York Racecard - 19-08-2020 - Ebor Festival Day 1

OFFICIAL RACECARD WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19TH

Welcome to Yorkshire ebor Festival

2020 featuring

THE JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL GROUP 1

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BATED BREATH

KINGMAN

A leading sire under €30k by stakes winners in 2019

The Classic winning miler siring Classic winning milers

EXPERT EYE

OASIS DREAM

A top-class 2YO and Breeders’ Cup champion

The proven source of Group 1 speed

FRANKEL The fastest to sire 35 Group winners in history

Contact Shane Horan, Claire Curry or Henry Bletsoe tel +44 (0)1638 731115 email nominations@juddmonte.co.uk www.juddmonte.com

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Welcome A very warm welcome to Juddmonte International day, from wherever you are following the action. In a difficult year for so many people, we hope the star horses and their riders, can bring some joy into our lives this week.

In this new digital world, if you want to keep up with the going and the Yorkshire weather, past, present and forecast; then visit our going page which connects direct to our weather station at the one furlong marker (under the windsock), click here https://www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/going-report.html For a wider sense of the atmosphere on course and behind the scenes content please do follow our social media channels #EborAtHome. The team at ITV will bring you five races a day and if you want to follow all the action then Racing TV are covering all 28 contests.

We are incredibly grateful that the connections of such high-quality horses have decided to bring them to the Knavesmire for us to enjoy and even try to pick out a winner. For over thirty seasons now, our flagship race has been supported

by Juddmonte Farms and we remain hugely appreciative of their backing. We are delighted to have recently extended this enduring partnership.

This year’s renewal of the Juddmonte International looks to be another cracker, with the field boasting some thirteen top flight victories between them. The world’s highest rated horse Ghaiyyath will attempt to continue an outstanding season for Charlie Appleby and Team Godolphin, having won the Group 1 Coronation Cup and Coral- Eclipse. The winning yard last season was Ballydoyle and Aidan O’Brien has sent the fabulous globetrotting mare, Magical, to try and retain the famous trophy. Champion trainer, John Gosden provides a link to Royal Ascot form, through Prince of Wales’s hero, Lord North.

We are delighted to also welcome QIPCO 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko, another son of Kitten’s Joy and therefore half-brother to 2018 winner Roaring Lion, under champion jockey Oisin Murphy. Add in recent York winner Rose of Kildare (Tattersalls Musidora) and we have a mouthwatering renewal of this blue riband contest.

Marvellous though our feature race is, the rest of the card is also dripping with quality.

The Group Two Sky Bet Great Voltigeur is a fascinating contest as well as being one that shapes the final Classic. As last season’s victor, Logician, ably demonstrated when becoming the 14th colt to do the Knavesmire/Town Moor double.

Every race this week will tell a story; the opening Sky Bet and Symphony Group Stakes has a maximum field of 22 putting our newish stalls to the test and has been a great pointer to the Portland with its unusual distance of five and a half furlongs.

The Group Three Tattersalls Acomb is the first of ten Group races over these four days, a race won by horses that have progressed to Classic success such as King’s Best in millennium year and a more recent Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas winner, Phoenix of Spain.

The richest nursery handicap in the land, one of a dozen contests this week to be backed by Sky Bet concludes today’s card and will set a pattern in the annual joust between bookie (welcome back, Joe Huddlestone and Keith Johnson, William Hill team and our Tote operators) and Knavesmire followers that will culminate in Saturday’s Sky Bet Ebor.

Its our pleasure to welcome five former Champion Jockeys - Oisin, Jim, Paul, Ryan and Silvestre - to the Weighing Room. It is tremendous to see Paul Hanagan in particular, back on the Knavesmire as he marks his first week back in the saddle after injury. Jim Crowley is bearing down on his 2,000th winner and looks set to be only the fifth jockey to reach this landmark (Frankie, Ryan, Joe Fanning and Jamie Spencer already have that rare badge).

The top class racing we are staging this week, with £2.3m in prize money, is only possible due to the steadfast support of our sponsors, partner, loyal supporters and the many who contribute to making York a very special place. We are hugely grateful and appreciative of everyone’s support in these difficult times and look forward to the day when we can welcome everyone back to the Knavesmire. Thank you.

I just hope you thoroughly enjoy the racing from the comfort of your armchair and can share the thrills of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

Stay safe.

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook

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Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival Welcome to York Races totepool Betting Information Parlez-Vous Racing?

How to Read Your Racecard

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Trackfacts 11 Jockey & Trainer Index

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Puzzle Corner

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Meet the Team & Officials

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Behind The Scenes

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Brigadiers, Doctors & Lions - The Juddmonte International

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Bloodstock Heroes: Juddmonte Farms

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Knavesmire Legends: Frankel Charles Clinkard Top Trainer at York Award Big Race Trends: The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur

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Fact File: The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur

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Doubling Up Down Under

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Fantasy Races: The Juddmonte International Fact File: The Juddmonte International

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Living North Top Jockey at York

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Big Race Trends: The Juddmonte International

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Megan On The Course

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Racing in Yorkshire

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Puzzle Answers

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Today’s Race Conditions

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York Racecourse wishes to express its thanks to this afternoon’s sponsors.

Sky Bet & Symphony Group First Race - 1.45pm The Sky Bet & Symphony Group Stakes (Handicap) - 5f Pages 19-23

Tattersalls Second Race - 2.15pm The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) - 7f Pages 29-31

Sky Bet Third Race - 2.45pm The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) - 1m 4f Pages 41-43

Juddmonte Group Fourth Race - 3.15pm The Juddmonte International Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) - 1m 2f Pages 51-54

Sky Bet Fifth Race - 3.45pm The Sky Bet Stakes (Handicap) - 2m Pages 57-60

Sky Bet Sixth Race - 4.20pm The Sky Bet Fillies’ Sprint Stakes (Handicap) - 5f Pages 63-66

Sky Bet Seventh Race - 4.55pm The Sky Bet Stakes (Nursery Handicap) - 6f Pages 69-72

QIPCO Season long support of the British Champions Series

Races 1 - 5 covered by

All races covered by 5

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P RLEZ-VOUS R CING? ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.

The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’: RACING SPEAK

ENGLISH

ALLOWANCE:........................ The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.

AMATEUR:.............................. (Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. to indicate their amateur licence holder status.

ANTE-POST:........................... Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE:......................... Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD:.......................... Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE:.... Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is William Derby.

CLERK OF THE SCALES:..... Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation.

Wayne Burnell is the man this afternoon.

COLOURS:..............................The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT:....................................... Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old - all contenders in today’s Sky Bet Great Voltigeur.

CONNECTIONS:....................The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

COURSE SPECIALIST:.......... Horse which tends to run well at a particular course.

DAM:........................................Mother of a horse.

DISTANCE:.............................The length of a race.

DISTANCE, THE:.................... An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.

DRAW:..................................... Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race.

FILLY:....................................... Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL:....................................... Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year.

FURLONG:..............................220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING:................................Castrated horse.

GOING:.................................... Description of the course conditions under foot.

Check for the latest updates here.

HAND:...................................... Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

JOLLY:..................................... Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite).

JUDGE:.................................... Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses. Nick Bostock is in the hot seat this afternoon.

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JUVENILE: ............................. Two-year old horse. All horses in races two and seven today.

KNAVESMIRE: ....................... The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated.

MAIDEN: ................................. Horse which has not yet won a race.

MARE: ..................................... Female horse, five years and over.

OBJECTIONS: ....................... Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race.

ODDS ON: .............................. Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

PACE: ...................................... ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

PENALTY: ............................... Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

PHOTO FINISH: ..................... Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.

PLATE: ....................................Shoe worn by horse for racing.

RACING MANAGER & RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE: ... A key contact for racing professionals and in delivering the racing. Anthea Morshead fills the role at York, follow her Clerking tweets @YorkClerk.

SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump.

SHORT RUNNER: ................. A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.

SIRE: ........................................Father of a horse.

SPREAD A PLATE: ............... When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

SP/STARTING PRICE: .......... Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

STEWARDS ENQUIRY: ........ Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

TIC-TAC: ................................. Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS: ................................Occurs when the race is about to start.

VOICE IN THE SKY: .............. The commentator, listen out for Mike Cattermole this afternoon.

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN: ..... Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

YEARLING: ............................ Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

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How to Read the Racecard colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

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horse’s name

Barons Selection No. of days since last ran

weight st-lbs kg

draw

age

Japan (38)

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8-13 (56.7)

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Jockey: Ryan Moore Form: 11-4311 Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

B c Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE) Owner: Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner in the Group 1 Juddmonte Grand Prix De Paris Stakes at ParisLongchamp over 1m 4f last month, beating Slalom by 1/2l. Classy colt who should be able to handle the drop in distance.

Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 5-1

form guide

colour of horse B=bay Br=brown Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

sire

dam

Probable SP

sex of horse c=colt - male horse up to age 5 h=horse g=gelding f=filly - female horse up to age 5 m=mare

previous performances /=new season -=new year C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

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

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

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

Racing Post Standard Times is an independent assessment based on how long it should take a 90 rated horse to win on Good To Firm ground at York. Race tactics, rail movements, and wind direction are amongst the many factors to also affect the time for each specific race.

Non-runner Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration.

Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate.

Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

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YORK TRACKFACTS

A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under five furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.

1m2f88y 1m4f

7f&2m6f

5f& 2m2f 6f 5f 89y 2m4f

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1m208y 1m 110y

2m

1m6f

Grandstands

Top Course Trainers LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2015-2020) WITH RUNNERS: R FAHEY (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs ISTANBUL (1.45), MIGHTY SPIRIT (4.20), COOPERATION and SELECTED (4.50).

W HAGGAS (39 wins from 182 runners, 21%) runs APLOMB (1.45), ROBERTO ESCOBARR (2.45), PINK SANDS and DANCIN INTHESTREET (4.20).

T EASTERBY (29 wins from 381 runners, 8%) runs HYPERFOCUS and COPPER KNIGHT (1.45).

Trainers In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: T EASTERBY (14 wins from 90 runners, 16%) runners listed above.

R VARIAN (13 wins from 41 runners, 32%) runs LINE OF DEPARTURE (4.50).

J GOSDEN (12 wins from 34 runners, 35%) runs DARAIN (2.45), LORD NORTH (3.15).

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2015-2020) WITH RIDES: DANIEL TUDHOPE (30 wins from 269 rides, 11%) rides ARECIBO (1.45), ELECTOR (3.45), LADY IN FRANCE (4.20).

JAMES DOYLE (24 wins from 139 rides, 17%) rides LORD NORTH (3.15), EDDYSTONE ROCK (3.45).

PAUL HANAGAN (20 wins from 218 rides, 9%) rides BLUE LAUREATE (3.45), SELECTED (4.50).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: OISIN MURPHY (20 wins from 78 rides, 26%) rides MAGIC J (1.45), DARAIN (2.45), KAMEKO (3.15), VOLCANIC SKY (3.45).

TOM MARQUAND (10 wins from 78 rides, 13%) rides APLOMB (1.45), ROBERTO ESCOBARR (2.45), JUST HUBERT (3.45), DANCIN INTHESTREET (4.20).

JIM CROWLEY (9 wins from 43 rides, 21%) rides MUBAALEGH (1.45), MUTAZAWWED (4.50).

Weight Watcher The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 1.45 A MOMENTOFMADNESS (won off 99 down 8lb to 91); 4.20 FREE LOVE (won off 86 down 4lb to 82).

Classy Tips The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 4.20 DANCIN INTHESTREET (down 2 grades).

Fancy That K RYAN won the 1.45 race in 2013 and 2014. The stable is represented by JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE in the race today.

J GOSDEN won the 2.45 race in 2012, 2017 and 2019. The stable is represented by DARAIN in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the 3.15 race in 2010, 2013 and 2014 and 2019. The stable is represented by MAGICAL in the race today.

R BECKETT won the 3.45 race in 2017 and 2018. The stable is represented by HERE AND NOW and MAKE MY DAY in the race today.

R FAHEY won the 4.50 race in 2012, 2015 and 2016. The stable is represented by COOPERATION and SELECTED in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS D ALLAN 1.45 Hyperfocus (IRE) ...................T Easterby A ATZENI 1.45 Jonah Jones (IRE) ..................Ed Walker 2.15 Darvel (IRE) .....................................K Ryan 2.45 Juan Elcano .....................................K Ryan 3.45 Indianapolis (IRE) ....................... J Given 4.50 Cairn Island (IRE) ........................K Ryan H BENTLEY 3.45 Here And Now .......................... R Beckett W BUICK 1.45 A Momentofmadness .....................C Hills 2.15 Cloudbridge (USA) ................C Appleby 2.45 Berkshire Rocco (FR) ........... A Balding 3.15 Ghaiyyath (IRE) .......................C Appleby 4.50 Soldier Lions (IRE) .... Eve Johnson Houghton W COX 4.20 Glamorous Anna ........................C Mason J CROWLEY 1.45 Mubaalegh ............................. M Tregoning 4.50 Mutazawwed (IRE) ............M Johnston B CURTIS 1.45 Jabbarockie ................................... E Alston 2.15 Praise Of Shadows (IRE) ............M Botti S DE SOUSA 1.45 Muscika ....................................... D O’Meara 2.15 Gear Up (IRE) ........................M Johnston 3.45 Rochester House (IRE) .....M Johnston 4.20 Sampers Seven (IRE) ......... M Appleby 4.50 Pure Dreamer ........................... R Hannon HOLLIE DOYLE 1.45 Leodis Dream (IRE) .... David Loughnane 3.45 Just In Time ......................................A King 4.20 Electric Ladyland (IRE) ....Archie Watson 4.50 The Princes Poet ....Eve Johnson Houghton JAMES DOYLE 3.15 Lord North (IRE) ....................... J Gosden 3.45 Eddystone Rock (IRE) .................J Best M DWYER 2.45 Pyledriver .........................................W Muir 4.50 Perotto ................................... M Tregoning DAVID EGAN 4.50 Line Of Departure (IRE) ......... R Varian C FALLON 4.20 Pink Sands (IRE) ................... W Haggas J FANNING 2.45 Subjectivist .............................M Johnston 3.45 Summer Moon .......................M Johnston S GRAY 1.45 Soldier’s Minute ......................K Dalgleish 2.15 Broxi (IRE) ................................K Dalgleish 4.50 Tatsthewaytodoit ..................K Dalgleish T HAMILTON 1.45 Istanbul (IRE) ................................R Fahey P HANAGAN 3.45 Blue Laureate.............................I Williams 4.50 Selected (IRE) .............................R Fahey J HART 1.45 Acclaim The Nation (IRE) ....... E Alston 2.15 Titan Rock .................................... J J Quinn R HORNBY 3.45 Make My Day (IRE) ................ R Beckett R KINGSCOTE 3.45 Rajinsky (IRE) .....................T Dascombe

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A KIRBY 2.15 Royal Scimitar (IRE) ....................... C Cox 4.50 Churchill Bay .................................... C Cox S B KIRRANE 1.45 Watchable .................................. D O’Meara T LADD 4.20 Free Love ................................. M Appleby G LEE 1.45 Tarboosh ...................................... P Midgley 3.45 Blakeney Point ..........................D McCain T MARQUAND 1.45 Aplomb (IRE) .......................... W Haggas 2.45 Roberto Escobarr (IRE) ...... W Haggas 3.45 Just Hubert (IRE) .........................W Muir 4.20 Dancin Inthestreet ................. W Haggas P J MCDONALD 2.15 Spycatcher (IRE) ......................... K Burke 4.50 Toussarok ................................M Johnston F MCMANOMAN 4.20 Our Little Pony .......................L Mullaney J MITCHELL 3.45 Monsieur Lambrays ............. Tom Clover 4.50 Cooperation (IRE) .....................R Fahey R L MOORE 1.45 Came From The Dark (IRE) .... Ed Walker 2.45 Mogul ........................................A P O’Brien 3.15 Magical (IRE) ..........................A P O’Brien 3.45 True Destiny .............................R Charlton P MULRENNAN 3.45 Solo Saxophone (IRE) ........... B Haslam O MURPHY 1.45 Magic J (USA) .........................E Vaughan 2.45 Darain............................................ J Gosden 3.15 Kameko (USA) .......................... A Balding 3.45 Volcanic Sky ......................... S bin Suroor MEGAN NICHOLLS 4.20 Mighty Spirit (IRE) ....................R Fahey D NOLAN 3.45 Makawee (IRE) ....................... D O’Meara F NORTON 3.15 Rose Of Kildare (IRE) .........M Johnston K O’NEILL 1.45 Only Spoofing (IRE) ............. J O’Keeffe D PROBERT 2.45 Highland Chief (IRE) ........... P & O Cole D REDMOND 4.20 Keep Busy (IRE) ...................... J J Quinn RACHEL RICHARDSON 1.45 Copper Knight (IRE) .............T Easterby C RODRIGUEZ 1.45 Jawwaal ............................................M Dods R SCOTT 1.45 Lahore (USA) .......................Phillip Makin 4.50 Cobweb Corner (IRE) ............ N Tinkler H SHAW 4.20 Princess Power (IRE) .............. N Tinkler K STOTT 1.45 Justanotherbottle (IRE) .............K Ryan 4.20 Dandy’s Beano (IRE) ..................K Ryan D TUDHOPE 1.45 Arecibo (FR) ............................ D O’Meara 3.45 Elector ........................................ D O’Meara 4.20 Lady In France ............................. K Burke G WOOD 1.45 Han Solo Berger (IRE) ................. C Wall

