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3.10 - The Cazoo Diomed Stakes (Group 3
T H I R D R A C E 3 . 1 0
The Cazoo Diomed Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)
ONE MILE about 113 YARDS (8f abt 113yds) for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £100000 For conditions of this race see page 00
STALLS: INSIDE
R A C E F A C T S
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22):
C Appleby (10 wins from 25 runners, 40%) runs MODERN NEWS and ZAKOUSKI
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):
FANCY THAT:
S & E Crisford won this race in 2018 and 2020. The stable runs FINEST SOUND today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER:
ESCOBAR trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
Oh This Is Us (IRE)
Ridden by Tom Marquand Owned by Team Wallop Trained by Richard Hannon | S/P 18-1 (7 ran)
E P S O M R A C E S U M M A R Y
MUTASAABEQ was desperately unlucky at Sandown on his latest outing, when he travelled best only to be denied a clear run at a vital stage. Charlie Hills' charge can make amends in what represents a drop in class by repelling the challenge of Modern News, who arrives in search of a hat-trick. Megallan should be suited by the drop in distance and he makes plenty of appeal, along with Jebel Hatta runner-up Finest Sound. WIN: MUTASAABEQ
EACH-WAY: Modern News
PRESENTATION
Cazoo 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, jockey and groom.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 (EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Probable S.P.’s - 13-8 Modern News (GB), 4-1 Mutasaabeq (GB), 5-1 Megallan (GB), 9-1 Escobar (IRE), Finest Sound (IRE), Zakouski (GB)
NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
1 ESCOBAR (IRE) (14)
8 9-8 (6)
B g Famous Name - Saying Grace (IRE) Owner Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder Peter Evans
Form 52206-1 Sponsored by Tiffin Sandwiches Limited BLACK, YELLOW, GREEN & RED dartboard, WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED cap. Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 9-1 at York over 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Oo De Lally by a neck. This requires considerably more and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 107 Jason Watson
2 FINEST SOUND (IRE) (91)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Amplifier Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Form 04313-2
5 9-8 (4)
YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Alfareeq when second of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Jebel Hatta Turf at Meydan over 1m 1f in March. More is needed but he can’t be ruled out. Official BHA Rating 108 Andrea Atzeni
3 MEGALLAN (GB) (29)
B c Kingman - Eastern Belle Owner Mr A. E. Oppenheimer Trainer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Breeder Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
4 9-8 (2)
Form 2015-23 BF Sponsored by Tote
BLACK and WHITE (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap. He has won three times at 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 4 behind Solid Stone beaten 12l at 5-6fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Huxley Stakes at Chester over 1m 2f last month. Respected with the drop in trip likely to suit. Official BHA Rating 112 Frankie Dettori
4 MODERN NEWS (GB) (26)
4 9-8 (5)
Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Modern Ideals Owner Godolphin Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin
Form 11-3011 Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap. Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 1-2fav at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Tempus by 4 1/2l. Highly progressive this season and he could be the answer. Official BHA Rating 111 William Buick
5 MUTASAABEQ (GB) (43)
Br c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ghanaati (USA) Owner Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder Shadwell Estate Company Limited Form 0010-12
4 9-8 (1)
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. He has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten a neck by Lights On when second of 6 at 85-40 on his latest outing in the Group 2 bet365 Mile at Sandown over 1m (good) in April. Unfortunate not to win there and he rates the one to beat. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/4/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Official BHA Rating 108 Jim Crowley
6 ZAKOUSKI (GB) (91)
B h Shamardal (USA) - O’Giselle (AUS) Owner Godolphin Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin
6 9-8 (3)
Form 2110-30 D Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better
ROYAL BLUE. Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 1f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Alfareeq at 5-2 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Jebel Hatta Turf at Meydan over 1m 1f in March. He’s no forlorn hope back on home soil. Official BHA Rating 112 James Doyle
Result
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4th Distance
Time
1828
There have been two dead-heats in Derby history. In 1828 Cadland and The Colonel could not be separated so took part in a ‘run-off’ later that afternoon, which the former won. In 1884 St Gatien and Harvester were jointly awarded the race, the only time in Derby history this has happened.
DID YOU KNOW?
Four fillies were successful in both the Cazoo Derby and the Cazoo Oaks Eleanor (1801), Blink Bonny (1857), Signorinetta (1908) and Fifinella (1916).
1995
The Derby was permanently switched from Wednesday to Saturday in 1995. In its history the race has been run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and usually takes place on the first Saturday in June.
1838
JUST NINE DAYS AFTER THE OPENING OF NINE ELMS STATION, SPECIAL TRAINS RAN TO EPSOM CARRYING MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE FOR THE DERBY. WON BY 30/1 OUTSIDER, AMATO.
