Ascot Racecard - Saturday 10th August by Weatherbys

C H A I R M A N ’ S W E L C O M E

Welcome to the 2024 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.

This year marks the 23rd renewal of the unique team-based fixture in the global racing calendar, where jockeys from around the world come together to form four teams and compete for points to win the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. With nine nationalities represented across the Europe, Great Britian & Ireland, Ladies, and Rest of the World teams, it is set to be another truly international competition.

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup legend, and the only back-to-back winner of the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle, Hayley Turner, makes a record-breaking 17th appearance, once again as captain of the Ladies Team who are the reigning champions. She is joined by Joanna Mason and Group 1 winning French jockey Marie Vélon who makes her debut. Several others are also appearing for the first time, including four-time Spanish Classic winner Jose-Luis Borrego for Europe, this year’s Royal Ascot star Billy Loughnane in the Great Britain & Ireland colours and Rachel King, who travels over from Australia to represent Rest of the World.

We are delighted to offer £500,000 in prize money across the six races plus £25,000 in stable bonuses for the leading yards and would like to extend our gratitude to Dubai Duty Free for their continued support of the Shergar Cup which dates back to its inception in 2000. We would also like to congratulate them on celebrating 40 years in business in December 2023.

After a distinguished career at the helm for all of that time, Colm McLoughlin retired earlier this year, and we would like to thank him for his enormous contribution in developing the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup fixture over the years. We are so thrilled to welcome Colm and his wife Breeda back to Ascot today. We hope that they will again enjoy the spirited competition that this special day in the racing calendar is renowned for and its success which they personally have contributed so much to over the years

We would also like to congratulate Ramesh Cidambi on his recent appointment as the new Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, and we warmly welcome him and his wife Alpana today.

Our next meeting is The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival in association with Chapel Down on 6th and 7th of September. We hope you can join us then.

Yours sincerely,

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

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1st Race 1.35pm

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Dash (Handicap)

Today’s opener is a ﬁve furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. 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 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100

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2nd Race 2.10pm

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers (Handicap)

This is a two mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100 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 2.45pm

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Challenge (Handicap)

This is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100 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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4th Race 3.20pm

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap)

This is a six furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 81 to 100 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95

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5th Race 3.55pm

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Handicap)

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

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6th Race 4.30pm

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap)

This is a one mile handicap race for four-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.

TO CAR PARK 1

K E Y TO SY MB OL S

Entry Point Cash Machine

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Grandstand Entrances

First Aid Point

Toilets & Baby Changing

Accessibility Toilets

Parent & Baby Room

Ascot Shop

LK Bennett Boutique

Taxi Drop Oﬀ Point

Sunﬂower Lawn

Queen Anne Enclosure Picnic Lawns

Winning Post Enclosure Picnic Lawns

Food & Drink

Accessible Concert Viewing

VIP Concert Viewing

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand in addition to the Winning Post and Queen Anne Enclosures.

PRE-PARADE RING

CAR PARK 2

Wristbands

Lost Child/Person

Free wristbands are available from all entrances for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist.

Over 18 Wristbands

Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol and betting. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or the information desk on the Grandstand Concourse with photographic proof of age

O F F TH E TR AC K

TEAM INTRODUCTIONS

Cheer on the four teams competing today as the jockeys are introduced to racegoers in the Parade Ring at 1.00pm.

PRESENTATIONS

After the last race the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup will be presented to the winning team in the Parade Ring alongside the Silver Saddle Award for the leading jockey.

POST RACING CONCERT

TEAM BASEBALL CAPS AND FLAGS

Choose your team and collect a free baseball cap and flag. These are distributed near entrances on a first come first served basis so be sure to collect early.

FAIRGROUND RIDES

Enjoy free fairground rides on the Grandstand Lawn, perfect for teenagers and adults seeking an adrenaline thrill.

Enjoy an unforgettable summer evening concert in the beautiful surrounds of the Old Paddock.

17.15-18.00 Scouting for Girls

18.00-18.45 Denise Van Outen

18.45-19.30 Ministry of Sound Ibiza Anthems ft. Ellie Sax

19.30-20.00 Denise Van Outen

20.00-21.00 Sugababes

Timings subject to change

THE ASCOT SHOP

Visit the Ascot Shop to browse 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.

ASCOT SUPPORTS SENSORY ROOM

Guests aged 16 and under who have neuro-diverse conditions and need a calm space during the day are welcome to visit the sensory room located adjacent to the Cedar Tree Lawn.

SOFT PLAY

Little ones can have plenty of fun in our soft play area, located in the Exhibition Hall, close to the Lawns

LK BENNETT BOUTIQUE

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 Located next to the Parade Ring.

MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT

Discover our exciting stable of Memberships in the Grandstand today. The Queen Anne Membership oﬀers one day of Royal Ascot and two Ascot Racedays* for just £99. *Selected days available.

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

King Edward VII Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

Casual Dining

HORSEWALK INN

Enjoy a succulent steak sandwich, spicy piri piri chicken or the classic Italian frittto misto de mare. Plant-based alternatives also available.

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

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

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

Why not treat yourself with a visit to the Magnum Dipping Bar, for the ultimate experience of craft and indulgence.

CAVIAR CLUB

MAGNUM DIPPING EXPERIENCE

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

Winning Post Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets, located on the Concourse or just outside, are only available to Winning Post and King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

On The Go

THE SMOKEHOUSE

Visit the Smokehouse at the west end of the Grandstand for chicken burgers, hot & spicy tenders and grilled wings, all accompanied by Cajun fries Quorn burger and cauliﬂower wings also available.

Select from a range of hand carved hot sandwiches on delicious fresh bread and a variety of drinks. Vegetarian options available.

Serving coﬀee by Lavazza, the Official Coﬀee of Ascot, assorted teas and a range of sandwiches and cakes

Named after one of the greatest racehorses of the 1980s, the Shergar Bar is located near Grandstand Entrance A and oﬀers a range of Champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks.

DELI

LAVAZZA TIERRA

SHERGAR

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

Queen Anne Enclosure

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

On The Go

FRONT RUNNER GRILL

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

PIZZA & CO

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

Bar

BANDSTAND LAWN

You’re spoilt for choice in this area with a range of options including ﬁsh & chips, piri piri chicken, mac & cheese and Vietnamese bahn mi.

YEATS BAR BY CHAPEL DOWN

New for 2024, the Yeats Bar by Chapel Down will be serving their award-winning English sparkling wine from its location between the Parade Ring and Bandstand Lawn.

O F F I C I A L

P O N S O R S & SU PP LI ER S

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

6 PO S I T I VE I MP AC T (I RE ) (1 83 )

Ch g Sharmadal (USA) - Masarah (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner: Mr Mohammed Al Nabouda

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9

Colours: CERISE, BLACK, triangular panel

Form: 5221-00 D

Improved with 4l win at Kempton (1m, AW) last September; struggled in two handicaps at Meydan early this year; cheekpieces (worn on last four starts) are removed; while there are plenty of doubts over his rivals too, he probably needs at least his peak form to take this.

1. Team 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

10. Number of days since last ran

11. Draw

12. Form guide

13. Owner(s)

14. Trainer and location of training establishment

15. Breeder

16. Age of horse

17. Team colours (description)

18. Previous performances

/ = Denotes new season

– = Denotes new year

B = Brought down

F = Fell

P = Pulled Up

U = Unseated rider

19. 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.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 100

20. Weight (stones/pounds)

21. 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. 22. 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.

Ascot would like to thank all our 2024 race sponsors:

• 1st Class Logistics

• A1R Services Ltd

• Ascot Underwriting Ltd

• Berenberg

• bet365

• Betfair

• BetMGM

• Byrne Group Plc

• Carey Group Plc

• Charbonnel et Walker

• Colliers

• Coral

• Darley

• European Breeders Fund

• GL events

• Grundon Waste Management

• John Guest Racing Ltd

• Juddmonte

• Mariner Systems

• McGee Group

• Molton Brown

• Naas Racecourse

• October Club

• Property Raceday

• Restorations UK

• SportVision

• Thames Materials

• Tote

• Troy Asset Management

• Victoria Racing Club

• Village Hotels

• Wesco Anixter

THE PERFECT MEMENTO

The Ascot Shop offers a stylish range of exclusive collections from luxury brands, on the day essentials, and perfect gifts and mementos from the world’s ﬁnest racecourse.

the Ascot Shop today

CONQUEST

BARBARAPALVIN

SIX RACES. FOUR TEAMS. ONE WINNER.