TRAINERS ERIC ALSTON 1.45 Acclaim The Nation (IRE) ... Jason Hart 1.45 Jabbarockie ............................... Ben Curtis CHARLIE APPLEBY 2.15 Cloudbridge (USA) ...........William Buick 3.15 Ghaiyyath (IRE) ..................William Buick MICHAEL APPLEBY 4.20 Free Love ........................ Theodore Ladd 4.20 Sampers Seven (IRE) .....Silvestre De Sousa ANDREW BALDING 2.45 Berkshire Rocco (FR) .....William Buick 3.15 Kameko (USA) .....................Oisin Murphy RALPH BECKETT 3.45 Here And Now .................. Harry Bentley 3.45 Make My Day (IRE) .............Rob Hornby JOHN BEST 3.45 Eddystone Rock (IRE) ..... James Doyle SAEED BIN SUROOR 3.45 Volcanic Sky ........................Oisin Murphy MARCO BOTTI 2.15 Praise Of Shadows (IRE) ...... Ben Curtis KARL BURKE 2.15 Spycatcher (IRE)............... P J McDonald 4.20 Lady In France ..............Daniel Tudhope ROGER CHARLTON 3.45 True Destiny .......................... Ryan Moore TOM CLOVER 3.45 Monsieur Lambrays .......... Jack Mitchell PAUL & OLIVER COLE 2.45 Highland Chief (IRE) ......David Probert CLIVE COX 2.15 Royal Scimitar (IRE) ............ Adam Kirby 4.50 Churchill Bay ........................ Adam Kirby KEITH DALGLEISH 1.45 Soldier’s Minute ..................... Shane Gray 2.15 Broxi (IRE) ................................ Shane Gray 4.50 Tatsthewaytodoit ................. Shane Gray TOM DASCOMBE 3.45 Rajinsky (IRE) .......... Richard Kingscote MICHAEL DODS 1.45 Jawwaal ....................... Callum Rodriguez TIM EASTERBY 1.45 Copper Knight (IRE)...Rachel Richardson 1.45 Hyperfocus (IRE)................... David Allan RICHARD FAHEY 1.45 Istanbul (IRE) .................... Tony Hamilton 4.20 Mighty Spirit (IRE)....... Megan Nicholls 4.50 Cooperation (IRE) ............ Jack Mitchell 4.50 Selected (IRE) .................. Paul Hanagan JAMES GIVEN 3.45 Indianapolis (IRE)........... Andrea Atzeni JOHN GOSDEN 2.45 Darain.....................................Oisin Murphy 3.15 Lord North (IRE) ................. James Doyle WILLIAM HAGGAS 1.45 Aplomb (IRE)................... Tom Marquand 2.45 Roberto Escobarr (IRE) ...Tom Marquand 4.20 Dancin Inthestreet ........ Tom Marquand 4.20 Pink Sands (IRE) ...............Cieren Fallon RICHARD HANNON 4.50 Pure Dreamer ..........Silvestre De Sousa BEN HASLAM 3.45 Solo Saxophone (IRE).... Paul Mulrennan CHARLES HILLS 1.45 A Momentofmadness ......William Buick

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON 4.50 Soldier Lions (IRE) ..........William Buick 4.50 The Princes Poet ................. Hollie Doyle MARK JOHNSTON 2.15 Gear Up (IRE)............Silvestre De Sousa 2.45 Subjectivist ........................... Joe Fanning 3.15 Rose Of Kildare (IRE) .....Franny Norton 3.45 Rochester House (IRE) ..Silvestre De Sousa 3.45 Summer Moon ..................... Joe Fanning 4.50 Mutazawwed (IRE) ............ Jim Crowley 4.50 Toussarok ........................... P J McDonald ALAN KING 3.45 Just In Time ........................... Hollie Doyle DAVID LOUGHNANE 1.45 Leodis Dream (IRE) ............. Hollie Doyle PHILLIP MAKIN 1.45 Lahore (USA) ....................... Rowan Scott CHRISTOPHER MASON 4.20 Glamorous Anna ................. William Cox DONALD MCCAIN 3.45 Blakeney Point .....................Graham Lee PAUL MIDGLEY 1.45 Tarboosh ..................................Graham Lee WILLIAM MUIR 2.45 Pyledriver ............................ Martin Dwyer 3.45 Just Hubert (IRE) .......... Tom Marquand LAWRENCE MULLANEY 4.20 Our Little Pony ........Faye McManoman AIDAN O’BRIEN 2.45 Mogul ....................................... Ryan Moore 3.15 Magical (IRE) .......................... Ryan Moore JEDD O’KEEFFE 1.45 Only Spoofing (IRE) .........Kieran O’Neill DAVID O’MEARA 1.45 Arecibo (FR) ...................Daniel Tudhope 1.45 Muscika .......................Silvestre De Sousa 1.45 Watchable ..............................Sean Kirrane 3.45 Elector ..............................Daniel Tudhope 3.45 Makawee (IRE) .....................David Nolan JOHN QUINN 2.15 Titan Rock ................................. Jason Hart 4.20 Keep Busy (IRE) ........ Danny Redmond KEVIN RYAN 1.45 Justanotherbottle (IRE) ......Kevin Stott 2.15 Darvel (IRE) ....................... Andrea Atzeni 2.45 Juan Elcano ...................... Andrea Atzeni 4.20 Dandy’s Beano (IRE) ...........Kevin Stott 4.50 Cairn Island (IRE)........... Andrea Atzeni NIGEL TINKLER 4.20 Princess Power (IRE) .... Harrison Shaw 4.50 Cobweb Corner (IRE) ..... Rowan Scott MARCUS TREGONING 1.45 Mubaalegh ............................. Jim Crowley 4.50 Perotto ................................. Martin Dwyer ROGER VARIAN 4.50 Line Of Departure (IRE) .... David Egan ED VAUGHAN 1.45 Magic J (USA) .....................Oisin Murphy ED WALKER 1.45 Came From The Dark (IRE) ... Ryan Moore 1.45 Jonah Jones (IRE) .......... Andrea Atzeni CHRIS WALL 1.45 Han Solo Berger (IRE) ....George Wood ARCHIE WATSON 4.20 Electric Ladyland (IRE) .... Hollie Doyle IAN WILLIAMS 3.45 Blue Laureate.................... Paul Hanagan 13

P U Z Z L E CORNER GUESS WHO?

Can you name this three-time Juddmonte International-winning pilot in the 2000’s, hailing from the Emerald Isle?

WHO AM I? Can you identify the horse, owner, trainer or jockey who has enjoyed past success in today’s Juddmonte International Stakes from the clues provided?

1. I was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire in 1940 and began my racing career in the early 1970’s as assistant to Ricky Vallance, who trained at Bishops Canning, Wiltshire. However, when Vallance lost his licence I quickly had to find alternative employment and set up as a market trader. But the lure of racing proved too strong and so I decided to take the plunge and become a trainer in my own right at the end of the 1970’s.

2. Although I was a dual purpose trainer from the start, in the early part of my career I was more associated with jump racing than the Flat, mainly because I was responsible for one of the most popular chasers in training. Despite that perception, I have always done well on the Flat as shown by my record. With just over 1,600 winners in Britain to my name, more than 1,100 have been on the Flat.

3. I seem to make a habit of training horses beloved by the public and was responsible for one of the most popular stayers who ran in the years just before and after the turn of the Millennium. In 1990, I trained In The Groove to win my only Classic, the Irish 1000 Guineas and she went on to win the Juddmonte International Stakes at York that year. It was the first of my two victories in the race, the second coming 25 years later when my 50-1 shot Arabian Queen, became the first of only two horses ever to beat the brilliant Derby and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Golden Horn.

YORK’S RACING CHALLENGE 1. Who are the only two jockeys to have ridden three consecutive winners of the Juddmonte International and can you name the horses on which they prevailed? A point for each.

2. Jamie Spencer rode Phoenix of Spain to victory in the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes in 2018, for your first point, where did the partnership strike at Group One level earlier that season? Then, can you name which fellow subsequent Classic winner Spencer rode to victory in the 2003 renewal? Bonus points if you can name the Classic.

3. Last year’s Sky Bet Great Voltigeur winner, Logician, went on to Classic glory in the St Leger and became the 14th horse to do the double. Don’t panic, we won’t ask you to name all of the previous 13, just the most recent. Bonus points for the year, his trainer and the man who did the steering.

4. The Juddmonte International is one of the best races on planet Earth, but can you remember when the inaugural race was run, who won it and why it was such a big story at the time?

5. Can you name some of this afternoon’s runners from the clues below?

A – Prime Minister 1770-1782.

B – Pakistan’s second city.

C – Formerly Byzantium.

D – Controversial 1987 book.

E – Unsung explorer who first circumnavigated the globe in the 16th century.

Answers to today’s puzzles can be found here.

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CROSSWORD

Have a go at today’s crossword in which some of the answers are tips for the opening day of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

ACROSS

DOWN

1 This Chief could be worth an interest in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (8) 6 and 12 Sounds as if Lyndon Johnson’s vice President Mr Humphrey could win the Sky Bet Handicap on his own! (4,6) 8 Encourage as in four gee-gees! (4) 9 Spirit. more mop than change (7) 11 Japanese rice-based alcoholic drink (4) 12 see 6 across 13 Additive to fuel to prevent any water from freezing (3,3) 14 Regret it being a French street (3) 15 and 21 across The only horse to win the Grand National three times (3,3) 16 Former Olympic champion and London Games organiser Sebastian (3) 17 One of two similar things in a pod (3) 18 Flat jockey Mr James (3) 20 Attempt worth four points in the Super League (3) 21 see 15 across 23 This tree is left after a fire (3) 24 Nickname of former international footballer Mark Hughes – or any electrician (6) 2 Red Val concerned with the likely winner of the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (6) 27 African at the end of the phonetic alphabet (4) 28 Biro ace turns to the selection in the Sky Bet And Symphony Group Handicap (7) 29 Rest in Peace Sir initially – then tear it up(4) 31 see 7 down 32 The chosen one in the Sky Bet Nursery Handicap! (8)

1 Intensively stimulated like a wild Hyde pup (5,2) 2 Hag hit a yo-yo initially and found a selection for the Juddmonte International Stakes (9) 3 A lack of energy you don’t want any horse or jockey to show if you have backed them! (8) 4 Lack of feeling when HM the Queen leaves a quantity (4) 5 In short, he’s a doctor! (2) 6 Just having a laugh! (4) 7 and 31 across Sir Henry Cecil trained winner of the Juddmonte International for owner Prince Khalid Abdullah in 2011 – but only once! (5,4) 10 York river sounds like it’s seeping (4) 14 What the jockey uses to prevent a horse going too fast in the early stages? (9) 16 Nothing missing when 50 are in there trying to win (8) 19 Perhaps a precious metal will be a winning choice in the Sky Bet Fillies Sprint Handicap (7) 22 Ruse goes badly for the person handling it (4) 23 Italian port, scene of a major World War 2 battle, which gave its name to the Fulke Walwyn trained Champion Hurdle winner of 1962 (5) 25 Former jockey-turned-trainer Frankie, who rode four Classic winners including the 1966 St Leger winner Sodium. He retired from racing in 1991 and died in Newmarket in 2000 (4) 26 Chester ----, traditionally one of the major Derby trials run on the Roodee in May (4) 30 Initially add to a letter (2) 15

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OFFICIALS Stewards COLIN VICKERS (Chief Steward) NEIL EDMINSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair) ALAN DEMPSEY MICHAEL EYRE STEPHANIE FARMER PETER SPORNE Starters STUART TURNER JASON CALLAGHAN Judge NICK BOSTOCK Clerk of the Scales WAYNE BURNELL

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Veterinary Officers MARK COLLINS NIGEL HAIZELDEN Medical Officers Dr DAN CROWLEY Dr BRUCE McLAIN Dr ROS RODEN Veterinary Surgeons JULIAN RISHWORTH ANNIE COOKE MATTHEW SWARBRICK Commentator MIKE CATTERMOLE

Today’s Runners & Riders

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1st Race 1.45 The Sky Bet & Symphony Group Stakes Five Furlongs About 89 Yards (1,000 metres)

Distance: 5f 89y Race Type: Handicap Rating: 0-105 Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Centre

See page 74 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A competitive handicap for 3-y-o+ horses, run over the unusual trip of five and a half furlongs.

Designed for close competition, the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights.

The best, on past performance, will be the highest rated, and so will carry the most weight – Tarboosh carries the top weight today.

Listen to the experts on ITV Racing to form a view.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Dakota Gold Trainer: Michael Dods Jockey: Connor Beasley Age/Weight: 5-9-10 Runners: 22 Price: 4/1F Always prominently positioned, Dakota Gold added to his Sky Bet Dash title won earlier in the year, hitting the front inside the final furlong and staying on well to win by three-quarters of a length.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 02.86s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 2.20s Course record: 1m 1.72s

by Bogart (21-Aug-13) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs ISTANBUL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (14 wins from 90 runners, 16%) runs COPPER KNIGHT and HYPERFOCUS Weightwatcher: A MOMENTOFMADNESS won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 8lb to 91.

Fancy That: K Ryan won this race in 2013 and 2014. The stable runs JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE today.

Longest Traveller: MUBAALEGH trained by M Tregoning, Whitsbury, 247 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 1-2945 TARBOOSH 11 8 41 103618 5-7F G-ST 4 2 6-19014 LAHORE 6 2 21 52306 5-7F G-S 1 3 32-2477 COPPER KNIGHT 8 10 44 169028 5F G-ST 10 4 81777-0 LEODIS DREAM 6 1 13 64796 5F GS-ST 4 5 536621 WATCHABLE 11 19 81 183772 5-6F G-ST 0 6 33-4203 SOLDIER’S MINUTE 4 5 28 37716 6-7F GF-ST 6 7 3009-11 JAWWAAL 4 6 20 36577 5-7F G-ST 0 8 9100-73 JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE 6 8 33 44593 5-6F G-GF 4 9 33-2215 MAGIC J 2 3 8 13456 5-6F G-GF 1 10 10-1263 JABBAROCKIE 7 14 32 40373 5F G-ST 3 11 315-63 ISTANBUL 1 — 5 4204 5F GF 3 12 805854 ARECIBO 4 9 34 52339 5-6F GF-S 15 13 22017-6 MUBAALEGH 4 2 12 51623 5-6F G-GS 2 14 267812- CAME FROM THE DARK 2 3 10 13585 5-6F HV-S 1 15 4-42622 ACCLAIM THE NATION 6 12 33 38710 5F GS-ST 6 16 420-574 APLOMB 3 3 14 24374 6F GS-S 6 17 282510 MUSCIKA 6 12 44 45865 6F G-GF 1 18 2-78883 A MOMENTOFMADNESS 8 9 43 112072 5-6F G-ST 13 19 608-330 JONAH JONES 2 3 10 16173 6F GF-S 6 20 6-82591 ONLY SPOOFING 8 9 41 86638 5F G-GF 0 21 26-8080 HYPERFOCUS 5 7 35 32626 5-6F GS-ST 13 22 0-16123 HAN SOLO BERGER 6 8 27 32963 5-7F G-ST 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP Michael Dods won this 12 months ago and could strike again with the hat-trick seeking JAWWAAL, who backed up his Doncaster reappearance with a taking win at Ascot last time, accounting for plenty of his rivals here in the process. David O'Meara has a typically strong hand with recent Thirsk winner Watchable, Muscika and Arecibo, who has been knocking on the door in these competitive handicaps so far this term. Acclaim The Nation has the chance to reverse form with his Goodwood conqueror Only Spoofing now 1lb better off, while Jabbarockie could offer some value in first-time cheekpieces.

