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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)

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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.