Royal Ascot Racecard - Friday 23rd June

ROYAL ASCOT 2023

10.30am – Gates Open

Take time to explore the racecourse and soak up the unique atmosphere of the day. This is the perfect time to pick up a coffee, read the racecard or browse the collections in the Ascot Shop which can be found in all enclosures If you have any questions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help

2.00pm - The Royal Procession

The clock strikes two and the Royal Procession arrives along the famous Straight Mile. It’s a short but spectacular journey and one that since 1825 has signalled the start of the Royal Meeting.

2.30pm –

First Race

With prize money of £9.52 million, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. Today’s opener is the Group 3 Albany Stakes, a six furlong sprint for two-year-old fillies.

4.20pm

– Feature Race

A parade of the runners before the Coronation Stakes will take place in front of the Grandstand. The feature Group 1 race brings together the very best three-year-old fillies from all over the world, normally attracting the winners of the British, Irish and French 1,000 Guineas to crown the best of this year’s Classic generation over a mile.

6.10pm

– Last Race

The final race today is the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes, a competitive handicap for three-year-olds run over five furlongs

After Racing Entertainment

Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure racegoers are invited to join the much-loved tradition of communal singing around the Ascot Bandstand after racing. Scan for songbook.

Village Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 9.00pm.

Windsor Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 7.15pm.

9.00pm – Car parks close

Royal Ascot: A Brief History

“Ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch.” These were the words spoken by Queen Anne that have shaped the history of Ascot Racecourse. It was whilst riding out from Windsor Castle in 1711 that she first saw the land that had such potential for horse racing. Inspired by what she had discovered, Ascot’s inaugural event – Her Majesty’s Plate – was held here upon her request that very same year. For more than 300 years since, the patronage of thirteen monarchs has helped make Ascot one of the world’s best-loved racecourses.

The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen and Ascot’s first event was held on Saturday 11th August 1711, with its first four-day meeting taking place in 1768 A permanent building was erected to hold just over 1,600 people in 1793 and the now-renowned Gold Cup was introduced fourteen years later. It was at the beginning of the nineteenth century where the origins of today’s Royal Meeting lie.

It was around the same time that the roots of today’s traditional Royal Enclosure Dress Code emerged. Beau Brummell, a close friend of the Prince Regent, decreed that men of elegance should wear waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons

Over the years, this evolved into the wearing of morning suits and equally formal attire for ladies, including of course hats – and today, the issuing of the Lookbook maintains Royal Ascot’s unique event experience while encouraging racegoers to dress in an outfit authentic to their own personal style.

Ascot’s first major redevelopment came to fruition in 1954 with the relocation of the Straight Mile north to allow more space behind the stands This was quickly followed by the construction of the Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand in 1961 and the Members’ Stand in 1964.

Ascot’s much-loved tradition of singing around the Bandstand began in the 1970s under the stewardship of Lady Beaumont, wife of then Clerk of the Course, Captain Sir Nicholas Beaumont.

2002 saw plenty of change to the established pattern of Royal Ascot as it expanded to five days to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Cork & Orrery Stakes became The Golden Jubilee Stakes, which was renamed again in 2012 to The Diamond Jubilee Stakes and to The Platinum Jubilee Stakes in 2022.

The feature Group 1 race on the final day now honours Her Late Majesty in perpetuity as The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

Ascot Racecourse closed in September 2004 for redevelopment, which meant the Royal Meeting was staged at York in 2005 The new Ascot Grandstand was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on time and to its £220 million budget, on 20th June 2006.

In 2009, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Yeats won an unprecedented fourth Gold Cup, beating the record set by Sagaro in the 1970s. A statue commemorating the great stayer’s remarkable achievement now stands in the Parade Ring.

Ascot celebrated its Tercentenary in 2011 while the following year, the Royal Meeting played its part in The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. On the track, the incomparable Frankel won The Queen Anne Stakes in sensational style, and Australian legend Black Caviar just clung on in a dramatic Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

In 2013, Estimate won The Gold Cup in the famous royal colours for Queen Elizabeth II to rapturous applause, having won The Queen’s Vase the previous year.

2015 was all about one man – Ryan Moore. Arguably the world’s best jockey, Moore won no less than nine of the 30 races over the week, a modern day record.

Also that year, Royal Ascot hosted the inaugural running of The Commonwealth Cup, bringing the number of Group 1 races at the meeting to eight. The race has quickly established itself as a feature of the week and in 2019 it was the joint-highest rated three-year-old race in the world.

2016 saw Tepin land The Queen Anne Stakes for Mark Casse, who followed in the footsteps of compatriot Wesley Ward as an American Royal Ascot-winning trainer.

In 2017, the Village Enclosure was opened to great acclaim, the first new enclosure at the Royal Meeting for 100 years. It provides a unique perspective being located on the inside of the track looking back towards the final furlong with Ascot’s famous Grandstand as a backdrop.

In 2018, prize money topped £7 million for the first time and this year it is a record £9.52 million. No race will be run for less than £100,000 and two Group 1 races – the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes are both worth £1 million. This has been significant in terms of maintaining the worldwide appeal of the Royal Meeting as it continues to attract the best horses from across the world.

In recent years, the magnificent Stradivarius claimed three Gold Cups under Frankie Dettori who heads into his final Royal Ascot this year with 77 winners at the Royal Meeting and hoping to add at least one final winner to that tally.

In 2014, Royal Ascot saw an amazing Group 1 sprint double for the Power family with Sole Power winning The King’s Stand Stakes and Slade Power following up in The Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

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Royal Ascot - Trophy Presenters

We are delighted to welcome the following here today

The Albany Stakes

Mrs Oti Mabuse

Oti Mabuse is a South African television presenter, talent show judge and Latin dance champion. She captured the hearts of the British public as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing and is the only professional to have won the show consecutively, winning in 2019 and 2020. In television she has appeared as a dance captain on The Greatest Dancer, a panellist on The Masked Dancer and a judge on Dancing on Ice. In 2022, Oti embarked on a journey of self-discovery in her BBC 1 documentary Oti Mabuse: My South Africa and with her sister Motsi in ITV’s emotional DNA Journey. She entertained the nation’s young children during lockdown with her CBeebies’ show Boogie Beebies, hosted the hit ITV show Romeo & Duet, and took on this year’s Comic Relief Challenge - Frozen. This year she launched Oti Mabuse’s Breakfast Show, shown every Saturday morning on ITV1.

The Commonwealth Cup

TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales

The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh

The Coronation Stakes

HM The King

The Sandringham Stakes

General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen

Born in Tidworth and raised in Norway, Gibraltar and Iraq, General Sir Patrick Sanders was commissioned in 1986 into The Royal Green Jackets. He has commanded on operations in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has commanded 20 Armoured Brigade, the 3rd (UK) Division and the Field Army. He was promoted to General in 2019 and became Chief of the General Staff in June 2022. He is Colonel Commandant of the Honourable Artillery Company and Honorary Colonel of the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment. He speaks French, Norwegian, colloquial Spanish and a little Arabic, Pashtun, Dari, Albanian and Serbo-Croat. Married to Fiona Bullen, they have one son, Kit. General Sanders enjoys cycling, all forms of skiing, shooting, whisky and Tottenham Hotspur FC.

The King Edward VII Stakes

Mr

Rio Ferdinand OBE

Rio Ferdinand had an illustrious playing career as a centre back for Manchester United and England. Rio won every major domestic honour while playing for Manchester United and was honoured with the England Captaincy in 2010. Recently he was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Since retiring, Rio has worked in the media as a pundit for BT Sport. In 2017, the BBC1 documentary Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad won the Robert Flaherty Award for Single Documentary at the 2018 BAFTA Awards. He was awarded an OBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to association football and charity having set up the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, a charity which works with young people and helps community development.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes

Mr Steve Cram CBE

Steve Cram is one of the country’s most successful athletes. His career was forged alongside Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett to form a period of unprecedented success in British athletics and since retiring has become one of the BBC’s most respected commentators. In a career spanning over three decades, Steve’s many achievements include 6 Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and the European and World Championships. Following an incredible season in 1983 Steve was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year and in 1986 he was awarded an MBE, followed by a CBE in 2018. At the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, Steve returned from injury to take a Silver medal in the 1500m behind Coe. The following year he broke world records in the 1500m, 2000m and Mile, all within 19 days.

Useful Information

Lost Children/Vulnerable people

Free wristbands are available at entrances and information points for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist them to an area of safety

Lost Property

Misplaced possessions that are located on site will be taken to the Queen Anne Reception and can be claimed before 7.00pm. After this time, please email Lost.Property@ascot.com or call 0344 346 3000 – Monday to Friday.

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 information point with photographic proof of age.

Betting

Guests wishing to place bets at Royal Ascot must be strictly over the age of 18 If you appear under the age of 21, you will be asked for identification to gamble.

Baby Changing Facilities

There are baby changing facilities in the male and female toilets on every level of the Grandstand at Entrances A and D. All levels except 3 and 5 at Entrance B and all levels except 6 at Entrance C. Additional facilities are available in the Pavilion, Exhibition Hall and Ticket Office West Baby changing facilities are also available in the Village and Windsor Enclosures, please ask a steward for directions

Payment Methods

We accept cash, card and Apple Pay across the site, however, not all outlets will take all payment methods, each outlet will be signed as to what payment methods are accepted.

Cashpoints

There are cashpoint machines located on the Grandstand Concourse, close to Grandstand Entrances B and C, behind the Loren Bar in the Village Enclosure and near the Entrance of the Windsor Enclosure. Charges may apply.

Smoking Areas

Smoking is only permitted in external areas

Left Luggage

There are left luggage areas in all enclosures, please see the map in the centre pages for locations.

Royal Ascot - Race Histories

2.30pm The Albany Stakes (Group 3)

This race was first run in 2002 as the Henry Carnarvon Stakes, honouring the former racing manager of Queen Elizabeth II, and proved so successful that it was promoted to Group 3 status in 2005. Restricted to two-year-old fillies, the six-furlong event provides one of the first opportunities of the season for promising types to prove their ability and go on to harbour Guineas aspirations.

3.05pm The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

The Commonwealth Cup was a completely new race in 2015 and joined the King’s Stand Stakes and Platinum Jubilee Stakes to become the third Group 1 sprint at Royal Ascot. The race, run over six furlongs, is restricted to three-year-old colts and fillies and was introduced as a Europe-wide measure to create a better Pattern for young sprinters and improve the quality of sprint races across the continent. Several races in the run up to the Commonwealth Cup were promoted in tandem, including the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot in April to Group 3. The 2019 renewal of the Commonwealth Cup, won by Advertise, was the joint highest rated three-year-old race in the world that year.

3.40pm The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)

Originally known as the Bessborough Stakes, named after the 5th Earl of Bessborough, who was Master of the Buckhounds between 1848 and 1866, the race was renamed the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes in 1999. First run in 1914 as a five-furlong event for two-year-olds, it has now evolved into a middle distance handicap for three-year-olds and upward.

4.20pm The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

First run in 1840 to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Victoria two years previously, the Coronation Stakes is for three-year-old fillies and regularly attracts the winners of the British, Irish and French 1,000 Guineas. It has also started to attract some of the top American fillies and so is a race that acts to crown the best of that year’s Classic generation over a mile. It was promoted to Group 1 level in 1988 and the most recent filly to follow up from a Guineas victory was Alpha Centauri who broke the track record when winning in 2018.

5.00pm The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap)

Originally registered as the Fern Hill Stakes, this race was part of the traditional Heath Day card on the Saturday after Royal Ascot. It was renamed after the Norfolk royal residence when the Royal Meeting was expanded to five days as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002. This is a competitive handicap over a mile, limited to three-year-old fillies only.

5.35pm The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2)

Formerly known, and still colloquially referred to as the Ascot Derby, this race was inaugurated in 1834 and regularly featured horses of both sexes that had competed in the middle-distance Classics First run as the King Edward VII Stakes in 1926, it is now restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings. Three of the most recent winners, Japan, Pyledriver and Alenquer, all went on to Group 1 success.

6.10pm The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap)

The final race today was among six prizes added to the Royal Ascot race programme in 2020. A five-furlong sprint for three-year-olds, Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race name, which recognises the Monarchy’s official Scottish residence. A race with similar conditions used to be run regularly on the Saturday Heath Day card and featured as part of the full Royal Ascot programme in 2002 and 2003 as the Balmoral Handicap. Upon its return in 2020, it was won by Art Power who went on to win a Group 3 at Naas before contesting the major Group 1 sprints later in the season.

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How To Read Your Racecard

Colour of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chestnut

Gr = Grey

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Sex of horse

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

No. of days since last ran

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

Age of horse Sire

Horse’s name

2 BAAEED (GB) (31)

4 9 2 (128)

11111-1 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket Groom - Ricky Hall (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

C ROYAL BLUE, WHITE

BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHH 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.

C = Course winner

CD = Course & Distance Winner

D = Distance winner

BF= Beaten favourite

Form Guide

Owner

Owner’s Colours

Official BHA Rating

Official BHA Rating 123

Trainer and location of training establishment

Country where horse is trained

Previous Performances

/ = denotes new season

– = denotes new year

d = disqualified

r = ran out

U= unseated rider

P= pulled up

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

Jockey’s Name

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

Baaeed won The Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022.

epaulets, striped cap.

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All 35 races for Royal Ascot are in the World Pool - even more chances to win big!

WHAT IS WORLD POOL?

World Pool is a collaboration between the Hong Kong Jockey Club, TDCO Limited and Tpoolco Limited (together trading as “Tote”) and Ascot Racecourse. It enables racegoers to bet into a global pool consisting of over 20 countries, resulting in significantly bigger pools and increasing the total amount that can be won.