JAWWAAL

ARECIBO 19

1st Race 1.45

Distance: 5f 89y Race Type: Handicap (0-105) Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Centre

The Sky Bet & Symphony Group Stakes No Horse

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Tarboosh (18)

7 9-10 (61.7) (19)

B g Bahamian Bounty - Mullein

Owner: The Guys & Dolls & Sandfield Racing Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Jockey: Graham Lee Form: 21-2045 D Breeder: Landmark Racing Limited

Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Keep Busy when last of 5 at 3-1 last time out at Hamilton over 5f earlier this month. Has done well here in the past and a return to this venue could suit. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 20-1

2 Lahore (USA) (18)

6 9-9 (61.2) (5)

Br g Elusive Quality (USA) - Nayarra (IRE)

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Owner: Mrs Wendy Burdett Trainer: Phillip Makin, Easingwold

Jockey: Rowan Scott Form: 6-10014 CD Breeder: Nawara Stud Company Ltd

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 5l behind Keep Busy when fourth of 5 at 4-1 last time out at Hamilton over 5f earlier this month. A course-and-distance winner before that and can’t be ruled out despite the tough mark. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 12-1

3 Copper Knight (IRE) (31)

6 9-5 (59.4) (15)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream

Owner: Middleham Park, Ventura Racing 6&Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Jockey: Rachel Richardson Form: 32-2400 CD Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd

Has won eight races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l behind Lahore at 9-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month. Often saves his best for this track and trip and is respected. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 16-1

4 Leodis Dream (IRE) (74)

4 9-5 (59.4) (6)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE)

Owner: Mr K. Sohi Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 01000-0 D Breeder: R & M Bloodstock

Winner of six races at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Makanah at 13-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f in June. His last victory came from this rating and makes his first start for this handler. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 33-1

5 Watchable (10) Ch g Pivotal - Irresistible

Owner: HAMBLETON XXXIX P BAMFORD ROSES PARTNERS Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

10 9-4 (59.0) (20) (in 4lb ex)

Jockey: Sean Kirrane (5)

Form: 536621 D Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav at Thirsk over 5f earlier this month, beating Indian Sounds by a nose. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success and he arrives in top form. Official BHA Rating 95 (+1) SP: 16-1

6 Soldier’s Minute (24)

5 9-3 (58.5) (2)

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Form: 33-4203 C Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Hadba (IRE)

Jockey: Shane Gray

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Muscika beaten 3 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 6f last month. He is 1lb lower this time and and he is interesting dropped back in trip to the minimum.

Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 16-1

7 Jawwaal (39)

Ch g Bahamian Bounty - Avenbury

Owner: Sekura Group Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

5 9-3 (58.5) (11)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Form: 3000-11 D Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

He has won four times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 at Ascot over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Mountain Peak by 2 1/4l. He won on his reappearance at Doncaster before that and he holds leading claims. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 7-1

8 Justanotherbottle (IRE) (58)

Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Duchess K (IRE)

Owner: Mr Steve Ryan & Mr M J Tedham Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

6 9-3 (58.5) (1)

Jockey: Kevin Stott Form: 0100-03 D BF Breeder: John O’Connor

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 8 behind National Anthem beaten 1l at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good) in June. He is only 1lb higher here and has the ability to run a big race.

Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 14-1

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No Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Magic J (USA) (24)

4 9-1 (57.6) (8)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Form: 33-2215 D BF Breeder: Helen K. Groves Revokable Trust

Ch c Scat Daddy (USA) - Miss Lamour (USA)

Owner: Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: Ed Vaughan, Newmarket

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Tone The Barone when fifth of 9 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time and that could help him leave that effort in the past. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 14-1

10 Jabbarockie (16)

7 9-1 (57.6) (21)

B g Showcasing - Canina

Owner: M Balmer, K Sheedy, P Copple, C Dingwall Trainer: Eric Alston, Preston

Jockey: Ben Curtis Form: 10-1263 D Breeder: Paul Green

Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Mountain Peak beaten 2 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f earlier this month. The application of cheekpieces could see him get involved. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 16-1

11 Istanbul (IRE) (18)

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3 9-0 (57.2) (17)

Gr c Gutaifan (IRE) - Anadolu (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. O’Callaghan Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Jockey: Tony Hamilton Form: 315-63 D Breeder: Equine Breeding Limited

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Third of 5 behind Keep Busy beaten 2 1/2l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (soft) earlier this month. That was an improved showing and can’t be ignored at a venue his handler does well at.

Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 20-1

12 Arecibo (FR) (16)

5 8-13 (56.7) (16)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA)

Owner: Mr George Turner & Clipper Logistics Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 005054 D Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Mountain Peak when fourth of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f earlier this month. Third in this off a 4lb higher mark last year and is noted. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 8-1

13 Mubaalegh (24)

6 8-13 (56.7) (18)

Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury

Form: 22010-6 D Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion

Jockey: Jim Crowley

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 4l behind Tone The Barone when sixth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) last month. That was his first appearance for this handler and there could be improvement to come. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 25-1

14 Came From The Dark (IRE) (319)

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Silver Shoon (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. K. Siu Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

4 8-12 (56.2) (4)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 260012- D Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud & Doc Bloodstock

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Pendleton when second of 17 at 9-2fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (soft) in October last year. The pick of last season’s form would give him a chance and the booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 14-1

15 Acclaim The Nation (IRE) (22)

7 8-12 (56.2) (9)

B g Acclamation - Dani Ridge (IRE)

Owner: Mr Con Harrington Trainer: Eric Alston, Preston

Jockey: Jason Hart Form: 4-42622 D Breeder: Con Harrington

Winner of six races at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Only Spoofing when second of 11 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. He has been knocking on the door of late and arrives in good order. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 12-1

16 Aplomb (IRE) (39)

4 8-12 (56.2) (3)

Jockey: Tom Marquand Form: 420-504 Breeder: Anglia Bloodstock Ltd & Mr C. Humber

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mickleberry (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

He has won three times at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Jawwaal when fourth of 18 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good) last month. A solid operator for a top yard, but does have a few questions to answer on ground this fast. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 10-1

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No Horse

17 Muscika (10)

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

6 8-10 (55.3) (13)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Form: 202510 C Breeder: Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche

Owner: Gallop Racing & Dynast Racing Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Winner of six races at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 13l behind Another Batt at 5-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f earlier this month. He was a winner here over 6f before that and makes plenty of appeal at a venue he often does well at. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 20-1

18 A Momentofmadness (22)

7 8-10 (55.3) (22)

B g Elnadim (USA) - Royal Blush

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Owner: Tony Wechsler & Ann Plummer Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 2-00003 D Breeder: D. R. Tucker

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 11 behind Only Spoofing beaten 2l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f last month. Could build on that off what is beginning to look a very tempting rating. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 14-1

19 Jonah Jones (IRE) (24)

4 8-8 (54.4) (14)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Conniption (IRE)

Owner: David Ward Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Form: 600-330 C BF Breeder: Mr Frank Hutchinson

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Muscika at 2-1fav when 10th of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) last month. He was slightly disappointing on that occasion, but his form before that offers plenty of encouragement. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 10-1

20 Only Spoofing (IRE) (22)

6 8-7 (54.0) (10)

B g Approve (IRE) - Golden Anthem (USA)

Owner: Mrs H.Mannion, Mr B.Carter & Mr F.Durbin Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Jockey: Kieran O’Neill

Form: 6-02501 D Breeder: Limestone and Tara Studs

Has won eight races at 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 14-1 at Goodwood over 5f last time out, beating Acclaim The Nation by a neck. He is 5lb higher now which makes this much tougher, but he is more than capable of giving another solid account. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 16-1

21 Hyperfocus (IRE) (3)

6 8-7 (54.0) (7)

B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR)

Owner: Ryedale Partners No 14 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 26-0000 D Breeder: Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Staxton at 18-1 when 10th of 19 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f earlier this month. He would need some rain to be at his best and out of sorts so far this term.

Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 20-1

22 Han Solo Berger (IRE) (11)

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Dreamaway (IRE)

Owner: Mrs B. Berresford Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket

5 8-6 (53.5) (12)

Jockey: George Wood

Form: 0-16123 D Breeder: Irish National Stud

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Blue De Vega beaten 2 1/4l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f earlier this month. In good form this term and he is foolish to ignore. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 16-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 17.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 15, 21, 22.

STEWARDS NOTE MUSCIKA: Following its run on 9/8/2020 it was reported that the horse ran flat on this occasion.

JONAH JONES: Following its run on 26/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-1 Jawwaal, 8-1 Arecibo (FR), 10-1 Aplomb (IRE), Jonah Jones (IRE), 12-1 Lahore (USA), Acclaim The Nation (IRE), 14-1 Justanotherbottle (IRE), Magic J (USA), Came From The Dark (IRE), A Momentofmadness, 16-1 Copper Knight (IRE), Watchable, Soldier’s Minute, Jabbarockie, Only Spoofing (IRE), Han Solo Berger (IRE), 20-1 Tarboosh, Istanbul (IRE), Muscika, Hyperfocus (IRE), 25-1 Mubaalegh, 33-1 Leodis Dream (IRE)

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £18675..................................................................... 2nd £5592....................................................................................

3rd £2796...................................................................... 4th £1398.....................................................................................

TIME ................................................................................ DISTANCES........................................................................................

FIRST RACE BEST TURNED OUT Symphony Group have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the groom responsible for the winning horse.

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BEHIND THE SCENES All week, we’ll be going behind the scenes.

Click the top York Racecourse logo on the right to see Lahore being prepared for his run in our opener today.

And the lower logo will show you Watchable's preparation for the same race!

THE RAY GILPIN AWARD

RAY GILPIN (1942-2015)

FOR THE TOP JOCKEY OF THE WELCOME TO YORKSHIRE EBOR FESTIVAL

This award remembers Ray Gilpin, a popular figure in both the Weighing Room & Press Room who sadly passed away in 2015.

A proud welshman, you’ll notice the armband worn by the rider in front, is in scarlet. The colour of the scarf that Ray always wore to the races.

Frankie Dettori is amongst the previous winners.

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BRIGADIERS, DOCTORS & LIONS THE JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL In life, not just in racing, there is something important about First Impressions.

Those who attended, or watched the inaugural running of the International, now often referenced through its long standing sponsor, Juddmonte, in 1972 would have joined in a chorus of ‘wow’and that was before the stalls opened.

Brigadier Gerard

The race brought together Roberto and Rheingold, separated by a nostril in a controversial Derby, and from the older generation a certain Brigadier Gerard unbeaten and with a host of records in an at that point, all conquering career.

To add to the intrigue Lester Piggott, who had won on him at Epsom, had ‘changed horses’ and rode Rheingold, opening the door for Panamanian born Braulio Baeza to fly in to ride Roberto.

The rest is history - after Bright Beam, the pacemaker, was swept aside, Baeza went for home, Joe Mercer on the Brigadier went out after him, a packed Knavesmire roared, but for the only time in his career it wasn’t to be the Brigadier’s day - Roberto won by three lengths.

Above all, York’s new race was a spectacular hit and has stayed as such ever since.

Dahlia

Authorized

It has an extraordinary Roll of Honour. French legend, Dahlia, won it twice in the early years, and Frankie Dettori has racked up five wins to date - the most recent on Authorized, his Derby winner, in 2007.

The pick of the pre millennium years was probably Rodrigo de Triano, with Piggott up beating Dr Devious in 1992 - another classic showdown.

Rodrigo De Triano (left)

Sea The Stars

And, memorably, in recent years, it has served up some really special ‘I was there’ days.

2009 - Sea The Stars did a ‘Veni Vidi Vici’ on the Knavesmire, setting the track record in doing so.

2012 - The great Frankel over a mile and a quarter for the first time, a packed house, and incredibly emotional scenes as a clearly poorly Sir Henry watched on from the stands at his beloved York. Himself did his stuff with consummate ease.

Frankel

The top names have kept on coming - Derby winner Australia in 2014 and Roaring Lion in 2018 winning for the Classic generation have been special.

There will not be a crowd in 2020 - but there will be a new name added to one of the most illustrious winners lists in European Racing.

One thing is for sure - he will be out of the very top drawer.

Adapted from an article by Mike Vince, first published on sportinglife.com.

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Roaring Lion

A message from Mr Malih L Al Basti Wherever in the world you are reading this message, your world has changed from what it was 12 months ago. We send our most sincere condolences to the many people across the globe have lost loved ones in the most painful of circumstances. Their world will never be the same. And our thanks to those who have bravely in many ways, tried to make our collective lives better in these challenging times.

Our passion for horse racing has not changed. Our love of the thoroughbred has not changed. But how we all enjoy this magnificent sport has changed. And we have had to adapt. And so it is with great pride that Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, can continue to support The Chairman, Committee and every member of the York race-course team by putting our name to the 2020 Gr2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, Gimcrack Stakes in late August and the Listed 6F Garrowby Stakes in September. We would like to thank the countless people behind the scenes who have made racing possible once more. We wish all owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff the very best of luck today and throughout the season on The Knavesmire.

Malih L Al Basti Owner and Founder Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

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The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes

Valdermoro - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Valdermoro Phoenix Of Spain Wells Farhh Go Syphax Recorder Dutch Connection Treaty Of Paris Dundonnell Entifaadha Waiter’s Dream

Trainer Richard Fahey Charlie Hills Tim Easterby Kevin Ryan William Haggas Charlie Hills Henry Candy Roger Charlton William Haggas Brian Meehan

Jockey Tony Hamilton Jamie Spencer David Allan Jamie Spencer Frankie Dettori William Buick James Doyle James Doyle Richard Hills Kieren Fallon

SP 9/2 9/2 10/1 16/1 4/1J 16/1 11/1 15/8F 7/2F 5/2

Runners 9 ran 8 ran 11 ran 7 ran 10 ran 10 ran 6 ran 5 ran 13 ran 7 ran

Time Going 1m 24.09s G 1m 24.19s G/F 1m 26.32s G/S 1m 23.46s G/F 1m 24.20s G/S 1m 22.32s G/F 1m 23.02s G/F 1m 23.88s G/F 1m 26.12s G/S 1m 24.82s G

CARING FOR THE HORSES AT YORK RACECOURSE

Looking after the horses is a priority at York and every raceday there is a team of experienced equine vets on constant call. Much of their work is done before racing actually starts, being on hand to check horses over and reassure connections.

As part of the Northern End Development the vets have their own office, a large treatment box and a dedicated “stock box” to help them assess and treat the stars of our show. If there is an incident during a race, prompt attention to horse and rider is provided by the modern ambulances, you will see them parked by the track, ready for a rapid response.

Like most courses York will often use green screens during an incident, these offer privacy to those involved and their presence does not necessarily signify bad news.

Keeping cool is important to a racehorse so you might see them using the horse showers in the new wash down area or the cold water provided in the parade ring and at every start. If you spot a mist cloud behind the saddling boxes that means the horses are benefiting from the cooling power of the special water-misting fans.

If a horse loses a shoe or ‘spreads a plate’, then there is a farrier at every start, as well as in their dedicated box by the pre parade ring, to put it right and let the racing commence.

Remember a farrier shoes horses, a blacksmith makes gates or the impressive fretwork on the front of the future Weighing Room.

As you enjoy your meeting, you can rest assured the horses are being well cared for by the racecourse team and their own dedicated stable staff.

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2nd Race 2.15 The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

Distance: 7f Race Type: Group Three Prize Money: £40,000 Age: 2 Stalls: Farside

See page 74 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3 (like this one), Group 2 and Group 1.

The first of the 12 Pattern races during the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

This race is only open to 2-y-o horses and is over a trip of seven furlongs.

An in-form stable could be the clue here, see the table at the beginning of this race.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Valdermoro (USA) Trainer: Richard Fahey Jockey: Tony Hamilton Age/Weight: 2-9-1 Runners: 9 ran Price: 9/2 Off the back of an impressive Doncaster maiden victory, Valdermoro outstayed the front-running Harpocrates, powering home to win by a neck.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 24.51s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22s Course record: 1m 22.32s

by Dutch Connection (20-Aug-14) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): M Johnston (27 wins from 266 runners, 10%) runs GEAR UP Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Johnston (7 wins from 85 runners, 8%) runs GEAR UP Longest Traveller: ROYAL SCIMITAR trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 209 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 7311 BROXI 2 — 4 8280 7F G-GS 0 2 1 CLOUDBRIDGE 1 — 1 4140 7F GF 0 3 41 DARVEL 1 — 2 3493 6F GF 0 4 1 GEAR UP 1 — 1 3881 7F G 0 5 1 PRAISE OF SHADOWS 1 — 1 4528 7F GF 0 6 1 ROYAL SCIMITAR 1 — 1 4140 6F G 0 7 4 SPYCATCHER — — 1 - — — 8 41 TITAN ROCK 1 — 2 10397 7F GF 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP CLOUDBRIDGE won with a fair amount of authority on his racecourse bow at Leicester at the beginning of the month and the step up in grade is unlikely to pose any concern for Charlie Appleby's colt. Darvel stepped forward from his debut to score in decent fashion at Ayr last month and is expected to improve for the extra furlong, while Praise Of Shadows and Royal Scimitar complete the shortlist.

