Royal Ascot Third Day 2020

THIRD DAY

ROYAL ASCOT 2020

Official Programme

Complimentary

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Contents Royal Ascot 2020 - Taking Place Safely Behind Closed Doors

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Official Partners & Suppliers

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Royal Ascot - Race Histories

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How to Read Your Racecard

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First Race

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A History Of Ascot

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Second Race

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Third Race

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Fourth Race

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The Impact Of Coronavirus

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QIPCO British Champions Series - Categories Explained

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Fifth Race

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Ascot’s Sponsors

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Sixth Race

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Seventh Race

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Racing Notices

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Race Conditions

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Officials

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Royal Ascot 2020 – Taking place safely behind closed doors Following government approval, British racing resumed along with several other professional sports on 1st June, under strict guidelines and protocols established by the British Racing Authority (BHA) with Public Health England.

Those attending will be required to travel directly to and from the fixtures, with the vast majority able to do this via car and without using public transport.

Attendance at Royal Ascot is extremely limited only to those who are absolutely required to operate the meeting. This includes essential BHA and racecourse staff, medical personnel, vets, one trainer per yard, one racing groom per horse, jockeys, horsebox drivers and a limited number of media.

All attendees at Royal Ascot will have to pass a mandatory three-stage health screening.

This includes: 1 - An online education module to ensure attendees have a baseline understanding of COVID-19.

2 - An online health questionnaire – completed at least seven days prior to planned attendance.

3 - Screening/temperature checks on arrival at the racecourse.

Everybody will also be required to have adequate photo ID to prove identity.

If anybody fails the screening, they will not be allowed entry to the racecourse.

As a non-contact sport taking place outdoors, the risk of virus transmissions are recognised to be lower. The vast majority of the race meeting can be run whilst maintaining social distancing guidelines and dedicated social distancing officers will be on site to ensure these guidelines are maintained at all times.

There are a small number of situations where social distancing will not be able to be maintained, albeit very briefly, such as legging up or loading horses into the stalls.

PPE and/or face coverings will be worn within the racecourse by personnel who are unable to maintain social distancing. This will include jockeys, stalls handlers, stable staff, trainers and veterinary teams.

Field sizes have been limited to 24 at Royal Ascot to help ensure social distancing throughout the site.

For more information on how racing at Royal Ascot and other racecourses is taking place safely, please visit the British Horseracing Authority website: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/covid-19-coronavirus-industry-guidance-and-updates/

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Royal Ascot - Race Histories 1.15pm

The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

Today’s opening contest is among the six prizes to have been added to the Royal Ascot race programme in 2020 and is one of three new contests to be staged only this year. The Golden Gates are the ceremonial entrance point as the Royal Procession arrives at the top of Ascot’s famous Straight Mile; Her Majesty The Queen has graciously consented to this temporary name for a race to be run by three-year-olds over a mile and a quarter.

1.50pm

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race)

The Wolferton Stakes was introduced to the Royal Ascot programme in 2002 when the meeting was extended to five days, and was run as a Listed contest for the first time in 2018. It is usually held on the opening day of the Royal Meeting. Newmarket trainer John Gosden holds the best record in the race, with the latest of his four victories courtesy of Monarchs Glen in 2018. Last year’s winner Addeybb was beaten by just three-quarters of a length by the classy mare Magical in the Group 1 QIPCO Champion Stakes here that October, and has since gone on to win a pair of Group 1s in Australia this term.

2.25pm

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

First run under its current title in 1919, The Jersey Stakes is named after George Bussey, the 4th Earl of Jersey, who was briefly Master of the Buckhounds in the 1780s. Run over seven furlongs, usually on the final day of Royal Ascot, the race is framed for three-year-olds who have yet to win a Group 1 or Group 2, but have often competed at that level. The race has been won by some top milers over the years, most notably Zilzal (1989) and Observatory (2000), both of whom progressed to win the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, while the 2016 winner Ribchester returned to Royal Ascot a year later to land the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes. Last year’s renewal saw Danny Tudhope ride his fourth winner of the week when guiding the Richard Fahey-trained Space Traveller home to win by just a head.

3.00pm

The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)

This race, usually the opener on the final day of the Royal Meeting, is named after the 3rd Baron Chesham, who was the last Master of the Buckhounds from 1900 to 1901. First run in 1919, it replaced the first leg of The Triennial Stakes, which had been run over five furlongs for two-year olds. Now a Listed contest, the race is staged over the longer distance of seven furlongs and restricted to youngsters whose sires won at ten furlongs or more. Pinatubo proved himself one of the most exciting horses in training when breaking the juvenile course record to win last year’s renewal, the colt ending last season as Europe’s champion two-year-old, unbeaten and with a higher rating than even the legendary Frankel achieved at the equivalent stage in his faultless career.

3.35pm

The Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Founded in 1807, The Gold Cup is the oldest and most prestigious race of the whole week. Staged over the marathon trip of two-and-a-half miles, it is a stiff test of stamina and attracts Europe’s very best long distance horses. Many have distinguished themselves with multiple Gold Cup wins, enhancing the race’s reputation as a specialists’ event. Sagaro won three times in the 1970s but the Aidan O’Brien-trained Yeats did better still, landing a remarkable fourth Gold Cup victory under Johnny Murtagh in 2009. The Queen’s Estimate was a hugely popular winner four years later, providing Her Majesty with her 22nd of 23 Royal Ascot successes. In 2019, the John Gosden-trained Stradivarius once again proved himself to be the finest stayer in Europe, showing class and resilience to secure back-to-back victories under Frankie Dettori, the jockey sealing a memorable four-timer in the process.

4.10pm

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

First run in 1928, The Britannia Stakes has a similar profile to The Royal Hunt Cup but is confined to three-year-old colts and geldings.

A notable name on its roll of honour is the 1983 winner Teleprompter, one of Flat racing’s most popular geldings of all time. Irish-based trainer Joanna Morgan, the first woman to ride at Royal Ascot in 1975, saddled her only winner at the meeting when Roca Tumu won in 2013, while last year saw jockey Harry Bentley enjoy his first ever Royal Ascot win when swooping late aboard Biometric to deny Frankie Dettori a five-timer on the day.

4.40pm

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap)

Originally run as The Fern Hill Stakes, this race was part of the traditional Heath Day card on the Saturday after Royal Ascot. It was renamed after the Norfolk royal residence when the Royal Meeting was expanded to five days as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002. The competitive mile handicap, limited to three-year-old fillies, has seen some excellent winners over the years, including Timepiece (2010), who went on to land the Group 1 Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket, and 2006 winner Red Evie, who subsequently won two Group 1s over a mile. Last year’s renewal was a particularly memorable one, as Hayley Turner became the first female jockey to win at the Royal Meeting in 32 years, delivering a perfectly timed ride on Thanks Be to hold off the challenge of Her Majesty The Queen’s Magnetic Charm.

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How To Read Your Racecard Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey

Sex of horse c = colt h = horse g = gelding f = filly m = mare

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

No. of days since last ran

Sire

Age of horse

Dam

Horse’s name

Damsire

18 ESTIMATE (IRE) (50)

4 8 11 (123)

0/1133-1 B f Monsun (Ger) - Ebaziya (IRE) (Darshaan)

THE QUEEN

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Draw

(Breeder - His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S. C.)

Ryan Moore Draw

C PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, 5

BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Lightly raced filly who won the 2m Queen’s Vase at this meeting last year and was back to winning ways on reappearance last month, again over this 2m when taking a Group 3 decisively; a touch more is needed but open to further progress and pedigree - by stamina influence and a half-sister to Enzeli (by Kahyasi), winner of this in 1999 - is replete with stamina.

Official BHA Rating 108

Form Guide C = Course winner CD = Course & Distance Winner D = Distance winner BF = Beaten favourite Previous Performances / = denotes new season – = denotes new year d = disqualified r = ran out U= unseated rider P = pulled up

Owner Owner’s Colours

Trainer and location of training establishment

Official BHA Rating 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

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

Estimate won The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2013.

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Country where horse is trained

Outstanding First Northern Hemisphere Foals Colt out of dual Gr.1 winner La Collina

Filly out of Gr.3 winner Lightening Quick

Colt out of Gr.3 winning 2YO sprinter La Rioja

Filly out of Sudu Queen

Colt out of Stakes placed 2YO sprinter White Bullet

Colt out of Dream Of Joy

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“Our Zoustar fillies are absolutely gorgeous and we couldn’t be happier. They have everything you want; tremendous presence, correct, incredibly well-balanced with a lovely way of moving and a strong backend and hindleg.”

Sara Cumani, Fittocks Stud

“We’re over the moon with our Zoustar colt.

A handsome & exceptionally well put together individual with a tough but very lovable character. He really is the perfect package.”

Tracy Vigors, Hillwood Stud

“I’m excited about Zoustar but I’m even more excited about him now that I’ve seen his foals.

We foaled 9 here and they are a cracking bunch. Scopey, muscled and with a good walk they should go down very well at the sales.”

The Hon. Peter Stanley, New England Stud

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1.15 First Race

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Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres) For Three Yrs Old

Stalls - Inside

(Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467.

(Penalty Value £22641.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 HIGHLAND CHIEF (IRE) (264) 9 7 (133)

136- B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony (Montjeu (IRE)) MRS FITRI HAY

PAUL & OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe

(Breeder - Mrs Fitri Hay)

Rossa Ryan Draw

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, 16 quartered cap.

HHHH Ended last season on a low-key note but had looked highly promising in two previous starts, notably when third in Listed Chesham Stakes at this meeting (good; won on soft previously); on a fair enough mark if that year-old form can be repeated and dam’s side of pedigree very encouraging for this step up in trip; well worth considering in first-time cheekpieces. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/9/2019 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Official BHA Rating 101

2 GRAND ROCK (IRE) (241)

9 5 (131)

4113- B c Acclamation - Miss Gibraltar (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) MR HUSSAIN ALABBAS LOOTAH Cieren Fallon (3)

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder - Peter & Hugh McCutcheon)

Draw

EMERALD GREEN, WHITE diamonds on sleeves, 17 WHITE cap.

HHH Promising 2yo, winning on his second and third starts (about 1m, heavy) and winding up with close third in ordinary Listed race at Pontefract (soft); half brother to two good winning stayers so quite possible this step up to 1m2f will see him find the bit more needed; of interest.

Official BHA Rating 99

3 LASER SHOW (IRE) (103)

12-0106 Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Entertains (AUS) (Street Cry (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

9 3 (129) Harry Bentley Draw

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HH Two wins in six starts, on debut last season (good to firm; sole start on turf ) and on dirt at Meydan (9.5f ) in January; well beaten last two times and has a good bit to prove overall on first run since being gelded.

Official BHA Rating 97

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The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

4 HYPOTHETICAL (IRE) (15)

Trainer st lb

(lbs)

9 3 (129)

1-4 Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Peut Etre (IRE) (Whipper (USA))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Knocktoran Stud)

BF

Draw

2

SILVER, tassel on cap.