BETS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE THE FIRST RACE

WINNING TEAM

PICK THE WINNER FOR A CHANCE TO JOIN THE CELEBRATION.

TOP JOCKEY

PICK THE JOCKEY YOU THINK WILL TOP THE LEADER BOARD.

H AY L E Y T U R N E R (C)

41 years old

• The all-time leading rider at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup – won the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle in 2018 and 2019.

• Shared Britain’s Champion Apprentice title in 2005 with Saleem Golam.

• In 2008, became the ﬁrst woman to ride 100 British winners in a calendar year

• The ﬁrst female rider to win a domestic G1 outright on Dream Ahead in the 2011 July Cup, one of three G1 wins to her name.

• Registered the ﬁrst of four Royal Ascot victories on Thanks Be in the 2019 Sandringham Handicap

• Recorded her 1,000th UK winner in July.

• Has a Masters degree in sports nutrition. J OA N N A M A S O

• Competed successfully as an amateur for 14 years before riding her ﬁrst winner as a professional at Newcastle on December 31, 2020

• Rode out her claim at Catterick in May, 2022, and reached the milestone of 100 career winners the following month at Redcar

• Shared the Amateur Lady Jockeys’ Flat Championship with Serena Brotherton in 2015 and 2017

• Granddaughter of Classic-winning trainer Mick Easterby

• Became the ﬁrst female jockey to win a G1 race in France, aboard Iresine in the 2022 Prix Royal-Oak.

• Set a new record for wins in a calendar year by a female rider in France, registering 99 successes in 2023.

• In 2020, became the ﬁrst woman to ﬁnish in the top 10 of France’s jockey standings, a feat she has repeated every year since.

• Graduated from AFASEC, the French racing school, and rode her ﬁrst winner at Cavaillon in September 2017.

• Champion jockey in Germany in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

• Rode in long-distance races in his native Kazakhstan from the age of seven and conventional races at Almaty Racecourse from 14.

• Moved to the Czech Republic, where he became champion jockey in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

• Gained his ﬁrst G1 on Sammarco in the 2022 German Derby.

• Enjoyed successful stints in Japan in recent years, headlined by a shock success on 90/1 outsider Dura Erede in the 2022 G1 Hopeful Stakes

A L B E R TO S A N N A

39 years old

• Multiple Classic winner in Italy, where he was also Champion Apprentice.

• Has ridden in the Middle East since 2012, becoming Champion Jockey in both Bahrain and Qatar.

• Three-time winner of Qatar’s most prestigious thoroughbred race, the H H The Amir Trophy, latterly with Russian Emperor in 2023

• Only previous UK ride came at Doncaster in October 2004, when seventh on Zandeed in a Weatherbys Bank European Association of Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap.

J O S E - L U I S

46 years old

O R R E G O

• Multiple Classic-winning rider in Spain, including the 2,000 Guineas twice, the Derby and the St Leger.

• Spain’s Champion Apprentice in 1995, aged 18

• From a family of jockeys and had his ﬁrst ride as a 14-year-old amateur.

R AC H E L K I N G ( C )

34 years old

• British expat who is now a multiple G1-winning jockey in Australia.

• After a spell as an amateur for Alan King, she moved to Australia in 2014 and was crowned Sydney’s Champion Apprentice in 2016/17 with 88 wins.

• Registered ﬁrst G1 victory on Maid Of Heaven in the 2018 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.

• Haul of over 600 winners also includes the 2022 G1 Sydney Cup and last year’s G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes

N A N A KO F U J I TA

23 years old

• Trailblazer in Japan and the nation’s most successful female jockey with 165 domestic career wins (as of July 22) so far.

• Enrolled jockey school in 2013, aged 15, and was granted a JRA licence three years later, the ﬁrst woman to debut on the circuit for 16 years

• In 2019, she became the ﬁrst female JRA jockey to compete in a G1 race, ﬁnishing 5th on Copano Kicking in the February Stakes at Tokyo.

• Later that year, she captured the G3 Capella Stakes on the same horse, making her the ﬁrst female jockey to win a Graded race in Japan.

R AC H E L V E N N I K E R

22 years old

• South Africa’s only professional female jockey

• Started riding track work at 14 and amateur races at 17 before joining the South African Jockey Academy in 2021, despite having previously been turned down for being too tall.

• Enjoyed a ﬂying start to her career, taking the SA Champion Apprentice title in 2021/22 with 70 wins and again in 2022/23 with 107 wins

• Now a fully ﬂedged professional, became the ﬁrst woman to ride in the prestigious Durban July earlier this year.

• The most successful jockey of all time in the UAE with a record 12 championships and approaching 800 winners

• Stole the show on Dubai World Cup Night in March, riding a G1 double on Laurel River in the $12 million Dubai World Cup and Tuz in the Dubai Golden Shaheen.

• Rode six winners in Japan earlier this year

• Tasted Royal Ascot success on Ouqba in the 2009 Jersey Stakes, during his stint as second jockey to the late Hamdan Al Maktoum.

• Ireland’s Champion Apprentice in 2001 and 2002.

S E A M I E H E F F E R N A N

52 years old

• Multiple Classic-winning rider – 11 Irish and two British, including the 2019 Derby on Anthony Van Dyck and 2012 Oaks on Was.

• Through his near 30-year association with Aidan O’Brien, he enjoyed wins on some of Ballydoyle’s standout horses including Galileo, High Chaparral and So You Think.

• Riding career has spanned five decades, with his first success coming aboard Annsfield Lady at Dundalk in August 1988.

• Shared Ireland’s Champion Apprentice title with Daragh O’Donohoe in 1994.

• Teenage sensation who was crowned Britain’s Champion Apprentice in 2023 – also All-Weather Champion Apprentice for the last two seasons.

• Enjoyed a double at Royal Ascot this year, scoring on 80/1 outsider Rashabar in the Coventry Stakes and Soprano in the Sandringham Handicap

• Finished 14th on Sweet Harmony in the 2023 1,000 Guineas, becoming the youngest jockey since Lester Piggott in 1951 to ride in a British Classic.

• Son of Worcestershire trainer Mark Loughnane.

R E M E M B E R I N G

S H E R G A R

Shergar’s name is etched in racing folklore as much for his headline-grabbing disappearance as for his exceptional performances on the racecourse, the most scintillating of those being his recordbreaking victory in the 1981 Derby and imperious triumph in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot the following month.

Infamously kidnapped following his retirement to stud in Ireland, the Aga Khan’s colt was one of the ﬁnest Derby winners of the 20th century and without argument the best racehorse of his generation with a lofty Timeform rating of 140.

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute in Newmarket, Shergar won impressively on his ﬁrst start as a two-year-old before ﬁnishing second to the more experienced Beldale Flutter on his only other outing in what is now the Futurity Trophy.

Having been rated 31st among his peers in the 1980 European Free Handicap (now World Thoroughbred Rankings), Shergar commenced his Classic season as a 33/1 ante-post chance for the Derby. Those odds tumbled after a 10-length victory in Sandown’s Classic Trial which was followed by a 12-length demolition of the ﬁeld in the Chester Vase.

Shergar lined up at Epsom as the 10/11 favourite for Derby glory. He did not disappoint his supporters as he once again accelerated away from his rivals to register a stunning 10-length success - the widest winning margin in the long history of the race.

With the Epsom Classic in the bag, Shergar went to The Curragh and added the Irish Derby, before routing his elders in Britain’s premier all-age middle-distance contest, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

The stage was set for an autumn hurrah in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp but in an unexpected twist, connections decided to take in the St Leger at Doncaster. The extended mile and three quarters of the world’s oldest Classic proved beyond Shergar’s stamina reserves and he could fare no better than fourth.

That defeat was to be Shergar’s ﬁnal race. Valued at £10 million (a huge amount then so one can only begin to imagine what his modern day value would have been), the colt retired to the Aga Khan’s Ballymany Stud in Ireland, but on February 8, 1983, hooded gunmen seized the stallion.

A £2 million ransom was demanded and refused.

