Ascot Racecard - 08-08-2020 by Weatherbys

A U G U S T R A C E D AY Saturday 8th August 2020

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to Ascot on what is usually Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Day. Sadly, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s unique international team jockeys’ event due to travel difficulties during the current pandemic. However, we are very much racing and looking forward to an exciting eight-race card, two of which are being run under the banner of Dubai Duty Free, sponsors of the Shergar Cup since 2000. Earlier this week, ITV and all British Racecourses announced an extension of the current broadcast contract which will see ITV remain the exclusive home of terrestrial racing coverage until 2023. Viewing figures this year have been higher than ever in the ITV period and we are truly grateful for the team in front of and behind the cameras for their sterling efforts in taking our wonderful sport to the public at home. The first televised race today is the “ITV Home of Terrestrial Racing Handicap,” to mark this continued relationship. Several of today’s races are named to celebrate our relationships with local charitable organisations; The Berkshire Community Foundation, Berkshire Vision, Thames Hospice and SportsAble. More information on the good work of these charities can be found on pages 13 and 37 of this digital racecard. Finally, our penultimate race today is run in memory of our late colleague, Alistair Haggis, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Shergar Cup at Ascot and remained integral to the development of the competition until his untimely death from Motor Neurone Disease in 2014. We remember him fondly today with a tribute on page 43. I hope you enjoy today’s racing from home. The industry is working hard together with government to welcome back crowds as soon as safely possible and we will update with any developments on our website.

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. Her Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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CONTENTS 03

WELCOME

HOW TO READ THE RACING PAGES

A S H O RT H I S TO RY

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

R AC E CONDITIONS

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R AC I N G PAG E S Your guide to all of today’s races

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1st Race 12.40pm The Berkshire Community Foundation “Newcomers” Maiden Stakes (Plus 10 Race)

5th Race 3.00pm The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap Stakes

This race is a seven furlong maiden stakes for two-yearolds which have never run before. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. PAGES 16-17

2nd Race 1.15pm The Berkshire Vision Nursery Handicap Stakes

A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-yearolds only. In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in two maiden or novice races, which then qualifies them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply, the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry. This particular six furlong race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 90. PAGES 20-22

3rd Race 1.50pm The ITV Home of Terrestrial Racing Handicap Stakes

This is a six furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating, which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130. PAGES 26-28

4th Race 2.25pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Celebration Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least two times in a Flat race in Britain. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

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This is a two mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty, which is based on the age of the horse in this race. PAGES 38-40

6th Race 3.35pm The Thames Hospice Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. Like all handicaps on today’s card, this means that should a horse rated 105 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100. PAGES 44-45

7th Race 4.10pm The Alistair Haggis Memorial Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 76 to 95. Like most handicaps on the Flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage. PAGES 48-50

8th Race 4.45pm The SportsAble Handicap Stakes

The final race this afternoon is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. Like all handicaps on today’s card, this means that should a horse rated 85 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.

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18 ESTIMATE (IRE) (50) B f Monsun (Ger) - Ebaziya (IRE) (Darshaan) Owner: Trainer: Breeder:

The Queen Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket His Higness The Aga Khan’s Studs S. C.

RYAN MOORE

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11 Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe. Form: 0/1133-1 C

BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHHH Lightly raced filly who won the 2m Queen’s Vase at this meeting last year and was back to winning ways on reappearance last month, again over this 2m when taking a Group 3 decisively; a touch more is needed but open to further progress and pedigree Official BHA Rating 108 by stamina influence and a half-sister to Enzeli (by Kahyasi), winner of this in 1999 - is replete with stamina.

1. Owner’s Silks (illustration) 2. Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey Ro = Roan 3. Horse’s Number on saddle cloth 4. Sex of horse c = colt f = filly g = gelding h = horse m = mare 5. Sire (Father) 6. Horse’s name 7. Dam (Mother) 8. Damsire (Grandfather) 9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain) 10. Number of days since last ran 11. Draw 12. Form Guide 13. Racing Post star rating 14. Owner(s) 15. Trainer and location of training establishment 16. Breeder 17. Age of horse 18. Owner’s Colours (description) 19. Previous performances / = Denotes new season – = Denotes new year B = Brought down F = Fell P = Pulled Up U = Unseated rider 20. Form details C = Course winner D = Distance winner CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before. C D = Has at won a race at Ascot before but over a different distance. They have also won over today’s trip at another course. BF = Finished beaten favourite on their previous run.

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21. Weight (stones/pounds) 22. Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of 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 penalties and 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-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h. 23. Jockey’s name and photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.

H O W T O R E A D T H E R A C I N G PA G E S 5

A SHORT HISTORY ASCOT’S BEGINNINGS Few sporting venues can match the rich heritage and history of Ascot Racecourse. Over the past 300 years, Ascot has established itself as a national institution; with Royal Ascot becoming the centrepiece of the British social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.

THE FIRST RACECOURSE The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen, assisted by a team including a carpenter, a painter, and a racing administrator. The first permanent building was erected around 1794 by a local Windsor builder. Holding 1,650 people, it was used for almost fifty years.

It was Queen Anne in 1711 who first saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot (in those days called East Cote). Whilst out riding near Windsor Castle she came upon an area of open heath that looked, in her words, “ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch”.

In 1813, Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure, which ensured that Ascot Heath would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Racing at Ascot was now secure.

THE FIRST RACE MEETING The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place later that year, on Saturday 11th August. The inaugural event was Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas and open to any horse, mare or gelding over six years of age. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12 stone and the seven runners were all English Hunters, rather different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the Flat today. The nature of the contest also bears little resemblance to modern day racing at Ascot. That race consisted of three separate heats, each four miles long – about the length of today’s Grand National course. The winning horse would have required tremendous stamina, but sadly there is no record of who claimed that first Plate. Queen Anne’s gift to racing, founding the Royal Racecourse, is marked by the tradition of opening Royal Ascot with The Queen Anne Stakes.

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ROYAL ASCOT The precise origins of the Royal Meeting are unclear, as the event evolved from the first four-day meeting that took place in 1768. The meeting as it’s known today only really started to take shape with the introduction of The Gold Cup in 1807. Royal Ascot was the only race meeting held at Ascot until 1939. The Gold Cup remains the feature race of the third day of Royal Ascot, traditionally the busiest day of the week, when high fashion and exquisite millinery take centre stage alongside Flat racing’s most elite stayers. In 2009, Yeats, ridden by Johnny Murtagh and trained by Aidan O’Brien, won his fourth consecutive Gold Cup – a magnificent achievement, and one that Stradivarius could emulate next year.

MANAGING ASCOT Although founded by a Queen and located on Crown property, the administration of Ascot is handled on behalf of the Crown by a representative appointed by the Monarch. Up until 1901, the racecourse was managed on the Sovereign’s behalf by the Master of the Royal Buckhounds. In 1901, Lord Churchill was appointed as His Majesty’s Representative, responsible for running the course and determining entrance to the Royal Enclosure. The Ascot Authority was established in 1913 by an Act of Parliament, with His Majesty’s Representative becoming Senior Trustee. Today, as Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited, Ascot has a formal board chaired by Sir Francis Brooke Bt., who also serves as Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot. As an owner and breeder of racehorses, Her Majesty The Queen takes a keen interest in the races, and has had great success with her own horses over the years. The jockeys riding Her Majesty’s horses can be identified by The Queen’s racing colours: purple body with gold braid, scarlet sleeves, and black velvet cap with gold fringe – the same as those of King Edward VII and George IV as Prince Regent. During Royal Ascot, The Queen traditionally presents The Gold Cup and The Diamond Jubilee Stakes. New versions of these trophies are made each year and presented to the winners to keep. Ascot Racecourse closed for a £200 million redevelopment in 2004, and was reopened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on 20th June 2006. HIGHLIGHTS AT ASCOT SINCE 2006 There have been several landmark occasions since Ascot Racecourse reopened in 2006 and none more memorable than two special Gold Cup days - when Yeats completed his four-timer of Gold Cup wins in 2009 and when The Queen herself won the stayers’ championship with Estimate in 2013.