All 35 races at Royal Ascot are part of the World Pool. WIN, PLACE, FIRST TWO, FIRST THREE, TWO FROM THREE and the TREBLE will be the available World Pool bets on course and there are expected to be more than 30 races with pool sizes of over £1 million this year Bet With Ascot screens will indicate pool sizes for each race

The Placepot, Jackpot and Quadpot will be managed by using the standard Bet With Ascot rules.

Under World Pool rules, in races with exactly 7 declared runners, the place market will pay three places. The place terms for all races are as follows:

Record Times

No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes

Miss Andretti - 57.44 seconds - 2007 King’s Stand Stakes

Rajasinghe - 1 min 12.39 seconds - 2017 Coventry Stakes

Blue Point - 1 min 11.05 seconds - 2017 Pavilion Stakes

Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes

Galician - 1 min 24.28 seconds - 2013 International

Joshua Tree - 1 min 39.55 seconds - 2009 Royal Lodge Stakes

Alpha Centauri - 1 min 35.89 seconds - 2018 Coronation Stakes

Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes

The Fugue - 2 mins 1.90 seconds - 2014 Prince of Wales’s Stakes

Novellist -2 mins 24.60 seconds - 2013 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Kew Gardens - 3 mins 0.89 seconds - 2018 Queen’s Vase

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

Rite of Passage - 4 mins 16.92 secs - 2010 Gold Cup

Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom –of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2023 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Albany Stakes (Group

3)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Two Yrs Old Fillies

(Class 1) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140. (Penalty Value £56710) A SS

1 CARLA’S WAY (IRE) (20) 9 2 (128)

1 Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sulaalaat (New Approach (IRE))

SHAIKH DUAIJ AL KHALIFA

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Grove Stud & David Spratt)

ORANGE, BLACK sleeves, BLACK and ORANGE quartered cap.

James Doyle

Draw 2

Foaled 15.3.2021. HHHH £350,000 2yo; favourite at Doncaster (extended 6f; good) and made pretty much every yard of the running, comfortably accounting for one who next time won by 11l; Topspeed/RPR figures bode well and she’s a scopey filly with a long stride; major player.

Official BHA Rating -

2 DAWN CHARGER (IRE) (22) 9 2 (128)

211 B f Soldier’s Call - Dushlan (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

SAIF MOHAMMAD ALKETBI & E BURKE

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Tilly Bevan (Breeder - J. S. Bolger)

C D YELLOW, GREY star.

Clifford Lee

Draw 7

Foaled 20.2.2021. HHH Beaten by a smart one first time out and this filly went on to win her next two, a soft-ground 5f maiden here before brushing aside a penalty at Carlisle (6f, good); others have achieved more but she’s likeable and heading in the right direction.

Official BHA Rating -

3 DO IT WITH STYLE (IRE) (53) 9 2 (128)

1 Br f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Sodashy (IRE) (Noverre (USA))

MR LEONARD GREEN

DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Tom Darcy and Vincent McCarthy)

D MAROON, WHITE triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Gavin Ryan

Draw 5

Foaled 2.3.2021. HHH The horse she beat at the Curragh (6f, soft) has been comfortably held in her two maidens since, but this well-related daughter of Ten Sovereigns made up her ground in taking fashion and won comfortably; couldn’t be ruled out.

Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group

3) - continued

4 FLACCIANELLO (IRE) (21) 9 2 (128)

1 B f Cotai Glory - Chilly Morning (IRE) (Slade Power (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED Rossa Ryan

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Ellie Cross (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

VIOLET, WHITE cap.

Draw 10

Foaled 10.2.2021. HHH 75,000gns yearling; her inexperience soon had her on the back foot at Catterick (5f, good to firm) but she came home well to win from Queen Mary seventh Lady Pink Rose by a length, going away; clearly useful and her trainer knows what’s required to win 2yos races at this meeting. Official BHA Rating -

5 GUSHING GOLD (IRE) (24) 9 2 (128)

2 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mehronissa (Iffraaj)

MR SALEM RASHID BIN GHADAYER Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Izzy Van Lienden (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

WHITE, DARK BLUE disc, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE spots.

Draw 6

Foaled 20.3.2021. HH On another day she could easily have made a winning debut at Leicester (5f, good to firm) where she saw her race out well after finding some trouble in running, and it was probably a good filly who beat her (pair clear); whether she’s up to this severe rise in class is another matter.

6 JABAARA (IRE) (34)

1 B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Baheeja (Dubawi (IRE))

Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM David Egan

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Erin Shannon (Breeder - Godolphin)

D YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Draw 18

Foaled 24.3.2021. HHHHH Took a tall home reputation with her to Newmarket a month ago (6f, good) and came home strongly to win going away, with a subsequent clearcut winner back in third; had to be switched from a covered position and made up her ground out wide in impressive fashion; trainer has won this twice and his latest winner won that same race en route. Official BHA Rating -

7 KOMAT (GB) (37)

13 B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Tamok (IRE) (Australia)

9 2 (128)

AMO RACING LIMITED Hollie Doyle

DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS, Lambourn (Breeder - Amo Racing Limited)

VIOLET, ORANGE cap.

Draw 11

Foaled 10.3.2021. HH Up to the task on her Redcar debut (5f, soft) but, from off the pace, she couldn’t lay a glove on the principals at Vichy (5f Listed, very soft; the winner ran eighth in the Queen Mary); needs to step up to take this but she looks ready for the extra furlong. Official BHA Rating -

8 MAPMAKER (GB) (16)

31 B f Aclaim (IRE) - Cartographer (Henrythenavigator (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED

DARRYLL HOLLAND, Newmarket

Groom - Stephen Gibbs (Breeder - Bearstone Stud)

D VIOLET, RED cap.

9 2 (128)

Jason Watson

Draw 9

Foaled 24.4.2021. HH Both runs over 6f on good to firm; beaten at Redcar first time out but seemed wiser to the job in hand when prominent throughout for a 2l success at Newbury (runner-up was down the field in Wednesday’s Queen Mary); debatable whether she’s up to this rise in class and Kevin Stott presumably agrees having opted for the same owner’s Persian Dreamer. Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) - continued

9 MATRIKA (IRE) (26)

1 B f No Nay Never (USA) - Muravka (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

9 2 (128)

MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Brendan Walsh (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

D DARK BLUE.

Draw 1

Foaled 19.2.2021. HHHH Bred to be here as a half-sister to Coventry winner The Wow Signal; prominent from an early stage, she won fairly comfortably with her ears pricked at the Curragh (6f, good; third won since) and market weakness suggested that experience was needed; looks a nice prospect. Official BHA Rating -

10 NAVASSA ISLAND (IRE) (33)

2 B f Territories (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

9 2 (128)

ECURIE AMA.ZINGTEAM Colin Keane M. D. O’CALLAGHAN, Ireland

Groom - Killian O’Shaughnessy (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

BROWN, ROYAL BLUE seams, striped cap.

Draw 3

Foaled 26.2.2021. HHHH Half-sister to last season’s Cheveley Park Stakes heroine Lezoo and fetched 240,000gns this year; thrown into a 6f Group 3 at Naas (good) first time out and once in the clear she finished with the wind in her sails to push Porta Fortuna to a neck; that was a performance packed with potential and she has to be feared. Official BHA Rating -

11 PASSIONATELY (IRE) (17)

51 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lexi’s Love (USA) (Big Top Cat (USA))

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AMY MURPHY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Mr Gerry Duffy)

BLACK, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots, BLACK and LIGHT BLUE striped cap.

9 2 (128)

Jason Hart

Draw 17

Foaled 3.5.2021. H Made her debut on heavy ground in France (5f); debatable how much improvement she showed to win at Wetherby (extended 5f, good to firm; runner-up beat one home in the Queen Mary) and she looks outclassed against the potential in this field. Official BHA Rating -

12 PERSIAN DREAMER (USA) (35) 9 2 (128)

14 B or Br f Calyx - Surprisingly (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED Kevin Stott DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS, Lambourn (Breeder - Diamond Creek Farm)

BF VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 13

Foaled 1.3.2021. HHHH Most impressive at Newmarket (5f, good to soft); below that level in a York 5f Listed race (in which the horse she hammered first time out came second) when she was slowly away on good to firm and the leaders never came back; it’s tempting to give her another chance to fulfil the promise of her debut win; 6f should be fine. Official BHA Rating -

13

PORTA FORTUNA (IRE) (33)

11 B f Caravaggio (USA) - Too Precious (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

9 2 (128)

S.WESTON/B.FOWLER/MEDALLION/REEVES T’BS Frankie Dettori

DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Whisperview Trading Ltd)

D WHITE, PINK heart, BLACK ‘PT’ and collar, BLACK sleeves, PINK hoop, WHITE cap, BLACK button and visor.

Draw 8

Foaled 23.1.2021. HHHH Scraped home by a neck in both her races, latterly repelling the late charge of newcomer Navassa Island in a Group 3 at Naas (6f, good); it was encouraging to see the principals pull clear and she’s evidently decidedly useful; hard to discount and Frankie takes over. Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) - continued

14 PRETTY CRYSTAL (IRE) (22) 9 2 (128)

1 Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Pretty Baby (IRE) (Orpen (USA))

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Jessie O’Kane (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

15

Foaled 11.4.2021. HHH Smart pedigree; strong in the market prior to her successful debut at Ripon (6f, good to firm) and good value for her near 2l defeat of Snafiya; the close proximity of one who is now 0-5 holds the form down, but there’s probably a lot more to come from this filly. Official BHA Rating -

15 RATING (IRE) (16) 9 2 (128)

63 Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Savoy Showgirl (IRE) (Kyllachy)

MARTIN HUGHES & MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN Sean Levey BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud)

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

Foaled 10.2.2021. H Has 4l to find with Jabaara on their Newmarket clash and the form of her improved third at Kempton seemingly confirmed limitations at this level. Official BHA Rating -

16

SARAKANA (IRE) (28)

1 Br f Harzand (IRE) - Gliding (IRE) (Maxios)

9 2 (128)

THE DUKES OF HARZAND PARTNERSHIP Trevor Whelan

ED DE GILES, Ledbury

Grooms - Robert Kington & Izzy Baker (Breeder - Kelly Equine & Liam Quelly)

D WHITE, BLACK chevron and armlets, BLACK and WHITE check cap.

Draw 12

Foaled 20.3.2021. H By a Derby winner but there’s speed in the pedigree; did well to overcome a slow start to win at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and it was good to see the runner-up go in next time, albeit at an ordinary level; looks a minor player raised to this grade.

17

SNAFIYA (IRE) (22)

232 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Erysimum (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))

Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH James McDonald

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Rosie McEntee (Breeder - Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd)

WHITE, GOLD braid, GREEN sleeves, GREEN cap with GOLD tassel.

Draw 14

Foaled 12.4.2021. H Consistent without progressing and there’s no obvious reason why she’ll be reversing last-time-out Ripon placings with Pretty Crystal, who was making her debut; the cheekpieces tried then are now removed.

18

SOPRANO (IRE) (49)

1 Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lealas Daughter (IRE) (Excelebration (IRE))

Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - DA VINCI William Buick

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Holly Walker (Breeder - Empire Bloodstock Ltd)

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 16

Foaled 23.2.2021. HHHH At 6-4, she was expected to do the business at Newmarket’s Guineas meeting in early May (5f,good)anddulydeliveredinwhat’straditionallyaninformativemaiden;cameunderpressuremid-racebutfoundplentyto be strong through the line, beating the subsequent Hilary Needler winner (ninth in the Queen Mary); it’s hard to fault a debut performance like that and she’s strongly considered.

Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18

Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

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

2022: MEDITATE (IRE) 2 9 2 Ryan Moore 5-2 (Aidan O’Brien) 16 ran

Race Summary:

This has the makings of a quality Albany with an array of unexposed winners, who looked so good on their debuts, locking horns None created a stronger impression than JABAARA, who whistled home once seeing daylight at Newmarket, and formlines through the third that day bode well. Second choice is Persian Dreamer, who looked impressive first time out and a blind eye can be turned to her defeat at York. Matrika is third best after defying a market drift at the Curragh and winning newcomers from her yard usually turn out decidedly smart. Carla’s Way turned some heads at Doncaster and she’s a good looker with serious potential, while Porta Fortuna and Navassa Island are other major players after dominating an Irish Group 3.

Race Predictor:

PORTA FORTUNA

PERSIAN DREAMER

JABAARA

Forecast: 7-2 Carla’s Way (IRE), 4-1 Soprano (IRE), 6-1 Jabaara (IRE), 15-2 Navassa Island (IRE), 8-1 Matrika (IRE), Porta Fortuna (IRE), 16-1 Persian Dreamer (USA), 25-1 Dawn Charger (IRE), Do It With Style (IRE), Flaccianello (IRE), Pretty Crystal (IRE), 33-1 Gushing Gold (IRE), Komat (GB), Mapmaker (GB), 66-1 Passionately (IRE), Rating (IRE), Sarakana (IRE), 100-1 Snafiya (IRE)

A Heroes’ Welcome

SUPPORTING EVERY MEMBER OF THE MILITARY FAMILY

Ascot Racecourse is again proud to welcome the three principal single service Armed Forces charities to Royal Ascot, namely the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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Our long-term support of the charities includes a donation from the sale of certain beverages across our enclosures during Royal Ascot, which in 2022 amounted to over £17,000, and a percentage of sales donated from attending concessionaires In addition, we provide 2-for-1 ticket offers for all serving military, many of whom will be with us today to celebrate Armed Forces Day, and a dedicated Armed Forces Bar.