HHHH Well-bred 550,000gns yearling who won well on debut on Chelmsford AW (1m) in December; backed out of it late when fourth in 1m2f Group 3 on Kempton AW (favourite) recently, when doing a bit too much too soon; opening mark is reasonable and profile (very lightly raced and from a top yard) points to strong potential for improvement; shortlisted.

Official BHA Rating 97

5 TRITONIC (250)

4115- Ch c Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography (Selkirk (USA)) MCNEILL FAMILY & MR IAN DALE

ALAN KING, Barbury Castle

(Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap.

9 1 (127) Oisin Murphy Draw

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HHHH Faded out of it upped to 1m2f (soft) on final 2yo start but pedigree strongly suggests this trip will suit and had previously looked very promising, notably when winning at Newbury (1m, good); possible he can yet come on again this season and not ruled out under Oisin Murphy.

Official BHA Rating 95

6 ACQUITTED (IRE) (12)

141-2 B or Br c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Blameless (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) JOHN LIVOCK & NAT LACY

HUGO PALMER, Newmarket

(Breeder - Lannister Holdings)

DARK BLUE, GREY hoop, GREY cap.

8 13 (125) Ryan Moore Draw

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HHHHH Useful form in two wins from four starts last season, particularly his narrow win in 1m novice at Newbury (heavy; form working out well); clear second to very promising winner (runs in Saturday’s St James’s Palace) on seasonal/handicap debut at Newcastle recently and still looks attractively weighted up 4lb here; dam’s side of pedigree encouraging stamina-wise; major claims.

Official BHA Rating 93

7 YA HAYATI (USA) (103)

61-10 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Wedding Toast (USA) (Street Sense (USA)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

8 12 (124) James Doyle Draw

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ROYAL BLUE, RED cap.

HHH Off since below par on dirt at Meydan in March; lightly raced colt had previously looked very promising, notably when winning there on turf (9.5f, good) in February despite pulling hard; very well bred and stall one a good draw as he should be able to be buried in the pack and get some cover; interesting.

Official BHA Rating 92

8 GLOBAL STORM (IRE) (11)

8 12 (124)

2231-1 Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Travel (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Grenane House Stud)

D

Draw

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ROYAL BLUE.

HHHH Breakthrough success on handicap debut at Newmarket on final run last season (1m1f, heavy) and followed up there recently (1m2f, good), albeit only narrowly after travelling best; could be that bit sharper now but has a 5lb penalty and is minus Cieren Fallon’s 3lb claim so more is needed.

Official BHA Rating 87 (+6)

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The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes - continued

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Form

Owner

9 GALLASIDE (FR) (253)

Trainer st lb

331110- B c Lucayan (FR) - Gallaecia (SPA) (Choisir (AUS)) APPLE TREE STUD

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Hollie Doyle

(Breeder - Canarias SRL & Felix Miranda Suarez)

(lbs)

8 9 (121)

Draw

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WHITE, EMERALD GREEN star, striped sleeves.

HH Rattled off a hat-trick at 7f-1m last season, twice on AW and once on turf (soft), before well beaten upped to 1m2f on final start; pedigree raises stamina doubt for 1m2f but needs to improve on that 1m winning form in any case; others preferred.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/10/2019 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Official BHA Rating 89

10 CEPHEUS (12)

1-0 Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crimson Cheer (USA) (Van Nistelrooy (USA)) MR G. P. M. MORLAND

BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

8 7 (119) Jim Crowley

(Breeder - Biddestone Stud Ltd)

Draw

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PINK and PURPLE (quartered), halved sleeves.

HH Promising start when coming with a late run to win 7f Newmarket maiden in August (good); no impact when 150-1 for the 2,000 Guineas on recent return; still very early days and by a good stamina-influence sire so 1m2f could well suit but improvement needed on what little evidence we have so far.

Official BHA Rating 87

11 YOSHIMI (IRE) (12)

22123-3 Gr g Dream Ahead (USA) - Dawn Dew (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) MRS LAUREN HART & PARTNER

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

8 5 (117) Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG)

Draw

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BLACK, PINK spots, armlets and spots on cap.

HHH Ran well all six starts last season, including when winning Musselburgh novice (7f, good to firm) and good second in 1m nursery at Ayr (good); promising return when third on Newcastle AW (1m) recently, shaping as if step up in trip will suit (despite pedigree suggesting otherwise); more needed and wide draw is tricky but each-way shout. Official BHA Rating 85

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8 5 (117)

0021-30 B c Due Diligence (USA) - Bling Bling (IRE) (Indian Ridge) DAVID ELSWORTH & MICHAEL ELLIOTT William Carson

DAVID ELSWORTH, Newmarket

(Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade)

Draw

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PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

HH Off the mark at Newmarket (1m, good) in September on final 2yo start; faded to be well beaten after leading at the same track when upped to 1m2f recently and stamina still very much to prove; others much preferred. Official BHA Rating 85 (-1)

13 TOM COLLINS (15)

0210-0 Br c Dubawi (IRE) - Cocktail Queen (IRE) (Motivator) MR J. C. SMITH

DAVID ELSWORTH, Newmarket

8 4 (116) David Probert

(Breeder - Littleton Stud)

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw

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HH Off the mark at Newmarket (7f, soft) in October but this well-bred colt’s limitations have evidently been exposed in two

comprehensive defeats in Group 3s since, first on heavy (7f ) and then upped to 1m2f on AW; something to prove now.

Official BHA Rating 84

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The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

14 CEMHAAN (11)

0-214 B c Muhaarar - Shalwa (Galileo (IRE))

SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL MAKTOUM R Newmarket

JOHN GOSDEN, NE

(lbs)

8 3 (115)

N - Essafinaat UK Ltd) (Breeder -RU N O chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap.

YELLOW, ROYAL NBLUE

Draw

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HHH Progressive on the AW, including odds-on 1m novice win at Kempton in March, and latest solid fourth in a fair handicap at Lingfield (1m), when wide on the home turn; more needed in this better-contested race but dam’s side of pedigree encouraging for 1m2f on turf debut now and each-way claims.

Official BHA Rating 83

15 MAORI KNIGHT (IRE) (11)

34-12 B c Camelot - Chatham Islands (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) WHITE BEECH FARM

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

8 3 (115) David Egan

(Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud)

BF

Draw

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WHITE and RED check, hooped sleeves, RED cap.

HHHH Fulfilled previous promise when winning on Chelmsford AW (1m) in February and ran very well in sole start since, when close second at Haydock (good to soft; led) upped to 1m2f recently; split two promising colts there and may be sharper now so worth considering despite the rise in class.

Official BHA Rating 83 (+6)

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641-5 B c Excelebration (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE) (Dansili) HP RACING HMS PRESIDENT

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

8 2 (114) Martin Dwyer

(Breeder - Skymarc Farm)

WHITE, RED seams, RED and WHITE quartered cap.

Draw

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HH Came good at third attempt with comfortable success in maiden on Newcastle AW (1m) in November; ran well on

recent seasonal debut at Yarmouth (1m2f ) but faded late on and stamina remains unproven (pedigree raises some doubts); more needed anyway and others are readily preferred.

Official BHA Rating 82

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121-3 B g Archipenko (USA) - Avon Lady (Avonbridge) MICK AND JANICE MARISCOTTI

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

8 2 (114) Hayley Turner Draw

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, 11 DARK BLUE sleeves and cap.

HHH Three runs over 1m at two at an ordinary level, winning twice on Polytrack (second on firm at Bath in between); solid seasonal/handicap debut third at Newmarket (1m2f, good) but more needed in this better race. Official BHA Rating 82

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18

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Visor worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs 2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Race Summary: GLOBAL STORM, one of three Godolphin representatives in this race, made a pleasing return when holding off all challengers in a handicap at Newmarket over this distance and can step up here. Highland Chief was third to Pinatubo and Lope Y Fernandez in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot last year but disappointed badly in the Royal Lodge Stakes when beating only one home. He is surely better than that form indicates. Hypothetical started favourite for the Classic Trial at Kempton but did not settle well and finished only fourth. He is another who deserves a second chance. Acquitted came up against the well regarded Palace Pier on his return and did well, emerging clear best of the rest Race Predictor: GLOBAL STORM HIGHLAND CHIEF HYPOTHETICAL Forecast: 4-1 Acquitted (IRE), 11-2 Hypothetical (IRE), 13-2 Global Storm (IRE), 9-1 Maori Knight (IRE), 10-1 Tritonic, 12-1 Grand Rock (IRE), Ya Hayati (USA), 14-1 Highland Chief (IRE), 16-1 Cepheus, Yoshimi (IRE), Bronze River, 20-1 Gallaside (FR), HMS President (IRE), 25-1 Laser Show (IRE), 33-1 Dogged, Tom Collins

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ROYAL ASCOT AT HOME

By Henry Birtles, The Racing Poet It may not be the same, from much we now refrain And though we long for normal times to come around again Our challenge is adapting to hold onto what we treasure Our norms, our fun, our everydays, The things that make us…US, our ways Our business and our pleasure It may not be the same, it will not be the same, But June is here, the skies are clear, it’s Racing ’s time again Royal Ascot goes ahead, for once behind closed doors It’s thumbs up time, our sport proceeds The champion Jockeys, Noble Steeds, Assembled for The Cause Positive’s the byword; looking forward, it’s unique It will not happen every year, this one-off Ascot Week It’s screen time, Twitter, Facebook, the old Telly, Insta, Zoom Remotely party with your friends Bring what you can, the odds and ends And decorate the room StyledWithThanks, the Hashtag, is a calling to our nation, To honour those who help us, through a form of celebration To tell them that we won’t forget, for them we must campaign We’ll stay indoors, tune in and cheer We’ll drink to now and pray next year, We’ll hit the track again But now is now and now is here, a virtual life existence Two metres is the guideline, our ordered social distance So let us find it in ourselves to give it all we can Enjoy it all, as if we’re there, Glad rags and hats, good times and flare The stay home Ascot Fan

Our thanks goes to Henry Birtles, The Racing Poet and HBA Media, who has written this poem specifically to celebrate this year’s unique Royal Meeting.

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A History Of Ascot Over three centuries Ascot has both set and raised the standard for racecourses.

It has evolved from the far-sighted vision of a Queen from a distant era into a byword for horse racing of the highest quality. The palpable sense of glamour, pageantry and history, underpinned by Ascot’s outstanding modern facilities, offers an experience like no other.

It all began more than 300 years ago, in 1711, when the first horse races were staged on a piece of heathland that Queen Anne had identified as a suitable place to run horses. On Saturday 11th August of that year, seven horses lined up to compete for the inaugural ‘Her Majesty’s Plate’.

That piece of heathland has evolved into one of the world’s most iconic sporting theatres. Ascot’s first four-day event, from which the formal ‘Royal’ Ascot meeting would eventually spring, took place in 1768.

