3:45 - The World Pool ‘Dash’ Handicap (Heriatge Handicap

F O U R T H R A C E 3 . 4 5

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 64

R A C E F A C T S

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

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.

LAST WINNER

ORNATE

Ridden by Phil Dennis Owned by Kings Road Trained by David C Griffiths Racing Partnership

E P S O M R A C E S U M M A R Y

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:ONLYSPOOFING

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)

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

1 STONE OF DESTINY (GB) (35) 6 9-10 (17)

B g Acclamation - Irishstone (IRE) Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Biddestone Stud

Form 0210-02 D Sponsored by King Power International Co Ltd ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Desert Safari when second of 5 at 11-5 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Had excuses on his return and ran a cracker last time, so must be noted. Official BHA Rating 102 Oisin Murphy

2 EXALTED ANGEL (FR) (28) 5 9-10 (15)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Hurryupharriet (IRE) Owner Pau-Perth Partnership & Mrs E Burke Form 3-41254 D Trainer K. R. Burke, Leyburn Sponsored by Breeder Tirnaskea Stud KB Spigot Ltd WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets, armlets and cap. He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Cape Byron when last of 4 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (heavy) last month. Might just find things happening too fast here, though he has got an ideal draw. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/5/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. Official BHA Rating 102 Clifford Lee

3 ORNATE (GB) (7)

B g Bahamian Bounty - Adorn Owner Kings Road Racing Partnership Trainer David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Breeder Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

8 9-6 (6)

Form 144140 CD

YELLOW, BLACK diamond, diamonds on sleeves. Has won ten races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind King’s Lynn at 80-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good to soft) last month. Trailblazing speedball who could set a searing early pace. Official BHA Rating 98 Phil Dennis

4 SUNDAY SOVEREIGN (GB) (14) 4 9-6 (19)

B g Equiano (FR) - Red Sovereign Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder Byerley Stud

Form 10/00-02 D Sponsored by King Power International Co Ltd ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3/4l by Pendleton when second of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (soft) last month. His best form has come on a softer surface then he’ll encounter today. Official BHA Rating 98 Silvestre De Sousa

5 CASPIAN PRINCE (IRE) (47) 12 9-4 (4)

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Crystal Gaze (IRE) Owner Mr S Louch & Mr M Appleby Form 3-53554 CD Trainer Michael Appleby, Oakham Sponsored by Breeder Ballygallon Stud Limited Advanced Electrical Services (Leicester) Ltd LIGHT BLUE, BROWN epaulets, BROWN sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, striped cap. Has won 21 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Mondammej when fourth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good to firm) in April. Has won this three times in the past. Official BHA Rating 96

Alistair Rawlinson

6 BLUE DE VEGA (GER) (14) 8 9-3 (3)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Heights (GER) Owner Mrs J. Morley Form 624034 D Trainer Robert Cowell, Newmarket Sponsored by Breeder Gestut Ammerland Al Basti Equiworld YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star. Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Arecibo when fourth of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (soft) last Ben Curtis month. Still 2lb higher than his last winning mark. Official BHA Rating 95

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

7 LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (64) 6 8-12 (5)

Gr g Zebedee - Beacon of Hope (IRE) Owner The JAM Partnership Trainer John Quinn, Malton Breeder Malachy. M. Harney

Form 32-U110 D Sponsored by JJ Quinn Racing Ltd YELLOW, DARK GREEN diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap. Has won nine races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Summerghand at 25-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f in April. Rated 13lb higher on the all-weather than on turf, so could be better in this. Official BHA Rating 90 Jason Hart

8 COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) (14) 7 8-12 (16)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream Owner Middleham Park, Ventura Racing 6&Partner Trainer Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder Wardstown Stud Ltd Form 00-0315 D Sponsored by Middleham Park Racing

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. Has won nine races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Pendleton when fifth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (soft) last month. Won well on a sounder surface before that and strong claims here. Official BHA Rating 90 James Sullivan

9 ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) (21) 7 8-11 (20)

B g Approve (IRE) - Golden Anthem (USA) Owner Seamus Mannion/Francis Durbin Form 10-0601 D Trainer K. T. Coleman, Ireland Breeder Limestone and Tara Studs ORANGE, BLACK star and stars on sleeves, WHITE cap. Has won nine races at 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-1 at Navan over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Sounds Of Spring by 3l. Interesting Irish raider and really well Tom Marquand drawn, but he’s 9lb higher than that Navan win. Official BHA Rating 89

10 MONDAMMEJ (GB) (14) 4 8-9 (18)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE) Owner Mrs C. Brittain Form 021630 D Trainer Antony Brittain, Warthill Breeder Chasemore Farm GREY, YELLOW striped sleeves and cap. Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Pendleton at 8-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at York over 5f (soft) last month. The return to a sounder Cam Hardie surface could help and his draw looks ideal. Official BHA Rating 87