In 2011, Ascot celebrated its tercentenary and staged the inaugural QIPCO British Champions Day, now the culmination of the European elite Flat racing season. The great Frankel won The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day in 2011, and the curtain came down on the career of officially the best horse of all time when he won The Champion Stakes a year later. Sir Henry Cecil’s pride and joy won five of his 14 races at Ascot in all. 2012 also saw Ascot at the heart of the country’s celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with The Golden Jubilee Stakes renamed The Diamond Jubilee Stakes and won by the great Australian mare, Black Caviar. Ascot has continued to cement its reputation as Europe’s premier destination for the best horses in the world. In recent years it is the Americans who have had most success, with Tepin’s win in the 2016 Queen Anne Stakes and Lady Aurelia’s King’s Stand Stakes victory the following year being notable highlights. The latter filly was trained by Wesley Ward, who has now saddled 11 winners at the Royal Meeting. It is not just international horses which Ascot is known for, of course. Jockeys also come from all over the world to ride here - perhaps most notably at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, a unique fixture in the global racing calendar which each year sees many of world’s top jockeys compete for points to lift racing’s ultimate team prize, with four teams battling it out across a thrilling six-race contest. While the grandeur of the Royal Meeting takes centre stage each June, Ascot is also renowned for hosting Europe’s premier midsummer middle-distance contest the following month. The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes has been won by many of racing’s most distinguished champions including Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Dancing Brave, Nashwan, Galileo and - most recently - the remarkable mare Enable, who in July 2020 made history by becoming the first horse to win three renewals of this prestigious prize. A S H O RT H I STO RY 7

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP Racing at Ascot today will be an undeniably different affair to normal. At first glance, the obvious contrast is the lack of crowds but its very nature could not be more in contrast to what would have been the usual spectacle of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is a unique fixture in the global racing calendar that sees the world’s top jockeys compete for points to lift the sport’s ultimate team prize, with four star-studded teams battling it out across a thrilling six-race showdown. The competition honours the extraordinary Shergar, the ten-length runaway winner of the 1981 Derby who also landed The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot the following month. His Highness The Aga Khan graciously commissioned the magnificent silver trophy depicting his star colt which is awarded to the winning team. The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup heralded a new era for racing when it was introduced at Goodwood - initially as an owners’ competition - in 1999. Moved to Ascot the following year and refashioned as a jockeys’ contest, it has gone from strength to strength over the last two decades, transcending racing’s usual audience and consistently attracting bumper crowds including legions of new followers to the sport. We are indebted to title sponsor Dubai Duty Free, who have always played a huge part in the ongoing success of this enduringly popular event. The raceday, which did not take place in 2005 owing to Ascot’s redevelopment, is unique in being a points-based contest. Points are allocated to the first five horses in each race, with the team to have amassed the most after all six races crowned the winners. The Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle, named in memory of the late PR consultant who was such a driving force behind the fixture, is awarded to the rider with the most individual points. The participating teams have evolved over the years but currently comprise four; Great Britain & Ireland, The Girls, Europe and the Rest of the World, the latter being the winning-most team with seven wins to its name. Hayley Turner is the most successful jockey in Shergar Cup history; she captained The Girls to victory in 2018 and last year became the first to claim the Silver Saddle in consecutive years. The off-course attractions throughout the day are as equally appealing as the racing, with free fairground rides and a live concert after racing which has previously featured such names as Rick Astley and Rita Ora. Inevitably, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup cannot take place this year. Instead, we look forward to what promises to be a competitive afternoon’s racing - which we hope you enjoy from home - and to welcoming you to the 20th renewal of the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition at Ascot next year.

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R AC E 1 12 .40PM T H E B E R K S H I R E C O M M U N I T Y F O U N DAT I O N “ N E WC O M E R S” M A I D E N S TA K E S ( C L A S S 5 ) ( F O R H O R S E S W H I C H H AV E N E V E R R U N ) ( P L U S 1 0 R AC E )

RACE FINISH

Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For maiden two yrs old

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £6000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3038; Second £1007; Third £503; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £3881.40) SS See page 52 for conditions of this race.

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

Draw

1 AJRAD (-)

Ch c New Approach (IRE) - Princess Cammie (IRE) (Camacho) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Aston Mullins Stud WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap. Form:

Draw

Jockey David Egan

Foaled 1.4.2018. HH 160,000gns yearling; half-brother to Japan 7f 2yo winner Prince Charm; dam 7f winner (RPR 58), half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Kodi Bear; pedigree is appealing but he looks the owner’s second string on jockey bookings. Official BHA Rating -

B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Notary (Lawman (FR)) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Sponsor: Tote

Draw

2 ESCOBEDO (-)

Pat Dobbs

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap. Form:

3 F R E D DY F L I N T S H I R E ( U S A ) ( - ) B c Flintshire - Amurmar (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: A J Suited Partnership & Mr J Byrne Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket Breeder: AJ Suited LLC Sponsor: Global Equine Group Ltd

Draw

Foaled 9.2.2018. HHH 27,000gns foal, 70,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 83) out of unraced sister to 1m Group 1 winner Virtual; sire’s progeny generally need more time and distance and this colt may be best watched on debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. Official BHA Rating -

Daniel Muscutt

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form:

4 FRENCH CONQUEST (IRE) (-)

B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Persinette (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: Clipper Logistics Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: GREY. Breeder: Castlefarm Stud Form:

Draw

Foaled 8.3.2018. HH First foal; unraced dam is closely related to the 1m/1m4f winner and Irish St Leger third Flying Cross out of Oaks and Irish Oaks-winning sister to 11.6f Listed winner Ausherra; pedigree points to him coming into his own at longer trips Official BHA Rating next year and likely best watched this time.

Daniel Tudhope

5 I M PA C O B L E ( - )

Ch g Paco Boy (IRE) - Fashionable Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr J. C. Webb Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Linda Jewell, Maidstone Colours: YELLOW, RED and Breeder: Mr John Webb BLACK halved sleeves, RED cap. Sponsor: Tote Form:

Draw

Foaled 28.4.2018. HHH 36,000gns foal; half-brother to 1m AW 2yo winner Fey (RPR 75); dam unplaced twice over 1m in France, half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Penglai Pavilion; others have flashier pedigrees but trainer is having a very good summer with his 2yos and this colt is well worth a market check. Official BHA Rating -

Foaled 3.4.2018. Dam triple 1m2f AW (RPR 84) and 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to 1m AW and 2m hurdle winner Scot Love out of 1m-1m2f winning half-sister to Italian Oaks winner Bright Generation; already gelded and others look likelier types on paper. Official BHA Rating -

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William Cox (3)

6 LANEQASH (-)

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Bonhomie (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Highclere Stud WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form:

Draw

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Jim Crowley

Foaled 22.1.2018. HHHH £175,000 yearling; first foal; dam 8.6f AW winner (RPR 72), half-sister to useful 1m-1m2f winner Border Legend out of unraced half-sister to Canadian 1m1f Grade 2 winner Calista; plenty of appeal on paper and in good hands, so worth close attention in the betting. Official BHA Rating Draw

7 L A XTO N L A D D ( I R E ) ( - )

B c Iffraaj - Morning Frost (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Owner: More Turf Racing Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Colours: MAROON, YELLOW chevron, Breeder: Kildaragh Stud LIGHT BLUE sleeves. Sponsor: Ideal Recruit Form:

Jane Elliott

Foaled 13.3.2018. HHHH €50,000 yearling; half-brother to French 7.5f 2yo AW winner Morning Dream; dam French 6f turf 2yo/6.5f AW Listed winner (RPR 106), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winners Art Power and Penny Pepper; could well make a 2yo on pedigree and trainer has first-time-out winners, so well worth a peek in the betting. Official BHA Rating -

B c Kingman - Eastern Belle (Champs Elysees) Owner: Mr A. E. Oppenheimer Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Sponsor: Tote

Draw

8 MEGALLAN (-)

Martin Harley

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: BLACK and WHITE (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap. Form:

Foaled 14.4.2018. HHHHH Second foal; dam 1m2f Listed winner (RPR 106), half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Golden Horn out of half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Rebecca Sharp; excellent pedigree, in top hands and holds a 2021 Derby entry, so of strong interest on paper. Official BHA Rating -

B c Kodiac - Jabhaat (USA) (Hard Spun (USA)) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Draw

9 M O TATA A B E Q ( I R E ) ( - )

Cieren Fallon (3)

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Form:

Foaled 22.4.2018. HHHH Closely related to 1m4f winner Qawamees (RPR 83), half-brother to 7.4f turf 2yo/1m AW winner Shawaaheq (84); dam 7.4f winner (including at 2; Listed placed over 1m2f; 97); of definite interest on pedigree and hails from leading yard so it wouldn’t surprise to see him involved, especially if backed. Official BHA Rating Draw

1 0 O U T B A C K B O Y ( I R E ) ( - )

Ch c Australia - Permission Slip (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Owner: Teme Valley 2 Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: MAROON, YELLOW hoops, Breeder: Clarecastle Stud Ltd MAROON sleeves, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form:

Adam Kirby

Foaled 29.4.2018. HHHH €30,000 yearling; third foal; half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Expressionist (RPR 89); dam French Listed-placed 1m4f winner (97) out of maiden sister to ill-fated champion 2yo filly (5f/6f winner) Bint Allayl and to very smart 5f-7f winner Kheleyf; others appeal more on breeding but with a very good yard and entered in the 2021 Derby, so well worth noting in the betting. Official BHA Rating Draw

11 SPIRIT MIXER (-)

Ch c Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, Breeder: Littleton Stud LIGHT BLUE cap. Form:

Oisin Murphy

12 THE WHIPMASTER (IRE) (-)

Ch c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Birdie Queen (Pastoral Pursuits) Owner: The Golf Partnership Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: GREY, YELLOW stripe, Breeder: The Golf Partnership striped sleeves, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form:

Draw

Foaled 21.2.2018. HHHH First foal; dam 5f-1m2f winner (including 2yo Group 2 and Group 1 Juddmonte International; RPR 116); big eyecatcher on breeding and hails from a very good yard, so worth a close look in the market. Official BHA Rating -

Tom Queally

Foaled 24.4.2018. HH Second foal; dam 6f winner (including AW; RPR 82), half-sister to 7f-1m winner Ocean Air; others appeal more on paper as likely first-time-out types for this. Official BHA Rating -

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1 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Record Time: 58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13 Median Time: 1 min 0.70 secs 2019:NO CORRESPONDING MEETING LAST YEAR.

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RACE PREDICTOR

BETTING FORECAST: 5-1 Laneqash, 11-2 French Conquest (IRE), 6-1 Megallan, 7-1 Motataabeq (IRE), Outback Boy (IRE), Spirit Mixer, 9-1 Escobedo, 11-1 Freddy Flintshire (USA), Laxton Ladd (IRE), 12-1 Ajrad, 25-1 Impacoble, The Whipmaster (IRE)

The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 bonus scheme, will share a prize of Â£8,000.

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ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Ascot Racecourse, through its “Ascot Racecourse Supports” initiative, works with local charities and community groups to raise funds and assist with raising their profile. Equally, in many cases, racecourse staff often volunteer their time to assist with various projects. Today, we would like to recognise the following: Now in its fourth year, our partnership with Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) has seen over £90,000 of grant funding pledged, helping more than 6,000 beneficiaries. During the past three months, BCF has been gathering support from across the county to target those at the sharp end of the crisis. Their Vital for Berkshire Coronavirus Fund has helped 197 projects with grants totalling £1m – a year’s achievement in a matter of months. Funds were further bolstered by the Royal Ascot #StyledWithThanks millinery and fashion campaign together with a significant contribution from the Betting & Gaming Council’s members, who pledged to donate all profits from the Britannia Stakes held on the Thursday of Royal Ascot. First round funding has taken place and we look forward to working with BCF on an exciting schools’ engagement project amongst others.

With many of its visually impaired members becoming isolated and vulnerable during the pandemic, Berkshire Vision launched an appeal for volunteers to join its befriending service to make regular phone calls and offer remote support. With over 633 members to contact, the charity managed to recruit 130 new volunteers in a two-week period, including staff from Ascot Racecourse.

SportsAble, which provides sports and recreational facilities to those less able, would have been fundraising on site today as part of our bucket collection programme which is now sadly on hold. To recognise them, together with Berkshire Community Foundation and Berkshire Vision, we have named races in their honour.

S U P P O RT I N G O U R LO CA L C O M M U N I T Y 1 3

Outstanding First Northern Hemisphere Foals

Colt out of dual Gr.1 winner La Collina

Filly out of Gr.3 winner Lightening Quick

Colt out of Gr.3 winning 2YO sprinter La Rioja

Filly out of Sudu Queen

Colt out of Stakes placed 2YO sprinter White Bullet

Colt out of Dream Of Joy

“I’m excited about Zoustar but I’m even more excited about him now that I’ve seen his foals. We foaled 9 here and they are a cracking bunch. Scopey, muscled and with a good walk they should go down very well at the sales.” The Hon. Peter Stanley, New England Stud

“We have 4 Zoustar foals on the farm. They all have great presence, good movers and are good-looking foals. I think these Zoustar’s are what every breeder hopes for and when they see them they’re going to sell very well.” David Cox, Baroda Stud

“Our Zoustar colt has inherited his sire’s imposing physicality. Loads of bone and muscle with a great outlook. At 71kg birth weight this precocious fellow is exactly what we were hoping from the mating.” Dr Pat Sells, Chasemore Farm

R AC E 2 1 .1 5 P M THE BERKSHIRE VISION N U R S E R Y H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 3)

RACE START

RACE FINISH

Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For two yrs old

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 52 for conditions of this race.

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 FIRST PROPHET (IRE) (28)

B c New Bay - Lus Na Greine (IRE) (Pour Moi (IRE)) Owner: H.H. SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Colours: RED, WHITE armlets, Breeder: Ennistown Stud striped cap. Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited Form: 106

Draw Draw

Jockey Stevie Donohoe

2 J A D WA L ( 1 5 )

B c Mustajeeb - Atab (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form: 51 D

Draw

Foaled 5.5.2018. HHH Prominent in the market when making a successful debut at Newbury (7f, good) in June and it was only six days later when trailing home last in the Chesham at Royal Ascot when interestingly he started at just 7-2; latest fair sixth at Salisbury will need improving upon, though, and others are preferred overall. Official BHA Rating 84

Jim Crowley

3 ET TU BRUTE (IRE) (15)

Draw

Foaled 1.4.2018. HHHH Improved markedly on debut run when beating Et Tu Brute (who now has an 8lb pull) with a fair bit in hand at Newmarket (6f) last time; this opening mark demands a bit more but further progress distinctly possible and he has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 84

B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Xinji (IRE) (Xaar) Owner: G C Stevens & Partner Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Colours: ORANGE, BEIGE epaulets Breeder: Horse Breeding Company and star on cap. Sponsor: Busy Bee Cleaning Services, ABM Catering Limited Form: 012 D

Charles Bishop

4 L I N E O F D E PA R T U R E ( I R E ) ( 1 1 ) B c Mehmas (IRE) - Entreat (Pivotal) Owner: H.H. Shaikh Nasser Al Khalifa & Partner Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

Draw

Foaled 23.3.2018. HHHH Progressive thrice-raced colt whose saddle slipped when down the field on his debut but then won at Chepstow before second to comfortable winner Jadwal at Newmarket (6f); an 8lb pull with that rival should make it much closer between the two of them here; has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 82

David Egan

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Colours: RED, WHITE armlets, ORANGE cap. Form: 3521 D

Foaled 27.2.2018. HHHH Gradually progressive colt at 6f who was off the mark in four-runner race at Yarmouth last time; this demands a bit more up 5lb but this nicely bred half-brother to Group 1 winner Golden Horde (6f; RPR 117) and Listed scorer Exhort (1m; 102) may well come on again. Official BHA Rating 79