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2nd Race 2.15

The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes

Distance: 7f Race Type: Group Three Prize Money: ÂŁ40,000 Age: 2 Stalls: Farside

No Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

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Broxi (IRE) (20)

B or Br c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Own Gift

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

9-1 (57.6) (6)

Jockey: Shane Gray Form: 0311 D Breeder: Golden Vale Stud

Foaled 7 Mar. Successful twice at 7f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 11-1 at Musselburgh over 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Scytale by 5l. A progressive type but this is a much tougher assignment.

Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 20-1

2 Cloudbridge (USA) (17)

B c Hard Spun (USA) - Peace Camp (USA)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

9-1 (57.6) (4)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 1 D Breeder: Godolphin

Foaled 22 Mar. Half-brother to Treaty Of Vienna, won at 7f. A winner at 10-3 at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) on his racecourse debut earlier this month, beating Soft Whisper by 3 1/2l. Created a decent impression on that occasion and has to enter the reckoning. Official BHA Rating - SP: 15-8

3 Darvel (IRE) (30)

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B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Anthem Alexander (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-1 (57.6) (7)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Form: 41 Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Foaled 24 Mar. Half-brother to Full Verse, won at 6f. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav at Ayr over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Toussarok by 2l, his first win in two starts. He stepped forward considerably from his debut effort and has to be considered.

Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 3-1

4 Gear Up (IRE) (25)

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Gearanai (USA)

Owner: Teme Valley 2 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

9-1 (57.6) (5)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 1 CD Breeder: J. S. Bolger

Foaled 8 Mar. Full brother to Guaranteed, won three times between 7f and 1m 2f including a Group 3 race. A winner at 12-1 over course and distance on his racecourse debut last month, beating Henrik by 1 1/2l. He was value for further on that occasion; respected. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-2

5 Praise of Shadows (IRE) (9)

9-1 (57.6) (2)

Owner: A & R Al Kamda Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

Form: 1 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Moon Over Water (IRE)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Foaled 8 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 8-1 at Chester over 7f on his racecourse debut earlier this month, beating Commonsensical by 3l. He will have learnt plenty from that experience and a more conventional track could yield a fair amount of improvement. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1

6 Royal Scimitar (IRE) (31)

B c Territories (IRE) - Prequel (IRE)

Owner: AlMohamediya Racing Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

9-1 (57.6) (8)

Jockey: Adam Kirby

Form: 1 Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Foaled 7 Feb. Dam unraced. A winner at 11-1 at Newbury over 6f (good) on his racecourse debut last month, beating Line Of Departure by a neck. The way he shaped on that occasion suggested the extra furlong would play to his strengths. Official BHA Rating -

SP: 9-2

7 Spycatcher (IRE) (23)

B c Vadamos (FR) - Damask (IRE)

Owner: Highclere T’BredRacing-Adriana Zaefferer Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-1 (57.6) (1)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald Form: 4 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 15 Feb. Half-brother to Reel Bizzy, won three times between 5f and 1m. Finished 4l behind Fools Rush In when fourth of 17 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 6f last month. Emerged with plenty of credit having stumbled leaving the stalls but this requires more. Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1

8 Titan Rock (18)

B c Belardo (IRE) - Frabjous

Owner: Mr Ross Harmon & Partner Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

9-1 (57.6) (3)

Jockey: Jason Hart Form: 41 D Breeder: Maywood Stud

Foaled 9 Mar. Half-brother to Argentero, won twice at 6f. A winner at 9-1 at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Raging Rascal by 1/2l, his first win in two starts. Capable of a decent showing. Official BHA Rating 85

SP: 12-1

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8............................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

STEWARDS NOTE SPYCATCHER: Following its run on 27/7/2020 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

15-8 Cloudbridge (USA), 3-1 Darvel (IRE), 9-2 Royal Scimitar (IRE), 11-2 Gear Up (IRE), 12-1 Praise of Shadows (IRE), Titan Rock, 20-1 Broxi (IRE), 33-1 Spycatcher (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £22684.................................................................... 2nd £8600...................................................................................

3rd £4304...................................................................... 4th £2144....................................................................................

TIME ................................................................................ DISTANCES........................................................................................

SECOND RACE BEST TURNED OUT

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BREEDERS’ CUP 2020 The field in the Juddmonte International demonstrate the global nature of top class flat racing competition.

To further encourage this competition, Breeders’ Cup Ltd have offered an attractive incentive to the winner as part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series. The successful horse this afternoon, if nominated with Breeders’ Cup, will receive both free entry and a guaranteed start gate in the one mile and four furlongs $6m Breeders’ Cup Longines Turf to be run at Keeneland in Kentucky on Saturday November 7th. Combined with a travel allowance of $40,000 this is a bonus to US bound connections. Understandably, any travel and quarantine restrictions issued in response to the pandemic will need to be observed.

As an indication of how highly the York contest is regarded worldwide, it is one of only nine UK races to have been provided with this bonus.

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TOP JOCKEY AT YORK The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor.

The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy.

STANDINGS AFTER OUR LAST MEETING Daniel Tudhope

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Silvestre De Sousa 3

8 others have ridden A sensational five winners over the last two days of racing at York, including on Firmament, part of a Sunday treble, has given reigning champion Daniel Tudhope a huge lead going into the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

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JUDDMONTE FARMS

Most people are familiar with the terms “thoroughbred” and “pedigree”.

But did you know that the former means the horse is descended from one of just three stallions? Known as the foundation stallions, two of them performed their duties within twenty miles of York.

The Darley Arabian stood at Aldby Hall near Stamford Bridge, whilst the Byerley Turk was at Goldsborough Hall, just outside Knaresborough. The trio was completed by the Godolphin Arabian, a resident just over the county line at Longsford Hall in Derbyshire. Over the intervening three hundred years some of the blood lines have become more successful than others and this genealogy gives every horse its pedigree, or family tree.

Coming up to date and Juddmonte Farms, sponsors of today’s feature race continue the bloodstock tradition of great stallions.

Established in 1977, Juddmonte Farms was set up by Prince Khalid bin Abdullah.

On most occasions, the superstar stallions of their generation had proved themselves on the racecourse. It is easy to appreciate how the offspring of great horses such as Frankel will feel a weight of expectation on their withers. The colt formerly trained by the late Sir Henry Cecil enjoyed his finest hour at York when landing the Juddmonte International for his connections in 2012 to take his unbeaten record to thirteen.

His first crop proved themselves at a high level on the racetrack with Queen Kindly taking the 2016 Sky Bet Lowther, while the Group Two Sky Bet Great Voltigeur saw Cracksman hack up before going on to multiple Group 1 glory elsewhere, while the likes of Franconia and Frankly Darling have high hopes in big races later this week so it’s clear that Frankel’s offspring have inherited their sire’s class.

Based at Banstead Manor, the success of this operation can be seen with Oasis Dream, a Champion at both two and three. His three Group 1 victories included a devastating turn of foot in the 2003 Coolmore Nunthorpe where he made all, quickening close home to win by two and a half lengths. In the breeding shed he has also enjoyed plenty of success, having sired no less than 27 winners of worldwide Group 1s.

Frankel

The most famous of his offspring is probably classy filly Midday who landed six top-level victories during her career, including two notable successes here on the Knavesmire - the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Stakes and the Darley Yorkshire Oaks - as well as being narrowly denied in the Juddmonte International by stablemate Twice Over.

Another of Oasis Dream’s sons, Muhaarar, continued the York connection. The Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack winner subsequently added four Group 1s in 2015, en-route to being crowned Cartier Champion Sprinter and is now producing his own speedy sons and daughters.

Recently retired but still enjoying life at Banstead Manor is Dansili, who sired top class racehorses such as The Fugue (another to have a Knavesmire Group One on her CV) but he has also started to earn a reputation as a sire of sires. One of his sons, top sprinter Bated Breath, stands as a Juddmonte stallion and has already had high-level success with Royal Ascot winners and recent York winner, Prompting, going on to Glorious Goodwood victory.

Another recent smash hit in the bloodstock world has been Juddmonte’s exceptional miler, Kingman - a winner of seven of his eight starts, including four Group 1 victories, the son of Invincible Spirit has already produced two European Classic winners in his first two crops and is already the fifth leading sire in Europe on average sale prices of his progeny. They include Persian King, Palace Pier, Calyx, Headman, Nausha and Sangarius amongst many others who are only just starting out their racing careers - it’s almost certain that Kingman will be known as one of the truly great sires in years to come.

What is evident is the strength in depth that Juddmonte possess. The quality for Frankel, Oasis Dream, Bated Breath and Kingman, coupled with the passion and knowledge of the organisation’s founder, they look set to be sat at the top table for a few generations yet.

Oasis Dream

KNAVESMIRE LEG FRANKEL

NDS

From the very beginning when Roberto beat Brigadier Gerard, the Juddmonte International has held a very special place in the racing calendar, so much so that in 2014 it was rated the best race in the world by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.

The race has been won by some of the best thoroughbreds in Europe over the past 44 years but based on his official ranking and the view of many informed observers that day, the very best was Frankel. Ahead of his run in the Juddmonte of 2012, Frankel was unbeaten in 12 starts, which included eight at Group 1 level.

In his early days, Frankel had perhaps been a little headstrong, as witnessed when he demolished a top class field in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas. So despite the fact that he had been in a completely different league to any of his rivals during his preceding races, there were a few doubters that he would not be suited by the step up to a mile and a quarter on the Knavesmire. After all, just how good would Usain Bolt be over 1500metres?

The betting market did not share these reservations so three weeks after winning the QIPCO Sussex Stakes, Frankel lined up the 1-10 on favourite here at York.

His trainer, the late Sir Henry Cecil and jockey Tom Queally had a plan and their prized asset looked cool, calm and relaxed through the early stages of the race.

As any of the bumper 30,163 crowd will happily tell you; turning into the straight Frankel was plumb last. But, he was travelling supremely well and without an ounce of effort from his jockey, cruised his way into the lead with just over a quarter of a mile to run. At that point Queally gave a shake of the reins and racing’s superstar colt accelerated away in one of those truly memorable sporting moments. He was to lead his eight top-drawer rivals home by an impressive seven lengths.

Farhh, the subsequent Lockinge Stakes winner, filled the runners-up spot with the four-time Group 1 winner St Nicholas Abbey third and stablemate, winner of the 2011 race in the same Prince Khalid Abdullah silks, Twice Over, completing the frame, so highlighting the strength of the race.

It was never a day about punting profit, it was always about celebrating a hero and so the Knavesmire crowd generated an electric atmosphere as he was led into the Winners’ Enclosure.

He raced in the silks of Prince Khalid Abdullah at whose Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket he had been born. Yet the public adopted the great horse, partly due to his stunning achievements and partly due to his trainer, Sir Henry Cecil.

Cecil, had long been a favourite trainer with the knowledgeable Knavesmire crowd, but had been battling stomach cancer. Despite the cruel hand that he had been dealt, he remained passionate about the mighty Frankel.

The Master of Warren Place made what was to prove his farewell trip to York and all present will testify to the emotion etched into his face. “It’s fantastic and it’s great for Yorkshire, they’re very supportive of racing and deserve to see him. [It helped me feel] 20 years better,” he said.

In October, Frankel won the QIPCO Champion Stakes on British Champions Day to cap an unbeaten career. “He’s the best I’ve ever had - the best I’ve ever seen”, Cecil told the media after the race.

And so the fabulous Frankel bowed out the winner of all 14 of his races and just short of £3million of prize money. He now stands at his owner’s Banstead Manor Stud, just a few miles from Warren Place and his progeny have already made a considerable mark on the Knavesmire Queen Kindly was an explosive winner of a Sky Bet Lowther, while the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur also fell to one of his sons, Cracksman, in 2017. While none of his sons or daughters line up to follow in the foosteps of their great father in taking today’s Juddmonte International, Frankel does have Juan Elcano carrying his flag in today’s Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and three of his daughters representing him in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks tomorrow.

Sir Henry Cecil passed away on 11th June 2013. He was much loved here at York, so one of the greatest trainers of the modern era is remembered in the cast iron gates at the Northern End of the racecourse, close by the statue of his most famous charge, the mighty Frankel.

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TOP TRAINER AT YORK AWARD The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the coveted Charles Clinkard Trophy and a smart pair of shoes!

2019 Champion: John Gosden

STANDINGS AFTER OUR LAST MEETING

A double on the last sunday of July, including Muscika’s Sky Bet Extended Dash victory, meant David O’Meara kept pace with William Haggas at the top of a decidely Yorkshire-themed leaderboard.

David O’Meara

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William Haggas

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Mark Johnston

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Kevin Ryan

3

Richard Fahey

2

Phillip Makin

2

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BIG RACE TRENDS THE SKY BET GREAT VOLTIGEUR STAKES (GROUP 2) PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Winner Logician Old Persian Cracksman Idaho Storm The Stars Postponed Telescope Thought Worthy Sea Moon Rewilding

Trainer John Gosden Charlie Appleby John Gosden Aidan O’Brien William Haggas Luca Cumani Sir Michael Stoute John Gosden Sir Michael Stoute Mahmood Al Zarooni

Jockey Frankie Dettori James Doyle Frankie Dettori Seamie Heffernan Pat Cosgrave Andrea Atzeni Ryan Moore William Buick Richard Hughes Frankie Dettori

TRAINERS As Sir Michael Stoute is without a runner this afternoon, John Gosden’s record of five winners means he is the man to follow and he is represented by Darain here. Aidan O’Brien has three victories to his name and will be hoping to add to that tally with Mogul.

BETTING Eight of the last ten winners came from the first three in the betting and it must be pointed out that six of those were the favourite. The record of market leaders has been boosted in recent years with Telescope, Postponed, Idaho, Cracksman and Logician all justifying favouritism and with all of the last ten winners having gone off at 9/1 or shorter, it seems those towards the head of the market are the ones to focus on.

RECENT FORM A last time out victory is not the be all and end all when looking for that elusive winner as only three of the last ten winners of this race have arrived here on the back of a success last time.

However, a solid run on their latest start offers some encouragement with all but two of the last ten winners having finished no worse than fourth on their most recent outing.

SP 10/11F 7/1 4/6F 5/6F 3/1 5/2F 5/4F 9/1 11/2 6/4F

Runners 5 ran 9 ran 6 ran 6 ran 7 ran 9 ran 7 ran 6 ran 8 ran 10 ran

Time 2m 27.91s 2m 28.34s 2m 34.65s 2m 29.41s 2m 30.30s 2m 27.29s 2m 29.32s 2m 35.96s 2m 34.94s 2m 28.93s

Going G G/F G/S G/F G/S G/F G/F G/F G/S G

DISTANCE It might surprise you to learn that of the last ten winners, only Old Persian and Logician had previously won over 1m4f, therefore, we shouldn’t be put off any runner just because they are trying the trip for the first time. Rule Of Law (2004) and Milan (2001) won this event having only ever won over 7f prior to running here whilst the 2016 winner, Idaho, had only won over a mile.

WEIGHT Every horse is initially allotted 9st (8st 12lb until 2014) before penalties are given for previous wins at Group 1 or Group 2 level this season.

Although Old Persian managed an extra 3lb in 2018, you have to go all the way back to 1995 and Pentire to find the last horse to successfully carry a penalty in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur. Therefore, history suggests that Pyledriver may find it tricky this afternoon.

KEY TRENDS Finished in first four last time Single-figure odds Trained by John Gosden or Aidan O'Brien

CONCLUSION With both the Gosden and O'Brien stables represented by just one runner this year, it would be no surprise to see this come down to Darain and Mogul. The former is a beautifully bred son of Dubawi - a brother to Too Darn Hot, So Mi Dar and Lah Ti Dar - and has done nothing wrong in both of his starts in novice company so far, but this is a big step up in class for him and perhaps MOGUL has the all-important experience edge when it really matters. The Aidan O'Brien-trained brother to 2019 Juddmonte International winner, Japan, was a good winner of the Group 3 Gordon Stakes after a couple of disappointing runs this season and perhaps that will be the springboard to go on to better things now, including this prestigious Group 2 prize and, ultimately, the St Leger. Highland Chief wasn't far away from MOGUL in that Gordon Stakes and could fill the places, while Roberto Escobarr was wildly impressive here when breaking his maiden and could be good enough to take this step up in class in his stride.

Statistics supplied by an independent analyst. All trends are ten year based unless stated.

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The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes

FACT FILE:

Distance One mile and four furlongs (2,400 metres)

Prize money £75,000

WHERE DOES WHY IS IT AN THE RACE NAME IMPORTANT COME FROM? RACE?

Voltigeur was a famous Yorkshire-trained Classic winner who carried the colours of the Earl of Zetland, to victory in both the Derby at Epsom and the St Leger in 1850. The Flying Dutchman had also landed the Derby-St Leger double the previous year. The so called “Great Match” between the pair was held at York the following spring, over two miles with £1,000 side stakes (a sum equivalent to £700,000 in today’s shops) and the Knavesmire was packed to bursting to see the Flying Dutchman win the money. Yet, in one of those quirks of history the battling Voltigeur won the hearts on the day and he is now remembered with this race, the 550 seat restaurant at York as well as being the horse featured in our logo.

