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Friday 28th July 2023
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Welcome to QIPCO King George Weekend, one of the summer highlights of the British Flat season.
Today sees over £100,000 in prize money on offer across our six-race card, with the John Guest Racing Handicap the feature at 3.35pm.
We extend a warm welcome to our sponsor of three races, John Guest Racing, who have been with us for 25 years. One of those races commemorates Ascot legend, Brown Jack, who dominated the Queen Alexandra Stakes at the Royal Meeting between 1929 and 1934, winning the race six times under jockey Steve Donoghue.
Owned by Sir Harold Wernher, Brown Jack also claimed the 1928 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, as well as the Goodwood Cup and Doncaster Cup in an illustrious career, worthy of commemoration today.
We also welcome Chapel Down, sponsors of our third race and announced today as the Official English Sparkling Wine of Ascot Racecourse.
Our thanks also to today’s further sponsors; British EBF, Slingsby Gin, Berenberg and The October Club
The Berenberg sponsored October Club Fillies’ Handicap that concludes our card today is run in support of Schoolreaders, one of the many charity initiatives we engage with here through our Ascot Supports programme.
We are pleased to be hosting the photography exhibition opened at Royal Ascot in celebration of the late Queen, presented by Howden and Getty Images
We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes, an event that features a clash for the ages with the first and second from the 2023 Derby and a number of other top-class horses due to run.
Yours sincerely,
Sir Francis Brooke Bt.
His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman
Your guide to all of today’s races 14-42
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1st Race 1.50pm
The John Guest Racing British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes
Today’s opener is a six furlong Novice Stakes, restricted to two-year-old fillies which are E.B F. eligible, but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run. Each runner is allocated 9st 2lbs before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful.
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2nd Race 2.25pm
The John Guest Racing
Brown Jack Handicap Stakes
This is a two mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130
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3rd Race 3.00pm
The Chapel Down Handicap Stakes
This is a seven furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 80 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 75.
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4th Race 3.35pm
The John Guest Racing Handicap Stakes
This is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.
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5th Race 4.10pm
The Slingsby Gin Handicap Stakes
This is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb
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6th Race 4.45pm
The Berenberg October Club Supporting Schoolreaders Fillies’ Handicap Stakes
The final race today is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 85 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.
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Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or the information desk on the Grandstand Concourse with photographic proof of age.
Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.
Choose from shrimp cocktail, Balik tartar or Scottish smoked salmon among other seafood dishes, accompanied by a selection of Champagnes and fine wines
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Why not treat yourself with a visit to the Magnum Dipping bar, to enjoy the ultimate experience of craft and indulgence.
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CHAPEL DOWN AIRSTREAM & GIN TERRACE
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Visit the Chapel Down Airstream near the Parade Ring for delicious English sparkling wine or for a Slingsby G&T head to the Gin Terrace on the Grandstand Concourse.
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LAVAZZA TIERRA
Treat yourself to a delicious pizza made with authentic Italian dough and a choice of toppings. Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.
Serving tea, soft drinks and coffee by Lavazza, alongside sandwiches, salads, wraps and cakes, from its location on the Grandstand Concourse.
Ascot Racecourse has collaborated with Official Partner Howden and Getty Images to create a photography exhibition that celebrates the late Queen’s love of the Royal Meeting.
Racegoers can view this very special collection of images on the Grandstand Concourse.
Visit the Ascot Shop to browse a stylish range of exclusive collections, on-the-day essentials and perfect gifts and mementoes from your day at Ascot.
Shops are located next to the Cedar Tree Lawn or on the Concourse at Grandstand Entrance B.
Discover LK Bennett’s Royal Ascot Collection and more with styles perfect for weddings, weekend plans or just because. Forgotten your sunglasses or a flat pair of shoes? Don’t worry –get raceday ready with LK Bennett.
Find us next to the Parade Ring.
Find out more about our exciting stable of Memberships by visiting the team inside the Grandstand near Entrance B. Today, racegoers can enjoy an exclusive offer of £89 for the flexible Queen Anne Membership, saving £10 on the standard price.
Little ones can have plenty of fun in our soft play area, located in the Exhibition Hall close to the Lawns
Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support.
Chapel Down are England’s leading winemaker with a mission to change the way the world thinks about English wine. Based in the Garden of England, their world class winemaking team produce award-winning sparkling wines of exceptional quality Fresh and crisp, we invite you to raise a glass of England’s finest.
Discover their home and join them at their winery estate in Tenterden, Kent, for guided tours and experiences with their team of passionate wine experts Learn the process of winemaking from grape to glass, enjoy a guided tour around the vineyards, or treat yourself to a delicious meal at their onsite restaurant. www.chapeldown.com
Inspired by its spa town heritage and enjoyed around the world, Slingsby premium gin is crafted with pure spring water and real fruits to create the finest, award-winning British gin.
The award-winning range consists of a classic London Dry and a Yorkshire fruit selection including rhubarb, gooseberry, marmalade and blackberry Slingsby has worked with Ascot to create a range of drinks available across all the bars including summery cocktails and classic gin and tonics serves. Bottling the beautiful and restorative spirit of Harrogate for you to experience with every sip. spiritofharrogate.co.uk
This year Berenberg is kindly sponsoring the race to raise awareness of and raise funds for Schoolreaders.
