York Racecard - Saturday 24th July by Weatherbys

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Welcome It gives me great pleasure to welcome you back to York in something nearer “normal” circumstances. As the Prime Minister stressed, the coming weeks will require a significant degree of personal responsibility, please play your part in keeping each other healthy today. This is our only afternoon meeting that combines great racing with music, as we welcome Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry of McFLY back to the Knavesmire ahead of their performance after the last race. This is also the penultimate day of The Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival, now in its lucky thirteenth year and firmly established thanks to the generous and loyal backing of our week-long sponsors, Sky Bet and Goldsborough Hall. See if Gareth Southgate should have picked any of the jockeys, as they play “Paddock & Chips” at 1.15pm in the Parade Ring, all for a good cause. The most generous support of Sky Bet has also helped stage a programme valued at over £230,000 with a Group 2 contest, the Sky Bet York Stakes, as the valuable feature over ten furlongs. Racing fans will remember Twice Over carrying the silks of the late Prince Khalid Abdullah to glory in both this race and then in the one he so generously sponsors, the Group One Juddmonte International. You can see by the York logo next to their name which of this year’s field are already eyeing a similar summer. We have a small but sparkling field of Royal Ascot winners and Group 1 performers to enjoy. We also extend a very warm York welcome to riders more used to facing obstacles, for the Sky Bet Jump Jockeys Nunthorpe – they include local hero and former champion jockey Brian Hughes, previous winner of this race, Tom Scudamore, and Grade 1 winner Bryony Frost. Over in under a minute and at speeds approaching 40mph it will be a different riding experience for these jockeys! If you notice the black armbands, these are being worn as mark of respect to a young member of the Weighing Room family, Michael Pitt, whose funeral is today. We know a lot of you reading this card will be first time racegoers, so I’d encourage you to explore a track voted as the best in Britain, by both the Racegoers Club and Racehorse Owners Association. Please use the maps on pages 6-7 & pages 8-9 to guide you, or just ask any of the team in the teal blazers who will be happy to help. My tip is to stand close to the rail as the horses race past, you can feel and as well as hear the thunder of hooves. After racing a band with seven UK number-one singles, six top-ten albums, six sell-out tours, four million tickets (including yours) and ten million albums sold worldwide, will be live on the stage to the south of the stands. A special request from our plumbers, please use all the facilities around the course during the evening, rather than all choosing to spend a penny just before concert time! Also, please respect our neighbours and home city as you make your way out this evening. Thank you for your support today and during the wider Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival. From Monday, our preparations will go up a gear as we are very much looking forward to staging our flagship meeting, the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival (18-21 August) where some of the best horses from around the world look set to compete over four days of top-class racing, fashion and fun- obviously, we’d love to see you.

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse

@yorkracecourse

Music Showcase Saturday Welcome to York Races

Finding Your Way

6-7

A Guide To Places To Eat & Drink

8-9

Make The Most Of Your Visit

10-11

Parlez-Vous Racing?

12-13

How to Read Your Racecard

Trackfacts

Jockey & Trainer Index

16-17

tote Away Betting from Ascot & Newmarket

Meet the Team & Officials

Ascot: 1:15pm - The Pat Eddery Stakes (Listed Race)

22-23

A Racecourse For All

Ascot: 1:50pm - The Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes (Group 3) 26-27 Charles Clinkard Top Trainer at York Award

Living North Top Jockey at York Award

Flashback: The Sky Bet York Stakes

40-41

Ascot: 3:00pm - The Moët & Chandon International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) 42-45 Fact File: The Sky Bet York Stakes

46-47

August Calendar: The Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival

52-53

Ascot: 3:35pm - The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes (Group 1) 54-55 York Fixtures 2021

Racing In Yorkshire

Faces Behind The Races

66-67

Behind The Scenes: The Weighing Room

72-73

Today’s Race Conditions

The Small Print

Knavesmire Notes & Safe Journey Home

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Time

Event

Location

11.15pm - 5.15pm

Dr Jazz

Edwardian Weighing Room

11.15pm - 5.15pm

The Monotones

Roberto Courtyard

2.05pm - 5.35pm

Seven great races

Track

5.45pm - 7.00pm

McFLY - Live

Bustardthorpe Lawn Music Stage

All timings are approximate, listen for PA announcements for any updates.

York Racecourse would like to thank our sponsors for their support this afternoon.

2.05pm

The Sky Bet ‘Jump Jockeys’ Nunthorpe’

(To be ridden by Professional Jump Jockeys) (Handicap) - 5f Pages 29-31

2.40pm

The Sky Bet Dash

(Handicap) - 6f Pages 35-38

3.15pm

The Sky Bet York Stakes

(Group 2) - 1m 2f Pages 49-51

3.50pm

The Sky Bet Horse Racing In Running EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (for horses in Bands B, C & D) (GBB Race) - 6f Pages 57-59

4.25pm

The Sky Bet Proud To Support Macmillan Stakes (Handicap) - 2m Pages 63-65

5.00pm

The Sky Bet Request A Bet Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 4f

Pages 69-71

5.35pm

The Sky Bet Paying Extra Places Stakes

(Handicap) - 7f Pages 75-77

European Breeders’ Fund Race 3 today and their season long support Races 1, 2 & 3 covered by

All races covered by 5

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A G IDE T PL CES T EAT & DRIN THEAKSTON ALE BAR Hand pulled Theakston Best

KNAVESMIRE STAND (First 2 Floors) 8 bars & 3 buffets.

THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor) The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.

FAST SERVE DRAUGHT BAR Does what it says on the tin.

THE FOOD CO

A range of hot/ snacks, tea, coff and full bar available.

ROBERTO LAWN AND BAR

Offering champagne by the glass, draught beer and a decking area. Collection point for G&P Picnic Platters.

STAGE

No glass on this lawn

SPECIALIST FOOD A series of counters and mobile units offering ﬁsh & chips, Yorkshire beefburgers, traditional Cornish Pasties, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, Greek street food, noodle pots and vegetarian/ vegan options.

ALCO RACE

KNAVESMIRE RESTAURANT

(Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, served in cafeteria style. Collection point for G&P "meal deal".

EBOR STAND

4 bars & 2 buffets spread over G ﬂoors. Try Eat Between Our Rac ground ﬂoor serving sandwiche

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County Stand The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £31. The Edwardian Weighing Room, John Carr Terrace. Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try Ged Bell’s local beef burgers and toast the summer with a jug of Pimm’s or try our craft ales. The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving boxed seafood platters and sandwiches. Ayala Champagne by the glass. Try Eat Between Our Races bistro, which is on the ground floor serving sandwiches, beefburgers, thai curry & rice (vegan option) salads, as well as scrummy cakes. The Eclipse Restaurant (5th floor Ebor Stand) Home to our advanced booked meal deals. The Moët Pavilion & Moët Rosé Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, artisan gin, Fever-tree tonics and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët Rosé, vintage wines, premium beers, seafood and sandwiches. 8

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PREMIER RACING LOUNGE A reserved lounge with allocated seats. Sold out

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today, book online for later in the year.

GIMCRACK RESTAURANT (1st Floor) Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £31.

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire platter, and an account bar. Sold out today, book for later in the year online.

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Situated on the top ﬂoor of the Weighing Room, provides a ﬁne dining experience. SOLD OUT this afternoon.

MOËT PAVILION & MOËT ROSÉ ROOF TERRACE

Plenty of ﬁzz plus wines and premium beers to accompany that view upstairs.

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Ground, First & Fifth ces, which is on the es & scrummy cakes.

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

Heritage over a craft ale. Collection point for County Stand Picnic Platters.

JOHN CARR TERRACE

Georgian stand with modern canopy; full service bar and Ged Bell's local beef burgers.

COUNTY STAND

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES

Enjoy a sustaining seafood or salad box perhaps accompanied by a glass of chilled Ayala Champagne.

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budgets. We source many products locally, (e.g. Bleiker's Smoke House in You may notice that our sandwich packaging is biodegradable and that we ants, bistros and buffets mentioned below requires pre-booking although many y your food and do let us know how we can keep improving.

Grandstand & Paddock Knavesmire Restaurant offers a range of hot meals. Collection point for G&P “meal deal”. The Roberto Champagne Bar with its giant outdoor screen. House Champagne is available here at by the glass or pick up a jug of Pimm’s. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters. If the weather plays its part then visit the Southern Terraces, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, Greek street food, noodle pots, Whitby scampi, ﬁsh & chips and specialist coffees. If the sun comes out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams. Theakston Best is available in the refurbished Theakston Bar. Please note due to the special obligations required by a concert and the open nature of the site, champagne and other bottles will not be allowed on the Bustardthorpe Lawn in front of the stage.

Clocktower Enclosure

Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAWLEY KITCHEN 9

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING

Canard-Duchêne Brut

£40

Canard-Duchêne Rosé

£49

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut

£56

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Rosé £88.50 MEETING POINTS

By the Racecourse of The Year Plaques opposite the Main Entrance. Any lost children will be taken to the nearest First Aid Point. Please write your mobile telephone number on something carried by the child so we can endeavour to make contact to reunite you.

CHILDREN Baby-Changing facilities are available in a purpose-built facility on the ground ﬂoors of both Knavesmire & Ebor stands. We welcome children in our main restaurants, and in the Gimcrack Restaurant we offer a half price option for under 12s. Wherever you can buy food we also can provide juice for children. Our Parent and Toddler room, situated opposite the main Ebor Stand entrance in the Library Rooms, allows parents and children some quiet time away. A microwave is provided to warm bottles and televisions provide coverage of racing. Don’t forget our Family Sunday on Sunday September 5th featuring the Pony Racing Series and wider family entertainments as well as special appearances at intervals from Peter Rabbit. Book early to beneﬁt from the offer price of £12 for combined Grandstand & Paddock and Course Enclosure. (£15 on the day).

CASH MACHINES Cash machines are available at the northern end of the racecourse by the Frankel statue, the ground ﬂoor of both Ebor & Knavesmire Stands and a further machine is sited adjacent to the entrance to the Gimcrack Stand. Please note there is a charge for this service.

FOLLOW THE RACING ACTION Racing action from further aﬁeld can be followed in the William Hill Retail SP Shops around the course. There are also racecourse televisions around the grandstands which are signed to show racing from other racecourses.

STOP THE CLOCK Check out the Official race time as soon as they cross the line, the digital timing clock at the Winning Post has been supported by Al Basti Equiworld Dubai and might give you a punting advantage later in proceedings.

POSITION OF STALLS

Far Side: Races 1, 2, 4 & 7 10

Inside Rail: Races 3 & 5

Centre: Race 6

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY UNION British & Irish Lions v South Africa - k.o.5pm Will be shown live on the big screen overlooking the Edwardian Weighing Room Lawn (without sound), box guests please ask your host to change channel.

RETAIL THERAPY Feel in need of some retail therapy? Why not visit one of our retail partners. Blue Rider Gallery - equestrian art specialists. (opposite the Princess Mary bar) Conversation Pieces - equestrian prints. (by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)

DISABLED RACEGOERS Facilities such as disabled toilets and viewing platforms for racing and concert viewing are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Rachel Crabtree is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.

FREE WIFI 1) Search and select yorkracecourse 2) Enter your own email address and home postcode to register 3) You’ll be directed to our home page featuring our partners for today, then just surf away. Given the nature of any WiFi network there will be peaks of demand by both time and location - some websites will not be available.

SHUTTLE BUS A limited shuttle bus service to York station will collect from Knavesmire Road, at the northern end of the racecourse, it will operate whilst there are enough customers to make a bus viable. The service is provided by a commercial operator. A return service operates on raceday mornings.

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT There is a taxi pick up point at the Northern end of the racecourse adjacent to Campleshon Road. Private Hire vehicles will meet pre-booked customers, also at the Northern End.

WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET

The tote will be pleased to take your bet at their many windows or look out for a passing courier. Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta. The William Hill Betting Shops around the course offers a full SP service, so bets on racing and the wider sporting world. The colour of the main betting ring returns, set in front of the Knavesmire Stand, take on the challenge. Contactless payment is available for all the above options. Good luck.

BAR CLOSING TIMES Bars will remain open up to an hour after the last race. A selected number of bars will stay open until 7pm given the musical entertainment.The serving of drinks in hospitality areas, will be as speciﬁed in your booking details. Have an enjoyable time with us but please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave the racecourse.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards. In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale. 11

P RLEZ-VOUS R CING? ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes ﬂuent.

The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’: RACING SPEAK

ENGLISH

ALLOWANCE: .......................The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience. AMATEUR: .............................(Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. to indicate their amateur licence holder status. ANTE-POST: ..........................Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place. APPRENTICE:........................Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning. BACKWARD: .........................Young horse which needs time to mature. CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is William Derby. CLERK OF THE SCALES:....Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Wayne Burnell is in the chair this afternoon. COLOURS:..............................The racing silks worn by the jockeys. COLT: ......................................Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old. CONNECTIONS:....................The owner and trainer of a racehorse. COURSE SPECIALIST:.........Horse which tends to run well at a particular course. DAM:........................................Mother of a horse. DISTANCE:.............................The length of a race. DISTANCE, THE: ...................An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post. DRAW: ....................................Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race. FILLY: ......................................Female horse up to four years old. FOAL:......................................Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year. FURLONG: .............................220 yards (one eighth of a mile). GELDING:...............................Castrated horse. GOING: ...................................Description of the course conditions under foot. HAND:.....................................Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder. JOLLY:.....................................Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite). JUDGE: ...................................Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses. Di Clark is in the hot seat this afternoon.

JUVENILE: .............................Two-year old horse. All horses in our fourth race today. KNAVESMIRE: .......................The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated. MAIDEN:.................................Horse which has not yet won a race. MARE: .....................................Female horse, five years and over. OBJECTIONS: .......................Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race. ODDS ON: ..............................Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3. PACE: ......................................‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders. PENALTY:...............................Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published. PHOTO FINISH:.....................Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish. PLATE: ....................................Shoe worn by horse for racing. RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE:.................A key contact for racing professionals and in delivering the racing. Anthea Leigh fills the role at York, follow her Clerking tweets @YorkClerk. SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump. SHORT RUNNER: .................A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps. SIRE:........................................Father of a horse. SPREAD A PLATE: ...............When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof. SP/STARTING PRICE:..........Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops. STEWARDS ENQUIRY:........Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running. TIC-TAC: .................................Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds. UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS: ................................Occurs when the race is about to start. VOICE IN THE SKY:..............The commentator, listen out for Malcolm Tomlinson this afternoon. WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN: .....Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried. YEARLING: ............................Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth. 13

How to Read the Racecard colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry Barons Selection at the Welcome to No. of Yorkshire days Ebor Festival age since 18th-21st August last ran

horse’s name

Ghaiyyath (IRE) (45)

B h Dubawi (IRE) - Nightime (IRE) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

9-6

weight st-lbs kg

(59.9)

draw

(2)

Jockey: William Buick Form: 310-111 D Breeder: Springbank Way Stud

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. A winner at 9-4 in the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating Enable by 2 1/4l. Every chance of following up in this. Official BHA Rating 127 SP: 11-10

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.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

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 564 runners, 7%) runs GEORGE BOWEN and BLIND BEGGAR (2.40), INTERNATIONAL BOY (3.50), TOMBOLO (5.00), OUTRUN THE STORM (5.35). W HAGGAS (35 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs MONTATHAM and MOHAAFETH (3.15), CHALK STREAM (5.00), PAGAN (5.35). T EASTERBY (34 wins from 425 runners, 8%) runs EEH BAH GUM (2.05), MUSIC SOCIETY and GOLDEN APOLLO and MANIGORDO and FLYING PURSUIT (2.40), BOLLIN NEIL (4.25), ECLIPSE DE LUNAR (5.00) .