It has long been the premier trial for the final Classic of the year and in five decades or more, the road to St Leger fame has often started here on the Knavesmire. When last year’s winner Logician went on to glory on Doncaster’s Town Moor he became the 14th Great Voltigeur winner to do just that.

FIRST WINNER? The Jack Jarvis-trained Castle Rock won the inaugural race in 1950 when ridden by Bill Rickaby.

ANY OTHER SUCCESSES?

In 2009 Mastery finished runner-up to Monitor Closely but reversed the placings in the St Leger. Three year’s later Encke could only finish third here, but he broke the hearts of the racing public when he defeated the Triple Crown-seeking Camelot at Doncaster. It was a similar story in 2018 as the York third, Kew Gardens, turned the tables on Old Persian in the season’s final classic.

GLORY DOWN UNDER The Charlie Appleby-trained Cross Counter was second in this back in 2018. Some ten weeks and 10,500 miles later and the colt carried the Godolphin colours to triumph in the Lexus Melbourne Cup. So becoming the first Britishtrained winner of the race that stops a nation.

A ROYAL HICCUP...

Alleged is arguably the best Betway Great Voltigeur winner not to go on to score at Doncaster. Trained by Vincent O’Brien, he went to Doncaster unbeaten in five starts and was sent off a red hot favourite, but he was beaten by Dunfermline – owned by HM The Queen and ridden by Willie Carson. That was Alleged’s only defeat and he later took his revenge in the Arc in Paris, a prize he also won the following year.

OTHER CLASSIC HEROES?

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Premonition won the new York race in 1953, and became the first to go on to triumph in the St Leger. He was trained by Cecil Boyd-Rochfort and ridden by Harry Carr and they did it again five years later with Alcide. St Paddy, Hethersett, Ragusa and Indiana all did the double in a five year period during the 1960s, while Athens Wood and Bustino added to the score in the following decade. The mighty Reference Point took the Investec Derby as well as these two races in his fantastic career. Rule of Law carried the Godolphin blue to double victory in 2004 and Lucarno was another to do the double in 2007.

LEADING TRAINERS?

Paddy Prendergast saddled five winners in the early years of the race, while the late Sir Henry Cecil was successful on four occasions. These totals have been surpassed

by Sir Michael Stoute - having won it seven times in his career including with Telescope in 2013. However, the master of Freemason Lodge is not represented in the race this year. John Gosden, who has won five of the last thirteen renewals, including last year’s, is chasing number six, courtesy of Darain. Aidan O’Brien has won it three Sir Michael Stoute times in the past 18 years, with Idaho doing the business in 2016 before unseating in incredibly unlucky fashion in the St Leger, while Kew Gardens took an eye-catching third here before winning the Doncaster Classic - Mogul is seeking to become the trainer’s fourth winner of the race.

LEADING RIDER? On the afternoon when sadly it only owners who can take a selfie with the statue of the “Long Fellow”, it is worth noting that Lester Piggott won the race on no less than nine occasions, while Frankie Dettori has the best record of the current crop of riders with seven victories to his credit.

However, with Frankie out of the country, the gap will stay at two, so one-time winners William Buick and Ryan Moore will have the chance to double their tallies.

Lester Piggott

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Today’s carriers of the White Rose banner are Juan Elcano for Kevin Ryan and Subjectivist for Mark Johnston.

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3rd Race 2.45

Distance: 1m 4f Race Type: Group Two Prize Money: £75,000 Age: 3 c&g Stalls: Centre

The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) One Mile Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) See page 74 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Our third is a step up the Pattern pyramid, as a Group 2.

It is run over a mile and a half and open only to the “classic generation” of three-year-old colts and geldings.

Seen as a good indicator of a likely St Leger runner, there have been fourteen dual Knavesmire/Town Moor winners.

The racecard tipster, Baron Ferdinand, has marked his selections with a red bi plane.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Logician Trainer: John Gosden Jockey: Frankie Dettori Age/Weight: 3-9-0 Runners: 5 ran Price: 10/11F The unbeaten Logician kept his 100% record intact with an impressive victory in what was his first foray into Group company - he went on to Classic glory in the St Leger at Doncaster a month later.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 31.19s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 27.40s Course record: 2m 25.12s

by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): W Haggas (39 wins from 182 runners, 21%) runs ROBERTO ESCOBARR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (12 wins from 56 runners, 21%) runs BERKSHIRE ROCCO Fancy That: J Gosden won this race in 2012, 2017 and 2019. The stable runs DARAIN today.

Longest Traveller: MOGUL trained by A P O’Brien, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 417-210 PYLEDRIVER 3 1 7 84756 7-12F F-S 1 2 4413-22 BERKSHIRE ROCCO 1 3 6 6152 7F G 3 3 11 DARAIN 2 — 2 6987 10F GS-GF 0 4 136-102 HIGHLAND CHIEF 2 2 6 29111 5-10F S 2 5 123-543 JUAN ELCANO 1 1 6 7051 7F HV 5 6 114-461 MOGUL 3 1 7 131580 8-12F G 0 7 31 ROBERTO ESCOBARR 1 1 2 3881 10F G 0 8 47-3213 SUBJECTIVIST 2 5 11 27667 7-11F G-ST 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP MOGUL had been threatening to become disappointing earlier in the season, but he was a respectable sixth in the Derby when the race fell apart before striking in Group 3 company at Goodwood last month. The Galileo colt is going the right way and might have too much knowhow for the unbeaten Darain. The latter is following the same path as stablemate Logician, who landed this before St Leger glory 12 months ago. Roberto Escobarr is unexposed and worth noting.

MOGUL

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3rd Race 2.45

The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes

Distance: 1m 4f Race Type: Group Two Prize Money: £75,000 Age: 3 c&g Stalls: Centre

No

Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

1

Pyledriver (46)

9-3 (58.5) (3)

Owner: La Pyle Partnership Trainer: William Muir, Lambourn

Form: 410-210 D Breeder: Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin

B c Harbour Watch (IRE) - La Pyle (FR)

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from firm to soft. Beaten 15l behind Serpentine at 16-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Investec Derby at Epsom over 1m 4f (good) last month. A 3lb penalty makes his task much more difficult. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 10-1

2 Berkshire Rocco (FR) (61)

9-0 (57.2) (8)

Owner: Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 4413-22 Breeder: Seserve S A G L

Ch c Sir Percy - Sunny Again

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Santiago when second of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Queen’s Vase at Ascot over 1m 6f (good to soft) in June. Progressing nicely for this yard, but the drop in trip might not be ideal on what he showed latest. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 12-1

3 Darain (26) Owner: Qatar Racing Ltd and Watership Down Stud Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

Form: 11 Breeder: Watership Down Stud

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 1-6fav at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Vottoria Light by 2 1/4l. A full-brother to Too Darn Hot and taking the same path as stablemate Logician here. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 5-2

4 Highland Chief (IRE) (20) Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Form: 136-102 Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay

Successful at 5f and 1m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Mogul when second of 6 at 22-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good) last month. Showed plenty of stamina there but might be held behind the winner again. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 15-2

5 Juan Elcano (41) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form: 123-543 Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Brown

A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Thunderous beaten 2 1/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. His limitations were exposed slightly there, but he is undoubtedly talented and perhaps the extra couple of furlongs will help. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 14-1

6 Mogul (20) Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Form: 114-461 D Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 9-2 in the Group 3 John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Highland Chief by 3/4l. He could fulfil his potential now. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 2-1

7 Roberto Escobarr (IRE) (31)

Ryan Moore

9-0 (57.2) (2)

Form: 31 C Breeder: R. Scarborough & Carradale

A winner at 4-1 here over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Matthew Flinders by 4l, his first win from two career starts. That was a huge step forward from his debut at Haydock and this smart type is fully expected to relish this stiffer stamina test. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 7-1

8 Subjectivist (20)

9-0 (57.2) (7)

Owner: Dr J. Walker Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Form: 40-3213 Breeder: Mascalls Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Mogul beaten 1 1/2l at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good) last month. Likely to run well before a tilt at the St Leger. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 12-1

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Andrea Atzeni

9-0 (57.2) (5)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE)

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Reckoning (IRE)

David Probert

9-0 (57.2) (6)

Ch c Frankel - Whatami

Owner: Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Oisin Murphy

9-0 (57.2) (1)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony

B c Galileo (IRE) - Bewitched (IRE)

William Buick

9-0 (57.2) (4)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Dar Re Mi

3

Martin Dwyer

Tom Marquand

Joe Fanning

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8............................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

STEWARDS NOTE BERKSHIRE ROCCO: Following its run on 19/6/2020 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

2-1 Mogul, 5-2 Darain, 7-1 Roberto Escobarr (IRE), 15-2 Highland Chief (IRE), 10-1 Pyledriver, 12-1 Berkshire Rocco (FR), Subjectivist, 14-1 Juan Elcano

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £42532.................................................................... 2nd £16125...................................................................................

3rd £8070...................................................................... 4th £4020...................................................................................

TIME ................................................................................ DISTANCES........................................................................................

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MOONEE VALLEY RACING CLUB COX PLATE CARNIVAL INVITATIONAL SERIES This year, the Moonee Valley Racing Club celebrates the 100th running of the W S Cox Plate – Australasia’s Weight-For-Age Championship. First run in 1922, the W S Cox Plate features an illustrious honour roll of the greatest champions that have graced the turf. It is ‘The Race Where Legends Are Made’.

In addition to the AUD$5m (£2.75m) prizemoney on offer for the 2020 Ladbrokes Cox Plate, the MVRC is offering a bonus of AUD$1m (£0.55m) through the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Boost Series. The Juddmonte International forms part of this Series, and should the winner travel to Australia and win the 2020 Cox Plate, connections will receive AUD$4m (£2.2m).

Understandably, any travel and quarantine restrictions issued in response to the pandemic will need to be observed.

The 2020 Ladbrokes Cox Plate will be run at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia on Saturday 24 October.

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DOUBLING UP DOWN UNDER

Whilst Australia’s premier racecourse might be more than 10,500 miles from York, operating in a different hemisphere; the links between the Knavesmire and Flemington are actually very close.

Not only do the teams at the two venues regularly share best practice but their signature contests are interwoven by the participants.

As recently as last year, three thoroughbreds graced both the Sky Bet Ebor and the Lexus Melbourne Cup; with the Charlie Fellowes trained, Prince of Arran, being placed second in “the race that stops the nation” after a top ten finish at York.

Prince of Arran

What’s more, in three of the last four renewals of the Lexus Melbourne Cup the Sky Bet Ebor winner has made the top ten.

Though the current Covid-19 crisis will add further to the challenge of doing the double in 2020, there have been a couple of near misses in recent times. Both Heartbreak City in 2016 and Purple Moon in 2007, headed down under as champions to find only one better in their bid for a famous double.

Heartbreak City (r)

Purple Moon (r)

The two courses offer valuable prize money and are widely regarded as a proper test of the racehorse, so it is not easy to land a major prize at either never mind, both. That honour so nearly went the way of Rekindling, who gave Joseph O’Brien a first major success in the Melbourne Cup of that November having been placed fourth in the Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes in the northern hemisphere in the May of 2017.

Rekindling

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Cross Counter

FUN TIMES REMEMBERED As well as the star horses, the same sense of fun is shared by the occasions that host the feature races.

Last year, York Racecourse was honoured to be the only European host to the Lexus Melbourne Cup on its charitable global tour.

Over a memorable few days, the unique trophy was the star of numerous racegoers selfies as well as visiting racing yards and the East Yorkshire village that shares its name. Though for many followers on Social media, it was the appearance with the irrepressible Yorkshire Terriers that captured their hearts.

A year later and Cross Counter gave the Godolphin operation their first victory at Flemington, however the Charlie Appleby trailblazer had only managed a close up second on the Knavesmire in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur of that August.

It had been the opposite way around for Max Dynamite in 2015, when the Ricci family owned gelding partnered Frankie Dettori into the York Winner’s Enclosure in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup, to just miss out in Australia, behind Prince of Penzance.

In more than quarter of a century since Vintage Crop so memorably became the first European trained of Melbourne’s big race, only two other raiders have come home with the famous three-handled trophy. Whether any of this week’s champions will join that elite list, only time can tell, but York has certainly been an important part of the career of many who have already come close.

How the last decade of Sky Bet Ebor winners fared in the Lexus Melbourne Cup 2019: Mustajeer........................ 22nd 2018: Muntahaa: ...................... 9th 2017: Nakeeta: ......................... 5th 2016: Heartbreak City............ 2nd 2015: Litigant............................ n/a 2014: Mutual Regard.............. 14th 2013: Tiger Cliff........................ n/a 2012: Willing Foe.....................

ran 5th in 2014

2011: Moyenne Corniche....... 15th

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FANTASY RAC S

THE JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL STAKES There is always a healthy debate in sport about comparisons over the generations, our fantasy race below is our contribution to the chatter.

1993 1994

EZZOUD (IRE)

1995 1996

HALLING (USA)

1989 B c Last Tycoon - Royal Sister II (Claude)

Owner: Maktoum Al Maktoum Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: Walter Swinburn Breeder: T. J. Monaghan Ezzoud was not a straightforward ride but his three Group 1 victories speak for themselves. Two of those wins came in the Juddmonte International Stakes; in 1993 he cut down Sabrehill in the final furlong to win going away by a length and a half. In 1994 Ezzoud just prevailed by a neck in a memorable battle with Mahtaarram.

He retired as joint top Rated Older Horse in Europe in 1994.

1991 Ch c Diesis - Dance Machine (Green Dancer (USA))

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Breeder: Cyril Humphris Jockey: Walter Swinburn (95), Frankie Dettori (96) Described by his usual jockey Walter Swinburn as ‘the complete racehorse - the most versatile I have ever sat on’. He won the Juddmonte International Stakes (twice), the Coral Eclipse Stakes (twice) and the Prix d’Ispahan in what was a most impressive career. He retired in 1996 with the titles of Champion Older Horse in Europe for 1995 & 1996.

2000 GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (USA)

1997 Ch c Storm Cat (USA) - Mariah’s Storm (USA) (Rahy (USA))

Owner: Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: Mick Kinane Breeder: Orpendale & M Tabor Described as the ‘Iron Horse’ and the epitome of toughness and determination, Giant’s Causeway won six Group 1 races and almost without exception these victories were gained in nail-biting finishes. He won the Juddmonte International Stakes by a hard faught head in a superb race, having been headed by Kalanisi in the final furlong but responding in the gamest fashion to get back up on the line. The winner of the Coral Eclipse Stakes, St James Palace Stakes, Sussex Stakes, and Irish Champion Stakes, Giant’s Causeway retired as Champion 3-year-old in Europe in 2000.

2007

AUTHORIZED (IRE)

B c Montjeu (IRE) - Funsie (FR)

Owner: Saleh Al Homeizi & Imid Al Sagar Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam Breeder: Marengo Investments & Knighton House Ltd & M. Kinane Brilliant winner of the Betfred Dante here, then the 2007 Derby, giving Frankie Dettori his first success in the Blue Riband, Authorized proved his class in York’s richest race. Starting as 6-4 favourtie, Authorized restored his reputation after defeat in the Coral Eclipse.

2009

SEA THE STARS (IRE)

B c Cape Cross (IRE) — Urban Sea (USA) (Miswaki (USA))

Owner: Christopher Tsui Trainer: John M Oxx Jockey: Mick Kinane Breeder: Sunderland Holdings A brilliant winner of the 2000 Guineas, the Investec Derby and the Coral-Eclipse, Sea The Stars won his fourth successive Group 1 with a record-breaking performance in the Juddmonte. Ridden by Mick Kinane, John Oxx’s charge set a new course record here on the Knavesmire. The warmth of his reception on coming back to the Winner’s Enclosure completed a “were you at York the day when…” memory. The colt went on to complete an unbeaten Classic season with further victories in the Irish Champion Stakes and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

2012

FRANKEL

B c Galileo (IRE) - Kind (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

Owner: Prince Khalid Abdulla Trainer: Sir Henry Cecil Jockey: Tom Queally Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Few horses have better race records than Frankel, who retired unbeaten in fourteen starts at the end of the 2012 flat season. Having landed numerous Group 1 victories including the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, Lockinge and two renewals of the Sussex Stakes, his greatest hour probably came here on the Knavesmire. The opposition was filled with top level performers such as St Nicholas Abbey and Farhh, but it proved no problem as the four-year-old scooted clear of his rivals to win in devastating fashion by seven lengths.

