Ascot Racecard - Saturday 10th July - Summer Mile Racing Weekend by Weatherbys

SUMMER MILE R AC I N G W E E K E N D Saturday 10th July 2021

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the second day of the Summer Mile Racing Weekend. The feature race on the card is the Group 2 Betfred Summer Mile Stakes which is routinely a competitive, high-class race and last year was won impressively by Mohaather, who went on to Group 1 glory in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. This year’s renewal features several horses that ran in the Queen Anne Stakes behind Palace Pier at Royal Ascot. Sir Busker was a career-best third that day and it will be fascinating to see if he can translate his excellent Straight Course record at Ascot onto the Round Course today. That contest is live on ITV along with the Betfred Heritage Handicap, always an extremely competitive contest over the minimum distance of five furlongs. Our thanks go to Betfred, our Official Bookmaker, who sponsor today’s card. Built by brothers Fred and Peter Done, Betfred opened their first shop in Salford in 1967 and now employ over 10,000 people across more than 1,600 shops. They will be operating two betting shops within the Grandstand today and we are delighted to have them back on site. The day starts with two pony races, organised by the Pony Racing Authority, which we are delighted to be staging once again having been unable to do so last year. The likes of Tom Marquand, Hollie Doyle and Callum Shepherd have all come through the pony racing ranks recently so keep an eye on the young jockeys today as there might be some future-stars on show. At Newmarket today the Group 1 Darley July Cup is the headline act on the final day of the July Festival. The King’s Stand Stakes winner Oxted heads the field and he is joined by fellow Royal Ascot winners Creative Force and Rohaan while Dragon Symbol, first past the post in the Commonwealth Cup, also lines up. It’s a high-class renewal with international flavour in the form of American runner Extravagant Kid, who was third behind Oxted at Royal Ascot. Our next meeting is the QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend where the King George VI & Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes is shaping up to be a vintage renewal. Not only could we see this year’s Royal Ascot winners Love and Wonderful Tonight clash but also the Derby winner Adayar is currently being aimed at the race along with Coronation Cup winner Pyledriver and last year’s Champion Stakes winner Addeybb. We hope you can join us then and, meanwhile, I hope you enjoy today’s racing, either on course or through ITV Racing and Sky Sports Racing.

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

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TO DAY ’ S SPONSORS

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & R AC E C O N D I T I O N S

T H E A S C OT E N Q U I RY

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

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Pony Racing Authority Racecourse Series: 12.20pm - Dragon TV and Film Studios Pony Race 138 cm & Under (6f ) 12.50pm - The Racing Welfare Pony Race 148cm & Under (1m)

4th Race 3.35pm The Betfred Heritage Handicap Stakes

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1st Race 1.50pm The Betfred Sports British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

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 for each race won. PAGES 22-24

2nd Race 2.25pm The betfred.com Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile about six furlongs 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 30-32

3rd Race 3.00pm The Betfred Summer Mile Stakes (Group 2)

This one mile race for four-year-olds and upwards is a Group 2 contest and will attract some high-class horses. Unlike in a handicap when a horse’s official rating reﬂects the weight that they must carry, in a Group 2 all runners carry the same weight regardless of any previous form. In this case colts and geldings carry 9st 1lb and ﬁllies 8st 12lb, although any runner which has already won a Group 2 race after 2020 will be issued with a 3lb penalty while Group 1 winners will incur a 5lb penalty.

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This race is a ﬁve furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards. 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 44-45

5th Race 4.10pm The Betfred TV Fillies’ Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-old and upwards ﬁllies and mares which have been rated from 71 to 90. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 90 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 85. PAGES 50-52

6th Race 4.45pm The Betfred Nifty Fifty Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile about four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 86 to 105. 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 – 6lb in this race. PAGES 56-58

7th Race 5.20pm The Betfred ‘Ascot Official Bookmaker’ Handicap Stakes

The ﬁnale today is a seven 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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11 Draw

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 of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change in rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, their 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.

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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 this 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 remarkable unbeaten run of 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

ASCOT FLAT SEASON 2021 LEADING PARTICIPANTS Updated throughout the season, the below tables highlight the leading jockeys, trainers and owners at Ascot in the current season. Standings include up to and including Royal Ascot

JOCKEYS

1 2 3 4 5

OISIN MURPHY RYAN MOORE FRANKIE DETTORI WILLIAM BUICK HOLLIE DOYLE

5 32 WINS: 5 RIDES: 36 WINS: 4 RIDES: 30 WINS: 4 RIDES: 32 WINS: 3 RIDES: 30 WINS: RIDES:

STRIKE-RATE:

16%

STRIKE-RATE:

14%

STRIKE-RATE:

13%

STRIKE-RATE:

13%

STRIKE-RATE:

10%

TRAINERS

1 2 3 4 5 8

JOHN & THADY WINS: 6 RUNNERS: 33 GOSDEN ANDREW WINS: 4 RUNNERS: 34 BALDING WILLIAM WINS: 3 HAGGAS RUNNERS: 17 CHARLIE WINS: 3 APPLEBY RUNNERS: 20 DAVID WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 3 EVANS 2 0 2 1 L E A D I N G PA R T I C I PA N T S

STRIKE-RATE:

18%

STRIKE-RATE:

12%

STRIKE-RATE:

18%

STRIKE-RATE:

15%

STRIKE-RATE:

67%

OWNERS

GODOLPHIN

WINS: 4 STRIKE-RATE: RUNNERS: 35 11%

THE WOODWAY 20

WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 2

IMAD ALSAGAR

WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 2

MISS K RAUSING

1 CHEVELEY PARK WINS: STUD RUNNERS: 1

WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 3

STRIKE-RATE:

100%

STRIKE-RATE:

100%

STRIKE-RATE:

67%

STRIKE-RATE:

100%

John & Thady Gosden captured the trainers’ title of Royal Ascot 2021 in a thrlling battle, as they just got the better of Andrew Balding on placings. Their biggest success of the meeting came in the opening race as Palace Pier was an impressive winner of the Queen Anne Stakes, ridden by Frankie Dettori - click the image below to see a replay of his success.

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The Dragon TV and Film Studios Pony Race 138cm & Under, 12.20pm 6f Pony Name

Rider

Age

Myrtle Scudamore

Margot Scudamore

Churchill

Maesteg Ruth

Halley

Freddie Fletcher

Little Galway Girl

Eliza McPherson

Little Replacement

Katherine Sprake

Ladies Day

Sophie Bingham

Comberton Prince Consort

Arron D’Arcy

Laybalands Captain Scarlet

William Dunlop

Avalon Dancer

Bruce Vaughan

Elijah Lynch

Min Weight: 7st 10lbs gelding Pony Age: 15 Colour: Bay Height: 138 Form: Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Red Cap, White Diamond Min Weight: 7st 10lbs mare Pony Age: 11 Colour: Chestnut Height: 137.5 Form: Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Pink Cap Min Weight: 7st 10lbs mare Pony Age: 12 Colour: Chestnut Height: 138 Form: 2 Colours: Red, White Chevron, Royal Blue Sleeves, Yellow Stars, White Cap Min Weight: 7st 10lbs mare Pony Age: 7 Colour: Bay Height: 137 Form: Colours: Navy Blue, Pink Quartered, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink Check, Pink Cap

Min Weight: 7st 10lbs mare Pony Age: 11 Colour: Bay Height: 136.5 Form: Colours: Navy Blue, Red Diamond, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap, Red Diamond

Min Weight: 7st 10lbs mare Pony Age: 12 Colour: Bay Height: 138 Form: 4 Colours: Red, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red Stars, Royal Blue Cap, Red Stars Min Weight: 7st 10lbs gelding Pony Age: 14 Colour: Bay Height: 133.5 Form: Colours: White, Navy Blue Spots, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap, White Spots

Min Weight: 7st 10lbs gelding Pony Age: 8 Colour: Bay Height: 137.5 Form: Colours: Orange, Navy Blue Sleeves, Light Blue Diamonds, Navy Blue Cap, Light Blue Diamonds Min Weight: 7st 10lbs mare Pony Age: 7 Colour: Chestnut Height: 137.5 Form: Colours: White, Emerald Green Stripes, Emerald Green and Black Quartered Cap

10 Milford Sunﬂower

Min Weight: 7st 10lbs mare Pony Age: 10 Colour: Other Height: 135.2 Form: Colours: Grey, Orange Stripe, Grey Sleeves, Orange Hooped, Orange Cap

The Racing Welfare Pony Race 148cm & Under, 12.50pm 1m Pony Name

Rider

Age

Jude Fernandes

Jamie Spencer

Frank Davis

Joe Leavy

Rian Corcoran

Freddie Gordon

Snubinette

Istamouse

Mag Earle

Madame Mimi

Tarka

Peateaoh

Buddys Girl

Taylor Fisher

Its Fatherted

Mason Paetel

O’Flynn’s Daughter

Billy Loughnane

Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

Briany Humphrey

Billy Broomﬁeld

Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 7 Colour: Bay Height: 147.5 Form: 7 Colours: Red, White Star, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Stars, Navy Blue Cap, White Stars Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 9 Height: 148 Form: Colours: Royal Blue, Yellow Stars, Yellow Cap Min Weight: 9st mare Height: 147.5 Form: Colours: Light Blue, Black Cap