In 1825, King George IV suggested that the reigning monarch could travel in a horse-drawn carriage from the racecourse’s Golden Gates, and down the Straight Mile, to open Royal Ascot each day. And so the Royal Procession – one of Royal Ascot’s most famous and beloved traditions – was born.

1910’s Royal Meeting, which came a few weeks after the death of King Edward VII, became known as ‘Black Ascot’. Racegoers attended in mourning attire as a mark of respect to the late monarch, who occupies a place in Ascot’s history as one of its most passionate supporters.

In 1939, the first racing fixture staged separately from the Royal meeting took place at Ascot. 1951 saw the launch of The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, which is staged every July and is one of the most prestigious middle-distance races in Europe, and since 2011 Ascot has hosted QIPCO British Champions Day – the star-studded championship finale to the flat season.

The Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees have all been celebrated at Royal Ascot. In 2006, Her Majesty opened a new Grandstand, heralding a new era for the racecourse and consolidating its position as one of the finest racing venues in the world.

From Frankel to Black Caviar and from Yeats to Brigadier Gerard, Ascot has crowned so many champions across so many eras. It’s been some story so far, and we can’t wait to find what the next chapters hold.

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1.50 Second Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race)

One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9F Abt 212Yds) (1,900 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards

Stalls - Inside

(Class 1) Total race value £50000

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(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £23320; Second £9530; Third £4765; Fourth £2385.

(Penalty Value £29600) A SS

Form

Owner

1 DUBAI WARRIOR (117)

Trainer Age st lb

12011-1 B c Dansili - Mahbooba (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))

SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL MAKTOUM

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

Robert Havlin

(Breeder - Essafinaat Ltd)

D

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap.

(lbs)

4 9 8 (134)

Draw

3

HHH Took his AW record to 5-6 when readily making all in Winter Derby at Lingfield (1m2f ) in February; beaten favourite in French Group 3 (good) on sole previous outing on turf but it’s too soon to suggest he doesn’t act on it; will need a really smart effort under his 5lb penalty, though, and Dettori apparently favours Crossed Baton.

Official BHA Rating 114

2 CROSSED BATON (215)

5 9 6 (132)

226/021- B g Dansili - Sacred Shield (Beat Hollow) MR K. ABDULLAH Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

D

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw

9

HHH Runner-up in the Hampton Court at this meeting as a 3yo; lightly raced last year but 1m2f Lingfield (AW) Listed success on final start shows he retains all his ability; cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained; seemingly preferred by Dettori to Dubai Warrior but he’ll require a big career best to defy his 3lb penalty.

Official BHA Rating 106

3 MOUNTAIN HUNTER (USA) (103) 6 9 6 (132)

51-5303 B g Lonhro (AUS) - Tamarillo (Daylami (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

(Breeder - Darley)

D

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

Pat Cosgrave Draw

13

HH Shaded tight finish in 1m4f Newmarket Listed (good) last September; best effort from four runs in Dubai at the beginning of 2020 when third in Group 2 in March but only seventh in this on British reappearance last year; has a 3lb penalty and suspicion he’ll find a few too strong once again.

Official BHA Rating 108

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The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

4 COCKALORUM (IRE) (16)

(lbs)

5 9 3 (129)

30024-2 B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA)) H DEAN & R FELL Callum Rodriguez

ROGER FELL, Nawton

(Breeder - Jim Bradley)

D

Draw

12

LIGHT BLUE, BEIGE cross belts, BEIGE cap.

H Has developed into a useful handicapper around 1m2f for this yard; good reappearance second at Newcastle 16 days ago but surely biting off a bit more than he can chew in this company.

Official BHA Rating 89

5 DREAM CASTLE (103)

6 9 3 (129)

00-0234 B g Frankel - Sand Vixen (Dubawi (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

William Buick

(Breeder - Darley)

ROYAL BLUE.

Draw

10

HHH Triple Group winner over 1m1f at Meydan (all good) at the beginning of 2019 but has operated a little below that

level since, never threatening to land a serious blow when fourth in Group 1 there in March; only a return to his very best will suffice.

Official BHA Rating 108

6 EXTRA ELUSIVE (138)

5 9 3 (129)

/2352-6 Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Nessina (USA) (Hennessy (USA)) 0 MR IMAD ALSAGAR

ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton

Jason Watson

(Breeder - Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar)

D

DARK GREEN, WHITE stars on sleeves.

Draw

6

HHH Knocked on the door at Listed/Group 3 level last year, going down by only a head to Elarqam over 1m2f at Sandown

(good to firm; has won on soft) on final start in July; gelded and off for seven months; well below par in Lingfield Listed on return in February but overall record suggests he can bounce straight back (yard going well); often held up. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/2/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the tight track.

Official BHA Rating 106

7 FOREST RANGER (IRE) (250) 6 9 3 (129)

216664- B g Lawman (FR) - Alava (IRE) (Anabaa (USA)) MRS H. STEEL

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

(Breeder - Yeguada de Milagro SA)

D

Tony Hamilton Draw

EMERALD GREEN, WHITE cross belts, 4 ORANGE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

HH Group 2 winner over this trip on soft at Chester last spring but subsequent 2019 efforts were underwhelming so an eight-month break needs to have had a reviving effect; is at least handily drawn for one who usually races up with the pace.

Official BHA Rating 108

8 FOX TAL (243)

4 9 3 (129)

3143/14- B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Maskunah (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 2 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HHHHH Back from an absence with a bang last autumn, winning Doncaster conditions event (1m2f, good to firm) before excellent fourth to Magical in Champion Stakes over C&D (soft); only had six career starts so further progress isn’t out of the question, particularly with his yard in such good form since the resumption; big player from a handy inside stall.

Official BHA Rating 115

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2

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 KING OTTOKAR (FR) (11)

(lbs)

4 9 3 (129)

0/1435-5 B c Motivator - Treasure (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) MRS SUSAN ROY Kieran Shoemark

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

(Breeder - E.A.R.L. Haras Du Quesnay)

Draw

8

D MAUVE.

HH Third in the Hampton Court over C&D (soft) at last year’s meeting but has seen the track only twice since, finishing 9l last of five in 1m2f Haydock Group 3 (good to soft) on reappearance 11 days ago; may have needed the run but he needs to have come on a lot in a short time.

Official BHA Rating 106

2

10 MOUNTAIN ANGEL (IRE) (209) 6 9 3 (129)

150220- B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Fanciful Dancer (Groom Dancer (USA)) MR ZIAD A. GALADARI

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

James Doyle

(Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

Draw

C D

EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, 5 WHITE sleeves, quartered cap.

HHHH Met trouble when fifth in this contest last year and went on to finish runner-up twice in Group company in France (both 1m2f, very soft) in the second half of the season; has won on reappearance for the last two years so seven-month layoff unlikely to be an issue; each-way claims.

Official BHA Rating 111

11 PRINCE EIJI (13)

4 9 3 (129)

135/43-4 Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Izzi Top (Pivotal) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

C

Draw

16

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

HH Very useful form in a light career; respectable fourth in 1m Newmarket Listed on reappearance, albeit better placed than most the way that race unfolded; acts on good to firm and soft; wide draw a negative now stepping up to 1m2f for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 104

12 REGAL REALITY (243)

5 9 3 (129)

313450- B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean) CHEVELEY PARK STUD

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Jim Crowley

(Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Ltd)

D

RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Draw

11

HHHH Weakened tamely when returned to front-running tactics in Champion Stakes here (soft) on final 4yo start but he’d

had a solid campaign prior to that, winning the Brigadier Gerard and third to Enable in the Eclipse (both Sandown; 1m2f ); has given problems in the preliminaries and been gelded over the winter; obvious form chance but perhaps wouldn’t want too much rain (has won on soft but very best efforts on good or firmer).

Official BHA Rating 119

13 SIR DRAGONET (IRE) (87)

4 9 3 (129)

11544-2 B c Camelot - Sparrow (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

MRS JOHN MAGNIER,MR M.TABOR & MR D.SMITH

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Orpendale, Wynatt & Chelston)

BF

Ryan Moore Draw

7

DARK BLUE.

HHHH Highly talented, easily winning Chester Vase (1m4f, good to soft) on second career start before a close fifth in the Derby (good to firm); has suffered short-priced reversals on both previous attempts over 1m2f, including on Naas reappearance in March, but it’s interesting that connections persevere at this trip; still has time to fulfil that significant early promise.

Official BHA Rating 116

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The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

14 WALKINTHESAND (IRE) (281) 4 9 3 (129)

251043- B c Footstepsinthesand - Masseera (IRE) (Alzao (USA)) MR SAEED SUHAIL

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Pat Dobbs

(Breeder - Churchtown House Stud)

(lbs)

Draw

D

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, 1 ROYAL BLUE spots.

HH Defied lofty mark in a 1m2f handicap at Newmarket last July; confirmed he’s a smart performer when third in Doncaster conditions event on final start but Fox Tal holds him on that form; very best efforts have come on good to firm.

Official BHA Rating 108

15 ALOE VERA (392)

4 8 12 (124)

11- B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Almiranta (Galileo (IRE)) MISS K. RAUSING

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Harry Bentley

(Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

Draw

D

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, 14 WHITE sleeves and cap.

HHH Unbeaten in two starts over 1m2f (both good) last May, looking another very promising filly for her trainer when surging clear late on in Goodwood Listed event latterly; the 14 box could prove tricky to negotiate for one so inexperienced and is returning from an absence but she’s certainly an interesting runner for her very much in-form stable.

Official BHA Rating 103

16 BUBBLE AND SQUEAK (12)

5 8 12 (124)

54512-5 B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Comeback Queen (Nayef (USA))

CHRIS WRIGHT,HOLLY WRIGHT,CHLOE FORSYTH

SYLVESTER KIRK, Upper Lambourn

Ben Curtis

(Breeder - Stratford Place Stud)

Draw

C

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW sleeves, 15 ROYAL BLUE armlets and star on YELLOW cap.

H Useful handicapper on turf/AW, but unplaced in several Listed attempts on the continent and beaten 10l into fifth in Newmarket Group 2 on reappearance; seems certain to come up short again.

Official BHA Rating 91

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12.

Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs 2019: ADDEYBB (IRE) 5 9 3 Daniel Tudhope 5-1 (William Haggas) 16 ran

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2

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

2

Race Summary: SIR DRAGONET, who started favourite for last year’s Derby, finished fifth there and fourth in the St Leger. Despite being beaten on his return, he can step up here. Last year’s Eclipse third Regal Reality has since been gelded and could be a big player for a stable that excels at improving older horses. Fox Tal is still lightly raced after only six career starts and shaped like a horse to follow when fourth to Magical over this course and distance in the Champion Stakes last October. John Gosden, who has sent out the winner of this race four times in the last ten years, saddles Crossed Baton and Dubai Warrior, winner of the Winter Derby in February but yet to prove his effectiveness on turf.

