Ascot 5th September 2020 by Weatherbys

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the second day of our September Meeting featuring The Lavazza (Heritage) Handicap over a mile-and-a-half for three-year-olds. Such races are particularly important development opportunities for quality potential stayers for next year. Our thanks go to Lavazza and fellow Official Suppliers of Ascot who also support races today; Stella Artois, Moët & Chandon, Betfred and Porsche. Our sixth race today celebrates the Follow The Foals series that has been produced in partnership with Tweenhills and QIPCO. The series, which launched last year, follows several foals on their journey from birth at Tweenhills Farm to the racecourse. These videos include fascinating behind the scenes footage and can all be viewed on the Ascot YouTube channel. On a bumper card for ITV Racing on the main channel, Ascot joins Haydock, where Commonwealth Cup winner Golden Horde goes up against the Diamond Jubilee Stakes winner and runner-up, Hello Youmzain and Dream of Dreams, in the Group One Betfair Sprint Cup. ITV also carries racing from Kempton this afternoon where triple King George winner, Enable, will have what is expected to be her final run in Britain in The Unibet September Stakes, a race she landed in 2018 before going on to win her second Arc. Our best wishes go to Enable’s owner, Prince Khalid Abdullah, as the great mare sets out on her bid for an unprecedented third win in the Arc next month. She will always be an Ascot legend as the first horse to win The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes three times. We all look forward to the day when crowds can return to racecourses. The Department for Digital, Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) is working closely with racing and other sports to establish how and when this can be achieved safely. Later this month, beginning with the St Leger Festival at Doncaster, trials of limited crowds at racecourses will begin. Further pilots in September are planned at Warwick and Newmarket and we hope that these will build sufficient confidence to enable the gradual return of public attendance at race meetings in the autumn. I hope you enjoy the spectacular racing from around the country this afternoon.

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

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WELCOME

HOW TO READ THE RACING PAGES

A S H O RT H I S TO R Y

TO DAY ’ S SPONSORS

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 12.45pm The Stella Artois British EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10 Race)

5th Race 3.05pm The Lavazza Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

This seven furlong novice stakes is restricted to two-year-olds which are E.B.F. eligible, but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions. Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run. Weights are set according to sex before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful. PAGES 16-18

2nd Race 1.20pm The Moët & Chandon British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Plus 10/GBB Race) Like the previous contest this is another novice stakes, although this particular race is to be run over one mile and is restricted to two-year-old ﬁllies which are E.B.F. eligible. PAGES 20-22

3rd Race 1.55pm The Ascot Wine Club Handicap Stakes

This is a ﬁve furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95. 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 2.30pm The Betfred British EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards ﬁllies and mares, which are E.B.F. eligible and rated between 81 and 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.

CONTENTS

This race is a one mile about four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from within a speciﬁc ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races. PAGES 38-40

6th Race 3.40pm The Tweenhills Follow The Foals Handicap Stakes

This is a six furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. 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 44-47

7th Race 4.15pm The Porsche Handicap Stakes

This is a seven furlong handicap race for threeyear-olds and upwards. 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.

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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 by stamina influence and a half-sister to Enzeli (by Kahyasi), winner of this in 1999 - is replete with stamina. Official BHA Rating 108

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

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.

A S H O RT H I STO RY

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

TODAY’S SPONSORS Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support. RACE 1

An international icon of brewing craftsmanship and tradition, Stella Artois is the world’s best-selling Belgian beer. Blending 600 years of brewing tradition with the ﬁnest ingredients to produce an unequalled beer taste - the brand is committed to creating the highest quality product. The result is a jewel among beers, faultlessly poured and presented, for those who settle for nothing less than the most reﬁned perfection. Stella Artois is extremely proud to be the Official Beer of Ascot. stellartois.com

RRACES 1, 2 & 4

The European Breeders’ Fund was established in 1983 and is funded predominantly by stallion owners. In Great Britain, over £38,000,000 has now been allocated to prize money in the racing industry by the EBF. ebfstallions.com

RACE 2

Moët & Chandon has been associated with the equestrian world since 1908 when two three-year-old horses, one named “Moët” and the other “Chandon”, belonging to Monsieur Alfred Simon, the House’s sales representative in London, ﬁnished ﬁrst in Epsom and Newbury respectively. That same year, “Moët” ran fourth in the Hunt Cup at Ascot and as a result, Alfred Simon referred to it as his “lucky” race. Moët & Chandon, the ‘Official Champagne of Ascot’ is available in a variety of formats across the racecourse. With a bottle of its champagne opened every second around the globe, Moët & Chandon knows that every second is an experience, and every experience is a #MoetMoment to live now. Please enjoy Moët & Chandon responsibly. moet.com

RACE 4

Betfred are the official bookmaker of both Royal Ascot and Ascot racecourse. Established with a single shop in Salford, Manchester back in 1967 by brothers Fred and Peter Done, Betfred now operate over 1600 high street betting shops and a ﬂourishing on-line and mobile product at Betfred.com and have recently opened up operations in both Spain and the United States. Betfred have become renowned throughout the industry for offering its customers terriﬁc value and unbeatable bonuses. betfred.com

RACE 5

Since 1895 Lavazza carries on a tradition of expertise & commitment in spreading the taste and unique pleasure for the real Italian coffee all over the world. Experience the taste of an authentic Italian coffee from Lavazza – Italy’s favourite coffee, in the comfort of your own home. Suitable for all coffee makers and all coffee types – Americano, cappuccino, latte, and of course espresso. Discover more of Lavazza’s extensive range of Roast & Ground coffee and coffee compostable capsule systems at lavazza.co.uk

RACE 6

QIPCO Holding is one of the leading private investment companies in Qatar. Established in 1999 and based in Doha, QIPCO Holding has an international and diverse range of business interests, including real estate, construction, engineering, oil and gas, as well as trading, ﬁnance and health services, and horseracing. Its investment in horseracing as both a sponsor and commercial partner is the largest in the history of British racing. The global racing and bloodstock operation, Qatar Racing, is a subsidiary of QIPCO. Qatar Racing’s headquarters is located at Tweenhills, the home of Qatar Racing stallions. qipco.com.qa qatarracingltd.com tweenhills.com

RACE 7

We are delighted to announce, Porsche, Official Car of Ascot, as sponsor of the Porsche Handicap Stakes today. Powered by efficient, high-performance petrol, hybrid or all-electric technology, Porsche balances tradition with a pioneering spirit in its range of innovative, sustainable and emotive sports cars. porsche.com/uk

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R AC E 1 12.45PM T H E ST E L L A A RTO I S B R I T I S H E B F N OV I C E S TA K E S RACE START

RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 4 ) ( P L U S 1 0 R AC E ) Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For novice two yrs old

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £10000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5064; Second £1678; Third £839; Fourth £419. (Penalty Value £6469) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 48 for conditions of this race.

Stella Artois 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.