Colour: Bay

Pony Age: 10

Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 9 Height: 147.8 Form: 4 Colours: Maroon, Gold Braid and Gold Tassel

Colour: Bay

Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 16 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: Colours: Black, Light Blue Star, Light Blue Sleeves, Black Stars, Light Blue Cap

Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 16 Colour: Chestnut Height: 148 Form: Colours: White, Pink Cross of Lorraine, White Sleeves, Pink Armlets, Pink Cap, White Star Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 12 Colour: Bay Height: 147.5 Form: Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Red Cap, White Diamonds

Min Weight: 9st gelding Pony Age: 8 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: 2 Colours: Purple, Yellow Maltese Cross, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Chevrons, Purple Cap, Yellow Stripe Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 8 Colour: Bay Height: 146.7 Form: Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Yellow Cap

10 She’s a Cracker

Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 7 Height: 148 Form: Colours: Light Blue, Red Stars, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap

11 JR

Colour: Bay

Min Weight: 9st gelding Pony Age: 13 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: Colours: Light Blue, Royal Blue Chevron, Light Blue Sleeves and Cap

12 Shotgun Minnie

Min Weight: 9st mare Pony Age: 8 Colour: Bay Height: 147.7 Form: Colours: Royal Blue, Yellow Sleeves, Royal Blue Chevrons, Yellow Cap

Pony Name

Rider

Age

Zak Kent

R2 Bugatti Boy

Barnaby Adler

R3 Follow the fox

Charlie Clarke

Ollie Proctor

R1 The Green Monk

Min Weight: gelding Pony Age: 10 Colour: Bay Height: 145.5 Form: Colours: Royal Blue, Yellow Disc, Royal Blue Sleeves, Yellow Spots, Royal Blue Cap

Min Weight: gelding Pony Age: 6 Colour: Bay Height: 147 Form: Colours: Black, Emerald Green Triple Diamond, Black Sleeves, Emerald Green Diamonds, Black Cap, Emerald Green Diamond Min Weight: mare Pony Age: 7 Height: 147.5 Form: Colours: Red, White Star, Red Sleeves, White Diablo, White Cap

R4 Steal My Girl

Colour: Bay

Min Weight: mare Pony Age: 7 Colour: Bay Height: 147.5 Form: Colours: Yellow, Dark Green Star, Dark Green Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Dark Green Cap, Yellow Stars

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( F O R H O R S E S I N B A N D S A , B , C A N D D ) ( G B B R AC E ) Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For novice two yrs old

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £10000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS See page 60 for conditions of this race.

Betfred 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

UNSPOKEN (IRE) (36)

Draw

B c Territories (IRE) - Silent Secret (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA)) Owner: The Audax Partnership Weight: 9 9 Horse Age: 2 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: BEIGE, BLACK epaulets, Breeder: Roland H. Alder sleeves and cap. Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd Form: 13 BF

Jockey Richard Kingscote

Foaled 19.2.2019. HHHH Recorded an RPR of 85 when scoring in good style at 3-1 at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) on debut in May; ﬁnished a well-held third of eight when odds-on at Goodwood (good) last month but he never really looked comfortable on that sharp track and this step up to 7f should suit; respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

AT R I U M ( G B ) ( 1 5 )

Draw

B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Hail Shower (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Owner: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Pergola Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: Hunscote Stud DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap. Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Form: 3

Louis Steward

Foaled 21.4.2019. HHH April foal who cost 60,000gns as a yearling; made some promising late headway when third at Doncaster (7f, good) on recent debut but was well held and he ﬁnished almost 4l behind the runner-up Implore; has work to do to turn the tables with that rival. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

DESERT ANGEL (IRE) (30)

Draw

B or Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Slieve Mish (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd diabolo, WHITE sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 0

Pat Dobbs

Foaled 22.4.2019. HH Weak 20-1 shot and was never involved when ninth of 11 on his 6.5f Newbury debut (good to firm) three weeks ago; should benefit from that experience but major improvement is needed on this step up in trip. Official BHA Rating Draw

4 F LY I N G S E C R E T ( G B ) ( - )

B c Showcasing - Secret Sense (USA) (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: JacobsConstructionHoldings& Mr E Kelly Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, Breeder: Newsells Park Stud diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited Form:

Charles Bishop

Foaled 18.1.2019. HHHH 75,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 84), half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Japan, 1m4f Group 1 winner Mogul and 1m2f Group 2 winner Secret Gesture; has a striking pedigree and he’s an interesting contender for yard that won this with a newcomer last year. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

I M P LO R E (G B ) (1 5 )

Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Plead (Dutch Art) Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 42 BF

Draw

Foaled 25.2.2019. HHHHH Things didn’t really go his way when fourth at Sandown on debut and he found signiﬁcant improvement when runner-up behind a very useful rival at Doncaster (7f, good, Atrium third) 15 days ago; sets a good standard and he’s open to further progress for top yard. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

R A C I N G PA G E S

Robert Havlin

1 KHANJAR (IRE) (-)

B c Kodiac - Naafer (Oasis Dream) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Draw

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Form:

Foaled 23.2.2019. HHHH First foal; dam 5.4f 2yo winner (RPR 88), sister to UAE 5f Group 2 winner Ertijaal, half-sister to useful winners Odooj (6f) and Muzdawaj (8.6f-1m2f) out of 1m Listed winner, is granddaughter of 7f Group 3 winner; yard has 29% record with 2yos this season and he needs a close look in market on debut. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

S TAT E L E G E N D ( I R E ) ( - )

Draw

B c Churchill (IRE) - Zibeling (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, RED epaulets and Breeder: Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd armlets. Sponsor: Pol Roger Ltd Form:

Callum Shepherd

HAUNTED DREAM (IRE) (-) (2lb)

Draw

Foaled 3.5.2019. HHH 40,000euros half-brother to winners Victory Heights (5f-6f AW 2yo; RPR 98), La Breviere (French 6.5f AW; 80) and Al Ozzdi (7f-1m including 2yo/AW; 74); dam French 5.5f 2yo winner (87), half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner/good broodmare Beauty Is Truth; yard is 3-11 with juveniles here in the last ﬁve years and he needs watching in the market. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Gr c Oasis Dream - Red Halo (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr Paul Turner Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, GREY chevron, Breeder: High Rollers GREY and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves. Sponsor: Tattersalls Form:

Ben Curtis

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B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Whim (Nayef (USA)) Owner: Colbert Racing Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: BLACK, RED chevron, Breeder: Bartisan Racing Ltd hooped sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Maison Colbert Form:

Draw

Foaled 15.2.2019. HH 35,000gns yearling; ﬁfth foal; half-brother to winners Redicean (1m2f-1m6f; RPR 106/very useful 2m hurdler) and Gibraltar (2m hurdle); twice-raced dam (58) sister to winners Last Crusade (1m AW 2yo) and Venezia (10.6f-1m5f); plenty of stamina in pedigree and probably a longer-term prospect. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

David Probert

10 CEPHALUS (GB) (-) (6lb)

Draw

Foaled 17.4.2019. HHH Third living foal; half-brother to 1m2f winner Whimsical Dream (RPR 52); dam French 1m 2yo winner (Listed placed over 1m3f; 98), half-sister to useful winners Culturati (6f-7f) and Valiant (1m2f) out of Italian 1m Group 3 winner; yard 17% with 2yos this season and interesting to see how he ﬁgures in market. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Angels Wings (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Owner: Jerry Hinds & Philip Herbert Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Colours: MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), Breeder: Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Stonegate Homes Form:

Kieran Shoemark

11 SIR DUKE (GB) (16) (6lb) B c Swiss Spirit - Prima Pagina (Showcasing) Owner: Mr N. Pietrzyk Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Newark Breeder: Elizabeth Kulbicki

Draw

Foaled 2.3.2019. HH 11,000gns brother to Qatar 6f 2yo winner Flash Henry (RPR 89); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (81), half-sister to proliﬁc 7f-1m2f (mainly AW) winner Star Links; has good standard to aim at and was withdrawn due to soft ground at Windsor on Monday; probably best watched on debut. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Josephine Gordon

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 10 Colours: ORANGE and BLACK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, ORANGE diamonds. Form: 3

Foaled 26.3.2019. HHHH Ran green after a slow start when 40-1 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month but he ﬁnished well to snatch third behind two of the market leaders; that was a promising start and he looks interesting on this step up in trip. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

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: UNSPOKEN: Following its run on 4/6/2021 it was reported that the horse was hampered mid-race. 2020: JUMBY (IRE) 2 9 2 Charles Bishop 5-1 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 10 ran

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11-4 Implore (GB), 6-1 Khanjar (IRE), 8-1 Nietzsche’s Star (GB), 17-2 Unspoken (IRE), 10-1 Sir Duke (GB), 11-1 Flying Secret (GB), 12-1 State Legend (IRE), 14-1 Atrium (GB), 25-1 Cephalus (GB), 28-1 Desert Angel (IRE), 40-1 Haunted Dream (IRE)

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R AC E 2 2.25PM T H E B E T F R E D.CO M H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 3) One mile about six furlongs (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

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Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 60 for conditions of this race.

