Ascot Racecard - Wednesday 5th May

Wednesday 3rd May 2023

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME £4. 50

THERE’S YOU YOU, THEN THERE’S

Welcome to Royal Ascot Trials Day presented by Howden. The start of the Flat season is always an exciting time of the year as we look ahead to all the action that will play out at Ascot throughout the summer months.

We are thrilled to be offering record prize money of more than £18 million across our 17 Flat meetings this year, excluding the industry owned QIPCO British Champions Day in October.

Last year we saw six of the horses in the top ten of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse rankings at Ascot, covering four different countries They were led by Baaeed, the best turf horse in the world in 2022, as well as Real World and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes winner Pyledriver. The King George runner-up, Torquator Tasso, represented Germany while the Gold Cup winner Kyprios came from Ireland and the King’s Stand Stakes victor Nature Strip flew the flag for Australia.

We hope to welcome many more of the world’s best again this year, starting today with a high-class card including Group 1 winners Trueshan and Mischief Magic alongside two Royal Ascot winners from last year, Bradsell and Coltrane.

Our grateful thanks go to Howden, one of our Official Partners, who are supporting Royal Ascot Trials Day this year.

Our third race promotes Naas Racecourse’s own Royal Ascot Trials Day which takes place on Sunday 21st May. That card is often a rich source of Royal Ascot form clues. Meditate won there last year before going on to win the Albany Stakes so it will be worth keeping an eye on the Naas results again this year.

We are also delighted to have the British Racing School with us today as they celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Our last race is run in the memory of Svend Kold whose family and friends are here today, as we all mark his great contribution to racing at Ascot as a key member of the racecourse veterinary team for over thirty-five years. He is greatly missed and you will find a fuller tribute to Svend within the racecard.

Our next meeting is the Peroni Italia Nastro Azzurro May Racing Weekend, the final chance to visit Ascot before the Royal Meeting. We hope to see you then.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt.

His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

Side Glance becomes first ever equine ambassador to Ascot Racecourse.

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races 20-50

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1st Race 1. 30pm

The Howden Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130

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2nd Race 2.05pm

The Royal Ascot Two-Year-Old Trial EBF Conditions Stakes

(Sponsored by Howden) (GBB Race)

This race is a five furlongs conditions stakes for two-year-olds. The runners in this type of race are subject to specific conditions that often revolve around age or sex, or confine the race to horses that have yet to win above a particular level. In this instance, this race is restricted to two-year-olds which are EBF eligible.

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3rd Race 2.40pm

The Naas Racecourse Royal Ascot Trials Day British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

The third race on the card is a Novice Stakes, run over a distance of one mile. There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds in this race are still light on experience. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career.

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4th Race 3.15pm

The Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) (A Gold Cup Trial)

One of the feature races of the day is this two mile Group 3 race for four-year-olds and upwards. A race which can only be bettered by a Group 1 or 2, many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things Initially, the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here –3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb for a Group 2 or 7lb to those successful in a Group 1.

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5th Race 3.50pm

The British Racing School 40th Anniversary Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes (Group 3)

The second of our feature races, this six furlongs race for three-year-olds is a Group 3 contest and will attract some of the speediest juveniles around this season. Unlike in a handicap when a horse’s official rating reflects the weight that they must carry, in a Group 3 all runners carry the same weight regardless of any previous form. In this case colts and geldings carry 9st 3lb and fillies 9st although any runner which has already won a Group 1 or 2 race will be issued with a 4lb penalty

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6th Race 4.25pm

The Howden Bloodstock Paradise Stakes (A Queen Anne Stakes Trial) (Listed Race)

Our penultimate race, this one mile contest for four-year-olds and upwards is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st 5lb for colts and geldings and 9st for fillies before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory, 5lb for a Group 3 success and 7lb for a Group 2 win.

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7th Race 5.00pm

The Svend Kold Memorial Handicap Stakes (Sponsored By Howden)

Our finale is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 85 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80

PRE-PARADE RING

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

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

Ascot Shop

LK Bennett Shop

Taxi Drop Off Point

Sunflower Lawn

Picnic Lawns

Memberships at Ascot Information

CAR PARK 2

3

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

CAR

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

There are four delicious dishes available alongside plant-based variations Choose from a crispy chicken burger with chipotle sauce, the Ascot Burger with bacon and smoked applewood cheese, classic battered haddock or lightly spiced butter chicken curry – all available for £13.50.

On The Go

LAVAZZA ON 4

Serving teas and coffees presented by Lavazza, the official coffee of Ascot, alongside soup and a range of sandwiches and cakes.

Named after the Godolphin colt that won two King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes in a row, this bar serves a selection of Champagne, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks.

Select from a range of cocktails or Ascot signature serves specially developed for the Flat Season. Enjoy a Royal Ascot Blush or one of our delectable alcohol-free options

Dairy Free Free from Gluten Plant-based Vegetarian

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

HORSEWALK INN

SWAIN

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

Enjoy a selection of gourmet burgers at one of Ascot’s most popular eateries, find us on the Concourse, a stone’s throw from the Parade Ring with great access to trackside.

Bars

CHOISIR

This bar, named after the Australian sprinter who won two races in four days at Royal Ascot, serves a range of Champagne, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Located on the Concourse.

Treat yourself to a delicious pizza made with authentic Italian dough and a choice of toppings Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.

Located on the Grandstand Concourse this bar will be serving Peroni, the official beer of Ascot, alongside a selection of wine, spirits and alcohol-free options

FRONT RUNNER GRILL

PIZZA & CO

DUBAI MILLENIUM

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

RACES

1, 2, 6 & 7

Howden is an insurance broker built with a commitment to employee ownership and a belief that if you provide a home for entrepreneurial talent to flourish, then clients will get the best service possible. We’re an organisation of over 14,000 colleagues in more than 45 countries with deep specialist insurance expertise. Our partnership with Ascot presents an opportunity to invest in an industry with which we have a rich history Our specialist equine division is well-established in the racing world, delivering a complete range of insurance products to equestrian associations, racecourses, racehorse trainers, stud farms, riding schools and horse owners.

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Naas Racecourse is located in Ireland in the heart of the thoroughbred county of Kildare. The course hosts 20 meetings a year including both flat and national hunt racing. We are delighted to be associated with Ascot today ahead of our own Royal Ascot Trials Day on May 21st. This is one of the flagship meetings in the Irish and Naas racing calendar, especially for those preparing for Royal Ascot glory A number of high-quality horses have won at Naas before success at the Royal meeting. Visit naasracecourse.com to find out more.

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Longines is very proud to actively support the world of equestrian sport. As Title Partner, Official Timekeeper or Official Watch of the most important competitions, Longines is constantly strengthening its traditional and enduring commitment to equestrian sport worldwide. The Swiss brand has been associated with the equestrian world since its inception. The oldest known Longines watch decorated with equestrian motifs dates from 1869, and ushered in a handsome series of equestrian-themed pocket watches. The brand’s early ties with horses encouraged the watchmakers of Saint-Imier to pursue advances in sports timekeeping for equestrian competitions In 1878, the winged hourglass brand developed its first chronograph movement, the legendary 20H. In addition, the Swiss watch brand was associated for the first time with a show jumping event in 1912. As a result of its legitimacy and expertise, Longines’ involvement in equestrian sports today includes flat racing, show jumping, dressage, driving and eventing disciplines.

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The British Racing School trains and creates pathways for stable staff, trainers and jockeys. It has supported over 4,500 students in the last 40 years and is also home to over 70 ex-racehorses who enjoy a second career in teaching. Based in Newmarket, they empower young people to harness their potential and improve their wellbeing through interacting with horses and ponies

In addition, Ascot would like to thank all our 2023 race sponsors:

• A Garden For All Seasons

• Ascot Underwriting

• bet365

• Betfair

• Byrne Group

• 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

• Village Hotels

• WB Wealth

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

2 BA A E ED (G B) (3 1)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 5 JIM CROWLEY

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, White Epaulets, striped cap Form: 111111-1 CD

BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHHH The world’s top-rated turf horse, who has made spectacular progress since his debut last June, most recently justifying short odds in the Lockinge at Newbury where he easily beat Real World and completed a Group 1 hat-trick (first two legs came in last year’s Moulin and here in the QEII); acts on good to firm and good to soft ground, still unbeaten (7-7) and has genuine claims to being the best miler since Frankel, with 1m2f aspirations for him also on the cards later on; looks set to produce another display of sheer class. Official BHA Rating 125

1. Owner’s silks (illustration)

2. Colour of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chestnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

3. Horse’s number on saddle cloth

4. Sex of horse

c = colt f = filly g = gelding h = horse m = mare

5. Sire (Father)

6. Horse’s name

7. Dam (Mother)

8. Damsire (Grandfather)

9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain)

10. Number of days since last ran

11. Draw

12. Form guide

13. Racing Post star rating

14. Owner(s)

15. Trainer and location of training establishment

16. Breeder

17. Age of horse

18. Owner’s colours (description)

19. Previous performances

/ = Denotes new season

– = Denotes new year

B = Brought down

F = Fell

P = Pulled Up

U = Unseated rider

20. Form details

C = Course winner

D = Distance winner

CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.

C D = Has at won a race at Ascot before but over a different distance. They have also won over today’s trip at another course.

BF = Finished beaten favourite on their previous run.

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.

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, where 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 is positioned to benefit from maximum shade

from the crown of an adjacent mature tree as well as a repositioned tulip tree, which sits to the south of the oval. Equine misting fans were also installed to aid with post-race cooling of horses.