Race Predictor: SIR DRAGONET REGAL REALITY FOX TAL Forecast: 3-1 Fox Tal, 7-2 Sir Dragonet (IRE), 4-1 Regal Reality, 10-1 Dubai Warrior, Crossed Baton, 12-1 Mountain Angel (IRE), 14-1 Extra Elusive, Aloe Vera, 16-1 Dream Castle, 20-1 Mountain Hunter (USA), 22-1 Forest Ranger (IRE), 25-1 King Ottokar (FR), Prince Eiji, 33-1 Walkinthesand (IRE), 100-1 Cockalorum (IRE), Bubble And Squeak

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2.25 Third Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

Seven Furlongs (7F) (1,400 metres) For Three Yrs Old

Stalls - Centre

(Class 1) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £27984; Second £11436; Third £5718; Fourth £2862.

(Penalty Value £35520) A SS

3

Form Owner

1 ABOVE (FR) (258)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

121136- B c Anjaal - Broken Applause (IRE) (Acclamation) QATAR RACING LIMITED

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

9 1 (127) Oisin Murphy

(Breeder - Mr J. Kilpatrick & Mme D. Ades Hazan)

Draw

D

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, 10 GOLD tassel.

HH Juvenile form (6f/7f ) included three wins on AW/turf and a placed effort in German Group 3; below par in Irish Listed race final start; difficult assignment in this field.

Official BHA Rating 100

2 CELESTIN (FR) (17)

9 1 (127)

211-24 B c Dabirsim (FR) - Celesteville (IRE) (Elusive City (USA)) ECURIE NORMANDIE PUR SANG

FABRICE CHAPPET, France

James Doyle

(Breeder - Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang)

GREY, MAROON stars, GREY cap, MAROON star.

Draw

2

HHHH French colt who has been largely progressive and brings Classic form, having finished fourth in the Poulains (1m, good to soft; switched to Deauville) last time out; raced mainly at 1m but gives impression he’ll cope with this drop back to 7f; major player in cheekpieces.

Official BHA Rating 110

3 FLEETING PRINCE (IRE) (14) 9 1 (127)

2100-34 B c No Nay Never (USA) - My Sweet Georgia (IRE) (Royal Applause) MRS SUSAN ROY Kieran Shoemark

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

(Breeder - Edgeridge Ltd)

Draw

7

MAUVE.

HH Sole win came in novice event; good fourth in Group 3 at Newcastle (AW) two weeks ago, taking his 6f form to a new level; however, needs further improvement for this new trip.

Official BHA Rating 102

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The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

4 KING LEONIDAS (11)

(lbs)

9 1 (127)

1-1 B c Kingman - Reem (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Essafinaat UK Ltd)

D

Draw

15

SILVER, tassel on cap.

HHHH Kingman colt who has won a couple of novice races at Newmarket (7f/1m, soft/good), defying a penalty in decent style last time; smart prospect who represents the Gosden/Dettori combination and has to be feared.

Official BHA Rating 100

5 KING OF ATHENS (USA) (9)

0051-52 B c War Front (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/TABOR/FLAXMAN STABLES

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

9 1 (127) Sean Levey

(Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt)

D

Draw

11

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

HH Has generally looked a fair way down the pecking order at Ballydoyle; admittedly showed improved form in Listed race at Leopardstown (7f, good to firm; neck second) last week but more is required at this level.

Official BHA Rating 98

6 LORD OF THE LODGE (IRE) (120) 9 1 (127)

10612-1 B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Archetypal (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) MRS ELAINE M. BURKE

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Ben Curtis

(Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, striped sleeves, RED cap, 3 ROYAL BLUE star.

HHH Useful 6f performer, with two wins (turf/AW) flanking his second in the Gimcrack; that York Group 2 form (peak effort) puts him in the picture but chance partly depends on how well he stays this new trip. Official BHA Rating 109

7 MISTER SNOWDON (15)

11 Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Welsh Cake (Fantastic Light (USA)) MR M. J. CADDY

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

9 1 (127) Shane Kelly

(Breeder - Horizon Bloodstock Limited)

Draw

D

WHITE, LIGHT GREEN stars, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, 9 WHITE stars and stars on cap.

HH Similar profile to King Leonidas having won two novice events, in his case at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) and Yarmouth (7f, firm); nice prospect for Richard Hughes but has a lot to find on bare form.

Official BHA Rating 89

8 MOLATHAM (250)

2114- Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Cantal (Pivotal) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

9 1 (127) Jim Crowley

(Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Ltd)

D

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Draw

5

HHHH Progressive on good to firm ground last season, winning valuable maiden at York’s Ebor festival and Listed race

at Doncaster; beat subsequent Guineas runner-up Wichita in latter; soft surface was to blame for his Group 3 defeat on final start; 2-2 over 7f; big player if the going is in his favour.

Official BHA Rating 102

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3

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

(lbs)

9 MONARCH OF EGYPT (USA) (6) 9 1 (127)

12205-0 B c American Pharoah (USA) - Up (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

P BRANT/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Ryan Moore

(Breeder - Ran Jan Racing, Inc)

Draw

DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN yoke, 6 LIGHT GREEN armlets, DARK GREEN cap.

HHHHH Ballydoyle colt who finished second to Siskin in two Group contests at the Curragh (good/soft) last summer; below form since but saw little daylight when seventh to that rival in the Irish 2,000 Guineas most recently; has strong claims on his peak RPR. Official BHA Rating 111

10 MYSTERY POWER (IRE) (250) 9 1 (127)

11620- B c No Nay Never (USA) - Gems (Haafhd) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

3

(Breeder - Ms Siobhan O’Rahilly)

Draw

D

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 12 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HHH Comfortably held the two times he faced Pinatubo but showed he’s Group 2 class when winning the Superlative at Newmarket and runner-up in the Mill Reef at Newbury, both on fast ground; each-way claims on that form.

Official BHA Rating 109

11 REPARTEE (IRE) (280)

1432- Br c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pleasantry (Johannesburg (USA)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

9 1 (127) Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Wansdyke Farms Ltd & J. M. Burke)

Draw

4

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

HHH Useful form over 6f/6.5f as a juvenile, including an impressive debut win at York and placed efforts in the Gimcrack and Doncaster sales race; bred to stay 7f; not fully exposed but has something to find on ratings.

Official BHA Rating 101

12 ROPEY GUEST (229)

335332- B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE)) JOHN GUEST RACING

GEORGE MARGARSON, Newmarket

9 1 (127) Tom Queally

(Breeder - Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd)

Draw

WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, 1 ROYAL BLUE cap.

HH Above-average maiden last year having performed creditably in Group races on several occasions, close second at Newmarket (7f ) the final time; now 0-10, however, and has a tougher task in this field.

Official BHA Rating 101 (-2)

13 SYMBOLIZE (IRE) (322)

145- Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - French Flirt (Peintre Celebre (USA)) SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

9 1 (127) David Probert

(Breeder - Dc Investments Ltd)

DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Draw

14

HH Good sprinting form as a 2yo, winning on debut then fourth in the Windsor Castle at this meeting and fifth in the

Richmond at Goodwood; however, possibly vulnerable over this stiff 7f on return from 322-day absence.

Official BHA Rating 102

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The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

(lbs)

14 VENTURA LIGHTNING (FR) (14) 9 1 (127)

11502-5 Gr c No Nay Never (USA) - From This Day On (USA) (El Prado (IRE))

MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING LXXXI & PARTNER

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Tony Hamilton

(Breeder - Snowdrop Stud Corporation Limited)

Draw

8

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

HH Raced at shorter trips; runner-up in York Listed race on final 2yo start and wasn’t disgraced in Newcastle Group 3 on AW/seasonal debut (both 6f ); form has levelled off and needs to pull out more.

Official BHA Rating 101

15 FINAL SONG (IRE) (11)

6-13234 B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Rahiyah (USA) (Rahy (USA)) GODOLPHIN

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

8 12 (124) William Buick

(Breeder - Godolphin)

C D

Draw

13

ROYAL BLUE.

HHHH Finished third in the Queen Mary at this meeting 12 months ago (debut winner here the time before); 7f winner in Dubai early this year; creditable fourth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket back on British soil, outrunning her 100-1 odds; possibilities back down in trip/class.

Official BHA Rating 98 (+9)

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.

Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs 2019: SPACE TRAVELLER 3 9 1 Daniel Tudhope 25-1 (Richard Fahey) 18 ran Race Summary: The unbeaten KING LEONIDAS won impressively at Newmarket on his return and can step up here even though he faces the Poule d’Essai des Poulains fourth Celestin and several other promising types. Lord Of The Lodge comes into the reckoning on his Gimcrack second to Threat, a race in which Repartee finished third, while Ropey Guest and Molatham were third and fourth in a hot Autumn Stakes won by 2,000 Guineas fourth Military March.

Race Predictor: KING LEONIDAS LORD OF THE LODGE MOLATHAM Forecast: 7-2 King Leonidas, 5-1 Molatham, 6-1 Celestin (FR), 7-1 Monarch of Egypt (USA), 8-1 Final Song (IRE), 9-1 Lord of The Lodge (IRE), 12-1 Mystery Power (IRE), 14-1 Repartee (IRE), 20-1 King of Athens (USA), Mister Snowdon, Symbolize (IRE), Ventura Lightning (FR), 33-1 Above (FR), Fleeting Prince (IRE), Ropey Guest 27

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3.00 Fourth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)

Seven Furlongs (7F) (1,400 metres) For Two Yrs Old

Stalls - Centre

(Class 1) Total race value £40000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £18656; Second £7624; Third £3812; Fourth £1908.

(Penalty Value £23680) A SS

4

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 BATTLEGROUND (USA) (10)

5 B c War Front (USA) - Found (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

MR M. TABOR, D. SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt)

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

9 3 (129) Ryan Moore Draw

6

Foaled 10.5.2018. HHHH First foal of the yard’s excellent mare Found; kept on for fifth of 18 in Naas maiden (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; should improve upped to 7f with the experience under his belt; very interesting.

Official BHA Rating -

2 BRIGHT DEVIL (IRE) (14)

1 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Avenante (Champs Elysees) TEAM VALOR LLC & GARY BARBER

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Newtown Stud)

EMERALD GREEN, MAROON chevron, MAROON cap.

9 3 (129) Oisin Murphy Draw

1

Foaled 7.3.2018. HHH Had the run of the race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago, making all against the near rail; however, can’t really knock a successful debut and he’s open to progress.

Official BHA Rating -

3 CLARENDON CROSS (9)

3 B c New Approach (IRE) - Meet Me Halfway (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

MACDONALD, WRIGHT, WOODCOCK AND PARTNER

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Des Thurlby)

WHITE, MAROON and WHITE quartered cap.

9 3 (129) Pat Dobbs Draw

7

Foaled 6.3.2018. HH Showed ability with his third-place finish at Haydock but was over 3l behind Golden Flame and needs significant improvement upped in grade.