Trainers In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: A P O’BRIEN (12 wins from 53 runners, 23%) runs ARMORY (3.15). D O’MEARA (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs SOUL SEEKER (2.05), MUSCIKA and GULLIVER (2.40), EAGLE COURT (4.25), FORD MADOX BROWN and TAMASKA (5.35). A BALDING (9 wins from 51 runners, 18%) runs BANGKOK (3.15).

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2016-2021) WITH RIDES: PAUL HANAGAN (20 wins from 232 rides, 9%) rides GEORGE BOWEN (2.40), INTERNATIONAL BOY (3.50), TOMBOLO (5.00). JIM CROWLEY (20 wins from 114 rides, 18%) rides MOKAATIL (2.40), MOHAAFETH (3.15), ERNESTO (4.25), PAGAN (5.35). DAVID ALLAN (20 wins from 221 rides, 9%) rides GOLDEN APOLLO (2.40), CANDESCENCE (5.35).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: DAVID PROBERT (11 wins from 63 rides, 17%) rides STREAMLINE (2.40), BANGKOK (3.15), CHALK STREAM (5.00), TAMASKA (5.35). BRIAN HUGHES (8 wins from 26 rides, 31%) rides JAMES WATT (2.05). CONNOR BEASLEY (7 wins from 34 rides, 21%) rides VENTUROUS (2.40), JOEYREMY (3.50), DANCE TO PARIS (4.25), BILLIAN (5.35).

Weight Watcher The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.40 Gulliver (won off 102 down 4lb to 98); 2.05 Dark Shot (won off 76 down 4lb to 72); 5.00 Carlos Felix (won off 78 down 4lb to 74).

Classy Tips The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 4.25 MONSIEUR LAMBRAYS (down 2 grades); 4.25 WATERSMEET (down 2). NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd July.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS D ALLAN 2.40 Golden Apollo.............................................. T Easterby 5.35 Candescence.................................................. M Walford A ATZENI 2.40 Typhoon Ten (IRE) ...................................... R Hannon 3.15 Juan Elcano ............................................................K Ryan 4.25 Monsieur Lambrays ................................... Tom Clover 5.00 Mark Of Gold.................................................. R Hannon 5.35 Beloved (IRE) ...................................................E Walker C BEASLEY 2.40 Venturous (IRE) ..........................................T D Barron 3.50 Joeyremy (IRE) ..................................................M Dods 4.25 Dance To Paris.............................................. L Wadham 5.35 Billian (IRE) .......................................................... P Kirby

L JONES 3.15 Montatham.......................................................W Haggas ELLA MCCAIN 2.40 Music Society (IRE) .................................. T Easterby P MULRENNAN 3.50 Perfect Glory (IRE) .................................Phillip Makin 4.25 Greengage (IRE) ....................................... T Davidson 5.00 Shake A Leg (IRE) .................................... J Camacho 5.35 Northern Express (IRE) ...................................M Dods

S BOWEN 2.05 Dark Shot ..............................................................S Dixon

D NOLAN 2.40 Gulliver.............................................................D O’Meara 4.25 Eagle Court (IRE) ........................................D O’Meara 5.35 Ford Madox Brown ......................................D O’Meara

J CROWLEY 2.40 Mokaatil .............................................................I Williams 3.15 Mohaafeth (IRE) ............................................W Haggas 4.25 Ernesto (GER) ................................................I Williams 5.35 Pagan (IRE) ...................................................W Haggas

F NORTON 2.40 Blind Beggar (IRE) ..........................................R Fahey 3.50 Outside World.............................................M Johnston 4.25 Watersmeet..................................................M Johnston 5.00 Reina Del Mar (IRE) ......................................E Walker

L EDMUNDS 2.40 Manigordo (USA) ...................................... T Easterby

C O’FARRELL 2.05 Get Boosting......................................................I Jardine

A ELLIOTT 5.00 Carlos Felix (IRE) .............................................. P Kirby

D PROBERT 2.40 Streamline................................................................C Cox 3.15 Bangkok (IRE) ................................................ A Balding 5.00 Chalk Stream.................................................W Haggas 5.35 Tamaska ...........................................................D O’Meara

J ENGLAND 2.05 Nibras Again ................................................... P Midgley D FENTIMAN 2.40 Flying Pursuit ............................................... T Easterby 4.25 Bollin Neil ....................................................... T Easterby 5.00 Eclipse De Lunar (IRE) ............................ T Easterby BRYONY FROST 2.05 Ginger Jam ........................................................N Tinkler B GARRITTY 2.40 Lahore (USA) ...........................................Phillip Makin 5.35 Outrun The Storm (IRE) ................................R Fahey J HAMILTON 2.05 Eeh Bah Gum (IRE) ................................... T Easterby P HANAGAN 2.40 George Bowen (IRE) ......................................R Fahey 3.50 International Boy (IRE) ..................................R Fahey 5.00 Tombolo (FR) ....................................................R Fahey C HARDIE 2.40 Mondammej .....................................................A Brittain 3.50 Captainhughjampton................................. L Mullaney 4.25 Ghadbbaan.........................................................B Ellison 5.00 C’mon Kenny...................................................I Williams 5.35 Run This Way .................................................. P Midgley J A HEFFERNAN 3.15 Armory (IRE) ............................................... A P O’Brien B HUGHES 2.05 James Watt (IRE) ........................................ P Midgley 16

D JACOB 2.05 Ventura Express............................................. P Midgley

J QUINLAN 2.05 Thegreatestshowman.................................. A Murphy SEAN QUINLAN 2.05 Son And Sannie (IRE) ................................ P Midgley H RUSSELL 5.00 Baltic Baron (IRE) ..........................................B Ellison K SCHOFIELD 2.40 Giogiobbo.............................................................S Dixon 5.35 Adaay Dream .............................................T Dascombe T SCUDAMORE 2.05 Soul Seeker (IRE) ........................................D O’Meara H SHAW 2.40 Admirality .................................................................R Fell 5.35 Ballycommon (IRE) ....................................... D Carroll S TWISTON-DAVIES 2.05 Mid Winster ..................................................... P Midgley A VILLIERS 2.40 Muscika............................................................D O’Meara K WOODS 2.05 Secretinthepark .......................................M Mullineaux

TRAINERS ANDREW BALDING 3.15 Bangkok (IRE)..........................................David Probert

IAIN JARDINE 2.05 Get Boosting........................................Conor O’Farrell

DAVID BARRON 2.40 Venturous (IRE)................................. Connor Beasley

MARK JOHNSTON 3.50 Outside World...................................... Franny Norton 4.25 Watersmeet........................................... Franny Norton

ANTONY BRITTAIN 2.40 Mondammej ................................................ Cam Hardie JULIE CAMACHO 5.00 Shake A Leg (IRE).............................Paul Mulrennan DECLAN CARROLL 5.35 Ballycommon (IRE)..............................Harrison Shaw TOM CLOVER 4.25 Monsieur Lambrays .............................Andrea Atzeni CLIVE COX 2.40 Streamline................................................David Probert TOM DASCOMBE 5.35 Adaay Dream .....................................Kieran Schoﬁeld TRISTAN DAVIDSON 4.25 Greengage (IRE).................................Paul Mulrennan SCOTT DIXON 2.05 Dark Shot ....................................................Sean Bowen 2.40 Giogiobbo...........................................Kieran Schoﬁeld MICHAEL DODS 3.50 Joeyremy (IRE).................................. Connor Beasley 5.35 Northern Express (IRE)....................Paul Mulrennan TIM EASTERBY 2.05 Eeh Bah Gum (IRE) .......................... Jamie Hamilton 2.40 Flying Pursuit .....................................Duran Fentiman 2.40 Golden Apollo.............................................David Allan 2.40 Manigordo (USA).............................. Lewis Edmunds 2.40 Music Society (IRE)...................................Ella McCain 4.25 Bollin Neil .............................................Duran Fentiman 5.00 Eclipse De Lunar (IRE) ...................Duran Fentiman BRIAN ELLISON 4.25 Ghadbbaan .................................................. Cam Hardie 5.00 Baltic Baron (IRE).................................. Harry Russell RICHARD FAHEY 2.40 Blind Beggar (IRE)............................. Franny Norton 2.40 George Bowen (IRE) ........................... Paul Hanagan 3.50 International Boy (IRE)....................... Paul Hanagan 5.00 Tombolo (FR)......................................... Paul Hanagan 5.35 Outrun The Storm (IRE) ....................... Billy Garritty ROGER FELL 2.40 Admirality ...............................................Harrison Shaw WILLIAM HAGGAS 3.15 Mohaafeth (IRE).........................................Jim Crowley 3.15 Montatham.....................................................Liam Jones 5.00 Chalk Stream..........................................David Probert 5.35 Pagan (IRE) ................................................Jim Crowley

PHILIP KIRBY 5.00 Carlos Felix (IRE).................................Andrew Elliott 5.35 Billian (IRE).......................................... Connor Beasley PHILLIP MAKIN 2.40 Lahore (USA) ........................................... Billy Garritty 3.50 Perfect Glory (IRE)............................Paul Mulrennan PAUL MIDGLEY 2.05 James Watt (IRE)...................................Brian Hughes 2.05 Mid Winster ................................ Sam Twiston-Davies 2.05 Nibras Again .................................. Jonathan England 2.05 Son And Sannie (IRE)........................... Sean Quinlan 2.05 Ventura Express.........................................Daryl Jacob 5.35 Run This Way .............................................. Cam Hardie LAWRENCE MULLANEY 3.50 Captainhughjampton............................... Cam Hardie MICHAEL MULLINEAUX 2.05 Secretinthepark .....................................Kielan Woods AMY MURPHY 2.05 Thegreatestshowman............................Jack Quinlan AIDAN O’BRIEN 3.15 Armory (IRE)....................................Seamie Heffernan DAVID O’MEARA 2.05 Soul Seeker (IRE).............................Tom Scudamore 2.40 Gulliver......................................................... David Nolan 2.40 Muscika..................................................... Angus Villiers 4.25 Eagle Court (IRE)..................................... David Nolan 5.35 Ford Madox Brown .................................. David Nolan 5.35 Tamaska ....................................................David Probert KEVIN RYAN 3.15 Juan Elcano .............................................Andrea Atzeni NIGEL TINKLER 2.05 Ginger Jam ................................................Bryony Frost LUCY WADHAM 4.25 Dance To Paris.................................... Connor Beasley MARK WALFORD 5.35 Candescence................................................David Allan ED WALKER 5.00 Reina Del Mar (IRE) ........................... Franny Norton 5.35 Beloved (IRE).........................................Andrea Atzeni IAN WILLIAMS 2.40 Mokaatil .......................................................Jim Crowley 4.25 Ernesto (GER) ...........................................Jim Crowley 5.00 C’mon Kenny.............................................. Cam Hardie

RICHARD HANNON 2.40 Typhoon Ten (IRE) ..............................Andrea Atzeni 5.00 Mark Of Gold.........................................Andrea Atzeni 17

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ASCOT Race 1 1.15 7f The Pat Eddery Stakes (Listed Race) (Formerly the Winkfield Stakes) is fully featured on pages 20-21 of this racecard.

Race 4 3.00 7f The Moet & Chandon International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) is fully featured on pages 40-43 of this racecard.

Race 2 1.50 6f The Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes (Group 3) is fully featured on pages 24-25 of this racecard.

Race 5 3.35 1m 3f 211y The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) is fully featured on pages 52-53 of this racecard.

Race 3 2.25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Mystery Smiles (IRE) Latest Generation (GB) Fantastic Fox (GB) Isla Kai (IRE) Titan Rock (GB) Guru (GB) Marsabit (IRE)

9-7 9-4 8-13 8-12 8-9 8-9 8-3

Race 6 4.10

Race 4 4.50

1 2 3 4 5 6

Race 7 4.45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Mustarrid (IRE) Crack Regiment (FR) Alminoor (IRE) Kaeso (GB) Spirited Guest (GB) Alibaba (GB) Carnival Zain (GB) Hajjam (GB) Vasco da Gama (FR) Zlatan (IRE) Captain Claret (GB)

10-7 10-3 10-2 10-1 9-13 9-10 9-10 9-8 9-7 9-6 9-6

1m 3f 211y

By Starlight (IRE) Zuba (GB) Camelot Tales (FR) Southern Voyage (FR) Doctor Parnassus (IRE) Good Soul (GB)

10-0 9-13 9-10 9-7 9-2 9-1

NEWMARKET Race 1 3.05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Desert Angel (IRE) Fulfilled (GB) Globemaster (IRE) Golden War (GB) Haarar (GB) Modern Games (IRE) Saga (GB) Subjective Value (GB) Thunder Legend (IRE)

Race 2 3.40 1 2 3 4 5

Big Kitten (USA) Songkran (IRE) Gloucestershire (USA) Wahraan (FR) Bill Peyto (IRE)

Race 3 4.15 1 2 3 4 5 6

Lalania (GB) Marly (FR) Astrogem (GB) Liberated Lady (IRE) Divine Magic (GB) Genetique (IRE)

9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5

1m 2f 9-11 9-9 9-7 8-13 8-10

9-13 9-11 9-9 9-7 9-2 9-2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Apollo One (GB) Cairn Gorm (GB) Nomadic Empire (IRE) Chief Little Hawk (USA) Imperial Yellow (IRE) Fools Rush In (IRE) Jadwal (GB) Mitrosonfire (GB)

Race 5 5.20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Dazzling Dan (IRE) One Night Stand (GB) Mr Wagyu (IRE) Lincoln Park (GB) Evasive Power (USA) Yimou (IRE) Fortamour (IRE) Dancinginthewoods (GB)

Race 6 5.55 1 2 3 4

Han Solo Berger (IRE) Smokey (GB) Buniann (IRE) Passional (GB)

9-7 9-4 9-1 9-1 8-9 8-8 8-5 8-3

9-7 9-6 9-5 9-0 9-0 8-11 8-9 8-9

9-12 9-6 9-2 9-0

Race 7 6.25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Sandret (IRE) Kaloor (GB) Yankee Stadium (IRE) Cuban Dancer (GB) Yorkshire Pirlo (IRE) Silkstone (IRE) Broxi (IRE) Zhang Fei (FR) Escape (GB) Destroyer (GB)

10-1 10-0 9-13 9-8 9-6 9-5 9-5 9-4 9-4 8-13

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Today’s Runners & Riders

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1.15

The Pat Eddery Stakes (Listed Race) (Formerly The Winkﬁeld Stakes) Seven Furlongs (7F) (1,400 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age:

Horse

st-lb

Angel Bleu (FR) (39)

9-3

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Cercle de La Vie (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr Marc Chan Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

7f Listed £40,500 2yo (kgs)

Draw

(58.5)