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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Denzil’s Story

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Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot

With 77 Royal Ascot victories to his name, and hoping to add more in his final year, Frankie Dettori is the second most successful jockey ever at the Royal Meeting. A favourite with the crowd, who adore his charm, enthusiasm and trademark flying dismount, he will be much missed in the future. But for now, let’s remember some of his key Royal Ascot moments:

1987 - Frankie has his first Royal Ascot ride on Merle in the Royal Hunt Cup, finishing sixth

1990 - His first winner - Markofdistinction in the Queen Anne Stakes

1992 - First Gold Cup victory on Drum Taps

1994 - Guides Lochsong to an effortless victory in the King’s Stand Stakes

1995 - Frankie’s only Royal Ascot winner for Queen Elizabeth II - Phantom Gold in the Ribblesdale Stakes

1995 - So Factual wins the Cork & Orrery Stakes, Frankie’s first winner at the Royal Meeting for Godolphin

1997 - Leading rider at Royal Ascot for the first time. He also claims the title in 1998 and 1999

2000 - Frankie misses riding at Royal Ascot following a plane crash but is in attendance on crutches to see Dubai Millennium win the Prince of Wales’s Stakes

2001 - Back in the Royal Ascot Winners’ Enclosure on Fantastic Light in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes

2003 - Leading rider at the Royal Meeting again and also in 2004

2011 - Rewilding wins an epic renewal of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes beating So You Think

2015 - 50th Royal Ascot winner with Osaila in the Sandringham Stakes

2015 - Undrafted wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes – a first winner for Wesley Ward

2016 - Lady Aurelia storms to victory in the Queen Mary Stakes

2019 - Leading rider for the first time since 2004 with seven winners over the week

2020 - Alpine Star wins the Coronation Stakes meaning Frankie has won all eight Group 1 races at Royal Ascot, a unique feat

2022 - Inspiral wins the Coronation Stakes, his most recent winner taking him to 77 in total

Other noticeable achievements:

- Second winning most jockey of all time at Royal Ascot with 77 winners – only behind Lester Piggott on 116

- Leading rider seven times at Royal Ascot

- Eight Gold Cup victories

- Most successful jockey in the Ribblesdale Stakes with eight victories

- Most successful jockey in the Queen Anne Stakes with seven victories

- Ridden a Royal Ascot winner in 27 separate years

Information correct before Royal Ascot 2023

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Commonwealth Cup

(Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Three Yrs Old Colts And Fillies

(Class 1) Total prize fund £600000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £267360; Second £109740; Third £54900; Fourth £27420; Fifth £13740; Sixth £6840. (Penalty Value £340260) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

92

1 COLD CASE (GB) (27) 9 2 (128)

2311-15 B c Showcasing - Killermont Street (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA))

c Street

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

K. Whitsbury BLACK

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

CD YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw 3

All wins on good/good to soft; may well bounce back from his poor effort (beaten 20l) in the Haydock race won by Little Big Bear, having been consistent and progressive otherwise; has something to find on ratings but will certainly prove suited by the scenario, having won the Commonwealth Cup Trial over C&D (Group 3; beat The X O) in early May; non-runner. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface. Official BHA Rating 108

the May;

2 LITTLE BIG BEAR (IRE) (27) 9 2 (128)

1111-01 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Adventure Seeker (FR) (Bering)

D.SMITH,MRS J.MAGNIER,M.TABOR,WESTERBERG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - David Hickey (Breeder - Camas Park Stud & Summerhill)

C D PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Draw 2

HHHH Had a few excuses for his 2,000 Guineas flop; star performer over sprint distances otherwise and subsequently justified favouritism in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm; beat Shouldvebeenaring) where he gained an advantage by racing near the stands’ rail but won well enough to think he retains plenty of his juvenile talent; crowned last year’s European champion 2yo having been so impressive in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on good ground, and that brilliant success represents the best form in this field; won the Windsor Castle here 12 months ago; has to be greatly feared.

3 MARBAAN (GB) (27)

1165-42 B c Oasis Dream - Zahoo (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

Official BHA Rating 124

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Jamie Spencer

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

D YELLOW, BLACK epaulets

Draw 13

HH Raced mainly on good/firmer; Group 2 winner over 7f last summer then underperformed in a couple of Group 1 races, including on soft ground, at the same trip; back in better form dropped back to 6f this season, finishing fourth in Group 3 here then going close in Salisbury Listed event; faces a harder task returned to the top level. Official BHA Rating 110

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

4 MISCHIEF MAGIC (IRE) (51) 9 2 (128)

11141-0 B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Veil of Silence (IRE) (Elusive Quality (USA))

GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Naseer Ahmed (Breeder - Godolphin)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

William Buick

Draw 1

HH Ran below-par in the Commonwealth Cup Trial over C&D on sole outing this term, therefore still needs to prove he’s trained on; however,developedwellduringa2yocampaignthatincludedwinsintheSireniaStakesatKempton(6f,AW)andBreeders’CupJuvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland (5.5f, firm); possibilities if tapping back into that advancement; tongue-tie applied. Official BHA Rating 113

5 NOBLE STYLE (GB) (34)

111-63 B c Kingman - Eartha Kitt (Pivotal)

GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Ameet Tikare (Breeder - Chasemore Farm)

C D BF ROYAL BLUE.

9 2 (128)

James Doyle

Draw 5

HHH High-profile colt whose speed looked somewhat blunted and who got going too late in the Newbury Listed race won by Shaquille, having been trained for the 2,000 Guineas where he didn’t quite get home over 1m; one of the leading 2yos in his unbeaten 2022 campaign that culminated in an above-standard success in the Gimcrack at York (6f, good); major player if back to that very smart form and readjusting to sprint pace; fitting of cheekpieces may help in that respect. Official BHA Rating 114

6 RUMSTAR (GB) (34)

34141-6 B c Havana Grey - Stellarta (Sakhee’s Secret)

9 2 (128)

MR VINCENT WARD Rob Hornby

JONATHAN PORTMAN, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Matthew Lloyd Slater (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

D LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.

Draw

6

H Juvenile season featured wins in Glorious Goodwood nursery over 6f and Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket over 5f; made no impact under a penalty in Listed grade at Newbury (race won by Shaquille) on reappearance and he looks a long way from top-tier material; towards the bottom of this pack on ratings. Official BHA Rating 105

7 SAKHEER (IRE) (48)

211-0 B c Zoffany (IRE) - Shortmile Lady (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))

KHK RACING

9 2 (128)

David Egan ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Ivo Slachta (Breeder - Drumlin Bloodstock)

D YELLOW and BLACK stripes, halved sleeves.

Draw

10

HHHH Midfield (below par) in the 2,000 Guineas on sole run this season, appearing to confirm that he’s a Commonwealth Cup prospect as opposed to a potential miler; very promising 6f colt (on good/firmer) last term, recording form figures of 211 that culminated in an impressive performance in the Mill Reef at Newbury; retains major potential and looks an exciting contender back down in trip; judged on 2yo evidence, he could easily develop into a top performer at this distance. Official BHA Rating 114

8 SHAQUILLE (GB) (34) 9 2 (128)

1011-11

B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Magic (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

HUGHES, RAWLINGS, O’SHAUGHNESSY Oisin Murphy

JULIE CAMACHO, Malton (Breeder - Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen)

D PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

Draw 4

HHH Well treated off 94 in Newmarket handicap on 2,000 Guineas day, then comfortably followed up in Newbury Listed event that’s become a recognised stepping stone to the Commonwealth Cup; acts on most ground; seems highly strung (mountedinchuteandtakendownearlylasttime;hasdisplayedotherquirkiness)soneedstoshowhecanhandletheatmosphere of this huge occasion; otherwise an improving colt who is 4-4 over 6f and holds major claims. Official BHA Rating 111

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 SHOULDVEBEENARING (GB) (27) 9 2 (128)

152312 Gr c Havana Grey - Lady Estella (IRE) (Equiano (FR))

MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XVIII Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Andrew Gudgeon (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

D LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Draw 12

HH Hismostrecentwincamein7fListedeventatNewmarkettwostartsago;appearedtorunverywellbehindLittleBigBearatHaydock on the return to 6f, though is possibly flattered the way the race panned out (had the near-side advantage for most of the way and nothing behind the first two showed their form); that said, he’s tough and largely consistent so could go well again. Official BHA Rating 112

10 THE X O (IRE) (51) 9 2 (128)

131532 B c Zoffany (IRE) - Pivotal Era (Pivotal)

MR G SMITH- BERNAL & MR ANTHONY VERRIER Robert Havlin

JOHN RYAN, Newmarket

Grooms - Thomas Miles & Alma Bradbury (Breeder - Mrs Noreen Clibborn)

D PURPLE, ORANGE disc.

Draw 9

H AW form includes novice/handicap wins at Southwell and good third in major prize at Newcastle; outran his 125-1 odds in the Commonwealth CupTrial overC&D on the switch to turf, finishing second;improving coltbut has muchmore on his plate in this field, as the ratings confirm. Official BHA Rating 104

11 LEZOO (GB) (47)

11211-0 B f Zoustar (AUS) - Roger Sez (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

MARC CHAN & ANDREW ROSEN

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Beth Potts (Breeder - Chasemore Farm)

CD MAUVE, GOLD chevron hoop, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, WHITE cap, PURPLE star.

8 13 (125)

Frankie Dettori

Draw 14

HHHHH Non-stayer in the 1000 Guineas on sole outing this term, confirming that she’s best going down the Commonwealth Cup route, and therefore has a similar profile to male counterpart Sakheer; recorded form figures of 11211 (on good/firmer; mostly over 6f) during her solid 2yo campaign, including wins in the Princess Margaret here and Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket; the second-place finish came behind subsequent 1000 Guineas winner Mawj; could well resume her progress dropped back in distance; worthy of respect.

12 OCEAN

QUEST

(IRE) (33)

132-12 Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Gold Zain (Aqlaam)

J. KIRKLAND/MRS. J.M. RYAN

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

(Breeder - Dr T. K. Chah)

D RED, WHITE diamond and sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.

Official BHA Rating 114

8 13 (125)

Colin Keane

Draw 8

HHHH Irishfillywhoseformfiguresread13212;recordeda6lsuccessinListedgradeatNavan(5.7f,heavy)onseasonaldebut,thennearly followed up in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) where she finished strongly and failed only narrowly to collar a solid Ballydoyle colt, faring clear best of the high-drawn runners; progressing nicely and has hitherto proved a solid performer; very appealing. Official BHA Rating 107

13 QUEEN ME (IRE) (47)

123-0 Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Queen Kindly (Frankel)

MR JABER ABDULLAH

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Frankie Nutter (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

8 13 (125)

Jim Crowley

Draw 11

HH Non-stayer over 1m in the 1000 Guineas on sole start this season; promising over 6f (on good/good to soft) last term, notably going close behind Swingalong in the Lowther at York on the second of those three appearances; has something to find on the figures but this drop back in distance looks a big plus and she may rate higher yet. Official BHA Rating 104

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

14 SWINGALONG (IRE) (40)

4114-30 Ch f Showcasing - Pilates (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

8 13 (125)

SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Rhona Pindar (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud)

D DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Draw 7

HH Has tackled longer trips this term, finishing third in the Fred Darling then last of ten (looked a non-stayer over 1m) in the Pouliches; had some useful 2yo form over 6f, namely a success in the Lowther and fourth to Lezoo in the Cheveley Park Stakes, both on good ground; not fully exposed at this distance. Official BHA Rating 105

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5.

Hood worn by No 8.

Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

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

2022: PERFECT POWER (IRE) 3 9 2 C Soumillon 7-2 (Richard Fahey) 20 ran

Race Summary:

Although short-priced Little Big Bear commands major respect despite a slight doubt over his Sandy Lane form, there are several plausible alternatives at bigger odds in a typically competitive Commonwealth Cup. LEZOO, who bagged Group 1 honours on her last 6f attempt and could well have more to offer back sprinting, is the first choice ahead of the improving Ocean Quest who should relish this test having been strong at the end of her races Those two appealing fillies have the bonus of a 3lb sex allowance. Sakheer (third choice) remains of strong interest and Noble Style may prove resurgent in first-time headgear, while Shaquille has clear possibilities if he handles the occasion. Little Big Bear faces stiffer competition than last time but his peak 2yo figure sets a high standard.

Race Predictor:

LITTLE BIG BEAR

NOBLE STYLE

SAKHEER

Forecast:

5-4 Little Big Bear (IRE), 7-2 Sakheer (IRE), 9-1 Shaquille (GB), Lezoo (GB), 10-1 Noble Style (GB), 14-1 Ocean Quest (IRE), 20-1 Mischief Magic (IRE), Shouldvebeenaring (GB), 25-1 Marbaan (GB), Swingalong (IRE), 33-1 Queen Me (IRE), 50-1 Rumstar (GB), The X O (IRE)

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Hanidcap)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,392 metres)

SWINLEY (11f abt 211yds)

For Three Yrs Old And Upwards

(Class 2) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 25 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 AIKHAL (IRE) (251)

016560- B c Galileo (IRE) - Diamond Fields (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

4 9 12 (138)

MRS MARY SLACK AND MRS J SLACK JELL Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy Makhmudov (Breeder - Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd)

BLACK, MAROON cap, WHITE stars.

Draw 8

HH Big career highlight while with Aidan O’Brien was winning Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, good) last June; no serious impact in his four starts afterwards, tried at 1m4f on first two occasions, so has questions to answer on this first run since sold for 150,000gns in October; tongue tied first time. Official BHA Rating 105

2 JACK DARCY (IRE) (27) 4 9 11 (137)

42540-5 B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pretty Face (Rainbow Quest (USA))

GASCOIGNE,WILLIAMS,VINCENT,BURNS,3D Mohammed Tabti (7) PAUL & OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe

Groom - Madan Singh (Breeder - Bernard Cooke)

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE stripes, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, quartered cap.

