European Trainer - April to June 2016 - issue 53

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E’VE taken a slightly different approach than usual with our main profile this quarter, seeking the thoughts and opinions of two trainers seated together at a table and getting them to discuss the issues they face on a dayto-day basis. What’s apparent from Lissa Oliver’s visit with Evanna McCutcheon and Liz Doyle is that both are typical of many other trainers or small business owners, constantly juggling everyday concerns all the while looking at ways to grow their own businesses. Their issues are no different from yours and mine, and as every business owner will tell you, three of the most important factors to success are product, profit margin, and the service offered. This is mirrored in many racing yards across Europe as training method, the amount charged, and the staff employed, are factors, when combined well, which will hopefully yield favourable results on the racecourse. The two big areas for concern that come up time and time again are the difficulties of employing staff and getting paid. The staffing issue is a really hard one to cover, as it’s about making changes and being innovative in how the industry as a whole recruits, nurtures, and trains future generations of its workforce. But on the topic of non-payers, surely in today’s world this is one area that the industry regulators in each country can offer more of a deterrent to people who fail to pay their trainer? Having a training agreement in place is one such deterrent. Perhaps this should, as a starting point, become a mandatory document, accompanied by an advance of one month’s training fees, which so many trainers are now rightfully demanding as a deposit. Within these pages, we introduce a new writer, Olly Stevens. Since handing in his licence at the end of the last Flat season, having trained Peace and War to a Grade 1 win in the US and Pattern winners Green Door and Extortionist at home, Olly has joined a magazine publishing house as its business development manager, but he will be writing regularly for European Trainer. In his first endeavour here, Olly discusses the types of training surfaces available and what trainers can get out of each one. It’s fascinating to see how surfaces are developing and how we are able to use them to suit different conditions and for different horses. As one trainer recently told me, “You can have all the fancy add-ons for training horses, but it’s the way you feed them and the way you gallop them that are the foundations for success. Everything else is icing on the cake.” Speaking of the way we feed our horses, our nutrition article looks at the various types of hay at our disposal and the benefits that each has to offer. Custodians of horses are constantly cautious of the quality of the hay on offer and as we all know, you feed bad hay at your peril. Wherever your racing takes you from now until our next issue is published at the end of June, good luck! ■

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Message from the Chair

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N fact, the Sunday after Cheltenham heralded the running of the first Graded turf Pattern race of the season – the Prix Exbury at Saint-Cloud. Life between now and the end of our season gets busier and busier. But looking back over Cheltenham, there were some amazing moments and some great training performances. Notably, Willie Mullins continued his near domination – he trained the same number of winners as all other Irish trainers combined! But as featured in this magazine, Nicky Henderson overcame some serious complications with members of his festival squad and is a very worthy recipient of the TRM Trainer of the Quarter award in this issue. I had to spare a thought for the Tizzard family, who went from jubilation when winning the World Hurdle to the lows of defeat when Cue Card fell twenty-four hours later when coming with a run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Whilst French-trained horses drew a blank, we did at least breed seven winners, and for me as a French breeder – as well as trainer – it’s great to see

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As soon as the last race is run at the Cheltenham Festival, I know that the European Flat racing season is just about to step up a gear. our horses continue to perform on the racecourse. Perhaps the best news of all for racing in the United Kingdom came out at roughly the same time as the Cheltenham Festival, with their government introducing legislation that will see bookmakers who are based “offshore” being made to contribute for the right to bet on the product that provides the bookmakers with turnover and profit. As I enter into the final year as Chair of the European Trainers’ Federation, there are still plenty of areas where I feel I can assist the Federation in making a difference for trainers both on and off the racecourse. We have made great strides in getting our opinions heard by different authorities over the past few years and this at least has resulted in some practical rule changes being implemented with the consultation and benefit of trainers. But this is a continuous process. Finally, as the European Flat turf season gets underway, I would just like to wish all trainers every success with their campaigns, including those of you with runners heading to the remaining National Hunt festivals across Europe this spring. Bon chance! ■

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Irish trainers

Successful trainers Liz Doyle and Evanna McCutcheon talk with Lissa Oliver.

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Joint injections

Professor Celia Marr asks whether optimal results of treating joints can be achieved with one medication or a combination.

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Björn Zachrisson

Sweden’s great racing innovator, by Lissa Oliver.

