skymarc Farm TR-C Lerner 2. Caudillo (GER) 5 8-11 £21,029 bbr h by Acatenango - Corsita (Top Ville) O-Frau B & H Kuhlmann B-Frau B & H Kuhlmann TR-Dr A Bolte 3. Noble Prince (GER) 4 8-11 £10,037 b c by Montjeu - Noble Pearl (Dashing Blade) O-Michael Tabor B-Gestut Etzean TR-A Fabre Margins 1.5, 1.5. Time 2:57.10 (fast 1.90).

Going Good.

Age Starts Wins Places Earned 3-4 13 4 6 £131,183 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 35 Stakes winners. In 2008 -

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Caulfield on Moonstone: “Selecting Dalakhani as the 2004 mate for her dam, Solo de Lune, can’t have been difficult as she had already had three foals by Darshaan” CIMA DE TRIOMPHE Danehill G1, LUSH LASHES Anabaa G1, NEW APPROACH Ahonoora G1, RED ROCKS Machiavellian G1, SOLDIER OF FORTUNE Erins Isle G1, GALLANT TESS Diesis G2, INCANTO DREAM Nureyev G2, ADORED Darshaan G3, ALVARO Thatching G3, CUIS GHAIRE Danehill G3, LEO’S STARLET Green Tune G3, PRIMA LUCE Desert King G3, SUB ROSE Kris S G3, CEDAR MOUNTAIN Spectrum LR, DRESS REHEARSAL Night Shift LR, LUVULEO Marscay LR, MISS GALILEI Danehill LR, SIXTIES ICON Diesis LR, CELESTIAL HALO High Top LR. 1st Dam: Atlantic Blue by Nureyev. unraced. Dam of 6 winners: 1996: ATLANTIC TERN (g Arctic Tern) 5 wins at 2 to 4 in France.

1997: BLUE RED BLUE (c Vettori) 5 wins.

1998: ALGOA (f Common Grounds) 2 wins at 3 in France. Broodmare.

1999: BRISTOL PARIS (f Bering) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in Japan.

2001: ATLANDO (g Hernando) 7 wins at 3 to 6, 2007 in France, USA, San Luis Obispo H G2.

2002: Antartis (c Barathea) unraced.

2004: INCANTO DREAM (c Galileo) Sold 54,035gns yearling at AFAUG. 4 wins at 3 and 4, Prix Maurice de Nieuil G2, Prix de la Porte de Madrid LR, 2nd Prix d’Hedouville G3, 3rd Prix Turenne LR, Prix Denisy LR. 2005: Atlantic Slew (f Helissio) unraced to date.

2006: Anco Marzio (c American Post) unraced.

2007: Atlanda (f Hernando) 2nd Dam: HAIL ATLANTIS by Seattle Slew. 3 wins in USA, Santa Anita Oaks G1. Dam of STORMY ATLANTIC (c Storm Cat: Damitrius S LR), MR KATOWICE (c Katowice: Dancing Count S LR).

Grandam of BANDINI, DR ARBATACH, STERN OPINION. Broodmare Sire: NUREYEV. Sire of the dams of 165 Stakes winners. In 2008 - BIG BROWN Boundary G1, TAMAYUZ Nayef G1, COSTUME Danehill G2, INCANTO DREAM Galileo G2, GESTURE Bahri G3, SLEEPLESS NIGHT Kurofune G3.

INCANTO DREAM ch c 2004 Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Forli Special Thong Bold Reasoning Seattle Slew My Charmer Coastal Flippers Moccasin

2006: LUMINOUS EYES (f Bachelor Duke) Sold 102,960gns GOOY1. Silver Flash S G3.

2007: (c Rock of Gibraltar)

MAISONS-LAFFITTE. July 19. 3yo+. 1600m.

2nd Dam: GLOWING ARDOUR by Dancing Brave. 3 wins at 2 and 3 Silken Glider EBF S G3. Dam of GOT A CRUSH (f Allen’s Prospect: Phoenix S), Gotablush (f Nashwan: 2nd Prix Finlande LR).

Grandam of PALMILLA. Broodmare Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of the dams of 31 Stakes winners. In 2008 - HALFWAY TO HEAVEN Pivotal G1, KINGSGATE NATIVE Mujadil G1, NAHOODH Clodovil G1, DIAMOND DIVA Dansili G2, LUMINOUS EYES Bachelor Duke G3.

LUMINOUS EYES ch f 2006 Raise A Native Gold Digger Buckpasser Hopespringseternal Rose Bower BACHELOR DUKE b 2001 Bold Reasoning Seattle Slew My Charmer Gossamer Northern Dancer Lisaleen Lisadell Lorenzaccio Ahonoora Helen Nichols Indian Ridge Swing Easy Hillbrow Golden City MOOD INDIGO b 98 Lyphard Dancing Brave Navajo Princess Glowing Ardour Troy Cocotte Gay Milly Mr Prospector

Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Urban Sea

Nureyev ATLANTIC BLUE ch 92 Hail Atlantis

223 SILVER FLASH S G3 LEOPARDSTOWN. July 16. 2yof. 7f.

1. LUMINOUS EYES (IRE) 8-12 £33,507 ch f by Bachelor Duke - Mood Indigo (Indian Ridge) O-Dr R Lambe B-Ballylinch Stud TR-DK Weld 2. Chintz (IRE) 8-12 £9,831 b f by Danehill Dancer - Gold Dodger (Slew O’ Gold) O-Mrs Elaine Slattery B-Loughtown Stud TR-David Wachman 3. Mark Of An Angel (IRE) 8-12 £4,684 ch f by Mark of Esteem - Dream Time (Rainbow Quest) O-Mrs Marie Brady B-Philip Brady TR-K Prendergast Margins 2.5, 3.5. Time 1:29.65 (slow 4.15).

Going Good.

224 HACKWOOD S G3 NEWBURY. July 19. 3yo+. 6f 8yds.

1. INTREPID JACK (GB) 6 9-3 £36,901 b h by Compton Place - Maria Theresa (Primo Dominie) O-Michael T Lynch B-Fonthill Stud TR-H Morrison 2. Corrybrough (GB) 3 8-12 £13,988 ch c by Kyllachy - Calamanco (Clantime) O-Thurloe Thoroughbreds XXI B-Mrs Sheila Oakes TR-H Candy 3. Balthazaar’s Gift (IRE) 5 9-3 £7,001 b h by Xaar - Thats Your Opinion (Last Tycoon) O-Ms Nicola Mahoney, De La Warr Racing B-Pat Beirne TR-LM Cumani Margins 2, short head. Time 1:12.83 (slow 1.43).

Going Good.

Age 2-6

Starts 26

Wins 5

Places 9

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 0

1st Dam: Maria Theresa by Primo Dominie. unraced.

Dam of 3 winners: 2002: INTREPID JACK (c Compton Place) Sold 20,000gns yearling at DNSLY. 5 wins to 2008, Uplands Racing Hackwood S G3, 2nd Digibet Achilles S LR. 2003: PAGAN CREST (g Indian Ridge) 3 wins at 3.

2005: FERVENT PRINCE (g Averti) 2 wins at 3.

2006: The Desert Saint (c Dubai Destination) 2nd Dam: DUCHESS OF ALBA by Belmez. 1 win at 3. Dam of NICOBAR (c Indian Ridge: Masai Mile S G2, Premio Emilio Turati G2)

Starts 16

Wins 4

Places 8

Earned £177,474

Sire: SPECTRUM. Sire of 45 Stakes winners. In 2008 - TARTAN BEARER Generous G2, RACINGER Kendor G3, BLAZONRY Royal Academy LR, CARGO CULT Ahonoora LR, NEWTON’S RINGS Luskin Star LR, CIRQUE FERNANDO Unfuwain LR, GLENCOVE MARINA Turtle Island LR. 1st Dam: Dibenoise by Kendor. unraced. Dam of 3 winners: 1998: Dawn Dane (f Danehill) ran on the flat in Germany. Broodmare.

2000: TERENEZ (g Desert King) 4 wins over jumps to 2008 in France.

2001: Pavlovna (f Singspiel) ran on the flat in France.

Broodmare.

2002: CORRE CAMINOS (g Montjeu) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Prix Ganay-Grand Prix Air Mauritius G1.

2003: RACINGER (c Spectrum) Sold 26,827gns yearling at AFAUG, 427,927gns 4yo at ARARC. 4 wins at 2, 4 and 5 in France, Prix du Muguet G2, Prix Edmond Blanc G3, Prix Messidor G3, 2nd P.Daniel Wildenstein Castel Marie Louise G2, Prix Quincey - Lucien Barriere G3, 3rd Prix Paul de Moussac G3.

2005: Ecume du Jour (f Hawk Wing) 2006: (c Numerous) 2nd Dam: BOREALE by Bellypha. 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France Prix des Reservoirs G3, 2nd Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1. Dam of RIVER OF LIGHT (c Irish River: Budweiser Turf Paradise Breeders Cup H LR, 2nd Prix Messidor G3, Prix Quincey G3), Si Je N’Avais Plus (f Kaldoun: 2nd Prix Finlande LR) Broodmare Sire: KENDOR. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2008 - LIGHT FANTASTIC Danehill Dancer G1, MARCHAND D’OR Marchand de Sable G1, SERIOUS SPEED Royal Academy G2, RACINGER Spectrum G3, CICEROLE Barathea LR. RACINGER b h 2003 Red God Runaway Bride Herbager I Will Follow Where You Lead Riverman Irish River Irish Star Dancer’s Image Dancing Shadow Sunny Valley Kalamoun Kenmare Belle of Ireland Gay Mecene Belle Mecene Djaka Belle Lyphard Bellypha Belga Prince Taj Princesse Tora Torbella III Blushing Groom Rainbow Quest SPECTRUM b 92 River Dancer

DIBENOISE gr 93 Boreale

INTREPID JACK b h 2002 Ahonoora

COMPTON PLACE ch 94 Nebbiolo Nosey Little Cynthia

Sire: BACHELOR DUKE. Sire of 1 Stakes winner. In 2008 - LUMINOUS EYES Indian Ridge G3.

Dominion Primo Dominie

1st Dam: MOOD INDIGO by Indian Ridge. Winner at 3. Dam of 2 winners: 2003: MICHIKABU (f Grand Lodge) Winner at 3.

2004: (c Singspiel) 2005: Katoom (f Soviet Star) unraced to date.

Age 2-5

Kendor

Broodmare Sire: PRIMO DOMINIE. Sire of the dams of 21 Stakes winners. In 2008 - INTREPID JACK Compton Place G3, PEAS AND CARROTS Final Appearance G3, KASUMI Inchinor LR

Indian Ridge

Earned £40,620

Earned £139,694

Sire: COMPTON PLACE. Sire of 12 Stakes winners.

In 2008 - INTREPID JACK Primo Dominie G3, PASSIFIED Night Shift LR.

Hillbrow

Age 2

1. RACINGER (FR) 5 9-1 £29,412 b h by Spectrum - Dibenoise (Kendor) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Mme Rene Geffroy TR-F Head 2. Spirito Del Vento (FR) 5 9-5 £11,765 b g by Indian Lodge - Heavenly Song (Machiavellian) O-L Ciampi B-Haras des Sablonnets TR-J-M Beguigne 3. Chopastair (FR) 7 9-1 £8,824 b g by Astair - Very Sol (Solicitor) O-Mlle G Ivoula, P Blazy B-Alain Chopard, Mme Maryse Delteil TR-T Lemer Margins 1.5, 2. Time 1:35.70 (fast 2.70).

Going Good.

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 2

Earned £51,466

Sire: TIGER HILL. Sire of 21 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ORIENTAL TIGER Big Shuffle G2, ABBASHIVA Goofalik G3, YOUNG TIGER Trempolino LR. 1st Dam: ABBA by Goofalik. 2 wins at 3 in Germany.

Own sister to ACAMBARO. Dam of 2 winners: 2004: ABBADJINN (c Big Shuffle) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany, Von Wert Benazet Rennen G3.

2005: ABBASHIVA (c Tiger Hill) 3 wins at 2 and 3, Grosse Hessen Meile G3, Grosser Plural Preis LR, 2nd Preis der Dreijahrgen LR, 3rd Preis des Winterfavoriten G3.

2006: Abbasharjah (f Tiger Hill) unraced to date.

2007: Abbanandi (c Black Sam Bellamy)

Miswaki

Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells

Age 2-3

225 PRIX MESSIDOR G3

Swan Ann MARIA THERESA b 98 Belmez Duchess of Alba Juliette Marny

Lorenzaccio Helen Nichols Swing Easy Golden City Yellow God Novara Wolver Hollow Fazilka Derring-Do Picture Palace My Swanee Anna Barry El Gran Senor Grace Note Blakeney Set Free

226 GROSSE HESSEN MEILE G3 FRANKFURT. July 20. 3yo+. 1600m.

1. ABBASHIVA (GER) 3 8-6 £23,529 b c by Tiger Hill - Abba (Goofalik) O-Stall Schuoler-Gonzalez B-Nathalie Schuoler, Bruno Schuoler TR-P Rau 2. Forthe Millionkiss (GER) 4 9-2 £7,353 bbr c by Dashing Blade - Forever Nice (Greinton) O/B-Reinhard Ubber TR-U Ostmann 3. Sehrezad (IRE) 3 8-8 £3,676 b c by Titus Livius - Trebles (Kenmare) O-Stall Phillip B-Stall Phillip TR-Andreas Lowe Margins 1, 0.5. Time 1:36.43. Going Soft.

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 BMW Deutsches Derby G1). Grandam of ALL SPIRIT. Broodmare Sire: GOOFALIK. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ABBADJINN Big Shuffle G3, ABBASHIVA Tiger Hill G3.

The Tiger Hill/Goofalik cross has produced: ABBASHIVA G3, Foreign Music G3.

ABBASHIVA b c 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

227 DEUTSCHLAND-PREIS G1 DUSSELDORF. July 20. 3yo+. 2400m.

1. ADLERFLUG (GER) 4 9-6 £66,176 ch c by In The Wings - Aiyana (Last Tycoon) O/B-Gestut Schlenderhan TR-J Hirchberger 2. Quijano (GER) 6 9-6 £25,735 ch g by Acatenango - Quila (Unfuwain) O/B-Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof TR-P Schiergen 3. It’s Gino (GER) 5 9-6 £12,500 b h by Perugino - Imelda (Lomitas) O-Stall 5-Stars B-Frau B Nuttelmann TR-P Vovcenko Margins 7, 6. Time 2:37.58. Going Soft.

Age 2-4

Starts 8

Wins 3

Places 2

Earned £316,196

Sire: IN THE WINGS. Sire of 69 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ADLERFLUG Last Tycoon G1, GULL WING Muhtarram LR, NANS JOY Zilzal LR, IN THE HIGH GRASS Last Tycoon LR, INGLIS DREVER Gorytus LR, WINGMAN Polish Precedent LR. 1st Dam: AIYANA by Last Tycoon. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany. Dam of 4 winners: 1998: Anthyllis (f Lycius) Winner at 2 in Germany, 2nd Premio Carlo Chiesa LR. Dam of ANDORN (c Monsun: 4 wins at 2 to 4 in Germany, Preis des Casino Baden-Baden LR) 1999: APOLYONT (c Midyan) 2 wins at 2 and 4 in Germany.

2001: ALOE (f Lomitas) 2 wins at 3 in Germany.

2004: ADLERFLUG (c In The Wings) 3 wins at 3 in Germany, Deutsches Derby G1, DeutschlandPreis G1, Grosser Preis des Hannover Airport LR, 2nd Grosser Preis von Baden G1, 3rd Idee Hansa-Preis G2.

2005: Abydos (c Monsun) unraced to date.

2006: Atanua (f Monsun) unraced to date.

2007: Asulayana (f Sulamani) 2008: Arrigo (c Shirocco) 2nd Dam: Alya by Lombard. 1 win at 2 in West Germany, 2nd Preis der Diana G2. Own sister to ANNO, ARIONETTE and Allegretta.

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DATA BOOK European Pattern Broodmare Sire: LAST TYCOON. Sire of the dams of 97 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ADLERFLUG In The Wings G1, CASINO PRINCE Flying Spur G1, SUN CLASSIQUE Fuji Kiseki G1, CHINCHILLA ROSE Lion Hunter G2, BALLACK Montjeu G3, VALPOLICELLA Red Ransom G3, BALTHAZAAR’S GIFT Xaar LR, GREEN BIRDIE Catbird LR, HOPES AND FEARS Captain Rio LR, KRATAIOS Sabrehill LR, PERFECT FEELING Spinning World LR, RED ELEMENT Red Ransom LR, ROSINKA Soviet Star LR, IN THE HIGH GRASS In The Wings LR. The In The Wings/Last Tycoon cross has produced: ADLERFLUG G1, IN THE HIGH GRASS LR, Prompt Payment LR. ADLERFLUG ch c 2004 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge IN THE WINGS b 86 Shirley Heights High Hawk Sunbittern Try My Best Last Tycoon Mill Princess AIYANA b 93 Lombard Alya Anatevka

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mill Reef Hardiemma Sea Hawk II Pantoufle Northern Dancer Sex Appeal Mill Reef Irish Lass II Agio Promised Lady Espresso Almyra

The ground was soft when Adlerflug took the 2007 Deutsches Derby by seven lengths and it was even softer when he made all to land the Deutschland-Preis by the same impressive margin. His main victim in the latter race was Quijano, who had beaten Adlerflug a neck on good ground in the 2007 Grosser Preis von Baden.

A Schlenderhan homebred, Adlerflug could hardly have a more fashionable bottom half to his pedigree. His second dam Alya was a sister to that celebrated broodmare Allegretta, whose best representatives were the Arcwinning Urban Sea and the 2,000 Guineas winner King’s Best.

Allegretta’s broodmare daughters have also excelled, led by Urban Sea. The Arc winner produced Galileo, Black Sam Bellamy and My Typhoon to become one of those rare mares with three Gr1 winners to her credit, while Allegretta’s Gr3-winning daughter Allez Les Trois is the dam of the Prix du Jockey-Club winner Anabaa Blue and second dam of the 2008 Gr1 winner Tamayuz. Alya, a sister to the German champion Anno, was runner-up in the German Oaks but produced only four foals, all winners. Adlerflug’s dam Aiyana showed her best form at two. As Aiyana is by Last Tycoon, Adlerflug is inbred 3 x 4 to Northern Dancer and 4 x 4 to Mill Reef.

228 GRAND PRIX DE VICHY G3 VICHY. July 23. 3yo+. 2000m.

1. HAPSBURG (FR) 4 8-13 £29,412 b f by Anabaa - Magical Hawk (Silver Hawk) O-J Luck B-Mickael M Kelly TR-E Libaud 2. Kocab (GB) 6 9-2 £11,765 b h by Unfuwain - Space Quest (Rainbow Quest) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-A Fabre 3. Boris de Deauville (IRE) 5 9-2 £8,824 b h by Soviet Star - Logjam (Royal Academy) O-Mme M Bryant, L Haegel B-Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd TR-S Wattel Margins Short neck, 1. Time 2:05.45. Going Soft.

Age 2-4

Starts 12

Wins 3

Places 8

Earned £65,999

RIP VAN WINKLE b c 2006 Sadler’s Wells

Sire: ANABAA. Sire of 58 Stakes winners. In 2008 IMANANABAA Zemindar G1, COURT Zedavite G2, LOUP BRETON Irish River G2, GOLDIKOVA Blushing Groom G3, HAPSBURG Silver Hawk G3.

1st Dam: MAGICAL HAWK by Silver Hawk. Winner in France. Dam of 1 winner: 2003: Magie Francaise (f Anabaa). Broodmare.