Betfred 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.

FUTURE INVESTMENT (GB) (49)

B g Mount Nelson - Shenir (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Owner: R.N.J. Partnership Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Theakston Stud Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Draw Draw

No Horse

Jockey Daniel Tudhope

Weight: 10 0 Horse Age: 5 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK cross belts, halved sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 3160-05 BF

S PA N I S H K I S S ( G B ) ( 2 1 )

Draw

HHH Recorded his third win when beating Vindolanda at Chester (2m, good to soft) last August but he’s not made a major impact in four starts since; his latest fifth of 15 at Haydock (2m, heavy) in May was a creditable effort but he’s still 4lb higher than for his last success and could be vulnerable again on this drop back in trip; yard also runs Buriram. Official BHA Rating 94

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kissable (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds XIV Weight: 9 12 Horse Age: 4 Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket Colours: NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT Breeder: Lordship Stud BLUE hoop and armlets, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Tattersalls, Oakman Group PLC Form: 332-211 D

Callum Shepherd

JUST IN TIME (GB) (17)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Flying Finish (FR) (Priolo (USA)) Owner: HP Racing Just In Time Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 10 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Colours: WHITE, RED seams, Breeder: Overbury Stallions Ltd and D. Boocock RED and WHITE quartered cap. Sponsor: Hare Group Ltd Form: 600-442 D

Draw

HHHHH Generally progressive in his ﬁrst six starts but he’s really kicked on with his clearcut wins at York (1m4f, soft) and Newmarket (1m6f, good to soft) in his last two runs; up another 8lb but he trounced his rivals last time and is unexposed at this trip; major player again. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

Rhys Clutterbuck (5)

4 INDIANAPOLIS (IRE) (49)

Draw

HHHH Has not seen much action in recent years but he’s well treated on his old form and rediscovered some spark in new headgear when a staying-on second at Salisbury (good to soft) 17 days ago; that was behind an improver who made all and he’s a key player if he can back that up. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

B g Galileo (IRE) - Adoration (USA) (Honor Grades (USA)) Owner: Mr K. McKenna Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, Breeder: Smithﬁeld Inc EMERALD GREEN and WHITE halved sleeves, WHITE cap, Sponsor: Tote EMERALD GREEN diamond. Form: 300-006 C

Richard Kingscote

BURIRAM (IRE) (17)

Draw

HH Struggled on final two starts for James Given and has finished down the field in three staying handicaps for current yard; drops back in grade off a falling mark but has something to prove and needs to raise his game; cheekpieces back on. Official BHA Rating 89

B g Reliable Man - Wild Step (GER) (Footstepsinthesand) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, Breeder: Irish National Stud striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form: 3612-23 D

HHHH Stays 1m6f and has no ground worries; won twice last season and he’s run well in both starts this term, most recently when third in a tactical race at Salisbury (1m6f, took strong hold) 17 days ago; closely matched with Just In Time on that form and he’s respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

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David Probert

2 I S PA H A N ( G B ) ( 2 9 )

Draw

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Elle Galante (GER) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: RED, BLACK stars, Breeder: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd RED sleeves. Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 324-515 BF

Jamie Spencer

A M E R I CA N G I G O LO (G B ) ( 2 1)

B g Azamour (IRE) - Sadie Thompson (IRE) (King’s Best (USA)) Owner: Mr D. A. Olver Horse Age: 9 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Colours: PURPLE, WHITE stars, Breeder: Sir Eric Parker WHITE and RED striped sleeves. Sponsor: Tuite Racing Limited Form: 1404//-02

Draw

HHH Can carry his head awkwardly and was disappointing at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm) last month, having won by 4l at Brighton (1m4f, good) the run before; needs to get back on track but this unexposed 4yo retains potential and is not written off. Official BHA Rating 85

Cam Hardie

HHH Progressive stayer in 2018, including three wins on AW, but he’s had only three runs in the last three years; his second at Newmarket (1m6f, good to soft) three weeks ago was a good eﬀort but that was behind the impressive Spanish Kiss and has work to do to turn the tables with that rival. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

V I N D O L A N DA ( G B ) ( 4 9 )

Ch m Nathaniel (IRE) - Cartimandua (Medicean) Owner: Mrs Fiona Williams Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: Mrs F. S. Williams

Draw

Kieran Shoemark

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED cross belts, BLACK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, RED star. Form: 4231-50 D

HH Ended last season with a brave win at Nottingham (1m6f, soft); had an excuse at Wolverhampton (the bit reportedly slipped through her mouth) on her return in April but she finished tailed off back on turf at Haydock (2m, heavy; behind Future Investment) the following month; drops back in trip/grade but needs to bounce back near best. Official BHA Rating 81

VIS A VIS (GB) (273)

Draw

B g Dansili - Pretty Face (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Owner: Ashley Carr, Eismark & Packham Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Bet UK / Game Tech Marketing Limited

Robert Havlin

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 13 Colours: DARK GREEN and ORANGE (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 114//000D

H Won oﬀ 3lb higher at Kempton (2m, AW) in August 2018 but has had only six runs since and he struggled in all three starts last season; drops back in grade after running in the Cesarewitch (2m2f) in October but has plenty to prove after another absence. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 79 Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Record Time: 3 mins 0.89 secs by Kew Gardens age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 20/06/18 Median Time: 3 mins 4.30 secs Stewards Note: ISPAHAN: Following its run on 11/6/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. 2020: CALLING THE WIND (IRE) 4 9 0 Pat Dobbs 40-1 (Richard Hughes) 13 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

2-1 Spanish Kiss (GB), 6-1 Just In Time (GB), Ispahan (GB), 15-2 Buriram (IRE), 9-1 Future Investment (GB), 14-1 American Gigolo (GB), 20-1 Vindolanda (GB), 25-1 Vis A Vis (GB), 33-1 Indianapolis (IRE)

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MOHAATHER: The 2020 Summer Mile winner who is now one of Britain’s most exciting young stallions

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Witnessing a horse whose star is still rising slam a classy field and announce himself as the next Group 1 winner in waiting is often every bit as exciting as seeing a reliable top-level stalwart secure yet another career defining success. Twelve months ago, Group 2 Betfred Summer Mile Stakes favourite Mohaather delighted fans and set pulses racing with a scintillating performance on the hallowed Ascot turf that proved that he was on the verge of fulfilling his potential. His late owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum and trainer Marcus Tregoning had each displayed admirable patience with the evidently talented son of Showcasing. An unlucky passage in running in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot a month earlier in June would have given even the most reasonable of connections cause for frustration. But the saying ‘patience is a virtue’ is often borne out in racing, and on this warm July afternoon at the Berkshire track, it certainly seemed as if all the pieces of the jigsaw were finally coming together for Mohaather. The four-year-old was given a sumptuous ride by Dane O’Neill. Having settled him just behind the pace, O’Neill pressed the go button halfway up the Ascot straight and Mohaather duly obliged, showing his customary turn of foot to win by an ultra-impressive 3 and 3/4 lengths. As this eye-catching performance suggested he might, Mohaather duly backed this up with a dazzling display in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, beating a host of talented milers including Circus Maximus, Kameko and Siskin. 2 6 M O H A AT H E R - G B R I

He was subsequently retired to Nunnery Stud in Norfolk, the headquarters of Sheikh Hamdan’s global racing and breeding operation, Shadwell. Mohaather was introduced to breeders at a fee of £20,000, a price that they unsurprisingly jumped at considering his exemplary race record – he was a Group winner at two, three and four – and good looks. Now a five-year-old, Nunnery Stud’s newest recruit has recently completed his first season at stud, having covered 146 mares. Shadwell’s nominations and marketing manager, Tom Pennington, tells us more: “Mohaather has just finished covering his first book of mares and he’ll now enjoy a good summer break at grass. He’s taken to his new job exceptionally well, but it’s what we expected. He’s blessed with a phenomenal attitude - all he wants to do is please. “He looks a million dollars at the moment and is testament to the stallion team who do a fantastic job. He’s a bull of a horse, blessed with strong hindquarters and a great second thigh. You can really see how he generated that speed. “He was well supported by a good cross section of Europe’s leading breeders and received some of Shadwell’s most exciting mares, headed by dual Group 1-winning miler Nazeef as well as Asheerah, dam of Irish 2,000 Guineas hero and leading young sire Awtaad. “It’s not every day you have the opportunity to stand one of Europe’s leading milers. Thoroughbreds who possess an explosive turn of foot live long in the memory and Mohaather was one of those rare equine talents blessed with that trait. Let’s hope he can pass that on to his offspring.” Find out more about Mohaather and his new career at stud by visiting his Great British Stallion Showcase profile here.

