Ascot Racecard - Saturday 27th July

C H A I R M A N ’ S W E L C O M E

Welcome to QIPCO King George Day.

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes was officially the fourth best race in the world in 2023 and this year’s renewal is another high-class contest with six Group 1 winners in the line-up. Auguste Rodin heads the field once again and comes into this year’s race after an impressive victory in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The globetrotting Rebel’s Romance brings Group 1-winning form from four different countries, while Dubai Honour has also tasted top-level success in Australia and France. The Coronation Cup victor Luxembourg and Bluestocking, the recent winner of the Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh, add further depth and quality. Sunway carries the flag for the three-year-olds after his second place in the Irish Derby.

We are delighted to offer £1.25 million in prize money for our mid-summer feature, and would like to thank QIPCO for their support of this race since 2014. Although the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes will have a new sponsor in 2025, we are delighted that QIPCO has extended its long standing commitment as an Official Partner of Ascot until 2026.

The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes trophy will be on display in the Grandstand before racing with the Melbourne Cup as part of its global tour We would like to extend our gratitude to the Victoria Racing Club for making the visit of this iconic three-handled cup possible.

This year’s QIPCO Diamonds and Pearls Award will be presented before racing to a member of the Cole family, Paul Cole trained Generous to a dazzling victory in the 1991 renewal of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The winning margin of seven lengths was a record at the time and has only been bettered once in the race’s 73-year history, by Harbinger in 2010.

The supporting card features Group action with the Sodexo Live! Princess Margaret Stakes and the Longines Valiant Stakes while the Flexjet Pat Eddery Stakes is always a race worth following having been won last year by Rosallion, this year’s St James’s Palace Stakes winner. We would also like to thank today’s other race sponsors, the British EBF, Betfred and Whispering Angel.

Our next meeting is the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup on August 10th, with jockeys from across the world set to compete in this unique team-based event. We hope you can join us then.

Yours sincerely,

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

C O N T E N T S

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1st Race 1.15pm

RACING PAGES

Your guide to all of today’s races

The British EBF Crocker Bulteel

“Confined” Maiden Stakes

Today’s opener is a six furlong maiden stakes for two-year-olds which have not run more than once. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory, most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking.

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2nd Race 1.50pm

The Sodexo Live!

Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3)

This six furlong race for two-year-old fillies is a Group 3 contest – a race which can only be bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things Initially, the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 3lb to Group 3 winners, and 5lb for a Group 1 or 2 success.

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3rd Race 2.25pm

The Longines

Valiant Stakes (Group 3)

The third race on today’s card is also a Group 3 contest, this time over a one mile trip This specific race is for fillies and mares aged three-years and upwards. Initially, each of the fillies or mares will be allocated a weight depending on age before any penalties are awardedthree-year-olds will carry 8st 11lb, while four-year-olds and upwards will carry 9st 5lb If a horse has won a Pattern contest after 2023, they will receive the following penalty - 3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb to Group 2 winners and 7lb to Group 1 winners

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4th Race 3.00pm

The Moët & Chandon International Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

This is a seven furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards. 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 lower rated rivals 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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5th Race 3.40pm

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes (Group 1)

(British Champions Series)

This one mile and four furlong race for three-year-olds and upwards is a Group 1 contest, the highest level of racing. Group 1 races attract the very best horses from Britain and Ireland and occasionally from as far away as France, Australia, South Africa or the USA due to the large levels of prize money available. Victory in a Group 1 race is the pinnacle for owners, trainers and jockeys and those horses that are capable of racing competitively at this level often go on to have lucrative careers at stud.

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6th Race 4.15pm

The Flexjet Pat Eddery Stakes

(Listed Race) (Formerly The Winkfield Stakes)

This seven furlong contest for two-year-olds is a Listed race, a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 contest. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rivals before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st 5lb for colts and geldings and 9st for fillies before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Pattern race success.

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7th Race 4.50pm

The Betfred Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile 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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8th Race 5.25pm

The Whispering Angel Handicap Stakes

Our finale is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses within a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races

TO CAR PARK 1

K E Y TO SY MB OL S

Entry Point

Cash Machine

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Grandstand Entrances

LK Bennett Boutique

Taxi Drop Off Point

Sunflower Lawn

Queen Anne Enclosure

Picnic Lawns

Winning Post Enclosure

Picnic Lawns

Food & Drink

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.

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

OFF THE TRACK

VIEW THE TROPHIES

King George Trophies - Visit the centre of the Grandstand Concourse to get a close-up view of The Ascot Gold Vase (1931) by R & S Garrard & Co (Sebastian Henry Garrard) and The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes trophy, by Garrard & Co Ltd, Ascot’s Official Trophies Supplier

The Melbourne Cup -As part of this year’s Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, Australia’s most iconic sporting trophy will be on display today. This year marks the 164th running of the £4.3 million Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) which sees 24 quality horses compete in the world’s richest handicap at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday 5th November

MUSIC

Enjoy music before and during racing on the Concourse Bandstand (King Edward VII and Winning Post Enclosure racegoers), the Trackside Lawn and from roaming musicians around the Lawns.

As the sun sets on a thrilling afternoon’s racing, the fun continues on the Bandstand with Don't Cha Disco, the electrifying new show from Kimberley Wyatt, 17.40 – 18.40

QIPCO DIAMONDS AND PEARLS AWARD

Our latest QIPCO Diamonds and Pearls winner, Generous, is being honoured today. Visit the Parade Ring at 12.45 where a member of the Cole family will accept the award.

THE ASCOT SHOP

Visit the Ascot Shop to browse a stylish range of exclusive collections, on-the-day essentials and perfect gifts and mementoes from your day at Ascot. Shops are located next to the Cedar Tree Lawn or on the Concourse at Grandstand Entrance B.

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, are only available to Winning Post and King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

On The Go

JAMÓN CHARCUTERIE BAR

Feast on Spanish delights such as Jamón Iberico and charcuterie & cheese platters or enjoy a dish of large Andalucian olives with a refreshing glass of sangria.

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

Bar

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.

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LAVAZZA TIERRA

SHERGAR

W H E R E TO EA T AN D DR 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.

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F I C I A L

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

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

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

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Sodexo Live! supports some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic music, cultural and sporting events, plus conference centres, by delivering world class hospitality and food services We help deliver globally recognised live events with a proven track record of creating exceptional moments that bring people together We create exceptional moments and lasting memories for guests every time they visit the venues we serve.

uk.sodexo.com/industry/sodexo-live.html

Longines is proud to present a unique watch from its Conquest collection. This chronograph is driven by an exclusive Longines self-winding mechanical movement equipped with a silicon balance-spring and new components made of non-magnetic material. Presented in a 42 mm steel case water-resistant up to 10 bar (100 m), it features a snailed champagne sunray dial with rhodium-plated hands, applied rhodium-plated hour markers and Super-LumiNova® treatment at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. The sub-second dial and the counters are in the same black colour as the ceramic tachymetric bezel for added contrast. The watch comes with a stainless steel bracelet.

Moët & Chandon has been associated with the equestrian world since 1908 when two three-year-old horses, one named “Moët” and the other “Chandon”, belonging to Monsieur Alfred Simon, the House’s sales representative in London, finished first in Epsom and Newbury respectively. That same year, “Moët” ran fourth in the Hunt Cup at Ascot and as a result, Alfred Simon referred to it as his “lucky” race.

The House’s passion for horse racing was further brought to life in 2019, when Moët & Chandon became the ‘Official Champagne of Ascot’. Ascot and Moët & Chandon already share a long-standing legacy filled with exceptional celebratory moments, and we invite you to toast to yet another iconic racing weekend together at the QIPCO King George Weekend. Please enjoy Moët & Chandon responsibly. www.moet.com

QIPCO Holding is one of the leading private investment companies in Qatar Established in 1999 and based in Doha. QIPCO Holding has an international and diverse range of business interests, including real estate, construction, engineering, oil and gas, as well as trading, finance and health services, and horse racing. Its investment in horse racing as both a sponsor and commercial partner is the largest in the history of British racing. The global racing and bloodstock operation Qatar Racing is a subsidiary of QIPCO Qatar Racing’s headquarters is located at Tweenhills, the home of Qatar Racing stallions

With a shared commitment to passion, performance and exquisite style, Flexjet is the Official Private Aviation Supplier for Royal Ascot & Ascot.