AKMAAM (FR) (-)

B c Wootton Bassett - Misty Night (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Skymarc Farm Inc WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form:

Draw Draw

No Horse

Jockey Martin Dwyer

ARQOOB (IRE) (25)

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Rollx Syndicate WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap. Form: 4

Draw

Foaled 25.4.2018. HH €120,000euros foal, 150,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Rainbow Mist (5f 2yo; RPR 99) and Misty Lord (7f/1m AW; 87); yard’s newcomers tend to need the run; in the same ownership as Arqoob. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Dane O’Neill

BAKE (IRE) (34)

B c Toronado (IRE) - Rock Cake (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Owner: Manton Park Racing Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Martyn Meade, Manton Colours: WHITE, BLACK disc, Breeder: Mrs T. Brudenell & Lilborn Estates BLACK cap. Sponsor: Meyer Timber Ltd Form: 3

Draw

Foaled 1.3.2018. HHHH Price increased from €64,000 as a foal to 120,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to German 1m1f/1m3f winner Chimney Rock; promise when staying-on fourth on Wolverhampton AW (6f; 10-1) last month and, though bare form isn’t anything to write home about, this potential improver has to be respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Cieren Fallon

Foaled 21.3.2018. HHHH Promising debut third at Sandown (7f, good; 7-1) last month and although he was beaten nearly 6l, form was upheld when the second was runner-up again in Group 3 next time; very much a potential improver now and high on the list. Oﬃcial BHA Rating Draw

4 I N N O VAT O R ( - )

B c Showcasing - Delivery (Rail Link) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Jason Watson

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Form:

M I L I TA R Y M A N ( - )

Ch c Gleneagles (IRE) - Blue Butterﬂy (Kyllachy) Owner: Mr Paul Smith Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Raysiza Partnership Sponsor: Ashford Stud

Draw

Foaled 6.2.2018. HHHHH Third foal; dam Group-placed 1m2f winner (RPR 104), half-sister to US 1m Grade 2 winner Projected and 1m2f Group 2 winner Headman; nicely bred colt from a yard which can have debutant winners, so well worth a market check. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hoop, sleeves and cap. Form:

Foaled 20.5.2018. HHHH 90,000gns yearling; second foal; dam unraced sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Highland Daughter, half-sister to Italian 1m6f/1m7f Listed winner Ryan and useful 1m winner Rive Gauche; appealing enough pedigree for his leading yard, so this colt also warrants a market check. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

1 0 R A C I N G PA G E S

David gan

M I N D T H AT J E T ( I R E ) ( 4 9 )

B g Kodiac - Rate (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Davood Vakilgilani Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Mohamed Moubarak, Newmarket Colours: RED and WHITE check, Breeder: Norelands B/stock & P. Robinson B/stock RED sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 0

Draw

1 2

Megan Nicholls (3)

Foaled 7.2.2018. H 135,000gns yearling; nice pedigree but has already been gelded and was well beaten on debut at Newbury (7f, good; 25-1) in July; tongue-tie on now. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

N I B R A S PA S S I O N ( - )

B c Iffraaj - Poppet’s Passion (Clodovil (IRE)) Owner: Mr Saeed H. Altayer Trainer: Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud Sponsor: Dubai Racing Club

Draw

Ray Dawson (5)

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star. Form:

Foaled 1.4.2018. HH 22,000gns yearling, 40,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Lord Tennyson (1m AW; RPR 106), Mubaalegh (5f-6f, including as 2yo; 100) and Shyamala (1m; 82); others are likelier ﬁrst-time-out types on paper. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

S I A M F OX ( I R E ) ( - )

Draw

B c Prince of Lir (IRE) - Folegandros Island (FR) (Red Rocks (IRE)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped Breeder: Con Marnane sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form:

Rossa Ryan

S O LO M O N S J U D G E M E N T ( I R E ) ( - )

Gr g Outstrip - Full Bloom (Camacho) Owner: Hawkes, Lee and Partner Trainer: Ed Vaughan, Newmarket Breeder: Shoreham Stud Sponsor: Ed Vaughan Racing

Draw

Foaled 19.2.2018. HHHH 260,000gns yearling; second foal; half-brother to 6f-1m winner Fox Champion (including 2yo/AW/Group 3; RPR 111); hails from a leading yard which excels with 2yos, so worth a close look in the market. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Hayley Turner

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: RED, BLACK triple diamond, BLACK sleeves, RED diamonds. Form:

1 0 T E L L’ E M N O W T ( 1 3 )

Draw

Foaled 11.4.2018. HH 8,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam 1m AW/9.6f turf winner (RPR 80), half-sister to the 1m-1m4f Flat and useful 2m-2m6f chase winner Rossini’s Dancer and to dam of good sprinter Utmost Respect; already gelded and others here make more appeal on paper. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

B c Belardo (IRE) - Taleteller (USA) (Bernardini (USA)) Owner: Mrs Olive Shaw Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE seams Breeder: D. R. Botterill & Lord Marchwood and sleeves, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited Form: 0

Liam Keniry

1 1 TO U C H WO O D ( I R E ) ( - )

Draw

Foaled 12.4.2018. HHH In very good hands but this colt’s well-held debut run at Sandown (7f, good; 50-1) recently points to him possibly needing more time. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Owner: Mr H. Frost Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, Breeder: Mabaki Investments WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, striped cap. Sponsor: Tote Form:

Kieran Shoemark

Foaled 11.4.2018. HHH €120,000 yearling, 95,000gns Breeze-Up buy this June; first foal; dam unraced sister to 7f 2yo Group 2 winner Saamidd, half-sister to Listed winners Masaarr (1m) and Talmada (1m2f); plenty of appeal on breeding so worth a peek in the betting to gauge what is expected. Official BHA Rating Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

Record Time: 1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs Stewards Note: ARQOOB: Following its run on 11/8/2020 it was reported that the horse was slow away and ran green. 2019: CHEROKEE TRAIL (USA) 2 9 5 Kieran O’Neill 7-2 (John Gosden) 8 ran

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RACE PREDICTOR

BETTING FORECAST:

5-1 Bake (IRE), Military Man, 6-1 Innovator, 15-2 Arqoob (IRE), 8-1 Akmaam (FR), Nibras Passion, Siam Fox (IRE), Tell’em Nowt, Touchwood (IRE), 14-1 Solomons Judgement (IRE), 100-1 Mind That Jet (IRE)

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

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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 2 1.20PM THE MOËT & CHANDON BRITISH EBF F I L L I E S ’ N OV I C E S TA K E S RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 4 ) ( P L U S 1 0 /G B B R AC E ) Old mile (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres) For novice two yrs old ﬁllies

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £10000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5064; Second £1678; Third £839; Fourth £419. (Penalty Value £6469) SS See page 48 for conditions of this race.

Moët & Chandon 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.