2014

AUSTRALIA

ch c Galileo (IRE) - Ouija Board (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner: D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/T Ah Khing Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: Joseph O’Brien Breeder: Stanley Estate And Stud Co Having run well to finish third from an unfavourable draw in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, Australia was to prove an emphatic Derby winner the following month. Further Classic success followed three weeks later in the Irish Derby before he secured a third straight Group 1 victory here - beating French Derby winner The Grey Gatsby in the process.

Sea The Stars

Frankel

Australia

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The Juddmonte International

FACT FILE: WHEN DID THE RACE BEGIN? RECORD TIME? The record time came in 2009 when Sea The Stars completed the 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 88 yards (2,092 metres) course in 2 minutes 5.29 seconds.

Sea The Stars

Distance One mile and two furlongs (2,000 metres)

Prize money £275,000

The Juddmonte International was devised

by Major Leslie Petch, a former Clerk of the Course at York but he had stepped down from his position due to ill health before the inaugural race was staged.

IS IT AN INTERNATIONAL RACE?

Oh yes - it certainly lives up to its international billing. Thirteen of the 45 renewals have been won by horses trained overseas. Ireland leads the way with 9 victories followed by France with 3 and Italy with 1. Maurice Zilber, the trainer of the 1974 & 1975 winner Dahlia, was born and raised in Cairo where he trained horses from 1946 to 1962 before moving to Chantilly where he worked for further 43 years. In a the thrilling renewal of 2005, Japanese trained ace, Zenno Rob Roy, finished a close second to subsequent Dubai World Cup winner, Electrocutionist, a colt trained in Italy.

IS AGE IMPORTANT?

Since the Juddmonte International was first run in 1972 it has been won by 17 three-year-olds, 21 four-year-olds, 9 five-year-olds and only 1 six-year-old, so the stats, if not the betting market, are in favour of three-year-olds Kameko & Rose Of Kildare and four-year-old, Lord North.

FIRST WINNER?

The inaugural running of the Juddmonte International in 1972 produced a contest that has gone down in racing legend. Brigadier Gerard was to suffer his only defeat in 18 career starts when headed by that year’s Derby winner, Roberto.

THE LUCK OF THE O’BRIENS? The very first renewal was won by the Vincent O’Brien-trained Roberto and the great man added a second in 1983 with Caerleon, a year after David O’Brien won the race with Assert. After a barren spell Aidan O’Brien got them back on track when Giant’s Causeway won in 2000; the first of his six winners - Duke Of Marmalade, Rip Van Winkle, Declaration Of War, Australia and last year’s winner, Japan. John Oxx’s Sea The Stars added to Irish success in the race having won in 2009. The Ballydoyle baton this afternoon is carried by Magical.

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Australia

LEADING TRAINERS?

Sir Michael Stoute

The most successful trainers in the history of the Juddmonte International are Sir Michael Stoute, who has won the race six times courtesy of Shardari (1986), Ezzoud (1993 & 1994), Singspiel (1997), Notnowcato (2006) and Ulysses (2017), and Aidan O’Brien (winners on previous page) who recorded his sixth win with Japan last year. The former isn’t represented in the race this afternoon, so could Magical help the master Irish trainer to take the lead?

LEADING RIDER? The most successful jockeys in the history of the Juddmonte International are Lester Piggott and Frankie Dettori who have both won the race five times. Piggott tasted success with Dahlia (1974 & 1975), Hawaiian Sound (1978), Commanche Run (1985) and Rodrigo de Triano (1992) whilst Dettori’s victories came courtesy of Halling (1996), Singspiel (1997), Sakhee (2001), Sulamani (2004) and Authorized (2007). However, with Frankie in France, the likes of Ryan Moore and Oisin Murphy have the chance to score their second success in the race.

ANY DUAL WINNERS?

The most successful horses in the history of the Juddmonte International are Dahlia (1974 & 1975), Ezzoud (1993 & 1994) and Halling (1995 & 1996).

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS? Established in 1977, Juddmonte Farms, owned by Prince Khalid bin Abdullah, consists of three stud farms in England, two in Ireland, and three in Kentucky, USA.

Lester Piggott

ANY OTHER INTERESTING FACTS?

The shortest-priced winner of the Juddmonte International was the legendary Frankel who blitzed his rivals in 2012 when sent off at 1/10. In victory he set a new record for winning eight European Group 1 races in a row.

In 2008 an unbelievably wet summer resulted in the Ebor Festival being abandoned. The Juddmonte International was re-routed to Newmarket, the only time the race has been staged away from York. The rescheduled race was won by Duke Of Marmalade.

The Prince won back-to-back renewals of this race in 2011 & 2012 with Twice Over & Frankel.

This afternoon marks the thirty-second time the race has enjoyed their generous support.

Frankel

BIG RACE TRENDS THE JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES) (GROUP 1) PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Winner Japan Roaring Lion Ulysses Postponed Arabian Queen Australia Declaration Of War Frankel Twice Over Rip Van Winkle

Trainer Aidan O'Brien John Gosden Sir Michael Stoute Roger Varian David Elsworth Aidan O’Brien Aidan O’Brien Sir Henry Cecil Sir Henry Cecil Aidan O’Brien

Jockey Ryan Moore Oisin Murphy Jim Crowley Andrea Atzeni Silvestre De Sousa Joseph O’Brien Joseph O’Brien Tom Queally Ian Mongan Johnny Murtagh

AGE The victory of Japan twelve months ago saw the three-year-olds draw level with their four-year-old rivals to a score of 4-4 in the last decade, with the remaining two winners being five (Postponed, 2016) and six years of age (Twice Over, 2011). However, despite three-year-olds taking four of the last six renewals, if we go further back, the record of the four-year-olds is far superior to any other age group, with 21 wins from 47 renewals. The four-year-olds are represented

by Lord North this afternoon.

DISTANCE Only the great Frankel in 2012, 2018's winner Roaring Lion and Rodrigo de Triano in 1992, have successfully managed to step up in trip to a mile and a quarter to win the Juddmonte International. In 2013, Declaration Of War stepped up from winning over a mile at Ascot but had already proved himself more than capable over 10 furlongs earlier in his career, whilst Arabian Queen had finished third in the Nassau Stakes over ten furlongs prior to winning here.

PROVEN AT THE TOP LEVEL Unsurprisingly for a race of this quality, the last ten renewals have been dominated by regular Group 1 performers, with only 2011’s victor Twice Over having not contested a top level race on his most recent outing. If we look a bit closer at that statistic, it shows us that six of the last ten winners had finished no worse than second in a Group 1 last time out.

SP 5/1 3/1 4/1 15/8F 50/1 8/13F 7/1 1/10F 11/2 7/4F

Runners 9 ran 8 ran 7 ran 12 ran 7 ran 6 ran 6 ran 9 ran 5 ran 9 ran

Time 2m 7.77s 2m 7.70s 2m 12.11s 2m 6.58s 2m 9.92s 2m 7.35s 2m 5.74s 2m 6.59s 2m 14.70s 2m 8.58s

Going G G/F G/S G/F G/S G/F G/F G/F G/S G

RECENT FORM Following on from the above, it's been a good tactic to oppose any runners without a victory to their name this season, regardless of whether they ran well in defeat. Only Sulamani in 2004 and Roaring Lion in 2018 have won the Juddmonte International in recent seasons having not won a race earlier in the calendar – fortunately for those running today, they have all been successful in 2020.

TRAINERS Sir Michael Stoute is the joint-most successful trainer in the race’s history with six victories but isn't represented this time around. So Aidan O’Brien will be hoping to move ahead with Magical carrying his banner this afternoon.

BETTING Arabian Queen’s victory at odds of 50/1 in 2015 certainly put a cat amongst the pigeons but on the whole, the Juddmonte International isn’t really a race for shocks.

Prior to that you have to go back to Ezzoud’s success at 28/1 way back in 1993 to find the only other big-priced winner to really stand out. Favourites have a decent record here having won four of the last ten renewals, while all bar one of the last ten have been priced in single figures, so it would seem prudent to focus on those towards the head of the bookmakers’ boards.

KEY TRENDS Placed or better in Group 1 last time Trained by Aidan O’Brien or Sir Michael Stoute Horses aged four or younger

CONCLUSION Three or four-year-olds have held sway in this race for some time and perhaps it will pay to focus on the stand-outs in those age groups, KAMEKO and Lord North. The former won the QIPCO 2000 Guineas before finishing fourth in the Derby over 1m4f and an unlucky fourth in the Sussex Stakes over 1m, so this 1m2f trip could well prove to be his optimum and the perfect opportunity to resume his progress to the very top. Lord North has improved chunks this year and his Prince of Wales's Stakes victory was extremely impressive, but he gives plenty of weight to the three-year-old here and that could make a big difference.

Ghaiyyath, conqueror of Enable in the Eclipse, clearly must be respected as one of the best horses at this trip in Europe, while Magical is Aidan O'Brien's only representative from a wide choice of superstars, so is another with claims in a fantastic race.

Statistics supplied by an independent analyst. All trends are ten year based unless stated.

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4th Race 3.15 The Juddmonte International Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1)

Distance: 1m 2f Race Type: Group One Prize Money: £275,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

One Mile, Two Furlongs About 56 Yards (2,000 metres) See page 74 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Independently ranked by the IFHA as in the top ten races in the world.

Many will forever remember ‘Frankel Day’ in 2012, the bronze statue of the thoroughbred considered by many as the best of his generation, is a reminder that greeted participants on arrival this morning.

So much has been written in anticipation of this race, you probably know where your money will be going, enjoy being here for it, by 3.17pm we should know who was right, as we crown the 2020 champion.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Japan Trainer: Aidan O'Brien Jockey: Ryan Moore Age/Weight: 3-8-13 Runners: 9 ran Price: 5/1 In a thrilling contest, three-year-old Japan prevailed by a head, running down the top-class Crystal Ocean after a prolonged battle inside the final furlong.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 8.85s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 6.70s Course record: 2m 5.29s

by Sea The Stars (18-Aug-09) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): M Johnston (27 wins from 266 runners, 10%) runs ROSE OF KILDARE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (12 wins from 56 runners, 21%) runs KAMEKO Fancy That: A P O’Brien won this race in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2019. The stable runs MAGICAL today.

Longest Traveller: MAGICAL trained by A P O’Brien, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 1410-21 ASPETAR 5 4 13 214134 10-12F G-GS 0 2 310-111 GHAIYYATH 8 1 11 566677 8-12F G-GF 0 3 2121-11 LORD NORTH 6 2 9 301052 8-10F G-ST 0 4 2151-11 MAGICAL 11 5 23 2426774 7-12F G-S 0 5 221-144 KAMEKO 3 2 7 261987 7-8F G-ST 2 6 11-9331 ROSE OF KILDARE 6 4 16 121006 5-10F G-GF 0

THE JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL

KNAVESMIRE TIP A fantastic renewal with some of the top 10-furlong horses around involved. Lord North won the Prince Of Wales's in fine style at Royal Ascot, while Ghaiyyath beat Lord North's superstar stablemate Enable in the Coral-Eclipse and will no doubt make a bold bid from the front. Magical is another front runner who has been farming top-level races of late, but slight preference is for KAMEKO. Andrew Balding's 2000 Guineas winner shaped as though this trip would suit when unlucky in running at Goodwood last time and he can continue the excellent record of three-year-olds, who have won four of the last six renewals of this.

KAMEKO

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Aspetar (FR) (25)

Distance: 1m 2f Race Type: Group One Prize Money: £275,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

5 9-6 (59.9) (3)

) -Runner Form:t 1410-21 Owner: H.H Sheikh Mohammed BinN Khalifa Al Thani on NAloThaniCDrmal) NoBin Khalifa Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Breeder: HHsSheikh Mohammed is ly a n d toA loandogood Winner of five races from 1m 2fe tor 1mt4f ( onB good soft ground. A winner at 11-1 over this course SeonlfhisC and distance((good) latest outing last month, beating Fox Chairman by 1 1/2l. Did the job well there B g Al Kazeem - Bella Qatara (IRE)

SP:

in Group 2 company. Declared a doubtful runner. Official BHA Rating 118

2 Ghaiyyath (IRE) (45)

B h Dubawi (IRE) - Nightime (IRE)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

5 9-6 (59.9) (2) Form: 310-111 D Breeder: Springbank Way Stud

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 9-4 in the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Enable by 2 1/4l. Every chance of following up in this. Official BHA Rating 127 SP: 11-10

3 Lord North (IRE) (63)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Najoum (USA)

Owner: HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

4 9-6 (59.9) (4) Form: 2121-11 D Breeder: Godolphin

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather.

A winner at 5-1 in the Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Addeybb by 4l. Top-class gelding with bags of talent. Official BHA Rating 124 SP: 4-1

4 Magical (IRE) (24)

B m Galileo (IRE) - Halfway To Heaven (IRE)

William Buick

James Doyle

5 9-3 (58.5) (1)

Owner: Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Form: 2151-11 D Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when 2-9fav in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at Curragh over 1m 2f last month, beating Sir Dragonet by 2 1/4l. Has five Group 1 wins over this trip to her name. Official BHA Rating 122 SP: 10-3

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5 Kameko (USA) (21)

3 8-13 (56.7) (5)

Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 221-144 Breeder: Calumet Farm

B or Br c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Sweeter Still (IRE)

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Mohaather when fourth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good) last month. A potential player at this trip. Official BHA Rating 119 SP: 4-1

6 Rose of Kildare (IRE) (41)

B f Make Believe - Cruck Realta

Owner: Kingsley Park 14 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Ryan Moore

Oisin Murphy

3 8-10 (55.3) (6) Form: 11-0331 CD Breeder: Wansdyke Farms Ltd

Winner of six races from 5f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 7-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Albaflora by 2 1/2l.

Up markedly in class here, which might prove too tough. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 100-1

Franny Norton

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6............................................................................................(EXACTA) STEWARDS NOTE KAMEKO: Following its run on 29/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was impeded close to the line.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-10 Ghaiyyath (IRE), 10-3 Magical (IRE), 4-1 Lord North (IRE), Kameko (USA), 100-1 Rose of Kildare (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £155952................................................................... 2nd £59125...................................................................................

3rd £29590................................................................... 4th £14740...................................................................................

TIME ................................................................................ DISTANCES........................................................................................

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DUBAI MILLENNIUM

DUBAWI (IRE) ZOMARADAH For DARSHAAN KAZEEM Sire/Dam

KANZ (USA) see

DANEHILL (USA) opposite DANSILI page

HASILI (IRE)

SADLER'S WELLS (USA)

ALEXANDROVA (IRE) SHOUK

ner

Non-Run

SEEKING THE GOLD (USA)

DUBAI MILLENNIUM

COLORADO DANCER For DEPLOY ZOMARADAH Sire/Dam

JAWAHER (IRE) see

SADLER'S WELLS (USA) opposite GALILEO (IRE) page

URBAN SEA (USA)

INDIAN RIDGE

CAUMSHINAUN (IRE)

RIDGE POOL (IRE)

SEEKING THE GOLD (USA)

DUBAI MILLENNIUM

COLORADO DANCER For DEPLOY ZOMARADAH Sire/Dam

JAWAHER (IRE) see

STORM CAT (USA) opposite GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (USA) page

MARIAH'S STORM (USA)

DIXIELAND BAND (USA)

DIVINE DIXIE (USA)

HAIL ATLANTIS (USA)

NORTHERN DANCER

SADLER'S WELLS (USA)

FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) For

MISWAKI (USA) Sire/Dam URBAN SEA (USA) ALLEGRETTA see

POLAR FALCON (USA) opposite PIVOTAL page

FEARLESS REVIVAL

INDIAN RIDGE

CASSANDRA GO (IRE)

RAHAAM (USA)

SADLER'S WELLS (USA)

EL PRADO (IRE)

LADY CAPULET (USA) For

LEAR FAN (USA) Sire/Dam KITTEN'S FIRST (USA)

THAT'S MY HON (USA) see

DANEHILL (USA) opposite ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) page

OFFSHORE BOOM

BELMEZ (USA)

BELTISAAL (FR) ITTISAAL

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DUBAWI (IRE) MAKFI DHELAAL For

SUAVE DANCER (USA) Sire/Dam ROSIE'S POSY (IRE)

MY BRANCH see

GALILEO (IRE) opposite SIXTIES ICON page

LOVE DIVINE

JOSR ALGARHOUD (IRE)

WANSDYKE LASS SILANKKA

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Jockey

SP

Runners Time

Going

Aidan O’Brien John Gosden Sir Michael Stoute Roger Varian David Elsworth Aidan O’Brien Aidan O’Brien Sir Henry Cecil Sir Henry Cecil Aidan O’Brien

Ryan Moore Oisin Murphy Jim Crowley Andrea Atzeni Silvestre De Sousa Joseph O’Brien Joseph O’Brien Tom Queally Ian Mongan Johnny Murtagh

5/1 3/1 4/1 15/8F 50/1 8/13F 7/1 1/10F 11/2 7/4F

9 ran 8 ran 7 ran 12 ran 7 ran 6 ran 6 ran 9 ran 5 ran 9 ran

G G/F G/S G/F G/S G/F G/F G/F G/S G

2m 7.77s 2m 7.70s 2m 12.11s 2m 6.58s 2m 9.92s 2m 7.35s 2m 5.74s 2m 6.59s 2m 14.70s 2m 8.58s

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Distance: 2m Race Type: Handicap Rating: 0-105 Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

5th Race 3.45 The Sky Bet Stakes Two Miles About 56 Yards (3,200 metres) See page 74 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Our second competitive handicap, your vital statistics are 3-y-o+, rated 0-105, going two miles.