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

AWAY RACING FROM PONTEFRACT & WOLVERHAMPTON

PONTEFRACT

Race 1 1.40

5f 3y

1 ERNEST RUTHERFORD (GB) 10-0

Tim Easterby Brandon Wilkie (8)

Form: 00-0, Probable S.P.:16-1

2 HUDDLE UP (IRE) 10-0

David & Nicola Barron Aiden Brookes

Form: 50-2, Probable S.P.:7-2

3 MOTAWAAZY (GB) 10-0 Michael Dods Jonny Peate

Form: 062, Probable S.P.:11-2

4 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) 9-13 Ruth Carr Christian Howarth

Form: 0-51, Probable S.P.:11-4

5 MUKER (IRE) 9-10 Nigel Tinkler Alex Jary (8)

Form: 00-0, Probable S.P.:28-1

6 INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE) 9-6

Paul Midgley Alex Fielding (8)

Form: 040, Probable S.P.:14-1

7 BEN MACDUI (IRE) 9-5 Paul Midgley Mark Winn Form: 00-0, Probable S.P.:12-1

8 MEWS HOUSE (GB) 9-1 Rebecca Menzies Elle-May Croot (5) Form: 243, Probable S.P.:11-2

Race

2 2.15

5f 3y

1 TAYGAR (IRE) 9-7 Michael Dods Connor Beasley

Form: 1, Probable S.P.:13-8

2 ANGEL OF ENGLAND (GB) 9-5 Edward Bethell Callum Rodriguez

Form: Probable S.P.:12-1

3 CLASSY CLARETS (IRE) 9-5 Richard Fahey Oisin Orr

Form: 6, Probable S.P.:28-1

4 DC FLYER (GB) 9-5 Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves

Form: Probable S.P.:11-1

5 FARAH M (USA) 9-5

David & Nicola Barron Jason Hart Form: 0, Probable S.P.:14-1

6 WHATWOULDIKNOW (IRE) 9-5

Nigel Tinkler Rowan Scott

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

7 WORLD OF DARCY (IRE) 9-5

K. R. Burke Sam James

Form: Probable S.P.:6-1

8 DAWN CHARGER (IRE) 9-0

K. R. Burke Andrew Elliott

Form: Probable S.P.:11-2

9 CHUMBAA (IRE) 8-12 Roger Fell Ben Curtis

Form: 33, Probable S.P.:9-1

Race 3 2.50 1m 2f 5y

1 TAHASUN (IRE) 9-11

Henry Spiller Christian Howarth (5)

Form: 210-, Probable S.P.:12-1

2 ARDBRACCAN (IRE) 9-10

Michael Appleby David Egan

Form: 04-4, Probable S.P.:14-1

3 RI NA FARRAIGE (IRE) 9-9

Richard Fahey Oisin Orr

Form: 316, Probable S.P.:15-2

4 ARCH MOON (GB) 9-9

Michael Dods Connor Beasley

Form: 040-, Probable S.P.:20-1

5 WILLARD CREEK (GB) 9-9

David & Nicola Barron Ben Robinson

Form: 10-0, Probable S.P.:33-1

6 MYTHICAL (FR) 9-8

Simon Whitaker Phil Dennis

Form: 00-5, Probable S.P.:16-1

7 BENADALID (GB) 9-7

Chris Fairhurst Aiden Brookes (5)

Form: 0-24, Probable S.P.:16-1

8 MASQUE OF ANARCHY (IRE) 9-6

Craig Lidster Sam James

Form: 06-5, Probable S.P.:12-1

9 SNOOZE LANE (IRE) 9-4

Sarah Hollinshead Joshua Bryan

Form: 1-13, Probable S.P.:7-1

10 ISLE OF WOLVES (GB) 9-1

Harriet Bethell Ben Curtis

Form: 252, Probable S.P.:4-1

11 JUST HISS (GB) 9-1

Tim Easterby Brandon Wilkie (7) Form: 005-, Probable S.P.:33-1

12BERYL BURTON (GB) 8-10

John Berry Faye McManoman

Form: 16-2, Probable S.P.:13-2

Race 4 3.25

1m 6y

1 MASTER RICHARD (GB) 9-11

Ann Duffield Paul Mulrennan

Form: 210-, Probable S.P.:11-2

2 WESTERN STARS (FR) 9-4

Ed Dunlop David Egan

Form: 644-, Probable S.P.:18-1

3 THE COOKSTOWN CAFU (GB) 9-3 Kevin Ryan Rowan Scott

Form: 12-1, Probable S.P.:2-1

4 SOLAR JOE (GB) 9-1

Richard Fahey Oisin Orr Form: 200-, Probable S.P.:10-1

5 VACCINE (IRE) 9-0

Michael Dods Connor Beasley Form: 452, Probable S.P.:4-1

6 STRONGBOWE (FR) 8-12

Tim Easterby David Allan Form: 20-0, Probable S.P.:20-1

7 MOAI (FR) 8-12

Ivan Furtado Elle-May Croot (7) Form: 000, Probable S.P.:150-1

8 COPPER AND FIVE (GB) 8-8

Ruth Carr Faye McManoman

Form: 04-0, Probable S.P.:13-2

Race 5 4.00 6f

1 QUINTUS ARRIUS (IRE) 9-9

Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves

Form: 26-1, Probable S.P.:3-1

2 JUST JANET (GB) 9-8 David O’Meara David Nolan

Form: 610-, Probable S.P.:10-1

3 PUFFABLE (GB) 9-7

Ralph Beckett Laura Pearson (3)

Form: 150-, Probable S.P.:11-1

4 LUPSET FLOSSY POP (IRE) 9-4

Phillip Makin Rowan Scott

Form: 13-0, Probable S.P.:14-1

5 ERTEBAT (GB) 9-4

Hugo Palmer Paul Mulrennan

Form: 542-, Probable S.P.:9-2

6 LUMACHO (IRE) 9-4

George Boughey Ben Curtis

Form: 05-3, Probable S.P.:15-2

7 HAVANA RUM (IRE) 9-2

Richard Fahey Oisin Orr

Form: 01-0, Probable S.P.:10-1

8 SHINE’S AMBITION (IRE) 9-0

Roger Fell Jonny Peate (5)

Form: 0-45, Probable S.P.:10-1

9 HARDY ANGEL (GB) 8-13

Tim Easterby David Allan

Form: 24-0, Probable S.P.:20-1

Form: 021, Probable S.P.:7-1

2 BACK FROM DUBAI (IRE) 9-11

Roy Bowring Ben Curtis Form: 352, Probable S.P.:8-1

3 LITTLE TED (GB) 9-10 Tim Easterby David Allan

Form: 00-3, Probable S.P.:9-1

4 DANDY’S ANGEL (IRE) 9-9

John Wainwright Brandon Wilkie (7)

Form: 5-26, Probable S.P.:12-1

5 DIVINE CONNECTION (GB) 9-8

Craig Lidster Sam James

Form: 200, Probable S.P.:22-1

6 MR STRUTTER (IRE) 9-7

David Thompson Andrew Elliott

Form: 00-4, Probable S.P.:10-1

7 PRECEDENT (IRE) 9-5

Rebecca Menzies Paul Mulrennan

Form: 000-, Probable S.P.:11-1

8 WILLING TO PLEASE (GB) 9-4

Philip Kirby Jason Hart

Form: 005, Probable S.P.:22-1

9 FRANKELIO (FR) 9-3

Micky Hammond Aiden Brookes (5)

Form: 50-0, Probable S.P.:14-1

10 SHABS (GB) 9-3

Martin Smith David Egan

Form: 023, Probable S.P.:4-1

11 CONNIE R (IRE) 9-1

Michael Herrington Tom Eaves

Form: 026, Probable S.P.:16-1

12PREMIERSHIP (GB) 9-0

Tracy Waggott Connor Beasley

Form: 050-, Probable S.P.:33-1

13GARSWOOD LADY (GB) 9-0

Barry Murtagh Connor Murtagh

Form: 060, Probable S.P.:150-1

Race 8 5.45 1m 6y

1 SHE’S GOT BOTTLE (GB) 9-11

Roger Fell Jonny Peate (5)

Form: 42-5, Probable S.P.:10-1

2 DARBUCKS (IRE) 9-10 Christopher Kellett Laura Pearson (3)

Form: 440, Probable S.P.:14-1

3 HOSTELRY (GB)

9-9 Ruth Carr Christian Howarth (5)

Form: 00-2, Probable S.P.:11-2

4 REVOQUABLE (GB) 9-9

Tim Easterby David Allan Form: 620, Probable S.P.:12-1

5 AGONYCLITE (GB) 9-7

Ben Haslam Paul Mulrennan Form: 412, Probable S.P.:4-1

6 BARNEYS GIFT (FR) 9-6

Philip Kirby Andrew Mullen

Form: 005, Probable S.P.:14-1

7 URBAN ROAD (GB)

9-4

Alan Brown Rowan Scott Form: 341, Probable S.P.:15-2

8 CRYSTAL DAWN (IRE) 9-3

Ronald Thompson Andrew Elliott Form: 000, Probable S.P.:80-1

9 GALTON (GB) 9-3 Antony Brittain Mark Winn (5) Form: 323, Probable S.P.:11-2

10 BUACHAILL (IRE) 9-1

Stella Barclay Callum Rodriguez

Form: 306, Probable S.P.:50-1

11 LE BAYOU (FR) 9-0

Ian McInnes Jason Hart

Form: 044, Probable S.P.:22-1

12NAADYAA (GB) 9-0

Joseph Parr Non Runner Form: 006, Probable S.P.:

