Ascot Racecard - Sunday 2nd April

C H A I R M A N ’ S W E L C O M E

Welcome to the Spring Family Raceday, our final Jumps meeting of the 2022/23 season.

It has been a curtailed winter season at Ascot with two of our major meetings, at Christmas and in January, lost to the cold weather. As a result, we have staged just one Grade 1 contest but it was well worth the wait as Shishkin’s performance in the Betfair Ascot Chase was one of the highlights of the entire Jumps season.

Although he did not manage to follow up at the Cheltenham Festival we look forward to seeing Shishkin at Aintree and next season he will step up to run over three miles It also looks likely that we will see Our Power, winner of the Bateaux London Gold Cup in October, in the Grand National and he goes there as one of the leading British hopes for the race.

Today, £170,000 of prize money is on offer, including the £40,000 Royal Ascot Racing Club Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. It looks an exceptionally strong renewal with many of the contenders having run in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. It is also great to see old favourites Two For Gold and Larry in the Memberships At Ascot Veterans’ Handicap Chase.

Our grateful thanks go to today’s sponsors including Soil Science and LK Bennett as well as all of those who have supported our Jumps racing programme throughout the season.

You will notice that our first race has been donated to Ascot United Warriors football team, a Special Olympics side for players with learning difficulties that Ascot is sponsoring through the Ascot Racecourse Supports programme. They are celebrated a victory in their first ever game last weekend and we hope they enjoy their visit to Ascot.

Off the track, there are a wide range of activities to get involved in, all linked to a countryside Easter theme. With face painting, pony rides, animal displays including sheepdogs and alpacas, arts and crafts, egg and spoon races and much more on offer, there should be something to keep all ages entertained throughout the afternoon.

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and we are thrilled to have Autism in Racing on site again with 17 families due to make use of the facility You will also have the chance to vote in the 2023 Royal Ascot Schools Art competition, so do head to the Exhibition Hall to see all of the entries

Our next meeting is Royal Ascot Trials Day on 3rd May, a high-class fixture that signals the start of the Flat season at Ascot. We hope to see you then.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt.

His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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OFF THE TRACK

Your guide to today’s activities away from the track

08-09

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

Your guide to refreshments at Ascot

WRISTBANDS

LOST CHILD/PERSON

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.

OVER 18 WRISTBANDS

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.

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races 20-51

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1st Race 1. 50pm

The Ascot Racecourse Supports Ascot United Warriors Maiden Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles, three and a half furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and will almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience they gain today.

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2nd Race 2.25pm

The Soil Science Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Our first handicap on the card is a two miles and five furlongs novice hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 lower rated rivals 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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3rd Race 3.00pm

The Royal Ascot Racing Club Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

The third race on the card is a one mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds only, also known as juveniles. 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 110 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 105

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4th Race 3.35pm

The LK Bennett Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Our feature race of the day is a two miles and one furlong handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb

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5th Race 4.10pm

The Colts and Fillies Club

Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race)

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race 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. This particular two mile, seven and a half furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races and have a handciap rating between 0-110.

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6th Race 4.45pm

The Memberships At Ascot

Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Leg 5 of The Veterans Chase Series)

Our penultimate race, as the race title suggests, is a veterans’ steeple chase designed specifically for those in the later stages of their National Hunt careers

These types of races often attract some past stars of the sport and provide a perfect opportunity for fans to catch a final glimpse of their equine heroes before they are retired. In order to qualify for this three miles handicap, horses must be ten-years-old or older and be officially rated between 0 and 150

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7th Race 5.20pm

The Ascot Shop Handicap Hurdle Race

Our finale is a two miles, five and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race which has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards rated from 0 to 140. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

K E Y TO SY MB OL S

Entry Point

Cash Machine

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Grandstand Entrances

First Aid Point

Toilets & Baby Changing

Parent & Baby Room

Ascot Shop

Taxi Drop Off Point

Sunflower Lawn

Picnic Lawns

Memberships at Ascot Information

CAR PARK 2

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand.

Arts & Crafts, Wild Wise - Bush Craft Skills, Balloon Modellers, Bee Keepers, Seed Bomb Making, Bygone Country Skills - Wood Working

Vintage Tractor

Animal Arena

Paws For Thought - Dog Agility, Ferrets, Sheepdogs

Face Painting, Wildlife Hospital, Colts & Fillies Desk, Soft Play, Schools Art Competition

Pony Rides

Remote Control Cars and Climbing Wall

Alpacas and Chick Hatchery

OFF THE TRACK

ENTERTAINMENT

ANIMAL ARENA – THE LAWNS

Join us for live action throughout the day from The Ferret Roadshow, Paws for Thought dog agility and some very obedient sheepdogs. Children can also try their luck in an egg & spoon race.

TIME ACTIVITY

11.00 The Ferret Roadshow

11.30 Egg & Spoon Raceage 3 and under & 4-6

12.00 Paws for Thought

12.30 Egg & Spoon Race - age 7-10

13.00 Sheepdogs

13.55 Egg & Spoon Race - age 11-17

COUNTRY CRAFTS – THE LAWNS

Enjoy bush craft skills, woodwork and learn all about the wonderful world of bees. There is also arts and crafts and the chance to create seed bombs to take home.

14.35 The Ferret Roadshow

15.05 Paws for Thought

15.40 Sheepdogs

16.15 Egg & Spoon Race - all ages under 18

16.50 Paws for Thought

ADVENTURE – THE LAWNS

Test your nerve by climbing to the top of the climbing wall and perfect your driving skills by steering a remote-control car around an obstacle course.

FURRY FRIENDS – THE LAWNS

Take a ride on a pony, meet the alpacas and chicks then say hello to the stars of the Animal Arena between displays.

FAMILY FUN – EXHIBITION HALL

Kids can help our team at the wildlife hospital, enjoy the soft play and visit the face painters Don’t forget to stop by the Colts and Fillies Club to sign up and decorate an Easter Biscuit.

COLTS AND FILLIES CLUB

Sign up to the FREE Colts and Fillies Club today and collect a welcome pack full of goodies. The Club enables under 18s to experience everything horse racing has to offer with exclusive events, trips, competitions and their own horse in training to follow.

EXCLUSIVE ACTIVITY

EASTER BISCUIT DECORATING

Colts and Fillies members can have fun decorating and eating some scrumptious Easter biscuits, just show your membership badge to take part.

Limited number available on a first come first served basis.

NOT A MEMBER?

Not a problem, sign up today and collect your free welcome pack. Membership is FREE to all children under 18.

ROAMING ENTERTAINERS

There are various cheeky characters making their way around the racecourse today so make sure you keep an eye out for them. Also, pop by the bandstand to find the balloon modeller.

KIDS ACTIVITY LANYARDS

Young racegoers can collect an activity lanyard on arrival for a host of fun, including an Easter treasure hunt and 20 things to do before leaving the racecourse.

THE ASCOT SHOP

Brighten their day this spring with our soft toy collection, choose a horse from the course or a soft fluffy jockey bear wearing colourful silks Both can be found at the Ascot Shop alongside luxury collections, on the day essentials and perfect mementos from your day at Ascot.

MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT

Find out more about our exciting stable of Memberships by visiting the team inside the Grandstand. Today, racegoers can enjoy an exclusive offer of £89 for the flexible Queen Anne Membership, saving £10 on the standard price.

King Edward VII Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

Casual Dining Bars

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. Plant-based variations and children’s portions available.

On The Go

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 cocktails specially developed for the Jumps season. Try a creamy Bourbon Biscuit, a Hedgerow Mojito with berries and fiery ginger ale or a delicious mocktail.

HORSEWALK INN

FRANKEL BAR

LAVAZZA ON 4

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

W H E R E TO EA T AN D D R IN K

Queen Anne Enclosure

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are also welcome to visit the Queen Anne Enclosure.

On The Go

BANDSTAND KITCHEN AND BAR

LAVAZZA TIERRA

Conveniently located near the Bandstand with indoor and outdoor seating; this casual eatery offers a traditional carvery between 11.30am and 4.00pm. Children’s portions available.

Serving gourmet hot chocolate and coffee by Lavazza, the official coffee of Ascot, alongside tea, cake, soup and sandwiches Find us on the Grandstand Concourse.

For The Kids

There are plenty of treats for the younger racegoers throughout the Queen Anne Enclosure. Located on the lawns are hotdogs, mac and cheese, wraps, burgers and loaded fries. For something sweet you can find tasty waffles, crepes and churrios, while everyone’s favourite, the pic n mix stall is well worth a visit.

Children’s portions (for under 12s) are available from selected outlets across the racecourse and are only £5.

T O D A Y ’ S SP ON SO RS

Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support.

Ascot United Warriors are a team of football players aged from 18-39 who have learning disabilities The team are affiliated with Special Olympics GB and Ascot Racecourse Supports is sponsoring the team kit this season alongside Ascot United FC who allow them to play at their ground.

Soil Science is a specialist company providing cost effective, low carbon, temporary haul roads, compounds & working platforms for the construction industry.

Its SUREGROUND system is a unique, reversible soil enhancement process, whereby all soil is retained on-site and used as a replacement for aggregate.

Soil enhancement is the process of strengthening and improving existing ground using site won material negating the need to send this to landfill and importing aggregate. This achieves a huge reduction in vehicle movements giving significantly less intrusion to the local community whilst reducing carbon emission by over 70% compared to traditional methods of construction.

Offering unparalleled style and comfort at one of the world’s premier racecourses, with an interest in up to six meticulously chosen racehorses, Ascot’s premium year-round Membership is more than just a racing club To register your interest or for more information please contact RARC@ascot.com, 01344 878032, or visit the Memberships Stand inside the Concourse, via Grandstand Entrance B.