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LAST SUNSET (IRE) (24)

B or Br f Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Dufay (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Godolphin Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Breeder: Godolphin Form: 12 Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Draw

Jockey Pat Cosgrave

F R AG R A N T S TO R M ( 1 6 )

Draw

Foaled 15.2.2018. HHH Two runs over 7f on Kempton AW, winning ﬁrst time and then creditable, clear second to a useful-looking newcomer; should run well but probably vulnerable again conceding weight all round. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83

Ch f Frankel - Rose Bonheur (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Mr Mohamed Obaida Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, Breeder: B. V. Sangster striped cap. Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form: 0

Franny Norton

GOOD AND PROPER (20)

Draw

Foaled 26.2.2018. HHH Frankel ﬁlly who cost 185,000gns as a yearling; sister to Listed-placed 1m winner Middle East and closely related to high-class stayer Nayef Road; might well have done too much too soon from the front on debut at Chester (7f, good to soft; 4-1) last month but needs to leave that form a long way behind. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

B f Dansili - Grace And Glory (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mr Nicholas Jones Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: RED, BROWN and WHITE Breeder: Coln Valley Stud striped sleeves. Form: 3

Cieren Fallon

4 LOV E I S YO U ( I R E ) ( - )

B f Kingman - Fallen For You (Dansili) Owner: Normandie Stud Ltd Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd Sponsor: Normandie Stud Ltd

Draw

Foaled 18.2.2018. HHHH Dansili half-sister to winners Alkaamel (1m-8.6f AW/dirt; RPR 106) and Give And Take (7.6f 2yo/1m2f Group 3), out of unraced sister to 1m2f-2m4f Group 1 winner Fame And Glory; very good pedigree and this Group 1 Fillies’ Mile entry ran well enough when third on debut at Newbury (7f, soft; 5-1) to be much respected here. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Jason Watson

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Colours: PINK, WHITE sleeves. Form:

MONSOON MOON (-)

Gr f Kingman - Scuffle (Daylami (IRE)) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Draw

Foaled 26.3.2018. HHHH Fifth foal; half-sister to 6f-1m winner Glorious Journey (including at 2/Group 2; RPR 116); dam 7f-1m winner (including as 2yo/AW/Group 1; 118); takes the eye on breeding, has Fillies’ Mile entry and trainer won this last year (albeit with ﬁlly that had experience), so worth a close market check. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Form:

Foaled 29.4.2018. HHHHH Half-sister to five winners, including Logician (1m2f-14.5f, including St Leger; RPR 119), Suffused (7f-15.5f, including 2yo/US Grade 3; 112), Collide (1m1f-1m6f; 112); major eyecatcher on pedigree, hails from top yard and holds Fillies’ Mile entry, so her paper claims are persuasive. Official BHA Rating -

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Martin Harley

2 NAFLAH (FR) (-)

Draw

Ch f Territories (IRE) - Cornette (IRE) (Helmet (AUS)) Owner: Noora Racing Ltd Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: LIGHT PINK, LIGHT BLUE sash and Breeder: Mr Mohamed Abdulla Abdulmalik sleeves, LIGHT PINK cap, LIGHT BLUE button. Form:

Dane O’Neill

Foaled 9.3.2018. HH First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 7f/7.4f Group 3 winner Sruthan and useful 5f-6f winner Sruachan, is granddaughter of sister to Oaks winner Shahtoush; in very good hands but others have more enticing overall proﬁles. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

S H OW T I M E DA N C E R ( - )

Draw

B f Showcasing - Chase The Lady (USA) (Atticus (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots. Breeder: Natton House Thoroughbreds & M. Form: Woodall

Rossa Ryan

Foaled 3.5.2018. HHH 40,000gns foal, 82,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-sister to four winners, including Van Der Art (6f 2yo/1m; RPR 99); stablemate of Naflah; others look more likely first-time-out types on paper. Official BHA Rating -

Record Time: 1 min 39.55 secs by Joshua Tree age 2 wt 8-12 good, 26/09/09 Median Time: 1 min 40.60 secs 2019: POCKET SQUARE 2 9 0 Jason Watson 9-4 (Roger Charlton) 8 ran

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5-2 Last Sunset (IRE), 4-1 Good And Proper, 9-2 Love Is You (IRE), Monsoon Moon, 15-2 Showtime Dancer, 9-1 Naﬂah (FR), 12-1 Fragrant Storm

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R AC E 3 1.55PM T H E AS COT W I N E C LU B H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 3) Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS See page 49 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

GLAMOROUS ANNA (17)

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Go Glamorous (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) Owner: Robert & Nina Bailey Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent Colours: RED, BLACK star, Breeder: Mr Robert & Mrs Nina Bailey WHITE sleeves, RED cap. Form: 3-62116 D

Draw

Jockey Georgia Dobie (5)

MUBAALEGH (17)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion (Clodovil (IRE)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form: 2010-60 D

Draw

HHH Front-runner who won at Windsor (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, good) in July; couldn’t get to the front when sixth of nine in Class 2 fillies’ handicap at York 17 days ago but she wasn’t disgraced; might be more at home at a slightly less demanding track. Official BHA Rating 95

Dane O’Neill

CONCIERGE (IRE) (17)

Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Warm Welcome (Motivator) Owner: Dare To Dream Racing Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom Colours: ORANGE, GREY star. Breeder: Michael McGlynn Form: 105501 D

Draw

HHH Ex-French performer whose two runs for this stable have been respectable without suggesting he was especially well-treated; others have more appealing claims in this line-up. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

Luke Morris

4 CELSIUS (IRE) (17)

Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Grecian Artisan (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Owner: J. Collins, C. Fahy & S. Piper Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket Colours: RED, YELLOW spots, Breeder: Owenstown Stud sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 0-10203 D BF

Draw

HHH Good start for this yard when close up in the Stewards’ Cup and he made no mistake at Bath 17 days ago, perhaps handling conditions better than most; 4lb rise may be enough to leave him vulnerable. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

Martin Dwyer

YIMOU (IRE) (21)

Draw

HHH Continued last season’s good work when making winning return at Haydock in June (5f, good); progress has stalled more recently, though, and he had no obvious excuses when only third to Concierge at Bath 17 days ago; needs to squeeze out more from somewhere. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

B g Kodiac - Heroine Chic (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE)) Owner: Mr Andrew L. Cohen Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Dean Ivory, Radlett Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, Breeder: Alexander Bloodstock ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap. Sponsor: Wood Hall Stud Form: 44-0133 D

HHH Prominent racer who scored at Windsor in July (5f, good to firm) before finishing third behind Glamorous Anna at the same track a fortnight later; ran right up to his best when third at Doncaster three weeks ago but he’ll need to step up again to come out on top this time. Official BHA Rating 88

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George Downing

3 TO N E T H E BA RO N E ( 27)

Draw

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - A Huge Dream (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Owner: Mr B Piper and Partner Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED disc, Breeder: ORS Bloodstock & Stanley House Stud RED cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 111010 CD BF

Marco Ghiani (5)

HHHHH Fine strike-rate in handicaps and he won well over C&D on his penultimate start; never competitive at Salisbury last time but being held up in a race in which nothing got into it from behind wouldn’t have seen him to best eﬀect; too soon to rule out further progress. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

JUST GLAMOROUS (IRE) (15)

Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Glamorous Air (IRE) (Air Express (IRE)) Owner: Robert & Nina Bailey Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent Colours: RED, BLACK star, Breeder: Glamorous Air Partnership WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 0-31061 CD

Draw

Nicola Currie

B A I L E Y S C O U R AG E ( F R ) ( 3 4 1 )

B f Charm Spirit (IRE) - Khelwa (FR) (Traditionally (USA)) Owner: Mr Andrew-John Crabb Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Colours: MAUVE, MAUVE cap, Breeder: S.A.R.L. Haras Des Trois Chapelles PURPLE spots. Sponsor: Seaton Gifts Form: 014D

