Ascot Racecard - Saturday 13th May by Weatherbys

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C H A I R M A N ’ S

W E L C O M E

Welcome to the second day of The Peroni Nastro Azzurro May Racing Weekend.

This is an important period in the Flat racing season with the two Guineas Classics run and the Derby trials now underway. Soon it will be Royal Ascot and of course we had our own trials day just last week where impressive performances from Coltrane and Cold Case put them in the frame for the Gold Cup and Commonwealth Cup respectively.

Today, the Peroni Nastro Azzurro Victoria Cup takes centre stage. The £100,000 Heritage Handicap is the first of several very valuable seven-furlong races at Ascot throughout the season. This race was won in 2019 by Cape Byron who went on to win the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot. It is likely that many of today’s participants will return here in June to contest that six furlong sprint or another of Royal Ascot’s major handicaps

We are thrilled that Peroni Nastro Azzurro are title sponsors of the weekend for the first time. Peroni Nastro Azzurro is The Official Beer of Ascot Racecourse and you will find it poured in our restaurants and bars around the racecourse. We are also extremely grateful to the Carey Group for their continued support as a race sponsor. Our penultimate race today celebrates the winners and runners-up of the annual Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition and we are delighted to be hosting all the teachers and children for tea in the Windsor Forest Restaurant. They will be invited to judge the best turned out horse for that race and to present the trophies to winning connections before joining us again on the Saturday of Royal Ascot to form a guard of honour for the jockeys.

Our next meeting is of course Royal Ascot which runs from 20th to 24th June. We hope to see you there.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

W E L C O M E 1

C O N T E N T S 01 WELCOME 04-05 FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND 08 OFF THE TRACK 09 TODAY’S SPONSORS 10-15 AWAY RACING AT LINGFIELD & HAYDOCK PARK 16 HOW TO READ THE RACING PAGES 36-37 OAKS TRIAL 42-43 DERBY TRIAL 48-49 ROYAL ASCOT LOCAL SCHOOLS ART COMPETITION 60-61 TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS 64 GENERAL INFORMATION C O N T E N T S 52-53 COMING UP AT ASCOT Your guide to upcoming events at Ascot 06-07 WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Your guide to refreshments at Ascot 22 RACING TOGETHER Get involved with British racing’s national day of volunteering in local communities 2

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races 18-58

PAGES 18-20

1st Race 1. 30pm

The Peroni Nastro Azzurro Handicap Stakes

Today’s opener is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for four-year-olds 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 Peroni Nastro Azzurro EBF Fillies’ Handicap Stakes

This race is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upward ﬁllies’ only. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a speciﬁc ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races.

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3rd Race 2.40pm

The Peroni Nastro Azzurro Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)

This race is a seven furlong heritage handicap which has the same conditions as the previous race but is for four-year-olds and upwards. A heritage handicap in more basic terms is a handicap that is worth more than £50,000 and is open to horses rated 0-105 Due to the decent prize money on offer, they are usually highly-competitive and attract many top handicappers from both Britain and Ireland.

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4th Race 3.10pm

The Peroni Nastro Azzurro Novice Stakes

This ﬁve furlong Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions. Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run. Weights are set according to sex before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful.

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5th Race 3.45pm

The Carey Group Handicap Stakes

This race is a one mile and two furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90 Like most handicaps on the Flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

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6th Race 4.20pm

The Royal Ascot Local Schools

Art Competition Fillies’ Handicap Stakes

Our penultimate race is a one mile and two furlong handicap race that has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which are rated between 66 and 85 However, horses officially rated in excess of 85 are also eligible to take part. The conditions of this race stipulate that the maximum weight to be carried by a horse rated 85 would be 10st 2lb, so should a horse rated 87 be entered to run, they would be asked to carry 2lb more than the top weight – 10st 4lb, unless recieving the weight allowance for being a three-year-old.

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7th Race 4.55pm

The Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap Stakes

Our ﬁnale is a six furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 75 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.

C O N T E N T S

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 Boutique

Taxi Drop Oﬀ Point

Sunﬂower Lawn

Picnic Lawns

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

FIREWORKS EAST ENTRANCE MAIN RECEPTION

CAR

PARK

TO CAR PARK 6

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

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.

Choose from shrimp cocktail, Balik tartar or Scottish smoked salmon among other seafood dishes, accompanied by a selection of Champagnes and ﬁne wines.

On The Go Bar

LAVAZZA ON 4

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

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

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

W H E R E TO EAT AN D DR IN K

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

PB DF FG V

HORSEWALK INN CAVIAR HOUSE AND PRUNIER SEAFOOD BAR

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

Queen Anne Enclosure

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

On The Go

FRONT RUNNER GRILL

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.

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.

Bar

LAVAZZA TIERRA

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

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

WHERE TO

AN D DR IN K

EAT

PIZZA & CO DUBAI MILLENIUM

O F F T H E TR AC K

PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0%

Balance the bar with an exclusive £1 off Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%.

Offering the same taste experience of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, with a crisp and refreshing Italian taste and 0.0% alcohol. Available from 3pm-4pm at the New Lady Aurelia Bar as well as all bars across the racecourse where you are invited to Taste without Compromise.

LK BENNETT BOUTIQUE

Discover LK Bennett’s collection at their pop-up Royal Ascot store. Find styles perfect for weddings to weekend plans or just because. Forgot your fascinator, sunglasses or a ﬂat pair of shoes? Don’t worry – get race day ready with LK Bennett

Find us next to the Parade Ring.

ASCOT SHOP

Visit the Ascot Shop for a stylish range of clothing, on the day essentials and perfect gifts and mementos from your day at Ascot.

Find us inside on the Concourse near Grandstand Entrance B.

SOFT PLAY

Little ones can have plenty of fun in our soft play area, located trackside on the Concourse Level of the Grandstand, close to Entrance B.

O F F T H E TR AC K

R A C E S P O N S O R S

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

RACES

1, 2, 3, 4 & 7

First brewed in 1963, Peroni Nastro Azzurro exemplifies the traditions of Italian craftsmanship, passion, and flair – blending the finest ingredientsincluding hops, barley, and the extra special Nostrano dell’Isola maize grown exclusively for Peroni in Northern Italy. This helps to give the beer its uniquely crisp and refreshing taste, and its distinctive light, golden colour. The iconic Peroni Nastro Azzurro brand has recently added two more varieties to the portfolio: Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% has been developed with new innovative dealcoholisation technology to deliver the same uplifting taste, with zero alcohol. And Peroni Nastro Azzurro Stile Capri - a brand-new, refreshing ‘sunshine’ lager featuring a subtle hint of Italian lemon and lower bitterness to deliver exceptional quality, inspired by the taste and scent of Capri island just off Italy’s Amalfi coast. Please drink responsibly.

The European Breeders’ Fund was established in 1983 and is funded predominantly by contributions from stallion owners. In Great Britain, the British EBF have provided over £40,000,000 of additional prize money to the racing industry. ebfstallions.com

Formed in 1969 by the three Carey brothers, the Carey Group is a leading family-owned construction business, delivering a range of specialist civil engineering and dry lining services across the UK. Our vision is to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.

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

RACE 5

RACE 2

AWAY RACING FROM HAYDOCK PARK AND LINGFIELD PARK

HAYDOCK PARK

Race 1 1.35

3m 58y

1 MILL GREEN (GB) 12-0

Nicky Henderson Daryl Jacob

Form: 333-, Probable S.P.:9-1

2 BOLD ENDEAVOUR (GB) 11-13

Nicky Henderson Harry Cobden

Form: 252-, Probable S.P.:17-2

3 PRESS YOUR LUCK (IRE) 11-11

Chris Gordon Bryony Frost

Form: 014-, Probable S.P.:20-1

4 DARGIANNINI (IRE) 11-11

Harry Derham Paul O’Brien

Form: 110-, Probable S.P.:22-1

5 POUNDING POET (IRE) 11-8

Tom Lacey Robert Dunne

Form: 162-, Probable S.P.:10-1

6 PARTY BUSINESS (IRE) 11-8

Ian Williams Charlie Todd

Form: 050-, Probable S.P.:28-1

7 GROZNI (FR) 11-3

Charles Byrnes P. Byrnes (5)

Form: 124-, Probable S.P.:10-1

8 PULL AGAIN GREEN (IRE) 11-2

Fergal O’Brien Jack Hogan (5) Form: 450-, Probable S.P.:33-1

9 GENTLEMAN AT ARMS (IRE) 11-2

Stuart Edmunds Ciaran Gethings Form: 004-, Probable S.P.:33-1

10 THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) 11-0

David Pipe Jack Tudor

Form: 101-, Probable S.P.:15-2

11 WILLASTON (IRE) 10-13

Mark Walford Jamie Hamilton

Form: F21-, Probable S.P.:12-1

12SHANTOU EXPRESS (IRE) 10-12

Kim Bailey Kai Lenihan (7)

Form: 5P0-, Probable S.P.:100-1

13MERRY POPPINS (GER) 10-9

Donald McCain Brian Hughes

Form: 022-, Probable S.P.:18-1

14WA WA (IRE) 10-9

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Aidan Coleman

Form: 110-, Probable S.P.:28-1

15RAMBO T (IRE) 10-7

Olly Murphy Sean Bowen

Form: 21U-, Probable S.P.:12-1

16TIGER JET (IRE) 10-5

Brian Ellison Henry Brooke

Form: 061-, Probable S.P.:18-1

17LANGDALE LANE (IRE) 10-4

S. R. B. Crawford Ben Bromley (5)

Form: 012-, Probable S.P.:33-1

Race 2 2.10 7f 212y

1 IMPERIAL ACE (IRE) 9-9

Hugo Palmer James Doyle

Form: 110, Probable S.P.:10-1

2 ARKENDALE (GB) 9-8

Ed Walker Paul Mulrennan

Form: 24-5, Probable S.P.:12-1

3 DORNOCH CASTLE (IRE) 9-7

Charlie Johnston Franny Norton

Form: 106-, Probable S.P.:11-1

4 FEEL THE NEED (GB) 9-6

David O’Meara Jason Watson

Form: 00-2, Probable S.P.:13-2

5 FLORIDA (IRE) 9-4

William Haggas Tom Marquand

Form: 051-, Probable S.P.:4-1

6 CONSERVATIONIST (GB) 9-3

Clive Cox John Fahy

Form: 15-0, Probable S.P.:8-1

7 JAMES MCHENRY (GB) 9-3

Edward Bethell Callum Rodriguez

Form: 24-1, Probable S.P.:5-1

8 INANNA (IRE) 9-3

S. P. C. Woods Hector Crouch

Form: 60-4, Probable S.P.:14-1

9 PHOENIX FIRE (IRE) 8-10

Michael Dods Connor Beasley

Form: 01-4, Probable S.P.:10-1

1 0

Race 3 2.45 6f

1 COMMANCHE FALLS (GB) 9-12

Michael Dods Connor Beasley

Form: 5-02, Probable S.P.:3-1

2 CREATIVE FORCE (IRE) 9-8

Charlie Appleby James Doyle

Form: 33-3, Probable S.P.:5-4

3 RUN TO FREEDOM (GB) 9-8

Henry Candy Dane O’Neill

Form: 042-, Probable S.P.:9-2

4 TIBER FLOW (IRE) 9-8

William Haggas Tom Marquand

Form: 65-4, Probable S.P.:11-2

Race

4 3.15 1m 7f 144y

1 AUCUNRISQUE (FR) 12-0

Chris Gordon Nick Scholﬁeld

Form: 103-, Probable S.P.:14-1

2 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) 11-4

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Henry Brooke

Form: 620-, Probable S.P.:28-1

3 PARRAMOUNT (GB) 11-1

Charlie Longsdon Aidan Coleman

Form: 110-, Probable S.P.:16-1

4 TEDDY BLUE (GER) 10-13

Gary Moore Caoilin Quinn (5)