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 Handicap Steeple Chase.

LK Bennett is a British brand that designs beautiful dresses destined for a day at the racesand 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 Colts and Fillies Club is free to join and aims to make horse racing more accessible, interesting and fun for young people aged 17 and under In addition to exclusive activities at the four action-packed family racedays, there are trips, competitions, and a club horse in training to follow. New members can join today at the Colts and Fillies desk in The Exhibition Hall and receive a welcome pack full of Ascot goodies. Further details at www.coltsandfillies.co.uk

We are delighted to share with you our exciting stable of Annual Memberships at Ascot for 2023 Our three new Memberships launched last year, King Edward VII, Queen Anne Annual, and Queen Anne are designed to offer flexibility and premier benefits to our valued racegoers all year long.

Pricing starts from just £99 per person, and you can purchase a Queen Anne Membership at £89 today only by visiting the Memberships Stand inside the Concourse, via Grandstand Entrance B.

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To find out more about our Memberships, or for details on our two other existing Memberships – The Royal Ascot Racing Club and the Iron Stand, visit ascot.com/ memberships Brochures including information on all the Membership offerings are available at the Memberships Stand.

The Ascot Shop offers a stylish range of exclusive collections from luxury brands, on the day essentials, and perfect gifts and mementos from the world’s finest racecourse. Shop for a range of products during your visit from the Grandstand Shop (Located near Entrance B in the Grandstand Concourse).www.ascot.com/shopping-and-collections

A S C O T ’ S SP ON SO RS

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 SP O N S O R S

LK Bennett, Moët & Chandon, Peroni Nastro Azzurro

O F F I C I A L SU 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!,

Whispering Angel

R AC E SP O N S O R S

A Garden for All Seasons

Ascot Underwriting

bet365

Betfair

Carey Group Plc

Chapel Down

Charbonnel et Walker

European Breeders Fund

Fortnum & Mason

GL Events

Grundon Waste Management

John Guest Racing Ltd

Molton Brown London

Nirvana Spa

Property Raceday

Soil Science

Thames Materials

Tote

Troy Asset Management

WB Wealth

T H E R A C I N G P A G E S

1 DA SH EL DR AS HE R ( 2 3 )

B g Passing Glance - So Long (Nomadic Way (USA)) Matt

Owner: Mrs B Tully And R Lock

Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Breeder: Mrs C C Scott

Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers

BETWITHASCOTVIEW HHHH

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

Griffiths

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.

Posted front-running wins in graduation chase and Class 2 handicap over C&D (heavy/soft) the last twice, despite tending to jump left; gamely beat Bennys King last time; has an attractive profile, given that he’s unbeaten at Ascot (3-3) and looks open to further progress. Official BHA Rating 158

AWAY RACING FROM DONCASTER

DONCASTER

Race 1 1.35 1m 3f 197y

1 TORCELLO (IRE) 11-4

Shaun Lycett Miss Fern O’Brien (3)

Form: 021-, Probable S.P.:11-2

2 QUIAN (GER) 11-3

Thomas Gallagher Mr John Reddington (5)

Form: 50-6, Probable S.P.:18-1

3 STAR ANGEL (GB) 10-13

George Boughey Mr Jack Callan (7)

Form: 62-1, Probable S.P.:9-2

4 COGITAL (GB) 10-12

Bernard Llewellyn Miss Jessica Llewellyn (5)

Form: 145-, Probable S.P.:20-1

5 CARRIGILLIHY (GB) 10-2

Tim Easterby Miss Emily Easterby

Form: 123-, Probable S.P.:16-1

6 CAPTAIN HADDOCK (IRE) 10-1

Heather Main Mr Henry Main (3)

Form: 023-, Probable S.P.:10-1

7 TWO BROTHERS (GB) 10-1

Michael & David Easterby Miss Serena Brotherton

Form: 223-,

8 MAFFEO BARBERINI (IRE) 10-0

Kevin Frost Dr Misha Voikhansky (5) Form: 310-, Probable S.P.:28-1

9 MISTER CAMACHO (IRE) 9-13

Michael & David Easterby Miss Amy Collier (3)

Form: 624-, Probable S.P.:10-1

10 LONGCLAW (USA) 9-12

Kevin Frost Mr Andrea Pinna (7)

Form: 222-, Probable S.P.:10-1

11 CLANSMAN (GB) 9-11

Liam Bailey Mr Jack Lander (5)

Form: 061-, Probable S.P.:9-1

12MUJID (IRE) 9-11

Joe Tickle Miss Bethany Robinson (7)

Form: 345, Probable S.P.:25-1

Race 2 2.10 1m 2f 43y

1 THINK FIRST (IRE) 9-11

James Tate Neil Callan

Form: 116-, Probable S.P.:18-1

2 MIGHTY RIVER (IRE) 9-6

James Tate Rossa Ryan

Form: 122, Probable S.P.:4-1

3 THERE’S THE DOOR (IRE) 9-2

David Evans Pat Cosgrave

Form: 442-, Probable S.P.:8-1

4 CLOUDBREAKER (GB) 9-2

Charlie Fellowes Kieran Shoemark

Form: 51-4, Probable S.P.:7-1

5 FORCEFUL SPEED (IRE) 9-1

George Boughey Kevin Stott

Form: 215-, Probable S.P.:7-1

6 DEMILION (IRE) 9-0

Charlie Johnston Joanna Mason

Form: 03-1, Probable S.P.:7-2

7 NIGHTS OVER EGYPT (IRE) 8-11

James Horton P. J. McDonald

Form: 453-, Probable S.P.:17-2

8 KADOVAR (IRE) 8-11

Andrew Balding David Probert

Form: 026-, Probable S.P.:12-1

9 NOBODY TOLD ME (GB) 8-4

Jedd O’Keeffe Thore Hammer Hansen

Form: 664-, Probable S.P.:28-1

Race 3 2.45 7f 6y

1 MR SQUIRES (IRE) 9-11

Roger Fell Ben Curtis

Form: 01-, Probable S.P.:16-1

2 OVERRULE (IRE) 9-11

K. R. Burke Daniel Tudhope

Form: 41-, Probable S.P.:7-2

3 STRIKING STAR (GB) 9-11

Charlie Appleby William Buick

Form: 10-, Probable S.P.:2-1

4 BILL SILVERS (GB) 9-4

Harry Eustace Kieran Shoemark

Form: Probable S.P.:22-1

5 GREENWICH (GB) 9-4

Rebecca Menzies P. J. McDonald

Form: Probable S.P.:66-1

6 LAHAB (GB) 9-4

Andrew Balding Hollie Doyle

Form: 30-, Probable S.P.:9-1

7 MAJOR MAJOR (IRE) 9-4

Richard Hannon Kevin Stott

Form: 00-, Probable S.P.:33-1

8 MAYJORITY (GB) 9-4

Gemma Tutty Billy Garritty

Form: 00, Probable S.P.:300-1

9 PALAMON (IRE) 9-4

Richard Hannon Sean Levey

Form: 20-, Probable S.P.:12-1

10 SMILE AND PAY (IRE) 9-4

Craig Lidster William Pyle (7)

Form: 030-, Probable S.P.:150-1

11 TEES GEORGE (GB) 9-4

Adrian Nicholls Barry McHugh

Form: 0, Probable S.P.:100-1

12THEORYOFEVERYTHING (GB) 9-4

John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin

Form: Probable S.P.:7-1

13CANTALUPO BELLA (GB) 8-13

Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason

Form: 06-, Probable S.P.:150-1

14HAAF A DIAMOND (GB) 8-13

Kevin Frost Alec Voikhansky (7)

Form: Probable S.P.:100-1

15THE WHITE ELEPHANT (GB) 8-13

Ronald Thompson Paul Mulrennan

Form: 0-03, Probable S.P.:300-1

Race 4 3.20 6f 2y

1 MAGICAL SPIRIT (IRE) 9-9 Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves

Form: 004-, Probable S.P.:25-1

2 HYPERFOCUS (IRE) 9-8

Tim Easterby David Allan

Form: 022-, Probable S.P.:10-1

3 INTRINSIC BOND (GB) 9-8

Tracy Waggott Dale Swift

Form: 100-, Probable S.P.:33-1

4 ALEEZDANCER (IRE) 9-7

Kevin Ryan Neil Callan

Form: 303-, Probable S.P.:25-1

5 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) 9-6

James Evans Dougie Costello

Form: 10-3, Probable S.P.:14-1

6 TINTO (GB) 9-6

Michael Dods Connor Beasley

Form: 004-, Probable S.P.:22-1

7 GISBURN (IRE) 9-5

Richard Hannon Sean Levey

Form: 360-, Probable S.P.:16-1

8 ABLE KANE (GB) 9-4

Rod Millman Ross Coakley

Form: 400-, Probable S.P.:33-1

9 SIR THOMAS GRESHAM (IRE) 9-3

Seamus Durack Paul Mulrennan

Form: 2///-05, Probable S.P.:33-1

10 CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD (IRE) 9-3

Jack Channon William Buick

Form: 636-, Probable S.P.:25-1

11 FARO DE SAN JUAN (IRE) 9-2

Dylan Cunha Marco Ghiani

Form: 052-, Probable S.P.:25-1

12SWAYZE (GB) 9-0

William Muir & Chris Grassick Lewis Edmunds

Form: 02-1, Probable S.P.:9-1

13BERNARDO O’REILLY (GB) 8-12

Richard Spencer Billy Loughnane (5)