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Knowing your timothy from your alfalfa

Dr Catherine Dunnett analyses hay varieties and the individual qualities of each commonly fed type.

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A fair distribution

Changes are afoot in the allocation of prize money, but are they for the better? By Lissa Oliver.

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The gallops

Olly Stevens has a firm foothold on the various types of training surfaces in use. 4

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EMHF

A dispatch from the recent gathering of the European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation, by Dr Paull Khan.

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PEMFT

Professor Michael Clark on the benefits of Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field Therapy.

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Metabolomics

The nascent science of charting metabolomic fingerprints, by Professor Chris Proudman.

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Contributors

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ETF members

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter

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Course to Course

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Product Focus

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Stakes Schedules

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Professor Michael Clark is a specialist in bioenergics and bioneumetics. Graduating from Trinity College, Cambridge with a PHD in Theoretical Physics, His early career included prominent positions with technology giants Lucas Aerospace and Marconi, among others, as well as the Ministry of Defence. Professor Clark’s latter career has been focused on applying his extensive scientific expertise to the field of health – in particular the health benefits of PEMFT. Dr Catherine Dunnett BSc, PhD, R.Nutr. is an independent nutritionist registered with the British Nutrition Society. She has a background in equine research, in the field of nutrition and exercise physiology, with many years spent at The Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. Prior to setting up her own consultancy business, she worked in the equine feed industry on product development and technical marketing. Dr Paull Khan PhD. is an international horseracing consultant. He is SecretaryGeneral of the European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation and Technical Advisor for Europe to the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. His other clients include the British Horseracing Board. Previously, Dr Khan held many senior roles at Weatherbys, including Banking Director and Racing Director.

Professor Celia Marr is Editor-in-chief of Equine Veterinary Journal and also works as a Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine based at Rossdales Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket. Celia has published on a wide range of equine medical problems and is particularly interested in equine heart disease and intensive care. Lissa Oliver lives in Co Kildare, Ireland and is a regular contributor to The Irish Field and the Australian magazine, Racetrack. Lissa is also the author of several collections of short stories and two novels. Professor Christopher Proudman is a veterinary surgeon specialising in equine gastroenterology, has worked extensively with the horseracing industry and has recently joined the Veterinary Advisory Committee of the HBLB. He is currently Head of the new School of Veterinary Medicine at University of Surrey in Guildford, UK. Olly Stevens is a Royal Ascot and International Group 1-winning trainer. A Newmarket native, he has a broad international experience and an innovative outlook. Having won races on turf, dirt and even ice, Olly enjoyed a short yet fruitful training career in his own right. Based in the south of England, Olly now splits his time between publishing and advising a select group of racing clients.

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EUROPEAN TRAINERS’ FEDERATION AIMS and OBJECTIVES of the ETF: a) To represent the interests of all member trainers’ associations in Europe. b) To liaise with political and administrative bodies on behalf of European trainers. c) To exchange information between members for the benefit of European trainers. d) To provide a network of contacts to assist each member to develop its policy and services to member trainers.

ETF REPRESENTATIVES Chairmanship: Criquette Head-Maarek (France) Tel: +33 (0)3 44 57 25 39 Fax: +33 (0)3 44 57 58 85 Email: entraineurs.de.galop@wanadoo.fr

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Nicky Henderson (left`) with Sprinter Sacre and jockey Nico de Boinville after an emotional win in the Betway Champion Chase

Trainer of the Quarter

NICKY HENDERSON

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter award has been won by Nicky Henderson. Nicky and his team will receive a selection of products from the internationally-acclaimed range of TRM supplements, as well as a bottle of fine Irish whiskey. WORDS: OSCAR YEADON PHOTO: CAROLINE NORRIS