Draw 20

HH Novice wins on first two starts; good fourth over 1m4f in Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) and handicap at Newcastle (AW) in November; can pull hard and twice made the running, including when below form on Listed reappearance; delivering the career best he needs looks tricky. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Official BHA Rating 104

3

TEUMESSIAS FOX (IRE) (48) 4 9 11 (137)

6200-11 Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Chetan Singh (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Draw 6

HHHH Ran creditably in defeat twice over C&D (good to firm) last year, including at this meeting; gelded before proving a revelation when winning easily this season over 1m4f at Kempton (AW) and Newmarket (Guineas day); raised another 7lb but that may underestimate him. Official BHA Rating 104

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) - continued

4 LUCANDER (IRE) (20)

541503 B g Footstepsinthesand - Lady Sefton (Oratorio (IRE))

6 9 10 (136)

NIGEL JONES & PAUL BOWDEN Andrea Atzeni

GEORGE BAKER, Chiddingfold

Groom - Maher Ebrahim (Breeder - Mr John Connolly)

PURPLE, YELLOW seams, diabolo on sleeves, BLACK cap.

Draw 2

HH Running well from off the pace for new yard; 2-4 on turf in Bahrain in the winter; three runs back in Britain, showing his best ever form when third of eight off this mark at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago but others look better handicapped.

Official BHA Rating 103

5 LIVE YOUR DREAM (IRE) (13) 6 9 9 (135)

11420/-2 B g Iffraaj - Dream Book (Sea The Stars (IRE))

GODOLPHIN Daniel Tudhope

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Sharin Zada (Breeder - Godolphin)

ROYAL BLUE, RED cap.

Draw 18

HH 609 days off when co-second favourite for ten-runner handicap at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) 13 days ago, in which he raced in touch and closed all the way to the line but was beaten half a length; wore cheekpieces on final two starts in 2021 (ran well over 2m2f first occasion) and they return today; a longer trip may be ideal.

Official BHA Rating 102

6 OKITA SOUSHI (IRE) (35) 5 9 9 (135)

200-115 B h Galileo (IRE) - Amicus (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

MR TOSHIHIRO MATSUMOTO Ryan Moore

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Tommy Beaton (Breeder - Coolmore)

D EMERALD GREEN and RED stripes.

Draw 9

HHH Only fourth start when third in the 1m6f Copper Horse at this meeting last year (good to firm); well beaten in two top races in his only other handicaps and odds-on when winning two non-handicaps on AW in February, not needing to be near his best; fifth in Group 3 five weeks ago won’t be good enough either but he’s 2lb lower than this time last year, so case can be made.

Official BHA Rating 102

7 GLOBAL HEAT (IRE) (13) 7 9 9 (135)

136555 B g Toronado (IRE) - Raskutani (Dansili)

GODOLPHIN Kieran Shoemark

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Gary Bardwell (Breeder - Wellsummers Farm)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

Draw 17

HH Found career-best form over 1m4f/1m6f at Meydan early this year but his two handicaps in Britain recently were back at his former level, suggesting that he will find others better treated. Official BHA Rating 102

8 WHITE WOLF (IRE) (15) 4 9 8 (134)

1-20002 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Long Lashes (USA) (Rock Hard Ten (USA))

GODOLPHIN Kevin Stott

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Walter Lynch (Breeder - Godolphin)

ROYAL BLUE, BLACK cap.

Draw 4

HH Short-headed at Meydan (soft) in January and Chelmsford (AW) 15 days ago, with the consolation that they were career-best form but both races were 1m2f; not so hot over 1m4f two and three runs back. Official BHA Rating 101

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) - continued

9 NAGANO (GB) (664)

311612/- B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Nazym (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

5 9 7 (133)

MR NURLAN BIZAKOV David Egan

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Beth Dixon (Breeder - Hesmonds Stud Ltd)

D LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves.

Draw 13

HHH Tends to race off the bridle before getting seriously competitive; would probably have gone close in the King George V Handicap over C&D (good to firm) two years ago but for major interference late on; continued his progress in two races at Goodwood (1m4f, soft-ground handicap and 1m6f Group 3) that summer but absent since; that poses the big question. Official BHA Rating 100

10 TYSON FURY (GB) (162)

3254/6-6 Ch g Iffraaj - Za Za Zoom (IRE) (Le Vie Dei Colori)

6 9 7 (133)

BALASURIYA,COOKCUNNINGHAM,GOWING,SPENCER Hollie Doyle

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

Groom - Khalid Nawaz (Breeder - Scuderia Archi Romani)

CD WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap.

Draw 7

HH No win since a C&D novice on soft ground in October 2020; peak ratings on good ground (ran respectably on his one go on good to firm) but he missed nearly all of 2022 and, after not shaping too badly on return, he bled and was tailed off when last seen in January; needs a career best. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Official BHA Rating 100

11 AL NAFIR (IRE) (259)

21/2561- Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Nightime (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

4 9 7 (133)

GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - John Kaye (Breeder - Springbank Way Stud)

D ROYAL BLUE.

Draw 10

HHHH Brother to top-class Ghaiyyath; ended last term in three handicaps, clear best of those efforts when winning a valuable 16-runner race at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in October by a neck; gelded and absent since; travelled strongly in that win, with the front two clear, so could have more to offer and needs a close look despite 10lb rise.

12 MAKSUD (GB) (42)

45220-0 B g Golden Horn - Althania (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 100

4 9 6 (132)

THURLOE THOROUGHBREDS LIV Tom Marquand

HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap.

Draw

15

HHHH Seven races, best form when runner-up off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good) in his first handicap; never figured over 1m2f at Chester on reappearance but worth a second look for trainer who won this race in 2003, 2010, 2015 and 2021.

13 MORACANA (IRE) (27)

Official BHA Rating 99

5 9 4 (130)

6100-14 B m Elzaam (AUS) - Ultra Cool (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA))

MS SUE CHADWICK Robert Colgan

MS SHEILA LAVERY, Ireland

(Breeder - Ms Sheila Lavery)

D PINK, LIGHT BLUE star, sleeves and star on cap.

Draw 19

HHH Her two handicap wins last term came in 20 and 23-runner races at Leopardstown, the latter a big prize over 1m5f on soft (also acts on good, unraced on firmer); better form in two 1m4f Listed races this season, getting up in the final strides at Cork on first occasion, and she needs respect in the form of her life. Official BHA Rating 97

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) - continued

14 MAX MAYHEM (GB) (20) 5 9 4 (130)

0003-10 B g New Bay - Maybe Grace (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA))

VENICE CONSULTING, D’ASCANIO, GAMBINI Benoit de la Sayette

KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket

Groom - Kevin Marks (Breeder - Ms H. O’Connor)

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

Draw 5

HH With Joseph O’Brien before this season; won useful handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) when reappearing in April but tailed off when 4-1 at Epsom (1m4f, first run on good to firm) three weeks ago; question to answer after that. Official BHA Rating 97

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HAUNTED DREAM (IRE) (64) 4 9 3 (129)

32213-1 Gr g Oasis Dream - Red Halo (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

MR PAUL TURNER Daniel Muscutt

ED DUNLOP, Newmarket

Groom - Tristan Mustard (Breeder - High Rollers)

D ROYAL BLUE, GREY chevron, GREY and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves.

Draw 3

HHHH Never-nearer third of 16 to Al Nafir in valuable race at Newmarket (1m4f, good; probably acts on good to firm) on final 3yo start; reliable and progressive, back with a bang to win over 1m2f on AW two months ago; up 2lb since but further success looks highly likely at some stage this summer.

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Official BHA Rating 96

HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) (47) 6 9 3 (129)

2220-21 B g Excelebration (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE) (Dansili)

HP RACING HMS PRESIDENT Rossa Ryan ALAN KING, Barbury Castle

Groom - Lucy Cooper (Breeder - Skymarc Farm)

D WHITE, RED seams, RED and WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 11

HHHHH WithsameownerswhenstalwartoftheEveJohnsonHoughtonstableforthelastfourseasons;mostlyhighlycompetitive last term (including on good to firm) and has surged to new heights for new yard this year when second at Kempton (1m3f) and winning a valuable 16-runner race at Newmarket (1m6f, soft); up another 3lb but a leading contender. Official BHA Rating 96

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AIMERIC (GB) (21) 4 9 3 (129)

41010-1 B g Frankel - Aris (IRE) (Danroad (AUS))

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM James Doyle

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Leona Browne (Breeder - D. Farrington And Canning Downs)

D YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw 1

HHHH Rather mixed displays last term (well beaten twice over 1m6f at York) but had gelding and wind operations before justifying favouritism when he reappeared at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; has had only seven races, so his 4lb rise could be offset by further improvement. Official BHA Rating 96

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AJERO

(IRE)

(37) 8 9 3 (129)

2103-00 B g Red Jazz (USA) - Eoz (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

JULIE AND DAVID R MARTIN AND DAN HALL Jim Crowley

KIM BAILEY, Cheltenham

Groom - Leigh Pollard (Breeder - Peter & Sandra McCarthy)

DARK BLUE and YELLOW (halved), DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Draw 16

HHH Switch to the Flat last year worked out well when he was second in this race on Flat handicap debut and won at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, again on good to firm; 5lb higher today) next time; well held on both starts this year but latest was nevertheless a step back in the right direction; not dismissed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Official BHA Rating 96

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) - continued

19 STAY WELL (GB) (16) 5 9 3 (129)

2055-03 B g Iffraaj - Sweeping Up (Sea The Stars (IRE))

BEN & SIR MARTYN ARBIB Jason Hart

HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley

(Breeder - Arbib Bloodstock Partnership)

D BF YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap.

Draw 14

HH Peak efforts on good or AW; looked back to his best when third of 14 at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on latest outing; hooded on last three; trainer has a good record in this race but three runs at Ascot have not brought out the best in this representative, most recently when ninth in this race last year. Official BHA Rating 96

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 19. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11.

Standard Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

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

2022: CANDLEFORD (IRE) 4 8 12 Tom Marquand 11-2 (William Haggas) 18 ran

Race Summary:

It was 2008 when this race was last won from a single-figure draw, by one who made all. Aimeric and Teumessias Fox look the most interesting candidates among those drawn low this time but preference is for something out a bit wider and top of the list are HMS PRESIDENT, Omniscient (the second reserve) and Al Nafir in that order HMS President is the only one of those three who has run this season and he’s been in the form of his life, looking sure to run well again today, but the potential of those two 4yo opponents, particularly the Sir Mark Prescott-trained Omniscient, has to be feared. Others to consider seriously include Maksud, Haunted Dream and Moracana.

Race Predictor: MAKSUD

HMS PRESIDENT

Forecast: 9-2 Al Nafir (IRE), 6-1 Teumessias Fox (IRE), 7-1 Okita Soushi (IRE), 10-1, Nagano (GB), Aimeric (GB), 14-1 White Wolf (IRE), Live Your Dream (IRE) Haunted Dream (IRE), Ajero (IRE), 20-1 Maksud (GB), Moracana (IRE), HMS President (IRE), 22-1 Max Mayhem (GB), 25-1 Jack Darcy (IRE), Lucander (IRE), Stay Well (GB), 28-1 Aikhal (IRE), Global Heat (IRE), 40-1 Tyson Fury (GB)

Emergency Procedures

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If a situation requires a partial or full evacuation of the racecourse or grandstand, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of directing you to a place of safety; please leave the area as directed quickly and quietly under the guidance of our stewards.

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If you have any concerns regarding safety or security please raise this with a member of our team. Thank you.

19

OF THE LAST 20 WINNERS

HAD ALREADY WON A

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2 OF THE LAST 5 WINNERS

WERE TRAINED BY JESSICA HARRINGTON

14 OF THE LAST 15 WINNERS

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THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST 10 Y E A R S 11/2

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H A D RU N IN TH E EN GL IS H, IRISH OR FRENCH GUINEAS

16 OF THE LAST 20 WINNERS HAD WON OVER A MILE ALREADY IN THEIR CAREERS 12 OF THE LAST 26

Feature Race Analysis

Irish-trained fillies have won three of the last 10 renewals of the Coronation Stakes and Jessica Harrington has scored twice in the last 5 years. Today she saddles the hat-trick seeking Sounds Of Heaven who narrowly denied Queen For You last time out in a Listed contest at York.

Aidan O’Brien is no stranger to this race either, landing this in 2017 with the high-class Winter, and Meditate arrives at the Royal Meeting with a strong second in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, with Comhra running a huge race back in third at 150/1. Meditate’s second in the Moyglare and sixth in the 1,000 Guineas clearly worked out well but she finished behind the fabulous filly Tahiyra on all three occasions, which could be the case again today. Dermot Weld clearly has a high-class talent on his hands and after failing to justify favouritism at Newmarket, she returned to the Curragh with a bang and won more cosily than the distance suggested.

Of the home-trained fillies, Mammas Girl is an interesting contender and looked very impressive on her first two outings. The soft ground may have not played to her strengths in the 1,000 Guineas, while the same comments apply to Rob Hornby’s ride Remarquee, who also finished down the field at Newmarket.

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Coronation Stakes

(Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Old Mile (7f abt 213yds) (1,594 metres) For Three Yrs Old Fillies

(Class 1) Total prize fund £600000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £267360; Second £109740; Third £54900; Fourth £27420; Fifth £13740; Sixth £6840. (Penalty Value £340260) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 COMHRA (IRE) (26)

204-653 B f Vocalised (USA) - Gold Mirage (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

COMHRA PARTNERSHIP

9 2 (128)

William Buick

J. S. BOLGER, Ireland

Groom - Tara Phelan (Breeder - J. S. Bolger)

DARK BLUE, PINK spots on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star.

Draw

7

HHH Having looked comparatively exposed she was sent off at 150-1 in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) but posted a huge effort in first-time cheekpieces, finishing third behind Tahiyra and Meditate (stayed on having had to wait for a gap); could go well again, with the headgear retained.