Official BHA Rating -

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The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

4 FIRST PROPHET (IRE) (6)

1 B c New Bay - Lus Na Greine (IRE) (Pour Moi (IRE)) H.H. SH NASSER BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

(Breeder - Ennistown Stud)

D

(lbs)

9 3 (129) James Doyle Draw

9

RED, WHITE armlets, striped cap.

Foaled 5.5.2018. HHH Travelled smoothly on his way to scoring at Newbury (7f, good) last Friday, getting the job done despite showing signs of greenness; promising and cannot be ruled out.

Official BHA Rating -

5 GOLDEN FLAME (IRE) (9)

9 3 (129)

2 B c Golden Horn - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Frankie Dettori

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Godolphin)

BF

Draw

5

SILVER, tassel on cap.

Foaled 1.2.2018. HHH Looked a typically game Johnston horse at Haydock (7f, good; clear second) last week, making the running and rallying once headed; should make a bold bid under Frankie Dettori.

Official BHA Rating -

6 MARCH LAW (IRE) (9)

9 3 (129)

4 B c Lawman (FR) - Dookus (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) SUSAN AND JOHN WATERWORTH Silvestre De Sousa

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Ballylinch Stud)

Draw

BLACK, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, 8 BLACK cap, WHITE diamond.

Foaled 9.3.2018. HH May be sharper for his Haydock run but finished behind Clarendon Cross and stablemate Golden Flame in that race; evidently up against it.

Official BHA Rating -

7 MODERN NEWS (11)

1 Ch c Shamardal (USA) - Modern Ideals (New Approach (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

9 3 (129) William Buick Draw

2

ROYAL BLUE.

Foaled 11.4.2018. HHHHH Shamardal colt who led close home at Newmarket (6f, good) 11 days ago, beating a fascinating stablemate who was the most expensive yearling sold at public auction in Europe last year; should relish this longer distance; useful prospect and commands respect.

Official BHA Rating -

8 CONCESSIONS (9)

1 B f Muhaarar - Front House (IRE) (Sadler’s R Wells (USA)) H.H. SH NASSER BIN HAMAD NEAL KHALIFA N

RICHARD RUHANNON, Marlborough

- Syndicate & Wilgerbosdrift) (Breeder - FrontN House

D

NO

RED, WHITE armlets, ORANGE cap.

8 12 (124)

Draw

4

Foaled 16.3.2018. HH Beat just two rivals, including Seattle Rock, in fillies’ maiden at Chelmsford (7f, AW) nine days ago; won quite well but goes into deeper waters against the boys here.

Official BHA Rating -

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4

The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form

Owner

9 SEATTLE ROCK (9)

Trainer st lb

3 B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Snoqualmie Girl (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) MR J. C. SMITH

SYLVESTER KIRK, Upper Lambourn

8 12 (124) David Egan

(Breeder - Littleton Stud)

(lbs)

Draw

3

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Foaled 8.5.2018. H Not beaten far in the three-runner contest at Chelmsford won by Concessions; has much more on her plate in this stronger race.

Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Record Time: 1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs 2019: PINATUBO (IRE) 2 9 3 James Doyle 3-1 (Charlie Appleby) 14 ran

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Race Summary: The Charlie Appleby stable unleashed Pinatubo in this race last year and now relies on MODERN NEWS, who won a hot Newmarket maiden first time out. Golden Flame, a son of Derby and Arc winner Golden Horn, showed promise when second on his debut and looks the chief threat. Aidan O’Brien saddles the first offspring of Arc-winning filly Found in Battleground, slowly away on his first start at Naas, for a race the trainer has won with September, Churchill and Maybe in the last ten years.

Race Predictor: MODERN NEWS GOLDEN FLAME BATTLEGROUND Forecast: 11-4 Modern News, 7-2 Battleground (USA), 9-2 Bright Devil (IRE), 11-2 Golden Flame (IRE), 8-1 First Prophet (IRE), 16-1 Clarendon Cross, 20-1 March Law (IRE), 33-1 Seattle Rock

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The Impact Of Coronavirus As a result of the unprecedented impact of the global coronavirus pandemic across the world in 2020, we are unable to welcome racegoers to join us for this year’s Royal Ascot. Following ongoing discussions with the UK government, racing will take place behind closed doors - with the safety of the public, staff and participating connections taking priority over everything else.

We look forward to welcoming our racegoers to Royal Ascot 2021 but are pleased to be able to provide racing fans with the opportunity to watch the five-day meeting on television. Royal Ascot 2020 will go ahead across the five days originally planned, from Tuesday 16th June to Saturday 20th June inclusive. All of the historic events remain on a revised timetable, with the addition of an extra six races resulting in a total of 36 contests across the five days: seven on the first four days and eight on the final day.

With racing only resuming in Great Britain on 1st June, the decision has been taken to make some changes from the traditional schedule. The St James’s Palace Stakes and The Coronation Stakes have been moved to the final day to maximise the amount of time between those races and The 2000 and 1000 Guineas, which took place on 6th and 7th June.

Four of the six two-year-old races will take place on the Friday and the Saturday, providing this year’s juveniles with as much time as possible before contesting key races at Royal Ascot.

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5f (2yo)

Track Records

58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13

5f (3yo+)

57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07

6f (2yo)

1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17

6f (3yo+)

1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17

7f (2yo)

1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19

7f (3yo+)

1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13

1m round (2yo)

1 min 39.55 secs by Joshua Tree age 2 wt 8-12 good, 26/09/09

1m round (3yo+)

1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18

1m straight (3yo+)

1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17

1m 2f

2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14

1m 4f

2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13

2m

3m 24.12s by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15

2m 4f

4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10

2m 51/ f 2

4 mins 45.24 secs by Pallasator age 9 wt 9-2 good to firm, 23/06/18

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom – of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2020 Flat season.

The records prior to this year’s Royal Ascot are as listed above.

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CATEGORIES EXPLAINED...

QIPCO British Champions Series showcases 35 of the UK’s finest Flat races, and last year included three of the world’s top five contests.

The Series races are contested across five different categories – sprint; middle distance; long distance; fillies & mares and kicks off with the mile division and the first Classic of the season, the QIPCO 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

SPRINT For horseracing’s speed merchants, the Sprint category comprises two races over the minimum distance of 5 furlongs and five races over 6 furlongs, including the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

MILE The Mile category kicks off with the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and is followed up by the St James’s Palace Stakes and the Queen Anne Stakes. The category culminates in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on QIPCO British Champions Day. With prize money of £1.1 million, it is Europe’s richest mile race.

MIDDLE DISTANCE The Middle Distance division consists of a number of hugely valuable and iconic races run between 10 and 12 furlongs. Highlights from the seven-race series include the world-famous Investec Derby run at Epsom and Britain’s richest ten-furlong race, the £1.3m QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day.

LONG DISTANCE In the QIPCO British Champions Series Long Distance category come the stamina-sapping races for horses that can stay the trip - the “stayers”. The category features seven races in total across the calendar including the 2 1/4 mile Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup on QIPCO British Champions Day.

FILLIES & MARES The very best fillies and mares battle it out to become queens of this division throughout the year, with seven Group 1 races run between 8 furlongs and 12 furlongs. This kicks off with the QIPCO 1000 Guineas in May and culminates in the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes in October.

T CHAMPIONSSERIES F BRITISHCHAMPIONSSERIES I CHAMPIONSSERIES

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3.35 Fifth Race

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The Gold Cup

(Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Stalls - Inside

Two Miles About Four Furlongs (19F abt 210Yds) (3,900 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 1) Total race value £250000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £116600; Second £47650; Third £23825; Fourth £11925.

(Penalty Value £148000) A SS

Form

Owner

1 CROSS COUNTER (110)

Trainer Age st lb

5 9 2 (128)

14340-5 B g Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

5

James Doyle

(Breeder - Godolphin)

C

(lbs)

Draw

6

ROYAL BLUE.

HHHH Melbourne Cup winner as a 3yo in 2018; began last year with a good win in the UAE but hasn’t quite made the breakthrough at the top level in Britain since, held behind Stradivarius when in the frame in this (soft; fourth) and at Goodwood (2m, good; third) last summer; that form still gives him every chance of chasing his old rival home.

Official BHA Rating 118

2 MEKONG (110)

5 9 2 (128)

0204-42 B g Frankel - Ship’s Biscuit (Tiger Hill (IRE)) MR KHALID BIN MISHREF

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Jim Crowley

(Breeder - Philip Newton)

Draw

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and sleeves, 4 EMERALD GREEN and WHITE striped cap.

HHH Very smart form at up to 2m for Sir Michael Stoute on occasions last year but significantly more needed to mix it with the best of these and be a win contender; ran well on second start for this trainer when second in valuable handicap in Saudi Arabia in February; stays 2m well enough to raise hopes this trip will suit and not impossible he can grab a minor placing.

Official BHA Rating 112

3 PRINCE OF ARRAN (12)

7 9 2 (128)

2120-33 B g Shirocco (GER) - Storming Sioux (Storming Home) MR SAEED BEL OBAIDA

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

ROYAL BLUE, RED stripe, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw

8

HH Stable stalwart who has been as good as ever over the last year or so, including in Australia (second in the Melbourne Cup), Saudi Arabia and when third to Nayef Road in well-contested Newcastle AW Group 3 this month; midfield show in this in 2017 inconclusive as regards stamina for 2m4f; either way, has 7lb-10lb to find to be a win contender.

Official BHA Rating 113

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The Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

4 STRADIVARIUS (IRE) (13)

(lbs)

6 9 2 (128)

11112-3 Ch h Sea The Stars (IRE) - Private Life (FR) (Bering) MR B. E. NIELSEN Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Bjorn Nielsen)

CD

Draw

2

BLACK, YELLOW cap.

HHHHH Top-class stayer, including winning this race for the last two years; creditable reappearance third over an inadequate 1m4f in Group 1 Coronation Cup recently should have teed him up nicely for this and he faces a weaker field than when winning this in 2018 and arguably last year as well; acts on good to firm and soft ground; should be hard to beat.

Official BHA Rating 122

5 WITHHOLD (12)

7 9 2 (128)

0/1015-0 B g Champs Elysees - Coming Back (Fantastic Light (USA)) ANTHONY BLOOM

ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton

(Breeder - Millsec Limited)

BF

Jason Watson Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap, 7 WHITE star.

HH Still a very smart front-runner when winning valuable Newbury handicap and Newmarket Listed race last season (both at about 2m); harried up front when below par on recent reappearance (in blinkers; cheekpieces return); highly likely to stay 2m4f; needs a career best by a fair way; others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 110

6 MOONLIGHT SPIRIT (IRE) (257) 4 9 1 (127)

113412- B g Dubawi (IRE) - Moonsail (Monsun (GER)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

William Buick Draw

3

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

HHH Very good young stayer last season albeit with the form of his win and second in 1m7f Group races in France some way short of top class; has been gelded; unraced beyond 1m7f, a trip he stays well; improvement needed but he’s still lightly raced and interesting that William Buick evidently prefers him to Cross Counter.