2004: HAPSBURG (f Anabaa) Sold 67,544gns yearling at AFAUG. 3 wins at 2 to 4 in France, Grand Prix de Vichy G3, Prix de Liancourt LR. 2nd Dam: SUM by Spectacular Bid. 5 wins at 2 and 3 in USA Pucker Up S G3. Dam of Add The Gold (g Forty Niner: 2nd John McSorley S, 3rd Hill Prince S G3), High Tech Exec (c Dynaformer: 2nd Pinjara S).

Grandam of ART TRADER, It All Adds Up, Total Limit.

Broodmare Sire: SILVER HAWK. Sire of the dams of 46 Stakes winners. In 2008 - DEMOCRATE Dalakhani G2, HAPSBURG Anabaa G3, TOHO SHINE Special Week G3, DIVA CATTIVA Lujain LR, TOKAI TRICK El Condor Pasa LR, UNNEFER Danehill Dancer LR. The Anabaa/Silver Hawk cross has produced: HAPSBURG G3, Hannouma G1.

HAPSBURG b f 2004 Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Pas de Nom Petitioner Vaguely Noble Gay Mecene Gay Missile Riverman Bamieres Bergamasque Hail To Reason Roberto Bramalea Amerigo Gris Vitesse Matchiche II Bold Bidder Spectacular Bid Spectacular Native Royalty Qui Royalty Qui Blink Northern Dancer Danzig ANABAA b 92 Balbonella

Silver Hawk MAGICAL HAWK gr 95 Sum

229 TYROS S G3

KING OF ROME b c 2005

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Blushing Groom Fire The Groom Prospector’s Fire Ahonoora Don’t Forget Me African Doll Shareef Dancer Jamaican Punch House Tie Northern Dancer

GALILEO b 98 Urban Sea

Stravinsky LOOKING BACK b 2001 Mustique Dream

Age 2

Starts 2

Wins 2

Places 0

Earned £43,081

Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 36 Stakes winners. In 2008 CIMA DE TRIOMPHE Danehill G1, LUSH LASHES Anabaa G1, NEW APPROACH Ahonoora G1, RED ROCKS Machiavellian G1, SOLDIER OF FORTUNE Erins Isle G1, GALLANT TESS Diesis G2, INCANTO DREAM Nureyev G2, ADORED Darshaan G3, ALVARO Thatching G3, CUIS GHAIRE Danehill G3, LEO’S STARLET Green Tune G3, PRIMA LUCE Desert King G3, RIP VAN WINKLE Stravinsky G3, SUB ROSE Kris S G3, CEDAR MOUNTAIN Spectrum LR, DRESS REHEARSAL Night Shift LR, LUVULEO Marscay LR, MISS GALILEI Danehill LR, SIXTIES ICON Diesis LR, CELESTIAL HALO High Top LR. 1st Dam: Looking Back by Stravinsky. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Italy, 2nd Premio Gino Mantovani LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: RIP VAN WINKLE (c Galileo) 109,395gns yearling at SGSEP. 2 wins at 2, Tyros S G3.

2007: (c Le Vie Dei Colori) 2nd Dam: MUSTIQUE DREAM by Don’t Forget Me. 2 wins at 3.

Broodmare Sire: STRAVINSKY. Sire of the dams of 1 SW. In 2008 - RIP VAN WINKLE Galileo G3.

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Fairy Bridge MONTJEU b 96 Top Ville Floripedes Toute Cy Mr Prospector Forty Niner File AMIZETTE b 92 Never Bend Courtly Dee Tulle

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special High Top Sega Ville Tennyson Adele Toumignon Raise A Native Gold Digger Tom Rolfe Continue Nasrullah Lalun War Admiral Judy-Rae

230 MELD S G3

231 PRINCESS MARGARET S G3

LEOPARDSTOWN. July 24. 3yo+. 10f.

ASCOT. July 26. 2yof. 6f.

1. KING OF ROME (IRE) 3 8-11 £33,456 b c by Montjeu - Amizette (Forty Niner) O-D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor B-The Amizette Partnership TR-AP O’Brien 2. Lord Admiral (USA) 7 9-12 £9,779 b h by El Prado - Lady Ilsley (Trempolino) O-Dr MV O’Brien B-London Thoroughbred Services, Derry Meeting Farm TR-Charles O’Brien 3. Mustameet (USA) 7 9-7 £4,632 b h by Sahm - Hamasah (Irish River) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Shadwell Farm LLC TR-K Prendergast Margins 2, 2.5. Time 2:04.00 (fast 1.50).

Going Good to firm.

1. AFRICAN SKIES (GB) 8-12 £28,385 b f by Johannesburg - Rababah (Woodman) O-Cockerill Hillen & Graham B-Mrs P Cockerill, Mr S Hillen TR-KA Ryan 2. Rosabee (IRE) 8-12 £10,760 ch f by No Excuse Needed - Tilbrook (Don’t Forget Me) O-RJ Budge B-JF Tuthill TR-Miss V Haigh 3. Excellerator (IRE) 8-12 £5,385 ch f by Exceed And Excel - Amsicora (Cadeaux Genereux) O-The Excellerators B-E Landi TR-George Baker Margins 1, neck. Time 1:14.77 (slow 0.97).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 9

Wins 2

Places 2

Earned £60,767

Sire: MONTJEU. Sire of 55 Stakes winners. In 2008 - FROZEN FIRE Woodman G1, MONTMARTRE Linamix G1, NOM DU JEU Prized G1, MACARTHUR Gone West G2, ALESSANDRO VOLTA Machiavellian G3, BALLACK Last Tycoon G3, FULMONTI Grosvenor G3, KING OF ROME Forty Niner G3, ALBISOLA Danehill LR, CLOWANCE Sternkoenig LR, ERADICATE Indian Ridge LR, FENCE POSTWAL Catrail LR, GORKY PARK Defensive Play LR, LION SANDS Darshaan LR, SOPRAN PROMO Mr Prospector LR, BLUE BAJAN Darshaan LR, HURRICANE FLY Kenmare LR, WON IN THE DARK Lion Cavern LR.

LEOPARDSTOWN. July 24. 2yo. 7f.

1. RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) 9-1 £33,507 b c by Galileo - Looking Back (Stravinsky) O-Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, D Smith B-Roberto Brogi TR-AP O’Brien 2. Cuis Ghaire (IRE) 9-1 £9,831 b f by Galileo - Scribonia (Danehill) O-Mrs JS Bolger B-JS Bolger TR-JS Bolger 3. Vilasol (IRE) 9-1 £4,684 gr c by Verglas - Pitrizza (Machiavellian) O-P O’Grady B-Patrick F Kelly TR-K Prendergast Margins 1.25, 1.5. Time 1:30.70 (slow 5.20).

Going Good to firm.

Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells

1st Dam: Amizette by Forty Niner. Own sister to TWINING. Dam of 4 winners: 1997: RIO HONDO (c Storm Cat) Winner at 4.

1998: Adivina (f Deputy Minister) unplaced.

1999: Alpine Rose (f Kris S) ran on the flat in USA. Broodmare.

2000: TRIDENT HOUSE (c A P Indy) 5 wins 3 to 5.

2001: Zuri (f Kris S) 2002: DANCINGINTHEAISLES (c Giant’s Causeway) Winner at 5 in USA. 2004: Mo Cheoil Thu (f In The Wings) 2005: KING OF ROME (c Montjeu) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Meld S G3, 2nd totesport.com Derby Trial G3, 3rd Hampton Court S LR. 2006: Another Cool Cat (g One Cool Cat) unraced to date.

2007: (f Medaglia d’Oro) 2nd Dam: COURTLY DEE by Never Bend. 4 wins at 3 and 4 in USA. Dam of ALTHEA (f Alydar: Arkansas Derby G1, Santa Susana S G1, 2nd Fantasy S G1, Oak Leaf S G1), ALI OOP (c Al Hattab: Sapling S G1, 4th Champagne S G1, Hopeful S G1), KETOH (c Exclusive Native: Cowdin S G1, 4th Champagne S G1), AQUILEGIA (f Alydar: New York H G2), AISHAH (f Alydar: Rare Perfume S G2), TWINING (c Forty Niner: Peter Pan S G2, Withers S G2), NATIVE COURIER (g Exclusive Native: Bernard Baruch H G3, Brighton Beach H G3, Seneca H G3, 2nd Man O’War S G1, 3rd Turf Classic G1, 4th Man O’War S G1), PRINCESS OOLA (f Al Hattab: Whitemarsh H, 2nd Affectionately H G3), Press Card (c Fappiano: 2nd Pegasus H G1, 3rd Champagne S G1). Grandam of AZZAAM, ALDIZA, GREEN DESERT, ATELIER, SEATTLE DAWN, DEFACTO, NAMAQUALAND, DESTINY DANCE, BERTOLINI, AURORA, ISLAND OF SILVER, TRUCKEE, ALYSSUM. Broodmare Sire: FORTY NINER. Sire of the dams of 43 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ANY LIMIT Limit Out G2, SOUTH CENTRAL Forest Camp G2, BROWNIE POINTS Forest Wildcat G3, KING OF ROME Montjeu G3, PRYKA Southern Halo G3.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 1

Places 2

Earned £34,110

Sire: JOHANNESBURG. Sire of 17 Stakes winners.

In 2008 - SAGEBURG Linamix G1, EATON’S GIFT Carson City G2, LOOKY YONDER Vice Regent G2, TURFFONTEIN Dr Grace G2, AFRICAN SKIES Woodman G3, TEN MEROPA Danehill G3.

1st Dam: Rababah by Woodman. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2004: Toolentidhaar (f Swain) unplaced.

2005: Hurricane Drive (c Belong To Me) 2006: AFRICAN SKIES (f Johannesburg) Sold 75,000gns foal at TADEF, 52,000gns yearling at TAOC1. Princess Margaret S G3.

2007: (c Pivotal) 2nd Dam: MATIYA by Alzao. 2 wins at 2 and 3, Irish 1000 Guineas G1, 2nd 1000 Guineas G1, 3rd Fillies’ Mile S G1, Prix de Diane G1. Dam of NAKHEEL (c Sadler’s Wells: Silver Tankard S LR) Broodmare Sire: WOODMAN. Sire of the dams of 105 SW. In 2008 - EISHIN DEPUTY French Deputy G1, FROZEN FIRE Montjeu G1, MAJOR CADEAUX Cadeaux Genereux G2, AFRICAN SKIES Johannesburg G3, MUTHABARA Red Ransom G3, PEPPERWOOD Easy Rocking G3, SUDAN Peintre Celebre G3.

AFRICAN SKIES b f 2006 Storm Bird Terlingua Hawaii Island Kitty T C Kitten Damascus Ogygian Gonfalon Mr Prospector Yarn Narrate Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Buckpasser Playmate Intriguing Lyphard Alzao Lady Rebecca Young Generation Purchasepaperchase Tin Goddess Storm Cat Hennessy JOHANNESBURG b 99 Myth

Woodman RABABAH b 98 Matiya

232 KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH S G1 ASCOT. July 26. 3yo+. 12f.

1. DUKE OF MARMALADE (IRE) 4 9-7 £482,545 b c by Danehill - Love Me True (Kingmambo) O-Mrs John Magnier, M Tabor B-Southern Bloodstock TR-AP O’Brien 2. Papal Bull (GB) 5 9-7 £182,920 b h by Montjeu - Mialuna (Zafonic) O-Papal Bull Syndicate B-BH Simpson, CFD Simpson TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Youmzain (IRE) 5 9-7 £91,545 b h by Sinndar - Sadima (Sadler’s Wells) O-Jaber Abdullah B-Frank Dunne TR-MR Channon

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Caulfield on Adlerflug: “A Schlenderhan homebred, he could hardly have a more fashionable bottom half to his pedigree; his second dam Alya was a sister to Allegretta” Margins 0.5, 9. Time 2:27.91 (fast 2.09).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-4

Starts 13

Wins 5

Places Earned 8 £1,246,529

Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of 346 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ARTISTE ROYAL Manila G1, DUKE OF MARMALADE Kingmambo G1, PROMISING LEAD Kahyasi G1, SHINZIG Straight Strike G1, CHAMPS ELYSEES Kahyasi G2, COSTUME Nureyev G2, OFFENBACH Shirley Heights G3.

1st Dam: Love Me True by Kingmambo. Winner at 3, 3rd Killavullan S G3. Own sister to Black Mambo.

Dam of 2 winners: 2003: Mystification (c Danehill) unraced.

2004: DUKE OF MARMALADE (c Danehill) 5 wins at 2 and 4 at home, France, Tattersalls Gold Cup G1, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S G1, Prince of Wales’s S G1, Prix Ganay Anniversaire Air Maurius G1, 2nd Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion S G1, St James’s Palace S G1, Veuve Clicquot Vintage S G2, 3rd Queen Elizabeth II S G1.

2005: SOINLOVEWITHYOU (f Sadler’s Wells) Winner at 2.

2006: (c Storm Cat) 2007: Countess Lemonade (f Storm Cat) 2008: (f Storm Cat)

Prince of Wales’s S G1, Betfair Brigadier Gerard S G3, Weatherbys Earl of Sefton S G3.

2005: Explore (f Pivotal) unraced to date.

2006: Dreamcoat (c Pivotal) unraced to date.

2008: (f Kyllachy) 2nd Dam: DANCE A DREAM by Sadler’s Wells. 2 wins at 2 and 3 Shadwell Stud Cheshire Oaks LR, 2nd Vodafone Oaks S G1. Own sister to ENTREPRENEUR and SADLER’S IMAGE. Dam of ELUSIVE DREAM (g Rainbow Quest: Air Berlin-Cup - Langer Hamburger LR, Ballymore Tower Persian War Nov. Hurdle G2, Citroen C5 Picasso Mersey Novices Hurdle G2, 2nd Ballymore Properties Challow Hurdle G1) Broodmare Sire: GONE WEST. Sire of the dams of 48 Stakes winners. In 2008 - FROST GIANT Giant’s Causeway G1, GAME FACE Menifee G2, MACARTHUR Montjeu G2, PIPEDREAMER Selkirk G2, TE AKAU COUP Thorn Park G2, ACOUSTICAL Red Ransom G3, BELIEVE’N’SUCCEED Exceed And Excel G3, MERCHANT MARINE Tiznow LR, THOR’S DAUGHTER Tiznow LR, TOP TOSS Linamix LR, WEST COAST GOLD Rich Man’s Gold LR, PEARL KING Daylami LR. PIPEDREAMER b c 2004 Atan Sharpen Up

2nd Dam: Lassie’s Lady by Alydar. 2 wins at 3 and 4 in USA, 3rd Sonnenburg H. Dam of BITE THE BULLET (c Spectacular Bid: Sanford S G2, 3rd Arlington Washington Futurity G1), SHUAILAAN (c Roberto: Winter Hill S LR), Love Me True (f Kingmambo, see above), Black Mambo (c Kingmambo: 2nd Reappeal S). Grandam of MADISON’S CHARM, Pebble Island, Lieutenant Danz, Bees.

Rocchetta SELKIRK ch 88 Nebbiolo Annie Edge Friendly Court Mr Prospector Gone West Secrettame FOLLOW A DREAM b 98

Broodmare Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of the dams of 16 Stakes winners. In 2008 - DUKE OF MARMALADE Danehill G1, WALZERTRAUM Rahy G3, BARCOLA Old Trieste LR, COLORADO PARTS Scatmandu LR.

Sadler’s Wells Dance A Dream Exclusive Order

Native Dancer Mixed Marriage Rockefella Chambiges Yellow God Novara Be Friendly No Court Raise A Native Gold Digger Secretariat Tamerett Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Exclusive Native Bonavista

234 PHOENIX S G1

See race 42 in the June issue for analysis CURRAGH. July 27. 2yoc&f. 6f.

DUKE OF MARMALADE b c 2004 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom DANEHILL b 86 His Majesty Razyana Spring Adieu Mr Prospector Kingmambo Miesque LOVE ME TRUE ch 98 Alydar Lassie’s Lady Lassie Dear

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Ribot Flower Bowl Buckpasser Natalma Raise A Native Gold Digger Nureyev Pasadoble Raise A Native Sweet Tooth Buckpasser Gay Missile

1. MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE) 9-1 £137,206 ch c by Danehill Dancer - Starlight Dreams (Black Tie Affair) O-Derrick Smith B-Lynch Bages Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 2. Art Connoisseur (IRE) 9-1 £42,353 b c by Lucky Story - Withorwithoutyou (Danehill) O-RA Green B-B McDonnell TR-MLW Bell 3. Bushranger (IRE) 9-1 £20,294 b c by Danetime - Danz Danz (Efisio) O-Derrick Smith B-Tally-Ho Stud TR-David Wachman Margins 4.5, 0.5. Time 1:13.30 (slow 1.80).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2

233 YORK S G2

Starts 3

Wins 3

Places 0

Earned £201,927

Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. See race 202.

YORK. July 26. 3yo+. 10f 88yds.

1. PIPEDREAMER (GB) 4 9-2 £56,770 b c by Selkirk - Follow A Dream (Gone West) O/B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-JHM Gosden 2. Campanologist (USA) 3 8-9 £21,520 b c by Kingmambo - Ring of Music (Sadler’s Wells) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Saeed bin Suroor 3. Supaseus (GB) 5 9-2 £10,770 b g by Spinning World - Supamova (Seattle Slew) O-Ben Arbib, Sir Martyn Arbib B-Arbib Bloodstock Partnership TR-H Morrison Margins 1.5, nose. Time 2:08.28 (fast 0.82).

Going Good to firm.

1st Dam: STARLIGHT DREAMS by Black Tie Affair.

2 wins at 3 in USA. Dam of 3 winners: 2001: (f Devil’s Bag) 2002: NORDHOCK (f Luhuk) Winner at 2.

2003: Film Critic (g King of Kings) unraced.

2004: GENUINE DEVOTION (f Rock of Gibraltar) 5 wins at 2 to 4 in USA, Locust Grove H G3.

2005: Baron Betts (c Fasliyev) unraced to date.

2006: MASTERCRAFTSMAN (c Danehill Dancer) 3 wins at 2, Ind. Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix S G1, One 51 Railway S G2.

2007: (f Danehill Dancer)

Age 3-4

Sire: SELKIRK. Sire of 71 Stakes winners. In 2008 PIPEDREAMER Gone West G2, BLYTHE KNIGHT Blushing Groom G3, MASTROIANNI Roi Danzig LR, TAM LIN Rainbow Quest LR, TRANQUIL TIGER Distant View LR.

2nd Dam: REVES CELESTES by Lyphard. 3 wins at 3. Dam of MATAHIF (g Wassl: Jennings The Bookmakers Zetland S LR, Milka Steher Cup LR, Dansk Eclipse S LR, Fyenslob LR, 3rd Stockholms Cup International G3), Keswa (f Kings Lake: 3rd Premio Giovanni Falck LR). Grandam of PRESSING, MAZUNA, Rajam, Nobilissime. Third dam of Esplendido.

1st Dam: Follow A Dream by Gone West. Dam of 1 winner: 2003: (f Benny The Dip) 2004: PIPEDREAMER (c Selkirk) 5 wins at 3 and 4, Sky Bet York S G2, 3rd Coral Eclipse S G1,

Broodmare Sire: BLACK TIE AFFAIR. Sire of the dams of 19 Stakes winners. In 2008 MASTERCRAFTSMAN Danehill Dancer G1, PAPEL MOEDA Boatman G2, GENUINE DEVOTION Rock of Gibraltar G3.

Starts 11

Wins 5

Places 5

Earned £336,472

MASTERCRAFTSMAN ch c 2006 Danzig Danehill Razyana DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d’Amour Miswaki Black Tie Affair Hat Tab Girl STARLIGHT DREAMS gr/ro 95 Lyphard Reves Celestes Tobira Celeste

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Atan Rocchetta Caro Lianga Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Al Hattab Desperate Action Northern Dancer Goofed Ribot Heavenly Body

As Danehill was responsible for four winners of the Phoenix Stakes, it is appropriate that his 1995 winner Danehill Dancer should extend the sire line’s influence in the 2008 event, which fell to his unbeaten son Mastercraftsman.