For over 35 years TOC committee have chosen a charity for which the funds raised will prove transformational. We have raised over £15 million, substantially benefitting the charities we have supported. It is our goal to help innovative charities achieve that next level. www.theoctoberclub.co.uk
Schoolreaders, a child literacy charity, is the chosen 2023 TOC charity. By placing volunteers into primary schools across the country, and focussing on the most disadvantaged children, Schoolreaders is transforming thousands of children’s life stories www.schoolreaders.org
In addition, Ascot would like to thank all our 2023 race sponsors:
• A Garden For All Seasons
• Ascot Underwriting
• bet365
• Betfair
• Byrne Group
• Carey Group Plc
• Chapel Down
• Charbonnel et Walker
• DUAL
• European Breeders Fund
• Fortnum & Mason
• GL Events
• Grundon Waste Management
• John Guest Racing Ltd
• Molton Brown London
• Nirvana Spa
• Property Raceday
• Soil Science
• Thames Materials
• Tote
• Troy Asset Management
• Village Hotels
• WB Wealth
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B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, White Epaulets, striped cap Form: 111111-1 CD
BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHHH The world’s top-rated turf horse, who has made spectacular progress since his debut last June, most recently justifying short odds in the Lockinge at Newbury where he easily beat Real World and completed a Group 1 hat-trick (first two legs came in last year’s Moulin and here in the QEII); acts on good to firm and good to soft ground, still unbeaten (7-7) and has genuine claims to being the best miler since Frankel, with 1m2f aspirations for him also on the cards later on; looks set to produce another display of sheer class. Official BHA Rating 125
1. Owner’s silks (illustration)
2. Colour of horse
B = Bay
Br = Brown
Ch = Chestnut
Gr = Grey
Ro = Roan
3. Horse’s number on saddle cloth
4. Sex of horse
c = colt f = filly g = gelding h = horse m = mare
5. Sire (Father)
6. Horse’s name
7. Dam (Mother)
8. Damsire (Grandfather)
9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain)
10. Number of days since last ran
11. Draw
12. Form guide
13. Racing Post star rating
14. Owner(s)
15. Trainer and location of training establishment
16. Breeder
17. Age of horse
18. Owner’s colours (description)
19. Previous performances
/ = Denotes new season
– = Denotes new year
B = Brought down
F = Fell
P = Pulled Up
U = Unseated rider
20. Form details
C = Course winner
D = Distance winner
CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.
C D = Has at won a race at Ascot before but over a different distance. They have also won over today’s trip at another course.
BF = Finished beaten favourite on their previous run.
21. Weight (stones/pounds)
22. Official BHA Rating
The BHA handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change in rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, their latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h. 23. Jockey’s name and photo
If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.
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.
Six furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres) for novice two yrs old fillies
Advertised Total Prize Fund £15000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800 (Penalty Value £8100) SS
See page 46 for conditions of this race
B f Churchill (IRE) - Pink Symphony (Montjeu (IRE))
Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay
Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay
Sponsor: JMH Group
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 9
STALLS: CENTRE
Dr aw 7 Tom Marquand
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap Form: 13 D
Foaled 29.4.2021. HHHH Debut win at Windsor (6f, good; strong through the line) reads well as the runner-up pushed impressive July Stakes winner Jasour close on her debut; it was only two weeks later when she didn’t appear to stay 7f at Newbury (good to firm); no easy task with a penalty but retains significant potential.
Ch f Showcasing - Satsuma (Compton Place)
Owner: Hot To Trot Racing VI
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Sponsor: Searls Land
Horse Age: 2
Official BHA Rating 82
Weight: 9 2
Colours: MAROON, BEIGE braces, BEIGE cap
Form:
Foaled 13.2.2021. HHH 120,000gns foal; seventh foal; sister to 5f AW winner Orange Blossom (RPR 89), half-sister to winners Good Vibes (5f 2yo inc Group 3; 104), Yakushima (Japanese 6f 2yo/7f Listed; 98) and Kohinoor (6f 2yo; 78); dam 5f 2yo winner (90); stable’s winner of this 12 months ago had the benefit of a run but she needs checking in the market
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Plucky Lass (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))
Owner: Mr A. E. Oppenheimer
Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Tote
Horse Age: 2
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 9 2
Colours: BLACK and WHITE (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap
Form:
Foaled 11.2.2021. HHH First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Bosphorus (UAE 6f), Red Poppy (1m AW) and Daddys Poppit (6f AW); stable still seeking its first 2yo winner of the season but the owner has long targeted this meeting (family formerly sponsored the King George).
B f Waldgeist - Sound of Guns (Acclamation)
Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd
Horse Age: 2
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 9 2
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 6
Foaled 3.3.2021. HHH Ran nicely for a 25-1 chance when sixth at Haydock (6f, good) and the third and fourth horses have since dominated a Newmarket novice; presumably held in some regard by her northern trainer to be heading here second time out
Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lava Flow (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
Horse Age: 2
Official BHA Rating -
Weight: 9 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form:
Foaled 30.4.2021. HHHHH Seventh foal; closely related to the stable’s high-class 6f-7f winner Pinatubo and a half-sister to winners Sundoro (1m2f inc Listed; 108), Al Mureib (UAE 9.5f dirt; 89) and Antisana (French 11.7f); dam 9.7f and 1m3f winner (Listed; 101); stable operates at a 27% strike-rate with its 2yos here; highly likely to be involved
Official BHA Rating -
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mannaal (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Breeder: Godolphin
Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2
Dr aw 1 Andrea Atzeni
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.
Form: 3
Foaled 21.2.2021. HHHH By top sprinter Blue Point and out of a smart 1m-11.4f winner; only 100-30 at Kempton (6f, AW) and looked dangerous until her effort petered out in the closing stages; that was a nice platform on which to build and she’s considered
Official BHA Rating -
B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Amazing Alice (Sayif (IRE))
Owner: Mr Michael Blencowe
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
Breeder: Mr Christopher Hirst
Sponsor: Moretons Investments Ltd
Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2
Colours: Form:
Dr aw 8
Official BHA Rating -
B f Acclamation - Caribbean Ace (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))
Owner: Coverdale Stud
Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn
Breeder: Ms C. Peddie
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 2
Dr aw 4 Kieran Shoemark
Colours: GOLD, ONYX stripes on sleeves, GOLD cap with ONYX button
Form:
Foaled 24.4.2021. HHH €40,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Migration (1m-1m2f; RPR 120), That’s My Girl (6f 2yo; 63) and Panist (Qatar 1m2f); dam unraced half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Knavesmire; stable has been getting debut winners this season
Official BHA Rating -
2022: CLOCHETTE (IRE) 2 9 2 Andrea Atzeni 8-13 (Andrew Balding) 11 ran
BETTING FORECAST:
9-4 Panarea (IRE), 4-1 Rawaasi (IRE), 9-2 Pink Satin (GB), 7-1 Apeeling (GB), 8-1 Ruling Sovereign (IRE), 10-1 Lokana (IRE), Gutsy Girl (GB), 14-1 Tropical Shot (IRE)
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Outstanding first foals sold for up to 145,000gns
“I absolutely loved the Kameko’s and ended up buying four! The colt out of Golden Spell was a standout at the sale.”
Michael Fitzpatrick, Kilminfoyle House Stud
“They were strikingly similar with a lot of strength and good walks. There was plenty of judges going around the sales saying they liked the Kameko’s.”
Joe Foley, Ballyhane Stud
Don’t miss his first yearlings selling this autumn!
