Welcome to the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday.
Our feature race today is the Betfair Ascot Chase, the final Grade 1 in the calendar before the Cheltenham Festival.
Dating back to 1995 it has been won by the likes of One Man, Monet’s Garden, Kauto Star, Silviniaco Conti and Cue Card over the years.
It looks set to be an excellent renewal today with last year’s winner Fakir D’Oudairies attempting to be the first back-to-back winner since Riverside Theatre in 2011 and 2012. He will face dual Cheltenham Festival winner Shishkin who is stepping up in trip as well as Pic D’Orhy who bids to give Paul Nicholls a record-breaking fifth win in the contest.
The race is sponsored by Betfair for the 15th consecutive year and we are hugely grateful for their continued support and delighted to be providing record prize money of £175,000. Our thanks also go to Bateaux London, LK Bennett and the European Breeders’ Fund for their sponsorship on the day.
Off the track, we are thrilled to finally be able to welcome the winners of the Ascot Racecourse Supports Schools Poetry Competition who will be presented their prizes before racing. The competition took place before Christmas but having lost our last two meetings due to frost this will be the first opportunity we have had to celebrate their success
Our final Jumps meeting of the season is the Spring Family Raceday on Sunday 2nd April where there will be a wide range of additional activities for all ages to enjoy.
Yours sincerely,
Sir Francis Brooke Bt. His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman
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1st Race 1. 20pm
Your guide to all of today’s races
The Ascot Racecourse Supports Schools Poetry
Competition Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
Our opener is a novice race. These tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing them to compete against each other before graduating up the ranks Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race under the respective code prior to the official start of the season, which is towards the end of April. This particular contest is a novices’ hurdle for horses aged five and upwards, run over two miles and about three furlongs
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2nd Race 1.50pm
The Bateaux London Reynoldstown
Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Our first of two graded races, the Grade 2 Reynoldstown race is a high-class contest and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top-notch horses lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival contenders Initially the weights in this three mile steeple chase for novices aged five and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 3lb for winners of a Class 2 weightfor-age or Class 1 handicap chase, to 5lb for victory in a Class 1 weight-for-age chase.
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3rd Race 2.25pm
The LK Bennett Swinley Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Premier handicaps are the best handicaps on offer and can only be bettered by graded contests Many of the five-year-olds and upwards in this three mile chase race will be using this race as a springboard to possibly even better things Even though it’s called a premium handicap, it’s still a handicap meaning that the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official rating. There is no handicap limit in this race, so Neon Moon will be carrying bottom weight whereas Sporting John will be carrying top weight.
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4th Race 3.00pm
The Ascot Racecourse Supports
Box4Kids Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
This handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards is run over two miles and about three furlongs 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 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale, whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170
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5th Race 3.35pm
The Betfair
Ascot Steeple Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
The feature race this afternoon is a Grade 1 steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards to be run over two miles and five furlongs Grade 1 races are the equivalent of the Premier League in football - quite simply there is no higher level, so these types of races usually attract the crème de la crème from Britain and Ireland and occasionally France. There are no penalties in a Grade 1 race so the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex.
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6th Race 4.10pm
The Age Concern Bracknell
Handicap Hurdle
Our penultimate race is a handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards rated from 0-125 and is run over two miles and about seven and a half furlongs. To qualify for a handicap rating, horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms, a horse rated 125 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120
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7th Race 4.45pm
The British European Breeders’ Fund EBF Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)
Our finale is a National Hunt Flat Race - or ‘bumper’, as they are more commonly referred to - is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time, only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race (or an Irish or French equivalent) are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the Flat, over hurdles or in steeple chases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to fillies and mares aged four, five and six, which are E.B.F eligible, and will be run over two miles
Entry Point
Cash Machine
Cloakroom & Left Luggage
Grandstand Entrances
First Aid Point
Toilets & Baby Changing
Parent & Baby Room
Ascot Shop
Sunflower Lawn
Memberships at Ascot Information
Soft Play
racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand
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.
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”.
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 bore 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.
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.
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 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, 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 just failed to emulate in 2021 and 2022 having won the race three times between 2018 and 2020.
Although founded by a Queen and located on Crown Estate 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 His Majesty’s Representative at Ascot. His Majesty The King is the thirteenth monarch that Ascot has operated under having succeeded Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. As an owner and breeder of racehorses, Her Late Majesty took a keen interest in the races and had great success with her own horses over the years, including most famously winning the Gold Cup with Estimate in 2013. The jockeys riding the Sovereign’s horses can be identified by the royal 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 monarch traditionally presents the Gold Cup and the Platinum 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 Queen Elizabeth II on 20th June 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 Queen Elizabeth II 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.
2012 also saw Ascot at the heart of the country’s celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, with the
Golden Jubilee Stakes renamed the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and won by the great Australian mare, Black Caviar Renamed again in 2022 as the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, the race became one of two contests at Royal Ascot worth £1 million in prize money and victory went to Godolphin’s Naval Crown. 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 12 winners at the Royal Meeting, including Campanelle who was successful twice in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, the world’s best sprinter, Nature Strip, travelled over from Australia and produced a brilliant performance to win the King’s Stand Stakes
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 eight-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 - more recently - the remarkable mare Enable, who in July 2020 made history by becoming the first horse to win three renewals of this prestigious prize.
There are cloakroom facilities available at Ticket Office West. Any additional cloakrooms in operation will be marked on the map within this racecard.
These are located in the male and female toilets at the following locations:
Grandstand Entrance A – all levels
Grandstand Entrance B – all levels except 3 and 5
Grandstand Entrance C – all levels except 6
Grandstand Entrance D – all levels
There are also baby changing facilities next to the Boxholders’ Entrance.
There is a parent and baby room located next to the Boxholders’ Entrance.
Free wristbands are available from all entrances for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist them to the Main Reception in the Queen Anne Building.
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Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or the information desk on the Grandstand Concourse, with photographic proof of age.
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Racegoers are permitted to take photographs for personal use but photography for publication or commercial purposes is only permitted by Ascot accredited photographers.
We accept cash, card and Apple Pay across the site, however, not all outlets will take all payment methods, each outlet will be signed as to what payment methods are accepted.
There are cashpoint machines located on the Grandstand Concourse, close to Grandstand Entrances B and C.
S M O K I N G A R E A S
Smoking is only permitted in external areas.
C A R P A R K S
Please note that car parks close at 9pm and are not open overnight.
L O C A L T A X I S
Ascot Cars – 01344 297297, Cedar Cars – 01344 872777
B A R S
Bars will close 30 minutes after the last race.
B g Passing Glance - So Long (Nomadic Way (USA))
Owner: Mrs B Tully And R Lock
Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Breeder: Mrs C C Scott
Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers
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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. Horse’s name
6. Sire (Father)
7. Dam (Mother)
8. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain)
9. Damsire (Grandfather)
10. Number of days since last run
11. Form guide
12. Racing Post star rating
13. Horse’s sponsor details
14. Breeder
15. Trainer(s)
16. Owner(s)
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 = 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.
Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7
Colours:PURPLE, YELLOW STAR, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP. Form: 2U1-311 C D
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.
Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.
There are four delicious dishes available alongside plant-based variations. Choose from a crispy chicken burger with chipotle sauce, the Ascot Burger with bacon and smoked applewood cheese, classic battered haddock or lightly spiced butter chicken curry – all available for £13.50
Serving teas and coffees presented by Lavazza, the official coffee of Ascot, alongside soup and a range of sandwiches and cakes.
Named after Frankel, who won five times at Ascot and was unbeaten in his fourteen-race career, this bar serves a selection of Champagne, wine, spirits and beers alongside alcohol-free options
Select from a delightful range of warming winter cocktails specially developed for the Jumps season. Try a creamy Bourbon Biscuit, a Hedgerow Mojito with winter berries and fiery ginger ale or a delicious mocktail.
Dairy Free Free from Gluten
King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are also welcome to visit the Queen Anne Enclosure.
Enjoy a selection of gourmet burgers at one of Ascot’s most popular eateries, find us on the Concourse, a stone’s throw from the Parade Ring with great access to trackside.
Serving gourmet hot chocolate and coffee by Lavazza, the official coffee of Ascot, alongside tea, cake, soup and sandwiches, from its location on the Grandstand Concourse.
Treat yourself to a delicious pizza made with authentic Italian dough and a choice of toppings. Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.
Named after two legends of the turf and located on the Grandstand Concourse, these bars will be serving Peroni, the official beer of Ascot, alongside a selection of wine, spirits and alcoholic-free options.
Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support.
Sodexo Live! is the Sodexo brand that specializes in sports, leisure, hospitality and events As partners of venues and events that bring people together, we help our clients to reach their true potential. We create exceptional moments and lasting memories for guests every time they visit our client venues, support long term revenue growth, and deliver sustainable benefit in the heart of communities
As an official sponsor of Ascot and Royal Ascot 2023, and its fashion licensee for the third year running, we are delighted to also sponsor The LK Bennett Swinley Handicap Steeple Chase. LK Bennett is a British brand that designs beautiful dresses destined for a day at the races - and in particular those held at the iconic Ascot Racecourse. Founded in Wimbledon in 1990, LK Bennett collections explore colour, print and classic design through a contemporary lens Everything is designed in-house and made harnessing expert craftsmanship, creating distinctive, quality pieces that are not only perfect for a flutter, but will be loved for a lifetime.
The Barrie Wells Trust is a charity founded and funded by Barrie Wells MBE and it runs the Box4Kids initiative The charity is unique in that it does not ask for any monetary donations, just simply the kind donation of executive boxes. Box4Kids invites seriously ill and disabled children to enjoy a sporting or entertainment event in the luxury of an executive box, giving them a VIP experience to remember The Trust collaborates with over 200 sports clubs, entertainment venues and box holders who kindly donate their boxes. To date, over 14,000 children and their families have enjoyed a Box4Kids experience. To find out more, contact Barrie directly: barrie.wells@barriewellstrust.org.
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Ascot would like to thank all our 2023 sponsors.
O F F I C I A L PA R T N E R S
QIPCO, Longines, Howden
O F F I C I A L S P O N S O R S
LK Bennett, Moët & Chandon, Peroni Nastro Azzurro
O F F I C I A L S U P P L I E R S
Betfred, Dubai Duty Free, Fenwick, Fever-Tree, Flexjet, Garrard, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Harrogate Spring Water, Lavazza, Magnum, Slingsby Gin, Sodexo Live!, The Craft Irish Whiskey Co., Whispering Angel
R AC E S P O N S O R S
A Garden For All Seasons
bet365
Betfair
Carey Group Plc
Chapel Down
Charbonnel et Walker
European Breeders Fund
Fortnum & Mason
John Guest Racing Ltd
Merriebelle Stable
Molton Brown London
Nirvana Spa
Soil Science
Thames Materials
Tote
Troy Asset Management
Find out more about our exciting stable of memberships by visiting the team inside the Grandstand Concourse. Today, racegoers can enjoy an exclusive offer of £89 for the flexible Queen Anne Membership, saving £10 on the standard price.
Little ones can have plenty of fun in our soft play area, located trackside on the Concourse Level of the Grandstand, close to Entrance B.
Look the part! Discover Christies’ hats, perfect for the Jumps season, and a stylish range of clothing, on the day essentials and perfect gifts and mementos from your day at Ascot.
Find us inside on the Concourse near Grandstand Entrance B or outside next to the Parade Ring.
Updated after each meeting, the table below highlights the leading jockeys and trainers at Ascot in the current National Hunt season.
