Epsom Racecard - Saturday 1st June

SUMMER EVENING RACING

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Welcome to Epsom Downs Racecourse

Welcome to Epsom Downs Racecourse for the second day of the Betfred Derby Festival, featuring the 245th running of The Derby, the world’s greatest Flat race.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners, Betfred, for increasing their support this year across the festival, and elevating The Betfred Derby. They are instrumental in making this prestigious event possible, and we are immensely grateful for their commitment to the sport of horseracing.

We would also like to thank the Hong Kong Jockey Club, My Pension Expert, Aston Martin, Long Shot and the Japanese Racing Authority for their support across today’s card.

The Betfred Derby is the jewel in the crown of Flat racing and the most valuable horse race staged in the UK. The unique undulations of the Downs remain the supreme challenge for three-year-old colts and many of the winners of this iconic British sporting event have gone on to have long and successful careers at stud as a result

This year’s race has shaped up to be highly competitive and, while Aidan O’Brien is striving for an unprecedented 10th Derby victory, today’s renewal is as wide open as any in recent times. The draw was held on Thursday in Epsom town centre and for those who pay attention to trends, it is notable that God’s Window will run from stall 10, the most successful in the race’s history with 11 victories to date, including Auguste Rodin last year

No Derby Day would be complete without a tribute to legendary jockey Lester Piggott, who with nine wins to his name from an incredible 36 rides in the race, won it more times than any other. Before racing we would encourage everyone to join us in remembering one of the greatest sportsmen or women of the modern era as a wreath is laid at his statue by his daughter Maureen Haggas at 12.45pm.

We are also delighted to be joined by Laine Theatre School today, who will perform the National Anthem ahead of The Betfred Derby. Laine is a world-class performing arts college based in Epsom and two soloists will be joined by a 60-strong choir at the finishing line while the horses go to post.

Off the track you will notice several changes across the festival site. We have launched a new enclosure this year, named after Cedric who won the Derby exactly 200 years ago, and are delighted to partner with Nyetimber to deliver this new space. In the Grandstand Enclosure a new food festival concept is bringing innovative tastes and smells to our customers. The after-party also has a new home this year, with Vernon Kay keeping the party going on the Rekorderlig bar after racing has concluded.

This iconic event would not happen without the hard work and dedication of the Epsom Downs and The Jockey Club team, who have worked tirelessly to deliver a fantastic day for everyone attending. We all wish the runners and connections the very best of luck across the card today, and hope that everyone has an excellent day at the Betfred Derby Festival.

Tom Sammes General Manager, Epsom Downs Racecourse

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Sire

Horse’s Name

No of days since last race

Dam Dam Sire

4 AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) (28)

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

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

Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder Coolmore

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap

Weight st-lb

3 9-2 (10)

Form 2111 - 0 BF

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on varying ground. Well beaten behind Chaldean when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m last month. A high-class juvenile, it would be no surprise were he to bounce back. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. Official BHA Rating 117

Owner(s) colours and graphic

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding f = filly

m = mare

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

Form

Previous Performances / = denotes new season - = denotes new year Bold type indicates AWT Form

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

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example,

would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

Ryan Moore

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

RACE ONE

BLAKE is fancied to make a winning start on Betfred Derby day. His last effort saw him break his maiden tag at Sandown Park by a head but he shaped as though there is more improvement to come. The step up in trip is a positive and he looks set to run another big race in the opener.

RACE TWO

Despite only having one win to her name to date, BREEGE is rarely out of the money and looks set to run well once more. She finished just a head behind Royal Dress at Goodwood on her seasonal debut and is sure to come on for that effort. She is marginally preferred to the likes of Running Lion and Sparks Fly.

RACE THREE

ROYAL SCOTSMAN finds himself with an excellent opportunity to get back to winning ways after a disappointing effort in the Group One Lockinge at Newbury.That was a much tougher assignment than the one he faces today and providing he’s taken a step forward, he should have an excellent chance of out running his odds.

RACE FOUR

Since moving to Gemma Tutty, BLUE STORM has managed to register a win at Southwell and claim a place at Wolverhampton. On seasonal debut he ran with a lot of credit before tiring late on and is expected to have taken a step forward from that effort. He looks a likely each-way angle in a race that could well be dominated by Due For Luck and Grandlad.

RACE SIX

RACE FIVE

CLARENDON HOUSE has the tricky task of giving weight away to all his rivals however he’s verymuch a Group horse running in a handicap.He impressedwhen landing avaluable handicap atYork and despite carrying topweight,isverymuch fancied to do the same.Looking For Lynda and SilkyWilkie are likely to give him most to think about.

In an open looking renewal of the Betfred Derby, a chance can be taken on DANCING GEMINI for the Roger Teal yard. He may well have won the French 2000 Guineas had a late downpour not dampened his chances and was only narrowly touched off in second. The step up in trip is sure to suit and he looks a solid each-way selection.

RACE SEVEN

RELENTLESS VOYAGER has ran well in races much deeper than this and can easily build on a third placed effort behind Maxi King at Newmarket That came off the back of a lengthy break and if the ground continues to dry out, he ought to have a mighty chance of registering his second win.

RACE EIGHT

Course specialist MR WAGYU looks to be lurking on a dangerous mark after finishing second and sixth this season. This does look to be another extremely competitive race but it's hard to see him out of the places at a track he does so well at. Strong alternatives will likely be Aleezdancer and Apollo One.

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LAINE THEATRE ARTS CHOIR

We are delighted to welcome Laine Theatre Arts Choir from Laine Theatre Arts School in Epsom to the Betfred Derby Festival today. The choir will perform the National Anthem at approximately 4:25PM ahead of The Betfred Derby and the performance will also feature soloists Helin Konyar and Edward Flynn Haddon.

About Laine Theatre Arts

Laine is a world-class performing arts college based just down the road from us in the heart of Epsom and was founded in 1962 by Miss Betty Laine OBE, who we are also delighted to be joined by today. The Choir at Laine Theatre Arts is one of the many projects that was started to celebrate 40 years since the college’s inception. The Choir has sung for a variety of engagements including charitable functions for Cancer Research UK, JDRF and Carols at Christmas for Epsom Hospital Radio. Most recently they were asked to perform at the prestigious Sir Peter Hall Director Award ceremony, presented by The Royal Theatrical Support Trust for Sir Ian McKellen, and in the presence of notable industry figures such as Dame Harriet Walter and Dame Penelope Wilton. Edward Flynn Haddon

Edward is from Colchester and in his first year at Laine Theatre Arts. As a versatile tenor his repertoire includes everything from Pop to

He has performed in west-end musicals since the age of eight and is excited for the opportunities that professional training at Laine will bring him.

Credits include: Ron (Bat Boy The MusicalLondon Palladium), Bruce (Matilda The Musical - Cambridge theatre) Evan (Thirteen The Musical - Cadogan Hall) and George (Goodnight Mister Tom - Southwark playhouse). Edward is delighted to be performing at such a prestigious event.

Helin Konyar

Helin is a second-year student at Laine Theatre Arts. Born in Turkey and raised in Ukraine, she moved to the UK just two years ago. Helin’s passion for music and performance has been a significant part of her life since she was 11 years old. Whilst living in Ukraine, she participated in various musicals, showcasing her talent on stage. At 14, she was a semi-finalist on The Voice Kids. Now at Laine, Helin is an active member of the Laine Theatre Arts Choir and a recent highlight for her was singing at the Actors’ Church for a benefit concert to support LGBTQIA. Helin is thrilled to be performing at the world-famous Betfred Derby Festival.

Edward Flynn Haddon Helin Konyar

THE 1824 DERBY WINNER

Racegoers can this year enjoy the Betfred Derby Festival in a newly created space by the most famous winning post in horseracing.

Cedric’s could not be closer to the track at Epsom Downs, with seating, a range of food and drink options and covered areas to provide shade or shelter for all weathers. New for 2024, Cedric’s promises Ibiza-style vibes with world-class horseracing and an unrivalled atmosphere over the two days. This has already proved popular with racegoers in its first year and we are delighted to have Nyetimber supporting this area by providing a complimentary glass of their English Sparkling Wine on arrival.

“Cedric’s” gets it name from the racehorse Cedric – who won The Derby exactly 200 years ago in 1824.

A son of the 1811 Derby victor Phantom and a great-grandson of Sir Peter Teazle, Lord Derby’s 1787 Derby winner and champion stallion, Cedric was bred by his owner Sir John Shelley and trained at Palace House Stables (now the location of the National Horse Racing Museum) in Newmarket by James ‘Tiny’ Edwards.

The chestnut colt Cedric was unraced as a two-year-old but made a strong start to his Classic season by winning three of his first four races at Newmarket in the spring of 1824.

On the back of those efforts, Cedric started the 9-2 second favourite for The Derby and won easily from 16-1 chance Osmond. It was the second of what would prove to be six Derby victories for his rider James “Jem” Robinson. Robinson also won the 1824 Oaks on Cobweb and earlier in the same week had got married - reportedly winning a very large bet on the completion of the treble!

Following his Derby triumph, Cedric’s most significant race came the following year in 1825 when he defeated Bizarre, a dual winner of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, in a match race at Newmarket. That victory meant that Cedric was regarded as the best horse in Britain and he was sold for £2,500 (equivalent to almost £200,000 in 2024) to John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham.

Maureen Haggas will lay a wreath at the statue of her father, Lester Piggott, today at 12:45PM.

Piggott, who died aged 86 on May 29, 2022, rode in The Derby an unmatched 36 times between 1951 and 1994, winning on a record nine occasions aboard Never Say Die (1954), Crepello (1957), St Paddy (1960), Sir Ivor (1968), Nijinsky (1970), Roberto (1972), Empery (1976), The Minstrel (1977) and Teenoso (1983).

Nicknamed ‘The Long Fellow’, Lester also partnered six Oaks winners and recorded an unsurpassed nine victories in the Coronation Cup. Maureen herself has also enjoyed significant success at Epsom Downs in her capacity as assistant trainer to her husband William Haggas, who saddled Shaamit to victory in the 1996 Derby and Dancing Rain to success in the 2011 Oaks.

The wreath laying ceremony first took place in 2022 when Ryan Moore performed the honour, whilst Frankie Dettori did the same last year. In every year going forward, a floral wreath in the colours of Piggott’s 1970 Derby winner Nijinsky, the last horse to win the English Triple Crown (2000 Guineas, Derby and St Leger), will be laid at the Lester Piggott statue on the Queen Elizabeth II Stand lawn.

Additionally, today’s opening £75,000 10-furlong contest at 1.25pm is run as the Hong Kong Jockey Club Lester Piggott Handicap in memory of the great man.

BETFRED DERBY ANNIVERSARIES IN 2024

10 YEARS AGO – Australia gives trainer Aidan O’Brien an unprecedented third consecutive Derby success. Australia was sired by 2001 winner Galileo out of 2004 Oaks heroine Ouija Board, making him the first product of a Derby winner and an Oaks first-place finisher to win the premier Classic (the 1995 winner Lammtarra was out of Snow Bride, who was awarded the Oaks after the winner was disqualified).

20 YEARS AGO – North Light hands the combination of trainer Sir Michael Stoute and jockey Kieren Fallon a back-to-back Derby success following Kris Kin in 2003.

30 YEARS AGO – At the age of 58, Lester Piggott had his 36th and last Derby mount on fifth-placed 33-1 chance Khamaseen. Erhaab wins, handing trainer John Dunlop a second Derby success and jockey Willie Carson his fourth.

