York Racecard - Dante Festival 2021 - Thursday 13 May by Weatherbys

O F F IC IA L R A C ECARD THUR SD A Y, MA Y 13TH

DANTE FESTIVAL 2021 F E A T U RING

THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI DANTE STAKES (GROUP 2)

Welcome A very warm welcome to the Knavesmire for Dante Day 2021. Wherever you are reading this racecard, I hope you thoroughly enjoy the mouth-watering horseracing action on offer this afternoon. With a record five races on terrestrial television on ITV4 and all races on Racing TV, I hope you have a successful and enjoyable afternoon. With around £400,000 in prize money on offer for today’s seven race card, we are set to see some wonderful horses with two Group 2 contests both backed by Al Basti Equiworld Dubai. With prize money for the Dante back up to its record level of £165,000, it is the richest Derby trial and has attracted a stellar cast of contenders. Ten colts have gone on from winning on the Knavesmire to claim the Epsom Classic – most recently Golden Horn in 2015. There have been 75 Derbys since Dante himself last won the blue riband for the north under the care of Matt Peacock in Middleham – today we will find out if Gear Up looks set to follow in his hoofprints, hailing from Mark Johnston’s neighbouring yard. Already twice a winner as a juvenile at York and with Group 1 form, he carries the hopes of the North! He is set to face the long-time ante post Derby favourite, High Definition, who is currently unbeaten, travelling over from Aidan O’Brien’s County Tipperary yard. Notebooks or iPad to the ready wherever you look today as six elite fillies and mares undertake the six-figure staging of the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton and the aspiring sprinters lock horns in what is the British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes. The feature contests’ prize money totals can only be achieved through the support of racegoers and of our sponsors. Many thanks to Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, Matchbook, Constant Security, Autohorn and the European Breeders’ Fund, for their valuable backing. The continuing support of those unable to be with us this afternoon is also much appreciated. The feature races at the Dante Festival are only a part of the story of a memorable week for Yorkshire racing. It is tremendous that late on Tuesday evening Richard Fahey reached the landmark of 3,000 winners; as Hong Kong Harry crossed the line up at Ayr; made even more special that long time stable jockey, Paul Hanagan was in the plate. Already nine times the Champion Trainer here on the Knavesmire, a lot of those Musley Bank winners are familiar to York fans. The pair combined again for winner 3,001 in yesterday’s Churchill Tyres Stakes courtesy of now four-time York winner, Mr Lupton. We extend our heartiest congratulations to all involved, past and present, as well as into the quest for title number ten. In sadder news, Tyrone Williams, the partner of Far Ahead, the 1997 Ebor winner, has passed away - the jockey from a different era who made Middleham his home. Our condolences to his friends and family. York is also proud to be a long-term partner of Racing Welfare; this week sees a deserved focus on Mental Health Awareness Week within the sport, in conjunction with the charity Mind. If you look closely at your pictures, you may notice racecourse and stable staff are wearing green ribbons today in support of this important issue. I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day following the action from York, be it on the sofa or as an owner with us today. We very much look forward to the return of racegoers from our raceday on Saturday 22 May. William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse

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Faces at the Races Previous Winners: The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes Dante: Hope of the North Charles Clinkard Top Trainer at York Award Fact File: The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes

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Matchbook First Race - 1.40pm The Matchbook Betting Exchange Stakes (Handicap) - 5f Pages 13-16

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Second Race - 2.10pm The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes (Group 2) - 1m 2f Pages 21-23

Matchbook Third Race - 2.40pm The Matchbook Betting Podcast Hambleton Stakes (Handicap) - 1m Pages 27-30

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Fourth Race - 3.10pm The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Group 2) - 1m 2f Pages 35-38

European Breeders’ Fund Fifth Race - 3.40pm The British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f Pages 41-43

Constant Security Sixth Race - 4.15pm The Constant Security ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) - 6f Pages 45-48

Autohorn Seventh Race - 4.50pm The Autohorn Stakes (Handicap) - 2m

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Thunderous (IRE) (12)

Barons Selection

draw

age

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Souviens Toi Owner: Highclere T’Bred Racing - George Stubbs Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

weight st-lbs kg

9-0 (57.2)

(2)

Jockey: Franny Norton Form: 111-2 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 1 3/4l by Volkan Star when second of 5 at 13-8 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month. He is open to further progression at this distance. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 10-1

form guide

colour of horse B=bay Br=brown Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

sire

dam

Probable SP

sex of horse c=colt - male horse up to age 5 h=horse g=gelding f=ﬁlly - female horse up to age 5 m=mare

previous performances /=new season -=new year C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

Official BHA Ratings The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. Racing Post Standard Times is an independent assessment based on how long it should take a 90-rated horse to win on Good To Firm ground at York. Race tactics, rail movements, and wind direction are amongst the many factors to also affect the time for each specific race. Non-runner Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration. Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate. Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.

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YORK TRACKFACTS

A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under ﬁve furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.

1m2f88y 1m4f

7f&2m6f

5f& 2m2f 6f 5f 89y 2m4f

1m208y 1m 110y

1m6f

Grandstands

Top Course Trainers LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2016-2021) WITH RUNNERS: R FAHEY (39 wins from 587 runners, 7%) runs HARTSWOOD (2.40), PYTHAGORAS (3.10), INTERNATIONALDREAM (3.40). W HAGGAS (36 wins from 191 runners, 19%) runs JOHAN (2.40), ALENQUER (3.10), YAAHOBBY (4.15). T EASTERBY (30 wins from 393 runners, 8%) runs SUNDAY SOVEREIGN, COPPER KNIGHT and COUNT D’ORSAY (1.40), WINTER POWER (3.40), MATTICE and FLIPPIN’ ECK (4.15), MULTELLIE (4.50). M JOHNSTON (28 wins from 255 runners, 11%) runs FREYJA (2.10), GEAR UP (3.10), GANGWAY (4.15).

Trainers In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: M JOHNSTON (20 wins from 87 runners, 23%) runners listed above. R VARIAN (12 wins from 44 runners, 27%) runs CABALETTA (2.10), ROYAL CHAMPION (3.10), RIZG (4.15). T EASTERBY (12 wins from 86 runners, 14%) runners listed above. R HANNON (11 wins from 77 runners, 14%) runs OUZO (2.40), SECRET STRENGTH and LUSAIL (4.15).

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2016-2021) WITH RIDES: DANIEL TUDHOPE (31 wins from 284 rides, 11%) rides QUEEN’S ORDER (1.40), CHAMADE (2.10), SHELIR (2.40), DEXTER BELLE (3.40). FRANKIE DETTORI (23 wins from 101 rides, 23%) rides UNCLE BRYN (3.10). PAUL HANAGAN (18 wins from 222 rides, 8%) rides HARTSWOOD (2.40), PYTHAGORAS (3.10). DAVID ALLAN (18 wins from 205 rides, 9%) rides COUNT D’ORSAY (1.40), MATTICE (4.15), MULTELLIE (4.50).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: RYAN MOORE (14 wins from 48 rides, 29%) rides PASSION (2.10), OUZO (2.40), HIGH DEFINITION (3.10), SECRET STRENGTH (4.15). DANIEL TUDHOPE (10 wins from 48 rides, 21%) rides listed above. HOLLIE DOYLE (10 wins from 55 rides, 18%) rides AUTUMN FLIGHT (1.40), ROMAN EMPIRE (3.10), RIZG (4.15), SASHENKA (4.50). BEN CURTIS (9 wins from 50 rides, 18%) rides DAVE DEXTER (1.40), FREYJA (2.10), GEAR UP (3.10), GANGWAY (4.15).

Weight Watcher The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 1.40 COPPER KNIGHT (won off 100 down 15lb to 85); 2.40 KYNREN (won off 101 down 3lb to 98).

Classy Tips The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.40 ACKLAM EXPRESS (down 3 grades).

Fancy That J & T GOSDEN won the 3.10 race in 2015, 2016 and 2018. The stable is represented by MEGALLAN and UNCLE BRYN in the race today. M JOHNSTON won the 3.10 race in 2017 and 2020. The stable is represented by GEAR UP in the race today. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May.

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YESTERDAYS RACING CTION

THE DUKE OF YORK THE TATTERSALLS CLIPPER LOGISTICS MUSIDORA STAKES STAKES (GROUP 2) (GROUP 2)

A potential new sprinting star made his mark in impressive fashion as the Ed Walker-trained Starman took his first Group race. Already a York winner after running away with last season’s Listed Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Garrowby Stakes, the four-year-old had clearly progressed again from three to four, charting a winning course around the outside of a classy field and holding off the equally progressive Nahaarr in the closing stages. Settled early on just behind the leader, Emaraaty Ana, the son of Dutch Art travelled powerfully throughout the contest, keeping towards the centre of the track. As the leaders came off the bridle to his right hand side, he moved up stylishly under the champion jockey and hit the front as the field passed the furlong pole. The four-year-old powered on inside the final furlong, with only the staying-on Nahaarr for company, but William Haggas-trained five-year-old couldn’t reel Starman back in, with a neck the final winning margin. “I was surprised by the performance if I’m honest” said Walker. “A friend rang me on the way here and I said I didn’t think he’d win but this would put him spot on for Ascot. Shows what I know. Oisin was pretty speechless afterwards, we’re all really excited. He’ll be heading to the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Ascot next.” The son of Dutch Art is now as short as the 3/1 favourite for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes following this impressive success.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd

Starman Nahaarr Oxted

5/1 10/1 10/3F

Snowfall provided Aidan O’Brien with a first triumph in the Tattersalls Musidora, catapulting herself into the Cazoo Oaks picture with an eighth victory in the race for the Emerald Isle. Under a canny front-running ride from Ryan Moore, the daughter of Japanese sensation Deep Impact controlled proceedings throughout before drawing clear in the closing stages to secure an impressive victory. Straight to the head of affairs from the stalls, Snowfall dictated a steady pace in the early stages, stacking the favourites, Noon Star, Teona and Mystery Angel in behind her as the field rounded the bend. Just as the riders on those three rivals began to work, Moore asked his mount for an effort and she responded generously, galloping on powerfully to open up a four length gap on the field. Despite their best efforts, the rest couldn’t close that gap and O’Brien’s charge ran out a ready winner. Snowfall was installed as the new second-favourite for the Cazoo Oaks after the race and Coolmore’s representative in the UK, Kevin Buckley, sounded keen on another big run: “I think that was a good performance. Aidan’s always thought an awful lot of the filly back in Ballydoyle and it’s nice to see her do that, like he thought she would do, stepping up to a mile and a quarter. She’s definitely going to go [to the Oaks] and on that performance we’d have to be hopeful.”