Colt out of Golden Spell Sold for 145,000gns to Good Will Bloodstock
Colt out of Bella Nouf Sold for 100,000gns to David Howden
About two miles (15f 209yds) (3,100 metres) for three yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £25000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 (Penalty Value £12885) Weights raised 3lb and Paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 46 for conditions of this race.
John Guest Racing will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
No Horse
Ch g Australia - Waila (Notnowcato)
Owner: Katy Jane Reed and Edward J Ware
Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket
Breeder: Southcourt Stud
Sponsor: Richard Frisby Bloodstock Limited
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 2
Draw Jockey
Dr aw 8 Callum Shepherd
Colours: BLACK and WHITE (quartered), SCARLET sleeves and cap
Form: 24-6002
HHH Just ten races buta mixedrecord; going down by a neckto King Eagle atNewmarket (1m6f, good; not proven on softer) was his best show since last September and he rallied in good style, as if well worth this first go at 2m. Official BHA Rating 87
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dame Lucy (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))
Owner: Ignited
Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket
Breeder: Tony Doyle
Sponsor: Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 10 2
Dr aw 3 Harry Davies (3)
Colours: RED, WHITE disc, BLACK and RED striped sleeves, WHITE cap
Form: 4-31315
HH Reliable sort with an excellent strike-rate in handicaps and no ground worries; however, none of his seven wins have been beyond 1m4f and although the attempt at 2m on Newcastle AW last time produced one of his best ratings, it did not entirely persuade that this is his trip
Official BHA Rating 87
B m Indian Haven - Precision Five (Proclamation (IRE))
Owner: Calne Engineering Ltd
Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn
Breeder: Calne Engineering Ltd
Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 13
Colours: ORANGE and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ORANGE armlets, ORANGE cap
Form: 222516 CD
HHH Versatile regarding tactics and clung on from Monsieur Lambrays in four-way finish in May on first visit to Ascot (2m, soft; effective on good); form dipped slightly on latest outing but she’s basically had a solid sequence since last September and should be on the premises
B g Postponed (IRE) - Party Line (Montjeu (IRE))
Owner: Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd
Trainer: Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Breeder: Mr Stuart Counsell
Horse Age: 4
Official BHA Rating 84
Dr aw 7 Trevor Whelan
Weight: 9 12
Colours: MAUVE, RED diamond, MAUVE cap, WHITE spots.
Form: 04-3326
HHH Can front-run; two good displays on turf for Charlie Johnston this summer (1m6f/2m) and he was on the heels of two of today’s rivals on first occasion; 32,000gns sale before a respectable show at Newbury (1m4f) last Friday; sole start on softer than good came when tailed off on heavy going last October; should figure prominently if the ground is okay.
Official BHA Rating 83 (-1)
Ch g Frankel - The Lark (Pivotal)
Owner: Lady Bamford
Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Breeder: Lady Bamford
Sponsor: Unibet
Dr aw 4 Ryan
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 12
Colours: MAROON.
Form: 5543-11
HHHHH Had wind and gelding operations and a change of stable last autumn; returned with improved efforts to win at Bath (11.6f, soft) in April and Newmarket (1m6f, good; ridden by 3lb claimer) in June, holding off Traila by a neck in the latter; up another 3lb but 2m looks well worth a go and he’s a lightly raced 4yo who retains potential
Official BHA Rating 83
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Pinkerton (Danehill (USA))
Owner: Abdulla Belhabb
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 11
Dr aw 1 Tom Marquand
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK epaulets, BLACK and EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves.
Form: 114-004
HHH 2022 campaign included 1m4f wins in a soft-ground maiden and AW handicap, followed by a close fourth when tried over1m6f;lateststartwasmorelikeitagain,whenmakingmostforarespectablefourthofeightatthistrack(1m4f);goingback up in trip looks in order but 2m is something new.
B m Manduro (GER) - Alakhana (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))
Owner: Macable Partnership
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating 82
Dr aw 9 William Buick
Weight: 9 11
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW check, diabolo on sleeves.
Form: 611-322 CD
HHHH Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins here (good) and at Newmarket (good to soft; more to prove on soft); seconds this month at Chester and York confirm she’s a big player if the ground is okay.
Official BHA Rating 82
B g Champs Elysees - Windermere Island (Cadeaux Genereux)
Owner: Miss I. G. Tompsett
Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
Breeder: Glebe Stud
Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 7
Dr aw 2 David Probert
Colours: GREY, DARK BLUE epaulets, armlets and star on cap
Form: 3000-20 D
HHH Last won in July 2020; bits of 2022 form read well and he was short-headed by Blazeon Five at Ascot (2m, soft; acts on good to firm) this May on first attempt for new connections, finishing well; 40-1 that day and 33-1 when last of seven at Goodwood one month later, so he’s probably not the percentage call.
Official BHA Rating 78
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Vow (Motivator)
Owner: Victorious Racing
Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Breeder: Lodge Park Stud
Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 8 11
Colours: RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap
Form: 052110
HHHH Wore cheekpieces on last three starts, making all over about 1m6f at Redcar (good to firm) and Doncaster (good; unraced on softer) before tailed off when co-second favourite for a quite valuable race at Haydock; an eight-day break was blamed for the latter but he also now switches to a visor; likely to stay 2m and penultimate start suggests he’s well handicapped
Official BHA Rating 83 Visor worn first time by No
Stewards Note:
MALAKAHNA: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed. PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat after its recent run.
2022: MOSTLY CLOUDY (IRE) 3 8 12 Tom Marquand 10-11 (Gemma Tutty) 5 ran
4-1 Pledgeofallegiance (IRE), 5-1 Tamilla (GB), Malakahna (FR), 11-2 Blazeon Five (GB), King Eagle (IRE), 15-2 Appier (IRE), 10-1 Traila (GB), 14-1 Temporize (GB), Monsieur Lambrays (GB)
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As we look ahead to the rest of the Flat season National Racehorse Week (NRW) is quickly coming into view. Initially the brainchild of trainer Richard Phillips, NRW celebrates the thoroughbred and opens up the behind-thescenes elements of horse racing the public otherwise would not see.
This year NRW runs from the 9th-17th September and includes yards from across the country, from Scotland to Devon, Newmarket to Nottinghamshire. It also involves retraining centres, ex-racehorses visiting care homes and other Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) activities.