40 YEARS AGO – Ever Ready become the first ever commercial Derby sponsor. The first prize rises to £227,680 compared to £165,080 the previous year. The winner, Secreto, is trained by David O’Brien, who at 27 becomes the youngest known trainer to saddle a Derby victor.

50 YEARS AGO – At 50-1, Snow Knight lands The Derby and becomes the biggest outsider to triumph since Psdium at 66-1 in 1961.

60 YEARS AGO – Sandy Claus provides Australian jockey Scobie Breasley with his first

70 YEARS AGO – Lester Piggott, aged 18, wins the first of his record nine Derbys, on Never Say Die, the second American-bred colt to triumph in the Classic

80 YEARS AGO – As World War II continues, the Derby is staged at Newmarket as the New Derby for the fifth time and won by Ocean Swell.

90 YEARS AGO – Charlie Smirke rides the first of his four Derby winners on Windsor Lad, who records a then record-equalling time of 2:34.0.

100 YEARS AGO – Torrential rain sees the Derby run in very challenging conditions. Sansovino is successful, becoming the first of three Derby winners for his owner-breeder the 17th Earl of Derby.

200 YEARS AGO – Cedric wins easily under Jem Robinson. The jockey also wins the Oaks on Cobweb and gets married in the same week, reportedly winning a very large bet on the completion of the treble!

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Lester Piggott Handicap Stakes (Class 2)

ONE MILE about TWO FURLONGS (10f abt 17yds) for three yrs old

Total prize fund £75000 For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

A taking winner on his penultimate start here in April, PORTSMOUTH since ran with plenty of credit when second at Goodwood on his first try this distance, and the form of that race has worked out particularly well in the interim. Andrew Balding's charge gets the vote ahead of unexposed handicap debutant Bubbles Wonky, as well as Blake, who may improve for going up in trip after a determined success over 1m at Sandown. Others to note include Golden West, Persica and Whiskey Pete.

WIN: PORTSMOUTH

EACH-WAY: Bubbles Wonky

PRESENTATION

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is 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.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Boyle (18 wins from 148 runners, 12%) runs COMMANDER CROUCH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

K R Burke (10 wins from 44 runners, 23%) runs GOLDEN WEST

LONGEST TRAVELLER:

GOLDEN WEST trained by K R Burke,

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P.’s - 3-1 Portsmouth (IRE), 7-1 Blake (GB), 17-2 Persica (IRE), 9-1 Bubbles Wonky (IRE), 12-1 Golden West (GB), 14-1 Hot Fuss (IRE), Whiskey Pete (IRE), Cool Legend (GB), 16-1 Grey Cuban (GB), 18-1 Prepschool (IRE), 22-1 Redhot Whisper (IRE), 40-1 Commander Crouch (IRE)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER TORITO

RIDDEN BY: Benoit de la Sayette

OWNED BY: George Strawbridge

TRAINED BY: John & Thady Gosden | S/P 4-1 (13 ran)

1 HOT FUSS (IRE) (27)

B g Calyx - Natural Bloom (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Keith, David & Stephen Trowbridge

Trainer Tom Dascombe, Lambourn

Breeder Sir Robert Ogden

9-9 (4)

Form 1462-44

Sponsored by Route Agency Limited

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW stars. A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 9l behind Black Run when fourth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 92

2 PERSICA (IRE) (14)

Ch c New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

Owner Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder The Applecross Syndicate

9-9 (11)

Form 0101-34

Sponsored by Old Oak Holdings Ltd

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves. Successful at 6f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind King’s Gambit when fourth of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 92

3 GOLDEN WEST (GB) (24)

Ch c Masar (IRE) - Gwendolyn (GER) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Form 11-04 C

9-8 (12)

Trainer K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 16l behind Hidden Law when fourth of 6 at 33-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Boodles Chester Vase Stakes at Chester over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 91

4 GREY CUBAN (GB) (23)

Gr g Havana Grey - Serena Grae (Arakan (USA))

Owner Roudee Racing 10

Trainer Hugo Palmer, Malpas Breeder Shoreham Stud

Form 2003-16 ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE disc.

9-6 (2)

A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Never So Brave when sixth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89

5 WHISKEY PETE (IRE) (16)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dorcas Lane (Norse Dancer (IRE))

Owner Anthony Ramsden, Nigel Skinner& Ron Hull

Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder Barnane Stud Ltd

9-6 (8)

Form 2331-P BF

Sponsored by R M Beckett Ltd

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE triple diamond, checked sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, YELLOW star. A winner at 1m on soft ground. Pulled up when 7-2fav at York over 1m 4f (good) in race won by London City last month on his latest outing. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its action. Official BHA Rating 89

6 REDHOT WHISPER (IRE) (11)

B g Too Darn Hot - Whispering Bell (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Trainer B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Breeder J. Hanly & A. Stroud

9-4 (6)

Form 320-032

Sponsored by Tote

LIGHT BLUE, PINK chevrons, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, PINK star. Placed in four of six starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Battle Queen when second of 8 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left under pressure. Official BHA Rating 87

Pierre-Louis Jamin

Sean Levey

Clifford Lee

Hollie Doyle

Hector Crouch

Jack Gilligan

7 BUBBLES WONKY (IRE) (19)

B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Belle Josephine (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder King Power Racing Co Ltd

9-4 (3)

Form 41-2

Sponsored by King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Monfrid when second of 10 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87

8 PORTSMOUTH (IRE) (29)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Havant (Halling (USA))

Owner Mr & Mrs James Wigan

Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd

Form 454-12 C BF

9-0 (1)

DARK BLUE and YELLOW stripes, YELLOW sleeves and cap.

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 1l by Lavender Hill Mob when second of 6 at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (heavy) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Official BHA Rating 83

9 COOL LEGEND (GB) (16)

Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Childa (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

Owner Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui

Trainer William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder Highview Bloodstock Ltd

WHITE, RED epaulets and armlets.

8-12 (5)

Form 531-5

Sponsored by Somerville Lodge Ltd

A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind London City when fifth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 81

10 PREPSCHOOL (IRE) (14)

Gr g Camelot - Free To Roam (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE))

Owner The Heatherdonians 1

Trainer Michael Bell, Newmarket Breeder Pitchford Bloodstock

8-11 (10)

Form 124-430

Sponsored by Michael Bell Racing

RED, WHITE chevrons and sleeves, WHITE and RED hooped cap.

A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind King’s Gambit at 20-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 80

11 BLAKE (GB) (9)

B c Zoffany (IRE) - Love’s Secret (Pivotal)

Owner Miss E Nolan and Paul Hancock

Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Breeder Love’s Secret Partnership

PURPLE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves.

8-10 (9)

Form 53-321

Sponsored by Fairlawns Racing Ltd

A winner at 11-1 at Sandown over 1m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Ebt’s Guard by a head. Official BHA Rating 79

12 COMMANDER CROUCH (IRE) (9)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Seven Magicians (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA))

Owner Goff, Walsh, Zerdin & Sweet

Trainer Jim Boyle, Epsom

Breeder Oak Leaf Stud

8-5 (7)

Form 420-660

Sponsored by Jim Boyle Racing

BLACK, MAUVE epaulets, MAUVE sleeves, BLACK stars, MAUVE cap, BLACK star.

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Blake at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 74

William Buick

Oisin Murphy

Tom Marquand

Ben Coen

Rhys Clutterbuck

Saffie Osborne

RESULT

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

1m 2f 17y - 2m 5.8s

SELECTION

Some progressive three-year-olds line up here with Persica’s fair fourth in the London Gold Cup at Newbury a key piece of form. However, PORTSMOUTH gets the vote as a course winner who may appreciate the return to better ground. His trainer Andrew Balding has won this race three times in the last six years. Tom Dascombe won this race in 2021 with a 28/1 shot and his top weight Hot Fuss could be a frame contender.

DERBY DISTANCES

Longest – 10 lengths (1981 Shergar) Shortest – short-head (since 1945 – 1972 Roberto, 1984 Secreto, 1998 Benny The Dip, 2006 Sir Percy)

DATE

The first Derby in 1780 was run on May 4th – the Classic’s earliest staging during a year - while the 1917 renewal was the latest in the calendar on July 31st.

RECORD TIMES

6f

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The Princess Elizabeth Stakes (SponsoredByMyPensionExpert)(Group3)(Class1)

ONE MILE about 113 YARDS (8f abt 113yds) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

Total prize fund £100000

For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

Stall one could allow SPARKS FLY to dictate this contest from the front, having run respectably over 7f on her return at Haydock. Highly progressive throughout last season, David Loughnane's filly looks capable of striking on the rise in grade, with Running Lion looking best placed to chase her home. Only a head separated Royal Dress (first) and Breege (third) at Goodwood recently and they are likely to be thereabouts once again.

WIN: SPARKS FLY

EACH-WAY: Royal Dress

PRESENTATION

My Pension Experts is kindly awarding £150 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.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Beckett (10 wins from 55 runners, 18%) runs GLIMPSED

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (10 wins from 56 runners, 18%) runs JULIA AUGUSTA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BREEGE trained by J & S Quinn,

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s - 15-8 Running Lion (GB), 9-2 Sparks Fly (GB), 7-1 Breege (GB), 10-1 Sea of Thieves (GB), 11-1 Chic Colombine (FR), 12-1 Royal Dress (IRE), 20-1 Astral Beau (GB), 22-1 Glimpsed (GB), 33-1 Julia Augusta (GB)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

RIDDEN BY: Frankie Dettori

OWNED BY: Andrew Rosen And Marc Chan

TRAINED BY: Ralph Beckett | S/P 6-4 (6 ran)

1 ASTRAL BEAU (GB) (27)

B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Asteroidea (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner Family Sly

Trainer Pam Sly, Peterborough Breeder M. H. Sly & Mrs P. M. Sly

Form 3340-25

5 9-8 (2)

Sponsored by Pam Sly Racing

LIGHT BLUE, PINK star, GREY and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves, PINK cap, LIGHT BLUE star. Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 13l behind Stay Alert when fifth of 6 at 15-2 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 104

2 BREEGE (GB)

(28) 4 9-8 (7)

B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Wowcha (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

Owner Chasemore Farm

Trainer John & Sean Quinn, Malton Breeder Chasemore Farm

PEA GREEN, MAUVE cap.

Form 22542-3

Sponsored by Chasemore Farm LLP, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 8 behind Royal Dress beaten a head at 3-1 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

3 JULIA AUGUSTA (GB) (56)

B m Ulysses (IRE) - Empress Livia (Paco Boy (IRE))

Owner Mr J. C. G. Chua

Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder Denniff Farms & Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Form 0624-54

5 9-8 (5)

Sponsored by Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd

DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap. Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 1 1/2l behind Adelaise when fourth of 10 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m in April. Having her first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 92

4 ROYAL DRESS (IRE) (28)

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Wadaa (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

4 9-8 (6)

Owner Mr Saeed Manana

Trainer James Tate, Newmarket

Breeder Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Form 21400-1

WHITE, RED sash, RED and WHITE striped cap. She has won three times from 6f to 1m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 33-1 at Goodwood over 1m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Novus by a short head. Official BHA Rating 102

5 RUNNING LION (GB) (27)

Gr f Roaring Lion (USA) - Bella Nouf (Dansili)

Owner Mr D. P. Howden

Trainer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder The Bella Nouf Partnership

EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

4 9-8 (4)

Form 10230-2 BF Sponsored by Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd

She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l by Stay Alert when second of 6 at 6-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure. Official BHA Rating 106

6 SEA OF THIEVES (GB) (34)

B f Cracksman - Grande Bleue (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Owner Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer Mario Baratti, France

Breeder Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

TURQUOISE, NAVY BLUE collar and cuffs, check cap.