2

MAMMAS GIRL (GB) (47)

1-10 Ch f Havana Grey - Mamma Morton (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Ian Roberts (Breeder - Robert Cornelius)

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Official BHA Rating 110

9 2 (128)

Kevin Stott

Draw

6

HHH All starts at Newmarket; looked smart (won going away) in the Nell Gwyn, taking record to 2-2; soundly beaten behind Tahiyra and Meditate in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket but soft ground was a possible excuse; gained her wins on good/good to soft; may still have more to offer. Official BHA Rating 110

3

MEDITATE (IRE) (26)

1221-62 Gr or Ro f No Nay Never (USA) - Pembina (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

9 2 (128)

M TABOR/D SMITH/MRS J MAGNIER/WESTERBERG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Trevor O’Neill (Breeder - Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock)

C D ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 4

HHHH 2yo campaign ended with a success in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; has finished behind Tahiyra on three occasions, most recently when second in the Irish 1,000 Guineas; may struggle to turn the tables on that filly but she’s still a major contender on form and should go well again; won the Albany on this card last year and has proved very reliable in the main. Official BHA Rating 112

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 QUEEN FOR YOU (IRE) (35) 9 2 (128)

12 B f Kingman - Fallen For You (Dansili)

NORMANDIE STUD LTD

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Benario Goncalves De Paiva (Breeder - Normandie Stud Ltd)

CD PINK, WHITE sleeves.

Robert Havlin

Draw 1

HHHH Promising filly who recorded a comfortable success over the straight 1m here (good) on debut, then ran well in York Listed event (1m, good to firm) where she went down by only a short head to Sounds Of Heaven and fared best of the hold-up runners; should improve further and she’s bred for this occasion, being out of her connections’ 2012 Coronation Stakes winner Fallen For You; very interesting.

Official BHA Rating 100

5 REMARQUEE (GB) (47) 9 2 (128)

1-10 B f Kingman - Regardez (Champs Elysees)

MR J. H. RICHMOND-WATSON Rob Hornby

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Charlotte Wright (Breeder - Lawn Stud)

BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE cap, LIME GREEN star.

Draw 2

HH Disappointing behind a few of these rivals in soft-ground 1000 Guineas, having won the Fred Darling at Newbury on a similar surface and gone into the Classic with a record of 2-2; may bounce back at some stage but latest effort puts her well down this pecking order; yet to race on good/firmer.

6 SOUNDS OF HEAVEN (GB) (35)

41-1 B f Kingman - Ring The Bell (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 104

9 2 (128)

CRAIG BERNICK/J. CAMILLERI R. P. Whelan MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland (Breeder - Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd)

D ORANGE, WHITE chevron, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap.

Draw 5

HHHH Possibly had a tactical advantage by being ridden handily in York Listed contest (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, narrowly beating the held-up Queen For You and taking form figures to 411; not guaranteed to confirm those placings but looks a similarly interesting contender all the same, being an improving filly who is in notable hands (trainer won this race in 2018 and 2020); attractive credentials. Official BHA Rating 101

7 TAHIYRA (IRE) (26)

11-21 B f Siyouni (FR) - Tarana (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

9 2 (128)

H.H. AGA KHAN Chris Hayes

D. K. WELD, Ireland

Groom - David Glennon (Breeder - His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)

D GREEN, RED epaulets.

Draw 3

HHHHH Her Moyglare Stud Stakes success (on soft going) was the best performance by a 2yo filly in Europe last year; clear second in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance despite not being quite at peak condition (a couple of weeks behind, according to trainer), then went one better in the Irish version at the Curragh (on good ground) where she was pushed out to beat Meditate and took record to 3-4; has now finished in front of that Ballydoyle rival on three occasions; top on the figures and gives the impression she hasn’t reached her peak; strongly respected. Official BHA Rating 118

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Standard Time: 1 min 41.60 secs

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

2022: INSPIRAL 3 9 2 Frankie Dettori 15-8 (John & Thady Gosden) 12 ran

Race Summary:

The late defection of 1,000 Guineas winner Mawj leaves the door wide open for TAHIYRA, who is now clear on ratings and looks set to give Dermot Weld a belated second Coronation Stakes success, 45 years after Sutton Place landed this prize for the legendary trainer in 1978. The suggested forecast option and second choice is the very promising Queen For You. Improving Sounds Of Heaven ties in with that rival, while solid performer Meditate should go well again.

Race Predictor:

MEDITATE

QUEEN FOR YOU

SOUNDS OF HEAVEN

Forecast:

8-13 Tahiyra (IRE), 9-2 Meditate (IRE), 13-2 Queen For You (IRE), 9-1 Sounds of Heaven (GB), 20-1 Comhra (IRE), Mammas Girl (GB), 25-1 Remarquee (GB)

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Equine Welfare at Royal Ascot

The safety and wellbeing of horses and jockeys is paramount at Royal Ascot and in recent years several major changes have been made to improve welfare standards.

A new initiative at Royal Ascot this year will see enhanced pre-race examinations carried out on every horse running throughout the week. The process involves:

• A cardiac assessment

• A trot up over 25 metres in a straight line

• An examination of the musculoskeletal system

These examinations are designed to support the work of the whole sport to reduce avoidable risk, adding an extra layer of protection so we know horses are lining up in the best possible health post-travel.

Ascot has invested significant amounts to improve equine welfare in recent years

During the 2004-2006 redevelopment a safer racetrack was created by cambering the home and old paddock bends and removing the road crossings over the track.

In 2016, further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area. This benefits from extra space, maximum shade and is also equipped with equine misting fans to aid with post-race cooling of horses.

Five specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every day at Royal Ascot who are dedicated to the welfare of all the horses.

During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend an incident generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for jockeys.

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races at Royal Ascot

Winners of the following races will earn automatic berths, travel and paid entry fees into the equivalent races at the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita:

•The Queen Anne Stakes

•The King’s Stand Stakes

•The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

• The Norfolk Stakes

All four races will be televised live and streamed in the U.S. as part of NBC Sports Group’s live coverage of Royal Ascot.

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series presented by America’s Best Racing consists of the best races from around the world and awards each winner an automatic and free entry into the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

It’s simple, they win and they’re in.

In recent history, Queen Anne Stakes winners Barathea and Goldikova have gone on to win the Breeders’ Cup Mile while Prince of Wales’s Stakes winners Fantastic Light and Highland Reel went on to be successful in the Breeders’ Cup Turf.

The winner of the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes, for two-year-olds over five furlongs, will receive a free berth into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint while the King’s Stand Stakes victor gains an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, which will be run over five and a half furlongs.

Plenty of other Royal Ascot races also have relevance for the Breeders’ Cup each year and in 2022 we saw the Albany Stakes winner, Meditate, go on to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf for Aidan O’Brien, Ryan Moore and Coolmore.

Reserves At Royal Ascot

The fields for all races on the Flat have to be declared 48 hours before each raceday, and Royal Ascot is no exception.

This year, reserves will be declared at the 48-hour stage for certain Royal Ascot handicaps. The purpose of this is to ensure that owners have the opportunity to run their horses if spaces in the race come about for any reason, before the 24-hour stage.

Up to three reserves can replace non-runners any time up to 1.00pm the day before the race. The reason why reserves cannot come in later is that race programmes have to be finalised for the national media and bookmakers have to prepare markets in the full knowledge of the fields at this stage.

Each reserve horse is given a number and a draw at the 48-hour stage. In the event of a non-runner being declared before the 1.00pm deadline the day before the race, the reserve retains its original number and draw. The stall number of the withdrawn horse is removed, with the positions concertinaing. This is why racegoers might see, for example, the stall numbers going up to 33 although there are only 30 berths and 30 runners.

Today’s race with a reserve running is The Sandringham StakesBellaphina

Singing around the Bandstand

Racegoers in the Royal and Queen Anne Enclosures are invited to join in with the tradition of singing around the bandstand after racing concludes from 6.20pm.

It was the late Lady Jinny Beaumont, wife of Sir Nicky Beaumont, Clerk of the Course from 1969 to 1994, who first introduced this communal tradition that has become synonymous with Royal Ascot.

She was famed for conducting the band and the event grew in popularity to such an extent that a bandstand was erected to recognise this prized Ascot tradition.

Union Jack flags are provided on a first come first served basis, so come with a good voice and be prepared to sing along to classics such as Land of Hope and Glory, You’ll Never Walk Alone, Daisy Daisy and We’ll Meet Again.

Ascot Racecourse would like to thank the Band of the Household Cavalry who will be playing throughout Royal Ascot 2023 and John Park who will be leading the singing.

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Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap)

One Mile (1,600 metres)

ROYAL HUNT CUP COURSE (8f )

For Three Yrs Old Fillies

(Class 2) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

1 DREAM OF LOVE (IRE) (19) 9 9 (135)

13-203 B f Shamardal (USA) - Secret Gesture (Galileo (IRE))

GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Abdul-Nayum Kayam-Khani (Breeder - Godolphin)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

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HHH Secondtosubsequent1000GuineaswinnerMawjatMeydan(7f,soft)inJanuaryand,afterfinishingwellbeateninthe Newmarket Classic, she was a fair third in the German Guineas (1m, good to firm); not obviously well treated off top weight but represents powerful yard and is not ruled out. Official BHA Rating 103

2 JACKIE OH (IRE) (26) 9 8 (134)

125 Ch f Galileo (IRE) - Jacqueline Quest (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

TRIERMORE STUD, MRS J.MAGNIER,M.TABORRyan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Soibhan Bergin (Breeder - C. O. P. Hanbury)

D PINK, ROYAL BLUE cap, PINK spots.

Draw 28

HHH Won on debut at Naas (1m, heavy) in March and Listed runner-up at Navan (1m2f, heavy) in April; creditable fifth in Irish 1,000 Guineas (1m, good) last time and now drops into a handicap for her top Irish stable; her half-sister Onassis won this in 2020 and she could have a part to play.

3 MAGICAL

SUNSET (IRE)

411-564 B f Kodiac - Fikrah (Medicean)

AMO RACING LIMITED

Official BHA Rating 102

(21) 9 8 (134)

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Mohammed Shamshad Alam (Breeder - Ms Alice Fitzgerald)

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Kevin Stott

Draw 5

HHHHH 2yo Listed winner (7f, heavy) who was suited by the step back up in trip when Listed fourth at Epsom (7f, good to firm) on Oaks day; having been behind she finished strongly last time and could relish this first crack at 1m; yard has won two of the last eight runnings; firmly in calculations. Official BHA Rating 102

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 POLLY POTT (GB) (34)

1114-00 B f Muhaarar - Must Be Me (Trade Fair)

9 6 (132)

THE MEGSONS Billy Loughnane (3)

ED DUNLOP, Newmarket

Groom - Nicholas Negus (Breeder - Biddestone Stud Ltd)

D PINK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, PINK stars and cap.

Draw 31

HH Progressed out of nurseries to win the 1m Group 2 May Hill Stakes at Doncaster last September for the now-retired Harry Dunlop; however, she’s been unable to replicate that form this year on her two runs for Ben Pauling and needs to raise her game now starting out for another new yard. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran free and was impeded late-on. Official BHA Rating 100

5 BREEGE (GB) (26)

12325-0 B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Wowcha (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

CHASEMORE FARM

JOHN QUINN, Malton

Groom - William Dwan (Breeder - Chasemore Farm)

PEA GREEN, MAUVE cap.

9 6 (132)

Jason Hart

Draw 16

HHHH Kept on well for third in 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) last July and for second in 7f Group 3 at Goodwood (good to soft) in August; soundlybeatenonfirsttwoattemptsat1mbuttheywereinGroup1s,firstlyonvery softgroundinFrancethenonreappearanceinIrish1,000 Guineas; has a far more realistic task here and she could go well in view of last summer’s promise.

6 KARSAVINA (GB) (47)

1-40 B f Ulysses (IRE) - Osipova (Makfi)

Official BHA Rating 100

9 5 (131)

CHEVELEY PARK STUD Rossa Ryan

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amy Dickens (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Draw 14

HHH Won at Newmarket (7f, soft) on sole 2yo start and good fourth in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn there (7f, good to soft) on reappearance; heavy defeat in 1000 Guineas (1m, soft) last time but retains potential and her pedigree hints she could improve for today’s forecast better ground; not discounted.

7 FONISKA (IRE) (48)

021-35 B f Galileo (IRE) - Bocca Baciata (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 99

9 4 (130)

FLAXMAN STABLES IRELAND LTD Colin Keane

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

(Breeder - Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd)

D BF DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 4

HHH 1m 2yo maiden winner who has been headstrong and faded late over 1m2f in Listed race and Group 3 on her two runs this season; however, there’s still been promise in those performances and this strongly run 1m may prove ideal. Official BHA Rating 98

8

ZOINNOCENT (IRE) (50) 9 4 (130)

1250-26 B f Zoffany (IRE) - Innocent Air (Galileo (IRE))

MR ERIC LONG James McDonald

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Daniel Fiddis (Breeder - Brittas House Stud)

WHITE and ROYAL BLUE check, striped sleeves.

Draw 1

HHH Group 3 runner-up (7f, good) last July and reappeared with good second of four at Naas (1m, heavy) behind next-time-out Group 3 winner Sprewell; failed to kick on from that when Listed sixth in blanket finish at Chantilly (1m, good to soft) last time but could nevertheless go well today.

Official BHA Rating 98

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) - continued

9 COPPICE (GB) (46)

1-01 B f Kingman - Helleborine (Observatory (USA))

9 3 (129)

JUDDMONTE Frankie Dettori

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Lucy Conuel (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

D GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 25

HHHH Impressed at Kempton (7f, AW) on sole 2yo start and bounced back from Nell Gwyn tenth (7f, good to soft) when bolting up in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) last month; needs to prove she’s effective on turf but this well-bred filly is in top hands and has the potential to be better than her opening mark. Official BHA Rating 97

10 GIRL RACER (IRE) (29)

164 Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - In The Fast Lane (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF))

9 1 (127)

BARNANE STUD Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Katie Martin (Breeder - Ridgemont Stud Ltd)

BF EMERALD GREEN and RED (halved), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Draw

13

HHH Won on debut (7f, AW) in March and shaped when sixth of 15 in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) as though she would be suited by 1m; can be forgiven subsequent odds-on defeat in Haydock novice as she stumbled at the start; in excellent hands to progress and she’s respected. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/5/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly leaving the stalls.