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd

Snowfall Noon Star Teona

14/1 11/10F 15/8 11

1st Race 1.40 The Matchbook Betting Exchange Stakes Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

5f Handicap 86-105 £25,000 4+ Centre

See page 54 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Day Two begins with the Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap. Such races are designed for close competition with the handicapper as the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights. The best on past performance will be the highest rated horse, Sunday Sovereign here, and so will carry most weight. So pit your wits against the handicapper – if you need some help look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name, see how Copper Knight and Duke of Firenze are just two of this ﬁeld to have both. Good luck in starting with a winner!

2019’S RACE Winner: COPPER KNIGHT Trainer: Tim Easterby Jockey: David Allan Age/Weight: 5-9-3 Runners: 21 SP: 8/1 Blazing a trail up the centre of the track, Copper Knight hit the front two furlongs out and kept on strongly to win by a length.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 58.75s Racing Post Standard Time: 57.50s Course Record: 55.90s by Battaash (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (16-21): T Easterby (30 wins from 393 runners, 8%) runs COPPER KNIGHT, COUNT D’ORSAY and SUNDAY SOVEREIGN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (12 wins from 86 runners, 14%) runs COPPER KNIGHT, COUNT D’ORSAY and SUNDAY SOVEREIGN Weight Watcher: COPPER KNIGHT won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 15lb to 85. Longest Traveller: MULZIM trained by M Murphy, Westoning, 171 miles. Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Last 6 Runs 18/781252-02 141565 9/1100-7 1-41116 18065-4 96-3267 33731-9 017-846 11215-5 5-31211 9/015032-38216 28030-8 7689-73 54-1122 19701-4 159-342

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May. Horse SUNDAY SOVEREIGN COUNT D’ORSAY VENTUROUS JAWWAAL MULZIM RAYONG HURAIZ QUEEN’S ORDER MUSCIKA INDIAN SOUNDS KIND REVIEW DAVE DEXTER MONDAMMEJ ILLUSIONIST COPPER KNIGHT AUTUMN FLIGHT GLORY FIGHTER MID WINSTER

Career Wins Places 2 — 5 6 10 9 4 6 7 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 7 12 5 6 6 7 4 2 2 2 1 4 8 11 6 8 4 3 3 2

Total Runs 6 27 55 23 21 13 12 11 52 27 24 17 7 15 51 31 20 21

Career Winnings 21643 60207 92826 36577 37520 13197 9962 11968 55569 22426 28947 51342 13221 6301 169028 28606 22182 22552

Winning Distance Range 5-6F 5F 5-6F 5-7F 5-7F 5F 6F 5F 5-6F 5-7F 5-8F 5F 5-6F 5F 5F 5-6F 5F 5-6F

Winning Going Range S G-S G-ST G-ST ST G-GF GF-ST G-ST G-S G-ST G-ST GS-S GF-ST GF G-ST GS-ST G-S G-GF

Runs Since Wins 4 6 4 4 2 6 11 2 5 3 1 4 2 13 18 3 2 6

KNAVESMIRE TIP In a wide-open contest the marginal preference is for COUNT D’ORSAY, who bounced back to form when finishing second off this mark at Chester a week ago. A reproduction of that performance today would give the five-year-old a big chance. Autumn Flight has filled second place in both starts since winning twice at Chelmsford last month and he should be in the mix once again. Others to consider are Kind Review, Copper Knight and Rayong.

COUNT D’ORSAY

AUTUMN FLIGHT 13

1st Race 1.40

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The Matchbook Betting Exchange Stakes No

Horse

Sunday Sovereign (GB) (264)

B g Equiano (FR) - Red Sovereign

Age

st-lb

9-7

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

5f Handicap (86-105) £25,000 4+ Centre

(kgs)

Draw

(60.3)

(17)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 4110/00- D Breeder: Byerley Stud

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 12l behind Live In The Moment at 22-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) in August last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Best watched. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 14-1

Count d’Orsay (IRE) (7)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Deira (USA)

9-6

Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(59.9)

(14)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 1252-02 D Breeder: Corrin Stud

Winner of ﬁve races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Jabbarockie when second of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. That was an encouraging effort and he should be in the mix once again. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 8-1

Venturous (IRE) (7)

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Bold Desire

9-4

Owner: MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd Trainer: David Barron, Thirsk

(59.0)

(3)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 141565 D Breeder: John Doyle

Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Jabbarockie when fifth of 9 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. May find one or two are too good. Official BHA Rating 97 (-1) SP: 12-1

Jawwaal (GB) (29)

Ch g Bahamian Bounty - Avenbury

Owner: Sekura Group Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

9-2

(58.1)

(11)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 0/1100-0 D BF Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

He has won four times from 5f to 7f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Victory Angel at 4-1jt-fav when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. May be a touch high in the ratings right now. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 10-1

Mulzim (GB) (27)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Samaah (IRE)

Owner: Victoria Taylor & Family Trainer: Mike Murphy, Westoning

9-1

(57.6)

(4)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Form: 1-41116 D Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Came From The Dark when sixth of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good) last month. Has yet to show his very best on the turf. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 16-1

Rayong (GB) (54)

B g Mayson - Lydiate (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-0

(57.2)

(1)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 10065-4 D Breeder: Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd

Successful twice at 5f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Finished 8l behind Garrus when last of 4 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f in March. Arrives here on his last winning mark and it would be no surprise to see him thereabouts. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 14-1

Huraiz (IRE) (12)

Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Samaah (IRE)

Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

8-13 (56.7)

(7)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 06-3260 Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Successful twice at 6f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Chil Chil at 22-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Hard to recommend on the back of that performance. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 20-1

Queen’s Order (GB) (29)

B f Delegator - Kirunavaara (IRE)

Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

8-11

(55.8)

(2)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 33031-0 D BF Breeder: Aspire Bloodstock

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Victory Angel at 4-1jt-fav when last of 9 on her latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. That performance has to be a slight concern. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 14-1 14

Horse

Muscika (GB) (19)

B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche

Owner: Gallop Racing Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

8-11

(55.8)

(8)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 010-046 CD Breeder: Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Finished 5l behind Staxton when last of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Others appear to be safer picks. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 10-1

10 Indian Sounds (IRE) (24)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sarinda

8-10 (55.3)

(5)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Owner: Robert Bradley & P T Midgley Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Form: 11215-5 D Breeder: Godolphin

Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Mondammej when fifth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good to firm) last month. Looks to be up against it. SP: 20-1 Official BHA Rating 89

11 Kind Review (GB) (41)

B g Kodiac - Melodique (FR)

Owner: Elsa Crankshaw Gordon Allan Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

8-8

(54.4)

(16)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Form: 5-31211 D Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-2 at Newcastle over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Canford Bay by 1 1/2l. Has to be of some interest given his most recent form on the all-weather. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 14-1

12 Dave Dexter (GB) (219)

B g Stimulation (IRE) - Blue Crest (FR)

8-7

Owner: The Wolf Pack & Partner Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

(54.0)

(15)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 0/01503- D Breeder: Llety Farms

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 6 behind Blue De Vega on his latest outing at Leicester over 5f in October last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with R M Beckett. The market should guide. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 14-1

13 Mondammej (GB) (7) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

Owner: Mrs C. Brittain Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill

8-7

(54.0)

(10)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 2-30216 D Breeder: Chasemore Farm

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Jabbarockie when sixth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Did not get a clear run on that occasion and can be given another chance. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 14-1

14 Illusionist (GER) (30)

Owner: Miss Marjorie A. Thompson Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Form: 20030-0 D Breeder: Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd

B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Irishstone (IRE)

8-7

(54.0)

(6)

Jockey: Sam James

A winner at 5f on good to ﬁrm ground. Beaten 6l behind Arecibo at 13-2 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (good) last month. Ran well over this track and trip last October and he should not be completely written off. SP: 10-1 Official BHA Rating 86

15 Copper Knight (IRE) (7) B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream

Owner: Middleham Park, Ventura Racing 6&Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

8-6

(53.5)

(9)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 0600-03 CD Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd

Has won eight races at 5f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Jabbarockie beaten 2l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. That was an encouraging performance. Official BHA Rating 85 (-1) SP: 7-1

16 Autumn Flight (IRE) (7) B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Swallow Falls (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Morley, R Penney & A Rix Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

8-5

(53.1)

(18)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 54-1122 D BF Breeder: Troy Cullen

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Global Prospector when second of 4 at 6-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 5f earlier this month. Has to be on the shortlist. SP: 15-2 Official BHA Rating 84 15

Horse

17 Glory Fighter (GB) (17)

B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde

Owner: Mr Kenneth MacPherson Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Age

st-lb

8-5

(kgs)

Draw

(53.1)

(13)

Jockey: Andrew Mullen

Form: 10001-4 D Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 6l behind Commanche Falls when fourth of 6 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. May have to settle for a minor role this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 20-1

18 Mid Winster (GB) (13)

B m Burwaaz - Cayman Fox

8-3

Owner: john blackburn & alan bell Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

(52.2)

(12)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 150-342 D BF Breeder: R. R. Whitton

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Primo’s Comet when second of 7 at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) last month. Could be vulnerable in a race of this nature. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 16-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 8, 14. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 1. STEWARDS NOTE MULZIM: Following its run on 16/4/2021 it was reported that the horse lugged left-handed under pressure. QUEEN’S ORDER: Following its run on 14/4/2021 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly. DAVE DEXTER: Following its run on 6/10/2020 it was reported that the horse hung right handed under pressure. MONDAMMEJ: Following its run on 6/5/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-1 Copper Knight (IRE), 15-2 Autumn Flight (IRE), 8-1 Count d’Orsay (IRE), 10-1 Jawwaal (GB), Muscika (GB), Illusionist (GER), 12-1 Venturous (IRE), 14-1 Sunday Sovereign (GB), Rayong (GB), Queen’s Order (GB), Kind Review (GB), Dave Dexter (GB), Mondammej (GB), 16-1 Mulzim (GB), Mid Winster (GB), 20-1 Huraiz (IRE), Indian Sounds (IRE), Glory Fighter (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£12885.................................................................... 2nd £6042...................................................................................

3rd

£3022..................................................................... 4th

£1510 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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POSITION OF STALLS Centre: Races 1, 2, 3 & 7 Inside Rail: Race 4 Far Side: Race 5 Stands Side: Race 6

TOP JOCKEY AT YORK The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy.