4 9-8 (9)

Form 6/1265-1

Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 14-1 at ParisLongchamp over 7f (soft) on her latest outing in April, beating Exxtra by a neck. Official BHA Rating 97

Shane Kelly

Jason Hart

Jason Watson

Ben Coen

Oisin Murphy

Cristian Demuro

7 SPARKS FLY (GB) (35)

B f Muhaarar - Stepping Out (IRE) (Tagula (IRE))

Owner David Lowe

Trainer David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Breeder The Lowe Family

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap.

Form 10116-5

4 9-8 (1)

Sponsored by Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 4l behind Earls when fifth of 9 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Haydock over 7f (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 106

8 CHIC COLOMBINE (FR) (20)

B f Seahenge (USA) - Little Hippo (Halling (USA))

Owner Highclere T’bred Racing - Vermeer 1

Trainer George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder Mell Elevages/Ecurie Artsam/V. Le Roy

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Form 1114-10

3 8-10 (3)

Sponsored by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather.

Beaten 5l behind Rouhiya at 16-1 when 12th of 15 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Emirates Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at ParisLongchamp over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 103

9 GLIMPSED (GB) (15)

Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Look So (Efisio)

Owner Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson

Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder Lawn Stud

BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE cap, LIME GREEN star.

3 8-10 (8)

Form 16-5

Sponsored by Dunlin

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 4l behind Devoted Queen when fifth of 9 at 11-1 on her latest outing at York over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 93

RESULT

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

SELECTION

Favourites have won four of the last seven runnings of the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes and likely market leader RUNNING LION could enhance that record She threw away victory at Newmarket by hanging left, but the camber of the track could help with that tendency here at Epsom. Astral Beau was third in last year’s race and could be one for each way punters at a double figure price.

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William Buick

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T H I R D RA CE 2 . 35

The Betfred Diomed Stakes (Group

3) (Class 1)

ONE MILE about 113 YARDS (8f abt 113yds) for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000

For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

This can go the way of the evergreen REGAL REALITY, who hasn't scored since taking this contest last year from the reopposing Highland Avenue (second) but his two efforts so far this year have been encouraging. Ryan Moore getting back on board is a big plus, and it may be the unexposed Embesto that gives him the most think about, having done well as a three-year-old. Epictetus and Royal Scotsman have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

WIN: REGAL REALITY

EACH-WAY: Embesto

PRESENTATION

Betfred is kindly awarding £250 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):

C Appleby (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runs HIGHLAND AVENUE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

J & T Gosden (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs EPICTETUS

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P.’s - 7-2 Highland Avenue (IRE), 4-1 Embesto (GB), 5-1 Regal Reality (GB), 7-1 Epictetus (IRE), 9-1 Royal Scotsman (IRE), 11-1 Sean (GER), Silver Sword (GB), 12-1 Royal Dubai (FR)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER REGAL REALITY

RIDDEN BY: Ryan Moore

OWNED BY: Peter Done

TRAINED BY: Sir Michael Stoute | S/P 5-1 (6 ran)

1

HIGHLAND AVENUE (IRE)

Gr g Dubawi (IRE) - Lumiere (Shamardal (USA))

Owner Godolphin

Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin

ROYAL BLUE.

(99) 6 9-11 (1)

Form 4100-06 D Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Naval Power when sixth of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Singspiel Stakes at Meydan over 1m 1f (good) in February. Official BHA Rating 106

2

EMBESTO (GB)

(45) 4 9-8 (7)

Ch c Roaring Lion (USA) - Dibajj (FR) (Iffraaj)

Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Trainer Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder Deerfield Farm

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Form 11214-5

He has won three times at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Ottoman Fleet when fifth of 9 at 2-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 110

3 EPICTETUS (IRE) (31)

B g Kingman - Thistle Bird (Selkirk (USA))

Owner Mr George Strawbridge

Trainer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder George Strawbridge

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

4 9-8 (3)

Form 01540-5 C

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 12l behind Quddwah when last of 5 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 109 Kieran

4 REGAL REALITY (GB) (22)

B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean)

Owner Mr Peter Done

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Breeder Cheveley Park Stud Limited

9 9-8 (8)

Form 3324-43 CD Sponsored by Peninsula Business Services Limited

LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves. Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 6 behind Passenger beaten 7l at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Huxley Stakes at Chester over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. Official BHA Rating 110

5 ROYAL DUBAI (FR) (85)

B c Seahenge (USA) - Sand Rose (FR) (Aussie Rules (USA))

Owner Mr Saeed Sultan Al Rahoomi

Trainer Marco Botti, Newmarket

Breeder Agricola GEM SRL & Agricola La Pluma

4 9-8 (6)

Form 50-2151 D

Sponsored by Marco Botti Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, checked sleeves. He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at Meydan over 1m (good) in March, beating King Of Time by a neck. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Lucie Botti. Official BHA Rating 104

6 ROYAL SCOTSMAN (IRE) (14) 4 9-8 (5)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Enrol (Pivotal)

Owner Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Breeder Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Form 52/300-0

Sponsored by JMH Group

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Audience when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 111

William Buick

James Doyle

Shoemark

Ryan Moore

Oisin Murphy

Jamie Spencer

7

SEAN (GER)

(77) 7 9-8 (2)

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

Owner Barratt Racing

Trainer Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Breeder Mr Gestut Rottgen

WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

Form 12-4236 D

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 7l behind Daramethos when sixth of 16 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 1m 2f in March. Official BHA Rating 108

8 SILVER SWORD (GB) (21)

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

Owner Martians Racing & Dylan Cunha

Trainer Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Breeder Culworth Grounds & Fortune Bloodstock

4 9-8 (4)

Form 10152-4

Sponsored by Spillers Horse Feeds

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

He has won three times at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Shartash when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 103

RESULT

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

SELECTION

Eight runners head to post, some with more questions than answers on recent showings. REGAL REALITY landed the 2023 edition and has a good record with Ryan Moore in the plate. He can be forgiven his run at Chester last time when slowly away and is better judged on his encouraging seasonal debut at Newmarket. Sean had some fair placed form at Meydan in group races and if forgiven, his run on dirt last time is a decent price runner who can get competitive.

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F O U R T H RA CE 3. 10

The

Betfred 3YO

“Dash” Handicap Stakes (Class 3)

FIVE FURLONGS (5f) for three yrs old

Total prize fund £75000

For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

A wide-open contest and so only a tentative vote can go to MART. Dylan Cunha's representative had been knocking hard on the door prior to last month's Newmarket success, but he followed up at Lingfield just four days ago and might not be done yet, despite a 6lb penalty. Knicks (winner), Vince L'Amour (second), Due For Luck (third) and Blue Storm (fourth) all met at Chester 24 days ago and each are entitled to make their presence felt once again, while Grandlad and Irish-raider Sturlasson are others to consider.

WIN: MART

EACH-WAY: Grandlad

PRESENTATION

Betfred is kindly awarding £250 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):

A Balding (17 wins from 102 runners, 17%) runs ENCHANTING

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

T Easterby (6 wins from 92 runners, 7%) runs VINCE L’AMOUR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: STURLASSON trained by Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland.

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn first time by No. 17.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 20. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 18.

Probable S.P.’s - 7-1 Due For Luck (IRE), 9-1 Grandlad (IRE), 11-1 Sturlasson (IRE), 12-1 Knicks (IRE), 14-1 Billy Webster (IRE), Blue Storm (GB), Mart (GB), 16-1 Mashadi (IRE), 22-1 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE), Rogue Enforcer (GB), Vince L’Amour (IRE), Mc Loven (GB), Doctor Vuby (IRE), Enchanting (GB), 25-1 Tears of A Clown (GB), 28-1 The Coffee Pod (IRE), Tan Rapido (GB), 33-1 Split The Profit (IRE), 40-1 Myconian (IRE), 50-1 Curious Rover (IRE)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER TATTERSTALL (IRE)

RIDDEN BY: Connor Beasley

OWNED BY: D Stone & Mrs C Dods

TRAINED BY: Michael Dods | S/P 8-1 (14 ran)

1

MYCONIAN

(IRE) (75) 9-9 (6)

B c Magna Grecia (IRE) - Sirici (IRE) (Choisir (AUS))

Owner Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

Trainer Amy Murphy, Newmarket Breeder Lisbrook

Form 14-5050 D

Sponsored by CLASS1PERSONNEL, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, striped sleeves and cap. Successful at 4f and 5f on soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Got To Love A Grey at 14-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Chantilly over 5f in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 90

2 BILLY WEBSTER (IRE) (24)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Some Site (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

Owner H.E. Redha Munfaredi

Trainer George Scott, Newmarket Breeder Herbertstown House Stud

9-9 (12)

Form 141-155 D Sponsored by George Scott Racing

BLACK, PINK star, chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star. He has won three times at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Garfield Shadow when fifth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating 90

3 TEARS OF A CLOWN (GB) (43)

Ch f Pearl Secret - Paper Star (Make Believe)

Owner Mr Andrew Davis

Trainer Henry Candy, Wantage Breeder Joseph Loveridge

9-8 (14)

Form 5130-0 D

GREY, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and GREY halved sleeves, MAROON cap, WHITE star. A winner at 5f on soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Adaay In Devon at 18-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Bath over 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 89

4 STURLASSON (IRE) (14)

Gr g Invincible Army (IRE) - Angelic Light (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

Owner Knobel McGrath Partnership

Trainer Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland

Breeder Yeomanstown Stud

9-8 (17)

Form 2660-01 D

RED, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap. A winner at 15-2 at Navan over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Desert Power by 3l. Official BHA Rating 89

5 ZIGGY’S MISSILE (IRE) (15)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Shafaani (Green Desert (USA))

Owner Middleham Park Racing LXXI

Trainer Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Breeder Mr Andrew McNally

9-7 (9)

Form 6-11210 D

Sponsored by Robert Cowell Racing

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, WHITE cap. He has won three times at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Jubilee Walk at 11-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Official BHA Rating 88

6 BLUE STORM (GB) (24)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Riskit Fora Biskit (IRE) (Kodiac)

Owner David Lowe

Trainer Gemma Tutty, Northallerton

Breeder Highview Bloodstock Ltd

9-7 (20)

Form 33431-4 D

Sponsored by Gemma Tutty Racing

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap. Successful twice at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Knicks when fourth of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88

Tom Marquand

Liam Wright (5)

Trevor Whelan

Oisin Murphy

Clifford Lee

Rossa Ryan

7 DUE FOR LUCK (IRE) (24)

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

Owner David Balfe & Partner

Trainer John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder Mrs Louise Quinn

9-4 (19)

Form 11240-3 D

Sponsored by JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

WHITE, DARK GREEN stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap. Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Knicks beaten 1/2l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 85

8 MASHADI (IRE) (22)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Vintage Molly (Mount Nelson)

Owner Amo Racing Limited

Trainer Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Breeder Pier House Stud

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

9-3 (8)

Form 25-2252

Sponsored by Sports Invest UK Ltd, KPF Racing Ltd

Placed in six of nine starts. Beaten a neck by Jimmy Speaking when second of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Official BHA Rating 84

9 CURIOUS ROVER (IRE) (15)

B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once (Charm Spirit (IRE))

Owner URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner

Trainer Katie Scott, Galashiels

Breeder Aidan Sexton

9-3 (16)

Form 2122-60 D Sponsored by Overlander Vehicles, Adra Projects Ltd

YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars. Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Jubilee Walk at 40-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 84

10 ROGUE ENFORCER (GB) (36)

B c Profitable (IRE) - Skip To My Lou (Foxwedge (AUS))

Owner The Rogues Gallery

Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Breeder Peter Crate

RED, WHITE inverted triangle, halved sleeves.

