Meet the Team & Officials

YORK RACE COMMITTEE

THE LORD GRIMTHORPE NICHOLAS WRIGLEY BRIDGET GUERIN CHRISTOPHER DENNY WILLIAM BETHELL NICK CHEYNE

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM

WILLIAM DERBY Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course ADRIAN KAY Head Groundsman AMY SWALES Marketing & Sponsorship Manager

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ANTHEA MORSHEAD Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course 01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

CHRIS WARD Head of Finance 01904 620911 amy.swales@yorkracecouse.co.uk

GAVIN PATTISON Facilities Manager

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JAKE HUNT General Manager: Stableside 01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

JAMES BRENNAN Head of Marketing & Sponsorship 01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk

LOUISE DALY Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

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NICK FAZACKERLEY General Manager – Catering & Conferences 01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

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PHIL ATKINSON Covid-19 Officer

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OFFICIALS

Stewards COLIN VICKERS (Chief Steward) ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair) ALAN DEMPSEY STEPHANIE FARMER PETER SPORNE Starters STUART TURNER JASON CALLAGHAN Judge DI CLARK Clerk of the Scales WAYNE BURNELL Veterinary Officer MARK COLLINS Medical Officers Dr DAN CROWLEY Dr JONATHAN ADAMS Dr CHRIS HARDING Veterinary Surgeons JULIAN RISHWORTH GEMMA DRANSFIELD POL ABRIL Commentator STEWART MACHIN

55.90

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

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

1m 4f Handicap 0-105 £30,000 3+ Centre

RACE DESCRIPTION

A competitive handicap for 3-y-o+ horses, run over a mile and a half.

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 will be the highest rated, Byron Flyer here today, so will carry more weight.

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

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: Tamreer Trainer: Roger Fell Jockey: Ben Curtis Age/Weight: 4-8-8 Runners: 16 ran Price: 33/1 Four-year-old mare Tamreer held on gamely in the final furlong of last year’s exciting contest, keeping the well-fancied pair of Corelli and Caradoc at bay close home.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Race Average Time: 2m 31.87s 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): T Easterby (29 wins from 382 runners, 8%) runs DARK JEDI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Gosden (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs ALFAATIK Weight Watcher: RESTORER won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 5lb to 92. Longest Traveller: ON TO VICTORY trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 212 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.

Racecard No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Last 6 Runs

2804-4 428870/ 2110/95 052936 13-2355 1/57- 002-172 32-5026 8-71144 288-455 12-0112

Horse

BYRON FLYER ON TO VICTORY DASH OF SPICE KOEMAN ENTANGLING ALFAATIK RESTORER KING’S CAPER DARK JEDI TORONTO ZABEEL CHAMPION

Career Wins

5 3 3 6 4 1 5 3 3 1 3

Places

8 7 3 9 3 — 5 3 3 — 2

Total Runs

26 18 10 40 15 3 40 11 15 8 6

Career Winnings

43683 31320 90061 37855 28910 3752 65229 25197 15304 9712 46827

Winning Distance Range

12-16F 8-14F 10-12F 11-12F 8-12F 10F 8-12F 7-8F 7-10F 8F 8-10F

Winning Going Range

G-ST GS-S G-ST GF-ST GS-ST ST G-S GF-ST G-S — F-S

Runs Since Wins

2 10 3 6 5 2 2 6 2 6 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP

ZABEEL CHAMPION won twice at Newmarket prior to finishing a close second over 1m2f at Goodwood late last month. The way he kept on that day suggests that this step up in trip may suit the colt and a 3lb rise in the ratings should not stop him from going very well. Alfaatik was not disgraced in the Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown last April but failed to fire in a Listed race when last seen a month later. On the pick of his form an opening mark of 94 is fair and he merits respect. Others to note are Koeman, Restorer and King’s Caper.