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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 4 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

1m 6f

3 mins 0.89 secs by Kew Gardens age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/18

3 mins 24.12 secs 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

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R AC E 3 3.00PM THE BETFRED S U M M E R M I L E S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 1) (GROUP 2) Old mile (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres) For four yrs old and upwards

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £110000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49016; Second £20119; Third £10065; Fourth £5027; Fifth £2519; Sixth £1254. (Penalty Value £62381) A SS See page 61 for conditions of this race.

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No Horse

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AL SUHAIL (GB) (105)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Shirocco Star (Shirocco (GER)) Owner: Godolphin Weight: 9 Horse Age: 4 Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Form: 32/01-30 D Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Draw

Jockey Pat Dobbs

CENTURY DREAM (IRE) (14)

Draw

HHH Lightly raced 4yo; 6l winner of Newmarket Listed race (1m, good to soft) last summer; creditable third in Group 1 at Meydan (1m1f, good) on reappearance before running poorly in similar event there next time; has always been headstrong and it will be interesting to see if a recent gelding operation has settled him down; carries risks but cannot be discounted. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 111

B h Cape Cross (IRE) - Salacia (IRE) (Echo of Light) Owner: Abdulla Belhabb Weight: 9 1 Horse Age: 7 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK epaulets, Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited BLACK and EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves. Form: 150-021 CD

Jamie Spencer

DUKE OF HAZZARD (FR) (14)

Draw

HHHH Likeable 7yo who won Group races at Newbury and Goodwood last season and gave the impression he was as good as ever when beating Top Rank in Listed race at Windsor (1m, good) two weeks ago; usually races prominently; goes well on good ground or softer; leading contender again. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 112

B h Lope de Vega (IRE) - With Your Spirit (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved Breeder: Runnymede Farm Inc & Catesby W. Clay sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap. Sponsor: JMH Group Form: 05-0433 D

Charles Bishop

4 HAPPY POWER (IRE) (21)

Draw

HHH Turned in one of his best efforts when third in this race last year (good) and he took a step back in the right direction when filling the same position in a Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; possible place claims once more but several others look likelier winners. Official BHA Rating 108

Gr h Dark Angel (IRE) - Tamarisk (GER) (Selkirk (USA)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form: 110-354 D

David Probert

H AQ E E QY ( I R E ) ( 2 4 )

Draw

HH Won Group 2 and 3 races over 7f last year (soft/good to soft); best effort in 2021 when fourth in the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot (6f, soft) three weeks ago, but he has been beaten on his last six attempts at 1m, including on his first two outings this season, and he may be found wanting again. Official BHA Rating 113

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Owner: Ms Hissa Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, Breeder: John O’Connor diamonds on sleeves and cap. Form: 101-140 D

HHH Impressed in the Lincoln (1m, good) on reappearance, scoring with sharp turn of foot, but hasn’t continued his progress, short of room when midfield in the Royal Hunt Cup here last time; still relatively lightly raced but he needs to get back on the up; has raced only on good ground or firmer. Official BHA Rating 107

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Robert Havlin

3 REGAL REALITY (GB) (25)

B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean) Owner: Mr Peter Done Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: Peninsula Business Services Limited

Draw

Richard Kingscote

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 1 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves. Form: 65132-0 D

HHH Recorded a comfortable success in Group 3 at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; wore first-time visor) last August, and he might have needed the run when down the field in the Queen Anne Stakes here last month; also successful on soft ground on debut; down in grade and could have a say. Official BHA Rating 116

SIR BUSKER (IRE) (25)

Draw

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Street Kitty (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds XI Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket Colours: NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT Breeder: Ms Ann Foley BLUE hoop and armlets, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Oakman Group PLC Form: 204-343 CD

Callum Shepherd

S PA C E T R AV E L L E R ( G B ) ( 2 9 )

B or Br h Bated Breath - Sky Crystal (GER) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Clipper Logistics Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Colours: GREY. Breeder: El Catorce Partnership Form: 310/6-01 C D

Draw

HHH Goes well over the straight 1m here (unraced on the round), running a career best when third to Palace Pier in the Queen Anne Stakes (good to firm) last month, typically doing his best work late on; could make the frame again but will need to raise his game still further to claim first prize. Official BHA Rating 115

Daniel Tudhope

HHH High class over 7f and 1m as a 3yo, gaining notable successes in Group 3 at Royal Ascot and Group 2 at Leopardstown (both on good ground); lightly raced and below that level since, but at least he returned to winning ways in four-runner Listed race at York (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) four weeks ago; this step back up in grade demands more. Official BHA Rating 109

TILSIT (USA) (41)

B c First Defence (USA) - Multilingual (Dansili) Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Inc Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Draw

Kieran Shoemark

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 1 Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Form: 2114-52 D

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Gr h Dark Angel (IRE) - Countess Ferrama (Authorized (IRE)) Owner: Mr Saeed Manana Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, RED sash, Breeder: Wicklow Bloodstock RED and WHITE striped cap. Form: 16-1362 D BF

Draw

HHHHH Smart 4yo, steadily progressive since making his debut just over a year ago; best eﬀort when beaten a head in Group 1 Prix d’Ispahan at Longchamp (1m1f, good to soft; 12-1) six weeks ago, every chance and edged out only close home; may not have reached his ceiling just yet, and high on the list. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 114

Luke Morris

HHHH High class and consistent; better than result when sixth in Queen Anne here and followed that with a creditable second to Century Dream in 1m Listed race at Windsor two weeks ago; versatile in terms of the ground; respected. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 113 Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 1.

Record Time: 1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 22/06/18 Median Time: 1 min 41.60 secs 2020: MOHAATHER 4 9 1 Dane O’Neill 2-1 (Marcus Tregoning) 11 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

9-2 Sir Busker (IRE), 5-1 Top Rank (IRE), 11-2 Tilsit (USA), 13-2 Century Dream (IRE), 12-1 Al Suhail (GB), Happy Power (IRE), Regal Reality (GB), 14-1 Haqeeqy (IRE), 22-1 Space Traveller (GB), 28-1 Duke of Hazzard (FR)

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R AC E 4 3.35PM THE BETFRED H E R I TA G E H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE START

RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2) Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS See page 61 for conditions of this race.

Betfred 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.

DA N Z E N O ( G B ) ( 7 )

B g Denounce - Danzanora (Groom Dancer (USA)) Owner: Mr Clive Wragg Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: A. M. Wragg Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd

Draw Draw

No Horse

Jockey Jamie Spencer

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 9 10 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE epaulets, sleeves and cap. Form: 3222-01 CD

MAKANAH (GB) (49)

B g Mayson - Diane’s Choice (Komaite (USA)) Owner: Axom LXXI Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Breeder: Y. E. Mullin & Theobalds Stud Sponsor: Axom Ltd

Draw

HHH Fine stable servant who won this race in 2017 and showed he retains plenty of ability at the age of ten with a battling success in a conditions race at Haydock (6f, soft) last week; drawn on the wrong side in the Wokingham here the time before; likely to give his all but no easy task under top weight. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 103

Ben Curtis

Weight: 9 9 Horse Age: 6 Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE diamonds, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE diamonds. Form: 2401-04 D

T I S M A RV E L LO US (G B ) (85 )

Draw

HHH Better than ever last year, book-ending the campaign with 5f wins at Newmarket (good to firm) and Musselburgh (soft; conditions race); not far off his best when fourth of 12 at York seven weeks ago, finishing just behind Sunday Sovereign and Zargun; now wears cheekpieces; likely to be thereabouts. Official BHA Rating 102

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Mythicism (Oasis Dream) Owner: Miss J. Deadman & Mr S. Barrow Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE spots Breeder: Crossﬁelds Bloodstock Ltd on sleeves and cap. Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited Form: 0120-04 CD

Kieran Shoemark

4 C O U N T D ’ O R S AY ( I R E ) ( 7 )

Draw

HHHHH Course specialist who won this race in 2019 and was fourth in the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes over C&D (good to soft) last June; far from disgraced when fourth at Newbury when last seen in April and has now slipped below his last winning mark; has run well when fresh; leading contender. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Deira (USA) (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Colours: GREY, RED star on body and Breeder: Corrin Stud cap, RED sleeves, GREY armlets. Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud Form: 200305 D

Pat Dobbs

OSTILIO (GB) (15)

Draw

HH 5f specialist; mostly performing creditably without success this year, ﬁfth of ten in Group 3 at Sandown (good to soft last week; will probably give his running again but the handicapper knows all about him. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 100