9-3 (5)

Form 3211-0 D Sponsored by Excel Entertainment Ltd

Successful twice at 5f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 8l behind Equity Law at 11-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 84

11 VINCE L’AMOUR (IRE) (15)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance (Dutch Art)

Owner Reality Partnerships X

Trainer Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly

9-1 (10)

Form 5-31120 D Sponsored by Easthorpe Hall Stud

YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, RED stars, RED cap. Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 14l behind Jubilee Walk at 9-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Has won at Catterick and Ripon this season.

Official BHA Rating 82

12 THE COFFEE POD (IRE) (13)

B c Acclamation - Ethel (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner Middleham Park Racing LXXVII

Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder O’Connor International Limited

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, ORANGE cap.

9-1 (7)

Form 310-030

Sponsored by Tattersalls

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Woodhay Wonder at 11-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. STEWARDS NOTE:

Following its run on 19/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Official BHA Rating 82

Jason Hart

David Egan

William Pyle (5)

Sean Dylan Bowen (5)

David Allan

Pat Dobbs

13 TAN RAPIDO (GB) (36)

Br c Bated Breath - If So (Iffraaj)

Owner Bedford House Racing I

Trainer Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder Foursome Thoroughbreds

9-0 (1)

Form 21-20 D Sponsored by Fitzdares

RED and WHITE diamonds, RED sleeves. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Equity Law at 17-2 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 81

14 MART (GB) (4)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Adorn (Kyllachy) (in 6lb ex)

Owner Quest Thoroughbreds

Trainer Dylan Cunha, Newmarket Breeder Cheveley Park Stud Limited

9-0 (18)

Form 222211 D

BLACK, YELLOW seams, YELLOW and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK and YELLOW striped cap. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 15-8fav at Lingfield over 6f last month, beating Invincible Speed by a neck. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Newmarket this season. Official BHA Rating 75

15 MC LOVEN (GB) (28)

B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Lover’s Knot (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner Mr Robert Moss

Trainer Simon Dow, Epsom Breeder Godolphin

8-13 (4)

Form 110-462 D Sponsored by Simon Dow

BROWN, LIGHT BLUE seams and armlets, LIGHT BLUE and BROWN hooped cap. Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 4l by No Half Measures when second of 4 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 80

16 GRANDLAD (IRE) (7)

B c Acclamation - Tralong Bay (IRE) (Showcasing)

Owner Sleeve It Ltd

Trainer James Horton, Newmarket Breeder Rathbarry Stud

ROYAL BLUE, BLACK seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap.

8-13 (11)

Form 2411 D Sponsored by Noise Agency Limited

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-4 at Goodwood over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Kiss And Run by a neck. Has also won at Wolverhampton this season. Official BHA Rating 80

17 KNICKS (IRE) (24)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE) (Majestic Missile (IRE))

Owner Capla Development, J Nordoff, L Westwood

Form 2031-21 D

8-9 (2)

Trainer Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder John Grogan & Irish National Stud

DARK BLUE, EMERALD GREEN hollow box.

Successful at 5f and 6f on good and soft ground. A winner at 11-1 at Chester over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Vince L’Amour by a neck He is wearing a visor for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 76

18 DOCTOR VUBY (IRE) (96)

B c Footstepsinthesand - Rohesia (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner Middleham Park Southbank Scott Westy

Trainer Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder Mr Patrick Cosgrove

8-7 (13)

Form 624-22

Sponsored by Middleham Park Racing, Vincent & Partners Limited LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Placed in three of five starts. Beaten 1l by Ziggy’s Missile when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f in February. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Official BHA Rating 74

Kieran Shoemark

Rhys Clutterbuck

Paddy Bradley

Adam Farragher

David Probert

Saffie Osborne

19 ENCHANTING (GB) (15)

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Tisa River (IRE) (Equiano (FR))

Owner Mr Imad Alsagar

Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

8-6 (15)

Form 51-30 D Sponsored by Blue Diamond Stud Farm

DARK GREEN, WHITE stars on sleeves. A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Beaten 8l behind Jubilee Walk at 14-1 when 10th of 17 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 73

20 SPLIT THE PROFIT (IRE) (21)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Anne of Kiev (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Owner Mr Jim Gill

Trainer Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning Breeder Lynn Lodge Stud

8-3

(3)

Form 025232 BF

PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap. Placed in four of 12 starts. Beaten 2l by Law Of Average when second of 11 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Lingfield over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 70

RESULT

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

5f - 53.8s

SELECTION

High draws are usually advantageous on the sprint course at Epsom, with the first running of last year’s

Betfred 3yo Dash being won hard up the stands side rail. DUE FOR LUCK is well named having had little luck at Chester, flying home late just behind Vince L’Amour, and has fared well with the draw in stall 19. At a bigger price, Irish raider Sturlasson only landed a maiden last time, but he did it in style and that will have given him confidence, Oisin Murphy also a notable booking.

DAYS OF THE WEEK

The Derby has been run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and usually takes place on the first Saturday in June. It was permanently switched from Wednesday to Saturday in 1995.

Hollie Doyle

John Egan

F I F T H RA CE 3 . 45

The Aston Martin “Dash” Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

FIVE FURLONGS (5f) for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000

For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

CLARENDON HOUSE defeated Looking For Lynda (second) at York last time out and though the latter is 5lb better off, it might not be enough to see that form reversed. The son of Mehmas, who produced a career-best performance that day, is now 11lb higher than when a narrow third in this event 12 months ago and looks destined for Pattern races once again. Silky Wilkie finds himself on a competitive mark and could be revitalised by the addition of first-time cheekpieces. A strong pace would bring Alligator Alley into this, and Night On Earth should not be underestimated either.

WIN: CLARENDON HOUSE

EACH-WAY: Silky Wilkie

PRESENTATION

Aston Martin is kindly awarding £150 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.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):

I Williams (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs NIGHT ON EARTH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

D O’Meara (10 wins from 56 runners, 18%) runs ALLIGATOR ALLEY

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 9, 11.

Probable S.P.’s - 7-1 Clarendon House (GB), 15-2 Silky Wilkie (IRE), 8-1 Looking For Lynda (IRE), 9-1 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 11-1 Dream Composer (FR), 12-1 One Night Stand (GB), Live In The Moment (IRE), 14-1 Night On Earth (IRE), 16-1 Chipstead (GB), 20-1 Alligator Alley (GB), Lethal Nymph (GB), 22-1 The Bell Conductor (IRE), 25-1 Lord Riddiford (IRE), 40-1 Antiphon (IRE), 50-1 Law of Average (GB)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER NAVELLO

RIDDEN BY: Andrea Atzeni

OWNED BY: Ms Fiona Carmichael

TRAINED BY: George Boughey | S/P 25-1 (20 ran)

1 CLARENDON HOUSE (GB) (16)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner Middleham Park Racing VIII

Trainer Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder D. R. Tucker

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

6 9-13 (12)

Form 11-4341 D

Sponsored by Robert Cowell Racing

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 at York over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Looking For Lynda by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 111

2 DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) (7)

B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE))

Owner Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder Mountarmstrong Stud

4 9-4 (8)

Form 51-3012 D Sponsored by JMH Group

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap. Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten a head by Jumbeau when second of 5 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

3 SILKY WILKIE (IRE) (41)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE) (Redback)

Owner Middleham Park Racing LXXXI & E Burke

Trainer K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder Mrs Claire Doyle

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, ORANGE cap.

5 9-1 (15)

Form 5-04025 D Sponsored by Tattersalls

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Equality when fifth of 15 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 99

4 CHIPSTEAD (GB) (28)

B h Mayson - Charlotte Rosina (Choisir (AUS))

Owner Homecroft & Crampsie

Trainer Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder Tony Hirschfeld

PINK, DARK GREEN epaulets and star on cap.

6 9-0 (9)

Form 531300 D

Sponsored by Homecroft Wealth

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Desert Cop at 18-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 98

5 THE BELL CONDUCTOR (IRE) (35)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner Alfa Site Services Ltd

Trainer Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Breeder Mr Denis B. McCarthy

GREY, RED seams, GREY sleeves, RED and GREY hooped cap.

7 8-13 (5)

Form 00-1014 D

Sponsored by Alfa Site Services Ltd

Winner of seven races at 5f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Glorious Angel when fourth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (soft) in April. Has won at Pontefract and Southwell this season. Official BHA Rating 97

6 ONE NIGHT STAND (GB) (39)

B g Swiss Spirit - Tipsy Girl (Haafhd)

Owner Chappell & Dixon

Trainer Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Breeder Mr S. Hoskins & Trickledown Stud

WHITE, BEIGE stripe.

7 8-6 (10)

Form 511000 D BF

Sponsored by Tote

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Night On Earth at 11-2fav when 9th of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 90

Tom Marquand

Rossa Ryan

Clifford Lee

Jack Mitchell

William Pyle (5)

Saffie Osborne

7 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (8)

6 8-5 (7)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA))

Owner Peter Clarke Racing Partners

Trainer James Evans, Kinnersley

Breeder Khalifa Dasmal

Form 4-50302 D

Sponsored by The Little Jet Company Ltd

BLACK, RED stars, BLACK sleeves. Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Fair Wind when second of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89

8 ALLIGATOR ALLEY (GB) (16)

B g Kingman - Overturned (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder Whatton Manor Stud

7 8-4 (4)

Form 34-6060 D

Sponsored by Akela Plant Hire Ltd

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. Winner of seven races at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Clarendon House at 16-1 when 9th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88

9 LOOKING FOR LYNDA (IRE) (16)

Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Designated (Dutch Art)

Owner Mr D Bardsley & Mrs E Burke

Trainer K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder Springfield House Stud & Hollymount Stud

4 8-4 (1)

Form 20-6232 D

Sponsored by Brindle Developments (Hyde) Ltd, KB Spigot Ltd

WHITE, BLACK hoops, WHITE sleeves, BLACK spots, BLACK and WHITE hooped cap. He has won three times at 5f on good ground Beaten 1 1/4l by Clarendon House when second of 17 at 15-2 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88

10 LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (100)

Gr g Zebedee - Beacon of Hope (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

Owner The JAM Partnership

Trainer John & Sean Quinn, Malton Breeder Malachy. M. Harney

9 8-2 (3)

Form 0325-45 D

Sponsored by JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

YELLOW, DARK GREEN diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap.

Has won 12 races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Cover Up when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in February. Official BHA Rating 86

11 LIVE IN THE MOMENT (IRE)

(14) 7 8-2 (11)

Ch g Zebedee - Approaching Autumn (New Approach (IRE))

Owner Steve & Jolene de’Lemos

Trainer Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Breeder Thomas Hassett

Form 0106-64 D

Sponsored by Tote, Coral Racing Limited

PINK, LIGHT BLUE star, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, PINK cap, LIGHT BLUE star. Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Tyke when fourth of 10 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month. Runs from 3lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 83

12 NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) (8)

B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE) (Pivotal)

Owner Mr Spencer Coomes

Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder Tally-Ho Stud

6 8-2 (13)

Form 422154 CD

Sponsored by Tote

RED, WHITE star, WHITE sleeves, RED seams, RED cap, WHITE star.