All information correct prior to racing on Saturday 18th February
1 ADRIAN HESKIN
1 LORCAN WILLIAMS
3 TOM CANNON
JAMIE MOORE
JACK WILDMAN
1 PAUL NICHOLLS
CHRIS GORDON
GARY MOORE
OLIVER GREENALL & JOSH GUERRIERO
EMMA LAVELLE
WINS: 3 RIDES: 3
WINS: 3 RIDES: 10
WINS: 2 RIDES: 7
WINS: 2 RIDES: 11
WINS: 1 RIDES: 1
STRIKE-RATE: 100%
STRIKE-RATE: 30%
STRIKE-RATE: 29%
STRIKE-RATE: 18%
STRIKE-RATE: 100%
WINS: 4 RUNNERS: 18
WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 5
WINS: 2
RUNNERS: 15
WINS: 1
RUNNERS: 1
WINS: 1
RUNNERS: 2
STRIKE-RATE: 22%
STRIKE-RATE: 40%
STRIKE-RATE: 13%
STRIKE-RATE: 100%
STRIKE-RATE: 50%
RAISED VIA ON SITE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THIRD PARTY PARTNERS
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
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RACE TITLES
DONATED TO CHARITY
OVER £128K RAISED FOR IJF AMBASSADORS FUND
ARMED FORCES COLLECTIONS:
OVER £250K
OVER £55K DONATED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL COMPETITIONS AND SPONSOR PROGRAMMES
1,400 STUDENTS ATTENDED A RACING TO SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL DAY AT ASCOT
2,162 hrs
RAISED FOR THE CHARITIES VIA DONATIONS FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN BEVERAGES, DONATIONS FROM OUR CONCESSIONAIRES AND ON SITE BUCKET COLLECTIONS
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERING EQUATING TO 206 DAYS
£704K
RAISED AT THE
PRINCE’S COUNTRYSIDE FUND RACEDAY
OVER £275K (GRENFELL, NHS CHARITIES, UKRAINE)
OVER £1MILLION
£2.7MILLION
EMERGENCY FUNDING
RAISED AT THE PROPERTY RACEDAY
ASCOT COMMUNITY FUND:
OVER £213K IN GRANT FUNDING, SUPPORTING 44 CHARITABLE/ COMMUNITY PROJECTS HELPING
176,329 PEOPLE ACROSS BERKSHIRE
MANAGED BY BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OTHER BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE:
RAISED
SINCE 2020 VIA BRITANNIA STAKES PROFITS AT ROYAL ASCOT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BETTING & GAMING COUNCIL AND MANY BOOKMAKERS
PARTNERING WITH CITY HARVEST
1,229KG FOOD DONATED
2,926 MEALS
PLACEPOT
PICK A PLACED HORSE IN ALL OF THE FIRST SIX RACES
See reverse for your Placepot bet slip
PICK A PLACED HORSE IN ALL OF THE FIRST SIX RACES AND FEEL LIKE A LEGEND IF YOU WIN
1. CHOOSE YOUR RACE MEETING
The Placepot is available at every UK and Irish race meeting
2. CHOOSE YOUR HORSES
Write the number of your selections, or ‘FAV’ if you would like to select the ‘SP favourite,’ in the grid below
Choose at least one selection in each race
3. CHOOSE YOUR STAKE - Minimum total stake of £2
MEETING:
Race 1 1.30 1m 7f 144y
1 AFADIL (FR) 11-8
Paul Nicholls Lorcan Williams
Form: 11, Probable S.P.: 5-2
2 BO ZENITH (FR) 11-8
Gary Moore Tom Cannon
Form: 1-3, Probable S.P.: 11-2
3 I HAVE A VOICE (IRE) 11-8
Nigel Hawke Tom Buckley
Form: 101, Probable S.P.: 10-1
4 PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) 11-8
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton
Form: 01, Probable S.P.: 7-2
5 PLANET LEGEND (IRE) 11-5 Dr Richard Newland Charlie Hammond Form: U61, Probable S.P.: 22-1
6 APOLOGISE (IRE) 11-0
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Fergus Gregory
Form: 36, Probable S.P.: 80-1
7 SNAPIUS (IRE) 11-0
James A. Nash Brian Hughes
Form: 043, Probable S.P.: 9-1
8 V TWELVE (IRE) 11-0
Ed Walker Brendan Powell Form:
9 CIANCIANA (GB) 10-12
Brian Ellison Henry Brooke
Form: 213, Probable S.P.: 17-2
Race 2 2.05 3m
1 GREEN BOOK (FR) 11-6
Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch
Form: 0-61, Probable S.P.: 4-1
2 ASHTOWN LAD (IRE)
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: 312,
3 ELVIS MAIL (FR)
N. W. Alexander Bruce Lynn Form: 163,
4 ERNE RIVER (IRE)
Nick Kent Charlie Hammond Form:
5 INIS OIRR (IRE) 11-2
Lucinda Russell Derek Fox
Form: 261, Probable S.P.: 100-1
6 ITCHY FEET (FR) 11-2 Olly Murphy Sean Bowen
Form: 461, Probable S.P.: 7-2
7 WAKOOL (FR) 11-2
N. W. Alexander Conor O’Farrell
Form: 024, Probable S.P.: 9-1
1 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) 12-0 Ian Williams Charlie Todd
Form: 1-40, Probable S.P.: 11-1
2 MILL GREEN (GB) 11-13
Nicky Henderson Daryl Jacob
Form: 233-, Probable S.P.: 11-1
3 GET A TONIC (IRE) 11-10 Dan Skelton Harry Skelton
Form: 246, Probable S.P.: 12-1
4 JERRASH (GB) 11-7
Gary Moore Tom Cannon
Form: 10-1, Probable S.P.: 13-2
5 ONAGATHERINGSTORM (IRE) 11-2 Fergal O’Brien Paddy Brennan
Form: 0-34, Probable S.P.: 7-1
6 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) 11-1
Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell
Form: 122, Probable S.P.: 11-2
7 JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) 10-12
Mark Walford Jamie Hamilton
Form: 416, Probable S.P.: 12-1
8 BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) 10-10
Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford Edward Austin (5)
Form: 211, Probable S.P.: 6-1
9 HARDY BLOKE (FR) 10-10
Emmet Mullins Donagh Meyler
Form: 4U3, Probable S.P.: 4-1
1 EVANDER (IRE) 12-2
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Henry Brooke
Form: P21/-, Probable S.P.: 22-1
2 GOLDEN WHISKY (IRE) 11-12
Evan Williams Adam Wedge
Form: 3-62, Probable S.P.: 6-1
3 MAGIC DANCER (GB) 11-11
Kerry Lee Richard Patrick
Form: 1-13, Probable S.P.: 11-1
4 ENZO D’AIRY (FR) 11-10
Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch
Form: 102, Probable S.P.: 11-2
5 QUID PRO QUO (IRE) 11-10 Dan Skelton Harry Skelton
Form: 140, Probable S.P.: 14-1
6 MAYPOLE CLASS (IRE) 11-9
Jonjo O’Neill Kevin Brogan
Form: 1-0P, Probable S.P.: 50-1
7 SUPER SIX (GB) 11-4
Nigel Twiston-Davies Jordan Nailor
Form: 453, Probable S.P.: 7-1
8 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) 11-3
Sue Smith Ross Chapman Form: 612, Probable S.P.: 15-2
9 HIGH MOON (GB) 11-2
Rebecca Menzies Nathan Moscrop Form: 323, Probable S.P.: 12-1
10IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) 11-1
Andrew Hamilton Derek Fox
Form: 451, Probable S.P.: 9-1
11 GARINCHA (IRE) 11-1
Neil Mulholland Danny McMenamin
Form: 3-14, Probable S.P.: 10-1
12COURTLAND (IRE) 10-12
Peter Bowen Sean Bowen
Form: 5U5, Probable S.P.: 33-1
1 SCARFACE (IRE) 11-5
Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell
Form: 11P, Probable S.P.: 22-1
2 CAPTAIN WESTIE (IRE) 11-2
James Moffatt Charlotte Jones
Form: 2/2-1, Probable S.P.: 28-1
3 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) 11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Kevin Brogan
Form: 151, Probable S.P.: 9-1
4 DE LEGISLATOR (IRE) 11-2
Lucinda Russell Derek Fox
Form: 1-11, Probable S.P.: 17-2
5 DR KANANGA (GB) 11-2
Ben Clarke Ben Jones
Form: 2-20, Probable S.P.:
4 REWRITETHERULES (IRE) 12-4
David O’Brien Mr David O’Brien (7)
Form: 2-3P, Probable S.P.: 40-1
5 WRITE IT DOWN (IRE) 12-4
R. A. Owen Miss Immy Robinson (5)
Form: 6Fr, Probable S.P.: 100-1
6 BENNYS KING (IRE) 12-1
Dan Skelton Miss Heidi Palin (7)
Form: PP1, Probable S.P.: 5-2
7 CARYTO DES BROSSES (FR) 11-12
David Kemp Mr Dale Peters (3)
Form: 11-2, Probable S.P.: 6-1
8 NOT A ROLE MODEL (IRE) 11-12 Ms J. Nolan Miss Fern O’Brien (5)
Form: P32, Probable S.P.: 25-1
9 URBANIST (IRE) 11-12
R. J. Holmes Mr Paddy Barlow (7)
Form: 3P6, Probable S.P.: 150-1
10WELSH SAINT (FR)
C. A. McBratney Mr Gearoid Harney
2
1 DAPHNE MAY (GB) 9-6 Gary Moore Tom Queally
Form: 001, Probable S.P.: 5-2
2 NON MOLLARE (IRE) 9-3
Daragh Bourke Rossa Ryan
Form: 501, Probable S.P.: 11-2
3 CAPPANANTY CON (GB) 9-2
Michael Attwater William Carson
Form: 6-03, Probable S.P.: 8-1
4 DELAGATE THE LADY (GB) 9-2
Robyn Brisland Kieran O’Neill
Form: 0-02, Probable S.P.: 10-1
5 DIVINE MESSENGER (GB) 9-2 Emma Owen David Probert
Form: 020, Probable S.P.: 9-1
6 ELEGANT ELLEN (FR) 9-2 Amy Murphy Adam Farragher (3)
Form: 616, Probable S.P.: 13-2
7 HOLD THE PRESS (IRE)
J. R. Jenkins Joe Bradnam (7) Form: 600-, Probable S.P.: 50-1
8 ORIENTAL LILLY (GB) 9-2 Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan Form: 356, Probable S.P.: 33-1
9 RIVER CHORUS (IRE) 9-2 Phil McEntee Josephine Gordon Form: 0-50, Probable S.P.: 18-1
10SMARDEN FLYER (IRE) 9-2
John Best & Karen Jewell Robert Havlin
Form: 04-0, Probable S.P.: 12-1
1 VADREAM (GB) 9-7
Charlie Fellowes Jamie Spencer
Form: 63-0, Probable S.P.: EVENS
2 AMBER ISLAND (IRE) 9-2
David Loughnane Rossa Ryan
Form: 03-0, Probable S.P.: 6-1
3 ARAMIS GREY (IRE) 9-2
Rae Guest Callum Shepherd
Form: 2-22, Probable S.P.: 9-4
4 RIVER PRIDE (GB) 9-2
George Boughey Saffie Osborne
Form: 5-35, Probable S.P.: 9-1
1 WITCH HUNTER (FR) 9-9
Richard Hannon Sean Levey
Form: 31-0, Probable S.P.: 17-2
2 TIGER CRUSADE (FR) 9-3
David Simcock Callum Shepherd
Form: 0-13, Probable S.P.: 11-4
3 EPSOM FAITHFULL (GB) 8-12
Pat Phelan Rhys Clutterbuck
Form: 15-5, Probable S.P.: 15-2
4 POWER OF DARKNESS (GB) 8-10
Charlie Fellowes David Probert
Form: 300-, Probable S.P.: 16-1
5 JILLY COOPER (IRE) 8-7 Charlie Johnston Andrew Breslin (3)
Form: 3-13, Probable S.P.: 13-2
6 RATTLING (GB) 8-5 Richard Hannon Alec Voikhansky (7) Form: 1-51, Probable S.P.: 4-1
7 REVOLUTIONISE (IRE) 8-4
Stuart Williams Joanna Mason Form: 022, Probable S.P.: 13-2 Race 6 3.58
1 BASE NOTE (GB) 9-12 Simon & Ed Crisford Harry Burns (3) Form: 12-1, Probable S.P.: 9-2
2 NICHOLAS T (GB) 9-9
Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan Form: 01/5-, Probable S.P.: 22-1
3 PRYDWEN (IRE) 9-6
George Scott Darragh Keenan
Form: 310-, Probable S.P.: 12-1
4 PIRATE KING (GB) 9-2 Charlie Fellowes Jamie Spencer Form: 24-6, Probable S.P.: 14-1
5 DIAMOND BAY (GB) 9-1
Tom Ward Sean Levey
Form: 126-, Probable S.P.: 12-1
6 GRANDMASTER FLASH (IRE) 9-1
Gary Moore Rhys Clutterbuck
Form: 00-5, Probable S.P.: 14-1
7 OMAN (IRE) 9-0
Ian Williams Ben Sanderson (3)
Form: 00-5, Probable S.P.: 12-1