Mastercraftman’s dam Starlight Dreams never fetched more than $40,000 on the three occasions she has been sold in the USA. After making $40,000 to the bid of Kate Conroy at Keeneland’s 2001 November Sale, the daughter of Black Tie Affair has invariably visited stallions on the Coolmore/Ashford roster, enjoying marked success with two sons of Danehill. Her 2004 Rock Of Gibraltar filly Genuine Devotion has steadily developed into a smart turf performer in the USA, notably taking the Gr3 Locust Grove Handicap over a mile in July 2008.

Mastercraftsman is the first of her foals by Danehill Dancer.

It is easy to see why Starlight Dreams’s purchasers would think the mare would do well in Europe, even though she is by Black Tie Affair, a dirt horse whose finest moment was his victory in the 1991 Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Mastercraftsman’s third dam Tobira Celeste produced the topclass Celestial Storm, who was second in the St Leger, King George and Champion Stakes, and Thawakib, a Ribblesdale Stakes winner who became the dam of the Arc winner Sakhee. Another of Tobira Celeste’s daughters, Le Vague A L’Ame, produced River Memories, a dual Gr1 winner on turf in North America Mastercraftsman’s second dam, Reves Celeste, is also the second dam of Pressing, winner of the Gr1 Premio Roma.

235 PRIX ROBERT PAPIN G2 MAISONS-LAFFITTE. July 27. 2yoc&f. 1100m.

1. LUI REI (ITY) 9-2 £54,485 b c by Reinaldo - My Luigia (High Estate) O-Scuderia Siba B-Azienda Agricola Antezzate TR-A Renzoni 2. Percolator (GB) 8-13 £21,029 b f by Kheleyf - Coffee Cream (Common Grounds) O-AH Robinson B-AH And CE Robinson Partnership TR-PFI Cole 3. Senor Mirasol (GB) 9-2 £10,037 ch c by Deportivo - Hidden Meaning (Cadeaux Genereux) O-Mrs Margaret Forsyth B-PC Hunt TR-KA Ryan Margins 0.5, 2. Time 1:06.10 (slow 3.50).

Going Good.

Age 2

Starts 4

Wins 3

Places 1

Earned £91,840

Sire: REINALDO. Sire of 1 Stakes winner. In 2008 LUI REI High Estate G2.

1st Dam: MY LUIGIA by High Estate. 3 wins at 3 and 4 in Italy. Dam of 5 winners: 2001: Mylui (f Glen Jordan) 2002: LOMYL (f Tibullo) 19 wins at 3 to 6 2008 in Italy.

2003: GATTUSO (c Glen Jordan) 3 wins at 2 in Italy.

2004: MY CENTRAL (f Central Park) 5 wins at 3 and 4 in Italy, Premio Tadolina Memorial Patrizio Galli LR, 3rd Premio Paolo Mezzanotte G3.

2005: Ragiam (f Martino Alonso) 2 wins at 3 in Italy, 2nd Premio Alberto Zanoletti di Rozzano LR, 3rd Premio Mario Incisa della Rocchetta G3.

2006: LUI REI (c Reinaldo) 3 wins at 2 in France, Italy, Prix Robert Papin G2, Premio Primi Passi G3, 2nd Premio Alberto Giubilo LR. 2008: (c Denon) 2nd Dam: LUIGIA ABBADIA by Kings Lake. 2 wins at 3 in Italy Premio Minerva LR. Dam of Tesiano (c Glen Jordan: 2nd Premio Eupili LR), Diarju (c Marju: 3rd Premio Coppa General Bocchini Hurdle LR) Broodmare Sire: HIGH ESTATE. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2008 - LUI REI Reinaldo G2, MY CENTRAL Central Park LR. LUI REI b c 2006 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier REINALDO b 92 Final Straw Ghariba Krakow Shirley Heights High Estate Regal Beauty MY LUIGIA b 94 Kings Lake Luigia Abbadia Elsie Marley

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Thatch Last Call Malinowski Fighting Mill Reef Hardiemma Princely Native Dennis Belle Nijinsky Fish-Bar Drone Marie La Veau

236 PRIX EUGENE ADAM G2 MAISONS-LAFFITTE. July 27. 3yo. 2000m.

1. TWICE OVER (GB) 9-2 £167,647 b c by Observatory - Double Crossed (Caerleon) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil 2. City Leader (IRE) 9-2 £64,706 gr c by Fasliyev - Kanmary (Kenmare) O-Sangster Family, AK Collins B-Swettenham Stud TR-BJ Meehan 3. Chinchon (IRE) 9-2 £30,882 b c by Marju - Jarama (Hector Protector) O-Darpat SL Stables B-Zubieta Ltd TR-C Laffon-Parias Margins 0.75, neck. Time 2:07.80 (slow 3.80).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 4

Places 2

Earned £254,937

Sire: OBSERVATORY. Sire of 6 Stakes winners. In 2008 - TWICE OVER Caerleon G2, AFRICAN ROSE Quest For Fame LR, PIPERITA Pursuit of Love LR. 1st Dam: DOUBLE CROSSED by Caerleon. 2 wins at 3, Arena Racing Oaks Trial LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2003: Deceived (f Selkirk) unraced. Broodmare.

2004: Tricked (f Beat Hollow) unraced.

2005: TWICE OVER (c Observatory) 4 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Prix Eugene Adam G2, Craven S G3, 3rd St James’s Palace S G1, Dante S G2.

2006: Betray (f King’s Best) unraced to date.

2008: (c Intikhab) 2nd Dam: QUANDARY by Blushing Groom. 3 wins at 4 James Seymour S LR. Dam of DOUBLE CROSSED (f Caerleon, see above). Grandam of PASSAGE OF TIME. Broodmare Sire: CAERLEON. Sire of the dams of 129 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ARIEGE Doneraile Court G1, NASHOBA’S KEY Silver Hawk G1, ADMIRE AURA Agnes Tachyon G2, TWICE OVER Observatory G2.

SEPTEMBER 2008 THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER 99

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DATA BOOK European Pattern TWICE OVER b c 2005 Raise A Native Gold Digger Distant View Irish River Seven Springs La Trinite OBSERVATORY ch 97 Hail To Reason Roberto Bramalea Stellaria Northern Dancer Victoria Star Solometeor Northern Dancer Nijinsky Flaming Page Caerleon Round Table Foreseer Regal Gleam DOUBLE CROSSED b 98 Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Quandary Cloudy Dawn Lost Virtue Aunt Tilt Mr Prospector

237 GROSSER DALLMAYR-PREIS G1 MUNICH. July 27. 3yo+. 2000m.

1. LINNGARI (IRE) 6 9-6 £66,912 ch h by Indian Ridge - Lidakiya (Kahyasi) O-Rupert Plersch, Peter Walichnowski B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-Sir Michael Stoute 2. Pressing (IRE) 5 9-6 £26,471 bbr h by Soviet Star - Rafif (Riverman) O-Gary A Tanaka B-Azienda Agricola Del Parco TR-MA Jarvis 3. Fair Breeze (GER) 5 9-2 £13,235 bbr m by Silvano - Fairwind (Andrang) O-Stall Margarethe B-Frau Margit Wetzel TR-M Hofer Margins 2, 2. Time 2:10.05. Going Good.

Age 2-6

Starts 25

Wins 10

Places Earned 8 £1,057,024

Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of 77 Stakes winners. In 2008 - DAYTONA Blushing John G1, LINNGARI Kahyasi G1, PATKAI Sadler’s Wells G3, APPALACHIAN TRAIL Palace Music LR, ELDEST Caerleon LR, INSTANT RECALL Thatching LR. 1st Dam: LIDAKIYA by Kahyasi. 3 wins at 3. Dam of 3 winners: 2002: LINNGARI (c Indian Ridge). 10 wins at 2 to 6, 2008 at home, Germany, Italy, UAE, Premio Vittorio di Capua G1, Grosser Dallmayr Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1, bestwetten.de Goldene Peitsche G2, Al Rostamani Group Al Fahidi Fort S G2 (twice), Dubal Al Rashidiya S G3, William Hill Superior Mile LR, 2nd P. de la Foret Casino Barriere Biarritz G1, Dubai Duty Free S G1.

2003: LILAKIYA (f Dr Fong) Winner at 3.

2004: Lilanda (f Grand Lodge) 2005: LIDANA (f King’s Best) Winner at 2.

2007: (c Gulch) 2nd Dam: LILISSA by Doyoun. 2 wins at 3 in France.

Dam of LIVADIYA (f Shernazar: Trigo S LR, Golden Pages H LR, Denny Cordell Lavarack Mem. EBF S LR, 2nd Tattersalls Gold Cup G1), Liska (f Bigstone: 3rd Prix Vanteaux G3) Broodmare Sire: KAHYASI. Sire of the dams of 26 Stakes winners. In 2008 - LINNGARI Indian Ridge G1, PROMISING LEAD Danehill G1, ZARKAVA Zamindar G1, CHAMPS ELYSEES Danehill G2, CRIMSON BLOSSOM Danehill Dancer LR, SALFORD MILL Peintre Celebre LR. LINNGARI ch h 2002 Lorenzaccio Ahonoora Helen Nichols INDIAN RIDGE ch 85 Swing Easy Hillbrow Golden City Ile de Bourbon Kahyasi Kadissya LIDAKIYA b 97 Doyoun Lilissa Lisana

Klairon Phoenissa Martial Quaker Girl Delta Judge Free Flowing Skymaster West Shaw Nijinsky Roseliere Blushing Groom Kalkeen Mill Reef Dumka Alleged Licara

Kahyasi, who had to be put down aged 23 in June, was never fully appreciated as a stallion during his years in Ireland. However, the 1988 Derby and Irish Derby winner has earned considerable

respect as a sire of broodmares, principally through the exploits of Hasili, a Broodmare of the Year whose first six foals all won at Gr1 or Gr2 level. Several other daughters have also excelled in 2008, when they have been represented by the Gr1 winners Zarkava, Promising Lead, Helene Mascot and Linngari.

Linngari’s dam Lidakiya was a successful middle-distance handicapper. Linngari’s fourth dam, Licara, was a half-sister to three high achievers in Acamas and the brother-and-sister team of Akiyda and Akarad. Acamas, a son of Mill Reef, won the Prix du Jockey-Club, while Akiyda landed the Arc and Akarad the Grand Prix de SaintCloud. Linngari’s second dam Lilissa was a half-sister to Linnga, winner of the Gr3 Prix Minerve over 12 furlongs, so it is easy to understand why Linngari’s connections once tried the son of sprinter Indian Ridge in the Lingfield Derby Trial. He has since won a total of five Group races in Germany, Italy and Dubai.

Remarkably, his victory on the ten-furlong Grosser Dallmayr-Preis came less than two years after this versatile horse had won Germany’s top sprint, the Goldene Peitsche.

Linngari’s dam was sired by Kahyasi from a Doyoun mare, so she is bred on the same lines as the dam of Zarkava.

238 LENNOX S G2

1. PACO BOY (IRE) 3 8-9 £87,994 b c by Desert Style - Tappen Zee (Sandhurst Prince) O-The Calvera Partnership No 2 B-Mrs Joan Browne TR-R Hannon 2. Stimulation (IRE) 3 8-9 £33,356 b c by Choisir - Damiana (Thatching) O-Michael Kerr-Dineen B-Illuminatus Investments TR-H Morrison 3. Dunelight (IRE) 5 9-2 £16,694 ch h by Desert Sun - Badee’a (Marju) O-Mr And Mrs P Hargreaves B-D And B Egan TR-CG Cox Margins Neck, 2.5. Time 1:26.59 (slow 2.19).

Going Good.

Starts 7

Wins 5

Places 1

Earned £160,585

Sire: DESERT STYLE. Sire of 16 Stakes winners. In 2008 - PACO BOY Sandhurst Prince G2.

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 inc. Dom Ruinart Champagne Handicap, Newmarket, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur Handicap, Newmarket.

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.

Broodmare.

2001: FUEL CELL (g Desert Style) 4 wins.

2003: Xarzee (f Xaar) ran twice.

2005: PACO BOY (c Desert Style) Sold 12,157gns foal at GONO1, 10,508gns yearling at TIDEC, 30,000gns 2yo at DNAPR. 5 wins at 2 and 3, Betfair Cup Lennox S G2, Bathwick Tyres Greenham S G3, betdirect.com Spring Cup LR. 2006: TARTAN TURBAN (c Invincible Spirit) Winner at 2.

100 THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER SEPTEMBER 2008

CONDUIT ch c 2005 Mill Reef Hardiemma Abdos Delsy Kelty Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Crystal Palace Damana Denia Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Riverman Irish River Irish Star Dancer’s Image Dancing Shadow Sunny Valley Shirley Heights Darshaan DALAKHANI gr 2000 Daltawa

Sadler’s Wells WELL HEAD b 89

Broodmare Sire: SANDHURST PRINCE. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2008 - PACO BOY Desert Style G2.

River Dancer

PACO BOY b c 2005 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier DESERT STYLE b 92 High Top Organza Canton Silk Pampapaul Sandhurst Prince Blue Shark TAPPEN ZEE ch 86 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

239 GORDON S G3 GOODWOOD. July 29. 3yo. 12f.

1. CONDUIT (IRE) 9-0 £39,739 ch c by Dalakhani - Well Head (Sadler’s Wells) O/B-Ballymacoll Stud TR-Sir Michael Stoute 2. Donegal (USA) 9-0 £15,064 bbr g by Menifee - Vickey’s Echo (Clever Trick) O-The Donegal Partnership B-Arthur B Hancock III TR-AM Balding 3. Hebridean (IRE) 9-3 £7,539 b g by Bach - Delphinium (Dr Massini) O-Adrian F Nolan B-Whisperview Trading Ltd TR-AP O’Brien Margins Head, 1.5. Time 2:37.14 (slow 2.54).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

GOODWOOD. July 29. 3yo+. 7f.

Age 2-3

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, Harvest Warrior, Gypsy Johnny. Third dam of ELECTRIC BEAT.

Starts 7

Wins 3

Places 3

Earned £127,158

Sire: DALAKHANI. Sire of 5 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MOONSTONE Law Society G1, DEMOCRATE Silver Hawk G2, CENTENNIAL Lure G3, CONDUIT Sadler’s Wells G3, CHINESE WHITE Sadler’s Wells LR. 1st Dam: Well Head by Sadler’s Wells. unraced.

Dam of 6 winners: 1994: SPARTAN GIRL (f Ela-Mana-Mou) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

1995: IONIAN SPRING (g Ela-Mana-Mou) 12 wins at 3 to 12, 2007.

1996: Red Alert (c Warning) unraced.

1998: SPRING SYMPHONY (f Darshaan) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

1999: Spray Gun (c Octagonal) 2 wins, 2nd Prix Rene Bedel LR, Prix de la Porte de Madrid LR. 2001: Well Groomed (f Kris) unraced. Broodmare.

2002: HARD TOP (g Darshaan) 3 wins at 3 and 6 at home, UAE, Great Voltigeur S G2.

2004: Serres (f Daylami) unraced.

2005: CONDUIT (c Dalakhani) 3 wins at 2 and 3, Gordon S G3, 2nd King Edward VII S G2.

2nd Dam: RIVER DANCER by Irish River. Prix de la Calonne LR, Prix Yacowlef LR, 2nd Prix Morny G1.

Dam of SPECTRUM (c Rainbow Quest: Champion S G1), STREAM OF GOLD (c Rainbow Quest: Mac Diarmida H G2, 2nd Turf Classic Invitational S G1).

Grandam of PETRUSHKA.

240 MOLECOMB S G3 GOODWOOD. July 29. 2yo. 5f.

1. FINJAAN (GB) 9-0 £34,062 b c by Royal Applause - Alhufoof (Dayjur) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Shadwell Estate Co Ltd TR-MP Tregoning 2. Bonnie Charlie (GB) 9-0 £12,912 ch c by Intikhab - Scottish Exile (Ashkalani) O-Thurloe Thoroughbreds XXII B-CDS Bryce, Mrs M Bryce TR-R Hannon 3. Jargelle (IRE) 8-11 £6,462 b f by Kheleyf - Winter Tern (Arctic Tern) O-B Smith, A Duke, J Netherthorpe, G Goddard B-Mrs A Robinson TR-WJ Haggas Margins Head, 1.25. Time 0:57.88 (slow 0.28).

Going Good.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £48,403

Sire: ROYAL APPLAUSE. Sire of 29 Stakes winners.

In 2008 - PLEASE SING Persian Bold G2, WHATSTHESCRIPT Lion Cavern G2, FINJAAN Dayjur G3, THIRD SET Thatching LR. 1st Dam: ALHUFOOF by Dayjur. Winner at 2. Dam of 2 winners: 2002: Maysoorah (f Alhaarth) unraced.

2003: Mumaathel (g Alhaarth) 2004: FUSTAAN (f Royal Applause) Winner at 3.

2005: Tazawud (g Noverre) in training.

2006: FINJAAN (c Royal Applause) 2 wins at 2, Molecomb S G3, 2nd National S LR. 2007: (f Dubai Destination) 2008: (c Piccolo) 2nd Dam: CHEVAL VOLANT by Kris S. 5 wins in USA Starlet S G1, Las Virgenes S G1, 4th Oak Leaf S G1. Grandam of LAHAN, Voodoo Lady, Letmeby.

Broodmare Sire: DAYJUR. Sire of the dams of 26 Stakes winners. In 2008 - IN SUMMATION Put It Back G2, DIABOLICAL Artax G3, FINJAAN Royal Applause G3, INDEPENDENT GEORGE Cozzene LR, NORTHERN KRAZE Aljabr LR. FINJAAN b c 2006 Northern Dancer Sex Appeal Sassafras Coryana Rosolini Bold Bidder Auction Ring Hooplah Sound Track Whispering Star Peggy West Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom Mr Prospector Gold Beauty Stick To Beauty Roberto Kris S Sharp Queen Barachois Flight Bright Merry Try My Best Waajib ROYAL APPLAUSE b 93 Flying Melody

Dayjur ALHUFOOF b 97 Cheval Volant

241 SUSSEX S G1 GOODWOOD. July 30. 3yo+. 8f.

Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 184 SW. In 2008 - CREACHADOIR King’s Best G1, HENRYTHENAVIGATOR Kingmambo G1, MUSIC NOTE A P Indy G1, YOUMZAIN Sinndar G1, CAMPANOLOGIST Kingmambo G2, COASTAL PATH Halling G2, CONDUIT Dalakhani G3, PATKAI Indian Ridge G3, REGIME Golan G3.

The Dalakhani/Sadler’s Wells cross has produced: CONDUIT G2, CHINESE WHITE LR, Unwritten Rule G3, Yahrab G3

1. HENRYTHENAVIGATOR (USA) 3 8-13 £170,310 bbr c by Kingmambo - Sequoyah (Sadler’s Wells) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Western Bloodstock TR-AP O’Brien 2. Raven’s Pass (USA) 3 8-13 £64,560 ch c by Elusive Quality - Ascutney (Lord At War) O/B-Stonerside Stable TR-JHM Gosden 3. Major Cadeaux (GB) 4 9-7 £32,310 ch c by Cadeaux Genereux - Maine Lobster (Woodman) O-NA Woodcock, AC Pickford, D Mort B-Earl Richard Evain TR-R Hannon

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Caulfield on Linngari: “His dam Lidakiya was sired by Kahyasi from a Doyoun mare, so she is bred on the same lines as the dam of Zarkava” Margins Head, 3.25. Time 1:38.46 (slow 1.26).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 8

Wins 6

Places 2

Earned £807,725

Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of 73 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ARCHIPENKO Nijinsky G1, HENRYTHENAVIGATOR Sadler’s Wells G1, STUDENT COUNCIL Kris S G1, CAMPANOLOGIST Sadler’s Wells G2, ROYAL OATH Goldneyev G2, FARIDAT Sunday Silence LR, IDEAL WORLD Danehill LR, MAMBO IN SEATTLE Seattle Slew LR, MUCH OBLIGED Strawberry Road LR, SOVEREIGN DUTY Nijinsky LR. 1st Dam: SEQUOYAH by Sadler’s Wells. 2 wins at 2, Moyglare Stud S G1. Own sister to LISTEN. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: QUEEN CLEOPATRA (f Kingmambo) Winner at 3, Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial G3, 3rd Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Prix de Diane Hermes G1. Broodmare.