Shergar’s fate remains a mystery, but he is remembered in many ways around the world, including today at Ascot, with the world’s premier jockeys’ competition honouring the greatest racehorse of the 1980s.

Shergar

S HE RG AR CU P WO RK S

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition where four teams, Great Britain & Ireland, the Ladies, Europe and the Rest of the World battle it out to win the coveted Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.

The six races offer free entry and are limited to 10 runners, with either two or three horses racing for each team. Subject to full fields, each jockey has five rides across the afternoon.

Points are awarded on a 15, 10, 7, 5, 3 basis to the ﬁrst ﬁve horses home. If there is a non-runner which cannot be replaced by a reserve (two for each race) 4 points will be awarded both to the team and jockey missing out on the ride. If a dead-heat occurs in a race, the points for the two places are added together, divided by two and shared between the two jockeys/teams.

The team with the highest total after race six lifts the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup while the jockey amassing the most individual points will take home an additional £3,000 plus the Alistair Haggis “Silver Saddle” Trophy.

One jockey will receive the Dubai Duty Free Ride Of The Day Award.

If there is a tie for the team or Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle competitions, there will be a countback on the number of winners and the team/jockey with the most winners will be adjudged the winner overall; if they are still level, then second places will be counted, then if necessary third places and then if necessary fourth places. If they are still level, there will be joint winners.

Ascot Racecourse will distribute £25,000 in stable bonuses to the leading yards on the day, split between the trainer and staﬀ. This will be awarded to the top three yards based on points accumulated in the competition with £12,500 for ﬁrst place, £7,500 to the second and £5,000 to the third.

For each race there will also be £200 to the best turned out and £200 to the staﬀ member responsible for the winning horse with £100 to staﬀ members responsible for 2nd to 5th placed horses.

This is the 23rd running of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot, having ﬁrst been staged here in 2000. Ascot wish to thank Dubai Duty Free for their continued support.

T E A M C O L O U R S

Bauyrzhan Murzabayev (C)

Jose-Luis Borrego

Rachel King (C)

Tadhg O’Shea (C)

Ascot Racecourse and Dubai Duty Free would like to thank all today’s owners, ITV Racing, Sky Sports Racing and the Racehorse Owners Association who are supporting the unique event that is the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.

Seamie Heﬀernan

cerise and black, the Rest of the World in yellow and black and Europe in light blue and black.

The Great Britain & Ireland team are wearing green and black, with the Ladies in

Each rider has an individual cap colour to enable commentators, officials, racegoers and viewers at home to identify the individual jockeys.

To all owners, good luck and thank you.

Hayley Turner (C)

Marie Vélon

Joanna Mason

Nanako Fujita

Rachel Venniker

Billy Loughnane

Alberto Sanna

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E S C O R I N G S Y S T E M

Points are awarded to the ﬁrst ﬁve horses home in each of the six races

1st place……15 2nd place……10

3rd place……7 4th place……5

5th place……3

There are 40 points available per race –a total of 240 points for all six races, plus 4 points for non-runners (see below).

DEAD-HEAT

In the event of a dead-heat, each horse will receive an equal share of the aggregate number of points for that ﬁnishing position and the subsequent ﬁnishing position.

NON-RUNNERS

Horses may be declared as a non-runner up to 45 minutes before each race. In this event, the place on that team will be taken

Race 1 - 1.35pm Dash

Running total

Race 2 - 2.10pm Stayers

Running total

Race 3 - 2.45pm Challenge

Running total

Race 4 - 3.20pm Sprint

Running total

Race 5 - 3.55pm Classic

Running total

Race 6 - 4.30pm Mile

GRAND TOTAL

by one of the two reserve horses in racecard order. If no reserves are available, the team represented by the non-runner and the individual jockey will automatically be awarded four extra points.

If you want to bet on the team competition, Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle or an individual jockey in each race, Bet With Ascot are oﬀering betting on these markets or you can visit the Betfred shop on the Concourse in the Grandstand.

MAKE A NOTE OF THE SCORES

The latest scoreboard will be shown on the big screens throughout the day across the racecourse and there is also a permanent scoreboard by the Parade Ring. If you would prefer to keep note of the scores yourself, simply ﬁll out the chart below.

Team Europe

O W N E R S T H A N K Y O U

Ascot Racecourse and Dubai Duty Free would like to welcome all owners to this unique raceday. Thank you for embracing the team competition and allowing your horses to run in team colours this afternoon.

Race 1 - The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Dash

THUNDERBEAR

William Armitage & JWD Partnership

APOLLO ONE pcracing.co.uk

B Jordan, Brian Jordan, S Jordan & N McConnell

Race 2 - The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers

BEAMISH

Hambleton Racing XXXVI Ltd & Partner

TIDES OF WAR

SPIRIT MIXER

Mr J. C. Smith

WICKYWICKYWHEELS

Mr James Mearns Long

THE GRAND VISIR

Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

Race 3 - The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Challenge

ALFRED BOUCHER

Robert Allcock TRUTHFUL

Highclere T’Bred Racing - Nelson Mandela

DREAM HARDER

Mr Paul Farrell

DANCING IN PARIS

Mr Joseph Smith

THE GOAT

The True Acre Partnership 1

Mr Allan Snow

GOOD TOO Mr D. Hewer

INSANITY

McNeill Family & Niall Farrell

CRACKSKING

Alison Swinburn and Mark Sartori

SET POINT

Mrs Clodagh Lacy

JORDAN ELECTRICS

ADAAY IN DEVON Horniwinks Racing Syndicate

DESERT COP Mr J. C. Smith

DREAM COMPOSER

Peter Clarke Racing Partners

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RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett

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RACE 1

1 . 3 5 P M

T H E D U B A I D U T Y F R E E S H E R GA R

C U P DA S H ( C L A S S 2 H A N D I CA P )

Five furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres)

For three year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £80000 Owners Prize Money: 1st £30856, 2nd £11760, 3rd £5376, 4th £4200, 5th £3696, 6th £2688, 7th £2184, 8th £1680, 9th £1176, 10th £840. (Penalty Value £39344)

1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

See page 70 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

No Horse Draw Jockey

1 T H U N D E R B E A R (I RE ) (6

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Speronella (Raven’s Pass (USA))

Owner: William Armitage & JWD Partnership

Trainer: Jack W Davison, Ireland

Breeder: Killarkin Stud

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Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 2

Dr aw 4

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap Form: 501060 D

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 9l behind Physique at 50-1 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (heavy) earlier this month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 104

2 A P O L LO ON E (G B) (7 )

Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))

Owner: pcracing.co.uk

Trainer: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket

Dr aw 11

Breeder: Peter Charalambous

NON RUNNER

NON

RUNNER

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 1

Trainer: Charalambous sleeves, BLUE

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 30-2362

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 103

3 J O R DAN EL EC TR IC S (G B) (7 )

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers (Sir Percy)

Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: T. J. Cooper

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 0

Dr aw 7

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 121111 D

Has won 16 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Hamilton over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month, beating Badri by 1 1/2l Has won 3 times at Hamilton this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 102

4 ADAAY IN DE VO N (G B) (2 9)

B f Adaay (IRE) - Favourite Girl (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

Owner: Horniwinks Racing Syndicate

Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton

Breeder: Horniwinks Racing Club

Sponsor: Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 13

Dr aw 2

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 112312 D

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 3/4l by Flora Of Bermuda when second of 12 at 7-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 William Hill Summer Stakes at York over 6f (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 104

5 D E S E RT CO P (G B) (4 9)

B g Oasis Dream - Speed Cop (Cadeaux Genereux)

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Dr aw 8

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 10

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: 06-0100

He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Unequal Love at 33-1 when eighth of 25 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to ﬁrm) in June He is wearing a visor for the ﬁrst time

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 98

Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

Non Runner

Rachel King

Nanako Fujita

Joanna Mason

STALLS: CENTRE

6 D R E A M CO MP O S ER (F R) (7 )

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA))

Owner: Peter Clarke Racing Partners

Trainer: James Evans, Kinnersley

Breeder: Khalifa Dasmal

Sponsor: The Little Jet Company Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 3 Tadhg O’Shea

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 021540 CD

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 18l behind Get It at 50-1 when 24th of 25 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

7 B A D R I (G B) (7 )

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett

Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 93

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 6 Marie Velon

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 000002 CD

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/2l by Jordan Electrics when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

8 K Y L IA N (I RE ) (3 6)

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hikmaa (IRE) (Roderic O’Connor (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3

Dr aw 1 Billy

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, RED cap Form: 365-400 D

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Brave Nation at 10-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good) last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 94

9 HO L K H A M BAY (G B) (5 6)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Tumblewind (Captain Rio)

Owner: Norfolk Thoroughbreds

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm

Sponsor: William Knight Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 13

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel Form: 33-0221

He has won three times at 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-2 at York over 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing in June, beating Dark Side Thunder by 1l

1 0 M U K E R (I RE ) (1 4)

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Naias (IRE) (Namid)

Owner: PETER BLYTH & PARTNER

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Breeder: Mr Joe & June Staunton

Sponsor: Alexanders York

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

Dr aw 5

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 11

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, GREY cap Form: 1-50100 D

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 3 1/2l behind Albasheer at 33-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

1 1 N I GH T ON EA RT H (I RE ) (3 )

B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE) (Pivotal)

Owner: Mr Spencer Coomes

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Dr aw 9

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 045125 D BF

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

Has won 11 races at 5f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 10l behind Grace Angel when last of 5 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Brighton over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 8.