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INCE taking out his licence nearly 40 years ago, Lambourn-based Nicky Henderson has long been established as a trainer who can prepare horses for the major

meetings. This is perhaps best exemplified by the three-time champion trainer’s record tally of 55 Cheltenham Festival winners, due in no small part to his reluctance to run horses before the meeting unless conditions are absolutely correct. The benefits of Henderson’s patient approach were ably demonstrated on several occasions at the latest Festival, including in the opening race, the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, in which Altior returned from a 10-week break to win by a comfortable seven lengths. Henderson had thought Altior would be his best chance at the Festival, so perhaps the superb comeback performance of My Tent Or Yours in the Champion Hurdle

was more impressive from a training perspective. Originally sidelined by a tendon injury in October 2014, frustrating weather and minor issues had prevented My Tent Or Yours from returning to action on at least two occasions earlier this season, so the nine-year-old lined up in the Champion Hurdle without a prep run, after an absence of nearly two years. To then finish second in a championship race run at record pace, less than five lengths behind the superior-rated Annie Power, who clearly benefited from her 7lb mares’ allowance, was a brilliant effort by all concerned. For all that Altior and My Tent Or Yours achieved, the undoubted highlight of Seven Barrows’ Cheltenham campaign was Sprinter Sacre’s victory in the Champion Chase. As well as regaining his crown, Sprinter Sacre asserted to win from the mighty Un De Sceaux, the runaway winner of the Arkle in 2015 and previously

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unbeaten in all his completed chase starts. Winner of the Arkle and Champion Chase, Sprinter Sacre had drawn comparison with Henderson’s other great two-mile chaser, Remittance Man, but by the end of the 2012/13 season Henderson felt Sprinter Sacre was the best he had trained. However, the gelding’s glittering career looked in doubt when an irregular heartbeat necessitated a lengthy rest and frequent revision of race plans, later compounded by other issues when he returned to action at the start of last year. While it may come as no surprise to see a Nicky Henderson-trained winner at the Cheltenham Festival, the scale of what has been achieved in returning Sprinter Sacre to Grade 1-winning form should not be underestimated; yes, he’s a brilliant horse, but given the misfortunes he has endured, his latest win surely ranks as one of the great training performances of recent years. n

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RACING

PUNCHING ABOVE THEIR WEIGHT How medium-sized yards fare against the big hitters

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RACING

Liz Doyle, a proven National Hunt trainer who has successfully started such horses as Al Ferof and Cheltenian on their future careers, and Evanna McCutcheon, just starting out as a Flat trainer and former Group 1 winner in her care, couldn’t be further apart in the spectrum, but have much in common. WORDS: LISSA OLIVER PHOTOS: COLIn J. KEnny, HEALy RACIng LTD

Doyle with jockey Lisa O’Neill

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OYLE was, and McCutcheon still is, an accomplished lady rider. Doyle honed her training skills under the tutelage of Jimmy Fitzgerald and Gordon Richards; McCutcheon worked with Gai Waterhouse, Tommy Stack, and was assistant to David Nagle and Barry Lalor. Both come from a background of horses, horses, and more horses. From what they say in places, you wonder if they are the last of the “organically educated” professionals. But listening to their passionate conversation and enthusiasm for what they do, you realise that horsemen will always be horsemen and modern Health & Safety precautions will never limit the daring-do of a spirited, sporting child. What might limit the modern trainer is economics, but dedication and sheer determination are another obvious strength of the two ladies sitting down together and comparing notes. It may be a battle, but they are both fighters. And it’s the subject of economics that kicks off the conversation, because training these days, in Ireland at least, appears to be about trading. Some of the better horses Doyle has bought and trained have been sold on. Is it a double-edged sword, I wonder, when someone else is winning Graded races with those horses? “Some clients want to sell and I’m always trying to source good horses and hang on to them,” Doyle says. “Trading is part and parcel of progressing and staying in business. You hope the new connections will make money and come back and spend that money with you. And it gives people confidence to have a horse with you, knowing you can do the right thing with the right type of horse.” McCutcheon is in agreement. “I’m trying to build up the stable, trying to appeal to owners and prove myself. It’s a constant battle. You can’t survive without trading,” she points out. “Anyone who sells on a horse has nothing but good thoughts for that horse’s future and you want those owners to come back and look to you for the next one.” Before I can pose another question, a fresh topic arises as the two trainers chat about their busy schedules. It might be a late afternoon tea, but McCutcheon has dashed straight from exercising horses all morning, which quickly catches Doyle’s attention. “Do you ride out still?” she asks, with more than a hint of disapproval. “You shouldn’t, you can’t see enough.” “I have to,” McCutcheon protests, “I can’t get the staff. It’s so hard to get good staff, anyway. I’ll sometimes get up on a horse and find a problem and think, how long has this horse been doing this?” So it seems, from my unprofessional standpoint, that riding out could be a positive? “I have to be aware of my staff, I have to be aware of their weaknesses and keep on top of that, matching the right person with the right horse,” McCutcheon explains. “We’re a small enough operation, so riding out can be an advantage.