(5)

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Form: 3110 Breeder: Pan Sutong Racing Bloodstock

Foaled 16 Feb. Successful at 5f and 6f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Berkshire Shadow at 28-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. It is too soon to be writing him off and he may improve for this step up in trip. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 13-2

Like A Lion (IRE) (13)

B c Kodiac - Termagant (IRE) (Powerscourt)

Owner: Carmel Stud Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

9-3

(58.5)

(4)

Jockey: Martin Dwyer

Form: 01 D Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud

Foaled 10 Feb. Dam won twice at 7f including a Group 1 race. A winner for the ﬁrst time from two starts at 10-1 at Salisbury over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Tartan Chief by 3l. That was an eye-catching win but he has to prove himself at this level. Official BHA Rating SP: 18-1

Mr McCann (IRE) (14)

B c Kodiac - Copperbeech (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA))

Owner: AJT Group Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

9-3

(58.5)

(3)

Jockey: Jane Elliott

Form: 3114 D Breeder: Bernard & Eugene Heary

Foaled 16 Apr. Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Native Trail when fourth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Shortlist material. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 5-1

New Science (GB) (35)

B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Alta Lilea (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

9-3

(58.5)

(6)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 10 D Breeder: Jennifer Bianco & Federerico Bianco

Foaled 3 Mar. Half-brother to Poet’s Quest, won at 1m 4f. A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Point Lonsdale at 13-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) last month. Won well on debut and can be given another chance. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 9-2

Cachet (IRE) (28)

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Poyle Sophie (Teoﬁlo (IRE))

Owner: Highclere T’bred Racing - Wild Flower Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

8-12 (56.2)

(2)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 153 BF Breeder: Hyde Park Stud

Foaled 21 Mar. A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 15 behind System beaten 1l at 3-1fav on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Brings solid form to the table but will need to improve to beat the colts this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 11-8

Honey Sweet (IRE) (15)

B f Adaay (IRE) - Sweet Sienna (Harbour Watch (IRE))

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 14 & Mrs E Burke Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

8-12 (56.2)

(1)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 105 Breeder: Mrs Jean Brennan

Foaled 16 Feb. A winner at 5f on soft ground. Finished 5l behind Sandrine when ﬁfth of 8 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 8-1

Nurseclaire (FR) (16)

B f Ribchester (IRE) - Nymeria (GER) (Soldier Hollow)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 7 and Partner 1 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

8-12 (56.2)

(7)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 1 D Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

Foaled 16 Mar. Dam won twice at 7f and 1m 2f. A winner at 16-1 at Carlisle over 7f (good) on her racecourse debut earlier this month, beating Noonie by 3/4l. Looks to have a bright future but this contest is a lot more demanding. Official BHA Rating SP: 11-1 22

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7............................................................................................(EXACTA)

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-8 Cachet (IRE), 9-2 New Science (GB), 5-1 Mr McCann (IRE), 13-2 Angel Bleu (FR), 8-1 Honey Sweet (IRE), 11-1 Nurseclaire (FR), 18-1 Like A Lion (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£22967................................................................... 2nd £8707...................................................................................

3rd

£4357 ..................................................................... 4th

£2170....................................................................................

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

6. Honey Sweet holds an entry in the Sky Bet Lowther at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Thursday 19th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Friday 13th August for a stake of £12,000.

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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A RACECOURSE FOR ALL We want the racecourse to offer both a welcome and an enjoyable day to all our racegoers and in delivering that we recognise that some may need additional assistance from us.

The ﬁrst thing to say, please just ask for help, if the team don’t have an instant answer, then they know someone who will. The team in the Racecourse Reception (behind the Ebor Stand) act as the link to the rest of the team, as needed. FAQS Is there disabled and blue badge parking? Yes, I hope you found it. All our car parks have designated spaces near their front row. Can I get help with getting to/from the car park, taxi rank or shuttle buses? Yes, there is a complimentary buggy service to all these points, ask at racecourse reception or next time you arrive just call 01904 620911. Thank you for your patience as the buggies can only transfer 4 people at a time and it’s a big site. Can I bring a wheelchair? Yes, if you need to; but we also offer complimentary hire, again from Racecourse Reception (see told you they were the hub). As we hope you’ll appreciate, there are only so many wheelchairs on site, if you need to reserve in advance then call 01904 620911. Can I bring somebody to help? Yes, we appreciate that will come in various forms, we hope our “carer comes free” scheme is a help, before your next visit check it out online at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk or just ask the team today. Are there wheelchair viewing platforms? Yes, in all stand side area and Stands easiest thing to do is to ask our Stewards, though a map is available from, you guessed it, Racecourse Reception. For our music events , there is a dedicated viewing platform on the eastern side of Bustardthorpe lawn. Please use these in the spirit intended, with carers being prepared to step aside to allow space for those who need the view the most. What about toilets and are they part of the Radar scheme? Yes they are, all the permanent toilet blocks have a disabled capability, please ask for directions or check that map from you know where. Are their wheelchair height food and drink counters? Yes there are but not as many as we’d like, please ask a member of the team to assist you. Wheelchair height betting? Yes, there are some Tote counters set at a reduced height though a better plan might be to use the courier service that operates in areas such as the main Champagne Lawns; the Tote team themselves are always willing to help. There was one more thing? Please ask, we value your feedback so we can keep improving in this area.

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1.50

The Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes (Group 3)

Six Furlongs (6F) (1,200 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age:

Horse

st-lb

Attagirl (GB) (22)

9-0

Br f Wootton Bassett - Catalina Bay (IRE) (Pastoral Pursuits)

Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

6f Group Three £60,000 2yo (kgs)

Draw

(57.2)

(5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 31 D Breeder: South Acre Bloodstock

Foaled 15 Mar. Dam won at 6f. Won on her latest outing when 8-11fav at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Quick Change by 4l to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Further progression could be on the horizon and she’s one to keep an eye on. Official BHA Rating SP: 10-1

Crazyland (GB) (38)

B f Kodiac - Imperialistic Diva (IRE) (Haafhd)

Owner: Mr P Stokes & Mr S Krase Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

9-0

(57.2)

(4)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Form: 130 Breeder: Yeguada Centurion S.L.

Foaled 8 May. A winner at 5f on good to ﬁrm ground. Beaten 8l behind Quick Suzy at 50-1 when 13th of 21 on her latest outing in the Queen Mary here over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has failed to build on the promise of her debut and she’ll need to bounce back. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 16-1

Delmona (IRE) (7)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Imelda Mayhem (Byron)

Owner: Mr Hasan Mefareh Alajmi & Fawzi Nass Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

9-0

(57.2)

(2)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 153 Breeder: Ballyhane Stud

Foaled 22 Mar. A winner at 5f on ﬁrm ground. Third of 22 behind Gubbass beaten 3/4l at 16-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Hit the line with plenty of conviction on that occasion and could take another step forward. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 10-1

Desert Dreamer (GB) (15)

B f Oasis Dream - Pure Innocence (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mr J W Parry and Mrs C Shekells Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

9-0

(57.2)

(6)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 11022 D Breeder: Branton Court Stud

Foaled 20 Mar. Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Sandrine when second of 8 at 11-2 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. That’s a strong piece of form. Respected. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 11-4

El Hadeeyah (IRE) (12)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Blhadawa (IRE) (Iffraaj)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

9-0

(57.2)

(10)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 3201 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Foaled 2 Apr. A winner at 7-2 at Lingﬁeld over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Golden Rainbow by 3 1/2l to make it fourth-time lucky. Relished the step up in trip and while this will require plenty of improvement, she is dangerous to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 14-1

Miss Calculation (IRE) (16)

B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Maria Kristina (FR) (Footstepsinthesand)

Owner: Liz Dixon & Shelagh Fagen Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

9-0

(57.2)

(9)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 1 D Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Foaled 25 Apr. Half-sister to Orczy, won twice at 1m. A winner at 22-1 at Doncaster over 6f (heavy) on her racecourse debut earlier this month, beating Grifter by a short head. Showed a good attitude on that occasion but this ground is something of an unknown. Official BHA Rating SP: 25-1

Nazanin (USA) (32)

B or Br f Declaration of War (USA) - Woodland Scene (IRE) (Act One)

Owner: Mr Imad Alsagar Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

9-0

(57.2)

(1)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 1 D Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud

Foaled 24 Feb. Full sister to Martineo, won four times between 6f and 1m 1f. Won on her debut when 6-5fav at Newbury over 6f (soft) last month, beating Peggoty by 1 1/4l. Archie Watson is no stranger to winning big races with juveniles. Merits consideration. Official BHA Rating SP: 7-1 26

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Horse

st-lb

Nymphadora (GB) (38)

9-0

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Bewitchment (Pivotal)

Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

(kgs)

Draw

(57.2)

(3)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 610 Breeder: The Bewitchment Partnership

Foaled 6 Apr. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Quick Suzy at 12-1 when 11th of 21 in the Queen Mary on her latest outing here over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Didn’t get the clearest run on that occasion and she’s worth giving another chance to. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 7-1

Sassy Rascal (IRE) (10)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Luna Forest (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Owner: Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

9-0

(57.2)

(8)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 22 BF Breeder: Deer Forest Stud

Foaled 20 Apr. Half-sister to Luna Eclipse, won three times at 1m. Placed in both starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Swayze when second of 8 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Yarmouth over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has plenty on her plate today. Official BHA Rating SP: 25-1

10 System (IRE) (28)

9-0

B f Galileo Gold - Spiritual Air (Royal Applause)

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

(57.2)

(11)

Jockey: Pat Dobbs

Form: 21 D Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 4 Mar. Half-sister to Emeralds Spirit, won four times at 7f and 1m. Off the mark at the second attempt when 22-1 at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) on her latest start last month, accounting for Desert Dreamer by a neck. She will take a power of beating once again. Official BHA Rating SP: 11-4

11 Zain Claudette (IRE) (29)

Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Claudette (USA) (Speightstown)

Owner: Mr Saeed H. Altayer Trainer: Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket

9-0

(57.2)

(7)

Jockey: Ray Dawson

Form: 21 D Breeder: Andriy Milovanov

Foaled 28 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Broke through at the second time of asking on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Dubai Jewel by 2 3/4l. Ran on well that day and the form of her debut is working out well too. Official BHA Rating SP: 12-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-4 Desert Dreamer (GB), System (IRE), 7-1 Nazanin (USA), Nymphadora (GB), 10-1 Attagirl (GB), Delmona (IRE), 12-1 Zain Claudette (IRE), 14-1 El Hadeeyah (IRE), 16-1 Crazyland (GB), 25-1 Miss Calculation (IRE), Sassy Rascal (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£34026................................................................... 2nd £12900.................................................................................

3rd

£6456..................................................................... 4th

£3216....................................................................................

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

1. Attagirl, 4. Desert Dreamer, 5. El Hayeedah, 7. Nazanin, 8. Nymphadora, 10. System and 11. Zain Claudette all hold an entry in the Sky Bet Lowther at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Thursday 19th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Friday 13th August for a stake of £12,000.

1st Race 2.05 The Sky Bet “Jump Jockeys’ Nunthorpe” Stakes (To be ridden by Professional Jump Jockeys)

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

5f Handicap 71-90 £15,000 4+ Farside

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 80 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION This special race is set over the same distance as the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe ran at our Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival in August, just five furlongs. However, even though this is the shortest distance in racing, this isn’t what makes this race special. All the horses today will be ridden by professional jump jockeys including Brian Hughes who was leading Jump Jockey of 2020. Watch from the rails as these jockeys tackle the flying five furlongs of the Knavesmire, it could be as fast as they’ll go all season.

2019’S RACE Winner: NIBRAS AGAIN Trainer: Paul Midgley Jockey: Joshua Moore Age/Weight: 5-10-8 SP: 8/1 Runners: 19 Joshua Moore came out on top in the battle of the jump jockeys in 2019, producing Nibras Again with a perfectly-timed thrust to take the spoils by just under a length.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 58.99s Racing Post Standard Time: 57.30s 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 (34 wins from 425 runners, 8%) runs EEH BAH GUM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs SOUL SEEKER Longest Traveller: THEGREATESTSHOWMAN trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 163 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd June.

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

Last 6 Runs 424531 251256 10-8615 436221 7-51593 298131 332493 338722 90-4164 040496 435222 754364

Horse MID WINSTER VENTURA EXPRESS GINGER JAM SOUL SEEKER GET BOOSTING JAMES WATT THEGREATESTSHOWMAN NIBRAS AGAIN SECRETINTHEPARK SON AND SANNIE DARK SHOT EEH BAH GUM

Career Wins Places 4 4 2 6 8 3 3 5 3 4 4 7 5 11 5 17 9 11 2 3 4 25 5 4

Total Runs 25 16 23 16 24 32 43 51 62 16 73 30

Career Winnings 26899 6040 30803 10365 16361 18483 28342 32867 69148 10157 26588 62176

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

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

Runs Since Wins 0 3 1 0 3 0 6 7 2 7 21 19

KNAVESMIRE TIP Paul Midgley has won two of the three previous runnings of this race and the Westow handler looks to have a very strong hand today, saddling ﬁve runners. NIBRAS AGAIN, who has been touched off the last twice. He ﬁnds himself back on the same mark as when winning the latest running of this event in 2019 and he could successfully defend his crown. There are lots of dangers, though, including stablemates Mid Winster and James Watt, and recent Hamilton scorer Soul Seeker.