Has won ten races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Fair Wind when fourth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. Has won at Epsom and Lingfield this season. Official BHA Rating 82

Joe Leavy (5)

Adam Farragher

Hollie Doyle

Paddy Mathers

Sean Dylan Bowen (5)

Morgan Cole (5)

13

LETHAL NYMPH (GB)

(7) 5 8-2 (2)

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Little Nymph (Emperor Fountain)

Owner Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer Paul Midgley, Westow

Breeder Mr T. H. S. Fox

Form 030502

Sponsored by Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd

WHITE, DARK BLUE striped sleeves, DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap.

He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Starlust when second of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 82

14 ANTIPHON (IRE) (7)

B g Kodiac - Freedom’s Light (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Mr Jim Gill

Trainer Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

Breeder George Strawbridge

5 8-2 (6)

Form 0-04102 D

PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap. Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Sixties Chic when second of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) last month. Runs from 9lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 77

15 LAW OF AVERAGE (GB) (21)

B c Pearl Secret - High Class Girl (Royal Applause)

Owner Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd

Trainer Chelsea Banham, Newmarket

Breeder K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever

3 8-2

Form 5001-21 D

(14)

DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star. Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-1jt-fav at Lingfield over 5f (good) last month, beating Split The Profit by 2l. Runs from 20lb out of handicap.

Official BHA Rating 73

RESULT

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

5f - 53.8s

SELECTION

I’m not sure the record for five furlongs will fall this year on ground on the softer side of good, but it will still be a quick time in the Aston Martin “Dash”. Night On Earth beat Looking For Lynda over track and trip at the April meeting, but the vote goes to the ultra-consistent DEMOCRACY DILEMMA for sprint king Robert Cowell. Chipstead looked full of zest on a recent Epsom course gallop and is off a lower mark than winning over the minimum trip at York last May. He is worth a second look.

Aiden Brookes (5)

Jack Doughty (7)

Joey Haynes

The World’s Greatest Flat Race

THE BETFRED DERBY

In 1776, ‘Gentleman’ Johnny Burgoyne, a soldier, playwright and politician who married into the Derby family and had passed on the lease of his Surrey mansion, the Oaks, to the 12th Earl of Derby, Edward Smith-Stanley, urged his friend to introduce a race for three-year-old fillies over a mile and a half to emulate old comrade in arms Anthony St Leger, founder of the St Leger at Doncaster.

Three years later, on May 14th 1779, the Downs above the spa town of Epsom hosted the initial Oaks and, appropriately, Lord Derby’s Bridget was victorious. At a celebratory party that evening, Burgoyne proposed, because the Oaks had been such a great success, a similar race should be run for both colts and fillies.

Sir Charles Bunbury, a distinguished figure in the world of horseracing, was behind the concept of racing over a mile or a mile and a half. Legend has it that Bunbury and Derby discussed the possibility and all that was left to do was name the race. Apparently, it was the toss of a coin in the latter’s favour that secured the race title, which started a worldwide franchise and lives on as strongly as ever.

On May 4th 1780, the inaugural Derby Stakes was run for £1,065 15s. Despite losing the flip of the coin, Bunbury gained some compensation when Diomed carried his pink and white silks to success over a mile. The distance was changed to the present mile and a half in 1784.

Lord Derby had to wait until 1787 before he saw his colours triumph in the Classic, when the previously unraced Sir Peter Teazle scored under Sam Arnull. Sir Peter Teazle was retired to stud in October 1789 and developed into a great sire.

By the middle of the 19th Century, The Derby had established itself as the most important race of the year in Britain with many thousands flocking to Epsom Downs where there was also a huge fair.

The Classic used to be run on the first Wednesday in June, but since 1995 has taken place on the first Saturday of that month. The British Parliament did not sit on Derby Day for many years, such was the prestige of the premier Classic.

Copies of the race were spawned around the world and there are well over 100 different Derbys, some very illustrious like the Kentucky Derby and others less so.

After the American Civil War, the Kentucky thoroughbred industry experienced hard times and Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark represented a group interested in reviving racing in the US state. He travelled to England and France in 1872 to study European horseracing. While in England, Colonel Clark saw the famous Derby at Epsom Downs and, when he returned to Louisville, he made plans to create a race like the one he had witnessed.

The first Kentucky Derby was run at Churchill Downs in 1875. The fact that the Kentucky Derby takes place on dirt rather than turf and over a mile and a quarter rather than a mile and a half does not diminish the sense of flattery towards Epsom Downs. The name Derby was used in America and many other countries to denote the best race for three-year-olds.

Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey has been the stage for the premier British Classic, except during both World Wars (1915-1918, 1940-1945) when the course was used to house prisoners of war. A substitute race, the New Derby, was staged at Newmarket instead.

The Betfred Derby, a supreme challenge for three year olds over the unique undulating Epsom Downs track, remains the most prestigious Flat race in the world. It is staged for the 245th time in 2024 and sponsored for the second time by Betfred. Its prize fund stands at £1,500,000.

The Derby boasts an illustrious roll of honour, which includes Bay Middleton, Ormonde, Isinglass, Hyperion and Bahram, while the last 60 years alone have seen such luminaries prevail as Sea-Bird, Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Shergar, Nashwan, Generous, Lammtarra, Galileo, High Chaparral, New Approach, Sea The Stars and Golden Horn.

Such names contribute to The Derby’s rich history, partly through their outstanding performances over Epsom Downs but also, for some, through their legacy as leading stallions. Galileo, European champion sire in 2008 thanks largely to his Derby winner New Approach and Coronation Cup victor Soldier Of Fortune and again from 2010 to 2020 inclusive, demonstrated his prowess over the course in 2001. Galileo has since sired a record five winners of The Betfred Derby, most recently Serpentine in 2020.

The Betfred Derby, Betfred Oaks and Holland Cooper Coronation Cup are all part of the QIPCO British Champions Series.

THE BETFRED DERBY

Owner:

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: R. Kingscote

Owner:

Owner:

Owner:

Owner

HARZAND

Owner: H. H. Aga Khan

Owner: A E Oppenheimer

Trainer: Dermot Weld Jockey: P. Smullen

Trainer: John Gosden Jockey: L. Dettori

Owner: D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/T Ah Khing

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: J. O’Brien

Owner:Mrs John Magnier, Mr M Tabor & Mr D Smith

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: R. L. Moore

Owner: Mrs D Smith, Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: J. O’Brien

Owner: Mrs John Magnier, M Tabor & D Smith

Trainer: Andre Fabre Jockey: M. Barzalona

Owner: K. Abdullah

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: R. L. Moore

Owner: Christopher Tsui

Trainer: John Oxx Jockey: M. J. Kinane

Owner: H.R.H Princess Haya Of Jordan

Trainer: J. S Bolger Jockey: K. Manning

Owner: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam Jockey: L. Dettori

Owner: A. E. Pakenham

Trainer: Marcus Tregoning Jockey: M. Dwyer

Owner: The Royal Ascot Racing Club

Trainer: Michael Bell Jockey: J. Murtagh

Owner: Ballymacoll Stud

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: K. Fallon

SEASON FINALE BEER FESTIVAL

THE ROAD TO THE BETFRED DERBY

CITY OF TROY

The QIPCO 2000 Guineas Newmarket - Saturday 4th May

Unbeaten at two, few horses have gone into a three-year-old campaign with the weight of expectation that City Of Troy found himself under last month. Having won the Group Two bet365 Superlative Stakes and Group One Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket in 2023, all eyes were on Ballydoyle’s star colt going into the QIPCO 2000 Guineas on the Rowley Mile. However, the 4/6 favourite was never in contention and finished a hugely disappointing ninth of 11 runners in the first Classic of the year Trainer Aidan O’Brien was left puzzled by the below par performance but remains convinced of his potential.

LOS ANGELES

The Cashel Palace Derby Trial Stakes Leopardstown - Sunday 12th May

Aidan O'Brien's son of Camelot remains unbeaten after a workmanlike return to the track when landing the Leopardstown Derby Trial. Ballydoyle are no stranger to having a leading Betfred Derby hope and look to once again hold a strong hand with City Of Troy and Los Angeles. The latter was unbeaten as a juvenile and always shaped as though he'd be better over a trip. At Epsom he'll be taking on an extra two furlongs but that should only bring about further improvement JockeyWayne Lordan suggested after the race he would come forward a fair bit for that effort and he should be high up on the shortlist for this year’s race

AMBIENTE FRIENDLY

The William Hill Lingfield Derby Trial Stakes Lingfield Park - Saturday 11th May

Ambiente Friendly didn't shape like a Derby horse when fourth in the Feilden at Newmarket on seasonal reappearance. He looked to be a keen going type in that race and at Lingfield he once again pulled himself to sit prominent under Callum Shepherd. Around the turn he raced wide but got himself to the front two furlongs out. From there he showed an excellent attitude to pull clear of the field and win the race by a rather emphatic four and a half lengths. James Fanshawe and The Gredley Family look to have a really nice type on their hands and may well follow in the footsteps of Anthony Van Dyck.

ANCIENT WISDOM

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes York - Thursday 16th May

Economics produced one of the performances of the season when taking the Dante at York. His six length victory over the field was unexpected by most after he had only won a novice at Newbury by a length and a half. Unfortunately we won’t be seeing the Haggas trained runner today. While it is a great shame we won't get to see the Dante winner, we will get to watch Ancient Wisdom take to the track. He finished closest to Economics and Godolphin seem keen on the three-year-old, who had a stellar juvenile campaign. Expect him to put up a much better performance.

BIG RACE

TEN OF THE LAST TWELVE WINNERS had a rating of 109 or higher

7/12 WINNERS HAD WON ON THEIR PREVIOUS START 7/12

R Y A N Has won the Derby three times

1st 11/12

winners at least placed on their last run before The Derby.

11/12 Ran withinthelast35days.

of winners have come from the first three in the betting winners had run at Epsom Downs before!

AIDAN O’BRIEN HAS WON THIS 9 TIMES. TODAY RUNS CITY OF TROY, EUPHORIC & LOS ANGELES

S I X T H RA CE 4. 30

The Betfred Derby

(Class 1)(Group 1) (Class 1)

ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 6yds) for three yrs old colts and fillies

Total prize fund £1500000 For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

A host of exciting prospects head to post in what looks to be a mouth-watering renewal of Epsom's flagship race, and though City Of Troy disappointed in the 2000 Guineas last month, it would be folly to write the champion juvenile off. Stablemate Los Angeles returned to action with a comfortable success in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown and merits the utmost respect as he bids to extend his unbeaten record. Ancient Wisdom appeared to be crying out for a step up in trip when second in the Dante, while Ambiente Friendly, who took the Lingfield Derby Trial in impressive fashion, is also noted. However, there was lots to like about the way in which BELLUM JUSTUM landed the Blue Riband Trial over 1m2f here in April and with prior track experience in his arsenal, the Sea The Stars colt might offer some value.