IRISH TRAINERS “But staffing is a huge problem; there are very little incentives to get people into it. I source staff myself and I always stress no racing experience necessary. Good riders coming from dressage, for example, don’t have to have ridden racehorses before. Some trainers are trying to fix problems with horses, but from day one I like to get things right, with good staff and making sure the horses are properly broken.” Doyle is surprised at how hard the recruitment situation is for McCutcheon, who based in Fethard, County Tipperary, and finds it quite different in Crossabeg, County Wexford, although I wonder if it’s because Doyle is a well-established name attracting applications, while McCutcheon is a small yard still trying to grow. “Wexford is pretty good for staff; there are plenty of pony clubs, which helps a lot,” Doyle says thoughtfully. “I don’t ride out really at all. Since I stopped, I find I do a better job, I can see more. Riding out you see the two beside or in front of you, maybe, but you miss so much more.” She is, however, managing a far bigger operation. “I have 40 horses and work six or seven at a time,” she reveals. “We have a round flat two-furlong gallop that the horses

McCutcheon and her small team have to be versatile to compensate for staff shortages

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I’m trying to build up the stable, trying to appeal to owners and prove myself. It’s a constant battle

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Evanna McCutcheon warm up on and school on once a week. I check all are okay as they warm up, no coughs or bruises or anything, then they move across to a four-and-a-half furlong gallop for faster work and to build them up.” McCutcheon has under a dozen horses in work and says of her routine, “I do a lot of road work with them, we’re very lucky where we are that I can do that, and with smaller numbers it’s more realistic. We have a round sand gallop, but I travel them a lot to work. We have a lot of good gallops in the area and I also bring them to the beach. They are just so used to travelling, they just step out of their box and into the trailer. It is timeconsuming, but they’re so used to it none of mine ever get stressed going to the races, and I can pick and choose from the various gallops for specific work. South Tipperary is quite good for choice.” The country being so small, travelling isn’t as great an issue with Irish trainers as it can be for others, but having Group 1 sprinter Maarek in the yard means that McCutcheon is often away. “Maarek runs more outside Ireland than he does here!” she laughs. “I drive the box myself and exercise him myself, so I need to know the guys at home are

capable of keeping the show on the road.” Surely this brings additional work, I ask? “The paperwork and administration side of it all has gone too much,” McCutcheon confirms. “There are new jobs created in just keeping up with it.” Doyle is blessed with good relations – a business-minded sister, to be exact. “I don’t do any of it, my sister does it all – tax, syndicates, going through the catalogues,”

she says, much to the envy of her younger colleague! There is now a new administrative system in place at Horse Racing Ireland, but McCutcheon hasn’t found it that much different, although the ability to access it from any device, anywhere, simply by entering a PIN is clearly a huge benefit, particularly for someone like herself, on the road for so much of her day. So we’ve heard about staffing, ISSUE 53 TRAINERMAGAZINE.COM

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RACING Doyle oversees Ask The Legend at Cork with Lisa O’Neill onboard

administration, trading, and basic routine. But what do they each feel is the biggest issue as a trainer? “Buying the right horses,” says Doyle, categorically. “It won’t happen for you all the time, but if you get it right the owners will stay in the sport and if they sell a good horse the capital comes back into the business and they’ll try again. If you don’t get it right, the whole business disintegrates. If you don’t buy right, that guy’s gone. Buying right is the most important part. “It’s very difficult with limited funds. We buy foals, yearlings, stores, I buy them and put them in the field and then break them in and maybe sell them at the sales.” Her

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advice to other trainers is clear: “Go get your horses yourself, go get your owners, go do it yourself!” She admits it’s hard work, trawling through catalogues, picking out maybe 10 and in the end only getting one, if you’re lucky. But is it a risk, investing your own money long-term? “People buy property and don’t get a quick return; we buy a fashionable horse and it doesn’t hurt,” she says simply. “We’re getting a mix, foals, yearlings, stores. It’s about getting up off your arse and getting people in, getting contacts.” And there’s the crux, surely? Just how 16