2004: ABIDE WITH ME (c Danehill) Winner at 2.

2005: HENRYTHENAVIGATOR (c Kingmambo) 6 wins at 2 and 3, Irish 2000 Guineas G1, St James’s Palace S G1, Sussex S G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Coventry S G2, 2nd Phoenix S G1, 3rd Galileo EBF Futurity G2.

2007: (c Kingmambo) 2nd Dam: BRIGID by Irish River. 1 win at 3 in France. Own sister to OR VISION and Litani River.

Dam of SEQUOYAH (f Sadler’s Wells, see above), LISTEN (f Sadler’s Wells: Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile S G1, 2nd Moyglare Stud S G1), OYSTER CATCHER (f Bluebird: Belgrave S LR, 3rd Coolmore Home of Champions Concorde S G3). Grandam of ABSOLUTELYFABULOUS. Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 185 Stakes winners. In 2008 CREACHADOIR King’s Best G1, MUSIC NOTE A P Indy G1, HENRYTHENAVIGATOR Kingmambo G1, YOUMZAIN Sinndar G1, CAMPANOLOGIST Kingmambo G2, COASTAL PATH Halling G2, CONDUIT Dalakhani G3, PATKAI Indian Ridge G3, REGIME Golan G3, BANKABLE Medicean LR, CHINESE WHITE Dalakhani LR, NAVAJO MOON Danehill LR, PASSAGE OF TIME Dansili LR, SERETH Monsun LR, ELUSIVE DREAM Rainbow Quest LR, INDIAN PACE Indian Ridge LR. The Kingmambo/Sadler’s Wells cross has produced: DIVINE PROPORTIONS G1, EL CONDOR PASA G1, HENRYTHENAVIGATOR G1, QUEEN CLEOPATRA G1, THEWAYYOUARE G1, VIRGINIA WATERS G1, CAMPANOLOGIST G2, AKAREM G3, AMBOBO LR, Ershaad G1, Shahin G2, Indigo Myth LR, Moon Dazzle LR, Multazem LR. See race 49 in the June issue for analysis HENRYTHENAVIGATOR b/br c 2005 Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Gold Digger Sequence Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Prove Out Pasadoble Santa Quilla Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Riverman Irish River Irish Star Raise A Native Luv Luvin’ Ringing Bells Raise A Native Mr Prospector KINGMAMBO b 90 Miesque

Sadler’s Wells SEQUOYAH b 98 Brigid

242 VINTAGE S G2 GOODWOOD. July 30. 2yo. 7f.

1. ORIZABA (IRE) 9-0 £48,255 b c by Orpen - Jus’chillin’ (Elbio) O-Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum B-W Powell-Harris TR-MR Channon 2. Lord Shanakill (USA) 9-0 £18,292 bbr c by Speightstown - Green Room (Theatrical) O-Mark T Gittins B-Vimal Khosla, Gillian Khosla et al TR-KR Burke 3. Sayif (IRE) 9-0 £9,155 b c by Kheleyf - Sewards Folly (Rudimentary) O-Saleh Al Homaizi, Imad Al Sagar B-Crandon Park Stud TR-PW Chapple-Hyam

Margins 1.25, neck. Time 1:26.54 (slow 2.14).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 0

Earned £56,288

Sire: ORPEN. Sire of 25 Stakes winners. In 2008 ROCKS OFF Java Gold G1, ENJOY LOVE Equalize G2, MISSIT Shirley Heights G2, ORIZABA Elbio G2, SOVIET FILLY Slewsville G3.

1st Dam: Jus’chillin’ by Elbio. Dam of 2 winners: 2000: ROBBO’S ROCKET (f Perugino) 3 wins.

2001: Zoom Zoom Lady (f Perugino) unraced.

2002: (f Alzao) 2003: Tillurium (f Alzao) ran a few times.

2004: (c Alzao) 2006: ORIZABA (c Orpen) Sold 9,851gns foal at GONO1, 20,000gns yearling at TAOC3. 2 wins at 2, Veuve Clicquot Vintage S G2.

2007: (f Westerner) 2nd Dam: Not Mistaken by Mill Reef. unraced. Dam of BAY EMPRESS (f Empery: Brownstown S G3), El Favorecido (c Taufan: 2nd Premio di Lombardia LR), Identity Parade (c Rusticaro: 2nd Criterium Varesino LR). Grandam of BENEVENTA, BELA-M.

Coronation Cup G1, Irish Field Irish St Leger G1, ABN Amro Goodwood Cup G2 (twice), Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S G2, P W McGrath Memorial Ballysax S G3, Seamus/Rosemary McGrath Mem Saval Beg S LR, Vintage Crop S LR (twice), 2nd Irish Field Irish St Leger G1, High Chaparral EBF Mooresbridge S G3, 3rd Prix du Cadran Casino Theatre Barriere G1.

2002: Magnolia Lane (f Sadler’s Wells). Broodmare.

ENTICING b f 2004

2nd Dam: Diamond Land by Sparkler. 1 win at 3, 2nd Azalea S LR. Dam of IVANKA (f Dancing Brave: Fillies’ Mile S G1, 2nd Racing Post Trophy G1), KEEN CUT (c Sharpo: Oral B Marble Hill S LR), PRETORIA (f Habitat: Premio Archidamia LR, 2nd Neuss Stuten Preis der Gunnewig Hotels G3).

Grandam of ALCAZAR, LADY OF CHAD, NASSMA, Aardwolf. Third dam of BAHAMA MAMA, Upper Hand.

SUPERSTAR LEO b 98

Broodmare Sire: TOP VILLE. Sire of the dams of 79 Stakes winners. In 2008 - YEATS Sadler’s Wells G1, CAUDILLO Acatenango G3, ALPACCO Desert King LR, CHIRON Valanour LR, DAR RE MI Singspiel LR, BLU SANTILLANA Classic Secret LR.

Broodmare Sire: ELBIO. Sire of the dams of 2 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ORIZABA Orpen G2, STONEACRE LAD Bluebird LR.

The Sadler’s Wells/Top Ville cross has produced: DARAZARI G1, DIAGHILEV G1, MONTJEU G1, YEATS G1, SWALINA LR, Rhagaas G1, Bowstring G2, Parthian Springs G2, Saderlina LR.

ORIZABA b c 2006

YEATS b h 2001 Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Alydar Endear Chappaquiddick Halo Devil’s Bag Ballade Hoist The Flag Raise The Standard Natalma Mummy’s Pet Precocious Mrs Moss Pioneer Maganyos Marimba Never Bend Mill Reef Milan Mill Barbizon Big Mistake Sweetings Danzig

Lure ORPEN b 96 Bonita Francita

Elbio JUS’CHILLIN’ b 95 Not Mistaken

Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma SADLER’S WELLS b 81 Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special High Top Top Ville Sega Ville LYNDONVILLE b 88 Sparkler Diamond Land Canaan

Nearco Lady Angela Native Dancer Almahmoud Hail To Reason Lalun Forli Thong Derring-Do Camenae Charlottesville La Sega Hard Tack Diamond Spur Santa Claus Rustic Bridge

243 GOODWOOD CUP G2

244 KING GEORGE S G3

GOODWOOD. July 31. 3yo+. 16f.

GOODWOOD. July 31. 3yo+. 5f.

1. YEATS (IRE) 7 9-12 £56,770 b h by Sadler’s Wells - Lyndonville (Top Ville) O-Mrs John Magnier, Mrs David Nagle B-Barronstown Stud, Orpendale TR-AP O’Brien 2. Tungsten Strike (USA) 7 9-7 £21,520 ch g by Smart Strike - Bathilde (Generous) O-John Connolly B-Minster Stud TR-Mrs AJ Perrett 3. Sagara (USA) 4 9-7 £10,770 b g by Sadler’s Wells - Rangoon Ruby (Kingmambo) O-Godolphin B-Flaxman Holdings Ltd TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 7, 1.25. Time 3:25.75 (slow 3.25).

Going Good to firm.

1. ENTICING (IRE) 2 8-11 £39,739 b f by Pivotal - Superstar Leo (College Chapel) O-Lael Stable B-Lael Stable TR-WJ Haggas 2. Masta Plasta (IRE) 5 9-0 £15,064 b g by Mujadil - Silver Arrow (Shadeed) O-Lady O’Reilly B-Shane Doyle TR-D Nicholls 3. Dandy Man (IRE) 5 9-0 £7,539 b h by Mozart - Lady Alexander (Night Shift) O-Godolphin B-Mountarmstrong Stud TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 1, 1.25. Time 0:53.63 (fast 0.97).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-7

Starts 20

Wins 13

Places Earned 4 £1,083,866

Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of 296 Stakes winners. In 2008 - SADDEX Irish River G1, YEATS Top Ville G1, FRONT HOUSE Darshaan G2, PROSPECT WELLS Shirley Heights G2, ASK Rainbow Quest G3, DOCTOR FREMANTLE Rainbow Quest G3, GAGNOA Darshaan G3, ROYAL AND REGAL Smarten G3, SEPTIMUS Darshaan G3, EZIMA Darshaan LR, HINDU KUSH Darshaan LR, SAIL Seattle Slew LR, ASHKAZAR Darshaan LR. 1st Dam: LYNDONVILLE by Top Ville. Winner at 3.

Dam of 3 winners: 1993: TSUKUBA SYMPHONY (c Danehill) 4 wins in Japan, Epsom Cup LR. 1994: Anchored In Love (f Alzao) ran a few times.

1996: Lady Fairy (f Fairy King) ran on the Flat in Japan. Broodmare.

1997: Lion of Judah (c Caerleon) 1998: Chalice Wells (f Sadler’s Wells) unraced.

2000: SOLSKJAER (c Danehill) 3 wins at 4 and 5, Royal Whip S G2.

2001: YEATS (c Sadler’s Wells) Champion older stayer in Europe in 2006. 13 wins at 2 to 7, 2008, Gold Cup G1 (3 times), Vodafone

Age 2-4

Starts 14

Wins 5

Places 5

Earned £133,358

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 57 SW. In 2008 - FALCO Unbridled G1, HALFWAY TO HEAVEN Indian Ridge G1, BRISEIDA Be My Guest G2, ENTICING College Chapel G3, HEAVEN SENT Rahy G3, INFALLIBLE Cadeaux Genereux G3, AZABARA Highest Honor LR, CAESARINE Woodman LR, FLASHING COLOUR Green Desert LR, IGUAZU FALLS Caerleon LR, IL WARRD Machiavellian LR, JAZZ JAM Rahy LR, MIA’S BOY Rainbow Quest LR. 1st Dam: SUPERSTAR LEO by College Chapel. 5 wins, Flying Childers S G2, 2nd Phoenix S G1, Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp G1. Dam of 2 winners: 2003: Deserving (f Grand Lodge) 2004: ENTICING (f Pivotal) 5 wins at 2 to 4, King George S G3, Molecomb S G3, Lansdown S LR, 2nd King George S G3, World Trophy G3, 3rd Cornwallis S G3, Palace House S G3.

2005: SPEED SONG (f Fasliyev) 2 wins at 2 and 3.

2007: (f Pivotal) 2008: (f Pivotal) 2nd Dam: Council Rock by General Assembly.

Broodmare Sire: COLLEGE CHAPEL. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ENTICING Pivotal G3, PROJECT DANE Dane Friendly LR.

Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Sharpen Up Sharpo Moiety Bird So Blessed Scarcely Blessed Parsimony Secretariat General Assembly Exclusive Dancer Green Dancer Dancing Rocks Croda Rossa Nureyev

Polar Falcon PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

College Chapel

Council Rock

245 LILLIE LANGTRY S G3 GOODWOOD. July 31. 3yo+f&m. 14f.

1. GRAVITATION (GB) 3 8-6 £39,739 b f by Galileo - Guaranda (Acatenango) O-Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden B-Plantation Stud TR-W Jarvis 2. Folk Opera (IRE) 4 9-6 £15,064 ch f by Singspiel - Skiphall (Halling) O-Godolphin B-Abbeville And Meadow Court Partners TR-Saeed bin Suroor 3. Miracle Seeker (GB) 3 8-6 £7,539 br f by Rainbow Quest - Miracle (Ezzoud) O-DJ Burke B-DJ Burke TR-CG Cox Margins Short head, 3.5. Time 3:04.67 (Slow 5.17).

Going Good to firm.

Age 3

Starts 6

Wins 2

Places 3

Earned £58,160

Sire: GALILEO. See race 222 1st Dam: Guaranda by Acatenango. 2 wins at 3, 3rd EBF Upavon S LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2003: Guallatiri (f Selkirk) ran on the flat in UAE. 2004: Good Harmony (f King’s Best) unraced.

2005: GRAVITATION (f Galileo) 2 wins at 3, Moet Hennessy Lillie Langtry S G3, 2nd Bahrain Trophy LR, 3rd Queen’s Vase G3.

2006: Aztec Ruler (c Galileo). unraced to date, died at 2 years.

2007: (c Bertolini) 2008: (f Hurricane Run) 2nd Dam: Gryada by Shirley Heights. 2 wins at 2, 3rd Premio Dormello G3. Own sister to Golan Heights. Dam of Grampian (c Selkirk: 2nd Manchester Evening News July S LR, John Smith’s Extra Smooth Silver Cup H LR), Guaranda (f Acatenango, see above) Broodmare Sire: ACATENANGO. Sire of the dams of 20 Stakes winners. In 2008 - GRAVITATION Galileo G3, KALDERON Big Shuffle LR. INCANTO DREAM ch c 2004 Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Forli Special Thong Bold Reasoning Seattle Slew My Charmer Coastal Flippers Moccasin Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells GALILEO b 98 Urban Sea

Nureyev ATLANTIC BLUE ch 92 Hail Atlantis

246 RICHMOND S G2 GOODWOOD. August 1. 2yoc&g. 6f.

1. PROLIFIC (IRE) 9-0 £48,255 ch c by Compton Place - Photo Flash (Bahamian Bounty) O-Highclere Thoroughbred Racing (Stubbs) B-David Jamison Bloodstock TR-R Hannon 2. Gallagher (GB) 9-0 £18,292 ch c by Bahamian Bounty - Roo (Rudimentary) O-Brimacombe, McNally, Rickman, Sangster B-Ptarmigan Bloodstock Limited TR-BJ Meehan 3. Reve de Soleil (FR) 9-0 £9,155 ch g by Dyhim Diamond - Siro (Grand Lodge) O-GA Lucas, A Solomon B-A Delarue TR-EJ O’Neill

SEPTEMBER 2008 THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER 101

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DATA BOOK European Pattern

VISIT b f 2005

Margins Neck, head.

Time 1:11.13 (slow 0.73).

Going Good to firm.

Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier

Age 2

Starts 5

Wins 2

Places 3

Earned £69,804

OASIS DREAM b 2000 Dancing Brave Hope Bahamian

Sire: COMPTON PLACE. Sire of 13 Stakes winners.

In 2008 - PROLIFIC Bahamian Bounty G2, INTREPID JACK Primo Dominie G3, PASSIFIED Night Shift LR.

Ile de Bourbon Kahyasi Kadissya ARRIVE b 98

1st Dam: PHOTO FLASH by Bahamian Bounty.

Winner at 3. Dam of 2 winners: 2004: Sepia Print (f Tagula) 2005: Deal Breaker (g Night Shift) Winner at 2, 3rd Rosaleen Kelly Blenheim S LR. 2006: PROLIFIC (c Compton Place) Sold 18,500gns yearling at DNSLY, 49,523gns 2yo at DNAPR. 2 wins at 2, Sir Tristram Ricketts Mem. Richmond S G2, 3rd TNT July S G2, Norfolk S G2.

2007: (f Night Shift) 2nd Dam: Zoom Lens by Caerleon. Dam of ATLANTIS PRINCE (c Tagula: Serpentine Gallery Royal Lodge S G2) Broodmare Sire: BAHAMIAN BOUNTY. Sire of the dams of 2 Stakes winners. In 2008 - PROLIFIC Compton Place G2.

PROLIFIC ch c 2006 Lorenzaccio Helen Nichols Indian Ridge Swing Easy Hillbrow Golden City COMPTON PLACE ch 94 Yellow God Nebbiolo Novara Nosey Wolver Hollow Little Cynthia Fazilka Young Generation Cadeaux Genereux Smarten Up Bahamian Bounty Ballad Rock Clarentia Laharden PHOTO FLASH ch 99 Nijinsky Caerleon Foreseer Zoom Lens Blakeney Photo Photo Flash Ahonoora

247 OAK TREE S G3 GOODWOOD. August 1. 3yo+f&m. 7f.

1. VISIT (GB) 3 8-9 £39,739 b f by Oasis Dream - Arrive (Kahyasi) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Sir Michael Stoute 2. Cheyenne Star (IRE) 5 9-4 £15,064 b f by Mujahid - Charita (Lycius) O-Mrs Jacqueline Alder B-Roland H Alder TR-Ms FM Crowley 3. Shabiba (USA) 3 8-9 £7,539 b m by Seeking The Gold - Misterah (Alhaarth) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Shadwell Farm LLC TR-MP Tregoning Margins Head, 2.25. Time 1:26.02 (slow 1.62).

Going Good to firm.

High Line Kerali Sookera

248 GLORIOUS S G3 GOODWOOD. August 1. 4yo+. 12f.

1. SIXTIES ICON (GB) 5 9-0 £39,739 b h by Galileo - Love Divine (Diesis) O-Mrs Susan Roy B-Lordship Stud TR-J Noseda 2. Galactic Star (GB) 5 9-0 £15,064 ch h by Galileo - Balisada (Kris) O-Saeed Suhail B-Hascombe And Valiant Studs TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Lion Sands (GB) 4 9-0 £7,539 b c by Montjeu - Puce (Darshaan) O-Stronach Stables B-Fittocks Stud TR-LM Cumani Margins 1, neck. Time 2:37.07. Going Good to firm.

Age 3-5

Starts 14

Wins 6

Places 2

Starts 6

Wins 2

Places 2

Earned £72,986

Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 7 Stakes winners. In 2008 - AQLAAM Rainbow Quest G3, CAPTAIN GERRARD Soviet Star G3, VISIT Kahyasi G3.

1st Dam: LOVE DIVINE by Diesis. 2 wins at 3, Vodafone Oaks S G1, 2nd Aston Upthorpe Yorkshire Oaks G1. Dam of 2 winner: 2002: Love Me Well (c Sadler’s Wells) 2003: SIXTIES ICON (c Galileo) Sold 230,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 6 wins 3 to 5, St Leger S G1, Jockey Club S G2, Gordon S G3, Glorious S G3, Festival S LR, 2nd Jockey Club S G2, 3rd King Edward VII S G2.

2004: KISSING (f Grand Lodge) Winner at 3.

2005: Divine Song (c Red Ransom) unraced to date.

2006: Native Ruler (c Cape Cross) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: La Sky by Law Society. 2 wins at 3, 2nd Lancashire Oaks G3. Dam of LOVE DIVINE (f Diesis, see above), FLOREEDA (f Linamix: EBF Chalice S LR, 2nd Park Hill S G3).