B c Sayif (IRE) - Psychic’s Dream (Oasis Dream) Owner: Guaymas Trainer: T. J. Kent, Newmarket Breeder: Llety Farms Sponsor: Tote

Draw

5 ATA S E R ( 2 5 )

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 1 Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN Cross of Lorraine. Form: 41 D

Foaled 24.3.2018. HHH Fulfilled Newmarket debut promise when winning at Ripon (6f) last time; still early days for him and he could come on again but he has more on his plate on this nursery debut. Official BHA Rating 78

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Ray Dawson (5)

6 COBWEB CORNER (IRE) (13)

Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Diminish (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Owner: Three Plus One Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 8 Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Colours: RED, WHITE diamond Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd and sleeves. Sponsor: Alexanders York Form: 506

Draw

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Cieren Fallon (3)

Foaled 8.2.2018. HHH Thrice-raced maiden at 6f-7f who ran easily his best race when not beaten very far into sixth of eight at York (6f) last time; northern raider who could find more again on nursery debut now but very much needs to. Official BHA Rating 71 Draw

7 SHANGHAI ROCK (14)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Red Lady (IRE) (Dutch Art) Owner: Amo Racing Limited Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 8 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: PURPLE, WHITE stars, WHITE Breeder: Lofts Hall Stud, B Sangster, New England sleeves, PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap. Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd Form: 66

Pat Dobbs

Foaled 3.2.2018. HHHHH 125,000gns yearling who has been down the field at Newbury (7f) and here (6f), latterly not beaten all that far; hard to pin down precisely what he achieved last time but handicapper hasn’t gone overboard with this opening mark and his profile - nicely bred and twice-raced colt from a leading yard - suggests improvement could well be forthcoming. Official BHA Rating 71

Record Time: 1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 13.70 secs

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Record collection

5f (2yo)

58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13

5f (3yo+)

57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07

6f (2yo)

1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17

6f (3yo+)

1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17

7f (2yo)

1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19

7f (3yo+)

1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13

1m round (2yo)

1 min 39.55 secs by Joshua Tree age 2 wt 8-12 good, 26/09/09

1m round (3yo+)

1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18

1m straight (3yo+)

1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17

1m 2f

2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14

1m 4f

2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13

3m 24.12s by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15

2m 4f

4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10

2m 51/2f

4 mins 45.24 secs by Pallasator age 9 wt 9-2 good to firm, 23/06/18

The current records are as listed above.

R AC E 3 1.50PM THE ITV HOME OF T E R R E S T R I A L R AC I N G H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S

RACE FINISH

Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 53 for conditions of this race.

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 HIGHLAND DRESS (20)

Draw Draw

B g Shamardal (USA) - Crinoline (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Owner: Hambleton Racing XLV & Partner Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, Breeder: Godolphin DARK BLUE cap. Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd Form: 211026 D

Jockey Adam McNamara

2 DA Z Z L I N G DA N ( I R E ) ( 2 0)

Draw

HHHH Made good strides for this yard in 2020, winning 6f handicaps at Southwell in March and Newmarket in June; solid effort in the Wokingham before another good run at Newmarket last month; form dipped at Newbury last time (lost a shoe) but he’s the type to bounce back quickly. Official BHA Rating 98

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Scrumptious (Sakhee (USA)) Owner: Thorney Racing Partners Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough Colours: RED and WHITE diabolo, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon EMERALD GREEN diamonds, RED cap. Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing Form: 104-005 D

Adam Kirby

HHH Won on the two Newmarket courses last season and he’s now 1lb lower than for the second of them; has not quite hit top form this season but he wasn’t beaten too far at Newbury last time and shouldn’t be discounted. Official BHA Rating 98

Ch g Dutch Art - Regal Silk (Pivotal) Owner: Never Say Die Partnership Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Draw

3 WOV E N ( 3 0)

Dylan Hogan (3)

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 7 Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 35-6164

4 G R AC E F U L M AG I C ( 8 )

Gr f Gutaifan (IRE) - Magic Escapade (IRE) (Azamour (IRE)) Owner: The Kimber Family Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Colours: MAROON, PINK star Breeder: Dr Scott Kimber and star on cap. Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited Form: 212-040 D

Draw

HHH Successful over 7f in Dubai in February; two perfectly serviceable efforts this summer without suggesting he was especially well-treated; likely he’ll need them to go very hard early if he’s to come out on top. Official BHA Rating 93

Charles Bishop

5 E Q U I TAT I O N ( 1 3 )

Draw

HHH Progressive 2yo, winning three times and rounding off her juvenile campaign with a fine second in an Ayr Group 3; handicapper took evasive action as a result and her three runs this year haven’t quite scaled the same heights (stiff tasks twice); the drop back in trip can help but others have more pressing claims. Official BHA Rating 95

B g Equiano (FR) - Sakhee’s Song (IRE) (Sakhee (USA)) Owner: Mr A Lyons & Mr T W Morley Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, MAROON stripe, MAROON Breeder: Newsells Park Stud sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, MAROON cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 410-062 CD

HHHH C&D winner in September off 3lb lower; improved with each of his three starts this year, most recently chasing home a stablemate in a good 5f handicap here; return to 6f won’t hurt and he’s likely to be in the thick of it. Official BHA Rating 90

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Marco Ghiani (5)

3 Draw

6 W I L L TO W I N (G E R ) (1 4 )

Ch g Showcasing - Win For Life (GER) (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Mr Mohammed Al Suboosi Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Colours: MAROON, WHITE seams Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof and armlets. Form: 112602 D

Cieren Fallon (3)

HHH Made giant strides on the AW earlier in the year; underwhelming on first two starts this summer but got back on the up when chasing home Theotherside at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; travelled better than most in that race but took a while to pick up and the weights turnaround might not be enough to reverse the placings. Official BHA Rating 94 Draw

7 EQUIANO SPRINGS (15)

B g Equiano (FR) - Spring Clean (FR) (Danehill (USA)) Owner: T T Racing Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster Colours: RED, BLACK collar and cuffs, Breeder: Paddock Space OLD GOLD cap. Sponsor: Tom Tate Racing Form: 010-110 D

Tom Queally

HH Good strike-rate and he was successful in his first two starts of 2020, namely Class 4 handicaps at Newcastle and Newmarket; came up short at Ripon in his hat-trick bid 15 days ago (Class 3) and he’ll need a personal best to come out on top at this level. Official BHA Rating 88

B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Tiana (Diktat) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: A. S. Denniff Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Draw

8 CHIL CHIL (17)

Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 13 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 01131-2 D

HHHHH Made giant strides once handicapping last summer, winning over 6f at Kempton, Windsor and Newmarket (showed a very smart change of gear to win going away); encouraging reappearance when second at Bath 17 days ago (5.5f, firm) and that should have blown away any cobwebs; remains capable of better. Official BHA Rating 85 Draw

9 T H EOT H E R S I D E ( I R E ) (1 4 )

Br f Dandy Man (IRE) - New Magic (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA)) Owner: Mrs B. Austin and Partners Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, Breeder: Kevin Lyons striped sleeves. Form: 1-3121 D

Pat Dobbs

HHHH Unexposed filly who took her career record to 3-5 when an impressive winner at Newmarket a fortnight ago (two of today’s rivals in behind); 7lb higher as a result but not sure to have reached her ceiling just yet. Official BHA Rating 88

Draw

1 0 H A M I S H M A C B E T H ( 1 4 )

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Brick Tops (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Hunscote Stud Ltd & Mrs Lynne Maclennan Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11 Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Colours: PURPLE, Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud & R. J. Cornelius EMERALD GREEN hoop and armlets. Sponsor: Pol Roger Ltd Form: 55-3603 D

Jim Crowley

HHH Best effort this year when third behind two of today’s rivals at Newmarket a fortnight ago; work to do if he’s to reverse the placings with either of them. Official BHA Rating 87

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Record Time: 1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17 Median Time: 1 min 13.70 secs

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BETTING FORECAST: 9-2 Theotherside (IRE), 5-1 Will To Win (GER), 11-2 Equitation, 13-2 Hamish Macbeth, 15-2 Chil Chil, 9-1 Highland Dress, Graceful Magic, 10-1 Woven, 11-1 Dazzling Dan (IRE), 14-1 Equiano Springs