Form: 350-, Probable S.P.:22-1

14BLIND BEGGAR (IRE) 8-12

Michael Appleby Alistair Rawlinson

Form: 1-01, Probable S.P.:7-1

15TRUE MASON (GB) 8-11

Declan Carroll Harrison Shaw

Form: 100-, Probable S.P.:40-1

16MARK’S CHOICE (IRE) 8-11

Adrian Keatley Connor Murtagh

Form: 060-, Probable S.P.:50-1

17TRUE JEM (FR) 8-10

K. R. Burke Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

Form: 125-, Probable S.P.:33-1

18ABOLISH (GB) 8-9

Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen

Form: 060, Probable S.P.:28-1

19ANOTHER INVESTMENT (IRE) 8-8

Nigel Tinkler Hollie Doyle

Form: 52-4, Probable S.P.:11-1

20 STRONG POWER (IRE) 8-8

Alice Haynes Kieran O’Neill

Form: 065, Probable S.P.:28-1

21PRINCE OF BEL LIR (IRE) 8-7

Joseph Parr Luke Morris

Form: 560, Probable S.P.:40-1

22 TWELFTH KNIGHT (IRE) 8-6

Ruth Carr James Sullivan

Form: 604-, Probable S.P.:33-1

Race 5 3.55 1m 2f 43y

1 BAD COMPANY (GB) 9-9

Jim Boyle Pat Cosgrave

Form: 222-, Probable S.P.:4-1

2 BARYSHNIKOV (GB) 9-9

David & Nicola Barron Connor Beasley

Form: 300-, Probable S.P.:14-1

3 SIR RUMI (IRE) 9-7

Richard Hannon Kevin Stott

Form: 152-, Probable S.P.:15-2

4 FLYIN’ SOLO (GB) 9-5

David Menuisier Rossa Ryan

Form: 30/2-, Probable S.P.:4-1

5 FIRST OFFICER (IRE) 9-3

Jane Chapple-Hyam Hollie Doyle Form: 305, Probable S.P.:12-1

6 JEAN BAPTISTE (IRE) 9-0 Roger Fell Ben Curtis Form: 33-0, Probable S.P.:20-1

7 KHATHAK (GB) 8-9 Richard Fahey Cam Hardie Form: 0-06, Probable S.P.:22-1

8 BUCEPHALUS (GER) 8-8

Neil Mulholland Rose Dawes (7) Form: 522/-, Probable S.P.:11-1

9 CONSERVATIVE (IRE) 8-8 Scott Dixon Kieran O’Neill Form: 0-64, Probable S.P.:14-1

10 TIGER BEETLE (GB) 8-6 Mark Rimell Saffie Osborne Form: 003, Probable S.P.:13-2

Race 6 4.30

7f 6y

1 ASCOT ADVENTURE (GB) 9-9

David O’Meara Jason Watson Form: 050-, Probable S.P.:13-2

2 MOHI (GB) 9-8

Clive Cox Neil Callan

Form: 0-02, Probable S.P.:11-2

3 LITTLE BOY BLUE (GB) 9-6

Bill Turner Luke Morris

Form: 530-, Probable S.P.:16-1

4 PERSEVERANTS (FR) 9-3

Scott Dixon Kieran O’Neill

Form: 150, Probable S.P.:14-1

5 EXIGENCY (GB) 9-2

Sylvester Kirk Liam Keniry

Form: 600, Probable S.P.:40-1

6 VINCE LOMBARDI (GB) 9-1

Grant Tuer Sam James

Form: 160-, Probable S.P.:14-1

7 CLIFFCAKE (IRE) 9-1

Roy Bowring Lewis Edmunds

Form: 400-, Probable S.P.:12-1

8 COLD STARE (IRE) 9-0

David O’Meara Daniel Tudhope

Form: 440-, Probable S.P.:9-2

9 KING OF YORK (IRE) 8-13

Scott Dixon Dale Swift

Form: 22-0, Probable S.P.:14-1

10 GORAK (FR) 8-12

Charlie Fellowes Callum Shepherd

Form: 225, Probable S.P.:15-2

11 GOLDEN MELODY (IRE) 8-12 Tim Easterby David Allan

Form: 020-, Probable S.P.:18-1

12IRIS DANCER (GB) 8-6

Tristan Davidson Franny Norton

Form: 100-, Probable S.P.:22-1

1 SPOOF (GB) 9-11

Kevin Frost Alec Voikhansky (7)

Form: 000-, Probable S.P.:16-1

2 STONE OF DESTINY (GB) 9-9

Michael Appleby Alistair Rawlinson

Form: 564, Probable S.P.:8-1

3 BALLYARE (GB) 9-8

Lucinda Russell Richard Kingscote

Form: 030, Probable S.P.:9-1

4 GOOD LUCK FOX (IRE) 9-8

Paul Midgley Paul Hanagan

Form: 640-, Probable S.P.:11-1

5 MAJESKI MAN (IRE) 9-6

Paul Midgley Paul Mulrennan

Form: 20-0, Probable S.P.:9-1

6 BURJ MALINKA (IRE) 9-4

Adrian Nicholls Connor Murtagh

Form: 062-, Probable S.P.:7-1

7 PROSPECT (GB) 9-3

Paul Midgley Graham Lee

Form: 25-5, Probable S.P.:5-1

8 LITTLE MUDDY (GB) 9-0

Seb Spencer Dale Swift

Form: 363-, Probable S.P.:8-1

9 HIGH OPINION (GB) 8-13

Bryan Smart Harrison Shaw

Form: 214-, Probable S.P.:7-1

10 VAN GERWEN (GB) 8-8

Paul Midgley Cam Hardie

Form: 00-0, Probable S.P.:33-1

11 TANTASTIC (GB) 8-5

John Wainwright Duran Fentiman

Form: 0-00, Probable S.P.:25-1

Race 8 5.40 5f 3y

1 EY UP IT’S MAGGIE (GB) 9-11

Tony Coyle Billy Loughnane (5)

Form: 004-, Probable S.P.:9-2

2 GLORY FIGHTER (GB) 9-9

Paul Midgley Graham Lee

Form: 006-, Probable S.P.:12-1

3 PHOENIX BEACH (IRE) 9-8 Richard Fahey Oisin Orr

Form: 210-, Probable S.P.:5-1

4 LOTUS ROSE (GB) 9-5

Roger Fell Jonny Peate (5)

Form: 100-, Probable S.P.:16-1

5 SHERDIL (IRE) 9-5

Paul Midgley Ryan Sexton (3)

Form: 025-, Probable S.P.:13-2

6 REFUGE (GB) 9-3

Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason

Form: 320-, Probable S.P.:14-1

7 INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE) 9-2

Paul Midgley Paul Mulrennan

Form: 4-04, Probable S.P.:10-1

8 STAR OF ARIA (GB) 9-0

Declan Carroll Zak Wheatley (5)

Form: 303-, Probable S.P.:8-1

9 HEY MR (GB) 8-11

Paul Midgley Cam Hardie

Form: 306-, Probable S.P.:7-1

10 GUSTAV GRAVES (GB) 8-7

Derek Shaw James Sullivan

Form: 1-00, Probable S.P.:22-1

ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS THE ASCOT UNITED WARRIORS

Today, we welcome Ascot United Warriors, a team of footballers aged from 18-39 who are affiliated with Special Olympics GB The Ascot Racecourse Supports community programme is sponsoring the kit this season for the players who have learning disabilities including autism, down syndrome and dyspraxia. They travel from as far as Farnham, Camberley, Bracknell and Reading for training every Sunday evening at Ascot United FC.

Their first ever competitive match took place on 26th March when they took on St Albans Special Olympics team achieving a 7-5 win, with their Captain scoring 4 wonderful goals; the first from the half-way line!

Donna Molyneux, whose son Brett Edge plays for the team, is the driving force behind the success of the initiative, supported by Ascot United and its chairman Simon Negus The football club has sourced FA funding for coach Jake Perry, who travels from West London each Sunday to coach the team.

Donna said, “Jake had not trained adults with special needs before and his calm and encouraging persona has had a huge impact on the team. For the parents of the young men this has been tremendous, as they see their sons now engaging with their peers on and off

the field and learning new skills which keep them fit and healthy and give them an avenue to form new friendships. We find that once their educational journey has ended at school, they struggle to gain employment and are often at home alone playing on their computer or watching TV. This team has provided the members with a purpose. I have seen the confidence grow both in their footballing skills, but perhaps more importantly, the team’s social and emotional skills as they feel safe and comfortable together in this very special team.”

In the team’s honour, we have named our 1.50pm race “The Ascot Racecourse Supports Ascot United Warriors Maiden Hurdle” with players having the privilege of picking the best turned out horse alongside presenting trophies to winning connections

The team are keen for new players to join and if you are male, aged 18+ and have a recognised learning disability, then you would be welcome to come along on a Sunday evening at 5pm to Ascot United. You can also contact Donna directly at molyneuxdonna16@gmail.com

RACE 1

1 . 5 0 P M

T H E AS COT RAC ECO U R S E S U P P O RTS

AS COT U N I T E D WA R R I O R S M A I D E N

H U R D L E RAC E (C L AS S 3 ) (G B B RAC E )

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (3,800 metres) for maiden four yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £10000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) See page 54 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.

No Horse Jockey

1 A L L A ST RU GG LE (G B) (5 1)

B g Kayf Tara - Hot Rhythm (Haafhd)

Owner: Mr Martin Hughes

Trainer: Paul Webber, Banbury

Breeder: Mr P. P. Symonds

Sponsor: Old Oak Holdings Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 6 Colours: PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves. Form: 404

HH Made a quite promising bumper debut last spring but well beaten on both hurdling starts during the winter (2m3f/2m5f); needs combination of wind op and fitting of tongue-tie to make a huge difference.