Official BHA Rating 110

7 NAYEF ROAD (IRE) (12)

4 9 1 (127)

21530-1 Ch c Galileo (IRE) - Rose Bonheur (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) MR MOHAMED OBAIDA

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - B. V. Sangster)

Ryan Moore Draw

1

ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, striped cap.

HHH Very smart 3yo last season, notably when third in the St Leger, and resumed with a marginal career best when upped to 2m and winning a well-contested Group 3 on Newcastle AW recently; dam’s side of pedigree is quite speedy and wouldn’t be sure this extreme test will be within his range; needs more even if it is.

Official BHA Rating 113

8 TECHNICIAN (IRE) (235)

4 9 1 (127)

161611- Gr c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Arosa (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) TEAM VALOR 1

MARTYN MEADE, Manton

(Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

EMERALD GREEN, MAROON chevron, MAROON cap.

Oisin Murphy Draw

5

HHH Excellent 3yo campaign included three Group-race wins, winding up with Group 1 success in Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp (around 1m7f; heavy) on final run, when staying on well and raising strong hopes that he can see out significantly further; best form on soft/heavy last season so needs to show he can do it on a faster surface but respected on form.

Official BHA Rating 116

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5

The Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

Record Time: 4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10 Median Time: 4 mins 22.00 secs 2019: STRADIVARIUS (IRE) 5 9 2 Frankie Dettori EVENS (John Gosden) 11 ran Race Summary: The betting suggests STRADIVARIUS will be able to land his third Gold Cup and his fourth success at this meeting. He certainly made a pleasing comeback behind Ghaiyyath in the Coronation Cup over an inadequate 1m4f at Newmarket, however he faces an interesting opponent in St Leger third NAYEF ROAD, who made a fine winning return in the Sagaro Stakes over 2m, the longest trip he has tackled, at Newcastle. Technician, who was in brilliant form on easy ground in France last season, including winning the Group 1 Prix Royal-Oak, also comes into consideration, particularly if the rains come.

Race Predictor: NAYEF ROAD STRADIVARIUS

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TECHNICIAN Forecast: 4-9 Stradivarius (IRE), 11-2 Technician (IRE), 15-2 Cross Counter, 11-1 Nayef Road (IRE), 14-1 Moonlight Spirit (IRE), 25-1 Prince of Arran, 33-1 Withhold, 50-1 Mekong

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The Wooldridge Group 45

4.10 Sixth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) One Mile (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ) For Three Yrs Old Colts And Geldings

Stalls - Centre

(Class 2) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £30384; Second £10068; Third £5034; Fourth £2514.

(Penalty Value £38814) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner

1 SUN POWER (FR) (110)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 7 (133)

14235-4 B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sparkling Smile (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Seven Hills Bloodstock NH Ltd)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 15 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

H Sole win in a 6f novice at Wolverhampton but he ran two cracking races in Listed company after, including when a close second over 7f here in July (good to soft); nothing flashy about his return to action on the AW in February, though, and needs to prove himself over the new trip.

Official BHA Rating 99

2 VERBOTEN (IRE) (13)

9 3 (129)

10-4 B or Gr c No Nay Never (USA) - Far Away Eyes (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

6

(Breeder - Mr B. Minde)

BF

Draw

18

ROYAL BLUE.

HHHHH Went straight from winning 7f Yarmouth novice on debut (good to firm) to a Group 1 over 1m at Newcastle where he suffered early interference; interesting that he was thought worthy of a place at that level and he was clearly in need of a return to 1m when eating up the ground late over 7f at Lingfield two weeks ago (finished alongside Grove Ferry); good claims.

Official BHA Rating 95

3 CHEROKEE TRAIL (USA) (12) 9 2 (128)

110-04 B c War Front (USA) - Moth (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

MR M TABOR, MR D SMITH & MRS J MAGNIER

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt)

C

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Ryan Moore Draw

2

H Looked promising when winning his first two 7f starts at two (good to firm), including here, but he was trounced on soft turf and dirt on his next two starts and he dropped out in 1m2f Listed event two weeks ago; this looks problematic.

Official BHA Rating 94

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The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

4 TORO STRIKE (USA) (280)

Trainer st lb

51233- B c Toronado (IRE) - Scarlet Strike (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) AL SHAQAB RACING

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

(Breeder - Al Shaqab Racing)

SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

(lbs)

9 2 (128) Tony Hamilton Draw

26

H Maiden win at 6f; two good efforts in defeat in a 7f Goodwood handicap last August (good) and a valuable sales race (about 6f; good to firm) but stamina for this stiff 1m is not guaranteed on reappearance.

Official BHA Rating 94

5 STARCAT (12)

1-0 Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Purr Along (Mount Nelson)

MARTIN HUGHES & MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN

HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley

(Breeder - Qatar Bloodstock & Newsells Park Stud)

D

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

9 2 (128) P. J. McDonald Draw

1

HH Finished strongly when winning 1m Kempton novice in December (9-1); was asked a very stiff question on return in the 2,000 Guineas but he ran well for a long way (hampered over 1f out) and couldn’t be dismissed at this more realistic level provided that race hasn’t left a mark.

Official BHA Rating 94

6 KHALOOSY (IRE) (208)

21- Gr c Dubawi (IRE) - Elshaadin (Dalakhani (IRE)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

9 2 (128) Jim Crowley Draw

19

HHHH It wasn’t a strong novice that he won on second start at Wolverhampton (about 1m) but he could hardly have done it more easily; a stiff 1m should be right up his street and this well-bred colt has plenty to recommend him.

Official BHA Rating 94

7 KONDRATIEV WAVE (IRE) (13) 9 2 (128)

462-152 Ch c Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Right Reason (IRE) (Manduro (GER)) MR B. J. MILLEN

TONY CARROLL, Cropthorne

(Breeder - Patrick Gleeson)

Ben Curtis Draw

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW cross belts, 25 EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap.

H Two wins at 5f-6f; only just touched off by Ziggle Pops after making the running over 7f at Lingfield recently ( just ahead of strong-finishing Grove Ferry and Verboten) but he isn’t an automatic improver for 1m.

Official BHA Rating 94

8 GLASVEGAS (IRE) (14)

9 1 (127)

13010-0 Gr g Zebedee - Rejuvenation (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)) WELDSPEC GLASGOW LIMITED Callum Rodriguez

KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

(Breeder - Gigginstown House Stud)

Draw

WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, 13 RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.

H Excellent third in the Listed Windsor Castle (5f, soft) here last year but his fortunes have been in decline since winning a 6f Hamilton novice in September; all to prove on first run beyond about 6f in first-time blinkers. Official BHA Rating 93

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6

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

9 SHARED BELIEF (IRE) (265)

(lbs)

9 1 (127)

15304- B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Hidden Belief (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

CHINA HORSE CLUB/BALLYLINCH STUD/CLIPPER Daniel Tudhope

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Ballyhane Stud)

Draw

EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE epaulets and armlets, 11 ORANGE cap, WHITE star.

H Often leads; winning debut over 7f at Sandown 12 months ago and later acquitted himself well in French Listed races at 1m (soft/good to soft); gelded since; needs to have improved to take a hand.

Official BHA Rating 93

10 JOHAN (6)

9 1 (127)

4116-1 B c Zoffany (IRE) - Sandreamer (IRE) (Oasis Dream) (in 5lb ex) JON AND JULIA AISBITT ER N

WILLIAM UN HAGGAS, Newmarket

D

R(Breeder - Jon and Julia Aisbitt)

N-

NO

Draw

DARK BLUE and MAROON diabolo, MAROON sleeves, 10 DARK BLUE cap.

HHHH Promising 2yo, winning twice at about 7f (good/good to soft), and has gone the right way over the winter judged on a dour staying effort to win what looked a competitive 1m Newbury handicap; 3lb well in despite penalty and a tough test at this trip is likely to suit; respected.

Official BHA Rating 88 (+8)

11 PATH OF THUNDER (IRE) (328) 9 0 (126)

3211- Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sunset Avenue (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

William Buick

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

Draw

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HHH All races at 5f-7f on good/good to firm, beating small fields on final two starts; form of latest win at Newmarket in July doesn’t look that strong now but improvement on the cards for powerful yard; has been gelded.

Official BHA Rating 92

12 ZIGGLE POPS (13)

03410-1 Ch c Zoffany (IRE) - Loch Ma Naire (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

SULLIVAN B’STOCK/ MERRIEBELLE IRISH FARM

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

6

9 0 (126) Sean Levey

(Breeder - St Albans Bloodstock Ltd)

RED, PINK hoop and armlets.

Draw

16

HHH Sole 2yo win in four-runner 7f Brighton novice; came home strongly to beat a few of these over 7f at Lingfield this month (22-1); the extra 1f should be within range on pedigree but a 5lb rise could be hard to cope with against so many promising types.

Official BHA Rating 92

13 DUBAI MIRAGE (IRE) (6)

9 0 (126)

23-1 Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Calipatria (Shamardal (USA)) (in 5lb ex) GODOLPHIN Cieren Fallon (3)

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

D

ROYAL BLUE, RED cap.

Draw

3

HHH Useful form in defeat at two; was found a golden opportunity back at 1m at Kempton last week; a penalty in this far harder race gives him a lot more to prove and first-time cheekpieces are another unknown factor.

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Official BHA Rating 87

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

14 HE’S A KEEPER (IRE) (12)

(lbs)

8 13 (125)

2164-4 Gr g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Silver Grey (IRE) (Chineur (FR)) MR N. CANNING Richard Kingscote

TOM DASCOMBE, Malpas

(Breeder - Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon)

Draw

D

WHITE, PURPLE star, PURPLE sleeves, 6 WHITE armlets, quartered cap.

H Stayed 1m well on soft ground at two but was never in the argument on handicap debut at Newcastle this month (1m); dropped 2lb but it’s unlikely to be enough at this level.

Official BHA Rating 91

15 DANCE FEVER (IRE) (225)

111- B c Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Silk Fan (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA)) KENNET VALLEY THOROUGHBREDS VIII

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

8 13 (125) Liam Keniry

(Breeder - Silk Fan Syndicate)

Draw

NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, 8 WHITE cap.

HHH First two wins at 6f on turf/AW; not an obvious stayer at 1m on pedigree but it looked as if it was worth a go when he wore down his rivals on handicap debut over 7f at Kempton in November; said to have been working well but 4lb rise at this level asks for more.

Official BHA Rating 91

16 HARRISON POINT (FR) (130)

21-15 Ch c Speightstown (USA) - Summer Surprice (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))

CHINA HORSE CLUB INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

8 12 (124) Hollie Doyle

(Breeder - China Horse Club International Ltd)

Draw

27

RED, YELLOW stars, halved sleeves and star on cap.

H Two 7f AW wins but just ground it out against rivals now rated in the 70s on the latest of them at Southwell and he couldn’t sustain effort when fifth in 1m Listed event at Cagnes in February; work to do on turf debut.