11 RECON MISSION (IRE) (46) 5 8-9 (2)

B h Kodiac - Ermine Ruby Owner Mr B. J. Millen Trainer Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder Tally-Ho Stud Form 1-43051 CD Sponsored by Millen Hotels

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW cross belts, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Dark Shot by 1/2l. Did the job well there and claims despite the bigger field here. Official BHA Rating 87 Ray Dawson (3)

12 ROSE HIP (GB) (5)

6 8-8 (10)

B m Acclamation - Poppy Seed (in 4lb ex) Owner Lady Whent Form 152-001 D Trainer Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder Lady Whent EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT BLUE chevron, diamonds on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap. Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. A winner at 12-1 at Windsor over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Spoof by 1 1/4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that Edward Greatrex success and won’t be able to start slowly as she did last time. Official BHA Rating 82

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

13 HAN SOLO BERGER (IRE) (38) 6 8-7 (11)

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Dreamaway (IRE) Owner Mrs B. Berresford Form 15-5363 D Trainer Chris Wall, Newmarket Breeder Irish National Stud

PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, ROYAL BLUE diamonds. Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Pettochside beaten 1 1/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) in April. Might just find a few of these too strong. Official BHA Rating 85 George Wood

14 YIMOU (IRE) (21)

B g Kodiac - Heroine Chic (IRE) Owner Mr Andrew L. Cohen Trainer Dean Ivory, Radlett Breeder Alexander Bloodstock

6 8-7 (8)

Form 33630-3 D Sponsored by Wood Hall Stud

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap. He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind Benefit Street beaten 1 1/2l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (good) last month. Not ideally drawn but has form in big-field handicaps and is respected. Official BHA Rating 85 George Downing

15 PETTOCHSIDE (GB) (5) 12 8-6 (1)

B g Refuse To Bend (IRE) - Clear Impression (IRE) Owner Mr P. Cook Form 01-1010 C D Trainer John Bridger, Liphook Breeder New Hall Stud MAROON and GREY stripes, GREY sleeves. Has won 18 races Beaten 5l behind from Rose 5f to 6f on ground varying Hip at 11-1 when seventh of from good to 8 on his latest firm to outing heavy and at Windsor on the all-weather. over 5f (good) last George Rooke month. Already has won twice this term, but this is a big ask. Official BHA Rating 84 (3)

16 GET BOOSTING (GB) (21) 4 8-5 (14)

B g Swiss Spirit - Inagh River Owner The Strattonites Trainer Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder Glebe Farm Stud

Form 500-515 D Sponsored by Iain Jardine Racing Ltd ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, PINK stars and cap. He has won three times at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Good Luck Fox when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (soft) last month. That latest effort is well below what will be required here. Official BHA Rating 83 Jamie Gormley

17 MOKAATIL (GB) (30) 6 8-4 (13)

Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Moonlit Garden (IRE) Owner Midtech Form 140340 C D Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch Sponsored by Breeder Biddestone Stud Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd LIGHT BLUE and RED (quartered), hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Jabbarockie at 18-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) last David Egan month. Has dropped to an attractive mark, but this looks tough. Official BHA Rating 82

18 SAAHEQ (GB) (21)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Brevity (USA) Owner Coombelands Racing Syndicate Trainer Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder Cliveden Stud Ltd

7 8-4 (9)

Form 123125 D BF Sponsored by Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diabolo, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap. Winner of seven races at 5f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Benefit Street when fifth of 7 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (good) last month. Has over two lengths to find with Yimou on that evidence. Official BHA Rating 82

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

19 SON AND SANNIE (IRE) (43) 5 8-2 (7)

B g Es Que Love (IRE) - Anamundi Owner Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Trainer Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder Mr M. Cahalan

Form 4013-04 D Sponsored by Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd WHITE, DARK BLUE striped sleeves, DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap. Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Secretinthepark when fourth of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) in April. Hasn’t shown enough in recent efforts to be a contender. Official BHA Rating 80 Kieran O’Neill

20 DUKE OF FIRENZE (GB) (15) 12 8-0 (12)

Ch g Pivotal - Nannina Owner Adlam,Damary-Thompson,Wilson,Griffiths Trainer David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Breeder Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Form 501365 CD

GREY, WHITE chevron, WHITE and GREY striped sleeves, RED cap. Has won 12 races from 5f to 6f on ground from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Isle Of Lismore when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (heavy). Has tended to start slowly and will need everything to drop right. Official BHA Rating 77 John Egan

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DID YOU KNOW?

So far, 46 Derby winners have been sired by Derby winners. Serpentine (2020) and Anthony Van Dyck (2019) are two of the most recent, both being sons of the 2001 victor Galileo, while 2017’s winner, Wings Of Eagles, was sired by 2011 Derby winner, Pour Moi and 2018’s winner, Masar, was a son of 2008 Derby champion, New Approach.