13MARCIE (IRE) 9-0

Steph Hollinshead Duran Fentiman

Form: 000-, Probable S.P.:66-1

WOLVERHAMPTON

Race 1 1.50 2m 120y

1 KITTEN’S DREAM (GB) 11-3

Scott Dixon Mr Frederick Tett

Form: 006, Probable S.P.:33-1

2 TRIBAL COMMANDER (GB) 11-2

Sophie Leech Miss Roisin Leech (5)

Form: 00-2, Probable S.P.:5-1

3 FEN TIGER (IRE) 11-1

Julia Feilden Mr Ross Birkett

Form: 21-0, Probable S.P.:8-1

4 BALGOWAN (IRE) 11-1

Milton Harris Mr Simon Walker

Form: 45-4, Probable S.P.:7-1

5 FORGETMENOTBLUE (IRE) 10-10

K. R. Burke Mr Jack Lander (5)

Form: 430, Probable S.P.:15-2

6 GHOSTLY (GB) 10-9

Stella BarclayMiss Nicola Thornton (7)

Form: 403, Probable S.P.:11-2

7 CHEF DE TROUPE (FR) 10-6

Tony Forbes Miss Heidi Palin (5)

Form: 64-0, Probable S.P.:40-1

8 SMART CONNECTION (IRE) 10-6

Michael Chapman Miss Aaliyah Bowers-Carter (7)

Form: 000, Probable S.P.:300-1

9 KING CHARLES (USA) 10-5

Bernard Llewellyn Miss Jessica Llewellyn (5)

Form: 564, Probable S.P.:13-2

10 HENRY THE FIFTH (IRE) 10-5

Anthony Carson Miss Kerryanne Alexander (7)

Form: 640, Probable S.P.:14-1

11 VISION CLEAR (GER) 10-5

Paddy Butler Miss Michelle Bryant (5)

Form: 0-00, Probable S.P.:300-1

12QUIET THUNDER (IRE) 10-4

Sarah Hollinshead Mr Cameron Hillhouse (5)

Form: 430-, Probable S.P.:12-1

13STEEL HELMET (IRE) 10-2

Harriet Bethell Miss Hannah Dring (7)

Form: 050, Probable S.P.:25-1

Julia Feilden Charlie Bennett Form: 0, Probable S.P.:100-1

Race 3 3.00 1m 1f 104y

1 SCHUMANN (IRE) 9-9 Richard Hughes Finley Marsh

Form: 6-50, Probable S.P.:10-1

2 LILLISTAR (GB) 9-9

Harry & Roger Charlton Trevor Whelan

Form: 0-00, Probable S.P.:4-1

3 ZAKRAM (IRE) 9-9

David O’Meara Jason Watson

Form: 5-04, Probable S.P.:6-1

4 MAN MADE OF SMOKE (GB) 9-8

David Evans Rossa Ryan

Form: 002, Probable S.P.:3-1

5 CANTALUPO BELLA (GB) 9-7

Michael & David Easterby Shane Gray

Form: 06-0, Probable S.P.:14-1

6 STOLEN ENCOUNTER (GB) 9-5

Archie Watson Luke Morris

Form: 000, Probable S.P.:7-1

7 FINN STAR (IRE) 9-4

Sylvester Kirk Charlie Bennett

Form: 000, Probable S.P.:25-1

8 BAILAR CONTIGO (IRE) 9-4

Stuart Williams Connor Planas (5)

Form: 0-66, Probable S.P.:7-1

Race 4

1 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) 9-11

David O’Meara Jason Watson

Form: 063, Probable S.P.:9-4

2 THIS ONES FOR FRED (IRE) 9-10

David Evans Rossa Ryan

Form: 52-5, Probable S.P.:5-1

3 LAWMANS BLIS (IRE) 9-8

Alex French Harry Burns (3)

Form: 00-3, Probable S.P.:4-1

4 EDINBURGH ROCK (IRE) 9-8

Milton Harris John Egan

Form: 240-, Probable S.P.:7-1

5 EAGLE’S REALM (GB) 9-8

Fergal O’Brien Luke Morris

Form: 250-, Probable S.P.:5-1

6 CIRRUS (GB) 9-4

Milton Harris Connor Planas (5)

Form: 5/0-0, Probable S.P.:20-1

Race 5 4.10 6f 20y

1 FULL PRIME (IRE) 9-11

Tom Ward Hayley Turner

Form: 311, Probable S.P.:9-2

2 LADY NAGIN (IRE) 9-10

S. P. C. Woods Dougie Costello

Form: 401, Probable S.P.:7-1

3 CALLUNA (USA) 9-10

George Boughey Jason Watson

Form: 20-6, Probable S.P.:28-1

4 FIRST OF MAY (GB) 9-9

James Fanshawe Daniel Muscutt

Form: 31-, Probable S.P.:4-1

5 SOARING EAGLE (IRE) 9-8

Simon & Ed Crisford Harry Burns (3)

Form: 236, Probable S.P.:18-1

6 ALL IN THE HIPS (IRE) 9-8

David Evans Rossa Ryan

Form: 601, Probable S.P.:11-2

7 MEDICI CHAPEL (GB) 9-6

John & Thady Gosden Benoit de la Sayette (3)

Form: 334, Probable S.P.:13-2

8 BEAU ROC (GB) 9-5 George Boughey Connor Planas (5)

Form: 2-33, Probable S.P.:16-1

9 OLYMPIC QUEST (GB) 9-4 Clive Cox Luke Morris Form: 234, Probable S.P.:17-2

Race 6 4.45 6f 20y

1 DEIRA STAR (GB) 9-9

Robert Cowell Luke Morris

Form: 2-64, Probable S.P.:9-2

2 TURBO TIGER (IRE) 9-8

Antony Brittain Cam Hardie

Form: 602, Probable S.P.:7-2

3 BODEGA NIGHTS (GB) 9-6

Sylvester Kirk Charlie Bennett

Form: 0-00, Probable S.P.:22-1

4 ALAINN TU (IRE) 9-4

J. S. Moore Rossa Ryan

Form: 523, Probable S.P.:5-1

5 MUCKY MULCONRY (IRE) 9-3 Michael Wigham Connor Planas (5)

Form: 0-63, Probable S.P.:9-4

6 GINNY JO (GB) 9-0

Derek Shaw James Sullivan

Form: 644, Probable S.P.:17-2

Race 7 5.15 7f 36y

1 BRASIL POWER (FR) 9-11

George Boughey Connor Planas (5)

Form: 000-, Probable S.P.:4-1

2 PULCHERIA (IRE) 9-9

James Ferguson Non Runner

Form: 003-, Probable S.P.:

3 SHARVARA (GB) 9-8

Archie Watson Luke Morris

Form: 020, Probable S.P.:3-1

4 ASADJUMEIRAH (GB) 9-7

Antony Brittain Cam Hardie

Form: 245, Probable S.P.:5-1

5 RING OF GOLD (GB) 9-6 Michael & David Easterby Non Runner Form: 333, Probable S.P.:

6 PLUMETTE (GB) 9-5

David Loughnane Rossa Ryan

Form: 163, Probable S.P.:5-2

7 REBEL REDEMPTION (GB) 8-7

Scott Dixon Elisha Whittington (5)

Form: 030, Probable S.P.:8-1

R O Y A L A S C O T T R I A L S D A Y

P R E S E N T E D B Y H O W D E N

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Howden are proud partners of Ascot Racecourse, having come on board in May 2021 in time for that year’s Royal Ascot. Both Ascot and Howden are proud of our uniquely British heritage, and we look forward to seeing the partnership develop further over the course of the next few years It’s a great match for the best of British insurance broking to work alongside the best of British racing.

We hope you enjoy your day!

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Mike Godfrey (second from the right) and members of the Howden team with new Howden ambassador, champion jockey Frankie Dettori

RACE 1

THE HOWDEN MANNY MERCER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

One mile, royal hunt cup course (8f) (1,600 metres) for four yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066 (Penalty Value £10800) A SS

See page 54 for conditions of this race No Horse Draw Jockey

Howden 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.

1 B E AR FO RC E ON E (G B) (3 2 )

B g Swiss Spirit - Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE))

Owner: Joe Bear Racing

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr S. M. Ransom

Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 10 0

Dr aw 14 Billy Loughnane (3)

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK diamond, BLACK and ORANGE diabolo on sleeves, ORANGE cap, BLACK diamond Form: 0/50-031D

HHHH Turf wins on good to firm, good to soft and good; steadily recaptured form since back from absence and ultimately quite a cosy if narrow winner at Kempton last month (1m); won off similar marks to today’s before his time off and should give a good account.

2 H E LM RO CK (G B) (3 2 )

B g Pivotal - Nibbling (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Capture The Moment VII

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

Breeder: Mrs James Wigan

Sponsor: Tote

Official BHA Rating 93

Dr aw 8 William Carver

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 13

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED triple diamond, armlets and cap

Form: 16010-0 D

H Suitedbygoodandslowerground,runningaswellasheeverhaswhensuccessfulongoodtosoftatHaydockinSeptember (1m); didn’t fare as well on final 2022 start and left well behind in the Lincoln on reappearance at Doncaster; needs to return to very best form if he’s to figure.

Official BHA Rating 92

3 C H A S I N G AP HR O D I T E (G B) (1 54 )

B c Profitable (IRE) - Tutti Frutti (Teofilo (IRE))

Owner: Gullwing Enterprises W.L.L.