Broodmare Sire: DIESIS. Sire of the dams of 67 Stakes winners. In 2008 - GALLANT TESS Galileo G2, HONOR IN WAR Lord At War G2, LUCARNO Dynaformer G2, SIXTIES ICON Galileo G3.

The Galileo/Diesis cross has produced: GALLANT TESS G1, SIXTIES ICON G1.

SIXTIES ICON b h 2003 Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta Sharpen Up Diesis

1st Dam: ARRIVE by Kahyasi. 3 wins at 3, Bahrain Trophy LR. Own sister to HASILI. Dam of 2 winners: 2003: Depart (c Danehill) unraced.

2004: PROMISING LEAD (f Danehill) 4 wins, Pretty Polly S G1, 2nd Prix de l’Opera G1.

2005: VISIT (f Oasis Dream) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Princess Margaret S G3, Oak Tree S G3, 2nd Distaff S LR. 2007: (f Oasis Dream) 2008: (f Beat Hollow) 2nd Dam: KERALI by High Line. 1 win at 3. Dam of HASILI (f Kahyasi: Prix des Sablonnets LR), ARRIVE (f Kahyasi, see above), Skiable (f Niniski: 2nd Matching S LR). Grandam of INTERCONTINENTAL, LEROIDESANIMAUX, CACIQUE, HEAT HAZE, BANKS HILL, UAPYBO, DANSILI, THREE VALLEYS, CHAMPS ELYSEES, TREAT GENTLY, DISPORT, EXCUSEZ MOI. Broodmare Sire: KAHYASI. See race 237

Earned £452,437

Sire: GALILEO. See 222.

Sadler’s Wells

Age 2-3

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lyphard Navajo Princess Mill Reef Sorbus Nijinsky Roseliere Blushing Groom Kalkeen High Hat Time Call Roberto Irule

Doubly Sure LOVE DIVINE b 97 Law Society La Sky Maryinsky

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Lombard Anatevka Atan Rocchetta Reliance II Soft Angels Alleged Bold Bikini Northern Dancer Extra Place

Margins Head, head. Time 2:09.73 (slow 4.93).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 3

Earned £333,441

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 57 Stakes winners. In 2008 FALCO Unbridled G1, HALFWAY TO HEAVEN Indian Ridge G1, BRISEIDA Be My Guest G2, ENTICING College Chapel G3, HEAVEN SENT Rahy G3, INFALLIBLE Cadeaux Genereux G3, AZABARA Highest Honor LR, CAESARINE Woodman LR, FLASHING COLOUR Green Desert LR, IGUAZU FALLS Caerleon LR, IL WARRD Machiavellian LR, JAZZ JAM Rahy LR, MIA’S BOY Rainbow Quest LR. 1st Dam: CASSANDRA GO by Indian Ridge. 6 wins at 3 to 5, King’s Stand S G2, Tripleprint Temple S G2, 2nd Darley July Cup G1. Own sister to Grey Eminence. Dam of 4 winners: 2002: NEVERLETME GO (f Green Desert) 2 wins at 3.

2003: MANNIKKO (g Green Desert) Winner at 3.

2004: THEANN (f Rock of Gibraltar) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Cuisine de France Summer S G3.

2005: HALFWAY TO HEAVEN (f Pivotal) Sold 295,565gns yearling at GOOY1. 3 wins at 2 and 3, Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Nassau S G1, 2nd Leopardstown 1000 Guineas Trial S G3, 3rd Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1.

2007: (c Shamardal) 2nd Dam: RAHAAM by Secreto. 1 win at 3. Dam of CASSANDRA GO (f Indian Ridge, see above), VERGLAS (c Highest Honor: Coventry S G3, 2nd Lexus Irish 2000 Guineas G1, 3rd Heinz 57 Phoenix S G1), PERSIAN SECRET (f Persian Heights: Prix La Sorellina LR), Grey Eminence (c Indian Ridge: 2nd Axminster Carpets Cathedral S LR). Grandam of DO THE HONOURS, PRIMA LUCE, SEBA. Broodmare Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of the dams of 31 Stakes winners. In 2008 - HALFWAY TO HEAVEN Pivotal G1, KINGSGATE NATIVE Mujadil G1, NAHOODH Clodovil G1, DIAMOND DIVA Dansili G2, LUMINOUS EYES Bachelor Duke G3.

See race 110 in the July issue for analysis

Red Rocks has a fascinating pedigree, being one of nine Gr1 winners from Galileo’s first three crops, the majority of which are out of mares by fast horses, such as Danehill (twice), Anabaa, Indian Ridge, Ahonoora, Diesis and Machiavellian.

Red Rocks’s dam Pharmacist never raced beyond six furlongs and was second in the Rockingham Handicap over five furlongs.

Pharmacist was bred for speed, her sire Machiavellian having been the best two-year-old of 1989 and her dam being the specialist sprinter Pharaoh’s Delight.

Pharaoh’s Delight showed impressive speed in winning the Windsor Castle, Princess Margaret and Phoenix Stakes at two, and was later placed in the Nunthorpe, Vernons Sprint Cup and Prix de l’Abbaye. The next dam Ridge The Times was a two-year-old fivefurlong winner.

Red Rocks’s pedigree is all the more interesting in that it includes the brothers Sadler’s Wells and Fairy King, to create 3 x 4 inbreeding to Northern Dancer and Fairy Bridge. Galileo’s Gr2 winner Incanto Dream is out of a mare by Nureyev, a three-parts-brother to Sadler’s Wells, and his highly regarded 2008 two-year-old Rip van Winkle is out of a granddaughter of Nureyev. Red Rocks’s pedigree also includes 4 x 3 inbreeding to Mr Prospector.

HALFWAY TO HEAVEN gr f 2005 Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Lorenzaccio Ahonoora Helen Nichols Swing Easy Hillbrow Golden City Northern Dancer Secreto Betty’s Secret Mr Prospector Fager’s Glory Street’s Glory Nureyev Polar Falcon PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

Indian Ridge CASSANDRA GO gr 96 Rahaam

North American Grade Ones

251 PRINCESS ROONEY H G1 CALDER. July 12. 6f. Fast.

1. MISTICAL PLAN (USA) 4 b f Game Plan - Mistical Bel (Bel Bolide) O-J Paul Reddam B-Carol Anderson TR-Doug F O’Neill 2. Miraculous Miss (USA) 5 ch m Mr Greeley - No Small Miracle (Silver Deputy) 3. Dream Rush (USA) 4 bbr f Wild Rush - Turbo Dream (Unbridled) MISTICAL PLAN (USA) b f 2004 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom GAME PLAN b 93

250 MAN O’WAR S G1

Alydar Cadillacing Relaxing

BELMONT PARK. July 12. 11f. Firm (turf).

1. RED ROCKS (IRE) 5 bbr h Galileo - Pharmacist (Machiavellian) O-J Paul Reddam B-Ballylinch Stud TR-BJ Meehan 2. Curlin (USA) 4 ch c Smart Strike - Sherriff’s Deputy (Deputy Minister) 3. Better Talk Now (USA) 9 bbr g Talkin Man - Bendita (Baldski)

Bold Bidder Bel Bolide Lady Graustark MISTICAL BEL b 96 Mehmet Mistical Mist Cloud Ho

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Raise A Native Sweet Tooth Buckpasser Marking Time Bold Ruler High Bid Graustark Inyala His Majesty Soaring Cohoes Cloud High

RED ROCKS (IRE) bbr h 2003 249 NASSAU S G1

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special GALILEO b 98 Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Urban Sea Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Machiavellian Halo Coup de Folie Raise The Standard PHARMACIST b 96 Northern Dancer Fairy King Fairy Bridge Pharaoh’s Delight Riva Ridge Ridge The Times Oath of Allegiance Northern Dancer

Sadler’s Wells

GOODWOOD. August 2. 3yo+f&m. 10f.

1. HALFWAY TO HEAVEN (IRE) 3 8-10 £113,540 gr f by Pivotal - Cassandra Go (Indian Ridge) O-M Tabor, D Smith, Mrs J Magnier B-T Stewart TR-AP O’Brien 2. Lush Lashes (GB) 3 8-10 £43,040 b f by Galileo - Dance For Fun (Anabaa) O-Mrs JS Bolger B-Mrs AM Jenkins TR-Mrs JS Bolger 3. Passage of Time (GB) 4 9-5 £21,540 bl f by Dansili - Clepsydra (Sadler’s Wells) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil

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Although the Princess Rooney Handicap is contested in Florida, the latest winner, Mistical Plan, has a very Californian pedigree. Her sire Game Plan stands in California, having started his stallion career further up the west coast in Washington State. Game Plan never raced but was given his chance as a stallion on the grounds of his exceptional bloodlines. In addition to being a brother to the Gr1

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Caulfield on Red Rocks: “His pedigree is fascinating, in including brothers Sadler’s Wells and Fairy King, to create 3 x 4 inbreeding to Northern Dancer and Fairy Bridge” winner Strolling Along, Game Plan is by the great Danzig out of the Gr1 winner Cadillacing, herself a daughter of the champion older mare Relaxing. Mistical Plan, who ranks as comfortably his best winner, has now won Graded stakes over eight and a half and six furlongs.

Mistical Plan’s broodmare sire Bel Bolide did well at up to ten furlongs in California after starting his racing career in England, where he won the Gimcrack Stakes and finished third in the 2,000 Guineas for Khalid Abdullah. Richter Scale, a leading American sprinter, is the best previous winner out of a Bel Bolide mare.

One interesting aspect of Mistical Plan’s female line is that her second dam Mistical Mist was a half-sister to Kay Ho, whose descendants include Da’ Tara and Denis Of Cork, the first and second in the latest Belmont Stakes.

252 CCA OAKS G1 BELMONT PARK. July 19. 10f. Fast.

1. MUSIC NOTE (USA) 3 b f A P Indy - Note Musicale (Sadler’s Wells) O-Godolphin Racing B-Gainsborough Farm LLC TR-Saeed bin Suroor 2. Little Belle (USA) 3 b f A P Indy - Dubai Belle (Mr Prospector) 3. Flaming Slew (USA) 3 b f Slew City Slew - Flaming Faith (Marquetry) See race 192 in the August issue for analysis

Juddmonte Farms has bred only eight horses of racing age by Maria’s Mon, but these eight include two Gr1 winners in Latent Heat and Monzante.

Latent Heat, a winner of the Malibu Stakes, is now a stallion in the USA but there will be no such future for Monzante, as he was gelded as a two-year-old when with Roger Charlton.

Monzante showed very useful all-weather form later that year but didn’t flourish on turf in the first part of his second season and was sold for 100,000gns at Tattersalls’ July Sales. He has proved a very shrewd buy. His new connections initially concentrated on all-weather events and Monzante gained his first stakes victory on Cushion Track.

However, he has shown a new level of ability since being given another try on turf. After being beaten a neck in the Gr1 Charles Whittingham Memorial, he finished very fast to take the Gr1 Eddie Read Handicap. Monzante is the best winner from Danzig’s Listedwinning and Group-placed daughter Danzante.

He is a half-brother to Alpha Plus, a Listed winner by Mr Prospector who is now a Gr1 sire in South America. Danzante was one of five stakes winners produced by Bold Captive, the best known being Skywalker, winner of the 1986 Breeders’ Cup Classic.

MUSIC NOTE (USA) b f 2005 Boldnesian Bold Reasoning Reason To Earn Seattle Slew Poker My Charmer Fair Charmer A P INDY br 89 Bold Ruler Secretariat Somethingroyal Weekend Surprise Buckpasser Lassie Dear Gay Missile Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Sadler’s Wells Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special NOTE MUSICALE b 95 Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger It’s In The Air Francis S A Wind Is Rising Queen Nasra

Commentator recorded his second victory in the Whitney Handicap, three years after his first.

Commentator carried top weight when gaining his second Whitney success and although these two wins show he is perfectly at home over nine furlongs, he also has plenty of speed, as he showed when setting track records over seven and a half furlongs at Belmont and over a mile at Gulfstream Park.

Commentator is another major winner whose pedigree features inbreeding to both Mr Prospector and Northern Dancer.

His dam Outsource sold for only $25,000 at Keeneland’s 2002 January Sale, but his second dam True Grit was a half-sister to Hot Novel, a smart dual Gr3 winner who produced Behrens, an earner of over $4.5m.

It is a reminder to all breeders that Commentator’s first four dams managed just one start between them.

255 GO FOR WAND H G1 SARATOGA. July 26. 9f. Fast.

1. GINGER PUNCH (USA) 5 ch m Awesome Again - Nappelon (Bold Revenue) O-Stronach Stables B-Adena Springs TR-Robert J Frankel 2. Copper State (USA) 4 b f Jump Start - Orrefor (Our Native) 3. Indescribable (USA) 4 ch f Pleasant Tap - Catnip (Flying Paster) See race 191 in the August issue for analysis GINGER PUNCH (USA) ch f 2003

254 WHITNEY H G1

Northern Dancer Victoria Regina Bunty’s Flight Mint Copy Shakney Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Mr Prospector Prime Prospect Square Generation Boldnesian Bold Ruckus Raise A Ruckus I’m For More More Revenue Royal Debra Promised Land Wise Exchange Coastal Trade Rambunctious Surreptitious Angelines Choice Vice Regent

Deputy Minister

SARATOGA. July 26. 9f. Fast.

1. COMMENTATOR (USA) 7 ch g Distorted Humor - Outsource (Storm Bird) O-Tracy Farmer B-Michael Martinez TR-Nicholas P Zito 2. Student Council (USA) 6 b h Kingmambo - Class Kris (Kris S) 3. Grasshopper (USA) 4 bbr c Dixie Union - Grass Skirt (Mr Prospector)

AWESOME AGAIN b 94 Primal Force

Bold Revenue NAPPELON ch 92 Sally Go Gray

COMMENTATOR (USA) ch g 2001 Raise A Native Gold Digger Tom Rolfe File Continue DISTORTED HUMOR ch 93 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom Danzig’s Beauty Mr Leader Sweetest Chant Gay Sonnet Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Storm Bird New Providence South Ocean Shining Sun OUTSOURCE b 98 Mr Prospector Woodman Playmate True Grit Believe It Quite Honestly Tesao

DEL MAR. July 20. 9f. Firm (turf).

1. MONZANTE (USA) 4 grro g Maria’s Mon - Danzante (Danzig) O-Scott Anastasi, Jay & Gretchen Manoogian B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Mike R Mitchell 2. Whatsthescript (IRE) 4 b c Royal Applause - Grizel (Lion Cavern) 3. Storm Military (ARG) 6 bbr h Bernstein - Shy Mandona (Shy Tom)

Forty Niner

MONZANTE (USA) grro g 2004 Majestic Prince Irradiate Wavering Monarch Buckpasser Uncommitted Lady Be Good MARIA’S MON grro 93 Fortino II Caro Chambord Carlotta Maria Naskra Water Malone Gray Matter Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Danzig Admiral’s Voyage Pas de Nom Petitioner DANZANTE b 88 Bold Ruler Boldnesian Alanesian Bold Captive Native Dancer Captive Audience Home Port Majestic Light

256 DIANA S G1

1. STREET BOSS (USA) 4 ch c Street Cry - Blushing Ogygian (Ogygian) O-Bruce Headley, Marsha Naify, Simon Yu B-Bluegate Corp, Headley, Naify TR-B Headley 2. In Summation (USA) 5 bbr h Put It Back - Fiesta Baby (Dayjur) 3. Jungle Prince (USA) 7 b g Sir Cat - Wayward Song (Seattle Song) See race 198 in the August issue for analysis STREET BOSS (USA) ch c 2004 Raise A Native Gold Digger Halo Coup de Folie Raise The Standard STREET CRY bbr 98 Petingo Troy La Milo Helen Street Riverman Waterway Boulevard Sword Dancer Damascus Kerala Ogygian Francis S Gonfalon Grand Splendor BLUSHING OGYGIAN b 94 Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Fruhlingshochzeit Orsini Fruhlingstag Revada Mr Prospector

Machiavellian

SARATOGA. August 1. 7f. Fast.

SARATOGA. July 26. 9f. Good (turf).

1. FOREVER TOGETHER (USA) 4 grro f Belong To Me - Constant Companion (Relaunch) O-Augustin Stable B-White Fox Farm TR-Jonathan E Sheppard 2. Dynaforce (USA) 5 b m Dynaformer - Aletta Maria (Diesis) 3. Rutherienne (USA) 4 bbr f Pulpit - Ruthian (Rahy) FOREVER TOGETHER (USA) grro f 2004

In the year that his stud fee was raised from $225,000 to $300,000, Distorted Humor has been having a comparatively quiet time with his younger representatives.

Fortunately, the five-year-old mare Hystericalady has collected nearly $1 million in 2008 in winning a Gr3 and a pair of Gr2s, and the seven-year-old gelding Commentator has become his first Gr1 winner of the year.

257 BING CROSBY H G1 DEL MAR. July 27. 6f. Fast.

258 TEST S G1

Mr Prospector

253 EDDIE READ H G1

Every now and then a distinct bias occurs between the sexes of a stallion’s progeny, one such example being Belong To Me. The son of Danzig has sired 12 Group/Graded winners and as many as eight of them are fillies, including four of the stallion’s five Gr1 winners. He also has a Gr1winning daughter in Australia.

It is no surprise Forever Together handles dirt and turf. Belong To Me, a sprinter, was a dirt specialist, but her broodmare sire Relaunch handled dirt and turf. Forever Together’s dam Constant Companion never raced but is a half-sister to Winged Victory, a smart turf performer in Britain and the USA. Their dam Wedding Picture, a stakes-winning daughter of the outstanding French horse Blushing Groom, is best known as the second dam of Broken Vow, a good stallion in the USA.