8 CRYSTAL DELIGHT (GB) 8-10
William Jarvis Jason Watson
Form: 41-2, Probable S.P.: 4-1
9 BERKSHIRE BREEZE (IRE) 8-7
Andrew Balding David Probert
Form: 0-21, Probable S.P.: 6-1
10AIMING HIGH (GB) 8-7
David Simcock Hayley Turner
Form: 4-14, Probable S.P.: 10-1
Race 7 4.33 1m
1 EMPEROR ZEN (IRE) 9-9
John Butler Darragh Keenan
Form: 12-2, Probable S.P.: 7-2
2 DESFONDADO (IRE) 9-6
Simon Dow Paddy Bradley (3)
Form: 655-, Probable S.P.: 18-1
3 DENSETSU (IRE) 9-5
Marco Botti Stefano Cherchi
Form: 6-21, Probable S.P.: 9-4
4 BERWICK LAW (IRE) 9-2
Charlie Johnston Rossa Ryan
Form: 13-5, Probable S.P.: 8-1
5 STRIKE ALLIANCE (IRE) 8-8
Andrew Balding David Probert
Form: 0-32, Probable S.P.: 2-1
Race 1 1.57
1m 7f 50y
1 EARTH CRY (IRE) 11-7
Milton Harris Mitchell Bastyan
Form: 1-14, Probable S.P.: EVENS
2 MOYTIER (FR) 11-7
Syd Hosie Mr George Hiscock (7)
Form: 32/-, Probable S.P.: 7-1
3 SAILED AWAY (GER) 11-7
Alexandra Dunn Philip Armson (3)
Form: 305, Probable S.P.: 25-1
4 TEDWIN HILLS (IRE) 11-7
Emma Lavelle Tom Bellamy
Form: 4-00, Probable S.P.: 14-1
5 THIEVING GAP (IRE) 11-7
Harriet Dickin Ben Poste
Form: 06, Probable S.P.: 150-1
6 UNIVERSAL SECRET (IRE) 11-7
Helen Nelmes Paul O’Brien
Form: 504, Probable S.P.: 13-2
7 WHAT A STEAL (IRE) 11-7
Tom George James Bowen
Form: 2-50, Probable S.P.: 11-2
8 DREAM BET (GB) 11-0
Polly Gundry Miss Chloe Emsley (7)
Form: P, Probable S.P.: 150-1
9 SOMERWAY (IRE) 11-0
Tom George Sean Houlihan
Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 50-1
10TUSCAN ROSE (IRE) 11-0
Neil Mulholland Sam Twiston-Davies
Form: 00, Probable S.P.: 50-1
Race 2 2.32 2m 4f 35y
1 FLIC OU VOYOU (FR) 12-0
Paul Nicholls Bryony Frost
Form: 4-15, Probable S.P.: 7-4
2 NEVILLE’S CROSS (IRE) 11-11
Tom Lacey Tom Bellamy
Form: 0P5, Probable S.P.: 10-1
3 GUY (IRE) 11-3
Nigel Twiston-Davies Non Runner
Form: 230, Probable S.P.:
4 KAUTO THE KING (FR) 11-0
Joe Tizzard Harry Kimber (3)
Form: P53, Probable S.P.: 9-2
5 FLAGRANT DELITIEP (FR) 11-0
Robert Walford Mr Freddie Gordon (7)
Form: 446, Probable S.P.: 5-2
6 BALKO SAINT (FR) 10-6
Mrs Jane Williams James Best
Form: 646, Probable S.P.: 9-1
1 FANTASTIKAS (FR) 12-0
Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies
Form: 60P, Probable S.P.: 9-2
2 SWITCH HITTER (IRE) 11-12
Paul Nicholls Bryony Frost
Form: 22-0, Probable S.P.: 6-1
3 SAM BARTON (GB) 11-4
Emma Lavelle Tom Bellamy
Form: 3-14, Probable S.P.: 4-1
4 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) 10-10
Ian Williams James Bowen
Form: 3-0P, Probable S.P.: 12-1
5 EDE’IFFS ELTON (GB) 10-9
Robert Walford Harry Kimber (3)
Form: F34, Probable S.P.: 9-4
6 WAKE UP EARLY (IRE) 10-8
Dr Richard Newland Lee Edwards
Form: 120, Probable S.P.: 11-2
1 PRESS YOUR LUCK (IRE) 12-0
Chris Gordon Bryony Frost
Form: PP0, Probable S.P.: 33-1
2 JET OF MAGIC (IRE) 11-11
Paul Nicholls Mr Freddie Gordon (7)
Form: 223, Probable S.P.: 7-4
3 FOREVER WILLIAM (GB) 11-5
Alan King Tom Bellamy
Form: 251, Probable S.P.: 7-2
4 UMNDENI (FR) 11-4
Philip Hobbs Micheal Nolan
Form: 320-, Probable S.P.: 20-1
5 SEELOTMOREBUSINESS (IRE) 10-12
Harry Derham Paul O’Brien
Form: P/F-1, Probable S.P.: 3-1
6 HASTY PARISIAN (IRE) 10-7
Milton Harris Mitchell Bastyan
Form: 546, Probable S.P.: 15-2
3m
1 FAUSTINOVICK (GB) 12-1
Joe Tizzard Harry Kimber (3)
Form: 164, Probable S.P.: 8-1
2 BALLINSLEA BRIDGE (IRE) 12-0
Harriet Dickin Ellis Collier (7)
Form: 21U, Probable S.P.: 13-2
3 GREAT D’ANGE (FR) 11-13
Tom George James Bowen
Form: 310, Probable S.P.: 11-1
4 BEYOND REDEMPTION (IRE) 11-13
Harry Derham Paul O’Brien
Form: 1-01, Probable S.P.: 11-8
5 BUTTERWICK BROOK (IRE) 11-11
Joe Tizzard Sam Twiston-Davies
Form: 235, Probable S.P.: 17-2
6 MY SILVER LINING (IRE) 11-8
Emma Lavelle James Best
Form: P35, Probable S.P.: 7-1
7 MINELLA VOUCHER (GB) 10-12
Alexandra Dunn Philip Armson (3)
Form: 14P, Probable S.P.: 16-1
1 DE WANTED WARRIOR (IRE) 12-1
Paul Nicholls Bryony Frost
Form: 030, Probable S.P.: 14-1
2 COPSHILL LAD (IRE) 12-1
Milton Harris Bradley Harris (7)
Form: 134, Probable S.P.: 5-1
3 SUPER DUPER SAM (GB) 11-13
Neil Mulholland Sam Twiston-Davies
Form: 2F0, Probable S.P.: 28-1
4 HITITI (FR) 11-12
Robert Walford Harry Kimber (3)
Form: 434, Probable S.P.: 3-1
5 ELECTRIC ANNIE (IRE) 11-6
Robert Walford Mr George Hiscock (7)
Form: 2P3, Probable S.P.: 13-2
6 CASPERS COURT (IRE) 11-0
Kayley Woollacott Ben Godfrey (3)
Form: 365, Probable S.P.: 18-1
7 WEARAPINKRIBBON (IRE) 10-5
Helen Nelmes Paul O’Brien
Form: P05, Probable S.P.: 28-1
8 PER VINO VERITAS (GB) 10-4
Joe Tizzard Sean Houlihan
Form: 0P0, Probable S.P.: 33-1
9 WILLIAM EWART (IRE) 10-2
Christian Williams Ellis Collier (7)
Form: 0-23, Probable S.P.: 10-1
10HARD FROST (FR) 10-2
Harry Derham Tristan Durrell (5)
Form: 002, Probable S.P.: 5-1
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The safety and welfare of horses and jockeys is paramount throughout the year at Ascot. In recent years we have invested significantly to improve our facilities on and off the track to ensure we provide the very best care and attention for all participants
Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the changes made to the racing surface itself during the redevelopment in 2006 The key elements of the project were to camber the home and old paddock bends and to remove the road crossings over the track, replacing them with underpasses This created a safer surface for the horses, as previously, some less experienced runners had occasionally shied at the differing surfaces.
Further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area in 2016. Increased in size to accommodate large field races more comfortably, the Unsaddling Enclosure Lawn also has equine misting fans to aid with post-race cooling of horses.
For Jump racing, we introduced the one-fit padded hurdles for the start of the 2018 season, becoming the first Grade 1 track to do so. Vets generally find fewer superficial
injuries with horses running over padded hurdles compared to the traditional birch hurdle.
At the start of the 2022/23 season,we switched from orange to white markings on our wood and vinyl padding of take-off boards, guard rails and top boards. Research from Exeter University showed white provides increased contrast and visibility for horses, leading to improved jumping performance.
Four specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every raceday, dedicated to the welfare of all the horses During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend a casualty generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties
Ascot’s two permanent veterinary boxes are supplemented with an X-Ray machine for the major meetings to assist with swift diagnosis before administration of treatment on site or any movement necessary to equine hospitals
There are two equine ambulances on course at all times and three ambulances for any incidents involving injuries to jockeys The jockeys’ facilities at Ascot include a medical treatment room, rest rooms and a dedicated room for physiotherapy.
Today, we are delighted to welcome the winners of our Local School Poetry Competition who were originally due to attend our Christmas Family Raceday, which was sadly cancelled. The competition invited local primary and secondary school students to de based on one of three festive themes:
The competition invited local primary and school students to devise a poem devise poem
• When Santa borrowed a racehorse
• The racehorse who saved Christmas
• The Ascot snowman race
Entries were Moore, world-class Flat and Chris senior Ryan Flat
Entries were co-judged by Ryan Moore, world-class Flat jockey, and Chris Cook, senior reporter at the Racing Post and we congratulate Ethan Kroonenburg, age 7 from LVS School, Ascot and Henry Hossack, age 14 from Charters School, Sunningdale. Both students have won £200 in Waterstones book vouchers for their respective schools plus £50 in vouchers for themselves.
We have also named our 1.20pm race “The Ascot Racecourse Supports Poetry Competition Novices’ Hurdle Race” and the two winners have been given the honour of judging the best turned out horse.
The winning poems can be viewed at ascot.com/local-schools-christmas-poetry-competition-2022
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Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (3,885 metres) for novice five yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £25000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310 (Penalty Value £13007.50) A
See page 78 for conditions of this race
Ascot Racecourse Supports 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 g Mahler - Listening (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))
Owner: Mrs Patricia Pugh
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Mrs Mary McCann
Sponsor: Unibet
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 10
Colours: BLACK, DARK GREEN and GREY striped sleeves.
Form: 2-11
HHHHH Madeallin useful Cheltenham novice (2m1f, good) in December and is now 2-2 over hurdles;ought to be suitedby the longer trip here and a tilt at next month’s Ballymore at Cheltenham could be on the agenda if all goes to plan today. Official BHA Rating 132
B g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest (Presenting)
Owner: McNeill Family & Stone Family
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Clarendon Farm
Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap
Form: 2-1 C
HHH Left in front at final flight before keeping on well to make winning rules debut here (1m7f, good to soft) in November; held by stablemate Attacca on a line through the last-flight faller in that race but has plenty of scope for improvement.