Form: 361-, Probable S.P.:12-1

5 NIBIRU (IRE) 10-10

A. J. Martin Mr J. L. Gleeson (5) Form: 62P-, Probable S.P.:22-1

6 ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (GB) 10-8

Neil King Jack Quinlan

Form: 005-, Probable S.P.:18-1

7 FRUIT N NUT (IRE) 10-7

Donald McCain Brian Hughes

Form: 310-, Probable S.P.:40-1

8 PARISENCORE (FR) 10-7

Nicky Richards Danny McMenamin

Form: 524-, Probable S.P.:18-1

9 BYKER (IRE) 10-7

Charles Byrnes P. Byrnes (5)

Form: 132-, Probable S.P.:15-2

10 HURRICANE ALI (IRE) 10-6

John Mackie Alan Doyle (5)

Form: 142-, Probable S.P.:25-1

11 GET BACK GET BACK (IRE) 10-6

Harry Fry Ben Bromley (5)

Form: 142-, Probable S.P.:14-1

12TAKEIT EASY (GB) 10-5

Pam Sly Alex Edwards

Form: 5U1-, Probable S.P.:18-1

13BLACK POPPY (GB) 10-5

Kerry Lee Adam Wedge

Form: 031-, Probable S.P.:14-1

14JAMACHO (GB) 10-5

Charlie LongsdonBradley Roberts (7)

Form: 151-, Probable S.P.:40-1

15WASHINGTON (GB) 10-5

Olly Murphy Sean Bowen

Form: P23-, Probable S.P.:12-1

16BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) 10-4

Harry Derham Paul O’Brien

Form: 211-, Probable S.P.:11-2

17LUNAR SOVEREIGN (IRE) 10-3

Dan Skelton Ciaran Gethings

Form: 3//46-, Probable S.P.:20-1

Race 5 3.50 6f 212y

1 THE WIZARD OF EYE (IRE) 9-13

J. S. Moore James Doyle

Form: 01-3, Probable S.P.:8-1

2 AL MUBHIR (GB) 9-10

William Haggas Tom Marquand

Form: 1-51, Probable S.P.:7-2

3 ANGEL BLEU (FR) 9-10

Ralph Beckett Hector Crouch

Form: 5-26, Probable S.P.:4-1

4 ESCOBAR (IRE) 9-10

David O’Meara Jason Watson

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

5 MUMS TIPPLE (IRE) 9-10

Richard Hannon Sean Levey

Form: 614, Probable S.P.:13-2

6 HOLGUIN (GB) 8-12

Andrew Balding P. J. McDonald

Form: 32-2, Probable S.P.:7-1

1 1

Race 6 4.25

6f 212y

1 BAILEYSGUTFEELING (IRE) 9-10

Kevin Philippart de Foy George Eddery (7)

Form: 00-4, Probable S.P.:13-2

2 CULCOR (GB) 9-7

David O’Meara Jason Watson

Form: 60-0, Probable S.P.:16-1

3 LIANGEL HOPE (IRE) 9-6 Christopher Mason Gina Mangan (3)

Form: 53-1, Probable S.P.:9-2

4 ROACH POWER (IRE) 9-5

Tim Easterby P. J. McDonald

Form: 20-6, Probable S.P.:17-2

5 LIAMARTY DREAMS (GB) 9-5

K. R. Burke Shane Gray

Form: 65-0, Probable S.P.:14-1

6 STAR ZINC (IRE) 9-3

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Tom Marquand

Form: 456-, Probable S.P.:9-1

7 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) 9-3

Bryan Smart Paul Mulrennan

Form: 0-60, Probable S.P.:22-1

8 METABOLT (GB) 9-3

David Loughnane Laura Pearson (3)

Form: 146-, Probable S.P.:6-1

9 INTERCESSOR (GB) 9-3

John Gallagher Rhys Clutterbuck

Form: 3-62, Probable S.P.:4-1

Race 7 5.00 1m 7f 144y

1 I LOVE MY BAIE (FR) 11-9

S. R. B. Crawford Ben Bromley (5)

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

2 PARADE AWAY (IRE) 11-2

Milton Harris Bradley Harris (7)

Form: 24-, Probable S.P.:14-1

3 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) 11-2

S. R. B. Crawford Daryl Jacob

Form: 50-, Probable S.P.:16-1

4 SCANDISK PARK (IRE) 11-2

Nicky Henderson Paul O’Brien

Form: 32-, Probable S.P.:2-1

5 DIAMOND DEALER (IRE) 10-10

B F Brookhouse Jack Quinlan

Form: 1r-, Probable S.P.:17-2

6 FLYING FORTUNE (IRE) 10-10

Peter Bowen Sean Bowen

Form: 341-, Probable S.P.:6-1

7 PERTEMPS DIAMOND (GB) 10-10

Ian Williams Charlie Todd

Form: 036-, Probable S.P.:40-1

8 LA PERLE EST BELLE (IRE) 10-9

Charles Byrnes P. Byrnes (5)

Form: Probable S.P.:9-2

Race 8 5.35 1m 3f 140y

1 FANTIZZY (GB) 9-11

Tom Dascombe Paul Hanagan

Form: 2-26, Probable S.P.:9-1

2 LORDSHIP (GER) 9-11

William Haggas Tom Marquand

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

3 EDGE OF DARKNESS (IRE) 9-10

Charlie Johnston Joe Fanning

Form: 443-, Probable S.P.:11-1

4 IRONOPOLIS (IRE) 9-7

Rebecca Menzies Paul Mulrennan

Form: 3-41, Probable S.P.:10-1

5 DANCING GYPSY (GB) 9-6

John O’Shea Jason Watson

Form: 523, Probable S.P.:8-1

6 FAIRBANKS (GB) 9-5

Andrew Balding P. J. McDonald

Form: 03-5, Probable S.P.:10-1

7 ARTISAN DANCER (FR) 9-5

Charlie Johnston Franny Norton

Form: 60-2, Probable S.P.:4-1

8 MASTERPAINTER (IRE) 9-5

Michael Dods Connor Beasley

Form: 13-4, Probable S.P.:16-1

9 CORSICAN CAPER (IRE) 9-3

Kevin Philippart de Foy Hector Crouch

Form: 643, Probable S.P.:8-1

1 2

LINGFIELD PARK

Race 1 1.50 7f 1y

1 WINFORGLORY (IRE) 9-11 Richard Hughes William Buick Form: 0-02, Probable S.P.:7-1

2 GOLD MEDAL (GB) 9-11

Dylan Cunha Harry Burns (3) Form: 3-11, Probable S.P.:13-2

3 LEGAL REFORM (IRE) 9-9

Ivan Furtado Richard Kingscote Form: 311, Probable S.P.:5-1

4 MY MATE TED (IRE) 9-9 Roger Teal George Rooke

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

5 TOTHENINES (IRE) 9-8

K. R. Burke Sam James Form: 305, Probable S.P.:14-1

6 SHARVARA (GB) 9-8

Archie Watson Oisin Murphy Form: 202, Probable S.P.:9-1

7 SIR WINSTON (IRE) 9-7

Roger Varian Aidan Keeley (5) Form: 35-0, Probable S.P.:10-1

8 WATERMELON SUGAR (IRE) 9-6 Chelsea Banham Joey Haynes Form: 666, Probable S.P.:22-1

9 PRENUP (IRE) 9-6

Jane Chapple-Hyam Marco Ghiani Form: 4-13, Probable S.P.:10-1

10 COUNSEL (GB) 9-6

Ian Williams Connor Planas (5)

Form: 000, Probable S.P.:50-1

11 OTAGO (GB) 9-1

Jim Boyle Charlie Bennett Form: 4-21, Probable S.P.:17-2

12AJRAD (GB) 8-13

Michael Attwater Robert Havlin

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

Race 2 2.25 7f 1y

1 LOVE INTEREST (GB) 9-6

David O’Meara Rob Hornby

Form: 040-, Probable S.P.:50-1

2 NIZAAKA (FR) 9-6

Jane Chapple-Hyam Marco Ghiani

Form: 504, Probable S.P.:33-1

3 QUEEN AMINATU (GB) 9-6

William Haggas William Buick

Form: 1-10, Probable S.P.:7-1

4 SACRED (GB) 9-6

William Haggas Ryan Moore

Form: 612-, Probable S.P.:5-4

5 SANDRINE (GB) 9-6

Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy

Form: 130-, Probable S.P.:7-2

6 WHITE MOONLIGHT (USA) 9-6

Saeed bin Suroor Richard Kingscote

Form: 220, Probable S.P.:11-1

7 CANDLE OF HOPE (GB) 8-8

Richard Hughes George Rooke

Form: 0-64, Probable S.P.:28-1

8 SECRET ANGEL (IRE) 8-8

K. R. Burke Sam James

Form: 51-3, Probable S.P.:12-1

Race 3 3.00 1m 4f INTERLEAVED ON PAGES 36-38

Race 4 3.35 1m 4f

ON PAGES 42-44

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INTERLEAVED

Race 5 4.10 6f 1y

1 THE DEFIANT (GB) 9-10 Daniel Steele Aidan Keeley (5)

Form: 602, Probable S.P.:10-1

2 BOBBY ON THE BEAT (IRE) 9-8

Phil McEntee Richard Kingscote

Form: 416, Probable S.P.:8-1

3 SWISS PRIDE (IRE) 9-7 Roger Teal William Buick

Form: 630, Probable S.P.:8-1

4 BETHERSDEN BOY (IRE) 9-4 Richard Hughes Ethan Jones (7)

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

5 INAAM (IRE) 8-13 John Butler Rob Hornby

Form: 133, Probable S.P.:4-1

6 NAVY DRUMS (USA) 8-12 Jack Jones Oisin Murphy

Form: 120, Probable S.P.:5-1

7 SUZI’S CONNOISSEUR (GB) 8-8

Jane Chapple-Hyam Tommie Jakes (7)

