Chester Racecard - Wednesday 8th May

TRIALS DAY

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CO N T E N T S

ON-COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD page 6-7

CHESHIRE OAKS HISTORY page 46-47

CHESTER VASE HISTORY page 60-61

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Chester Race

TODAY’S TIPS page 11

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS page 16-17

LAST YEAR’S CHESTER VASE page 65

TITLE SPONSORBOODLES page 20-21

FACTS & STATISTICS page 8-9

IMPORTANT INFORMATION page 90

TODAY’S SPONSORS

Chester Race Company would like to thank the following for their generous sponsorship of today’s racing.

TODAY’S RACING

CITY DAY

WEDNESDAY 8 MAY 2024

RACE TIMES

1.30pm p26

The CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes

3.40pm 68

The Boodles

Chester Vase Stakes (Group 3)

2.05pm p36

The CAA Stellar Lily Agnes EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

4.10pm 74

The ESL Export

Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

2.40pm 42

The tote.co.uk

Saddle-Up For More Than Racing Handicap

4.45pm 80

The CNG Switch Handicap Stakes

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

3.05pm 54

The Weatherbys ePassport

Cheshire Oaks (Listed Race)

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting

Jockeys

David Allan

2.35

Connor Beasley

2.35

William Buick

3.05, 3.40, 4.45

Rhys Clutterbuck

4.45

Hector Crouch

2.05, 3.05

Jim Crowley

4.10

Benoit de la Sayette

1.30

Hollie Doyle

1.30, 2.05, 4.45

David Egan

1.30

Trainers

Charlie Appleby

3.40

Michael Appleby

1.30

George Baker

4.45

Andrew Balding

1.30 2.35 3.05 3.40 4.10

David & Nicola Barron

1.30, 4.45

Ralph Beckett

3.05

Edward Bethell

2.35

George Boughey

2.05

K. R. Burke

1.30, 2.35, 3.40

Julie Camacho

1.30

Paul & Oliver Cole

2.05

Duran Fentiman

1.30

Billy Garritty 2.35

Jason Hart

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 4.10, 4.45

Pierre-Louis Jamin 1.30, 2.05

Clifford Lee 1.30, 2.35, 3.40

Sean Levey 4.10, 4.45

Tom Marquand 2.35, 3.05, 4.45

Finley Marsh 4.45

Joanna Mason 2.35

Dylan Browne McMonagle

3.05 3.40

Ryan Moore

3.05 3.40, 4.10

Andrew Mullen

2.35

Oisin Murphy

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.05, 3.40, 4.10

David Nolan 1.30

Franny Norton 1.30, 2.05, 4.45

Kieran O’Neill 4.45

Alistair Rawlinson 1.30, 2.05

Callum Rodriguez 1.30, 4.45

Rossa Ryan 1.30 2.05 3.05 4.10 4.45

Rowan Scott 2.35

Callum Shepherd 1.30, 3.05, 4.10, 4.45

Kieran Shoemark 3.05, 3.40, 4.10, 4.45

Jamie Spencer 2.05, 2.35

Daniel Tudhope 2.05

Brandon Wilkie 4.45

Robert Cowell 2.35

Dylan Cunha 4.45

Tom Dascombe

1.30, 2.05

Michael Dods

2.35

Ed Dunlop

2.05

Tim Easterby 1.30, 2.35

Michael & David Easterby

2.35

Richard Fahey

1.30, 2.35

Roger Fell & Sean Murray

4.45

Charlie Fellowes 4.45

Dominic Ffrench Davis

2.05

John & Thady Gosden

3.05, 3.40, 4.10

Alice Haynes

2.35, 4.45

Charles Hills

4.10, 4.45

Darryll Holland 2.05 4.45

Richard Hughes

4.45

Iain Jardine

2.35

Adrian Keatley 3.05

Craig Lidster

2.05

David Loughnane 1.30, 2.05, 4.10, 4.45

Brian Meehan 4.10

Aidan O’Brien

3.05, 3.40, 4.10

Joseph Patrick O’Brien 3.05

James Owen 3.05, 4.10

Hugo Palmer

1.30, 2.05, 4.10, 4.45

Joseph Parr 4.45

Kevin Philippart de Foy

1.30

John & Sean Quinn 2.35, 4.45

George Scott 1.30

Gemma Tutty

2.35

Ian Williams 1.30

S. P. C. Woods 4.45

CHAIR’S WELCOME

WELCOME TO DAY ONE OF THE 2024 BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL - TRIALS DAY

Welcome to Chester Racecourse for our much-anticipated first fixture of 2024, and the opening day of our prestigious Boodles May Festival.

A record prize fund of more than £1.3m will be on offer across the next three days, as we stage plenty of exhilarating and unmissable racing action here on the Roodee.

As ever, our thanks go to our long-standing title sponsor of the May Festival, Boodles, who have now been proudly associated with our three-day meeting for 11 years. They continue to be fantastic supporters of both racing at Chester and our sport in general. I would also like to extend my thanks to our other sponsors associated with today’s card of racing - CAA Stellar, the TOTE, Weatherbys, ESL Export and CNG Switch. We are very grateful for your support. We have seven thrilling races on the card for Trials Day, including two of our three Classic Trials run during the Boodles May Festival, the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks at 3.05pm and the Boodles Chester Vase Stakes at 3.40pm.

The full race card gets underway from 1.30pm, when runners and riders take to the track for the CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes and closes with the CNG Switch Handicap Stakes at 4.45pm.

Away from today’s racing action, the excitement is building for the 200-year anniversary running of the Chester Cup on Friday Make sure you join us around the Parade Ring today to watch the live drawing of stalls for the big race, as well as an opening day parade. The latter gets things underway from 11.30am. The Chester Cup will also be on display for on-course photo opportunities in the Paddock area between 12pm and 2pm.

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful day with us here at Chester Racecourse today and take up the opportunity to join us again for some more racing action tomorrow Day two of the Boodles May Festival is Ladies Day, which also features our popular Best Dressed competition, in association with Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Ian O’Doherty Chair

PLACE A BET ON-COURSE WITH AND RACECOURSE BOOKMANERS

HOW TO PLACE A BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER WAYS TO BET

WIN ONLY The most common form of bet. You win if your horse is first past the post.

Example: £5 win at 8/1 would return £45 (8 x £5 = £40 + £5 stake)

EACH WAY Backing a horse to win or be placed. This doubles your bet – for example: £5 each way = £5 to win and £5 for a place = £10 total stake.

STANDARD EACH WAY TERMS

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

Some bookmakers also offer ‘betting without the favourite’, where you can back your selection at reduced odds to either win or finish second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker on course as they operate with Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Ltd. (AGT) approval.

In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager, who can be found on the ground floor of the Grandstand Enclosure.

The AGT also offers a ‘late pay’ service in case the bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings.

Late pay claims should be sent to: AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY

PLACING A BET

Experiencing the buzz of the betting ring may be a little daunting at first, but you will soon find it is very easy to place a bet. Here are some guidelines for racegoers to follow:

1. Each bookmaker will be offering slightly different prices, so shop around for the best odds against your selection.

2. Call your bet clearly to the bookmaker by stating the name and / or number of your chosen horse and the stake.

3. Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his / her clerk and correct him immediately if any details are called wrongly

4. Make sure you obtain a ticket from the bookmaker and keep it safe.

5. If your selection wins, hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. Never destroy or dispose of your ticket until after the “Weighed in” announcement has been made. Betting with the bookmaker is tax-free. Deductions are made only if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed.

Please check the minimum stake accepted by each bookmaker on his display board. Some bookmakers do not take sums under £5, especially in the main betting ring, but there will be others who are happy to accept £2 bets. Please tender the correct change when possible.

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1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth

3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay, Br - Brown, h - horse, Ch - Chesnut, c - colt, g - gelding, Gr - Grey, f - filly, m - mare, Ro - Roan (followed by Sire, Dam and Damsire)

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

6. Number of day’s since horse last ran

7. Age of horse (when race not restricted to a single age group)

8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds

9. Draw

10 Owner’s Name(s)

11. Breeder

12. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates All-Weather Track form / denotes new season - denotes new year

C - The horse has won on this racecourse

D - The horse has won over this distance

CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance

BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

13. A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined across: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

14 Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment

15 Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

1. THE AVERAGE FLAT JOCKEY

is below 5’6 (although there are exceptions) and weigh between 8 & 9st

2. JOCKEYS BOOTS

They are mostly synthetic and can weigh as little as 300 grams

3. RACING SADDLE

Weighs between 1 & 2lb

4. JOCKEYS WHIP

A jockey’s whip is made from a core of light-weight carbon fibre surrounded by layers of air cushioned foam and light-weight leather. Usage of the whip is strictly controlled by the British Horseracing Authority Stewards who are present on raceday

5. SILKS

The silks that a jockey wears belong to the racehorse owner rather than the jockey. Each set is unique, such is the demand for certain designs that some colours can sell for thousands, or even tens of thousands of pounds

6. BREATHING

The horse’s lungs breath in and out 140 times per minute delivering 150 litres of air per second. At 10,000 litres per race, that is what a human breaths in a day

7. HEART CAPACITY

Up to 240 beats per minute moving 60 pints of blood during a race. A racehorse’s heart weighs the equivalent of 4 bags of sugar (around 4 kgs)

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8. STRIDE LENGTH

An average racehorses’ stride length is 20-21ft

9. STRIDE FREQUENCY

Between 130 and 140 strides per minute

10. AVERAGE SPEED

37.5 mph

11. HORSES WEIGHT

A horses weight is approximately half a tonne

12. FUEL CONSUMPTION

A horse uses 35,000 calories per day, whereas a human adult male is advised to eat 2,500

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

A chance is taken on the dropped-in-class BILLY WEBSTER in what looks a fiercely competitive opener. Although unable to complete the hat-trick last time, there was much to like about his fifth-placed effort following a tardy start and he can go close with normal luck this afternoon. The unbeaten Garfield Shadow warrants respect despite his unfavourable outside draw, while Auric and Al Shabab Storm are others to keep an eye on.

WIN: BILLY WEBSTER

DANGER: GARFIELD SHADOW

NIGHT IN PARIS did all but win on her racecourse debut at Ripon, showing plenty of early speed before inexperience saw her edge away from the rail late on, and normal improvement could make her difficult to beat. Seraphim Angel probably ran to a similar level when fourth on her debut at Newmarket and she must enter calculations, while first-time-out winners Kodibeat, Daisy Inthe Breeze and Lady Lightning add further spice to the race.

WIN: NIGHT IN PARISDANGER: SERAPHIM ANGEL

KINGS MERCHANT could make the most of stall one to follow up his cosy Wolverhampton success. The form of that last-start win looks fairly solid with the runner-up twice successful since and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye Ziggy’s Missile needs to overcome his outside draw but still merits consideration having won three of his last four appearances, while Blue Storm and Vince L’Amour are other names to note

WIN: KINGS MERCHANT

DANGER: ZIGGY’S MISSILE

The key to this race could be the recent clash at Leopardstown between GALILEO DAME (first) and Rubies Are Red (second), and the former is taken to come out on top again. Joseph O’Brien’s charge was a comfortable winner on that occasion and stepping up in trip should eke out further improvement. Forest Fairy made quite the impression when scoring over 1m4f on debut at Wolverhampton in February, and she is a key player too.

WIN: GALILEO DAME

DANGER: FOREST FAIRY

The Aidan O’Brien/Ryan Moore combination has dominated this contest in recent years and they look to have another ideal candidate in the shape of GROSVENOR SQUARE. A half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago, the son of Galileo ended last season with a dominant display at Leopardstown in October and stepping up in trip should suit. A well-bred sort by Frankel, Cadogan Place narrowly got the better of the reopposing Hidden Law (second) on debut at Southwell, and they are noted too.

WIN: GROSVENOR SQUARE

DANGER: CADOGAN PLACE

LIAM SWAGGER took a big step forward when a neck second at Windsor nine days ago and the son of Iffraaj could be hard to beat if finding any further progression. Castle In The Sand is an obvious threat to the selection having filled the runner-up position on his last four starts, but he could be vulnerable once again. Gallantly is a noteworthy Irish raider, while Chortal merits a market inspection on his racecourse bow.

WIN: LIAM SWAGGER

DANGER: CASTLE IN THE SAND

ON A SESSION showed plenty of promise when filling third place in a similar event at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see him go well off the same mark from the rail draw Legal Reform has to be of some interest following his success at Lingfield last time, while Sandy Paradise and Princess Shabnam also merit places on the shortlist.

WIN: ON A SESSION

DANGER: LEGAL REFORM

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RACING PHRASE BOOK

ACCUMULATOR bet involving two or more selections in different races: winnings from one are placed on the next

ALL WEATHER RACING flat racing which takes place on an artificial surface

AMATEUR (rider) on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status

ANTE-POST betting (usually on the most important races) days, weeks and even months before the race is due to take place

APPRENTICE young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding

BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature

CLAIMER of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice

COLT male, ungelded horse up to four years old

DAM mother of a horse

DISTANCE the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail

DRAW for flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before shortly after the horses are declared to run EVENS or EVEN MONEY when your stake exactly equals your winnings - thus £5 at evens wins a further £5

FILLY female horse up to four years old

FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile)

GELDING castrated horse

GOING the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official BHA going reports progress as follows:

Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard

GREEN (of a horse)

inexperienced

HAND unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder

JOLLY betting parlance for the favourite in a race - the horse with the shortest odds

JUDGE official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners

JUVENILE two-year-old horse

MAIDEN horse which has not won a race

MARE female horse five years and over

MONKEY betting parlance for £500

OBJECTION complaint by one jockey against another regarding breach of rules during a race

ODDS ON odds where the winnings are less than the stake (which is of course

returned to you): thus a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1

PADDOCK area of the racecourse incorporating the pre-parade ring, parade ring and winner’s enclosure

PATTERN the elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed, and in jumping into Grades One, Two and Three

PENALTY weight added to the allotted handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were originally published

PHOTO FINISH electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish

PLATE shoe worn by horse for racing

PLATER horse which usually runs in selling races (selling ‘plates’)

PONY betting parlance for £25

RULE 4 betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed but before the ‘Under Starter’s Orders’ signal; the amount deducted depends on the price of the withdrawn horse

SIRE father of a horse

SPREAD A PLATE when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from an animal’s hoof, this sometimes causes a delay while the horse is re-shod

SPRINGER/STEAMER a horse which shortens dramatically in the betting

SP/STARTING PRICE the official price of horse at which bets are settled in betting shops

STEWARDS the panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race

TIC-TAC the bookmaker’s method of relaying odds information on the racecourse, by means of hand signals

WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled

YANKEE combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets

YEARLING horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS

The first day of the 2023 Boodles May Festival, City Day, included the Weatherbys Digital Solutions Cheshire Oaks and the Chester Vase, sponsored by Boodles. The two feature contests allow contenders for next month’s Oaks and Derby to gain valuable experience before heading to Epsom.

There was one clear favourite in the betting for the Listed Weatherbys Digital Solutions Cheshire Oaks last year and that was Savethelastdance. Going off at a short 8/11, the classy three-year-old filly came into this contest off the back of an impressive first win in Maiden company at Leopardstown the following month.

On just her second start of the season, this was a dominant performance for the Aidan O’Brien trained filly under a great ride from Ryan Moore. This victory brought Aidan O’Brien his eighth success in this race, surpassing the record set by Barry Hills and confirming him as the most successful trainer in this contest. Finishing a

monumental 22 lengths ahead of her rivals here, Savethelastdance could not be caught, despite some solid rides from rivals There’s The Door and a surprisingly strong third from the unfancied Ermesinde.

Aidan O’Brien’s dominance in the Group 3 Boodles Chester Vase was put on hold in 2023 as the County Tipperary based trainer was unable to get the win this time, despite winning eight of the nine prior runnings of this race. It was the Gosden-trained Arrest who picked up the win last year and he did so in fine style. The colt had shown plenty of quality in his debut season, most notably when second to Dubai Mile in the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud and he was well-backed in the market. Ridden here by the legendary Frankie Dettori, he looked hugely impressive riding out a comfortable winner. O’Brien and regular partner in crime Ryan Moore had Adelaide River in this one who was just unable to overcome an awkward start and could only manage second.

The Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes continued to be the traditional curtainraiser of the Boodles May Festival and last year’s renewal saw the Richard Hannon trained Ziggy’s Phoenix

start the day off with a bang, the two-year-old showing plenty of fight to keep on well under heavy pressure in the final furlong. This was the first victory of what would prove a fine day for Ryan Moore.

The tote £100K Guaranteed Placepot Every Day Handicap saw the relatively unfancied Danger Alert bounce back from his below par effort at Newcastle to pick up a hard fought win here for trainer George Boughey. Fellow four-year-old Radio Goo Goo picked up an impressive win in the Camden Pale Handicap, the first of what would be a very strong hattrick throughout the season (including another win here later in the month).

The William Haggas-trained Amleto broke his maiden tag at the third time of asking in the day’s penultimate race, the Deepbridge Syndicate Maiden Stakes. Tom Marquand keeping his mount in second before kicking on to take the lead inside the final two furlongs. The three-year-old never looking troubled. The day’s finale was the Everyone’s Turf Handicap which saw Hodler get his first win of the season for Jim Boyle after a modest start. The gelding raced well to hold off the fast-finishing Gorak in second.

2023 WINNERS WHO WILL WIN THIS YEAR?

ZIGGY’S PHOENIX

CAA Stellar Lily Agnes

Conditions Stakes

ARREST

Boodles Chester Vase Stakes (Group 3)

RADIO GOO GOO

Camden Pale Handicap Stakes

DANGER ALERT

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Placepot Every Day

Handicap Stakes

Deepbridge Syndicate Maiden Stakes

SAVETHELASTDANCE

Weatherbys Digital Solutions

Cheshire Oaks (Listed Race)

Everyone’s Turf Handicap Stakes

The Roar. The Drama. The Feeling.

The National Gallery Collection

The National Gallery is our nation’s treasure box: home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art. In honour of its 200th anniversary and being their official partner, Boodles designers have taken inspiration from paintings in the gallery to create ‘The National Gallery Collection’ The suites within the collection take inspiration from artistic techniques: Play of Light, Brushstrokes, Perspective, and the theme of Motherhood within the gallery.

Play of Light

Gallen-Kallela’s depiction of Lake Keitele inspired the Play of Light ‘Lake Keitele’ pieces, with Boodles designers mimicking the water’s zigzag pattern using marquise cut diamonds. Monet’s ‘Water-Lillies, Setting Sun’ influenced a lively palette of pink tourmaline and peridot in the second set. Seurat’s ‘The Morning Walk’ and Renoir’s ‘Moulin Huet Bay’ guided pieces in the corresponding suite, particularly its bright sea blues and lemony sparkles.

Brushstrokes

Paul Cézanne’s ‘Avenue at Chantilly’, ‘Hillside in Provence’ and ‘Bathers’ all inform our new ‘Brush Strokes’ suite. Cézanne’s loose, open use of oil paint – developed from his work with watercolours – suggests dashing,

dynamic motion. Boodles designers sought to bring to life the ‘swoosh’ of his brush in the suite. The ‘Brush Strokes’ ring is one of the stars of the show: at its heart, an 18.64 carat aquamarine.

Perspective

Canaletto’s ‘Piazza San Marco’ and ‘Entrance to the Cannaregio’ inspired our ‘Perspective’ bangle. In the former work, there’s a sense we’re right there – in among the action of the colonnade, glancing through an archway into 1758 The arches that line Saint Mark’s Square and shape thousands of windows throughout the city’s palaces are key motifs in these pieces. In the ring and bangle, you can look through an arch to see one further away The mystery of Venice, a city of masks, creates intrigue amid the white diamonds. The bangle features Ashoka cut stones: a unique cut featuring 62 facets, only available to buy from Boodles in Europe.

Motherhood

Rather than an artistic technique, but a re-occurring theme; ‘Motherhood’

in all of its forms is a unifying subject in the Gallery. From the tender portrayals seen in Sassoferrato’s painting to the depictions of the Virgin Mary and Christ child, the essence of motherhood, characterised by loving care, echoes timelessly through the centuries. The embrace, of figures’ heads leaning lovingly and arms curved in gentle embrace, serves as the inspiration for our Motherhood suite.

To create this collection, Boodles designers gained special access to the Gallery, discussing the piece in depth with expert curators to distil the detail of some of the Gallery’s finest treasures into unique and wearable works of art. Meaning you can now carry a Canaletto wherever you go, and enjoy Raphael in the form of a ring.

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CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF THE CHESTER CUP

WANT TO SEE THE ICONIC CHESTER CUP UP CLOSE?

Visit the ‘200 Years of the Chester Cup’ memory wall located in the paddock near the Pavilion Lawn for a photo with the prestigious trophy between 12pm – 2pm.

2024 LEADING TRAINER

TRAINE

The leading Trainer will receive the Bobby McAlpine Tr and a case of Champagne, with £10,000 going to the

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This perpetual trophy commemorates Bobby McAlpine, who was at the heart of Chester Race Company for thirty years. Serving as Chairman for twenty years and Honorary President until the time of his passing in 2021.

He was instrumental in the expansion of Chester Race Company bringing it to where it is today. His love of racing came from his uncle telling him about winning the Grand National in 1921, with his horse Shaun Spadah.

When in his twenties he bought his first horse from Ireland and his love of horse racing grew. Many winner followed in the King George V Stakes in 1969 and the Gold Cup in 1970. He also had a small breeding oper breeding the likes of Inglis Drever, a three time winner Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham,and many others.

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Chester Race Company are most grateful to his family offering this trophy to the leading Trainer at Chester. A fitting tribute.

THE POINTS WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:

1ST – 10 POINTS

1ST – 10 POINTS

2ND – 7 POINTS

3RD – POINTS POIN POIN – – OIN INTS

3RD – 4 POINTS

4TH – 2 POINTS

FACTS & STATS

THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES

2023 WINNER

RADIO GOO GOO

3 RUN OVER SIX FURLONGS

David Evans’ Radio Goo Goo came into this off the back of a mixed season. A comfortable victory in a Wolverhampton novice where she was largely unchallenged was followed by a below par performance when fifth of nine at Lingfield, never really getting going after getting upset in the stalls. Ben Curtis got the ride this time and the filly was superb, keeping on well and never looking trouble as she picked up the win, half a length ahead of surprise second Winter Crown. TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £30,000 £15,288 TO THE WINNER

KEY TRENDS

Only 2 of the past 9 winners of this race went off as the favourite 5 of the last 9 winners were bred in Ireland

No jockey has won this race more than once in the last 10 renewals

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FIRST RACE 1.30

THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £12048, 2nd £6024, 3rd £3012, 4th £1506, 5th £753, 6th £375, 7th £189, 8th £93. (Penalty Value £15288)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a six furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 71 to 90. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 BILLY WEBSTER (IRE) (68)

141-15 9-10 (9)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Some Site (IRE) George Scott, Newmarket T

O H.E. Redha Munfaredi Mohammed Zabeeth G

B Herbertstown House Stud George Scott Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 from 4 with a useful effort in a 5f Southwell handicap in January. Wide draw counted against him at Lingfield 2 months later so that effort easy to forgive.

2 EXPONISTA (GB) (19) 2016-0 D

TFRHHHII BHA91 Callum Shepherd

9-8 (5)

Br B f Showcasing - Exrating David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O Eclipse First Racing Grace Stockton G

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Nottingham 6f maiden winner in August. 8 1/4 lengths eleventh of 13 to Adaay In Devon in listed race on reappearance, unsuited by drop to 5f and better expected back in a handicap over this trip.

3 AL SHABAB STORM

TFRHHIII BHA89

(GB) (19) 3214-6 D BF 9-5 (10)

Br B g Advertise - Princess Salamah (IRE) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Ahmad Al Shaikh Curt Plaatjies G

B Ahmad Al Shaikh Green Team Racing Stable S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed over 7f on first 2 starts and got off the mark at the third time of asking in 6f Goodwood novice (soft) in October. Gelded ahead of reappearance/handicap debut when sixth at Newbury.

4

BEYOND

BORDERS (IRE)

(36) 5111-02 D

TFRHHHII BHA86

9-4 (1)

Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Beyond Limits (IRE) K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

O Promenade Bloodstock Limited

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Far Westfield Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 4 times during a very productive juvenile campaign. Fitter for reappearance when second of 5 at Pontefract a month ago but assessor may just have him now. Stall 1 will help, at least.

5 GARFIELD SHADOW (IRE)

(208) 11-

TFRHHHII BHA85 Clifford Lee

9-4 (13)

Br B c James Garfield (IRE) - Lara’s Theme (IRE) Richard Fahey, Malton T

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Joe Norris G

B Peter Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW Supplemented debut Hamilton win in 9-runner novice at Newcastle in October. 6f sure to suit on reappearance but opening mark not obviously generous and stall 13 isn’t ideal.

TFRHHHII BHA85 David Nolan

Rossa Ryan

Oisin Murphy

6

TSUNAMI SPIRIT (GB) (23) 44126-2 D 9-3 (6)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Flash Flood Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

O Philip Booth & Kevin Bailey

Leah Milne G

B Martin Percival & Irish National Stud KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW AW winner in October and even better form when second under a penalty at Catterick a fortnight later. Sound return to action when second of 3 at Kempton but this is a deeper race.

7 CARGIN BHUI

TFRHHHII BHA84

(IRE) (57) 6-125 BF 9-0 (11)

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer

O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

Wayne Fearon G

B Ringfort Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wolverhampton winner on second start and improved again when runner-up under a penalty at Newcastle. Much better than the result on nursery debut at Southwell. That run makes him of interest. TFRHHHII BHA81

8

CALL GLORY (IRE) (123) 14234-4 8-12 (3)

Br B g Soldier’s Call - La Perla (SPA)

O Mr Ian James Christelow

B Wallhouse Slu

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over 5f during an intensive 2-y-o campaign. Fitted with cheekpieces and well held when last seen in January.

9 SIOBHANBROGAN

TFRHHHII BHA79

(IRE) (46) 5-314 D BF 8-10 (14)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Felissa (GER)

O Middleham Park Racing & Paul Bamford

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

Rebecca Bowring G

B Airlie Stud & Ted Folkerth Tattersalls S

TFRHHIII BHA77

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’tneedtoimprovetoland the oddsonthirdstart atWolverhamptoninFebruary.Reportedly bledonhandicap debut a month later and this will reveal more back on grass. Widest stall to contend with.

10 AURIC (IRE) (16) 412 D BF 8-9 (8)

Br B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Dime A Dance (IRE)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Manor House Stables Syndicate II Isabel Williams G

B Skymarc Farm Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his debut when landing novice event at Kempton (6f) last month. Heavily backed to follow up switched to turf/handicap company and he didn’t do a lot wrong in second.

11 WINGED MESSENGER (GB) (18)

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Equimou

TFRHHHHI BHA76

0221-3 8-6 (7)

Julie Camacho, Malton T

O Bland , Hall & Camacho Paige Harrison G

B Mr Edwin S. Phillips

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off 2-y-o campaign in the perfect fashion at Hamilton and shaped with plenty of promise when third on reappearance 18 days ago. 6f promises to suit so he’s on the shortlist.

12 STASH THE CASH (IRE)

(35) 045-1

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Appreciating

O HP Racing Stash The Cash & Ptr

B Clara Stud

TFRHHHHH BHA73

8-5 (4)

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Robert Dodsworth G

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left juvenile form well behind when winning 8-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) last month. Up 8lb in a better race but that may well be within range, as should 6f.

13

OLD CHUMS

(IRE) (23) 0-13122 D

Br B g Kodiac - Magical Dreamer (IRE)

O Set The Pulse Racing

B Merribelle Irish Farm Limited

TFRHHHII BHA72

8-5 (2)

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

Nasir Ali G

Route Agency Limited S

TFRHHHHI BHA72

TIMEFORM VIEW Productive period on the AW during the winter, winning twice over 6f. Followed that with a brace of excellent runner-up efforts and lot depends on whether he’s as effective on turf.

Benoit de la Sayette

Callum Rodriguez

Alistair Rawlinson

Jason Hart

David Egan

Hollie Doyle

Duran Fentiman

Pierre-Louis Jamin

14 MACANUDO (IRE) (31) 0-41063

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - World of Good

O Mr Ian Williams

B Conor Murphy

8-5 (12)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford City in February. Better than result when sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield and a fair effort in a stronger event at Bath since. TFRHHIII BHA72 Franny Norton

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: RADIO GOO GOO 3 8 7 Ben Curtis 11-1 (David Evans) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 13. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8. Stewards Note:

CARGIN BHUI: Following its run on 12/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed late-on.

CALL GLORY: Following its run on 6/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

SIOBHANBROGAN: Following its run on 23/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Auric (IRE), 15-2 Stash The Cash (IRE), 8-1 Old Chums (IRE), 17-2 Winged Messenger (GB), 11-1 Al Shabab Storm (GB), 12-1 Cargin Bhui (IRE), 14-1 Billy Webster (IRE), Beyond Borders (IRE), Tsunami Spirit (GB), 16-1 Garfield Shadow (IRE), 20-1 Call Glory (IRE), 28-1 Exponista (GB), 33-1 Siobhanbrogan (IRE), 40-1 Macanudo (IRE)

A cracking handicap to open the meeting with the vote going to WINGED MESSENGER, who shaped with plenty of promise on reappearance and the return to 6f is sure to suit. Auric has progressed by the run and further improvement cannot be ruled out, with Old Chums dangerous from stall 2 if replicating his AW form.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WINGED MESSENGER 2.AURIC (IRE) 3.OLD CHUMS (IRE)

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POSITION OF STALLS

1m 2f - Outside, All Other Races - Inside

LILY AGNES STAKES HISTORY

To music aficionados, Lily Agnes is a twenty-something singer-songwriter from London with a Spotify profile. To students of the turf, however, Lily Agnes is a filly and broodmare of significant repute. One whose legacy still remains relevant today, more than 150 years on from her birth.

Foaled in 1871 and a daughter of 2000 Guineas and Derby winner Macaroni, Lily Agnes won all six of her races as a two-year-old. Later, she went on to secure notable victories in the Northumberland Plate, Doncaster Cup (both in 1874) and The Ebor (1875) –all of which remain prestigious races today – and ended her racing career, aged five, having won 19 races at distances from five furlongs to three miles.

Lily Agnes arguably left an even greater imprint on the sport in the late-1800s as a mother of future champions. Her daughter Farewell won the 1000 Guineas in 1885, while Ossory won both the St James’ Palace Stakes and the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot in 1888. Her most illustrious offspring, however, was Ormonde.

He won all 16 races he ran in during his career – including completing the Triple Crown 1886, with victories in the 2000 Guineas, Derby and St Leger – and was widely regarded as the ‘horse of the century’. His remarkable achievements are recognised here at Chester with the annual staging of Group 3 Ormonde Stakes, which takes place tomorrow.

Lily Agnes died in 1899, aged 28. Said to have developed into a ‘roarer’ during her racing days, it’s thought she passed on this wind affliction to many of her offspring, including Ormonde, who developed issues with his breathing before his four-year-old season. Only then was the Shergar story beginning. Following a modest first inauguration in 1950.

The Lily Agnes Stakes is a five-furlong sprint for two-year-old colts and fillies. It is typically won by a sharp, nimble and compact horse, often with previous race experience, and one adept at scooting around the tight turns that make Chester unique in British Flat racing.

Its most notable graduate is Risky, the winner in 1993 for trainer Richard Hannon Snr and jockey Pat Eddery. After her success here, Risky stormed to a five-length victory in the Group 3 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot two runs later under Walter Swinburn. She also won the valuable Super Sprint at Newbury and the Group 2 Molecomb Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, again with Swinburn in the saddle, and ended her two-year-old season with an impressive five wins and four second places from nine starts.

Romantic Myth followed in Risky’s illustrious hoofprints in 2000 by also using her win in this race as a springboard to success in the Queen Mary Stakes, while Lucky Parkes, the heroine in 1992, was retired from racing just over four years later with a remarkable record of 17 individual victories. Like Lily Agnes, she enjoyed a successful second career as a broodmare. Her most talented progeny was Doctor Parkes, who went on to win 15 races in his own right.

Last year’s race saw a Middleham Park Racing one-two as Ziggy’s Phoenix showed plenty of heart, keeping on well under heavy pressure from the Alice Haynes-trained Ziggy’s Dream in second.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 2-y-o only

Race distance: 5f about 15yds Prize money: £50,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2013

QUATUOR

Richard Kingscote / Tom Dascombe 1m 0.44s

2014

MUKHMAL

Paul Hanagan / Mark Johnston 1m 1.53s

2015

RAH RAH

Franny Norton / Mark Johnston 1m 2.31s

2016

COPPER KNIGHT

James Doyle / Hugo Palmer 1m 2.58s

2017

YOGI’S GIRL

John Egan / David Evans 1m 0.41

2018

NO LIPPY

P J McDonald / Mark Johnston

1m 2.60s

2019

GREAT DAME

Daniel Tudhope / David O’Meara 1m 4.70s

2021

NAVELLO

Nicola Currie / George Boughey 1m 5.10s

2022

ABSOLUTELYFLAWLESS

Laura Pearson / David Loughnane 1m 4.50s

2023

ZIGGY’S PHOENIX

Ryan Moore / Richard Hannon

1m 6.50s

FACTS & STATS

THE CAA STELLAR LILY AGNES EBF CONDITIONS STAKES

2023 WINNER

ZIGGY’S PHOENIX

Ziggy’s Phoenix had looked a classy twoyear-old coming into this contest. Her lack of experience showed on debut at Kempton in April when fourth of eight, running green. She came on well for that appearance though as just over a week later she rode out a comfortable winner in novice company at Ripon. Coming into this contest she was well supported and with Ryan Moore in the saddle she took home the win, ahead of Ziggy’s Dream in second, never really looking troubled.

KEY TRENDS

2 RUN OVER FIVE FURLONGS

PRIZE FUND OF £50,000 £25,480 TO THE WINNER

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SECOND RACE 2.05

THE CAA STELLAR LILY AGNES EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS

2) (GBB RACE)

for two yrs old

Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £20080, 2nd £10040, 3rd £5020, 4th £2510, 5th £1255, 6th £625, 7th £315, 8th £155. (Penalty Value £25480)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This race is a five furlongs conditions stakes for two-year-olds only The runners in this type of race are subject to specific conditions that often revolve around age or sex, or confine the race to horses that have yet to win above a particular level. In this instance, colts and geldings are allocated an initial weight of 9st 4lb, with fillies carrying 8st 13lb There are then penalties given for wins at Class 3 level or above: 3lb for each Class 3 race won, 5lb for each Class 2 and 7lb for each Class 1. The penalties are cumulative and the maximum penalty is 9lb

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 ARABIAN

COBRA (IRE) (-)

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Dr Simpson (FR)

9-4 (7)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Jones, McCarthy, Owen Josh Jones G

B Yeomanstown Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 20. 60,000 gns yearling. Brother to French 7.5f-9f winner Darlinghurst. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner.

One to note on debut with Oisin Murphy booked and yard very much amongst the winners.

2 ETTORINO (IRE) (46) 0

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Mesaria (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHAOisin Murphy

9-4 (11)

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

O Winning Post Trading Limited Holly Thompson G

B J. Hanly, Castlemartin Sky & Skymarc Far

Winning Post Trading Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas colt. Dam German 9f/1 1/4m winner. Showed a bit when tenth of 15 in Brocklesby at Doncaster on debut in March and whilst he’s entitled to know more here, he’s been done no favours with the draw.

3 HERECOMESTHEBEAR (IRE) (-)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sousmain

TFRHHIII BHA- Franny Norton

9-4

(8)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O The Donny Rocket Syndicate Stephanie Parry G

B Mrs Louise Lyons Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 26. €22,000 foal, £65,000 yearling. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart 11f-12.5f winner Savoir Vivre out of useful 11f winner Soudaine. Yard also has Arabian Cobra.

4 SIR GEOFF MORGAN (IRE) (7) 2

Br B c Soldier’s Call - Gabrielle

TFRHHHII BHA- Jason Hart

9-4

(2)

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

O Millennial Racing Rahul Singh G

B Ballyhane Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising first effort amidst inexperience when second behind Daisy Inthe Breeze in a Brighton maiden (5.2f) 7 days ago, running green over 1f out and keeping on well close home.

5 DAISY INTHE BREEZE (GB) (7) 1 D

TFRHHHHI BHAAlistair Rawlinson

8-13 (3)

Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Poppy In The Wind Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

O Mrs Wendy Edwards Stuart Smerdon G

B Ms W. Edwards

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved easy to back but clearly knew her job when making winning debut in Brighton maiden (5.2f) 7 days ago, by a length from Sir Geoff Morgan. Yard’s 2-y-os have been going nicely.

TFRHHHHH BHAHector Crouch

6 FLICKA’S GIRL (GB) (19) 14 D BF

8-13 (4)

Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE) David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O Twenty Four Seven Recruitment Katie Lovatt G

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Dave Loughnane Racing, Twenty Four Seven Recruitment Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW JustifiedgoodsupportwhenrunningoutacomfortablewinnerondebutinaWolverhamptonmaiden (5.1f) early last month. Not in same form when fourth at Bath (5f) 19 days ago.

7 KODIBEAT (GB) (28) 1 D

TFRHHHII BHA- Rossa Ryan

8-13 (5)

Br B f Kodiac - Corazon Canarias (FR) Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

O Bronte Collection 1 Rawal Singh G

B Branton Court Stud LLP P. F. I. Cole Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sisterto5f(includingat2yrs)winnerMatchPlay(byDandyMan)and2-y-o5fwinnerSheCanDance. Impressively won fillies’ novice at Kempton (5f, well-backed 2/1) on debut 28 days ago. TFRHHHII BHADaniel Tudhope

8 LADY LIGHTNING (GB) (30) 1 D

Br B f Earthlight (IRE) - Lady Liberty (IRE)

8-13 (1)

Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

O The Serendipity Partnership Natalea Last G

B Cashel Rock Bloodstock Ltd My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bredto havesome stamina butshowedenoughspeed to make asuccessfuldebutat Wolverhampton with something to spare last month. That form has taken several knocks since.

9 NIGHT IN PARIS (FR) (11) 2

TFRHHHII BHA- Hollie Doyle

8-13 (9)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Oh Beautiful George Boughey, Newmarket T

O Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs John Magnier Paul Heslop G

B S.C. Sage Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 140,000 gns purchase who showed plenty of speed and battled well to push another promising newcomer close (the pair clear) at Ripon (5f) 11 days ago. Drawn a little wider than ideal.

10 PADDY’S

COURAGE (GB) (40) 65

TFRHHHII BHAJamie Spencer

8-13 (10)

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Fool For You (IRE) Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

O Landforce Group Ltd

B Coverdale Stud

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW TFRIIIII BHA-

11 SERAPHIM

ANGEL (GB) (21) 4

Br Br f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Silvery Blue

8-13 (6)

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

O Mr Russell Jones & Partner Nasir Ali G

B Mrs Mary Taylor and James F. Taylor

Route Agency Limited, Ideal Recruit S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped encouragingly when fourth on debut in a Newmarket maiden (5f) 3 weeks ago, displaying plenty of speed before no extra late on. Looks sure to improve for that initial experience. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: ZIGGY’S PHOENIX (IRE) 2 8 13 Ryan Moore 9-4 (Richard Hannon) 11 ran

Stewards Note:

SERAPHIM ANGEL: Following its run on 17/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Kodibeat (GB), 6-1 Night In Paris (FR), 7-1 Daisy Inthe Breeze (GB), Lady Lightning (GB), 15-2 Arabian Cobra (IRE), Sir Geoff Morgan (IRE), 8-1 Seraphim Angel (GB), 10-1 Flicka’s Girl (GB), 16-1 Herecomesthebear (IRE), 50-1 Ettorino (IRE)

Pierre-Louis Jamin

DAISY INTHE BREEZE knew her job and impressed when making a winning debut in a Brighton maiden 7 days ago and, well drawn with progress anticipated, there appears no reason why she won’t go well again Sir Geoff Morgan, runner-up to the selection then, looks another sure-fire improver and is feared along with Night In Paris. Arabian Cobra is a newcomer to note in the betting for clues.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DAISY INTHE BREEZE 2.SIR GEOFF MORGAN (IRE) 3.NIGHT IN PARIS (FR)

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FACTS & STATS

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CLASS 3 RUN OVER FIVE FURLONGS 2023 WINNER DANGER ALERT

It had been an up-and-down season for Danger Alert coming into this contest. Then trained by George Boughey, the gelding had started the year on fire with victories at Wolverhampton and Kempton either side of a second at Lingfield. This was followed by a dead last finish at Newcastle in April 2023 where he was stuck in the rear throughout. He had a lot to do coming off the back of that below par performance, but he bounced back well, showing plenty of heart to clutch the lead late on from the favourite Jer Batt

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £30,000

15,288 TO THE WINNER

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and jockeys with some of the strongest records at this meeting over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

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JOCKEY

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Total prize fund £30000

5f 15y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £12048, 2nd £6024, 3rd £3012, 4th £1506, 5th £753, 6th £375, 7th £189, 8th £93. (Penalty Value £15288) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 69 to 88. 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 85 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.

1 BLUE STORM (GB) (145) 633431- D

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Riskit Fora Biskit (IRE) Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

O David Lowe Charlotte Revell G

B Highview Bloodstock Ltd Gemma Tutty Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bright start for new yard when third at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in November and confirmed himself a good buy at 7,000 gns when winning Southwell handicap (5f) a month later, showing a good turn of foot.

2 ZIGGY’S MISSILE (IRE) (38) 06-1121 D

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Shafaani

O Middleham Park Racing LXXI

B Mr Andrew McNally

TFRHHHHI BHA88 Rowan Scott

9-9 (12)

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

Robert Cowell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for switch to handicaps on AW this year, making it 3 wins from last 4 starts at Southwell (5f) in March, making all to score by 1 3/4 lengths from Moonstone Boy.

TFRHHHII BHA88

3 INDICATE (IRE) (22) 0-16 D 9-8 (11)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Halima Hatun (USA)

O Mr Abdullah Menahi

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different proposition on back of 8 months off/gelded when taking a Southwell maiden (5f) in February. Too keen and ultimately found little when sixth in a Newcastle novice (5f) 3 weeks ago.

4 MIDNIGHT LIR (IRE) (18) 12410-5 D

Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Kerineya (IRE)

O Denton Hall Racing Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA87

9-7 (10)

Michael Dods, Darlington T

Amelia Dickinson G

B Padraig Williams Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent as a juvenile and bagged a second career success at Hamilton (5f) in September. Below best at York final start. Should strip fitter for his return on heavy ground at Thirsk.

5 MOONSTONE BOY (IRE) (5) 2-21224 D

TFRHHIII BHA86

9-5 (4)

Br B g Calyx - Star Fire Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

O Mr D Stone & Mr J Scott Susi Roscoe G

B Gce Farm Ltd

Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Sts Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled out a little more when deservedly opening his account at Southwell (5f) in March and filled runners-up spot next 2 starts on AW/turf. Latest Newcastle fourth 5 days ago was a creditable effort. TFRHHHII BHA84 (-1)

Tom Marquand

Clifford Lee

Connor Beasley

Andrew Mullen

6 DUE FOR LUCK (IRE)

(191) 11240- D 9-4 (2)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Vanity’s Girl (IRE)

O David Balfe & Partner

B Mrs Louise Quinn

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

William Dwan G

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts in maiden/novice company and unlucky not to complete the hat-trick on C&D nursery debut in September. Lesser efforts final 2 starts but handy draw inside to work from.

7 VINCE L’AMOUR (IRE) (14) 045-311 D

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance

O Reality Partnerships X

B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly

TFRHHHII BHA83

9-1 (7)

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Robert Dodsworth G

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comes here on a roll, bolting up at Ripon (6f) and having no problem with the return to the minimum trip when registering another authoritative victory at Catterick (5f, soft) 2 weeks ago.

8 RAINYNITEINGEORGIA (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA80

(245) 241- D 8-13 (8)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Shalailah (IRE) Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

O Mrs Paul Shanahan

B Rathbran House Stud Tattersalls, Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with plenty of promise on debut at Nottingham last June and left a lesser effort in her wake when taking Lingfield novice (5f, AW) in September. Goes handicapping now for new yard.

9 DANDY DEVIL (IRE)

(36) 10 D

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Spirit of Cuba (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA78

8-11 (5)

Richard Fahey, Malton T

O Racing Link Johnny Jordan G

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd inglebyracing.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew enough to make a winning debut in maiden at Newcastle (5f) in March (Kings Merchant second) and possible testing conditions found him out at Pontefract (6f) 5 weeks ago.

10 ENCHANTING

TFRHHHII BHA76

(GB) (11) 51-3 D 8-10 (9)

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Tisa River (IRE)

O Mr Imad Alsagar

NON-RUNNER

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

Kingsclere

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA75

11 KINGS MERCHANT

(GB) (46) 262-21 D

Br B g Bated Breath - Rhossili Down

8-10 (1)

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

O Hope Eden Racing Limited Caileigh Morris G

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Pyke House Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Was again strong in the betting and showed improved form to get off the mark in good style at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in March. Has the plum draw to work from now handicapping. Lots to like. TFRHHHHH BHA75

12

KNICKS

(IRE) (35) 62031-2 BF

8-8 (6)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE) Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

O Capla Development, J Nordoff, L Westwood Katie Midgley G

B John Grogan & Irish National Stud

Murphy

TFRHHHII BHA73

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a class 2 nursery in September and, off 6 months/gelded, made a bright start for new yard when runner-up on heavy ground at Catterick (6f) 5 weeks ago. Drops back to 5f now.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: DANGER ALERT 3 9 4 William Buick 12-1 (George Boughey) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:

DANDY DEVIL: Following its run on 2/4/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference late-on.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Vince L’Amour (IRE), 6-1 Kings Merchant (GB), 8-1 Blue Storm (GB), 9-1 Moonstone Boy (IRE), Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE), 10-1 Due For Luck (IRE), 11-1 Knicks (IRE), 14-1 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE), Dandy Devil (IRE), 22-1 Indicate (IRE), 25-1 Midnight Lir (IRE)

Jason Hart

David Allan

Jamie Spencer

Billy Garritty

Oisin

Joanna Mason

PLAY SMARTER

KINGS MERCHANT marked himself down as one to be interested in moving forward when opening his account in ready fashion at Wolverhampton in March and, from the plum draw on handicap debut, he looks a big player under Oisin Murphy. The thriving Vince L’Amour faces his toughest assignment to date but remains of firm interest in his hat-trick bid. Blue Storm is another to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KINGS MERCHANT 2.VINCE L’AMOUR (IRE) 3.BLUE STORM

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WEDNESDAY May 17, 2017 was the day Apple became the first company to see its value exceed $800billion. At the same time, another global phenomenon was setting foot on the road to fame and fortune, more than 5,000 miles away from Apple’s California HQ, here at Chester.

Not that anyone in attendance knew quite what a behemoth of the turf they were seeing when Enable stormed to victory under Frankie Dettori in the familiar green, pink and white silks of her pioneering owner-breeder Prince Khalid Abdullah.

Heck, after being beaten into third place on her seasonal return at Newbury three weeks earlier, Enable wasn’t even sent off favourite to win the 2017 Cheshire Oaks! That honour went to the Ballydoyle raider Alluringly, who emerged as Enable’s shadow from the final bend. Although she got to within one-and-three-quarter lengths of an eased-down Enable at

CHESHIRE OAKS HISTORY

the finish line, it would be as close as Alluringly ever got to Enable in three further jousts. Not that there was any shame in coming off second-best to the most talented filly of her generation. That victory here – in what was the only occasion Enable graced the Roodee – was the springboard to a stunning winning spree, which saw her rack up big-race victory after big-race victory during an unbeaten run of a dozen races over 27 months.

They included a five-length rout of Rhododendron in the Epsom Oaks on her next start, three King Georges, two Arcs, two Yorkshire Oaks, the Irish Oaks, the Coral-Eclipse and a Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill Downs in Kentucky.

When she was eventually retired in the autumn of 2020, following her second unsuccessful attempt to win what would have been a record-setting third Arc, she did so having won 15 of her 19 races, 11 of them Group 1s, and amassing almost £11million in prize money.

If Enable remains the star pupil to graduate from the Cheshire Oaks, a raft of others have endorsed this Listed race’s status as a leading trial for Classic-class fillies since its inauguration in 1950.

Shoot A Line used her victory in 1980, for Willie Carson and Major Dick Hern, as a stepping stone to a sensational summer of success, which also included wins in the 1980 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, the Irish Oaks, Yorkshire Oaks and Park Hill Stakes.

The Ribblesdale and Irish Oaks were also races which another Prince Khalid filly, Bolas,went on to win in 1994 following her victory here. The 2007 victor Light Shift also added Classic success to her CV by landing the Epsom Oaks on her very next start.

Light Shift was one of three Cheshire Oaks winners for the late, great Sir Henry Cecil, who was widely regarded among his peers for being the finest trainer of fillies. Yet even Cecil couldn’t get close to the seven victories achieved by Barry Hills, who, despite handing over the reins to his son Charlie in 2011, was the winning-most trainer in the history of the Cheshire Oaks. His record has now been bested however. As Savethelastdance’s victory last year allowed Aidan O’Brien to record his eighth victory of this prestigious contest.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 3-y-o fillies only

Race distance: 1m 3f about 75 yards

Prize money: £120,000 total prize fund

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Cheshire Oaks has formed part of the May Festival for many years and alongside the two Derby trials, has played a role in providing a similar Oaks-trial opportunity for 3-y-o fillies. Originally run at the same distance as the Chester Vase (the full 1m 4f 63yds), the race distance was reduced by half a furlong in 1987.

Previous Winners

2013 BANOFFEE

Kieren Fallon / Hughie Morrison

2:23.77

2014 ANIPA

Andrea Atzeni / Roger Varian

2:25.48

2015

DIAMONDSANDRUBIES

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:30.30

2016 SOMEHOW

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:29.05

2017 ENABLE

Frankie Dettori / John Gosden

2:23.80

2018

MAGIC WAND

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:28.61

2019

MEHDAAYIH

Robert Havlin / John Gosden

2:31.51

2021

DUBAI FOUNTAIN

Franny Norton / Mark Johnston

2:32.72

2022

THOUGHTS OF JUNE

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:31.64

2023

SAVETHELASTDANCE

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:31.87

The Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks is the first of two Classic trials on the opening day of the meeting and Aidan O’Brien saddles two fillies in a bid to land the race for a ninth time since 2008 and a third successive season.

O’Brien was successful with Savethelastdance last year before she finished runner-up in the Oaks, whilst twice this century has the Cheshire Oaks winner gone on to Group 1 success at Epsom, that pair being Light Shift (2007) and the brilliant Enable, who won this contest seven years ago.

This year, O’Brien saddles Port Fairy, a neck winner at Dundalk last month and the maiden Rubies Are Red The latter is a full-sister to Found, who was a Group 1 winner at two, three and four, successful in the 2016 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Third on debut at Galway in late-October, she travelled well when runner-up at Leopardstown last month when she was beaten 3½ lengths by Galileo

Dame, who holds both fillies on form, having finished in front of Port Fairy when runner-up at Gowran Park last autumn.

Rubies Are Red can be expected to strip fitter for her reappearance and it wouldn’t be a huge shock to see the daughter of Galileo take a big step forward, although Galileo Dame –who represents Aidan’s son Joseph – sets the standard (at this stage) in terms of the Irish-trained runners. She has raced exclusively on heavy ground to date, but shapes as though she will relish the step up in trip and she should have little in trouble in coping with better ground. In fact, she could improve for it, as could Rubies Are Red and they could be the pair to focus on.

ePASSPORT

CHESHIRE OAKS PREVIEW

The most-experienced fillies in the field are Ambiente Amigo and Flying Finn, who both step up from handicap company. The latter has won mile contests on heavy at Ripon and soft at Doncaster and arrives here on a hat-trick, but this represents a huge step up in class as well as in distance.

Ralph Beckett, who boasts a fine record with top-level fillies (won the Oaks with Look Here in 2008 and with Talent some 11 years ago), is another who runs two. A winner at Ascot last September, Seaward makes her season reappearance, whilst Forest Fairy looked promising when winning at Wolverhampton in mid-February, on what was her racecourse debut. Whilst that form would leave her with plenty to find, the runner-up has at least won since.

And, the final pair are another duo of maidens, with Beeley finishing

runner-up on both starts to date and Lasting Love having twice finished third. Being from the family of Ask, the former is bred to relish middle-distances and represents the Gosden stable, who won this race with the aforementioned Enable in 2017 and more recently, with Mehdaayih in 2019. Lasting Love was an eye-catcher at Doncaster on her sole start at two and probably raced too freely on her return at Newbury, where she again moved nicely. She will need relax going up in distance, but clearly possesses a good level of ability, despite her having yet to win a race.

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Weatherbys

LAST YEAR’S CHESHIRE OAKS

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Cheshire Oaks saw Savethelastdance make it a record breaking eighth success in the race for Aidan O’Brien.

Savethelastdance had raced just twice coming into this contest. The first, her only start as a two-year-old coming in fifth of eight in a Maiden at Thurles, starting slowly and proving no match for her more experienced rivals. She was much improved however for that experience and swiftly picked up her first win at the second time of asking. Relatively unfancied at 20/1, she was a comfortable winner of a Leopardstown Maiden in April 2023, besting stablemate Boogie Woogie who was the pick of Ryan Moore in that race. It was an impressive performance, and a real sign of things to come from the young filly and she came into the Cheshire Oaks as the clear favourite and with plenty of eyes on her as Aidan O’Brien set his sights on the Oaks at Epsom in June.

Aidan O’Brien has always done well in this race with this win marking his fifth success in the last ten renewals of this race so it was no surprise to see him score another winner here.

Ryan Moore was in the saddle of Savethelastdance this time, the beginnings of what is looking to be a fine partnership. Going off at 8/11 it was clear that the filly was going to be a big player but there were a number of horses who could trouble her with plenty of top jockeys on show. There’s The Door came into this after a dominant win at Doncaster the prior month and Rossa Ryan had the reigns aboard the David Evans-trained filly. Oisin Murphy was aboard impressive maiden winner Ashtanga, while David Egan had

the ride on Andrew Balding’s Sisyphus Strength who had shown promise in Listed company at Newmarket as a two-year-old. Sirona was a bit of a dark horse, the Charlie Johnston-trained filly having won in Listed Company at Cologne the season prior and William Buick was booked aboard her for the first time.

From her draw in stall five, Savethelastdance started slowly, stuck in the rear before beginning to make headway on the outside from around 3f out. She soon took the lead and once she went clear there was absolutely no catching her as she stormed down the straight to win by an absolutely massive 22 lengths and leaving her rivals no chance at all. A very impressive win from the filly.

There’s The Door did well to take home second. The filly had looked uneasy coming into the contest, unseating Rossa Ryan on the way to the start before rearing

at the start causing her to be slow out of the stalls. She battled back into the contest well, taking second in the final furlong, no match for the winner. Ermesinde was a surprise in third. The Kevin Philippart de Foy trained filly wasn’t fancied much here, going off at 25/1 but managed to take a solid third.

A daughter of Galileo, Savethelastdance has continued to impress since this contest. The filly followed this success by trying her hand at the Oaks where she was second behind Musidora Stakes winner Soul Sister. Then in July she made the trip to the Curragh and secured her first Group 1 victory when scoring in the Irish Oaks before ending the season with a third in the Yorkshire Oaks.

FACTS & STATS

Hot on the heels of her excellent showing when winning a Leopardstown Maiden race a month prior, Savethelastdance came into this race with plenty of expectation, and she more than delivered. Ridden here by Ryan Moore, the Aidan O’Brien-trained filly produced the performance of the Festival as she left her rivals in the dust to win by 22 lengths. No one could come close to her Despite a bit of a slow start, she quickly recovered, and she certainly justified her heavy favouritism.

KEY TRENDS

TO THE WINNER

Aidan O’Brien is the leading trainer in this race having won it 8 times Ryan Moore has won 6 of the last 12 renewals of this contest 6 of the last 9 winners of this race were the favourite

FOURTH RACE 3.05

THE WEATHERBYS ePassport CHESHIRE OAKS

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old fillies

Total prize fund £120000

1m 3f 75y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £52800, 2nd £21768, 3rd £10884, 4th £5448, 5th £2724, 6th £1356, 7th £684, 8th £336. (Penalty Value £67224)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This one mile, three furlongs about 75 yards contest for three-year-old fillies is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. 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 rival before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st 2lb each before penalties are awarded to fillies that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Pattern race success.

Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Labise (IRE)

O The Gredley Family

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won maiden/novice events on turf and AW at Lingfield at the end of last summer but well held in Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket on final 2-y-o start and fared no better in 1 1/4m handicap there on reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA85

2 BEELEY (GB) (12) 2-2 BF 9-2 (8)

Br B f Camelot - Pilsley

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

O Duke of Devonshire Devi Singh G

B The Duke of Devonshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when runner-up at Nottingham (1m, heavy) and Sandown (1 1/4m, good to soft) 7 months ago. More to come for an in-form yard no stranger to success in this race.

3 FLYING FINN

(IRE) (12) 20-211

TFRHHHHI BHAKieran Shoemark

9-2 (5)

Br B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Rathbride Raven Adrian Keatley, Malton T

O Keatley Owners Group & A Finneran Jess Cooley G

B Piercetown Stud Keatley Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when winning a pair of 1m handicaps in the mud last month. Takes a steep rise in both class and trip here. Likely to find a few too strong.

4 FOREST FAIRY (IRE) (88)

1

TFRHHIII BHA83

9-2 (1)

Br Ch f Waldgeist - Bahama Girl (IRE) Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

O Forest Fairy Partnership

B Philip & Orla Hore R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Waldgeist filly who looked a smart prospect when seeing off a next-time-out winner by 6 lengths on her 1 1/2m Wolverhampton debut in February. Very interesting runner.

5 GALILEO DAME (IRE)

(28) 2-1

TFRHHHHH BHA- Rossa Ryan

9-2 (6)

Br Ch f Galileo Gold - Two For Tea (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

O Annus Mirabilis/S O’Driscoll/Middle Cow Petro Osadchyi G

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of last autumn’s Gowran debut second when going one better over 1 1/4m at Leopardstown 4 weeks ago, seeing off the reopposing Rubies Are Red by 3 1/2 lengths.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Callum Shepherd

Tom Marquand

Dylan Browne McMonagle

6

LASTING LOVE (GB) (19) 3-3 BF

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Yarrow (IRE)

O Mrs Doreen Tabor

9-2 (4)

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

Eloise Dillon G

B Stone Roses Bloodstock Ashford Stud Of 5095 S

TIMEFORM VIEW Faredbestofthenewcomerswhenthirdon7fDoncasterdebutlastSeptemberandadvancedherformwhen filling the same position at Newbury (1 1/4m) 7 months later. Open to further progress. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 PORT FAIRY (IRE) (25) 0-1 D

Br Ch f Australia - Fabulae (IRE)

O M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg

B Whisperview Trading Ltd

9-2 (9)

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

Siobhan Bergin G

TIMEFORM VIEW Left last autumn’s Gowran debut behind when winning an AW maiden over the extended 1 1/4m at Dundalk last month. Open to further progress for a top stable with an excellent recent record in this. TFRHHHHI BHA- Ryan Moore

8 RUBIES ARE RED (IRE) (28) 3-2

Br B f Galileo (IRE) - Red Evie (IRE)

O D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg

B Coolmore

9-2 (3)

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

Trevor O’Neill G

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to Arc winner Found. Has shaped encouragingly when placed both starts in maidens, although she does have 3 1/2 lengths to make up on Galileo Dame from Leopardstown 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHAWilliam Buick

9 SEAWARD (IRE) (208) 410-

Br Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Zvarkhova (FR)

O Seaward Syndicate

B Loughtown Stud

9-2 (2)

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 1m Ascot novice last September but not up to the Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket final start. Up in trip for reappearance. Forest Fairy probably the stable first string unless the betting hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA89

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: SAVETHELASTDANCE (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 8-11 (Aidan O’Brien) 8 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Galileo Dame (IRE), 5-1 Forest Fairy (IRE), 6-1 Beeley (GB), 7-1 Rubies Are Red (IRE), 15-2 Port Fairy (IRE), 16-1 Lasting Love (GB), 18-1 Flying Finn (IRE), 20-1 Seaward (IRE), 40-1 Ambiente Amigo (GB)

FOREST FAIRY looked something out of the ordinary when a wide-margin winner on her Wolverhampton debut in February so she might be able to fend off a strong Irish challenge, headed by Leopardstown maiden winner Galileo Dame. Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore have combined to win this 5 times since 2015 so Port Fairy has to enter the reckoning, while Beeley also can’t be discounted having shaped well at Sandown recently.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FOREST FAIRY (IRE) 2.GALILEO DAME (IRE) 3.PORT FAIRY (IRE)

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ONE legendary horse and one legendary trainer will forever be synonymous with the Boodles Chester Vase. Yet they share no connection, other than one was just about old enough to watch and appreciate the other’s extraordinary talents, and the dramatic twist in the tale which followed.

Aidan O’Brien hadn’t even enrolled for secondary school in his native Co Wexford when Shergar and romped away with the Chester Vase in 1981. He had already won one Derby trial, the Guardian Newspaper Classic Trial at Sandown less than a fortnight earlier, by 10 lengths when he arrived on the Roodee just a week-and-a-half later as a red-hot 4-11 favourite for the Vase.

After another wide-margin win, this time by 12 lengths, Shergar was being proclaimed as the reincarnation of Pegasus, and was duly sent off as the odds-on favourite for the 1981 Derby at Epsom. Ridden by 19-year-old Walter Swinburn, who had replaced

CHESTER VASE HISTORY

Lester Piggott as the horse’s regular jockey earlier that season, Shergar breezed his way into the record books with a 10-length triumph that remains the largest-winning margin by a Derby winner to this day. To put some context on Shergar’s performance, the horse he beat into a distant second, Glint Of Gold, went on to win a string of top races in four different countries, including six Group 1s!

Shergar subsequently won both the Irish Derby, with Piggott deputising for a suspended Swinburn, and the King George. But after a hugely disappointing display in the St Leger at Doncaster, where finished only fourth, he was ruled out of taking on Europe’s finest in the Prix de l’Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp in Paris, and instead retired to stand as a stallion at his owner-breeder HH Aga Khan’s private stud near the Curragh in Co Kildare.

Only then was the Shergar story beginning. Following a modest first season as a sire, Shergar was stolen from Ballymany Stud by an armed

gang on the night of February 8, 1983, in what transpired into one of the most high-profile unsolved mysteries of the 20th Century.

The thieves demanded a ransom of £2million, which was not paid. It was believed Shergar, who was valued at £10m, was taken by a reportedly cash-strapped IRA desperately seeking new funds. But no arrests were ever made and Shergar’s remains have never been found. O’Brien would have been only 13 at the time of Shergar’s disappearance. Yet almost a quarter of a century later, the master of Ballydoyle began laying the foundations for a remarkable era of domination of this prestigious Group 3 prize.

His first strike with Soldier Of Fortune in 2007 coincided with the Vase’s 100th anniversary. A record nine further victories have followed, most notably in 2011 with Treasure Beach, who emulated Soldier Of Fortune by winning the Irish Derby, and in 2013 with Ruler Of The World, who conquered Epsom’s Derby the following month. His most recent success being with Changingoftheguard in 2022.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 3-y-o colts and geldings only Race distance: 1m 4f about 63yds Prize money: £140,000 total prize fund

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Chester Vase, which dates back to 1907, is one of the trial races for both the Epsom Derby and St Leger at Doncaster. Hyperion achieved the treble following victory here by going onto success in both Classics, while numerous horses have won one of the two Classic contests on the back of winning this race.

Previous Winners

2013

RULER OF THE WORLD

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:40.29

2014

ORCHESTRA

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien 2:42.05

2015

HANS HOLBEIN

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien 2:45.50

2016

US ARMY RANGER

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien 2:41.07

2017

VENICE BEACH

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien 2:35.84

2018

YOUNG RASCAL

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien 2:35.84

2019

SIR DRAGONET

Donnacha O’Brien / Aidan O’Brien 2:42.91

2021

YOUTH SPIRIT

Tom Marquand / Andrew Balding 2:45.83

2022

CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien 2:43.36

2023

ARREST

Frankie Dettori / John & Thady Gosden 2:52.31

CHESTER VASE

FAMOUS WINNERS

As we celebrate another year of the Boodles May Festival, we look back at some of the most memorable winners of the Chester Vase who were successful on the Roodee before going on to Derby glory at Epsom.

In the early years of the Vase, the great Hyperion was successful on the Roodee in 1933.

Bred by Lord Derby, he was small in size but enjoyed a strong juvenile campaign as he broke the course record at Ascot in the New Stakes before landing the Dewhurst. The colt had not grown much before his three-year-old season, which he began here at Chester with a two lengths victory in the Vase. That performance saw him start as favourite for the Derby and he landed the Classic in fine style, lowering the track record in the process. Hyperion would then go on to win the Prince of Wales’s at Royal Ascot and he became a dual Classic winner with success in the St Leger.

1980 and 1981 saw back-to-back winners of the Vase follow up in the Derby, with the American-bred Henbit gaining Classic glory at Epsom at the start of the decade. Trained by Dick Hern, he won the Classic Trial at Sandown before arriving at Chester in May. It was a strong renewal of the Vase and he comfortably made all under Willie Carson, with the subsequent Leger winner Light Cavalry back in third. In his subsequent run at Epsom, Henbit provided the trainer and jockey combination with consecutive wins in the Derby after Troy had won a year earlier.

The following year we saw a spectacular performance in the Vase by one of the most famous horses in modern history.

Ruler Of The World

The legendary Shergar had won the same Sandown race as Henbit by ten lengths to start off his three-year-old campaign and then was brought to Chester by trainer Michael Stoute. The colt delivered another emphatic victory as he won on the Roodee by twelve lengths, which saw him sent off as the odds-on favourite for the Derby.

Ridden by nineteen-year-old Walter Swinburn who was having his first experience of the Classic, he made his move around Tattenham Corner before pulling effortlessly clear of his rivals to record a ten lengths success eased down. The winning margin remains a record for the race and Shergar would go on to further Derby success in the Irish equivalent before getting the better of his elders in the King George at Ascot.

In more recent times, leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has built up an excellent record in the Chester Vase as he targets his lightly-raced Derby candidates at

the race to prepare them for Epsom. In 2013, Ruler Of The World had not run as a two-year-old and only made his debut a month prior to the May Festival. He won the Vase by an impressive six lengths and the experience of the Roodee track helped the son of Galileo progress to become a Derby winner on just his third career start. His latest success in this prestigious Group 3 came last year when Changingoftheguard comfortably sweeped aside the opposition, winning by six and a half lengths before going on to win the King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot that June. Arrest won this contest last year, and while he was unsuccessful in the Derby, he scored in the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury that August before stepping back into Group 1 company when going off favourite in the St Leger, behind just the impressive Continuous.

FACTS & STATS

VASE STAKES

Excitement was high coming into this contest as Arrest was due to make his first start for 200 days The Gosden-trained colt had an excellent debut season, taking in victories at Sandown and Ffos Las before running in a superb second, just a head behind Dubai Mile in the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud. He raced a touch wide early, but Dettori soon got him back on track and he began to rapidly move up the field. He moved clear around two furlongs out and was eased across the line with old rival Adelaide River a distant second

KEY TRENDS

LAST YEAR’S CHESTER VASE

Like many of the major races at this meeting, Aidan O’Brien has an amazing record in this contest, with eight wins out of the last ten. Unfortunately for the County Tipperary trainer, it was not to be this year.

After their success in 2022 with Changinoftheguard, all eyes were once again on O’Brien and Moore as we approached this race. Entering Adelaide River this time around, the colt had shown plenty of promise in his debut season. His most notable performance coming in October 2022 when a strong third in the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud. His main rival coming into this was a familiar one, Arrest. The Gosden-trained son of Frankel had locked horns with Adelaide River before and had come out on top. In the aforementioned Group 1 at Saint-Cloud, Arrest had pushed eventual winner Dubai Mile to his limit, falling just a head behind in second, but a full six lengths clear of the reopposing Adelaide River.

This contest always looked like being a two-horse race and this was reflected in the betting with Arrest getting the edge at 10/11. There was a bit of movement for the Charlie Johnstontrained Hadrianus before the race though and after his strong second in Listed company at Epsom the month prior where he was behind only Epictetus he looked a potential danger.

Arrest looked a touch green early on, racing wider than ideal but quickly got back on track, moving up to lead from around three furlongs out and extending that lead further to take home the win with Dettori easing the colt late on. Adelaide River finished second but had never really recovered from his awkward start.

Further success followed in 2023 for Arrest as he picked up the win in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury in August before an impressive second behind Continuous in the St Leger at Doncaster.

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FIFTH RACE 3.40

THE BOODLES CHESTER VASE STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for three yrs old colts and geldings

Total prize fund £140000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £61600, 2nd £25396, 3rd £12698, 4th £6356, 5th £3178, 6th £1582. (Penalty Value £78428)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This one mile, four furlongs about 63 yards race for three-year-old colts and gelldings is a Group 3 contest –a race which can only 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 set at 9st 2lb each before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 4lb to winners of a Group 1 or Group 2 race.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 AGENDA (IRE) (43) 3-1 9-2 (3)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Different League (FR) Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

O Tabor/Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Brant Oscar De Sousa Goncalves G

B Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmedpromiseofsole2-y-ostartattheCurraghwhenseeingoff8rivalsuppedto10.7fonreturnatDundalk

Looks ready for this step up in class/trip and yard boasts a terrific record in this race.

TFRHHIII BHA- Dylan Browne McMonagle

2 CADOGAN PLACE (GB) (41) 1 9-2 (5)

Br B c Frankel - Nimble Thimble (USA) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Juddmonte Curt Plaatjies G

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified strong market support on debut when getting the better of an argument with the re-opposing Hidden Law (pair clear of the rest) in a novice event at Southwell (11f). No Derby entry at this stage. TFRHHHIIBHAOisin Murphy

3 GOLDEN WEST (GB) (24)

11-0

9-2 (6)

Br Ch c Masar (IRE) - Gwendolyn (GER) K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of minor events at Newcastle and Epsom (both at around 1m). Failed to beat a rival home on return in a Group 3 at Longchamp (10.4f, soft). Up against some very promising types here. TFRHHIII BHA90

4

GROSVENOR SQUARE (IRE) (200) 131- 9-2 (1)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Wadyhatta Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

O M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg Anatoliy Komisar G

B Lynch Bages Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won2ofhis3startsasa2-y-o,signingcampaignoffwithareadysuccessintheEyrefieldStakesatLeopardstown (9f, heavy). Yard has saddled 7 of the last 10 Chester Vase winners. Probably the one to beat.

5 HIDDEN

LAW (IRE) (18) 21

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Secret Gesture

O Godolphin

TFRHHHHI BHA109 Ryan Moore

9-2 (2)

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

Wayne Thomas G

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW TouchedoffbyCadoganPlaceondebutatSouthwell(slightlyslowerontheuptakethanthewinnerbutdisplayed a fine turn of foot to challenge and was beaten on the nod). Impressive at Newbury (11f, good) since. TFRHHHHHBHAWilliam Buick

Clifford Lee

6 PAPPANO (GB) (37) 3-1 D

Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Mary Anne Evans

O Ms Rachel D. S. Hood

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

Tommy Frogley G

B Rachel D S Hood Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW ShapedbestwhenthirdinmaidenatKempton(11f)ondebutinDecember.BuiltonthatbylandingaWolverhampton novice upped to 12.2f last month and while this demands significantly more, he’s in good hands. TFRHHIII BHAKieran Shoemark

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: ARREST (IRE) 3 9 2 Frankie Dettori 10-11 (John & Thady Gosden) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-4 Grosvenor Square (IRE), 10-3 Hidden Law (IRE), 9-2 Cadogan Place (GB), 11-1 Agenda (IRE), 12-1 Pappano (GB), 28-1 Golden West (GB) PLAY SMARTER

HIDDEN LAW looks ready for this step up in class judged on his impressive display in a valuable Newbury maiden and he gets the nod ahead of Grosvenor Square, who is Ryan Moore’s pick of the Ballydoyle duo and has the distinction of being the only Group-race winner in the line-up. Cadogan Place just got the better of Hidden Law when they met at Southwell at the end of March and the Frankel colt is another fascinating contender.

PREDICTION:

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FACTS & STATS

THE ESL EXPORT MAIDEN STAKES

2023 WINNER

Amleto was coming into this race off the back of a fairly modest two-year-season, but the son of Sea Of Stars looked much better in his second season. Ridden here by Tom Marquand, the William Haggas-trained gelding raced prominently throughout. Sitting in second for most of the race he moved up to take the lead inside the final two furlongs before soon going clear to win readily. The surprise of the day came as the 80/1 Paddy The Squire produced a stunning performance to take second

KEY TRENDS

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £25,000 12,740 TO THE WINNER CLASS 3 RUN OVER ONE MILE TWO FURLONGS

William Buick has won 3 of the last 10 renewals of this race 2 of the last 10 winners were from the Gosden yard

8 of the last 10 winners of this race were 11/2 or shorter in the betting

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SIXTH RACE 4.10

THE ESL EXPORT MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old

Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £10040, 2nd £5020, 3rd £2510, 4th £1255, 5th £628, 6th £313, 7th £158, 8th £78. (Penalty Value £12740)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This one mile, two furlongs about 70 yards contest for three-years-olds is a maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 CASTLE IN THE SAND (IRE) (16)

4022-22

9-7 (3)

Br B c New Approach (IRE) - Crossing The Line Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Lia Tarentaal G

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who matched previous best on first crack at this trip when second of 7 in a Windsor novice (10f) 16 days ago. Expected to give another good account.

2 CHORTAL (GB)

(-)

TFRHHHII BHA82 Oisin Murphy

9-7 (1)

Br B c Golden Horn - Golden Laughter (USA) John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer Kieran Holmes G

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 7f winner Sense of Humour and 2-y-o 1m winner Kings Joy. Dam lightly raced half-sister to 2000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for top stable.

3 EBEN ZAABEEL

(GB) (25) 0-5

TFRHHHII BHAKieran Shoemark

9-7 (4)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE) Charles Hills, Lambourn T

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Leo Romea G

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Stars colt who built on his Newmarket debut effort at 2 yrs when fifth of 11 in a Yarmouth novice (10f) on return 25 days ago, effort over 2f out and not given a hard time.

4 FAR L’AMORE

(FR) (18) 4

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Hinata

O Manton Thoroughbreds VIII

TFRHHHII BHA- Jim Crowley

9-7 (2)

Brian Meehan, Manton T

B G.B. Partnership Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 yearling Backed at long odds and showed a good deal of ability when fourth in a Newbury maiden (11f) 18 days ago, lack of experience catching him out late on. Rates a likely improver.

5 GALLANTLY (GB) (28)

02-2

TFRHHHII BHA- Sean Levey

9-7 (5)

Br Ch c Frankel - Precieuse (IRE) Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

O P Brant/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith

B White Birch Farm, SC

Alan Burns G

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who built on his debut effort when second at Naas (1m) in October and filled same spot on return at Leopardstown (1m) 4 weeks ago. Promises to be suited by this step up to 1 1/4m.

6

LIAM SWAGGER (GB) (9) 52

Br B c Iffraaj - Bark (IRE)

O The Gredley Family

9-7

(7)

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky not to finish closer when last on debut at Southwell (1m) in March and despite still being green, built on that run when second in a Windsor maiden (10f) 9 days ago, edged out late on. TFRHHHHI BHACallum Shepherd

7

PRINCE IAGO (GB) (20) 6

9-7

(6)

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Katiesheidinlisa Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams Joshua Jones G

B Mr D. R. Passant Greenhous Group Ltd, Greenhous Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Starspangledbanner colt.Dam, 11/4m-11/2mwinner.Offeredlittlewhen lastof 6 in minoreventat Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 20 days ago, left behind over 2f out. Passed over here. TFRHHIII BHA- Jason Hart

8 SANKS TO FLICKA (GB) (209) 4- 9-7 (8)

Br B g Cracksman - Hyper Dream (IRE)

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O The Moffats Grace Stockton G

B V. I. Araci Dave Loughnane Racing, Twenty Four Seven Recruitment Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Closelyrelatedtousefulwinnerupto7.4fEvocativeSpark andhehinted atability whenfourth of 6inanAyrnovice (1m, heavy) on debut in October. Gelded ahead of return and possibly one for later on.

TFRHHIII BHA- Rossa Ryan

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: AMLETO (IRE) 3 9 7 Tom Marquand 7-2 (William Haggas) 8 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Gallantly (GB), 9-2 Liam Swagger (GB), 11-2 Chortal (GB), 6-1 Castle In The Sand (IRE), 7-1 Far L’Amore (FR), 11-1 Eben Zaabeel (GB), 50-1 Sanks To Flicka (GB), 66-1 Prince Iago (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GALLANTLY looked ready for this step up in trip when chasing home a subsequent listed runner-up on his return at Leopardstown (1m) 4 weeks ago and Aidan O’Brien’s colt could well be the answer here. Liam Swagger and Far L’amore head up the dangers, whilst Chortal is a newcomer to note for the Gosden team.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALLANTLY 2.LIAM SWAGGER 3.FAR L’AMORE (FR)

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FACTS & STATS

THE CNG SWITCH HANDICAP STAKES

2023 WINNER HODLER

The Jim Boyle trained Hodler came into this race off the back of below par effort at Newmarket a month prior, when seventh of nine. With Ryan Sexton back in the saddle for this race he looked rejuvenated, starting strongly and just getting better as the race progressed. He was midfield for much of the race, biding his time, before pushing onto to challenged just before the final two furlongs He continued to make ground and kept on well inside the final furlong to take the win.

KEY TRENDS

Only 1 favourite has won this race out of the last 10 renewals

CLASS 3 RUN OVER SEVEN FURLONGS

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £25,000 12,740 TO THE WINNER

No Irish-bred horse has won this race since 2018

Richard Fahey is the only trainer to have won more than once in the last 10

SEVENTH RACE 4.45

THE CNG SWITCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £25000

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a seven furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 69 to 88. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

Owners Prize Money. 1st £10040, 2nd £5020, 3rd £2510, 4th £1255, 5th £628, 6th £313, 7th £158, 8th £78. (Penalty Value £12740) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 WAY TO DUBAI (IRE) (103) 6042-05 5 9-9 (3)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Leading Queen (IRE) Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

O Mr Paul Wildes Daisy Woods G

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Wildes Hotel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not at best the last twice but wasn’t seen to best effect at Wolverhampton on latest outing and he’s worth considering back on turf.

2 DIVINE LIBRA

TFRHHHII BHA88 Kieran Shoemark

(IRE) (19) 51323-0 C D BF 4 9-8 (12)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE) Charles Hills, Lambourn T

O McLaren Horse Racing Mark Wilson G

B Mogeely Stud Stonegate Homes, Mclaren Horse Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved consistent last term, scoring twice. Much better than the result when ninth (met trouble and finished with running left) at Newbury on return and big player if he gets some luck from stall 12.

3 PRINCESS SHABNAM

TFRHHHHI BHA87

(IRE) (25) 26040-5 5 9-8 (7)

Br B m Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE) S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

O Mr Arashan Ali Saffron Jacklin G

B Rathasker Stud

William Buick

TFRHHHII BHA87

TIMEFORM VIEW Well capable from this mark on her day and shaped as if better for the run when fifth at Chelmsford last time. Can get involved if securing a good early position.

4 HIERONYMUS (GB) (18) 341030 D 8 9-6 (11)

Br B g Dutch Art - Sleek George Baker, Chiddingfold T

O Mrs Pao, Mr Stafford & Mr Tucker Maher Hussain G

B Miss Y. Jacques Vortex Shipbroking S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in February. Eighteenth of 21 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good, 66/1) 18 days ago. Has work to do.

Tom Marquand

TFRHHIII BHA85 Callum Shepherd

5 METABOLT (GB) (243) 120636- D 5 9-4 (9)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Something Exciting David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O Mr Peter Brookes Kayleigh McCammon G

B Kingwood Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Generally held his form last year, signing off with a respectable effort at Haydock Shaped nicely on his only previous run here and could get involved if tuned up for this return from 8 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA83 Rossa Ryan

6 SANDY PARADISE (IRE)

(13) 024221 D 5 9-4 (8)

Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Duljanah (IRE)

O Mr D. A. Thorpe

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

David Meineck and Dan Bonner G

B D. A. Thorpe Agetur (Uk) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives at the top of his game, scoring readily at Chelmsford last time. Needs another career-best effort if he’s to defy a 7lb rise for that but should give a good account in current mood.

7 ON A SESSION

TFRHHHHI BHA83 Finley Marsh

(USA) (17) 5030-03 D 8 9-3 (1)

Br B g Noble Mission - Destiny Calls (USA)

O Penton Hill Racing Limited & Mr L O’Kane

B Green Lantern Stables LLC

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

Wayne Fearon G

Txodds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Edging down the weights and took a firm step back in the right direction when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Can make his presence felt if things drop right.

8 LEGAL REFORM

TFRHHHHI BHA82

(IRE) (28) 1522-01 D 7 9-3 (6)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Amhrasach (IRE)

O GB Civil Engineering (Leicester) Ltd

B J. S. Bolger

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 15/2) 28 days ago by 1/2 length from Sandy Paradise.

Likeable prominent racer who has a good record on sharp, turning tracks.

9 DIRTYOLDTOWN (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA82

(46) 00001-0 D 5 9-2 (14)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Tadris (USA)

O Mr Craig Miller

B Summerhill B/Stock & Lynch Bages Ltd

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off in November by landing a 17-runner event at Newmarket but didn’t appear to have returned in the same form when down the field at Doncaster on return. Up against it from the widest draw. TFRHHIII BHA81

10 G’DAAY (GB) (13) 32643-4 D

6 9-1 (4)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Gilt Linked Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

O Trevor and Ruth Milner

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only fourth to Sandy Paradise at Chelmsford last time but he’s liable to strip fitter for it and the headgear goes back on, so fancied to go well under a positive ride from a low draw.

11

OSO RAPIDO

TFRHHHHH BHA80

(IRE) (11) 2166-00 D 7 9-0 (5)

Br B g Kodiac - Burke’s Rock

O Woodhurst Construction & G Chrysanthou

B George Kent

Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

Or8 Wellness, Woodhurst Construction Ltd S

TFRHHIII BHA79

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Catterick towards the end of last season but hasn’t fired on either outing this year. May be closer to full fitness now and mark is sliding.

12 REMARKABLE FORCE (IRE) (20) 02-0455 4 9-0 (2)

Br B g Acclamation - Vastitas (IRE)

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

O Miss Emily Whiteside Kristin Stubbs G

B Rathbarry Stud

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Northcote Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form fifth in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 8/1) 20 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Blinkers back on and stable has been in good order, so one to consider from handy draw.

13 HE’S A GENTLEMAN (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA79 Jason Hart

(46) 1212-20 D 5 8-13 (10)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Cut No Ice (IRE)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Michael Owen Racing Club Stephanie Parry G

B Yeomanstown Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW A two-time scorer at Wolverhampton last autumn who resumed with a good second in handicap there.

Followed it with a lesser showing at Doncaster, so others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA78

(5)

Callum Rodriguez

Kieran O’Neill

Rhys Clutterbuck

Sean Levey

Hollie Doyle

Brandon Wilkie

Br B g Frankel - Hyper Dream (IRE)

O Mocroft Waste Ltd

B Mr V. I. Araci

Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D from this mark in September and, while below form at Doncaster last time, he’d offered encouragement on two previous outings. Not fully ruled out despite a tricky draw. TFRHHIII BHA75 Franny Norton

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: HODLER (GER) 4 9 9 Ryan Sexton 17-2 (Jim Boyle) 14 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6, 12. Visor worn by No. 10, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Divine Libra (IRE), 8-1 G’Daay (GB), 17-2 Sandy Paradise (IRE), On A Session (USA), 12-1 Legal Reform (IRE), 14-1 Remarkable Force (IRE), 16-1 Way To Dubai (IRE), Metabolt (GB), 18-1 Princess Shabnam (IRE), 20-1 Dirtyoldtown (IRE), 25-1 Evocative Spark (IRE), 28-1 He’s A Gentleman (IRE), 33-1 Oso Rapido (IRE), 40-1 Hieronymus (GB)

G’DAAY should be spot on following a respectable reappearance and, with the visor refitted, he might be hard to pass if he gets to the front from a low draw. Divine Libra looks better than his mark but will need more luck than the selection, while another bold showing is expected from Sandy Paradise.

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CHARLES BARNETT CVO

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

LISA HANCOCK

KEVIN HART

LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer)

MARCO GARAVELLO (Chief Financial Officer)

STEWARDS

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward)

JEREMY BARLOW (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

SIMON CONNAWAY

NATHAN GREEN

LOUISE MOORE

LAUREN THOMSON

STARTERS

STUART TURNER

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

NURSE

GILL WHITTAKER

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

GRAHAM POTTS

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN EDWARDS (SENIOR)

Dr JOHN MURRAY

Dr IAN ROBERTS

Dr MICHAEL UNWIN

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JANE SOUTHAM, JEREMY WILLIS, JOANNA VICKERS, MELANIE SWARBRICK, LISA COOK

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN, MIKE OXLEY

COMMENTATOR

MIKE CATTERMOLE

HANDICAPPER

GRAEME SMITH

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ANDREW TULLOCH

FARRIERS

JIM BLURTON

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

CATRIONA COLBECK

First Race 1.30 - THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15288 to the winning horse The second to receive £7167, the third £3588, the fourth £1791, the fifth £897, the sixth £444, the seventh £225 and the eighth £111. for three yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. CAA Stellar have sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. 26 entries at £150. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12048; Second £6024; Third £3012; Fourth £1506; Fifth £753; Sixth £375; Seventh £189; Eighth £93. (Penalty Value £15288) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.05 - THE CAA STELLAR LILY AGNES EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25480 to the winning horse The second to receive £11945, the third £5980, the fourth £2985, the fifth £1495, the sixth £740, the seventh £375 and the eighth £185. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Class 3 race won 3lb For each Class 2 race won 5lb For each Class 1 race won 7lb (Penalties cumulative and maximum penalty 9lb). CAA Stellar have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CAA Stellar 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 TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £10,000 towards the prize money for this race. 18 entries at £250. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20080; Second £10040; Third £5020; Fourth £2510; Fifth £1255; Sixth £625; Seventh £315; Eighth £155. (Penalty Value £25480) A SS

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Third Race 2.35 - THE tote.co.uk SADDLE-UP FOR MORE THAN RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15288 to the winning horse The second to receive £7167, the third £3588, the fourth £1791, the fifth £897, the sixth £444, the seventh £225 and the eighth £111. for three yrs old only, Rated 69-88 (also open to such horses rated 89 and 90; such horses rated 68 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. Tote have sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Tote. 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. 20 entries at £150.Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12048; Second £6024; Third £3012; Fourth £1506; Fifth £753; Sixth £375; Seventh £189; Eighth £93. (Penalty Value £15288) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.05 - THE WEATHERBYS ePassport CHESHIRE OAKS (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £67224 to the winning horse The second to receive £25596, the third £12816, the fourth £6396, the fifth £3204, the sixth £1608, the seventh £804 and the eighth £396. for three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. Weatherbys have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Weatherbys. 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. 17 entries at £600. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £52800; Second £21768; Third £10884; Fourth £5448; Fifth £2724; Sixth £1356; Seventh £684; Eighth £336. (Penalty Value £67224) A SS SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.40 - THE BOODLES CHESTER VASE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £78428 to the winning horse The second to receive £29862, the third £14952, the fourth £7462, the fifth £3738 and the sixth £1876. for three yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £1400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb. Boodles Have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. In addition Boodles will award a cash prize of £200 to the groom of the winning horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Boodles. 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. 10 entries at £1400 - Closed May 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £61600; Second £25396; Third £12698; Fourth £6356; Fifth £3178; Sixth £1582. (Penalty Value £78428) A SS

SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE ESL EXPORT MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12740 to the winning horse The second to receive £5972, the third £2990, the fourth £1492, the fifth £747, the sixth £370, the seventh £187 and the eighth £92. for maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. ESL Export have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. 18 entries at £125. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78. (Penalty Value £12740) SS SEE PAGE 74 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE CNG SWITCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12740 to the winning horse The second to receive £5972, the third £2990, the fourth £1492, the fifth £747, the sixth £370, the seventh £187 and the eighth £92. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 69-88 (also open to such horses rated 89 and 90; such horses rated 68 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CNG Switch have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. 22 entries at £125.Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78. (Penalty Value £12740) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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2024 FIXTURES

MAY

Saturday 25th

JUNE

Friday 14th

Saturday 15th

Saturday 29th

JULY

Friday 12th (Eve)

Saturday 13th

Saturday 27th

AUGUST

Sunday 4th

Saturday 31st

Roman Day in partnership with Via Roma

The Friday Social

Edinburgh Gin Summer Saturday

Matthew Clark Summer Style Race Day

Ibiza Classics Evening ft Ibiza In Symphony

Soul Sunset Racing ft Craig Charles DJ Set

Midsummer Meeting

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Family Fun Day

Powells Ladies Day

SEP TEMBER

Friday 13th &

Saturday 14th

Saturday 21st

Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival

Oktoberfest Season Finale

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