Draw

HHH Not as good as he was but he’s won two of five starts for this yard, latterly an impressive front-running success at Salisbury (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago; has other pace influences to contend with here, including stablemate Glamorous Anna, and probably vulnerable up 9lb in stronger company. Official BHA Rating 87

Pat Cosgrave

HH Lightly raced ex-French filly who was fourth in a Listed event at Chantilly (5f, soft) when last seen 341 days ago; not obviously well-treated ahead of her British/stable debut and others appeal more; wears a hood for the first time. Official BHA Rating 88

ROSE HIP (41)

Draw

B m Acclamation - Poppy Seed (Bold Edge) Owner: Lady Whent Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: Lady Whent

Jason Watson

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT BLUE chevron, diamonds on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap. CD Form: 111-321

10 TEXTING (21)

B f Charm Spirit (IRE) - Dreamily (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Owner: Mr M. Moubarak Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11 Trainer: Mohamed Moubarak, Newmarket Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: Laundry Cottage Stud Farm RED armlets, RED cap. Form: 210-010 CD

Draw

HHHH Thrived in handicaps last summer and she’s carried on the good work this time around, in the frame at Newmarket and Doncaster before a narrow success over C&D 41 days ago; 5lb rise demands more but she’s done nothing but improve, so further progress is not out of the question. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 86

Cieren Fallon

11 INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE) (27)

Draw

HHH Won this race 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; back on the scoresheet when narrowly landing Yarmouth handicap in July (first-time tongue-tie) and she wasn’t beaten all that far at Doncaster three weeks ago; likely to need another career best to win in this line-up. Official BHA Rating 82

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sarinda (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Robert Bradley & P T Midgley Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11 Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN spots, EMERALD Breeder: Godolphin GREEN sleeves, ORANGE spots, EMERALD GREEN cap. Sponsor: Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd Form: 562112 D

Dougie Costello

12 MOUNT MOGAN (18)

B g Helmet (AUS) - Super Midge (Royal Applause) Owner: Mr Patrick Chau Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor Sponsor: Equistock Ltd

Draw

HHHH Coaxed back to his 2yo best by Paul Midgley this season, winning two 5f handicaps at Bath before going down narrowly at Thirsk four weeks ago; wouldn’t want underfoot conditions slower than good but otherwise looks set to be seriously involved. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

David Egan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 7 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED triple diamond, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star. Form: 240002

HHH AW winner (6f) in February and he returned to that level when second in a Class 4 handicap at Kempton 18 days ago; improvement needed for the drop to 5f if he’s to defy a 3lb rise here, though. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 79

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3 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. 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 2019: TEXTING 3 8 5 Seamus Cronin 11-4 (Mohamed Moubarak) 15 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

13-2 Mubaalegh, 7-1 Celsius (IRE), 15-2 Concierge (IRE), 8-1 Glamorous Anna, Yimou (IRE), Tone The Barone, Rose Hip, Indian Sounds (IRE), 9-1 Just Glamorous (IRE), Mount Mogan, 10-1 Texting, 22-1 Baileys Courage (FR)

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R AC E 4 2.30PM THE BETFRED BRITISH EBF P R E M I E R F I L L I E S ’ H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2) One mile, Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ) (1,600 metres) For three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £35000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467. (Penalty Value £22641.50) SS See page 49 for conditions of this race.

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Draw

LO O K A RO U N D (41)

B f Kingman - Magic America (USA) (High Yield (USA)) Owner: Mr George Strawbridge Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: WHITE, Breeder: George Strawbridge EMERALD GREEN hoop. Form: 023-633

Draw

Jockey William Carver (5)

HH Peak 3yo effort was 1m on the round course here; not at that level in Group 3s this season, which she needs to be to hold a winning chance off this mark, but third on last two starts (here latest) was no disgrace. Official BHA Rating 98

S A L AY E L ( 2 7 )

Draw

B f Bated Breath - Hurry Home Hillary (USA) (Deputed Testamony (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Breeder: Mitaab Abdullah Form: 432-232 BF

Ray Dawson (5)

HHH Still just the one win (UAE early in 2019) but she’s been in career-best form with her placed eﬀorts this season, including when runner-up both over C&D in the consolation Hunt Cup in June and to Indie Angel in four-runner race at Salisbury last time; 5lb claimer is recruited; player. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

ICONIC CHOICE (28)

Draw

Ch f Sixties Icon - Adorable Choice (IRE) (Choisir (AUS)) Owner: Mr John Brown Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Colours: YELLOW, ORANGE triple diamond, Breeder: Mr John Brown diamonds on sleeves, YELLOW cap, ORANGE diamond. Sponsor: Ideal Recruit Form: 5-04200 D

Cieren Fallon

HH All her five wins were as a 2yo; perked up again when cheekpieces were enlisted this term, including over C&D at Royal Ascot, but she suffered a heavy defeat here on penultimate start and was also below form in Haydock Listed race latest; this is her first handicap for nearly two years. Official BHA Rating 95

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 321310 D

Draw

4 INDIE ANGEL (IRE) (13)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Indigo Lady (Sir Percy) Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Ringfort Stud & P. Hancock Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud

Robert Havlin

PRETTY IN GREY (42)

Gr f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Maglietta Fina (IRE) (Verglas (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Barbara M. Keller Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket Colours: GREY, BLACK seams, Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani BLACK cap, GREY pom pom. Sponsor: Marco Botti Ltd Form: 061-111 D

Draw

HHH Overall she’s been most progressive since switched to turf and ﬁtted with cheekpieces, though latest start (14-1 when raised to Group 3) saw a slight dip in her form; peak form to win four-runner 1m handicap at Salisbury time before makes her a major player. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

HHHHH Big progress for hat-trick in handicaps over 1m then 7f (twice) on Kempton Polytrack; extended that improvement when back to turf at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) six weeks ago, coming from last of seven to score in tidy style; up another 6lb but the return to 1m may well help her to better still; can complete the five-timer. Official BHA Rating 92

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4 MANAABIT (IRE) (56)

B f Kodiac - Pilates (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Draw

Dane O’Neill

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form: 051311 CD

HHHH Debut in January and has won three of her six starts, switched to turf (good) for wins on last two outings; on latest she kept on pulling out more to make all in 12-runner C&D handicap; up another 4lb but highly respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

E XC E L L E N T T I M E S ( 1 6 )

Draw

B m Excelebration (IRE) - Al Janadeirya (Oasis Dream) Owner: Times of Wigan Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Colours: BLACK and GOLD stripes, Breeder: Times of Wigan Ltd BLACK sleeves, BLACK cap, GOLD diamond. Form: 00-0006

Phil Dennis

D R E A M LO P E R ( I R E ) (1 8)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Livia’s Dream (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Owner: Mr J. Fill Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 8 Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Colours: RED, PURPLE spots, Breeder: Mrs Olivia Hoare hooped sleeves, RED cap. Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management Form: 4313 BF