Form: 502, Probable S.P.:13-2

8 KNOCKOUT BLOW (GB) 8-8

John E. Long George Rooke

Form: 24-4, Probable S.P.:11-2

Race 6 4.40 5f 6y

1 STORM MELODY (GB) 9-11

Ali Stronge Robert Havlin

Form: 040, Probable S.P.:12-1

2 GRIGGY (IRE) 9-7

Adrian Wintle Amy Hunt (7)

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

3 BATTLE POINT (IRE) 9-7

Michael Attwater William Carson

Form: 514, Probable S.P.:11-2

4 PERFECT SYMPHONY (IRE) 9-5

Mark Pattinson Oisin Murphy

Form: 012, Probable S.P.:9-2

5 BIG TIME MAYBE (IRE) 9-4

Phil McEntee Richard Kingscote

Form: 300, Probable S.P.:10-1

6 RECKON I’M HOT (GB) 9-4

Gary Moore Rob Hornby

Form: 0-46, Probable S.P.:6-1

7 REVERSION (IRE) 9-4

Charlie Wallis Finley Marsh

Form: 402, Probable S.P.:7-2

8 OXYGEN THIEF (IRE) 9-3

Chelsea Banham Joey Haynes

Form: 035, Probable S.P.:14-1

9 TILSWORTH ONY TA (GB) 9-3

J. R. Jenkins Marco Ghiani

Form: 600, Probable S.P.:18-1

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Race 7 5.15 1m 5f

1 WHOLEOFTHEMOON (IRE) 9-9

Richard Hughes Richard Kingscote

Form: 222-, Probable S.P.:9-2

2 CITIZEN GENERAL (IRE) 9-9

Ed Dunlop Robert Havlin

Form: 1-02, Probable S.P.:11-1

3 RAFIKI (FR) 9-8

Alan King Oisin Murphy

Form: 0/30-, Probable S.P.:12-1

4 AGE OF SAIL (GB) 9-8 Gary Moore Rob Hornby

Form: 35-0, Probable S.P.:14-1

5 PISTOLETTO (USA) 9-7 John Ryan Adam Tracey (7)

Form: 000, Probable S.P.:20-1

6 WAGGA WAGGA (IRE) 9-7

Hughie Morrison William Buick

Form: 115-, Probable S.P.:11-4

7 GOD OF THUNDER (IRE) 9-4 Richard Hannon Marco Ghiani

Form: 5-32, Probable S.P.:13-2

8 CRIMSON KING (IRE) 9-4 Michael Appleby Frederick Larson (3) Form: 033, Probable S.P.:10-1

9 GEELONG (FR) 8-13

Paul & Oliver Cole Charlie Bennett Form: 3-46, Probable S.P.:14-1

10 GOOD TIME AHEAD (IRE) 8-12

Jim & Suzi Best Sam James

Form: 0////-30, Probable S.P.:80-1

Race 8 5.45 1m 2f

1 SARKHA (IRE) 9-11

Ed Dunlop Marco Ghiani

Form: 0-60, Probable S.P.:12-1

2 NAASMA (IRE) 9-9

Pat Phelan Paddy Bradley (3)

Form: 536-, Probable S.P.:10-1

3 CHAGALL (IRE) 9-8

Jack Jones Oisin Murphy

Form: 226, Probable S.P.:7-2

4 WALLAROO (IRE) 9-7

Ivan Furtado Elle-May Croot (7)

Form: 0-40, Probable S.P.:10-1

5 COME ON JOHN (IRE) 9-5

Michael Attwater Aidan Keeley (5)

Form: 406, Probable S.P.:9-1

6 MOFRIDGE (GB) 9-2

Michael Attwater William Carson

Form: 600, Probable S.P.:20-1

7 DOONBEG FARMER (IRE) 9-1

Gary Brown Rob Hornby

Form: 00-6, Probable S.P.:16-1

8 NO SUCH LUCK (IRE) 9-1

Roger Ingram Robert Havlin

Form: 146, Probable S.P.:9-1

9 GILBERT (GB) 8-11

Adam West Sam James

Form: 0-00, Probable S.P.:14-1

10 SUN FESTIVAL (GB) 8-10

Joseph Parr Joey Haynes

Form: 505, Probable S.P.:10-1

11 CATCH MY BREATH (GB) 8-10

John Ryan Nicola Currie

Form: 200, Probable S.P.:11-1

12MISS MALOU (GB) 8-9

Michael Madgwick George Rooke

Form: 00-0, Probable S.P.:100-1

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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.

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T H E P E R O N I N A ST R O A Z Z U R R O

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One mile about four furlongs, swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,394 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) SS

See page 62 for conditions of this race

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 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 S IR RU MI (I RE ) (1 8)

Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Reine des Plages (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Bsi

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 3 Kevin Stott

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Form: 152-201 D

HHHH GoodsecondonheavygoinglastOctoberandhetwiceranwellonsoftlastmonth,winningatEpsom(1m4f)onlatestouting; raised 4lb but should be seriously involved again.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 94

2 R H Y T HM IC IN TE NT (I RE ) (1 8)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kerry Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Proceed Nominees Pty Ltd

Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder: Fermoir Ltd

Sponsor: Diomed Stables

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 8

Dr aw 4 Daniel Tudhope

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams and sleeves, RED cap

Form: 150/03-6 D

HHH Acts on soft, probably on heavy; oﬀ 360 days before below form at Epsom 18 days ago, but that was only 1m2f and he was on song for his second start last season; well handicapped if the same happens this time

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 93

3 ONESMOOTHOPERATOR (USA) (35)

Br g Dialed In (USA) - Sueno d’Oro (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))

Owner: Mr P. Boyle

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Triple D Partners Llc

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 1 Ben Robinson

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hollow box, striped sleeves and cap Form: 6030-50

HH Peak efforts suggest this mark is manageable but he’s spent most of his career on AW and his good run over C&D last August was on good to firm; has not fired on either start this season (AW and good to soft, unraced on worse) and others look more solid

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

4 N AT H A N A E L GR EE NE (G B) (1 89)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - My Special J’s (USA) (Harlan’s Holiday (USA))

Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 7 Adam Farragher (3)

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets.

Form: 142140-

HHHH Upped to 1m6f, first headgear and first run on softer than good when he got up late on in a valuable handicap at Haydock (soft) last July; went as if he possibly needed the race in October when next seen and always behind in the November Handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, heavy) on final outing; headgear is removed; rather mixed messages but he’s respected on that win.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

5 S A R ATO GA GO LD (G B) (2 16 )

Ch g Mayson - Lady Sylvia (Haafhd)

Owner: David J Keast & Faringdon Place 1

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Breeder: David J. Keast

Sponsor: Stonegate Homes

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 2 Kieran Shoemark

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap.

Form: 601114- D

HHH While he’s been beaten about 2l in two of his soft-ground handicaps, they weren’t among his best form; in barnstorming form when blinkers were enlisted last season, winning on first three occasions and good fourth on final outing; the latter result suggests the handicapper may have caught up but he did win first time out last year

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

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B c Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR) (Green Tune (USA))

Owner: Fiji Racing Limited

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Haras d’Etreham et al

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, EMERALD GREEN stars, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 06-0040

HH Withanewtrainer(histhird)thisyearandbelowhisbestinfourrunsatMeydan,admittedlywayoutofhisdepthonﬁnaloccasion; this trip should be okay and he ran well on sole start on good to soft, unraced on worse; needs a repeat of his peak form, at the least.

7 H I G H FI BR E (I RE ) (3 9 6 )

B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain (Sir Percy)

Owner: Gary Stevens and Manhole Covers Limited

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Manhole Covers Ltd, Grosvenor Sport

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4

Colours: BLACK, WHITE star, BLACK and RED striped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 06361/2-

HHHH Big improvement on ﬁnal 2yo start, relishing the step up to 1m1f when scoring by 5l in a nursery at Newmarket; raced rather freely, quickened clear but wandered to his left when pipped over 1m2f there (again on good ground) in April on his sole appearancelastyear,priorto beinggelded,changinghandsandleaving RalphBeckett;couldstillbecapableofbetter if all is well, and there is stamina in the family; needs a close look.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89

8 S AV V Y KN IG HT (I RE ) (3 3)

B g Caravaggio (USA) - Seagull (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: Mr Julian Hui

Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs T. Mahon

Sponsor: Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 3

Dr aw 10 Harry Davies (3)

Colours: YELLOW, RED star, RED sleeves, YELLOW armlets, check cap

Form: 43060-4 D

HHH Fourth of 19 at Royal Ascot (1m4f) off 2lb higher on handicap debut; very in and out in his four races since, for instance tailed off on heavy going (his only race on softer than good) on final 3yo start but good fourth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on last month’s reappearance; wore cheekpieces on final three runs last term; competitive if it’s one of his good days

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

9 S H E E R RO CK S (G B) (2 18 )

Ch g Iffraaj - Paradise Cove (Harbour Watch (IRE))

Owner: Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Abm Catering Limited

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 9 Charles Bishop

Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE chevron.

Form: 314300-

HH Won at Chester last July; in the frame at Goodwood (1m3f) and Ascot (1m4f) on next two starts but fared far less well in two hot races afterwards; gelded since; unraced this year or in any race on softer than good, so he has some big questions to answer.

1 0 R AV E N S AR K (G B) (2 13 )

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Wonderful Desert (Green Desert (USA))

Owner: Beachview Corporation Ltd

Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

Horse Age: 6

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

Dr aw 5 Jason Hart

Weight: 8 9

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and GREY diamonds, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE diamonds. Form: 203340- D

HHHHH It was his reappearance when he won at Lingﬁeld (1m5f) one year ago oﬀ today’s mark; good second over 1m6f on soft the following month, so he’s one of the most likely to give his running under today’s conditions if he’s tuned up like he was at same juncture last year; player.

Blinkers worn by No 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

ONESMOOTHOPERATOR: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.

SAVVY KNIGHT: Following its run on 10/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was imnpeded on the run-in.