WIN: BELLUM JUSTUM

EACH-WAY: Ambiente Friendly PRESENTATION

Betfred is kindly awarding £1,000 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):

A Balding (17 wins from 102 runners, 17%) runs BELLUM JUSTUM and SAYEDATY SADATY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

STALLS: CENTRE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

Probable S.P.’s - 10-3 City of Troy (USA), 4-1 Los Angeles (IRE), 15-2 Ancient Wisdom (FR), 8-1 Ambiente Friendly (IRE), 12-1 Dancing Gemini (IRE), Macduff (GB), 25-1 Bellum Justum (IRE), 28-1 Dallas Star (FR), Voyage (GB), 33-1 Deira Mile (IRE), Euphoric (GB), 50-1 God’s Window (GB), 100-1 Sayedaty Sadaty (IRE), 150-1 Kamboo (IRE), Tabletalk (IRE), 300-1 Mr Hampstead (USA)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE)

RIDDEN BY: Ryan Moore

OWNED BY: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & Westerberg

TRAINED BY: Aidan O’Brien | S/P 9-2 (14 ran)

1 AMBIENTE FRIENDLY (IRE) (21)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Roxity (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Owner The Gredley Family

Trainer James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Breeder Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

Groom Corbin Turner

9-2 (6)

Form 13-41 D

Sponsored by Unex Group

YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Robert Havlin

Successful at 7f and 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 8-1 at Lingfield over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Illinois by 4 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 111

2 ANCIENT WISDOM (FR) (16) 9-2 (11)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Valentine (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner Godolphin

Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder Ecurie des Monceaux et al

Groom Mr. Ameet Tikare

BLUE.

Form 11311-2 BF

Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 6l by Economics when second of 7 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 115

3 BELLUM JUSTUM (IRE) (39) 9-2 (12)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Natural Beauty (Oasis Dream)

Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Groom Mahipal Parmar

Form 5241-1 C

Sponsored by King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Oisin Murphy

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 9-1 here over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Defiance by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 104

4 CITY OF TROY (USA) (28)

B c Justify (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Mrs John Magnier ,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith

Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

Groom David Hickey

DARK BLUE.

9-2 (1)

Form 111-0 BF

Moore

He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 17l behind Notable Speech at 4-6fav when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. STEWARDS

NOTE: Following its run on 4/5/2024 it was reported that the horse became tired on his first run. Official BHA Rating 124

5 DALLAS STAR (FR) (55)

9-2 (7)

B c Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Agathe Rare (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

Owner Amo Racing Limited

Trainer Adrian Murray, Ireland

Breeder E. Dieuaide & Domaine Billard Et Fils

Form 30313-1 Sponsored by Sports Invest UK Ltd

PURPLE, WHITE cap, PURPLE stars. David Egan

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 50-1 in the Group 3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) on his latest outing in April, beating The Euphrates by 3l. Official BHA Rating 106

ROYAL

William Buick

Ryan

1. AMBIENTE FRIENDLY (IRE)

(Breeder - Al Shira'Aa Farms S A R L)

2. ANCIENT WISDOM (FR)

(Breeder - Ecurie Des Monceaux/LNJ Foxwoods SC)

3. BELLUM JUSTUM (IRE)

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

4. CITY OF TROY (USA)

(Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt)

5. DALLAS STAR (FR)

(Breeder - E Dieuaide & Domaine Billard Et Fils)

Gleneagles (IRE)

Roxity (IRE)

Dubawi (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

You'resothrilling (USA)

Fastnet Rock (AUS)

Masseera (IRE)

Dubai Millennium (GB)

Zomaradah (GB)

Dalakhani (IRE)

Golden Valentine (FR)

Gold Round (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Sea The Stars (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Oasis Dream (GB)

Natural Beauty (GB)

Maskunah (IRE)

Scat Daddy (USA)

Justify (USA)

Stage Magic (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Together Forever (IRE)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Storm Cat (USA)

Mariah's Storm (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Piccadilly Circus (AUS)

Alzao (USA)

Wannabe (GB)

Seeking The Gold (USA)

Colorado Dancer

Deploy

Jawaher (IRE)

Darshaan

Daltawa (IRE)

Caerleon (USA)

Born Gold (USA)

Green Desert (USA)

Park Appeal

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Green Desert (USA)

Hope (IRE)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Lucayan Princess

Johannesburg (USA)

Love Style (USA)

Ghostzapper (USA)

Magical Illusion (USA)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Theatrical

Green Room (USA)

Sea The Stars (IRE)

Cloth of Stars (IRE)

Strawberry Fledge (USA)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Agathe Rare (IRE)

Agathe (USA)

Chain Fern (USA)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Kingmambo (USA)

Lingerie (GB)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Manila (USA)

Albertine (FR)

6 DANCING GEMINI (IRE) (20)

B c Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia)

Owner Fishdance Ltd

Trainer Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder Fishdance

ORANGE and DARK BLUE stripes, ORANGE cap.

Form 25115-2

Sponsored by Fishdance Ltd

9-2 (15)

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Successful twice at 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Metropolitan when second of 13 at 22-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Emirates Poule d’Essai des Poulains at ParisLongchamp over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 113

7 DEIRA MILE (IRE) (40)

B c Camelot - Fastnet Mist (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Owner Green Team Racing

Trainer Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Breeder Churchtown House Stud

Groom Hemanth Mohan

9-2

(14)

Form 3324-1

Sponsored by Green Team Racing Stable

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and star on cap.

Jim Crowley

Won on his latest outing when 4-9fav at Windsor over 1m 2f (good) in April, beating Castle In The Sand by 4l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 109

8

EUPHORIC (GB) (20)

B c Frankel - Blue Waltz (Pivotal)

Owner Smith,Magnier, Tabor, Westerberg, Brant

Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder Fittocks Stud & Arrow Farm & Stud

Groom Anatolity Komisar

Form 1-32

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

9-2 (9)

A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Beaten 1l by Los Angeles when second of 5 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 103

9 GOD’S WINDOW (GB) (16) 9-2 (10)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Perfect Clarity (Nathaniel (IRE))

Owner Cayton Park Stud Limited

Trainer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder Cayton Park Stud Ltd

Groom Glenroy Brown

Form 13-145

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE square, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.

Successful twice at 1m on soft ground. Finished 10l behind Economics when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 107

10 KAMBOO (IRE) (178)

B c Awtaad (IRE) - Quiritis (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori

Trainer Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Breeder Gce Farm Ltd

Groom Stewart Gosnell

Form 61-

YELLOW, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, RED cap.

9-2 (3)

A winner at 9-4 at Kempton over 1m on his latest outing in December last year, beating Sardinian Warrior by 3l. Official BHA Rating -

Declan McDonogh

Kieran Shoemark

Richard Kingscote

6. DANCING GEMINI (IRE)

(Breeder - Fishdance)

7. DEIRA MILE (IRE)

(Breeder - Churchtown House Stud)

8. EUPHORIC

(GB)

(Breeder - Fittocks Stud & Arrow Farm & Stud)

9. GOD'S WINDOW (GB)

(Breeder - Cayton Park Stud Ltd)

10. KAMBOO (IRE) (Breeder - Gce Farm Ltd)

Camelot (GB)

Montjeu (IRE)

Tarfah (USA)

Australia (GB)

LadyAdelaide (IRE)

Confusion (FR)

Montjeu (IRE)

Camelot (GB)

Fastnet Mist (IRE)

Tarfah (USA)

Fastnet Rock (AUS)

Masseera (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Frankel (GB)

Kind (IRE)

Pivotal (GB)

Blue Waltz (GB)

Dubawi (IRE)

Blue Symphony (GB)

Dubai Millennium (GB)

Zomaradah (GB)

Nathaniel (IRE)

Perfect Clarity (GB)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Floripedes (FR)

Kingmambo (USA)

Fickle (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

Ouija Board (GB)

Anabaa (USA)

Red Stella (FR)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Floripedes (FR)

Kingmambo (USA)

Fickle (GB)

Danehill (USA)

Piccadilly Circus (AUS)

Alzao (USA)

Wannabe (GB)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Rainbow Lake (GB)

Polar Falcon (USA)

Fearless Revival

Darshaan

Blue Duster (USA)

Seeking The Gold (USA)

Colorado Dancer

Deploy

Jawaher (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Magnificient Style (USA)

Shamardal (USA)

Clarietta (GB)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Awtaad (IRE)

Asheerah (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

Quiritis (GB)

Rainbow Goddess (GB)

Claxon (GB)

Green Desert (USA)

Park Appeal

Shamardal (USA)

Adaala (USA)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Rainbow Quest (USA)

Dancing Rocks

11 LOS ANGELES (IRE) (20)

B or Br c Camelot - Frequential (Dansili)

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

Form 11-1

Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud

Groom Sumith Pathrnnelage

MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

9-2 (4)

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav in the Group 3 Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Euphoric by 1l. Official BHA Rating 111

12 MACDUFF (GB) (36)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Present Tense (Bated Breath)

Owner Juddmonte

Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Groom Samantha Swanepoel

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

9-2 (8)

Form 124-2

Sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Inc

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Arabian Crown when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group

3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 107

13 MR HAMPSTEAD (USA) (22) 9-2 (5)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Daddys Lil Darling (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))

Owner Amo Racing Limited

Trainer Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn

Breeder Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt

Groom Vincente Paiva

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Form 2-43

Sponsored by Sports Invest UK Ltd

Sean Levey

Placed once in three starts. Third of 5 behind Mina Rashid beaten 1 3/4l at 7-4 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Varian. Official BHA Rating 86

14 SAYEDATY SADATY (IRE) (29)

B c Anodin (IRE) - Bell Su River (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Ahmad Al Shaikh

Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder Mr Thomas Lines

Groom Diana Magalhaes

9-2 (2)

Form 0U13-22

Sponsored by Green Team Racing Stable WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets.

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 4l by Caviar Heights when second of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

15 TABLETALK (IRE) (23)

B c Camelot - Dillydallydo (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Owner Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori

Trainer Tom Clover, Newmarket

Breeder Cottage Bloodstock

Groom Shahid Khan

Form 3-1

9-2 (13)

YELLOW, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, DARK BLUE star. James Doyle Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f last month, beating Hajara by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating -

W. M. Lordan

Rossa Ryan

Tom Marquand

11.

LOS

ANGELES (IRE)

(Breeder - Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud)

12. MACDUFF (GB)

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

13. MR HAMPSTEAD (USA)

(Breeder - Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt)

14.

SAYEDATY SADATY

(IRE)

(Breeder - Thomas Lines)

15. TABLETALK (IRE)

(Breeder - Cottage Bloodstock)

Camelot (GB)

Montjeu (IRE)

Tarfah (USA)

Dansili (GB)

Frequential (GB)

Violante (USA)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Sea The Stars (IRE)

Present Tense (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

Daddys Lil Darling (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Bated Breath (GB)

Zenda (GB)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Scat Daddy (USA)

Miss Hot Salsa (USA)

Anabaa (USA)

Anodin (IRE)

Born Gold (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Bell Su River (GB)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Floripedes (FR)

Kingmambo (USA)

Fickle (GB)

Danehill (USA)

Hasili (IRE)

Kingmambo (USA)

Allez Les Trois (USA)

Green Desert (USA)

Park Appeal

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Dansili (GB)

Tantina (USA)

Zamindar (USA)

Hope (IRE)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Johannesburg (USA)

Love Style (USA)

Houston (USA)

Miss High Blade (USA)

Danzig (USA)

Balbonella (FR)

Blushing Groom (FR)

Riviere d'Or (USA)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Gone West (USA)

Whisper To Dream (USA)

Montjeu (IRE)

Camelot (GB)

Tarfah (USA)

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)

Dillydallydo (IRE)

Dolydille (IRE)

Hatoof (USA)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Floripedes (FR)

Kingmambo (USA)

Fickle (GB)

Danehill (USA)

L'On Vite (USA)

Dolphin Street (FR)

Gradille

16 VOYAGE (GB) (43)

B c Golden Horn - Too In Love (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Mrs J. Wood

Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder Effevi Srl & Razza Del Velino

Form 1

Sponsored by Aten Therapeutics

9-2 (16)

RED, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap. Pat Dobbs Half-brother to Plein Air, won at 1m 4f. A winner at 28-1 at Newbury over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing in April, beating Vanish by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating -

RESULT

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

1m 4f 6y - 2m 35.2s

SELECTION

The Betfred Derby revolves around City Of Troy Can he emulate his stablemate Auguste Rodin and bounce back from a poor QIPCO 2000 Guineas effort. Aidan O’Brien believes he can and that should be gospel for everyone to back the champion two-year-old, although stall one may be tricky The Ballydoyle Maestro also saddles the unbeaten Los Angeles and Euphoric, who was just behind the former at Leopardstown, in a bid for a tenth Betfred Derby victory. DANCING GEMINI is bred for this test and did so well to finish second in the French 2000 Guineas. He may well go one better in this classic. Bellum Justum won the Blue Riband Trial at Epsom so has valuable course experience, and that could help him run a big race at a big price

DEAD HEATS

There have been two dead-heats in Derby history. In 1828 - Cadland and The Colonel, with the former winning the run-off later that afternoon and in 1884 when St Gatien and Harvester could not be separated.