Exceptional private travel experiences – featuring impeccable service, obsessive attention to detail and a world-class fleet – have elevated Flexjet to a higher sense of purpose over almost 30 years

With a global fleet of 300 private jets and helicopters, Flexjet’s global infrastructure - which includes a Tactical Control Centre at Farnborough Airport and experience centre in London’s Mayfair - has evolved to provide seamless and spectacular ways to travel the world, designing a made-tomeasure private flying solution for you and you alone.

Betfred are proud to be the official bookmaker of both Royal Ascot and Ascot Racecourse.

Established with a single shop in Salford, Manchester back in 1967 by brothers Fred and Peter Done, Betfred now operate almost 1500 high street betting shops and a flourishing on-line product at Betfred.com, now operational in the United States, Spain and South Africa.

Betfred have become renowned throughout the industry for offering terrific value and unbeatable bonuses all of which are now available to Ascot racegoers by visiting the Betfred shops situated on the first and fourth floors of the grandstand.

Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino), its pale colour is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight.

In addition, 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

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

5 CO UR AG E MO N AM I (G B) (2 6)

B g Frankel (IRE) - Crimson Ribbon (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Dr aw 5

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, White Epaulets, striped cap

Form: 11-1 CD

The way he made light work in the end of two 1m4f novice races on AW last autumn marked him down as a very serious prospect; handicap win at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm; smart form) last month confirmed that in spades, as class and stamina came into play late on; 2m+ looks sure to suit and, although this company is of a radically higher order than in those three races, it is hard to put a ceiling right now on what he might achieve.

1. Owner’s silks (illustration)

2. Colour of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chestnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

3. Horse’s number on saddle cloth

4. Sex of horse

c = colt f = filly g = gelding h = horse m = mare

5. Sire (Father)

6. Horse’s name

7. Dam (Mother)

8. Damsire (Grandfather)

9. Birthplace of horse

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. Owner’s 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 107

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.

FRANKIE DETTORI

On behalf of QIPCO it is a real privilege to welcome you to Ascot for QIPCO King George Day, featuring one of the greatest races in the international racing calendar

Our investment company first became the commercial sponsor of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes back in 2014 and the race has maintained its historic position as the highlight of midsummer and the ultimate test of the generations between the mile and a half champions

During this time, we have been treated to some special memories, led by the record-breaking three wins by the incredible mare Enable, and thrilling finishes including last year’s race, where Hukum beat Westover by just a head. Once again, we should be in for a fascinating international encounter as part of a card full of high-class and competitive action.

QIPCO became Ascot’s first ever commercial partner ten years ago and we look forward to maintaining the relationship as we look ahead to QIPCO British Champions Day in October.

Racing is in our family’s blood and we are continuing to take an active interest in ownership and breeding, with stallions and broodmares based at Tweenhills in Gloucestershire.

We have not been fortunate enough to have won the King George just yet but are represented this afternoon by our homebred Middle Earth and an interest in Sunway, who ran so well to finish runner-up in the Irish Derby.

We are also excited for the future as Kameko, our brilliant victor of the 2000 Guineas in 2020, continues to show huge promise with his first crop of runners this season.

I would like to wish you all a successful and enjoyable afternoon.

WHAT IS WORLD POOL?

World Pool is a collaboration between the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tote, and Ascot Racecourse. It enables racegoers to bet into a global pool consisting of over 28 countries, resulting in significantly bigger pools and increasing the total amount that can be won.

WIN, PLACE, FIRST TWO, FIRST THREE, TWO FROM THREE and the TREBLE

will be the available World Pool bets on course and there are expected to be more than 30 races with pool sizes of over £1 million this year. Bet With Ascot screens will indicate pool sizes for each race.

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

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

1-4 declared runnersNo place pool

5 & 6 declared runners

7-20 declared runners

21 or more declared runners

1st or 2nd

(void if less than 4 runners)

1st, 2nd or 3rd

(3 places remain if 5 or 6 runners, void if less than 5 runners)

1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

(4 places remain for 20 or less runners)

5f (2yo)

5f

6f (2yo)

6f

7f (2yo)

7f

1m round (2yo)

1m round

1m straight 1m 2f 1m 4f

1m 6f 2m 2m 4f 2m 51/2 f

Record Times

No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes

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

Rajasinghe - 1 min 12.39 seconds - 2017 Coventry Stakes

Blue Point - 1 min 11.05 seconds - 2017 Pavilion Stakes

Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes

Galician - 1 min 24.28 seconds - 2013 International

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

Alpha Centauri - 1 min 35.89 seconds - 2018 Coronation Stakes

Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes

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

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

Illinois – 3 mins 0.57 seconds – 2024 Queen’s Vase

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

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

Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom –of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2024 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

RACE 1

1 .1 5 P M

T H E

R I T I S H E B F C RO C K E R BU LT E E L

“ CO N F I N E D” M A I D E N STA K E S (C LAS S 2 )

( N OT RU N M O R E T H A N O N C E )

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

For maiden two year old colts and geldings

Advertised Total Prize Fund £50000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £21335, 2nd £10665, 3rd £5335, 4th £2665. (Penalty Value £27000) A SS

See page 62 for conditions of this race.

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

1 AL MI SB A R (I RE ) (- )

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Anna Law (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Ballyphilip Stud

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Dr aw 1

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form:

Foaled 21 Feb. Half-brother to brilliant sprinter Battaash, won 13 times at 5f including four Group 1 races. There is lots to like on paper and he cost 1.5m gns so warrants the utmost respect for the in-form Charlie Appleby team.

Official BHA Rating -

2 B ACK IN BL AC K (I RE ) (6 6)

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Sacred Dance (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: Justwow Ltd

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder: Grangemore Stud

Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 3

Colours: LIGHT GREEN and DARK GREEN check, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 2

Foaled 3 Mar. Dam won at 7f Beaten 1 1/4l by Age Of Gold when second of 6 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Yarmouth over 6f (good to soft) in May.

3 E C H A L A R (I RE ) (- )

B c Too Darn Hot - Rocana (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Owner: Mr P. W. Harris

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd & M&P Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Tote

Official BHA Rating -

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 4 Hollie Doyle

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED sash, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE cap Form:

Foaled 4 Mar. Half-brother to Chester Vase winner Youth Spirit and Listed winner Canberra Legend, and it would be no surprise if this 310,000gns yearling had enough ability to play a part first time up

4 F IR E FL AM E (G B) (- )

B c Wootton Bassett - Firelight (FR) (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Newsells Park Stud & Mr J. Barnett

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Sponsor: Newsells Park Stud Limited

Official BHA Rating -

Dr aw 5

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 2

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE cap Form:

Foaled 18 Jan. Dam unraced His yard has been among the winners of late and this Wootton Bassett colt must be of interest.

Official BHA Rating -

5 L E T S B E AT S E P S IS (G B) (- )

B c Expert Eye - Lady Morpheus (Morpheus)

Owner: Mr P. B. Moorhead

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder: Patrick Moorhead

Sponsor: Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 7 Rhys Clutterbuck

Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diamonds, PINK sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets. Form:

Foaled 5 Apr Dam won at 7f and 1m. He makes some appeal on paper, although a smart effort will be required to land the spoils in a race of this nature on his debut.

Official BHA Rating -

William Buick

Daniel Muscutt

James Doyle

STALLS: CENTRE

6 N O B L E GU ES T (G B) (- )

Br c Mohaather - Maid For Winning (USA) (Gone West (USA))

Owner: John Guest Racing

Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket Breeder: Boyce Bloodstock & Mrs C. E. Percival

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 6 Tom Queally

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

Foaled 25 Feb. Half-brother to 7f-1m winner Hors De Combat and Group 3-winning juvenile Yourtimeisnow. He is a fascinating contender for his exciting first-season sire, although this looks a tough ask first time up Official BHA Rating -

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O U R TE RM S (G B) (1 5)

B c Wootton Bassett - Best Terms (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner: Mr R. Barnett

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: W. & R. Barnett Ltd

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 2 Ryan Moore

Colours: CHERRY, BLACK sash, PRIMROSE and WHITE quartered cap Form: 4

Foaled 16 Mar. Half-brother to Fresh Terms, won four times at 1m 2f Finished 6l behind Field Of Gold when fourth of 13 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating -

2023: INDIAN RUN (IRE) 2 9 2 Daniel Tudhope 15-2 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 11 ran

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24 8-13 Al Misbar (IRE), 7-2 Back In Black (IRE), 8-1 Echalar (IRE), Our Terms (GB), 10-1 Fire Flame (GB), 66-1 Letsbeatsepsis (GB), Noble Guest (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

Back In Black lost nothing in defeat when finishing runner-up behind a potentially useful sort at Yarmouth on his debut in May and he should be thereabouts once more with the promise of more to come. That said, AL MISBAR edges preference. The Blue Point half-brother to Battaash cost 1.5m guineas as a yearling and represents the red-hot Charlie Appleby and William Buick combination. Echalar and Fire Flame are also considered first time out.

RACE PREDICTOR

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RACE 2

1 . 5 0 P M

T H E S O D E XO L I V E !

P R I N C E S S M A R GA R E T STA K E S

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

Six furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres) For two year old fillies

Advertised Total Prize Fund £65000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £28964, 2nd £11889, 3rd £5948, 4th £2971, 5th £1489, 6th £741. (Penalty Value £36861.50) A SS

See page 62 for conditions of this race

Sodexo Live! will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

No Horse

1 A L I C E FA IR FA X (G B) (4 1)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Subaana (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Draw Jockey

Dr aw 5 William Buick

Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap Form: 41 D

Foaled 15 Feb. Half-sister to Subaltern, won at 1m 2f A winner at 5-1 at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Miss Hathaway by a head Official BHA Rating -

2 AV I AT I O N TI ME (I RE ) (2 1)

B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Lady Correspondent (USA) (War Front (USA))

Owner: Bronte Collection 1

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Ballyhane

Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 4

Colours: GREY, GOLD sleeves and cap.

Form: 1334 D

Foaled 23 Apr A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Apollo Fountain when fourth of 7 on her latest outing at Deauville over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95

3

B E T T Y CLOV ER (G B) (3 8)

Gr f Time Test - Reprieval (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

Owner: Miss E. Johnson Houghton

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder: Eve Johnson Houghton

Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 1 Georgia Dobie

Colours: BUFF, SAXE BLUE sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 1210

Foaled 8 Feb. Successful twice at 5f on good ground Beaten 5l behind Leovanni at 20-1 when eighth of 24 on her latest outing here over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won at York and Bath this season.

4 D E F IN IT IV E (G B) (2 3)

B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Atlantic Drift (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing

Official BHA Rating 90

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 8

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets. Form: 1 D

Foaled 10 Apr Full sister to Arctician, won four times at 7f A winner at 4-1 at Haydock over 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Ecology by 1 1/2l

Official BHA Rating -

5 H A N D C U F F ED (G B) (2 3)

B or Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Make Fast (Makfi)

Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 9 Oisin Murphy

Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe. Form: 1 D

Foaled 14 Mar. Half-sister to Tactical, won three times between 5f and 7f including a Group 2 race Won on her latest outing when 13-8fav at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Angelica Bay by 1 1/2l

Official BHA Rating -

James Doyle

Tom Marquand

STALLS: CENTRE

6 M A N D U R AH (I RE ) (2 9)

B f Kingman - Mandiana (FR) (Siyouni (FR))

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Dr aw 3

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots. Form: 1 D

Harry Davies

Official BHA Rating -

Foaled 2 Feb. Dam unraced A winner at 5-1 at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Miss Fascinator by 1/2l

7 M IS S EL FU ND I (G B) (1 7)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Miss Celestial (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner: John Pearce Racing Ltd

Pearce

Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

Breeder: John Pearce Racing Limited

Pearce

Sponsor: Bentley Reid

NON-RUNNER

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Colours: Form: 451 D

Foaled 26 Feb. A winner at 5-2 at Kempton over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Tiete by 3 1/2l

8 S IM M E R IN G (G B) (3 6)

B f Too Darn Hot - Cashla Bay (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Breeder: Lofts Hall Stud

Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

Official BHA Rating 82

Dr aw 6 Ryan Moore

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel Form: 32

Foaled 21 Feb. Half-sister to Estate, won twice at 5f Placed in both starts. Beaten 3/4l by Fairy Godmother when second of 16 at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating -

9 TA L E S OF TH E HE ART (I RE ) (1 5)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Shoshoni Wind (Sleeping Indian)

Owner: Andrew Rosen and Marc Chan

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 7 Rossa Ryan

Colours: NEON PINK, GREEN diabolo, striped sleeves, PINK cap, GREEN visor Form: 126 D

Foaled 10 Mar. A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Arabian Dusk when sixth of 11 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 95

2023: SACRED ANGEL (IRE) 2 9 2 Jason Hart 16-1 (Charlie Johnston) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24

7-4 Simmering (GB), 4-1 Mandurah (IRE), 11-2 Handcuffed (GB), 7-1

Definitive (GB), 8-1 Tales of The Heart (IRE), 10-1 Aviation Time (IRE), 14-1 Betty Clover (GB), 16-1 Alice Fairfax (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

MANDURAH impressed when scoring at Newmarket on debut, travelling well before putting the race to bed in a matter of strides, and she gets the nod to make it two wins from as many starts for her in-form stable. Simmering was beaten less than a length into second in the Albany so must enter calculations, while Betty Clover has shown enough to suggest that she can be competitive in a race of this nature and can outrun her forecast odds now tackling 6f for the first time

RACE PREDICTOR

Mandurah

Simmering

Betty Clover

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RACE 3

2 . 2 5 P M

T H E LO N G I N E S

VA L I A N T STA K E S

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

Old mile (7f abt 213yds) (approx. 1,500 metres) For three year old and upward fillies and mares

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

See page 63 for conditions of this race

Longines will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race

No Horse

1 D O OM (G B) (3 8)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Dank (Dansili)

Owner: Mr James Wigan

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: James Wigan

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5

STALLS: INSIDE

Draw Jockey

Dr aw 6 Tom Marquand

Colours: CHERRY, CORNFLOWER BLUE sash and cap Form: 2141-33

Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and heavy ground Third of 14 behind Running Lion beaten 4l at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating 102

2 J U L IA AU GU STA (G B) (2 0)

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 5

Dr aw 3 Silvestre De Sousa

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 4-54460 D

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 9l behind Vetiver at 13-2 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 99

3 N AOM I LA PAGL IA (G B) (2 0)

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

Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5

Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, halved sleeves, MAROON cap Form: 13053-4 D

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/4l behind Excellent Truth when fourth of 14 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Deauville over 1m (good) earlier this month.

4 S IR O NA (G ER ) (1 5)

B f Soldier Hollow - Si Luna (GER) (Kallisto (GER))

Owner: Dash Grange Stud

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Breeder: Gestut Hof Iserneichen

Official BHA Rating 94

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 7 Oisin Murphy

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE chevron. Form: 510-325

She has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground Finished 4l behind Porta Fortuna when fifth of 7 at 22-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 107

5 T H O R N B RO OK (I RE ) (1 6)

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Lillebonne (FR) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: By The Way Partnership

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Peter Henley,John Connolly&Pattern Blds

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5

Colours: RED, PURPLE hoop, PURPLE cap. Form: 0136-04 D

Dr aw 1 Ryan Moore

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good to soft ground Finished 2 1/2l behind Jancis when fourth of 8 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Brownstown Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 101

6 D E VOT E D QU EE N (G B) (7 1)

B f Kingman - Fintry (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11

Dr aw 8 William Buick

Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form: 1-11 D

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 3-1fav at York over 1m (good) in May, beating Spiritual by 2l Has also won at Kempton this season.

Official BHA Rating 102

7 F R I E N D LY SO UL (G B) (7 3 )

B f Kingman - In Clover (Inchinor)

Owner: Mr George Strawbridge

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: George Strawbridge

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop Form: 1-10 D BF

Dr aw 2 Kieran Shoemark

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Secret Satire at 8-11fav when last of 7 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) in May.

8 S O P R A N O (I RE ) (2 1)

Official BHA Rating 107

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

Owner: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Da Vinci

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Empire Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11

Dr aw 5 Billy Loughnane

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 30-5313 CD

Successful at 5f and 1m on good to firm and good ground Third of 8 behind Spiritual beaten 1 3/4l at 7-2 on her latest outing at Sandown over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 107

Stewards Note:

FRIENDLY SOUL: Following its run on 15/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout. 2023: RANDOM HARVEST (IRE) 5 9 5 Saffie Osborne 10-3 (Ed Walker) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24

5-2 Devoted Queen (GB), 3-1 Soprano (IRE), 7-2 Friendly Soul (GB), 5-1 Sirona (GER), 9-1 Doom (GB), 10-1 Thornbrook (IRE), 33-1 Naomi Lapaglia (GB), 40-1 Julia Augusta (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

SIRONA has done little wrong since joining the David Menuisier stable, posting two admirable placed efforts over 7f before finishing a staying-on fifth in the Falmouth. In calmer waters here, this progressive four-year-old can make a bold bid to give weight and a beating to some younger rivals. Dangers are aplenty, though, and the unbeaten Listed winner Devoted Queen is feared most, while Sandringham heroine Soprano showed she is still in form when third in the Coral Distaff at Sandown.

RACE PREDICTOR

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G E N E R O U S ’ KI NG GE OR GE VI &

Q U E E N EL IZ AB ET H ST AK ES

W I N CE LE BR AT ED WI TH QI PC O

Each year, to mark QIPCO’s sponsorship of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the winner of a vintage renewal is commemorated. To honour his illustrious achievements and record-breaking victory in the race 33 years ago, GENEROUS became the latest recipient of the QIPCO Diamonds & Pearls Award, won last year by Lammtarra.

Trained by Paul Cole at Whatcombe in Oxfordshire, Generous raced in the colours of HRH Prince Fahd Salman after being bought at Goffs for 200,000 Irish guineas. He won on his racecourse debut at Ascot, quickly followed by a second-placed effort in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and would go on to record two more victories as a two-year-old, including when taking the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes at odds of 50/1.

His three-year-old career would showcase his true talents as a middle-distance maestro, winning the Derby at Epsom and then the Irish Derby in quick succession. However, it

was the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes victory that proved just how remarkable a racehorse he was, becoming only the sixth horse to complete that treble.

Generous was the 4/6 favourite for Ascot’s 1991 renewal of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Partnered by jockey Alan Munro, Generous won a fast-paced race by an impressive seven lengths which was the largest winning margin for the race at the time, despite being eased down approaching the line. The manner of his triumph cemented his status of being the best three-year-old in Europe that season, while the margin of victory has only been bettered once in the race’s 73-year history.

Generous won both the British and Irish Horse of the Year awards in 1991, as well as being the Timeform top-rated horse for the year with a rating of 139 – at the time, the joint-11th highest figure rating ever.

After a memorable and very successful career on the track, Generous retired to stand at Banstead Manor in Newmarket as a dual-purpose stallion. Generous stood in Japan in 1996, and in 1999 joined Westbury Stud in New Zealand to stand alongside leading stallion at the time, Faltaat. He finished his stallion career at Alfred Buller’s Scarvagh House Stud in Northern Ireland having sired 280 individual winners, including 31 stakes winners. He died in 2013 at the age of 25 and is remembered as one of the all-time greats.

RACE 4

3

.0 0 P M

T H E M O Ë T & C H A N D O N

I N T E R N AT I O N A L STA K E S

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

Seven furlongs (7f) (1,400 metres) For three year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £150000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £60945, 2nd £30480, 3rd £15240, 4th £7620, 5th £3810, 6th £1905. (Penalty Value £77310) Weights raised 5lb and Paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 63 for conditions of this race

Moët & Chandon will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

1 M A KE ME KI NG (F R) (2 8)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Miss Infinity (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani, Newmarket

Breeder: S.A.S. Haras Voltaire

Sponsor: Wathnan Racing

Dr aw 4 James Doyle

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 13 (in 3lb ex)

Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap Form: 5-54001 D

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Newcastle over 7f on his latest outing last month, beating United Approach by 2 1/4l Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success.

Official BHA Rating 102

2 FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (IRE) (28)

B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

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

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 12

Dr aw 5 Oisin Murphy

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 211004

He has won four times at 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Montassib when fourth of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle over 6f last month.

3 O R A Z IO (I RE ) (3 5)

Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Lady Fashion (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Mrs Susan Roy

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Breeder: Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd

Sponsor: Stonegate Homes

Official BHA Rating 104

Dr aw 3

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 11

Colours: MAUVE Form: 600-303 C

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 25 behind Unequal Love beaten 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating 103

4 NO RT H E RN EX PR E S S (I RE ) (1 4)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Owner: Sekura Group

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Breeder: Mrs Sue Ann Foley

Sponsor: Sekura Trade Frames Ltd

Dr aw 1 Paul

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 10

Colours: DARK GREEN, RED sleeves, DARK GREEN stars, RED cap Form: 2-50252 D

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Blue For You when second of 14 at 13-2 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time

Official BHA Rating 102

5 C A R R Y T H E ON E (G B) (1 4)

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: 9 9

Dr aw 6 Pat Dobbs

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets. Form: 6-00134 D BF

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Aalto when fourth of 20 at 5-1fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 101

William Buick

Mulrennan

STALLS: CENTRE

6 R O P E Y GU ES T (G B) (1 4)

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

Owner: John Guest Racing

Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket

Breeder: Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 10 Tom Queally

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 062-500 D

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Aalto at 22-1 when 9th of 20 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.

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

Official BHA Rating 99 (-1)

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 6

Dr aw 16 Jamie Spencer

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK and YELLOW halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star Form: 50-3000 C D

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 5l behind Aalto at 22-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 98 (-1)

8 M E TA L ME RC HA NT (I RE ) (2 1)

B g Make Believe - Whipped (IRE) (Whipper (USA))

Owner: Recycled Products Limited & Partner

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock & Forenaghts Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 12 David Probert

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW star, DARK GREEN sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 10-1200 C D

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3l behind Cicero’s Gift at 7-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (soft) earlier this month.

9 B I L LYJ O H (G B) (3 7)

Gr g Mayson - Goadby (Kodiac)

Owner: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Breeder: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units & J. Holt

Sponsor: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd

Official BHA Rating 97 (-1)

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3

Dr aw 15 Rossa Ryan

Colours: RED, BLACK sash, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, BLACK and RED hooped cap Form: 402242

He has won four times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3l by English Oak when second of 26 at 28-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating 95

1 0 D I V I N E LI BR A (I RE ) (1 4)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))

Owner: McLaren Horse Racing

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Breeder: Mogeely Stud

Sponsor: Stonegate Homes, McLaren Horse Racing

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3

Dr aw 7 C. Soumillon

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE star, armlets and stars on cap Form: 3-01360 D

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 7l behind Aalto at 15-2 when 10th of 20 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 95 (-1)

1 1 DA N C I N G MAG I C (I RE ) (4 2)

B g Camelot - Poisson d’Or (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner: Fishdance Ltd

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder: Fishdance Sponsor: Fishdance Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2

Dr aw 11 Kieran Shoemark

Colours: ORANGE and DARK BLUE stripes, ORANGE cap Form: 540-620

Official BHA Rating 94

Placed in three of 14 starts. Beaten 11l behind Two Tempting at 11-2 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good to soft) last month.

1 2 S U M M E R G H A N D (I RE ) (1 4)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kate The Great (Xaar)

Owner: Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Airlie Stud

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 8 13

Dr aw 8 Tom Marquand

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE disc, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE spots. Form: 000033

Has won 17 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Third of 20 behind Aalto beaten 3 1/2l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91

1 3 F R E S H (G B) (1 5)

B g Bated Breath - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)

Owner: Clipper

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder: Glebe Stud

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 13

Dr aw 18 Billy Loughnane

Colours: GREY. Form: 0-50502 CD

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l by Jarraaf when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91

1 4 A A LTO (F R) (1 4)

B g Zelzal (FR) - Au Dessus (Siyouni (FR))

Owner: Bell, Lyons & James

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

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

Sponsor: Helicentreuk

Dr aw 14 Luke Morris

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 12 (in 3lb ex)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, hooped cap Form: 0-24521 D

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather

A winner at 15-2 at Newmarket over 7f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Lethal Levi by 2l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 87 (+7)

1 5 N E W IM AG E (G B) (4 2)

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

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 11

Dr aw 17 Mark

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW hoop Form: 131413 D

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 17 behind Tolstoy beaten 3/4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.

1 6 H I C KO R Y (I RE ) (4 4)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Badr Al Badoor (IRE) (Acclamation)

Owner: Fred Archer Racing - Galliard

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder: Ms Anne Coughlan

Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP

Official BHA Rating 89

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 10

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON epaulets, striped sleeves.

Form: 230-240 D BF

2

1 7 R I OT (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE) (King’s Best (USA))

Owner: Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

Official BHA Rating 88

He has won three times at 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Sterling Knight at 3-1fav when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to firm) last month.

Dr aw 9 Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 9 (in 3lb ex) Colours: MAROON and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN diamonds.

Form: 014015 D

Winner of seven races at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Tolstoy when fifth of 18 at 18-1 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Carries a 4lb penalty today. Has won at Doncaster and York this season.

Official BHA Rating 84 (+3)

1 8 E M I N E N C Y (I RE ) (1 5)

Gr g Havana Grey - Kendamara (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

Owner: Mrs J. Morley

Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder: Awbeg Stud Unlimited Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 7

Dr aw 13

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 0-06245

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago Finished 6l behind Validated when fifth of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 85 (-1)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 2, 6, 12, 16 Tongue Strap worn by No 13, 18 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 17 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

CARRYTHEONE: Following its run on 13/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

HICKORY: Following its run on 13/6/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

RIOT: Following its run on 12/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

2023: BARADAR (IRE) 5 9 1 Kevin Stott 16-1 (George Boughey) 25 ran

Winn (3)

Dr aw

Saffie Osborne

Silvestre De Sousa

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24

9-2 Orazio (IRE), 5-1 Carrytheone (GB), 15-2 Aalto (FR), 8-1 Billyjoh (GB), New Image (GB), 10-1 Fresh (GB), 11-1 Metal Merchant (IRE), 14-1 Hickory (IRE), 16-1 Make Me King (FR), Northern Express (IRE), Divine Libra (IRE), Bless Him (IRE), 25-1 Fivethousandtoone (IRE), Summerghand (IRE), 33-1 Ropey Guest (GB), Dancing Magic (IRE), 40-1 Riot (IRE), Eminency (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

Hickory outran odds of 50/1 when second in this 12 months ago. Northern Express, who often goes well in this type of contest, and Fresh, who is 7lb lower than when taking this in 2022, are others to note Aalto is 4lb well-in having recorded a comfortable success in the Bunbury Cup Carrytheone met trouble when fourth in that race, having also struggled to gain a clear passage in the Buckingham Palace (third), a race which saw Billyjoh fill the runner-up spot. METAL MERCHANT travelled strongly into contention when seventh in the Hunt Cup before fading on soft ground at Sandown, and he could represent some value now dropped in trip.

RACE PREDICTOR

Metal Merchant Hickory Northern Express

Wimbledon

Rajeko

Tabor

Tabor

THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH QIPCO STAKES

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes is Europe’s indisputable midsummer middle-distance showpiece and one of the most prestigious prizes in racing. In 2023, it was officially rated the fourth best race in the world by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities in their Longines World’s Top 100 Group 1 Races for three-year-olds and upwards. The contest has been won by some of the sport’s most legendary names and to this day attracts the best horses in training to compete for a place among the greats.

The race was founded in 1951, when two existing races were merged to create a premier mile-and-a-half contest for three-year-olds and upwards. Major John Crocker Bulteel, Ascot’s Clerk of the Course at the time and one of the most forward-thinking racing figures of his day, envisaged the ‘King George’ as a championship race that would draw considerable international support. Sure enough, from its earliest days it attracted participants of the very highest calibre from across Europe and soon established itself as the principal mid-season weight-for-age test for middle-distance horses It is also significant in giving the Classic generation one

of the first opportunities to take on their elders in what often proves to be a thrilling clash of the generations Three-year-olds carry 8st 12lb compared to the 9st 9lb allocated to those aged four and above, while fillies and mares receive a 3lb allowance.

The inaugural running was worth £25,000, making it the most valuable race ever run in Britain. It attracted a stellar international field including the previous season’s Arc winner from France, Tantieme, and the Derby winner, Arctic Prince but the race was won by Supreme Court. The following two years saw that season’s Derby winner triumph, before Queen Elizabeth II’s colt Aureole delivered a famous royal victory in 1954. The undefeated Italian champion and dual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Ribot won the 1956 renewal, his one and only start on British turf.

Lester Piggott was to enjoy the first three of his seven King George wins in the 1960s, the first coming aboard Irish Derby winner Meadow Court in 1965. However, his winning ride on Nijinsky in 1970 would mark the start of a particularly golden era in the race’s history across the subsequent two decades. The illustrious son of Northern Dancer won the King George at a virtual canter the same

LESTER PIGGOTT AND NIJINSKY RETURN TO THE WINNERS’ ENCLOSURE AFTER VICTORY IN 1970

season as claiming the Triple Crown, a feat to have eluded every other colt to have attempted since.

Another outstanding Derby winner landed the spoils just a year later, as Mill Reef swept to victory in 1971 en route to a decisive Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe win. The 1975 renewal, often since described as ‘The Race of the Century’, provided one of the most thrilling finishes of all time, as Grundy and Bustino locked horns in a titanic battle to the line, smashing the course record in the process

Following a sensational ten-length Derby victory in the hands of 19-year-old Walter Swinburn, which he followed up in the Irish equivalent, Shergar was an emphatic winner in 1981, giving trainer Sir Michael Stoute the first of his record six King George wins Later that decade came victories for two more greats – the subsequent Arc hero Dancing Brave (1986) and the brilliant Nashwan (1989), the only horse to have won the 2,000 Guineas, Derby, Eclipse and King George in the same season.

The 1995 renewal went to Lammtarra and Frankie Dettori, with the horse completing the middle leg of a star-studded three-year-old career treble, bookended by victory in the Derby and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

After claiming the 50th renewal aboard Montjeu, Mick Kinane partnered the dual Derby champion Galileo to defeat the high-class five-year-old Fantastic Light the following year. Aidan O’Brien’s first King

George winner went on to become the dominant stallion of his era before passing away in 2021, siring a record number of Group 1 winners including the incomparable Frankel as well as Highland Reel and Nathaniel who both won the King George.

In 2010, Harbinger stunned Ascot with a breathtaking 11-length King George victory, the biggest winning margin in the race’s history He also broke the course record set by Grundy in that epic finish of 35 years previously, but it was only another three years before a new record time was posted, when Novellist became the second Germantrained winner in as many years, following Danedream’s success in 2012.

More recently, the John Gosden-trained Enable made history by winning the race for a third time in 2020. Her victory in 2019 has been billed as a ‘Race for the Ages’ as she narrowly prevailed in a thrilling duel with the gallant Crystal Ocean. After victory over Sovereign and Japan in 2020 she now stands as the only horse to have won the race three times and in doing so she provided her jockey Frankie Dettori with a seventh victory in the race, equalling Lester Piggott’s tally. Last year, Hukum prevailed in a thrilling duel with Westover to give trainer Owen Burrows and jockey Jim Crowley their first victories in this historic race.

Whichever of today’s runners adds their name to the King George roll of honour, we can look forward to another exceptional and exciting renewal of this magnificent race.

RACE 5

3

. 40 P M

THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH

QIPCO STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 1)

(BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES)

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

Advertised Total Prize Fund £1250000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £557000, 2nd £228625, 3rd £114375, 4th £57125, 5th £28625, 6th £14250. (Penalty Value £708875) A SS

See page 63 for conditions of this race

QIPCO will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 A U G U S T E RO DI N (I RE ) (3 8)

or Br c Deep Impact (JPN) - Rhododendron (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

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

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Coolmore

INSIDE

Draw Jockey

Dr aw 2 Ryan Moore

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap Form: 011-021 C D

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Zarakem by 3/4l Official BHA Rating 123

2

D U B A I HO NO UR (I RE ) (2 7 )

B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Mondelice (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mr Mohamed Obaida

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Macha Bloodstock/Meridian International

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 8 Tom Marquand

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, striped cap Form: 46-1031 D

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 8-1 in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Feed The Flame by 1 3/4l.

Official BHA Rating 118

3

GO L IAT H (G ER ) (3 5)

B g Adlerflug (GER) - Gouache (GER) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Baron Philip Von Ullmann

Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard, France

Breeder: Schlenderhan Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 6 C. Soumillon

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves.

Form: 14-2142 D

He has won four times at 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 4l by Isle Of Jura when second of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating 113

4 H A NS AN DE RS EN (G B) (2 1)

B c Frankel - Shadow Hunter (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))

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

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Sun Bloodstock SARL

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 5 Sean Levey

Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop, sleeves and cap. Form: 0-15605 D

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 11l behind City Of Troy when fifth of 6 at 80-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 102

5 L U X E M B O U RG (I RE ) (5 7 )

B h Camelot - Attire (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

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

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: B. V. Sangster

Dr aw 1 W. M. Lordan

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 9

Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 422-401 D

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft A winner at 9-4 in the Group 1 Holland Cooper Coronation Cup at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in May, beating Hamish by 1l

Official BHA Rating 120

STALLS:

6 M I D D L E EA RT H (G B) (3 5)

B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Roheryn (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Qatar Bloodstock & Ciaron Maher

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: The Roheryn Partnership

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd

Dr aw 4

Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 9

Colours: CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel Form: 1101-13 C D

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 9 behind Isle Of Jura beaten 4 1/2l at 9-4 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating 114

7 R E B E L’ S RO MA NC E (I RE ) (6 2 )

B or Br g Dubawi (IRE) - Minidress (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Dr aw 3

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form: P41-111 D

Has won 13 races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather A winner in the Group 1 Standard Chartered Champion & Chater Cup Stakes at Sha Tin over 1m 4f (good) in May, beating Five G Patch by 2l.

Official BHA Rating 123

8 B L U E S TO C K I N G (G B) (2 8)

B f Camelot - Emulous (Dansili)

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6

Dr aw 9 Rossa Ryan

Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Form: 2422-11

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on her latest outing when 11-10fav in the Group 1 Cairn Community Games Pretty Polly Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) last month, beating Emily Upjohn by 1/2l. Has also won at York this season.

9 S U N WAY (F R) (2 7)

B c Galiway - Kensea (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

Owner: Guy Pariente Holding & Qatar Racing Ltd

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud

Official BHA Rating 117

Dr aw 7 James Doyle

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12

Colours: YELLOW, WHITE sleeves.

Form: 21-5202

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground Beaten 3/4l by Los Angeles when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 115

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 9. Sheepskin Cheek

2023: HUKUM (IRE) 6 9 9 Jim Crowley 13-2 (Owen Burrows) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24

5-4 Auguste Rodin (IRE), 7-2 Rebel’s Romance (IRE), 9-2 Bluestocking (GB), 10-1 Luxembourg (IRE), Sunway (FR), 12-1 Middle Earth (GB), 14-1 Dubai Honour (IRE), 25-1 Goliath (GER), 100-1 Hans Andersen (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

Auguste Rodin, a six-time winner at the highest level including in last year’s Derby, will be tough to beat following his triumph in the Prince Of Wales’s here, but REBEL’S ROMANCE shades preference. Charlie Appleby’s globetrotter took the Sheema Classic at Meydan before going on to notch up further Group 1 success in Hong Kong. The son of Dubawi appears to have come into his own this year and it would be no surprise were he to continue his upward trajectory. Bluestocking is another who seems to have matured this season and is worth considering in receipt of 3lb from her main market rivals. Sunway was slightly unfortunate in the Prix du Jockey Club before finishing an excellent second in the Irish Derby and is also noted.

RACE PREDICTOR

Rebel’s Romance Auguste Rodin Bluestocking

William Buick

Pieces worn by No 8.

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RACE 6

4 .1 5 P M

L E X J E T PAT E D D E RY STA K E S

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

( F O R M E R LY T H E W I N K F I E L D STA K E S )

Seven furlongs (7f) (1,400 metres)

For two year olds

Advertised Total Prize Fund £50000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £22280, 2nd £9145, 3rd £4575, 4th £2285, 5th £1145. (Penalty Value £28355) A SS

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

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

1 AL QU DR A (I RE ) (3 9)

Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Piece of Paradise (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Rockfield Farm

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Dr aw 4

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5

Colours: ROYAL BLUE Form: 4315

Foaled 21 Feb. A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 1l behind Rashabar when fifth of 22 at 9-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) last month.

2 B R I A N (I RE ) (1 6)

B c Shaman (IRE) - Alys Love (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Mr T R Lock & Partner

Trainer: Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Alys Love Syndicate

Sponsor: Tote

Official BHA Rating 101

Dr aw 1

Liam Keniry

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5

Colours: GREY, PINK hoop, PINK cap Form: 4231

Foaled 20 Jan. Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav at Newbury over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Think Of A Name by 6l.

Official BHA Rating 94

3 C H AN C E L LOR (G B) (1 6)

B c Kingman - Queen’s Trust (Dansili)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Dr aw 2

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5 Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 1

Foaled 17 Feb. Dam won at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 16-5fav at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Aysgarth by 5l.

4 D IV ID E ND (G B) (4 3)

B c Kodiac - Dabble (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

Owner: Commercium

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Breeder: Mr G. S. Bishop

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

Official BHA Rating -

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5

Dr aw 5 Rossa Ryan

Colours: WHITE, PURPLE epaulets. Form: 51 D

Foaled 3 Feb. Half-brother to Dibble Dabble, won at 1m 2f and 1m 4f A winner at 50-1 at Sandown over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Moon Sniper by 2l.

Official BHA Rating -

5 N E W CE NT UR Y (G B) (2 9)

B c Kameko (USA) - Potent Embrace (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner: Qatar Racing Limited

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: The Potent Embrace Partnership

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd

Dr aw 3

Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 5

Colours: CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel Form: 41 D

Foaled 21 Feb. Half-brother to Passion And Glory, won seven times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f including a Group 3 race. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) last month, beating Consolidation by 2 1/4l

Official BHA Rating -

William Buick

Robert Havlin

STALLS: CENTRE

2023: ROSALLION (IRE) 2 9 5 Sean Levey 11-1 (Richard Hannon) 10 ran

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24

6-4 Chancellor (GB), 2-1 Al Qudra (IRE), 3-1 New Century (GB), 9-1 Brian (IRE), 25-1 Dividend (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

Charlie Appleby has an excellent record in this contest and AL QUDRA can provide him with more success. Although the Coventry form, a race in which he finished fifth, hasn’t worked out particularly well, the No Nay Never colt sets a lofty standard and is expected to prove even better at this longer trip Chancellor looked potentially smart when winning at Doncaster on debut and improvement ought to be on the cards. Brian, New Century and Dividend shouldn’t be underestimated.

RACE PREDICTOR

PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORT

RACE 7

4 . 5 0 P M

T H E B E T F R E D H A N D I CA P STA K E S

( C L A S S 2 )

One mile (8f) (1,600 metres) For three year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund £60000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £25602, 2nd £12798, 3rd £6402, 4th £3198. (Penalty Value £32400) SS

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

STALLS: CENTRE

No Horse Draw Jockey

1 S E AN (G ER ) (3 8)

B h Excelebration (IRE) - Sharin (GER) (Areion (GER))

Owner: Barratt Racing

Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Gestut Rottgen

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 3

Dr aw 8 Saffie Osborne

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap Form: 423640 D

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground Beaten 7l behind Wild Tiger at 33-1 when 11th of 29 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating 106

2 R A A D O B A R G (I RE ) (2 8)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Queen Bodicea (IRE) (Revoque (IRE))

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Pier House Stud

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Dr aw 4 Silvestre

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 10

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap Form: 0-30000 D

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l behind Make Me King at 28-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month.

3

B A R A DA R (I RE ) (2 8)

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

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Knocktoran Stud

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Official BHA Rating 99

Dr aw 7

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 9 Colours: VIOLET, WHITE cap Form: 0-54000 C

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 6l behind Make Me King at 20-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month.

Official BHA Rating 98

4 S ILV E R SWO R D (G B) (2 1)

Gr g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Aurora Gray (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))

Owner: Martians Racing & Dylan Cunha

Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Breeder: Culworth Grounds & Fortune Bloodstock

Sponsor: Spillers Horse Feeds

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9

Dr aw 2 Rhys Clutterbuck

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 52-4000 D

He has won three times at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 19l behind Persica at 17-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time

5 E L N A JM M (G B) (3 0)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Muneyra (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Official BHA Rating 98

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 7

Dr aw 10 Tom Marquand

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Form: 2/221-1 D

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Newcastle over 1m last month, beating Catch The Paddy by 2 3/4l.

Official BHA Rating 96

De Sousa

David Egan

6

B O P E D R O (F R) (5 7 )

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 6 Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 7

Colours: YELLOW, PINK stars, armlets and star on cap Form: 400030 D

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l behind Two Tempting at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m (good to soft) in May.

Official BHA Rating 96

7 T E M P U S (G B) (1 6)

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 7

Dr aw 11 Hollie Doyle

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 450002 CD

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten a short head by Sterling Knight when second of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 96

8 S T E R L I N G KN IG HT (G B) (1 6)

B g Camelot - Sterling Sound (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner: Mr Paul Turner

Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Breeder: Fiona Gordon

Sponsor: My Pension Expert

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4

Dr aw 9 Oisin Murphy

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, GREY chevron, GREY and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves. Form: 306101 C D

Has won nine races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather A winner at 7-1 at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Tempus by a short head. Has also won at Newbury this season.

Official BHA Rating 93

9 TO L S TOY (I RE ) (1 5)

B g Kingman - War And Peace (Frankel)

Owner: Mr Kristian Strangeway

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 11

Dr aw 3

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, BROWN braces and armlets, WHITE cap Form: 5-50111

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 13-2 at York over 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Yanifer by 1 1/4l. Has won 3 times at York this season.

1 0 B E N N E TOT (I RE ) (7 )

B g Ectot - Al Hayyah (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Sponsor: Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd

Official BHA Rating 86

Dr aw 1

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 11

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 00-0034

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind On The River when fourth of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap

Official BHA Rating 85

1 1 G R E AT BL AS KE T (I RE ) (4 2)

B g Gregorian (IRE) - Dream Belle (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Urloxhey Racing

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Breeder: Rathasker Stud Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

Dr aw 12

Loughnane

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11

Colours: ORANGE, ORANGE and BLACK check sleeves. Form: 111216 D

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather

Finished 2 1/2l behind Two Tempting when sixth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.

1 2 O B E L I X (G B) (3 6)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - La Mortola (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 26 & Julie Camacho

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Breeder: Mr Graham Smith-Bernal

Sponsor: Indication Racing, David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers

Horse Age: 4

Official BHA Rating 84

Dr aw 5 Jamie Spencer

Weight: 8 11

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 60-0024 D

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 2 1/4l behind La Trinidad when fourth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) last month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap He is wearing a hood for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 84

William Buick

Mark Winn (3)

Billy

Hood worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 7, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8.

Stewards Note:

TEMPUS: Following its run on 11/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure. 2023: GHALY 7 10 0 Oisin Murphy 9-4 (Saeed bin Suroor) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24

2-1 Elnajmm (GB), 9-2 Tolstoy (IRE), 8-1 Sterling Knight (GB), Silver Sword (GB), Great Blasket (IRE), 10-1 Sean (GER), Tempus (GB), 12-1 Obelix (GB), 14-1 Bopedro (FR), Bennetot (IRE), 16-1 Baradar (IRE), 20-1 Raadobarg (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

A taking winner on his return from a 317-day break at Newcastle, ELNAJMM remains unexposed after just five career outings and this track should suit as he looks to follow up off 10lb higher. Sterling Knight narrowly got the better of Tempus when scoring at Newmarket and can uphold that form, despite being 1lb worse off Tolstoy arrives on a four-timer and could improve for the step up to a mile, while Great Blasket has strong claims as well

RACE PREDICTOR

Elnajmm Sterling Knight Tolstoy

IN THE ESCLANS VALLEY ANGELS WHISPER

RACE 8

5 . 2 5 P M

E W H I S P E R I N G A N G E L

H A N D I CA P STA K E S

( C L A S S 2 )

Five furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres) For three year olds and upwards

Advertised Total Prize Fund

£60000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £24378, 2nd £12192, 3rd £6096, 4th £3048, 5th £1524, 6th £762. (Penalty Value £30924) SS

See page 63 for conditions of this race.

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

1 A L B A S H E E R (I RE ) (1 4)

Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Mutebah (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 12

Dr aw 9 Hollie Doyle

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE striped sleeves, DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap

Form: 100002 D

He has won four times from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Fair Wind when second of 17 at 10-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 99

2 S PAN G L ED MAC (I RE ) (8 )

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Intermittent (Cacique (IRE))

Owner: Mr Adrian McAlpine

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Intermittent Partnership

Sponsor: George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 11

Dr aw 11

Billy Loughnane

Colours: MCALPINE TARTAN, ROYAL BLUE armlets and cap Form: 00101-6 D

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Jordan Electrics when sixth of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 98

3 WO O D HAY WO ND ER (G B) (3 6)

B f Tamayuz - Luang Prabang (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: Mr Matthew Webber & Mr Toby Ward

Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Des Thurlby

Sponsor: Smulders

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8

Dr aw 8 Tom Marquand

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), checked sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 311-114

Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good ground Finished 1 1/2l behind Pilgrim when fourth of 28 at 10-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Has won twice at Newmarket this season.

Official BHA Rating 99

4 BO ND CH AI RM AN (G B) (2 88 )

Br g Kodiac - Wunders Dream (IRE) (Averti (IRE))

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

Breeder: Exors of the Late J. Ellis

Sponsor: Churchill Tyres

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6

Dr aw 7 Paul Mulrennan

Colours: BLACK, large YELLOW spots, armlets and cap Form: 130500- D

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground Beaten 14l behind Wen Moon at 33-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at York over 5f (soft) in October last year. Official BHA Rating 93

5 P E P S I CAT (I RE ) (3 5)

B m Tamayuz - Music Pearl (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE))

Owner: Debbie Hodson

Trainer: Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Sponsor: H & C Business Consultants Limited

Dr aw 6

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED star and armlets. Form: 331514 D

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/2l behind dead-heaters Azure Blue and Beautiful Diamond when fourth of 7 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won 3 times this season.

Official BHA Rating 91

Harry Davies

STALLS: CENTRE

6 WO O L H A M P TO N (I RE ) (1 4)

B f Camacho - Mary Thomas (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

Owner: Mr David Klein

Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton

Breeder: Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard

Sponsor: Signs & Safety Ltd, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 410416 CD

Dr aw 5 Oliver Searle (5)

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Fair Wind when sixth of 17 at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Has won at Windsor and Ascot this season.

Official BHA Rating 89

7 E M P E R O R SP IR IT (I RE ) (2 0)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Aspasias Tizzy (USA) (Tiznow (USA))

Owner: Mr R. Moore

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr J. C. Carr

Sponsor: World Cargo Solutions Limited

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 1

Dr aw 4

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, large BLACK spots, GREY sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap Form: 0162-24

He has won three times from 6f to 1m 1f on the all-weather Finished 2l behind The Thames Boatman when fourth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 5f earlier this month.

8 E X I S T E N T (G B) (2 )

B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mrs J. Morley

Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Tote

Official BHA Rating 88

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 1

Dr aw 3 Rossa Ryan

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star Form: 000-204 D

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on heavy ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Finished 3 1/2l behind Thunder Moor when fourth of 11 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.

9 T WO TR IB E S (G B) (1 6)

Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Warsash (IRE) (War Command (USA))

Owner: Phil Cunningham

Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Breeder: Miss Carla M Bowers

Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

Official BHA Rating 88

Dr aw 10

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0

Colours: WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap Form: 122-204 D

A winner at 5f on good ground Finished 1 3/4l behind Sergeant Wilko when fourth of 13 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.

1 0 M U K E R (I RE ) (1 5)

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 91

aw 1

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 12

Colours: PINK, PURPLE star, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: 01-5010 D

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind The Coffee Pod at 14-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 85

1 1 B R AV E NAT I O N (I RE ) (1 4)

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

Owner: Mr Brian Goodyear

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Basil Brindley

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 9

Dr aw 2

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW diamond, striped sleeves and diamonds on cap Form: 302210 D

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground Beaten 4l behind Fair Wind at 14-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 82

1 2 H A R R Y BR OW N (G B) (3 7)

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

Owner: Peter Crate and Gallagher Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Peter Crate, Reigate

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 6

Dr aw 12 Jimmy Quinn

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE stripes, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE armlets, ORANGE cap Form: 245535 D

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Almaty Star when fifth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 5f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D M Simcock.

Official BHA Rating 79

Daniel Muscutt

William Buick

Dr

Alex Jary (5)

Oisin Murphy

1 3 C A L L ME GI NG ER (G B) (1 2)

Ch g Orientor - Primo Heights (Primo Valentino (IRE)) Dr aw 13

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Jim Goldie

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 8 3

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 000-600 CD

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 14l behind Alfa Kellenic at 50-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 76

Amie Waugh (5)

Hood worn by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 1, 6, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7.

Stewards Note:

MUKER: Following its run on 12/7/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. 2023: INTRINSIC BOND 6 9 3 Jason Hart 16-1 (Michael Wigham) 14 ran

BETTING FORECAST: correct as of 12.00pm 26/07/24

3-1 Woodhay Wonder (GB), 4-1 Albasheer (IRE), 5-1 Two Tribes (GB), 7-1 Existent (GB), 15-2 Woolhampton (IRE), 8-1 Brave Nation (IRE), 12-1 Pepsi Cat (IRE), 14-1 Bond Chairman (GB), Emperor Spirit (IRE), Call Me Ginger (GB), 16-1 Spangled Mac (IRE), 25-1 Harry Brown (GB), Muker (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

An unlucky loser when repeatedly short of room and eventually finishing second over C&D, ALBASHEER looks the one to beat, granted a clearer run on this occasion. The six-year-old has been winless on turf since last August, but he can put the record straight against the likes of C&D winner Woolhampton and Woodhay Wonder, who was on a five-timer when a fine fourth at the Royal meeting here. Pepsi Cat and Brave Nation can also have a say.

RACE PREDICTOR

Albasheer

Woodhay Wonder Pepsi Cat

A T A S C O T R A C E C O U R S E

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

cker. flutter.

C O M I N G UP AT AS CO T

THE BIG ASCOT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHAPEL DOWN

F R I DAY 6th &

SAT U R DAY 7th S E P T E M B E R

Both days offer a taste sensation alongside fantastic late summer Flat racing. Peruse a range of food stalls, get involved with BBQ displays, marvel at live-cooking demonstrations with Michelin-starred chefs and enjoy live music.

Friday offers a competitive card and features the much-loved Lady Amateur Jockeys Handicap, showcasing the very best female amateur jockeys around.

Saturday’s highlight is a valuable Heritage Handicap run over a mile-and-a-half, a memorable renewal of which was won by Chalk Stream for Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.

Tickets from £20 per person Under 18s go free Group rates available

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP

S AT U R DAY 1 0th A U G U S T

The perfect blend of thrilling entertainment on and off the track.

A unique fixture in the global racing calendar, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup sees renowned jockeys from around the world join forces to win racing’s ultimate team prize. Find out who will lift the trophy after an exhilarating six-race contest before rounding off the day at the lively post-racing concert presented by The Cambridge Club The Sugababes will headline supported by Ministry of Sound Ibiza Anthems ft. Ellie Sax, Scouting for Girls and a DJ set from Denise Van Outen

Tickets from £40 per person Under 18s go free Group rates available

BETMGM AUTUMN RACING WEEKEND

F R I DAY 4th &

SATU RDAY 5th O C TO B E R

There’ll be hops and skips for sure but no jumps as this is the penultimate meeting of Ascot’s Flat season, join us for guaranteed fun and thrilling action at this racing and beer event.

Beer tastes best outdoors watching premium sport with friends and family and Ascot delivers this with pride. As one of the largest beer festivals in the South East, hosted by CAMRA (campaign for Real Ale), racegoers can enjoy the opportunity to sample their choice of over 160 different real ales, ciders and perries

Competitive racing spans both days with Saturday featuring the historic Group 3 Cumberland Lodge stakes and the BetMGM Challenge Cup, the most valuable seven-furlong handicap in the UK.

Tickets from £20 per person Under 18s go free Group rates available

10th AUGUST

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup

6th & 7th SEPTEMBER

The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival In Association With Chapel Down

4th & 5th OCTOBER

BetMGM Autumn Racing Weekend

19th OCTOBER

QIPCO British Champions Day

2nd NOVEMBER

Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday

22nd & 23rd NOVEMBER

November Racing Weekend

20th & 21st DECEMBER

Howden Christmas Racing Weekend

T O D A Y ’ S OF FI CI AL S

ASCOT AUTHORIT Y (HOLDING S)

LIMITED BOARD

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

Felicity Barnard

Lady Celina Carter

Ian McGregor CVO

Harry Morley

Jonathan Parker

Lisa Perrin

Nick Smith LVO

Alastair Warwick

STEWARDS

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

William Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Tony McGlone

Kelly O’Boyle

Lauren Thomson

Cody Watkins

OFFICIALS

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Starters

Robert Supple

James Stenning

Clerk of the Scales

Graham Ford

ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED BOARD

Felicity Barnard

Ian McGregor CVO

Jonathan Parker

Nick Smith LVO

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

Nick Bostock

Doctors

Dr John Berry

Dr Guy Mitchell

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Ramy Saker

Dr Roger Gould

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Duncan Lillywhite

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Peter Double, Vince McKevitt, Carol Leggett, Julie Lingham, Sarah Collins

Christine Hannaford

R A C E CO ND IT IO NS

Veterinary Officers

Sally Taylor

Lucinda Tyler

Katherine Byam-Cook

Handicapper

Mark Olley

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp CVO BSc

BVetMed MRCVS

Clive Hamlin BVetMed MRCVS

Jamie Knapp BVSc MRCVS

Ian Wright BVSc, MRCVS

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

First Race 1.15 - THE BRITISH EBF CROCKER BULTEEL “CONFINED” MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (Not Run More Than Once)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £27000 to the winning horse, the second to receive £12675, the third £6340 and the fourth £3170 For maiden two-year-old colts and geldings only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run more than once. Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £250 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. July 25th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. EBF has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of The Greatwood Charity. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 13 entries at £250 Closed July 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £21335, Second £10665, Third £5335, Fourth £2665 (Penalty Value £27000) A SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE SODEXO LIVE! PRINCESS MARGARET STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36861 to the winning horse, the second to receive £13975, the third £6994, the fourth £3484, the fifth £1748 and the sixth £877 For two-year-old fillies only. Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £650 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. July 25th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Penalties, a winner of a Group 3 race - 3lb, of a Group 1 or Group 2 race - 5lb. Sodexo Live! has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Sodexo Live 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. 15 entries at £650 Closed July 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £28964, Second £11889, Third £5948, Fourth £2971, Fifth £1489, Sixth £741. (Penalty Value £36861.50) A SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE LONGINES VALIANT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horse, the second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556, the fifth £2286 and the sixth £1147 For three-year-old and upward fillies and mares only Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £850 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. July 25th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 11lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 5lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race - 3lb, of a Group 2 race - 5lb, of a Group 1 race - 7lb. Longines has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £200 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Longines The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Royal Hunt Cup (Straight) Course. 13 entries at £850 Closed July 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £37876, Second £15547, Third £7778, Fourth £3885, Fifth £1947, Sixth £969 (Penalty Value £48203.50) A SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE MOËT & CHANDON INTERNATIONAL STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £77310 to the winning horse, the second to receive £36255, the third £18135, the fourth £9060, the fifth £4530 and the sixth £2265 For three-year-olds and upwards Enter by noon, June 18th and pay £255 stake, scratch by noon, July 2nd or pay £325, confirm by noon, July 22nd and pay £170 Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 25th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb. Penalties, after June 22nd, 2024, a winner of a race - 3lb, of 2 races - 5lb. NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. MOËT & CHANDON have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Moët & Chandon. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary This race will be restricted to 29 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R30, R31 and R32. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 78 entries, 19 at £255, 31 at £580, 28 at £750 Closed June 18th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £60945, Second £30480, Third £15240, Fourth £7620, Fifth £3810, Sixth £1905 (Penalty Value £77310) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.40 - THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH QIPCO STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £708875 to the winning horse, the second to receive £268750, the third £134500, the fourth £67000, the fifth £33625 and the sixth £16875 For three-year-olds and upwards Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £5450 stake, scratch by noon, July 9th or pay £6250, confirm by noon, July 22nd and pay £3925 Supplementary Entry by noon, July 22nd and pay £85000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 25th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb, fillies 8st 9lb: 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 9lb, fillies 9st 6lb. NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. QIPCO has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and lad/lass In addition, a cash prize of £200 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. 33 entries, 14 at £5450, 8 at £11700, 11 at £15625 Closed June 11th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £557000, Second £228625, Third £114375, Fourth £57125, Fifth £28625, Sixth £14250 (Penalty Value £708875) A SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.15 - THE FLEXJET PAT EDDERY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (Formerly The Winkfield Stakes)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28355 to the winning horse, the second to receive £10750, the third £5380, the fourth £2680 and the fifth £1345 for two-year-olds only. Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £250 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m.

July 25th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st. Penalties: a winner of a Listed race - 3lb, of a Pattern race - 5lb. Flexjet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Flexjet. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £250 Closed July 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £22280, Second £9145, Third £4575, Fourth £2285, Fifth £1145 (Penalty Value £28355) A SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.50 - THE BETFRED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £32400 to the winning horse, the second to receive £15210, the third £7608 and the fourth £3804. For three-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). £300 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb, 3-y-o 8st 3lb; Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb, 3-y-o 9st 8lb. Penalties, after July 20th, 2024, for each race won 3yo - 6lb, 4yo to 6yo - 5lb, 7yo and up - 4lb. Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course (Round Course). 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. 24 entries at £300 Closed July 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £25602, Second £12798, Third £6402, Fourth £3198 (Penalty Value £32400) SS

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Eighth Race 5.25 - THE WHISPERING ANGEL HANDICAP

STAKES

(CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £30924 to the winning horse, the second to receive £14502, the third £7254, the fourth £3624, the fifth £1812 and the sixth £906 For three-year-olds and upwards Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay £300 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. July 25th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb. Penalties, after July 20th, 2024, for each race won 3yo - 6lb, 4yo to 6yo - 5lb, 7yo and up - 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Whispering Angel has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Whispering Angel. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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 at £300 Closed July 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £24378, Second £12192, Third £6096, Fourth £3048, Fifth £1524, Sixth £762. (Penalty Value £30924) SS

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