Stewards Note:

NIGHT ON EARTH: Following its run on 7/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat having ran 4 days prior 2023: ROGUE LIGHTNING (IRE) 3 9 6 Kazuo Yokoyama 9-1 (Tom Clover) 10 ran

Loughnane

Dr aw

Rachel Venniker

Hayley Turner

Alberto Sanna

BETTING FORECAST: (Correct as of 1pm 09/08/24)

3-1 Adaay In Devon (GB), 9-2 Jordan Electrics (GB), Badri (GB), 8-1 Holkham Bay (GB), 9-1 Desert Cop (GB), 11-1 Kylian (IRE), Dream Composer (FR), 14-1 Night On Earth (IRE), 20-1 Thunderbear (IRE), 25-1 Muker (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

The admirably consistent ADAAY IN DEVON edges preference. Rod Millman’s charge was narrowly denied when ﬁnishing runner-up over 6f in a York Group 3 last month and, pitched back into handicap company, she may prove tough to stop. Jordan Electrics completed a four-timer over 5f at Hamilton last week and will give the selection most to think about oﬀ a 6lb higher mark. Badri was only just beaten by Jordan Electrics last time out and completes the shortlist.

RACE PREDICTOR

Adaay In Devon

Jordan Electrics Badri

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RACE 2

2 .1 0 P M

T H E D U B A I D U T Y F R E E S H E R GA R

C U P STAY E R S ( C L A S S 2 H A N D I CA P )

About two miles (15f 209yds) (Approx. 3,200 metres)

For four year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund

£80000 Owners Prize Money: 1st £30856, 2nd £11760, 3rd £5376, 4th £4200, 5th £3696, 6th £2688, 7th £2184, 8th £1680, 9th £1176, 10th £840. (Penalty Value £39344) SS

See page 71 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

STALLS: INSIDE

No Horse Draw Jockey

1 B E A M I S H (F R) (2 9)

Ch g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Bearlita (GER) (Lomitas)

Owner: Hambleton Racing XXXVI Ltd & Partner

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Alexander Rom

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 0

Dr aw 2 Seamie Heﬀernan

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel Form: 336/-600

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 11l behind Fairbanks at 16-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 98

2 R A N C H HA N D (G B) (2 1)

B g Dunaden (FR) - Victoria Montoya (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Kingsclere Racing Club

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Kingsclere Stud

Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 11

Dr aw 1 Hayley Turner

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, GREY cap Form: 24/43/-06 D

Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 2m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle Finished 4 1/2l behind Temporize when sixth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 2m (good to ﬁrm) last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

3 FOX JO UR NE Y (G B) (2 1)

Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Follow A Star (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

Breeder: Highbank Stud LLP

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 11

Dr aw 10 Rachel Venniker

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel Form: 34-1006

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Iron Lion when sixth of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

4 SH E R ADAN N (F R) (7 )

Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Shemima (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: S.A. Aga Khan Sponsor: JMH Group

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 3 Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap Form: 6111-00

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 2l behind Align

The Stars at 100-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

5 S T R U TH (I RE ) (3 3)

Ch g Australia - Portrait of A Lady (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Fargo Bloodstock

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

Dr aw 7 Tadhg

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 2-00304

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Sea King when fourth of 5 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

O’Shea

6 Z E A L AN D IA (F R) (4 2)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Belle Ambre (Teoﬁlo (IRE))

Owner: The DTTW Partnership

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville

Sponsor: Tote

Dr aw 5 Jose-Luis Borrego

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 5

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 35-1000 D

He has won four times from 1m 3f to 2m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 22-1 behind Onesmoothoperator when last of 20 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m in June

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89

7 T ID E S OF WA R (I RE ) (7 )

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Walklikeanegyptian (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay

Sponsor: JMH Group

Dr aw 6

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 4

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: 000160

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 5l behind Align The Stars at 40-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

8 S P I R IT MI XE R (G B) (8 )

Ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 1

Dr aw 8 Marie

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 003005

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Finished 6l behind Master Milliner when fifth of 18 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

9 W IC KYW I C KY W H E E LS (I RE ) (1 5)

B m The Carbon Unit (USA) - Advertising Space (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr James Mearns Long

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Long Contracts Dmcc

Dr aw 11

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 12

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 60-0654

Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft Finished 7l behind Tactician when fourth of 9 at 50-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

1 0 T H E GR A N D VI SI R (G B) (8 )

B g Frankel - Piping (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Qatar B’stock, Ecurie Monceaux & Skymarc

Sponsor: Helicentreuk

Dr aw 4

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 8 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 000-000C D

Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over five years ago Beaten 11l behind Master Milliner at 33-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.

1 1 R S AM UI (G B) (2 5)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr Allan Snow

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 81

Dr aw 9

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 4 Colours: Form: 121

Successful at 1m 2f and 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground; has also won two hurdlesand a NH flat race Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Killarney over 2m 1f (good to firm) last month, beating Bold Approach by 17l.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 102

Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6, 10

2023: THE VERY MAN (IRE) 9 9 6 Hollie Doyle 9-4 (Mrs J Harrington) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (Correct as of 1pm 09/08/24)

4-1 Fox Journey (GB), 9-2 Sheradann (FR) 5-1 Spirit Mixer (GB), 7-1 Ranch Hand (GB), Struth (IRE), 10-1 Tides of War (IRE), 12-1 Beamish (FR), Zealandia (FR), 16-1 The Grand Visir (GB), Wickywickywheels (IRE)

Joanna Mason

Velon

Rachel King

Alberto Sanna

RACE SUMMARY

SAMUI looked every inch a stayer to keep on the right side of when fairly bolting up over 2m1f at Killarney last month and, despite a 13lb hike in the ratings, it would be no surprise if this progressive son of Siyouni had enough in the locker to bring up a double should he get a run (reserve at the time of going to print). The suspicion is that Spirit Mixer did too much too soon when faring best of those ridden prominently over an extended 2m4f at Goodwood last week. He can emerge as the main danger to the selection eased 1lb, while Fox Journey is also considered from a sliding mark.

RACE PREDICTOR

Samui Spirit Mixer Fox Journey (reserve at time of going to print)

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RACE 3

2 . 4 5 P M

U B A I D U T Y F R E E S H E R GA R

C U P C H A L L E N G E ( C L A S S 2 H A N D I CA P )

One mile about four furlongs, (11f abt 211yds) (Approx. 2,300 metres) For four year olds and upwards

See page 71 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

Horse

1 A LF RE D BO UC HE R (G B) (6 86

Gr g Aussie Rules (USA) - Policy Term (IRE) (Authorized (IRE))

Owner: Robert Allcock

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Robert Allcock

Sponsor: Tote

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Horse Age: 8 Weight: 10 2

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 02212P/- CD

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft, but last win was over two years ago Pulled up when 5-2fav at Chester over 2m 3f (good to soft) won by Emiyn in September ‘22 on his latest outing.