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do you set about getting contacts? With everything seemingly done on the web and smart phones these days, social media must be the magic answer, although I notice Doyle doesn’t have a website? “There is nothing in the world I hate more!” Doyle states. “Why would you want to listen to other people’s tittle-tattle? It’s much easier networking with friends and colleagues and owners who have been with you all along.” But McCutcheon steps in from a different side of the fence. Visit emccracing.com and you’ll find every aspect of social media maximised to the full. “I don’t have the track record that you have,” she tells Doyle. “I’ve no owner base yet, so I see social media as a marketing tool. I don’t have to look after it, but I do have someone who does. So I’m steering from a completely different angle to you. My Facebook and my website are my shop window. “I’ve not got years of track record. My brother is in digital marketing and he would have me post everything up, but the girl who does the social media for me understands our business and is very careful and selective about the photos and videos we use. It’s very strategic and you can control it. If you fall into the habit of putting every little thing up, one day something catastrophic will happen and you’ll bring attention to it. We look at it from every angle. It comes down to time management and control.” And it’s back to the horses again. They’ve been wisely bought, owners have been secured, their videos have been Tweeted and Facebooked! How much of a problem has it become to get them to the races and into the winners’ enclosure? “We don’t have a problem with balloting any more, but handicapping can be a bit harsh,” McCutcheon complains. “I don’t have much success with two-year-olds; in

MEDIUM-SIZED YARDS Ireland it’s very competitive. There are plenty of opportunities. We do have a lot of median auction races, but it’s a double-edged sword, the standard is very high. If you finish too close to a good horse the handicapper can be too harsh.” Doyle points out: “They handicap you on what you beat, not what you finish behind, but that doesn’t seem to happen. There are not enough ‘winners of one’ races and not enough Grade 3s and Listed novices. Novice rated races are a good idea; 60-80% of horses are rated below 123 over hurdles and it gives those horses a chance to win and gives owners a chance to be in the winners’ circle without having to take on higher-rated horses. To lower the number of novice rated races would be folly.” But we soon return to what was last year described as “a crisis” and what dominated the conversation earlier. The biggest issue in racing, they both ponder again – staffing. “Chronic,” insists McCutcheon. “The trainees at RACE (Racing Academy and Centre of Education) are limited to local yards, they

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Evanna McCutcheon need to remain close to RACE, so for regional trainers, they don’t want to know. The wages are poor and there’s no incentive.” Doyle agrees, “The wages should be higher and I know I’m not charging enough, but I can’t, I have to be competitive.” McCutcheon observes further: “They tell me I’m nice to work for, but then they leave! Why would anyone come off social welfare to work in racing? I’ve had people on Job Bridge (a national internship scheme to provide work experience), but you have to

put the time into them. They’re quite keen, but it’s just not financially viable for either party. They’re doing it for a pittance and I’m putting the time in training them for a pittance. To work in racing you’ve got to want to do it and to want to do it you’ve got to have a screw loose!” Doyle believes those that come from the hunting and pony club background and are organically educated are in it for the longterm, but McCutcheon points out, “Even organically educated is not the same now as it used to be for us, you have to be so safetyconscious these days.” Which brings us to a more sombre note and something all trainers should be constantly aware of: “I went to agricultural college with (now-paralysed former jockey) JT McNamara and to see him now,” Doyle reminds us. “I know it can be a pain in the arse to put everything in place for Health & Safety, but we have a responsibility to do it properly.” Those in racing are in the business of selling the dream, but sometimes that can be more

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McCutcheon with Maarek, a Group 2 winner in her first season as a trainer

of a nightmare. As Doyle points out, “You have to convince owners it’s the Disney movie, but it doesn’t last, there’s no romance involved. You can have some brilliant days but the reality is, there is no romance. When you lose a horse, it brings home to you the business we’re in. Do you have another one, it’s as simple as that. The show must go on. To get a top-level horse is next to impossible.” “We’re selling the dream, but it can be done,” insists McCutcheon. “I’ve been unbelievably blessed to have a horse like Maarek, but you have to be looking forward, to the next one. When I think of all my good horses, they’ve been cheaply bought. “You have to sell horses and you have to put your own money down,” says Doyle