2 EL RI O (I RE ) (3 6)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Princess Jaffa (IRE) (Zaffaran (USA))

Owner: Rio Grandees

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: Miss Tara Doran

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Official BHA Rating -

Weight: 11 6

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW disc, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, hooped cap

Form: 0-01F

David Bass

Official BHA Rating -

HHHH Irish point winner who made the running and was still in front before last-flight fall on hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago; that performance already makes him of strong interest here and he has very obvious scope for improvement

3 F R OM PO ST TO P IL L AR (G B) (1 6)

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Altesse de Sou (FR) (Saint Preuil (FR))

Owner: Mr T. R. Gretton

Trainer: Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud

Sponsor: JMC Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 11 6

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW hoop Form: 05

H Struggled when 250-1 for hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last month and can’t be recommended.

Official BHA Rating -

4 JA M E S JE T (I RE ) (1 26 )

B g Yeats (IRE) - Givehertime (IRE) (Commanche Run)

Owner: Clemmie Shipp & Steven McKay

Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Jarlath O’Dwyer

Sponsor: 1Account Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 6

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE chevron, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAROON armlets. Form: 1

HHH Fromagoodjumpingfamilyandwasboughtfor£45,000afterwinningIrishpointdebutinOctober;wellworthkeeping an eye on in the betting before today’s rules debut, particularly in relation to stable’s other runner Militaire.

Official BHA Rating -

5 KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM (IRE) (23)

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

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 6

Colours: PINK, MAUVE stars, striped sleeves, PINK cap Form: 13-3

HH Won heavy-ground bumper in autumn 2021 but, following a long absence, make low-key start to hurdling career when last of three finishers at Exeter (2m, good) last month; moves up in trip here; probably one for a bit further down the line

Official BHA Rating -

Robert Dunne

Brendan Powell

Daryl Jacob

Harry Cobden

6 M I L I TA I R E (G B) (5 2 )

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Dame Brune (FR) (Mansonnien (FR))

Owner: Jim and Claire Limited

Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: R. D. & J. S. Chugg & Millhouse Stud

Sponsor: 1Account Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 6

Colours: MAROON and BEIGE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap, MAROON star

Form: 4-42334 BF

Sean Bowen

Official BHA Rating 113

HHH Made the frame in both bumpers and on all four hurdling starts, most recently when very respectable fourth of 11 on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) in February; probably needs to find something extra to win this but last month’s wind op is a possible source of improvement

7 M Y L E S F RO M W I C K LOW (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Ocovango - Hayes Princess (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

Owner: Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Michelle Claire Aherne

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 6

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED check cap

Form: 122 BF

HHHHH Joined Dan Skelton after winning Irish point debut in the autumn and finished second on first two starts over hurdles, more recently when losing out by only a neck at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; leading contender.

8 S PAG O (I RE ) (93 )

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Davids Delight (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))

Owner: Mr Malcolm C. Denmark

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Thistletown Stud

Sponsor: Leaflet Company Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Harry

Official BHA Rating 119

Weight: 11 6

Colours: BLACK and WHITE check, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap

Form: 4-23

HHH Runner-up in soft-ground Southwell bumper on stable debut in November and made satisfactory start to hurdling career when third (albeit well held) at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) the following month; open to improvement but others have already achieved a fair bit more.

Official BHA Rating -

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1, 6. 2022: CHAVEZ (IRE) 6 11 5 Harry Cobden 13-8 (Paul Nicholls) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

7-4 El Rio (IRE), 15-8 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE), 5-1 Militaire (GB), 7-1 James Jet (IRE), 10-1 Spago (IRE), 25-1

Knowwhentoholdem (IRE), 50-1 All A Struggle (GB), 100-1 Fromposttopillar (GB)

Skelton

Paddy Brennan

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RACE 2

2 . 2 5 P M

T H E S O I L S C I E N C E N OV I C E S’

H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H A S E

( C L A S S 4 ) ( G B B R AC E )

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 8yds) (4,200 metres) for novice five yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) See page 54 for conditions of this race.

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

No Horse

1 G A M A R E T (F R) (2 6)

B g Coastal Path - Oppale (FR) (Brier Creek (USA))

Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds VII

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: M. Trinquet, E.A.R.L. Trinquet et al

Sponsor: Oakman Group PLC

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 12 2

Colours: NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, WHITE cap.

Form: 121-12 BF

HHHH Verylightlyraced7yowhocreatedprettygoodimpressionwhenpushed-outwinneronseasonal,chaseandhandicap debut at Newbury (2m, soft) in December; no match for impressive winner when second at Sandown (1m7f, good to soft) last month but could have significant untapped potential over today’s longer trip and remains very much of interest.

Official BHA Rating 122

2 U P TO N ROA D (I RE ) (2 2)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Reynard’s Glen (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: Mr Mark Blandford

Trainer: Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Breeder: Gareth Metcalfe

Sponsor: Tote

Jockey

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 11 12

Colours: RED, BLACK braces, BLACK and RED hooped sleeves, quartered cap

Form: 4-0P225

HHH Not at his best at Sandown three weeks ago and now 0-6 over fences but was runner-up twice on slow ground in January (2m3f/2m5f) and will be right on the premises here if able to reproduce that form.

Official BHA Rating 118

3 KAY F HE RN AN DO (G B) (93 )

B g Kayf Tara - Thrice Nice (Hernando (FR))

Owner: Dick,Stevenson and Partners

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Pell-Mell Partners, LP

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 11 12

Colours: BLACK, GREY disc, armlets and cap

Form: 343-413 BF

Harry Skelton

Official BHA Rating 118

HHH Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning easily by 11l at Taunton (2m7f, good) in November in his second chase; posted another good effort when third over that C&D (good to soft) a few weeks later; goes without cheekpieces on this first run for three months, though, and will have something to prove if the ground ends up slower than good to soft.

4 E ATO N CO LL IN A (I RE ) (3 6)

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Mrs H. Watson

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Breeder: Oliver Loughlin

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 6

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE stripes, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, quartered cap

Form: U-34U51

Richard Patrick

5 A L LO AL LO (G B) (4 1)

B g Milan - Ravello Bay (Supreme Leader)

Owner: Fakenham Race Club

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Breeder: R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

Sponsor: Fakenham Racecourse Ltd, Science Supplements

Official BHA Rating 112

HHHHH Not an instant success over fences but capitalised upon some help from the handicapper when winning from the front at Chepstow (2m3f, good) in February; subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive and today’s slower ground is probably in his favour; major player.

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 11 6

Colours: DARK GREEN, BEIGE sleeves, DARK GREEN armlets, BEIGE cap Form: 2-51412

HHH 2-3 over hurdles since returned to racing under rules in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on chasing debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) six weeks ago; 3lb higher in stronger race here but still enters calculations

Official BHA Rating 112

Ciaran Gethings

Charlie Deutsch

Liam Harrison (3)

6 NO R T H E

RN PO ET (I RE ) (3 8)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE) (Jimble (FR))

Owner: The Hope Springs Syndicate

Trainer: Nick Gifford, Findon

Breeder: David Russell

Sponsor: Avtrade Limited

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 4

Colours: RED and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap

Form: 32/-1P41 D

HHH Returned from long absence with hurdle win in the autumn and came good over fences at second attempt, staying on from a long way off the pace to reel in William Cody in very strongly run race at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in February; ought to cope with the slower ground here but it might be wise to treat that latest piece of form with a degree of caution.

Official BHA Rating 110

7 W IL L I A M CO DY (G B) (3 8)

B g Westerner - Wistow (Sir Harry Lewis (USA))

Owner: Mr Martyn Royston Davis

Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough

Breeder: Mrs P M. Sly

Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2

Colours: RED, WHITE stars, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped sleeves.

Form: 212132 BF

HHH Dual 2m4f chase winner at Huntingdon towards end of last year (good/good to soft) and looked very likely to add to his tally there in February until succumbing to Northern Poet at the final fence; today’s race looks more competitive but he ought to cope with the slower ground

Official BHA Rating 108

8 VA L I R A N N GO LD (I RE ) (1 4)

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE) (Gold Well)

Owner: Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley

Trainer: Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Breeder: George R. Williams

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hoops and armlets, RED cap, BLACK star Form: P66133

HH Returned to form with front-running win at Chepstow (2m, soft) in January and gave another good account when third of 15 there (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago, but has a lot more on his plate from 5lb out of the weights in this higher-grade race

Official BHA Rating 89

Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Gamaret (FR), 4-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 11-2 Allo Allo (GB), 6-1 Kayf Hernando (GB), 8-1 Upton Road (IRE), Northern Poet (IRE), William Cody (GB), 33-1 Valirann Gold (IRE)

James Davies

Paul O’Brien

Shane Quinlan (3)

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LOCAL SCHOOLS ART COMPETITION

Our annual Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition is underway with schools invited to submit artwork with a “Coronation/Royal Ascot” theme to commemorate this special year. This community project provides children and schools in the local area an opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the Ascot Heath Tunnel, creating a colourful walkway for both Royal Ascot visitors and local residents

Pupils aged 4-14 years from schools within a 5-mile radius of the racecourse were asked to submit their artwork to be in with a chance of winning cash prizes of £1,000 for their school, as well as Amazon vouchers to spend for themselves.

Today, the short-listed entries are displayed in the Exhibition Hall. Please come and vote for your favourites or alternatively you can view and vote online at: www.ascot.com/school-art-competition Ascot staff have also cast their votes and Flat Jockey, Ryan Moore, has been asked to pick his favourite.

Winners and runners up will be announced at the beginning of May with cheque presentations taking place at our Victoria Cup Raceday on Saturday, 13th May 2023.

We hope you enjoy the wonder of a child’s perspective of Royal Ascot and the Coronation as much as we do!

RETURN YOUR RE-CUP

The race is on to reduce plastic waste

Racegoers at all meetings are asked to place their used glasses into one of over 200 dedicated RE-CUP bins around site or return them to the bars. Glasses are subsequently washed and returned to the racecourse.