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Breeder: Morera Partnership

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 13

Colours: WHITE and RED (quartered), checked sleeves.

Form: 11030- D

HH Won maiden/novice on first two turf starts; soundly beaten on handicap debut after but a subsequent third over 1m at Southwell in October was useful form; the step up to 1m2f didn’t come off when last seen in November but has had wind surgery since; should still be capable of better

4 YA A N A A S (G B) (2 1)

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Troarn (FR) (Wootton Bassett)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Horse Age: 4

Official BHA Rating 92

Dr aw 3 Aidan Keeley (3)

Weight: 9 13

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap

Form: 11 D

HHHHH Out of sister to triple Group 1 winner Almanzor; unraced until this year but won both AW starts at 1m and looked to have plenty of scope when seeing off two unbeaten rivals at Kempton last month; this stiff test can suit; fascinating contender on turf/handicap debut; yard won this in 2018

Official BHA Rating 92

5 B A LT IM O R E BOY (I RE ) (3 2 )

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Biaraafa (IRE) (Araafa (IRE))

Owner: The Hawtin Family & Mrs I Corbani

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Rathbody Stud & B. Jones

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 11

Colours: PINK, BLACK chevron, quartered cap

Form: 31202-0

Dr aw 11 Joe Bradnam (7)

HHH Lightly raced 4yo who stepped right up on earlier efforts when chasing home Raising Sand over C&D in September (good to soft); just 6-1 for his return in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and although he ran no sort of race perhaps the heavy ground counted against him; not ruled out.

Official BHA Rating 90

Dr aw 12 Pierre-Louis Jamin

6 R A I S I N G SA ND (G B) (1 5)

B g Oasis Dream - Balalaika (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 22 & Partner

Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Dr aw 4 Saffie Osborne

Horse Age: 11

Weight: 9 10

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star

Form: 100-640 CD

HH Redoubtable 11yo who excels here, especially on good to soft or slower; still has some tricks up his sleeve as he showed when beating Baltimore Boy in C&D classified in September and, although well beaten at Newmarket 15 days ago, a previous fourth in the Spring Mile shows he could easily go well back on this track

7 A L MA RM AR (I RE ) (2 3)

Br g Kodiac - Fraulein (Acatenango (GER))

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

Official BHA Rating 89

Dr aw 2 Harry Davies

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6

Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel

Form: 520-003 CD

H Best forgiven a defeat behind Bear Force One at Kempton last month but he might have done better in a five-runner race there since and needs to show he’s in enough form to repeat a win here (on the round course) and close second over C&D in 2022; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

8 S AG A N O (I RE ) (1 6)

B g Anodin (IRE) - Tristesse (USA) (Broken Vow (USA))

Owner: Coldunell Limited

Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Wertheimer & Frere

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Official BHA Rating 85

Dr aw 6 Anna Gibson (7)

Weight: 9 4

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, MAROON epaulets.

Form: 4/1643-0

H Four wins in France at 1m4f and 1m1f; never showed up on return from layoff for new yard at Kempton recently (33-1) when without regular tongue-tie (as today); one to watch for now.

Official BHA Rating 83

9 FA N TA SY BE LI EV ER (I RE ) (2 1)

B g Make Believe - Avizare (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

Owner: Chris & David Stam

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 9 Callum Hutchinson

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE armlets, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star

Form: 1050-00 CD

H Well adrift behind Raising Sand here in the autumn and below best in two AW runs since but he did win over C&D last summer (good to firm; won on good to soft the time before) so an about-turn is not out of the question back on this course

Official BHA Rating 83

1 0 K E Y S E R SOZ E (I RE ) (2 6)

Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Causeway Queen (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

Owner: Rebel Racing (2)

Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Breeder: J. Hanly

Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 9 3

Colours: BLACK, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars.

Form: 000-100 CD

Dr aw 1 Harry Russell

H Won this in 2021 but hasn’t run on turf since July that year; back to form when winning on AW in January (first-time blinkers, retained) but hasn’t repeated the form in two runs since and can’t brim with confidence.

1 1 R E P E R TO I R E (G B) (1 86 )

B g Bated Breath - Binche (USA) (Woodman (USA))

Owner: A Jackson, K Stewart & Partners

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld, David Simcock Racing Ltd

Official BHA Rating 82

Dr aw 5 Olivia

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 3

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE seams, halved sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 340030- CD

HH Streaked away with this on return 12 months ago (good to firm; acts on good to soft); treading water for the rest of the year but returns off just 2lb higher than for his win; worth considering

1

Official BHA Rating 82

2 G LO B A L E S T E E M (I RE ) (1 94 )

B g Kodiac - Baltic Belle (IRE) (Redback)

Owner: Caveat Emptor Partnership

Trainer: John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 2

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE stars, PINK cap

Form: 313630- CD

HH Often leads; won and gone well from just two C&D starts and although he’s usually not far away on his reappearance he needs to be bang on the button to make a winning return.

Official BHA Rating 81

Haines (7)

Dr aw 15 Kaiya Fraser (5)

1 3 D E VA S B OY (G B) (1 6)

Gr g Ectot - Belliflore (FR) (Verglas (IRE))

Owner: Deva Racing (DB)

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: New England, Myriad & Watership Down

Sponsor: Deva Racing Group

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

Form: 205-002 D

Dr aw 13 Ben Sanderson

HH Three wins at about 7f (good to firm/AW) for the Johnstons but seemed to stay 1m; quite well treated at present and best effort for new yard when runner-up at Windsor recently (1m, soft); less to prove than many.

Official BHA Rating 76

1 4 T WO TE MP T I N G (I RE ) (1 6)

Ch g New Bay - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE))

Owner: Berkeley Racing

Trainer: Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Miss S. Von Schilcher

Sponsor: Pump Technology Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11

Dr aw 7 Adam Farragher

Colours: OLD GOLD, ROYAL BLUE

Fleur de Lys and cap

Form: 55234-2 D

HHHH Sole win on AW but some sound efforts in handful of turf starts last year, including when a close fifth to Al Marmar on the round course here in July (1m, good to firm); in-form trainer usually worth a look when venturing to the bigger tracks and he won this in 2016

Official BHA Rating 76

1 5 D I F F I D E N T SP IR IT (G B) (1 1)

B g Sayif (IRE) - Abbotsfield (IRE) (Sakhee’s Secret)

Owner: Guaymas

Trainer: T. J. Kent, Newmarket

Breeder: Llety Farms

Sponsor: Tote

Dr aw 10 Tommie Jakes (7)

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 9

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN

Cross of Lorraine

Form: 0260-12 D BF

HH Novice winner on good but suited by slower surfaces and reappearance win over 1m at Leicester came on heavy; has run well in defeat since and current good form is a plus but now up in grade on drying ground

Official BHA Rating 74

Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.

Stewards Note:

BALTIMORE BOY: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

2022: REPERTOIRE 6 8 9 Saffie Osborne 6-1 (David Simcock) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Yaanaas (GB), 13-2 Baltimore Boy (IRE), 7-1 Bear Force One (GB), 8-1 Diffident Spirit (GB), 8-1 Two Tempting (IRE), 10-1 Devasboy (GB), 12-1 Chasing Aphrodite (GB), 14-1 Raising Sand (GB), 16-1 Repertoire (GB), 16-1 Al Marmar (IRE), 20-1 Fantasy Believer (IRE), 25-1 Global Esteem (IRE), 25-1 Helm Rock (GB), 33-1 Keyser Soze (IRE), 33-1 Sagano (IRE)

M A N N Y M E R C E R R E M E M B E R E D

The Howden Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap Stakes is run in memory of Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Mercer, one of the leading riders in the 1950s. Manny tragically lost his life at Ascot following an accident at the start of the Red Deer Stakes in 1959 when his mount, Priddy Fair, reared at the start.

He rode 18 Royal Ascot winners in total and enjoyed Classic success winning the 1,000 Guineas and 2,000 Guineas during his career as well as being runner-up in the 1954 Jockeys’ Championship. His brother was Joe Mercer, jockey to Queen Elizabeth II and a former champion himself.

£15,000 1st Oct SLF

The International Sire Sensation

£30,000 1st Oct SLF

The fastest 2000 Guineas winner in history

RACE 2

2 .05 P M

THE ROYAL ASCOT TWO-YEAR-OLD TRIAL EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2)

(SPONSORED BY HOWDEN) (GBB RACE)

Five furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres) for two yrs old

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066. (Penalty Value £10800) A SS

See page 54 for conditions of this race.

Howden 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 AC T IO N PO IN T (I RE ) (2 3)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Khaleesi Wind (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner: Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lamburn

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 7

Colours: GREY, BROWN seams, BROWN cap.