The week will also incorporate seven Racing to School days, kindly hosted by Daniel and Claire Kubler, Mark Pattinson, Rebecca Menzies, James Moffatt, Donald McCain and Hugo Palmer. Racing Together supports NRW and there are groups visiting yards from initiatives such as Tickets4Troops, MIND and Blue Light Ticketing.
Last year featured 138 separate events with over 100 yards, eight studs and seven aftercare, retraining & rehoming centres taking part. This year there are over 15,000 spaces at public open day events during National Racehorse Week, with 185 public open day events and over 50 community events taking place.
The week will showcase the love, care and attention that these magnificent animals receive on a daily basis, provide an opportunity for racing to engage with its local communities as well as open out the sport to those who have never previously experienced it. Who knows, for someone it may be the lightbulb moment that sparks a lifetime love of horse racing.
To book your place on NRW 2023 please visit nationalracehorseweek.uk and for community groups please contact:
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A FRESHER WAY TO CELEBRATE
H A N D I CA P STA K E S ( C L A S S 4 )
Seven furlongs (7f) (1,400 metres) for three yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516 (Penalty Value £10468) SS
See page 47 for conditions of this race
Chapel Down will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
1 P E A R LE D ’O R (I RE ) (1
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Thoughtless Moment (IRE) (Pivotal)
Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
Sponsor: Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 10 1
STALLS: CENTRE
Dr aw 10 Jason Watson
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 0-02602
Official BHA Rating 81
HHHH Some mixed form and no win since debut (2021) but he’s had only nine races and was narrowly denied over C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago; off same mark today, he has to be considered seriously.
2 E P SO M FA IT HF UL L (G B) (4 7 )
B m Coach House (IRE) - La Fortunata (Lucky Story (USA))
Owner: Epsom Racegoers No.2
Trainer: Pat Phelan, Epsom Breeder: Mr James Patton
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 10 0
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE
Cross of Lorraine
Form: 500003 C D
Dr aw 11 Paddy Bradley (3)
HH Multiple winner whose 7f wins have come on AW; she did win over 6f here (good) last July but, not for the first time, her stamina for 7f on turf wasn’t up to the job over C&D next time; no great impact this term, so is down the weights; big problems seemingly if the ground is softer than good
Official BHA Rating 80
B g Swiss Spirit - Choisette (Choisir (AUS))
Owner: John Guest Racing
Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 13
aw
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 60-2105 CD
HH 2-27 on turf (has a much better strike-rate on AW) but one of those wins was over 7f at this meeting two years ago; ended a losing run on AW in April, followed by two lesser shows on turf; 7lb claimer recruited Official BHA Rating 79
B g Mshawish (USA) - Refreshing (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: The Horse Watchers 4
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
Breeder: Candy Meadows LLC
Sponsor: Timeform
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 13
Dr aw 12 Ryan Moore
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, BLACK cap
Form: 000123 D BF
HHH Not proven on softer than good; has form front-running but has been held up in recent starts, including for a win at Doncaster (7f) early this month; unlucky next time and ran respectably on latest; player.
Official BHA Rating 79
B g Showcasing - Secret Sense (USA) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: JacobsConstructionHoldings& Mr E Kelly
Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Breeder: Newsells Park Stud
Sponsor: Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 12
Dr aw 2 Kieran Shoemark
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap
Form: 20-5113 D
HHHH Second here on debut (2021); made the breakthrough in 7f handicaps at Yarmouth and Newbury (by a short head) last month and ran creditably back at Newbury on latest outing; ridden by 7lb claimer on last two starts but not today; below form on sole start on softer than good; major contender otherwise
Official BHA Rating 78
B g Kodiac - Baltic Belle (IRE) (Redback)
Owner: Caveat Emptor Partnership
Trainer: John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 11
Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE stars, PINK cap
Form: 550363 C D
Dr aw 6 Kaiya Fraser (5)
HHHHH No ground worriesand hasasolidrecord atAscot,includinga1m winin 2021andrespectable third on latest outing; betterthisseasonover1mthan7f;4lbbelowhislastwinningmarkandit’spossiblethatthefirst-timevisorwillsparksomething, as first-time cheekpieces did in May 2021.
B c Expert Eye - Soft Ice (IRE) (Kingmambo (USA))
Owner: Ahmad Al Shaikh
Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn
Breeder: Paget Bloodstock
Official BHA Rating 77
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Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9
Dr aw 7 William Buick
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and star on cap
Form: 6224
HHHH Only four races; runner-up in 1m novices at Lingfield (AW) and Doncaster (good to firm); raced freely when fair fourth of six on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good; unraced on softer) five weeks ago, so drop back to 7f looks worth a go; interesting despite needing marked overall improvement.
Official BHA Rating 82
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Raggiante (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))
Owner: Ron Spore & Dr C Scott
Trainer: William Stone, West Wickham
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
Sponsor: Tote
Dr aw 4 Ross Coakley
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 8
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW spots.
Form: 344303 D
HHH Hard to win with (2-34) but close third of eight at Leicester on latest outing, when blinkers replaced the usual cheekpieces; acts on good to soft as well as good to firm; pretty consistent in previous seasons.
Official BHA Rating 74
B g Kodiac - Golden Shine (Royal Applause)
Owner: Mr Michael Geoghegan
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Breeder: Thomas Hassett
Sponsor: Tote
Dr aw 5 Pat Dobbs
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 7
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star
Form: 551-00
HH Made all in 6f novice on good to firm at Salisbury last July; not seen afterwards as 3yo and took backward steps this term in two handicaps (7f on soft and 6f on good); very lightly raced compared to most of these but being gelded since latest start needs to have turned things around.
Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Harlequin Girl (Where Or When (IRE))
Owner: Mr N. O’Keeffe
Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket
Breeder: Cranford Bloodstock UK Ltd
Sponsor: Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd
Horse Age: 3
Official BHA Rating 80
Dr aw 9 Harry Davies (3)
Weight: 9 5
Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets. Form: 2033
HHH Placed in three of four starts, none on softer than good; needs bit better on this handicap debut but it’s possible that return to 7f from 1m will help
Ch g Showcasing - Under The Covers (Stimulation (IRE))
Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds VI
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Llety Farms
Sponsor: Oakman Group PLC
Horse Age: 3
Official BHA Rating 78
Dr aw 1 Tom Marquand
Weight: 9 5
Colours: NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, WHITE cap
Form: 332123 BF
HHHH String of solid efforts this year before heavy ground (acts on soft) may have been his undoing when favourite at Haydock six days ago; shaped on previous start as if he probably stayed 7f on good; not ruled out
Official BHA Rating 78
Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress (Diktat)
Owner: Phil Cunningham
Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Breeder: Phil Cunningham
Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 4
Colours: WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap
Form: 12-00
Dr aw 13 Hayley Turner
HH All four starts have been 6f on AW; won debut at Kempton last November and better form when second at Chelmsford one month later; badly hampered late on next start; hung right on the final turn when below form at Lingfield in April latest; gelded in June and now has cheekpieces, plus an extra 1f and turf debut; bit to prove
Official BHA Rating 77
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Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dawn of Empire (USA) (Empire Maker (USA))
Owner: Martin & Valerie Slade & Partner
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Ms Morna McDowall
Sponsor: Tote
Dr aw 8 David Probert
Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3
Colours: DARK GREEN, RED diamond, armlets and cap
Form: 411503
HH Won Kempton novice (6f, AW) in April and followed up on handicap debut at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) in May; not quite so good in his three handicaps since and return to 7f (tried it as 2yo) needs a positive response
Official BHA Rating 76
Visor worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 12. Hood worn by No 1, 4. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 9, 12.
Stewards Note:
EPSOM FAITHFULL: Following its run on 11/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
FLYING SECRET: Following its run on 6/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.
HALLA DUBAI: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
MAHARAJAS EXPRESS: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right on the bend.
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAS YEAR
13-2 Halla Dubai (IRE), 7-1 Global Esteem (IRE), Snuggle (GB), 15-2 Mobashr (USA), 8-1 Flying Secret (GB), Laoisman (GB), Grenham Bay (IRE), 9-1 Pearle d’Or (IRE), 10-1 Dashing Dick (IRE), 12-1 Epsom Faithfull (GB), 16-1 Captain Cuddles (IRE), Maharajas Express (GB), 20-1 Spirited Guest (GB)
The fastest 2000 Guineas winner in history
Gr.1 winning son of pivotal
6 Gr.1 winners and 37 Stakes winners across 3 continents
European Champion 2YO Filly
• Gr.1CheveleyParkStakes
• Gr.3PrincessMargaretStakes
• ListedEmpressStakes
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H A N D I CA P STA K E S ( C L A S S 2 )
One mile about four furlongs, swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,300 metres) for three yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £45000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) Weights raised 1lb and Paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 47 for conditions of this race.
No Horse
1 G A A SS E E (I RE ) (2 0)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Oojooba (Monsun (GER))
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Breeder: Godolphin
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 2
STALLS: INSIDE
Draw Jockey
Dr aw 2 Tom Marquand
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.
Form: 130-004 D
HHHHH Back to form when fourth of 13 in useful 1m4f handicap at Haydock on latest outing, never nearer in a slowly run race; no ground worries and he should again be on the premises.
Official BHA Rating 100
B g New Bay - Maybe Grace (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA))
Owner: Venice Consulting, D’Ascanio, Gambini
Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Breeder: Ms H. O’Connor
Sponsor: KPF Racing Ltd
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 13
Dr aw 1 Benoit de la Sayette
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, EMERALD GREEN star
Form: 003-106
HHH With Joseph O’Brien before this season; won useful handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) when reappearing in April and, having been tailed off at Epsom, good sixth of 18 over C&D at the Royal meeting (good to firm; acts on yielding to soft); thereabouts judged on those two good efforts.
Official BHA Rating 97
Ch g Mayson - Lady Sylvia (Haafhd)
Owner: David J Keast & Faringdon Place 1
Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn
Breeder: David J. Keast
Sponsor: Stonegate Homes
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 11
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap
Form: 14-3U16 D
Dr aw 4 Kieran Shoemark
HH A revelation in blinkers, including when winning three in a row last August-September (1m4f, good/good to firm) and storming 7l clear at Kempton (1m4f, AW) this month; below form, however, on both visits here, including nine days after that most recent win and good to soft should not have been a problem
Official BHA Rating 95
Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pandora’s Box (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Middleham Park Racing XCII
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd
Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 9
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.
Form: 216036 D
Dr aw 8 Harry Davies (3)
HH Four-time Tapeta winner who transferred AW form to turf when close third at Ayr (1m5f, good) in June; ran creditably just behind Gaassee at Haydock two weeks later, always mid-division; not proven on softer than good.
Official BHA Rating 93
B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Lady Moscou (IRE) (Sir Percy)
Owner: Mr Richard L Page & Mr Luke Dace
Trainer: Luke Dace, Billingshurst
Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited
Sponsor: Luke Dace
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 8
Dr aw 5 Aidan Keeley (3)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK spots, ROYAL BLUE cap
Form: 30-0131
HHHH Histworunsonsofterthangoodwereearlyincareer;fourwinsongoodtofirm,includingwhenhecomfortablymade all twice at Windsor this summer; latest came when upped to 11.4f four weeks ago and he did it in good style under Aidan Keeley; not bred for this far, but same could be said of his other turf wins; improving 4yo who needs a close look despite going up another 7lb.
Official BHA Rating 92
B g Muhaarar - Rainbow Springs (Selkirk (USA))
Owner: Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Breeder: Michael E Wates CBE
Sponsor: Helicentreuk
Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5
Dr aw 6 William Buick
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, hooped cap
Form: 040-001 CD
HHHH Well down the weights when he raised his head again to win seven-runner race over C&D (good to soft; acts on good to firm) 13 days ago by a neck from the hot favourite, registering his first success since debut; back up 4lb and has headgear first time but he’s back in serious calculations.
Ch g Cityscape - Daffydowndilly (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Lord Blyth
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Lemington Grange Stud
Sponsor: Tote
Official BHA Rating 89
Dr aw 3 Jason Watson
Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3
Colours: PALE BLUE, CAMPBELL
TARTAN hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap
Form: 22-3125
HH The ground was soft when he won narrowly at Chester and good to firm when he was a tad unlucky not to have gone closeatRedcarlaterinMay;bothwereoverabout1m2f,atwhichhehasregisteredmuchhisbestresultsandform;wellbeaten behind Youthful King over 11.4f on latest start
Official BHA Rating 87
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Birdie Queen (Pastoral Pursuits)
Owner: The Golf Partnership
Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham
Breeder: The Golf Partnership
Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd
Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3
Colours: GREY, YELLOW stripe, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap
Form: 600-016
Dr aw 9 Tom Queally
HHH Completed a four-timer last May-June before runner-upin this race; secondrun after wind surgery whengoing in again at Windsor this June but he was 15l behind Youthful King there on latest outing, both 11.4f; acts on good to firm and good to soft; well treated judged on peak efforts.