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SHERGAR: AN ICON OF THE TURF At what would have been the 20th renewal of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, we remember the extraordinary horse in whose honour the competition was founded. Shergar was a colt who seemingly redefined equine excellence during an astonishing series of big-race wins in the summer of 1981. In particular, his sensational ten-length Derby triumph and superlative victory in The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes set him apart as one of the finest racehorses of the 20th century, a reputation later enhanced by the shock of his disappearance. Owned and bred by His Highness The Aga Khan and trained by Sir Michael Stoute, Shergar was a high-class two-year-old, winning his Newbury debut in courserecord time before an encouraging second in what is now the Vertem Futurity Trophy. The following spring saw him post some exceptional work at home and despite starting the season at ante-post odds of 33-1 for the Derby, after romping home by ten lengths in Sandown’s Classic Trial and landing the Chester Vase by 12 lengths just ten days later, Shergar lined up at Epsom the 10-11 favourite. The Derby proved to be not so much a race as a procession. Having tracked the leaders at an ominous canter around Tattenham Corner, Shergar engaged a devastating turn of foot to win by ten lengths, the widest winning margin in the race’s history which might have been greater still had his jockey, the 19-year-old Walter Swinburn, not eased him up in the final furlong. After an effortless four-length victory in the Irish Derby, the colt arrived at Ascot that July as hot favourite for the King George. Boxed in approaching the home turn, he soared clear two furlongs out to beat his elders with the same disdain he had shown his contemporaries, galloping them into submission by another emphatic four lengths. His final race was something of an anti-climax. Rather than a Parisian swansong in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, connections opted for the St Leger. Stepped up in trip to an extended mile and three-quarters, Shergar finished a lacklustre fourth. With a syndicated value of £10m, a staggering sum for that time, he was retired to the Aga Khan’s Ballymany Stud in Co. Kildare. Tragically, his new career was to be short-lived; in February 1983, Shergar was seized from his box by masked gunmen. A £2m ransom was demanded, only to be refused and to this day, his fate remains unknown. Shergar left behind an awe-inspiring legacy, his Derby-winning performance remaining without equal in over 240 runnings of the Epsom Classic and his name ranking as one of the most esteemed in the pantheon of King George legends. We look forward to the 2021 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, which will mark the 40th anniversary of that glorious sweep of victories which forever set him among racing’s all-time greats.

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R AC E 4 2.25PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE S H E R G A R C U P C E L E B R AT I O N H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S 2 )

RACE FINISH

One mile, Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ) (1,600 metres) For four yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) SS See page 53 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1 CAP FRANCAIS (21) B g Frankel - Miss Cap Ferrat (Darshaan) Owner: John Pearce Racing Ltd Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: J. L. C. Pearce Sponsor: Bentley Reid & Co Limited

Draw

Jockey

Draw

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 7 Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 0000-10 D

2 S I L E N T AT TA C K ( 1 4 )

Draw

HHHH Down the field at Haydock (1m) last time when soft ground shouldn’t have bothered him; however, had evidently been well-suited by the drop back to 1m when winning on reappearance in June, again at Haydock, and still on a fair mark off 5lb higher here, so worth considering. Official BHA Rating 100

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Chanterelle (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Owner: South Yorkshire Racing Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Colours: ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE disc, Breeder: Ship Commodities WHITE and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves and cap. Sponsor: K & M Developments Ltd Form: 23-1205 D

Elisha Whittington (5)

3 H AT E YA ( I R E ) ( 1 1 )

Draw

HHH Slightly better on the AW but this is a fair mark on best of his turf form; main question is whether he’ll be ready to show close to peak form after two down-the-field runs this summer since a break, with latest York fifth a step in the right direction but still not overly persuasive. Official BHA Rating 97

B m Footstepsinthesand - Selfsame (USA) (Dansili) Owner: Inside Track Racing Club Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Jim Boyle, Epsom Colours: WHITE, ORANGE and Breeder: Cuadra Altamira S. L. YELLOW striped sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Esaps Ltd Form: 654604 D

Cieren Fallon (3)

4 KASBAAN (14)

Draw

HHH No win for just over two years and well beaten when found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat two starts ago; however, she was close to her very best when not beaten far in fourth at Goodwood (1m; 40-1) last week and has a solid each-way chance if she can run to the same level here. Official BHA Rating 95

Br g Dansili - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: The Horse Watchers Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited sleeves, BLACK cap. Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd Form: 5-00306 D

Alistair Rawlinson

5 G A M E P L AY E R ( I R E ) ( 3 7 2 )

Draw

HHHH All three wins at 1m-1m2f on the AW; however, he ran very creditably when sixth of 19 in top handicap here last time, doing well considering his low draw was a disadvantage and 7f is sharper than ideal, and he is one to consider closely now returned to 1m. Official BHA Rating 95

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Lucky Clio (IRE) (Key of Luck (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots Breeder: Mrs Cherry Faeste and spots on cap. Form: 2/41230-

HHHH Mainly progressive over 7f and he was better than the result when stepped back up to 1m on his final two starts of 2019, getting in the clear all too late when third at Ayr then hampered when keeping on in Golden Mile at Goodwood; trainer brought an older horse back from a year off to win a Royal Ascot handicap in June, so this 5yo is very much of interest, especially if the betting speaks positively. Official BHA Rating 95

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Andrea Atzeni

4 Draw

6 SHELIR (IRE) (14)

B or Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shelina (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Akela Construction Ltd Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, Breeder: H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd Form: 00-0560 D

Daniel Tudhope

HHHHH Made a bright start to career in Ireland last season but wasn’t up to Group races subsequently; two runs over 7f here this summer need upgrading as he raced away from the favoured near-side group both times and also met some trouble on latest; on a feasible mark and one for the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 92

B g Kodiac - Surrey Storm (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket Breeder: Ballinacurra Stud Ltd Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Draw

7 JALAAD (IRE) (20)

Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 10 Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Form: 016-641 D

HHHH Back to winning ways with career-best effort in first-time cheekpieces at York (1m, good) last time; up 5lb but it’s possible he can come on for that latest outing, so much respected. Official BHA Rating 89

Draw

8 EJTILAAB (IRE) (13)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Miranda Frost (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Mr Paul Wildes Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 6 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: RED, WHITE spots, Breeder: Tom & Cathy Burns WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 1-63

David Egan

HHH Thrice-raced 4yo who has had problems with the stalls, as when restless in them and well beaten on his penultimate start when his saddle slipped too; ran well when third over C&D last time, albeit poaching a bit of a break on the others from the front; more needed today. Official BHA Rating 85 Draw

9 VIA SERENDIPITY (20)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mambo Light (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: Happy Valley Racing & Breeding Limited Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 4 Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams Breeder: Mr R. Shaykhutdinov and sleeves, RED cap. Sponsor: Charlie Fellowes Racing, UK Meds Direct Limited Form: 210050 CD

Hayley Turner

HHH Won a 1m handicap for Stuart Williams at this meeting off 12lb higher in 2018, albeit on the round course; rather struggling for form at present and needs the change of scenery in moving to a new trainer to rekindle the flame; on a good mark if it can. Official BHA Rating 83 Draw

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B g Kingman - Wild Mimosa (IRE) (Dynaformer (USA)) Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 3 Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, Breeder: Watership Down Stud DARK BLUE cap. Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd Form: 403-001 D

Josephine Gordon

HHHH Capable handicapper last season and back to form with a vengeance with 18-1 success at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces last time; 4lb higher in a better race but won decisively and is capable of being involved if in the same form. Official BHA Rating 82 Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs Stewards Note: SHELIR: Following its run on 25/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

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R AC E 5 3.00PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE MILLENNIUM MILLIONAIRE H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S 2 )

RACE FINISH

About two miles (15f 209yds) (3,100 metres) For four yrs old and upwards

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) SS See page 53 for conditions of this race.