11 EMBRACE (IRE) (47)

61-40 B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Whazzis (Desert Prince (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 95

9 1 (127)

MR AHMAD ALKHALLAFI Daniel Muscutt

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - David Mooney (Breeder - New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud)

AQUAMARINE, BLACK cap.

Draw

15

HHH Stylish winner at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last November and kept on well for fourth in Group 3 at Newbury (7f, soft) on reappearance; well beaten in the 1000 Guineas (1m, soft) since but well worth another go at this trip now tackling a handicap; possible contender if handling the ground. Official BHA Rating 95

12 CELL SA BEELA (GB) (273)

3140- Br f Kingman - Sellsabeel (FR) (Galileo (IRE))

9 0 (126)

SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL MAKTOUM David Egan

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Rebecca Edman (Breeder - Essafinaat UK Ltd)

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Draw 9

HH With a top trainer and won a Beverley novice (7.4f, good) last August; however, she failed to make an impact in two Group 2 races in September and has been absent since; perhaps best watched off tough mark on return. Official BHA Rating 94

13 BRIDESTONES (IRE) (40)

1-60 B f Teofilo (IRE) - White Moonstone (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

8 13 (125)

GODOLPHIN James Doyle

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Sanjid Alam (Breeder - Godolphin)

D ROYAL BLUE.

Draw 6

HH Impressive win at Yarmouth (1m, soft) on sole 2yo start; has contested Group 3 (7f, soft) and Group 1 (1m2f, very soft) races on her two starts this season (unplaced each time) and could take a step forward at some stage for her top yard, but such improvement is necessary.

Official BHA Rating 93

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) - continued

14

CLOUNMACON (IRE) (28)

224-102 B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Cnocan Gold (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

8 12 (124)

NEWTOWN ANNER STUD FARM John R. Velazquez

J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Valerie Keatley (Breeder - Maurice Regan)

BEIGE, DARK BLUE Cross of Lorraine and sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, BEIGE star.

Draw 12

HHHH Well-backed favourite when going close on handicap debut at the Curragh (1m, good); travelled well in rear and stayed on strongly, so this big-field scenario could be right up her street; trainer won this in 2021 with Create Belief who contested that same Curragh handicap (won); on the shortlist.

15

MA BELLE ARTISTE (IRE) (38)

120-1 B f Zoffany (IRE) - Toi Et Moi (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 92

8 11 (123)

MYRACEHORSE/PHILIP ANTONACCI Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom -John Fitzgerald (Breeder - MountCoote Est.J.Brookeborough&A.Dabbou)

D BLACK, WHITE horse head, 2 WHITE chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 22

HHHH Won 7f good-ground maiden last July on the first of three 2yo starts and showed improved form when landing fillies’ conditions race at Killarney (1m, good to yielding) on reappearance; judged on that latest evidence she could be starting handicap life on an advantageous mark.

16

Official BHA Rating 91

MOTTISFONT (IRE) (41) 8 11 (123)

1346-00 B f Adaay (IRE) - Broadlands (Kheleyf (USA))

THE END-R-WAYS PARTNERSHIP & PARTNERS Rob Hornby HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley (Breeder - The Lavington Stud)

Draw

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

H Made the frame in 7f Group 3 races last August on good to firm and good to soft ground; hasn’t threatened on soft going on her two runs this year; back on a better surface today but still has something to prove. Official BHA Rating 91

17

CANDLE OF HOPE (GB) (41) 8 11 (123)

350-646 Br f Cable Bay (IRE) - Good Hope (Cape Cross (IRE))

HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN Harry Davies (3) RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Millie Whiting (Breeder - The Queen)

PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Draw 20

H WonlastJulyonfirsttworunsbefore solidthirdof five inNewburyListedrace; however, she’sfailedtoprogressandothers appeal more. Official BHA Rating 91

18

LADY ALARA (IRE) (62) 8 10 (122)

130-0 B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Red Halo (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

ALARA INVESTMENTS LIMITED Kieran Shoemark CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Jade Kent (Breeder - High Rollers)

LIGHT BLUE, PINK chevron, diamonds on sleeves.

Draw 3

H Won on debut at Newbury (6f, good) last June and Listed third at Sandown (7f, good to firm) next time; however, she’s been soundly beaten in eighth in 7f Group 3 races the last twice and needs to find improvement. Official BHA Rating 90

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) - continued

19 CHOISYA (GB) (13)

122021 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Fragrancy (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE))

8 10 (122)

MR MOHAMMED AL NABOUDA Harry Burns (3) SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D YELLOW, WHITE and YELLOW striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, WHITE star.

Draw 26

HHH Improved form in handicaps of late, going very close at Goodwood (1m, good) then winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm); had just a short head to spare last time and today’s race is much hotter, but she prevailed despite hanging left and she could benefit from the first-time cheekpieces. Official BHA Rating 90

20 COPY ARTIST (GB) (51) 8 10 (122)

0-222 B f No Nay Never (USA) - Sleep Walk (Oasis Dream)

JUDDMONTE Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Monika Bergauver (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

GREEN, PINK sash, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 27

HHH 0-4 but runner-up on last three starts, most recently over C&D (good) in a warm novice; the admittedly comfortable winner went close in a Listed race next time and this filly holds each-way claims in her first handicap. Official BHA Rating 90

21 CHELSEA GREEN (IRE) (34)

6120-1 B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Agapantha (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

8 9 (121)

CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS - CG Ben Curtis

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Lydia Queen (Breeder - Premier Bloodstock)

D LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 7

HHHH Built upon her 2yo promise to beat males and win on last month’s handicap and seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good); that form isn’t working out well but she made headway from the rear to win a shade cosily and has gone up just 3lb; could still be ahead of the handicapper.

22

EXIMIOUS (IRE) (16)

210-2 B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Estiqaama (USA) (Nayef (USA))

Official BHA Rating 89

8 9 (121)

HIGHCLERE T’BRED RACING - MARIE CURIE Ray Dawson

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Garry Huntley (Breeder - Irish Emerald Stud)

BF LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 2

HHH Won at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last September then well beaten in Group 2 Rockfel (7f, good); reappeared with close second in Newbury handicap (7f, good) and she’s a possible improver for her top yard now upped to 1m.

23 UNLESS (USA) (33)

35-2221 Ch f Justify (USA) - Clemmie (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 89

8 8 (120)

WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH W. M. Lordan

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Hazel Galloway (Breeder - Orpendale & Wynatt & Chelston)

D MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

Draw

24

HHHH It took her seven races to get off the mark, which happened in Naas maiden (1m, good) last month, but some of her form reads very well and she appears to be on a competitive mark for this handicap debut; dam won a Group 1 and she may yet be capable of better for top Irish trainer (who saddles two).

Official BHA Rating 88

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) - continued

24 SPARKS FLY (GB) (39)

531111 B f Muhaarar - Stepping Out (IRE) (Tagula (IRE))

8 7 (119)

DAVID LOWE Laura Pearson (3)

DAVID LOUGHNANE, Tern Hill

(Breeder - The Lowe Family)

D EMERALD GREEN, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap.

Draw 10

HHH Highly progressive since switched to turf and made it 4-4 on grass (1m, soft/heavy) with easy win at Windsor last month; she’s 10lb higher in this much hotter race and tackles vastly different ground, but her half-sister Caroline Dale won on quick going for connections; respected. Official BHA Rating 87

25 BALALAIKA (IRE) (40)

510-33 Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - War And Peace (Frankel)

8 6 (118)

LADY OGDEN Hayley Turner

REBECCA MENZIES, Sedgefield

(Breeder - Sir Robert Ogden)

MAUVE and PINK check, WHITE sleeves, PINK cap.

Draw 18

HH Hasfinishedaclosethirdthisspringinherfirsttwohandicaps(1m/1m1f,AW/goodtosoft);however,today’sraceismuch more competitive and she is likely to be vulnerable. Official BHA Rating 86

26 MARKSMAN QUEEN (GB) (16)

1-12 B f Dubawi (IRE) - Sharp Susan (USA) (Touch Gold (USA))

8 6 (118)

CAYTON PARK STUD LIMITED Hollie Doyle

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Argonne Waltzing (Breeder - Cayton Park Stud Ltd)

D LIGHT BLUE, WHITE square, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.

Draw

23

HHH Novice wins on first two starts (1m, AW) and close second on recent handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in a first-time hood (retained); a strong pace in this big field could help her settle better and her fine pedigree indicates she could have more to offer; one to consider for top yard.

27 NOVUS (IRE) (48)

451-01 B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Fleur de Nuit (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

MR OMAR JACKSON

GARY MOORE, Horsham

(Breeder - Fleur Partnership)

PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN hoop, EMERALD GREEN and PURPLE chevrons on sleeves.

Official BHA Rating 86

8 6 (118)

Andrea Atzeni

Draw

29

HHH Improved form to win at Newbury (6.5f, soft) last October and left reappearance run (7f, good) behind to win Goodwood handicap (7f, soft) last month; needs to transfer that ability back to a faster surface but it could be dangerous to write her off solely because of the ground, as she’s shown some promise on good to firm; shaped last time as though 1m would suit; a possible.

28 YOUNGEST (GB) (51)

10-6 B f Dubawi (IRE) - Sheikha Reika (FR) (Shamardal (USA))

Official BHA Rating 86

8 6 (118)

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Saffie Osborne ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Kerry Humphries (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw 8

H Won on debut at Leicester (7f, good) last September but has failed to shine the next twice in a Newmarket Group 3 (7f, good) and a C&D novice (good; reappearance); others have far more compelling claims. Official BHA Rating 86

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

29 RICH (GB) (34)

10-300 Ch f Cracksman - Mademoiselle Marie (FR) (Evasive)

8 5 (117)

MRS J. WOOD Sam Hitchcott

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Sun Bloodstock SARL)

RED, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap.

Draw 33

H Reappeared with good third of five in Kempton conditions race (1m, AW) in April and 1m2f may have stretched her the last twice, but she’s still hard to fancy on the back of those two performances.

30 ORCHID BLOOM (GB) (16)

1-22 Gr f Farhh - Fire Orchid (Lethal Force (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 85

8 5 (117)

85

Result:

Distances: 1-2

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK MAKTOUM

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Overbury Stallions & Conduit Farm Stud)

Overbury &

YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

NON-RUNNER

Draw 30

HHH Won on debut at Newmarket (7f, soft) last October and runner-up in novices at Chester (7.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) on both runs this year; shaped last time as though this step up to a stiff 1m could prompt some improvement and she might not be far away for her good yard on handicap debut.

31 BELLAPHINA (IRE) (28)

34-11 B f James Garfield (IRE) - Seraphina (IRE) (Pips Pride)

Official BHA Rating 85

8 5 (117)

AGRICOLA FICOMONTANINO & LEAF STUD C. D. Maxwell

JOHN ANDREW KINSELLA, Ireland

(Breeder - Allevamento Ficomontanino Srl)

D EMERALD GREEN, MAUVE hooped sleeves, MAUVE cap.

Draw 11

HHH Won Limerick maiden (7f, yielding to soft) on reappearance in April and narrowly beat Clounmacon to follow up on handicap debut at the Curragh (1m, good); could continue to improve and a 3lb rise isn’t harsh.

Official BHA Rating 85

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 30

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 19. Hood worn by No. 26.

Blinkers worn by No. 23.

Standard Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

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

2022: HEREDIA 3 9 8 Sean Levey 7-2 (Richard Hannon) 28 ran

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Race Summary:

The step up to 1m could be just what MAGICAL SUNSET (nap) needs and she earns the vote on the back of her strong-staying Listed fourth over 7f at Epsom on Oaks day. Breege could also have untapped potential at 1m, with her first two attempts at this trip having come in Group 1s, and she is second choice ahead of the unexposed Gosden filly Coppice. Clounmacon, Ma Belle Artiste, Chelsea Green and Marksman Queen arrive following improved performances and could continue to progress, while Ballydoyle filly Unless could be on a handy mark and Sparks Fly and Novus will be interesting if transferring their winning slow-ground form to this quicker surface.

Race Predictor:

DREAM OF LOVE

MOTTISFONT UNLESS

Forecast:

5/1 Coppice (GB), 6/1 Jackie Oh (IRE), 10/1 Dream Of Love (IRE), 12/1 Girl Racer (IRE), Ma Belle Artiste (IRE), 14/1 Chelsea Green (IRE), Marksman Queen (GB), Zoinnocent (IRE), 16/1 Eximious (IRE), Unless (USA), 18/1 Clounmacon (IRE), Copy Artist (GB), 20/1 Choisya (GB), 25/1 Bellaphina (IRE), Bridestones (IRE), Embrace (IRE), Foniska (IRE), Magical Sunset (IRE), Sparks Fly (GB), 28/1 Karsavina (GB), 33/1 Breege (GB), Novus (IRE), Polly Pott (GB), Youngest (GB), 40/1 Candle Of Hope (GB), Lady Alara (IRE), Mottisfont (IRE), 50/1 Balalaika (IRE), Cell Sa Beela (GB), 66/1 Rich (GB).