NIBRAS AGAIN

MID WINSTER 29

1st Race 2.05

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

The Sky Bet “Jump Jockeys’ Nunthorpe” Stakes No

Horse

Mid Winster (GB) (22)

B m Burwaaz - Cayman Fox

Age

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

st-lb

5f Handicap (71-90) £15,000 4+ Farside

(kgs)

11-10 (74.4)

Draw

(1)

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 424531 D Breeder: R. R. Whitton

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Won on her latest outing when 3-1jt-fav at Doncaster over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month, beating Tenaya Canyon by 1l. Every chance off a 5lb higher mark today. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 13-2

Ventura Express (GB) (14)

Ch g Mayson - Mail Express (IRE)

Owner: Double Espresso and Partners Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

11-7

(73.0)

(7)

Jockey: Daryl Jacob

Form: 251256 D Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani

Successful twice at 5f on good to ﬁrm ground. Finished 3l behind Capote’s Dream when sixth of 19 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Has won twice at Pontefract this season. Runs his race more often than not. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 14-1

Ginger Jam (GB) (41)

Ch g Major Cadeaux - Day By Day

Owner: Mr George Brian Davidson Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

11-7

(73.0)

(6)

Jockey: Bryony Frost

Form: 10-0615 D Breeder: Bearstone Stud Ltd

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Jawwaal when last of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. 1lb lower today and merits consideration. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 8-1

Soul Seeker (IRE) (8)

B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)

Owner: C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

11-7

(73.0)

(8)

Jockey: Tom Scudamore

Form: 436221 D Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

He has won three times at 5f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Hamilton over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Iris Dancer by 3/4l. In excellent form and holds solid claims, despite a 3lb rise in the ratings. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 17-2

Get Boosting (GB) (19)

B g Swiss Spirit - Inagh River

Owner: The Strattonites Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

11-5

(72.1)

(2)

Jockey: Conor O’Farrell

Form: 0-51503 D Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud

He has won three times at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind John Kirkup beaten 1 1/4l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. This is a lot more competitive. Each-way squeak. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 12-1

James Watt (IRE) (15)

B g Morpheus - Tomintoul Singer (IRE)

11-5

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

(72.1)

(12)

Jockey: Brian Hughes

Form: 200131 CD Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. A winner at 40-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating A Pint Of Bear by a head. Up 5lb for that success, but still has a big chance. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 11-2

Thegreatestshowman (GB) (19)

Ch g Equiano (FR) - Conversational (IRE)

Owner: Amy Murphy Racing Club Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket

11-3

(71.2)

(4)

Jockey: Jack Quinlan

Form: 332403 D Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

Winner of ﬁve races from 5f to 6f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind A Sure Welcome beaten 2l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Down 2lb in the ratings and has an outside place chance. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 16-1

Nibras Again (GB) (30)

B g Kyllachy - Regina

Owner: PeeDeeTee Syndicate, ta stephenson & twm Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

10-13 (69.4)

(5)

Jockey: Jonathan England

Form: 330022 CD Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Winner of five races at 5f on firm and good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Benefit Street when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f last month. Off the same mark as when winning this race in 2019. Leading player. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 7-1 30

Horse

Age

st-lb

Secretinthepark (GB) (15)

10-11 (68.5)

Ch g Sakhee’s Secret - Lark In The Park (IRE)

(kgs)

Draw

(10)

Jockey: Kielan Woods

Owner: Mia Racing Trainer: Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

Form: 00-4164 CD Breeder: Mia Racing

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Twilight Calls when fourth of 14 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f earlier this month. That was a cracking effort at long odds. No forlorn hope. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 22-1

10 Son And Sannie (IRE) (7)

B g Es Que Love (IRE) - Anamundi

10-10 (68.0)

(11)

Jockey: Sean Quinlan

Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Form: 040406 D Breeder: Mr M. Cahalan

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Tweet Tweet when last of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Continues to creep down the ratings, but others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 16-1

11 Dark Shot (GB) (3)

B g Acclamation - Dark Missile

10-10 (68.0)

(9)

Jockey: Sean Bowen

Owner: Chappell Rose & Radford Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Form: 435222 D BF Breeder: Littleton Stud

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Militia when second of 6 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to ﬁrm) on Wednesday. Down to run here yesterday and that may reveal more. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 10-1

12 Eeh Bah Gum (IRE) (7)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Moonline Dancer (FR)

Owner: Mr Nick Rhodes Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

10-5 (65.8)

(3)

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Form: 054364 CD Breeder: Tom and Hazel Russell

Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 2 1/4l behind Mehmo when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Upped in class and vulnerable. Official BHA Rating 66 SP: 25-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No. 9, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 12. STEWARDS NOTE SON AND SANNIE: Following its run on 17/7/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early on.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-2 James Watt (IRE), 13-2 Mid Winster (GB), 7-1 Nibras Again (GB), 8-1 Ginger Jam (GB), 17-2 Soul Seeker (IRE), 10-1 Dark Shot (GB), 12-1 Get Boosting (GB), 14-1 Ventura Express (GB), 16-1 Thegreatestshowman (GB), Son And Sannie (IRE), 22-1 Secretinthepark (GB), 25-1 Eeh Bah Gum (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

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

3rd

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

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

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

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Andy Rushgrove, Sky Gaming Managing Director and Amanda Bellwood, People Director. Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the racing groom responsible for the winnning horse.

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TOP TRAINER AT YORK AWARD 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 coveted Charles Clinkard Trophy and a smart pair of shoes!

2020 Champion: David O’Meara

STANDINGS AFTER THE JOHN SMITH’S CUP MEETING*

Tim Easterby jumped into the lead in the race for the Charles Clinkard Top Trainer at York award after a double last time out - the brilliant Winter Power landed the Listed John Smith’s City Walls Stakes to complete the pair.

Tim Easterby

Richard Fahey

Andrew Balding

Keith Dalgleish

William Haggas

* This card was at the printers as they raced last night!

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STYLE The Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 August yorkracecourse.co.uk or call 01904 620911

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

2nd Race 2.40 The Sky Bet Dash

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

6f Handicap 0-105 £50,000 3+ Farside

See page 80 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A handicap by conditions but valuable enough for high class horses that may also perform well at a yet higher level of races. This time for 3yo+ horses, rated up to 105. The shorter distance of only six furlongs usually makes for a tight ﬁnish. The press selections board by the Parade Ring might provide a clue or at least someone to blame.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: MUSCIKA Trainer: David O’Meara Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Age/Weight: 6-9-0 Runners: 12 SP: 10/1 Sprinting stalwart, Muscika, scored for the ﬁrst time on the Knavesmire when taking this contest last year under Daniel Tudhope, racing prominently and keeping on strongly late on.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 10.91s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 9.70s Course record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12) 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 564 runners, 7%) runs BLIND BEGGAR and GEORGE BOWEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs GULLIVER and MUSCIKA Weightwatcher: ADMIRALITY won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 5lb to 85. Fancy That: T Easterby won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs FLYING PURSUIT and GOLDEN APOLLO and MANIGORDO and MUSIC SOCIETY today. Longest Traveller: TYPHOON TEN trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles. Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Last 6 Runs 4060-06 830650 656174 156566 630423 60-0832 322264 602547 201202 348157 7-13743 441520 7-06625 103772 648111 0-62160

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd June. Horse LAHORE GULLIVER STREAMLINE VENTUROUS MONDAMMEJ GOLDEN APOLLO TYPHOON TEN MUSCIKA MUSIC SOCIETY MOKAATIL FLYING PURSUIT GEORGE BOWEN ADMIRALITY MANIGORDO GIOGIOBBO BLIND BEGGAR

Career Wins Places 6 2 8 14 4 1 10 9 2 6 5 11 3 10 7 13 5 10 6 6 9 14 9 12 3 14 2 3 13 12 1 4

Total Runs 26 61 10 57 12 45 32 57 37 41 69 78 41 17 53 10

Career Winnings 52306 191087 54199 92826 13221 138184 19796 55569 40939 86247 113928 161642 22867 7840 123920 2862

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

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

Runs Since Wins 6 9 2 5 6 10 17 9 3 2 4 3 22 5 0 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP MONDAMMEJ has been threatening to land a major sprint handicap in recent starts and this may be the time that he is able to fully showcase his talent, with the return to 6f looking set to work in his favour. Streamline ran well when fourth at Newcastle last time, returning from a break, and looks capable of a bold showing on his return to turf, while Lahore performed creditably in a Listed event at this track on his latest outing and can outrun his odds.

MONDAMMEJ

STREAMLINE 35

2nd Race 2.40

The Sky Bet Dash

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

Horse

Lahore (USA) (14)

7 9-10 (61.7) (6)

Owner: Mrs Wendy Burdett Trainer: Phillip Makin, Easingwold

Form: 4060-06 C D Breeder: Nawara Stud Company Ltd

Br g Elusive Quality (USA) - Nayarra (IRE)

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Winter Power when sixth of 10 at 50-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. Shaped well there and may do even better up in trip. Respected. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 25-1

Gulliver (GB) (7)

B g Sayif (IRE) - Sweet Coincidence

Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Streamline (GB) (28)

Owner: Mainline Racing Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Form: 030650 CD Breeder: S. A. Douch

Venturous (IRE) (29)

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

Form: 656104 D Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Mondammej (GB) (14)

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

Form: 156566 D Breeder: John Doyle

Golden Apollo (GB) (18)

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

Form: 630423 D Breeder: Chasemore Farm

Typhoon Ten (IRE) (7)

Owner: Mr Des Anderson Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Form: 60-0032 CD BF Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Muscika (GB) (12)

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

Form: 322264 D Breeder: Mr D. J. Anderson Andrea Atzeni

7 8-12 (56.2) (11) Form: 602540 CD Breeder: Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 2l behind Mohareb at 11-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Lingﬁeld over 6f earlier this month. Not at his best recently SP: 16-1 and needs to step up. Official BHA Rating 88 36

David Allan

5 8-12 (56.2) (5)

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Star Of Orion when fourth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Stumbled early on there but others look stronger. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 18-1 B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche

Cam Hardie

7 8-12 (56.2) (14)

Winner of ﬁve races at 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Corinthia Knight when second of 8 at 16-5fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (soft) earlier this month. In good form and shouldn’t be dismissed. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 10-1 B g Slade Power (IRE) - Cake (IRE)

Connor Beasley

4 9-1 (57.6) (15)

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 18 behind Signiﬁcantly beaten 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has plenty of talent and SP: 8-1 this trip may suit even better. Looks a major player. Official BHA Rating 91 Ch g Pivotal - Elan

David Probert

8 9-5 (59.4) (12)

Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Caspian Prince when sixth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Solid efforts recently but more is needed. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 18-1 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

David Nolan

4 9-6 (59.9) (13)

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Ejtilaab when fourth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. Finished his race nicely that day and still unexposed on turf. Looks a threat. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 14-1 Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Bold Desire

Billy Garritty (3)

7 9-8 (60.8) (1)

Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Major Power at 15-2 when 14th of 19 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good) earlier this month. Hampered early on there and may get closer today. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 11-1 B c Due Diligence (USA) - Ahwahnee

6f Handicap (0-105) £50,000 3+ Farside

Angus Villiers (5)

Horse

Music Society (IRE) (8)

Gr g Society Rock (IRE) - Absolutely Cool (IRE)

Owner: Richard Taylor & Philip Hebdon Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Age

st-lb

Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Moonlit Garden (IRE)

Owner: Midtech Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Form: 201202 D Breeder: Pier House Stud

11 Flying Pursuit (GB) (18) Owner: Ontoawinner, M Hulin & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 340150 D Breeder: Biddestone Stud

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Midnight Oasis

Owner: Mr M. A. Scaife Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

13 Admirality (GB) (7) Owner: MPR, Ventura Racing, Salthouse&Fell Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

14 Manigordo (USA) (6) Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 441520 CD Breeder: Kevin Blake

15 Giogiobbo (GB) (28) Owner: ARC Racing Syndicate Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Form: 0-06625 D Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

16 Blind Beggar (IRE) (16) Owner: Merchants and Missionaries Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Harrison Shaw

4 8-8 (54.4) (3) Form: 103002 D Breeder: N. P. Kessis & K. & S. Ramsey Lewis Edmunds

8 8-2 (51.7) (2) Form: 640111 D Breeder: Orbit Performance

Has won 13 races from 6f to 7f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Doncaster over 6f (good) last month, beating Treacherous by 1l, to bring up the hat-trick. In excellent form and not dismissed. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 11-1 B g Equiano (FR) - Beylerbey (USA)

Paul Hanagan

7 8-9 (54.9) (9)

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Zarzyni when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Steps up in grade but may still do SP: 14-1 better for this yard. Not discounted. Official BHA Rating 84 B h Bahamian Bounty - Legnani

Duran Fentiman

9 8-9 (54.9) (7)

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4l behind Baashir when fifth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to SP: 20-1 firm) earlier this month. Drops in trip but more is required. Official BHA Rating 85 B or Br g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Cutting Edge (USA)

Form: 0-13043 CD Breeder: Crossﬁelds Bloodstock Ltd

Has won nine races at 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to yielding and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Capote’s Dream at 10-1 when 16th of 19 on his latest start over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Ran poorly there and needs to bounce back. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 16-1 B g Mount Nelson - Dialma (USA)

Jim Crowley

8 8-10 (55.3) (16)

Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 8 behind Corinthia Knight beaten 3 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (soft) earlier this month. A respectable effort on that occasion but others look more convincing. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 11-1

12 George Bowen (IRE) (14)

Ella McCain (5)

6 8-10 (55.3) (10)

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Signiﬁcantly at 22-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) earlier this month. Needs to step up a gear. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 22-1 Ch g Pastoral Pursuits - Choisette

Draw

6 8-10 (55.3) (8)

Winner of ﬁve races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a nose by Commanche Falls when second of 11 at 13-2 on his latest start at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month. Excellent run that day and can get involved. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 14-1

10 Mokaatil (GB) (14)

(kgs)

Kieran Schoﬁeld (5)

3 8-2 (51.7) (4) Form: 0-62160 D Breeder: Pat Beirne

A winner at 6f on heavy ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Blackrod at 16-1 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Ran well over course and distance on his penultimate start and may get closer this time. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 16-1

Franny Norton

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 3, 5. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 11, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 15. STEWARDS NOTE TYPHOON TEN: Following its run on 17/7/2021 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls. GEORGE BOWEN: Following its run on 10/7/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

8-1 Mondammej (GB), 10-1 Golden Apollo (GB), 11-1 Gulliver (GB), Flying Pursuit (GB), Giogiobbo (GB), 14-1 Streamline (GB), Music Society (IRE), Manigordo (USA), 16-1 Muscika (GB), George Bowen (IRE), Blind Beggar (IRE), 18-1 Venturous (IRE), Typhoon Ten (IRE), 20-1 Admirality (GB), 22-1 Mokaatil (GB), 25-1 Lahore (USA)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£25770 ................................................................... 2nd £12085 .................................................................................

3rd

£6045..................................................................... 4th

£3020...................................................................................

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The Sky Bet Dash

Muscika - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Muscika Dakota Gold Flying Pursuit Flying Pursuit Kimberella Tanzeel Muthmir Tropics Van Ellis Hoof It

Trainer David O’Meara Michael Dods Tim Easterby Tim Easterby David Nicholls Charles Hills William Haggas Dean Ivory Mark Johnston Michael Easterby

Jockey Daniel Tudhope Connor Beasley Nathan Evans Rachel Richardson Franny Norton James Doyle Graham Lee Robert Winston Kieren Fallon Kieren Fallon

SP 10/1 10/1 9/1 12/1 9/2F 11/2F 4/1F 9/2J 8/1 3/1F

Runners 12 ran 15 ran 14 ran 15 ran 16 ran 20 ran 19 ran 20 ran 20 ran 20 ran

Time 1m 9.72s 1m 14.10s 1m 11.42s 1m 11.48s 1m 9.66s 1m 11.16s 1m 9.42s 1m 9.89s 1m 10.78s 1m 12.49s

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

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 JOHN SMITH’S CUP MEETING* Tom Marquand

Callum Rodriguez 4

Light Refrain’s Group 3 William Hill Summer Stakes win helped Tom Marquand keep his lead in the race to be Living North Top Jockey at York, but Callum Rodriguez’s double on the ﬁrst day of our last meeting keeps him close up in behind.

David Allan

Jim Crowley

Paul Hanagan

Ben Robinson

* This card was at the printers as they raced last night!

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THE SKY BET YORK STAKES It was in 2006, a year after we hosted Royal Ascot, that York Racecourse announced the birth of our new Group 2, the Sky Bet York Stakes, now the sporting centrepiece of Music Showcase Saturday. It has, quite simply, gone from strength to strength since the three-year-old Best Alibi, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Ryan Moore, took the inaugural running, ahead of Hattan and Crocodile Dundee. The North needed a new, high summer middle distance Group race with the Scottish Derby disappearing from the programme. We think that staging it here has worked on so many levels, not just the fact it is in the right place in the programme - as a “trial” for the big money Juddmonte International over course and distance, three and a half weeks later. In fact, Twice Over, in the colours of the late Prince Khalid Abdullah, did that very double, in 2011.