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16. VOYAGE (GB)

(Breeder - Effevi Srl & Razza Del Velino)

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Green Desert (USA)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Park Appeal

Golden Horn (GB)

Dubai Destination (USA)

Fleche d'Or (GB)

Nuryana

Sadler's Wells (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Too In Love (IRE)

Anita's Prince

Anita Via (IRE)

Seldovia

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S E V E N T H RA CE 5 .15

The Long Shot Northern Dancer

Handicap

Stakes (Class 2)

ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 6yds) for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £75000 For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

In a typically wide-open affair that looks every inch as competitive as the C&D feature, IF NOT NOW gets the tentative vote. It was a testament to his ability that he was able to score twice last season without looking like the finished article, and the son of Iffraaj can build on his promising seasonal reappearance third recently to return to winning ways. Ziggy was runner-up behind a subsequent winner over 1m2f here when last seen, and he is respected stepping up in trip, while Kotari is likely to be popular with punters having brought up the hat-trick last month, but a 5lb rise demands more.

WIN: IF NOT NOW EACH-WAY: Ziggy

PRESENTATION

The Long Shot is 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.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):

A Balding (17 wins from 102 runners, 17%) runs RELENTLESS VOYAGER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):

D O’Meara (10 wins from 56 runners, 18%) runs

STALLS: CENTRE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 11, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P.’s - 11-2 Kotari (FR), 7-1 Ziggy (GB), 8-1 Dream Harder (IRE), 12-1 Relentless Voyager (GB), Struth (IRE), Asgard’s Captain (IRE), 14-1 If Not Now (GB), 16-1 Flash Bardot (GB), Think First (IRE), Parlando (GB), 25-1 Lucander (IRE), Maso Bastie (GB), 33-1 Not So Sleepy (GB), L’Astronome (GB), Percy Shelley (GB)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER SHEER ROCKS

RIDDEN BY: Harry Davies

OWNED BY: Anthony Pye-Jeary And David Ian

TRAINED BY: Eve Johnson Houghton | S/P 11-2 (8 ran)

1 LUCANDER (IRE)

(85) 7 9-9 (11)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Lady Sefton (Oratorio (IRE))

Owner Nigel Jones & Paul Bowden

Trainer George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder Mr John Connolly

Form 431-335 Sponsored by Vortex Shipbroking

PURPLE, YELLOW seams, diabolo on sleeves, BLACK cap. Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 5l behind Isle Of Jura when fifth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Bahrain over 1m 4f (good to firm) in March. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 102

2 RELENTLESS VOYAGER (GB)

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Nashama (IRE) (Pivotal)

Owner Relentless Dreamers Racing & Partner

Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

(28) 4 9-8 (1)

Form 2/1436-3 D Sponsored by Tote

YELLOW, GREY stars. A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Maxi King beaten 5l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 101

3 IF NOT NOW (GB) (21) 4 9-8 (6)

Gr g Iffraaj - Amona (IRE) (Aussie Rules (USA))

Owner Quantum Leap Racing I & Partner

Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap.

Form 1/3150-3 Sponsored by R M Beckett Ltd

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Aimeric beaten 4 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 101

4 NOT SO SLEEPY (GB) (43)

Ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

Owner Lady Blyth

Trainer Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Breeder Lord Blyth

12 9-7 (2)

Form 053/10-4 C D Sponsored by Bridgend Hotel

PALE BLUE, CAMPBELL TARTAN hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won six hurdles (latest NH win was in December last year). Finished 3 1/2l behind Prince Alex when fourth of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 100

5 L’ASTRONOME (GB) (23)

Ch g Frankel - Tymora (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

Owner Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder Al Asayl France

Form 1636-06

5 9-7 (14)

RED, BLACK stars, RED sleeves. He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Point Lonsdale when last of 6 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes at Chester over 1m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

6 STRUTH (IRE) (27)

Ch g Australia - Portrait of A Lady (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Owner Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

Trainer Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder Fargo Bloodstock

4 9-2 (10)

Form 20442-0 D

Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap. Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Bague D’or at 6-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95

Pat Cosgrave

Oisin Murphy

Rossa Ryan

Tom Marquand

Jason Hart

James Doyle

7 ZIGGY (GB) (39)

B g Sixties Icon - Brushing (Medicean)

Owner Sarabex and Aragon Racing

Trainer Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Breeder Dullingham Park Stud & Sarabex

SCARLET and MAUVE check, BLACK cap.

6 8-13 (5)

Form 101/23-2 D

Sponsored by Tote

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l by Crystal Delight when second of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 92

8 FLASH BARDOT (GB) (17)

B f Sixties Icon - Bridie Ffrench (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner Six or Sticks (Sixties)

Trainer Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

DARK BLUE, YELLOW disc, hooped sleeves.

4 8-13 (9)

Form 0110-10 CD

Sponsored by Jack Channon Racing Limited

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Crystal Delight at 10-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 92

9 THINK FIRST (IRE) (21)

B g Kessaar (IRE) - Willow Beck (Shamardal (USA))

Owner Mr R Flower

Trainer Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder Lynn Lodge Stud

Form 5060-20

4 8-11 (8)

DARK BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star. Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Kotari at 9-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90

10 PARLANDO (GB) (22)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Discourse (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner Mr Spencer Coomes & Partner

Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder Godolphin

5 8-10 (13)

Form 45-4106

Sponsored by Tote

RED, WHITE star, WHITE sleeves, RED seams, RED cap, WHITE star. Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind City Streak when sixth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 89

11 PERCY SHELLEY

(GB) (17) 5 8-10 (7)

B g Sir Percy - She’s Gorgeous (IRE) (Acclamation)

Owner Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder Johnstone Partnership

Form 606-606

Sponsored by Akela Plant Hire Ltd

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Crystal Delight when sixth of 13 at 33-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89

12 DREAM HARDER (IRE)

(22) 5 8-8 (4)

B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner Mr Paul Farrell

Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder Barronstown Stud

RED, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, RED cap.

Form 43-3004

Sponsored by Tote

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind City Streak when fourth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.

Official BHA Rating 87

Richard Kingscote

David Probert

Ben Coen

David Egan

Jason Watson

Saffie Osborne

13 KOTARI (FR) (21)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Kotama (FR) (Siyouni (FR))

Owner Heart of the South Racing 134

Trainer Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Breeder S.A. Aga Khan

DARK GREEN, ROYAL BLUE diamond.

5 8-8 (12)

Form 22/6-111 D Sponsored by Heart Of The South Bloodstock

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing when 16-5fav at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Great Bedwyn by 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 87

14 ASGARD’S CAPTAIN (IRE) (17)

B g Make Believe - Twiggy’s Girl (IRE) (Manduro (GER))

Owner Quest Thoroughbreds

Trainer Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Breeder Miss Eileen Farrelly

4 8-5 (15)

Form 111025

BLACK, YELLOW seams, YELLOW and BLACK striped sleeves, BLACK and YELLOW striped cap. Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Dancing In Paris when fifth of 20 at 15-2 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 84

15 MASO BASTIE (GB) (7)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Opportuna (Rock Hard Ten (USA))

Owner East 11 Limited and Mr Darren Gill

Trainer Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder Chasemore Farm

4 8-4 (3)

Form 0206-64

Sponsored by Michael Bell Racing

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamonds. Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Cavern Club when fourth of 5 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure. Official BHA Rating 82

RESULT

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

SELECTION

Kotari is a winning machine and is respected under Hollie Doyle. A 5lb rise from Ascot may not stop him as not a lot went right that day. He is taken on with ZIGGY, who chased home subsequent York winner Crystal Delight at the April meeting here, his first start for fifteen months and should strip fitter now over a trip he has won at previously. It would be great to see Not So Sleepy go well at the ripe old age of 12, but the drop in trip may count against him.

Hollie Doyle

John Egan

Sean Dylan Bowen (5)

Friday 31 May

Saturday 1 June The Derby Festival - Derby Day

Wednesday 3 July Evening Racing

Thursday 11 July Summer Evening Racing with The Overtones

Thursday 18 July PLATINUM The Live ABBA Tribute Show

Thursday 1 August

Summer Evening Racing with Massaoke

Friday 16 August Afternoon Racing

Monday 26 August Bank Holiday Family Race Day

Thursday 12 September Afternoon Racing

Sunday 29 September Season Finale

The JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Stakes (Class 2)

about SIX FURLONGS (6f abt 3yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £75000

For conditions of this race see page 80

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY

ALEEZDANCER impressed when scoring impressively over 6f at York a couple of weeks ago, making eye-catching headway from off the pace before asserting close home, and Jamie Spencer can deliver him late on again to defy a 6lb rise. Last year's winner Badri is just 2lb above that winning mark and he warrants respect sporting cheekpieces for the first time, while last-time-out winner Misty Grey completes the shortlist, for all that a 6lb rise demands more from him.

WIN: ALEEZDANCER

EACH-WAY: Badri

PRESENTATION

The Japanese Racing Association is 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 and memento to the winning trainer and jockey.

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24):

D O’Meara (7 wins from 54 runners, 13%) runs MISTY GREY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (10 wins from 56 runners, 18%) runs MISTY GREY

WEIGHTWATCHER: MR WAGYU off

STALLS: OUTSIDE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 5, 11. Hood worn by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 16.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14.

Probable S.P.’s - 15-2 Mr Wagyu (IRE), 8-1 Aleezdancer (IRE), 17-2 Apollo One (GB), 10-1 Misty Grey (IRE), Mums Tipple (IRE), Russet Gold (GB), Al Barez (GB), 14-1 Batal Dubai (IRE), 16-1 Flaming Rib (IRE), 20-1 Executive Decision (IRE), 25-1 Strike Red (IRE), 28-1 Intervention (GB), 33-1 Badri (GB), 40-1 Rocket Rodney (GB), Eminency (IRE), 50-1 Kiwano (FR)

LAST YEAR’S WINNER BADRI

RIDDEN BY: Hollie Doyle

OWNED BY: RJH Ltd And D Padgett

TRAINED BY: Ruth Carr | S/P 10-1 (14 ran)

1 MISTY GREY (IRE) (20)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Chinese White (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner Barbara & Alick Richmond

Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder Skymarc Farm

PINK, RED disc, quartered cap.

7 9-9 (1)

Form 042231 D

Sponsored by Gain Equine Nutrition

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-1jt-fav at Newcastle over 6f last month, beating Prince of Zenda by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 104

2 FLAMING RIB (IRE) (92)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Suddenly (GER) (Excelebration (IRE))

Owner Dale Dolan Dooley Owen

Trainer Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder Kildaragh Stud

DARK BLUE, GREY triple diamond.