The high handicap rating band means that it will attract some pretty smart types (like for the behind-closed-doors Test cricketers, a score of over 100 denotes a top performer). Volcanic Sky will carry the most weight today.

So, pit your wits against the handicapper – as clues, look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name, noting Here and Now is one to carry both.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Eddystone Rock (IRE) Trainer: John Best Jockey: James Doyle Age/Weight: 7-9-3 Runners: 17 ran Price: 8/1 Coming from last to first, the John Best-trained Eddystone Rock pipped Rare Groove in the final strides under James Doyle to record a second two-mile handicap win on the bounce.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 3m 35.11s Racing Post Standard Time: 3m 28.50s Course record: 3m 27.06s

by Stradivarius (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): M Johnston (27 wins from 266 runners, 10%) runs ROCHESTER HOUSE and SUMMER MOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs ELECTOR and MAKAWEE Fancy That: R Beckett won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs HERE AND NOW and MAKE MY DAY today.

Longest Traveller: MAKE MY DAY & HERE AND NOW trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

Last Winning Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range 1 4313-D1 VOLCANIC SKY 3 4 13 20380 12-16F 2 134-358 SUMMER MOON 3 4 16 29096 11-14F 3 1-65043 INDIANAPOLIS 3 3 16 49042 8-12F 4 3-53235 MAKAWEE 3 6 18 19895 12-14F 5 12110/6 JUST IN TIME 6 2 15 54618 12-15F 6 83140/9 HERE AND NOW 3 3 14 56446 12-16F 7 97-3552 ROCHESTER HOUSE 3 5 18 23244 12-16F 8 804064- BLAKENEY POINT 7 4 31 86095 12-16F 9 27/1113 SOLO SAXOPHONE 3 3 9 12000 12-16F 10 110-300 EDDYSTONE ROCK 8 14 63 158904 9-16F 11 13-2040 BLUE LAUREATE 2 6 24 14911 8-16F 12 113-211 MONSIEUR LAMBRAYS 4 3 14 16561 12-16F 13 41-3722 RAJINSKY 3 5 12 14943 7-14F 14 56-6071 JUST HUBERT 5 1 17 72974 10-21F 15 865-472 ELECTOR 2 3 14 37594 7-9F 16 241-1 MAKE MY DAY 2 1 4 13585 12-14F 17 213-236 TRUE DESTINY 5 6 19 22124 11-16F

Winning Runs Going Since Range Wins GF-ST 0 G-GF 5 G-ST 5 G-GF 11 G-ST 2 G-ST 3 GS-GF 9 G-ST 0 G-HV 1 G-S 4 G-GS 7 GF-ST 0 GS-ST 4 G-GF 0 GF-S 6 G 0 GF-ST 4

KNAVESMIRE TIP ROCHESTER HOUSE ran a big race in a competitive stayers' handicap at Glorious Goodwood and could gain compensation for that near-miss behind Just Hubert (with True Destiny back in sixth) now dropping back in trip. Here And Now (2018) and Eddystone Rock (2019) are past winners of this contest who command respect, though bigger dangers may be Monsieur Lambrays, who won very cosily over track and trip latest, and Make My Day, who struck over 1m4f here on his first run for Ralph Beckett and could improve for this stiffer test.

ROCHESTER HOUSE

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Distance: 2m Race Type: Handicap (0-105) Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

The Sky Bet Stakes No Horse

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Volcanic Sky (37)

5 9-10 (61.7) (3)

B g Street Cry (IRE) - Short Skirt

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 4313-21 D Breeder: Godolphin

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-2 at Kempton over 2m on his latest outing last month, beating Pianissimo by 5l. Races off a 10lb higher mark here but is still open to improvement over this trip. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 8-1

2 Summer Moon (21)

4 9-8 (60.8) (2)

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Songerie

Owner: The Originals Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Jockey: Joe Fanning Form: 134-350 C Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 5l behind Just Hubert at 13-2 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 5f (good) last month. Was a good third off this mark in the Ascot Stakes earlier in the season. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 14-1

3 Indianapolis (IRE) (18)

5 9-6 (59.9) (9)

B h Galileo (IRE) - Adoration (USA)

Owner: Mr Alex Owen Trainer: James Given, Willoughton

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Form: 1-65043 Breeder: Smithfield Inc

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Hochfeld beaten 2 3/4l at 8-1 at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Kept on well that day and worth a try over this longer trip Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 16-1

4 Makawee (IRE) (18)

5 9-5 (59.4) (17)

B m Farhh - Storming Sioux

Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 3-53235 C Breeder: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull

She has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 8l behind Katara when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. May need some more help from the handicapper.

Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 14-1

5 Just In Time (31)

6 9-4 (59.0) (15)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Flying Finish (FR)

Owner: HP Racing Just In Time Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 12110/-6 Breeder: Overbury Stallions Ltd and D. Boocock

Winner of six races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Reshoun when sixth of 11 at 16-1 at Newbury over 2m last month. He is wearing first-time cheekpieces and is entitled to come on for his last run. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 14-1

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6 Here And Now (63)

B g Dansili - Look Here

Owner: The Hon R J Arculli Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

6 9-4 (59.0) (11)

Jockey: Harry Bentley

Form: 03140/-0 CD Breeder: Lawn Stud

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Fujaira Prince at 40-1 when 9th of 16 at Ascot over 1m 6f (good) in June. Won this race easily off 5lb lower two years ago and could go very well again.

Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 14-1

7 Rochester House (IRE) (21)

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Kalla

Owner: John Brown & Megan Dennis Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

4 9-3 (58.5) (16)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 00-3552 D Breeder: Stall Ullmann

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten a neck by Just Hubert when second of 15 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 5f (good) last month. Another big run likely beckons, for all he’s 3lb higher today.

Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 12-1

8 Blakeney Point (334)

B g Sir Percy - Cartoon

Owner: T W Johnson & G Maxwell Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

7 9-2 (58.1) (1)

Jockey: Graham Lee Form: 004064- D Breeder: Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

Winner of seven races from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Shailene when fourth of 5 at 5-1 on his last flat outing at Newbury over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Recently won over hurdles and not ruled out. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 20-1

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Solo Saxophone (IRE) (25)

B g Frankel - Society Hostess (USA)

Owner: Golden Equinox Racing Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

6 9-2 (58.1) (12)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Form: 20//-1113 CD Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground; has also won four hurdles. Third of 6 behind Table Mountain beaten 9l at 9-4 at Ascot over 2m (good to firm) last month. Landed a hat-trick earlier this season but up in grade now. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 10-1

10 Eddystone Rock (IRE) (11)

Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Bayberry (UAE)

Owner: Curtis, Malt & Williams Trainer: John Best, Sittingbourne

8 9-2 (58.1) (4)

Jockey: James Doyle Form: 110-300 CD Breeder: Ballygallon Stud Limited

Has won eight races from 1m 1f to 2m on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Island Brave when last of 10 at Ascot over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month. 1lb lower than when winning this contest 12 months ago so afforded plenty of respect. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 20-1

11 Blue Laureate (21)

B g Poet’s Voice - Powder Blue

Owner: Mr A. Dale Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

5 9-1 (57.6) (7)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan Form: 13-2040 D Breeder: Cavendish Bloodstock

Successful at 1m and 2m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Just Hubert at 20-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 5f (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time and is proving a tricky one to catch right.

Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 25-1

12 Monsieur Lambrays (24)

B g Champs Elysees - Windermere Island

Owner: Mr Khalifa Dasmal Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket

4 9-0 (57.2) (14)

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Form: 113-211 CD Breeder: Glebe Stud

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Red Royalist by 1 3/4l. Up in grade off 8lb higher but remains unexposed as a stayer. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 13-2

13 Rajinsky (IRE) (31)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Pink Moon (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. S. Matharu Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

4 9-0 (57.2) (6)

Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Form: 41-3022 Breeder: Miss Elaine Marie Smith

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 6f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Reshoun when second of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 2m (good) last month. In good order and wouldn’t be winning out of turn.

Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 14-1

14 Just Hubert (IRE) (21)

B g Dunaden (FR) - La Tulipe (FR)

Owner: Foursome Thoroughbreds Trainer: William Muir, Lambourn

4 9-0 (57.2) (8)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 56-6001 D Breeder: Ringfort Stud

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Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 25-1 at Goodwood over 2m 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Rochester House by a neck. Raised 4lb since but capable of running a big race again. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 12-1

15 Elector (19)

B g Dansili - Enticement

Owner: Woodhurst Ltd & Withernsea Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

5 8-13 (56.7) (13)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 065-402 Breeder: The Queen

Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 6l by Squelch when second of 5 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Needs to raise his game to defy an unchanged mark in this tougher heat.

Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 20-1

16 Make My Day (IRE) (32)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Posset

Owner: John Gunther & Tanya Gunther Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

4 8-12 (56.2) (10)

Jockey: Rob Hornby Form: 241-1 C Breeder: Sahara Group Holdings

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good ground. A winner at 10-1 here over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Prejudice by 2 1/4l. Likely has plenty more to offer on his second start for this stable and is open to improvement over staying distances. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 5-1

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

17 True Destiny (21)

5 8-10 (55.3) (5)

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Holy Dazzle

Owner: Exors of the Late Sultan Ahmad Sha Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Jockey: Ryan Moore Form: 213-236 CD BF Breeder: M. J. & L. A. Taylor LLP

Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Just Hubert when sixth of 15 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 5f (good) last month. Proven over C&D but needs to step up on his last run to figure. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 15-2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 9, 12.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-1 Make My Day (IRE), 13-2 Monsieur Lambrays, 15-2 True Destiny, 8-1 Volcanic Sky, 10-1 Solo Saxophone (IRE), 12-1 Rochester House (IRE), Just Hubert (IRE), 14-1 Summer Moon, Makawee (IRE), Just In Time, Here And Now, Rajinsky (IRE), 16-1 Indianapolis (IRE), 20-1 Blakeney Point, Eddystone Rock (IRE), Elector, 25-1 Blue Laureate

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £18675..................................................................... 2nd £5592....................................................................................

3rd £2796...................................................................... 4th £1398.....................................................................................

TIME ................................................................................ DISTANCES........................................................................................

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Distance: 5f Race Type: Handicap Rating: 81-100 Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3+ f&m Stalls: Centre

6th Race 4.20 The Sky Bet Fillies’ Sprint Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) See page 74 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A new race to proceedings so you don’t even have previous trends to help in solving another ticklish handicap.

Limited to fillies and designated a sprint as it is run over the shortest distance in UK racing.

Lady in France has the heaviest burden today.

NEW RACE

COURSE RECORD HOLDER: BATTAASH THE TALE OF

THE CLOCK Race Average Time: No Corresponding Race Racing Post Standard Time: 57.30s Course Record: 59.90s

by Battaash (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs MIGHTY SPIRIT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (10 wins from 98 runners, 10%) runs MIGHTY SPIRIT Longest Traveller: GLAMOROUS ANNA trained by C Mason, Caerwent, 225 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 12418-6 LADY IN FRANCE 2 1 6 32107 5-6F G-ST 2 2 1-72201 KEEP BUSY 4 5 16 54326 5-6F GF-S 0 3 351659- MAYGOLD 5 6 20 40424 5F G-ST 3 4 33-6211 GLAMOROUS ANNA 3 3 13 19433 5F G-GF 0 5 301014 ELECTRIC LADYLAND 5 1 16 32086 5F G-ST 1 6 15-3330 DANCIN INTHESTREET 1 4 7 3429 6F ST 5 7 116-002 DANDY’S BEANO 5 4 26 24417 5F GS-ST 4 8 1-72131 SAMPERS SEVEN 3 1 8 16615 5F G-ST 0 9 521-507 MIGHTY SPIRIT 1 6 12 4140 5F HV 3 10 001-632 OUR LITTLE PONY 6 11 31 29092 5F GF-S 3 11 020-342 FREE LOVE 4 7 28 25264 5F G-GF 11 12 47-0032 PRINCESS POWER 5 5 24 60027 5-6F G-GF 9 13 21-33 PINK SANDS 1 2 4 3881 5F S 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP Dancin Inthestreet proved disappointing here last month but she was previously third in two competitive handicaps at Newmarket and Ascot, including behind Art Power at the latter venue, and could bounce back for William Haggas now returned to the minimum trip. Pink Sands is progressing nicely and is worth noting wearing first-time cheekpieces, but KEEP BUSY is preferred.

John Quinn's filly returned to form over 5f when beating El Astronaute at Hamilton recently and Danny Redmond's 5lb claim should really help her.

KEEP BUSY

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6th Race 4.20

Distance: 5f Race Type: Handicap (81-100) Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3+ f&m Stalls: Centre

The Sky Bet Fillies’ Sprint No Horse

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Lady In France (66)

4 9-12 (62.6) (2)

B f Showcasing - Sacre Coeur

Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Form: 12410-6 D Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind El Astronaute when last of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good) in June. That was a tame return to action, but this Listed winner could do better back against her own sex. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 9-2

2 Keep Busy (IRE) (18)

3 9-11 (62.1) (8)

Jockey: Danny Redmond (5) Form: 1-02201 D Breeder: Hackcanter Ltd & Mr P. Gleeson

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Look Busy (IRE)

Owner: Altitude Racing Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 11-4 at Hamilton over 5f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating El Astronaute by a neck. The return to 5f really suited there and she goes on varying surfaces. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 9-2

3 Maygold (277)

5 9-8 (60.8) (9)

Jockey: er ) D l)351650a Owner: Farleigh Racing Form: on-Runn m r N o N t o Farleigh Court Racing Partnership Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: is N d Analys loo Bground ( t Winner of five races ats 5f onCgood and soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Judicial at 25-1 when 9th of 12 on r e (Veat tLingfield over 6f in November last year. Ended last season under a cloud. Declared a doubtful runner. her latest outing B m Mayson - Spanish Gold

Official BHA Rating 96

SP: 2-771

4 Glamorous Anna (20)

3 9-6 (59.9) (6)

Owner: Robert & Nina Bailey Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent

Form: 33-6211 D Breeder: Mr Robert & Mrs Nina Bailey

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Go Glamorous (IRE)

Jockey: William Cox (3)

She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 9-1 at Goodwood over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Newyorkstateofmind by 1 1/2l. That was an impressive front-running performance but she might not have things her own way here. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 12-1

5 Electric Ladyland (IRE) (20)

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Conversational (IRE)

Owner: Christopher Wright & Miss Emily Asprey Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

3 9-4 (59.0) (10)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 301014 D Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Glamorous Anna when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. Couldn’t build on her previous Windsor win there off 5lb higher. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 14-1

6 Dancin Inthestreet (31)

B f Muhaarar - Souvenir Delondres (FR)

Owner: Mr Christopher Wright Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

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3 8-11 (55.8) (7)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 15-3330 Breeder: Stratford Place Stud

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Queen Jo Jo at 9-1 when 11th of 18 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. She had her excuses there and is much better judged on her Ascot third behind Art Power and Newmarket third against the boys. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 4-1

7 Dandy’s Beano (IRE) (11)

Ch m Dandy Man (IRE) - Hear My Cry (USA)

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLVII Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

5 8-11 (55.8) (5)

Jockey: Kevin Stott Form: 116-002 D Breeder: Ruskerne Ltd

Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Glory Fighter when second of 7 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. Versatile and she returned to a bit of form recently. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 16-1

8 Sampers Seven (IRE) (25)

B f Anjaal - Sampers (IRE)

Owner: ValueRacingClub.co.uk Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

3 8-10 (55.3) (1)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 1-02131 CD Breeder: N. Hartery

She has won three times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Clareyblue by 3l. Has been hit with a 10lb rise but could figure in this tougher heat all the same.

Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 12-1

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9 Mighty Spirit (IRE) (10)

3 8-10 (55.3) (4)

B f Acclamation - Majestic Alexander (IRE)

Owner: Mr John Dance Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Jockey: Megan Nicholls (3) Form: 521-500 D Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Beaten 4l behind Watchable at 13-2 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs off the same rating here and needs to demonstrate marked improvement in order to figure.