Twice Over

Its Roll of Honour includes two of Shadwell’s elite - Mohaafeth will try and emulate both Mukhadram and Elarqam today, while the success of Irish raider Success Days in 2017 offers a precedent for Armory, across from the Emerald Isle this year. One stat Mohaafeth will have to overcome - Best Alibi is the only three-year-old to have landed the race.

Elarqam

Probably the most memorable race was the 2019 renewal when Elarqam kept the prize, for the only time so far, in Yorkshire for trainer Mark Johnston. The horse, who had won his Maiden on debut on the track proved far too good for the runner up that day - a certain Addeybb, now a multiple Group One winner from Berkshire to Australia. If you need any more evidence in support of the Sky Bet York Stakes then just ask trainer David O’Meara, whose long-standing stable star, Lord Glitters, was third behind Aspetar, trained by Roger Charlton and ridden by Jason Watson a year ago. O’Meara’s Mondialiste, in the same ownership, ﬁnished second in both 2016 and 2017. And this is a rare UK pattern race Aidan O’Brien has never won. Back in 2007, when amazingly the ground rode heavy, his Eagle Mountain ﬁnished second, but winning it has eluded him... so far. The sixteenth running of this Group 2 looks like being similar to all the earlier runnings - what it doesn’t have in terms of quantity of runners, it more than makes up for in terms of quality Article kindly reproduced from sportinglife.com

Success Days defeats Mondialiste in 2017

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The Moët & Chandon International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Seven Furlongs (7F) (1,400 metres) No

Horse

Motakhayyel (GB) (14)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Virtuality (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Age

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

st-lb

7f Handicap £105000 3yo+ (kgs)

9-13 (63.0)

Draw

(19)

(in 3lb ex) Jockey: Dane O’Neill

Form: 06-2021 CD Breeder: Crossﬁelds Bloodstock Ltd

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-2 at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Fundamental by 3 1/2l. Should go well under a 3lb penalty. Official BHA Rating 109 (+9) SP: 7-1

Danyah (IRE) (37)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Cuis Ghaire (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn

9-7

(60.3)

(4)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 331-422 D Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Highﬁeld Princess when second of 28 at 10-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Still not fully exposed and looks a major player. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 6-1

Tomfre (GB) (37)

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kurtanella (Pastoral Pursuits)

Owner: Mrs Philip Snow & Partners Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

9-6

(59.9)

(11)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 111-220 D Breeder: Mrs P. Snow & Partners

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 11l behind Highfield Princess at 33-1 when 9th of 28 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Below his best there and needs to bounce back. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 14-1

Documenting (GB) (37)

B g Zamindar (USA) - Namaskar (Dansili)

9-5

Owner: Kevin Frost Racing Club & M.A. Humphreys Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

(59.4)

(8)

Jockey: Trevor Whelan

Form: 013-450 CD Breeder: Millsec Limited

Winner of seven races at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 19l behind Highfield Princess at 80-1 when 22nd of 28 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Needs much more to figure. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 40-1

Shine So Bright (GB) (14)

Gr h Oasis Dream - Alla Speranza (Sir Percy)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

9-1

(57.6)

(6)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 2-24444 D Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Finished 5l behind Motakhayyel when fourth of 18 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Solid effort on that occasion but others look better handicapped. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 14-1

Raising Sand (GB) (37)

B g Oasis Dream - Balalaika (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 22 & Partner Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

9-1

(57.6)

(12)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (5)

Form: 00/00-06 CD Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 10l behind Highﬁeld Princess when sixth of 28 at 40-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Ran nicely from a bad draw there and should go well. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 16-1

Matthew Flinders (GB) (14)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Cascata (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

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

8-13 (56.7)

(20)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 10-3002 Breeder: Stuart Stuckey

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Safe Voyage when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Big ﬁeld may suit and not discounted now back in a handicap. Official BHA Rating 98 (+10) SP: 9-1 42

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Horse

Aldaary (GB) (37)

Age

Ch g Territories (IRE) - Broughtons Revival (Pivotal)

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

st-lb

(kgs)

8-12 (56.2)

Draw

(2)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 11-135 CD BF Breeder: M. E. Broughton

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 6l behind Highfield Princess when fifth of 28 at 10-3fav on his latest start over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Unexposed and has the talent to figure. Danger. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 13-2

Ropey Guest (GB) (14)

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE))

Owner: John Guest Racing Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket

8-12 (56.2)

(13)

Jockey: Tom Queally

Form: 02-6000 D Breeder: Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Motakhayyel at 33-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Not disgraced on that occasion but others look more appealing. Official BHA Rating 97 (-1) SP: 40-1

10 Acquitted (IRE) (21)

B or Br g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Blameless (IRE) (Authorized (IRE))

Owner: John Livock & Nat Lacy Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket

8-11

(55.8)

(22)

Jockey: Louis Steward

Form: 00-2023 Breeder: Lannister Holdings

Successful twice at 1m on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Magical Morning beaten 1 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Good effort that day but not sure to be suited by this drop in trip. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 11-1

11 Dance Fever (IRE) (21)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Silk Fan (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA))

Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds VIII Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

(in 3lb ex)

8-11

(55.8)

(17)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Form: 11/42-01 D Breeder: Silk Fan Syndicate

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-3 at Leicester over 7f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Golden Force by 1l. Still open to improvement and looks a threat under a 3lb penalty. Official BHA Rating 93 (+3) SP: 12-1

12 Cliffs of Capri (GB) (14)

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Shannon Spree (Royal Applause)

Owner: Melbourne 10 Racing Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

8-10 (55.3)

(21)

Jockey: Dougie Costello

Form: 425-400 CD Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Motakhayyel at 40-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest start at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Solid effort there but others look more convincing. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 20-1

13 Karibana (IRE) (37)

B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Queen Wasp (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: M Clarke, P Munnelly & D Waters Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

8-10 (55.3)

(1)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 142-010 D Breeder: J. C. Bloodstock

He has won three times at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Highfield Princess when 23rd of 28 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Disappointing there and has something to prove. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 33-1

14 Tadleel (GB) (14)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Quelle Affaire (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner: Red Sky Partnership 3 & Partner Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

8-8

(54.4)

(7)

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 110025 D Breeder: Mr Anthony Byrne

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Motakhayyel when fifth of 18 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Solid run on that occasion but others have more scope to improve. Official BHA Rating 93 (-1) SP: 25-1

15 Lord Rapscallion (IRE) (14)

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Simply Topping (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner: Mr T. W. Morley Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

8-8

(54.4)

(18)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 022443 D Breeder: D. G. Iceton

Winner of ﬁve races from 6f to 1m on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Third of 18 behind Motakhayyel beaten 5l at 33-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Good effort that day and not ruled out. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 14-1 43

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Horse

Age

st-lb

8-6

16 Epic Endeavour (IRE) (16) B g Epaulette (AUS) - Doubt (IRE) (Generous (IRE))

Owner: Clarke, Edginton, Niven Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

(kgs)

Draw

(53.5)

(10)

Jockey: Martin Dwyer

Form: 211-520 D Breeder: Moygaddy Stud

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Path Of Thunder at 8-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Needs to improve. Official BHA Rating 91 (-1) SP: 18-1

17 Kimiﬁve (IRE) (14)

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE))

Owner: Mr Richard J. Gurr Trainer: Joseph Tuite, Lambourn

8-6

(53.5)

(3)

Jockey: Ray Dawson (3)

Form: 50-3355 D Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Motakhayyel when fifth of 18 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Solid performer and may figure. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 16-1

18 Gabrial The Wire (GB) (14) B g Garswood - Nightunderthestars (Observatory (USA))

Owner: Dr Marwan Koukash Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

8-5

(53.1)

(14)

Jockey: Royston Ffrench

Form: 00-0100 D Breeder: Mr S. Emmet and Miss R. Emmet

Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Motakhayyel at 50-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Not at his best recently and needs to step up. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 25-1

19 Star of Orion (IRE) (7)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Harpist (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: Miss Tracey Ashbee Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

(in 3lb ex)

8-5

(53.1)

(15)

Jockey: Laura Pearson (5)

Form: 2325-01 D Breeder: The Harpist Partnership

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to ﬁrm ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Newmarket over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month, beating Twaasol by 1 1/2l. Carries a 3lb penalty today for that success. Has scope for further improvement and can get involved. Official BHA Rating 94 (+4) SP: 10-1

20 Marshal Dan (IRE) (7) B g Lawman (FR) - Aunt Nicola (Reel Buddy (USA))

8-4

Owner: Coxwell Partnership Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

(52.6)

(5)

Jockey: Tyler Heard (5)

Form: 14-2005 D Breeder: Deerpark Stud

Winner of seven races at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Star Of Orion when fifth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Steps up in grade and others look stronger. Official BHA Rating 89 (-1) SP: 25-1

21 Pistoletto (USA) (24) B g War Front (USA) - Lerici (USA) (Woodman (USA))

8-4

Owner: G McGladery, J A Thompson & S Russell Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket

(52.6)

(9)

Jockey: Darragh Keenan

Form: 205355 Breeder: Tada Nobutaka

Successful twice at 5f on good to ﬁrm and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4 1/2l behind Gioia Cieca when last of 5 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Up in class and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 89 (-2) SP: 40-1

22 Starshiba (GB) (31) B g Acclamation - Dashiba (Dashing Blade)

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: David Elsworth, Newmarket

8-2

(51.7)

(16)

Jockey: Jonny Peate (7)

Form: 216420 D Breeder: Littleton Stud

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Johan at 7-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m (good to soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Back in trip but needs to progress. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 18-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 16, 22. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 15, 21.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-1 Danyah (IRE), 13-2 Aldaary (GB), 7-1 Motakhayyel (GB), 9-1 Matthew Flinders (GB), 10-1 Star of Orion (IRE), 11-1 Acquitted (IRE), 12-1 Dance Fever (IRE), 14-1 Tomfre (GB), Shine So Bright (GB), Lord Rapscallion (IRE), 16-1 Raising Sand (GB), Kimiﬁve (IRE), 18-1 Epic Endeavour (IRE), Starshiba (GB), 20-1 Cliffs of Capri (GB), 25-1 Tadleel (GB), Gabrial The Wire (GB), Marshal Dan (IRE), 33-1 Karibana (IRE), 40-1 Documenting (GB), Ropey Guest (GB), Pistoletto (USA) 44

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£54117 .................................................................... 2nd £25378 .................................................................................

3rd

£12694 ................................................................... 4th

£6342...................................................................................

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2. Danyah, 4. Documenting, 10. Acquitted, 12. Cliffs Of Capri, 14. Tadleel and 19. Star Of Orion all hold an entry in the Clipper Logistics Stakes (Heritage Handicap) at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Thursday 19th August. 5. Shine So Bright holds an entry in the Sky Bet City Of York Stakes at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Saturday 21st August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 16th August for a stake of £15,000.

CARING FOR THE HORSES AT YORK RACECOURSE

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.

The Sky Bet York Stakes

FACT FILE: WHERE DOES IT FIT?

As both as a Group two and a mid summer affair, it can be a testing ground for thoroughbreds who might yet make the ﬁnal step up to Group One company. Often they have looked impressive early in their careers and maybe suffered an injury or just lost their way a little. For others, it can mark a step out of handicap company before the glaring spotlight of Group One contests.

Distance 1m 2f 56y

Prize money £115,000

SOUND FAMILIAR? Like the feature race of the day down in Berkshire, it is a middle distance affair that lets the classic generation take on their elders.

HAVE ANY WINNERS GONE ON TO HIGHER GLORY?

Mukhadram went on to top-level success after winning here, the Coral-Eclipse his top-level breakthrough, while Sheikhzayedroad progressed to be a high-class stayer, winning the Group 1 Northern Dancer Stakes at Woodbine on his next start and taking Group 2 Doncaster Cup and British Champions Long Distance Cup success later on in his career. Plus the below dual success for the famous Pink & Green silks of Juddmonte Farms.

THE JUDDMONTE CONNECTION

Twice Over

A little out of the usual proﬁle for this race, Twice Over is perhaps the most successful winner of the race - already a Group 1 Champion Stakes winner (twice) and Coral-Eclipse champion, the late Prince Khalid Abdullah’s brilliant colt won the Sky Bet York Stakes on the way to Juddmonte International glory for the sponsor the following month. In becoming the ﬁrst thoroughbred owned by the big race sponsor to take the August Blue Riband, there is a backhanded compliment to today’s contest, as the ideal prep race.

DOES AGE MATTER?

Given that 12 of the 14 winners have either been four, five or six-year-olds, then you have to say the answer is yes... to an extent. The first winner, Best Alibi in 2006, was the only three-year-old to have won the race, while Tullius is the oldest winner of any Group 2, taking the 2015 renewal at the grand old age of seven. Four-year-olds have the best record, with five wins from the 14 runnings, while five-year-olds are close behind with four and those aged six have three wins despite none since 2012. Therefore, the stats look against the sole three-year-old in the field today, the exciting William Haggas-trained Mohaafeth Tullius who takes on his elders for the first time this afternoon. 46

LEADING TRAINERS?

Saeed bin Suroor

It’s been a pretty even spread in the 15 runnings of the Sky Bet York Stakes, as the only trainers to have two to their name are Saeed bin Suroor, who saddled both the 2007 winner, Stage Gift, and Kirklees to win in 2009, and Roger Charlton, who trained last year’s winner, Aspetar, and the 2016 champion, Time Test. With neither represented this year, it falls to William Haggas (Montatham & Mohaafeth) and Andrew Balding (Bangkok) to try to join them on two.

LEADING RIDER? Suprisingly, this race has not yet produced a dual winner from the saddle, but with the likes of Ryan Moore, Jamie Spencer, Frankie Dettori and Dane O’Neill already on the roll of honour, it’s surely only a matter of time before one of these pilots takes their second Sky Bet York Stakes title. However , somehwat incredibly, it will be a sixteenth and new name joining that quest this afternoon.

Jim Crowley

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HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?

In truth, not superbly - but that’s certainly not to say there hasn’t been any success for the White Rose County. Skipton-born William Haggas saddled Mukhadram to a 2013 victory, while Middleham’s Mark Johnston trained Elarqam to 2019 success, having also ﬁnished third as a three-year-old. Haggas (Mohaafeth & Montatham) is back looking for more success this year, while a third string to Yorkshire’s bow comes in the shape of the Kevin Ryan-trained Juan Elcano, who was last seen winning the Wolferton at Royal Ascot.