2 T R U T H F UL (I RE ) (2 1)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - My Timing (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner: Highclere T’Bred Racing - Nelson Mandela

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 99

Dr aw 5

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 11

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, GREY cap Form: 11625-0 D

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Mistral Star at 16-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

3 T H E GOAT (G B) (3 7)

Ch g Cracksman - My Hope (USA) (Aﬂeet Alex (USA))

Owner: The True Acre Partnership 1

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Tote

Dr aw 7

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 10

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, RED cap Form: 06-0021 D

Successful twice at 1m 4f on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Kempton over 1m 4f on his latest outing last month, beating Ludo’s Landing by 2l

4 IN S A N IT Y (G B) (1 5)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Queen’s Dream (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Owner: McNeill Family & Niall Farrell

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Star Pointe Ltd

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 93

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 8

Dr aw 1

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 2015-12 D

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Mount Atlas when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

5 C R AC K S K IN G (G B) (3 7)

Ch g Frankel - Calyxa (Pivotal)

Owner: Alison Swinburn and Mark Sartori

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder: Gestut Haus Ittlingen

Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 8

Dr aw 3 Tadhg O’Shea

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 21-5213 D BF

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind The Goat beaten 3 1/2l at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

Dr aw

Nanako Fujita

Hayley Turner

Billy Loughnane

Rachel King

STALLS: INSIDE

6 LOYA L TO UC H (I RE ) (1 1)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: TW Racing

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Barronstown Stud

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 2 Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap Form: 015000

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Take Heart at 33-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has won at Chester and Newcastle this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

7 D R E A M HA RD ER (I RE ) (2 )

B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr Paul Farrell

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Barronstown Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 465206

Dr aw 10 Jose-Luis Borrego

Winner of ﬁve races from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Lieber Power when sixth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 1m 4f (good to soft) on Thursday.

8

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

DA N C I N G IN PA R I S (F R) (7 )

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ponte Sanangelo (FR) (Authorized (IRE))

Owner: Mr Joseph Smith

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Thierry de La Heronniere et al

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 6

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 212140 C D

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 6f on good ground Beaten 2 1/4l behind Align The Stars at 7-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has won at Ascot and York this season.

9 GO OD TO O (F R) (2 9)

B g Ectot - Netsuke (IRE) (Aragorn (IRE))

Owner: Mr D. Hewer

Trainer: Adam West, Epsom

Breeder: Mrs Elisabeth Ribard

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 13

Dr aw 9

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 036314 BF

Successful at 1m and 1m 3f on the all-weather Finished 1 1/4l behind Lieber Power when fourth of 11 at 9-2fav on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

1 0 S E T PO IN T (I RE ) (4 2)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Hot Sauce (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Owner: Mrs Clodagh Lacy

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Breeder: Highfort Stud & Mrs Olivia Hoare

Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 13

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel Form: 30/06/5-1

Dr aw 4 Seamie Heﬀernan

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft and yielding - soft ground; has also won two hurdles. A winner at 14-1 at Curragh over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing in June, beating Scholarship by 1/2l Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 10

Stewards Note:

ALFRED BOUCHER: Following its run on 24/9/2022 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame. 2023: SCAMPI 5 9 6 Saffie Osborne 11-2 (Andrew Balding) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (Correct as of 1pm 09/08/24)

7-2 Truthful (IRE), 9-2 Insanity (GB), 6-1 Cracksking (GB), 7-1 The Goat (GB), Set Point (IRE), Dancing In Paris (FR), 11-1 Good Too (FR), 14-1 Dream Harder (IRE), 18-1 Alfred Boucher (GB) 20-1 Loyal Touch (IRE),

Alberto Sanna

Marie Velon

RACE SUMMARY

INSANITY looked the likely winner for a long way before being denied in the shadows of the post when finishing runner-up over C&D last month and, nudged up 3lb, he can atone for that near-miss here. Set Point made a winning return to the level when scoring gamely over 1m2f at the Curragh recently and the six-year-old is considered off 5lb higher. The Goat and Dancing In Paris are others to consider in what looks a competitive affair.

RACE PREDICTOR

HAYDOCK PARK

3 .0 0 P M

T H E B E T F R E D

R O S E O F L A N CA ST E R STA K E S

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

One mile two furlongs abt 100 yds outer (10fabt100yds) (Approx. 2,000 metres)

For three year olds and upwards

Advertised Total prize fund £85000 Owners Prize Money: 1st £37876, 2nd £15547, 3rd £7778, 4th £3885, 5th £1947, 6th £969. (Penalty Value £48203.50) A SS

1 AL MU BH IR (G B) (3 6)

Ch g Frankel - Muﬀri’Ha (IRE) (Iﬀraaj)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Form: 36-2631 C D

Dr aw 1 Tom Marquand

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 9-2 at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Savvy Victory by 1 3/4l

2 A N M A AT (I RE ) (4 39 )

B g Awtaad (IRE) - African Moonlight (UAE) (Halling (USA))

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Breeder: Ringfort Stud

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 110

Dr aw 6 Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap Form: 2/111/21- CD

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 15-8fav in the Group 1 Prix D’ispahan Stakes at ParisLongchamp over 1m 1f (good) in May last year, beating Light Infantry Man by a short head.

3 C E R TA I N LA D (G B) (4 9)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr C. R. Hirst

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Barry Walters

Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 116

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 2 George Bass

Colours: DARK BLUE, large WHITE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap Form: 511-421 C D

Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy. A winner at 13-2 at Compiegne over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing in June, beating Dilawar by 7l

4 LO RD NO RT H (I RE ) (5 2 )

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Najoum (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

Owner: HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 112

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 5 Kieran Shoemark

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 11-2030 CD

Has won ten races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Auguste Rodin at 10-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) in June.

5 M U J TA B A (G B) (5 3)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Majmu (AUS) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS))

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Horse Age: 6

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 113

Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 7 Jason Watson

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap Form: 1/2-6020 D

Winner of ﬁve races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 12l behind Israr at 14-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) in June

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 108

6 R E G A L RE AL IT Y (G B) (1 3)

B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean)

Owner: Mr Peter Done

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Peninsula Business Services Limited

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 4 Saﬃe Osborne

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves. Form: 24-4302 D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 106

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 6l by Point Lynas when second of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month

7 B R AC K E N ’S LAU G H (I RE ) ( 5 1 )

B c Zoﬀany (IRE) - Guardia (GER) (Monsun (GER))

Owner: Bernardine and Sean Mulryan

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Guardia Partnership

Sponsor: Ballymore

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13

Dr aw 3 Finley Marsh

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW stripe, RED cap Form: 15-125

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 108

Successful twice at 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Jayarebe when ﬁfth of 12 at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) in June

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

2023: AL AASY (IRE) 6 9 7 Jim Crowley 6-5 (William Haggas) 7 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.00pm (09/08/24) 15-8 Anmaat (IRE), 5-1 Al Mubhir (GB), 11-2 Lord North (IRE), Bracken’s Laugh (IRE), 8-1 Certain Lad (GB) 12-1 Mujtaba (GB), 16-1 Regal Reality (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

2022-winner ANMAAT took a Group 1 in France when last seen in May 2023 and could be well placed to make a successful return if all is well. 3-y-o Bracken’s Laugh is interesting, while Regal Reality and Al Mubhir can also feature.

RACE PREDICTOR

RACE 4

3 . 2 0 P M

T H E D U B A I D U T Y F R E E S H E R GA R

C U P S P R I N T ( C L A S S 2 H A N D I CA P )

Six furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres)

For three year olds

See page 71 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

Horse

AC T IO N PO IN T (I RE ) (1 4)

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

Owner: Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 2

Dr aw 1

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 3-20053 D

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Garﬁeld Shadow beaten 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 96

2 JA R R A A F (G B) (2 9)

B c Zoustar (AUS) - Arabda (Elnadim (USA))

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Breeder: The Arabda Partnership

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 1

Dr aw 6

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, RED cap Form: 1-341 CD

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Fresh by 2 1/2l

3 G R A N D CI T Y HA LL (I RE ) (1 5)

B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Clonville (IRE) (Thousand Words)

Owner: Park Hill Racing

Trainer: Jarlath Fahey, Ireland Breeder: Suzanne Fahey

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: 5-14243 D

A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 9 behind Kendall Roy beaten 2l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) last month.