STANDINGS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE DANTE FESTIVAL

Tom Marquand jumped into an early lead in the race to be Living North Top Jockey at York with a double on opening day, starting with an impressive victory on Ilaraab in the Sky Bet Race to the Ebor Jorvik Stakes.

Tom Marquand

Paul Hanagan

Graham Lee

Ryan Moore

Oisin Murphy

Rossa Ryan

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FACES BEHIND THE RACES • What is your current role at York Racecourse? Racing Manager and Raceday Clerk of the Course

• How many years have you worked at York Racecourse? This will be my 11th season.

• What is your raceday role?

My role entails ensuring the smooth running of all areas in relation to the horses and jockeys, including the ground and layout of the track, stables, integrity areas, etc and co-ordinating the doctors, ambulances and vets.

I walk the course with William and Adrian at 6am, and then mornings are busy, checking all areas and dealing with questions from trainers/ racing staff etc especially during a multi-day meeting. 2 hours before the ﬁrst race, I liaise with the BHA Stewards and Field Force, and ensure that we comply with the BHA Rules and General Instructions before racing starts.

• Outside the racedays at York, what do you do the rest of the year?

During the summer, we are all busy preparing for the next race meeting, as the meetings come thick and fast from May to October. The winter months are spent on development projects, and maintenance and refurbishment of areas such as the stable yard, the Weighing Room and Pre Parade Ring etc.

It is also spent on organising the following season’s Macmillan Charity Race Riders, ensuring full and qualiﬁed staff provision for the next season in terms of medical and veterinary cover, organising training and refresher days for our ground staff and horseman’s team, etc. There are also annual Groundsman and Clerk’s seminars to attend, which help to keep everyone up to date with current good practice and any new innovations.

• At the end of the raceday, tell us what makes it a good one?

Quality racing with no incidents, good ﬁnishes and that great Knavesmire atmosphere!

• How did you become involved in racing at York?

I ﬁrst worked at York more than 30 years ago on the Information Team (we didn’t wear pink back then) on racedays. I was also lucky enough to ride on the course in the Queen Mothers Cup a few times.

• What local tip would you give a visitor to the city of York

Arrive by train and allow yourself sufficient time to stroll to the course and get a feel for the city, so allowing the atmosphere to build up. A glass of champagne on the lawn overlooking the Parade Ring before racing starts, will set up your day perfectly!

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ANTHEA LEIGH • Give us a hidden Gem of the Knavesmire

The Stable Yard over behind the back straight. There are four beautiful brick built yards, and on even the busiest raceday on racecourse side, the stable yard is a haven for horses and racing staff. Guests at Stableside, on non racedays, may get a look into one of the yards and see for themselves.

• Thinking of racing personalities, past and present, what question would you most like to ask them? I would ask Sir Henry Cecil about his training of ﬁllies. He was a master with them. I would also ask if he always knew that Frankel would turn out to be arguably, the best of all time.

• Which York Raceday would you attend if you were not working?

Today, so Thursday of the Dante Festival, featuring the Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes itself. Widely acknowledged to be the best Derby Trial, it is fantastic to then watch the winner progress through the season.

• What has been your favourite winning performance at York? Frankel, of course! But another less obvious would be Diminuendo winning the Darley Yorkshire Oaks in 1988 for the iconic pair Steve Cauthen and Sir Henry Cecil.

Diminuendo

Frankel

• Who is your favourite racehorse, past or present?

My favourite ﬂat horse would again have to be Frankel, closely followed by Enable. It is a privilege of my job that I get to see these wonderful world class horses at close quarters.

• If you could share a table in the Voltigeur with 5 people from racing over the years who would they be?

How difficult is this! I will keep it to Flat Racing and Yorkshire (we’ll grant Paul residence status) Tim Richards, Nigel Tinkler, the much-missed Tom O’Ryan, William Haggas and Paul Hanagan. What a lot of amazing stories there would be, and what a lot to learn! It would be good fun too, if you weren’t the barman!

• What is the funniest, printable thing that you have seen/heard on the racecourse?

Russ Garritty urging son Jack Garritty to hurry up so they could beat the traffic, when Jack was still on a stretcher in the Jockeys Medical Room with a broken collar bone!

A message from Mr Malih L Al Basti As the founding owner of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2021 season at the magnificent York Racecourse on the Knavesmire. The past year has thrown many challenges at the racing world globally and I salute those behind the scenes who have worked tirelessly to keep our sport alive throughout those dark days. It is great to be back approaching some form of normality here at York. And so it is with great pride that Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, can continue to support The Chairman, Committee and every member of the York racecourse team by putting our name to three Group 2 races in 2021: the Gr2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Middleton Stakes, the Gr2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante Stakes and the Gr2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack Stakes. We wish all owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff the very best of luck today and throughout this new season on The Knavesmire. Malih L Al Basti Owner and Founder Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

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2nd Race 2.10

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes (Group 2)

1m 2f Group Two £100,000 4+ f&m Inside Rail

One Mile, Two Furlongs About 88 Yards (2,000 metres) See page 54 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Stakes over one mile two furlongs is towards the pinnacle of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, it forms part of the second of four categories; Listed, Group 3, Group 2 and Group 1. This race is restricted to 4yo plus ﬁllies and mares. Given its Pattern prestige, it is part of a broader strategy to keep such horses racing rather than connections choosing to retire them for breeding. Ed Chamberlain and the team from ITV will be having a close at them in the Parade Ring, so make your ﬁnal selection after checking out ITV4.

2019’S RACE Winner: LAH TI DAR Trainer: John Gosden Jockey: Frankie Dettori Age/Weight: 4-9-0 Runners: 6 SP: 1/3F Despite a spirited challenge from the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Rawdaa, the regally bred Lah Ti Dar justiﬁed favouritism, staying on strongly to win by a neck.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 11.29s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 8.30s Course Record: 2m 5.29s by Sea The Stars (18-Aug-09) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (16-21): M Johnston (28 wins from 255 runners, 11%) runs FREYJA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (20 wins from 86 runners, 23%) runs FREYJA Longest Travellers: PASSION trained by A P O’Brien; SILENCE PLEASE trained by J Harrington; both Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Last 6 Runs 2412201/631613118-26 3315534/2343-2 11/1342-

Horse CABALETTA CHAMADE FREYJA PASSION QUEEN POWER SILENCE PLEASE

Career Wins Places 2 1 3 — 5 2 2 4 2 5 3 1

Total Runs 7 7 13 12 10 6

Career Winnings 18925 42629 44056 41836 47460 58171

Winning Distance Range 8-12F 7-10F 7-10F 8-14F 7-10F 7-10F

Winning Going Range G-HV G-S G-HV S G-GF G-GF

Runs Since Wins 4 1 4 4 8 4

KNAVESMIRE TIP Queen Power holds a ﬁtness edge over the majority of her rivals and is likely to give a good account after ﬁnishing second in the Dahlia Stakes earlier this month, but she may be vulnerable to either of the Irish contenders Passion or SILENCE PLEASE. The latter is still relatively unexposed at this trip and could be tough to beat if reproducing the calibre of performance seen when dismissing the Aidan O’Brien-trained sister of Capri at Navan last year. Chamade could also have the ability to get involved.

SILENCE PLEASE

PASSION 21

2nd Race 2.10

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes No

Horse

Cabaletta (GB) (208)

Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Allegretto (IRE)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

4 9-0 (57.2) (6) Form: 241220Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Wonderful Tonight when 10th of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 1 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year. Intriguing dropped in trip. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 13-2

Chamade (GB) (187)

4 9-0 (57.2) (2)

Owner: Mr and Mrs David Aykroyd Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Form: 1/63161- D Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd

B f Sepoy (AUS) - Colima (IRE)

She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and soft ground. A winner at 12-1 at Doncaster over 1m 2f (soft) on her latest outing in November last year, beating Trefoil by 3/4l. This requires more but her limitations know no bounds after impressing last year. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 10-1

Freyja (IRE) (11)

Ch f Gleneagles (IRE) - Crystal Valkyrie (IRE)

Owner: Mrs A. G. Kavanagh Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Passion (IRE) (208)

David Egan

Kerry Bennett

Daniel Tudhope

Chamade

4 9-0 (57.2) (3) Form: 3110-26 D Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 9l behind Lady Bowthorpe when sixth of 7 at on her latest outing in the Group 2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to firm). Could progress now reverting to this distance. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 12-1 B f Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR)

1m 2f Group Two £100,000 4+ f&m Inside Rail

Ben Curtis

Stablehand

4 9-0 (57.2) (5)

Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Form: 331553Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Successful at 1m and 1m 6f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 12 behind Wonderful Tonight beaten 3 1/2l at 14-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot over 1m SP: 9-4 4f (soft) in October last year. Leading contender. Official BHA Rating 111

Queen Power (IRE) (11)

Ch m Shamardal (USA) - Princess Serena (USA)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

5 9-0 (57.2) (1) Form: 4/2343-2 D BF Breeder: Roundhill Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten a head by Lady Bowthorpe when second of 7 at 2-1fav on her latest outing in the Group 2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to ﬁrm) earlier SP: 2-1 this month. Could go one better returning to 1m 2f. Official BHA Rating 107

Silence Please (IRE) (243)

B or Br f Gleneagles (IRE) - Crazy Volume (IRE)

Ryan Moore

Leigh O’Brien

Silvestre De Sousa

Caroline McVie

4 9-0 (57.2) (4)

Owner: G Barber/Team Valor International Llc Form: 11/1342- D Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 4l by Tiger Moth when second of 12 at 12-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 The Paddy Power ‘Is It 2021 Yet’ Stakes at SP: 9-2 Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Shortlisted. Official BHA Rating 103

Shane Foley

Shannon Pratt

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6............................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No. 2.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

2-1 Queen Power (IRE), 9-4 Passion (IRE), 9-2 Silence Please (IRE), 13-2 Cabaletta (GB), 10-1 Chamade (GB), 12-1 Freyja (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£56710.................................................................... 2nd £21500 .................................................................................

3rd

£10760 ................................................................... 4th

£5360...................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

4. Passion holds an entry in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday 19th June for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th June for a stake of £15,000. 5. Queen Power holds an entry in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday 15th June for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Wednesday 9th June for a stake of £35,000. 5. Queen Power also holds an entry in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday 16th June for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Thursday 10th June for a stake of £8,500.

