5:15 - The Northern Dancer Handicap

S I X T H R A C E 5 . 1 5

THE NORTHERN DANCER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 6yds) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £50000 For conditions of this race see page 64

R A C E F A C T S

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21):

M Johnston (18 wins from 102 runners, 18%) runs THE TRADER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

R Varian (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs AUSTRALIS FANCY THAT: M Johnston won this race in 2011 and 2017. The stable runs THE TRADER today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER:

RED FORCE ONE trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 254 miles.

STALLS: CENTRE

LAST WINNER

SOTO SIZZLER

Ridden by Jimmy Quinn Owned by I J Heseltine Trained by William Knight

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

It could pay to side with course specialist SOTO SIZZLER, who won his first couple of visits here before finishing three-parts of a length second behind the reopposing Group One Power over track and trip in April. He is 4lb better off with that rival today and may enhance his already-excellent Epsom record. The latter is a solid performer, having backed up that C&D success with a runner-up effort at Ascot, and he should run well from the front once more. Lost Eden also merits shortlist inclusion on his handicap debut. WIN: SOTO SIZZLER

DANGER: GROUP ONE POWER

PRESENTATION

The Jockey Club is kindly awarding £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Probable S.P.’s - 7-2 Group One Power (GB), 5-1 Lost Eden (IRE), 17-2 Soto Sizzler (GB), Wait For The Lord (GB), 9-1 Midnights Legacy (GB), 10-1 Red Force One (GB), 16-1 The Trader (IRE), 22-1 Frontispiece (GB), Autumn War (IRE), 28-1 Koeman (GB), 33-1 Australis (IRE), Percy Street (GB)

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NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

1 LOST EDEN (IRE) (28) 4 9-7 (10)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ghostflower (IRE) Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Form 2-110 Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder Mogeely Stud Ltd YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. Successful twice at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Albaflora when last of 11 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Excuses for that effort (soft ground and found to have an irregular heartbeat) and respected on handicap debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/5/2021 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface. Official BHA Rating 96 Andrea Atzeni

2 THE TRADER (IRE) (22) 5 9-6 (1)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Chinese White (IRE) Owner Mr Ali Saeed Form 50-5614 D Trainer Mark Johnston, Middleham Sponsored by Breeder Skymarc Farm Johnston Racing Ltd GREY, MAROON triple diamond, WHITE sleeves, GREY cap, MAROON diamonds. He has won four times from 7f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Alright Sunshine when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Ben Curtis Placed here in the past and holds each-way claims today. Official BHA Rating 95

3 SOTO SIZZLER (GB) (22) 6 9-5 (2)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Jalousie (IRE) Owner Mr I. J. Heseltine Trainer David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder D. A. Yardy Form 202/-420 CD Sponsored by Shinco Racing Limited

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hollow box, checked sleeves and cap. He has won three times at 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind A Star Above at 3-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month. Loves it here and must enter calculations. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/5/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too free. Official BHA Rating 94 Oisin Murphy

4 AUSTRALIS (IRE) (50) 5 9-3 (6)

B g Australia - Quiet Down (USA) Owner Biddestone Racing XX Trainer Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud

Form 022-100 Sponsored by Biddestone Stud Ltd

RED, PURPLE stars on sleeves, RED cap, PURPLE star. He has won four times from 1m 5f to 2m on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Elysian Flame at 20-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Newbury over 2m (good) in April. Shown little the last twice and probably best watched on his track debut. Official BHA Rating 92 David Egan

5 MIDNIGHTS LEGACY (GB) (34) 4 9-3 (5)

B c Midnight Legend - Giving Owner Pitchall Stud Partnership Trainer Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder Pitchall Stud

Form 06-2352 D Sponsored by Hare Group Ltd LIGHT GREEN, DARK BLUE epaulets, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves and cap. He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2 1/4l by Opera Gift when second of 7 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 6f (good) last month. Definite each-way chance with William Buick a positive jockey booking. Official BHA Rating 92 William Buick

6 KOEMAN (GB) (28)

B g Dutch Art - Angelic Note (IRE) Owner Peter Taplin & Susan Bunney Trainer Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder B. V. Sangster

7 9-2 (7)

Form 15-4400 D Sponsored by Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap. Winner of seven races from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Louganini when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Out of sorts lately and difficult to recommend. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/5/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Official BHA Rating 91

NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

7 WAIT FOR THE LORD (GB) (7) 5 9-1 (3)

B m Bated Breath - Miss Moses (USA) Owner G. B. Partnership Trainer David Elsworth, Newmarket Breeder Guy Bloodstock Ltd

Form 16-4044 Sponsored by Front Runner Computer Services Ltd ROYAL BLUE and PINK diamonds, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, PINK armlets, PINK cap. A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind La Lune when fourth of 5 at 18-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Betway Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Place chance on her handicap return. Official BHA Rating 90 Dougie Costello

8 GROUP ONE POWER (GB) (28) 4 8-13 (8)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady Aquitaine (USA) Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd Form 1445-12 CD Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Sponsored by Breeder Sahara Group King Power International Co Ltd ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground and on Louganini when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over the all-weather. 1m 4f (soft) last Beaten 3 1/2l by month. A course- Silvestre De and-distance winner the time before and likely to show up well again. Official BHA Rating 88 Sousa

9 FRONTISPIECE (GB) (28) 7 8-11 (4)

B g Shamardal (USA) - Free Verse Owner Frontispiece Partnership Trainer Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder The Queen

Form 6/224-44 D Sponsored by Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diabolo, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap. He has won four times from 7f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 12l behind Louganini when fourth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Back on a faster surface today and difficult to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 86 Jim Crowley

10 AUTUMN WAR (IRE) (109) 6 8-11 (12)

Ch g Declaration of War (USA) - Autumn Leaves (FR) Owner The JAM Partnership Form 0/011-43 Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder B. Sangster & Freynestown Stud YELLOW, DARK GREEN diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap. He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind King Of The South beaten 4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f in February. The forecast good ground will suit and he’s certainly no forlorn hope. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/2/2021 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Official BHA Rating 86 Ray Dawson (3)

11 RED FORCE ONE (GB) (40) 6 8-11 (9)

Ro g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dusty Red Owner The Yorkshire Puddings Trainer Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever

Form 2/56-301 Sponsored by Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, RED star, hooped sleeves and star on cap. He has won four times from 1m to 1m 5f on ground varying from firm to good; has also won two hurdles. A winner at 11-4 at Ayr over 1m 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing in April, beating Raymond by 1l. That second has won since and he merits consideration here. Official BHA Rating 86 Jason Hart

12 PERCY STREET (GB) (329) 8 8-8 (11)

Br g Sir Percy - Star of Gibraltar Owner Chris & David Stam Trainer David Pipe, Wellington Breeder Worksop Manor Stud

Form 2/0/0/0/0Sponsored by W & S Recycling, Tote PURPLE, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE armlets, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star. Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and heavy ground; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 13l behind Calling The Wind at 150-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest flat outing at Ascot over 1m 6f (good) in July last year. Well beaten over hurdles last time and up against it here. Official BHA Rating 83

Result

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Time

DID YOU KNOW?

Workforce recorded the fastest winning time in the Derby in 2010. His 2 minutes 31.33 seconds was just under a second faster than the previous Derby record of 2 minutes 32.31 seconds set by Lammtarra in 1995. The 2001 winner Galileo is the third fastest Derby winner, coming home in 2 minutes 33.27 seconds.