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Acqua Luna (FR) (Libourne)
Owner: Galloping On The South Downs Partnership
Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham
Breeder: Mr Pierre Gasnier
Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd
Horse Age: 6
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 11 7
Colours: MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 231
HHH Promising third behind two useful rivals on hurdling debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in December and probably didn’t need to improve to win by 8l at Plumpton (2m4f, goodto soft) last month; back in stronger company today but should still have a fair bit more to offer
Official BHA Rating 117
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Dyna d’Olivate (FR) (Lucarno (USA))
Owner: Chris Giles
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Mr Jean-Philippe Rivoire
Sponsor: Morson Group
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 7
Colours: PINK, large PURPLE spots, hooped sleeves.
Form: 2-12 D
HHH Ex-French 5yo who won comfortably on British debut at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last month, despite racing freely, and chased home a very good prospect at Sandown (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; ought to play a significant role here too.
Official BHA Rating 124
B g Kayf Tara - Winning Counsel (IRE) (Leading Counsel (USA))
Owner: Mrs Gay Smith
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: J. R. Weston
Sponsor: Ashford Stud, Wasdell Group
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 11 7
Colours: WHITE, MAUVE stars.
Form: 21-13 BF
HHHH Impressed in a bumper in November 2021 and justified short odds on hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in October; beaten favourite but not discredited when third in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m, good) in November; bred to benefit from today’s step up in trip and still has significant potential; respected
Official BHA Rating 126
B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Definite Design (IRE) (Definite Article)
Owner: Sutton Veny Racing Syndicate
Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster
Breeder: Michael and Fiona O’Connor
Sponsor: Bresbet
Harry Reed
Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 2
Colours: PINK, MAUVE stars, striped sleeves, PINK cap
Form: 13-
HH Won heavy-ground Newton Abbot bumper on debut in October 2021 and placed under penalty at Ayr (good to soft) the following month, but makes hurdling debut after long absence and in a hot race
Official BHA Rating -
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Dancing Emily (IRE) (Anshan)
Owner: Burnham P & D Ltd
Trainer: John Flint, Bridgend
Breeder: Burnham P & D Ltd
Sponsor: Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd
Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2
Colours: DARK BLUE and RED (halved), DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap
Form: 523-05
Robert Dunne
Official BHA Rating -
H Madetheframeintwoheavy-groundbumpersinearlypartoflastyearandbetteredlow-keyhurdledebutwhenkeeping-on fifth at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October; however, faces a very tough task here.
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fuel Queen (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Owner: Foxhills Racing Limited
Trainer: Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Breeder: Robert O’Callaghan
Sponsor: Grace Harris Racing
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 2
Colours: RED, ORANGE diamond, ORANGE sleeves, RED stars, ORANGE cap, RED diamonds. Form: 346
H Third on Irish point debut in October and has shaped with promise in maiden hurdles this winter (2m3f/2m4f) but can’t be recommended here.
Ch g Presenting - Ladies Pride (IRE) (Anshan)
Owner: Mr N. Sutton
Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Breeder: W. B. Mactaggart
Sponsor: Plusbac
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 11 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 1-4
H Out of a well-connected dam and was left clear to make winning Irish point debut last March; beaten about 22l when fourth on bumper debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago; can only be watched here.
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 9.
2022: SKYTASTIC (FR) 6 11 5 Charlie Deutsch 6-5 (Sam Thomas) 8 ran
Official BHA Rating -
13-8 Attacca (IRE), 5-2 Springwell Bay (GB), 9-2 Iliko d’Olivate (FR), 6-1 Persian Time (GB), 8-1 Hermino Aa (FR), 25-1 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE), 66-1 Marty Byrde (GB), The Big Reveal (IRE), 100-1 Townhill (IRE)
Conor Ring Mr Ben Sutton
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
We sadly heard the news that one of our long-standing Raceday Stewards, Kathy McMullan, passed away suddenly in November 2022.
Kathy worked as a Raceday Steward (Bowler Hat) on Level 2 of the Grandstand guiding our guests to the Ascot Authority Box and at times assisting on the door to the Royal Box. She had been with us since November 2013 and was joined on racedays by her husband, Charles McMullan, who works as a Senior Sector Supervisor leading the raceday racing team.
Kathy was an inspirational and valued member of staff and will be sorely missed by all of her colleagues and friends here at Ascot. We send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Charles and his family during this difficult time.
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About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (4,790 metres) for novice five yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £52000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £22662; Second £9303; Third £4654; Fourth £2324. (Penalty Value £29614) A
See page 78 for conditions of this race.
Sodexo 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.
B g Fame And Glory - Araucaria (IRE) (Accordion)
Owner: Countrywide Park Homes Ltd
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Miss L. Hales
Sponsor: Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges
Horse Age: 7
Weight: 11 2
Colours: RED and WHITE diamonds. Form: 13P-P11 D
HHHH Two from two since joining Nicky Henderson, making all in 2m4f handicap chases at Leicester (good to firm) and Doncaster (good to soft; jumped right) by an aggregate of 17l; 3m point winner; top on ratings.
Official BHA Rating 145
B g Fame And Glory - Garden City (IRE) (Shernazar)
Owner: Mr John J Reilly
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: Patrick Fennessy
Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
Horse Age: 7
Weight: 11 2
Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN armlets, ORANGE cap Form: 310-521
HHH Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Kempton handicap (2m2f, good) last week, opening his chase account at the third attempt; however, has stamina to prove over this markedly longer trip on a stiffer track.
Official BHA Rating 135
B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA))
Owner: Gunalt Partnership
Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley
Breeder: Allseasons Bloodstock
Sponsor: Keighley Steel
Horse Age: 7
Weight: 11 2
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, MAUVE chevrons, LIGHT GREEN sleeves and cap Form: 1-11111 D
Jonathan England
B g Oscar (IRE) - Lady Elite (IRE) (Lord Americo)
Owner: Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton
Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Breeder: T. McAuliffe
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
Horse Age: 8
Official BHA Rating 137
HHHHH 2-2 in points; 5-5 since switched to chasing (all handicaps, mostly on good ground), the latest success at Aintree (3m1f) four months ago; highly progressive and commands respect with conditions in his favour.
Weight: 11 2
Colours: ORANGE, PINK hoop and armlets, hooped cap Form: 53P-50P D
HHH Point winner in his younger days but he’s 0-8 over rules fences and has a question mark over current form; useful on his day (finished third in last season’s Ultima) but needs to stage a revival.
Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. 2022: DOES HE KNOW 7 11 3 David Bass 9-2 (Kim Bailey) 6 ran
Official BHA Rating 135
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (4,790 metres) for five yrs old and upwards
AdvertisedTotalPrizeFund£100000 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£43580;Second£17890;Third£8950;Fourth£4470;Fifth£2240;Sixth£1120 (PenaltyValue£56950)Weightsraised8lbandParagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. See page 79 for conditions of this race.
LK Bennett 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.
B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Wild Spell (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Philip Hobbs, Minehead
Breeder: Stephanie Hanly
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 12 0
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap
Form: P/141-4P C D
HHH WonGrade1novicechaseatSandown(2m4f,heavy)inFebruary2021andtwohandicaphurdles(3m/3m1f,oneongood) last season; backward steps this term in a Grade 2 hurdle race and Grade 3 handicap chase; had wind surgery soon after the latter, which gives hope given the resurgence after his 2021 wind operation, and he’s well handicapped too, but four of his five chase displays are very discouraging.
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Mendy Tennise (FR) (Kadalko (FR))
Owner: M Hammond, E Coombs & T Henriques
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Jean-Marie Callier
Sponsor: Faucets Limited
Horse Age: 8
Official BHA Rating 147
Weight: 11 11
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW stripes, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star Form: P15P-15 D BF
HHH All starts have been on softer than good; 3-8 over fences in Britain and those wins were all gained in good style but his other runs last season were disappointing; this term he impressively made all at Chepstow (9lb higher today) but his form dipped at Newbury four weeks later; mixed messages
Official BHA Rating 144
Br g Scorpion (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))
Owner: Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott
Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Breeder: Tom Taaffe
Sponsor: R H Bloodstock
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 11 8
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE spots and sleeves, hooped cap Form: 20P0-10 C
HH Pinnacle of his career came with two wins at Ascot three winters back; reappearance was easily his best effort last term and, having won the Old Roan at Aintree on this season’s return, he was soundly beaten back there six weeks later, so it’s a concern the same may be happening (notwithstanding a bad mistake last time); connections turn to cheekpieces; unraced beyond an extended 2m5f; best efforts on softer than good
Official BHA Rating 141
B g Stowaway - Arcuate (Arch (USA))
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe
Breeder: Mr Eugene McDermott
Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 11 7
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE star Form: 21F-P44 C D
HHH Runner-up over C&D in December last term and won over 2m5f here the following month, both off today’s mark; back near that form this winter and, although all starts have been on softer than good, he’s one to consider.
B g Mahler - Chlolo Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Revels Hil
Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe
Breeder: Mrs Kay Cottrell
Sponsor: Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa
Official BHA Rating 140
Jonathan Burke
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 11 4
Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap Form: 2U11-24 D BF
HHHH Ran well both starts on good ground but withdrawn this month from one good-ground engagement; won at Taunton (2m7f and 3m4f) on last two starts last season and ran creditably here (2m5f) and at Sandown (3m5f) this term; in the mix assuming he takes to first-time headgear
Official BHA Rating 137
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Sainte Baronne (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))
Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud
Sponsor: Morson Group
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 11 3
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap
Form: 4151-22 C D
HHHH WonherelastMarchandgoodsecondinGrade3handicapoverC&DinOctoberwhenbackfromhissummerbreak, both of those races on good ground; every chance he will again prove highly competitive
B g Martaline - Laskadya (FR) (Lashkari)
Owner: David & Carol Shaw
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Christine Cheyrou
Sponsor: Faucets Limited
Horse Age: 8
Official BHA Rating 136
Weight: 11 2
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap
Form: 025-132 BF
HHHH Five wins in France; with current stable for last seven starts, returning from wind surgery when he made all at Ludlow in November under 5lb claimer; creditable places since at Newbury and Sandown; all runs have been on softer than good; should go well if the ground is okay for him.
Official BHA Rating 135
B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))
Owner: Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park
Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Breeder: Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis
Sponsor: Plusbac
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 11 0
Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap
Form: F12U-26
HHH WonongoodgroundlastJanuary;hadaverysolidrecordwhencompletingoverfencesuntilhismodestshow9lbehind Phoenix Way at Cheltenham last time; needs a bit of overall improvement, goes beyond 2m5f for the first time and may well be ready for it.
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Ges (FR) (Hours After (USA))
Owner: McNeill Family & Stone Family
Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Breeder: Mme Olivia Goupil
Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions
Horse Age: 9
Official BHA Rating 133
Weight: 10 13
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE star and star on cap Form: 20-2006 D
HH Second at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October off 6lb higher; remote over the big Aintree fences next time and he’s not fired on all cylinders in his two starts since; tried cheekpieces on penultimate start, blinkers on latest; his jumping frequently lacks fluency
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Brookville (IRE) (Definite Article)
Owner: Galloping On The South Downs Partnership
Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham
Breeder: Mr Dermot Rogers
Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd
Official BHA Rating 132
Weight: 10 12 Colours: MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap
Horse Age: 8
Form: 134-31U
HHHH Seen much more often on good ground than many of these, winning twice; first attempt much beyond 2m5f was at Kempton (3m; joint-second favourite) on latest start but he unseated at the first; 16l win there (2m4f, soft; 9lb higher today) the time before gave plenty of hope regarding stamina, so he’s one to consider
Official BHA Rating 131
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA))
Owner: RacehorseClub.com
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Joe Fogarty
Sponsor: RacehorseClub.com
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 10 9
Colours: NAVY, YELLOW & MAROON geometric shapes, ORANGE collar & cuffs.