Mukhadram

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3rd Race 3.15

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

The Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2)

One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)

1m 2f Group Two £115,000 3+ Inside Rail

See page 80 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The Sky Bet York Stakes is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3, Group 2 (this race) and Group 1. This race is open to 3yo+ horses and is over a trip of ten furlongs. Weight allowances are made for the variation in strength based on age or sex; so Mohaafeth starts with the lowest burden as the lone three-year-old, whilst Armory carries a penalty for his Group 2 success at Chester, earlier this season. An in-form stable could be the clue here, see the table at the beginning of this race and take a note as the winner may return for the Group One Juddmonte International on Wednesday 18 August.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: ASPETAR Trainer: Roger Charlton Jockey: Jason Watson Age/Weight: 5-9-6 Runners: 7 SP: 11/1 In what was an impressive performance, Aspetar cruised from last to ﬁrst before keeping on well in the ﬁnal furlong to record a fourth Pattern-class success.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 8.66s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 6.70s 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): W Haggas (35 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs MOHAAFETH and MONTATHAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A P O’Brien (12 wins from 53 runners, 23%) runs ARMORY Longest Traveller: ARMORY trained by A P O’Brien, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd June. Last Racecard 6 No. Runs Horse 1 4132-13 ARMORY 2 218144 BANGKOK 3 5438-61 JUAN ELCANO 4 1120-36 MONTATHAM 5 73-1111 MOHAAFETH

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

Total Runs 14 22 9 14 6

Career Winnings 194421 137603 51451 83993 77667

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 2 0 4 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP Mohaafeth has been nothing short of sensational this season, notching up four wins from as many outings. The son of Frankel got the job done in the Hampton Court Stakes and he demands the utmost respect with a handy weight allowance. However, the last 12 winners of this contest have all been aged at least four and this can go to ARMORY, who arrives on the back of a magniﬁcent effort in the Prince Of Wales’s. The Galileo colt has already claimed Group 2 honours in the Huxley Stakes and he gets the vote to repeat that feat. Juan Elcano can follow them home.

ARMORY

MOHAAFETH 49

3rd Race 3.15

The Sky Bet York Stakes No

Horse

Armory (IRE) (38)

B c Galileo (IRE) - After (IRE)

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

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

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

4 9-9 (61.2) (3) Form: 4132-13 D Breeder: Coolmore

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 6 behind Love beaten 1 1/2l at 5-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month. That is rock solid form. Big player. Official BHA Rating 119 SP: 9-4

Bangkok (IRE) (16)

5 9-6 (59.9) (1)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 210144 D Breeder: Barronstown Stud

B h Australia - Tanaghum

Winner of five races at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Sir Ron Priestley when fourth of 5 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Princess Of Wales’s Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm). Opposable. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 28-1

Juan Elcano (GB) (39)

Ch g Frankel - Whatami

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Montatham (GB) (21)

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

Mohaafeth (IRE) (37)

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

David Probert

Form: 5430-61 D Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Brown Andrea Atzeni

5 9-6 (59.9) (5) Form: 1120-36 C Breeder: Worksop Manor Stud

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Finished 2 1/2l behind Magical Morning when sixth of 13 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Unraced over this trip and looks to have plenty on his plate. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 16-1 Ch c Frankel - French Dressing

Seamie Heffernan

4 9-6 (59.9) (4)

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to firm and heavy ground. A winner at 14-1 at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Patrick Sarsfield by 1/2l. That was a career-best and he could be thereabouts at the business end. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 9-2 Gr g Showcasing - Eastern Destiny

1m 2f Group Two £115,000 3+ Inside Rail

Liam Jones

3 8-11 (55.8) (2) Form: 03-1111 D Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav in the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last SP: 6-5 month, beating Roman Empire by 1 3/4l. Leading credentials. Official BHA Rating 112

Jim Crowley

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5............................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-5 Mohaafeth (IRE), 9-4 Armory (IRE), 9-2 Juan Elcano (GB), 16-1 Montatham (GB), 28-1 Bangkok (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£65216.................................................................... 2nd £24725 .................................................................................

3rd

£12374 .................................................................... 4th

£6164 ...................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES ....................................................................................... 1 Armory, 3. Juan Elcano and 5. Mohaafeth hold an entry in the Juddmonte International at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Wednesday 18th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Thursday 12th August for a stake of £75,000. 4. Montatham holds an entry in the Clipper Logistics Stakes (Heritage Handicap) at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Thursday 19th August. 50

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Sky Bet York Stakes

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

Aspetar Elarqam Thundering Blue Success Days Time Test Tullius Sheikhzayedroad Mukhadram Sri Putra Twice Over

Trainer Roger Charlton Mark Johnston David Menuisier K J Condon Roger Charlton Andrew Balding David Simcock Willian Haggas Roger Varian Sir Henry Cecil

Jockey Jason Watson Dane O’Neill Fran Berry Shane Foley Pat Smullen Phillip Makin Martin Lane Paul Hanagan Neil Callan Tom Queally

SP 11/1 7/1 5/1 3/1F 1/2F 10/1 7/1 4/9F 12/1 5/2

Runners 7 ran 6 ran 7 ran 7 ran 5 ran 8 ran 7 ran 6 ran 9 ran 7 ran

Time Going 2m 7.51 G/F 2m 12.47s S 2m 9.41s G/S 2m 10.59s G/S 2m 6.93s G/F 2m 6.25s G/F 2m 6.26s G/F 2m 7.18s G/F 2m 5.74s G/F 2m 9.99s G

AUGUST CALENDAR

With the ﬁrst stage of entries received for the feature races at the

18 Wednesday Things to do:

Win the best race in the world

Once again crowned the best horse race on planet Earth after a stellar 2020 renewal won by Ghaiyyath, this year’s £1,000,000 Juddmonte International looks to be another absolute cracker with a plethora of Group 1 winners from across the generations featuring in the early entries. The Classic generation accounts for over half of the 32 entries and perhaps the strongest hand is held by the Irish master trainer Aidan O’Brien, whose leading lights include St Mark’s Basilica, who lowered the colours of Mishriff and Addeybb in a stunning performance in the Eclipse - his fourth Group 1 win in a row after taking the Dewhurst at two, then the French Guineas and the Prix Du Jockey Club on his ﬁrst two runs aged three. If he lines up, he’ll surely be a hot favourite, but stablemates Snowfall, Santa Barbara, Mother Earth, Bolshoi Ballet and even Love, who competes in this weekend’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, could have something to say about that. John and Thady Gosden, successful in the past with the great Roaring Lion, also have plenty of strong chances in the race, with Mishriff, Lord North and Queen Anne winner, Palace Pier, all holding entries. With the likes of William Haggas’ exciting Mohaafeth, Jim Bolger’s Mac Swiney, David Menuisier’s Wonderful Tonight and William Muir and Chris Grassick’s Pyledriver all holding entries, this year’s renewal of the Juddmonte International could be another one for the ages and looks sure to make a bold bid to retain its title as Longines World’s Best Race.

Become fifteenth colt to win Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and Cazoo St Leger Fourteen colts have done the double and this year’s list of entries provides plenty of hope that 2021 could see number ﬁfteen. Aidan O’Brien has a particularly strong list of entries once again, including High Deﬁnition, third in this year’s Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante and Wordsworth, placed in the Group 2 Queen’s Vase, the Group 1 Irish Derby and the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris. The William Haggas-trained Alenquer is a fascinating entrant after two Group race victories this season and a third behind Wordsworth and Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante winner Hurricane Lane, who has gone on to be third in the Cazoo Derby and win the Irish Derby as well as the aforementioned Grand Prix de Paris. Lone Eagle, trained by Martyn Meade, runs in this weekend’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and looks a strong-staying type perfect for this. It’s a wide open contest for sure!

19 Thursday Things to do:

Regain Group One Darley Yorkshire Oaks

If Aidan O’Brien’s brilliant Love is to come to York for the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, it may yet be to try to regain her Darley Yorkshire Oaks crown instead of running in the Juddmonte International. She’ll be a warm order, but the entry list reveals a ﬁeld full of potent threats. Not least stablemate Snowfall, who has been nothing short of sensational in her three starts at the age of three, including a Group 3 Tattersalls Musidora victory to start her season before both the English and Irish Oaks fell her way. Breeders’ Cup winner, Tarnawa, could also turn up for Dermot Weld, as could the aforementioned Wonderful Tonight, so this has the potential to be one of the best races of the week!

Translate Royal Ascot form into victory in the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes

Group 3 Albany Stakes winner and also the winner of the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes, Sandrine, should be a big player here for the Andrew Balding team and may have the beating of her English-trained rivals. However, the Irish challenge could be very strong indeed, with Joseph O’Brien’s impressive Curragh Group 2 winner, Velocidad, as well as father Aidan’s battalion and Ger Lyons’ Sacred Bridge all genuine threats.

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20 Friday Things to do:

Be the fastest horse of the week

We will see plenty of the fastest horses on the planet here come August for the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe - Battaash was kept in training and should be back in 2021 to again defend his crown after doing so successfully last year. He will, though, have to face a serious challenge from both these shores and abroad on his hat-trick bid as the Wesley Ward-trained blazer, Golden Pal, may well come over to win the race for his new connections. York favourites, Winter Power and Art Power, provide the ammunition for Tim Easterby’s Great Habton yard. While the Kevin Ryan-trained Glass Slippers, now a triple Group 1 winner over three nations (France, Ireland and America - including an Abbaye victory and a win at the Breeders’ Cup) will be looking to open her top-level account here in England. Blink and you’ll miss it!

Follow in the hooves of greats like Mill Reef or Rock of Gibraltar

A step towards joining these legends awaits the champion in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes. A big cohort of Group winners already hold entries in this historic contest, including the Andrew Balding-trained Berkshire Shadow, who took Group 2 Coventry Stakes glory at Royal Ascot, and the Richard Fahey-trained Perfect Power who was a Group 2 Norfolk Stakes winner in the same week. Again, the potential Irish challenge is a strong one though, with Group 3 winner Beauty Inspire representing Ger Lyons and Castle Star, a close second in the Group 2 Railway Stakes at the end of June, potentially taking his place in the lineup for Fozzy Stack. Richard Hannon’s Group 2 July Stakes winner, Lusail, also holds an entry here and could further bolster an already stacked ﬁeld.

21 Saturday Things to do:

Earn a place in the Folklore of the Knavesmire

That is the honour that awaits the victor of one of the toughest flat handicaps in the world and one of the richest in Europe, the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor. The beauty of a handicap is that you can make a case for all twenty-two who finally make the stalls, never mind the 92 on the full entry list. So which to mention; Last year’s winner, the Roger Varian-trained Fujaira Prince, may well be back again for another go from a 6lb higher mark and could make a bold bid to become the first horse since Flint Jack nearly a century ago, to win the race twice. Anthony Mullins’ Princess Zoe is a fascinating entry after her Group 1 triumph in the Prix Du Cadran, while the O’Briens (Aidan, Joseph and Donnacha) all have darts to throw in the shape of Passion, Master Of Reality and Emperor Of The Sun respectively. Perhaps, though it will be Ilaraab who shows that the Sky Bet Race to the Ebor is just that after taking the Sky Bet Jorvik in ready style in May and William Haggas’ charge surely holds huge claims back at this venue in August. Hopefully the above sets the scene for a twenty eight race festival where £70,000 is the lowest prize fund and the richest maiden race in the land, the British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes, or the richest nursery handicap in the Sky Bet Stakes, add to the cocktail of high fashion and high class sport.

Snowfall

Love

Battaash

Fujaira Prince

ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT

3.35

The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) One Mile About Four Furlongs, Swinley (11F Abt 211Yds) (2,300 metres) No

Horse

Broome (IRE) (20)

B h Australia - Sweepstake (IRE) (Acclamation)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Age

st-lb

9-7

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

1m 3f 211y Group One £875,000 3yo+ (kgs)

Draw

(60.3)

(2)

Jockey: W. M. Lordan

Form: 111221 D Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month, beating Ebaiyra by 1l. Classy sort but this looks a step up on that company. Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 25-1

Mishriff (IRE) (21)

B c Make Believe - Contradict (Raven’s Pass (USA))

Owner: Prince A. A. Faisal Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

9-7

(60.3)

(5)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 110-113 D Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy and on the all-weather. Third of 4 behind St Mark’s Basilica beaten 4l at 9-4 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to soft), but better at this trip. Official BHA Rating 122 SP: 7-1

Love (IRE) (38)

Ch f Galileo (IRE) - Pikaboo (Pivotal)

9-4

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

(59.0)

(6)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 13/111-1 C D Breeder: Coolmore

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 11-10fav here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Audarya by 3/4l. Top filly with five Group 1 triumphs to her name, and deserves to be favourite here on form. Official BHA Rating 122 SP: 5-4

Wonderful Tonight (FR) (35)

B or Br f Le Havre (IRE) - Salvation (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mr Christopher Wright Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

9-4

(59.0)

(3)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 21511-1 CD Breeder: S.A.R.L. Ecurie La Cauviniere

Winner of ﬁve races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 5-1 over this course and distance (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Broome by 1 1/2l. Lovely ﬁlly when conditions suit but the faster ground expected may not be in her favour. Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 14-1

Adayar (IRE) (49)

B c Frankel - Anna Salai (USA) (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

8-10 (55.3)

(4)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 41-221 D Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 16-1 in the Group 1 Cazoo Derby at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Mojo Star by 4 1/2l. Lightly raced and may have more to offer getting weight from his elders. Official BHA Rating 121 SP: 9-4

Lone Eagle (IRE) (28)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Modernstone (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

Owner: Ballylinch Stud & Aquis Farm Trainer: Martyn Meade, Manton

8-10 (55.3)

(1)

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Form: 111-412 Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten a neck by Hurricane Lane when second of 11 at 11-2 in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month. Quality colt open to improvement and not out of this by any means. Official BHA Rating 119 SP: 11-2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6............................................................................................(EXACTA)

PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-4 Love (IRE), 9-4 Adayar (IRE), 11-2 Lone Eagle (IRE), 7-1 Mishriff (IRE), 14-1 Wonderful Tonight (FR), 25-1 Broome (IRE)

ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£496212.................................................................. 2nd £188125 ................................................................................

3rd

£94150 ................................................................... 4th

£46900 ................................................................................

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

1. Broome, 2. Mishriff, 3. Love and 4. Wonderful Tonight hold an entry in the Juddmonte International at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Wednesday 18th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Thursday 12th August for a stake of £75,000. 3. Love and 4. Wonderful Tonight hold an entry in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Thursday 19th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Friday 13th August for a stake of £30,000. 6. Lone Eagle holds an entry in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Wednesday 18th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Thursday 12th August for a stake of £12,000.

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4th Race 3.50 The Sky Bet Horse Racing In Running EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

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

6f Novice £14,500 2 Farside

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) See page 80 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Time to concentrate, easy bit first, race four is limited to two-year-old horses, so in their first season racing. When they were bought, at a recognised auction, the market was deemed as an assessment of their quality and so potential, the most expensive being categorised as Band A, the next group as Band B and so on. If you must know, the Band As went for above £50,000 descending in roughly £20,OOO bands thereafter. Any horse in Band A racing in opposition to a Band B horse must start by carrying two pounds in extra weight (see Perfect Glory against Captainhughjampton); if a Band C is in the same race, then the Band B horse carries two pounds more than the Band C contestant, meaning the Band A horse will be carrying four pounds (2+2) more than their Band C rival. Stay with me, the principle from wider racing that winning would add weight for next time is applied by a previous winner having to carry a 6lb penalty, to keep the maths simple today, this field are all seeking their maiden win. The same principles apply for the fillies, only they start with a lower weight so they can better compete against the boys, so Outside World has less weight than a colt in her Band. If this all sounds a bit complicated then a pin is a proven method in these races.is your choice of “P”s, pedigree or pin.