Form: 1 D

Draw Jockey

Dr aw 4 Hollie Doyle

Foaled 2.2.2021 HHHH Blue Point colt who justified favouritism in AW contest at Kempton 23 days ago, contributing to his trainer’s flying start with 2yos this term; set for an interesting clash with another April winner Official BHA Rating -

2 M A X IM U M IM PACT (G B) (1 9)

Gr c Havana Grey - Natural Choice (Teofilo (IRE))

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Breeder: Natural Choice Partnership

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 1 Kevin Stott

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap

Form: 1 D

Foaled 10.2.2021. HHHHH Winning margin (12l) at Leicester was perhaps exaggerated by the heavy ground to some extent but, at face value, he scored in the style of a smart prospect; evidently has Royal Ascot aspirations; respected

3 B A L AGH (I RE ) (- )

B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Perfect Beauty (Mount Nelson)

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Ballyhane

Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

Horse Age: 2

Official BHA Rating -

Dr aw 2 Oisin Murphy

Weight: 9 4

Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel Form:

Foaled 1.4.2021. HHHH 120,000gns yearling; by Dandy Man and the first foal of a maiden (0-4) sister to 6f-1m2f winner Librisa Breeze (including 6f Group 1); trainer won this race with a newcomer (SP 15-2) last year; interesting

Official BHA Rating -

4 H A RT S PO CK ET RO CK ET (G B) (- )

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Duchess of Bronte (Mount Nelson)

Owner: Harts Farm Stud 2

Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Breeder: Harts Farm Stud

Sponsor: Harts Farm Stud

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 3 Clifford Lee

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and PURPLE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap Form:

Foaled 30.3.2021. HH Already gelded; by Ulysses and the first foal of a mare who showed little in two bumpers (but is related to some useful Flat/hurdles winners); yard has modest strike-rate with 2yos; best watched

5 T H E LI NE (I RE ) (- )

Br c Caravaggio (USA) - Mirror Effect (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mr Faihan Faisal Almandeel

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Newstead Breeding

Horse Age: 2

Official BHA Rating -

Dr aw 5 Sean Levey

Weight: 9 4

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED epaulets and armlets.

Form:

Foaled 13.2.2021. HHH 30,000gns foal; Caravaggio half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Mild Illusion (including Listed), out of unraced half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Courageous; powerful stable; heed the market signals.

Official BHA Rating -

BETTING FORECAST:

6-4

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2022: BAKEEL 2 9 2 Jack Mitchell 15-2 (Andrew Balding) 5 ran

Maximum Impact (GB), 5-2 Action Point (IRE), 3-1 Balagh (IRE), 6-1 The Line (IRE), 25-1 Harts Pocketrocket (GB)

AT A SC OT R AC EC OU RS E

We were delighted to recently announce our first ever Equine Ambassador, Side Glance, who will form a central part of the Ascot Racecourse Supports programme, helping to engage people in the sport of horse racing and showcase the life that racehorses live once they finish racing. Formerly a top-level winning racehorse owned by Sheikh Fahad and trained by Andrew Balding, Side Glance raced 40 times between 2009 and 2015, running around the world in Britain, Australia, America, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and Dubai. That included ten appearances at Ascot itself, including winning the Paradise Stakes on this card in 2011 and finishing third behind the mighty Frankel in the 2012 Queen Anne Stakes

Now 16-years-old, he has been enjoying a new career based with Leanne White at Kingsclere who looked after him throughout his racing days He was initially retrained for showing and in recent years has been learning dressage while Leanne also uses him regularly as part of her work as an Instructor for the National Horseracing College

Now he is helping Ascot Racecourse to develop important links with the local community as part of the Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) initiative Horses For Courses.

The scheme is being rolled out across the country and for Ascot in particular, Side Glance will offer people the chance to interact more closely with racehorses and learn about what they do when they finish racing.

He has already welcomed a group of school children from Ascot Heath Primary to Ascot on 23rd March as part of a behindthe-scenes tour of the racecourse. He will appear at similar events throughout the year and also on specific racedays, most notably when Ascot race on Saturday 9th September which is the start of National Racehorse Week.

Side Glance will also play a central role in the 2023 Royal Ascot marketing campaign which went live recently, appearing on one of the still image adverts

Side Glance meets pupils from Ascot Heath Primary School

Royal Ascot Trials Day

Featuring the Goffs Lacken Stakes (Group 3)

Sunday 21st May 2023

RACE 3

THE NAAS RACECOURSE ROYAL ASCOT TRIALS DAY BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

One mile, royal hunt cup course (8f) (1,600 metres) for novice three yrs old fillies

Advertised Total Prize Fund £40000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508 (Penalty Value £20616) A SS

See page 54 for conditions of this race

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

No Horse

1 DAN C I N G GO DD E S S (I RE ) (2 3)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Winter Lightning (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form: 1-2

Dr aw 7 William Buick

HHHHH Impeccably bred filly with an Oaks entry; had both her starts at Kempton, winning convincingly first time and then second to a very progressive Gosden filly with an edge in experience (1m); this stiffer mile should be in her favour.

Official BHA Rating 96

2 O R C H ID BLO O M (G B) (1 86 )

Gr f Farhh - Fire Orchid (Lethal Force (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Overbury Stallions & Conduit Farm Stud

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 8

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap Form: 1-

HHHH It was not a strong novice that she won at Newmarket (7f, soft; 9-1) but she defied early market weakness with a clearcut success and is open to considerable improvement as a 3yo.

Official BHA Rating -

3 V E IL OF SH AD OW S (G B) (8 8)

B f Frankel - Violante (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap

Form: 1 D

HHHH Led on the line to deny a shorter-priced stablemate at Kempton (1m) and the second has gone on to win her next two; one formline gives her a similar chance to Copy Artist but surprising should she not be capable of a lot better

4 YO U N G E ST (G B) (2 08 )

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Sheikha Reika (FR) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Horse Age: 3

Official BHA Rating -

Weight: 9 8

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap

Form: 10-

HHH Won at Leicester (7f, good) before finishing down the field in Group 3 at Newmarket where she lost a shoe; others have better form but she’s well bred and this Irish 1,000 Guineas entrant should do better

Official BHA Rating 86

5 CO PY AR T I ST (G B) (1 08 )

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Sleep Walk (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 5 Oisin Murphy

Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Form: 0-22 BF

HHH Beaten three times on the AW but she bumped into a decent one when the pair came clear on her final start at Southwell in January (7f); shouldn’t be long before getting her head in front but perhaps vulnerable on this occasion.

Official BHA Rating 79

Dr aw 4 Tom Marquand

Dr aw 3 James Doyle

Dr aw 2 Jack Mitchell

6 E L EG AN C IA (G B) (2 29 )

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - So Sleek (Lawman (FR))

Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Breeder: Lordship Stud

Horse Age: 3

Colours: BRONZE

Form: 5-

Weight: 9 2

HHH 285,000gnsyearling;stable has an excellentrecord inthe Newbury conditions race(7f, good) in whichshe made herdebutlastSeptember,andfromoffthepacesheshowedplentyofpromiseinfinishingfifthofthe14runners;returns in a hood but she’s probably quite useful.

Official BHA Rating -

7 Q U E E N FO R YO U (I RE ) (- )

B f Kingman - Fallen For You (Dansili)

Owner: Normandie Stud Ltd

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Normandie Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 13

Colours: PINK, WHITE sleeves.

Form:

aw

HHH Sixth foal out of a Coronation Stakes winner; sister to 7f/1m 2yo winner Love Is You (RPR 102) and half-sister to winners

Glorious Journey (6f-1m; Group 2; 116) and Turquoise Kingdom (7.6f; 72); eyecatching pedigree and her stable took this with a newcomer 12 months ago

Hood worn first time by No 6.

Official BHA Rating -

Stewards Note: YOUNGEST: Following its run on 7/10/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

2022: GRANDE DAME 3 8 11 Ryan Moore 3-1 (John & Thady Gosden) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Dancing Goddess (IRE), 7-2 Orchid Bloom (GB), 4-1 Veil of Shadows (GB),

13-2 Queen For You (IRE), 15-2 Youngest (GB), 8-1 Copy Artist (GB), 12-1 Elegancia (GB)

RACE PREDICTOR

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

Dr aw 6 Jamie Spencer

Dr

1 Robert Havlin

Ascot Racecourse Supports is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Strength and Learning Through Horses (SLTH)

- London’s largest dedicated equine assisted therapy and education charity

Based in Barnet, they offer life changing mental health and education services via equine assisted therapy and horsemanship programmes for young people aged 4-25

The charity is in the process of creating a new, purpose-built site on 30-acres of land which has been leased to them from Barnet Council. In February 2023, a brand-new arena was constructed which has been sponsored by the Ascot Racecourse Supports programme; enabling the charity to continue their work which currently helps 400-500 young people per year

The site is set to be four times the size of their old base, helping to secure the future of the charity in North London to allow for increased capacity, bespoke facilities, better accessibility and improved welfare for current and future horses.

It will also enable the expansion of their racehorse retraining programme, which has already successfully retrained three ex-racehorses who were not suited to more traditional retraining or rehoming programmes

“The horses engage the young people in a way that nothing else can; whether they love them or hate them, even if they say, ‘I don’t want to be here, I don’t want to take part’, when the horses start galloping around there is no way they haven’t got a thought or a comment – that’s how we engage students in this work.”

Dr Jemma Hockley, Joint CEO

With their services in need more than ever and funding required to complete their ambitious plans, they continue to welcome support from the equine community to ensure they can meet the growing demand and safeguard equestrian life for marginalised young people in London indefinitely.

To support, donate or find out more, visit: www.strengthandlearningthroughhorses.org

“We designed an education programme to equip young people with the skills they need to do well in education – time management, teamwork, assertiveness, giving feedback, being leaders - giving them the confidence that they can do the same in a college environment or back in school.”

Rosie Bensley, Joint CEO

Learn more about our support and the charity’s work here:

As the Official Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of Ascot Racecourse, Longines is generously offering one of its timepiece to the connections - owner, trainer, jockey and groom – of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2022 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

RACE 4

3 .1 5 P M

T H E LO N G I N E S SAGA R O STA K E S

( C L A S S 1 ) ( G R O U P 3 ) ( A G O L D C U P T R I A L )

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £80000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS

See page 54 for conditions of this race

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

No Horse Draw Jockey

1 C O LTR A NE (I RE ) (2 00 )

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Rockfield Farm

Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 5 Oisin Murphy

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap

Form: 114212- C D

HHHH Progressive stayer; won last year’s Ascot Stakes (2m4f handicap); very closely matched with Trueshan on Group 2 form at Doncaster (won by a neck) and over C&D (head second) the last twice; acts on good to soft ground (below par sole attempt on soft); major contender on reappearance.