Ch h New Approach (IRE) - Reem Three (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE striped sleeves, Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap. Sponsor: Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd Form: 10-0600 C

HHHH Smart on his day for the Crisford stable, winning a Redcar Listed event (7f, soft) last October on final outing for them; unplaced all five starts for current connections, but the handicapper is relenting and there was more encouragement in his close tenth of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle (first attempt at 5f, AW; 100-1; short of room) last time; not ruled out. Official BHA Rating 100

3 6 R A C I N G PA G E S

Luke Morris

H U R R I CA N E I VO R ( I R E ) ( 7 )

Draw

4 2

B g Ivawood (IRE) - Quickstep Queen (Royal Applause) Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN stars, Breeder: J. & P. McLoughney PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star. Sponsor: Fine & Country Jersey Ltd Form: 54D5-01 D

Richard Kingscote

S U N DAY S OV E R E I G N ( G B ) ( 1 5 )

Draw

HHHH First past the post twice over 6f in France last year; last of 12 on stable debut but roared back to form at Sandown (5f, good to soft) last week, staying on well to force a dead-heat; may well have untapped potential for the Haggas yard and looks a major player again oﬀ a 5lb higher mark. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 99

B g Equiano (FR) - Red Sovereign (Danzig Connection (USA)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, Breeder: Byerley Stud striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd D Form: 0/00-020

Robert Havlin

HHH Hit and miss to date but firmly on a going day when second in a big field at York (5f, soft; several of these behind) in May; possibly unsuited by AW when last of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle next time; these conditions should be ideal, and the York form gives him every chance. Official BHA Rating 98

A L JA DY ( F R ) ( 1 5 )

B g Bated Breath - No Truth (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Draw

Charles Bishop

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 5 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star. Form: 12-2560 D BF

HH Four wins in ﬁrst season for Robert Cowell (5f-6f, good or slower), but he has failed to build on an encouraging return to action at Chelmsford, only eighth in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle last time; revival required. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 98

MULZIM (GB) (49)

Draw

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Samaah (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Victoria Taylor & Family Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Mike Murphy, Westoning Colours: MAUVE, MAROON star, Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited MAROON sleeves, MAUVE stars and cap. Sponsor: Old Palace Lodge Hotel Form: 111620 D

Daniel Muscutt

HHH Landed Southwell hat-trick (5f, AW) early in year; proved his effectiveness on turf when a close second at York (5f, good) in May, and he might have been unsuited by the soft going when down the field over the same C&D next time; his chance would probably be increased by the ground drying out. Official BHA Rating 96 Draw

10 ZARGUN (GER) (21)

B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Zenaat (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Sexy Six Partnership Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE seams, Breeder: Gestut Karlshof PINK cap. Sponsor: Tote Form: 4-03350

David Probert

HH Two good front-running eﬀorts in York handicaps at 6f and 5f (good to soft/soft) in May, and he was drawn on the wrong side when well held in the Wokingham here last time; could bounce back but others still make more appeal. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

Draw

11 BLUE DE VEGA (GER) (15)

Rhys

Clutterbuck (5) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Heights (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK Breeder: Gestut Ammerland sleeves, YELLOW stars, EMERALD GREEN cap. Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 403403 CD

12 NOMADIC EMPIRE (IRE) (8)

B c Kodiac - Beatify (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE)) Owner: AlMohamediya Racing Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Al Mohamediya Breeding

Draw

HHH Has a good record here and made all over C&D (good to firm; also handles much softer conditions) last August; best recent effort when third of 14 in Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle (AW; 33-1) last time; Rhys Clutterbuck, claiming a handy 5lb, takes over in the saddle; not without a chance. Official BHA Rating 94

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Colours: RED, GOLD braid, WHITE sleeves and cap with GOLD tassel. Form: 426-422 D

HHH 3yo who has run well when second at York (5f, good) and Doncaster (5f, good to ﬁrm) on his last two starts; had previously shown he handles good to soft ground with a close second in Listed race at Ayr last autumn; should be thereabouts once more as long as stall 1 is not an inconvenience. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 98

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1 3 S I G N I F I C A N T LY ( G B ) ( 2 2 )

B c Garswood - Rosebride (Mayson) Owner: Mr J Laughton & Mrs E Burke Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

Draw

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Cliﬀord Lee

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Colours: RED, BLACK inverted triangle and star on cap. Form: 31-6221 CD

1 4 O N LY S P O O F I N G ( I R E ) ( 1 3 )

Draw

HHHH Formerly quirky, now notably tough and consistent; gained a deserved first handicap success in hot 19-runner event over C&D at the Royal meeting (heavy; 10-1) three weeks ago, always in the firing line; up just 4lb and that looks strong form; should give another good account of himself. Official BHA Rating 96

B g Approve (IRE) - Golden Anthem (USA) (Lion Cavern (USA)) Owner: Seamus Mannion/Francis Durbin Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 11 Trainer: K. T. Coleman, Ireland Colours: ORANGE, BLACK star, Breeder: Limestone and Tara Studs ORANGE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap. Form: 060124 CD

Megan Nicholls

1 5 BOUNDLE S S POWER (IRE) (48)

Draw

HHH A regular in some of the most competitive sprint handicaps in Britain and Ireland, runner-up to Mokaatil in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft) in June; creditable fourth in another big field at the Curragh two weeks ago; finds himself on a career-high mark but ought to be in the mix again. Official BHA Rating 90

Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Boundless Joy (AUS) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: ValueRacingClub.co.uk Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Colours: WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON Breeder: Mrs Renata Coleman and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, BLACK and Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd MAROON quartered cap. Form: 32-2121 D

Callum Shepherd

1 6 M O N DA M M E J ( G B ) ( 1 4 )

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Mrs C. Brittain Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill Colours: GREY, YELLOW striped Breeder: Chasemore Farm sleeves and cap. Form: 163042 D

Draw

HHHH Has thrived since joining Mick Appleby from Ireland, travelling strongly and delivered late to win twice at Nottingham (5f, soft) in May; a well-run race in a big ﬁeld could see him in an even better light, and he’s expected to take this step up in grade in his stride; fascinating contender. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89

Cam Hardie

1 7 M O K A AT I L ( G B ) ( 7 )

Draw

HHH Sometimes looks a difficult ride (usually slowly away) but capable of useful form; performed in trademark style when a good second of 14 at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago, coming from a long way back; at least as effective at 5f, and handles good to soft ground; another to consider. Official BHA Rating 88

Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Moonlit Garden (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Owner: Midtech Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 8 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: LIGHT BLUE and RED (quartered), Breeder: Biddestone Stud hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd Form: 034015 D

Josephine Gordon

HH Made it two out of three at Epsom when landing the Dash (5f, good to soft; blinkered) in June; didn’t run quite so well in a visor at Sandown next time; unplaced on all three starts at Ascot; others make more appeal. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

B c Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA)) Owner: Mr Andrew L. Cohen Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Wood Hall Stud Sponsor: Wood Hall Stud

Draw

1 8 G E T I T (G B ) (67 )

Liam Keniry

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 8 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap. Form: 240-1 D

1 9 S H O WA L O N G ( G B ) ( 2 8 )

Ch c Showcasing - Muaamara (Bahamian Bounty) Owner: The Showalong Partnership Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 8 Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, hooped sleeves, RED cap. Form: 141-415 D

Draw

HH Pick of three 2yo runs came when fourth in the Windsor Castle over this C&D; had wind surgery after a lesser display in the Super Sprint; unimpressive when landing the odds at Wolverhampton in May; still lightly raced, but untested on ground slower than good and needs to ﬁnd improvement for it. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

HHH Building up an impressive body of work, and his fifth of 17 in a competitive 3yo event at York (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago was a career best; handles soft ground as well, and he’s just as effective at 5f; takes on his elders for the first time today, and could have a say. Official BHA Rating 92

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Duran Fentiman

4 Draw

2 0 N E L S O N G AY ( I R E ) ( 2 8 )

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rublevka Star (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Owner: Mr R Gander & Partner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 7 Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Colours: RED, large YELLOW spots, Breeder: Gerard Mullins armlets and spots on cap. Sponsor: Richard Hughes Racing Ltd Form: 1-11345 D

George Rooke (3)

HH Came from off a strong pace to win 5f handicap at Sandown (good) in April but has not repeated the form, midfield in Listed race there last time; comparatively exposed. Official BHA Rating 91

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 16. Blinkers worn by No. 17. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 12, 20.