Form: 1-01055
HH Narrow win in small field on good ground at Market Rasen (2m6f; stays 2m7f) last September; not so good in his three races since, albeit with a partial revival under James Turner when about 4l behind Phoenix Way at Cheltenham latest; others are a bit more persuasive
Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) (Poliglote)
Owner: The Can’t Say No Partnership
Trainer: Christian Williams, Bridgend
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian
Sponsor: NAF
Official BHA Rating 128
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 10 8
Colours: BLACK, BLACK and PINK check sleeves and cap Form: 5-53502 D
HHHHH Valuable 3m win at Kempton last February was easily the highlight last term; same mark today, having been runner-up off 2lb lower at Doncaster (3m, good) on latest outing; has to be in very serious calculations
Official BHA Rating 127
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Go On Eileen (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Breeder: Mr John Browne
Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk
Horse Age: 15 Weight: 10 8
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, RED cap
Form: 0040-0P CD
HHH 15yo who last won in October 2020, with 12 races since; 3m at Ascot was the scene of his last four wins (including this race in 2018) but also seven of those last 12 defeats; player judged on his fourth in this race last year (13lb lower today) but not if judged on his two visits this autumn.
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE))
Owner: Brocade Racing
Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington
Breeder: Mr C. McDonnell
Sponsor: W & S Recycling
Official BHA Rating 127
Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 6
Colours: RED and PURPLE (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, RED cap
Form: 1-656F2 D
HHH Hadwindsurgerybeforepenultimatestart;wentclearafterfouroutinfive-runnerraceatTaunton(2m7f,good)11daysago but tired on run-in and was collared in the final strides; that was his best form (raised 2lb since) but leaves a lingering question over his stamina at this stiffer track.
Official BHA Rating 125
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 8, 13
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 11, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Stewards Note: RIDERS ONTHE STORM: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.
LASKALIN: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
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Advertised Total prize fund £100000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
No Horse
Gr g Saddler Maker (IRE) - La Bole Night (FR) (April Night (FR))
Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mr Jean-Yves Touzaint
Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited
Horse Age: 12
Weight: 12 0
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap
Form: P/P31P-4 CD
HHH Three-timewinneroftheBetfairChasehere(3m,good/heavy);this12yoisn’ttheforceofold,asevidencedbyhisfourth place in that Grade 1 last time out, but he’s dropped down the weights; awarded this race last year (winner demoted due to banned substance in sample) and he’s respected
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Magicaldoun (FR) (Kaldoun (FR))
Owner: Ms Sharon Kinsella
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: C. Hubert De Chaudenay & G. De Dumast
Sponsor: Faucets Limited
Horse Age: 10
Official BHA Rating 154
Weight: 11 8
Colours: BLACK, RED sleeves, BLACK spots.
Form: 165/1-1P BF
HHH Won at Ludlow (3m1f, soft) last January and returned from some more time off with another easy win in the London National at Sandown (3m5f, good) in December; pulled up in the Welsh National later that month (lost her right-fore shoe) but is not written off in view of her previous promise.
Official BHA Rating 148
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Ribble (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Gleadhill House Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 11 5
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap Form: U2P/1P0- C D
Sean Quinlan
B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line (Silver Patriarch (IRE))
Owner: Mrs L Nixon
Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow
Breeder: T. F. F. Nixon
Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd
Horse Age: 9
Official BHA Rating 145
HH Hasapatchyprofileandwasdisappointingonfinaltworunslastseason,thelatestlastJanuary;however,he’srunbigraces the last two times he’s returned from an absence, notably winning the prestigious Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) in November 2021, and is not ruled out.
Hugh Nugent (3)
Weight: 11 3
Colours: DARK GREEN and ORANGE (quartered), ORANGE sleeves and cap Form: 31U-44P
HHH Lacklustre in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in the Welsh National, beaten before stamina may have been an issue; however, previous runs such as his staying-on fourth in the Becher at Aintree (3m2f, good to soft) in December suggests he may be suited by this sort of test; could be a contender
Official BHA Rating 143
Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE) (Old Vic)
Owner: Mr G. Thompson
Trainer: Chris Honour, Ashburton
Breeder: Distillery Stud
Sponsor: Cotswold Stone Supplies
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 11 0
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets. Form: 3P0-P1P
HH WonatNewbury(3m2f,soft)onNewYear’sEveandtherecanbeoptimismhe’llstaythisfar;notdiscountedbuthe’snever run well away from Newbury over fences and he was pulled up at Warwick last time.
Official BHA Rating 140
B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) (Dom Alco (FR))
Owner: Mr P. Davies
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres
Sponsor: Faucets Limited
Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 11
Colours: DARK BLUE, BROWN chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap
Form: 4141-14 C
HHHH Last season ended with a win at Lingfield and she improved for the step up in trip to win here (3m1f, soft) on her reappearance in November, when clear with subsequent Welsh National runner-up The Big Breakaway; stayed on for solid fourth at Kempton (3m, soft) since and today’s test of stamina could be right up her street; has won on good to soft, unraced on good
Official BHA Rating 137
Gr m Martaline - Queen Soraya (Persian Bold)
Owner: Andrew Fox-Pitt
Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Breeder: O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt
Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc
Horse Age: 11
Weight: 10 11
Colours: DARK BLUE, BLACK cap
Form: 1P-P006 C
HH Completed a hat-trick last season (3m/3m2f, soft; including the Becher Chase) and she’s well handicapped on that form; hasn’t run badly on her last few starts but needs something extra in the first-time cheekpieces if she’s to win this, and her best form has come on soft ground
Official BHA Rating 137
B g Fame And Glory - Parsons Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))
Owner: Mr J. T. B. Hunt
Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote
Breeder: Mr Denis O’Driscoll
Sponsor: Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
Horse Age: 9
Weight: 10 10
Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE stripes, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap Form: 1/211P-3
Sean Bowen
Official BHA Rating 136
HHH Prominent-racer who won two in a row in good style early last year (2m7f/3m1f, good to soft/soft) then was pulled up in CheltenhamFestivalhandicap; returnedwithfairthirdoffouratAyr(3m,heavy)lastmonthandthislightlyraced9yocouldstill have more to offer; interesting contender.
Ch g Presenting - Gales Return (IRE) (Bob’s Return (IRE))
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mrs E. Moore
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 10 7
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 0230-PP
H Ran well when third in last year’s Midlands National (4m2f, soft), a race he won in 2021, and he’s well handicapped on that form; however, he’s been pulled up on both starts this term and a major turnaround is needed
Official BHA Rating 133
B g Midnight Legend - As Was (Epalo (GER))
Owner: Bradley Partnership
Trainer: Nicky Martin, Minehead
Breeder: Upton Viva Stud
Sponsor: Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd
Horse Age: 11
Weight: 10 6
Colours: MAROON, BEIGE star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap. Form: 242-031 D
HHH Third in this race two years ago (soft) and he was a gallant front-running winner of the Welsh National (3m6f, soft) last time out; today’s better ground may not be ideal but he’s nevertheless produced some good performances on good to soft ground and he’s not ruled out up 5lb for Chepstow.
Official BHA Rating 132
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Alyce (FR) (Villez (USA))
Owner: Potter, Pipe and Pete
Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington
Breeder: Mr Serge Bourounoff
Sponsor: W & S Recycling
Horse Age: 9
Weight: 10 6
Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 0/22-222
HHH Two-time hurdle winner who has been runner-up on all five starts over fences (2m4f-3m, good-soft); he needs to prove he can still get the job done and is up in grade here, but there can be optimism he can give another good account and this trip may be within range; might not be far away
Official BHA Rating 132
B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE))
Owner: David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater
Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle
Breeder: Miss Lisa Pyne
Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd
Horse Age: 9
Weight: 10 6
Colours: PINK and PURPLE check, PINK sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 6023-43
Tom CannonOfficial BHA Rating 132
HHH Won the Classic at Warwick (3m5f, soft) in 2021 and returned to form with a good third in that same race last month (heavy);canbebangthereifrepeatingthatlatestformontoday’sbetterground(effectiveongoodtosoftgoingbutunproven on good).
Charlie Deutsch Gavin Sheehan Kevin Brogan David Prichard (5) David NoonanB g Presenting - Serpentaria (Golden Snake (USA))
Owner: Mrs Aafke Clarke
Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley
Breeder: Mr Maurice Garde
Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 10 2
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BEIGE braces, YELLOW sleeves, ORANGE cap
Form: 65P-453 C
HHHH Has run just four times over fences and it was his best effort yet when upped in trip and third of 15 at Market Rasen (3m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; three runs over hurdles at Haydock yielded two wins and he could play a leading role now back here for the first time over fences.
B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE) (Presenting)
Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: T. Hayes
Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited
Horse Age: 7
Official BHA Rating 127
Weight: 10 2
Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap
Form: 111-562 CD
HHHHH Madeit2-2overfences(soft/good)overC&DlastMarchandhasworkedhiswaybackintoformthisseason,staying on for a close second at Doncaster (3m, good) three weeks ago; 3lb out of the handicap today but this step back up in trip could be a major positive; cheekpieces go on; likeable claims.
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Lucie (FR) (Poliglote)
Owner: Mr Richard Hobson
Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Breeder: Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy
Sponsor: R H Bloodstock
Horse Age: 11
Official BHA Rating 125
Weight: 10 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 26-6415 C BF
HH Convincing winner here (3m1f, soft) in November and fair fifth of 18 in the veterans’ final at Sandown (3m, soft) last month; however, from out of the handicap he’s 7lb higher than for his course win, and there’s a suspicion this 11yo will be vulnerable in this hotter race
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7, 14 Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 11, 14
Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 11, 12.
Official BHA Rating 125
Stewards Note: QUICK WAVE: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
2022: BRISTOL DE MAI (FR) 11 11 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 11 ran
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Over 120 guests and speakers from across the country and the sport of horseracing converged on Ascot Racecourse on Thursday 9 February for the inaugural Racing Together Industry Day. The event –supported by The Levy Board, the Racing Foundation, Racecourse Association and Ascot Racecourse – was designed to explore ‘why community engagement is at the heart of racing’s future strategy’ and drew upon some of its own diverse leaders in the field, supported by invaluable insight from football, cricket and the responsible gambling sector
Around 60 separate organisations, including 20 charities were represented at one of British sport’s most iconic venues
Representing football and the Premier League, Andy McLaren shared the experiences of the football family, which is supported by a vast charity network comprising over 6,000 staff across the Leagues. Together they support highly effective programmes, such as Premier League Kicks, which a young Marcus Rashford benefited from in his school days “There is a high-performance sustainable bedrock to our work through assessing the charities in the same way, ” said Andy.
British Horseracing Authority Chair, Joe Saumarez Smith set out the vision of the sport’s governing body to lay the foundation to help the industry achieve greater things On the value of community engagement, he said: “We all have an opportunity to share our stories and to work harder to inform wider recognition from Government and MPs.”
If Ascot symbolises high quality racing for the wider world, then Lord’s Cricket ground holds that same stature for its sport. Ricky Reynolds, Head of Community at Lord’s Cricket said “Half of our programmes have nothing to do with a bat and ball but are more about access to our spaces, such as the media centre and museum, where
young people are engaged with maths and literacy. Local people are supported through employability programmes and a mental health partnership with the charity, MIND has allowed our team to do what we do best, to play an active role at an ultra-local level.”
York Racecourse’s successful Pride Raceday was showcased in a presentation from Harriet Rochester representing the racecourse, supported by Rachael Gowland from the EBF and Di Farrell-Thomas from Racing with Pride.
EPIC Risk Management’s Mark Potter highlighted just some of racing’s opportunities to support and educate its workforce and customers around responsible gambling. The delegates were very moved as Mark shared his own lived experience of gambling harm, which spiralled to devastating effect during his days as a professional rugby player.
The day concluded with a rousing call to action from a panel comprising trainers Richard Phillips and Jo Foster, Park Lane Stables’ Founder Natalie O’Rourke MBE and aspiring jockey Louis Woolf, discussing the growth and future potential of National Racehorse Week, alongside Great British Racing’s Gabi Whitfield.
John Blake, CEO of Racing Together said:
“We were so grateful to have been joined by such a knowledgeable and action-focused group of speakers and colleagues from across racing and other sports. It was encouraging to see representatives from our main funder, The Levy Board, so too the Racing Foundation, Ascot Racecourse Supports…, and the Racecourse Association engaging in the discussions as invested partners
“So many of the delegates are themselves committing time and resources to work on improving the lives of racing’s communities, making the sport more relevant and valuable to an often circumspect, or even dismissive society.