2 T R U E S H AN (F R) (2 1)

B g Planteur (IRE) - Shao Line (FR) (General Holme (USA))

Owner: Singula Partnership

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Mr Didier Blot

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 7

Official BHA Rating 116

Dr aw 3 Hollie Doyle

Weight: 9 9

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 11321-2 CD BF

HHHHH Rightupthereinthetoptierofthestayingdivision,especiallywhenthegroundisslow;narrowlybeatColtraneover C&DlastOctoberforathirdwinintheBritishChampionsLongDistanceCup(3-3atAscot);thatisflankedbyodds-ondefeats at the hands of Coltrane and Rajinsky, so he’s not bombproof these days; however, strongly respected on peak figures.

Official BHA Rating 121

3 N ATE TH E GR EAT (G B) (67 )

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Theladyinquestion (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Mildmay Racing & D. H. Caslon

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Mildmay Bloodstock & D. H. Caslon

Sponsor: Mildmay Farm & Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 4

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, DARK BLUE and ORANGE striped sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 20061-5 D

HH Stablemate of Coltrane; ideally suited by good/firmer; ended last season with a Listed win at Newmarket (2m) then ran creditably in Group 3 handicap at Riyadh (1m7f) in February; faces a stiffer task in this field

4 R A J IN S KY (I RE ) (2 1)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Pink Moon (IRE) (Namid)

Owner: Jastar Capital Limited

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: Miss Elaine Marie Smith

Sponsor: Jastar Capital Limited

Horse Age: 7

Official BHA Rating 108

Weight: 9 4

Colours: ORANGE, PINK epaulets.

Form: 13410-1 CD

HHH Good staying handicapper over the years; bagged Listed honours at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) last month, making all to beat Trueshan by half a length; now 2lb worse off with that rival, who has much better peak form; however, hard to dismiss on the back of that career-best performance

5 W IS E EAG L E (I RE ) (2 5)

Official BHA Rating 108

Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner: The Seahouses Syndicate

Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Breeder: John Costello & Irish National Stud

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 4

Colours: RED, YELLOW seams, RED sleeves, YELLOW stars, RED cap, YELLOW star

Form: 61141-1 D

HHH Very productive (at up to 2m2f) in Scotland and the north of England for over two years, most recently winning a useful handicap at Musselburgh (1m6f, good to soft); evidently still improving but goes into deeper waters now sent down south for first Group attempt

Official BHA Rating 103

Dr aw 2 William Buick

Dr aw 4 Harry Davies

Dr aw 6 Daniel Tudhope

6 EL HA BE EB (I RE ) (3 9)

B c Al Rifai (IRE) - Los Ojitos (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA))

Owner: Mr Mohamed Khalid Abdulrahim

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Breeder: Khalid Abdul Rahim

Sponsor: KPF Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 3

Dr aw 1 Andrea Atzeni

Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK check sleeves and cap Form: 02161-5 C

HHH Unexposed stayer who has low mileage; good sixth in the 2022 St Leger then won Listed event here (1m6f, good) later in September; creditable fifth in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m, good; Group 2) on reappearance; remains open to further improvement and looks interesting back on home soil

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Official BHA Rating 110

2022: PRINCESS ZOE (GER) 7 8 13 Joseph Sheridan 17-2 (Anthony Mullins) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

6-4 Trueshan (FR), 5-2 Coltrane (IRE), 5-1 El Habeeb (IRE), 6-1 Rajinsky (IRE), 10-1 Wise Eagle (IRE), 14-1 Nate The Great (GB)

RACE PREDICTOR

Today, Ascot Racecourse, are delighted to welcome guests of The British Racing School who join us as we recognise and celebrate their 40th anniversary.

The BRS was established in 1983 to train and create pathways for the next generation of stable staff, trainers and jockeys, to help them harness their potential and achieve their dream jobs in the horse racing industry Over 4,500 students have been supported in the last 40 years on its flagship foundation course alone. It is also home to over 70 ex-racehorses who enjoy a second career in teaching, making it home to more retired racehorses than any other UK site. Horse welfare is a top priority and students are taught how to look after them to a ‘gold standard’ – a level of care which stands them in good stead when they leave and progress to work in a racing yard

Based in Newmarket, the School empowers young people to harness their potential and improve their wellbeing through interacting with horses and ponies; creating pathways through:

The Newmarket Pony Academy: Term-time, after-school and holiday clubs for children aged 8-14 referred by local schools

The Pony Racing Academy: 12-week Academy for 13-15 year olds who want to take part in pony racing who have financial/ other barriers preventing entry.

The Flexible Learning Programme: Alternative learning provision for year 10/11 pupils from local schools to increase educational engagement and gain skills/ qualifications which lead to careers in horse racing.

The Riding a Dream Academy: Support young people from diverse and underprivileged communities to access and participate in horse racing through scholarships and introductory weeks

The Foundation Course: 6-18 week courses for 16-24 year olds who want to start a career in racing.

Ascot Racecourse is a long-term supporter of the charity and in addition to sponsorship assistance, has produced a film to showcase their work, students and staff which will be launched across all channels today.

We have also named our 15.50 race “The British Racing School 40th Anniversary Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes” to celebrate their achievements.

For more information visit brs.org.uk or contact: katrina.archer-rand@brs.org.uk

RACE 5

THE BRITISH RACING SCHOOL 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMONWEALTH CUP TRIAL STAKES

(CLASS 1)(GROUP 3) (REGISTERED AS THE PAVILION STAKES)

Six furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres) for three yrs old

Advertised Total Prize Fund £80000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS

See page 54 for conditions of this race.

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

No Horse

1 M IS C H IE F MAG I C (I RE ) (1 80)

B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Veil of Silence (IRE) (Elusive Quality (USA))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE

Form: 311141- D

Draw Jockey

Dr aw 1 William Buick

HHHH Largely progressive 2yo campaign ended with a success in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland (5.5f, firm), taking record to 4-6; looks the type to develop into a leading sprinter this term; showed promise on slow ground on debut; major player even with 4lb penalty

2 T R I L L IU M (G B) (2 21 )

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Marsh Hawk (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Rockcliffe Stud

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Rockcliffe Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Official BHA Rating 113

Dr aw 9 Pat Dobbs

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 4

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE cross

belts, sleeves and cap

Form: 21110- D

HHH Winner of the Molecomb and the Flying Childers, both over 5f; maiden success came at 6f but she flopped, having raced too freely, in the Cheveley Park Stakes when returned to this trip on final 2yo start; incurs 4lb penalty and chance largely depends on whether she settles better.

3 B R A D S E LL (G B) (2 70 )

B c Tasleet - Russian Punch (Archipenko (USA))

Owner: Victorious Racing

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mrs D. O’Brien

Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

Official BHA Rating 111

Dr aw 7 Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Colours: RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap

Form: 114- CD

HHHHH Absent since sustaining an injury in Curragh Group 1 last August; very promising prior to that defeat, having scored impressively at York (good to soft) then followed up in the Coventry over C&D (on fast ground; strong form); retains high potential, assuming he’s fully recovered from the setback

4 CO LD CA SE (G B) (2 14 )

B c Showcasing - Killermont Street (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Horse Age: 3

Official BHA Rating 114

Dr aw 8 Clifford Lee

Weight: 9 3

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap

Form: 212311- D

HHHH Progressed nicely during a very solid 2yo campaign, culminating in wins at Doncaster (sales race) and Redcar (TwoYear OldTrophy),bothongoodtosoft;placedintheGimcrackearlieron;has provedreliable(yetto finishoutofthefirstthree) and should go well

5 D E S E RT CO P (G B) (2 6)

B g Oasis Dream - Speed Cop (Cadeaux Genereux)

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Horse Age: 3

Official BHA Rating 106

Dr aw 5 Oisin Murphy

Weight: 9 3

Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 0211 D

HHH Unraced at two; progressive on AW this year and he’s 2-2 since dropped to 6f, the latest success in a notable race at Newcastle on Good Friday; faces a harder task on turf debut but could well improve further.

Official BHA Rating 104

6 M A R B A A N (G B) (2 07 )

B c Oasis Dream - Zahoo (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Dr aw 2 Jamie Spencer

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Form: 311165- D

HHH 6f winner last June; campaigned over 7f subsequently, the highlight his success in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (led close home); came up short in Group 1 events the last twice; crying out for this drop back in class but possibly not for the drop back in trip

Official BHA Rating 110

7 R O U S I N G EN CO RE (I RE ) (2 6)

B c Acclamation - Jolie Chanson (FR) (Mount Nelson)

Owner: Mr Paul K. Spencer

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Hunting Hill Stud

Sponsor: TOG 24

Dr aw 3 Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE

Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap

Form: 65524-0 D

HH Well beaten in 1m AW contest on seasonal debut; useful over sprint distances last term (second in Mill Reef) but his limitations became rather exposed after two spring wins; 5l behind Bradsell in the Coventry.