No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

1 Byron Flyer (76)

B g Byron - Nursling (IRE) Owner: Anchor Men

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

9 9-10

(61.7) (5) Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 02004-4 D Breeder: Barton Stud Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on good ground and on the all-weather; has also won five hurdles. Finished 5l behind The Trader when fourth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest Flat outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June. Has an each-way chance today. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 16-1

2 On To Victory (707)

B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) Owner: HP Racing On To Victory

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

6

9-7 (60.3) (4) Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 4/20000/- D Breeder: The Aston House Stud He has won three times from 1m to 1m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Just In Time at 33-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest Flat outing at Doncaster over 1m 6f (good to soft) in September ‘18. Showed some promise over hurdles earlier in the year. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 12-1 3 Dash of Spice (26) 6 9-7 (60.3) (11) Br g Teofilo (IRE) - Dashiba Jockey: Non Runner Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: David Elsworth, Newmarket Form: 2110/-05 D Breeder: Littleton Stud He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 11l behind Jeremiah when fifth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) last month. Has some questions to answer right now. Non-Runner (Other (Declared for The Ebor on Saturday, was a reserve and has now got into the race)) Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 10-1

4 Koeman (13)

B g Dutch Art - Angelic Note (IRE) Owner: Peter Taplin & Susan Bunney

Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley

6

9-6 (59.9) (10) Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 052036 D Breeder: B. V. Sangster Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Look Closely when sixth of 12 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 14-1

5 Entangling (IRE) (35)

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Question Times Owner: Mr D. R. C. Elsworth

Trainer: David Elsworth, Newmarket

6

9-4 (59.0) (7) Jockey: Hayley Turner

Form: 13-2355 D Breeder: Sweetmans Bloodstock He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Trueshan when fifth of 7 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. May have to settle for a minor role this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 12-1

6 Alfaatik (455)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Biz Bar Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum

Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

4

9-3 (58.5) (1) Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 1/50- Breeder: Massimo Parri A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Beaten 19l behind Private Secretary at 7-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good to firm) in May last year. Highly tried last year and he remains open to further progression. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 9-2

7 Restorer (11)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) Owner: Dr Marwan Koukash

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch 8 9-1 (57.6) (9) Jockey: William Buick

Form: 002-102 D Breeder: Foursome Thoroughbreds Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Palavecino when second of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. That performance proves he can be competitive off his current mark. Official BHA Rating 92 (+3) SP: 13-2

8 King’s Caper (23)

Br c New Approach (IRE) - Karen’s Caper (USA) Owner: KINGSLEY PARK 13

Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

3

9-1 (57.6) (6) Jockey: Joe Fanning

Form: 32-5026 Breeder: Highclere Stud He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Mambo Nights when sixth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good) last month. It would be no surprise to see him in the mix. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 12-1

No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Dark Jedi (IRE) (19)

B g Kodiac - Whitefall (USA) Owner: Mr Evan M Sutherland & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

4

8-12 (56.2) (2) Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 0-01144 Breeder: JC Bloodstock Limited He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 3l behind Audarya when fourth of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f earlier this month. His previous effort in the John Smith’s Cup is more encouraging. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 15-2

10 Toronto (IRE) (13)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Mrs Marsh Owner: Mr Alex Owen

Trainer: James Given, Willoughton

3

8-10 (55.3) (8) Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 200-455 Breeder: Coolmore A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Laser Show when fifth of 7 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Needs to show more if he is going to win this race, even off a 2lb lower mark. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 25-1

11 Zabeel Champion (22)

B c Poet’s Voice - Stars In Your Eyes Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham 3 8-8 (54.4) (3) Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 12-0112 Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from firm to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Junkanoo when second of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has been in top form in recent months and he has to respected today. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 9-4

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-4 Zabeel Champion, 9-2 Alfaatik, 13-2 Restorer, 15-2 Dark Jedi (IRE), 12-1 On To Victory, Entangling (IRE), King’s Caper, 14-1 Koeman, 16-1 Byron Flyer, 25-1 Toronto (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st 3rd TIME £18675.................................................................... 2nd £2796..................................................................... 4th

£5592................................................................................... £1398.................................................................................... ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

FIRST RACE BEST TURNED OUT

Sky Bet have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £200 to the groom responsible for the winning horse. All awards will be sent as evouchers in response to the current times.

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