4 A R AM R A M (I RE ) (5 4)

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 89

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Dr aw 8

Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel Form: 0-154 D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Salvuccio when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to ﬁrm) in June

5 DA P P ER VA L L E Y (I RE ) (1 4)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin (Canford Cliﬀs (IRE))

Owner: Thurloe Royal Marsden Cancer Charity II

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Gce Farm Ltd

Sponsor: Osborne Studio Gallery, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Horse Age: 3

Dr aw 2

Weight: 9 8

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 03-3060

A winner at 5f on soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Rage Of Bamby at 20-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

Alberto Sanna

Billy Loughnane

Dr aw 3

Joanna Mason

Rachel King

STALLS: CENTRE

6 TH UN D E R BL U E (G B) (9 )

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Kodyanna (IRE) (Kodiac)

Owner: Barratt Racing

Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Haras de la Perelle

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8

Dr aw 5

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel

Form: 2-04001 D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

Successful twice at 6f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather A winner at 13-2 at Wolverhampton over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Blue Day by 1/2l

7 V E N T U R E CA PI TA L (G B) (3 3)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Ventura Blues (IRE) (Bated Breath)

Owner: Ms Leslie Clune

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Ms L. Clune

Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 11-6601 D

Dr aw 9 Jose-Luis Borrego

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather A winner at 5-1 at Ayr over 6f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating The Caltonian by 1/2l

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

8 DA R IN G LE G E N D (G B) (1 6)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Swiss Air (Oasis Dream)

Owner: The Horse Watchers 8

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: Timeform

Dr aw 7

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 306113 D BF

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Kings Merchant beaten 1 1/2l at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has won 3 times this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

9 BU L LD O G DRU M M O N D (G B) (26)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Eternal Sun (Mayson)

Owner: Mr Richard Crowe

Trainer: Patrick Owens, Newmarket

Breeder: Sally Nicholls

Sponsor: Richard Crowe Farms Ltd

Dr aw 4

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel Form: 146340 D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Expert Agent at 22-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) last month.

1 0 I M P E R I A L GUA R D (I RE ) (3 0)

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Ancestral (Bated Breath)

Owner: Clipper

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3

aw 12

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 2-13353 D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 13 behind Sergeant Wilko beaten 1 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) last month.

1 1 R BE YO ND BO RD ER S (I RE ) (1 4)

B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Beyond Limits (IRE) (Zoﬀany (IRE))

Owner: Promenade Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Promenade Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: Far Westﬁeld Farm

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1

Colours: Form: 246305 D

Dr aw 11 RESERVE

He has won four times at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Garfield Shadow when fifth of 9 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 81

12R GENERAL AS SEMBLY (IRE) (28)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Black Rodded (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner: Moores Racing

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Breeder: J. Hanly

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13

Colours: Form: 0-2314

Dr aw 10 RESERVE

A winner at 5f on good to soft ground Finished 4l behind Stop The Cavalry when fourth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good to soft) last month. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 79

Marie Velon

Tadhg O’Shea

Rachel Venniker

Nanako Fujita

Blinkers worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Stewards Note: BEYOND BORDERS: Following its run on 27/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on. 2023: DARK TROOPER (IRE) 3 9 5 Saffie Osborne 7-2 (Ed Walker) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (Correct as of 1pm 09/08/24)

7-4 Jarraaf (GB), 11-2 Daring Legend (GB), Imperial Guard (IRE), 7-1 Grand City Hall (IRE), 10-1 Thunder Blue (GB), Venture Capital (GB), 12-1 Action Point (IRE), Aramram (IRE), 20-1 Dapper Valley (IRE), 40-1 Bulldog Drummond (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

JARRAAF took a big leap forward to score by a comfortable two and a half lengths over track and trip last month and was put up 8lb for that triumph. Owen Burrows’ colt is unbeaten over this distance and he can continue his upward trajectory to make it three wins out of ﬁve starts. Imperial Guard hit the frame in a hot handicap at Newmarket on his latest outing and it would be no surprise to see him get involved oﬀ the same mark, while last-time-out winner Venture Capital is another to keep an eye on.

RACE PREDICTOR

Jarraaf Imperial Guard Venture Capital

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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

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Rajeko

RACE 5

3 . 5 5 P M

T H E D U B A I D U T Y F R E E S H E R GA R

C U P C L A S S I C ( C L A S S 3 H A N D I CA P )

One mile about four furlongs, (11f abt 211yds) (Approx. 2,300 metres) For three year olds

Advertised Total Prize Fund

£80000 Owners Prize Money: 1st £30856, 2nd £11760, 3rd £5376, 4th £4200, 5th £3696, 6th £2688, 7th £2184, 8th £1680, 9th £1176. (Penalty Value £39344) SS

See page 71 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom as well as £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

No Horse

1 G O I N G RE MOT E (I RE ) (8 )

B g Kodiac - Lumi (IRE) (Canford Cliﬀs (IRE))

Owner: Blessingndisguise Partnership

Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 2

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap Form: 022140

A winner at 1m 5f on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Eagle’s Way when 16th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.

2 DA M B U S T E R (G B) (3 5)

B g Kingman - Wall of Sound (Singspiel (IRE))

Owner: Chasemore Farm

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Chasemore Farm

Sponsor: Chasemore Farm LLP

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

Dr aw 4

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 0

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 14-16 BF

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 18l behind Persica when sixth of 10 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (soft) last month. He is wearing a visor for the ﬁrst time

3 HO U S TO NN (G B) (1 9)

B g Expert Eye - Moment In Time (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd

Sponsor: Tote

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

aw 1

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 12

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 024-51

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

A winner at 11-10 at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating Raheen Rode by 2 1/4l

4 M IN A RA SH ID (G B) (3 4)

Ch c Almanzor (FR) - Reproof (USA) (Blame (USA))

Owner: Ahmad Al Shaikh

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: London Thoroughbred Services Ltd

Sponsor: Green Team Racing Stable

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 12

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel Form: 36-100 D

A winner at 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm ground. Beaten 18l behind Palladium at 40-1 when 17th of 18 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Deutsches Derby at Hamburg over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

5 S A M HAW K E N S (I RE ) (4 5)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Perfect Angel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

Owner: Hurworth Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Westerberg

Horse Age: 3

Dr aw 5 Hayley Turner

Weight: 9 10

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, GREY cap Form: 2-5154 D

A winner at 1m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Subsequent when fourth of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) in June Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Hannon.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 86

Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

Jose-Luis Borrego

Marie Velon

Dr aw 8

STALLS: INSIDE

6 SO LO MO N (G B) (6 )

B g Siyouni (FR) - Ribbons (Manduro (GER))

Owner: Sir Martyn Arbib,Ben Arbib,Chris Budgett

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Pursuit of Success LLC

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 9

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 21301

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Haydock over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month, beating First Oﬃcer by 4l Has also won at Southwell this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

7 C H A M PAG N E PR IN CE (G B) (2 8)

Gr or Ro c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maid Up (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

Owner: Mr P. W. Harris

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Breeder: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Tote

Dr aw 3

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel Form: 11-00

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 83

Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind First Conquest at 40-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month.

8 WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS (IRE) (15)

B g New Bay - L’Ambre Gris (IRE) (Iﬀraaj)

Owner: Mr Sayed Hashish

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: L’Ambre Gris Syndicate

Sponsor: Tote

Dr aw 2

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, RED cap Form: 012130 BF

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good ground Beaten 9l behind Hot Fashion at 5-2fav when last of 7 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has won at Hamilton and Newmarket this season.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

9 O L D SA XO NY (I RE ) (7 1)

B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Mirage (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay

Sponsor: JMH Group

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 6

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 034

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 78

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 13l behind Gilded Water when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 1m 2f (good to soft) in May.

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No 2. Hood worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

DAMBUSTER: Following its run on 6/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. WHATHAPPENSINVEGAS: Following its run on 26/7/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. 2023: REGAL EMPIRE (IRE) 3 9 12 Hollie Doyle 13-2 (James Tate) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (Correct as of 1pm 09/08/24)

6-4 Solomon (GB), 11-2 Houstonn (GB), 13-2 Dambuster (GB), 8-1 Sam Hawkens (IRE), 9-1 Mina Rashid (GB), 12-1 Champagne Prince (GB), Going Remote (IRE), 14-1 Whathappensinvegas (IRE), 20-1 Old Saxony (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

Solomon justified his place in the market in comprehensive fashion in an apprentice handicap over 1m2f at Haydock on Sunday and provided this quick turnaround doesn’t cause him any problems, he ought to have a say off the same mark. However, a chance can be taken on MINA RASHID, who has competed in Group company since shedding his maiden tag at Chester in May and now makes his handicap debut off a mark of 88. The son of Almanzor is taken to defy that rating judged on his maiden victory, while Dambuster could easily bounce back in a first-time visor.