8 T H E X O (I RE ) (2 6)

B c Zoffany (IRE) - Pivotal Era (Pivotal)

Owner: Mr G Smith- Bernal & Mr Anthony Verrier

Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs Noreen Clibborn

Sponsor: Newsells Park Stud Limited

Horse Age: 3

Official BHA Rating 102

Dr aw 6 Robert Havlin

Weight: 9 3

Colours: PURPLE, ORANGE disc

Form: 2-13153 D

HH Quite a useful 6f performer on AW; successful twice at Southwell this year and ran well in Desert Cop’s race at Newcastle most recently; however, he’s bottom of this pack on ratings and looks up against it

Official BHA Rating 94

9 M AG I C A L SU NS ET (I RE ) (1 1)

B f Kodiac - Fikrah (Medicean)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Ms Alice Fitzgerald

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 0

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap

Form: 16411-5 D BF

HH Beat a smart colt on debut (6f) and recorded a comfortable Listed win at Newbury (7f, heavy) on final 2yo run; beaten favourite (only fifth) in the Fred Darling on reappearance, however, and this looks tougher

Official BHA Rating 100

Stewards Note: TRILLIUM: Following its run on 24/9/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. 2022: GO BEARS GO (IRE) 3 9 1 Rossa Ryan 5-4 (David Loughnane) 4 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

5-2 Mischief Magic (IRE), 3-1 Bradsell (GB), 5-1

Trillium (GB), 6-1

Cold Case (GB), 7-1

Desert Cop (GB), 12-1 Magical Sunset (IRE), 12-1 Marbaan (GB), 25-1 Rousing Encore (IRE), 50-1 The X O (IRE)

Dr aw 4 Kevin Stott

D I R E C T O R Y

O F C O M M U N I T Y

E

N G A G E M E N T & A C T I V I T Y

Racing together are proud to introduce the Racing Together Directory of community engagement and activity. This unique asset sits within the Racing Together website and consists of over 360 organisations and activities nationwide. It maps the work going on to harness racing’s assets to help people of all ages and backgrounds to develop skills, increase physical activity and to make racing a more diverse and inclusive sport.

In 2020, a partnership of Racing Together, Godolphin and the Racing Foundation conducted an industry survey with the aim of understanding horse racing’s

commitment to its communities, as a way of showcasing racing’s positive impact. Over 100 organisations responded, and the Directory was born, offering open access to all partners to provide updates on their work and events, plus details of their beneficiary groups.

Forming part of a wider collaborative effort by the British racing industry to increase activity and beneficiaries, the Directory is searchable across programme type and region.

View the Directory and industry survey at: racingtogether.co.uk/directory

RACE 6

THE HOWDEN BLOODSTOCK PARADISE STAKES (CLASS 1) (A QUEEN ANNE STAKES TRIAL) (LISTED RACE)

One mile, royal hunt cup course (8f) (1,600 metres) for four yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £60000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (Penalty Value £34026) A SS

See page 54 for conditions of this race

Howden 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 C A SH (I RE ) (1 56 )

Gr c Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde (Maria’s Mon (USA))

Owner: Honorable Earle I Mack International

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 5

Dr

6 Jamie Spencer

Colours: BURGUNDY, YELLOW rising sun, BURGUNDY cap

Form: 1/23- D

HHH Beaten favourite in AW Listed event when last seen; has shown big promise in both turf runs, winning at Newmarket (1m) as a 2yo then going close in the Sandown Classic Trial (1m2f) on 3yo reappearance; retains potential and looks interesting back on grass.

2 C H I N D IT (I RE ) (2 63 )

B h Wootton Bassett - Always A Dream (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Mr Michael Pescod

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: J. C. Bloodstock & R. Mahon

Sponsor: Chibley Farm Partnership

Horse Age: 5

Official BHA Rating 108

Weight: 9 5

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap

Form: 134160- CD

HHHHH Smart colt who is 2-4 at Ascot, including Group 2 win (on the round 1m) last July; finished fourth in the 2022 Queen Anne Stakes; one to catch fresh having won first time out in each of his three seasons of racing; acts on good to soft; solid claims.

3 L U S A IL (I RE ) (67 )

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Diaminda (IRE) (Diamond Green (FR))

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

Horse Age: 4

Official BHA Rating 113

Weight: 9 5

Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel Form: 62305-6

HHHH Stablemate of Chindit; productive 2yo campaign included a Gimcrack success; has not scored since but went very close in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last year and ties in with My Prospero on thateffort; not dismissed.

Official BHA Rating 114

4 MY PR OS PE RO (I RE ) (2 00 )

B c Iffraaj - My Titania (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Sponsor: Somerville Lodge Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 5

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE star and star on cap

Form: 3/11313- D

Dr aw 3 Tom Marquand

HHHH Progressive colt whose record is 3-6; has performed very well at Group 1 level in both Ascot runs, finishing a close third in the St James’s Palace Stakes (1m, good to firm) and Champion Stakes (1m2f, good to soft) last term; leading player back down in class.

5 R A A D O B A R G (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Queen Bodicea (IRE) (Revoque (IRE))

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Pier House Stud

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Official BHA Rating 121

Dr aw 4 Kevin Stott

Weight: 9 5

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap

Form: 44550-3 D

HHH Best in the spring and on slow ground; successful in two notable 1m handicaps for previous yards; encouraging third in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m1f) on debut for George Boughey; now wears cheekpieces; could go well again, granted a suitable surface.

Official BHA Rating 107

Dr aw 5 Pat Dobbs

Dr aw 1 James Doyle

6 T E M P US (G B) (3 2 )

B g Kingman - Passage of Time (Dansili)

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 5

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap

Form: 130-464 CD HHH Hat-trick last summer came in C&D handicap and two Group 3 races elsewhere; ran well in the Royal Hunt Cup before those wins; not in the same form since, well-held fourth at Doncaster most recently; return to Ascot may prompt a revival, however. Official BHA Rating 112

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

2022: NEW MANDATE (IRE) 4 9 0 Frankie Dettori 6-1 (Ralph Beckett) 4 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

8-11 My Prospero (IRE), 6-1 Chindit (IRE), 7-1 Lusail (IRE), 8-1 Cash (IRE), 10-1 Tempus (GB), 12-1 Raadobarg (IRE)

RACE PREDICTOR

Dr aw 2 Hollie Doyle

Everybody at Ascot was deeply saddened last year to hear of the death of Svend Kold at the age of 69 He was an integral part of the Ascot veterinary team for more than 30 years before retiring in 2021.

Having arrived in Newmarket after qualifying in Denmark, Svend spent several years at the Animal Health Trust before moving to an equine practice in the Cotswolds. He dedicated his entire life to the welfare of animals, in particular horses.

Svend joined the veterinary team at Ascot in 1985 and became the senior veterinary surgeon in 2000, amassing approximately 800 racedays at Ascot. He was also a highly sought-after expert witness for veterinary legal work and made regular trips back to Denmark through his involvement in the Danish Equine Veterinary Association.

Today we have named our final race in memory of Svend – the Svend Kold Memorial Handicap Stakes which is very kindly sponsored by Howden. We are delighted to have Svend’s family and friends with us today to celebrate his lifetime contribution to racing at Ascot.

RACE 7

5 .0 0 P M

T H E SV E N D KO L D M E M O R I A L

H A N D I CA P STA K E S

( C L A S S 4 ) ( S P O N S O R E D BY H OW D E N )

Five furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres) for four yrs old and upwards

AdvertisedTotalPrizeFund£15000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£6194;Second£3098;Third£1548;Fourth£774;Fifth£387. (PenaltyValue£7851)Weightsraised1lbandParagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.SS

See page 54 for conditions of this race.

Howden 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 I S LE OF LI SM OR E (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Zebedee - Spring Bouquet (IRE) (King’s Best (USA))

Owner: Mr P. S. Ryan

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Breeder: Knocklong House Stud

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 1 Ray Dawson

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW spots, sleeves and cap.

Form: 10214-0 D

HHHH Having first course run but he isn’t track-dependent and the stiff finish suited when winning his second race on the July course at Newmarket in August (5f, good; has won on heavy); can improve for recent reappearance and play a part.

2 S P OO F (G B) (9 )

B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE) (Motivator)

Owner: Trisha Keane & Friend

Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

Breeder: Scuderia Blueberry SRL

Sponsor: Kevin Frost Racing

Horse Age: 8

Official BHA Rating 84

Dr aw 3 Jack Mitchell

Weight: 9 9 (in 4lb ex)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE spots, PURPLE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots, LIGHT BLUE and PURPLE striped cap

Form: 000-231 D

HHHHH Had C&D form for previous trainer; not the easiest of rides but flourishing at 5f for new yard, unlucky at Yarmouth in April and emphatic winner at Windsor last week (both on soft; four wins on good); still well treated despite penalty; solid option

Official BHA Rating 80 (+5)

3 Z E RO CA RB ON (F R) (1 2)

B g Acclamation - Clotilde (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Cognition Land and Water & M Clarke

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Chasemore Farm LLP

Sponsor: The Garden Cider Company Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, RED cap

Form: 14023-0

Dr aw 12 Jamie Spencer

HHH Often leads; sole handicap win at 7f (soft) but equally effective at 6f and ran as though needing the outing on recent return at Newbury; only lightly raced and should have more to come; interesting on drop to 5f

Official BHA Rating 82

4 G L AM O RO US BR EEZ E (G B) (3 3)

B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Go Glamorous (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))

Owner: Robert & Nina Bailey

Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent

Breeder: Mr Robert & Mrs Nina Bailey

Sponsor: Chepstow Garden Centre

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 6

Colours: RED, BLACK star, WHITE sleeves and cap

Form: 12430-6 D

Dr aw 8 Billy Loughnane (5)

HH Only just touched off on sole C&D start last summer which divided two 5f wins (all on good to firm); also acts on good to soft;madeperfectlyrespectable returnonAWandhasthebenefitofBilly Loughnane’sclaimbutshe’llprobablyneedacareer best to win

Official BHA Rating 81

5 B E YO ND EQ UA L (G B) (1 6)

B g Kheleyf (USA) - Samasana (IRE) (Redback)

Owner: Stuart Wood & Partner

Trainer: Stuart Kittow, Cullompton

Breeder: Redgate Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Mainline Chauffeurs Ltd

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 10 Oisin Murphy

Colours: GREY, MAROON chevron, MAROON and GREY halved sleeves.

