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Fact File: The Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack
Distance Six furlongs (1,400m)
Prize money £100,000
WHO WAS Gimcrack, a grandson of the foundation stallion, the Godolphin Arabian, was a GIMCRACK? 18th century racehorse who, despite his small stature at just 14.2 hands, won 27 of his 36 races in a career spanning A BRIEF seven seasons. HISTORY? The Gimcrack Stakes HAVE THERE BEEN ANY CLASSIC WINNERS?? was established in 1846. Originally open to horses of either gender, the first renewal was won by Ellerdale, ridden by Tommy Lye and trained by Tom Dawson. It wasn’t until 1987 when the race was restricted to colts and geldings. The race tends to produce top-class sprinters but the 2001 winner Rock Of Gibraltar broke the mould. As a three-year-old he won the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and the Irish 2,000 Guineas during a run of seven consecutive Group 1 victories. Only Frankel can better that! Further back in time, the legendary Mill Reef won this race in 1970 before winning the Investec Derby the following year.
Gimcrack on Newmarket Heath, with a trainer, a jockey and a stable lad.
GEORGE STUBBS? Stubbs, a leading artist in the 18th Century, is perhaps best known for his equine master pieces. The record price for a Stubbs painting was set by the sale at auction of Gimcrack on Newmarket Heath, with a Trainer, a Stable-Lad, and a Jockey at Christie’s in London in July 2011 for £22.4 million.
ANOTHER MULTIPLE GROUP 1 WINNER The 2014 winner Muhaarar went from strength-to-strength as a three-year-old. The Charlie Hills-trained sprinter won four consecutive Group 1s - the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, the Darley July Cup at Newmarket, the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville and the British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot. In the process, he wrote his name into the record book by becoming the first British-trained horse for 25 years to complete a hat-trick of Group 1 sprints. The last horse to achieve such a feat was the 1991 Nunthorpe winner Dayjur, who, like Muhaarar, was owned by Hamdan Al Maktoum.
Kevin Ryan LEADING TRAINERS? William I’Anson, Jr. leads the way having won the race seven times but that statistic won’t help you today - he trained at the end of the 1800s. Of the current crop, Kevin Ryan has won the race four times, so there must be high hopes for Seven Brothers this afternoon. The second of Aidan O’Brien’s brace of wins in the race came way back in 2001 with Rock Of Gibraltar but he’s nor represented in the race today. Escape Route may give Richard Fahey another win after Sands of Mali opened his account in 2017.
LEADING RIDER?
Like the leading trainer, John Osborne Junior (nine wins) isn’t around anymore to offer any clues to this year’s result. Of those with rides today, Oisin Murphy (Ubettabelieveit) is the only other to have tasted past success with Threat just last year
Jamie Spencer
FASTEST TIME?
In 2009, John Gosden’s Showcasing covered the six furlongs course in a time of 1m 9.28s - a then course record! This record remaining in place until Tiggy Wiggy broke it in the 2014 Sky Bet Lowther Stakes.
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
Formerly known as Al Basti Hartog and established in the year 1998, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai has, within a short span of time, become the pioneers in equine industry to Middle East and expanded across the globe. They have always recommended and introduced the best quality natural products which have had a very good response from the industry and are the distributors for leading companies such as Baileys Horse Feeds and Foran Equine Products.
HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?
Not badly at all. Mick Easterby won in 1986 with Wiganthorpe and Lynda Ramsden added another with Chilly Billy in 1994. Since then, Kevin Ryan has led the White Rose county with four victories - Amadeus Wolf (2005), Blaine (2012), the much-missed Astaire (2013) and Emaraaty Ana last year. He has Seven Brothers in the race this year in his bid for a five timer. Other Yorkshire contenders include Richard Fahey, who has Escape Route carrying the Malton flag today. The prize could go to Langton if Nigel Tinkler triumphs with Ubettabelieveit.
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.
The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) See page 74 for conditions of this race.
Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:
6f Group Two £100,000 2 c&g Centre
RACE DESCRIPTION
Again, part of the Pattern pyramid, this Group 2 race is for two-year-old colts and geldings, run over six furlongs.
The short distance usually makes for a tight finish.
The racecard tipster, Baron Ferdinand, has marked his selections with a red bi plane.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: Threat (IRE) Trainer: Richard Hannon Jockey: Oisin Murphy Age/Weight: 2-9-0 Runners: 12 ran Price: 11/10F Threat was a warm order for last year’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack and delivered in good style, tracking the leaders before hitting the front just over a furlong from home under champion jockey Oisin Murphy and keeping on well.
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Race Average Time: 1m 11.34s 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
Racecard No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Last 6 Runs
1 13 173 41 1 11
1
11 411 1222
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (42 wins from 595 runners, 7%) runs ESCAPE ROUTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (13 wins from 56 runners, 23%) runs MYSTERY SMILES Fancy That: W Haggas won this race in 2010 and 2015. The stable runs YAZAMAN today. K Ryan won this race in 2012, 2013 and 2018. The stable runs SEVEN BROTHERS today. Longest Traveller: MYSTERY SMILES trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
Horse
DEVILWALA ESCAPE ROUTE LAUDED MINZAAL MOHAWK KING MYSTERY SMILES ROMAN DYNASTY SEVEN BROTHERS UBETTABELIEVEIT YAZAMAN
Career Wins
1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1
Places
— 1 — — — — — — — 3
Total Runs
1 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 4
Career Winnings
4140 4140 4140 4140 6728 15784 4140 8022 14500 4140
Winning Distance Range
6F 5F 6F 6F 6F 5-6F 6F 6F 5F 5F
Winning Going Range
GF G GS GF GF GS-GF ST GF-S G-GF G
Runs Since Wins
0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Richard Hannon took this 12 months ago and his 250,000 guineas buy Mohawk King did little wrong when scoring on debut at Ascot. Minzaal caught the eye when fourth in that contest and has since impressed at Salisbury. However, it is hard to ignore YAZAMAN, who has been hammering on the door in all the right contests and could get his moment in the spotlight. Lauded and Escape Route finished just behind the selection when third at Goodwood and Newmarket respectively and are noted, while the course-and-distance winning Seven Brothers puts his unbeaten record on the line for a yard that won this in 2018.
No Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw
1 Devilwala (IRE) (18)
B c Kodiac - Najraan Owner: Amo Racing Limited & Arjun Waney
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
9-0 (57.2) (8)
Form: 1 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Foaled 9 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 7-2 at Haydock over 6f on his debut earlier this month, beating Al Saariyah by 3/4l. The second on that occasion has since gone close at Newbury and he has to be respected representing a useful stable in this sphere. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1
2 Escape Route (IRE) (43)
B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Elaysa Owner: Clipper Logistics
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
9-0 (57.2) (1)
Form: 13 Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Foaled 22 Feb. Dam won at 7f. A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 9 behind Tactical beaten 4l at 33-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket over 6f last month. That was a fine effort in defeat and he was a handy winner on debut before that. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 14-1
3 Lauded (22) 9-0 (57.2) (6)
B c Acclamation - Thatsallimsaying (IRE) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing & Manor House Racing Form: 103 D Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud Foaled 4 Mar. A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Supremacy beaten 4 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Qatar Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f last month. He showed he can compete at this level in that contest and he is respected. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 12-1
4 Minzaal (IRE) (12) 9-0 (57.2) (4)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Pardoven (IRE) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Form: 41 D Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn Breeder: Ringfort Stud Foaled 10 Feb. Half-brother to Cabo Da Cruz, won five times at 6f and 7f. Won on his latest outing when 1-2fav at Salisbury over 6f earlier this month, beating Marlay Park by 4l. That was his first victory on his second appearance and he could have lots more to come. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 9-4
5 Mohawk King (IRE) (27) 9-0 (57.2) (3)
B c Siyouni (FR) - Marsh Hawk Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa Form: 1 D Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Rockcliffe Stud Foaled 26 Jan. Dam won twice at 7f. A winner at 6-1 at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) on his debut last month, beating Churchill Bay by a head. Off the mark at the first attempt and the 250,000 guineas buy has to be on the shortlist for last year’s winning stable. Official BHA Rating - SP: 4-1
6 Mystery Smiles (IRE) (11) 9-0 (57.2) (7)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Alexander Alliance (IRE) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Form: 11 D Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Ballycrighaun Stud Foaled 21 Apr. Half-brother to Dream Ally, won seven times at 5f and 6f. Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 5-2 at Chester over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Zamaani by 3/4l. Unbeaten and has to be considered. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 8-1
7 Roman Dynasty (IRE) (14) 9-0 (57.2) (5)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Empress Ella (IRE) Owner: Trevor and Ruth Milner Form: 1 D Trainer: Joseph Parr, Newmarket Breeder: Yeomanstown Lodge Stud Foaled 7 Apr. Half-brother to Vatican Hill, won three times between 7f and 1m 2f. A winner at 7-1 at Wolverhampton over 6f on his debut earlier this month, beating Rivers Lad by 1 3/4l. That victory was a pleasing introduction, but he is pitched into deep waters now. Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1
8 Seven Brothers (IRE) (26) 9-0 (57.2) (10)
B c Slade Power (IRE) - Ihtifal Owner: Mr Steve Ryan Form: 11 CD Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: P. Moloney Ltd Foaled 28 Jan. Half-brother to Stratton Street, won at 5f. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 over this course and distance on his latest outing last month, beating Bankrolled by a head. A hat-trick seeker of note for a top local yard. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 14-1
Rossa Ryan
Daniel Tudhope
Richard Kingscote
Jim Crowley
Pat Dobbs
Silvestre De Sousa
Andrea Atzeni
No Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw
9 Ubettabelieveit (IRE) (36)
B c Kodiac - Ladylishandra (IRE) Owner: Martin Webb Racing
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
9-0 (57.2) (9)
Form: 411 Breeder: Ringfort Stud Foaled 25 Mar. Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 13-8 at Sandown over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Wings Of A Dove by 1 1/2l. Took the step up in grade in his stride there and he can’t be ignored once again here. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 8-1
10 Yazaman (IRE) (22) 9-0 (57.2) (2)
B c Kodiac - Online Alexander (IRE) Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Form: 1222 BF Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud Foaled 17 Feb. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 4l by Supremacy when second of 7 at 13-8fav last time in the Group 2 Qatar Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f last month. His trio of near misses in hot contests sets the standard and this could be his moment to shine. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 5-1
Oisin Murphy
Tom Marquand
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)
Blinkers worn by No. 10.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
9-4 Minzaal (IRE), 4-1 Mohawk King (IRE), 5-1 Yazaman (IRE), 8-1 Mystery Smiles (IRE), Ubettabelieveit (IRE), 12-1 Devilwala (IRE), Lauded, 14-1 Escape Route (IRE), Seven Brothers (IRE), 33-1 Roman Dynasty (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st 3rd TIME £56710.................................................................... 2nd £10760 ................................................................... 4th
£21500 ................................................................................. £5360................................................................................... ............................................................................... DISTANCES.......................................................................................
THIRD RACE BEST TURNED OUT
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All awards will be sent as evouchers in response to the current times.
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