Official BHA Rating 90

17 GROVE FERRY (IRE) (13)

011-3 B g Excelebration (IRE) - Rebelline (IRE) (Robellino (USA)) MARTIN & VALERIE SLADE & PARTNER

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

8 12 (124) David Probert

(Breeder - Skymarc Farm)

DARK GREEN, RED diamond, armlets and cap.

Draw

24

HHHH Found plenty on the rising ground when upped to 7f at Epsom for the second of two wins last year; that trip wasn’t

an adequate test on handicap debut behind Ziggle Pops at Lingfield but he still shaped nicely and is ready for 1m; capable of better than he’s shown so far.

Official BHA Rating 90

18 ESHAASY (257)

0150- B g Oasis Dream - Galicuix (Galileo (IRE)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

8 12 (124) Robert Havlin

(Breeder - Pantile Stud)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap.

Draw

23

H Promising enough effort without shooting the lights out against Harrison Point at Kempton last August (7f; the pair closely

matched) but no inroads in a Group 3 next time and took a backward step in novice company when last seen; gelded since; easier to make case for others.

Official BHA Rating 90

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Form

Owner

Trainer st lb

19 ENEMY (15)

1-2 B c Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE) (Dansili) QATAR RACING LTD & LADY O’REILLY

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

8 11 (123) Oisin Murphy

(Breeder - Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc)

(lbs)

Draw

C BF

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, 21 CLARET cap, GOLD tassel.

HHHH Raced at 7f on good to firm/firm; looked a nice prospect when winning maiden here on debut, though it wasn’t a strong race for the track. While he couldn’t land the odds at Yarmouth on reappearance, his classy middle-distance pedigree suggests there’s much more to come at this trip.

Official BHA Rating 89

20 WORLD TITLE (IRE) (264)

8 10 (122)

31311- B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Piccola Sissi (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) CLIPPER LOGISTICS Kieran Shoemark

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Oghill House Stud & Joseph M. Burke)

Draw

12

D GREY.

H Two front-running wins in small-field 1m Ripon handicaps to end his 2yo season (good/good to soft) but is much more adventurously placed in this company; needs to have come on plenty over the winter.

Official BHA Rating 88

21 GREAT AMBASSADOR (203)

22301- Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Snoqualmie Girl (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) MR J. C. SMITH

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

8 10 (122) Harry Bentley

(Breeder - Littleton Stud)

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw

20

HHH Close up against smart rivals in 7f events at two (firm/good to firm) so theoretically should be on a fair mark now handicapping; ended 2019 with a stormer at Chelmsford in November (first-time tongue-tie, discarded); gelded since; should stay 1m and one of many interesting runners.

Official BHA Rating 88

22 FINEST SOUND (IRE) (10)

333-1 B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Amplifier (Dubawi (IRE)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket

6

(Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

D

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

8 9 (121)

(in 5lb ex) Andrea Atzeni Draw

17

HHHH Promising juvenile but always likely to be more of a 3yo and duly came on a ton when winning on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) on first run since having a gelding operation and wind surgery; first-time tongue-tie retained; 7lb well in under penalty.

Official BHA Rating 82 (+12)

23 ALL YOU WISH (15)

01-5 B c Showcasing - Moment of Time (Rainbow Quest (USA)) M M STABLES

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - W. & R. Barnett Ltd)

8 8 (120) Jason Watson Draw

LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK diabolo on sleeves, 4 LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK star.

H Major progress from debut when making all in 7f Kempton novice in September; better for the run on recent Yarmouth return but even so it wasn’t a great advertisement for his claims here.

Official BHA Rating 86

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Form

Owner

24 AMAYSMONT (13)

Trainer st lb

12-6 B g Mayson - Montjen (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) MR G. J. PAVER

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

(lbs)

8 8 (120) David Egan

(Breeder - Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst)

Draw

7

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE chevron, armlets and star on cap.

H Good start to career when emphatic winner at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) but he was no match for Johan over 7f at Musselburgh after; came back with an encouraging run behind Ziggle Pops at Lingfield, albeit others from that race also showed plenty.

Official BHA Rating 86

10 OVERWRITE (IRE) (16)

8 7 (119)

021-4 Ro c Zebedee - Negotiate (Red Ransom (USA))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Hayley Turner

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Mrs H. M. Smith & James Murtagh)

Draw

22

SILVER, tassel on cap.

H Wide-margin winner of final 2yo start at Brighton (7f, good to soft) but his fourth on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f ) was low key compared to some of these rivals’ reappearances; up against it; reserve.

Official BHA Rating 85)

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 27

Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 22. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9, 11, 18, 21.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs 2019: BIOMETRIC 3 8 8 Harry Bentley 28-1 (Ralph Beckett) 28 ran Race Summary: The regard in which STARCAT is held is reflected in the fact that trainer Hughie Morrison pitched him into the 2000 Guineas on only his second start. That confidence was not misplaced as he ran well for a long way until fading into seventh and he could be thrown in off a mark of 94 in a race his trainer won with Sagramor in 2011. He is drawn in stall one. Finest Sound represents Simon Crisford, who won this race two years ago with Ostilio, and is now training with son Ed. He looked to have benefited from gelding and wind surgery when making a winning reappearance at Haydock. The Godolphin pair Verboten and Path Of Thunder are others to consider.

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Race Predictor: STARCAT FINEST SOUND PATH OF THUNDER Forecast: 11-2 Finest Sound (IRE), 13-2 Enemy, 8-1 Starcat, 9-1 Verboten (IRE), 12-1 Khaloosy (IRE), Path of Thunder (IRE), 14-1 Dubai Mirage (IRE), 16-1 Cherokee Trail (USA), Dance Fever (IRE), 20-1 Toro Strike (USA), Ziggle Pops, Grove Ferry (IRE), 25-1 Sun Power (FR), Eshaasy, World Title (IRE), Great Ambassador, 33-1 Kondratiev Wave (IRE), Harrison Point (FR), Overwrite (IRE), 40-1 He’s A Keeper (IRE), All You Wish, Amaysmont, 50-1 Glasvegas (IRE), Shared Belief (IRE)

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The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) One Mile (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ) For Three Yrs Old Fillies

Stalls - Centre

(Class 2) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £30384; Second £10068; Third £5034; Fourth £2514.

(Penalty Value £38814) SS

Form Owner

1 DUBAI LOVE (103)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 7 (133)

13-4123 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Devotion (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Frankie Dettori

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

(Breeder - Petches Farm Ltd)

D

Draw

11

ROYAL BLUE.

HH Last four runs on dirt at Meydan, winning Listed UAE 1,000 Guineas (1m) but subsequently hammered by the winner in UAE Oaks (Group 3), then came up short returned to Listed company, albeit against the boys (third of 16); unbeaten on turf (heavy) but will need best yet to threaten off top weight.

Official BHA Rating 101

2 NIGHT COLOURS (IRE) (15)

9 7 (133)

5121-0 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Many Colours (Green Desert (USA)) MR HUSSAIN ALABBAS LOOTAH Megan Nicholls (3)

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket

(Breeder - Grenane House Stud)

Draw

EMERALD GREEN, WHITE diamonds on sleeves, 3 WHITE cap.

HH Two wins at two and had the 1,000 Guineas fifth Romsey behind when winning Group 2 on heavy at San Siro (1m), the form of which links favourably with Soffika; less encouraging was her laboured return in a Group 3 on Kempton AW (1m2f ) and it’s a big ask to win this on the back of that.

Official BHA Rating 101

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D

3 FESTIVE STAR (239)

4116- B f Golden Horn - Festoso (IRE) (Diesis) RABBAH RACING

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket

(Breeder - Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd)

D DARK GREEN and YELLOW stripes, DARK GREEN cap.

9 5 (131) Jack Mitchell Draw

12

HH Big step up on winning Yarmouth form when spreadeagling rivals in Listed fillies’ event at San Siro in September (7.5f ), recording an RPR of 104; not unrealistically treated on that form and heavy ground presumably the reason for the Deauville defeat that followed; in no rush to rule out.

Official BHA Rating 99

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The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

4 WEJDAN (FR) (251)

Trainer st lb

150- B f Dabirsim (FR) - War Bride (GER) (War Blade (GER)) MR MOHAMED SAEED AL SHAHI

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder - Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang)

(lbs)

9 5 (131)

James Doyle Draw

BLACK, YELLOW and BLACK halved sleeves, 2 YELLOW cap, BLACK star.

HHHH Wins nothing off this mark on the form of her latest defeat in a Group 3 but better judged on a close fifth in the Lowther over 6f, which on breeding would be an inadequate stamina test; there should be better days ahead for her over this far and she’s interesting.

Official BHA Rating 99

5 SEPARATE (229)

001230- B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Miss Moses (USA) (Gulch (USA)) MARTIN HUGHES & MARK MURPHY

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Guy Bloodstock Ltd)

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

9 4 (130) Sean Levey Draw

5

HH Held her form well during a busy first season, making her 11th appearance when bang there in a Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good to soft); easily forgiven final effort on heavy on her first attempt at 1m and, armed with all her experience, she could run well at a price; blinkered last five runs.

Official BHA Rating 98

6 SOFFIKA (IRE) (313)

12- B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rosika (Sakhee (USA)) SIR EVELYN DE ROTHSCHILD

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

(Breeder - Southcourt Stud)

9 3 (129) Ryan Moore Draw

16

DARK BLUE, YELLOW cap.

HHHH From fine staying family so highly encouraging that she was sharp enough to win so decisively on 6f debut at Pontefract (good) and then second in Group 3 Sweet Solera (7f, good to firm), doing best work late after getting outpaced; that form is solid with the third and fourth progressing to better things and she’s bred to improve with racing and distance; very interesting.

Official BHA Rating 97

7 GRACEFUL MAGIC (11)

9 3 (129)

10212-0 Gr f Gutaifan (IRE) - Magic Escapade (IRE) (Azamour (IRE)) THE KIMBER FAMILY Charles Bishop

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

(Breeder - Dr Scott Kimber)

MAROON, PINK star and star on cap.

Draw

4

HHH Productive first season and it was a traditionally strong nursery (6.5f, good to firm) she won at Doncaster in September, after which she was second in a Group 3 (6f, good); started slowly when up against it in the 1,000 Guineas and, on breeding, she should stay 1m; looks a big price.

Official BHA Rating 97

8 ALABAMA WHITMAN (265)

24150- B f Ivawood (IRE) - Mutoon (IRE) (Erhaab (USA)) REBEL RACING III

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

(Breeder - Robert Pocock)

BLACK, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, GREY cap.

8 13 (125) Oisin Murphy Draw

8

HH Fine fourth in the Albany here 12 months ago before picking up a Carlisle novice at odds-on; failed to fire in Group 2/3 company afterwards (7f ) and, while the booking of Oisin Murphy offers some optimism, she has enough to prove on balance on this step up to 1m.