Form: 0403-54 D

HHH Six turf wins at sprint trips on good to firm and good; losing run on grass goes back nearly two years but he’s 12lb lower than reappearance last year and Oisin Murphy is back in the saddle

Official BHA Rating 80

Draw Jockey

6 S T RO NG POW E R (I RE ) (2 6)

B g Kodiac - Soft Power (IRE) (Balmont (USA))

Owner: WeNeedAPat22

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Colourpin

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 5

Colours: RED, BLACK braces, sleeves and cap

Form: 306500 D

Dr aw 11 Thore Hammer Hansen

H Had several headgear switches on the AW over the winter; has a much lower turf mark but seen very infrequently on grass in the last two years (sole win in a novice four years ago); up against it

Official BHA Rating 80

7 R A M B U S O CR EE K (I RE ) (1 4)

B g Tagula (IRE) - Fine Prospect (IRE) (Namid)

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXV

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Marie & Mossy Fahy

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 6 Hollie Doyle

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap

Form: 20020-0 D

HH Successful handicap debut at Thirsk last June (5f, good) and two close calls subsequently; sluggish start to the year at Beverley 14 days ago and now fitted with cheekpieces; needs to have improved over the winter to justify current mark in a competitive race

Official BHA Rating 80

8 R U M CO CK TA IL (G B) (2 24 )

B f Muhaarar - Tropical Treat (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner: Laurence Bellman

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 4

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, sleeves and cap

Form: 132400- D

Dr aw 5 Tom Marquand

HHH Has led; won 6f novice and 5f Goodwood handicap (good to firm) for Clive Cox but below best on final starts for him and sold 25,000gns; drying ground a help but lacks a recent run on debut for new yard

Official BHA Rating 79

9 S TON E CI RC LE (I RE ) (2 )

Dr aw 2

Owner: The Fitzrovians 3

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Candlehill Girl (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Breeder: Stephen Curran

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

NON-RUNNER

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 1

Colours: CERISE, ETON BLUE sleeves, hooped cap

Newmark sleeves,

Form: 1603-15 C D

Official BHA Rating 76

1 0 FA N TA SY MA ST ER (G B) (1 2)

Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Dinvar Diva (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner: The Fantasy Fellowship B

Trainer: Darryll Holland, Newmarket

Breeder: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 1

Dr aw 4 Andrea Atzeni

Colours: RED and WHITE (halved), WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 36133-0 D

HHHH All three wins at Nottingham but he ran really well when close up in the big C&D handicap at the Royal meeting two years ago and should be all the better for his Newbury reappearance; effective on all surfaces; shouldn’t be far away

Official BHA Rating 76

1 1 LA RO CA DE L FU EG O (I RE ) (1 02 )

Br g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Reign (IRE) (Elusive City (USA))

Owner: Mr M. Drake

Trainer: Geoffrey Deacon, Compton

Breeder: Ms M. Davison & Ms D. Kitchin

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 8 13

Dr aw 9 Rose Dawes (5)

Colours: GREY and YELLOW diabolo, YELLOW and GREY striped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 04210-5 D

Official BHA Rating 74

H Had some good results in the last 12 months or so, including two 5f wins on turf and the AW, but was a shade flat when last seen in midwinter and this looks a tough call.

1 2 CA BE ZA DE LL AV E (G B) (1 53 )

Ch g Pearl Secret - Speed Princess (IRE) (Fast Company (IRE))

Owner: Dare To Dream Racing

Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom

Breeder: Andrew Davis

Sponsor: daretodreamracing.co.uk

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 9

Colours: ORANGE, GREY star.

Form: 613010- D

Dr aw 7 Adam Farragher (3)

H Won three of eight attempts at about 5f in 2022, on turf and AW, but was never sighted on latest run in December and he came on for his reappearance 12 months ago

Official BHA Rating 70

Stewards Note:

ISLE OF LISMORE: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

2022: CELSIUS (IRE) 6 9 0 Jack Mitchell 9-2 (Tom Clover) 11 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Spoof (GB), 6-1 Beyond Equal (GB), 6-1 Isle Of Lismore (IRE), 6-1 Glamorous Breeze (GB), 7-1 Rum Cocktail (GB), 8-1 Zero Carbon (FR), 10-1 Fantasy Master (GB), 12-1 Rambuso Creek (IRE), 16-1 Strong Power (IRE), 16-1 Cabeza De Llave (GB), 20-1 La Roca Del Fuego (IRE)

RACE PREDICTOR

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

ROYAL ASCOT

2 0 T H – 2 4 T H J U N E

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

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

SUMMER MILE RACING WEEKEND

F R I DAY 1 4 T H & S AT U R DAY 1 5 T H J U LY

The racecourse is in full bloom and the pace relaxed, the perfect opportunity to pack a picnic and enjoy summer socialising with family and friends.

Two days of thrilling midsummer Flat action is on offer on the track, with Saturday’s highlight, the Group 2 Summer Mile, having seen some memorable contests in recent years.

On 15th July there is an abundance of ‘Land of Discovery’ themed activities Younger racegoers can enjoy the dino dig, dinosaur egg hatching and the mobile cave, test their skills with mini golf, segways, pony rides and gravity boots and get creative in the arts and crafts area. Ascot favourites including balloon modellers, jugglers and face painters are also back alongside the popular fairground rides

Tickets from £20 Under 18s go free Group rates available

28TH

12TH

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

Thomas Evetts (Chief Steward)

Lucinda Cavendish (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith

Sophie Candy

Kelly O’Boyle

OFFICIALS

Starters

Robert Supple

Sophia Upton

Clerk of the Scales

Paul Champion

Judge

Emily Jones

COMPANY SECRETARY

Christopher Collard

Doctors

Roger Goulds

Ramy Saker

Guy Mitchell

Peter Johnson

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone

Stuart Shilston

Christopher Maiden

Melanie Sheppard

Kelly McSorley

R A C E CO ND IT IO NS

Veterinary Officer

Lucinda Tyler

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetmed, BSc, MRCVS

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

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Ian Wright, MA VetMB DEO

DipECVS Hon FRCVS

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Alastair Warwick

First Race 1.30 - THE HOWDEN MANNY MERCER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10800 to the winning horse The second to receive £5070, the third £2536 and the fourth £1268. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 30th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Howden 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of HOWDEN The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 25 entries, 1 at £20 and 24 at £100 - Closed April 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066 (Penalty Value £10800) A SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE ROYAL ASCOT TWO-YEAR-OLD TRIAL EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (Sponsored by Howden) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10800 to the winning horse The second to receive £5070, the third £2536 and the fourth £1268. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Free Entry by noon, April 27th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 3lb Of 2 races 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of HOWDEN. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race. Ascot Racecourse will refund the entry fee to any one of the Royal Ascot 2023 2yo races to the winner of this race. 21 entries at £0 - Closed April 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066 (Penalty Value £10800) A SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE NAAS RACECOURSE ROYAL ASCOT TRIALS DAY BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for novice three yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Horses which have never run 3lb NAAS 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 in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have generously provided £1000 towards the prize money for this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 11 entries at £125 - Closed April 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508 (Penalty Value £20616) A SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE LONGINES SAGARO STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (A Gold Cup Trial)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288, the fifth £2152 and the sixth £1080. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. LONGINES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Longines The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 6 entries at £800 - Closed April 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.50 - THE BRITISH RACING SCHOOL 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMONWEALTH CUP TRIAL STAKES (CLASS 1)(Group 3) (Registered as the Pavilion Stakes)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288, the fifth £2152 and the sixth £1080. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb. ASCOT has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a £200 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £800 - Closed April 27th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.25 - THE HOWDEN BLOODSTOCK PARADISE STAKES (CLASS 1) (A Queen Anne Stakes Trial) (Listed Race)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810 for four yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern race after August 31st, 2022. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 2 race 7lb Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of HOWDEN. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 13 entries at £300. - Closed April 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (Penalty Value £34026) A SS

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE SVEND KOLD MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Sponsored by Howden)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Howden will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and in addition to the prize money, a £100 cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of HOWDEN The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 21 entries, 2 at £14 and 19 at £70.Closed April 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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

Please note that car parks close at 9pm and are not open overnight.

L O C A L T A X I S

Ascot Cars – 01344 297297, Cedar Cars – 01344 872777

C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

If you need to speak to a member of the team please call 0344 346 3000 or email enquiries@ascot.com

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

For lost property enquiries please call 0344 346 3000 – Monday to Friday.

F E E D B A C K

We would welcome and appreciate all feedback from your day at Ascot. If you would like to share your experience, please email feedback@ascot.com

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:

Getty Images – gettyimages.co.uk

Megan Ridgewell - meganrosephotography.photoshelter.com

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.

PRINCESS ZOE

( front cover)

Winner of the 2022 Longines Sagaro Stakes

Jockey: J M Sheridan Trainer: Anthony Mullins

Owner: Patrick F Kehoe & Mrs P Crampton

Breeder: Gestut Hony-Hof