2022: JUAN DE MONTALBAN (IRE) 4 9 4 Daniel Tudhope 7-1 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 16 ran

6 G R E E N TE AM (F R) (70 )

Dr aw 8 David Egan Dr aw Saﬃe Osborne

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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.

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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.

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2023 RACING TOGETHER COMMUNITY DAY

The countdown has started for the 2023 Racing Together Community Day, to be held this year on 25th May with activity taking place throughout the month.

Over 55 racing organisations are already signed up for racing’s national day of employee volunteering and the day is promising once again to have a huge impact nationwide. One focus of this year’s activity is helping to tackle the current food crisis, and Racing Together has been working closely with The Racing Centre in Newmarket, the charity Racing Welfare and individual businesses and foodbanks to create drop-offs for collections in Malton, Lambourn and Newmarket.

Colleagues nationwide are running litter picking drives around their local areas and tidying public spaces such as the walkway in Lambourn and roundabouts outside Ludlow Racecourse. Trainers are doing their bit with Ed Walker and Claire Kubler leading activities in Lambourn. There are plenty of racecourses signed up, with Ascot teaming up with the Racecourse Association to run an afternoon tea for local day care centres.

Community Day will be forming part of The Big Help Out, the volunteering initiative set up by King Charles III to honour and celebrate his coronation. There is still time to sign up and create a fun and meaningful activity for a cause or organisation in your area. Please contact florence@racingtoschool.co.uk for more details and to share your plans and ideas.

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F I L L I E S’ H A N D I CA P STA K E S (C L A S S 2 )

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £45000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) SS

See page 62 for conditions of this race

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 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 J U L IA AU GU STA (G B) (3 01 )

B f Ulysses (IRE) - Empress Livia (Paco Boy (IRE))

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: Denniﬀ Farms & Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 12

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap

Form: 1/13- D

HHHH Won1mnovices(AW/goodturf)onfirsttwostartssixmonthsapart;improvedagainwhenthirdonNewburyhandicapdebut (1m, good to firm) last July and that form has been franked by the first two; her ability to handle going softer than good has to be taken on trust but it’s likely this lightly raced 4yo has bigger performances in her

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

2 D O N ’T TE LL CL AI RE (G B) (3 3)

Gr m Gutaifan (IRE) - Avenbury (Mount Nelson)

Owner: Mr Andrew Stonehill

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

Breeder: Tareq Al Mazeedi

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 8

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK star, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star

Form: 32010-6 CD

HH C&Dwinnerin2021andalsosecondhereongoodtosoft(hasn’tracedonsofter)lastSeptember;cheekpiecesonﬁrsttime (retained), ran as well as could be expected in the face of a stiﬀ task in Kempton Listed race on reappearance; 5lb higher than when winning at Newmarket last autumn.

3 B E L H AV E N (I RE ) (1 1)

Ch f Belardo (IRE) - Park Haven (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

Owner: Mr A. M. Mitchell

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Breeder: Gerard Phelan

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Horse Age: 4

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

Dr aw 10 Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

Weight: 9 7

Colours: BEIGE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts and sleeves.

Form: 1051-01 D

HHH Firmly back on the up with a clearcut defeat of the reopposing Sly Madam at Nottingham (extended 1m, soft) 11 days ago, her fourth win in her last seven starts; 7lb rise demands more but no surprise were she to ﬁnd it.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

4 P E R F EC T TH UN D E R (G B) (2 02 )

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Perfect Delight (Dubai Destination (USA))

Owner: Daniel MacAuliﬀe & Anoj Don

Trainer: Patrick Owens, Newmarket

Breeder: Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Class1Personnel

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 8 Louis Steward

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, striped sleeves and cap.

Form: 420230-

HH Useful performer at up to 1m for Joseph O’Brien in Ireland; acts on soft; much depends on whether she’ll be in peak form for new stable after 202 days oﬀ

5 SLY MA DA M (G B) (1 1)

B m Sixties Icon - Tanojin (IRE) (Thousand Words)

Owner: Mr Michael Moriarty

Trainer: Sheena West, Lewes

Breeder: Norman Court Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

Dr aw 11 William Carver (3)

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 4

Colours: BLACK, WHITE disc, WHITE sleeves, BLACK spots, WHITE cap.

Form: 50-0162 D

HH Won nicely at Windsor (1m, soft) last month and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Brighton when chasing home Belhaven at Nottingham (soft) 11 days ago; meets Harry Eustace’s ﬁlly on 7lb better terms now.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

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Draw Jockey Dr aw 4 David Egan Dr aw 3 Jack Mitchell

6 FA R H H TO SH Y (G B) (1 1)

B m Farhh - Coconut Shy (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner: Mr F. Butler

Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr F. Butler

Sponsor: F G Butler General Builders

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 1 Tom Queally

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hollow box, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap

Form: 03-4063

HHH Four-time turf winner; respectable third to the reopposing Belhaven and Sly Madam at Nottingham (extended 1m, soft) but faded a bit after looking a threat over 1f out and her peak RPRs have been achieved at 7f

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

7 O N E MO RN IN G (I RE ) (2 34 )

B f Gleneagles (IRE) - All’s Forgotten (USA) (Darshaan)

Owner: Lady Bamford

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Lady Bamford

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2

Colours: MAROON.

Form: 213-

Dr aw 7 Saﬃe

HHHH 7f Newmarket novice winner (good) last May; third in a warm 1m Kempton novice when next seen in September; testing ground an unknown now handicapping after a further eight months oﬀ but she should have more to oﬀer after only three starts.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

8 T I M E L E S S ME LO DY (I RE ) (2 9)

B f Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Dufay (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Dr aw 2 Adam

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Form: 42-1

HHHHH Promise in two runs on AW for Charlie Appleby last spring and made light of a 12-month absence when striking in novice company at Leicester (7f, heavy) on yard debut 29 days ago; the second, third and fourth have boosted that form since so an opening mark of 80 could prove lenient.

9 M OT T I S F O N T (I RE ) (2 1)

B f Adaay (IRE) - Broadlands (Kheleyf (USA))

Owner: The End-R-Ways Partnership & Partners

Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Breeder: The Lavington Stud

Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

Horse Age: 3

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

Dr aw 9 Jason Hart

Weight: 9 0

Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, RED and EMERALD GREEN halved sleeves.

Form: 1346-0

HHH MadeawinningdebutatFfosLaslastsummerandimprovedwhenreachingtheframeatGrouplevelonhernexttwooutings (7f, good/good to soft); below that level when well held in Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, heavy) on reappearance; tackles 1m for the ﬁrst time now switching to handicap company.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 93

1 0 M O U N TA I N SO NG (I RE ) (3 9)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Yodelling (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE

Form: 2221 D

Dr aw 5 Harry Davies (3)

HHH All four starts on AW, finishing runner-up three times in maiden/novice company before getting off the mark on 1m Southwell handicap debut 39 days ago; could easily have more to offer but hard to know whether she’ll cope with the forecast slow ground now switching to the turf.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 86

1 1 B E C C A R A RO SE (I RE ) (2 2)

Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Nectar de Rose (FR) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mr P Hickman and Mr D King

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 2

Dr aw 6 Kieran O’Neill

Colours: RED, RED and BLACK diabolo on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 43-0

HHHH Sea The Stars ﬁlly who made the frame in 1m contests at Doncaster (soft) and Kempton (AW) last autumn; failed to stay1m2fonsoft-groundNewburyreappearance,weakeningafterleadinguntilover2fout;retainspotentialnowhandicapping back over shorter; interesting runner

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 79

2022: SOFT WHISPER (IRE) 4 9 12 Pat Cosgrave 6-1 (Saeed bin Suroor) 9 ran

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No Horse

1 S P YC ATC H ER (I RE ) (2 1)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Damask (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Dr aw 6 Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

Owner: Highclere T’BredRacing-Adriana Zaeﬀerer

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 12

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap

Form: 13200-1 D

HHH Gelded prior to ready success in conditions race at Thirsk (7f, soft; career-best form) three weeks ago; that bare result suggests he’s favourably treated oﬀ unaltered mark back at handicap level; one to consider

2 VA F O R T I N O (I RE ) (2 5)

B g New Bay - Arbaah (USA) (Invasor (ARG))

Owner: Venice Consulting S/A & Gilberto Gambini

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Breeder: China Horse Club

Sponsor: KPF Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 106

Weight: 9 9

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, EMERALD GREEN star

Form: 1001-32 CD

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Dr aw 14 Benoit de la

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 103

HHHH GoodsecondtoRebelTerritoryatNewmarket(7f,goodtosoft)lastmonthdespitehangingleft;actsonsoft;wonthisrace (on good going) last year and has to be feared despite being 6lb higher this time round

3 AC C ID E N TAL AG EN T (G B) (8 )

B g Delegator - Roodle (Xaar)

Owner: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton

Sponsor: Abm Catering Limited

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 20 Georgia Dobie (3)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves, ORANGE cap

Form: 00000-5 CD

HH Has loads of Ascot form, including close second in this contest 12 months ago; now 6lb lower in the weights but that reﬂects his lesser eﬀorts since; unlikely to land this hot handicap now aged nine.

4 TO IM Y SO N (F R) (2 1)

B c Twilight Son - Miss Pimpernel (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))

Owner: Toimy Son Partnership

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Breeder: Guillaume Vitse & Camille Laignel Porin

Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited

Horse Age: 4

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 103

Dr aw 12 Cristian Demuro

Weight: 9 8

Colours: PINK, BLACK sleeves, PINK armlets and stars on BLACK cap.

Form: 2100-50 D

H Listed winner over 7f when trained in France; has not transferred that form to British soil in two attempts (1m) and, while this drop back in distance may help, others are more solid

5 F R E S H (G B) (3 3)

B g Bated Breath - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)

Owner: Clipper Logistics

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder: Glebe Stud

Horse Age: 6

Colours: GREY.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 102

Weight: 9 8

Form: 01100-5 CD

Dr aw 11 Daniel Tudhope

HHHH Has form on all types of ground; suited by Ascot; respectable fourth in this race last year and scored twice over C&D, including oﬀ this mark, later in 2022; solid chance back here with AW reappearance under his belt.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 102

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6 K I N G D O M CO ME (I RE ) (3 8)

B g Kingman - Monami (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE))

Owner: China Horse Club International Limited

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Breeder: Gestut Etzean

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 8

Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, halved sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 00/-111 D

Dr aw 18 Kieran Shoemark

HHH Low-mileage 4yo; missed 2022; has looked very progressive in completing a Kempton hat-trick (7f, AW) this year, beating Rainbow Fire most recently; big player if proving as good back on turf (third attempt)

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 102

7 TOTA L LY CH AR MI NG (G B) (49)

B g Charming Thought - Totally Millie (Pivotal)

Owner: Mr Adrian McAlpine

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Ropsley Bloodstock LLP

Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7

Colours: MCALPINE TARTAN, ROYAL BLUE armlets and cap

Form: 11001-0 D

Dr aw 13 Billy Loughnane (3)

HHHH Faded into seventhwhenfavouritefor the Irish Lincoln (1m) seven weeks ago;1-1over 7f (heavy-ground win last October) and looks interesting back at this trip with star apprentice Billy Loughnane booked.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

8 R I V E R NY MP H (G B) (2 24 )

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Little Nymph (Emperor Fountain)

Owner: Exors of the late Mr Trevor Fox

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Breeder: Mr T. H. S. Fox

Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 9 Adam Kirby

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

Form: 0/03034-CD

HHH Landed this prize (oﬀ 1lb lower; soft ground) in 2021 and ﬁnished third last year; made the frame in two other C&D handicaps on last two starts in 2022; suited by this scenario and should go well again.