Nearctic Natalma Danzig Admiral’s Voyage Pas de Nom Petitioner BELONG TO ME bbr 89 Raise A Native Exclusive Native Exclusive Belonging Hail To Reason Straight Deal No Fiddling Intentionally In Reality My Dear Girl Relaunch The Axe II Foggy Note Silver Song CONSTANT COMPANION gr 95 Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Wedding Picture Iron Ruler Strike A Pose Take A Stand

1. INDIAN BLESSING (USA) 3 bbr f Indian Charlie - Shameful (Flying Chevron) O-Hal & Patti Earnhardt B-Hal & Patti Earnhardt TR-Bob Baffert 2. Sweet Hope (USA) 3 bbr f Lemon Drop Kid - High Heeled Hope (Salt Lake) 3. Ms Margaret H (USA) 3 ch f Point Given - Cherry d’Or (Cassaleria) See race 199 in the August issue for analysis INDIAN BLESSING (USA) bbr f 2005 Siberian Express

Northern Dancer

In Excess Kantado INDIAN CHARLIE b 95 Leo Castelli Soviet Sojourn Political Parfait Carson City Flying Chevron Fly Me First SHAMEFUL b 99 Matchlite Lady’s Legacy Wavering Lady

Caro Indian Call Saulingo VI Sovereign Dancer Suspicious Native Diplomat Way Peach Butter Mr Prospector Blushing Promise Herbager Flying Fable Clever Trick Light Up My Life Wavering Monarch Pia’s Lady

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DATA BOOK Index

Index to winners and placed horses in European Pattern races and North American and UAE Grade Ones (wins in bold type) Abbadjinn 96 203 Abbashiva 226 Abraham Lincoln 107 Achill Island 73 Adlerflug 184 227 Adored 90 African Skies 231 Age of Chivalry 141 188 Ahla Wasahl 207 Akiem 150 Al Qasi 216 Alarazi 67 Albisola 137 Alessandro Volta 76 Alexandros 142 Alhaban 182 All The Aces 71 Amerigo 166 Anak Nakal 132 Ancien Regime 201 Anna Pavlova 177 202 Antiquities 47 Appalachian Trail 117 Aqlaam 159 Arcadia’s Angle 145 Archipenko 11 215 Ariege 14 Art Connoisseur 154 234 Art Princess 207 Arthur’s Girl 164 Artiste Royal 12 63 131 Ashantee 200 Asiatic Boy 8 Ask 36 Aspectus 5 Assertive 91 Astronomer Royal 107 Athanor 144 Axxos 37 Baila Me 151 Balius 5 Balkan Knight 116 Balladeuse 135 Balthazaar’s Gift 224 Barcola 190 Baroness Thatcher 62 Barshiba 50 215 Beach Bunny 152 Beckermet 91 179 Believe Me 45 114 Belle Allure 43 Belle Et Celebre 99 Belliflore 118 Benbaun 181 Benny The Bull 10 Better Talk Now 250 Big Brown 16 64 125 Big Timer 117 Black Mambazo 85 Blue Bresil 18 69 Blythe Knight 142 178 Bob Black Jack 55 Bobs Surprise 30 Bonnie Charlie 240 Borderlescott 108 Boris de Deauville 19 148 228 Brisant 104 Briseida 134 Brownie Points 57 Bsharpsonata 56 Burnwynd Boy 179 Bushranger 218 234 Bustin Stones 58

By The Light 199 Campanologist 76 168 233 Caparroso 204 Cape Amber 92 Capt Chaos 66 Captain Gerrard 52 Carribean Sunset 21 78 110 167 Carte Diamond 74 Cartimandua 141 Casual Conquest 79 122 183 Caudillo 104 222 Centennial 39 Central Station 111 Cesare 215 Championship Point 72

Champs Elysees 13 Chantra 175 Cheyenne Star 106 188 247 Chinchon 236 Chintz 223 Chopastair 225 Cicerole 143 Cima de Triomphe 83 City Leader 236 Claire Et Bleu 45 Classic Blade 209 Clearly Foxy 195 Coast Guard 55 Coastal Path 41 101 163 Colonel John 55 Comic Strip 9 Commentator 127 254 Conduit 168 239 Conference Call 24 Connie Mac 158 Contat 180 Copper State 255 Corrybrough 224 Cottonmouth 114 Counterclaim 153 Court Canibal 18 Court Vision 54 Cowboy Cal 60 Creachadoir 97 Crossharbour 148 Cuis Ghaire 140 169 229 Curlin 8 190 250 Da’ Tara 132 Dancing Abbie 153 Dancing Forever 3 130 Dandy Man 244 Danidh Dubai 169 Dar Re Mi 92 185 Darjina 11 101 156 Dark Islander 96 Dawn After Dawn 15 Daytona 126 Deauville Vision 6 Democrate 69 Denis of Cork 64 132 Derison 82 Desert Lord 108 181 Diamond Diva 128 Dickens 44 Diglett 173 Dimenticata 188 Distinction 46 Diva Cattiva 173 Divine Park 127 Docksil 40 Doctor Dino 9 139 186 Doctor Fremantle 71 Donegal 239 Double Trouble 2 15 Dream Day 31 Dream Eater 159 Dream Rush 251 Duke of Marmalade 42 112 161 232 Dunelight 238 Dwilano 20 Dynaforce 256 Eastern Romance 40 141 Egerton 109 184 Eight Belles 64 Einstein 3 59 63 190 Eldest 33 Elite Squadron 198 Emily Blake 68 Enforce 143 Enticing 52 244 Equiano 136 157 Equitable 197 Eustachione 33 138 Ever A Friend 12 126 Excelerate 77 Excellerator 231 Executive Fleet 58 Ezima 202 Fair Breeze 45 114 237 Fairy Efisio 102 Falco 80 Famous Name 17 119 Farrel 174 Feared In Flight 39 Ferneley 77 Festivale 27 Final Fling 14

Finalmente 116 Finjaan 240 Finsceal Beo 112 156 Firth of Fifth 214 Flaming Slew 252 Flashing Colour 187 Fleeting Spirit 108 157 Flying Clarets 93 Folk Opera 245 Forever Together 129 256 Forthe Millionkiss 226 Freemusic 103 Frost Giant 194 Frozen Fire 94 183 Full of Gold 18 Gagnoa 22 99 123 219 Galactic Star 51 248 Gallagher 246 Game Face 133 Garnica 118 Geordieland 95 163 Georgebernardshaw 216 Gesture 85 Getaway 51 Gimmy 84 149 Ginger Punch 57 191 255 Go Between 13 193 Goathemala 151 Golden Doc A 1 14 Golden Titus 37 Golden Velvet 191 Goldikova 81 123 206 Goose Bay 153 Gottcha Gold 124 Grasshopper 254 Gravitation 166 245 Great Hawk 4 Great War Eagle 66 147 Grecian Dancer 106 160 Gris de Gris 7 48 138 Halfway To Heaven 21 81 110 249 Hapsburg 228 Haradasun 156 Harvest Queen 50 Hattan 4 36 Heatseeker 13 Heaven Sent 50 160 208 Hebridean 17 34 111 239 Hello Morning 25 Henrythenavigator 49 105 155 241 High Rock 23 Hobby 164 Hoh Mike 201 Hyperbaric 126 Hystericalady 62 Icabad Crane 125 Ice Queen 152 219 Idiot Proof 10 Idolino 146 Il Divo 146 Il Warrd 159 In Chambers 89 174 In Summation 257 Incanto Dream 70 222 Indescribable 255 Indian Blessing 133 199 258 Indian Daffodil 174 Indian Way 199 Indiana Gal 78 Infallible 27 167 208 Intangaroo 62 Intense Focus 154 182 Intrepid Jack 224 It’s Gino 109 184 227 Jargelle 240 Jay Peg 11 Jumbajukiba 26 216 Jungle Prince 257 Kamado 218 Kamsin 65 205 Katiyra 78 121 Kentucky Bear 60 Kenz 204 King Jock 138 King of Dixie 178 King of Rome 76 230 Kingsgate Native 171 Kip Deville 59 Kocab 228 Konig Concorde 86 Konig Turf 7 Kylayne 27 75 La Boum 114

Lady Deauville 31 Lady Gloria 143 Lady Grace 212 Lady Marian 200 Lady of Venice 129 Lancetto 65 Langs Lash 158 Lava Man 131 Leo’s Starlet 47 185 Lessing 24 Liang Kay 35 86 150 Linngari 237 Lion Sands 248 Lisvale 111 Little Belle 56 61 252 Little Fighter 150 Look Here 121 Lord Admiral 77 230 Lord Shanakill 154 242 Lord Snowdon 127 Loup Breton 19 101 Love Academy 87 Love Intrigue 40 Love of Dubai 102 134 Lovely Isle 1 Lucarno 210 Lui Rei 173 235 Luminous Eyes 223 Lush Lashes 92 167 249 Macarthur 74 120 170 Macho Again 125 Mad About You 110 177 Magadan 221 Major Cadeaux 26 38 117 241 Maraahel 72 115 170 Marchand d’Or 136 213 Mariol 203 211 Marjalina 6 Mark of An Angel 223 Marquesa 140 Mast Track 193 Masta Plasta 244 Mastercraftsman 182 234 Mayweather 89 Metropolitan Man 38 Michita 164 Mimetico 114 Miracle Seeker 245 Miraculous Miss 251 Mistical Plan 191 251 Modern Look 137 Moiqen 17 34 79 Monba 60 Montalegre 84 Montmartre 162 221 Monzante 131 253 Mood Music 82 Moonstone 121 219 Mooretown Lady 106 Mores Wells 67 176 Mount Nelson 144 189 Mousse Au Chocolat 137 Mr Medici 66 Ms Margaret H 258 Multidimensional 170 Murcielago 25 Music Note 192 252 Mustameet 217 230 Muthabara 31 My Central 114 Nahoodh 208 Nashoba’s Key 15 Natagora 53 119 Never Retreat 192 New Approach 49 105 122 No Pardon 65 Noble Prince 70 222 Nolas Lolly 187 Not Just Swing 70 139 Only Answer 82 211 Oriental Tiger 20 44 Orion Star 41 101 Orizaba 242 Ostland 205 Our Faye 212 Out of Control 63 130 Overdose 203 Paco Boy 30 238 Pampas Cat 71 Papal Bull 210 232 Papetti 83 Passage of Time 249 Patkai 166

Pays To Dream 130 Peace Royale 87 187 Penny’s Gift 169 Peppertree Lane 46 176 Percolator 204 235 Permesso 83 Petara Bay 210 Philatelist 36 Phoenix Tower 28 97 161 189 Pipedreamer 28 115 161 189 233 Plan 217 Please Sing 207 Ponte Tresa 41 101 Poseidon Adventure 44 109 Precious Boy 35 86 Precious Kitten 128 Premium Wine 58 Presious Passion 197 Pressing 103 237 Prima Luce 68 Prime Defender 201 Prince Shaun 147 Profound Beauty 90 152 Prolific 165 209 246 Promising Lead 93 177 Prospect Wells 88 221 Proud Spell 56 61 192 Proviso 43 99 206 Pure Clan 61 195 Queen of Naples 202 Quijano 149 227 Racer Forever 178 Racinger 225 Radhakunda 113 Ragiam 113 Raven’s Pass 29 155 220 241 Ready’s Echo 132 Red Alert Day 30 Red Rock Canyon 112 Red Rocks 250 Redolent 172 Regime 67 217 Reve de Soleil 246 Rio de La Plata 80 220 Rip Van Winkle 229 Ripple 88 Rising Moon 194 River Proud 80 Rob Roy 38 Rockmaster 84 Rosa Del Dubai 113 Rosabee 231 Rosenreihe 87 134 Royal And Regal 32 95 116 Rutherienne 128 256 Sabana Perdida 75 160 Saddex 42 103 Sagara 243 Sageburg 42 101 Sakhee’s Secret 52 Salsalavie 23 Samuel 95 San Sicharia 212 Sanjida 22 47 Santiago 98 180 Saoirse Abu 21 53 Satan’s Circus 195 Savethisdanceforme 6 Sayif 209 242 Schutzenjunker 35 Sehrezad 180 226 Selmis 37 Senlis 33 145 Senor Mirasol 235 Septimus 176 Shabiba 247 Shaweel 214 She’s Our Mark 68 Shipmaster 46 Shrek 172 Shyrl 158 Silver Pivotal 4 Silver Swallow 196 Sir Gerry 136 171 Sir Whimsey 124 Sixties Icon 51 248 Smokey Oakey 115 Smooth Air 16 Snaefell 107 Snow Key 175 Solar Flare 194 Soldier of Fortune 120 186 Somethinaboutlaura 2

South Central 165 Spacious 53 Spice Route 72 Spin Cycle 165 Spirit One 5 19 148 Spirito Del Vento 7 48 144 225 Splash Mountain 151 Star Crowned 10 Starlish 69 Stern Opinion 211 Stimulation 238 Storm Military 253 Stream of Gold 3 Street Boss 198 257 Strike a Deal 197 Stubbs Art 49 105 Student Council 124 193 254 Sub Rose 135 Summit Surge 147 Sun Classique 9 Supaseus 233 Supersonic Dave 74 Sweet Hope 258 Tajaaweed 73 Takeover Target 157 Tale of Ekati 54 Tamayuz 25 220 Tariq 97 Tartan Bearer 94 122 183 Tasha’s Miracle 1 Tax Free 181 Tempelstern 32 The Bogberry 29 Thorn Song 59 Tiffany Diamond 90 Titus Shadow 85 Tiza 96 118 Tomcito 16 Top Lock 168 205 Top Toss 22 206 Tough Tiz’s Sis 2 196 Traffic Guard 28 Treat Gently 135 185 Trincot 89 Trois Rois 88 Tropic Storm 198 Tungsten Strike 243 Turfrose 48 Twice Over 29 94 155 236 Umirage 200 Undaunted Affair 140 Under The Rainbow 93 Unnefer 73 Unwritten Rule 34 Us Ranger 26 213 Utmost Respect 179 Vattene 102 Ventura 129 Verba 75 Vertigineux 175 Vilasol 229 Vision d’Etat 119 Visit 247 Voila Ici 149 Wait And See 43 Waky Love 98 Waldvogel 104 Walzertraum 146 War Artist 91 171 213 War Monger 12 War Pass 54 Washington Irving 79 Watar 23 162 Weald Park 214 Well Armed 8 Westphalia 218 Whatsthescript 253 Whistledownwind 39 White Lightning 20 Wiesenpfad 98 172 Yeats 163 243 Yorktown 145 Youmzain 120 186 232 Young Pretender 142 Zack Dream 162 Zaftig 133 Zaham 32 Zambezi Sun 139 Zarkava 24 81 123 Zenyatta 57 196 Zidane 179

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DATA BOOK Leading sires

Leading sires of distaffers in Europe 2008 by earnings Name

YOF

Pivotal 1993 Galileo 1998 Zamindar 1994 Danehill Dancer 1993 Cape Cross 1994 Anabaa 1992 Sadler’s Wells 1981 Dalakhani 2000 Singspiel 1992 Divine Light 1995 Dansili 1996 Invincible Spirit 1997 Verglas 1994 Hernando 1990 Peintre Celebre 1994 Marju 1988 Danehill 1986 Oasis Dream 2000 Orpen 1996 Fasliyev 1997 Elnadim 1994 Danetime 1994 Anabaa Blue 1998 Kheleyf 2001 Red Ransom 1987 Montjeu 1996 Medicean 1997 Barathea 1990 Titus Livius 1993 Noverre 1998 Linamix 1987 Clodovil 2000 Nayef 1998 Dubai Destination 1999 Marchand de Sable 1990 Royal Applause 1993 Enrique 1996 Trempolino 1984 Kalanisi 1996 Numerous 1991 High Chaparral 1999 Kyllachy 1998 Desert Prince 1995 Efisio 1982 Slickly 1996 Indian Rocket 1994 Observatory 1997 Mujahid 1996 Take Risks 1989 Compton Place 1994 Green Desert 1983 Choisir 1999 Acclamation 1999 Mr Greeley 1992 Polish Precedent 1986 Diktat 1995 Cadeaux Genereux1985 Dr Devious 1989 Fantastic Light 1996 Tobougg 1998 Kingmambo 1990 In The Wings 1986 Daylami 1994 Kaldounevees 1991 Hawk Wing 1999 Monsun 1990 Dynaformer 1985 Kingsalsa 1996 King Charlemagne 1998 Rock Of Gibraltar 1999 Loup Solitaire 1993 Lomitas 1988 Silvano 1996 Medaaly 1994 Groom Dancer 1984 Indian Ridge 1985 Bahamian Bounty 1994 Namid 1996 Dashing Blade 1987

Sire

Polar Falcon Sadler's Wells Gone West Danehill Green Desert Danzig Northern Dancer Darshaan In The Wings Sunday Silence Danehill Green Desert Highest Honor Niniski Nureyev Last Tycoon Danzig Green Desert Lure Nureyev Danzig Danehill Anabaa Green Desert Roberto Sadler’s Wells Machiavellian Sadler’s Wells Machiavellian Rahy Mendez Danehill Gulch Kingmambo Theatrical Waajib Barathea Sharpen Up Doyoun Mr Prospector Sadler’s Wells Pivotal Green Desert Formidable Linamix Indian Ridge Distant View Danzig Highest Honor Indian Ridge Danzig Danehill Dancer Royal Applause Gone West Danzig Warning Young Generation Ahonoora Rahy Barathea Mr Prospector Sadler’s Wells Doyoun Kaldoun Woodman Konigsstuhl Roberto Kingmambo Nureyev Danehill Lear Fan Niniski Lomitas Highest Honor Blushing Groom Ahonoora Cadeaux Genereux Indian Ridge Elegant Air

Rnrs

Wnrs

%WR

Wins

AWD

61 65 26 83 85 42 45 26 51 7 57 65 73 36 41 48 8 58 72 81 37 53 43 25 54 57 54 64 28 52 33 26 36 46 40 67 32 39 24 36 39 64 51 22 34 30 33 38 31 49 35 49 49 11 29 77 36 60 55 72 26 31 41 26 57 18 11 38 43 45 30 39 16 28 18 28 54 65 38

26 27 9 29 32 14 16 14 24 2 14 21 26 12 17 15 5 16 27 23 13 17 13 11 19 14 22 19 8 14 13 11 9 20 8 13 11 14 8 11 13 17 17 13 6 8 14 16 11 16 10 17 16 1 7 13 14 24 11 10 10 8 8 7 12 10 4 9 13 8 7 14 8 4 4 5 21 18 12

42.6 41.5 34.6 34.9 37.7 33.3 35.6 53.9 47.1 28.6 24.6 32.3 35.6 33.3 41.5 31.3 62.5 27.6 37.5 28.4 35.1 32.1 30.2 44.0 35.2 24.6 40.7 29.7 28.6 26.9 39.4 42.3 25.0 43.5 20.0 19.4 34.4 35.9 33.3 30.6 33.3 26.6 33.3 59.1 17.7 26.7 42.4 42.1 35.5 32.7 28.6 34.7 32.7 9.1 24.1 16.9 38.9 40.0 20.0 13.9 38.5 25.8 19.5 26.9 21.1 55.6 36.4 23.7 30.2 17.8 23.3 35.9 50.0 14.3 22.2 17.9 38.9 27.7 31.6

37 42 14 39 47 19 17 16 34 3 18 25 34 14 17 23 9 19 42 30 18 31 20 18 23 18 26 26 17 22 16 17 10 25 8 23 16 17 11 14 16 23 22 18 11 11 21 22 16 24 13 21 23 2 8 14 18 37 13 14 12 10 11 11 15 13 5 14 23 10 11 16 12 6 4 7 27 26 15

7.9 10.8 7.7 8.2 9.1 8.4 10.8 11.0 10.5 7.7 8.4 7.2 9.6 11.4 10.1 8.3 9.8 7.6 7.6 7.4 6.9 6.9 8.6 0 9.4 10.5 8.4 7.9 6.7 8.0 10.5 6.4 9.7 9.3 8.7 7.7 10.0 9.0 11.1 10.4 10.4 6.1 9.0 7.8 8.0 9.3 8.8 7.3 10.0 6.2 8.3 6.3 6.1 0 10.3 8.7 7.6 9.0 9.2 10.1 8.2 11.7 9.2 10.5 10.5 10.0 10.0 9.7 8.7 8.6 10.7 9.8 10.2 11.3 10.3 9.8 7.1 5.8 8.5

Earnings (£) Top horse

1,222,284 1,022,653 844,267 722,720 585,340 517,012 483,839 447,979 444,277 423,611 407,554 404,569 397,696 374,223 335,250 328,561 318,926 302,707 288,434 282,105 278,636 277,002 271,303 248,984 246,392 246,326 244,546 239,825 238,223 232,178 231,347 228,764 226,030 225,160 209,764 206,997 200,926 194,280 184,745 183,216 180,164 179,051 173,866 170,726 169,225 168,677 163,101 160,063 158,642 156,645 156,517 155,568 154,912 154,498 153,889 153,860 152,749 151,960 149,094 148,546 147,513 146,378 145,916 145,198 143,799 141,923 141,854 138,106 137,157 136,582 135,882 135,393 133,360 133,279 132,783 131,952 131,830 126,957 126,614

Halfway To Heaven Lush Lashes Zarkava Carribean Sunset Sabana Perdida Goldikova Gagnoa Moonstone Folk Opera Natagora Proviso Fleeting Spirit Evergrey Look Here Belle Et Celebre Sharleez Promising Lead Visit White Snow Fast Lane Lili Almass Look Busy Claire Et Bleu Jargelle Muthabara Clowance Eire Barshiba Flying Clarets Langs Lash Top Toss Nahoodh Spacious Rosa Del Dubai Yaven Please Sing Riobamba d’Ho Loutka Missoula Belle Allure Beach Bunny Kylayne Belle Isnarde Fairy Efisio Clecame Matwan Chasing Stars Cheyenne Star Fainerisks Angus Newz Only Answer Avanguardia Shyrl Finsceal Beo Astrologie Lady Gloria Rosaleen Suchita Devious Vraona Sweet Lilly Sefroua Believe Me Roscoff Antiquities She Hates Me Mimetico Michita Sweet Dance Mariners Doll Truly Mine Encemille Rosa Grace Fair Breeze Daly Daly Goose Bay Mad About You Bahamian Babe Dressed To Dance Lumiere Noire