“ C O R O N A T I O N ” TH EM E FO R RO YA L AS C O T 20 23

RACE 3

3 .0 0 P M

T H E R OYA L A S COT R AC I N G C LU B

J U V E N I L E H A N D I CA P H U R D L E R AC E

(C L A S S 2 ) (G B B R AC E )

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (3,100 metres) for juvenile four yrs old

Advertised Total Prize Fund £40000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812) See page 55 for conditions of this race.

Royal Ascot Racing Club 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

1 B LU EK IN G D’O R O UX (F R) (93 )

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR) (Blue Bresil (FR))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 12 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap.

Form: 12-4P0 BF

HH ShowedabilityinFrancelastspringbutnosignofthatlatelastyearwhenshort-pricedfavouriteforGrade2atCheltenham (good) and juvenile race at Taunton (good to soft); a lot seems to depend on the effect of his subsequent wind surgery.

Official BHA Rating 127

2 B A D (F R) (1 9)

Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Owner: Mr D. P. Howden

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Mr Hugues Rousseau

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud, Fitzdares

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 11

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Form: 2-210

HH Won in November (2m2f, heavy) in the last of his three hurdle races in France; gambled on for the 4yo handicap at Cheltenham 19 days ago but that came to nothing, as he raced freely and prominent long way but ending in 13th; despite that, he could still be of interest.

Official BHA Rating 124

3 P U N TA DE L E S T E (F R) (1 9)

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) (Kapgarde (FR))

Owner: Darren & Annaley Yates

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 10

Colours: BLACK, SILVER D Y. Form: 0130 D

Harry Skelton

Official BHA Rating 123

HH Clearcut winner on his second French start (2m, heavy) and there were plenty of positives to take from his British debut when a keeping-on third at Haydock (good to soft); however, well beaten when never dangerous in the 4yo handicap at Cheltenham (20-1) last month; early days

4 C H AO S CO NT RO L (I RE ) (4 0)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Va Pensiero (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Oakman Racing Club

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Breeder: Mr Declan Murphy

Sponsor: Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 10

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK epaulets and armlets, hooped cap Form: 261

HHHH PrettyusefulonFlat;narrowlybeatenatKempton(2m,soft)onhurdledebutand,atthesecondattempt,hebuiltonthat when winning by 22l in a maiden at Market Rasen (2m, good) in February; could be back on more testing ground but he has to be of interest, including because his trainer won this last year with one who finished second in the same Market Rasen race

Official BHA Rating 123

5 F IL S DE RO I (F R) (1 9)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Prodiga (FR) (Poliglote)

Owner: The Yes No Wait Sorries

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Mr Yannick Fouin

Sponsor: Bresbet

Ciaran Gethings

Jack Hogan (5)

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 8

Colours: RED and YELLOW stripes, YELLOW sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap Form: F11F30 D

HH Beginning to look exposed; his ninth of 21 in 4yo handicap at Cheltenham (2m, soft; short head behind Afadil, with Mr Freedom fifth) last time was creditable but behind two of today’s opponents; claimer Jack Hogan returns, having won on him on British debut.

Official BHA Rating 121

Angus Cheleda (5)

Kielan Woods

6

A

FA D I L (F R) (1 9)

B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Mr P. J. Vogt

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: S.A. Aga Khan

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 1160 D

HHHH Wonhisfirsttwohurdleraces(soft/good);ranpoorlyatHaydockinFebruarybutbackonsongwheneighthof21from off the pace in 4yo handicap at Cheltenham (2m, soft; 28-1), a short head in front of Fils De Roi and with Mr Freedom not far ahead in fifth; probably remains capable of better.

7 M R FR EE DO M (G B)

B g Sixties Icon - Waitingforachance (Sayif (IRE))

Owner: The Affordable (3) Partnership

Trainer: Sheena West, Lewes

Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: Southdowns Unleashed

(1 9)

Horse Age: 4

Official BHA Rating 121

Weight: 11 8

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE stripe, WHITE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN star Form: r52135 D

HHHHH No ground worries; should be far more exposed than most of these but he’s still looked capable of better on last two starts; just how much he was affected by a slipped saddle in the 4yo handicap at Cheltenham (first-time cheekpieces) on latest start can’t be judged but his jockey was badly inconvenienced on the final turn and they still finished fifth of 21, ahead of several of today’s rivals; one to note

8 A R C L I G H T (G B) (6 5)

B f Champs Elysees - Florentia (Medicean)

Owner: Fortnum Racing

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: W. N. Greig

Sponsor: Unibet

Official BHA Rating 121

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 6

Colours: BEIGE and RED diamonds, RED cap

Form: 112 D BF

HHHH Fairly useful on Flat; justified warm favouritism at Doncaster (good) and Kempton (soft; by 43l, making all) on first two starts over hurdles; creditable second in Listed event at Doncaster; retains potential

9 D E S P E R E A U X (F R) (2 0)

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR) (Anabaa (USA))

Owner: Chasing Gold Racing Club

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

Horse Age: 4

Official BHA Rating 119

Weight: 11 5

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hoops, striped sleeves, RED cap Form: r131 D

HHH Progressive form in his only four starts, including 2m wins at Huntingdon (good to soft) and Taunton (good); needs further progress on this handicap debut but that should be possible

Official BHA Rating 118

1 0 G R A P PA NO NI NO (I RE ) (2 9)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Antique Platinum (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Owner: Mr Colvin G Ryan

Trainer: D. K. Weld, Ireland

Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 2

Colours: BROWN, DARK GREEN hoop, BROWN and WHITE striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 001 D

Sean Bowen

1 1 P O LY P H O N I C (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aim To Please (FR) (Excellent Art)

Owner: Honestly Racing

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Breeder: Dance Thoroughbreds

Sponsor: Bresbet

Official BHA Rating 115

HHHH Fair maiden on Flat (best form 7f-1m1f); improving as hurdler and won 25-runner maiden at Navan (2m, good to yielding) four weeks ago, challenging three out and leading on the post; the runner-up won comfortably on Thursday; makes handicap debut in this sphere off what may well be a good mark.

Harry Reed

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 0

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ORANGE cap Form: 315452

Official BHA Rating 113

HH Won at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft; first-time hood, kept since) on Boxing Day by 10l; good second in handicap there (heavy) on latest start but this race looks more demanding

1 2 F O U R O FA K I N D (I RE ) (1 1)

B or Br g Make Believe - In The House (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Cleeks Racing Syndicate

Trainer: Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Kahlil DeBurca & Nawara Stud Ltd.

Sponsor: All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 11 0

Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE stars, DARK GREEN sleeves and cap Form: 231 D

Paul O’Brien

HHH Displayed some promise in Ireland during light Flat career and on first two hurdle starts; 4-5, came good when winning amaidenatHaydock(1m7f,soft)11daysagoby12lafterleadingatthefifth,injustafive-runnerracebuthelooksontheupgrade and therefore one to consider

Official BHA Rating 113

Harry Cobden

Robert Dunne

Nico de Boinville

David Noonan

1 3 B L U E G R A S S (I RE ) (2 0)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection (Showcasing)

Owner: Mrs. Diana Gardiner

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Breeder: Coolmore

Sponsor: Science Supplements

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE stripe, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE striped cap

Form: 422

HH Finished third in last year’s Group 2 Dante when with Aidan O’Brien; disappointing afterwards on Flat and although he’s been runner-up on last two starts over hurdles, improvement is needed on this handicap hurdle debut.

Official BHA Rating 110

1 4 P E N N A RO S S A (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Alpine (Rail Link)

Owner: R ALLEN, BLYTHE HILL RACING2, THE CROWD

Trainer: Camilla Poulton, Lewes

Breeder: Jennifer & Evelyn Cullen

Sponsor: Gold & Green Crowd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoop and stars on cap

Form: 41r3 D

HH Made all atSandown (2m, soft) inDecember onhis second startover hurdles; hungbadly left and ran out early on handicap hurdle debut there next time and he was not at his best when third in handicap at Fontwell on latest, 12l behind Polyphonic; others are more persuasive.

1 5 H AVA I L A (I RE ) (2 2)

Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila (Notnowcato)

Owner: Havaila Partnership

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Breeder: Southcourt Stud

Sponsor: Bresbet

Official BHA Rating 106

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 7

Colours: DARK GREEN, PINK epaulets.

Form: 52062

HH 0-4 for Sir Michael Stoute and 0-5 over hurdles for this yard; best hurdles form was on latest start when close second of six in handicap at Sandown (2m, heavy; made most) but this race looks more demanding

Official BHA Rating 106

Hood worn by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 14 Tongue Strap worn by No 12, 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Stewards Note:

BLUEKING D’OROUX: Following its run on 30/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

BAD: Following its run on 14/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MR FREEDOM: Following its run on 14/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was struck into.

PENNA ROSSA: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the jockey’s stirrup malfunctioned late-on.

2022: KRYPTON GOLD (IRE) 4 10 10 Charlie Hammond 28-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 12 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

4-1 Grappa Nonino (IRE), 11-2 Arclight (GB), 6-1 Afadil (FR), 7-1 Chaos Control (IRE), 8-1 Mr Freedom (GB), 9-1 Blueking d’Oroux (FR), Fourofakind (IRE), 10-1 Bad (FR), 11-1 Despereaux (FR), 14-1 Punta Del Este (FR), 16-1 Fils de Roi (FR), 20-1 Bluegrass (IRE), 25-1 Polyphonic (IRE), Havaila (IRE), 33-1 Penna Rossa (IRE)

Charlie Hammond

Charlie Price (3)

Sam Twiston-Davies

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RACE 4

3 . 3 5 P M

T H E L K B E N N E T T

H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H A S E

( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

Two miles about one furlong (2m 167yds) (3,371 metres) for five yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £40000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16156; Second £8076; Third £4040; Fourth £2020; Fifth £1008. (Penalty Value £21124)

See page 55 for conditions of this race.