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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1 E R N E STO (G E R ) ( 2 9) Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica (Niniski (USA)) Owner: Buxted Partnership Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Gestut Rottgen Sponsor: Buxted Construction Ltd

Draw Draw

Jockey Stevie Donohoe

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, YELLOW and WHITE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 5356-00

2 H O LY K I N G D O M ( I R E ) ( 2 9 ) Gr c Australia - Cable (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Owner: The Rogues Gallery Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket Breeder: Cliveden Stud Ltd Sponsor: Tom Clover Racing Llp

Draw

HH 1m6f Listed winner in Germany who was acquired for €115,000 in November; 50-1 in two major 1m6f handicaps for new yard this summer, pulling hard at Royal Ascot and soundly beaten at Newmarket; edging down the weights but hard to fancy on that recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 98

Jack Mitchell

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Colours: RED, WHITE inverted triangle, halved sleeves. Form: 132-110

3 E D DY S T O N E R O C K ( I R E ) ( 5 2 )

Draw

HHH Highly competitive in nearly all his handicaps and won at Newmarket on first two starts this season (via the stewards on second occasion) but his latest performance there was a rare blemish; his one appearance here (last September, hung left) is a concern. Official BHA Rating 96

Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Bayberry (UAE) (Bering) Owner: Curtis, Malt & Williams Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: John Best, Sittingbourne Colours: WHITE, ORANGE seams, ORANGE Breeder: Ballygallon Stud Limited sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ORANGE star. Sponsor: Curtis London Form: 0110-30 CD

Cieren Fallon (3)

4 SLEEPING LION (USA) (28)

Draw

HHHH Came through from the back for good 2m handicap wins last August here and at York; well beaten in March and June (Royal Ascot) on his two starts this term, which sees him now just 1lb higher than last winning mark and he cannot be comfortably ruled out. Official BHA Rating 96

Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Flame of Hestia (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Owner: Merry Fox Stud Limited Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Colours: ORANGE and YELLOW check, Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Limited ORANGE sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 0201-02 BF

Adam Kirby

5 DIOCLETIAN (IRE) (18)

Draw

HHHH Runner-up here (2m) last July, off 5lb lower but he won his final 2019 start and also ran with credit when second at Newcastle four weeks ago; as effective at 1m6f as 2m and should be seriously involved. Official BHA Rating 95

B g Camelot - Saturday Girl (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Owner: Mr Richard Wilmot-Smith Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: CLARET, SCARLET hoops Breeder: Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith on body. Sponsor: Tote Form: 2231-06 BF

HHH Shot up the weights for his 11l win at Chester (1m6f, good) last September; there were excuses at Royal Ascot (2m4f, raced freely) and Sandown (slowly away) on his two starts this term, along with some promise in the latter, but it remains to be seen whether that Chester form can be backed up. Official BHA Rating 95

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Oisin Murphy

5 Draw

6 I S L A N D B R AV E ( I R E ) ( 2 8 )

B h Zebedee - Tip the Scale (USA) (Valiant Nature (USA)) Owner: Mr Donald M. Kerr Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage Colours: DARK BLUE, MAUVE stars Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud on sleeves. Sponsor: Caribtours Ltd. Form: 05-3530

Martin Dwyer

HHH Won off 3lb higher at Ayr in June 2019 and has put up mostly respectable shows over 1m4f-2m since, but latest start was not one of them and that was his only appearance at this track. Official BHA Rating 93

Draw

7 CHARLIE D (USA) (28)

B g Animal Kingdom (USA) - Ocicat (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) Owner: Mr D. R. Passant & Mr T. Dascombe Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN and BLACK Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd chevrons on sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap. Sponsor: Greenhous Group Ltd Form: 2-41215 D

Jane Elliott

HHH Good strike-rate (8-24) with his most recent win at Newmarket in June; made all for his last two successes but doesn’t have to lead; needs to bounce back from a lesser display behind Sleeping Lion at Newcastle (he does act on Tapeta) four weeks ago. Official BHA Rating 92 Draw

8 AUSTRALIS (IRE) (42)

B g Australia - Quiet Down (USA) (Quiet American (USA)) Owner: Biddestone Racing XX Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: RED, PURPLE stars on sleeves, Breeder: Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud RED cap, PURPLE star. Sponsor: Biddestone Stud Ltd Form: 4212-12

David Egan

HHH Improved again when winning at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on reappearance; well positioned in a muddling race when runner-up in the Northumberland Plate (2m, again AW) at Newcastle, with no denying that was another good run but he’s up 6lb and has a little more to prove returned to turf. Official BHA Rating 92

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Blinking (Marju (IRE)) Owner: Mr J. L. Day Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder: Floors Farming & The Duke Of Devonshire

Draw

9 K A LO O R (1 8)

Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11 Colours: DARK GREEN, PINK braces, quartered cap. Form: 536-553

HHHHH Rallied for third at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last September for Brian Meehan; below that form since but there was encouragement at Sandown (1m6f) last time when he bumped with Diocletian over 2f out but ran on well from the back to end up third of seven; that also gives some hope for 2m. Official BHA Rating 88

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Mondalay (Monsun (GER)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Draw

1 0 M O N DA I N ( 1 4 )

Andrea Atzeni

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11 Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap. Form: 550-014 D

11 RED FORCE ONE (47)

Draw

HHH Three wins (twice on turf) last summer and another at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) this June; the latter appeared to owe much to a well-judged ride in front but, either way, he needs to bounce back from his last of four at Newmarket two weeks ago; probably needs a career best. Official BHA Rating 88

Ro g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dusty Red (Teofilo (IRE)) Owner: Done Ferguson Mason Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, WHITE stars on sleeves. Breeder: K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever Form: 110/22-5 Sponsor: Morson Group, Morson Group

Megan Nicholls (3)

HHH One of his best efforts as hurdler was at this track; another was on latest outing when winning at Market Rasen; the furthest he’s tried on Flat is 1m4f, when keeping on steadily from off the pace at Thirsk earlier in June, and although not bred for it, it’s possible he will stay beyond that. Official BHA Rating 87

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Record Time: 3m 24.12s by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15 Median Time: 3 mins 33.30 secs Stewards Note: HOLY KINGDOM: Following its run on 10/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was caught too far back early-on. DIOCLETIAN: Following its run on 21/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

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BETTING FORECAST: 4-1 Australis (IRE), 5-1 Red Force One, 6-1 Sleeping Lion (USA), 13-2 Kaloor, 15-2 Holy Kingdom (IRE), 8-1 Eddystone Rock (IRE), 9-1 Diocletian (IRE), 12-1 Island Brave (IRE), Charlie D (USA), 14-1 Mondain, 25-1 Ernesto (GER)

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R AC E 6 3.35PM THE THAMES HOSPICE H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 2)

RACE FINISH

One mile about four furlongs, Swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,300 metres) For four yrs old and upwards

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 53 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1 S PA N I S H A R C H E R ( F R ) ( 1 5 )

Draw

Jockey

Draw

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Daniel Muscutt

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Parcelle Perdue (FR) (Coroner (IRE)) Owner: Fred Archer Racing - Iroquois Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON epaulets, Breeder: Marquise Soledad de Moratalla striped sleeves. Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP Form: 1324-51 D

2 CARADOC (IRE) (21)

Draw

HHH Led over 1f out when winning at Ripon (1m4f, good) two weeks ago despite hanging repeatedly to his right; won on good to firm early in career; up just 2lb since Ripon and usually gives his running, so has to be considered seriously. Official BHA Rating 100

B g Camelot - Applause (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Mr P. K. Siu Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, Breeder: P & B Bloodstock RED sleeves. Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management Form: 1314-60 BF

Daniel Tudhope

HHH Three wins in a progressive 2019 (all 1m2f, good to firm) and has looked not far off his best form on both starts this season; sometimes races freely, which could rear its head on this step back up to 1m4f, but sole attempt at this trip produced a close third at the big York meeting last August, so he’s far from dismissed. Official BHA Rating 99

Ch g Kheleyf (USA) - Tessie (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Owner: Mr Mervyn Ayers Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder: Executive Bloodlines

Draw

3 JEREMIAH (13)

Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Colours: PINK, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. Form: 201/-001 CD