2019’S RACE Winner: ABSTEMIOUS Trainer: Kevin Ryan Jockey: Jamie Spencer Age/Weight: 2-9-5 Runners: 6 SP: 11/8F Making all in the hands of Jamie Spencer, Abstemious dominated from start to ﬁnish, keeping on strongly to win by an impressive ﬁve lengths.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 12.92s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 9.70s 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): R Fahey (39 wins from 564 runners, 7%) runs INTERNATIONAL BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (9 wins from 90 runners, 10%) runs OUTSIDE WORLD Longest Traveller: JOEYREMY trained by M Dods, Darlington, 52 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd June.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5

Last 6 Runs Horse 4635 INTERNATIONAL BOY 43 PERFECT GLORY CAPTAINHUGHJAMPTON 52 JOEYREMY 2 OUTSIDE WORLD

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

Total Runs 4 2 — 2 1

Career Winnings

Winning Distance Range -

Winning Going Range — — — — —

Runs Since Wins — — — — —

KNAVESMIRE TIP OUTSIDE WORLD was just denied victory on her racecourse debut when beaten a nose at Lingfield earlier in the month, having attempted to make every yard of the running. Mark Johnston’s filly clearly knew her job and, in receipt of the fillies’ allowance, could prove a tough nut to crack. Perfect Glory has run with credit on both outings to date at Ayr and he has to be of interest along with Joeyremy, who filled the runner-up spot on his second outing at Thirsk.

OUTSIDE WORLD

PERFECT GLORY 57

4th Race 3.50

The Sky Bet Horse Racing In Running EBF Restricted Novice Stakes

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

Horse

st-lb

International Boy (IRE) (14)

9-5

Ch c Camacho - Lady Arabella (IRE)

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

6f Novice £14,500 2 Farside

(kgs)

Draw

(59.4)

(1)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 4635 Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Foaled 5 Mar. Placed once in four starts. Finished 9l behind Atomic Lady when ﬁfth of 9 at 20-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. The visor is taken off on this occasion and he has a bit to prove on all known evidence. Official BHA Rating 66 SP: 14-1

Perfect Glory (IRE) (20)

9-5

B c Cotai Glory - Perfect Venture

Owner: SYPS & Mrs Wendy Burdett Trainer: Phillip Makin, Easingwold

(59.4)

(5)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 43 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 9 Apr. Half-brother to Shalailah, won at 7f. Placed once in two starts. Third of 9 behind Bin Hayyan beaten 1 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f earlier this month. Capable of being in the mix at a track that favours speed more than stamina. Official BHA Rating SP: 4-1

Captainhughjampton (GB) (-) (2lb)

Ch c Mondialiste (IRE) - Sibaya

9-3

Owner: Mr Ian Buckley Trainer: Lawrence Mullaney, Malton

(58.5)

(3)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: Breeder: Elwick Stud

Foaled 1 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. From a family that boasts a fair amount of stamina on the dam’s side and he may ﬁnd a couple of his rivals too sharp for him on his racecourse debut. Official BHA Rating SP: 100-1

Joeyremy (IRE) (24) (2lb)

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - School Holidays (USA)

Owner: Top House 4 Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

9-3

(58.5)

(4)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 52 BF Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Foaled 6 Apr. Full brother to My Best Friend, won at 6f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 3/4l by Makalu when second of 12 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. He commands plenty of respect following that performance. Official BHA Rating SP: 2-1

Outside World (GB) (10)

Gr f Iffraaj - Nahoodh (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

9-0

(57.2)

(2)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 2 Breeder: Godolphin

Foaled 7 Apr. Half-sister to Hawkesbury, won three times between 6f and 1m. Beaten a nose by Pearl Glory when second of 5 at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Lingﬁeld over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. She boasts strong credentials in her bid to go one better. Official BHA Rating SP: 11-8

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5............................................................................................(EXACTA)

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-8 Outside World (GB), 2-1 Joeyremy (IRE), 4-1 Perfect Glory (IRE), 14-1 International Boy (IRE), 100-1 Captainhughjampton (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£7830..................................................................... 2nd £3675 ...................................................................................

3rd

£1838...................................................................... 4th

£919 .....................................................................................

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

5. Outside World holds an entry in the Sky Bet Lowther at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival on Thursday 19th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Friday 13th August for a stake of £12,000.

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5th Race 4.25 The Sky Bet Proud To Support Macmillan Stakes

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

2m Handicap 66-85 £11,200 4+ Inside Rail

About Two Miles (3,200 metres)

See page 80 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A handicap this time for horses rated between 71 and 85. This race is open to 4yo+ horses and is over a trip of two miles, so watch them come past the stands twice, as they race over the longest distance at York. Need some help? Look further for the letter “C”, which shows that the horse has won at York or “D” which denotes a win over this distance; see how Monsieur Lambrays has both initials after her name. A race for the stayers of the ﬂat racing world,

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: MONSIEUR LAMBRAYS Trainer: Tom Clover Jockey: Jack Mitchell Age/Weight: 4-9-7 Runners: 7 SP: 2/1F A comfortable victory for the Tom Clover-trained hot favourite, who deﬁed some traffic in-running to run out a very cosy two-length winner under Jack Mitchell.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 3m 34.89s Racing Post Standard Time: 3m 28.50s 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 (34 wins from 425 runners, 8%) runs BOLLIN NEIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs EAGLE COURT Fancy That: D O’Meara won this race in 2012 and 2015. The stable runs EAGLE COURT today. Longest Traveller: MONSIEUR LAMBRAYS trained by Tom Clover, Newmarket, 163 miles. DANCE TO PARIS trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 163 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd June. Last Racecard 6 No. Runs 1 6/009852 1105-40 3 1P5/400 4 10-6306 5 311131 6 142-428 7 021132 8 513442

Horse ERNESTO MONSIEUR LAMBRAYS WATERSMEET EAGLE COURT GREENGAGE DANCE TO PARIS BOLLIN NEIL GHADBBAAN

Career Wins Places 2 5 4 3 15 11 3 — 9 10 3 12 4 4 1 4

Total Runs 22 18 58 11 44 29 17 14

Career Winnings 16004 16561 249880 14523 27840 12488 11574 2962

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 4 5 5 0 5 2 4

KNAVESMIRE TIP Ernesto could be interesting if transferring his improvement over hurdles to the Flat, but giving 20lb to GHADBBAAN may prove too much for him. Brian Ellison’s gelding was an unlucky loser here last time out and can make amends off 2lb higher. Monsieur Lambrays won this last year off 2lb lower. He should appreciate the big drop in class after being tried in the Northumberland Plate consolation race, and he won’t be far away either.

GHADBBAAN

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Horse

Ernesto (GER) (240)

Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica

Age

st-lb

9-9

Owner: Midtech Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

2m Handicap (66-85) £11,200 4+ Inside Rail

(kgs)

Draw

(61.2)

(5)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 6/00005Breeder: Gestut Rottgen

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 6f on good ground and has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was last month). Fifth of 6 when 6-1 at Chelmsford on his latest ﬂat outing over 1m 6f in November last year. Improving over timber and has a chance if transferring that to the level. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 6-1

Monsieur Lambrays (GB) (28)

B g Champs Elysees - Windermere Island

9-8

Owner: Mr Khalifa Dasmal Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket

(60.8)

(2)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 1105-40 CD Breeder: Glebe Stud

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Zeeband at 100-1 when 13th of 19 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m last month. C&D winner down 2lb and should go well dropped in class and back on the turf. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 7-1

Watersmeet (GB) (15)

Gr g Dansili - Under The Rainbow

Owner: Mr J. Barson Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

9-7

(60.3)

(7)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 1P5/-400 D Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs

Won 15 races from 1m 2f to 2m on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 125-1 when last of 15 behind Live Your Dream over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) at Newmarket earlier this month. Down 5lb but others preferred. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 22-1

Eagle Court (IRE) (15)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE)

Owner: Brook Farm Bloodstock Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-6

(59.9)

(1)

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 10-6306 Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 7l behind Cormier when sixth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Wears a hood for the first time and could go well on his first attempt at this trip. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 11-1

Greengage (IRE) (32)

B m Choisir (AUS) - Empowermentofwomen (IRE)

Owner: Carlisle Poker Club and T Davidson Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

9-2

(58.1)

(3)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 311131 Breeder: Joe and Edel Banahan

Has won nine races from 1m 1f to 1m 5f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 11-4fav at Ayr over 1m 5f (good to ﬁrm), beating Wise Eagle by a neck. Has won three times there this season and has a chance if staying this trip. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 11-4

Dance To Paris (GB) (22)

B m Champs Elysees - Riabouchinska

9-2

Owner: The Calculated Speculators Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

(58.1)

(6)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 142-420 D Breeder: D. Curran

She has won three times from 1m 6f to 2m on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 18l behind Vino Victrix at 12-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Sandown over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Better than that but needs to bounce back to be considered. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 12-1

Bollin Neil (GB) (17)

Ch g Haafhd - Bollin Nellie

8-3

Owner: Habton Racing Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(52.2)

(4)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 021132 D BF Breeder: Habton Farms

He has won four times from 1m 5f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 3/4l by Let Me Be when second of 4 at 5-4fav on his latest outing over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Same rating now and looks a player if he handles the faster conditions. Official BHA Rating 67 SP: 11-2

Ghadbbaan (GB) (14)

Ch g Intello (GER) - Rock Choir

Owner: Mr Kristian Strangeway Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

8-3

(52.2)

(8)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 513442 BF Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

A winner at 1m 6f on good to ﬁrm ground. Beaten 3/4l by Goobinator when second of 14 at 5-1fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month, when failing to get a clear run. Upped 2lb for that and will try to make amends here. Official BHA Rating 67 SP: 9-2 64

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8............................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7. STEWARDS NOTE WATERSMEET: Following its run on 9/7/2021 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced when hampered. DANCE TO PARIS: Following its run on 2/7/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. GHADBBAAN: Following its run on 10/7/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered in running.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-4 Greengage (IRE), 9-2 Ghadbbaan (GB), 11-2 Bollin Neil (GB), 6-1 Ernesto (GER), 7-1 Monsieur Lambrays (GB), 11-1 Eagle Court (IRE), 12-1 Dance To Paris (GB), 22-1 Watersmeet (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£5400 .................................................................... 2nd £2535 ...................................................................................

3rd

£1268...................................................................... 4th

£634.....................................................................................

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

FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Daryl Jacob and Jimmy Derham. Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the racing groom responsible for the winnning horse.

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• How many years have you worked at York Racecourse? 15 years, starting as summer help in the Bookings Team

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• How did you become involved in racing at York?

My family have always been involved, from my Grandfather being an on-course bookmaker and my Dad following in his footsteps. Racing was always going to be my path, I started at the Racecourse as work experience and never left!

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• Thinking of racing personalities, past and present, what question would you most like to ask them? How do you pick a future winner?

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

Juddmonte International Day (18th August this year) which you can’t beat for the absolutely high-class racing, nothing gives me a bigger thrill then seeing some of my favourite horses throughout the year battling it out in the Group One feature, which regularly appears in the top 10 races in the world.

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• Who is your favourite racehorse, past or present?

Absolutely this has to be Sea the Stars, I used to have a picture of him in my bedroom! For me he was the complete racehorse, he won over different distances, in different countries and took on all comers and I don’t think they ever truly got to the bottom of him, he always pulled out more. Some people say horses have a look when they know they’re the best and when I saw Sea the Stars in the Parade Ring before his Juddmonte victory he had that look.

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

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6th Race 5.00 The Sky Bet Request A Bet Stakes

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,300 metres)

1m 4f Handicap 66-85 £16,200 3+ Centre

See page 80 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Getting the hang of handicaps? Your vital statistics are; 3yo+, rated 71-85, going one and a half miles. Remember, the best on past performance, will be the highest rated horse, Baltic Baron will carry most weight. Looking for help? Then follow the racecourse tipster, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane.

COURSE RECORD HOLDER: SEA WAVE THE TALE OF

NEW RACE

THE CLOCK

No Corresponding Race Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 27.40s Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98) 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 564 runners, 7%) runs TOMBOLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 88 runners, 10%) runs ECLIPSE DE LUNAR Longest Traveller: MARK OF GOLD trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd June.

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

Last 6 Runs 00-7762 160464546-811 211-046 2-27678 24-7124 9-6213 4641 16-9934

Horse BALTIC BARON SHAKE A LEG TOMBOLO MARK OF GOLD CARLOS FELIX CHALK STREAM REINA DEL MAR C’MON KENNY ECLIPSE DE LUNAR

Career Wins Places 1 10 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 — 1 1

Total Runs 26 11 7 8 13 6 5 4 7

Career Winnings 13274 5593 8280 8744 9704 2862 2862 3132 3922

Winning Distance Range 8F 12F 10F 10F 12F 10F 12F 10F 8F

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

Runs Since Wins 22 7 0 3 10 2 1 0 5

KNAVESMIRE TIP Tombolo is likely to be very popular in his bid for a hat-trick following recent victories at Chester and Pontefract, but marginal preference is for REINA DEL MAR. Ed Walker’s ﬁlly got off the mark on her ﬁrst try over 1m4f at Newbury two starts ago and she then would have very gone close at the same track but for meeting trouble in running. The daughter of Awtaad is clearly progressive and she merits the utmost respect. Others to note are Baltic Baron, C’mon Kenny and Chalk Stream.

REINA DEL MAR

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Horse

Baltic Baron (IRE) (15)

B g Shamardal (USA) - Born Wild (GER)

Age

Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

st-lb

1m 4f Handicap (66-85) £16,200 3+ Centre

(kgs)

10-0 (63.5)

Draw

(5)

Jockey: Harry Russell (3)

Form: 00-0062 Breeder: Gestut Ammerland

A winner at 1m on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 3l by Sharpcliff when second of 13 at 22-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Has to prove he stays this far but he could make the frame if seeing out the trip. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 8-1

Shake A Leg (IRE) (280)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Sos Brillante (CHI)

9-13 (63.0)

(2)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Owner: Hey Ho Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Form: 160464- D Breeder: Honeypig Stud

A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Camorra when fourth of 17 at 17-2 on his latest ﬂat outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (yielding - soft) in October last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Dan Skelton. Best watched. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 14-1

Tombolo (FR) (18)

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Sandbar

Owner: Merchants and Missionaries Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

9-10 (61.7)

(3)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 546-011 Breeder: Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground. A winner at 5-2 at Pontefract over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Epidemic by 4 1/2l. Has also won at Chester this season. A progressive gelding who has to be on the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 4-1

Mark of Gold (GB) (32)

B c Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

9-10 (61.7)

(8)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 211-046 Breeder: The Kathryn Stud

Successful twice at 1m 2f on soft ground. Finished 13l behind Garden Paradise when sixth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Has some questions to answer based on his form so far this year. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 12-1

Carlos Felix (IRE) (15)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Quad’s Melody (IRE)

Owner: Darren & Annaley Yates Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

9-5

(59.4)

(4)

Jockey: Andrew Elliott

Form: 2-20600 D Breeder: Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock

A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 12l behind Cormier at 33-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. His most recent performances do not inspire a lot of conﬁdence. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 28-1

Chalk Stream (GB) (23)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Golden Stream (IRE)

9-2

Owner: The Queen Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

(58.1)

(1)

Jockey: David Probert

Form: 24-0124 BF Breeder: The Queen

A winner at 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Albert Camus when fourth of 5 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Remains unexposed but does need to ﬁnd some improvement to defy his current mark. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 6-1

Reina Del Mar (IRE) (23)

B f Awtaad (IRE) - Star Approval (IRE)

Owner: David Ward Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

9-0

(57.2)

(6)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 0-6213 D Breeder: Blackwater Bloodstock Ltd

A winner at 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm ground. Third of 10 behind In The Breeze beaten 2 1/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Had no luck in running on that occasion and she should not be underestimated this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 11-2

C’Mon Kenny (GB) (3)

Gr g Dutch Art - Bite of The Cherry

Owner: Ne-Chance Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

9-0

(57.2)

(9)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 4641 Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Won for the first time from four starts on the flat when 7-4fav at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Militry Decoration by a short head. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. This demands more but he should not be discounted. Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 9-2 70

Horse

Eclipse de Lunar (IRE) (22)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Scoville (GER)

Age

st-lb

8-2

Owner: S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(kgs)

Draw

(51.7)

(7)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 16-0034 Breeder: M. Seeber

A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Miramichi when fourth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Has been running well enough of late but could be vulnerable in this company. Official BHA Rating 68 SP: 9-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. STEWARDS NOTE REINA DEL MAR: Following its run on 1/7/2021 it was reported that the horse was impeded in running.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Tombolo (FR), 9-2 C’Mon Kenny (GB), 11-2 Reina Del Mar (IRE), 6-1 Chalk Stream (GB), 8-1 Baltic Baron (IRE), 9-1 Eclipse de Lunar (IRE), 12-1 Mark of Gold (GB), 14-1 Shake A Leg (IRE), 28-1 Carlos Felix (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

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

3rd

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

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

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

SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR. Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the racing groom responsible for the winnning horse.