L K Bennett 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

1 D O LO S (F R) (5 7 )

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Redowa (FR) (Trempolino (USA))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: P. De Maleissye Melun

Sponsor: Morson Group

Horse Age: 10

Weight: 12 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap.

Form: 10-223P C BF

HHH Pulled up about two months ago at Sandown, the venue for three of his last four wins; it’s hard to be confident on this first run since but he fared respectably on his two other starts this season and has edged down to a handy mark; versatile ground-wise and not ruled out if bouncing back

2 XC I TAT I O NS (G B) (2 9)

B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces (Alderbrook)

Owner: G. Libson,D Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly

Trainer: Pam Sly, Peterborough

Breeder: Mrs P. Sly

Sponsor: Pam Sly Racing

Horse Age: 8

Official BHA Rating 143

Weight: 11 11

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE chevrons, RED sleeves, DARK GREEN and WHITE hooped cap

Form: 411025

HH Won at Doncaster (2m, good) in December and followed up in good style at Sandown (1m7f, soft); however, he’s been beaten off this mark (7lb higher than at Sandown) on his last three starts and needs something extra.

Official BHA Rating 140

3 P R I N CE E S CA LU S (I RE ) (4 6)

B g Jeremy (USA) - So You Said (IRE) (Definite Article)

Owner: The As You Like It Syndicate

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Ms Anne Marie Ryan

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 10

Colours: DARK GREEN, BEIGE star, MAUVE and DARK GREEN hooped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, BEIGE star Form: 12-5401

HHH Won two in a row early in 2022 (2m, good/soft) and, having dropped back down the weights, he beat Xcitations to win at Wetherby (1m7f, good) last time; there’s a suspicion a 5lb rise may find him out in this better race but he’s not ruled out.

Official BHA Rating 139

4 F R E R E D’A R M E S (F R) (1 28 )

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR))

Owner: Belbroughton Racing Club

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mr Xavier Leredde

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 7

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 1165-11

Harry Skelton

5

Official BHA Rating 136

HHHHH Won on chase debut at Kempton (2m2f, good to soft) last November and followed up at Newbury (2m, good) later that month; the form of both races has worked out well and he could still be well treated, now 8lb higher than last time; won on soft over hurdles; strong claims on return from break.

B L AC K GE RR Y (I RE ) (3 6)

B g Westerner - Triptoshan (IRE) (Anshan)

Owner: Mrs M. Devine

Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Cathal Ennis

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 3

Colours: DARK GREEN and LIGHT GREEN diabolo, quartered cap Form: 12-11PP

Niall Houlihan (3)

HH Front-runner who won three times last year (2m2f/2m3f; good/good to soft); today’s drop back in trip from 3m may be a positive but he nevertheless has plenty to prove having been pulled up the last twice

Official BHA Rating 132

Harry Cobden

Paul O’Brien

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

6 FA S T BU CK (F R) (4 2)

Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

Owner: KnightRiders III

Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Breeder: Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer

Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 11 1

Colours: PINK and BLACK check, PINK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star

Form: 540122

HHH Prominent-racerwhocapitalisedonareducedmarktowinatLingfield(2m,heavy)inDecemberandwasagoodsecond at Sandown (1m7f, good to soft) next time; also ran well when second of three at Newbury (2m, good to firm) and there can be optimism he’ll produce another bold show.

7

H

ATC H E R (I RE ) (1 03 )

B g Doyen (IRE) - African Keys (IRE) (Quws)

Owner: Mr P H. Betts

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Brian Griffin

Sponsor: Hatcher Components Ltd

Horse Age: 10

Official BHA Rating 130

Weight: 11 1

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE braces, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and stars on cap

Form: 6UF-PPF D

HH IncontentionwhenfallingtwooutatAyr(2m,goodtosoft)lastAprilandisnow15lblower;however,he’sstruggledinthree starts this season and hopes are pinned on a wind op prompting a dramatic return to form.

Official BHA Rating 130

8 C O R R I G E E N RO CK (I RE ) (4 5)

B g Westerner - Set In Her Ways (IRE) (Old Vic)

Owner: The Caledonian Racing Society

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: J. J. Howlett

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 10 13

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, checked sleeves and cap

Form: 3-F1122 D BF

Derek Fox

Official BHA Rating 128

HHHH Won two in a row at the end of last year (2m1f/1m7f; good to soft) and runner-up to Xcitations at Sandown (1m7f, soft) in January; another solid second there (1m7f, good) last time and this 6yo novice could continue his progressive ways with another big run; on the shortlist.

9 R OYA L E MA RG AU X (F R) (2 2)

Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) (Villez (USA))

Owner: DahlBury Racing

Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Sagara

Sponsor: Simply Stunning Interiors

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 10 12

Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE star, GREY sleeves, BEIGE stars, DARK BLUE cap, BEIGE star Form: P1455P D

HHH Seven-time French winner; tailed off/pulled up in two British starts and has something to prove, but she ran well for a long way in Listed mares ’ chase at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in January, when fading having failed to settle, and ran in the competitive Imperial Cup over hurdles last time; not a forlorn hope returned to fences and back in calmer waters

Official BHA Rating 127

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7. Stewards Note:

DOLOS: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Frere d’Armes (FR), 4-1 Corrigeen Rock (IRE), 11-2

Prince Escalus (IRE), Fast Buck (FR), 7-1 Dolos (FR), Xcitations (GB), 16-1 Black Gerry (IRE), 20-1 Hatcher (IRE), 33-1 Royale Margaux (FR)

David Noonan

Tristan Durrell (5)

Ben Poste

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RACE 5

4 .1 0 P M

T H E CO LT S A N D F I L L I E S C LU B

N OV I C E S’ H A N D I CA P H U R D L E R AC E

(C L A S S 4) (G B B R AC E )

Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 118yds) (4,733 metres) for novice four yrs old and upwards

AdvertisedTotalPrizeFund£14000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£5655;Second£2827;Third£1414;Fourth£707;Fifth£353. (PenaltyValue£7393.40)Weightsraised1lbandParagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. See page 55 for conditions of this race

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

No Horse

1 R E VA S S E R (I RE

B g Ask - Open Cry (IRE) (Montelimar (USA))

Owner: Mr P. H. Betts

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: J. D. Flood

Sponsor: Broadwater Mouldings Ltd

) (2 7)

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 12 0

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE braces, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars and stars on cap.

Form: 4-54PP2

H Pulled up in his two most recent handicaps (over hurdles and fences) and a recent 10l second in a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces, retained today) came in a race that took little winning; lots to prove back up in trip with further rain not ideal

Official BHA Rating 109

2 SCA M A LL AC H LI AT H (I RE ) (2 3)

Gr g Shantou (USA) - Lady Cloudings (IRE) (Cloudings (IRE))

Owner: Mr & Mrs Norman

Trainer: Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr M. Hurley

Sponsor: Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 12 0

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE braces, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, PINK cap, DARK BLUE stars.

Form: FP1-332 D

HH Won sole completion in Irish points (soft); solid efforts in 2m4f novice hurdles; no real advance when runner-up to a clear winner on handicap debut at Exeter (2m7f, good) he did look all about stamina, so today’s slower ground could help; cheekpieces fitted too.

Official BHA Rating 109

3 H E AV E N SM AR T (F R) (3 5)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) (Hurricane Cat (USA))

Owner: The Seasiders

Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 13

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE diamond, halved sleeves and diamond on cap Form: F20264

Caoilin Quinn (5)

Official BHA Rating 108

H Showed promise in Irish points but has looked weighted to the hilt in handicap hurdles at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) and Fontwell (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces, refitted today); will need to finish much more strongly upped to 2m7f to have any chance

4 TH E IM PO ST ER (F R) (1 1)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Miss Dixie (Bertolini (USA))

Owner: Mark Philips and J H Gumbley

Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Breeder: Mr Recep Demirsoy & Le Thenney

Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves, WHITE and ROYAL BLUE striped cap Form: 111211 D

Tom Buckley (3)

Official BHA Rating 106

HHHH Had a tremendous run since November, winning five from six starts and the defeat very strong form, with the winner landing a hat-trick after; latest two wins at 3m (soft/heavy), doing well to hang on to a dead-heat after making most at Ffos Las 11 days ago; up a further 5lb but has another big run in him if this doesn’t come too soon.

5 O N E FO R TH E WA L L (I RE ) (3 4)

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Abinitio Lady (IRE) (Be My Native (USA))

Owner: The Select Syndicate

Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester

Breeder: Fergus O’Neill

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 11 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, armlets and star on cap. Form: 003P02

HHH Has form on most surfaces; very mixed in handicaps over hurdles and fences since October but he did seem better for leaving the headgear off when runner-up at Plumpton in February (3m1f, good) and would have every chance on a good day.

Official BHA Rating 102

Jockey

Bryony Frost

Brendan Powell

Tom Cannon

6 A I L E S D’A M O U R (I RE ) (1 0)

Gr g Winged Love (IRE) - Ally Rose (IRE) (Roselier (FR))

Owner: Mr Tony Cocum

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Mrs Brenda Cunningham

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 6

Colours: WHITE, PURPLE stars, armlets and star on cap

Form: P-06142

HHH BelowbesttwostartsagobutoffthemarkatDoncasterpreviously(3m2f,good)andhedidn’tdomuchwrongatSedgefield last week (3m3f, soft) when chasing home one who has recaptured form of late; fair claims if fitting cheekpieces helps.