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The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes

Lah Ti Dar - Winner Of The 2019 Renewal Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Lah Ti Dar Coronet Blond Me Beautiful Romance Secret Gesture Ambivalent Dalkala Izzi Top Midday Sariska

Trainer

John Gosden John Gosden Andrew Balding Saeed bin Suroor Ralph Beckett Roger Varian A De Royer-Dupre John Gosden Sir Henry Cecil Michael Bell

Jockey

Frankie Dettori Frankie Dettori Oisin Murphy James Doyle Andrea Atzeni Andrea Atzeni C-P Lemaire William Buick Tom Queally Jamie Spencer

1/3F 2/1F 11/1 5/1 7/2 9/2 2/1F 7/2F 11/10F 10/11F

Runners Time

6 ran 7 ran 4 ran 7 ran 8 ran 8 ran 8 ran 9 ran 8 ran 4 ran

2m 10.38s 2m 8.01s 2m 9.76s 2m 8.85s 2m 10.48 2m 10.21 2m 12.43 2m 11.62 2m 10.05 2m 6.20

Going

G/F G/F G/S G/F G G/S G G G G/F

DANTE:

THE HOPE OF THE NORTH

Dante wins the Derby, June 1945

Foaled on March 7, 1942, he was by Nearco out of Rosy Legend and an inauspicious visit to the ring saw him fail to make his 3,500 gns reserve, and no buyer responded to a sale by public advertisement. So he was put into training with Matt Peacock by his owner, Sir Eric Ohlson. Dante enjoyed a blemish-free juvenile season, a winning debut at Stockton in April and five further successes including the Coventry Stakes and Middle Park Stakes. Come 1945, a successful pipe opener and he was aimed at the 2000 Guineas but preparations were interrupted when the horse’s left eye clouded over just before the first classic. Consequently sent to Newmarket short of gallop, Dante experienced his first defeat when Lord Astor’s Court Martial got the better of him by a neck. Some onlookers felt that had the challenge come on Dante’s right, he would have responded quicker. Legendary punter and founder of Timeform, Phil Bull, was not deterred and as the Middleham star drifted to 10/1, he went into the ring, backing Dante to win £14,000!

Matt Peacock 24

Due to WWII the 1945 Derby was run at Newmarket’s July Course. Dante was set to reoppose Court Martial. Meyrick Good, writing in the Sporting Life commented “I expect to see Dante, Midas, and Court Martial draw away from the field and for the winner I select Dante.” It was to prove an inspired summary as Dante became Middleham’s first Derby winner since Pretender won the 1869 renewal. Midas finished second, with Court Martial in third. His victory was celebrated in Middleham, where the church bells toiled, a Dante Ball held and winning jockey Nevett carried shoulder-high through the streets. Dante was then targeted for the St Leger, to be run here on the Knavesmire that September, he was rated an even-money favourite. However, rumours were that all was not well and they proved correct as on August 25 he was withdrawn. Chamossaire, won at York in his absence. The records show that the eye problems which had blighted the challenge for the 2000 Guineas had returned and indeed worsened. Dante was virtually blind in both eyes and so retired to stand at Theakston Stud, Bedale. Dante had a successful if comparatively brief stud career. Among his high-class winners were Darius (2000 Guineas and Eclipse Stakes), Carrozza (Oaks), and Discorea (Irish Oaks). This great horse died at Theakston in 1956. In all, Dante won eight of his nine starts. Dante remains the last Middleham, indeed last northern trained, horse to win the Derby. The success of Permian from Mark Johnston’s Stable in the town in the 2017 Dante as well as the presence of Gear Up from the same Kingsley House base today offers encouragement that a new chapter in the sporting history of the town is being written. So Dante was reared in Yorkshire – lived there all his life – and retired to stud at Theakston Stud, Bedale.

1946: Dante leaves Middleham to begin his stud career

Based on an original article by John Scanlon, ﬁrst published in the Kingsley Klarion. 25

3rd Race 2.40

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The Matchbook Betting Podcast Hambleton Stakes

1m Handicap £30,000 4+ Inside Rail

About One Mile (1,500 metres)

See page 54 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Back to handicap conditions, this time for horses rated between 96 and 110. Like in the game of cricket a score of 100 denotes a good performer. The winner of the race in 2019, What’s The Story is the highest rated horse in this due to past performances, and so carries the most weight. Maybe visit the sponsors website to show you where the money is down.

2019’S RACE Winner: WHAT’S THE STORY Trainer: Keith Dalgleish Jockey: Joe Fanning Age/Weight: 5-9-5 Runners: 14 SP: 9/1 A consistent and hardy miler, What’s The Story powered home stronger than the rest, showing his class under Joe Fanning to win by a length and a half at the line.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 38.02s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 35.90s Course Record: 1m 34.81s by Concer Un (22-Aug-96) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (16-21): R Fahey (39 wins from 587 runners, 7%) runs HARTSWOOD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (11 wins from 77 runners, 14%) runs OUZO Longest Traveller: OUZO trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Last 6 Runs 30572-2 40118-5 11236-2 12D18-3 5085-03 6133-52 59556-0 14/10628501-7 411-311 31264-9 52554-8 2351-32 823122 73346-5

Horse WHAT’S THE STORY JOHAN BRUNCH MATTHEW FLINDERS KYNREN SHELIR KING OTTOKAR VOLATILE ANALYST OUZO ARTISTIC RIFLES HARTSWOOD FIRMAMENT MOSTAWAA GLOVES LYNCH LA TRINIDAD

Career Wins Places 5 10 5 — 4 2 2 3 4 10 3 3 2 1 2 — 4 2 7 3 2 3 6 18 3 7 2 6 2 2

Total Runs 29 11 10 7 26 17 12 5 15 21 10 74 23 20 12

Career Winnings 106386 38868 30610 28393 127576 44381 15881 6922 36241 58269 13840 108217 14785 10415 6275

Winning Distance Range 7-8F 7-8F 7-8F 8-10F 7-8F 7-8F 7-10F 6F 7-8F 7-9F 7-8F 7-8F 8F 6-8F 7-8F

Winning Going Range G-ST G-ST G-ST G-GF GF-S G-GS S GF G-S G-GF G-GF GS-ST G-ST S-ST G-GF

Runs Since Wins 10 3 5 3 10 5 10 3 2 1 5 10 3 3 7

KNAVESMIRE TIP BRUNCH was successful over this course and distance last season, with Hartswood back in second, in a race that threw up several subsequent winners. Michael Dods’ five-year-old ran a cracker on his reappearance, finishing second off 1lb lower in the Lincoln, and should go close if building on that performance. What’s The Story is another track-and-trip winner to note, though bigger dangers may be the thriving Artistic Rifles, who is chasing a hat-trick, and Matthew Flinders, who makes plenty of appeal on his Spring Cup third at Newbury last month.

BRUNCH

ARTISTIC RIFLES 27

3rd Race 2.40

The Matchbook Betting Podcast Hambleton Stakes No

Horse

What’s The Story (GB) (47)

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Spring Fashion (IRE)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

Age

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

st-lb

1m Handicap £30,000 4+ Inside Rail

(kgs)

9-10 (61.7)

Draw

(3)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 30502-2 CD Breeder: Mrs Liz Nelson MBE

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Top Rank when second of 11 at 22-1 at Doncaster over 1m (good) in March. 2lb higher now but a course and distance winner with place claims. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 14-1

Johan (GB) (25)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Sandreamer (IRE)

Owner: Jon and Julia Aisbitt Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-7

(60.3)

(5)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 40110-5 D Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Nugget when ﬁfth of 16 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) last month. Entitled to build on that solid reappearance run. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 8-1

Brunch (GB) (47)

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Granola

Owner: Mrs F. Denniff Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

9-5

(59.4)

(6)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 11236-2 CD Breeder: Denniff Farms Ltd

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Haqeeqy when second of 18 at 16-1 at Doncaster over 1m (good) in March. That represented a career-best effort and he is a track and trip winner; greatly respected. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 5-1

Matthew Flinders (GB) (25)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Cascata (IRE)

9-3

Owner: Mr S. Stuckey Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

(58.5)

(15)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 12410-3 D BF Breeder: Stuart Stuckey

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Third of 16 behind Nugget beaten 1 1/2l at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) last month. Has been raised 2lb subsequently but is still expected to be competitive this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 4-1

Kynren (IRE) (6)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Art of Gold

9-2

Owner: Elliott Brothers & Peacock & Partner Trainer: David Barron, Thirsk

(58.1)

(12)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 5005-03 D Breeder: Rathasker Stud

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to ﬁrm and soft ground. Third of 10 behind Grove Ferry beaten 1 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Runs off the same mark here and is handicapped to go well. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 14-1

Shelir (IRE) (19)

B or Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shelina (IRE)

Owner: Akela Construction Ltd Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-1

(57.6)

(10)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 6133-52 D Breeder: H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten a short head by Finest Sound when second of 6 at 13-2 on his last outing at Haydock over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month. A 1lb rise is unlikely to prevent him from producing another big run. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 10-1

King Ottokar (FR) (47)

B g Motivator - Treasure (FR)

Owner: Mrs Susan Roy Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

9-1

(57.6)

(9)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 50556-0 Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Quesnay

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 16l behind Haqeeqy at 17-2 when 15th of 18 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good) in March. Proving a difficult sort to catch right, for all his mark appears exploitable. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 8-1

Volatile Analyst (USA) (284)

B g Distorted Humor (USA) - Gentle Caroline (USA)

Owner: Mr Keith Dalgleish Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

9-1

(57.6)

(14)

Jockey: Andrew Breslin (5)

Form: 14/106Breeder: Pollock Farms et al

Successful twice at 6f on good to ﬁrm ground. Finished 11l behind Glen Shiel when last of 6 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in August last year. Scores lowly in the consistency stakes and has an absence to overcome. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 33-1 28

Horse

Ouzo (GB) (47)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Miss Meltemi (IRE)

Age

st-lb

9-1

Owner: Michael Kerr-Dineen & Martin Hughes Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

(kgs)

Draw

(57.6)

(13)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 20501-0 CD Breeder: Equine Breeding Limited

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Haqeeqy at 18-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good) in March. Rated 5lb higher than when scoring over track and trip in October so others appear better treated. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 14-1

10 Artistic Riﬂes (IRE) (19) B g War Command (USA) - Chatham Islands (USA)

Owner: Zaro Srl Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

9-0

(57.2)

(8)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Form: 411-311 D Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Won when evens fav at Ripon over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Garden Oasis by 4 1/2l. Steps up in grade and has an 8lb rise to defy, but he’s in the form of his life so is greatly respected. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 13-2

11 Hartswood (GB) (12) B g Garswood - Nihal (IRE)

Owner: Percy / Green Racing 2 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

8-12 (56.2)

(7)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 31264-0 CD Breeder: D. Lancaster-Smith & Moreton Manor Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 4l behind Storting at 11-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Looked in need of the outing there and respected back at a track where he’s won in the past. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 20-1