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: SUNDAY SOVEREIGN: Following its run on 25/6/2021 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly. 2020: JAWWAAL 5 8 12 Callum Rodriguez 10-1 (Michael Dods) 18 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

15-2 Signiﬁcantly (GB), 10-1 Hurricane Ivor (IRE), 11-1 Boundless Power (IRE), 12-1 Only Spooﬁng (IRE), 14-1 Tis Marvellous (GB), Nomadic Empire (IRE), Mondammej (GB), 16-1 Makanah (GB), Showalong (GB), 20-1 Get It (GB), 22-1 Danzeno (GB), Count d’Orsay (IRE), 25-1 Mokaatil (GB), 28-1 Aljady (FR), Blue de Vega (GER), Nelson Gay (IRE), 33-1 Zargun (GER), 40-1 Sunday Sovereign (GB), Mulzim (GB), 66-1 Ostilio (GB)

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R AC E 5 4 .1 0 P M THE BETFRED TV F I L L I E S ’ H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 3) 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 £14000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5974; Second £2986; Third £1494; Fourth £746. (Penalty Value £7560) SS See page 61 for conditions of this race.

Betfred 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

ARAFI (GB) (49)

Draw

Ch f Farhh - Chocolate Hills (FR) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Owner: Mr Ali Abdulla Saeed Weight: 10 0 Horse Age: 4 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: EMERALD GREEN, GREY Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited epaulets, striped sleeves, GREY cap. Form: 113350

Jockey Pat Dobbs

CASPIAN QUEEN (IRE) (24)

Draw

HH Won a 7f Salisbury handicap on good to soft last August before adding two AW wins at that trip in February; found 1m just stretching her at Newcastle next time and has been back at 7f since, getting bogged down on heavy ground in May; has a shade to prove stamina-wise back at 1m. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89

B f Sepoy (AUS) - Rhythm Excel (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Owner: Davood Vakilgilani 1 Weight: 9 12 Horse Age: 4 Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket Colours: RED and WHITE check, RED Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited sleeves, WHITE cap. Sponsor: Techision Limited Form: 556-310

Daniel Muscutt

KEEPER’S CHOICE (IRE) (17)

Ch m Intikhab (USA) - Crossing (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Wintle Racing Club Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn Colours: PURPLE and MAUVE Breeder: Keelogue Stables diamonds. Form: 543112 D

Draw

HHHH Nearly all races on good or quicker (outclassed when well held on soft); showed her best form when winning over 7f on the AW in May and she kept on nicely enough on step up to 1m at the Royal meeting here last month; has possibilities in this easier race. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

Tyler Heard (5)

4 M A D A M E TA N T Z Y ( G B ) ( 3 1 ) B m Champs Elysees - Roodle (Xaar) Owner: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Breeder: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

Draw

HH Has run well on soft but is suited by fast surfaces, her two 1m wins this summer coming on good to firm and firm; no match for unexposed one at Bath 17 days ago (third has won since) and needs more off the same mark. Official BHA Rating 77

Charles Bishop

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 0 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves, ORANGE cap. Form: 016-460 D

AC H E LO I S ( I R E ) ( 2 9 )

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Fontley (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: Thurloe for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Osborne Studio Gallery, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap. Form: 020-513

Draw

H Both wins at 1m, on AW and turf (good to ﬁrm); encouraging reappearance when close up over this trip at Newmarket but has found little in two subsequent starts at Nottingham and Yarmouth; none too convincing with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 75

HHHHH Unraced on faster than good; off the mark in a 7f Newbury novice in May (good to soft) but her later strong-finishing third to two improvers at Sandown (1m, good) was better form, especially as she was hemmed in and lost ground trying to extricate herself; good claims off the same mark. Official BHA Rating 80

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David Probert

5 B E L L A Z A DA ( I R E ) ( 1 3 )

Draw

B f Belardo (IRE) - Takizada (IRE) (Sendawar (IRE)) Owner: Mr J. Tuthill Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 7 Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Colours: WHITE and BLACK diabolo, Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 3340-16 D

Robert Havlin

HHH Stepped up on 2yo form when coming from off the pace to make a winning reappearance at Newmarket (1m, good); couldn’t muster the pace to challenge at Windsor since but a stiffer test at the trip will suit; should still have some improvement in her. Official BHA Rating 77

A P P E L L AT I O N ( I R E ) ( 1 6 )

Draw

B f Kodiac - Stor Mo Chroi (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mr H Rosenblatt & Mr D Thorpe Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Richard Hughes Racing Ltd

Cam Hardie

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 2 Colours: YELLOW, YELLOW cap, MAROON star. Form: 6541 D

HHHH Showed early promise at 7f but the step up to 1m was ideal against the older fillies on her handicap debut at Leicester recently (good to firm), where her challenge took time to wind up but she won going away; surprising if she doesn’t have more to come off just 3lb higher. Official BHA Rating 72 Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 7.

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 2020: MANAABIT (IRE) 3 9 4 Dane O’Neill 17-2 (William Haggas) 12 ran

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3-1 Achelois (IRE), 7-2 Appellation (IRE), 11-2 Caspian Queen (IRE), Keeper’s Choice (IRE), 15-2 Bellazada (IRE), 12-1 Madame Tantzy (GB), 20-1 Araﬁ (GB)

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R AC E 6 4.45PM THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

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

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £35000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14935; Second £7466; Third £3735; Fourth £1866. (Penalty Value £18900) SS See page 61 for conditions of this race.

Betfred 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

R E C OV E RY R U N ( G B ) ( 2 4 )

B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Regal Splendour (Pivotal) Owner: Another Bottle Racing 2 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: Aarrhus Developments

Draw

Jockey David Probert

Weight: 9 7 Horse Age: 3 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE braces and armlets. Form: 212-050

PLEASANT MAN (GB) (17)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) Owner: Brook Farm Bloodstock Weight: 9 4 Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Colours: MAUVE, WHITE spots, Breeder: Northern Farm WHITE cap, MAUVE spots. Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited Form: 15-351 D

Draw

HH Very solid 2020 culminated in his second in 1m2f Group 3 at Newmarket (soft), showing lots of stamina for a 2yo; not so good this term in Sandown Classic Trial, Lingﬁeld Derby Trial or Queen’s Vase here, on variety of ground; returns to a handicap but needs a big revival. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 98

Kieran Shoemark

HHH Won on soft on debut and useful form on final 2yo start (good); disappointing this term until gelded and getting up inside the final 1f for narrow handicap win at Salisbury (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days ago; going back up 3lb isn’t harsh and he may have turned a corner. Official BHA Rating 95

DHUSHAN (IRE) (35)

Draw

Gr c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Causa Proxima (FR) (Kendor (FR)) Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Breeder: Aliette Forien & Sunderland Holding Inc. Form: 2-211 D

Daniel Tudhope

HHHH Unraced on softer than good; 1m4f wins at Haydock (novice at 1-5) and Musselburgh (handicap) on last two starts, in the latter answering some serious questions in a manner suggesting he had more to give and that a longer trip would suit him well; withdrawn from major 1m6f handicap last Saturday with a spread plate; a stiﬀer test of stamina may turn out to be ideal but he still brings potential and is on the shortlist. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92 Draw

4 IRISH LEGEND (IRE) (21)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Stealth Missile (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, RED epaulets and Breeder: Mabaki Inv. & Sunderland Holding Inc armlets. Sponsor: Pol Roger Ltd Form: 11-013

Jamie Spencer

HHHH Has won three out of five and best performance came when keeping on strongly from off the pace to take third of 14 in 1m2f handicap at the Royal meeting here (soft) three weeks ago; wore blinkers that day, after cheekpieces time before; same mark today and 1m4f now has to be worth a go. Official BHA Rating 91

M Y S T I C A L D AW N ( I R E ) ( 4 9 )

Draw

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - My Spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Godolphin Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Breeder: Kilcarn Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc Form: 1-522 Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

HHHH Won debut at Newmarket last October; ﬂopped on good at Meydan before improved second in a novice at Nottingham (1m2f; good to soft) and on handicap debut at Haydock (1m4f, heavy; made most) seven weeks ago; gelded since; 4lb rise should leave him on a competitive mark still. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

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Pat Dobbs

6 FIRST LIGHT (GB) (23)

Draw

Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Anzhelika (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Cayton Park Stud Limited Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE square, Breeder: Cayton Park Stud Ltd LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 2-310

Robert Havlin

HHH His only serious rival ran below-par in maiden at Ripon (1m2f, soft) in May but he won it by a street; making the running may not have suited when seventh of 17 over C&D (good to ﬁrm) at the Royal meeting on handicap debut; stamina is unlikely to be a problem but he does need to resume progress. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

G L E N TA N E O U S ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

Draw

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Spontaneous (IRE) (Sinndar (IRE)) Owner: Mr R Sinclair and Partners Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Frank Dunne sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star. Form: 2120

Luke Morris

HHH A win and two seconds in 1m novice events on Polytrack; 25-1, raced too freely but kept on very well when good seventh of 14 on handicap/turf debut at the Royal meeting here (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago; dam’s side has plenty of stamina and he still looks capable of better but it is needed. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89

SURREY GOLD (IRE) (57)

Draw

B c Golden Horn - Shemiyla (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Surrey Racing (SG) Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, DARK BLUE Breeder: Fethard Bloodstock Ltd sleeves, YELLOW stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star. Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel Form: 001-21