Draw

HH 7f wins at York and Thirsk at this time last year but she has not come close to repeating that form, including back in the same York race on latest outing; now ventures beyond 7f for the ﬁrst time, which has to be worth a go and she is down in the weights, but others have more pressing claims. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

Luke Morris

HHH Impressive in Redcar novice and creditable third of 14 oﬀ this mark at Kempton on handicap/AW debut; they were over 7f and her exuberant racing style does not shout longer trips but her second start suggested she does stay 1m and she’s bred for a fair bit further; could still have potential. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

PERFECT INCH (23)

Ro f Dark Angel (IRE) - Inchina (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mr A E Oppenheimer & Ms A Oppenheimer Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Sponsor: Tote

Draw

Hayley Turner

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 7 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW hooped cap. Form: 6-2020

HHHH Five-race maiden but close second on handicap debut at York (1m, good to firm) was highly commendable; the first and third won next time; this filly was beaten 11l on her next outing but that was at 50-1 in a 1m2f Listed race (stamina on dam’s side) and this should be much more realistic. Official BHA Rating 84 Draw

10 ESCAPE THE CITY (14)

B m Cityscape - Jasmeno (Catcher In The Rye (IRE)) Owner: MNC Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 7 Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Colours: MAROON, BLACK epaulets, Breeder: Melksham Craic MAROON sleeves, BLACK stars. Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel Form: 6-40643

George Rooke (5)

11 DECLARED INTEREST (39)

Draw

HH Often slowly away; campaigned at 1m1f-1m4f for the past two years until her close third of 15 under George Rooke at Sandown (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago, when still in the rear 2f out; while that caught the eye, she is 8lb out of the handicap today. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 71

B f Declaration of War (USA) - Wiener Valkyrie (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: The Eclipse Partnership Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 6 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud (halved), RED sleeves, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Car Colston Hall Stud Form: 32-1506 D

David Egan

HH Won handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in June; has not reproduced the form in her three starts since, over C&D on ﬁrst two occasions but coming from the back for sixth of 12 at Goodwood on latest was a bit more encouraging. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

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 Adjusted Long Handicap Weight: Escape The City 7-13 2019: SHE’S GOT YOU 3 8 11 Kieran O’Neill 11-4 (John Gosden) 6 ran

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5-1 Manaabit (IRE), 6-1 Look Around, Indie Angel (IRE), 13-2 Salayel, 8-1 Pretty In Grey, Dreamloper (IRE), 9-1 Perfect Inch, Declared Interest, 10-1 Escape The City, 14-1 Iconic Choice, 16-1 Excellent Times

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R AC E 5 3.05PM T H E L AVA Z Z A S TA K E S ( H E R I TA G E H A N D I C A P ) RACE START

RACE FINISH

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

STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £80000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £38848; Second £12984; Third £6488; Fourth £3248; Fifth £1624; Sixth £808. (Penalty Value £49800) Weights raised 7lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 49 for conditions of this race.

Lavazza 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.

MY FRANKEL (24)

Draw Draw

No Horse

B c Frankel - My Special J’s (USA) (Harlan’s Holiday (USA)) Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, Breeder: Newsells Park Stud YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. Form: 0-11 D

Jockey Cieren Fallon

CEPHEUS (36)

Draw

HHHH Very well-bred colt who has won two of his three starts, last time readily taking a useful novice race on AW debut at Kempton (1m4f); this race is more competitive but he is already useful and has the strong proﬁle of a colt likely to come on again, so high on the list. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 96

Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crimson Cheer (USA) (Van Nistelrooy (USA)) Owner: Mr G. P. M. Morland Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Colours: PINK and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd halved sleeves. Sponsor: Sirecam Europe Form: 1-0621

Martin Dwyer

ZABEEL CHAMPION (15)

Draw

HHH Lightly raced and progressive colt who has improved for the step up to 1m4f/1m3f on last two starts, with good second on Kempton AW followed by career-best win at Goodwood; shaped last time as if the return to 1m4f would suit but he has more on his plate up 7lb. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 96

B c Poet’s Voice - Stars In Your Eyes (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form: 2-01126 BF

Franny Norton

4 GRAND BAZAAR (28)

B c Golden Horn - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap. Breeder: Ladyswood Stud Form: 35-2112 D BF

Draw

HHH Might well have done too much too soon from the front when upped to 1m4f at York last time; progressed well at 1m2f previously, winning twice at Newmarket before good second at Goodwood, very much shaping as if this trip would suit; quite possible that last time was just a blip and that he can resume previous progress now, in which case he’d be a contender. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 94

Robert Havlin

KIPPS (IRE) (14)

Draw

HHHH Progressive colt whose hat-trick bid was thwarted narrowly over C&D last time, when he boxed on well from the front to go down narrowly to today’s rival Shandoz; 3lb rise is fair, good chance there is more to come for his top yard and very much respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

Gr c War Command (USA) - Sixpenny Sweets (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: M Kerr-Dineen, M Hughes & W Eason Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Colours: PURPLE, WHITE diamonds on Breeder: Rockhart Trading Ltd sleeves, check cap. Sponsor: Old Oak Holdings Ltd Form: 21-2243

HHH Good efforts in the frame in top handicaps over C&D, at Newmarket (1m2f) and then York (1m6f) this summer without necessarily progressing; every reason to expect him to run well again and he has place claims but the first-time cheekpieces probably need to help him find a bit more. Official BHA Rating 89

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Kieran Shoemark

5 S H A N D OZ ( 2 8 )

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

David Egan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves. Form: 341-1 CD

HHHHH Signed off three-race 2yo campaign with a win on Wolverhampton AW and then stayed on well four weeks ago to collar Grand Bazaar close home in useful C&D handicap on first run since, 11 months on; 4lb rise is fair enough, while trainer said in an interview earlier this week that this colt would be straighter this time with that last run behind him; high on the list. Official BHA Rating 89

A S TA R A B O V E ( 1 4 )

Draw

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Loveisallyouneed (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots. Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Form: 03-1124 D

Jason Watson

A L Q AQ A A ( U S A ) ( 3 6 )

B c War Front (USA) - Pin Up (IRE) (Lookin At Lucky (USA)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: St Elias Stables LLC & Joseph Allen LLC WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form: 42-314 D BF

Draw

HH Began the season with 1m4f wins in a Thirsk maiden and Leicester handicap before in the frame at Goodwood and when upped to 1m6f at York; seemingly held by Kipps on latest running and looks high in the weights. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

Dane O’Neill

COCONUT (21)

Ch f Australia - Spinning Queen (Spinning World (USA)) Owner: Nat Rothschild Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW Breeder: Kincorth Investments Inc chevron hoop, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: Planet Nine Private Air Llc Form: 2421 D

Draw

HHH Cost $1,200,000 as a yearling; fulfilled previous promise when making all for breakthrough win at Newmarket in June before fair fourth to Cepheus in handicap at Goodwood latest; first-time cheekpieces need to unlock some improvement if he is to be a win contender today. Official BHA Rating 88

Luke Morris

10 NOBLE MASQUERADE (21)

B g Sir Percy - Moi Aussi (USA) (Mt Livermore (USA)) Owner: HP Racing Noble Masquerade Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 2 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Colours: WHITE, RED seams, Breeder: Miss K. Rausing RED and WHITE quartered cap. Sponsor: Tattersalls Form: 224