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7th Race 5.35 The Sky Bet Paying Extra Places Stakes About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

7f Handicap 61-80 £11,200 3 Farside

See page 80 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A ﬁnal handicap to solve, this time limited to 3yo’s travelling over seven furlongs. “Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and in this contest the upper rating of 80 means that these are still quality horses but they won’t have their spotlight stolen by a real superstar. Why not watch them in Parade Ring and see if you can ﬁnd any clues. Known in racing circles as ‘the get out stakes’ it can be crucial for your restaurant choice this evening, let’s hope its caviar and not cod roe!

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: BRUNCH Trainer: Michael Dods Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Age/Weight: 3-9-7 Runners: 14 SP: 7/1 Despite a slow start, the improving Brunch made light work of a good ﬁeld, running on strongly to cheekily pip Jumaira Bay in the closing stages of what was a thrilling contest.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 28.92s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22s Course record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-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 564 runners, 7%) runs OUTRUN THE STORM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs FORD MADOX BROWN and TAMASKA Longest Traveller: BELOVED trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 202 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd June. Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Last 6 Runs 33-9222 27-3205 96-221 5135-41 120-656 8354-04 1-37481 65-4 52-4456 112341 15-8660

Horse CANDESCENCE NORTHERN EXPRESS PAGAN OUTRUN THE STORM ADAAY DREAM BILLIAN FORD MADOX BROWN BELOVED RUN THIS WAY TAMASKA BALLYCOMMON

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

Total Runs 7 7 5 7 6 8 7 3 8 11 6

Career Winnings 3493 4140 3283 14364 4140 3493 6937 3493 7884 4980

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

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

Runs Since Wins 6 6 0 0 5 6 0 — 6 0 5

KNAVESMIRE TIP The William Haggas-trained PAGAN has been slowly getting the hang of things but won nicely last time at Pontefract to suggest that an opening handicap mark of 77 could be very workable indeed. The step up in trip is also expected to suit. His main dangers include recent C&D winner Outrun The Storm, who is up 4lb, and the runner-up from that race Candescence, who is better off at the weights.

PAGAN

OUTRUN THE STORM 75

7th Race 5.35

The Sky Bet Paying Extra Places Stakes

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

7f Handicap (61-80) £11,200 3 Farside

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

Candescence (GB) (15)

9-7

(60.3)

(7)

Ch f Power - Bright Flash

Owner: URSA Major Racing, Lady Legard, J Craggs Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 33-0222 BF Breeder: Lady Legard

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Outrun The Storm when second of 11 at 9-4fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Been hitting the crossbar of late but expected to be in the mix once more. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 13-2

Northern Express (IRE) (29)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE)

Owner: Sekura Group Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

9-6

(59.9)

(8)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 20-3205 D Breeder: Mrs Sue Ann Foley

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Praxeology when ﬁfth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) last month. Running respectably this season but doesn’t seem to have much wiggle room off this mark at the present time. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 11-1

Pagan (IRE) (26)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Style (IRE)

9-4

Owner: Mr G. Smith-Bernal Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

(59.0)

(9)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 06-221 Breeder: T. F. Lacy

Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Pontefract over 6f (good) last month, beating Macho Pride by 1/2l for his ﬁrst victory from ﬁve attempts. Should relish the step up to 7f and the ground, plus his trainer loves having winners here. Sure to be feared by all. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 7-2

Outrun The Storm (IRE) (15)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Sweet Surprise (IRE)

9-4

(59.0)

(11)

Jockey: Billy Garritty (3)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XCVII Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Form: 5135-41 CD Breeder: J. M. McGrath

Successful at 6f and 7f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 11-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Candescence by 1 1/4l. Up 4lb for that taking triumph and should hold strong claims of following up. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 11-2

Adaay Dream (GB) (16)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Virtuality (USA)

Owner: Faulkner, Joynson, Morris and Simpson Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

9-4

(59.0)

(2)

Jockey: Kieran Schoﬁeld (5)

Form: 120-656 Breeder: Crossﬁelds Bloodstock Ltd

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Muntadab when sixth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (soft) earlier this month. He has been struggling to land a blow of late but 7f on fast ground should aid his cause. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 12-1

Billian (IRE) (14)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Truly Magniﬁcent (USA)

9-2

Owner: Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

(58.1)

(3)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 0354-04 Breeder: Michael G. Daly

A winner at 5f on good to ﬁrm ground. Finished 5l behind Strike Red when fourth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month. Form hasn’t been great this season but well capable if bouncing back to his juvenile form. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 20-1

Ford Madox Brown (GB) (12)

Gr g Oasis Dream - Bruxcalina (FR)

Owner: Mr Anthony Hogarth Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-1

(57.6)

(5)

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 1-30401 D Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 12-1 at Wolverhampton over 7f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Smooth Spirit by 1/2l. Entitled to respect on the back of that, but he is 0-4 on turf. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 11-1

Beloved (IRE) (91)

B f Frankel - Love And Bubbles (USA)

Owner: David Ward Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

9-0

(57.2)

(6)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 65-4 Breeder: Love & Bubbles Partnership

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Anghaam when fourth of eight at 10-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to ﬁrm) in April. Remains unexposed and she is interesting on her handicap debut off what could be a lenient mark. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 10-1 76

Horse

Age

Run This Way (GB) (23)

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

8-13 (56.7)

(4)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

B f Cannock Chase (USA) - Prime Run

Owner: Sandﬁeld Racing Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Form: 52-4456 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

A winner at 7f. Finished 8l behind Graystone when sixth of 7 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Mark Johnston. Will need that switch to have had an impact. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 25-1

10 Tamaska (GB) (6)

8-11

(55.8)

(1)

(in 6lb ex) Jockey: David Probert

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Premiere Danseuse

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

Form: 112341 D Breeder: Chris Walters / Tim Walters

He has won three times from 6f to 7f. A winner at 15-2 at Redcar over 7f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Enderman by 1/2l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Will love the ground and he is interesting going up in grade here. Official BHA Rating 64 SP: 8-1

11 Ballycommon (IRE) (19) B g Dabirsim (FR) - Luxie (IRE)

Owner: B&E partnership Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

8-6

(53.5)

(10)

Jockey: Harrison Shaw

Form: 15-0660 D Breeder: Pier House Stud

A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Ziggy when last of 10 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Not won since his debut last September and he hasn’t shown much at all this season. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 33-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. STEWARDS NOTE ADAAY DREAM: Following its run on 8/7/2021 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. BALLYCOMMON: Following its run on 5/7/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-2 Pagan (IRE), 11-2 Outrun The Storm (IRE), 13-2 Candescence (GB), 8-1 Tamaska (GB), 10-1 Beloved (IRE), 11-1 Northern Express (IRE), Ford Madox Brown (GB), 12-1 Adaay Dream (GB), 20-1 Billian (IRE), 25-1 Run This Way (GB), 33-1 Ballycommon (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£5400 .................................................................... 2nd £2535 ...................................................................................

3rd

£1268...................................................................... 4th

£634.....................................................................................

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

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 2.05 - The Sky Bet “Jump Jockeys’ Nunthorpe” Stakes (Class 3 Handicap) (To Be Ridden By Professional Jump Jockeys) (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). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after July 17th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Professional National Hunt Jockeys ENTRANTS AGREE THAT HORSES WILL BE RIDDEN BY PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS LICENSED TO RIDE IN STEEPLE CHASES AND HURDLE RACES UNDER RULE (D)3.3.2 AND SUCH RIDERS QUALIFIED UNDER RULE (D)27 (Jockeys who have ridden more than 50 winners on the Flat will not be permitted to ride in this race) (Additionally, Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders are not qualified to ride in this race) The Riders’ Allowances under paragraphs 52 to 58 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may NOT be claimed in this race.. SKY BET 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 SKY BET. 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 British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)36.5 and Rules (F)140 to (F)143 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 23 entries, 3 at £15 and 20 at £75. - Closed July 19th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800 Penalty Value: £8100 SS For race details see page 29. SECOND RACE 2.40 - The Sky Bet Dash (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 19th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 17th, 2021, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET 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 SKY BET. 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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 28 entries at £250. - Closed July 19th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635 Penalty Value: £25770 SS For race details see page 35. THIRD RACE 3.15 - The Sky Bet York Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £65216 to the winning horse The second to receive £24725, the third £12374, the fourth £6164, the fifth £3093 and the sixth £1552. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 19th and pay £1150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. SKY BET 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 SKY BET. 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. 6 entries at £1150. - Closed July 19th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £51244; Second £21034; Third £10523; Fourth £5256; Fifth £2634; Sixth £1311 Penalty Value: £65216.50 A SS For race details see page 49. FOURTH RACE 3.50 - The Sky Bet Horse Racing In Running EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 3) (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7830 to the winning horse The second to receive £3675, the third £1838 and the fourth £919. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, July 19th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). SKY BET 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 £1000 towards the prize money for this race; part of the BEBF’s seven figure investment nationwide. The European Breeders’ Fund support 130 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £365000. Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £1.8million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 14 entries at £60. - Closed July 19th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £6187; Second £3093; Third £1547; Fourth £773 Penalty Value: £7830 SS For race details see page 57. FIFTH RACE 4.25 - The Sky Bet Proud To Support Macmillan Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268, the fourth £634, the fifth £300, the sixth £300, the seventh £300 and the eighth £300. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 17th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 18 entries at £50. - Closed July 19th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240 Penalty Value: £5400 SS For race details see page 63. SIXTH RACE 5.00 - The Sky Bet Request A Bet Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902, the fourth £951, the fifth £300, the sixth £300, the seventh £300 and the eighth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 3lb Penalties, after July 17th, 2021, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £1500 towards the prize money for this race. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 19 entries at £75. - Closed July 19th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240 Penalty Value: £8100 SS For race details see page 69. SEVENTH RACE 5.35 - The Sky Bet Paying Extra Places Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268, the fourth £634, the fifth £300, the sixth £300, the seventh £300 and the eighth £300. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 17th, 2021, for each race won 6lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2200 towards the prize money for this race. 22 entries at £50. - Closed July 19th, 2021. Owners Prize Money Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240 Penalty Value: £5400 SS For race details see page 75.

The Small Print

An A-Z of information for racegoers Abandoned Racing

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances. a) before the ﬁrst race - 100% refund. b) before the completion of three races or a minimum of 30 minutes of live music - 50% refund. c) therafter - no refund applies. Customers who pre purchased the concert insurance policy with their admission will be eligible for a full refund in the event of no music performance. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers who purchased their admission on the day should send the ticket they were given on entrance with their full name and address to: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX within 30 days.Racegoers who booked in advance direct with the track and so paid by card will receive an automatic refund. A similar process will apply for those who paid in advance by cheque. Please visit the racecourse website www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for more information.

Alcohol And Public Order

The Racecourse takes its responsibilities under Licensing Laws very seriously and puts in place training and measures to exceed these obligations. Racegoers are urged to drink responsibly. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stands side enclosures. York Racecourse reserves the right to expel any person found to be drunk or behaving in a disorderly manner. The “Challenge 25” initiative will be in operation to ensure that only those aged 18 and over are served with alcohol. Thank you for your support of this obligation.

Cameras

Please feel free to take a souvenir photo of your day. However we would remind you that the preparation and performance of the sport must be ensured, so please note:1. Kindly refrain from ﬂash photography. 2. Avoid taking photos in restricted areas used by the sporting professionals i.e. Saddling Boxes, Stables, Unsaddling Boxes & Weighing Room. 3. Respect the privacy of others.

Cigarettes and e-cigarettes

The current smoking legislation regarding smoking in public places applies at the racecourse. The use of e-cigarettes is permitted, however they will be treated the same as tobacco products.

Common Courtesy/Entry Conditions

All persons visiting York Racecourse are admitted subject to Racecourse Regulations and the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or remove from the racecourse any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others. A full set of entry rules can be viewed at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk.

Dogs

Racegoers are requested to leave their pets including all dogs at home. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome.

First Aid

There are ﬁrst aid posts in the Edwardian Weighing Room, other such buildings have been designated as isolation rooms, should they be required.

Dress Standards

Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Recent warm weather means the dress code for gentleman in County Stand is collared shirt and tie, no jacket required. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not encouraged and that basic decency and not causing offence to fellow racegoers by clothing choices, is required. York Racecourse reserves the right to refuse or, to require anyone to leave who does not observe the above code.

Drugs

A zero tolerance policy on drug abuse is in force, be warned, North Yorkshire Police and our own team are watching with some canine help, sniffing.

Litter

Racegoers are requested to place all litter in the receptacles provided. If you do not need your racecard please place it in a bin as you leave the racecourse.

Noise

So that the horses have the best chance to perform and so your fellow racegoers have the opportunity to enjoy them please do not cause any distractions; the waving of ﬂags or banners, use of radios or making of sudden noises are examples of things to avoid. Racegoers are reminded of Public Health England advice that shouting increases the risk of the spread of diseases, so to consider wearing your face covering when part of a cheering crowd.

Parade Ring

For safety reasons children under the age of twelve are not permitted into the Parade Ring or Unsaddling Enclosure.

Photo Finishes And Stewards’ Enquiries/Objections

In any race where Photo Finish has been called by the Judge, this information will be displayed on the Giant Screen. An announcement will also be broadcast. Race Results and Photographs will also be displayed on the York Racecourse television monitors.

Radios and Mobile Telephones

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse.

Track Safety

For your own safety and the welfare of the horses, jockeys and stable staff please keep off the track. Anyone trespassing on the track: Will be liable to arrest and prosecution Will be ejected immediately Will be banned from all future York race meetings May face a nationwide racecourse ban 81

Knavesmire Notes Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye this afternoon. You never know, they may be future winners here at York.

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