12 Firmament (GB) (19)

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Heaven Sent

Owner: Gallop Racing Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

8-11

(55.8)

(2)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 52554-0 CD Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Persuasion at 20-1 when eighth of 13 at Haydock over 7f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Course and distance winner but his recent efforts temper enthusiasm. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 16-1

13 Mostawaa (GB) (15)

Ch g Poet’s Voice - Mumtaza

Owner: The Haroldians Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

8-7

(54.0)

(4)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 2351-32 D BF Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won three times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Keyser Soze when second of 9 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has been raised 1lb since but he’s no forlorn hope for a place given his consistency. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 16-1

14 Gloves Lynch (GB) (21)

B g Mukhadram - Suelita

Owner: Ms ID Heerowa & Clan Burns Trainer: Michael Wigham, Newmarket

8-4

(52.6)

(1)

Jockey: Hayley Turner

Form: 023122 D Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Successful at 6f and 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Heaven Forfend when second of 7 at 2-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m last month. Has been raised 2lb for that near miss and is taking on a much tougher assignment today. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 20-1

15 La Trinidad (GB) (19)

B g Bated Breath - High Drama (IRE)

Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

8-3

(52.2)

(11)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 03346-5 D Breeder: Exors of the Late Mr O. J. Williams

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 13l behind Artistic Rifles when fifth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good to firm) last month. Has run well here in the past and isn’t handicapped out of this. SP: 20-1 Official BHA Rating 85

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 12, 14. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 8.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Matthew Flinders (GB), 5-1 Brunch (GB), 13-2 Artistic Riﬂes (IRE), 8-1 Johan (GB), King Ottokar (FR), 10-1 Shelir (IRE), 14-1 What’s The Story (GB), Kynren (IRE), Ouzo (GB), 16-1 Firmament (GB), Mostawaa (GB), 20-1 Hartswood (GB), Gloves Lynch (GB), La Trinidad (GB), 33-1 Volatile Analyst (USA) 29

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£15462.................................................................... 2nd £7251....................................................................................

3rd

£3627..................................................................... 4th

£1812 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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Looking after the horses is a priority at York and every raceday there is a team of experienced equine vets on constant call. Much of their work is done before racing actually starts, being on hand to check horses over and reassure connections. As part of the Northern End Development the vets have their own office, a large treatment box and a dedicated “stock box” to help them assess and treat the stars of our show. If there is an incident during a race, prompt attention to horse and rider is provided by the modern ambulances, you will see them parked by the track, ready for a rapid response. Like most courses York will often use green screens during an incident, these offer privacy to those involved and their presence does not necessarily signify bad news. Keeping cool is important to a racehorse so you might see them using the horse showers in the new wash down area or the cold water provided in the parade ring and at every start. If you spot a mist cloud behind the saddling boxes that means the horses are beneﬁting from the cooling power of the special water-misting fans. If a horse loses a shoe or ‘spreads a plate’, then there is a farrier at every start, as well as in their dedicated box by the pre parade ring, to put it right and let the racing commence. Remember a farrier shoes horses, a blacksmith makes gates or the impressive fretwork on the front of the future Weighing Room. As you enjoy your meeting, you can rest assured the horses are being well cared for by the racecourse team and their own dedicated stable staff. 30

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2020 Champion: David O’Meara

STANDINGS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE DANTE FESTIVAL

Seven different winning trainers on opening day of the York season, including victory for the latest member of the 3000 winner club as Richard Fahey saddled Mr Lupton to his fourth Knavesmire win.

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FACT FILE:

Where does the race name come from?

Only two Northern-trained horses have won the Cazoo Derby; Pretender way back in 1869 and Dante. Both trained at Middleham, the latter by Matt Peacock to Classic success in 1945.

WHAT HOODOO? Only one horse beaten at York has ever won the Cazoo Derby, Workforce, second behind Cape Blanco in 2010, became a Blue Riband winner and so a hoodoo breaker.

OH LA LA TO BE SURE!

One mile, two furlongs and 56 yards (2,050 metres)

Prize money £165,000

FIRST WINNER?

Bald Eagle justiﬁed favouritism in 1958 for Newmarket trainer Sir Cecil Boyd-Rochfort and his jockey Harry Carr.

Why is it considered a Classic Trial?

Simples - since 1958, ten York winners have won at Epsom; St Paddy (1960), Shirley Heights (1978), Shahrastani (1986), Reference Point (1987), Erhaab (1994), Benny The Dip (1997), North Light (2004), Motivator (2005), Authorized (2007) and Golden Horn (2015).

After galloping to glory here in 2014 The Grey Gatsby landed the Prix du Jockey Club (or French Derby) at Chantilly. The following year saw Jack Hobbs second on the Knavesmire and at Epsom, but a Classic winner at The Curragh.

LUCK OF THE IRISH? ANY NEAR MISSES?

They drew a blank in the ﬁrst 40 years and all bar Aidan O’Brien, still have; the Ballydoyle maestro scored with Saratoga Springs (1998), Septimus (2006), Black Bear Island (2009) then Cape Blanco (2010). The honour of the Emerald Isle rests with O’Brien’s High Deﬁnition and Roman Empire today, with Jim Bolger’s Flying Visit a third string to the Irish bow.

Tartan Bearer

Rheingold was beaten just inches by Roberto in 1972 and the Millennium winner Sakhee was only 150 yards from Derby victory before being headed late on by Sinndar. The 2008 renewal saw Tartan Bearer go down by just half a length to New Approach and Libertarian was fast ﬁnishing for his runners up berth.

LEADING TRAINERS?

The late Sir Henry Cecil

The late Sir Henry Cecil holds the record for having won this race seven times – Approval (1970), Lyphard’s Wish (1979), Hello Gorgeous (1980), Simply Great (1982), Claude Monet (1984), Reference Point (1987) and Tenby (1993). Sir Michael Stoute, John Gosden (Uncle Bryn) and Aidan O’Brien (High Deﬁnition, Roman Empire) all have four wins in the race and the latter two will both be looking to close the gap on the great man this afternoon.

LEADING RIDER?

Pat Eddery

The late Pat Eddery managed six wins whilst Ryan Moore (High Deﬁnition) has the best record of the current crop with three. Frankie Dettori would join him on that mark were Uncle Bryn to win this afternoon.

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How do local trainers fare? Poorly, until the turn of this decade. However, Libertarian broke the County’s duck for trainer Elaine Burke in 2013. The Grey Gatsby made it two in a row for the White Rose courtesy of Hambleton based Kevin Ryan in 2014. It was back to winning ways in 2017, when the Mark Johnston trained Permian prevailed and Thunderous gave the yard a third success last season. This year, Gear Up represents the Middleton yard, while Pythagoras is saddled by Richard Fahey.

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4th Race 3.10

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The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Group 2)

1m 2f Group Two £165,000 3 Inside Rail

One Mile, Two Furlongs About 88 Yards (2,000 metres) See page 54 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Another Group 2 and like the Investec Derby, the race is restricted to three-year-olds and is known as an Epsom ‘trial’. A true test of natural ability, all are once again set to carry the same 9st weight. Given up on your own judgement? Then look for the red bi plane that denotes the selection of the racecourse tipster, Baron Ferdinand. If you think you know the winner then place your Epsom bet before the race as the winner’s odds will tumble by 3.12pm, given that ten colts have already done this double.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: THUNDEROUS Trainer: Mark Johnston Jockey: Franny Norton Age/Weight: 3-9-0 Runners: 6 SP: 13/2 In a small but select field, Thunderous pipped Highest Ground in the final strides to take his first success at Group level for Middleham-based trainer Mark Johnston.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 10.62s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 8.30s Course Record: 2m 5.29s by Sea The Stars (18-Aug-09) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (16-21): R Fahey (39 wins from 587 runners, 7%) runs PYTHAGORAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (20 wins from 86 runners, 23%) runs GEAR UP Fancy That: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015, 2016 and 2018. The stable runs MEGALLAN and UNCLE BRYN today. M Johnston won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs GEAR UP today. Longest Travellers: HIGH DEFINITION and ROMAN EMPIRE trained by A P O’Brien; FLYING VISIT trained by J S Bolger; all Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May.

Last Racecard 6 No. Runs Horse 1 12-1 ALENQUER 2 11-5 BELLOCCIO 3 22219-2 FLYING VISIT 4 1141- GEAR UP 5 11- HIGH DEFINITION 6 1-1 HURRICANE LANE 7 2247-21 MEGALLAN 8 21131-4 PYTHAGORAS 9 41-5 ROMAN EMPIRE 10 1-3 ROYAL CHAMPION 11 11-3 UNCLE BRYN

Career Wins Places 2 1 2 — 2 5 3 — 2 — 2 — 2 3 3 — 1 — 1 1 2 1

Total Runs 3 3 12 4 2 2 7 6 3 2 3

Career Winnings 29660 27534 33559 99201 49068 18720 33000 29911 7881 5175 8151

Winning Distance Range 7-10F 8F 8-9F 7-10F 8F 8-10F 8F 7-8F 8F 8F 8-9F

Winning Going Range G-S GS HV G S G-HV GF-ST GS-S — G ST

Runs Since Wins 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP High Deﬁnition has been all the rage for the Derby following a remarkable success in the Beresford Stakes at the Curragh last September but he arrives here having missed an intended engagement at Lingﬁeld last week. With that in mind, the vote goes to another unbeaten runner in the shape of HURRICANE LANE. Charlie Appleby’s colt displayed a professional attitude when scoring at Newbury last month and he appeals as the type who will continue to improve with racing. Royal Champion, Gear Up and Megallan add further spice to what is an intriguing contest.