Representing the hosts, Racing to School Trustee Jacqui Greet closed the morning session alongside Jon Yates, Berkshire Community Foundation and Assunta Soldovieri, Sebastian’s Action Trust reflecting on some effective activity within the ‘Ascot Supports…’ community programme – a new sub-brand that the racecourse has embedded so successfully within its work since 2017
“There was great optimism and urgency around the room and a clear answer to the question of whether community engagement should be at the heart of racing’s future thinking and planning.”
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The Barrie Wells Trust is a charity founded and funded by Barrie Wells MBE which run the Box4Kids initiative The charity is unique in that it does not ask for any monetary donations, just simply the kind donation of executive boxes.
The Trust collaborates with over 200 sports clubs, entertainment venues and box holders who kindly donate their boxes. To date, over 14,000 children and their families have enjoyed a Box4Kids experience. The Trust have a network of over 140 hospitals across the UK including Great Ormond Street, Royal Manchester Children’s, Great North Children’s and Alder Hey who nominate children to attend.
Box4Kids invites seriously ill and disabled children to enjoy a sporting or entertainment event in the luxury of an executive box. Comfortable and safe, a box is an ideal environment for a child who normally is not able to attend sporting or entertainment events due to their illness or disability. Most importantly, it’s the perfect way to make a child feel special for the day, giving them a VIP experience to remember.
Getting involved is easy. Whether you’re a business, a club, event venue or an individual, they invite you to donate your box and aim to make it as simple as possible. Just choose an event you’d like to donate your box for and Box4Kids do the rest. Their team does all of the logistics, inviting children from local hospitals for the day and hosting them with their families.
To celebrate the children that are here with us today, we have named our 3pm race “The Ascot Racecourse Supports Box4Kids Handicap Hurdle Race” and have asked the children to judge the best turned out horse.
If you are interested in donating your executive box, or would like to find out more about The Trust and Box4Kids, you can contact Barrie directly at barrie.wells@ barriewellstrust.org or via the office on 01524 590600
Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (3,885 metres) for four yrs old and upwards
AdvertisedTotalPrizeFund£50000 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£19875;Second£9935;Third£4970;Fourth£2485;Fifth£1240;Sixth£620 (PenaltyValue£26015)Weightsraised5lbandParagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. See page 79 for conditions of this race.
Ascot Racecourse Supports 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.
B g Coastal Path - Sambirane (FR) (Apeldoorn (FR))
Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Mme Chantale Chenu & Mlle Claire Chenu
Sponsor: Morson Group
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 12 0
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap
Form: 1P01-F3 BF
HHH Returns to hurdles following a couple of chase attempts in the autumn; 4-7 in this sphere, most recently winning well at Sandown (2m4f, good) last April; Freddie Gingell’s useful claim offsets a 6lb higher mark today; not dismissed Official BHA Rating 143
B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) (Le Triton (USA))
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 12
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap
Form: 11P-32P
HHH Still has low mileage; failed to complete, along with most of the runners, in a tough Lanzarote five weeks ago (only four finished); placed in 2m4f handicaps at Aintree and Newbury in the autumn; holds each-way claims on that form. Official BHA Rating 141
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR))
Owner: The Nevers Racing Partnership II
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Jacques Cypres
Sponsor: Swansway
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 11 9
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PINK armlets, PINK cap Form: 61-1351
HHH Has done his winning over 2m, most recently at Huntingdon last month when beating Whizz Kid and taking his record on good ground to 2-2; still unexposed on a sound surface; likely player if proving as effective back up in trip (mixed record at 2m3f). Official BHA Rating 138
B g Winged Love (IRE) - Barnish River (IRE) (Riverhead (USA))
Owner: Owners Group 039
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Mrs Linda Gault
Horse Age: 9
Weight: 11 2
Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 2PP/25-3 D
HHH Lightlyraced9yo;hasn’treallybuiltonearlypromiseandis0-6inhandicaps,mostrecentlythirdatNewbury(2m4f,soft) seven weeks ago; however, has place possibilities off the same mark granted a similar effort.
B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR))
Owner: Mr P. Davies
Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford
Breeder: Mr Gildas Blain
Sponsor: Faucets Limited
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating 131
Shane Quinlan (3)
Weight: 11 1
Colours: DARK BLUE, BROWN chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap Form: 1-123 D BF
HHHH Scored very easily at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) on British debut, following up his French win and looking a useful prospect; beaten favourite the last twice but latest effort (2m) was creditable and it suggested this step back up in distance will suit; remains of interest
Official BHA Rating 130
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) (Voix du Nord (FR))
Owner: Mr Steven Packham
Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham
Breeder: Mr J. Berger & Mr J. Lamborot
Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd
Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 13
Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, diabolo on sleeves.
Form: 45021-P CD
HHHHH Second in the 2021 Betfair Hurdle; two from two over hurdles at Ascot, including a good-ground success last March; now only 1lb higher and looks interesting back here with reappearance (pulled up before two out in the Lanzarote) under his belt
Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER) (Monsun (GER))
Owner: Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Gestut Hachtsee
Sponsor: Morson Group
Official BHA Rating 128
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 13
Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN
Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.
Form: 31-2211 D
HHHH Recordof4-9overhurdles;hasformfiguresof211sincehavingwindsurgery,thewinsgainedatTaunton(2m3f,good)andFakenham (2m4f, good to soft); progressive sort who warrants respect despite going into deeper waters at this level.
B g Sir Percy - Kalane (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))
Owner: Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner
Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Breeder: Paul Murphy
Sponsor: CLASS1PERSONNEL
Official BHA Rating 128
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 12
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, DARK GREEN stars and cap
Form: 5-3142U
HH Unseated rider at the first flight in Listed novice event at Huntingdon (2m3f) last week; consistent sort otherwise and ran well in Kempton handicap (2m) the time before; now 2lb higher in a better grade
B g Camelot - Chatline (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA))
Owner: The Gredley Family
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Sponsor: Unex Group
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating 127
Weight: 10 11
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 55-4222
HHH Very consistent (form figures 4222) in good-ground handicaps this season, most recently close second at Huntingdon (upped to 2m3f) last week; threatening to get back on the scoresheet and can’t be ruled out
Official BHA Rating 126
B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))
Owner: Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington
Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow
Breeder: Imelda Harney
Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 10 10
Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN and RED striped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 63-1U11 D
HHH Three from three in completed races over hurdles, the latest success in novice event at Catterick (2m3f, soft; has won on good); open to further improvement; first preference is 4:25 Haydock.
B g Kayf Tara - Seemarye (Romany Rye)
Owner: Farm Fencing Limited
Trainer: Adam West, Epsom
Breeder: The Glanvilles Stud
Horse Age: 10
Official BHA Rating 125
Weight: 10 9
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE triple diamond, striped sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 10-1304
HH Couple of Flat runs this year (below par latest); behind Irish Hill at Fontwell when last seen over hurdles, jumping left; runner-up in this contest two years ago but isn’t sure to repeat the form now aged ten.
Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Wurfspiel (GER) (Lomitas)
Owner: Foxtrot Racing Whizz Kid
Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich
Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
Horse Age: 7
Official BHA Rating 124
Weight: 10 8
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE epaulets, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 0-236P2 BF
HHH Clear second behind Homme Public at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month and is tightly matched with the winner on the revised terms; has not convinced over 2m4f/2m5f this winter but may stay this 2m3f trip on a sound surface; in the mix.
Official BHA Rating 123
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B g Zoffany (IRE) - Trois Graces (USA) (Alysheba (USA))
Owner: Pimlico Racing Ireland
Trainer: Peter Fahey, Ireland
Breeder: Camas Park
Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 7
Colours: BEIGE, PURPLE sleeves.
Form: F12F51/- D
HHHH Flat/hurdleswinnerinBritainin2017/2018;goodstrike-rate(3-5incompletedstarts)overhurdlesinFrancein2020/21, most recently winning a Listed handicap at Auteuil (2m3f, heavy) exactly 700 days ago; interesting off a handy looking mark on debut for Irish yard, especially if the market speaks positively
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 11, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Official BHA Rating 122
Stewards Note: SAMARRIVE: Following its run on 21/11/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
2022: GOOD RISK AT ALL (FR) 6 10 9 Charlie Deutsch 6-4 (Sam Thomas) 11 ran
6-1 Irish Hill (GER), 7-1 Djelo (FR), 15-2 Samarrive (FR), Glynn (IRE), 8-1 Supreme Gift (IRE), 9-1 Homme Public (FR), Too Friendly (GB), Whizz Kid (GER), 12-1 Fifty Ball (FR), Thibault (GB), Zoffany Bay (IRE), 14-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR), 22-1 Kaleb (IRE)
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About two miles (1m 7f 50yds) (3,000 metres) for four yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total prize fund £70000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £31934; Second £13055; Third £6524; Fourth £3262. (Penalty Value £41608) A
B g Valirann (FR) - Brogella (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))
Owner: Mr P K Barber and Mr P J Vogt
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill
Sponsor: Morson Group
Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 011-114 CD
HHHH Confirmed himself highlyprogressivewhenmakingallintheGrade 2ElitehereinNovember(goodto firm)andamix of patient tactics, a longer trip and soft ground all contributed to his defeat at Cheltenham when well behind First Street; it’s easy to envisage him shrugging aside that disappointment back here; respected Official BHA Rating 153
B g Golden Horn - Ladys First (Dutch Art)
Owner: Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Lady Bamford
Sponsor: Unibet
Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 8
Colours: MAROON.
Form: 1325-13
HHHHH Placed in some quality handicaps last season and impressed when conceding weight all round in Newbury’s Gerry Feilden in November (2m, good); no match for prolific stablemate Marie’s Rock in the Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) but he was 8l ahead of Knappers Hill with I Like To Move It even further back; the one to beat on that form.Official BHA
Rating 152
B g Trans Island - Nobratinetta (FR) (Celtic Swing)
Owner: Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mr & Mrs J. Dawson
Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 11 8
Colours: MAROON, WHITE epaulets and armlets.
Form: 1520-16 CD BF
HHHH Won a bumper here; some feat to have defied top weight in the Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m, good) and although behind First Street in his two runs either side of that, he did finish nearly 3l ahead of the Henderson runner (who was conceding 3lb) in last season’s Betair at Newbury; Cheltenham last time was disappointing but soft ground over 2m4f seemed to find him out; much better can be expected of him this afternoon.
Official BHA Rating 152
B g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt (IRE) (Mandalus)
Owner: The Megsons
Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton
Breeder: Martin Byrne
Sponsor: Fitzdares
Horse Age: 11
Weight: 11 4
Colours: PINK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 0231-P0
Tom BellamyHH Last seen in October when tailed off in the US Grand National (hurdle) and prior to that ran poorly over fences at Worcester;wonlastseason’sGrandAnnualattheCheltenhamFestival,despitehisadvancingyears,butthesetermsaretough even if returning to form back over hurdles
Official BHA Rating 136
Stewards Note: I LIKE TO MOVE IT: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
2022: GOSHEN (FR) 6 11 10 Jamie Moore 4-7 (Gary Moore) 4 ran
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Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 8yds) (4,228 metres) for five yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £175000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £76265; Second £31308; Third £15663; Fourth £7823; Fifth £3920; Sixth £1960. (Penalty Value £99662.50) A
See page 79 for conditions of this race.
Betfair 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.
B g Yeats (IRE) - Gaybric (IRE) (Presenting)
Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam
Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Patrick Cashman
Sponsor: Tote
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 11 10
Colours: WHITE, RED stars, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap Form: 130-2P4 D
HH Won the Rehearsal and ran respectably in the Cotswold Chase last season; peak effort this term when second to notable rival in Kelso handicap in October; faces a stiffer task on these terms and has something to prove back down in trip (most of his chase form is at 2m7f+).
Official BHA Rating 154
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Niagaria du Bois (FR) (Grand Tresor (FR))
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Comte Michel de Gigou
Sponsor: Mr O’Brien
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 11 10
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 211-521 CD
HHHHH Justified favouritism, albeit fortuitously having been left in the lead when the likely winner took a final-fence fall, in Grade 2 at Thurles (2m4f, yielding) last month; well capable of smarter form and has four Grade 1 wins on his CV, including this race 12 months ago (followed up at Aintree); commands major respect in his bid to become the fifth dual winner of the Ascot Chase this century.