RACE PREDICTOR

Mina Rashid Solomon Dambuster

Alberto Sanna

Rachel Venniker

Billy Loughnane

Nanako Fujita

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RACE 6

4 . 3 0 P M

U B A I D U T Y F R E E S H E R GA R

C U P M I L E ( C L A S S 2 H A N D I CA P )

Old mile (7f abt 213yds) (Approx 1,600 metres)

For four year olds and upwards

AdvertisedTotalPrizeFund£100000 OwnersPrizeMoney:1st£38570,2nd£14700,3rd£6720,4th£5250,5th£4620, 6th£3360,7th£2730,8th£2100,9th£1470,10th£1050.(PenaltyValue£49180)Weightsraised2lbandParagraphs27to31 oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.2EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.SS

See page 71 for conditions of this race.

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No Horse

1 C A R R Y T H E O N E (G B) (2 )

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Song of Passion (IRE) (Orpen (USA))

Owner: Mr Stuart Mizon

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Pevens Racing

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 5 (in 3lb ex)

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel Form: 013451 D

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Chepstow over 7f (good to soft) on Thursday, beating Rahmi by a short head Carries a 3lb penalty for that success. Has also won at Newmarket this season. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

2 TA L IS EVO LV E R E (I RE ) (8 )

B g Awtaad (IRE) - My Henrietta (USA) (Henrythenavigator (USA))

Owner: Mrs B. Austin & Partner

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

aw 8

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 13

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 133060 D

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Toimy Son at 25-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

3 S IL E NT FI LM (G B) (8 )

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Dibajj (FR) (Iﬀraaj)

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Deerﬁeld Farm

Sponsor: JMH Group

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 98

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 12

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel Form: 1-20350 D

Dr aw 9 Seamie Heﬀernan

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Toimy Son at 20-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 97

4 TAC A R IB BAY (G B) (5 1)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Bassmah (Harbour Watch (IRE))

Owner: Mr J. R. Shannon

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: J. R. Shannon

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12

Dr aw 1

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 6-50000

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind English Oak at 40-1 when 19th of 26 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to ﬁrm) in June Oﬃcial BHA Rating 97

5 T E M P US (G B) (1 4)

B g Kingman - Passage of Time (Dansili)

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel Form: 500024 CD

Dr aw 11 Jose-Luis Borrego

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Finished 3 1/2l behind Elnajmm when fourth of 12 at 11-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 96

Draw Jockey

Dr aw 5 Rachel Venniker

Nanako Fujita

Tadhg O’Shea

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6 B L E S S HI M (I RE ) (1 4)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Happy Land (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

Owner: Tony Perkins & Partners

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Knocklong House Stud

Sponsor: David Simcock Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 9 10

Dr aw 7 Billy Loughnane

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, RED cap Form: 0-30000 CD

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on firm and good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 6l behind Northern Express at 16-1 when 14th of 18 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month.

7 BO P E D R O (F R) (8 )

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA))

Owner: Mr Georginio Rutter

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Mr Daniel Cherdo

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

Dr aw 3 Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 10

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BEIGE cap Form: 003005 D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 95

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft Finished 3 1/2l behind Toimy Son when fifth of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.

8 S P I R IT CATC H E R (I RE ) (2 2)

Ch g New Bay - Lidanski (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA))

Owner: James and Susan Cookson

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 6 Rachel King

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 00134-0 D

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground Beaten 10l behind Elamaz at 22-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Vichy over 1m (good to soft) last month. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with P Kirby.

9 N E W IM AG E (G B) (1 4)

B g Frankel - Modern Look (Zamindar (USA))

Owner: Thoroughbred British Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Thoroughbred British Racing

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 2 Hayley Turner

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, GREY cap Form: 314132

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Northern Express when second of 18 at 8-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has won 3 times this season.

1 0 YA N TA R N I (G B) (1 6)

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Villarrica (USA) (Selkirk (USA))

Owner: Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Tote

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 92

Dr aw 4

Joanna Mason

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3

Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: 541114 D

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft Finished 4 1/2l behind Pedro Valentino when fourth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 7f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has won 3 times this season.

1 1 R O RB AA N (G B) (8 )

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

Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited

Sponsor: Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 9 2

Colours: Form: 300140 C D

Dr aw 10 RESERVE

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft Beaten 8l behind Toimy Son at 17-2 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

1 2 R U R B A N SP RAW L (G B) (8 )

Ch g Iﬀraaj - City Glam (ARG) (Grand Reward (USA))

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0

Dr aw 12 RESERVE

Colours: Form: 3223-00 C

He has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft Beaten 13l behind Toimy Son at 18-1 when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month.

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

Hood worn by No 6, 8. Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 12.

Stewards Note:

NEW IMAGE: Following its run on 27/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

ORBAAN: Following its run on 2/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

2023: PEROTTO 5 9 7 Thore Hammer Hansen 10-3 (Roger Varian) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (Correct as of 1pm 09/08/24)

11-4 New Image (GB), 4-1 Carrytheone (GB), 11-2 Silent Film (GB), 13-2 Bopedro (FR), 15-2 Yantarni (GB), 10-1 Tempus (GB), 14-1 Talis Evolvere (IRE), Bless Him (IRE), 20-1 Tacarib Bay (GB), 25-1 Spirit Catcher (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

NEW IMAGE is progressing up the ranks at a rapid rate of knots and a 3lb rise for his second in the International here over 7f a fortnight ago could prove to be on the lenient side David O’Meara’s four-year-old makes only his seventh handicap start and may take another step forward for this step up in trip Bless Him is a two-time course winner who has dropped to an appealing mark and could get a lot closer, while Tempus ﬁnished a fair fourth here last time and is expected to be in the mix.

RACE PREDICTOR

New Image Bless Him Tempus

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4 . 4 5 P M

T H E I R I S H STA L L I O N FA R M S E B F

D I C K H E R N STA K E S

(C LA SS 1 ) (L ISTE D RACE )

About one mile, outer (8f 37yds) (Approx. 1,600 metres) For three year old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

Advertised Total prize fund £55000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £24508, 2nd £10060, 3rd £5033, 4th £2514, 5th £1260, 6th £627. (Penalty Value £31190.50) A SS

No Horse Draw Jockey

C A E R N A R F ON (G B) (2 0)

B f Cityscape - Royal Ffanci (Royal Applause)

Owner: Hunscote Stud, P Humphreys & J Sweeney

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Hunscote Stud

Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 2 David Probert

Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN hoop and armlets. Form: 6-35013 D

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground Third of 5 behind Royal Dress beaten 3l at 4-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing Meadow Court Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (good) last month

2 C H O ISYA (G B) (9 8)

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

Owner: Mr Mohammed Al Nabouda

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 4

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 101

Dr aw 9 Harry Davies

Weight: 9 4

Colours: YELLOW, WHITE and YELLOW striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, WHITE star Form: 1621-24 CD

She has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Royal Dress when fourth of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (soft) in May. Oﬃcial BHA Rating 100

3 DO RA MI LA JE (I RE ) (1 5)

B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Barefoot Contessa (FR) (Dansili)

Owner: Elwick Stud

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Elwick Stud

Sponsor: Elwick Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 7 P. J. McDonald

Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond Form: 3-52146 C D

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 88

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Finished 9l behind Verbier when sixth of 9 at 10-1 on her latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month.