HURRICANE LANE

HIGH DEFINITION 35

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Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

Horse

st-lb (kgs) Draw

Alenquer (FR) (20)

9-0 (57.2) (6)

Owner: M M Stables Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Form: 12-1 D Breeder: Gestut Romerhof

B c Adlerﬂug (GER) - Wild Blossom (GER)

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good and soft ground. A winner at 25-1 in the Group 3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown over 1m 2f last month, beating Adayar by 1/2l. Commands respect with his stable’s record at the track but his recent success has received a few knocks. Official BHA Rating 109 (-1) SP: 7-1

Belloccio (FR) (20)

9-0 (57.2) (9)

Owner: All for One Racing Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Form: 11-5 Breeder: Vasby Distribution AB

Ro c Belardo (IRE) - Three Cards

Successful twice at 1m on good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Alenquer when ﬁfth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month. He will need to step forward considerably from that outing. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 33-1

Flying Visit (IRE) (32)

B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Fionnuar (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J. S. Bolger Trainer: J. S. Bolger, Ireland

Gear Up (IRE) (201)

B c Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Gearanai (USA)

Owner: Teme Valley Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

High Deﬁnition (IRE) (229)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Palace (IRE)

Owner: D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/Westerberg Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Hurricane Lane (IRE) (27)

Ch c Frankel - Gale Force

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Megallan (GB) (41)

B c Kingman - Eastern Belle

Owner: Mr A. E. Oppenheimer Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Pythagoras (IRE) (23)

B c Zoffany (IRE) - Alegra

Owner: Sir Robert Ogden Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Form: 11Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd Ryan Moore

Michael Webster

9-0 (57.2) (11) Form: 1-1 D Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd William Buick

Bimal Paudel

9-0 (57.2) (5) Form: 2240-21 Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Martin Harley

Pappu Singh Deora

9-0 (57.2) (3) Form: 21131-4 Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Wirko when fourth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good) last month. Faces a tougher assignment on this occasion. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 33-1 36

Ben Curtis

Stablehand

9-0 (57.2) (10)

Successful twice at 1m on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Won when 4-6fav at Newcastle over 1m last month, beating Legion Of Honour by 1/2l. Shapes as though the step up in trip will beneﬁt him and he is no back number despite Dettori choosing Uncle Bryn. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 8-1

Kevin Manning

Muhammad Amir

Form: 1141- C D Breeder: J. S. Bolger

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 11-4 at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Maximal by 1l. Showed a professional attitude on that occasion and he is open to further progression. Official BHA Rating 99 (+6) SP: 5-1

David Egan

Stablehand

9-0 (57.2) (2)

Successful twice at 1m on good - yielding and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-5fav in the Group 2 Beresford Stakes at Curragh over 1m in September last year, beating Monaasib by 3/4l. Arrives with SP: 3-1 a lofty reputation having gone unbeaten as a juvenile. Official BHA Rating 115

Martin Blazek

Form: 22210-2 Breeder: J. S. Bolger

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good ground. A winner in the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud Stakes at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f in October, beating Botanik by a short head. Displayed a tough attitude on several occasions and better is expected this term. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 9-2

Tom Marquand

9-0 (57.2) (4)

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Bolshoi Ballet when second of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f last month. Remains open to progression at this trip. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 14-1

1m 2f Group Two £165,000 3 Inside Rail

Paul Hanagan

Hannah Welford

Horse

st-lb (kgs) Draw

Roman Empire (IRE) (35)

9-0 (57.2) (8)

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Form: 41-5 Breeder: Barronstown Stud

B c Galileo (IRE) - Shermeen (IRE)

A winner at 1m on soft - heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Erzindjan when ﬁfth of 6 at 11-8fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (soft) last month. One of the likely front runners in the ﬁeld having made all to win his maiden last year. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 50-1

10 Royal Champion (IRE) (30)

Hollie Doyle

Anatoliy Komisar

9-0 (57.2) (7)

B c Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Form: 1-3 BF Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 8 behind Highland Avenue beaten 7l at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) last month. It would be no surprise to see him take a big step forward SP: 5-1 from that performance. Official BHA Rating 100

11 Uncle Bryn (GB) (23)

9-0 (57.2) (1)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Wall of Sound

Owner: Chasemore Farm Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Andrea Atzeni

Steven Edgar

Form: 11-3 BF Breeder: Chasemore Farm

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Wirko beaten 2l at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good) last month. That experience should have done him the world of good and the return to a more conventional track is in his favour. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 12-1

Frankie Dettori

John Dixon

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA) STEWARDS NOTE BELLOCCIO: Following its run on 23/4/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

3-1 High Deﬁnition (IRE), 9-2 Gear Up (IRE), 5-1 Hurricane Lane (IRE), Royal Champion (IRE), 7-1 Alenquer (FR), 8-1 Megallan (GB), 12-1 Uncle Bryn (GB), 14-1 Flying Visit (IRE), 33-1 Belloccio (FR), Pythagoras (IRE), 50-1 Roman Empire (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£93571.................................................................... 2nd £35475 .................................................................................

3rd

£17754.................................................................... 4th

£8844...................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

4. Gear Up, 5. High Definition, 6. Hurricane Lane, 9. Roman Empire, 10. Royal Champion and 11. Uncle Bryn all hold an entry in the Cazoo Derby on Saturday 5th June for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 31st May for a stake of £63,750. 1. Alenquer, 2. Belloccio, 3. Flying Visit, 4. Gear Up, 5. High Definition, 6. Hurricane Lane, 9. Roman Empire and 11. Uncle Bryn all hold an entry in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday 18th June for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Saturday 12th June for a stake of £15,000. 5. High Definition, 7. Megallan and 9. Roman Empire also hold an entry in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday 15th June for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Wednesday 9th June for a stake of £30,000.

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Thunderous - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Thunderous Telecaster Roaring Lion Permian Wings Of Desire Golden Horn The Grey Gatsby Libertarian Bonﬁre Carlton House

Trainer

Mark Johnston Hughie Morrison John Gosden Mark Johnston John Gosden John Gosden Kevin Ryan Mrs K. Burke Andrew Balding Sir Michael Stoute

Jockey

Franny Norton Oisin Murphy Oisin Murphy Franny Norton Frankie Dettori William Buick Ryan Moore William Buick Jimmy Fortune Ryan Moore

13/2 7/1 3/1F 10/1 9/1 4/1 9/1 33/1 3/1 11/4

Runners Time

6 ran 8 ran 9 ran 10 ran 12 ran 7 Ran 6 Ran 8 Ran 7 Ran 6 Ran

2m 8.62s 2m 10.24s 2m 9.79s 2m 8.40s 2m 7.37s 2m 8.74s 2m 8.99s 2m 10.59s 2m 10.52s 2m 13.49s

Going

G/S G/F G/F G/S G/F G G/S G G G

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5th Race 3.40

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The British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race)

5f Listed £47,000 3 Centre

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 54 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION This Listed race aims to give a competitive run to high quality three-year-old sprinters who may struggle against their elders this early in the season, in Pattern races, yet are already beyond most handicaps. A European Breeders’ Fund race, meaning that all the horses sires are registered in Europe with the EBF. The scheme is to encourage the best in bloodstock breeding in Europe. If judgement of form has failed you so far today, it might be time to just try your favourite colours; it has been known to pay a dividend in such races.

2019’S RACE Winner: GARRUS Trainer: Jeremy Noseda Jockey: Ryan Moore Age/Weight: 3-9-2 Runners: 6 SP: 3/1 The last renewal of this contest was a thriller as Garrus pipped Shades Of Blue and Soldier’s Call in a thriller with just a short head and a neck between the three at the line.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 59.35s Racing Post Standard Time: 57.50s Course Record: 55.90s by Battaash (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (16-21): R Fahey (39 wins from 587 runners, 7%) runs INTERNATIONALDREAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (12 wins from 86 runners, 14%) runs WINTER POWER Longest Traveller: ATALIS BAY trained by M Botti, Newmarket, 163 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 140-233 11196-1 1343-25 8735-2 33123-3 1312-44 4610117-1 82

Horse ACKLAM EXPRESS ATALIS BAY BURNING CASH FIRST COMPANY INTERNATIONALDREAM MUKER WINTER POWER DEXTER BELLE NEVER SAY NEVER

Career Wins Places 3 4 4 1 1 3 — 2 2 4 2 2 4 1 1 — — 1

Total Runs 9 7 8 5 8 6 9 2 2

Career Winnings 31504 23070 3493 12962 8668 50739 2970

Winning Distance Range 5F 5-6F 5F 6F 5F 5F 6F -

Winning Going Range G-GS GS-ST G — GS-GF GS-ST GS-S GF —

Runs Since Wins 6 1 6 — 4 4 1 1 —

KNAVESMIRE TIP ACKLAM EXPRESS makes slightly more appeal than the returning Winter Power in a cracking Listed event. Nigel Tinkler’s charge should be fighting-fit following three fine efforts at Meydan since mid-February, whereas the latter hasn’t run since October, and he is also a past C&D winner. Tim Easterby’s inmate is an exciting three-year-old, after signing off last season with Listed and Group 3 victories at Ayr and Newmarket respectively, but she might just need this. Atalis Bay and Dexter Belle add further spice to the race.

ACKLAM EXPRESS

WINTER POWER 41

5th Race 3.40

The British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

Horse

st-lb

Acklam Express (IRE) (47)

9-2

B g Mehmas (IRE) - York Express

Owner: MPS Racing and M B Spence Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

5f Listed £47,000 3 Centre

(kgs)

Draw

(58.1)

(8)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Form: 140-233 CD Breeder: Mr R. Ryan

He has won three times at 5f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 13 behind Extravagant Kid beaten 3/4l on his latest run in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments Group 1 Stakes at Meydan over 6f (good) in March. Top-rated and holds major claims. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 9-4

Atalis Bay (GB) (36)

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Atalis

9-2

Owner: Scuderia Blueberry S. R. L. Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

(58.1)

(4)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 11106-1 D Breeder: Amelia Field

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 at Nottingham over 5f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating Burning Cash by 1 1/4l. Looks to have improved and must enter calculations. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 7-1

Burning Cash (IRE) (11)

B g Strath Burn - Passiﬁed Lady (USA)

Owner: Mr C. Priestley & Mr M. Hammond Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

9-2

(58.1)

(9)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 1343-25 D Breeder: M. Ronayne & T. Badger

A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Dragon Symbol when last of 5 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. That was slightly disappointing following a solid effort behind Atalis Bay the time before. Official BHA Rating 102 (-3) SP: 16-1

First Company (IRE) (8)

B c Fast Company (IRE) - Pira Palace (IRE)

9-2

Owner: Northern Marking Ltd Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

(58.1)

(1)

Jockey: Harrison Shaw

Form: 0035-2 Breeder: Noel Finegan

Placed twice in ﬁve starts. Beaten 3/4l by Showalong when second of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Entitled to improve for that comeback run and can’t be ruled out, although he has plenty to ﬁnd on ratings. Official BHA Rating 94 (+4) SP: 10-1

Internationaldream (IRE) (37)

B c Acclamation - Komedy (IRE)

9-2

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(58.1)

(7)

Jockey: Paddy Mathers

Form: 33123-3 Breeder: M. & S. Hanly

Successful twice at 6f on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Bickerstaffe beaten 1 1/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. The speed he showed there suggests that cutting back in distance may help. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 10-1

Muker (IRE) (11)

Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Naias (IRE)

Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd Trainer: Phillip Makin, Easingwold

9-2

(58.1)

(6)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 1312-44 CD Breeder: Mr Joe & June Staunton

Successful twice at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Dragon Symbol when fourth of 5 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Won here last year but slightly disappointing so far this season. Official BHA Rating 103 (-4) SP: 12-1

Winter Power (IRE) (216)

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Titian Saga (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

9-2

(58.1)

(2)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 461011- D Breeder: Newlands House Stud

She has won four times at 5f on varying ground. A winner at 10-1 in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket over 5f (soft) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Method by 3l. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time and must enter calculations. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 11-4

Dexter Belle (IRE) (37)

B f Ajaya - Thousandfold (USA)

Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

8-11

(55.8)

(5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 0-1 Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Won on her latest outing when evens fav at Pontefract over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Barney’s Bay by 6l, her ﬁrst success from two starts. Impressive there and no surprise to see her upped in class here. An interesting player. Official BHA Rating SP: 11-2 42

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

Never Say Never (IRE) (14) 8-11 (55.8) (3) Jockey: R E N N U Owner: Bond Thoroughbred LimitedON-R Form: 02 N Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud Placed once in two starts. Beaten 2l by Exuding when second (Goofin11 atg33-1) on her latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good to ﬁrm) 9

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Tahara (IRE)

last month. That was a big step forward from her debut performance but this is a whole lot tougher. Likely to be outclassed. Official BHA Rating SP: 100-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-4 Acklam Express (IRE), 11-4 Winter Power (IRE), 11-2 Dexter Belle (IRE), 7-1 Atalis Bay (GB), 10-1 First Company (IRE), Internationaldream (IRE), 12-1 Muker (IRE), 16-1 Burning Cash (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£26653................................................................... 2nd £10105..................................................................................

3rd

£5057..................................................................... 4th

£2519....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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6th Race 4.15 The Constant Security ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

6f Maiden £15,000 2 Stands Side

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) See page 54 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION This maiden race is dedicated to two-year-old horses that have yet to win, so is again a level weights affair. Given this lack of experience the horses have not been awarded a handicap mark yet. The same EBF eligibility criteria apply as for our previous race. In tipping terms, it is a choice of the “Ps”, pedigree or pin.

2019’S RACE Winner: REPARTEE Trainer: Kevin Ryan Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Age/Weight: 2-9-5 Runners: 12 SP: 9/2 A stunning performance from the promising Repartee, who made most and drew ﬁve lengths clear of the ﬁeld at the line in the familiar colours of his owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 13.97s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 9.60s Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (16-21): W Haggas (36 wins from 191 runners, 19%) runs YAAHOBBY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (20 wins from 86 runners, 23%) runs GANGWAY Longest Travellers: SECRET STRENGTH and LUSAIL trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Last 6 Runs Horse ALBAHR ANOTHER BERTIE 4 COBRA KAI DARK MOON RISING 23 EDINSON KEVANI FLIPPIN’ ECK GANGWAY LUSAIL 3 MATTICE RIZG 2 SECRET STRENGTH SPITTING FEATHERS YAAHOBBY

Career Wins Places — — — — — — — — — 1 — — — — — — — 1 — — — 1 — — — —

Total Runs — — 1 — 2 — — — 1 — 1 — —

Career Winnings

Winning Distance Range -

Winning Going Range — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Runs Since Wins — — — — — — — — — — — — —

KNAVESMIRE TIP SECRET STRENGTH was sent off favourite when second on his debut at Newmarket recently, showing plenty of positive signs, only for his greenness to cost him victory at the business end. He could build on that opening effort to open his account here and is one of two for Richard Hannon, alongside the Al Shaqab racing newcomer Lusail. William Haggas’ Kodiac colt Yaahobby cost 300,000gns and is also on the radar on debut, with fellow newcomers Albahr and Rizg noted representing top-class operations.

SECRET STRENGTH

YAAHOBBY 45

6th Race 4.15

The Constant Security ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

Horse

st-lb

Albahr (GB) (-)

9-5

Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Falls of Lora (IRE)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

6f Maiden £15,000 2 Stands Side

(kgs)

Draw

(59.4)

(11)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: Breeder: Godolphin

Foaled 7 Feb. A Dubawi colt who is a half-brother to Australian Group 1 winner Cascadian. He is also related to two other winners and represents a top-class operation on his debut. One to watch. Official BHA Rating SP: 3-1

Another Bertie (IRE) (-)

B c Acclamation - Temerity (IRE)

Owner: Mr John R. Saville Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

9-5

(59.4)

(4)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Form: Breeder: Khalid Mishref & Joe Hernon

Foaled 18 Apr. An Acclamation colt, who cost 48,000gns at the Book Two Yearling Sales last autumn. Represents a shrewd local operation and a market check could provide the best guide to his chance here. Official BHA Rating SP: 25-1

Cobra Kai (IRE) (26)

B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Hala Hala (IRE)

Owner: Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

9-5

(59.4)

(13)

Jockey: Andrew Mullen

Form: 4 Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock

Foaled 1 Apr. Half-brother to Hala Hala Hala, won at 6f. Finished 8l behind Melayu Kingdom when fourth of 8 at 11-1 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. He will have learnt plenty during that ﬁrst appearance and could be an improver here. Official BHA Rating SP: 33-1

Dark Moon Rising (IRE) (-)

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA)

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-5

(59.4)

(1)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Form: Breeder: Mr N. Al Habtoor

Foaled 28 Feb. A Night of Thunder colt who cost 80,000gns as a yearling and represents the stable that won this in 2019. His dam was a winner in France and he could be capable of making his presence felt on debut. Official BHA Rating SP: 10-1

Edinson Kevani (IRE) (17)

B g Kodiac - Lucrezia

9-5

Owner: Mrs Wendy Burdett Trainer: Phillip Makin, Easingwold

(59.4)

(8)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 23 BF Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 30 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Third of 6 behind Devious Angel beaten 8l at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f last month. That winner went close in the Lily Agnes at Chester last week and he has to be given respect. Official BHA Rating SP: 12-1

Flippin’ Eck (IRE) (-)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Sweet Serendipity

9-5

Owner: Nick Rhodes and Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(59.4)

(12)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: Breeder: Alun Douch

Foaled 8 Feb. A Gleneagles colt out of an unraced dam, who is a sister to Cesarewitch) winner Sweet Selection and a half-sister to 1,000 Guineas runner-up Lightning Thunder as well as smart 6f-7f winner Gulliver. Represents a capable stable, but this looks a tough start. Official BHA Rating SP: 25-1

Gangway (IRE) (-)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - An Saincheann (IRE)

9-5

Owner: Mr Paul Dean Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

(59.4)

(3)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: Breeder: Michael Ryan

Foaled 11 May. A Gleneagles colt, who cost 48,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to Astonished, who has won twice at 7f and 1m. Represents a top team who know how to ready a newcomer and has to be taken seriously on debut. Official BHA Rating SP: 10-1

Lusail (IRE) (-)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Diaminda (IRE)

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

9-5

(59.4)

(10)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 26 Jan. This 160,000gns purchase is a son of Mehmas and the second foal of a dam who was a two-year-old winner and half-sister to the Group 1-winning Fayr Jag. One to note on debut for a team that last won this in 2016. Official BHA Rating SP: 10-1 46

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

Mattice (GB) (10)

9-5

(59.4)

(9)

B c Mattmu - Ice Mayden

Owner: Mr B Valentine & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 3 Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited

Foaled 16 Feb. Half-brother to Cheap Jack, won at 1m 2f and 1m 4f. Third of 8 behind Latin Lover beaten 1l at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Beverley over 5f earlier this month. Caught the eye in the latter stages of that contest and could build on that ﬁrst outing here. Official BHA Rating SP: 12-1

10 Rizg (GB) (-)

9-5

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Azenzar

Owner: Mr Imad Alsagar Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

(59.4)

(2)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

Foaled 12 Apr. A 85,000gns half-brother to Establish, who won twice at a mile and could run well on debut here, representing a top team that have started the season well. Respected. Official BHA Rating SP: 8-1

11 Secret Strength (IRE) (11)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Midnight Destiny (IRE)

9-5

Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

(59.4)

(5)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 2 BF Breeder: Austin Lyons

Foaled 11 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 2 3/4l by Dig Two when second of 5 at 11-8fav on his racecourse debut at Newmarket over 5f earlier this month. He showed plenty of promise when ultimately paying for a lack of experience on that occasion. Could make amends. Official BHA Rating SP: 9-2

12 Spitting Feathers (IRE) (-)

B c Iffraaj - Yellowhammer

Owner: Mr Steve Ryan Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-5

(59.4)

(7)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 5 Feb. Dam won three times at 7f. Represents the stable that won this in 2019 and the son of Iffraaj, who was an expensive purchase as a yearling, requires plenty of attention on his ﬁrst racecourse outing. Official BHA Rating SP: 14-1

13 Yaahobby (IRE) (-) B c Kodiac - Nations Alexander (IRE)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-5

(59.4)

(6)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Foaled 24 Apr. Cost 300,000 guineas as a yearling and this son of Kodiac, out of Nations Alexander, who was both a Listed and Group 3 winner at two, could be set for a bright future. It would be no surprise to see him involved at the business end on debut. Official BHA Rating SP: 7-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

PROBABLE S.P.’S

3-1 Albahr (GB), 9-2 Secret Strength (IRE), 7-1 Yaahobby (IRE), 8-1 Rizg (GB), 10-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE), Gangway (IRE), Lusail (IRE), 12-1 Edinson Kevani (IRE), Mattice (GB), 14-1 Spitting Feathers (IRE), 25-1 Another Bertie (IRE), Flippin’ Eck (IRE), 33-1 Cobra Kai (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£8100..................................................................... 2nd £3802...................................................................................

3rd

£1902 ..................................................................... 4th

£951......................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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7th Race 4.50 The Autohorn Stakes

Two Miles About 88 Yards (3,200 metres)

2m Handicap 71-90 £15,000 4+ Inside Rail

See page 54 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION As the longest race of the Festival, the start is on the home straight and the horses will pass the stands and then complete a further circuit of the track. “Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and here the upper rating of 90 means that the spotlight will not be stolen by a proven superstar. Perhaps the team on Racing TV can guide you to farewell glory. If you are successful then you can bask in the glory of picking up the last winner at York until at least 1.41pm tomorrow.