Draw

HHH Nicely bred filly who fulfilled previous promise when off the mark at the fourth attempt in maiden at Newbury (1m4f) last time; pitched into a competitive race for this handicap debut and a fair bit more is required. Official BHA Rating 85

Hayley Turner

1 1 R AV E N S A R K ( 1 8 )

Draw

HHH Plenty of ability when second at Windsor (1m) and Haydock (7f) and showed similar level of form when upped to 1m4f at Newbury last time, ﬁnishing fourth; still very early days for him but improvement is needed on handicap debut. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 77

Ch c Raven’s Pass (USA) - Wonderful Desert (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: Beachview Corporation Ltd Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 0 Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Colours: LIGHT BLUE and GREY diamonds, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Meon Valley Stud sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE diamonds. Sponsor: Ark Build PLC, Bridgend Hotel Form: 05011 D

George Rooke (5)

HH Lightly raced colt who is two from two since upped in trip and sent handicapping, winning on the AW at Lingfield (1m2f) and Kempton (1m4f); has to run off 6lb higher mark than last time in much better race and significantly more is on his plate; well beaten sole turf start (1m, at 66-1). Official BHA Rating 74 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 8.

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 2019: APPARATE 3 8 8 Rossa Ryan 8-1 (Roger Varian) 11 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

6-1 Grand Bazaar, Al Qaqaa (USA), 13-2 Shandoz, 7-1 My Frankel, A Star Above, 15-2 Coconut, 9-1 Cepheus, Kipps (IRE), 11-1 Zabeel Champion, Ravens Ark, 16-1 Noble Masquerade

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R AC E 6 3.40PM T H E T W E E N H I L L S F O L L OW T H E F OA L S H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2) Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £25000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12140; Second £4058; Third £2028; Fourth £1015; Fifth £508; Sixth £253. (Penalty Value £15562.50) SS See page 49 for conditions of this race.

QIPCO 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

GULLIVER (27)

Draw

B g Sayif (IRE) - Sweet Coincidence (Mujahid (USA)) Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 10 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: BLACK, YELLOW, GREEN & RED Breeder: S. A. Douch dartboard, WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED cap. Sponsor: Tiﬃn Sandwiches Limited Form: 604200 D

Jockey Sean Kirrane (5)

S PA N I S H C I T Y ( 4 2 )

Draw

HHH Well-held on latest run, when he ought to have done better even if it was in a Group 3; very smart handicapper on his day as when in the frame in major handicaps over C&D (fourth, in the Wokingham) and at the Curragh in high summer; capable of a bold show if recapturing that form. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 105

Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Annabelle’s Charm (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Owner: Merry Fox Stud Limited Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: ORANGE and YELLOW check, Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Limited ORANGE sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 152-300 D

Ray Dawson (5)

KIMIFIVE (IRE) (20)

Draw

HHHHH Down the field in top 7f handicap here in July but has been close up in ultra-competitive handicaps in his other five course runs, including 1l third off this mark in the Wokingham (6f) in June; normally pretty dependable and very much a player on that Wokingham run. Official BHA Rating 98

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Owner: Mr Richard J. Gurr Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap. Sponsor: Tuite Racing Limited Form: 562620 D

Georgia Dobie (5)

HHHH Slightly up-and-down look to his form and yet to be placed in four course runs, though they have all been in competitive handicaps so wouldn’t draw hard and fast conclusions from that; on his excellent second in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood on penultimate run, he would have a major shout. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 96

B g Mayson - Aromatherapy (Oasis Dream) Owner: Hills Angels Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: Minster Stud Sponsor: Tote

Draw

4 M AY S O N I C ( 2 4 )

Dane O’Neill

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 12 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, GREY and LIGHT BLUE striped sleeves, GREY cap. Form: 04-2511 D

G O L D E N A P O L LO ( 2 0)

Ch g Pivotal - Elan (Dansili) Owner: Mr David Scott & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Sponsor: David Scott & Co (Pattern Makers) Ltd

Draw

HHHH Three wins in just eight career starts, winning well at both Windsor and Kempton AW (made all) returned to 6f on last two starts; up 9lb in a better race than last time now, so more is needed for sure, but he is unexposed at 6f in particular and has to be respected in current form. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 93

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 11 Colours: ORANGE, PURPLE sash, WHITE sleeves, WHITE cap, PURPLE spots. Form: 61-0420 CD

HHH Very capable handicapper who is proven in big fields but just one win from last 29 starts is a negative; ran well when fourth in this race last year and looked on the way back to peak form at York two starts back, so not discounted after a troubled run at least partially excuses latest unplaced effort at Ripon. Official BHA Rating 92

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Phil Dennis

6 EQUIANO SPRINGS (28)

Draw

B g Equiano (FR) - Spring Clean (FR) (Danehill (USA)) Owner: T T Racing Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster Colours: RED, BLACK collar and cuﬀs, Breeder: Paddock Space OLD GOLD cap. Sponsor: Tom Tate Racing Form: 10-1102 D

Franny Norton

HHH Enhanced his decent strike-rate by winning first two starts this year and was back to peak form with latest second over C&D (led); 2lb rise to career-high mark means that a bit more is needed; ground any slower than good would be a significant concern. Official BHA Rating 90

E Q U I TAT I O N ( 2 8 )

Draw

B g Equiano (FR) - Sakhee’s Song (IRE) (Sakhee (USA)) Owner: Mr A Lyons & Mr T W Morley Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Newsells Park Stud EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 10-0620 CD

Marco Ghiani (5)

HHH Decisive winner under Marco Ghiani over C&D last September and claims on that performance, while this 6yo looked on the verge of refinding peak form when second over 5f here two starts ago; bit disappointing over C&D since, though, and that is rather off-putting. Official BHA Rating 90

R AT H B O N E ( 4 8 )

Draw

B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Frequent (Three Valleys (USA)) Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE and YELLOW halved Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud sleeves, YELLOW and PURPLE quartered cap. Sponsor: Kevin Ryan Racing Limited Form: 220035 D

Megan Nicholls (3)

HHH Running very respectably when last seen out in high summer but wind surgery since last time needs to see him find a bit more if he is to win this; his only two wins in 18 starts came on first two starts of his 3yo season and others appeal more overall; change of headgear. Official BHA Rating 90

JONAH JONES (IRE) (17)

Draw

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Conniption (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: David Ward Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: Mr Frank Hutchinson DARK BLUE triple diamond. Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management Form: 00-3305 D

David Egan

HHHH Two wins in 11 starts both came as 2yo; slow starts have compromised his chance last two outings but still ran well when making good late progress into ﬁfth in a competitive race at York (5.4f) last time; return to 6f is a likely plus; shortlisted for trainer who has won the last two runnings of this. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89 Draw

10 INDIAN CREAK (IRE) (7)

B c Camacho - Ushindi (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Peter Taplin & Susan Bunney Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Mount Coote Stud & New England Stud Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Theodore Ladd (3)

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 6 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap. Form: 24-0461 D

1 1 F O R TA M O U R ( I R E ) ( 4 8 )