Official BHA Rating 87
B g Helmet (AUS) - Reem Star (Green Tune (USA))
Owner: John Guest Racing
Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 9 1
Dr aw 7 David Probert
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap
Form: 330202 D
HHH NowinsinceApril2022andtherehavebeenafewblips(penultimatestartwasputdowntolosingashoe)buthe’soften onthepremisesandsomeofhisbestformhasbeenatthistrack;sometimesslowlyaway,includingwhensecondtoimpressive Saratoga Gold on AW last time; more to prove if the ground is softer than good
Official BHA Rating 85
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.
Stewards Note:
GAASSEE: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
MAX MAYHEM: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
PROTECTED GUEST: Following its run on 6/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
2022: JUAN DE MONTALBAN (IRE) 4 10 2 Jack Mitchell 9-4 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 6 ran
7-2 Oneforthegutter (GB), 4-1
Gaassee (IRE), 5-1
Youthful King (GB), 7-1
Max Mayhem (GB), 8-1 Saratoga Gold (GB), The Whipmaster (IRE), 9-1
Nolton Cross (IRE), 10-1
Protected Guest (GB), 12-1 City Streak (GB)
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• Champion Older Miler
• Winner of the Gr.1 Sussex Stakes
• Dual winner of the Gr.2 Celebration Mile - in record time
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AWARD-WINNING BRITISH GIN
SPA TOWN HERITAGE ENJOYED AROUND THE WORLD
One mile about four furlongs, swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,300 metres) for three yrs old and upwards
Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS
See page 47 for conditions of this race
Slingsby Gin will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Upskittled (Diktat)
Owner: Stowe 100 Club and Berkeley Racing
Trainer: Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud
Sponsor: Pump Technology Limited
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 10 2
Dr aw 2 Rhys Clutterbuck
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevrons and armlets, YELLOW cap, DARK BLUE diamond
Form: 23250-3 D
HHH Won five in a row over 1m4f from November 2021 to May 2022 and has mostly run with credit since; tailed off on final 2022 start (August) but an encouraging third over 1m2f at Windsoron return 11 days ago; well beaten in his onlytwo runs (2021) on softer than good; player if the ground is okay
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Fairy (Haafhd)
Owner: The Summer Club
Trainer: Syd Hosie, Sherborne Breeder: Worksop Manor Stud
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating 80
Dr aw 1 Trevor Whelan
Weight: 9 11
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE cap
Form: 000231-
HH Returns to the Flat after six runs over hurdles, which possibly stretched his stamina; 10lb higher than when easy winner at Windsor (1m, soft) for Alice Haynes last October but his stamina is a major question; has often worn a hood or cheekpieces and now it’s blinkers.
Official BHA Rating 75
Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE) (Dansili)
Owner: Mr Philip Fox & Partner
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Grundy Bloodstock SRL
Sponsor: Tote
Dr aw 3 Hayley Turner
Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5
Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE sleeves, MAUVE stars, MAUVE cap, PURPLE star
Form: 03-521 D
HHHHH Well beaten on soft ground on reappearance (unraced on good to soft) and resumed improvement in his two starts since, justifying favouritism with a late bid in a handicap at Chester (1m4f, good) on latest; up 4lb but looks capable of better
Official BHA Rating 80
B g Slade Power (IRE) - Irrational (Kyllachy)
Owner: Ron Spore & Dr C Scott
Trainer: William Stone, West Wickham
Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Tote
Dr aw 7 Kieran Shoemark
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 4
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW spots.
Form: 0-0412 D
HHHH Much improved when leading 1f out to win by a nose in 18-runner race at Newbury (1m4f, good) in May on handicapdebut;goodsecondofsevenoffthis5lbhighermarkatNewmarket(1m4f,goodtosoft)fourweeksagoandmaywell continue to progress.
B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Velvetina (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))
Owner: Dr S. P. Hargreaves
Trainer: Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple
Breeder: Windflower Overseas
Horse Age: 7
Official BHA Rating 68
Dr aw 5 Connor Planas (5)
Weight: 9 2
Colours: ORANGE, RED star and sleeves.
Form: 0-00541 D
HHHH No ground worries; usually ridden patiently, likely to appear late on the scene; back near last summer’s form when winning an amateurs’ race in tidy fashion at Epsom (1m4f) on latest outing; back up 4lb but considered
Official BHA Rating 66
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Executrix (Oasis Dream) Dr aw 4 Jimmy Quinn
Owner: Ms Camilla Jade White
Trainer: Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2
Colours: PINK, BLACK sleeves, PINK stars, BLACK cap, PINK star
Form: 0031-04 D
HH Four wins for Karl Burke, the last two over about 2m on AW (probably acts on soft); made a respectable second start for new connections but 1m4f poses a question and headgear (in which he gained all of his wins) is still missing.
Official BHA Rating 66
Ch g Classic Empire (USA) - Miss Mockingbird (USA) (Birdstone (USA)) Dr aw 8 Andrea Atzeni
Owner: Mr Peter Jeffers
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
Breeder: Debby Oxley
Sponsor: All Sport Hospitality Ltd ( Harper Angel)
Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW epaulets, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap
Form: 434
HH Fair form for minor honours in his 1m novice and 1m2f/1m4f maidens, the first two on AW and latest on good to firm; gelded since; unexposed handicap debutant who could easily be capable of better.
Official BHA Rating 75
B f Sixties Icon - Bridie Ffrench (Bahamian Bounty)
Owner: Six or Sticks (Sixties)
Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited
Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13
Dr aw 9 Tom Marquand
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW disc, hooped sleeves.
Form: 313512 D
HHHH Placed on good to soft in April; progressive in handicaps, ridden by 5lb claimer on last two starts when winning from Alhambra Palace at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) and beaten a neck at Newbury (1m5f, good); races off a 2lb lower mark than last week and is well handicapped
Official BHA Rating 74 (+4)
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Candle Lit (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))
Owner: Military Syndicate & Mrs Clodagh McStay
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Breeder: Mabaki Investments
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 8 11
Dr aw 10 Harry Davies (3)
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, BLACK seams, quartered cap
Form: 44452
HHH Two bits of form stand out among his five starts, including when second of seven in handicap at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) when cheekpieces were given a go last time; the other was on soft; needs to find extra.