HHHH 13 days ago he switched to blinkers (from cheekpieces) and emerged best in a duel for nine-runner C&D race by a nose, with Koeman 5l back in third; that was on good ground and there would be a bit more for him to prove on good to firm; raised 6lb but may have more to offer in this headgear. Official BHA Rating 99

B g Dutch Art - Angelic Note (IRE) (Excellent Art) Owner: Peter Taplin & Susan Bunney Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: B. V. Sangster Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Draw

4 KO E M A N ( 1 3 )

Pat Dobbs

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 5 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap. Form: 1-05203 CD

5 H YA N N A ( 2 1 )

Draw

HH Ascot has been the scene of several good runs, including a win in 2018 and third to Jeremiah 13 days ago, but others now look better handicapped. Official BHA Rating 98

B m Champs Elysees - Highly Spiced (Cadeaux Genereux) Owner: Mr G. C. Vibert Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Colours: CHOCOLATE, WHITE braces, Breeder: Al-Baha Bloodstock striped sleeves, ORANGE cap . Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited Form: 1640-10 D

HH 11.4f win at Windsor in June came in a three-runner race; had other form last season which gives her a place chance but the best of it was at 1m2f and she fell a bit short of that standard in a Listed race on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 97

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Georgia Dobie (5)

6 Draw

6 L O O K C L O S E LY ( 1 4 )

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lady Heidi (High Chaparral (IRE)) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots Breeder: Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd and spots on cap. Form: 5321-01 CD

Andrea Atzeni

HHHHH Disappointing on handicap/seasonal debut but he put that a long way behind him when winning over C&D two weeks ago, with the first two dominating up front but he left a favourable impression; last five (of just six) runs have been on good to firm; up 8lb but another win would not surprise. Official BHA Rating 96 Draw

7 P ROT ECT E D GU E ST (1 3 )

B g Helmet (AUS) - Reem Star (Green Tune (USA)) Owner: John Guest Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 122-500

Tom Queally

H Can look awkward under pressure, as when never-dangerous seventh of 14 at Royal Ascot and when always last in the Jeremiah race here 13 days ago; there are enough negatives, therefore, to put alongside his going close off a 1lb lower mark over C&D last September. Official BHA Rating 95 Draw

8 HASANABAD (IRE) (34)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Hasanka (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE)) Owner: Teme Valley 2 Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: MAROON, YELLOW hoops, Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. MAROON sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 1015-50 D

Stevie Donohoe

H Can front-run; 2-5 when trained in Ireland by Dermot Weld; tough tasks in Listed races on first two starts for this yard but he was also well held in 1m4f handicap at Haydock (in a first-time hood, now absent) on latest outing; others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 94 Draw

9 M E DA L W I N N E R ( F R ) ( 1 1 )

Gr g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Pax Mina (FR) (Keltos (FR)) Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Colours: CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras de Mandore sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd Form: 21-1646

Oisin Murphy

HH Clear winner on seasonal/handicap debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in June; sixth of 14 at Royal Ascot (1m4f, soft) on next outing but his two subsequent results also don’t suggest this is a winning mark. Official BHA Rating 93

Draw

1 0 F OX VA R D Y ( U S A ) ( 3 0 )

B g Frankel - Dance With Another (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: Martyn Meade, Manton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, Breeder: J. D. Gunther, Cudney Stables & S. Irwin striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form: 1620-13 D BF

Cieren Fallon (3)

HHHH Largely progressive as 3yo and powered 14l clear on his reappearance in six-runner race at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) Official BHA Rating 92 in June; close third off this 9lb higher mark at York 13 days later also puts him high up the list.

B g Siyouni (FR) - Vermentina (IRE) (Darshaan) Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Breeder: R.D.I. Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Draw

11 OMNIVEGA (FR) (24)

Hayley Turner

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11 Colours: BRONZE. Form: 6/33-111 D

1 2 K Y L L AC H Y G A L A ( 2 4 )

Draw

HHHH Lightly raced 4yo who made it 3-3 since gelded with two 1m4f AW wins early this year and another last month; up another 5lb, which is well ahead of his turf form at onset of career, but there’s plenty to like about the way he was delivered late at Kempton last time and the form has been boosted. Official BHA Rating 90

B g Kyllachy - Tenuta di Gala (IRE) (Nashwan (USA)) Owner: Excel Racing Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, Breeder: Sc. Blueberry S R L striped sleeves. Sponsor: Excel Racing Limited Form: 5-16625 D

David Egan

HH Not as good as he used to be; still competitive on last month’s first two starts for new stable but latest fifth to Omnivega at Kempton helps to show that he probably needs a return to 2018 levels. Official BHA Rating 89

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6 Hood worn by No. 1, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 2 mins 32.60 secs Stewards Note: MEDAL WINNER: Following its run on 28/7/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

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BETTING FORECAST: 5-1 Jeremiah, 11-2 Look Closely, Fox Vardy (USA), 13-2 Omnivega (FR), 15-2 Spanish Archer (FR), 8-1 Caradoc (IRE), 9-1 Hyanna, 11-1 Koeman, Medal Winner (FR), 20-1 Protected Guest, Hasanabad (IRE), 33-1 Kyllachy Gala

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R AC E 7 4 .1 0 P M T H E A L I S TA I R H AG G I S M E M O R I A L H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 3)

RACE FINISH

One mile about four furlongs, swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,300 metres) For three yrs old

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS See page 53 for conditions of this race.

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No Horse

1 AL MADHAR (FR) (30) B c Siyouni (FR) - Phiz (GER) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Mr Robin Geffen

Draw Draw

Jockey Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form: 1-16

2 GRAND BAZAAR (15)

B c Golden Horn - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap. Breeder: Ladyswood Stud Form: 335-211 D

Draw

HHH Won at Newmarket last July and at Newbury when next seen in June; 20-1, pushed along before the straight when never-dangerous last of six in Group 2 at York (1m2f, good to soft) one month ago, which exposed limitations but he might still have potential and is worth a go at 1m4f. Official BHA Rating 96

Martin Harley

HHHH Runner-up on handicap/seasonal debut and he’s since gone one better from the front in small fields at Windsor (11.4f, good) and Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm); up another 5lb but he’s been knuckling down very well and it would be very bold to rule out further improvement. Official BHA Rating 88

B c Golden Horn - Shabyt (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: Mr Nurlan Bizakov Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Hesmonds Stud Ltd Sponsor: Hesmonds Stud Ltd

Draw

3 S H A N D OZ ( 3 2 2 )

David Egan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves. Form: 341-

4 W I S E G LO RY ( I R E ) ( 2 9)

Draw

HHHHH Did not quite match his Newmarket debut form as 2yo but he still won a novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) on final start; needs improvement but he’s bred very much to come into his own this term over middle distances. Official BHA Rating 85

B g Muhaarar - Bint Almukhtar (IRE) (Halling (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum and spots on cap. Form: 3-211 D

Andrea Atzeni

5 BRONZE RIVER (18) B g Archipenko (USA) - Avon Lady (Avonbridge) Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud

Draw

HHHH Went close from the front on reappearance; comfortably made all at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) next time and narrowly on top in another small field on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f, soft; always close up) four weeks ago; up 5lb but has more to offer. Official BHA Rating 84

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 21-3024

HH Solid efforts in defeat in 1m2f handicaps this summer but he needs to find extra and this trip, while worth a go, is not sure to provide it. Official BHA Rating 83

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Oisin Murphy

7 Draw

6 ORCZY (IRE) (18)

B c Sir Percy - Maria Kristina (FR) (Footstepsinthesand) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 5 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: Kildaragh Stud armlets and cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 52-126

Jack Mitchell

HH Started 2020 well with a Lingfield maiden win (1m, AW) and close second on handicap debut at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); underperformed behind Bronze River at Sandown next time but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fair chance he will stay 1m4f. Official BHA Rating 79

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 2 mins 32.60 secs Stewards Note: BRONZE RIVER: Following its run on 21/7/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

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BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Grand Bazaar, 7-2 Wise Glory (IRE), 4-1 Shandoz, 11-2 Al Madhar (FR), 6-1 Bronze River, 7-1 Orczy (IRE)

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R AC E 8 4.45PM THE SPORTSABLE H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 4)

RACE FINISH

Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £10000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5064; Second £1678; Third £839; Fourth £419. (Penalty Value £6469) SS See page 53 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1 H A N SO LO B E RG E R ( I R E ) (1 4 )

Draw

Jockey

Draw

Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

George Wood

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Dreamaway (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Owner: Mrs B. Berresford Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket Colours: PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo, chevrons Breeder: Irish National Stud on sleeves, PINK cap, ROYAL BLUE diamonds. Form: 10-1612 D BF

2 BLUE DE VEGA (GER) (14)

Draw

HHHH Well beaten on sole C&D start when ground was too soft; raised his game tremendously this year and went very close to making it three wins from four starts when just held off by Blue De Vega at Newmarket recently (5f, good to firm); up another 2lb; Official BHA Rating 87 big run can be expected for in-form yard.