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Crocosmia was bred to be our Oaks filly, but she’s doing well now as a hurdler. We’re going after horses that need a bit of time, that they may not have got, or their owners have pulled the plug.” Doyle seizes upon this at once, clearly astonished that a proven record at the highest grade in sprinting hasn’t set the seal on McCutcheon’s future. “I think you’re wrong!” she declares. “You’ve trained a Group-level sprinter, you should be out there saying ‘Here’s me! A Groupwinning trainer!’ If I were you I’d go to the sales and buy all the speedsters. I wouldn’t worry

about pigeon-holing myself. I’d go to the sales for sprinters and try to market myself that way.” McCutcheon considers her words. “My heart loves jumping more, but I take what I can get and the horses we’ve bred that aren’t sold. I’ve no two-year-olds this year, but I’ve learned that’s not a bad thing. A lot of sharp ones are three-furlong horses. It’s so hard trying to buy and train those sprintertypes, 85% are useless, a lot of three-furlong horses! Yes, I have a very good sprinter, but providing a change of scenery, change of routine and tactics for a horse not given the time in its last environment, that’s where it’s worked for me. “The best advice I ever received was from Sir Henry Cecil, who just gave me three words: ‘Patience, patience, patience.’ They’re the words the Flat lads don’t want to hear. Buying from the likes of Shadwell and Godolphin you know the horse has had the best of the best and a good start and has been given time, but they’ve pulled the plug on it. That’s worked for me, when buying.” So, what works for Doyle? “You know just by looking at one, the ones that can walk,” she says. “The ones that don’t look like a racehorse are useless. I’ll go for those that have enough about them, even if there’s a slight imperfection. They usually all move beautifully, have enough about them that they can be an athlete. Long-term soundness can be an issue, but they can still have ability. Forgive what you think they can get away with. If not, you will miss horses you can afford. “I buy foals and yearlings myself, break them myself, run them myself, and sell them myself, and that’s 75% of my income, and the whole training thing just fills my day! You have to sell horses and you have to put your own money down. You couldn’t live on training fees. Since 20 years of age I’ve had horses at the sales. “They have to be bought right,” she reminds us again. “That’s huge. The buying of horses is crucial to success. The ones who walk in the door, sent to you by owners, are probably not the horses you want; the ones you buy yourself are the ones you want! The only reason people come into racing is to win races, it’s the Disney movie. It’s a very primal, ruthless, cruel game.” There isn’t much ruthlessness in evidence over our tea, as each trainer offers advice and pours their heart out, at times, to the other. It’s a privilege to sit and listen, more often with the pen set down than poised over paper. “I work my backside off and I make sure I go to bed at night knowing I’ve done everything reasonable within my power to get horses wins and owners into the yard,” says McCutcheon. “When I stop putting 125% in I don’t deserve to continue. When you have the good days, by God, it’s worth it.” “Do you have trouble with non-payers?” Doyle asks. “Yes!” is McCutcheon’s ready answer. “I’ve had owners send me horses with no intention of paying,” Doyle reveals. “I’ve had all owners – those that send

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Both Doyle and McCutcheon (below) favour the hands on approach

you a bunch of flowers or a case of wine, and those that steal a horse they owe fees on in the middle of the night. Not many businesses do a month’s work and get paid at the end. The shadier owners think they can get away with it more, because you’re a woman, they take advantage. I like to go out and get my own owners.” McCutcheon admits that’s where she falls down a bit, but Doyle, who has enough confidence to spare for both, urges her, “You need more confidence. Flaunt it! You’ve trained a Group 1 winner, you should be taken seriously. You’ve got to give the persona of being ultra-professional, present yourself that ‘You can give me ¤50,000, ¤250,000 and I can buy a racehorse’” It’s something McCutcheon confesses is beyond her comfort zone. During the ‘downing of the pen’ times, a little emerges that probably troubles many a small trainer. How do you present yourself as the ultra-professional, the businessman or businesswoman capable of investing an owner’s quarter of a million, when leading up a horse for the next race? We’re back to staffing issues again, but simply hiring someone to lead up for the day isn’t always an answer. Some horses can be tricky to handle, even by those that know them well. Swapping jeans and yard boots for a business

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suit can be just as tricky. Trickier still are those menacing nonpayers that have ended many a trainer’s career. “I spoke to Michael Grassick (of the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association) about them,” Doyle tells us, “but, no, there’s nothing they can do. There’s no help with non-payers.” Evanna McCutcheon tells us about the card system in operation in France, so that a horse can’t return in-training if there are fees owed, for which Doyle is full of enthusiasm. “The card system should be brought in. The passport has to go with the horse, but the card system would be a deterrent to nonpayers. It’s 90% of trainers in the lower end of the spectrum that get caught. It should be in place here.” We really do seem to have touched on the issues facing all trainers in Ireland today, because two of them have felt strongly enough to argue the point between them. But Liz Doyle leaves us with a statement that raises no argument whatsoever and neatly sums up the highs and lows of her profession. “If you want to know a human, either live 20

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JOINT INJECTIONS Which medications give the best results?