Official BHA Rating 86 (-3) SP: 16-1

10 Our Little Pony (21)

5 8-9 (54.9) (13)

Jockey: Faye McManoman (5) Form: 001-632 D Breeder: Mr Mel Roberts & Ms Nicola Meese

B m Bated Breath - Cracking Lass (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr G. Turnbull Trainer: Lawrence Mullaney, Malton

Winner of six races at 5f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Machree when second of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month. Has been raised 2lb for that narrow defeat and may be vulnerable for win purposes.

Official BHA Rating 83 (-1) SP: 25-1

11 Free Love (30)

4 8-8 (54.4) (11)

Jockey: Theodore Ladd (3) Form: 020-342 D Breeder: Brendan Boyle Bloodstock Ltd

B f Equiano (FR) - Peace And Love (IRE)

Owner: The North South Syndicate Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

She has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten a nose by Glamorous Anna when second of 7 at 4-1 at Windsor over 5f (good to firm) last month. That formline was franked when the winner followed up at Glorious Goodwood; respected. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 14-1

12 Princess Power (IRE) (11)

4 8-7 (54.0) (3)

B f Slade Power (IRE) - Flurry of Hands (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. Killoran Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Jockey: Harrison Shaw (3)

Form: 40-0032 D Breeder: Roundhill Stud

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1 3/4l by Blue De Vega when second of 10 at 15-2 at Ascot over 5f earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. She was also engaged to run at Beverley yesterday. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 12-1

13 Pink Sands (IRE) (12)

3 8-6 (53.5) (12)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - First Breeze (USA)

Owner: Bermuda Racing Limited Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Jockey: Cieren Fallon (3)

Form: 21-33 D Breeder: Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud

A winner at 5f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Minhaaj beaten 1/2l at 7-2 on her latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. She is competing in a much stronger heat this afternoon but first-time cheekpieces could feasibly spark improvement. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 11-2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Dancin Inthestreet, 9-2 Lady In France, Keep Busy (IRE), 11-2 Pink Sands (IRE), 12-1 Glamorous Anna, Sampers Seven (IRE), Princess Power (IRE), 14-1 Electric Ladyland (IRE), Free Love, 16-1 Dandy’s Beano (IRE), Mighty Spirit (IRE), 25-1 Our Little Pony

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

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3rd £2796...................................................................... 4th £1398.....................................................................................

TIME ................................................................................ DISTANCES........................................................................................

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7th Race 4.55

Distance: 6f Race Type: Handicap Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 2 Stalls: Centre

The Sky Bet Nursery Stakes Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) See page 74 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Getting the hang of handicaps? This time it’s two-year-olds only, going three quarters of a mile in distance.

By this stage of the afternoon some will have resorted to their choice of “ps”; with the pin in 2-y-o nursery handicaps, even the richest one in the land, having a fair record. Pedigree is the second, more professional “p”.

Good luck in picking a winner with the knowledge that victory in this race means you can remain unbeaten until at least 1.47pm tomorrow!

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Owney Madden Trainer: Martyn Meade Jockey: Rob Horny Weight: 2-8-8 Runners: 20 Price: 20/1 In a thrilling three-way battle, the Martyn Meade-trained Owney Madden stuck his neck out to defeat the Yorkshiretrained pair of Troubador and Rose Of Kildare in the final strides.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 11.77s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 9.70s Course record: 1m 8.90s

by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs COOPERATION and SELECTED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (13 wins from 41 runners, 32%) runs LINE OF DEPARTURE Fancy That: R Fahey won this race in 2012, 2015 and 2016. The stable runs COOPERATION and SELECTED today.

Longest Traveller: PEROTTO trained by M Tregoning, Whitsbury, 247 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 5132 MUTAZAWWED 1 — 4 4140 6F ST 2 2 3121 PEROTTO 2 2 4 8189 5-6F GF 0 3 12 TOUSSAROK 1 1 2 4140 6F ST 1 4 42 CHURCHILL BAY — 1 2 - — — 5 35211 LINE OF DEPARTURE 2 1 5 11256 6F GF 0 6 4031 SELECTED 1 1 4 4140 5F G 0 7 228 RUNNING BACK — 1 3 - — — 8 541 CAIRN ISLAND 1 — 3 4140 6F S 0 9 5202 COOPERATION — 2 4 - — — 10 22 SOLDIER LIONS — 2 2 - — — 11 825 TATSTHEWAYTODOIT — 1 3 - — — 12 36 THE PRINCES POET — 1 2 - — — 13 63 PURE DREAMER — 1 2 - — — 14 5063 COBWEB CORNER — — 4 - — —

KNAVESMIRE TIP Mark Johnston boasts a strong hand with MUTAZAWWED, a winner at Lingfield in June, and Toussarok, who ran with plenty of credit when giving a penalty away at Ayr last month. Preference is for the former as he was unlucky when runner-up at Hamilton at the start of the month and the son of Muhaarar can handle a 4lb rise for that effort. Line Of Departure, Cairn Island and Churchill Bay are all open to further improvement based on what they have achieved to date.

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7th Race 4.55

Distance: 6f Race Type: Handicap Prize Money: ÂŁ30,000 Age: 2 Stalls: Centre

The Sky Bet Nursery Stakes

No Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

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Mutazawwed (IRE) (18)

9-7 (60.3) (1)

Jockey: Jim Crowley Form: 5132 D BF Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

B c Muhaarar - Muteela

Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Foaled 13 Mar. A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Inhaler when second of 4 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (soft) earlier this month. He warrants plenty of respect despite a 4lb rise for that effort. Official BHA Rating 89

SP: 5-1

2 Perotto (12)

9-3 (58.5) (2)

Jockey: Martin Dwyer Form: 3121 D Breeder: China Horse Club International Ltd

Ch g New Bay - Tschierschen (IRE)

Owner: Halcyon Thoroughbreds Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury

Foaled 28 Mar. Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground. A winner at 9-4 at Sandown over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Onaraggatip by 1 3/4l. Likely to be competitive off a 7lb higher mark. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 8-1

3 Toussarok (30)

9-3 (58.5) (5)

B c Iffraaj - Frangipanni (IRE)

Owner: Mr John Dance Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Jockey: P. J. McDonald Form: 12 D Breeder: Lord Margadale

Foaled 22 Feb. Half-brother to Tropbeau, won four times at 7f and 1m including a Group 2 race. A winner at 6f on the all-weather.

Beaten 2l by Darvel when second of 7 at 15-8 on his latest outing at Ayr (good to firm) over 6f last month. One for the shortlist.

Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 13-2

4 Churchill Bay (25)

9-2 (58.1) (13)

B c The Last Lion (IRE) - Cape Cay

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Jockey: Adam Kirby

Form: 42 Breeder: G. Roddick & P. Churchward Bloodstock

Foaled 17 Feb. Dam won at 7f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten a head by Mohawk King when second of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Open to further progression having stepped forward from his debut.

Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 5-1

5 Line of Departure (IRE) (11)

9-2 (58.1) (10)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Entreat

Owner: H.H. Shaikh Nasser Al Khalifa & Partner Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 35211 D Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd

Foaled 27 Feb. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. A winner at 10-3 at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ataser by 1 1/4l. Has to be respected in his bid to land the hat-trick. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 4-1

6 Selected (IRE) (26)

8-13 (56.7) (14)

Owner: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Form: 4031 Breeder: Tom Darcy and Vincent McCarthy

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Sodashy (IRE)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Foaled 2 Mar. Won on his latest outing when 11-4jt-fav at Ripon over 5f (good) last month, beating Salsoul by 2 1/4l, his first win from four starts. He will need to improve to be in the mix. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 14-1

7 Running Back (IRE) (20)

8-12 (56.2) (3)

Jockey: Non Runner ner Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Non-Run Form: 220 ) ) r u lo Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Pier House Stud ff Co O ( t r e C Self Foaled 17 Apr. Placed twice in three(starts. Beaten 12l behind Mark of The Man at 6-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at B c Muhaarar - Absolutely Cool (IRE)

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Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. The drop back to 6f appears to be in his favour. Official BHA Rating 80 (-1)

8 Cairn Island (IRE) (22)

B c Kodiac - Landmark (USA)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

SP: 16-1

8-12 (56.2) (4)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Form: 541 D Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 21 Mar. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Ayr over 6f (soft) last month, beating Kats Bob by 3 1/2l, his first win from three starts. Any rain in the forecast wouldn’t harm his chances. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 6-1

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Cooperation (IRE) (23)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Ripalong (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

8-11 (55.8) (8)

Jockey: Jack Mitchell Form: 5202 Breeder: Pier House Stud

Foaled 30 Mar. Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Fools Rush In when second of 17 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good to firm) last month. That was a step back in the right direction but more is required on nursery debut. Official BHA Rating 79

SP: 33-1

10 Soldier Lions (IRE) (28)

B c Equiano (FR) - Stylos Ecossais

Owner: KHK Racing & Partner Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

8-8 (54.4) (11)

Jockey: William Buick Form: 22 BF Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Foaled 6 Feb. Dam unraced. Placed in both starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Alicestar when second of 6 at 1-2fav on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 6f (good to firm) last month. The booking of William Buick is a notable one. Official BHA Rating 76 (+1) SP: 20-1

11 Tatsthewaytodoit (38)

B c Mayson - Resist

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXIX & Partner Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

8-8 (54.4) (7)

Jockey: Shane Gray Form: 025 Breeder: Limestone Stud

Foaled 28 Feb. Placed once in three starts. Finished 7l behind Acklam Express when fifth of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to soft) last month. A repeat of his second at Thirsk would give him an each-way chance. Official BHA Rating 76

SP: 33-1

12 The Princes Poet (12)

B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Poesy

Owner: HP Racing The Princes Poet Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

8-5 (53.1) (6)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 36 Breeder: Corps Commerce Ltd

Foaled 4 Mar. Dam unraced. Placed once in two starts. Finished 8l behind Roman Dynasty when sixth of 10 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. The return to turf might aid his cause having run with promise on debut at Goodwood. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 33-1

13 Pure Dreamer (12)

B c Oasis Dream - Pure Line

Owner: Mr R. Barnett Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

8-4 (52.6) (9)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 63 Breeder: W. & R. Barnett Ltd

Foaled 8 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Third of 8 behind Politics beaten 2 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. The return to 6f is likely to bring about some improvement.

Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 14-1

14 Cobweb Corner (IRE) (11)

Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Diminish (IRE)

Owner: Three Plus One Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

8-3 (52.2) (12)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Form: 5063 Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd

Foaled 8 Feb. Unplaced in all four starts. Third of 7 behind Line Of Departure beaten 1 1/2l at 50-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. That was his best effort to date and he isn’t one to completely discount. Official BHA Rating 71

SP: 25-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14...........................................................................................(EXACTA) STEWARDS NOTE MUTAZAWWED: Following its run on 1/8/2020 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Line of Departure (IRE), 5-1 Mutazawwed (IRE), Churchill Bay, 6-1 Cairn Island (IRE), 13-2 Toussarok, 8-1 Perotto, 14-1 Selected (IRE), Pure Dreamer, 20-1 Soldier Lions (IRE), 25-1 Cobweb Corner (IRE), 33-1 Cooperation (IRE), Tatsthewaytodoit, The Princes Poet

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £18675..................................................................... 2nd £5592....................................................................................

3rd £2796...................................................................... 4th £1398.....................................................................................

TIME ................................................................................ DISTANCES........................................................................................

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PUZZLE CORNER ANSWERS Guess Who? Successful on Giant’s Causeway (2000), Electrocutionist (2005) and Sea The Stars (2009), Mick Kinane rode some of today’s feature race’s truly great winners.

Who Am I? David Elsworth York’s Racing Challenge 1. The two men, their mounts and the years you needed were: Pat Eddery – Beldale Flutter (1981), Asset (1982) & Caerleon (1983), and Walter Swinburn – Ezzoud (1993, 1994) & Halling (1995).

2. Phoenix Of Spain took the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh and Rule of Law was the classic-winning horse in question - he was the winner of the 2004 St Leger.

3. Lucarno was the last horse before Logician to do the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur-St Leger double back in 2007 - coincidentally, he was also trained by John Gosden.

Jimmy Fortune was the man in the saddle for both victories.

4. 1972 saw the inaugural ‘Juddmonte International’, then known as the Benson and Hedges Gold Cup, and the first winner was the excellent Roberto. However, the second-placed horse drew the headlines as it was the great Brigadier Gerard’s only defeat in a career spanning 18 contests.

5. A – Lord North (3.15pm), B - Lahore (1.45pm), C - Istanbul (1.45pm), D - Spycatcher (2.15pm), E - Juan Elcano (2.45pm)

Crossword Solution ACROSS: 1 Highland 6 Just 8 Urge 9 Phantom 11 Saki 12 Hubert 13 Dry Gas 14 Rue 15 Red 16 Coe 17 Pea 18 Sam 20 Try 21 Rum 23 Ash 24 Sparky 25 Darvel 27 Zulu 28 Arecibo 30 Rips 31 Over 32 Selected DOWN: 1 Hyped Up 2 Ghaiyyath 3 Lethargy 4 Numb 5 Dr 6 Jest 7 Twice 10 Ouse 14 Restraint 16 Complete 19 Maygold 22 User 23 Anzio 25 Durr 26 Vase 30 PS

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 1.45 - The Sky Bet & Symphony Group Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18675 to the winning horse The second to receive £5592, the third £2796, the fourth £1398, the fifth £699 and the sixth £351. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 13th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET and THE SYMPHONY GROUP have generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. 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. 28 entries at £150. - Closed August 13th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £14568; Second £4869; Third £2433; Fourth £1218; Fifth £609; Sixth £303 Penalty Value: £18675 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 19.

SECOND RACE 2.15 - The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304, the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540. for two yrs old only, which, before July 9th, 2020, have not won a race. Enter by noon, August 13th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2020, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb. TATTERSALLS has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of TATTERSALLS. 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. 16 entries at £400. - Closed August 13th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456 Penalty Value: £22684 A SS For race details see page 29.

THIRD RACE 2.45 - The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42532 to the winning horse The second to receive £16125, the third £8070, the fourth £4020, the fifth £2017 and the sixth £1012. for three yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, August 13th and pay £750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race.

Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, August 17th and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, August 17th. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. 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). 14 entries at £750. - Closed August 13th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £33420; Second £13718; Third £6863; Fourth £3428; Fifth £1718; Sixth £855 Penalty Value: £42532.50 A SS For race details see page 41.

FOURTH RACE 3.15 - The Juddmonte International Stakes (Class 1) (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £155952 to the winning horse The second to receive £59125, the third £29590, the fourth £14740, the fifth £7397 and the sixth £3712. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 13th and pay £5500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb 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 closing. 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 entries close merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. JUDDMONTE FARMS has generously sponsored this race. In addition to the prize money, a trophy value £2000 has been generously donated by JUDDMONTE FARMS and will be presented to the winning owner. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday 17 August and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m.on Monday 17 August. Should the winner of the 2020 Juddmonte International Stakes travel to Melbourne and win the 2020 Ladbrokes Cox Plate, to be run on Saturday 24th October, they would collect a bonus in addition to the prize money. See Moonee Valley Racing Club website for details. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JUDDMONTE FARMS. The sponsorship payment of £1000 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. If the winner of the Juddmonte International runs in the Japan Cup at Tokyo on November 29th, 2020, and he/she finishes in the first three, the owner will be eligible for a JRA bonus. See JRA website for details. The Juddmonte International Stakes is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Race Programme for 2020. See Breeders’ Cup website for details. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will proceed down the canter down to the one furlong marker where they join the track. Runners will then turn back to canter past the stands to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries).

14 entries at £5500. - Closed August 13th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £122540; Second £50298; Third £25163; Fourth £12568; Fifth £6298; Sixth £3135 Penalty Value: £155952.50 A SS For race details see page 51.

FIFTH RACE 3.45 - The Sky Bet Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18675 to the winning horse The second to receive £5592, the third £2796, the fourth £1398, the fifth £699 and the sixth £351. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 13th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: The two mile start is in the home straight. 29 entries at £150. - Closed August 13th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £14568; Second £4869; Third £2433; Fourth £1218; Fifth £609; Sixth £303 Penalty Value: £18675 Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 58.

SIXTH RACE 4.20 - The Sky Bet Fillies’ Sprint (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18675 to the winning horse The second to receive £5592, the third £2796, the fourth £1398, the fifth £699 and the sixth £351. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. 18 entries, 1 at £30 and 17 at £150. - Closed August 13th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £14568; Second £4869; Third £2433; Fourth £1218; Fifth £609; Sixth £303 Penalty Value: £18675 SS For race details see page 63.

SEVENTH RACE 4.55 - The Sky Bet Nursery Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18675 to the winning horse The second to receive £5592, the third £2796, the fourth £1398, the fifth £699 and the sixth £351. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, August 13th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th.

Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2020, for each race won 6lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. 23 entries at £150. - Closed August 13th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £14568; Second £4869; Third £2433; Fourth £1218; Fifth £609; Sixth £303 Penalty Value: £18675 Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS For race details see page 69.

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