Draw

HHHH Back to winning ways for the first time this season when scoring decisively at Windsor (6f, soft; acts on good/good to firm) last time; up 5lb in a better race but this 3yo is very much unexposed at 6f and there may well be more to come from him; shortlisted. Official BHA Rating 89

B g Es Que Love (IRE) - Kathy Sun (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Owner: C Barclay, Racing Knights & C Cleevely Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 5 Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE epaulets Breeder: D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams and armlets, hooped cap. Sponsor: Metal Supplies Ltd Form: 4-12333

Cieren Fallon

HHH Comparatively lightly raced 4yo who has run consistently well in defeat at 6f-7f this season, last time when third at York (7f) in July; needs to ﬁnd a notch more to win this. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 8, 11. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

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 2019: SWINDLER 3 8 12 Louis Steward 10-3 (Ed Walker) 14 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

11-2 May Sonic, 13-2 Spanish City, 7-1 Equiano Springs, Fortamour (IRE), 15-2 Jonah Jones (IRE), 9-1 Gulliver, KimiďŹ ve (IRE), Indian Creak (IRE), 10-1 Golden Apollo, 11-1 Equitation, Rathbone

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R AC E 7 4 .1 5 P M THE PORSCHE H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2) Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) for three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £35000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16996; Second £5681; Third £2839; Fourth £1421; Fifth £711; Sixth £354. (Penalty Value £21787.50) SS See page 49 for conditions of this race.

Porsche 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.

A C C I D E N TA L A G E N T ( 2 7 )

B g Delegator - Roodle (Xaar) Owner: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Breeder: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

Draw Draw

No Horse

Jockey Charles Bishop

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 10 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves, ORANGE cap. Form: 033-545 CD

RAISING SAND (80)

B g Oasis Dream - Balalaika (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 22 & Partner Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Tote

Draw

HH Has seen it all on this track, including when winning a top C&D handicap in 2017 (good to soft) and the Queen Anne in 2018 (1m, good to firm); made a pretty good return when fifth in the latter race in June but has two sides to his character and hasn’t done himself justice since; perhaps leaving off regular cheekpieces will have a freshening effect. Official BHA Rating 110

Nicola Currie

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 7 Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star. Form: 31300-0 CD

OH THIS IS US (IRE) (21)

Draw

HHH Has form on most surfaces but best on ground slower than good; has a long history of splendid runs in the best 7f/1m handicaps here, winning two of them, most recently last July; however, he is still 4lb higher and likely to have his work cut out until getting proper autumn ground. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 107

B h Acclamation - Shamwari Lodge (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Owner: Team Wallop Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: PURPLE, WHITE hoops, Breeder: Herbertstown House Stud PURPLE sleeves, WHITE stars, PURPLE cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 545440 D

Rossa Ryan

HH Something missing since returning from lockdown and while he has run some good races here this course hasn’t brought out the best in him in the past; needs more than his fading seventh back in a 7f handicap at Doncaster last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 103

Ch g Makﬁ - Namaskar (Dansili) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Draw

4 BLUE MIST (42)

Jason Watson

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Form: 036-201 CD

DOCUMENTING (48)

B g Zamindar (USA) - Namaskar (Dansili) Owner: Kevin Frost Racing Club & M.A. Humphreys Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark Breeder: Millsec Limited Sponsor: Kevin Frost Racing

Draw

HHHHH Solid form in valuable C&D handicaps on good to soft last year; hampered when beaten favourite in the Silver Wokingham in June (6f) but showed his true colours when an emphatic winner over 7f here in July (good to ﬁrm); up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but he is a prime contender. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 1 Colours: ORANGE, GREY triple diamond, GREY sleeves, ORANGE diamonds, ORANGE cap, GREY diamond. Form: 412-201 D

HHHH Relatively lightly raced on turf and wasn’t up to the question asked in the Buckingham Palace here in June (7f, good to soft) on return from a break but he looked ahead of his mark when winning on good at York next time; up 6lb but has smart AW form oﬀ higher marks; interesting. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

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Ray Dawson (5)

7 F OX C H A M P I O N ( I R E ) ( 2 8 )

Draw

B c Kodiac - Folegandros Island (FR) (Red Rocks (IRE)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped Breeder: Con Marnane sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form: 00-0060 D

Mark Crehan (5)

H Had some sterling Group-race form at about 6f-1m in 2019 but has gone cold this year and has lots to prove after ﬁnishing well-held in a 7f Newmarket handicap last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 100

WILLIE JOHN (36)

B g Dansili - Izzi Top (Pivotal) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Draw

David Egan

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 0 Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. Form: 4205-04 D

HH Looked destined for a bright career in his early days but has been sparingly raced over the last 12 months and connections are having another go at finding his best trip after he didn’t find much off the bridle in 1m Goodwood handicap in July; perhaps the return to 7f will prove the answer. Official BHA Rating 100

WISE COUNSEL (83)

Draw

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Noozhah (Singspiel (IRE)) Owner: Clipper Logistics Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: GREY. Breeder: South Acre Bloodstock Form: 1/3101-3 D

Kieran Shoemark

HH Lightly raced and progressive; seems to handle most ground and little in it as to whether he is better at 6f or 7f; further improvement on the cards for yard that won this in 2019, though this sort of race, a strongly run, big-field 7f handicap on a stiff track, will be a new experience. Official BHA Rating 98

REVICH (IRE) (16)

Draw

B g Requinto (IRE) - Kathleen Rafferty (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Owner: Middleham Park LXVII & Phil Cunningham Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: Mr T. Jones ORANGE epaulets. Sponsor: Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd, Rebel Racing Ltd Form: 03-6511 D

Angus Villiers (5)

10 SOCIETY LION (14)

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pavlosk (USA) (Arch (USA)) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 6 Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Colours: GREEN, PINK sash, Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd WHITE sleeves. Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc Form: 41-4213 D BF

Draw

HHH Has course form (at 6f) but his recent improved efforts have been back at Chester (about 7f; good to soft) since a visor has been fitted; not a regular front-runner but made all from rail draw there last time; now has to prove he can raise his game further on this more conventional track. Official BHA Rating 98

Cieren Fallon

1 1 TO M F R E ( 2 8)

Draw

HHHH No great improvement on recent AW debut but had earlier gained a clearcut win against fellow 3yos at Goodwood (7f, good to ﬁrm); every chance of improving further for top yard but this is a more complex task. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 96

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Kurtanella (Pastoral Pursuits) Owner: Mrs Philip Snow & Partners Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 6 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: LIGHT BLUE, MAUVE epaulets, Breeder: Mrs P. Snow & Partners armlets and cap. Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd Form: 6-02062 D

Martin Dwyer

12 VIA SERENDIPITY (28)

Draw

HH Has won on good to ﬁrm/soft; on much the same mark ever since being raised for his 7f Newmarket win last October and, although things haven’t always gone his way this year, he will need something extra to win at this level. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 96

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: 100501 C D

Hayley Turner

HHHH Well-backed when making a winning debut for this yard off a favourable mark here last month (1m, good to firm); races mostly at that trip these days but he often takes a good hold so the return to 7f shouldn’t be a big issue, having gone close in two highly competitive C&D handicaps in the past (most recently off 4lb higher); solid claims. Official BHA Rating 90