Official BHA Rating 101

7 C H A R G I N G PO IN T (G B) (2 7)

B g Sixties Icon - Lakaam (Danzero (AUS))

Owner: Scooby Doo Partnership

Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Breeder: Mr T Radford

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 5

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, MAROON star, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, MAROON stars, LIGHT GREEN cap, MAROON star Form: 402031

HHHHH Up against it behind a big improver on handicap debut at Southwell but still a promising third; although others appeared to be going better over that same C&D four weeks ago, it was he who stayed on best to win going away; has further to go today but looks a stayer in the making.

8 K R AQ U E L I N E (F R) (3 1)

Gr m Martaline - Free Sky (FR) (Ungaro (GER))

Owner: West Coast Haulage Limited

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Breeder: Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

Official BHA Rating 100

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 3

Colours: YELLOW, RED diamond, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap

Form: 42-5430

H Went close in mares bumper here last February (soft); ran to similar level in qualifying runs but didn’t find anything extra when a fairly remote seventh on handicap debut at Ludlow last month (3m, good); still early days though and perhaps this slower ground will suit.

Official BHA Rating 98

9 R E A L M OF GLO R Y (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Fame And Glory - Ebony Queen (Classic Cliche (IRE))

Owner: Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Thomas Joseph & Kathleen Kelly

Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 3

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE star and star on cap. Form: 35-053

H No progress since his close third in a Chepstow bumper last winter (soft) and beaten a long way out when a remote third on recent handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, heavy); needs major turnaround for new trip.

1 0 S A N PE DR O (I RE ) (3 4)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elle Woods (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

Owner: The Rockbourne Partnership

Trainer: Paul Henderson, Whitsbury

Breeder: Kilcarn Stud

Sponsor: Specialist Audio Company Limited

Official BHA Rating 98

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 3

Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevron, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, WHITE cap, MAROON star Form: 45331P BF

HH Often makes the running, as when off the mark at Lingfield in February (2m7f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces); said to have been unsuited by being unable to lead when pulled up next time; that race may also have come too soon but he is unlikely to get an easy lead today either.

Official BHA Rating 98

1 1 R E B E L IN TE NT IO NS (I RE ) (3 2 )

B g Aiken - Robin’s Solo (IRE) (Robin des Pres (FR))

Owner: HOE Racing

Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Breeder: Alastair Pim

Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 2

Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN stars, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap Form: 43-6PP4

HHH Handled soft ground in novice hurdles last spring; modest efforts in first three handicaps (over hurdles and fences) butfaredmuchbetterwhenaclosefourthatWincantonlastmonth(2m5f,good);ofmoreinterestafterthatbutneedstoshow he can cope with this greater stamina test

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 10

Stewards Note:

Official BHA Rating 97

SAN PEDRO: Following its run on 27/2/2023 it was reported that the horse resented being unable to dominate.

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:

William Kennedy

Patrick Cowley (3)

Sam Twiston-Davies

Charlie Deutsch

Nick Scholfield

Tom Bellamy

BETTING FORECAST:

3-1 The Imposter (FR), 9-2 Charging Point (GB), 11-2 Ailes d’Amour (IRE), Rebel Intentions (IRE), 6-1 One For The Wall (IRE), 9-1 Scamallach Liath (IRE), 14-1 San Pedro (IRE), 16-1 Kraqueline (FR), Realm of Glory (IRE), 20-1 Revasser (IRE), Heaven Smart (FR)

RACE PREDICTOR

RACE 6

4

. 4 5 P M

THE MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 2) (LEG 5 OF THE VETERANS CHASE SERIES)

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (4,790 metres) for ten yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £30000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

See page 55 for conditions of this race.

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

No Horse

1 TWO FO R GO LD (I RE ) (1 7)

B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) (Shernazar)

Owner: May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: Neil R. Tector

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 12 0

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hoop, halved sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 112P-50 D

Jockey

David Bass

Official BHA Rating 150

HHHHH Not disgraced at Aintree on reappearance but tailed off over four months later at Cheltenham Festival where his usual cheekpieces were replaced by a visor; reverts with headgear today and has a good shout judged on last season’s form, including a career-best figure at this track

2 WISHING AND HOPING (IRE) (29)

B g Beneficial - Desperately Hoping (IRE) (Un Desperado (FR))

Owner: Mrs Peter Andrews

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Brendan Murphy

Sponsor: Adm Protexin Ltd

Horse Age: 13

Weight: 11 9

Colours: GREY and MAROON diamonds, GREY sleeves.

Form: P6-2014 C D

Alex Edwards

Official BHA Rating 145

HHHH 13yo front-runner who beat a big field in the veterans final at Sandown (3m, soft; 6lb higher today) in January; outsider of four in Listed race at Kelso four weeks ago but the scale of his defeat is rather disconcerting; won in 2015 over hurdles on his only race here.

3 RU T H L E SS ART I C L E (I RE ) (2 52 )

B g Definite Article - Lady Kamando (Hernando (FR))

Owner: J Rymer R Farnham C Rymer J Farnham

Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Breeder: Walter Crean

Sponsor: William Hill

Horse Age: 10

Weight: 11 1

Colours: PINK, RED star, hooped sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 3P6-U21

HHHH Collectedwithabitinhandover3m2fatUttoxeterlastJuly(goodtosoft);5lbrisehaspushedhimtowardshishighest mark and he was withdrawn at Newbury last Saturday because of soft ground.

Official BHA Rating 137

4 L A R R Y (G B) (2 9)

B g Midnight Legend - Gaspaisie (FR) (Beyssac (FR))

Owner: Galloping On The South Downs Partnership

Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Cotley Hill Stud

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Horse Age: 10

Weight: 11 0

Colours: MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 5P-1602 CD

HHHH Has won twice over the Ascot fences, most recently over 3m in November; below form penultimate start but back on song when second of five at Newbury four weeks ago; should not be far away

Official BHA Rating 136

5 R U N TO MI LA N (I RE ) (2 2)

B g Milan - Run Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

Owner: Barber, Birchenhough, De Wilde

Trainer: Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

Breeder: Close Holding Ltd

Sponsor: Hartnoll Hotel

Horse Age: 11

Weight: 10 2

Colours: PINK, PINK and WHITE quartered cap Form: 10-P330 D

Alan Johns

HH Third of 18 to Wishing And Hoping in the big race for veterans at Sandown (3m, soft) in January; however, tailed off there three weeks ago and yet to win away from Exeter

Official BHA Rating 124

Sean Bowen

William Kennedy

6 S A I N T XAV I E R (F R) (8 )

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 Weight: 10 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 641500

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Official BHA Rating 123

HH Haydock winner in November and fifth behind two of these in the veterans final at Sandown; saddled slipped next time but he also needs to do a lot better than at Newbury last Saturday

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 6. 2022: ELEGANT ESCAPE (IRE) 10 11 10 Harry Cobden 4-1 (Colin Tizzard) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

11-4 Larry (GB), 3-1 Ruthless Article (IRE), 4-1 Two For Gold (IRE), Wishing And Hoping (IRE), 7-1 Run To Milan (IRE), 10-1 Saint Xavier (FR)

RACE PREDICTOR

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

RACE 7

5 . 2 0 P M

T H E A S C OT S H O P

H A N D I CA P H U R D L E R AC E

( C L A S S 3 )

Two miles about five and a half furlongs (2m 5f 141yds) (4,352 metres) for four yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £16000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403. (Penalty Value £8449.60)

See page 55 for conditions of this race.

Ascot Shop 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

1 E S P O IR D E RO MAY ( F R ) (4 9)

B g Kap Rock (FR) - Miss du Seuil (FR) (Lavirco (GER))

Owner: The Midgelets

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: G. Gordat, O. Gordat & F. Dussably

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 12 0

Colours: BLACK and RED (halved), YELLOW sleeves and cap.

Form: 1F/33P-5

David Bass

2 J’A I FR O I D (I RE ) (3 58 )

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

Owner: Mrs K. Bromley

Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Breeder: Patricia and Marie Keating

Horse Age: 10

Official BHA Rating 138

HH Two-time hurdle winner; classy novice chaser in 2020-21 and showed some spark over fences as recently as last March; has dropped down the weights but last season was disappointing overall and he was well beaten over hurdles on his sole run this term; cheekpieces go on; return to form needed

Weight: 12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE seams, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, RED diamonds.

Form: 12/3540- C

Adam Wedge

3 B A LLY B E G G (I RE ) (3 6)

B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Glass Half Full

Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Breeder: Patrick Hennessy

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

Horse Age: 8

Official BHA Rating 138

HH Won four in a row in early 2021 (including here) but below par on his four starts last season, initially over fences, and he’s been absent since; this 10yo returns with plenty to prove

Weight: 11 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and RED (halved), WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE quartered cap Form: PP-P01P

HH Has run well just once among his last sixstarts and whenpulled upover 2m7f at Chepstow last time he was beaten before stamina may have been an issue; however, he won in good style at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) two starts ago and isn’t written off for a yard among the winners.