2019’S RACE Winner: CARNWENNAN Trainer: Charlie Fellowes Jockey: Stevie Donohoe Age/Weight: 4-8-12 Runners: 15 SP: 7/1 Produced to lead just over a furlong from home, the Charlie Fellowes-trained four-year-old kept on strongly to win by just over a length from Mancini and Bal De Rio.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 3m 37.21s Racing Post Standard Time: 3m 30.30s Course Record: 3m 27.06s by Stradivarius (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (16-21): T Easterby (30 wins from 393 runners, 8%) runs MULTELLIE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (12 wins from 86 runners, 14%) runs MULTELLIE Longest Traveller: RAYMOND trained by K Dalgleish, Carluke, 205 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th May.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Last 6 Runs 58-4113 23-3274 2/56-301 21412 64152513/4-250 21311-4 57122-2 1/44232 7222-42 473948/ 68336-1

Horse BEN LILLY CHIPIRON RED FORCE ONE RAYMOND MULTELLIE ARABIC CULTURE FRANKENSTELLA SASHENKA SHARP SUITED CLOUD THUNDER POLISH GENERAL ZOFF

Career Wins Places 7 2 7 7 4 4 2 1 8 14 5 6 3 1 4 5 1 3 — 5 1 1 3 11

Total Runs 16 31 20 5 59 25 8 19 8 9 13 28

Career Winnings 29084 95171 21997 8346 57279 17977 14717 17200 3429 9704 10737

Winning Distance Range 14-16F 12-15F 8-13F 10-13F 12F 9-12F 16-17F 7-14F 12F 12F 16F

Winning Going Range G-ST G-ST F-GF G-ST G-S ST G-S GS-ST ST ST GS-GF GF-ST

Runs Since Wins 2 13 1 2 2 6 2 9 8 3 1 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP FRANKENSTELLA has winning course-and-distance form in the book from last year and warmed up for this assignment with a satisfactory effort at Newcastle, which should have put her spot on for this. The principal threat may be Ben Lilly, who was beaten by less than a length over 1m 5f at Hamilton last time out and could appreciate this stiffer test. Cloud Thunder also has a solid chance if transferring his recent all-weather form back onto turf.

FRANKENSTELLA

BEN LILLY 51

7th Race 4.50

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The Autohorn Stakes No

Horse

Ben Lilly (IRE) (11)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Aristocratic Lady (USA)

Age

Owner: Jack Thomas & Ben Thomas Trainer: David Brown, Wiseton

st-lb

2m Handicap (71-90) £15,000 4+ Inside Rail

(kgs)

10-1 (64.0)

Draw

(10)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 50-4113 D BF Breeder: Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd

Winner of seven races from 1m 6f to 2m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind The Trader beaten 3/4l at 4-1jt-fav at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Returns on the same mark and expected to go close. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 4-1

Chipiron (FR) (19)

Ch g Rio de La Plata (USA) - Chicago May (FR)

Owner: Mr Darren Croot Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Newark

9-12 (62.6)

(3)

Jockey: Elle-May Croot (7)

Form: 23-3204 Breeder: Hubert Honore

Winner of seven races from 1m 4f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind He’s A Keeper when fourth of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f last month. Needs to raise his game a notch to ﬁgure. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 16-1

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Ro g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dusty Red

Owner: The Yorkshire Puddings Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

9-10 (61.7)

(6)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 2/56-301 Breeder: K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 5f on ground varying from firm to good; has also won two hurdles. A winner at 11-4 at Ayr over 1m 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Raymond by 1l. 5lb higher now but could benefit from this step up in trip. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 7-1

Raymond (IRE) (17)

B g Tobougg (IRE) - Crack The Kicker (IRE)

Owner: Straightline Bloodstock Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

9-8

(60.8)

(5)

Jockey: Billy Garritty (3)

Form: 21412 BF Breeder: Alastair Pim

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 5f on the all-weather; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in November last year). Beaten 1l by Red Force One when second of 4 at 15-8jt-fav at Ayr over 1m 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Will do well to turn the tables on that rival. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 10-1

Multellie (GB) (197)

B g Multiplex - Bollin Nellie

9-7

Owner: Mr David Scott & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(60.3)

(1)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 641525Breeder: Habton Farms

Has won eight races at 1m 4f on good and soft ground; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in February). Finished 13l behind Land Of Winter when ﬁfth of 7 at 8-1 on his latest ﬂat outing at Nottingham over 1m 6f (soft) in October last year. Others preferred. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 20-1

Arabic Culture (USA) (13)

B g Lonhro (AUS) - Kydd Gloves (USA)

9-6

Owner: Miss Marjorie Thompson and Grant Tuer Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

(59.9)

(9)

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 13/4-250 Breeder: Darley

Winner of ﬁve races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Live Your Dream at 33-1 when 10th of 11 on his last outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. His recent efforts temper enthusiasm and his stable look to have a stronger option in the race. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 20-1

Frankenstella (IRE) (36)

B f Frankel - L’Ancresse (IRE)

9-6

Owner: Mr J. J. Quinn Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

(59.9)

(11)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 21311-4 CD Breeder: Coolmore

She has won three times from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Finished 9l behind Rare Groove when fourth of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 2m last month. Course and distance winner and entitled to build on her reappearance outing. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 12-1

Sashenka (GER) (20)

B m Maxios - Sarabia (GER)

Owner: Mr N. Pickett Trainer: Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

9-5

(59.4)

(12)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 50122-2 Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

She has won four times from 7f to 1m 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Ben Lilly when second of 4 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 2m (good to ﬁrm) last month. Should be in the mix once again. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 10-1 52

FLEET SERVICES

Horse

Sharp Suited (GB) (21)

B g Dansili - Appearance

Owner: D Gilbert, M Lawrence, A Bruce Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Age

st-lb

9-0

(kgs)

Draw

(57.2)

(7)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Form: 1/-44232 Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 3l by Murhib when second of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 6f last month. Respected but he does have to prove himself on the turf. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 12-1

10 Cloud Thunder (GB) (33) Gr g Poet’s Voice - Cloud Illusions (USA)

Owner: Coxwell Partnership Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

9-0

(57.2)

(8)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 0222-42 BF Breeder: Mr & Mrs James Main

Placed in ﬁve of nine starts; but has won a NH ﬂat race in February. Beaten a neck by Desert Friend when second of 7 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 2m last month. Could reward each-way support this afternoon. SP: 16-1 Official BHA Rating 77 (-1)

11 Polish (GB) (561)

B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Polygon (USA)

Owner: Caveat Emptor Partnership Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

9-0

(57.2)

(2)

Jockey: Connor Brace (3)

Form: 403040/Breeder: Carwell Equities Ltd

A winner at 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in February). Well beaten at 14-1 when last of 8 on his latest ﬂat outing at Nottingham over 1m 6f (soft) in October ‘19. Has to be of some interest. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 3-1

12 General Zoff (GB) (16)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Aunt Julia

8-8

Owner: Purple & Lilac Racing X Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

(54.4)

(4)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 60336-1 D Breeder: Dr G. W. Guy

He has won three times at 2m on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 3-1 at Lingﬁeld over 2m on his latest outing last month, beating True Destiny by 1 1/2l. Another with claims on the back of that performance. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 15-2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11. STEWARDS NOTE CHIPIRON: Following its run on 24/4/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left in the straight. MULTELLIE: Following its run on 13/3/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

3-1 Polish (GB), 4-1 Ben Lilly (IRE), 7-1 Red Force One (GB), 15-2 General Zoff (GB), 10-1 Raymond (IRE), Sashenka (GER), 12-1 Frankenstella (IRE), Sharp Suited (GB), 16-1 Chipiron (FR), Cloud Thunder (GB), 20-1 Multellie (GB), Arabic Culture (USA)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£8100..................................................................... 2nd £3802...................................................................................

3rd

£1902 ..................................................................... 4th

£951......................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 1.40 - The Matchbook Betting Exchange Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below). £125 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after May 1st, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of MATCHBOOK. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2200 towards the prize money for this race. 26 entries, 2 at £25 and 24 at £125. - Closed May 7th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 SS For race details see page 13. SECOND RACE 2.10 - The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes (Class 1)(Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £350 stake, Scratch by noon, April 20th or pay £400, Confirm by noon, May 7th and pay £250, Supplementary Entry by noon, May 7th and pay £8000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb. AL BASTI EQUIWORLD has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AL BASTI EQUIWORLD. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 20 entries, 2 at £350, 9 at £750, 9 at £1000. - Closed March 30th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140 Penalty Value: £56710 A SS For race details see page 21. THIRD RACE 2.40 - The Matchbook Betting Podcast Hambleton Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after May 1st, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of MATCHBOOK. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2200 towards the prize money for this race. 25 entries at £150. - Closed May 7th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381 Penalty Value: £15462 SS For race details see page 27. FOURTH RACE 3.10 - The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £93571 to the winning horse The second to receive £35475, the third £17754, the fourth £8844, the fifth £4438 and the sixth £2227. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £420 stake, Scratch by noon, April 20th or pay £480, Confirm by noon, May 7th and pay £300, Supplementary Entry by noon, May 7th and pay £9600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb. AL BASTI EQUIWORLD has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. Please note the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes is part of the “Grand Free Pass to the Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris” run at Paris Longchamp on July 13th 2021. Please contact York Racecourse for further details. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AL BASTI EQUIWORLD. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 71 entries, 20 at £420, 33 at £900, 18 at £1200. - Closed March 30th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £73524; Second £30179; Third £15098; Fourth £7541; Fifth £3779; Sixth £1881 Penalty Value: £93571.50 A SS For race details see page 35. FIFTH RACE 3.40 - The British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26653 to the winning horse The second to receive £10105, the third £5057, the fourth £2519, the fifth £1264 and the sixth £634. for three yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £235 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2020, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. The E.B.F. will present a memento to the winning owner. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race; part of the BEBF’s seven figure investment nationwide. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 15 entries at £235. - Closed May 7th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £20943; Second £8596; Third £4301; Fourth £2148; Fifth £1076; Sixth £536 Penalty Value: £26653.70 A SS For race details see page 41. SIXTH RACE 4.15 - The Constant Security ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (Class 2) (GBB Race) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st. CONSTANT SECURITY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race; part of the BEBF’s seven figure investment nationwide. 25 entries at £75. - Closed May 7th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800 Penalty Value: £8100 A SS For race details see page 45. SEVENTH RACE 4.50 - The Autohorn Stakes (Class 3 Handicap) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after May 1st, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AUTOHORN has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2400 towards the prize money for this race. PLEASE NOTE: The two mile start is in the home straight. 22 entries, 1 at £12 and 21 at £60. - Closed May 7th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800 Penalty Value: £8100 Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS For race details see page 51. 54