5 9-9 (5)

Form 10000-0 D

Sponsored by Coral Racing Limited

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 3l behind Chipstead at 7-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f in March. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Official BHA Rating 104

3 APOLLO ONE (GB) (28)

Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))

Owner pcracing.co.uk

Trainer P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket

Breeder Peter Charalambous

PINK, BLACK sash, WHITE sleeves.

6 9-7 (3)

Form 22230-2 D

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Desert Cop when second of 15 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 102

4 ROCKET RODNEY (GB) (20)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Alushta (Royal Applause)

Owner Victorious Racing

Trainer George Scott, Newmarket

Breeder R. W. Stapleton

4 9-5 (15)

Form 6601-D0 D

Sponsored by Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap. He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Misty Grey at 18-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 100

5 BADRI (GB)

(17) 7 9-3 (4)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett

Trainer Julie Camacho, Malton

Breeder Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

BLACK, ORANGE cross belts, ORANGE cap.

Form 201-000 CD

Sponsored by David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Aleezdancer at 28-1 when 15th of 21 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 98 Hollie Doyle

6 STRIKE RED (IRE) (20)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) (Camacho)

Owner Mr Peter Timmins

Trainer Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder Yeomanstown Stud

6 9-2 (7)

Form 0/6021-0 D

Sponsored by Tote

RED, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, RED sleeves, LIGHT BLUE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE and RED check cap. Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Misty Grey at 20-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. Official BHA Rating 97

Rossa Ryan

Oisin Murphy

Richard Kingscote

Liam Wright (5)

Billy Garritty

7 ALEEZDANCER (IRE) (17)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Clifton Dancer (Fraam)

Owner Jack Berry and John Matthews

Trainer Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder Rathasker Stud

5 9-2 (6)

Form 506-301 D

Sponsored by K. A. Ryan Racing

RED, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and RED diabolo on sleeves, RED and WHITE quartered cap. Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 14-1 at York over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Dakota Gold by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 97

8 MUMS TIPPLE (IRE) (28)

Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Colomone Cross (IRE) (Xaar)

Owner Marian Lyons & Patricia Zanelli

Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder Abbey Bloodstock Limited

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

7 9-1 (11)

Form 00-0624 D

Sponsored by Old Oak Holdings Ltd

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Desert Cop when fourth of 15 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 96

9 RUSSET GOLD (GB) (22)

Ch g Al Kazeem - Affluent (Oasis Dream)

Owner Mr D. J. Deer

Trainer Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder D. J. and Mrs Deer

4 8-13 (16)

Form 01520-3

Sponsored by Oakgrove Stud

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, quartered cap. Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 9 behind Glenfinnan beaten 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

10 AL

BAREZ

(GB) (34) 5 8-11 (12)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Jet Setting (IRE) (Fast Company (IRE))

Owner Mr Raed El Youssef

Trainer Tom Clover, Newmarket

Breeder China Horse Club

Form 46-3611 D

Sponsored by Global Equine Group

EMERALD GREEN, RED hoops, RED sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets. Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Southwell over 6f in April, beating Billyjoh by a neck. Official BHA Rating 92

11 BATAL DUBAI (IRE) (20)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Sweet Sienna (Harbour Watch (IRE))

Owner Middleham Park Racing LXIV & Partner

Trainer Harry Charlton, Beckhampton

Breeder Mrs Jean Brennan

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

4 8-10 (8)

Form 1-32304 D

Sponsored by Tattersalls

He has won four times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Misty Grey when fourth of 14 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 91

12

MR

WAGYU (IRE)

(17) 9 8-9 (10)

Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE) (Haatef (USA))

Owner The New Century Partnership

Trainer John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder Danny O’Sullivan

Form 3050-26 CD

Sponsored by Warrendale Wagyu, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Has won 15 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 5l behind Aleezdancer when sixth of 21 at 11-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90

Jamie Spencer

Pat Dobbs

James Doyle

Jack Mitchell

Clifford Lee

Jason Hart

13

EXECUTIVE DECISION (IRE)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Belle Travers (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner Barratt Racing

Trainer Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Breeder Worksop Manor Stud

WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

(19) 4 8-9 (9)

Form 11500-6 D

She has won three times at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Katey Kontent when sixth of 10 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 90

14 INTERVENTION (GB) (7)

7 8-6 (2)

B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE) (Catcher In The Rye (IRE))

Owner The Horse Watchers 8

Trainer Michael Appleby, Oakham

Breeder D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd

BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form 022003 D

Sponsored by Timeform

Has won 11 races from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Jumbeau beaten 2 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87

15 KIWANO (FR) (19)

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Araca (FR) (Elusive Quality (USA))

Owner Mr John Storey

Trainer George Baker, Chiddingfold

Breeder High Valley Equine Ltd

5 8-6 (14)

Form 06-0160 D Sponsored by Vortex Shipbroking

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc and armlets. He has won four times from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Katey Kontent at 28-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 87

16 EMINENCY (IRE) (22)

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

Owner Mrs J. Morley

Trainer Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder Awbeg Stud Unlimited

4 8-4 (13)

Form 43340-0 D Sponsored by Tote

YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l behind Glenfinnan at 8-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 85

RACING POST STANDARD TIME

6f 3y - 1m 7.8s

SELECTION

Lots of Epsom regulars line up for the last. 2022 winner Mr Wagyu has run two good races this season and goes well here while last year’s 1-2 Badri and Apollo One are back for more. With a much better draw and some solid handicap form subsequently, APOLLO ONE can gain a well-deserved success. Al Barez is respected on a hat-trick and has winning form on turf too after his recent all-weather success while Aleezadancer won well at York, but any drying of the ground could count against him.

Saffie Osborne

Adam Farragher

Trevor Whelan

Jack Doughty (7)

PERFECTLY BRITISH

AN ELEGANT COMBINATION OF INTENSITY, DELICACY AND LENGTH

CL ASSIC CUVEE

TODAY OFFICIALS

Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee

Brian Finch (Chair)

Clare Balding CBE

Alex Frost

Andy Hornby

Katie Kershaw

Simon Philip

General Manager

Tom Sammes

Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Assistant Clerks of the Course

Daniel Cooper

Alice Cosgrove

Operations Manager

James Wilcox

Marketing Lead

Sophie Burke

Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Ashley Critcher

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Amy Bone

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley, Neil Pateman, Vicki Moore, Sarah Woodborne, Duncan Lillywhite

Safeguarding Leads

Tom Sammes and Andrew Cooper

T: 01372 726 311

E: london.customerrelations@thejockeyclub.co.uk

W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Sarah Ellison (Stewards Panel Chair)

Josie Brown-Smith, Steve Drowne, Chris Hill,

Kate Smith, Fergus Sweeney

Starters

Robert Supple

Sam Avis

James Stenning

Handicappers

Mark Olley

Dominic Gardiner-Hill

Judges

David Hicks

Nick Bostock

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officers

Sally Taylor

Amy Hawthorn

Kate Maxwell

Jocelyn Habershon-Butcher

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed.,M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Carol Leggett, Christine Hannaford, Sarah Collins, Kelly Corke, Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Suzanne Feltham

CONDITIONS

First Race - 1.25 THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB LESTER PIGGOTT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £38655 to the winning horse The second to receive £18127, the third £9067, the fourth £4530, the fifth £2265 and the sixth £1132. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 16 entries at £375. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) SS SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race - 2.00 THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES (SPONSORED BY MY PENSION EXPERT) (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 10lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. MY PENSION EXPERT has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of MY PENSION EXPERT. 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. 13 entries at £1000. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140. (Penalty Value £56710) A SS SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race - 2.35 THE BETFRED DIOMED STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 10lb; fillies 8st 7lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 5lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £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. 11 entries at £1000. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140. (Penalty Value £56710) A SS

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Fourth Race - 3.10 THE BETFRED 3YO “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £38655 to the winning horse The second to receive £18127, the third £9067, the fourth £4530, the fifth £2265 and the sixth £1132. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 28 entries at £375. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

SEE PAGE 37 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race - 3.45 THE ASTON MARTIN “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £50960 to the winning horse The second to receive £23890, the third £11960, the fourth £5970, the fifth £2990, the sixth £1480, the seventh £750 and the eighth £370. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. ASTON MARTIN has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASTON MARTIN. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 28 entries at £500. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40160; Second £20080; Third £10040; Fourth £5020; Fifth £2510; Sixth £1250; Seventh £630; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £50960) SS

SEE PAGE 43 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race - 4.30 THE BETFRED DERBY (Class 1)(Group 1)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £882407 to the winning horse The second to receive £334540, the third £167425, the fourth £83401, the fifth £41856 and the sixth £21006. for three yrs old colts and fillies only. Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £3000 stake, Second Entry by noon, April 24th and pay £12000 stake, Scratch by noon, May 7th or pay £4000, Scratch by noon, May 21st or pay £4000, Second Entries Scratch by noon, May 21st or pay £4000, Confirm by noon, May 27th and pay £3000, Supplementary Entry by noon, May 27th and pay £75000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Weights: Colts 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including 29 May merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £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 winning horse in The Betfred Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes run at Epsom Downs on 1 October 2023 and in the Blue Riband Trial, run at the Spring Meeting at Epsom Downs on 23 April 2024, if not a gelding or already entered, will receive an automatic entry to this race on the proviso that, should the horse remain in The Betfred Derby after the subsequent scratching stages on May 7th and May 21st and confirmation stage on May 27th, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding payments of £4000, £4000 and £3000 respectively. In the event of a dead-heat in any of these races, both horses will receive an automatic entry to The Betfred Derby. This race also forms part of the 2024 Churchill Downs ‘Wild Card’ Scheme. For full details see the notice posted on www2.racingadmin.co.uk ‘“Churchill Downs ‘Wild Card’ Scheme”. ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence will be determined by the Eliminations and Balloting Procedures section of the Race Administration Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. (Please refer to the Special Notice published in The Racing Calendar and on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk). The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraphs 3, 5, 6, 7, 15 and 16 of the Race Entry Code for the purposes of this Race. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS APPLY TO THE DRAW FOR THIS RACE Details of the draw will be published in the Racing Calendar and on www2racingadmin.co.uk THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the manner requested by the Managing Executive on the day. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 75 entries, 31 at £3000, 21 at £7000, 1 at £12000, 2 at £11000, 18 at £14000, 1 at £19000, 1 at £75000. - Closed February 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £693354; Second £284592; Third £142374; Fourth £71109; Fifth £35632; Sixth £17738. (Penalty Value £882407.60) A SS SEE PAGE 57 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race - 5.15 THE LONG SHOT NORTHERN DANCER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £38655 to the winning horse The second to receive £18127, the third £9067, the fourth £4530, the fifth £2265 and the sixth £1132. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £375 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £75 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £300 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LONG SHOT has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONG SHOT. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The BHA has given permission for the winning rider in this year’s Derby to give up his/her ride in this race, if he/she so wishes. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 20 entries, 1 at £75 and 19 at £375. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 67 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race - 5.50 THE JRA TOKYO TROPHY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £38655 to the winning horse The second to receive £18127, the third £9067, the fourth £4530, the fifth £2265 and the sixth £1132. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £375 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £75 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £300 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 25th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. JRA has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JRA. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 24 entries, 1 at £75 and 23 at £375. - Closed May 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) SS

SEE PAGE 73 FOR THIS RACE.

MONDAY 26 AUGUST UNDER 18S GO FREE