B g Primary (USA) - Clonroche Wells (IRE) (Pierre)
Owner: Mr A. N. Solomons
Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mrs Kathleen Flood
Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
Horse Age: 11
Official BHA Rating 164
Weight: 11 10
Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN hoop and armlets, EMERALD GREEN cap, BLACK spots. Form: 16/613-3 C
HH Won the Clarence House here in 2021 when he was on a roll at about 2m; bagged last season’s Peterborough Chase over an easy 2m4f but was behind Pic D’Orhy and Millers Bank in same race this term (his last appearance); the 11yo has stamina to prove over this stiff 2m5f.
Official BHA Rating 158
B g Passing Glance - It Doesn’t Matter (Karinga Bay)
Owner: Millers Bank Partnership
Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote
Breeder: A. M. Hales
Sponsor: Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
Horse Age: 9
Weight: 11 10
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap.
Form: 1-5U226
HHH Grade 1 novice winner at Aintree last April; soundly beaten in the King George most recently (had a third wind surgery since); has finished a good second behind Pic D’Orhy on two occasions, including in this season’s Peterborough Chase, and looks interesting on those pieces of form.
B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR))
Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca
Sponsor: Morson Group
Horse Age: 8
Official BHA Rating 155
Weight: 11 10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap
Form: 31P-111 C D
HHHH Good novice chaser last term; three from three this season, including all-the way wins in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon (2m4f, good; beat Millers Bank by 2l) and Silviniaco Conti at Kempton (2m4f, soft; won by 16l); this four-time Grade 2 scorer is currently better than ever and could well improve further the way he’s going; big player back at the top level.
Official BHA Rating 162
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B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA))
Owner: Mrs J Donnelly
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: C.J. & E.B. Bennett
Sponsor: Unibet
Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10
Colours: YELLOW and BLACK check, YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star Form: 11/11P-3 C BF
HHHH Has been a powerhouse at 2m and collared Energumene near the line in that epic clash for the 2022 Clarence House here; subsequent flopsintheChampionChaseandTingleCreekcanbeexcusedduetophysicalissues;hadasecondwindsurgerysincelatestdefeatandnowgoes in tongue-tie; shapes as if this new trip is well worth exploring, while other factors bolster that point (3m point winner; has stamina in pedigree); the likeliest winner granted a return to form (has comfortably the best chance on peak ratings).
Official BHA Rating 174
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4, 6. 2022: FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 7 11 7 Mark Walsh 9-4 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 8 ran
13-8 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR), 9-4 Shishkin (IRE), 5-2 Pic D’orhy (FR), 9-1 Millers Bank (GB), 16-1 First Flow (IRE), 50-1 Aye Right (IRE)
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Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 118yds) (4,734 metres) for four yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £18650. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7533; Second £3765; Third £1884; Fourth £942; Fifth £470 (Penalty Value £9849.06)
See page 79 for conditions of this race
Age Concern 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 g Fame And Glory - Qui Plus Est (FR) (Dark Moondancer)
Owner: Mrs Gay Smith
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: K. Crehan & S. Condon
Sponsor: Ashford Stud, Wasdell Group
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 12 1
Colours: WHITE, MAUVE stars. Form: 322-112
Official BHA Rating 126
HHHH Won four-runner races over 2m5f (Warwick and Ludlow) in his first two starts over hurdles; hung right in the closing stages to handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, again on good; winner scored again since) but stayed on to be a good second of nine; this much greater stamina test is worth exploring and he could still be a useful prospect.
Br g Stowaway - Godlylady (IRE) (Old Vic)
Owner: Mr T. Lacey
Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill
Sponsor: Plusbac
Horse Age: 9
Weight: 12 0
Colours: BLACK, PINK hoop, hooped sleeves, PINK cap
Form: 30/3-302 D
HHHHH Off 534 days before this season; caught the eye when never-nearer second of 12 at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) last time, showing his best form this term and his old form over 3m+ was a little better, including a hat-trick in cheekpieces on good ground; ridden this term by Cameron Iles; shortlisted.
Official BHA Rating 125
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE) (Old Vic)
Owner: Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden
Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington
Breeder: Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick
Sponsor: Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 12 0
Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, striped sleeves and star on cap.
Form: 35-111P D
HHH Irish maiden point winner who scored over 2m7f and 2m5f on good ground this autumn in his first two novice hurdles, the latter by 57l at Wincanton; hard to assess precisely and although he found a Grade 1 at Newbury (2m4f, soft; 16-1) much too tough on latest start, he could still be interesting
B g Authorized (IRE) - Ballymena Lassie (Giant’s Causeway (USA))
Owner: Ms Adrienne Gross
Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Des Bissons
Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd
Horse Age: 6
Official BHA Rating 125
Weight: 11 13
Colours: RED and YELLOW diabolo, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap
Form: 0-22114
HHH Sole run beyond 2m5f looked creditable at 3m2f but was a three-runner race; took a while to get off the mark over hurdles but then had back-to-back handicap wins at Plumpton (2m4f, good) and Warwick (2m3f, soft) in the autumn; went up another 7lb to this mark when creditable fourth at Newbury seven weeks ago, suggesting he needs to resume his improvement.
B g Night Wish (GER) - Valence (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))
Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Mr Denis Parreau Delhote
Sponsor: Morson Group
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating 124
Weight: 11 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap
Form: 1-42F
HHHH Won over hurdles (2m2f, very soft) last March on sole French start; two British novice hurdles this autumn, better effort in close second of three here (2m5f, good) when he travelled much the best before losing out to a rallying 8-13 shot, a blunder two out not helping; could have plenty of improvement in him but he came badly unstuck with his early jumping on handicap debut at Kempton (2m5f; 10-1) on Boxing Day.
Official BHA Rating 124
B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Wayward Cove (Karinga Bay)
Owner: Presumption in Favour Partnership
Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton
Breeder: Mrs Una Sinnott
Sponsor: Fitzdares
Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 12
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE spots, DARK BLUE sleeves.
Form: 3F3-111 D
HHHH Back to form winning all three starts this season and has now hit new heights; the last of those wins came in last-gasp fashion at Taunton (3m, good to soft) at the end of December; raised another 6lb and would have more to prove on good ground but he’s going great guns.
Official BHA Rating 123
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Old Town Queen (IRE) (Bob’s Return (IRE))
Owner: GDM Partnership
Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe
Breeder: E. Fehily
Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport
Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 11
Colours: MAROON and WHITE (quartered), checked sleeves and cap
Form: 45302P D
HH Ran only twice over hurdles, winning a maiden at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in March 2021, but 0-7 over fences since; second of three finishers in handicap at Gowran (2m4f, good to yielding) but pulled up at Cheltenham later in October; has since changed hands and left Gordon Elliott; form over this sort of trip is not the most solid but he needs a second look.
Official BHA Rating 122
B g Zanzibari (USA) - Chamdespoir (FR) (Chamberlin (FR))
Owner: Ms G. E. Morgan
Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Breeder: Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier
Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 11 11
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap
Form: 336141
HHH 3-3 at Hereford, no wins elsewhere; took a maiden hurdle on good ground and latest win was in a 2m6f handicap (soft) onlateststart,fromwhichtherunner-upscorednexttime;11lbhighertoday,whichdemandsbetterstill,buthe’sgoingtheright way and the new trip is interesting
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Rainbow (Rainbow Quest (USA))
Owner: Mr Ashley Carr
Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham
Breeder: Mr G. S. Bishop
Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd
Horse Age: 9
Official BHA Rating 122
Weight: 11 4
Colours: DARK GREEN and ORANGE (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 2142-00 D
HHH Raced mainly at 2m7f-3m2f last term and it was a highly fruitful campaign, including four wins; 2m and soft ground were major worries on reappearance (22-1) but he again underperformed when back to 3m three weeks ago (14-1); dropped just 2lb but, with good ground forecast, worth a second look.
Official BHA Rating 115
B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Onolita Saulaie (FR) (Nononito (FR))
Owner: Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas
Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Breeder: S.C.E.A. De Maulde et al
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 11 1
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK cross belts and armlets. Form: 031211
HHHH Has flourished for new yard with three wins and two places; first of those wins was on good ground and he arrives hereonahat-trickafterscoringunderTobyWynneoverabout3m1fatHuntingdon(goodtosoft)andHereford(soft);hasbeen doing it in good style too, so remains one to take seriously despite going up another 8lb
Official BHA Rating 112
B g Getaway (GER) - Lakil Princess (IRE) (Bering)
Owner: Danny whizzbang partnership
Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster
Breeder: Minch Bloodstock
Sponsor: Bresbet
Horse Age: 10
Weight: 10 13
Colours: PINK, MAUVE stars, striped sleeves, PINK cap Form: 21-633P D
HH 1-10 for new yard, the win over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last April and he’s now 7lb lower; backward steps since, albeit with 214 days off before he was pulledup over hurdles on heavy ground in January; may have come on since thatrun but he does not look the percentage call
Official BHA Rating 110
B g Milan - Faucon (Polar Falcon (USA))
Owner: The Box 8 Partnership
Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster
Breeder: Mr Don Cantillon
Sponsor: Bresbet
Jonathan BurkeHorse Age: 9
Weight: 10 9
Colours: DARK GREEN, RED chevrons, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 336-05P D
H Gained his only win under rules in December 2020; lost his form over fences with Fergal O’Brien and showed little back over hurdles for new yard on latest outing.
Official BHA Rating 106
Visor worn by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10
Stewards Note: DANNY WHIZZBANG: Following its run on 10/1/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
HUNTSMANS JOG: Following its run on 30/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
2022: GUILLEMOT (FR) 6 10 5 Harry Cobden 14-1 (Henry Daly) 11 ran
6-1 Huntsmans Jog (IRE), 13-2 Itso Fury (IRE), 7-1 Thomas Mor (IRE), Ivaldi (FR), 15-2 Yes No Maybe So (IRE), 8-1 Apple Rock (IRE), 9-1 Zestful Hope (FR), Imphal (GB), 10-1 Loup de Maulde (FR), 12-1 Danny Whizzbang (IRE), 14-1 Warranty (FR), 16-1 Old Town Garde (IRE)
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About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,155 metres)
for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares
Advertised Total Prize Fund £10000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
See page 79 for conditions of this race
EBF 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 Jockey
B m Golden Horn - Deuce Again (Dubawi (IRE))
Owner: Mr I. F. Gosden
Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 6
Colours: MAUVE and WHITE check, WHITE sleeves, MAUVE armlets. Form: 1
HHHH Out of a Listed Flat winner; drew nicely clear of the others with the runner-up when narrow winner of 17-runner Wincanton bumper (good to soft) on Boxing Day and ought to play a significant role under her penalty here.
Official BHA Rating -
Br m Westerner - Tiger Bay Lady (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Owner: Foxhills Racing Limited
Trainer: Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Breeder: Aidan Aherne
Sponsor: Grace Harris Racing
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 11 6
Colours: RED, ORANGE diamond, ORANGE sleeves, RED stars, ORANGE cap, RED diamonds. Form: 21 D
HHH Built upon promise shown on debut in Ireland when causing 40-1 surprise at Ludlow (soft) last month; has quite a bit more on her plate but is open to further progress if the quicker ground suits. Official BHA Rating -
B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) (Presenting)
Owner: IBT Racing
Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle
Breeder: Netherfield House Stud
Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 6
Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE seams and sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 1 D
HHH Has the right type of pedigree for bumpers and kept on strongly for ready win on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December; contests a much stronger race here but it’s very hard to gauge the limit of her ability
Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lakil Princess (IRE) (Bering)
Owner: Mr Stephen Killalea
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Minch Bloodstock
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 11 2
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap Form: 2
HHH Half-sister to useful jumpers Danny Whizzbang and Lastbutnotleast; promising debut when keeping-on second of 15 behind Inion Tiogair at Ludlow (soft) six weeks ago; has possibilities if that outing has brought her on. Official BHA Rating -
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Clear Riposte (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))
Owner: Mrs Doreen Tabor
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Mrs Mary Ahearne
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 2
Colours: BLACK, WHITE disc, striped sleeves and cap
Form: 1-
HHHHH Out of a useful hurdler; easily beat a subsequent bumper winner to win by 8l on Irish point debut (soft) in February 2022; today’s rules debut comes after a one-year absence and it’s slightly unnerving to see a hood fitted but she is with a top stable and could be anything. Official BHA Rating -
Nico de Boinville
B m Champs Elysees - Ballinderry Moth (IRE) (Yeats (IRE))
Owner: Mr Semore Kurdi
Trainer: Noel Williams, Blewbury
Breeder: John O’Connor
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2
Colours: BLACK, GREY chevrons on sleeves.