9 B I G G L E S (G B) (1 4)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - At A Clip (Green Desert (USA))

Owner: Lady Cobham

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Lady Cobham

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

Dr aw 23 Pat Dobbs

Weight: 9 6

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

Form: 13112-3 D

HHH Has form ﬁgures of 211131123 in 7f handicaps, including on soft/heavy; ties in closely with Baradar and Rainbow Fire on last two eﬀorts (Doncaster/Haydock); rock-solid contender who should be thereabouts again

1 0 O R B A A N (G B) (1 4)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Contradict (Raven’s Pass (USA))

Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited

Sponsor: Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd

Horse Age: 8

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 100

Dr aw 10 Mark Winn (5)

Weight: 9 5

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap

Form: 11425-0 CD

H C&D winner (on fast ground) last August, following up his Glorious Goodwood success; however, needs to improve plenty on Haydock reappearance eﬀort (behind Rainbow Fire and Biggles).

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 99

1 1 R A I N B OW FI RE (I RE ) (1 4)

B g Kodiac - Heroine Chic (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE))

Owner: Middleham Park Racing IV & Les Boyer

Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

Breeder: Alexander Bloodstock

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 17 Neil Callan

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. Form: 1//231-21 D

HHH Unraced on softer than good; scored at Haydock (7f) two weeks ago, taking record for current yard to 2-3 and turf record to 3-4; low-mileage 5yo who is open to further progress and looks one for the shortlist.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 99

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Majesty’s Dancer (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Dr aw 16 Gerald Mosse

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Owner: C Benham/ D Whitford/ L Quinn/ K Quinn

Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket

Breeder: Vincent Duignan

Sponsor: HG Construction Ltd

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 9 4

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED chevron, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, RED star Form: 0005-62 D

HHH Five-time Group winner under Gerald Mosse in 2018/2019; ran respectably (fifth of 17) over C&D when last seen on turf; fairly interesting off a reduced mark with Mosse back on board for first time since 2020.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 98

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B g Territories (IRE) - Zeyran (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: The Horse Watchers

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Mrs J. E. Laws

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, BLACK cap

Form: 03500-0 D

Dr aw 8 Cieren Fallon

HHH Had a second wind surgery prior to Haydock reappearance run, which he seemed to need; on a 20-race losing sequence but has slipped to a handy mark; good third oﬀ 6lb higher in 7f handicap at Royal Ascot in 2022

1 4 P E R OT TO (G B) (2 10 )

Ch g New Bay - Tschierschen (IRE) (Acclamation)

Owner: Halcyon Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: China Horse Club International Ltd

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 97

Dr aw 21 David Egan

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 3

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE chevron, striped sleeves.

Form: 363400- C D

HHH Ex-Marcus Tregoning; raced mainly on good/ﬁrmer; deﬁed a 2lb higher mark in the Britannia at Royal Ascot in 2021, his last win; possibilities if he’s in top form on debut for new stable (remains with same owner).

1 5 S A F E VOYAG E (I RE ) (7 )

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shishangaan (IRE) (Mujadil (USA))

Owner: Mr Ross Harmon

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Schneider Adolf

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 10

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 97

Dr aw 22 Jason Hart

Weight: 9 3

Colours: MAROON, MAUVE epaulets.

Form: 6204-03 D

HH Evidently retains a useful level of ability aged ten, having ﬁnished third in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, soft) last Saturday; however, faces a harder assignment in this ﬁeld and hasn’t won since July 2021.

1 6 B A R A DA R (I RE ) (4 2)

B or Br g Muhaarar - Go Lovely Rose (IRE) (Pivotal)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Knocktoran Stud

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 97

Weight: 9 3

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap Form: 00001-3 D

HHHH 3-3 in 7f contests on soft/heavy in Britain, the most recent win at Doncaster (beat Biggles) last November on debut for this yard; creditable third in the Lincoln there (1m) on reappearance; tongue-tie now applied; could well have more to oﬀer back down in trip; strong contender

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B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - New Arrival (FR) (Zamindar (USA))

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr A. Foeckler

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 97

Dr aw 19 Taylor Fisher (5)

Weight: 9 1

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap

Form: 4-22641 D

HH Possibly flattered by his winning margin (11l) on heavy going at Leicester last month and beat only three rivals in that race; unexposed on slow ground but faces a stiffer task off new mark in this much deeper field.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

1 8 R E B E L TE RR ITO R Y (G B) (2 5)

B g Territories (IRE) - Saucy Minx (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

Owner: Mrs F Cotton,Mr & Mrs P Conway

Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough

Breeder: Mr & Mrs Cotton / Mrs Suzanne Conway

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 1

Dr aw 2 Jim Crowley

Colours: BLACK and WHITE diabolo, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap

Form: 16465-1 D

HHHHH Stuck on well to beat Vafortino at Newmarket (good to soft) on seasonal debut, taking turf record to 4-10 and proving suited by the drop to 7f; acts on soft; unexposed at this distance and could well be set for a fruitful 5yo campaign in races of this nature; strongly respected

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

1 9 C A L L ME GI NG ER (G B) (2 44 )

Ch g Orientor - Primo Heights (Primo Valentino (IRE))

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Jim Goldie

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 8 12

Dr aw 15 Amie Waugh (5)

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars.

Form: 361401- C

H Campaigned mostly at sprint trips; absent since his second in last year’s Portland at Doncaster (hampered; subsequently promoted to ﬁrst on appeal); enough to prove oﬀ career-high mark on only second 7f attempt.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

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Ro g Kyllachy - Flycatcher (IRE) (Medicean)

Owner: The Knavesmire Partnership

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Worksop Manor Stud

Sponsor: Leatham Holdings Limited

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 8 10

Dr aw 1 Callum Hutchinson (3)

Colours: RED, BLACK sash, RED and YELLOW hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap

Form: 12-1613 D

HH In good form on Tapeta this year, close third at Southwell most recently; well suited by soft/heavy ground on turf; however, faces a tough assignment oﬀ current mark in this hot handicap, back up in class.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

2 1 R O P E Y GU ES T (G B) (1 9 6 )

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE))

Owner: John Guest Racing

Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 8 10

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap

Form: 220354- D

HHH Although 0-14 at Ascot he has some respectable form here, including twice in this race (sixth in 2021, fifth in 2022); close fifth to Fresh on last C&D attempt; another decent effort can’t be ruled out.

2 2 A D M I R A L D (I RE ) (7 )

B g Ardad (IRE) - Derval (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA))

Owner: Five Go Mad In Malton

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud

Sponsor: Richard Fahey Racing

Horse Age: 4

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

Weight: 8 10

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE spots on sleeves.

Form: 0600-50

HH Not disgraced in 6f events at Newmarket this term, while shaping as if this return to 7f may suit; improvement looks possible but he may ideally need a drop in grade; 0-10 for current stable.

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B g Siyouni (FR) - Kerila (FR) (Makﬁ)

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

Weight: 8 6

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 054-264 D

HH 0-10 for current yard; however, may post a good eﬀort as he’s 6lb lower than when respectable seventh in this contest 12 months ago; not beaten far at Newmarket last week.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 86

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 16 Blinkers worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 20, 21, 23 Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 10, 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 17, 22. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 1.

Stewards Note: VAFORTINO: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. 2022: VAFORTINO (IRE) 4 8 7 Benoit de la Sayette 16-1 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 27 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

5-1 Kingdom Come (IRE), 9-1 Baradar (IRE), 12-1 Vafortino (IRE), 14-1 Totally Charming (GB), Rebel Territory (GB), 16-1 Fresh (GB), 18-1 Biggles (GB), Rainbow Fire (IRE), 20-1 Spycatcher (IRE), 22-1 River Nymph (GB), Perotto (GB), 28-1 Zip (GB), 33-1 Safe Voyage (IRE), Ropey Guest (GB), Admiral D (IRE), 40-1 Accidental Agent (GB), Orbaan (GB), Rhoscolyn (GB), Tylos (FR), 50-1 Sir Dancealot (IRE), Call Me Ginger (GB), Darkness (FR), 66-1 Toimy Son (FR)

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Dr aw 4 John Egan Dr aw 5 Barry McHugh Dr aw 3 Andrea Atzeni

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One mile and four furlongs (1m abt 4f) (2,400 metres) for three yrs old ﬁllies

Advertised Total prize fund £45000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20340; Second £8352; Third £4176; Fourth £2088; Fifth £1044. (Penalty Value £25866) A SS

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1 BE HA PP Y (I RE ) (4 2)

B f Camelot - Frequential (Dansili)

Owner: M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Longﬁeld Stud

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 7 Ryan Moore

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap

Form: 15-3

HHHH Plentiful big-race entries; comfortable maiden winner on last September’s debut at Cork (1m, soft to heavy); disappointing 5-4 favouritein Group3 one monthlater butshe reappeared with a better eﬀortat same levelwhenthird ofeight at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft) six weeks ago; should stay and surely has more to give

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 99

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B f El Kabeir (USA) - Starlite Sienna (IRE) (Elusive Pimpernel (USA))

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: T. Molan

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 9 Sam James

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap

Form: 133-

HHHH Bog-race entries; won debut at Newmarket (7f, good to ﬁrm) by 9l, then better form when third in Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and Group 1 Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket (1m, good); not the most stoutly bred but she shapes as she will be suited by further than 1m and brings the best form.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 103

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Ch f Frankel - Unex Mona Lisa (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: The Gredley Family

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Sponsor: Unex Group

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 6 Marco Ghiani

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW striped sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 0-0

H Ribblesdale and Irish Oaks entry; modest form at Newmarket (1m; for Roger Varian) last September and in maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) in April; capable of better in due course but this race looks a very tall order

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

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Ch f Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Voice of Truth (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form: 31

Dr aw 4 William Buick

HHH Ribblesdaleentry;closeondebutatWolverhamptonandjustiﬁed6-5favouritisminmaidenatChelmsford(1m2f,Polytrack)

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

12 days later in February, gradually reeling in a pretty useful stablemate; respected from top yard, with this trip promising to yield further progress

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Gr f Decorated Knight - Katch Me Katie (Danehill (USA))

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Irish National Stud

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 5 Richard Kingscote

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 11250-

HHH Ribblesdale entry; won ﬁrst two starts, one on Kempton Polytrack; second in 7f Listed race at Newbury is among the best form in this, but that was before backward steps in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster and Group 1 Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket; the dam’s three best progeny were all stayers.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 94

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6 FOX FL AM E (G B) (2 5)

B f Iffraaj - Street Fire (IRE) (Street Cry (IRE)) Dr

Owner: Mr A.D.Spence & Mr and Mrs P.Hargreaves

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Mr & Mrs P Hargreaves & Mr A D Spence

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2

Colours: RED, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped cap

Form: 00-4312 D

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B f Frankel - Ballet De La Reine (USA) (War Front (USA))

QOwner: Al Wasmiyah Stud

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited

Horse Age: 3

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 71

H Has built up AW experience this year, improving her form in 1m4f handicaps last two starts but those were oﬀ marks in the 60s; mountain to climb.

Dr aw 3 Robert Havlin

Weight: 9 2

Colours: WHITE, MAROON Q on body

Form: 6-0

HH Oaks and Ribblesdale entry; sixth of 14 in Kempton novice (1m, AW) in November on debut, keeping on from a diﬃcult position; 14-1 again when tailed oﬀ in maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago; well bred but needs a transformation on the track.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

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Br f Nathaniel (IRE) - Perfect Lady (Excelebration (IRE))

Owner: Mildmay Racing & Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mildmay Bloodstock & Mr D. H. Caslon

Sponsor: Mildmay Farm & Stud Limited, Conduit Connections Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 1 Oisin Murphy

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, DARK BLUE and ORANGE striped sleeves, ORANGE cap

Form: 013-

HHHHH Big-race entries; won novice on Kempton Polytrack (1m) last August on second start; 50-1 for Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September and outpaced from halfway, but she stayed on well for third of eight; that was promising and she’s by a strong stamina inﬂuence, so marked improvement over this sort of trip would be no surprise Oﬃcial BHA Rating 97

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B f Dubawi (IRE) - Hidden Gold (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap

Form: 051-1 C

HHH Sister to the yard’s Creative Flair (smart) and Secret Victory (useful), who have not proved themselves beyond 1m2f; ended autumn campaign with a 1m win here; evens, asserted in grand style from over 1f out in handicap at Windsor (1m2f, soft) on return, suggesting she will stay and has further improvement in her, which is needed. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

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BETTING FORECAST:

2-1 Be Happy (IRE), 7-2 Eternal Hope (IRE) , 4-1 Bright Diamond (IRE), 7-1 Perfect Prophet, 15-2 Sunset Point, 10-1 Ferrari Queen (IRE), 20-1 Ghara, 33-1 Fox Flame, Climate Friendly

Dr aw 2 Rob Hornby

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OV I C E STA K E S

( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E )

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

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

No Horse Draw Jockey

1 VALOUR AND SWAGGER (IRE) (26)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Music Chart (USA) (Exchange Rate (USA))

Owner: Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Framont Ltd

Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 10

Dr aw 7 Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

Colours: RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap.

Form: 1 D

Foaled20.1.2021. HHH BluePointcoltwhodrewclearintheclosingstages,whilehangingleft,tobeathistworivalsatWindsor (soft) last month; the only runner with experience and should give a good account under 6lb penalty Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

2 GO L D EN AR ROW (I RE ) (- )

B c Havana Grey - Music Pearl (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE))

Owner: AlMohamediya Racing

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 2 Kieran O’Neill

Colours: RED, GOLD braid, WHITE sleeves and cap with GOLD tassel

Form:

Foaled 30.3.2021. HHHH 21,000gns foal, £200,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-brother to four winners, notably fairly useful pair Born To Finish (5.7f-7f) and Mark Of Respect (1m including 2yo/Bahrain); one of several interesting newcomers

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

3 N ATU RA L FO RC E (G B) (- )

B c Land Force (IRE) - Delevigne (Redoute’s Choice (AUS))

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana

Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

Breeder: Highclere Stud & HMH Management

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Colours: WHITE, RED sash, RED and WHITE striped cap Form:

Dr aw 3 Neil Callan

Foaled 8.2.2021. HH 60,000gns foal, 55,000gns yearling; Land Force half-brother to winners Centrefold (7f AW) and Blackbird Power (6f); unraced dam closely related to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Entifaadha; check the betting.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

4 OC E A N RU NN ER (I RE ) (- )

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Most Beautiful (Canford Cliffs (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Armitage Bloodstock

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Colours: ROYAL BLUE

Form:

Dr aw 1 Harry Davies (3)

Foaled30.3.2021. HHHHH 110,000gnsfoal,625,000gns(jointtop-pricedlotatCravenBreezeUpSale)2yo;BluePointhalf-brother to 7f 2yo winner Ludo’s Landing, out of 6f 2yo winner (including Group 3); sire, in his racing days, had a great record (5-6) at Ascot and yard has a good record in this race; respected

5 SO N (G B) (- )

B c Too Darn Hot - Mia Diletta (Selkirk (USA))

Owner: Mrs J. Wood

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Scuderia Blueberry SRL

Sponsor: Aten Therapeutics

Horse Age: 2

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Weight: 9 4

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

Foaled 19.1.2021. HH 90,000gns foal; by Too Darn Hot; closely related to Italian 2,000 Guineas winner Poeta Diletto and half-brother to four winners; one of two runners for Richard Hannon; market instructive.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

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Dr aw 5 Pat Dobbs

6 SO U T H SH OR E (G B) (- )

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Angel’s Glory (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 6 Jack Mitchell

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap

Form:

Foaled 28.2.2021. HHHH Attractively bred colt, by Blue Point out of a 7f AW winner for his owner; should be well suited by Ascot if taking after his father; interesting contender, especially if the market speaks positively.

7 W E S T E R N (I RE ) (- )

B c Magna Grecia (IRE) - Murhibaany (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

Owner: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Degas

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Murhibaany Partnership

Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Dr aw 4 Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap

Form:

Foaled 15.2.2021. HHHH €100,000 yearling; by Magna Grecia; dam unraced sister to Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Wid, out of 6f 2yo Listed winner, is granddaughter of 1,000 Guineas winner Shadayid; major stable; looks a likely type

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

2022: NOBLE STYLE 2 9 7 James Doyle 6-4 (Charlie Appleby) 8 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Ocean Runner (IRE), 5-1 Valour And Swagger (IRE), 13-2

Golden Arrow (IRE), 7-1 Western (IRE), 15-2 South Shore (GB), 8-1 Son (GB), 12-1 Natural Force (GB)

RACE PREDICTOR

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LINGFIELD PARK

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T H E F I T Z DA R E S L I N G F I E L D

D E R BY T R I A L STA K E S

( C L A S S 1 ) ( L I ST E D R AC E )

One mile and four furlongs (1m abt 4f) (2,400 metres) for three yrs old colts and geldings

Advertised Total prize fund £60000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27120; Second £11136; Third £5568; Fourth £2784; Fifth £1392. (Penalty Value £34488) A SS

No Horse Draw Jockey

1 C IR C LE OF FI RE (G B) (8 )

Br c Almanzor (FR) - Fiery Sunset (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

Breeder: The Queen

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 7 Ryan Moore

Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe Form: 31-2

HHHH Big-race entries; upped to 1m when justifying favouritism in novice at Salisbury (again good to ﬁrm) in September, asserting in good style; second of seven in last week’s Listed Newmarket Stakes (1m2f, good) was another sizeable step forward and his dam was a 1m4f AW winner; more to come

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 102

2 I N Q U I R I N G MI ND S (G B) (1 1)

B c Kingman - Precious Ramotswe (Nathaniel (IRE))

Owner: Mr A. E. Oppenheimer

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 8 Robert Havlin

Colours: BLACK and WHITE (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap

Form: 1

HHH King Edward VII entry; first foal; dam 1m-1m6f winner (including AW 2yo/Group 3; RPR 104); 10-11 for five-runner maiden at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) 11 days ago and soon got well on top after leading over 2f out; that was pretty useful form at the first attempt and he could be a big improver.

3 L A A F I (F R) (1 99 )

B c Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mediteranea (FR) (Smart Strike (CAN))

Owner: Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Eric Puerari

Horse Age: 3

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Dr aw 3 Richard Kingscote

Weight: 9 2

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 51-

HHHH Derby and King Edward VII entry; ﬁfth at Newmarket before justifying favouritism in maiden at Nottingham (1m, soft) later in October, making relentless progress to lead close home; form has been boosted, with a good deal more still required for this Derby trial but he’s stoutly bred and surely set for big improvement this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

4 M IL ITA RY OR DE R (I RE ) (2 2)

B c Frankel - Anna Salai (USA) (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form: 41-1

Dr aw 5 William Buick

HHHH Big-race entries; brother to connections’ Derby winner Adayar (runner-up in this race in 2021); 8-11 when winning at Newmarket (1m, good) in October on second start; evens when making an excellent return in valuable novice race at Newbury (1m2f, soft), easily making all from others with big-race entries; should stay 1m4f, has the best form and looks one for further progress. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 106

5 N DA AWI (G B) (2 03 )

c Cracksman - Mount Elbrus (Barathea (IRE))

Owner: Mr Sultan Ali

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 1 Oisin Murphy

Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE star and star on cap

Form: 3110-

HHH DerbyandKingEdwardVIIentry;won1mmaidenatGoodwoodonsecondstartandan8.5fconditionsstakesatEpsom on third; firmly put in his place in 1m2f Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (heavy) but that may not have been his true running and he’s well-bred colt (late foal) who may still find more. Official BHA Rating 96

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Ch c Farhh - Saltanat (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana

Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2

Colours: WHITE, RED sash, RED and WHITE striped cap

Form: 01312

Dr aw 6 Sam James

HH King Edward VII entry; ﬁrst four runs were on Tapeta this January/February, winning a 9.4f maiden and 1m3f handicap; went into a much more competitive handicap at Newmarket (1m2f) and ran well in second, but this race demands something of a very diﬀerent order; lots of stamina in the family

7 T H I N K FI RS T (I RE ) (1 8)

B c Kessaar (IRE) - Willow Beck (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mr Sultan Ali

Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89

Dr aw 4 Marco Ghiani

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2

Colours: ORANGE, YELLOW star and star on cap

Form: 5116-4

HH 2-2 on Chelmsford Polytrack (1m/1m2f) as 2yo; best run on turf came in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, soft) on reappearance but that was in only fourth of ﬁve, so this return to AW needs to prompt something much better

8 WA I P I R O (I RE ) (2 3)

B c Australia - London Plane (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: Mr P. K. Siu

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Shane Molan

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

Dr aw 2 Rob Hornby

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, RED sleeves.

Form: 6-1

HHHHH Derby and King Edward VII entry; half-brother to Waikuku (Ireland/Hong Kong 7f-1m1f, including Group 1; RPR 124); clear promise on Kempton Polytrack in December but, even so, to score with such authority at 25-1 in novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good; always prominent) last month was a huge step forward; due to run in Listed race there last week but his jockey was injured by another horse; work to do but looks open to plenty of further improvement. Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:

BETTING FORECAST:

EVE Military Order (IRE), 4-1 Circle of Fire, 6-1 Inquiring Minds, 10-1 Ndaawi, Laaﬁ (FR), Waipiro (IRE), 25-1 Regal Empire (IRE), 50-1 Think First (IRE)

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T H E CA R E Y G R O U P

H A N D I CA P STA K E S

( C L A S S 3 )

One mile abt two furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,994 metres) for three yrs old

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066. (Penalty Value £10800) Weights raised 2lb and Paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

Carey Group 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 S H A H B A Z (I RE ) (2 4)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Middle Persia (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner: The Wolfpack and Partners Five

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Skymarc Farm

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 9

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE star, DARK BLUE cap.

Form: 25421-3

Draw Jockey

Dr aw 6 Callum Shepherd

HHHH Acts on soft; tended to hang on penultimate start as 2yo and has worn cheekpieces since; good third of nine at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) on reappearance and may be able to build on that.

2 C H I L L H I (I RE ) (3 5)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE) (Second Empire (IRE))

Owner: Mr P. Boyle

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Mr John Webb

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Horse Age: 3

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

Dr aw 3 Ben Robinson

Weight: 9 8

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hollow box, striped sleeves and cap.

Form: 10150-0

HH 2-2 on AW last term; last three races have been on good to soft (unraced on worse) and he ran creditably on ﬁrst occasion but not since; perhaps he needed the run ﬁve weeks ago but he also needs to prove his stamina over new trip, which on pedigree is not sure to suit.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

3 M A A S AI MA RA (G B) (2 6)

B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Wekeela (FR) (Hurricane Run (IRE))

Owner: Qatar Racing Limited

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: The Wekeela Partnership

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 7 Cieren Fallon

Colours: CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel

Form: 424-12

HHHH Unraced on softer than good and the last three of his ﬁve starts were on AW; blinkered at Kempton this year for a 1m3f novice win and good second of four in a 1m4f handicap; that demands some respect.

4 W E S T E R TO N (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Aubusson (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mr J. Law

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Mrs H. A. Jellett

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83

Dr aw 2 Andrea Atzeni

Weight: 9 4

Colours: WHITE, MAUVE epaulets, WHITE sleeves, MAUVE stars, WHITE cap, MAUVE star Form: 452-2 BF

HHHH Improved when second in maiden at Nottingham (1m, soft) last October; creditable second of six to an impressive winner on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) on reappearance, which puts him ﬁrmly in the picture.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83

5 M L LE CH AN EL (G B) (3 0)

B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Miss Cap Ferrat (Darshaan)

Owner: Miss K. Rausing

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Dr aw 4 Callum Hutchinson (3)

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 16-4

HHH Got up in the ﬁnal strides in novice at Chester last June on debut; put in her place in Listed event at Sandown (again 7f on good to ﬁrm) the following month but that was much better form than her novice run at Newcastle (1m, AW) one month ago; lacks solid form credentials but early days and there’s enough stamina in the family to make this interesting on handicap debut.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

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6 DA S H O LE NN IE (G B) (2 8)

B c Territories (IRE) - Sami (Champs Elysees)

Owner: Brook Stud

Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Breeder: Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1

Dr aw 5 Harry Davies (3)

Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN armlets.

Form: 4-12 D

HHHH Solestartas2yowasinAugust;gotupbyaheadatLingﬁeld(AW)onreappearanceandranwellbehindanimpressivewinner in another 1m2f novice at Yarmouth (soft) four weeks ago; more to oﬀer and looks a serious contender on this handicap debut.

7 K IN G ’S CO DE (G B) (2 16 )

B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 3

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

Dr aw 1 Sam Hitchcott

Weight: 8 7

Colours: WHITE, RED sash, RED and WHITE striped cap

Form: 633-

HHHHH Third in novice events last autumn on good to soft at Chester (7f) and Goodwood (1m1f); looks sure to be suited by this longer trip, at the least, and brings potential to this handicap/seasonal debut

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 72

BETTING FORECAST:

3-1 Westerton (IRE), 7-2 Shahbaz (IRE), 4-1 Maasai Mara (GB), 13-2 Dasho Lennie (GB), 8-1 King’s Code (GB), 11-1 Mlle Chanel (GB), 18-1 Chillhi (IRE)

RACE PREDICTOR

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Blinkers worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

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ROYAL ASCOT LOCAL SCHOOLS ART COMPETITION

We are pleased to announce the winners of our Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition which saw pupils aged 4-14 from 20 local schools send in their entries which this year focused on a Coronation theme. Over 1,700 online votes were received and winning students won cash prizes of £1,000 for their school, as well as Amazon vouchers to spend on themselves. Today we will be presenting prizes to the winners and runners up plus the schools on the podium. Since 2018, this community project has provided children and schools in the local area with an opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the Ascot Heath Tunnel, creating a colourful walkway for both Royal Ascot visitors and local residents. We asked Ryan Moore, leading ﬂat jockey, to pick his favourite which was Jemima Cantello-Taylor’s “Highly Commended” image of The King.

In recognition of this initiative, we have named our 4.20pm race “The Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition Fillies’ Handicap Stakes”. The students will have the honour of choosing the best turned out horse and presenting trophies to winning connections. We are taking a photograph of all the winners, runners up and teachers from the respective schools on the podium to commemorate this year’s competition which will also join the artwork in the Heath Tunnel.

A R T CO MP ET IT IO N

4 8

A R T CO MP ET IT IO N WINNER

4 9

HARRY DALTON / AGE 14 / RANELAGH

RACE 6

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T H E ROYA L AS COT LO CA L S C H O O L S

A RT CO M P E T I T I O N F I L L I E S’

H A N D I CA P STA K E S (C L AS S 4)

One mile abt two furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,994 metres) for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) Weights raised 3lb and Paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

See Page 63 For conditions of this race.

Ascot 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 C R OAC H I L L (I RE ) (2 33 )

B f Churchill (IRE) - Cronsa (GER) (Martino Alonso (IRE))

Owner: Mr Mohamed Saeed Buhlaibeh

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: Razza Del Velino SRL

Sponsor: Varian Stable Limited

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 10 2

Colours: GREY, MAROON star and armlets.

Form: 21236- D

HHH Has run ﬁve times, all as 3yo; creditable third over 1m2f on handicap debut at York’s Ebor meeeting (good to ﬁrm) but ran below-par at Pontefract (good; unraced on softer) in September when last seen; needs to raise her game

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

2 W Y N T ER WI LD E S (G B) (3 0)

B f Tamayuz - Khazeena (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Mr Paul Wildes

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Wildes Hotel Limited

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 10 1

Dr aw 1 Callum Shepherd

Colours: RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED cap.

Form: 21400-4

HHH Consistent in handicaps last year and again ran creditably on reappearance one month ago; won on soft last May and faced a very stiﬀ task when she ran on heavy; considered in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces.

3 L A DY ER OS (U SA ) (1 75 )

B f War Front (USA) - Agreeable Miss (USA) (Speightstown (USA))

Owner: Mr D. P. Howden

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Frank Hutchinson

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud

Horse Age: 4

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 81

Dr aw 6 Cieren Fallon

Weight: 10 1

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Form: 2142-

HHH Made a promising debut at Newbury (good; unraced on softer) last April and duly went one better on AW last May; offforfivemonthsbeforetworunsintheautumnandrunning-onsecondonhandicapdebutatLingfield(1m,AW)isherbestform; unexposed, including with the trip and ground.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 81

4 CH I P S AN D RI CE (G B) (2 5)

B f Golden Horn - Semaral (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Mr Des Thurlby

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder: Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PINK chevron.

Form: 61242-1 D

Dr aw 8 Jim Crowley

HHH Touched off at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last October on final run for Chris Wall, her only race in cheekpieces; narrowly justified favouritism at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on reappearance and she looks a consistent sort who shouldn’t be far away

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 73

5 D DAY OD ET TE (G B) (4 0)

Br f Lawman (FR) - Morning Chimes (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mr D. A. Olver

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Breeder: Foursome Thoroughbreds

Sponsor: Kpf Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 7

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE stars, WHITE and RED striped sleeves.

Form: 460-134 D

Dr aw 4 Benoit de la Sayette (3)

HH Made it ninth-time lucky with her cosy win in a 1m2f handicap on Lingﬁeld AW in January; ran creditably next time, below form when last of four on latest; comparable turf form last year but unraced on softer than good

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 73

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Draw Jockey Dr aw 3 David Egan

6 P E AC E OF MI NE (I RE ) (3 8)

B f Fast Company (IRE) - Aurora Butterﬂy (IRE) (Born To Sea (IRE))

Owner: Seventh Lap Racing

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 1

Dr aw 7 Kevin Stott

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW stars.

Form: 152-1 D

HHHH Four races, winning the two of them which were on turf; hooded in six-runner handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) on reappearance, making all andclear from 2f out; herpursuers closedsomewhat and sheneedsto ﬁnd more after 7lbrisebut that’s possible for this lightly raced 3yo.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

7 D O U B L E MA RC H (I RE ) (3 9)

B f Kodiac - Flat White (IRE) (Elusive Quality (USA))

Owner: Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass

Trainer: S. P C. Woods, Newmarket

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 13

Dr aw 9 Harry Davies (3)

Colours: RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap

Form: 321-4

HHH Soleturfrunwasongoodtoﬁrm;bangthereintightﬁnishesonallthreestartsas2yo,winninga7fmaidenonSouthwell AW in October; good, keeping-on fourth of eight on handicap/seasonal debut there (1m) gives some hope for this trip if she goes on the ground

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

8 D U B A I CR Y S TA L (I RE ) (2 6)

B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Lady Of Dubai (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 13

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap

Form: 2-61 D

HHHHH 10-1, won six-runner novice at Redcar (1m2f, soft) last month on third start, comfortably making all; needs further improvement on this handicap debut but has to be of major interest.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

9 S I LV E R NI GH TFA L L (G B) (6 0)

B f Adaay (IRE) - Godzilla’s Girl (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

Owner: Under The Hammer

Trainer: Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Breeder: Clarendon Farm Ltd

Sponsor: Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 7

Dr aw 2 Adam Farragher (3)

Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE diamonds, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK diamond Form: 20-1221

HHH Runner-up at Yarmouth (good to ﬁrm) last August on the ﬁrst of two turf starts, the other a modest show on good; two wins and two seconds from her four AW races this January-March, looking to have more in the tank last time (Newcastle 1m) so she needs a look despite some uncertainty regarding this longer trip as well as the surface.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 74

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 2. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

CROACHILL: Following its run on 22/9/2022 it was reported that the horse prefers a more galloping track. 2022: AFTER THE RAIN (IRE) 3 8 1 Harry Davies 6-5 (Charlie Appleby) 5 ran

BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Peace of Mine (IRE), 6-1 Lady Eros (USA), Chips And Rice (GB), 17-2 Silver Nightfall (GB), 9-1 Dubai Crystal (IRE), 12-1 Croachill (IRE), Wynter Wildes (GB), Double March (IRE), 14-1 D Day Odette (GB)

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Dr aw 5 Neil Callan

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6f (3yo+) 7f (2yo) 7f (3yo+) 1m round (2yo) 1m round (3yo+) 1m straight (3yo+)

58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13

57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07

1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17

1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17

1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19

1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 4 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13

1 min 39.55 secs by Joshua Tree age 2 wt 8-12 good, 26/09/09

1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18

1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17

2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14

2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13

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

3 mins 24.12 secs by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15

4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10

4 mins 45.24 secs by Pallasator age 9 wt 9-2 good to firm, 23/06/18

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Six furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres) for four yrs old and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

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

No Horse Draw Jockey

1 I N D IA N CR EA K (I RE ) (2 )

B g Camacho - Ushindi (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Mount Coote Stud & New England Stud

Sponsor: Norman Court Stud

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 10 2

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap.

Form: 030-613 D BF

Dr aw 10 Rose Dawes (5)

HHH Goes well at Windsor and gained a fourth success there (6f, soft) at the start of this month, making all and returning to near his best; however, only third when 5-4 favourite at Thirsk on Thursday; others appeal more.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

2 M IS T ER BL U E B I R D (G B) (1 3)

Gr g Outstrip - Childesplay (Byron)

Owner: Dawn Aldham and Wetumpka Racing

Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

Breeder: Mr J P M Main & Mr Andrew Knott

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 11

Dr aw 2 Billy Loughnane (3)

Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE star, RED sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, RED cap, LIGHT BLUE star

Form: 14500-2 CD

HHHHH Won this race in a big ﬁeld 12 months ago; 8lb higher today but he’s earned the rise with some improved eﬀorts and he made an encouraging reappearance when second of 12 at Musselburgh (7f) two weeks ago; handles good to soft ground and placed early in career on his only outing on soft; should go well again with Billy Loughnane keeping the ride.

3 LA MAQ U I N A (G B) (1 64 )

B g Dutch Art - Miss Meltemi (IRE) (Miswaki Tern (USA))

Owner: Mr Harold Nass

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Breeder: Equine Breeding Limited

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 8

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

Dr aw 3 Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

Weight: 9 9

Colours: RED, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves, WHITE and EMERALD GREEN hooped cap Form: 240055-

HH Had a subdued domestic campaign in 2022, unplaced all ﬁve starts, and he left George Baker for just £1,500 in March; it’s possible he’ll be revived by a change of stable, and he’s well treated on the pick of his form, but 6f is probably a bare minimum for him and he’s unproven in the mud.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

4 CO O P E R AT IO N (I RE ) (7 )

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ripalong (IRE) (Revoque (IRE))

Owner: Mr R. Moore

Trainer: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

Breeder: Pier House Stud

Sponsor: World Cargo Solutions Limited

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 9 Andrea Atzeni

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, large BLACK spots, GREY sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap Form: 0234-01 D

HHHH 6f specialist who has done well since joining current yard, posting a career-best eﬀort when delivered late to score at Thirsk (soft) last Saturday; nudged up 4lb but should remain competitive and conditions will again be ideal; high on the list.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

5 S P I R I T ED GU ES T (G B) (1 6)

B g Swiss Spirit - Choisette (Choisir (AUS))

Owner: John Guest Racing

Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket

Breeder: Crossﬁelds Bloodstock Ltd

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 6 Tom Queally

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 0560-21 C D

HHHH Ended a long losing run at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last month, building on an encouraging reappearance; a 3lb rise still leaves him well treated on old form, which includes a 7f win here; 1-1 on soft ground; big shout.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

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B g Slade Power (IRE) - Electra Star (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: The Downing Family

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Breeder: G. R. Bailey Ltd

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 8 George Downing

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PINK hoops, WHITE sleeves, PINK cap

Form: 1550-00 D

HH Useful in his prime, runner-up in the 2020 Buckingham Palace over 7f on this course, twice well held at big odds since joining Robert Cowell, though; unproven on soft/heavy; opposable

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

7 S T R O N G POW E R (I RE ) (1 0)

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 7

Dr aw 4 Kieran O’Neill

Colours: RED, BLACK braces, sleeves and cap

Form: 065005 D

HHH Better on AW than turf but his current mark reﬂects that and he wasn’t disgraced when a never-nearer ﬁfth of 11 over 5f here (good) ten days ago; should be suited by returning to 6f and could have a say if handling this forecast slower ground (below par on two previous runs on soft)

8 C O C O BE A R (I R E ) (1 4)

Br g Kodi Bear (IRE) - House of Roses (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Trish & Colin Fletcher-Hall & partner

Trainer: Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke

Breeder: McCracken Farms

Sponsor: Tote

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 78

Dr aw 7 Saﬃe

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 5

Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE chevron, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 0266-11 D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 76

HHHH Better than ever this year, and he took his turf record to 5-15 with a battling neck success at Leicester (6f, soft) two weeks ago; only 3lb higher here and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; key player.

9 S E R G E A N T TI BB S (G B) (8 )

B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Beautiful View (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: The Highlife Racing Club

Trainer: John Flint, Bridgend

Breeder: Mrs P. Good

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 8 13

Dr aw 1 Callum Shepherd

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE sash, RED sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star

Form: 0553-55 D

HHH 7lb lower than for sole success at Newbury (6f, good to soft) last May but mostly below par since, only ﬁfth of seven when a well-backed second favourite at Goodwood eight days ago; dangerous if everything clicks but carries risks.

1 0 L I B E R T U S (G B) (1 7)

B g Equiano (FR) - Italian Connection (Cadeaux Genereux)

Owner: Fred Archer Racing - Peeping Tom

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 70

Dr aw 5 Benoit de la Sayette (3)

Weight: 8 13 Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON epaulets, striped sleeves. Form: 20210-0 D

Horse Age: 4

HHH Gained breakthrough win at Southwell (6f, AW) last summer and wasn’t beaten far when ninth of ten at Lingﬁeld on reappearance; probably needs a career best to return to winning ways, and soft or heavy ground is an unknown, but he’s low mileage and impossible to rule out

Stewards Note:

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 70

LA MAQUINA: Following its run on 30/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

SERGEANT TIBBS: Following its run on 5/5/2023 it was reported that the horse raced keenly early-on.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

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Osborne Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 7.

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BETTING FORECAST:

4-1 Coco Bear (IRE), 5-1 Cooperation (IRE), 13-2 Indian Creak (IRE), 7-1 Spirited Guest (GB), 15-2 Mister Bluebird (GB), 10-1 Sergeant Tibbs (GB), 14-1 Strong Power (IRE), Libertus (GB), 25-1 La Maquina (GB), 40-1 Jack’s Point (GB)

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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

SUMMER MILE RACING WEEKEND

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Two days of thrilling midsummer Flat action is on offer, 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. The fairground rides, balloon modellers and face painters are also back.

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The highlight of the weekend is the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes, Europe’s indisputable midsummer middle-distance showpiece, which has seen many a great crowned victorious, including Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Brigadier Gerard, Shergar, Nashwan, Galileo and of course three-time winner Enable.

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First Race 1.30 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 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 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Peroni Nastro Azzurro will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 24 entries, at £100 - Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066 (Penalty Value £10800) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the ﬁfth £1359 and the sixth £679 for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th.

Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Peroni Nastro Azzurro 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 21 entries at £225Closed May 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 2.40 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO VICTORIA CUP (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse

The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the ﬁfth £3020 and the sixth £1510 for four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. Ascot will also 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 Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 42 entries at £500 -

Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540;

Sixth £1270 (Penalty Value £51540) SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.10 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for novice two yrs old. Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; ﬁllies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Peroni Nastro Azzurro will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, they will award a £100 cash prize 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 Peroni Nastro Azzurro. 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. 15 entries at £75. - Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800 (Penalty Value £8100) SS

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.45 - THE CAREY GROUP 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 three yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Carey Group will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition a £100 cash prize to the Best Turned out horse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Carey Group 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. 18 entries, at £100 - Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066. (Penalty Value £10800) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.20 - THE ROYAL ASCOT LOCAL SCHOOLS ART COMPETITION FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8191 to the winning horse The second to receive £3843, the third £1920, the fourth £960 and the fifth £478. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 1lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Ascot Racecourse will provide a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yo fillies rated 66 to 72 might be out of the weights 21 entries, at £75. - Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.55 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8191 to the winning horse The second to receive £3843, the third £1920, the fourth £960 and the ﬁfth £478 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Peroni Nastro Azzurro 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 Peroni Nastro Azzurro. 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. 27 entries, at £75. - Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.

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F E E D B A C K

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P H O T O G R A P H Y

Racegoers are permitted to take photographs for personal use but photography for publication or commercial purposes is only permitted by Ascot accredited photographers. Our official photographers are:

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 Ticketing Team in writing within three days for a refund.

H B L B

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 2,676,727 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

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VAFORTINO

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Winner of the 2022 tote+ Victoria Cup

Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Owner: Venice Consulting S A & Gilberto Gambini

Breeder: China Horse Club

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