Richard Kingscote

HHHHH Second at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; held up and travelled best before he was asked the question over 2f out at Newbury (1m3f, good to soft) in May and the answer was a runaway win; 12lb rise recognises that but he was prominent in the betting when withdrawn with a self certificate at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and looks an exciting prospect. Official BHA Rating 87

G L E N AG A I N ( I R E ) ( 2 8 )

Draw

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Four Eleven (CAN) (Arch (USA)) Owner: Teme Valley Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 8 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: MAROON, YELLOW hoops, Breeder: Knockainey Stud MAROON sleeves, YELLOW cap. Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form: 214124

Ben Curtis

HH Acts on a variety of surfaces and has not finished out of the frame in his seven outings; that was in smallish fields for 1m4f handicaps (second to Dhushan at Musselburgh on first occasion) on last two outings, however, and this race looks harder. Official BHA Rating 85 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

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 2020: CARLOS FELIX (IRE) 3 8 3 Luke Morris 9-4 (David Simcock) 4 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

10-3 Dhushan (IRE), 9-2 Surrey Gold (IRE), 7-1 First Light (GB), 15-2 Mystical Dawn (IRE), 8-1 Irish Legend (IRE), 9-1 Pleasant Man (GB), 16-1 Recovery Run (GB), Glen Again (IRE), 25-1 Glentaneous (IRE)

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ASCOT SUPPORTS – WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Laura O’Neill, Operations Executive, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR); I was lucky enough to be offered Jallota, now known as Jally, through a good friend of mine, Steph, who works for trainer Charlie Hills. Steph called me one day and asked if I knew anyone who would like to give Jallota a “forever” home and after a short think, I said I would love to have him! Jally was previously owned by Dr and Mrs Hay (whose racing colours have also been carried by the likes of Fame And Glory and Here Comes When), his racing career saw him travel to Dubai, Italy and all over the UK, including running four times at Ascot. He ran a total of 52 times, winning seven races, including at both Group 3 and Listed level, as well as being placed in a Group 1. I collected Jally from Charlie’s yard in September 2019 and gave him 8 months in the field as he had an old injury that needed a bit of rest before we bought him back into work in May 2020. 54 WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Due to a previous injury the decision was made to direct his retraining to the dressage arena. He took to this very well and in September 2020 we made our debut at an unaffiliated dressage competition and won our class. Jally has continued to improve and will now go affiliated this year with the plan to climb the levels and see how we go. The Hay’s are very interested in how all of their former racehorses are and take great pleasure in hearing of their achievements off the racecourse. They enjoy hearing how Jally is progressing and have added me to their family and friends Facebook page where I post updates on how we are doing and results from competitions. “We are delighted that Jallota is with Laura and thoroughly enjoying his new life in the dressage arena. It is wonderful to see such a lovely horse, who gave us so much fun and pleasure during his racing days having the opportunity to have a second career and a lovely home. The Facebook page gives people like Laura the chance to update us with what the horses are doing and allowing us to see any pictures, which is always so nice. We are very much looking forward to seeing more of Laura and Jallota’s journey together”.

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Most horses retiring from racing are eminently suitable for a further career in one of the sport horse disciplines or simply as a hack. In the fifteen years since RoR started staging competitions exclusively for former racehorses, annual participation has increased significantly. During non-Covid affected times, RoR annually stages 40 separate competition series across 15 different disciplines, catering for all levels of ability, from grassroots to elite. The RoR Showing and Dressage Series are the most popular amongst RoR members, however, Eventing, Horseball and Polocrosse are all on the rise, highlighting the many different disciplines that RoR has to offer. To provide a comparison and some perspective, in 2019 more thoroughbreds took part in RoR dressage competitions than ran in steeplechases (4,148 vs 2,965). Most racehorse trainers have now established their own networks for finding second careers for horses in their care but owners wishing to learn more can ring the RoR helpline for advice on 01488 648998, there is also a directory of retrainers on the RoR website, as well as RoR’s own Source A Horse site, an online facility through which former racehorses can either be sold or loaned out.

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R AC E 7 5.20PM THE BETFRED ‘A S C O T O F F I C I A L B O O K M A K E R ’ H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S 4 )

RACE START

RACE FINISH

Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £10200. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3840; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. (Penalty Value £4860) SS See page 61 for conditions of this race.

Betfred 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.

B E P R E PA R E D ( G B ) ( 1 2 )

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Chicklade (Firebreak) Owner: Mr P. Cook Trainer: John Bridger, Liphook Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud Sponsor: Tote

Draw Draw

No Horse

Jockey Rhys Clutterbuck (5)

Weight: 10 2 Horse Age: 4 Colours: MAROON and GREY stripes, GREY sleeves. Form: 0-00131 D

C O L D S TA R E ( I R E ) ( 4 2 )

B g Intense Focus (USA) - Ziria (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Middleham Park Racing XC Weight: 10 1 Horse Age: 6 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE Breeder: Dubois Holdings Ltd epaulets. Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing Form: 500256 D

Draw

HHHH In rude health lately, winning two of his last three starts including a convincing success in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Lingfield (7f, soft) 12 days ago; cannot be dismissed despite a 7lb higher mark. Official BHA Rating 87

Daniel Tudhope

L I T T L E B OY B L U E ( G B ) ( 1 8 )

Gr g Hellvelyn - Dusty Dazzler (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) Owner: Mrs Tracy Turner Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Bill Turner, Sherborne Colours: RED, MAUVE sash, Breeder: Mrs P. A. Turner WHITE cap. Form: 231531 C D

Draw

HHHHH Without a win since scoring at Goodwood (7f, soft) last August but hasn’t performed badly lately and is now 3lb lower than for that success; this is the lowest grade of handicap he has contested and is worth a second look. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 86

Luke Morris

4 EDGEWOOD (GB) (64)

B g Garswood - Heskin (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Mr David W. Armstrong Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Breeder: Highﬁeld Farm LLP Sponsor: Highﬁeld Farm LLP

Draw

HHH Went on a bit of a losing run but ﬁring on all cylinders now with wins here (6f, soft) in May and at Brighton (7f, soft) 18 days ago; unexposed at 7f and versatile as regards ground, but he only had a neck to spare last time so will need to progress again to defy a 3lb higher mark. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

Ben Curtis

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12 Colours: RED, RED cap, WHITE spots. Form: 13150-0

FLAMING SPEAR (IRE) (31)

Draw

HH All three wins on soft/good to soft, including two at Hamilton (6f) last summer; not disgraced when seventh of 18 on his return here and he has run well over 7f but he does look better over shorter and is still 5lb above his last winning mark. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Elshamms (Zafonic (USA)) Owner: Tony Bloom Horse Age: 9 Weight: 9 10 Trainer: Dean Ivory, Radlett Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. Form: 35-0043 D

HH Not the force he was and although a close third at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last time, he will need to ﬁnd more if he is to end his winless sequence. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 81

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Sophie Ralston (5)

SONG OF THE ISLES (IRE) (14)

Draw

7 Ch m Tagula (IRE) - Musicology (USA) (Singspiel (IRE)) Owner: Wetumpka Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage Colours: MAROON, WHITE stripe, Breeder: Seamus Phelan halved sleeves. Sponsor: Tote Form: 10-0610 D

George Bass (5)

QASBAZ (IRE) (8)

B g Make Believe - Esuvia (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) Owner: Laurence Bellman Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Philip & Orla Hore YELLOW stripe, sleeves and cap. Form: 50-5621 D

Draw

HHHH Has won on good to firm but in her element on soft as she again showed when winning a Lingfield claimer (7.6f) in May; had little chance from out of the weights at Windsor recently and is back off her proper mark now (1lb higher than when last successful in a handicap); each-way claims. Official BHA Rating 78

Callum Shepherd

HHH Seems to have benefited from the application of cheekpieces and did it well when successful at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; 7lb higher mark not the end of the world given his recent progress; has yet to prove himself on ground slower than good (well held in one start on soft). Official BHA Rating 76

S PA N I S H S TA R ( I R E ) ( 1 3 )

Draw

B g Requinto (IRE) - Rancho Star (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) Owner: Shirley Symonds & Fred Camis Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke Colours: RED and WHITE check, WHITE Breeder: David Webb sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star. Sponsor: Tote Form: 02-3322

David Probert

HH Has been kept to shorter trips since last autumn and been placed in all four starts off today’s mark since returning in May (soft/good to firm); has run well over 7f before, but a record of 3-42 sounds a note of caution and he clearly needs to find a bit more; stable won this with Scottish Glen in 2014 and 2015. Official BHA Rating 74

LE REVEUR (IRE) (17)

Draw

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Don’t Be (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Sarabex Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Mike Murphy, Westoning Colours: RED, WHITE star and sleeves. Breeder: Mrs Olivia Hoare Form: 5222-26 D Sponsor: Agma Ltd