Official BHA Rating 93

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Form

Owner

9 HUBOOR (IRE) (13)

Trainer st lb

3131-5 B f More Than Ready (USA) - Glorification (Champs Elysees) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - China Horse Club)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

(lbs)

8 11 (123)

Jim Crowley Draw

7

HH Up 12lb for edging out Separate (3lb better off ) in 7f nursery at Newmarket (good) in September, a rise that seemingly found her out against male opposition on her AW return; looks sure to win more races and she should stay 1m but vulnerable in one this hotly contested.

Official BHA Rating 91

10 AL RASMAH (IRE) (10)

10-3 B f Iffraaj - Oeuvre d’Art (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

(Breeder - Castle Estates)

DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

8 5 (117) Andrea Atzeni Draw

17

HH Knew her job around Chester first time out (good) but no impact in Group 3 next time when well behind Graceful Magic (both at 6f ); made a likeable return in a competitive handicap at Haydock ten days ago (1m, good to soft) and appeared to see out the trip fine, but this is way tougher.

Official BHA Rating 85

11 WALIYAK (FR) (205)

221- Br f Le Havre (IRE) - Vadariya (Sea The Stars (IRE)) MR FAWZI ABDULLA NASS

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

(Breeder - S. de Moratalla et al)

DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, striped sleeves and cap.

8 4 (116) David Egan Draw

18

HHH Presumably well regarded to have been sent off favourite for all three starts and after two near-misses at Newmarket she made no mistake when odds-on at Wolverhampton (8.6f AW), dominating from the outset; with a top yard and unexposed, so not easily discounted.

Official BHA Rating 84

12 ODYSSEY GIRL (IRE) (11)

8 2 (114)

021-322 Gr f Gutaifan (IRE) - Lady Marita (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) MRS EMMA CUNNINGHAM Silvestre De Sousa

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

(Breeder - Mr Guy O’Callaghan)

WHITE, MAUVE sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap.

Draw

10

HH Beginning to look a shade exposed but likeably consistent and 1m didn’t pose a problem when runner-up on Lingfield AW 11 days ago in what appeared a competitive affair for Class 4 company; this demands so much more, however, and probably placed if she’s lucky; cheekpieces are a first.

Official BHA Rating 82 (+2)

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13 DECLARED INTEREST (9)

8 2 (114)

32-1 B f Declaration of War (USA) - Wiener Valkyrie (Shamardal (USA)) (in 5lb ex) THE ECLIPSE PARTNERSHIP Harry Bentley

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

(Breeder - Car Colston Hall Stud)

D

Draw

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (halved), RED sleeves, 6 WHITE cap.

HHH Likeable efforts in 7f/1m novices last season and was backed into favouritism when dominating a Class 4 field from the front on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) nine days ago; this is a different level altogether, but she is 4lb well in even with a penalty.

Official BHA Rating 77 (+9)

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Form

Owner

14 ONASSIS (IRE) (244)

Trainer st lb

520251- B f Dubawi (IRE) - Jacqueline Quest (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) TRIERMORE STUD & THE HON P. STANLEY

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

(Breeder - C. O. P. Hanbury)

(lbs)

8 1 (113)

Hayley Turner Draw

1

PINK, ROYAL BLUE cap.

HH Only fifth behind Huboor in a 7f nursery at Newmarket in September before justifying favouritism in calmer waters at Newcastle (AW); should have no trouble seeing out this longer trip but whether she’s well enough handicapped, after going up 6lb, is another matter.

Official BHA Rating 81

15 MRS UPJOHN (FR) (130)

22-120 B f Dabirsim (FR) - Zamiria (FR) (Zanzibari (USA)) MR W. J. A. NASH

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - S.A.S.U. Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang)

D

BEIGE, LIGHT BLUE star, sleeves and star on cap.

8 0 (112) Hollie Doyle Draw

9

H All five runs at 1m; made the most of a suitable opening in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield in January but came up short in a small field on Fibresand and finished last in a French Listed AW event in February; tongue-tie now joins cheekpieces; well down the list of likely winners here.

Official BHA Rating 80

16 KALSARA (272)

512- B f Muhaarar - Kalsa (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) MR JAMES A. OLDHAM

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Mr James A. Oldham)

CHOCOLATE, WHITE hoops, WHITE cap.

8 0 (112) Raul Da Silva Draw

15

HHH Narrow winner of a 7f Kempton novice (AW) before finishing best of the rest behind comfortable winner and high-class Quadrilateral at Newbury; retains potential for her second season but this represents a tough starter.

Official BHA Rating 80

17 AFRICAN DREAM (7)

3-12 B f Oasis Dream - Alsindi (IRE) (Acclamation) GESTUT AMMERLAND

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

RED, EMERALD GREEN chevron, EMERALD GREEN cap.

8 0 (112) Kieran O’Neill Draw

14

HHHHH 220,000gns yearling; ran last week at Newbury (7f, good) and, penalised for winning an AW novice (7f ), she very nearly conceded 7lb to a 106-rated filly who went close in Group 2 company last season; undeniably well handicapped off the same mark (16lb rise is imminent) if able to back that up seven days later; hard to resist.

Official BHA Rating 80 (+16)

18 TIRITOMBA (IRE) (204)

0023- B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Starry Messenger (Galileo (IRE)) MR V. I. ARACI

HUGO PALMER, Newmarket

(Breeder - Knockainey Stud)

8 0 (112) Jimmy Quinn Draw

BLACK, WHITE chevron, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, 13 RED cap, WHITE star.

HH Improved form on the AW at Kempton late last year, making the frame in a 7f novice and 1m nursery; remains in same ownership despite leaving Richard Hannon but a big surprise should she provide the answer to this. Official BHA Rating 77

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The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2 Handicap)- continued

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12.

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 15.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs 2019: THANKS BE 3 8 0 Hayley Turner 33-1 (Charlie Fellowes) 27 ran Race Summary: John Gosden’s African Dream is thrown in off her old ating of 80 having failed by only a nose to give 7lb to the 106-rated Stylistique in a novice event at Newbury on Thursday when the pair pulled right away. Preferred, though, is a likely improver in Sir Michael Stoute’s Sweet Solera Stakes runner-up SOFFIKA, who is from the family of Notnowcato, and Declared Interest, a clear-cut winner at Chelmsford on her return.

Race Predictor: SOFFIKA DECLARED INTEREST AFRICAN DREAM Forecast: 5-2 African Dream, 6-1 Declared Interest, 7-1 Soffika (IRE), 10-1 Waliyak (FR), 14-1 Huboor (IRE), Al Rasmah (IRE), 16-1 Dubai Love, Wejdan (FR), Onassis (IRE), Kalsara, 20-1 Alabama Whitman, Odyssey Girl (IRE), Tiritomba (IRE), 25-1 Festive Star, Separate, 33-1 Night Colours (IRE), Graceful Magic, Mrs Upjohn (FR)

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Racing Notices Position Of Stalls Straight Course - Centre Round Course - Inside Form Guide And Rating Under each horse the form is given, followed by a star rating and its official BHA Rating. The form guides and star ratings are compiled by the Racing Post.

Horse Welfare At every race meeting at Ascot there are four specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses racing on these days.

During each race, vets follow the horses by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is now standard practice for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment on the ground. This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to make a recovery.

Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

Race Information The names of probable Riders, Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions and Value of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are not guaranteed as correct.

Note Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy of all information in our racecards, neither the racecourse, nor its publishers, Weatherbys, can be held responsible for any errors which may occur.

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Race Conditions First Race 1.15 - THE GOLDEN GATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (see page 10) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £22641 to the winning horse The second to receive £6737, the third £3367 and the fourth £1683; for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb; The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 16 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R17, R18 and R19.

The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 37 entries at £175. - Closed June 12th, 2020 Second Race 1.50 - THE WOLFERTON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 18) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £29600 to the winning horse The second to receive £11195, the third £5595 and the fourth £2795; for four yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after August 31st, 2019; ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2019, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED 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. 26 entries at £250. - Closed June 12th, 2020 Third Race 2.25 - THE JERSEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 24) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £35520 to the winning horse The second to receive £13434, the third £6714 and the fourth £3354; for three yrs old only; SEVEN FURLONGS (7f ) (1,400 metres); Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2019, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021.

The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED. 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. 26 entries at £600. - Closed June 12th, 2020 Fourth Race 3.00 - THE CHESHAM STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 32) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £23680 to the winning horse The second to receive £8956, the third £4476 and the fourth £2236; for two yrs old only, whose sire or dam won a race of a mile and a quarter or over (this includes races in excess of nine furlongs and 110 yards and in excess of 1900m); SEVEN FURLONGS (7f ) (1,400 metres); Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th.

Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED 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. 18 entries at £200. - Closed June 12th, 2020

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Race Conditions Fifth Race 3.35 - THE GOLD CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 40) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £148000 to the winning horse The second to receive £55975, the third £27975 and the fourth £13975; for four yrs old and upwards; TWO MILES about FOUR FURLONGS (19f abt 210yds) (3,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £3125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 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 the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 7lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED. 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. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 9 entries at £3125. - Closed June 12th, 2020 Sixth Race 4.10 - THE BRITANNIA STAKES (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) (see page 46) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £38814 to the winning horse The second to receive £11550, the third £5772 and the fourth £2886; for three yrs old colts and geldings only, Rated 0-105; ONE MILE (1,600 metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED. 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 British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R25, R26 and R27. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk.

Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. 38 entries at £300. - Closed June 12th, 2020 Seventh Race 4.40 - THE SANDRINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page 54) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £38814 to the winning horse The second to receive £11550, the third £5772 and the fourth £2886; for three yrs old fillies only, Rated 0-105; ONE MILE (1,600 metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2020. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED 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 Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R25, R26 and R27. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 23 entries at £300. - Closed June 12th, 2020

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Royal Ascot Third Day Thursday 18th June 2020

Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited Board Sir Francis Brooke, Bt

Guy Henderson

(Chairman)

Ian McGregor CVO

Johnny Weatherby

Harry Morley

(Her Majesty’s Representative)

Juliet Slot

Guy Davison

Nick Smith

Guy Davison Stewards

Alastair Warwick

Chief Steward Shaun Parker

Sam Angell, Steve Drowne,

Stewards’ Panel Chair Rupert Sweeting

Guy Upton

Officials Director of Racing and Public Affairs Nick Smith

Veterinary Officers Naomi Mellor, BVM&S, CertAVP (EM), MRCVS Amy Hawthorn, B.VetMed, MRCVS

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels

Medical Officers Peter Johnson, John Berry, Guy Mitchell, Ramy Saker

Starters Robert Supple & James Stenning

Veterinary Surgeons Svend Kold, DrMedVet, CUEW, RFP, MRCVS Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS Simon Knapp, LVO, BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS Jamie Knapp, (Stables Duty)

Judge Nick Bostock Clerks of the Scales Oliver Mann & Graham Ford

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