4 J E R R A S H (G B) (4 3)

B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) (Presenting)

Owner: Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head

Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham

Breeder: M&R Refurbishments Ltd

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Official BHA Rating 132

Weight: 11 8

Colours: MAUVE and DARK BLUE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE armlets, hooped cap Form: 1310-1P CD

HHH Made it 3-5 over hurdles (including a win over C&D on soft) when defying an absence to land a Plumpton handicap (3m1f, good to soft) in January; found to be coughing after being pulled up at Haydock latest; retains potential

Official BHA Rating 132

5 G EN TL EM A N AT AR MS (I RE ) (1 5)

Gr g Reliable Man - Sworn Sold (GER) (Soldier Hollow)

Owner: Mrs. Diana Gardiner

Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Newport Pagnell

Breeder: Salinity Service AB

Sponsor: Science Supplements

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 11 8

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE stripe, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE striped cap Form: 2-00340

Ciaran

HH Runner-upinGrade1noviceatAintreelastAprilandhasdroppeddowntheweights;however,hemaybeflatteredbythat peak performance and has struggled to get competitive this season; cheekpieces go on

Official BHA Rating 132

Sam Twiston-Davies

Caoilin Quinn (5)

Gethings

6 C E R TA I N LY RE D (G B) (5 9)

Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump)

Owner: The Venetian Lad Partnership

Trainer: Lydia Richards, Chichester

Breeder: Mrs Lydia Richards

Sponsor: Lydia Richards Racing

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 8

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap

Form: 41-B111

HHHH Has won his last four completed starts, all over fences (2m4f-3m1f; good-soft); there’s a question mark about whether he’ll transfer his improvement back to hurdles but he’s a two-time winner in this sphere and has to be respected off a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Wincanton last time

7 S I R PSYC HO (I RE ) (2

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Open Book (Mark of Esteem (IRE))

Owner: Martin Broughton & Friends 3

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: B. Heavey

Sponsor: Morson Group

Official BHA Rating 132

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 6

Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN

Cross of Lorraine and sleeves. Form: 5/50/-F33

HHH Not the force of old since returning from a long absence and was no match for the easy winner when third of 12 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last month; however, it was still a step back in the right direction and he may be able to take another today, now another 3lb lower.

Official BHA Rating 130

8 LO R D AC CO RD (I RE ) (1 7)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE) (Executive Perk)

Owner: Lynne & Angus Maclennan

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Olive Troy

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 6

Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap

Form: 31206P D

HHH Plenty to prove regarding current form but soft ground has been against him the last twice and he’s well treated on last autumn’s chase form on good/good to firm; won twice over hurdles earlier in his career (both on good to soft) and he’s not ruled out if conditions suit.

Official BHA Rating 130

9 S H A N TO U EX PR E S S (I RE ) (78)

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Spanker (Suave Dancer (USA))

Owner: The Second Chancers

Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Breeder: Catridge Farm Stud and Burgage Stud

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 4

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE and PINK striped cap Form: 23F35P

HHHHH Pulled up in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f, soft) in January last time but it was a highly attritional race and only four of the 20 finished; prior to that he ran well for a long way when not quite seeing out Cheltenham’s stiff 3m and he’s interesting now 5lb lower; has won on various ground

Official BHA Rating 128

1 0 TO P OF TH E BI LL (I RE ) (3 6)

B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER) (Tiger Hill (IRE))

Owner: Mr Charlie Walker

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Miss Jackie O’Flynn

Sponsor: P3P Partners LLP

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 11 1

Colours: CHAMPAGNE, BLACK hoops and sleeves, RED cap Form: 4-21415

Jordan Nailor

HHH Won at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and improved again to score in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) in February; also handles soft; he’s not straightforward and was unplaced last time, but it wasn’t a bad run; could still have more to offer

Official BHA Rating 125

1 1 C L AY RO GE RS (I R E ) (2 9)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fly Bid (IRE) (Golan (IRE))

Owner: Future Champions Racing Syndicate

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Noirin Darcy

Sponsor: McCoy Contractors

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 11 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE disc, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots and cap

Form: 3211-16

HHHH Returned from long absence to belatedly land a hat-trick (all 2m4f, good) on handicap debut at Southwell in January; travelling okay in rear when badly hampered by a faller at the third-last flight at Kelso last time (2m5f, good to soft); showed promise on soft in Ireland and he’s one to consider.

1 2 F I F T Y BA LL (F R) (1 6)

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

Official BHA Rating 124

Weight: 10 13

Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, diabolo on sleeves.

Form: 021-P00 CD

HH Runner-up at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last March and won over this C&D (good) next time; he’s well treated on that form and is one to watch in the betting now back down in grade, but he’s struggled on his three runs this year

Official BHA Rating 123

Rex Dingle

6)

Angus Cheleda (5)

A. P. Heskin

Tom Bellamy

Sean Bowen

Niall Houlihan (3)

1 3 R O C K Y MA N (F R) (6 9)

B h Doctor Dino (FR) - Lady Speedy (IRE) (Speedmaster (GER))

Owner: Mr Colm Donlon

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Mr H. Pantall & Mme Y. Chabot Pantall

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 10 13

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots, ROYAL BLUE cap

Form: 260-12P BF

Harry Skelton

1 4 I VA L D I (F R) (3 6)

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

Official BHA Rating 123

HHH Improved form when winning on handicap and seasonal debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) last October and good second at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) next time; flopped at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) in February last time out but he’s in top hands and is a likely player if bouncing back to form.

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 12

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, armlets and cap

Form: 1-42F45 BF

Harry Cobden

Official BHA Rating 122

HHH Perhaps isn’t straightforward and could do with settling better; was an unplaced favourite at Kempton last time but that may have come too soon, seven days after near-19l fourth of 12 here, and the clear first two have given that penultimate form a big boost; things may click at some point for this lightly raced 5yo, who won on very soft ground in France

1 5 H A S T Y PA R I S I AN (I RE ) (2 9)

Ch g Champs Elysees - Va’vite (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE))

Owner: The Hasty Parisian Partnership

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Breeder: Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock

Sponsor: Bresbet

Harry Reed

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 2

Colours: GREY and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves.

Form: 4-54633

HHH Runs off a mark 3lb higher than when 3l third of seven at Doncaster (3m, good) last month and this is a deeper race; however, it was a better run than most of these managed last time and he’s respected each-way

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7, 8, 10, 15

Official BHA Rating 111

Stewards Note: JERRASH: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was coughing post-race.

TOP OF THE BILL: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left.

CLAY ROGERS: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.

ROCKY MAN: Following its run on 23/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

IVALDI: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed and ran too free.

2022: FIFTY BALL (FR) 7 11 4 Niall Houlihan 6-5 (Gary Moore) 4 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

9-2 Certainly Red (GB), 13-2 Ivaldi (FR), 7-1 Rocky Man (FR), 8-1 Top of The Bill (IRE), Clay Rogers (IRE), 9-1 Jerrash (GB), 12-1 Sir Psycho (IRE), Hasty Parisian (IRE), 14-1 Espoir de Romay (FR), Shantou Express (IRE), Fifty Ball (FR), 16-1 Ballybegg (IRE), Lord Accord (IRE), 20-1 J’Ai Froid (IRE), 25-1 Gentleman At Arms (IRE)

RACE PREDICTOR

PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO MAY RACING WEEKEND

F R I DAY 1 2 T H & S AT U R DAY 1 3 T H M AY

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 available

ROYAL ASCOT TRIALS DAY PRESENTED BY HOWDEN

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 get together, have a flutter and sample the bars and restaurants on offer

Tickets from £20

Under 18s go free Group rates available

For over 300 years, Royal Ascot has held its place as the Crown Jewel of the British racing season. Steeped in history, it celebrates the sport of horse racing in all its joy, igniting passions and inspiring new generations to leave their everyday at the door and indulge in a week of celebration and festivities.

Whether it be the sport, the fashion or the food that captures your imagination, there really is nothing quite like enjoying a summer’s day at Royal Ascot.

Tickets from £49

Fine Dining and Private Boxes available

T O D A Y ’ S OF FI CI AL S

ASCOT AUTHORIT Y (HOLDING S)

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

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

STEWARDS

Tony McGlone (Chief Steward)

Michael Andrews (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Kate Smith

Lauren Thomson

Cody Watkins

OFFICIALS

Starters

James Stenning

Robert Supple

Clerk of the Scales

Chris Hill Judge

Jane Green

COMPANY SECRETARY

Christopher Collard

Doctors

Peter Johnson

Guy Mitchell

Ramy Saker

Amy Lambert

Commentator

John Hunt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Carol Leggett

Vince McKevitt

Stuart Shilston

Julie Lingham

Handicapper

James Norris

R A C E CO ND IT IO NS

Veterinary Officer

Sally Bate

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetmed, BSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS, David Dugdale, BVSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwan, BEng, (Hons), MVB, Cert AVP (ESO), MRCVS

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Alastair Warwick

First Race 1.50 - THE ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS ASCOT UNITED WARRIORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (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 maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb

Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. ASCOT RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries at £50. - Closed March 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 - THE SOIL SCIENCE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

(GBB RACE)

The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Soil Science 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. 21 entries at £90. - Closed March 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE ROYAL ASCOT RACING CLUB JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for juvenile four yrs old. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 6lb ASCOT RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 3 at £40 and 15 at £200 - Closed March 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496 (Penalty Value £20812)

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.35 - THE LK BENNETT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21124 to the winning horse The second to receive £9720, the third £4860, the fourth £2432 and the fifth £1212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb. LK Bennett will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries at £200 - Closed March 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £16156; Second £8076; Third £4040; Fourth £2020; Fifth £1008. (Penalty Value £21124)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.10 - THE COLTS AND FILLIES CLUB NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb 25 entries, 0 at £13 and 25 at £65 - Closed March 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353 (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.45 - THE MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 5 of The Veterans Chase Series)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse

The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447 for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 6th, 2024. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries at £150. - Closed March 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372 (Penalty Value £15609)

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.20 - THE ASCOT SHOP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944, the fourth £972 and the fifth £484. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 26 entries at £75. - Closed March 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403 (Penalty Value £8449.60)

SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

G E N E R A L IN FO RM AT IO N

We hope you have enjoyed your day at Ascot and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

C AR P AR KS

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L O C A L T A X I S

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L O S T P R O P E R T Y

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F E E D B A C K

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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. Our official photographers are:

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H O R S E W E L F A R E

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.

A B A N D O N M E N T PO LI CY

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 sales manager in writing within three days for a refund.

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