Daniel Muscutt

HH Dual winner over 7f/1m for Sir Mark Prescott last summer and runner-up in four consecutive starts for this yard, including a narrow defeat on his return from 187 days oﬀ (having undergone wind surgery) at Kempton last month; not so good there since and others look more persuasive. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 74

Gr g Make Believe - Slope (Acclamation) Owner: Mr K. McCabe Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny Breeder: Pierce Molony Sponsor: Emma Evans Racing Ltd

Draw

10 MABRE (IRE) (12)

Darragh Keenan

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2 Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star and sleeves. Form: 400451

HHH Both turf wins on soft, including a cosy success at Windsor (1m) 12 days ago; 4lb rise fair enough, but another furlong may have been preferable. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 73

Ch g Anjaal - Just Devine (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Carmel Stud Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Breeder: Carmel Stud Sponsor: Tote

Draw

1 1 TO P S EC R E T (G B ) (1 8)

Robert Havlin

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 1 Colours: BLACK, WHITE seams and armlets, RED cap. Form: 2336-04

1 2 C A P TA I N C L A R E T ( G B ) ( 1 7 )

B g Medicean - Shirazz (Shirocco (GER)) Owner: Sally Doyle & Partner Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Breeder: Mrs Sally Doyle Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited, Nirvana Spa & Leisure Ltd

Draw

HH Lightly raced 4yo who made the frame in five of his six starts for Clive Cox and his fourth of nine at Newbury (7f, soft) last time was a better effort on his second outing for this yard; this looks a tough race in which to try and get off the mark, though. Official BHA Rating 72

Charles Bishop

Weight: 9 1 Horse Age: 4 Colours: DARK GREEN and MAROON (quartered), DARK GREEN sleeves, MAROON armlets. Form: 500-256

H Off the mark with an easy win in a maiden at Bath (1m, good to soft) last August and best effort since when runner-up on his reappearance over the same C&D (good to firm) in May; not built on it twice since and another 2lb drop not enough to tempt. Official BHA Rating 72

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1 3 R AG I N G R A S CA L ( I R E ) ( 83 )

B g Coulsty (IRE) - Limousine (Beat Hollow) Owner: Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Rathasker Stud Sponsor: The Pheasant Inn

Draw

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Richard Kingscote

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Colours: YELLOW, PINK star and star on cap. Form: 2-30

14 NORTH OF AMAZING (GB) (7)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Princess Guest (IRE) (Iffraaj) Owner: Mrs B Keller & Mrs E Burke Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 7 Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Colours: GREY, BLACK seams, Breeder: Hall of Fame Stud BLACK cap. Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd Form: 02-3454

Draw

H Looked one to follow when just beaten on Goodwood debut last August (7f, good to ﬁrm; several winners come out of race) but has proved disappointing since returning in February; has been gelded; this has gone to a 3yo three times in the past seven runnings, but has enough to prove. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 79

Cliﬀord Lee

HH Has shown ability and wasn’t disgraced when fourth of nine at Sandown (7f, good to soft) seven days ago, but now 0-7 and doesn’t appear to be progressing. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 72

Hood worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 7. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 13.

Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 4 wt 8-11 good to ﬁrm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs Stewards Note: LE REVEUR: Following its run on 23/6/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure. 2020: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

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BETTING FORECAST:

15-2 Mabre (IRE), 8-1 Little Boy Blue (GB), 17-2 Qasbaz (IRE), 9-1 Flaming Spear (IRE), 10-1 Cold Stare (IRE), Spanish Star (IRE), 11-1 Be Prepared (GB), 12-1 North of Amazing (GB), 14-1 Edgewood (GB), 16-1 Top Secret (GB), 25-1 Raging Rascal (IRE), 28-1 Le Reveur (IRE), 33-1 Captain Claret (GB), 40-1 Song of The Isles (IRE) 5 8 R A C I N G PA G E S

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.50 - THE BETFRED SPORTS BRITISH EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands A, B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands A, B, C, and D. Enter by noon, July 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 8th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; ﬁllies 8st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band B from Band A 2lb Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 29 entries at £35. - Closed July 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.25 - THE betfred.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. 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. July 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st Penalties, after July 3rd, 2021, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETFRED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 25 entries, 2 at £12 and 23 at £60. Closed July 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 3.00 - THE BETFRED SUMMER MILE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £62381 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11836, the fourth £5896, the fifth £2959 and the sixth £1485. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 5th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 8th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A cash prize of £200 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 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 Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Royal Hunt Cup Course. 14 entries at £1000. - Closed July 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49016; Second £20119; Third £10065; Fourth £5027; Fifth £2519; Sixth £1254. (Penalty Value £62381) A SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.35 - THE BETFRED HERITAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £38655 to the winning horse The second to receive £18127, the third £9067, the fourth £4530, the fifth £2265 and the sixth £1132. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 5th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 8th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 3rd, 2021, 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 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A cash prize of £200 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 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. 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. 31 entries at £375. - Closed July 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.10 - THE BETFRED TV FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7560 to the winning horse The second to receive £3549, the third £1775 and the fourth £887. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 3rd, 2021, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETFRED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. 20 entries at £70. - Closed July 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5974; Second £2986; Third £1494; Fourth £746. (Penalty Value £7560) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.45 - THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18900 to the winning horse The second to receive £8872, the third £4438 and the fourth £2219. for three yrs old only, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 8th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 3rd, 2021, for each race won 6lb. BETFRED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries, 2 at £35 and 16 at £175. - Closed July 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14935; Second £7466; Third £3735; Fourth £1866. (Penalty Value £18900) SS SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.20 - THE BETFRED ‘ASCOT OFFICIAL BOOKMAKER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4860 to the winning horse The second to receive £2281, the third £1141, the fourth £570, the fifth £300, the sixth £300, the seventh £300 and the eighth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 1lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 3rd, 2021, 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. A cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 38 entries, 1 at £9 and 37 at £45. - Closed July 5th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3840; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. (Penalty Value £4860) SS SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.

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THE ASCOT ENQUIRY Laura Pearson Laura Pearson had captured the eye of many racegoers with her rise through the amateur ranks but June 16th 2021 will be a date that Laura won’t be forgetting for a long while, this was the day she bagged her first Royal Ascot winner in the Kensington Palace Stakes flying out the gates and leading from start to finish. With no doubt that this will be the first of many high level successes for Laura we find out a little more about this bilingual young lady. 1) You rode an incredible race to win the Kensington Palace stakes, your first Royal Ascot winner – how did you feel when you crossed the winning line? Breathtaking, it was quite incredible, a dream come true, and I still have to pinch myself now. 2) How did you get into racing? My dad was a point-to-point trainer and amateur jockey so I was always intrigued by the sport. My mum also had Arab’s so after pony club and sometime hunting I started pony racing and Arab racing. I also got a weekend job for Phil Collinson, who trained Sheilk Hamdams Arab’s, when I was 15 and caught the bug. 3) You have had an incredible start to your career, but do you have one race above any other that you would like to win this year? I try not to set exact goals, so I don’t disappoint myself. It would be incredible to ride another winner at Ascot, but I won’t set a concrete goal as so much can go wrong or change. Mentally I find it easier not to set myself to fail. 4) Do you have a racing idol? Growing up my idols were Richard Hughes and AP McCoy but today it would have to be Ryan Moore because he can change his riding style depending on which horse he is riding. 5) What is the best piece of advice you have been given so far? My agent, Stephen Croft who said, “come up the middle at Lingfield” and I think I have won every race at Lingfield when I have come up the middle. 6) Did you always want to be a flat jockey, or did you ever consider being a jump jockey? I did want to be a jump jockey, but I wasn’t built for that job and would have to carry a lot more weight to be a jump jockey, so I had to rethink my plans. I still get to school some jump horses over fences, and it gives me an incredible buzz. 7) Which one race at any Ascot race meeting would you like to win? I would like to win the Queen Anne Stakes but even getting the opportunity to ride in it would be brilliant. 8) One thing about you that our readers might not know. I grew up in France and French was my first language before moving back to the UK when I was 10. 9) The one racehorse from the history books you would have liked to ride. Black Caviar – if you can have a mare or filly that has a heart of a lion then they cannot be beaten. 10) You are called up to ride at the Ascot Shergar Cup meeting, which horse would you choose to ride? ANYTHING – I would be honoured to even lead up at the Shergar Cup so the opportunity to ride at the Shergar Cup would be a dream come true. 11) What advice would you give to a young person who would like to follow in your footsteps and become a jockey? It’s a very hard game and it is a game; you need a lot of luck on your side and choose the people you have around very carefully. Surround yourself by people who want you to do well. 12) What job would you have done if you hadn’t become a jockey? The first job I ever wanted to do was be a mechanic but I soon discovered I was not great with cars so I would like to be a detective, it fascinates me. 62 T H E A SCOT E N Q U I RY

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