Official BHA Rating 72
B g Le Havre (IRE) - Lady Francesca (Montjeu (IRE))
Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Breeder: Newsells Park Stud
Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 8 6
Dr aw 6 David Probert
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets. Form: 00-642 BF
HHHH Warm favourite for handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good) in June when fourth of 13 in a bunched finish; close second of six to Flash Bardot at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later, form boosted by the winner; raised 1lb and finding some improvement, he must be of interest.
Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No 7.
Official BHA Rating 67
2022: AWESOME DANCER (IRE) 3 9 0 Pat Cosgrave 28-1 (George Baker) 11 ran
7-2 Flash Bardot (GB), 4-1 Alhambra Palace (GB), 5-1 Scintillante (GB), 6-1 Dashing Panther (GB), Bug Boy (IRE), 8-1 Way of Life (GB), 9-1 Military Tycoon (IRE), 16-1 Open Choice (USA), 20-1 Socially Shady (GB), 25-1 Afta Party (IRE)
Five furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS
See page 47 for conditions of this race
Berenberg / October Club will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
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B f Twilight Son - Lady McGuffy (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Dr
Owner: Mr W. Clifford
Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Breeder: Mrs S. Clifford
Sponsor: Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 10 2
Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, striped sleeves and star on cap. Form: 031126 D
HHH Enjoyed a tactical advantage when getting the better of Glamorous Breeze in a three-runner event at Bath last month (5f, firm); better form in her next two starts, winning at Sandown and then second at Haydock, but her form cooled over 6f (good to soft) at Epsom 23 days ago; return to 5f can help but a career-best effort will be needed to win
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B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Go Glamorous (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))
Owner: Robert & Nina Bailey
Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent
Breeder: Mr Robert & Mrs Nina Bailey
Sponsor: Chepstow Garden Centre, Chepstow Garden Centre
Horse Age: 5
Official BHA Rating 87
Weight: 10 0
Colours: RED, BLACK star, WHITE sleeves and cap
Form: 0-60121 D
STALLS: CENTRE
Dr aw 8 Trevor Whelan
HHHH Notably strong traveller who has won five of her 25 handicap runs and finished second in a further 11; 3lb rise for her latest Windsor win (beat Woolhampton, despite idling and hanging left in the closing stages); very best form has come on fast ground but she is effective on good to soft; has more races in her and she should make a bold bid to improve on her second to Cuban Breeze in this race last year
Official BHA Rating 85
B m Bated Breath - Madam Mojito (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN))
Owner: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Ltd & Richard Kent
Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny
Breeder: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock
Sponsor: Emma Evans Racing Ltd
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 12
Dr aw 1 Tom Marquand
Colours: RED, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 223432 CD
HHHH One of last season’s five victories came in this race when she rallied having been headed by Glamorous Breeze in the closingstages;still3lbhigherthanforthatwindespitehavingbeenbeaten11timesalreadythisyear;thatdoesn’ttellthewhole story though as she’s been running with great credit of late, finding only a handicap blot too strong at Newmarket last week; seems to handle most ground but best on good or quicker
Official BHA Rating 83 (+2)
B f Profitable (IRE) - Miss Azeza (Dutch Art)
Owner: Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Oak Leaf Stud
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 8
Dr aw 4 Jason
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots, hooped cap
Form: 1256-60
HH Didn’t run as badly as the distance beaten suggests at Chester two weeks ago (5.5f, soft) but she still didn’t look at last season’s best; edging back down the weights but something to prove on this first crack at 5f
B f Cotai Glory - Open Verse (USA) (Black Minnaloushe (USA))
Owner: The Cruisey Ladies
Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Horse Age: 3
Official BHA Rating 79
Dr aw 5 Kieran Shoemark
Weight: 9 8
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN armlets, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots.
Form: 0-22161 D
HHH 2-5 for her new yard, winning a Southwell maiden (6f) emphatically from the front and adding a Newcastle handicap four weeks ago (5f); yet to show comparable turf form and untried on slower than good to firm.
Official BHA Rating 83
B f Camacho - Mary Thomas (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))
Owner: Mr David Klein
Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton
Breeder: Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard
Sponsor: Signs & Safety Ltd, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 8
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 100552
Dr aw 3 Ross Coakley
HHH Boastedsomesolidformasa2yoandshegotoffthemarkingoodstyleonherseasonalreturn(5f,AW);thehandicapper had been in command afterwards but she responded well to new blinkers when chasing home Glamorous Breeze at Windsor four weeks ago (5f, good to firm); 2lb higher but likely to give her running.
B f Unfortunately (IRE) - Abonos (IRE) (Approve (IRE))
Owner: Offthebridle Podcast
Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Breeder: Sarah Moorbey
Sponsor: Fitzdares
Horse Age: 3
Official BHA Rating 83
Dr aw 6 Callum Shepherd
Weight: 9 7
Colours: RED and GREY stripes, RED sleeves, GREY armlets, WHITE cap Form: 3-1222
HHHHH Unexposed 3yo; has some quirks but not short of ability and she found only an unexposed and well-handicapped opponent too strong at Chelmsford 19 days ago (6f; cheekpieces tried for the first time); should have the pace to deal with 5f and she’s interesting now switched to turf.
Official BHA Rating 82
B m Poet’s Voice - Sancai (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))
Owner: Mr N Sfrantzis
Trainer: Ronald Harris, Chepstow
Breeder: Byerley Stud
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 0
Dr aw 7 Andrea Atzeni
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars. Form: 135665 D
HH Stayed on well to win a big-field handicap at Bath on Good Friday (5f, soft); mixed record over 5f and 6f since; others appeal more for the win.
Blinkers worn by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7.
2022: CUBAN BREEZE 4 9 13 Pat Cosgrave 13-2 (David Evans) 7 ran
Official BHA Rating 71
BETTING FORECAST: 10-3 Glamorous Breeze (GB), 7-2 Cuban Breeze (GB), 5-1 Holy Fire (GB), 6-1 Cruise (IRE), Woolhampton (IRE), 7-1 Lil Guff (GB), 10-1 Origintrail (IRE), 20-1 Sarah’s Verse (GB)
The safety and welfare of horses and jockeys is paramount throughout the year at Ascot. In recent years we have invested significantly to improve our facilities on and off the track to ensure we provide the very best care and attention for all participants Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the changes made to the racing surface itself during the redevelopment in 2006.