Form: 5
HH Out of a bumper winner and made quite promising debut when fifth of 15 at Uttoxeter (heavy; about 15l behind Politacus) in December; today’s faster ground needs to enable significant improvement if she is to land this prize, though. Official BHA Rating -
Ch m Mount Nelson - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) (Simply Great (FR))
Owner: Mr A R Bromley
Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe
Breeder: Mrs Margaret Platt
Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, DARK GREEN epaulets.
Form: F4
HHH Beaten when falling on point debut last spring but joined a good stable for her rules career and shaped with significant promise when fourth of 18 at Warwick (soft) in November; can improve if more relaxed in a first-time hood and she enters calculations.
B m Epaulette (AUS) - Santacus (IRE) (Spartacus (IRE))
Owner: J. C. Collett
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Breeder: M. Noonan & D. Noonan
Sponsor: Bresbet
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 11 2
Colours: BLACK, RED diamond, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap
Form: 452
HHH Outran triple-digit odds when staying-on fifth in Cheltenham Listed race (good ground) in November and lost out by only a neck after finishing well at Uttoxeter (heavy) in December; probably won’t far away
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Sting In The Gale (Scorpion (IRE))
Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd
Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow
Breeder: James & Jean Potter
Sponsor: Potter Group
Horse Age: 6
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 11 2
Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star
Form:
HH Fourth foal; half-sister to stable’s fairly useful bumper/hurdle winner It’s Probably Me and another hurdle winner; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Kayf Grace (bumper/2m hurdle) and Missis Potts (2m-2m3f hurdle/chase); set a tough task on debut. Official BHA Rating -
B m Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) (Presenting)
Owner: Heart of the South Racing 133 & Partner
Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham
Breeder: M&R Refurbishments Ltd
Sponsor: Heart Of The South Bloodstock
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 2
Colours: DARK GREEN, ROYAL BLUE diamond
Form: 5
HH Third foal; sister to stable’s useful hurdlers Robin’s Dream and Jerrash; made low-key debut when well-held fifth at Fontwell (good to soft) last month and significant improvement is needed Official BHA Rating -
Ch m Proconsul - Fairyinthewind (IRE) (Indian Haven)
Owner: The Rose Tinted Partnership
Trainer: Nick Gifford, Findon
Breeder: Richard & Nell Kent
Sponsor: Avtrade Limited
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 11 2
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE star and star on cap. Form: 4
HH Out of a Flat and fairly useful jumps winner; stayed on for fourth on debut at Lingfield (AW) in December but was over 7l behind Kay Tara Tara there and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. Official BHA Rating -
Ch f New Approach (IRE) - Avongrove (Tiger Hill (IRE))
Owner: The Danum Partnership
Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Princes Risborough Cookshop, Science Supplements
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 10 4
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW stripes, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap
Form:
HHH Fifth foal; sister to useful Flat winner Influencer and half-sister to another three useful Flat winners; dam French Listedplaced 1m3f winner; stable not prolific in bumpers but this filly has an interesting pedigree. Official BHA Rating -
B f Milan - Well Tuned (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Owner: Mr Lui Carenza
Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster
Breeder: Mr Eoghan Loughlin
Sponsor: Bresbet
Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 4
Colours: WHITE, RED sleeves, WHITE diamonds, WHITE cap, BLACK diamonds. Form:
HHH Bought for 10,000euros last spring; out of a fairly useful bumper/hurdle/chase winner and represents stable which has an excellent bumper strike-rate (23%); well worth a glance in the betting.
NON RUNNER
B f Cokoriko (FR) - Valia du Reponet (FR) (Fragrant Mix (IRE))
Owner: The LSRFC SALVPS Partnership
The SALVPS
Trainer: Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Breeder: E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 10 4
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE hoop, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap
Form:
HH NON RUNNER Official BHA Rating -
Ch f Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE) (Milan)
Owner: John J. Murray & Niall Farrell
Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle
Breeder: John J. Murray & Niall Farrell
Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd
Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 4
Colours: ORANGE, BLACK Cross of Lorraine, diamonds on sleeves, BLACK cap
Form:
Alexander Thorne (5)
Official BHA Rating -
HHH Half-sistertostable’sfairhurdlewinnerGrosvenorCourt;dambumperwinner,closelyrelatedtosmartchaserDarkness and smart hurdler/chaser Cantlow; with stable running two, the market may provide some clues.
Hood worn first time by No 5, 7.
Stewards Note: MIGHTY MOTH: Following its run on 31/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. 2022: ROC OF DUNDEE (IRE) 5 10 11 Peter Kavanagh 10-3 (Donald McCain) 6 ran
5-2 Between Waters (IRE), 9-2 Golden Ace (GB), 6-1 Our Nel (IRE), 7-1 Kay Tara Tara (GB), 8-1 Politacus (IRE), 10-1 Bethka (IRE), 14-1 Inion Tiogair (IRE), Chesky’s In Milan (IRE), 16-1 Mistral Milly (IRE), 25-1 Birdhouse (GB), 33-1 Spring Gale (GB), Tara’s Light (GB), Whispering Gold (GB), 40-1 Mighty Moth (IRE)
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
We sadly heard the news that one of our long-standing Bowler Hats, George Ridgley passed away.
George worked as a Raceday Steward (Bowler Hat) for over 30 years, from 1991 until he retired in early 2022. His first job was supporting the office team on racedays, where he undertook a wide range of duties, before moving over to help the racing team.
Primarily based in the Parade Ring, George was instrumental in making sure our trophies were delivered safely and placed in the correct position ready for presentations. He was a familiar face in the Winners’ Enclosure and quite often on TV as he ensured everything was exactly right. George also wrote a book ‘Life in a bowler hat’ which tells of his many encounters at Ascot Racecourse over the years and donated all proceeds to charity
He will be missed greatly by us all and our deepest sympathy goes to his family and friends during this difficult time.
W E D N E S DAY 3 R D M AY
Ascot’s inaugural meeting of the 2023 Flat season is a top-class affair with Royal Ascot very much in its sights.
The seven-race card includes four specific trials, led by the Group 3 Longines Sagaro Stakes, won in recent years by top stayers including Colour Vision, Estimate and Stradivarius. Chipotle and Rohaan were also successful on this card in 2021 before going on to famous victories at Royal Ascot.
Off the track, this is a leisurely day to socialise, have a flutter and sample the bars and restaurants on offer.
Tickets from £20
S U N DAY 2 N D A P R I L
Our first family raceday of the year offers a thrilling combination of competitive Jumps racing and free countryside themed activities for racegoers of all ages.
The card features a valuable juvenile hurdle as well as a Veterans’ Chase for the popular older horses While off the track there is an abundance of fun to be had including Easter arts & crafts, bushcraft, pony rides and face painting.
Racegoers can also enjoy dog agility, sheepdog and ferret racing displays throughout the day.
Tickets from £25
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14TH
28TH
An action-packed couple of days at Ascot with the perfect combination of thrilling racing and an atmosphere made for socialising.
Several competitive handicaps make up the card on Friday, promising an exhilarating afternoon’s racing, while Saturday’s highlight is the Victoria Cup, a valuable seven-furlong Heritage Handicap that tends to attract proven course specialists and interesting, less exposed youngsters alike.
Cape Byron was a memorable winner in 2019, going on to land The Wokingham Stakes a month later. It is likely that some of the 2023 participants will return to contest this, or another of Royal Ascot’s major handicaps.
Tickets from £20
Under 18s go free Group rates apply
Fine Dining and Private Boxes available
LIMITED BOARD
Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)
Felicity Barnard
Lady Celina Carter
Ian McGregor CVO
Harry Morley
Jonathan Parker
Lisa Perrin
Nick Smith
Alastair Warwick
Greg Pearson (Chief Steward)
Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Josie Brown
Simon Cowley
Louise Moore
Gwen Thomas
Starters
William Jardine
Robert Supple Clerk of the Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Judge
Emily Jones
ASCOT RACECOURSE
LIMITED BOARD
Felicity Barnard
Ian McGregor CVO
Jonathan Parker
Nick Smith
Alastair Warwick
ASCOT RACECOURSE
BETTING & GAMING
LIMITED BOARD
Felicity Barnard
Christopher Collard
Ian McGregor CVO
Nigel Payne
Nick Smith
Alastair Warwick
COMPANY SECRETARY
Christopher Collard
Doctors
Roger Goulds
Peter Johnson
John Heathcock
Amy Lambert
Commentator
Mike Cattermole
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Darren Stone
Kelly McSorley
Lisa Cook
Jeremy Willis
Mel Baker
Handicapper
Michael Harris
Veterinary Officers
Katherine Byam-Cook
Sally Taylor
Veterinary Surgeons
Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS, Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS
Andrew Hamilton, BEng, (Hons), MVB, Cert AVP (ESO), MRCVS
Simon Knapp, LVO, BVetmed, BSc, MRCVS
Director of Racing and Public Affairs
Nick Smith
Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course
Chris Stickels
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Alastair Warwick
First Race 1.20 - THE ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS SCHOOLS POETRY COMPETITION NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £125 - Closed February 13th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310 (Penalty Value £13007.50) A
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE BATEAUX LONDON REYNOLDSTOWN NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £29614 to the winning horse The second to receive £11112, the third £5564 and the fourth £2771. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. SODEXO has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SODEXO 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. 8 entries at £200 - Closed February 13th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £22662; Second £9303; Third £4654; Fourth £2324. (Penalty Value £29614) A
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.25 - THE LK BENNETT SWINLEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. LK Bennett will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LK Bennett 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: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 21 entries, 1 at £100 and 20 at £500 - Closed February 13th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 8lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS BOX4KIDS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745 for four yrs old and upwards £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 6lb ASCOT will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a £200 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 26 entries, 7 at £50 and 19 at £250 - Closed February 13th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR ASCOT STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £99662 to the winning horse The second to receive £37397, the third £18725, the fourth £9327, the fifth £4690 and the sixth £2345. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £175 stake, Confirm by noon, February 13th and pay £700, Supplementary Entry by noon, February 13th and pay £5050 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day 13 entries, 6 at £175, 7 at £875. - Closed January 31st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £76265; Second £31308; Third £15663; Fourth £7823; Fifth £3920; Sixth £1960 (Penalty Value £99662.50) A
SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.10 - THE AGE CONCERN BRACKNELL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9849 to the winning horse The second to receive £4531, the third £2265, the fourth £1133 and the fifth £565. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. ASCOT will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023 26 entries, 0 at £18 and 26 at £90. - Closed February 13th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £7533; Second £3765; Third £1884; Fourth £942; Fifth £470 (Penalty Value £9849.06)
SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.45 - THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND EBF MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb Of 3 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. ASCOT will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 24 entries at £25 - Closed February 13th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 70 FOR THIS RACE.
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At all meetings there is a team of specially qualified vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses.
During each race vets follow the horse by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is standard practise for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, just allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to recover. Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.
In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances:
a) Abandonment before the running of the first race – full refund.
b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later
50% refund
In the event of an abandonment, please apply to the Customer Liaison Team in writing within three days for a refund.
Winner of the 2022 Betfair Ascot Chase
Jockey: Mark Walsh Trainer: J P O’Brien
Owner: Mr John P McManus
Breeder: Cte Michel De Gigou