SH

%SH

SW

%SW

435,602 13 289,764 11 533,588 4 130,837 11 113,120 6 273,919 8 239,360 9 291,173 3 66,286 9 380,185 1 81,070 4 83,695 8 25,515 2 217,803 3 110,037 3 58,213 6 138,679 5 48,347 6 30,812 3 28,051 2 111,700 3 73,662 2 36,765 4 89,620 3 39,392 1 42,060 4 34,265 3 38,264 3 130,186 1 53,285 3 73,162 1 138,170 2 95,333 5 54,999 2 28,169 0 49,949 2 27,353 0 29,118 2 38,880 2 29,412 1 36,551 3 18,945 2 28,575 3 37,468 2 35,294 0 50,110 2 30,956 2 64,365 1 20,441 0 24,163 2 51,618 2 22,279 2 21,641 2 71,260 3 35,147 2 41,297 3 33,861 2 17,087 0 28,331 1 34,278 3 39,191 2 26,507 3 31,471 2 48,529 1 26,618 1 48,805 4 102,933 2 16,618 0 21,581 0 33,507 2 38,787 0 20,391 4 97,132 1 58,242 1 115,735 1 91,544 1 29,311 1 18,857 0 25,412 3

Earned (£)

21.3 16.9 15.4 13.3 7.1 19.1 20.0 11.5 17.7 14.3 7.0 12.3 2.7 8.3 7.3 12.5 62.5 10.3 4.2 2.5 8.1 3.8 9.3 12.0 1.9 7.0 5.6 4.7 3.6 5.8 3.0 7.7 13.9 4.4 0 3.0 0 5.1 8.3 2.8 7.7 3.1 5.9 9.1 0 6.7 6.1 2.6 0 4.1 5.7 4.1 4.1 27.3 6.9 3.9 5.6 0 1.8 4.2 7.7 9.7 4.9 3.9 1.8 22.2 18.2 0 0 4.4 0 10.3 6.3 3.6 5.6 3.6 1.9 0 7.9

9 8 2 4 4 3 3 2 3 1 3 4 0 1 1 3 3 1 1 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 3

14.8 12.3 7.7 4.8 4.7 7.1 6.7 7.7 5.9 14.3 5.3 6.2 0 2.8 2.4 6.3 37.5 1.7 1.4 0 5.4 3.8 2.3 4.0 1.9 3.5 1.9 1.6 0 1.9 3.0 3.9 2.8 2.2 0 1.5 0 2.6 4.2 2.8 0 0 3.9 9.1 0 3.3 6.1 2.6 0 0 2.9 0 0 0 3.5 1.3 5.6 0 0 1.4 0 6.5 0 0 0 11.1 9.1 0 0 2.2 0.0 2.6 6.3 0 5.6 0 1.9 0 7.9

Zamindar one to keep an eye on for the fillies Genetically there is no reason why any stallion should sire a higher number of foals of either sex, or a higher proportion of quality female or male performers – the ratio should be pretty much identical.

However, fillies have undoubtedly dominated with some sires, notably Sir Ivor and, to give a current example, Belong To Me (see analysis for race 256 in Data Book).

Hence it is worth taking a look at this year’s leading sires of fillies and mares in Europe to see if there are any trends.

Pivotal is top thanks principally to Briseida, Enticing, Halfway To Heaven, Heaven Sent and Infallible, while his colts, led by Falco, Il Warrd and Iguazu Falls, have not quite matched that.

Going back a bit further, his biggest earners, Megahertz and Golden Apples, have both been distaffers, but his best progeny are all colts – Kyllachy, Excellent Art, Somnus and Captain Rio. So there is nothing to suggest he is other than ‘normal’ in this respect.

Second-placed Galileo has not done so well with his fillies as his colts, since based on ratings, Coronation Stakes winner Lush Lashes doesn’t make the top seven of his career runners.

In contrast, five of Zamindar’s six highest-rated runners have been distaffers.

Corriolanus is the only intruder in a list completed by Darjina, Zarkava, Zenda, Modern Look and Coquerelle.

Consequently for anyone interested in buying to race and breed, or in strengthening a broodmare band, Zamindar may be a stallion to look at closely.

His fee of £15,000 is hardly excessive and his yearlings do not fetch massive amounts.

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DATA BOOK Leading sires

Leading sires in Europe 2008 Name

Danehill Galileo Monsun Dalakhani Sadler’s Wells Pivotal Montjeu Kingmambo Danehill Dancer Observatory Dashing Blade Rock Of Gibraltar Zamindar Invincible Spirit Peintre Celebre Anabaa Selkirk Slickly Tiger Hill Anabaa Blue Bahri Indian Ridge Big Shuffle Red Ransom In The Wings Elnadim Hernando Dansili Efisio Groom Dancer Singspiel Rainbow Quest Choisir Danetime Spinning World Cadeaux Genereux Johannesburg Nayef Lomitas Titus Livius Kendor Oasis Dream Noverre

YOF

1986 1998 1990 2000 1981 1993 1996 1990 1993 1997 1987 1999 1994 1997 1994 1992 1988 1996 1995 1998 1992 1985 1984 1987 1986 1994 1990 1996 1982 1984 1992 1981 1999 1994 1993 1985 1999 1998 1988 1993 1986 2000 1998

Sire

Danzig Sadler’s Wells Konigsstuhl Darshaan Northern Dancer Polar Falcon Sadler’s Wells Mr Prospector Danehill Distant View Elegant Air Danehill Gone West Green Desert Nureyev Danzig Sharpen Up Linamix Danehill Anabaa Riverman Ahonoora Super Concorde Roberto Sadler’s Wells Danzig Niniski Danehill Formidable Blushing Groom In The Wings Blushing Groom Danehill Dancer Danehill Nureyev Young Generation Hennessy Gulch Niniski Machiavellian Kenmare Green Desert Rahy

Rnrs

Wnrs

%WR

Wins

AWD

51 143 66 57 129 155 149 62 195 66 102 113 59 139 100 122 86 67 70 73 50 101 127 103 79 83 83 140 56 58 116 59 91 130 67 101 68 68 103 69 74 111 112

16 55 30 24 37 63 49 26 69 28 34 45 15 54 40 39 21 21 26 22 12 26 47 40 20 26 31 47 25 15 50 17 34 56 21 38 20 21 39 23 19 42 33

31.4 38.5 45.5 42.1 28.7 40.7 32.9 41.9 35.4 42.4 33.3 39.8 25.4 38.9 40.0 32.0 24.4 31.3 37.1 30.1 24.0 25.7 37.0 38.8 25.3 31.3 37.4 33.6 44.6 25.9 43.1 28.8 37.4 43.1 31.3 37.6 29.4 30.9 37.9 33.3 25.7 37.8 29.5

35 78 38 27 43 94 66 41 88 43 44 56 25 76 47 55 25 39 38 29 19 33 67 52 27 37 39 62 34 21 70 22 43 97 36 59 22 24 55 44 31 50 57

10.0 11.0 11.2 11.0 11.3 7.8 11.4 9.4 8.0 8.6 8.6 9.0 8.2 7.3 10.2 9.2 9.9 9.5 9.7 9.3 7.4 8.8 7.6 8.8 12.1 7.0 11.3 9.5 8.0 8.7 10.7 10.7 6.7 7.1 9.4 7.3 7.8 9.7 9.9 7.1 9.2 7.3 8.0

by percentage of stakes winners to runners (50+) Earnings (£) Top horse

1,593,618 3,035,984 415,609 772,894 1,670,729 1,968,747 2,510,497 1,401,983 1,510,708 529,773 337,333 1,105,114 1,044,781 934,940 837,338 1,002,426 621,497 628,162 327,559 462,000 189,635 568,631 577,375 629,900 390,311 489,122 1,116,937 1,108,025 266,971 296,360 736,940 277,725 433,033 787,024 349,084 556,174 413,163 603,493 447,142 491,412 482,166 744,610 459,033

Duke Of Marmalade New Approach Getaway Moonstone Gagnoa Halfway To Heaven Frozen Fire Henrythenavigator Mastercraftsman Twice Over Forthe Millionkiss Mount Nelson Zarkava Fleeting Spirit Belle Et Celebre Goldikova Pipedreamer Gris de Gris Oriental Tiger Spirit One Gesture Mad About You Precious Boy Moiqen Adlerflug Almass Casual Conquest Famous Name Fairy Efisio Goose Bay Folk Opera Pompeyano Stimulation Bushranger Supaseus Major Cadeaux Sageburg Tamayuz Gimmy Flying Clarets Calbuco Brave Prospector Summit Surge

Earned (£)

SH

%SH

SW

%SW

958,241 939,394 64,885 291,173 239,360 435,602 652,133 707,843 201,926 239,112 38,603 300,004 533,588 83,695 110,037 273,919 161,454 118,789 52,941 74,801 49,799 91,544 80,882 57,975 74,265 111,700 423,741 285,640 37,468 115,735 66,286 41,029 60,602 78,680 49,623 115,890 133,929 197,471 74,958 130,186 60,294 66,628 63,782

9 20 8 7 22 20 21 8 25 4 10 9 6 13 10 11 7 4 7 6 4 6 9 6 4 7 7 11 2 2 12 5 7 4 6 5 4 8 7 4 2 11 5

17.7 14.0 12.1 12.3 17.1 12.9 14.1 12.9 12.8 6.1 9.8 8.0 10.2 9.4 10.0 9.0 8.1 6.0 10.0 8.2 8.0 5.9 7.1 5.8 5.1 8.4 8.4 7.9 3.6 3.5 10.3 8.5 7.7 3.1 9.0 5.0 5.9 11.8 6.8 5.8 2.7 9.9 4.5

5 14 6 5 11 13 10 4 12 4 6 6 3 7 5 6 4 3 3 3 2 4 5 4 3 3 3 5 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3

9.8 9.8 9.1 8.8 8.5 8.4 6.7 6.5 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.3 5.1 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.5 4.3 4.1 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.7 2.7

Leading 2yo sires in Europe 2008 by earnings Name

Danehill Dancer *Kheleyf Verglas *Exceed And Excel Royal Applause *One Cool Cat Galileo Indian Rocket Danetime Invincible Spirit Fasliyev Bahamian Bounty *Lucky Story Johannesburg Kyllachy Oasis Dream Noverre *Elusive City Reinaldo Blu Air Force Acclamation Compton Place Orpen Observatory Choisir Elnadim Dr Fong Red Ransom Storm Cat *Della Francesca

YOF

1993 2001 1994 2000 1993 2001 1998 1994 1994 1997 1997 1994 2001 1999 1998 2000 1998 2000 1992 1997 1999 1994 1996 1997 1999 1994 1995 1987 1983 1999

(*first-season sires)

Sire

Rnrs

Wnrs

%WR

Wins

AWD

Earnings (£)

Top horse

Earned (£)

Danehill Green Desert Highest Honor Danehill Waajib Storm Cat Sadler's Wells Indian Ridge Danehill Green Desert Nureyev Cadeaux Genereux Kris S Hennessy Pivotal Green Desert Rahy Elusive Quality Green Desert Sri Pekan Royal Applause Indian Ridge Lure Distant View Danehill Dancer Danzig Kris S Roberto Storm Bird Danzig

34 47 35 39 35 46 12 15 18 39 40 39 17 27 48 35 28 28 4 20 38 24 17 9 27 7 31 17 7 10

14 20 13 13 10 13 5 7 7 14 11 16 4 7 14 11 7 9 3 12 10 4 6 6 9 4 5 8 3 3

41.2 42.6 37.1 33.3 28.6 28.3 41.7 46.7 38.9 35.9 27.5 41.0 23.5 25.9 29.2 31.4 25.0 32.1 75.0 60.0 26.3 16.7 35.3 66.7 33.3 57.1 16.1 47.1 42.9 30.0

17 28 16 14 14 19 8 11 10 16 13 21 6 7 15 11 10 11 5 14 12 6 9 13 10 6 6 10 4 6

6.2 5.7 6.1 5.2 5.8 5.4 6.6 5.2 5.8 5.6 5.7 5.3 5.3 5.7 5.6 6.3 5.6 6.2 5.5 6.2 5.2 5.3 6.2 5.7 6.0 5.8 6.2 6.3 5.5 5.4

397,681 328,272 213,664 184,675 184,480 176,115 172,117 169,375 158,024 157,749 146,405 139,854 138,192 127,068 123,687 121,221 118,785 118,240 115,240 114,443 106,376 105,598 99,507 99,456 98,731 90,549 86,605 85,560 83,494 77,536

Mastercraftsman Jargelle Silver Frost Flashmans Papers Please Sing Diglett Cuis Ghaire Matwan Bushranger Light The Fire Alta Luna Bahamian Babe Art Connoisseur African Skies Awinnersgame Glisten Langs Lash Elusive Wave Lui Rei Royal Force Shyrl Prolific Orizaba Sottone Capo Carbonara Pasar Silbano Free Agent Ransom Shift Shimah Little Dreams

201,926 89,620 41,250 40,293 49,949 29,841 104,043 50,110 78,680 21,797 23,382 29,311 107,542 34,110 14,677 14,932 53,285 23,782 91,840 14,874 21,641 69,804 56,287 41,482 21,912 49,472 37,948 23,125 35,901 27,500

Watch Dalakhani at yearling sales While having a large number of runners helps stallions in the earnings tables, they can be a drawback when it comes to percentages of stakes winners.

Danehill Dancer, leading sire of juveniles and sixth in the overall earnings table, is a case in point.

With 195 runners he has more than any other stallion – and more than Danehill, Monsun and Dalakhani put together – but those three stallions are all ahead of him in percentages of stakes horses.

Danehill benefits from the fact that with his progeny all aged four and up, they would generally have had to show a good measure of ability to still be in training, but that doesn’t apply to Monsun or Dalakhani.

The latter’s first crop is only three and his yearlings who reach the sale-ring this autumn will surely be much sought after – one fetched a million guineas last year.

Kheleyf making presence felt The rise of Kheleyf as a sire of winning juveniles continues apace, with his tally moving from 11 to 20 in a month. His haul includes Prix du Bois hero Percolator and stakes-placed Jargelle, Sayif and Touching.

By an influential speed sire in Green Desert, he was a good two- and three-year-old, winning the Jersey Stakes and finishing second in the Norfolk.

With this background and plenty of mares covered, he could be expected to make a mark with his juveniles, though whether a strike-rate of 43% winners to runners was what breeders were anticipating is questionable.

If this momentum is maintained Kheleyf, standing at only €5,000 this year, will be hard to catch.

All statistics up to August 3

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British and Irish-bred winners overseas Breeder

Winner

Sire

Racecourse

Distance

Aston Mullins Stud & Knockainey Stud

Duke Of Homberg (GB)

Dynaformer (USA)

Age/sex Dam

2c

Woodlass (USA)

Ctry

Fr

03/7/08

Date

Maisons-Laffitte

7f

Prize-money

Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Farina

Enriched Robbery (IRE)

Jade Robbery (USA)

4f

Enriched (IRE)

Ity

20/7/08

Naples

1m1f

£12,500

Azienda Agricola Loreto Luciani

Belle Isnarde (IRE)

Desert Prince (IRE)

3f

Attitre (FR)

Ity

29/6/08

Milan

1m3f

£17,500(L) £25,312(L)

£10,662

Azienda Agricola Valle Falcone Srl

Black Mambazo (IRE)

Statue Of Liberty (USA)

3c

Rich Gift (GB)

Ity

20/7/08

Naples

5f

Ballylinch Stud

Major Wing (IRE)

Hawk Wing (USA)

3c

Majinskaya (FR)

Fr

15/7/08

Chateaubriant

1m5f

£9,926

Ballylinch Stud

Red Rocks (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

5h

Pharmacist (IRE)

Usa

12/7/08

Belmont Park

1m3f

£150,754(G1)

Baronrath Stud & Globe Bloodstock

Scream Eagle (IRE)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

3c

Mora Bai (IRE)

Jpn

28/6/08

Fukushima

1m110y

Bolger, J S

Cornwall (IRE)

Danehill (USA)

7h

Saviour (USA)

Mac

29/6/08

Taipa

7f110y

£22,484 £11,224

Boylan, T

Tsar de Russie (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE)

3c

Tamariyya (IRE)

Fr

13/7/08

Chantilly

1m7f

£12,500

Brinkley Stud, Ficomontanino, Bego Blu

Diva Cattiva (GB)

Lujain (USA)

2f

Silver Cache (USA)

Ity

06/7/08

Milan

7f110y

Bromley, A R

Theodora Dal (GB)

Mind Games (GB)

3f

Blues Indigo

Gr

20/6/08

Athens

5f

£17,500(L) £6,978

Buckley, C C and Mrs D J

Cool Voice (GB)

Singspiel (IRE)

4c

Strictly Cool (USA)

Jpn

15/7/08

Kawasaki

1m

£8,994

Century Farms

Witty Cat (IRE)

Statue of Liberty (USA)

3c

Angel Alydar (USA)

Gr

29/6/08

Athens

1m

Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Dream Stride (GB)

Medicean (GB)

3c

Summer Daze (USA)

Jpn

22/6/08

Hanshin

1m1f

Chevington Stud

Sirenita (IRE)

Mull Of Kintyre (USA)

2f

Division Bell (GB)

Spa

29/6/08

Zarzuela

6f

£8,824

Chippenham Lodge Stud Ltd

Zetto Kirk (GB)

Selkirk (USA)

4c

Wannabe Grand (IRE)

Jpn

27/7/08

Niigata

5f

£68,316

£9,130 £22,484

Clee, D D and Mrs Jean P

Horseguard (GB)

Beat Hollow (GB)

3c

Londonnet (IRE)

Fr

17/7/08

Compiegne

1m2f

Cliveden Stud Ltd

What Budget (GB)

Halling (USA)

4f

Baked Alaska (GB)

Nor

17/7/08

Ovrevoll

1m6f

£8,088 £6,913

Connolly, Sean

Get Ready (IRE)

Orpen (USA)

3c

Bragain Flower (IRE)

Fr

02/7/08

Chantilly

1m

£6,618

Dalton, Michael

Sapphire Stone (IRE)

Intikhab (USA)

5h

Marju Guest (IRE)

Mac

05/7/08

Taipa

7f110y

£13,402

Darley

Antiquities (GB)

Kaldounevees (FR)

3f

Historian (IRE)

Fr

03/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m2f110y

£12,500

Darley

Music Review (GB)

Singspiel (IRE)

4f

Vivid Concert (IRE)

Aus

26/7/08

Canterbury

1m1f110y

£18,502

Darley

Shadow Cabinet (IRE)

Noverre (USA)

3c

Shadow Roll (IRE)

Aus

12/7/08

Canterbury

7f165y

£18,502

Davis & Elite Bloodstock, J G

Pollock (GB)

Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)

4c

Mouriyana (IRE)

Fr

08/7/08

Clairefontaine-Province 1m4f

Dayton Investments Ltd

Article Rare (USA)

El Prado (IRE)

2f

Action Francaise (USA)

Fr

28/7/08

Chantilly

7f

£6,618

Dayton Investments Ltd

Montagne Lointaine (IRE)

Numerous (USA)

3f

Memoire (FR)

Fr

27/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m4f

Dayton Investments Ltd

Raspoutine (USA)

Seeking The Gold (USA)

3c

Rolly Polly (IRE)

Fr

02/7/08

Chantilly

1m

Dayton Investments Ltd

Safety Wire (IRE)