The key elements of the project were to camber the home and old paddock bends and to remove the road crossings over the track, replacing them with underpasses. This created a safer surface for the horses, where previously some less experienced runners had occasionally shied at the differing surfaces.
Further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area in 2016. Increased in size to accommodate large field races more comfortably, the Unsaddling Enclosure Lawn is positioned to benefit from maximum shade
from the crown of an adjacent mature tree as well as a repositioned tulip tree, which sits to the south of the oval. Equine misting fans were also installed to aid with post-race cooling of horses.
Four specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every raceday, dedicated to the welfare of all the horses. During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend a casualty generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties.
Ascot’s two permanent veterinary boxes are supplemented with an X-Ray machine for the major meetings to assist with swift diagnosis before administration of treatment on site or any movement necessary to equine hospitals. There are two equine ambulances on course at all times and three ambulances for any incidents involving injuries to jockeys.
The jockeys’ facilities at Ascot include a medical treatment room, rest rooms and a dedicated room for physiotherapy
F RIDAY 8 t h & SAT UR DAY 9 t h SEPT EMB ER
Two days of fantastic late summer
Flat racing offer a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, perfect for catching up with friends and enjoying the action on the track.
Saturday’s racing highlight is the Lavazza Stakes, a valuable Heritage Handicap run over a mile-and-a-half, a memorable renewal of which was won by Chalk Stream for Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.
Tickets from £20 per person
Under 18s go free Group rates available
S AT U R DAY 1 2 t h A U G U S T
The perfect blend of thrilling entertainment on and off the track.
A unique fixture in the global racing calendar, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup sees renowned jockeys from around the world join forces and compete to win racing’s ultimate team prize. Find out who will lift the trophy after an exhilarating six-race contest before rounding off the day at the evening concert featuring Craig David Presents TS5, Melanie C and Marvin Humes
Tickets from £30 per person
Under 18s go free Group rates available
SAT UR DAY 5 t h & S UN DAY 6 t h AU GU ST
You are assured a weekend of family fun at the award-winning Smoke and Fire Festival. Savour the best BBQ food you’ve ever tasted, check out the signature dishes from some of the UK’s top street food traders, learn from some of the world’s top fire chefs and enjoy live music and a party atmosphere throughout the weekend.
*Family ticket from £45 *2 adults and 2 children 6-16 yrs Age 5 and under free.
T UES DAY 15 t h TO THURSDAY 17 t h AU GU ST
As day turns to night, soak up the atmosphere and get ready for cinema under the stars. Bring a picnic or choose from a range of delicious food and drink options on offer, before sitting back and enjoying the movie.
Tuesday 15th August - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Wednesday 16th August - Top Gun: Maverick
Thursday 17th August - Mamma Mia!
Capacities are limited and tickets must be booked in advance.
From £18.50 for adults and £12.50 for children.
12th AUGUST
15
ASCOT AUTHORIT Y (HOLDING S)
LIMITED BOARD
Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)
Felicity Barnard
Lady Celina Carter
Ian McGregor CVO
Harry Morley
Jonathan Parker
Lisa Perrin
Nick Smith
Alastair Warwick
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Lyndsay Allan
Gwen Thomas
Cody Watkins
Starters
Robert Supple
James Stenning
Jean-Rene Auvray Clerk of the Scales
Graham Ford
Judge
Nick Bostock
ASCOT RACECOURSE
LIMITED BOARD
Felicity Barnard
Ian McGregor CVO
Jonathan Parker
Nick Smith
Alastair Warwick
ASCOT RACECOURSE
BETTING & GAMING LIMITED BOARD
Felicity Barnard
Christopher Collard
Ian McGregor CVO
Nigel Payne
Nick Smith
Alastair Warwick
COMPANY SECRETARY
Christopher Collard
Handicapper
Michael Harris
Doctors
Roger Goulds
Ramy Saker
Guy Mitchell
Peter Johnson Commentator
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Darren Stone
Vince McKevitt
Kelly McSorley
Stuart Shilston
Veterinary Officers
Kate Maxwell
Graham Potts
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetmed, BSc, MRCVS
Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS
Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS
Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS
Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course
Chris Stickels
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Alastair Warwick
First Race 1.50 - THE JOHN GUEST RACING BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. For novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £75 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb. For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). John Guest Racing has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of John Guest. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 17 entries at £75. - Closed July 22nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money: Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800 (Penalty Value £8100) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.25 - THE JOHN GUEST RACING BROWN JACK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse, the second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. For three yrs old and upwards, rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb. Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 1lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. John Guest Racing has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of John Guest. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.
NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated 76 and below might be out of the weights 23 entries, 1 at £25 and 22 at £125 - Closed July 22nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money: Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 (Penalty Value £12885) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.00 - THE CHAPEL DOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10468 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. For three yrs old and upwards, rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chapel Down has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Chapel Down. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 34 entries at £100 - Closed July 22nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money: Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516 (Penalty Value £10468) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.35 - THE JOHN GUEST RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse, the second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679. For three yrs old and upwards, rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below). £225 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb. Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb. Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. John Guest Racing has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of John Guest. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in 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. 17 entries, 2 at £45 and 15 at £225 - Closed July 22nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money: Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.10 - THE SLINGSBY GIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8191 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3843, the third £1920, the fourth £960 and the fifth £478 For three yrs old and upwards, rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb. Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb. Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Slingsby Gin has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Slingsby Gin. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 22 entries at £75. - Closed July 22nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money: Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE BERENBERG OCTOBER CLUB SUPPORTING SCHOOLREADERS FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8191 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3843, the third £1920, the fourth £960 and the fifth £478. For three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 26th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Berenberg October Club Charity has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of The Berenberg October Club Charity. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 17 entries at £75. - Closed July 22nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money: Winner £6462; Second £3232; Third £1615; Fourth £808; Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
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At all meetings there is a team of specially qualified vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses. During each race vets follow the horse by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is standard practise for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, just allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to recover. Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.
In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances:
a) Abandonment before the running of the first race – full refund.
b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% refund
In the event of an abandonment, please apply to the Ticketing Team in writing within three days for a refund.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 2,676,727 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.
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JUAN DE MONTALBAN
( front cover)
Winner of the 2022 John Guest Racing
Handicap Stakes
Jockey: Jack Mitchell Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy
Owner: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud