FOURTH RACE 3.45 THE WORLD POOL “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) FIVE FURLONGS (5f)
for three yrs old and upwards
Total race value £75000 For conditions of this race see page 74 STALLS: STANDS SIDE
RACE FACTS
LAST WINNER
ORNATE Ridden by Phil Dennis
Trained by David C Griffiths
Owned by Kings Road Racing Partnership
EPSOM RACE SUMMARY Three-time winner Caspian Prince and 2019 victor Ornate have both struck from low draws and the latter in particular should ensure a strong pace on that side of the track, but it usually pays to focus on those drawn high. Stone Of Destiny is one such horse but his tendency to start slowly is a big negative, while Sunday Sovereign has claims on the form of his recent York second but appears happier on soft ground. Only Spoofing won well at Navan recently but is 9lb higher here, so COPPER KNIGHT gets the vote. A good winner at York two starts ago, he ran well for fifth on the Knavesmire despite soft ground last time and could be capable of another bold bid.
WIN: COPPER KNIGHT
DANGER: ONLY SPOOFING
PRESENTATION tote and World Pool are kindly awarding £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20
(EXACTA)
Hood worn by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 18. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 8, 16. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 13. Probable S.P.’s - 17-2 Stone of Destiny (GB), 11-1 Copper Knight (IRE), 12-1 Sunday Sovereign (GB), Only Spoofing (IRE), 14-1 Recon Mission (IRE), Yimou (IRE), 16-1 Rose Hip (GB), Han Solo Berger (IRE), 20-1 Caspian Prince (IRE), 25-1 Ornate (GB), Blue de Vega (GER), Lord Riddiford (IRE), Mondammej (GB), Saaheq (GB), 28-1 Exalted Angel (FR), 33-1 Pettochside (GB), Get Boosting (GB), Mokaatil (GB), Son And Sannie (IRE), 40-1 Duke of Firenze (GB)
FOURTH RACE
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): A Balding (11 wins from 78 runners, 14%) runs STONE OF DESTINY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (12 wins from 93 runners, 13%) runs COPPER KNIGHT and SUNDAY SOVEREIGN FANCY THAT: P Midgley won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs SON AND SANNIE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: EXALTED ANGEL trained by K Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.