Anabaa (USA)

3c

Sarabande (USA)

Fr

24/7/08

Vichy-Province

1m4f

Dayton Investments Ltd

Voltmeter (IRE)

Giant's Causeway (USA)

6h

Verveine (USA)

Mau

24/5/08

Champ De Mars

6f

£7,274

De Burgh Equine

Shake It Off (IRE)

Okawango (USA)

3f

Mrs Lure (USA)

Usa

25/7/08

Santa Rosa

1m

£9,095 £10,553

£12,500 £8,088 £12,500 £7,353

Dene, Mrs J A

Vettriano (IRE)

Danetime (IRE)

8g

Krayyalei (IRE)

Usa

29/6/08

Monmouth Park

1m

Donnelly, Mrs Jacqueline

Irish Kelt (IRE)

Indian Danehill (IRE)

5h

My Simpaty (IRE)

Fr

14/7/08

Longchamp

1m110y

Donoghue, Vincent

Dinakos (IRE)

Tendulkar (USA)

3c

Devious Daughter (IRE) Gr

06/6/08

Athens

6f

£6,978

Duke of Devonshire, The

Orient Meissa (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

3f

Reprise (GB)

Fr

02/7/08

Chantilly

1m4f

£8,456

Dunmore Stud Ltd

Kerno (IRE)

Invincible Spirit (IRE)

4g

Waking Redhead (USA) Fr

19/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

6f

£8,456

Farish, W S

Diamondrella (GB)

Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)

4f

Tap Your Feet (USA)

Usa

19/7/08

Belmont Park

7f

£17,186

Fin A Co S R L

Desert Cry (IRE)

Desert Prince (IRE)

2c

Hataana (USA)

Ity

20/7/08

Naples

7f110y

Flannery Developments, Gerry

Nils (IRE)

Kheleyf (USA)

2c

Bu Hagab (IRE)

Ity

23/7/08

Grosseto

1m

Flynn & Mrs Eimear Mulhern, John

Crimson Blossom (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

5m

Dabtara (IRE)

Saf

25/8/08

Clairwood

1m2f

Foley, J

Jader (IRE)

Monashee Mountain (USA) 6 h

Honey Bee (GB)

Can

27/6/08

Woodbine

1m

£5,680

Gaines, John

Desert Plus (IRE)

Desert King (IRE)

9g

Welcome Break

Fr

18/7/08

Chantilly

1m2f110y

£8,088

Galvin, Nicholas

Violet Sky (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE)

3f

Miznapp (GB)

Usa

28/7/08

Del Mar

1m

£6,332

Glebe Stud & Mrs F Woodd

Diamond Diva (GB)

Dansili (GB)

4f

Vivianna (GB)

Usa

05/7/08

Hollywood Park

1m

£213,568(G2)

£6,618

£17,500(L) £7,812 £4,596(L)

Glending Bloodstock

Caesar Beware (IRE)

Daggers Drawn (USA)

6g

Red Shareef (GB)

Usa

04/7/08

Belmont Park

6f

Goldford Stud

Better Believe (GB)

Bertolini (USA)

3f

The In-Laws (IRE)

Gr

04/6/08

Athens

7f

£13,568

Grasshopper 2000 Ltd

Dan Tucket (GB)

Dansili (GB)

3c

Fanfare (GB)

Nor

15/6/08

Ovrevoll

1m

£16,132

Haras De Son Altesse Laga Khan Scea

Alnadana (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

3f

Alnamara (FR)

Fr

27/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m

£20,221(L)

Haras De Son Altesse Laga Khan Scea

Winkle (IRE)

High Chaparral (IRE)

3f

Bernique (USA)

Fr

04/7/08

Clairefontaine-Province 1m4f

Haras du Mezeray

Manosque (IRE)

Peintre Celebre (USA)

3f

Melanzane (GB)

Fr

26/7/08

Vichy-Province

1m4f

£7,353

Haras du Mezeray

Ombrageux (IRE)

Anabaa (USA)

4c

Ombrie (GB)

Fr

15/7/08

Dieppe

1m4f

£6,985

£7,515

£8,088

Hascombe & Valiant Studs

Leo (GB)

Pivotal (GB)

5h

Miss Penton (GB)

Usa

16/7/08

Delaware Park

1m

Hirschfeld & L K Piggott, A

Ski School (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE)

3g

Teller (ARG)

Gr

11/6/08

Athens

6f

£13,869 £7,515

His Highness the Aga Khan's Studs SC

Kaliyan (IRE)

Desert Prince (IRE)

8g

Kaliana (IRE)

Fr

02/7/08

Chantilly

1m7f

£6,618

His Highness the Aga Khan's Studs SC

Kerdem (IRE)

Rainbow Quest (USA)

5h

Kermiyana (IRE)

Aus

05/7/08

Eagle Farm

2m

His Highness the Aga Khan's Studs SC

Linngari (IRE)

Indian Ridge

6h

Lidakiya (IRE)

Gny

27/7/08

Munich

1m2f

£66,912(G1) £36,873(L)

£42,731

Hoffer, Manfred

Alpacco (IRE)

Desert King (IRE)

6g

Albertville (GER)

Nor

03/7/08

Ovrevoll

1m3f

Horizon Bloodstock Limited

Quick Queen (GB)

Singspiel (IRE)

3f

Castaway Queen (IRE)

Gr

04/6/08

Athens

5f

Hue Williams, Mrs C J

Mikri Isavella (GB)

Josr Algarhoud (IRE)

5m

Cajole (IRE)

Gr

29/6/08

Athens

7f

£7,005

Irish National Stud

Paint In Green (IRE)

Invincible Spirit (IRE)

4f

Theory Of Law (GB)

Ity

19/7/08

Varese

1m2f110y

£9,375

£6,978

Joly, Mrs D O

Dancer's Daughter (GB)

Act One (GB)

4f

Reason To Dance (GB)

Saf

05/7/08

Greyville

1m3f

£84,926(G1)

Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Twice Over (GB)

Observatory (USA)

3c

Double Crossed (GB)

Fr

27/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m2f

£167,647(G2)

Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Bright Mind (GB)

Zamindar (USA)

4c

Bright Spells (USA)

Aus

09/7/08

Canterbury

1m2f110y

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The data published in this section is restricted to breeders based in Great Britain or Ireland, as determined by the address used when the foal was first registered. Some foreign-based breeders may be included if the mare was boarded in Great Britain or Ireland and is registered as being ‘care of’ a domestic breeder. Performance data covers results processed by Weatherbys during July

Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Investigator (GB)

Dansili (GB)

5g

Interval

Gr

13/6/08

Athens

1m4f

Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Snow Blossom (GB)

Beat Hollow (GB)

3f

Roupala (USA)

Fr

17/7/08

Compiegne

1m2f

£8,088

Kelly, Mrs Lisa

Codeword (IRE)

Dansili (GB)

4c

Spinamix (GB)

Usa

16/7/08

Belmont Park

1m1f

£17,487

Kennedy, Patrick

Concealment (IRE)

Iron Mask (USA)

3f

Akatib (IRE)

Gr

06/6/08

Athens

1m1f

£15,459

King Bloodstock & Janus Bloodstock

Danesis (IRE)

Danehill (USA)

4c

Sister Dot (USA)

Hk

01/7/08

Sha Tin

1m

£38,563

Knocklong House Stud

Martinakos (IRE)

Night Shift (USA)

4c

Three Greens (GB)

Gr

29/6/08

Athens

1m1f

Kurt, K

Kurtiniadis (IRE)

Mujahid (USA)

5h

Fiddler's Moll (IRE)

Tur

24/6/08

Ankara

1m1f110y

Kurt, K

Run For Osman (IRE)

Vettori (IRE)

5m

She Wadi Wadi (GB)

Tur

14/6/08

Izmir

1m

Lagardere, M

Alhamark (IRE)

Mark Of Esteem (IRE)

5h

Alharir (USA)

Fr

24/7/08

Vichy-Province

1m

£8,456

Lavington Stud, The

Miss The Boat (GB)

Mtoto

6m

Missed Again (GB)

Nor

17/7/08

Ovrevoll

1m

£11,522(L)

Lodge Park Stud

Facilita (IRE)

Fasliyev (USA)

2f

Felicita (IRE)

Fr

04/7/08

Clairefontaine-Province 7f

Lodge Park Stud

Park Esteem (IRE)

Singspiel (IRE)

5m

Park Special

Aus

26/6/08

Canterbury

7f165y

London Thoroughbred Services Ltd

In The Light (GB)

Inchinor (GB)

4f

Exclusive Approval (USA) Fr

14/7/08

Longchamp

1m2f110y

£19,324

£7,944 £38,627 £8,369

£6,618 £7,731 £12,132

Lynch Bages Ltd

Rock Balloon (IRE)

Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)

3c

Al Saqiya (USA)

Jpn

19/7/08

Niigata

1m

£22,484

Lynch Bages Ltd & Elite Bloodstock

Genuine Devotion (IRE)

Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)

4f

Starlight Dreams (USA) Usa

06/7/08

Churchill Downs

1m

£50,835(G3)

Mac Hale & J Hyland, C

Whatsthescript (IRE)

Royal Applause (GB)

4c

Grizel (GB)

Usa

28/6/08

Hollywood Park

1m1f

£75,377(G2)

McCalmont, Mrs H D

Recambe (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE)

3f

Razana (IRE)

Fr

10/7/08

Clairefontaine-Province 1m6f110y

£8,456

Meon Valley Stud

Manipulate (GB)

Machiavellian (USA)

5h

Balalaika (GB)

Gr

29/6/08

Athens

1m

£6,871

Mesnil, Mount Coote, New England Stud

Dome Rock (IRE)

Domedriver (IRE)

3c

My American Beauty (GB) Gr

09/6/08

Athens

5f

£6,978

Middle Park Stud Ltd

Eco Sympathy (GB)

Dansili (GB)

4g

Tigwa (GB)

Gr

29/6/08

Athens

1m1f

£8,937

Middlebrook, G and Mrs

Konstantinos Dal (IRE)

Docksider (USA)

3c

Barathiki (GB)

Gr

20/6/08

Athens

6f

£6,978

Moen, P

Saturnine (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

3f

Katchina Quest (FR)

Fr

06/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m4f

£8,088

Mount Coote Partnership

Multo Expresso (IRE)

Diesis

5h

Night Duja (USA)

Hk

03/7/08

Happy Valley

1m55y

£21,669

Newsells Park Stud Limited

Elisavet Terz (GB)

Hernando (FR)

5m

Lara (GER)

Gr

18/6/08

Athens

1m

£11,540

O'Connor, John

Miss Singhsix (IRE)

Singspiel (IRE)

3f

Whatamiss (USA)

Usa

26/7/08

Del Mar

1m

£18,995

O'Dwyer, Mr M J

Satono Kokuo (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE)

4c

Night After Night (GB)

Jpn

21/6/08

Hakodate

1m110y

£49,420

O'Dwyer, Mr M J

Satono Kokuo (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE)

4c

Night After Night (GB)

Jpn

06/7/08

Hakodate

1m110y

£68,158

Oung, Madame L

Kornei (IRE)

Shinko Forest (IRE)

5g

Constantia (IRE)

Fr

03/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m

£6,985

Paget Bloodstock

Smart Call (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE)

3f

Pourquoi Pas (IRE)

Fr

07/7/08

Compiegne

1m1f

£8,088

Paulyn Limited

Abbeyside (GB)

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

2c

Trois Graces (USA)

Fr

05/7/08

Deauville

5f

Percival, R G

Shimsake (GB)

Nayef (USA)

3f

Betrothal (IRE)

Gr

18/6/08

Athens

7f

£6,978

Phelan, Michael

Keep Faith (IRE)

Captain Rio (GB)

3g

Paganina (FR)

Gr

27/6/08

Athens

7f

£6,978

Philipps, Mrs Rebecca

Solsiste (GB)

Vettori (IRE)

7h

Sandbank (USA)

Fr

20/7/08

Vichy-Province

1m4f

Pier House Stud

Elusive Wave (IRE)

Elusive City (USA)

2f

Multicolour Wave (IRE)

Fr

14/7/08

Longchamp

7f

£20,221(L)

£11,397 £20,221(L)

Pocock, T E

Bitooh (GB)

Diktat (GB)

3f

Sitara (GB)

Fr

23/7/08

Vichy-Province

1m2f

£8,456

Premier Bloodstock

Al Hazim (IRE)

Danehill (USA)

5h

Dathiyna (IRE)

Aus

19/7/08

Rosehill

1m2f

£18,502

Rathbarry Stud

Expensive Detour (IRE)

Namid (GB)

4g

Sail With The Wind (GB) Gr

18/6/08

Athens

1m

Robinson Partnership, A H and C E

Percolator (GB)

Kheleyf (USA)

2f

Coffee Cream (GB)

06/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

5f

Fr

£8,116 £29,412(G3)

Robinson, G

Mount Hollow (GB)

Beat Hollow (GB)

3c

Lady Lindsay (IRE)

Fr

05/7/08

Deauville

1m

£9,191

Robinson, G and Mrs

Overdose (GB)

Starborough (GB)

3c

Our Poppet (IRE)

Slo

04/6/08

Bratislava

6f

£9,290

Robinson, G and Mrs

Overdose (GB)

Starborough (GB)

3c

Our Poppet (IRE)

Gny

05/7/08

Hamburg

6f

£29,412(G3)

Rockwell Bloodstock

Dear Delight (GB)

Green Desert (USA)

3c

Sabria (USA)

Jpn

06/7/08

Fukushima

5f165y

Romerhof, Gestut

Sweet Baby Doll (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

3f

Flunder

Fr

31/7/08

Chantilly

1m4f

Ryan, Cathal

Chronology (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

3c

Temple Street (IRE)

Gr

25/6/08

Athens

5f

S N C Lagardere Elevage

Volisix (IRE)

Linamix (FR)

7h

Vadsa Honor (FR)

Hk

28/6/08

Sha Tin

1m2f

£22,484 £8,456 £7,515 £17,078

Sc Blueberry S R L

Ransom Shift (GB)

Red Ransom (USA)

2c

Rose Shift (IRE)

Ity

06/7/08

Milan

7f110y

Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Kareemah (IRE)

Peintre Celebre (USA)

3f

Rahayeb (GB)

Fr

16/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m3f

£17,500(L)

Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Tamayuz (GB)

Nayef (USA)

3c

Al Ishq (FR)

Fr

13/7/08

Chantilly

1m

Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Weekend Escape (IRE)

Mujahid (USA)

4c

Sakha (GB)

Usa

26/7/08

Del Mar

6f

Skymarc Farm Inc

Incanto Dream (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

4c

Atlantic Blue (USA)

Fr

14/7/08

Longchamp

1m6f

Skymarc Farm Inc & Dr A J O'Reilly

Stop Making Sense (GB)

Lujain (USA)

6g

Freeway (FR)

Fr

16/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m

£12,132

Societe Civile de L'Ecurie de Meautry

Russian Cross (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE)

3c

Dievotchka (GB)

Fr

28/7/08

Chantilly

1m2f

£12,500

Storme & Thierry Lohest, Thierry

Gingerbread Boy (IRE)

Desert Prince (IRE)

5h

Sharkat (IRE)

Fr

24/7/08

La Teste De Buch

1m

£6,985

Tally-Ho Stud

She Floats (IRE)

Danetime (IRE)

3f

Miss Croisette (GB)

Usa

27/7/08

Del Mar

6f

£6,030

Tarworth Bloodstock Investments Ltd

Jupiters Moon (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

5h

Dance Treat (USA)

Ity

26/7/08

Varese

1m3f55y

Triermore Stud

Front House (IRE)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

3f

Adjalisa (IRE)

Saf

26/7/08

Clairwood

1m4f

£8,088 £168,059(G1) £17,789 £54,485(G2)

£6,875 £11,489(G2)

Tumsich, G

Sampeyre (IRE)

Orpen (USA)

3c

Absintina (IRE)

Ity

01/7/08

Varese

7f110y

£9,375

Waterside Stud

Barongo (IRE)

Distant Music (USA)

3c

Blazing Soul (IRE)

Fr

06/7/08

Maisons-Laffitte

1m4f

£8,088

Waterside Stud

Barongo (IRE)

Distant Music (USA)

3c

Blazing Soul (IRE)

Fr

20/7/08

Vichy-Province

1m4f

£9,926

Western Bloodstock

Millennium Wing (IRE)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

5h

Angelic Song (CAN)

Jpn

01/6/08

Tokyo

1m4f

£68,001

Whitsbury Manor Stud & Pigeon House Stud

Copywriter (GB)

Efisio

3g

Copy-Cat (GB)

Hk

01/7/08

Sha Tin

7f

£38,563

Whitwood & C Oakshott, Mrs Carol

Elisavet Dal (GB)

Bertolini (USA)

3f

Ballerina Bay (GB)

Gr

04/6/08

Athens

5f

£6,978

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Simple solution for a growing problem?

Richard Davies National Hunt owner

Coming from Cheltenham my interest in horses began at an early age. I used to wait with great anticipation for the March festival every year. I realised my dream of horse ownership in August 2007, when I became the owner of a four-yearold filly.

After a few weeks of initial training, my National Hunt trainer Tom George highlighted a potentially serious breathing problem. The filly produced a gargling, grasping-for-air noise when she was under the stress of exercise.

I was told that this was due to dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) and that this was a recognised condition in racehorses, causing upper airway obstruction and poor performance.

DDSP occurs when the soft palate (the rear roof of the mouth) moves up and over the epiglottis, partially obstructing the airway. Palate displacement is similar to sleep apnoea (snoring in people), where the palate billows in the airway and obstructs the airway during exhalation. I was unaware quite how common this problem is among racehorses.

Believing the only solution was surgery, my filly underwent two unsuccessful veterinary operations, the latter being a laryngeal tie forward operation. These cost £2,000 and kept her out of training for four months.

These operations were not straightforward and put my horse through a great deal of discomfort and pain. According to the Racing Post, only 60% of all wind operations in the UK are successful.

While I was doing research into the causes of DDSP I discovered the Cornell Collar. The collar has been developed by an equine university in New York as a non-surgical solution. It fits on like a bridle, with the head strap resting in front of the horse’s ears and a small lifting mechanism placed midline between the jaws, connected by a head strap buckle.

The lifting mechanism lies immediately behind the basihyoid bone supporting the thyrohyoedeus, preventing the larynx from

retracting backwards, thus preventing the occurence of DDSP. Treadmill studies from the Cornell Equine University have shown the collar to be over 90% effective in preventing DDSP, more effective than any other treatment so far developed for the condition. I purchased a Cornell Collar in the early part of this year for only £300 and, to my delight and relief, found it to be 100% effective in training. The collar was also comfortable for the filly and incredibly easy to use. I was therefore shocked and upset to discover that the device could not be used on my filly under the rules of racing in the UK. This, despite the device being already licensed by many racing authorities in countries including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the US. Some trainers currently resort to using tongue ties as a ‘solution’, but some studies have shown this to be ineffective in preventing palate displacement. Many horses do not tolerate having their tongue tied and the practice occurs without use of any official (licensed) apparatus. I therefore believe it is time for the British Horseracing Authority to address the use of the Cornell Collar under rules.

I am writing this article to see if the readers of Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder are interested in my campaign to legalise the collar in this country.

It seems ludicrous that a simple, non-surgical, effective device should not be licensed, so forcing owners to put horses through unnecessary, often unsuccessful and painful operations.

Professor Tim Morris, director of equine science at the BHA, does not believe there is a demand for the use of the collar. I put it to you that if licensed the collar would provide a more effective, more humane and cheaper alternative to intrusive surgery, and would therefore prove extremely popular. The collar seems a simple solution to a growing problem.

If any readers are interested in supporting my campaign, please go to www.richarddavies.co.uk for further information and to register your support for the use of the collar. I

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