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13 QUEEN’S SARGENT (FR) (16)

Draw

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Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Queen’s Conquer (King’s Best (USA)) Owner: Mr Dave Stone Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 4 Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Colours: PURPLE, BEIGE striped sleeves. Breeder: Mr Pierre Paul Richou Form: 0-33112 D Sponsor: STS Group Ltd

Megan Nicholls (3)

HH In excellent form since wind surgery and had much less luck with the draw than Revich when the latter made all at Chester recently (about 7f, good to soft); hard to stomach a further 2lb rise in such a tough handicap. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

Draw

14 ARBALET (IRE) (14)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Miss Beatrix (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 3 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: BLACK, YELLOW, GREEN & RED Breeder: Ms Mags Durkan dartboard, WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED cap. Sponsor: Tiﬃn Sandwiches Limited Form: 254000 D

Josephine Gordon

15 ALMUFTI (22)

B g Toronado (IRE) - Green Tern (ITY) (Miswaki Tern (USA)) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 2 Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, Breeder: Brookside Stud & Highclere Stud MAROON cap, GOLD tassel. Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot Form: 144406 D

Draw

HH Had smart C&D form in 2018 but he didn’t compete to the same level last year; the hoped-for revival for new yard hasn’t materialised as yet and hard to think he’s on the verge of a major comeback with no significant drop in the weights to help; visor fitted last time, soon discarded. Official BHA Rating 89

Franny Norton

H All three wins on AW and although his fourth in the Silver Hunt Cup (1m) here was encouraging, he hasn’t done much to improve on it since (cheekpieces added at Chester recently, retained); could hardly have been found a more diﬃcult race in which to break his turf duck. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88 Draw

16 EJTILAAB (IRE) (28)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Miranda Frost (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Mr Paul Wildes Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 0 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: RED, WHITE spots, Breeder: Tom & Cathy Burns WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 1-633

Luke Morris

17 DIRTY RASCAL (IRE) (38)

Draw

HH Having just his ﬁfth start and while he has run creditably in two handicaps at 1m here (behind Via Serendipity in July) he will need to improve a fair bit for the return to 7f; down to run at this trip 4.55 Haydock yesterday. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

B c Acclamation - Refusetolisten (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Owner: Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 0 Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Colours: YELLOW, PINK star and star Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock & E. McEvoy on cap. Sponsor: The Pheasant Inn Form: 15-0000 D

H Winner of a useful 7f handicap at Goodwood last summer but has struggled for form for new yard this year; coming down the weights but hard to enthuse over; visor replaces blinkers. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 17. Hood worn by No. 16. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12, 14, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 15.

Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to ﬁrm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs 2019: SALUTE THE SOLDIER (GER) 4 9 1 Adam Kirby 10-1 (Clive Cox) 16 ran

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RACE PREDICTOR

BETTING FORECAST:

11-2 Blue Mist, 13-2 Via Serendipity, 8-1 Revich (IRE), Society Lion, 10-1 Documenting, Wise Counsel, 11-1 Willie John, Tomfre, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sargent (FR), 14-1 Ejtilaab (IRE), 16-1 Accidental Agent, Almufti, 18-1 Raising Sand, Oh This Is Us (IRE), Arbalet (IRE), 22-1 Fox Champion (IRE), 40-1 Dirty Rascal (IRE)

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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

A S C OT R AC E C O U R S E L I M I T E D B OA R D

S T E WA R D S

Doctors Peter Johnson, Ramy Saker, John Heathcock, Guy Mitchell Commentator David Fitzgerald Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Lisa Cook Darren Stone Peter Double Sarah Collins Stuart Shilston Elizabeth Budden Veterinary Officer Sally Taylor

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and Her Majesty’s Representative) Lady Celina Carter Guy Davison Guy Henderson Ian McGregor CVO Harry Morley Nick Smith Alastair Warwick

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Sam Angell, Josie Brown, Cody Watkins

OFFICIALS

Starters James Stenning Steven Avis Clerk of the Scales Robert Cuthbert Judge David Hicks

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

A S C OT R AC E C O U R S E BETTING & GAMING L I M I T E D B OA R D Guy Henderson (Executive Chairman) Alastair Warwick (Managing Director) Ian McGregor CVO Nigel Payne Nick Smith

Veterinary Surgeons Svend Kold, DrMedVet, CUEW, RFP, MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS Jamie Knapp 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 12.45 - THE STELLA ARTOIS BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) 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 novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; ﬁllies 8st 11lb Penalties, for each Auction or Median Auction race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Stella Artois has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EBF have kindly contributed £1000 towards the value of this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Stella Artois. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 35 entries at £50. - Closed August 31st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5064; Second £1678; Third £839; Fourth £419. (Penalty Value £6469) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.20 - THE MOET & CHANDON BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10/ GBB RACE) 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 novice two yrs old ﬁllies only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Weights: 9st each Penalties, for each Auction or Median Auction race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Moet & Chandon has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EBF have kindly contributed £1000 towards the value of this race. 17 entries at £50. - Closed August 31st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5064; Second £1678; Third £839; Fourth £419. (Penalty Value £6469) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 1.55 - THE ASCOT WINE CLUB 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 and upwards, 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. September 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 5lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 10lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 29th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Ascot Racecourse has generously sponsored this race and 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ascot Racecourse. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £1500 towards the prize money for this race. 24 entries at £60. - Closed August 31st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE BETFRED BRITISH EBF PREMIER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22641 to the winning horse The second to receive £6737, the third £3367 and the fourth £1683. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 29th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetFred. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £3300 towards the prize money for this race. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. 18 entries, 1 at £35 and 17 at £175. - Closed August 31st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467. (Penalty Value £22641.50) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.05 - THE LAVAZZA STAKES (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £49800 to the winning horse The second to receive £14912, the third £7456, the fourth £3728, the fifth £1864 and the sixth £936. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 29th, 2020, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 7lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. LAVAZZA have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will present a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LAVAZZA. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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. 22 entries at £400. - Closed August 31st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £38848; Second £12984; Third £6488; Fourth £3248; Fifth £1624; Sixth £808. (Penalty Value £49800) Weights raised 7lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.40 - THE TWEENHILLS FOLLOW THE FOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4660, the third £2330, the fourth £1165, the fifth £582 and the sixth £292. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below). £125 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 5lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 10lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 29th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. QIPCO has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2750 towards the prize money for this race. 26 entries at £125. - Closed August 31st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12140; Second £4058; Third £2028; Fourth £1015; Fifth £508; Sixth £253. (Penalty Value £15562.50) SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.15 - THE PORSCHE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21787 to the winning horse The second to receive £6524, the third £3262, the fourth £1631, the fifth £815 and the sixth £409. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 31st and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 3rd. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 29th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Porsche has sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Porsche. 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 £2750 towards the prize money for this race. 41 entries at £175. - Closed August 31st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16996; Second £5681; Third £2839; Fourth £1421; Fifth £711; Sixth £354. (Penalty Value £21787.50) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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APPARATE ( front cover)

Winner of the 2019 Lavazza Handicap Stakes Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Trainer: Roger Varian

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

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