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Heights (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 13 Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, Breeder: Gestut Ammerland YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star. Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 0-03541 CD

Ray Dawson (5)

HHHHH Had the rail to race against when confirming his return to form by holding off Han Solo Berger at Newmarket recently (5f, good to firm) but he also acts well here and may well be in even better form today; back up 3lb but still well-treated on past form; convincing. Official BHA Rating 86

B g Oasis Dream - Canada Water (Dansili) Owner: Mr T. W. Morley Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Tote

Draw

3 DA S C H A S ( 5 )

Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 12 Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap. Form: 601-052 C D BF

4 W H E L A N S WAY ( I R E ) ( 3 1 )

Draw

HHHH A 6f winner here who has gone close in a lower grade over C&D; has improved with each start this year and did well in the circumstances against an improved winner at Windsor on Monday (5f, good to firm); thereabouts. Official BHA Rating 85

B g Requinto (IRE) - Lupine (IRE) (Lake Coniston (IRE)) Owner: Mr Austin Whelan Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, Breeder: G. W. Robinson BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd Form: 236-641 C

Jack Mitchell

5 B AY WAT C H ( I R E ) ( 1 4 ) B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Karuga (Kyllachy) Owner: Mr P. Ponting Trainer: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge Breeder: D. J. & Mrs Brown

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 8 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE chevron, quartered cap. Form: 164-111 D

Draw

HHH Has won and run well in his two 6f handicaps here (soft/good to firm) and his recent Newbury win at that trip (first-time visor, retained) suggests he could have more to come as a sprinter; however, he has never run over a bare 5f which raises questions Official BHA Rating 82 against the specialists.

HHH Has flourished and been very well placed by this yard to win six times since last July (5f-6f; firm/good); three wins in 2020 have been by small margins but he led further out than usual at Doncaster (6f) and still held on; up a further 6lb in a better race but not ruled out in current form. Official BHA Rating 81

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Tyler Heard (7)

8 B g Swiss Spirit - Choisette (Choisir (AUS)) Owner: John Guest Racing Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Draw

6 SPIRITED GUEST (24)

Tom Queally

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 3-66226 D

7 PRINCE S S POWER (IRE) (18)

Draw

HH Two good efforts in defeat in June, at 5f (AW) and 6f (Windsor, good), but he might have run better at Yarmouth since and this is the first time he’s run over 5f on turf. Official BHA Rating 79

B f Slade Power (IRE) - Flurry of Hands (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Mr A. Killoran Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars, WHITE Breeder: Roundhill Stud sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, quartered cap. Sponsor: Alexanders York Form: 340-003 D

Danny Redmond (5)

HHHH Can be slowly away; handles all types of track and acts well on good to firm; has dropped to a good mark after two below-par runs in June and leaving the visor off seemed to have a good effect when she ran much better at Sandown last month; interesting. Official BHA Rating 79

B g Swiss Spirit - Catmint (Piccolo) Owner: Mr Ian Williams Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Fifehead Farms M. C. Denning

Draw

8 KICK ON KICK ON (12)

Stevie Donohoe

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED and WHITE striped sleeves, RED cap, WHITE seams, BLUE hoop. Form: 55-0006 D

H Well treated on past 5f form on good to firm; started well enough for this yard when close up on AW in November but he’s been treading water since; hard to predict a revival with cheekpieces on. Official BHA Rating 77

B g Kyllachy - Pious (Bishop of Cashel) Owner: Rasio Cymru Racing 1 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Sponsor: Andrews Bowen Ltd

Draw

9 TA B A A H Y ( 1 4 )

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Colours: MAROON and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN diamonds. Form: 334360 D

1 0 B I G L A C H I E ( 1 4 )

B g Camacho - Ryan’s Quest (IRE) (Mukaddamah (USA)) Owner: Big Lachie Syndicate Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, Breeder: Mrs C. Lloyd DARK BLUE sleeves. Form: 246125 D

Draw

H Triple winner at 5f-6f on the AW this year but yet to break his turf duck and improvement is needed on his Chepstow fifth in a 0-75 last month (5f, good); may well fare better returned to this trip after well held at York two weeks ago but still has something to prove. Official BHA Rating 76

Daniel Muscutt

HH One of his better turf runs came over 6f here in 2018; latest win came over that trip at Doncaster in June (good to firm) but he wasn’t at his best at York recently and hasn’t run over 5f on turf for over a year. Official BHA Rating 75

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Record Time: 57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07 Median Time: 1 min 0.70 secs Stewards Note: TABAAHY: Following its run on 25/7/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

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RACE PREDICTOR

BETTING FORECAST: 9-2 Whelans Way (IRE), Bay Watch (IRE), 5-1 Daschas, 11-2 Han Solo Berger (IRE), 7-1 Blue de Vega (GER), 15-2 Tabaahy, 11-1 Princess Power (IRE), 14-1 Spirited Guest, Big Lachie, 16-1 Kick On Kick On

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS A S C OT A U T H O R I T Y (HOLDINGS) L I M I T E D B OA R D

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S T E WA R D S

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Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and Her Majesty’s Representative) Lady Celina Carter Guy Davison Guy Henderson Ian McGregor CVO Harry Morley Juliet Slot Nick Smith Alastair Warwick Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) David Jones (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Josie Brown, Chris Rutter, Fergus Sweeney, Cody Watkins

OFFICIALS

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Guy Henderson (Chief Executive Officer) Ian McGregor CVO Jonathan Parker Juliet Slot Nick Smith Alastair Warwick

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Veterinary Surgeons Svend Kold, DrMedVet, CUEW, RFP, MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS Simon Knapp LVO, BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS Director of Racing and Public Affairs Nick Smith Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.40 - THE BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION “NEWCOMERS” MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses which have never run) (PLUS 10 RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3881 to the winning horse. The second to receive £1155, the third £577 and the fourth £288. for maiden two yrs old, which have never run. Enter by noon, August 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 27 entries at £30. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3038; Second £1007; Third £503; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £3881.40) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.15 - THE BERKSHIRE VISION NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7762 to the winning horse. The second to receive £2310, the third £1154 and the fourth £577. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 3rd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2020, for each race won 6lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £60. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 1.50 - THE ITV HOME OF TERRESTRIAL RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12938 to the winning horse. The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £962. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £100. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.25 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12938 to the winning horse. The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £962. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2020, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dubai Duty Free have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries, 1 at £20 and 20 at £100. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE MILLENNIUM MILLIONAIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12938 to the winning horse. The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £962. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2020, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dubai Duty Free have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries, 2 at £20 and 14 at £100. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.35 - THE THAMES HOSPICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12938 to the winning horse The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £962. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2020, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries, 1 at £20 and 17 at £100. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.10 - THE ALISTAIR HAGGIS MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7762 to the winning horse. The second to receive £2310, the third £1154 and the fourth £577. for three yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2020, for each race won 6lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £60. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 4.45 - THE SPORTSABLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6469 to the winning horse. The second to receive £1925, the third £962 and the fourth £481. 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). £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. August 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £50. - Closed August 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5064; Second £1678; Third £839; Fourth £419. (Penalty Value £6469) SS SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

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