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The King Edward VII Stakes

(Group 2)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,392 metres)

SWINLEY (11f abt 211yds)

For Three Yrs Old Colts And Geldings

(Class 1) Total prize fund £250000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £111400; Second £45725; Third £22875; Fourth £11425; Fifth £5725; Sixth £2850. (Penalty Value £141775) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 DUBAI MILE (IRE) (20)

1121-50 Ch c Roaring Lion (USA) - Beach Bunny (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

AHMAD AL SHAIKH

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Skymarc Farm)

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and star on cap.

9 5 (131)

Daniel Muscutt

Draw 5

HHH Won the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) last October and his staying-on fifth in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft) suggested he could be a fine middle-distance prospect; better could have been expected in the Derby (1m4f, good to firm), when only ninth, but not every horse takes to Epsom and he retains potential; won on fast ground last summer; not written off. Official BHA Rating 112

2 ARREST (IRE) (20)

3112-10 B c Frankel - Nisriyna (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

9 2 (128)

JUDDMONTE Frankie Dettori

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Jose Dos Santos (Breeder - Swordlestown Little)

D BF GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 1

HHH Fast-ground maiden winner who reappeared with easy win in the Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, soft); disappointing favourite in the Derby (1m4f, good to firm) last time but he lost a shoe and Frankie Dettori reported he “hated the track and the ground”;providedconditionssuit,itwillbenosurpriseifhetapsbackintohispreviousabundantpromisewithabigperformance.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Official BHA Rating 113

3 ARTISTIC STAR (IRE) (20)

1-10

B c Galileo (IRE) - Nechita (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

9 2 (128)

MR J. C. SMITH Rob Hornby

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Charlotte Wright (Breeder - Coolmore)

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw 2

HHH Won Nottingham maiden (8.3f, soft) and Sandown novice (1m2f, good to soft) on first two starts; beaten 11l when seventh in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) but produced an eye-catching finish effort after being well behind; he was possibly unsuited by that tricky track and could have more to offer now back on a conventional circuit; interesting contender. Official BHA Rating 104

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) - continued

4 CONTINUOUS (JPN) (19) 9 2 (128)

11-30 B c Heart’s Cry (JPN) - Fluff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

D.SMITH,MRS J.MAGNIER,M.TABOR,WESTERBERG Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Michael Webster Jnr (Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston Ire & Wynatt)

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Draw 3

HHH Won French Group 3 (1m, very soft) last September to make it 2-2 and reappeared with good third in the Dante at York (10.2f, good to firm) last month; down the field in the Prix du Jockey Club(10.5f, good) just 19 days ago and has something to prove after that, but he’s Aidan O’Brien’s sole runner in this race which in itself means he is entitled to respect. Official BHA Rating 110

5 KING OF STEEL (USA) (20) 9 2 (128)

10-2 Gr c Wootton Bassett - Eldacar (Verglas (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED Kevin Stott

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Beth Dixon (Breeder - BCF Services LLC)

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 6

HHHHH Impressive on debut at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) last October then soundly beaten in Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster (1m, heavy) just ten days later; subsequently left David Loughnane and reappeared with a mighty performance in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm), finishing a clear second with three of today’s opponents well behind; the one to beat. Official BHA Rating 120

6 RELENTLESS VOYAGER (GB) (33) 9 2 (128)

22-143 Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Nashama (IRE) (Pivotal)

RELENTLESS DREAMERS RACING & PARTNER Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Archie Burgess (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

D YELLOW, GREY stars. Draw 4

HH Listed fourth at Newmarket (1m2f, good) last month and third in the Group 2 Italian Derby (1m3f, heavy) last time; has improved with each of his five runs and could continue to progress, but he needs to take a sizeable step forward if he’s to win this.

Official BHA Rating 102 Result:

Distances:

Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Standard Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

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

2022: CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 11-10 (Aidan O’Brien) 6 ran

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Race Summary:

It is hard to look beyond KING OF STEEL, who was a clear second in the Derby three weeks ago on his first run for Roger Varian and will take an awful lot of beating if reproducing that form. There are glimmers of hope for others, however, especially Artistic Star who was an 11l seventh in the Derby but produced an eye-catching finishing effort after possibly being unsuited by the track. Another factor to consider is that this might become tactical, in which case Derby ninth and possible pacesetter Dubai Mile may be the one to benefit. Arrest (Derby) and Continuous (Prix du Jockey Club) were disappointing last time but represent leading stables and should be capable of better

Race Predictor:

KING OF STEEL

Forecast:

Evs King Of Steel,7-2 Arrest (IRE), 9-2 Continuous (JPN), 5-1 Artistic Star (IRE), 12-1 Dubai Mile (IRE), 25-1 Relentless Voyager (GB)

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The Palace Of Holyrood House

Stakes (Handicap)

Five Furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For Three Yrs Old (Class 2) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 25 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 PRINCE OF PILLO (IRE) (13) 9 9 (135)

11413-0 Ch c Prince of Lir (IRE) - Lucky Omen (IRE) (Majestic Missile (IRE))

MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING V & PARTNER James Doyle

KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

Groom - Jane Miligan (Breeder - John Hutchinson)

D LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Draw 24

HH 3-5 as a 2yo, notably a comfortable success in Listed race at Ayr’s Western meeting (5f, good); ended 2022 with a close third in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket; strong in the market on his Haydock return 13 days ago but he turned in an underwhelming display, one of the first under pressure and hanging to his left; better than that but this looks a stiff task in his first handicap; handles good to firm and probably soft.

2 WALBANK (IRE) (36)

2123-0 B c Kodiac - No Lippy (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

AMO RACING LIMITED

DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS, Lambourn (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

D VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Official BHA Rating 102

9 7 (133)

Kevin Stott

Draw 14

HHH 12 months ago he was the warm favourite for the Norfolk at this meeting where he found only the errant winner too strong; that was a weak renewal though and he ran to a higher level when third in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood; absent for 295 days until finishing seventh at York five weeks ago (tongue tied, not now), offering enough to think he had trained on; has left David Loughnane; blinkered first time; has raced only on good or faster ground. Official BHA Rating 100

3 ROCKET RODNEY (GB) (36) 9 6 (132)

21220-6 B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Alushta (Royal Applause)

VICTORIOUS RACING

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket (Breeder - R. W. Stapleton)

D RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap.

Daniel Muscutt

Draw 31

HHH Suffered a near miss in the Windsor Castle here 12 months ago (5f, good to firm; strong form); won a Listed event next time and two other fine efforts on fast ground followed; ended 2yo campaign with a lesser run on good to soft and he was again short of his best when in midfield at York on his return five weeks ago; may well come on for that and he’s not discounted.

Official BHA Rating 99

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4 MICHAELA’S BOY (IRE) (36) 9 4 (130)

411-043 Ch c Ribchester (IRE) - Joyce Compton (IRE) (Tamayuz)

NEWTOWNSTEWART CONSTRUCTION UK LTD Frederick Larson (3)

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham

Groom - Tara Belfield (Breeder - Redpender Stud Ltd)

D BROWN, BEIGE epaulets, ORANGE sleeves, BEIGE cap.

Draw 23

HHH Two wins for Mick Appleby, both 5f AW; career best in Listed race at York last month when showing blistering speed and doing well to hold on to third (hung right); 4lb rise is justified but he’s now 11lb higher than for his last handicap success; effective on good to soft and good to firm. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse started awkwardly and hung right. Official BHA Rating 97

5 HISPANIC (IRE) (36)

3414-0 Br or Gr c No Nay Never (USA) - Fork Lightning (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))

9 4 (130)

COOLMORE/WESTERBERG/ZHANG YUESHENG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Anatoliy Komisar (Breeder - Whisperview Trading Ltd)

D DARK BLUE.

Draw 30

HHHH Promise last September on first two starts (6f) but he looked a different proposition dropped to 5f and tried in blinkers when routing his rivals in a Curragh maiden last October (yielding to soft); 6f on heavy probably stretched him on his final 2yo start; bumped by Walbank in the early stages of a York Listed race on return and unable to land a blow afterwards (considerate ride); better than that and this test may be just what he wants. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered early-on.

6 LOOKING FOR LYNDA (IRE) (36)

14026-5 Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Designated (Dutch Art)

Official BHA Rating 97

9 3 (129)

MR D BARDSLEY & MRS E BURKE Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Rhona Pindar (Breeder - Springfield House Stud&Hollymount Stud)

D WHITE, BLACK hoops, WHITE sleeves, BLACK spots, BLACK and WHITE hooped cap.

Draw 15

HH 2-10 as a 2yo, both wins achieved from the front in small fields; ran with credit in the Super Sprint so the hurly-burly of a big field won’t faze him; ran creditably at York on last month’s reappearance but others have more obvious claims. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. Official BHA Rating 96

7 DANGER ALERT (GB) (44)

4-12101 B g Ardad (IRE) - Sandy Times (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

9 1 (127)

SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH William Buick

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Holly Walker (Breeder - Corps Commerce Ltd)

D WHITE, GOLD braid, GREEN sleeves, GREEN cap with GOLD tassel.

Draw 5

HHHH Kept on finding one too strong last year, runner-up in four of his seven 2yo starts; blinkers have turned things around this season as he’s won a 5f AW maiden in January, a 6f AW handicap in March and then showed career-best form to beat Jer Batt at Chester last month (5f, soft); could prove well suited by the demands of a race like this and he’s more appealing than many. Official BHA Rating 94

8

KERDOS (IRE) (44)

11-203 B c Profitable (IRE) - The Mums (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

9 1 (127)

JOHN CONNOLLY & A D SPENCE Rossa Ryan

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Katie Donald (Breeder - KCS Bloodstock Ltd)

BLACK, LIGHT BLUE armlets.

Draw 16

HHH Wonlastautumnonboth2yostarts(6f,goodtosoft/good);strongfavouriteforseasonal/handicapdebutinMarchbuthewasunable to hold the late thrust of Conquistador (worse off with that rival now); got behind on his first crack at 5f at Chester last month but ran on from a hopeless position to take third; not fully exposed and this more conventional track should suit. Official BHA Rating 94

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9 ROGUE SPIRIT (GB) (36)

33010-0 B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Quite Sharp (New Approach (IRE))

THE ROGUES GALLERY

9 1 (127)

Adam Farragher (3) TOM CLOVER, Newmarket (Breeder - Sun Bloodstock Racing Ltd)

D RED, WHITE inverted triangle, halved sleeves.

Draw 22

HH Won two of his first three 2yo starts and ran well for third in the Super Sprint last July; really impressive in a Haydock nursery last September (5f, good to soft) but had his limitations exposed in the Cornwallis Stakes on final run in 2022; low-key return at York last month; needs to return to the Haydock level to be competitive. Official BHA Rating 94

10

PILLOW TALK (IRE) (19)

216-20 B f Kodiac - Flawless Jewel (FR) (Kheleyf (USA))

CLIPPER LOGISTICS

9 0 (126)

Daniel Tudhope

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Tilly Bevan (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud & Partners)

D GREY.

Draw 3

HHH 5fListedwinneratYorklastspring;ranwellatthattrack onreappearance(good tofirm;infrontofseveraloftoday’srivals) but she was less good in France 19 days ago (6f), outpaced from halfway; unraced on slower than good.

11 SWEET HARMONY (IRE) (28)

104-004 B f No Nay Never (USA) - Last Waltz (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

PHIL CUNNINGHAM

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

Groom - Khalid Mohammed (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap.

Official BHA Rating 93

8 13 (125)

Tom Marquand

Draw 2

H She has come up short in Group and Listed races since her Yarmouth maiden win last summer (6f, good); cheekpieces fitted for this first run at 5f; hard to warm to.

12 RADIO GOO GOO (GB) (7)

Official BHA Rating 92

8 13 (125)

151111 B or Gr f Havana Grey - Radio Gaga (Multiplex) (in 6lb ex)

BRIAN MOULD, RICHARD KENT & PARTNER Ben Curtis

DAVID EVANS, Abergavenny

Groom - Wendy Steele (Breeder - Allseasons Bloodstock)

BLACK, WHITE star, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars.

Draw 20

HHH 0-10 after her 2yo campaign, all over 5f, and looked fully exposed but she’s on the crest of a wave now, winning five of her last six starts (all 6f); looked in trouble at York last week before rallying and getting back in front in the last strides; has a penalty to shoulder but the return to 5f could be the greater stumbling block; versatile regarding ground. Official BHA Rating 86 (+4)

13 JER BATT (IRE) (44)

04-1212 Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Nora Batt (IRE) (Art Connoisseur (IRE))

MR LAURENCE O’KANE

DAVID & NICOLA BARRON, Thirsk

Groom - Wayne Fearon (Breeder - J. W. Nicholson)

D BF WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap.

8 12 (124)

Colin Keane

Draw 28

HHHHH Promise in Ireland, including when just over 8l behind Hispanic at the Curragh, but his form has taken off for the Barrons this season; easy winner of a Musselburgh 5f handicap (good to soft) in April and although beaten a head by Danger Alert at Chester last time, this one was poorly drawn and made up a lot of ground out wide on the home turn; 11lb higher mark has kicked in this time but the Musselburgh run offers hope that he’s still well treated; unraced on faster than good (dam won on good to firm); greatly respected.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Official BHA Rating 91

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14 CLEARPOINT (GB) (62)

1100-5 B c Ardad (IRE) - Pigeon Point (Harbour Watch (IRE))

8 11 (123)

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Jessie O’Kane (Breeder - Mrs Fiona Denniff )

D YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

Draw 1

HHH Won first two starts as 2yo (6f, good to firm/5f, AW); couldn’t quite cut it in good company after and was only fifth of 13 on seasonal/handicap debut at Thirsk nine weeks ago (5f, soft); that doesn’t tell the full story, though, with him drawn low in a race dominated by high numbers; needs a career best but that’s not out of the question with a visor now added. Official BHA Rating 90

15 BRAVE NATION (IRE) (34)

1400-00 B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Suite (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

MR BRIAN GOODYEAR

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Omar Almukhaini (Breeder - Basil Brindley)

D EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW diamond, striped sleeves and diamonds on cap.