4 J U L IA AU GU STA (G B) (1 4)

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

Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Denniﬀ Farms & Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 3

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 544605 D

Successful twice at 1m on good ground andon the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Finished 4l behind Friendly Soul when ﬁfth of 8 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 99

5 N AOM I LA PAGL IA (G B) (1 4)

B f Awtaad (IRE) - Hawaafez (Nayef (USA))

Owner: Edward Babington & Phil Cunningham

Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

Dr aw 4

Oisin Orr

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4

Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, halved sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 3053-43 D

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Friendly Soul beaten 3 1/2l at 16-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 100

Jason Watson

6 O R CH ID BLO O M (G B) (5 2 )

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

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Overbury Stallions & Conduit Farm Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 6 Tom Marquand

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap

Form: 132-640 D

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Running Lion at 28-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) in June

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 102

7 A M E R I CAN AR ROW (I RE ) (2 2)

B f American Pharoah (USA) - Californiagoldrush (USA) (Cape Blanco (IRE))

Owner: Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Lady Bamford & The Hon Alice Bamford

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11

Colours: MAROON. Form: 1 C

Dr aw 8 Saﬃe Osborne

Half-sister to Heron Bay, won at 1m. Won on her latest outing when evens fav here over 7f (good) last month, beating Caﬀu Zafeen by 4l Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

8 IN D E L IB L E (I RE ) (3 5)

B f Shamardal (USA) - Midday (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Dr aw 1

Hector Crouch

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11

Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Form: 21-142 D

Successful twice at 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Spiritual when second of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Sandown over 1m (soft) last month.

9 S T R U T T I N G (G B) (1 1)

Ch f Frankel - Via Lazio (Lawman (FR))

Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Via Lazio Partnership

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 104

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11

Dr aw 5 Kieran Shoemark

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 1-45423 BF

A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather Third of 12 behind Arisaig beaten 2 1/4l at 9-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month.

2023: HEREDIA 4 9 4 Sean Levey 11-2 (Richard Hannon) 13 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 1.00pm (09/08/24)

Oﬃcial BHA Rating 90

3-1 Indelible (IRE), 11-2 American Arrow (IRE), 7-1 Caernarfon (GB), 8-1 Naomi Lapaglia (GB), 17-2 Choisya (GB), 9-1 Orchid Bloom (GB), 12-1 Julia Augusta (GB), 14-1 Strutting (GB), 25-1 Dora Milaje (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

This looks very competitive with the vote going to CHOISYA, who has some strong handicap form and acquitted herself well at this level earlier in the season. Progressive 3-y-o Indelible is high on the shortlist, while Naomi Lapaglia caught the eye when placed in a Group 3 at Ascot 2 weeks ago.

RACE PREDICTOR

Choisya Indelible Naomi Lapaglia

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Robert Supple

Sophia Upton Clerk of the Scales

Robert Cuthbert

ASCOT RACECOURSE

LIMITED BOARD

Felicity Barnard

Ian McGregor CVO

Jonathan Parker

Nick Smith LVO

Sam Thompson

Alastair Warwick

ASCOT RACECOURSE BETTING & GAMING

LIMITED BOARD

Felicity Barnard

Christopher Collard

Ian McGregor CVO

Nick Smith LVO

Alastair Warwick

COMPANY SECRETARY

Christopher Collard

Judge

David Hicks

Doctors

Dr John Berry

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Ramy Saker

Dr Amy Lambert

Commentator

Tony Ennis

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Dominique Hamblin

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Steve Fox, Christine Hannaford

R A C E CO ND IT IO NS

First Race 1.35 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP DASH (CLASS 2 HANDICAP)

Veterinary Officer

Katherine Byam-Cook

Handicapper

Mark Olley

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp CVO BSc

BVetMed MRCVS

Clive Hamlin BVetMed MRCVS

Jamie Knapp BVSc MRCVS

Bobby McEwan BVSc MRCVS

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39344 to the winning horse, the second to receive £13776, the third £6296, thefourth£4912, thefifth £4328,thesixth £3152, theseventh £2560,theeighth £1968,theninth £1376and the tenth£984.Forthree-year-olds and upwards, rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free entry, declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb, 3-y-o 8st 8lb; Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb, 3-y-o 9st 13lb. Penalties, after August 3rd, 2024, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom will be presented with a memento In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Dubai Duty Free. 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 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid appearance money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 10th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 8th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published in the Racing Calendar, on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 20 entries, 1 at £0 and 19 at £0 Closed August 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £30856, Second £11760, Third £5376, Fourth £4200, Fifth £3696, Sixth £2688, Seventh £2184, Eighth £1680, Ninth £1176, Tenth £840 (Penalty Value £39344) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.10 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR

CUP STAYERS (CLASS

2 HANDICAP)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39344 to the winning horse, the second to receive £13776, the third £6296, the fourth £4912, the fifth £4328, the sixth £3152, the seventh £2560, the eighth £1968, the ninth £1376 and the tenth £984. For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free entry, declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 2024, for each race won 3lb DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom will be presented with a memento In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Dubai Duty Free. 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 10 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid appearance money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 10th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 8th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published in the Racing Calendar, on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 18 entries, 1 at £0 and 17 at £0 Closed August 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £30856, Second £11760, Third £5376, Fourth £4200, Fifth £3696, Sixth £2688, Seventh £2184, Eighth £1680, Ninth £1176, Tenth £840 (Penalty Value £39344) SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CHALLENGE (CLASS 2 HANDICAP)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39344 to the winning horse, the second to receive £13776, the third £6296, the fourth £4912, the fifth £4328, the sixth £3152, the seventh £2560, the eighth £1968, the ninth £1376 and the tenth £984. For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free entry, declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 2024, for each race won 3lb DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom will be presented with a memento In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Dubai Duty Free. 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 10 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid appearance money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 10th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 8th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published in the Racing Calendar, on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 23 entries, 0 at £0 and 23 at £0 Closed August 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £30856, Second £11760, Third £5376, Fourth £4200, Fifth £3696, Sixth £2688, Seventh £2184, Eighth £1680, Ninth £1176, Tenth £840 (Penalty Value £39344) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.20 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP SPRINT (CLASS 2 HANDICAP)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39344 to the winning horse, the second to receive £13776, the third £6296, the fourth £4912, the fifth £4328, the sixth £3152, the seventh £2560, the eighth £1968, the ninth £1376 and the tenth £984. For three-year-olds only, rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free entry, declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 2024, for each race won 3lb DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom will be presented with a memento In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Dubai Duty Free. 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 10 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid appearance money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 10th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 8th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published in the Racing Calendar, on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 20 entries, 4 at £0 and 16 at £0 Closed August 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £30856, Second £11760, Third £5376, Fourth £4200, Fifth £3696, Sixth £2688, Seventh £2184, Eighth £1680, Ninth £1176, Tenth £840 (Penalty Value £39344) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.55 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CLASSIC (CLASS 3 HANDICAP)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39344 to the winning horse, the second to receive £13776, the third £6296, the fourth £4912, the fifth £4328, the sixth £3152, the seventh £2560, the eighth £1968 and the ninth £1376. For three-year-olds only, rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free entry, declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 2024, for each race won 3lb DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom will be presented with a memento In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Dubai Duty Free. 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 10 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid appearance money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 10th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 8th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published in the Racing Calendar, on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 21 entries, 0 at £0 and 21 at £0 Closed August 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £30856, Second £11760, Third £5376, Fourth £4200, Fifth £3696, Sixth £2688, Seventh £2184, Eighth £1680, Ninth £1176. (Penalty Value £39344) SS SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP MILE (CLASS 2 HANDICAP)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £49180 to the winning horse, the second to receive £17220, the third £7870, the fourth £6140, the fifth £5410, the sixth £3940, the seventh £3200, the eighth £2460, the ninth £1720 and the tenth £1230 For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free entry, declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 2024, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom will be presented with a memento In addition, Dubai Duty Free will present a prize of £200 to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Dubai Duty Free. 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 10 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid appearance money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 10th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 8th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published in the Racing Calendar, on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 29 entries, 4 at £0 and 25 at £0 Closed August 5th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £38570, Second £14700, Third £6720, Fourth £5250, Fifth £4620, Sixth £3360, Seventh £2730, Eighth £2100, Ninth £1470, Tenth £1050 (Penalty Value £49180) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE.

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E N E R A L IN FO RM AT IO N

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C AR P AR KS

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L O C A L T A X I S

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

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F E E D B A C K

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P H O T O G R A P H Y

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H O R S E W E L F A R E

At all meetings there is a team of specially qualified vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses. During each race vets follow the horse by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is standard practise for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, just allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to recover. Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

A B A N D O N M E N T PO LI CY

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances:

a) Abandonment before the running of the first race – full refund.

b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% refund In the event of an abandonment there is no need to contact us, we will be in touch with next steps and any required actions.

H B L B

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £810,129 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024.

WORTH FLYING FOR

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