8 11 (123)

James McDonald

Draw 9

H Wide-margin debut winner (5f, good to firm) and ran well in the Norfolk Stakes at this meeting; little positive to report since, twice well beaten in 6f Newmarket handicaps last month; gelded since; risky. Official BHA Rating 90

16

FRANKNESS (GB) (14)

10-0051 Ch f Frankel - Cosmopolitan Queen (Dubawi (IRE))

8 11 (123)

MR J. C. SMITH Harry Davies (3)

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Kea Taylor (Breeder - Littleton Stud)

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw

29

HHH Twice finished behind Radio Goo Goo at Chester last month; impressive at Goodwood two weeks ago (6f, good to firm), in command a long way out, but she’s 5lb higher in a much stronger race and there’s no guarantee she’ll benefit from this drop to 5f.

17

THUNDER MOOR (IRE) (280)

610500- Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Play Mate (Showcasing)

Official BHA Rating 90

8 11 (123)

MRS MARIA GILL Billy Loughnane (3)

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Ruby Criscuolo (Breeder - Ballyhane)

D PINK, YELLOW and PINK chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, YELLOW spots.

Draw

19

HH Won a 5f novice at York (good) for Kevin Ryan last May; came up short in Group and Listed company afterwards, including tried in cheekpieces on final start; sold for 50,000gns in October and gelded; Billy Loughnane booked for this seasonal/stable debut but this looks a tough starting point.

18 CAN TO CAN (IRE) (6)

20-0105 B f Kodiac - Ridge Ranger (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE))

MR C. R. HIRST

ADRIAN NICHOLLS, Sessay (Breeder - Con Harrington)

D DARK BLUE, large WHITE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap.

Official BHA Rating 90

8 10 (122)

Laura Coughlan (5)

Draw 13

HH Blinkers saw her back to form with a wide-margin win at Newcastle last month (5f); less good twice since and cheekpieces are now given a spin; others are much more convincing.

Official BHA Rating 89 (-2) 7

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19

ROCKING ENDS (GB) (18)

1-23262 Gr g Havana Grey - Copper Penny (Dansili)

MR COLIN WESTLEY

8 10 (122)

William Carson

BRETT JOHNSON, Epsom

(Breeder - Fiona Marner Bloodstock)

D RED, LIGHT BLUE stripe, YELLOW and RED halved sleeves, BLACK cap.

Draw 26

HHH Three wins as a 2yo (AW/good to firm); career-best effort when second of 11 at Windsor 18 days ago (6f, good to firm); quick enough for the drop back to 5f but he’s unlikely to be able to dominate with Michaela’s Boy drawn nearby. Official BHA Rating 89

20

TATTERSTALL (IRE) (20)

520-101 B g Bungle Inthejungle - Nafa (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

MR D STONE & MRS C DODS

MICHAEL DODS, Darlington

Groom - Lauren Stockdale (Breeder - Maurice Burns)

D PURPLE, BEIGE striped sleeves.

8 10 (122)

Connor Beasley

Draw 6

HHHH Improved performer this season, winning a 5f Wolverhampton maiden on return (hung right) and taking another sizeable step forward when strong at the finish to win a 5f Epsom handicap three weeks ago (good to firm); 7lb higher but on the up and should go well; well below par in his one run on slower than good. Official BHA Rating 89

21 REVENITE (GB) (34)

511-0 B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Constant Dream (Kheleyf (USA))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Leona Browne (Breeder - Manor Farm Stud & J. E. Rose)

C ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

8 9 (121)

David Egan

Draw 12

HHH 6f novice wins here and at Kempton last September; much better than he was able to show on his seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket five weeks ago (pulled hard and didn’t handle the track); it remains to be seen how well treated he is, though, and dropping back to 5f is not sure to suit.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/5/2023 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced in the dip. Official BHA Rating 88

22 THE BIG BOARD (IRE) (25) 8 9 (121)

12224-1 B f Profitable (IRE) - Singapore Lilly (IRE) (Mujadil (USA))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Oisin Murphy RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Lun Rathore (Breeder - Oak Leaf Stud)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star

Draw

10

HH Dug deep to win a 6f handicap at Leicester on her reappearance 25 days ago, making most of the running; faces a different challenge today and others look much more persuasive. Official BHA Rating 88 (-1)

23 REMARKABLE FORCE (IRE) (32) 8 9 (121)

55030-4 B g Acclamation - Vastitas (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED Rowan Scott

ALICE HAYNES, Newmarket (Breeder - Rathbarry Stud) D

VIOLET, WHITE cap.

Draw 18

HH Came to hand early as 2yo, winning small-field 5f events at Salisbury and Musselburgh (both good ground); Listed third at Ayr (behind Prince Of Pillo) was the pick of six subsequent runs last year; an 8l defeat in a small field at Redcar on his return doesn’t bode well on the face of it but the winner was well backed and may have had the best ground, and the second and the third have both won since; visor needs to unlock something. Official BHA Rating 88

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24 HARRY BROWN (GB) (27)

21-3113 B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS))

8 8 (120)

SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Hayley Turner DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

Groom - Erkin Beshimbai-Uulu (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Draw 7

HHHH His three wins have come on AW but he showed turf was no problem when third of nine at Goodwood last month (5f, good to firm); travelled supremely well through that contest, offering hope of further progress when facing a test such as today’s; shortlist material. Official BHA Rating 87

25

RHYTHM N HOOVES (GB) (35) 8 8 (120)

2110 B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz (Acclamation)

THE COOL SILK PARTNERSHIP Hollie Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Hannah Belcher (Breeder - The Cool Silk Partnership)

D WHITE, PURPLE cap.

Draw 25

HHH Two easy AW wins in the spring; pitched into a warm race for his turf and handicap debut at York five weeks ago and came up short, under pressure some way out; still has time on his side but is probably not thrown in at present. Official BHA Rating 87

26

EXECUTIVE DECISION (IRE) (229) 8 8 (120)

0152- B f Ardad (IRE) - Belle Travers (Bahamian Bounty)

BARRATT RACING Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy Makhmudov (Breeder - Worksop Manor Stud)

WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

Draw

27

HH Four runs for Jessica Harrington last season, winning a 5.5f maiden at Navan in September and displaying improvement when second on her nursery debut at Naas in November (6f, heavy; hood first time, retained today); sold for 82,000gns later that month; pitched into a hot race for her stable debut after an absence.

27

TAWALLA (IRE) (9)

Official BHA Rating 87

8 8 (120)

6-211 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Afdhaad (Nayef (USA)) (in 6lb ex)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Jamie Spencer

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Draw 8

HHH Lightly raced colt who followed his Ripon maiden win (6f, soft) last month with a front-running success at Kempton nine days ago; penalty asks more of him but it’s interesting that Latin Lover won the same Kempton event before defying a penalty in this race 12 months ago; unraced on good or faster.

28

CONQUISTADOR (GB) (90)

Official BHA Rating 81 (+5)

8 7 (119)

63321-1 B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - El Diamante (FR) (Royal Applause)

THE INVER PARK PARTNERSHIP Andrea Atzeni

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Rosie McEntee (Breeder - Sir Robert Ogden)

D DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars.

Draw 17

HHHH Failedtowininfour7frunsfortheGosdens;geldedpriortostabledebutinwhichhereadilyaccountedforRadioGoo Goo over 5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (11lb better off with her today) and he also won a shade cosily at Lingfield when last seen in March (6f; beat Kerdos who is 1lb worse off today); still has untapped potential and he’s a fascinating contender, for all that this will be a test unlike anything he’s experienced.

Official BHA Rating 86

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Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn first time by No. 14, 23.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11, 18 Hood worn by No 26

Blinkers worn by No 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 17

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 15, 17.

Standard Time: 1 min 1.50 secs

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

2022: LATIN LOVER (IRE) 3 8 2 Hayley Turner 5-1 (Harry Eustace) 27 ran

Race Summary:

Conquistador looks to have been laid out for this and he’s a runner of some note, better off in the weights with the horses he’s beaten in his two sprint wins for George Boughey. He is high on the list, with stablemate Danger Alert another who can’t be safely discounted. Harry Brown, Kerdos and Tatterstall all have better to come, while Tawalla bids to emulate Latin Lover in winning this under a penalty having won at Kempton the week before. Hispanic (second choice) was baulked early at York on his reappearance and found himself poorly positioned but on his only other 5f outing he produced a tremendous performance to win at the Curragh. A revival is likely today but he may still have to give best to JER BATT. The Barrons’ sprinter will need to continue on his upward curve to defy his new mark but his Musselburgh win was striking and his subsequent defeat at Chester certainly didn’t dent his reputation given how the race panned out.

Race Predictor: CAN TO CAN

LOOKING FOR LYNDA

Forecast: 13/2 Conquistador (GB), 12/1 Frankness (GB), Harry Brown (GB), Tatterstall (IRE), 14/1, Hispanic (IRE), Jer Batt (IRE), Kerdos (IRE), Radio Goo Goo (GB), Tawalla (IRE),

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16/1 (GB), Danger Alert (GB), Pillow Talk (IRE), 20/1 Prince Of Pillo (IRE), Revenite (GB), Rocket Rodney (GB), Rocking Ends (GB), The Big Board (IRE), Walbank (IRE), 25/1 Clearpoint (GB), Michaela’s Boy (IRE), Rhythm N Hooves (GB), 33/1 Executive Decision (IRE), Looking For Lynda (IRE), Remarkable Force (IRE), Sweet Harmony (IRE), Thunder Moor (IRE), 40/1 Rogue Spirit (GB), 50/1 Can To Can (IRE), 66/1 Brave Nation(IRE)

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First Race 2.30 - THE ALBANY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 16)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £56710 to the winning horse

The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350; for two yrs old fillies only; SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, June 17th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 21st. Weights: 9st 2lb each; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of ASCOT Racecourse Ltd. 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. 27 entries at £1000. - Closed June 17th, 2023

Second Race 3.05 - THE COMMONWEALTH CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 24) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £340260 to the winning horse The second to receive £129000, the third £64560, the fourth £32160, the fifth £16140 and the sixth £8100; for three yrs old colts and fillies only; SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £2600 stake, Scratch by noon, May 30th or pay £3000, Confirm by noon, June 17th and pay £1900, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 17th and pay £35000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 21st. Weights: Colts 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance 10lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. 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. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 50 entries, 21 at £2600, 13 at £5600, 16 at £7500. - Closed May 2nd, 2023

Third Race 3.40 - THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page30)

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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres)Swinley (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, June 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT Racecourse Ltd. 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. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary This race will be restricted to 19 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R20, R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 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. 34 entries at £500. - Closed June 17th, 2023

Fourth Race 4.20 - THE CORONATION STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 48) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £340260 to the winning horse The second to receive £129000, the third £64560, the fourth £32160, the fifth £16140 and the sixth £8100; for three yrs old fillies only; OLD MILE (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres); Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £2600 stake, Scratch by noon, May 30th or pay £3000, Confirm by noon, June 17th and pay £1900, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 17th and pay £35000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 21st. Weights: 9st 2lb each NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT Racecourse Ltd. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of

the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Royal Hunt Cup Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 56 entries, 33 at £2600, 14 at £5600, 9 at £7500. - Closed May 2nd, 2023

Fifth Race 5.00 - THE SANDRINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2 FILLIES’ HANDICAP) (see page 54)

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 three yrs old fillies only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE (1,600 metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, June 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 6lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED

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. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 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. 38 entries at £500. -

Closed June 17th, 2023

Sixth Race 5.35 - THE KING EDWARD VII STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 64)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375; for three yrs old colts and geldings only; ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres)Swinley (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £870 stake, Scratch by noon, May 30th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, June 17th and pay £630, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 17th and pay £14173 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 21st. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED 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. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 72 entries, 28 at £870, 24 at £1870, 20 at £2500. - Closed May 2nd, 2023

Seventh Race 6.10 - THE PALACE OF HOLYROOD HOUSE STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page 68) 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 three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 10th, 2023, for each race won 6lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT Racecourse Ltd. 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. This race will be restricted to 28 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R29, R30 and R31. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 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. 35 entries at £500 - Closed June 17th, 202

Royal Ascot Fourth Day

Friday 23rd June 2023

Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited Board

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)

Felicity Barnard *†

Lady Celina Carter

Ian McGregor CVO *†

Harry Morley

Stewards

Chief Steward Shaun Parker

Stewards’ Panel Chair Allan Hepworth

Stewards Sophie Candy & Richard Westropp

Jonathan Parker *

Lisa Perrin

Nick Smith *† Alastair Warwick *†

Nigel Payne †

Christopher Collard † (Company Secretary)

Assistant Steward Joise Brown-Smith

Raceday Assistant Kelly O’Boyle

Officials

Director of Racing and Public Affairs

Nick Smith

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Assistant Clerk of the Course

Keith Ottesen

Starters

Robert Supple & James Stenning

Judges

Nick Bostock & David Hicks

Veterinary Officers

Graham Potts, Kate Maxwell, Sally Taylor, Amy Hawthorn

Clerks of the Scales

Robert Cuthbert & Graham Ford

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Stuart Shilston, Mel Baker, Kelly McSorley, Carol Leggett, Peter Double, Christopher Maiden, Melanie Sheppard

Handicapper

Ryan Skelton

Medical Officers

Dr Roger Goulds, Dr Ramy Saker, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr John Berry, Dr Amy Lambert, Dr Sushant Tirwari

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS

Commentators

Stewart Machin & David Fitzgerald

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley, Andy Collins, Sarah Woodborne, Darren Tilbury, Will Sherwood

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Alastair Warwick

*Director of Ascot Racecourse Limited

†Director of Ascot Racecourse Betting & Gaming Limited