Joint injuries are common conditions in all types of horses, and this very definitely includes the racehorse. There are always two or more bones coming together at a joint but joints are composed of various additional tissues: cartilage covers the end of the opposing bones and forms a smooth gliding surface for movement, and the joint capsule and ligaments support the joint, holding everything in place. Joints are lined by a synovial membrane. Cells within this membrane are responsible for producing synovial fluid, the lubricating fluid that is essential for joint health and movement. Any or all of these tissues can be involved in injury. When inflammation is confined to the lining membrane, this is termed “synovitis” and generally involves excessive fluid within the joint, and the chemical make-up of that fluid can be disrupted. The term “arthritis” implies that additional tissues are inflamed and can involve cartilage or bone. WORDS: PROFESSOR CElia M MaRR, EquinE VEtERinaRy JOuRnal PHOtOS: PROFESSOR CElia M MaRR, SaRaH POWEll, PEtER RaMzan (ROSSDalES llP, nEWMaRkEt, SuFFOlk)

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OINT medications allow targeted treatment of one or more specific joints, particularly if initial rest and anti-inflammatory therapy do not resolve lameness. Drugs from the corticosteroid family are often used, in particular triamcinolone. Corticosteroids are very potent anti-inflammatories, reducing lameness and joint effusion in horses with synovitis arthritis and decreasing the production of destructive and proinflammatory factors in cartilage and synovial membrane. However, corticosteroids also have the potential to do harm and can have especially detrimental effects on cartilage. These negative effects are related to the type and dose of corticosteroid used, the frequency of repeated administration, and to joint loading after injection. Research studies indicate that triamcinolone (TA), a corticosteroid with medium duration of action, has the most favourable effect in terms of equine cartilage metabolism compared to other corticosteroid preparations like methylprednisolone acetate (MPA) and betamethasone, and therefore, most vets choose to use TA in preference to other preparations. Joint injection with hyaluronate (HA) is another popular treatment that can reduce lameness and provide clinical antiinflammatory and analgesic effects, without

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detriment to cartilage or the synovial membrane morphology. HA is not a corticosteroid. In fact, HA is made by the body naturally, and it acts as a “goo” within synovial fluid to maintain its lubricating function. When used as a medication, HA reduces joint friction and pain, and research suggests it blocks the release of inflammatory products from the synovial lining and might have a protective effect on cartilage. A common treatment strategy is to combine a corticosteroid with HA in a single joint injection. The theory is that addition of HA might minimise any potential negative effect of the corticosteroid on cartilage metabolism and/ or that the drug combination provides more effective alleviation of lameness than the corticosteroid alone. However, theories are not facts and, until recently, this assumption was never investigated in a large-scale randomised clinical trial in horses.

The Utrecht Joint Medication Study

A report recently published in Equine Veterinary Journal set out to find out whether the combination of TA and HA produced better long-term effects than TA alone. The

research study was led by Dr Janny De Grauw from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and involved a collaborative effort with colleagues from local veterinary practices. Dr De Grauw’s study was ambitious because it involved recruiting a large number of horses with naturally occurring joint inflammation whose owners were prepared to allow the vets not only to examine their horses on several occasions but also to randomly allocate the horses for treatment with either TA or TA plus HA. The study was actually performed in pleasure and sports horses but the results are also informative for racehorse trainers.

How was the clinical trial performed?

Horses and ponies aged two years and older were screened for eligibility for the clinical trial based on the following four criteria: 1. The horse had lameness of at least grade 2 on a 0-5 scale, lameness localised to one limb only; 2. Only one joint was involved of pastern, fetlock, middle carpal, or antebrachiocarpal joints, which make up the knee; 3. Joint blocks confirmed that the lameness was localised to this joint; 4. The owner was willing for the horse to receive intra-articular medication. Horses were excluded from their trial if they had a joint injection in the same joint

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within four weeks prior to screening or if there were any specific reasons why joint medication with corticosteroids might be harmful to that individual, such as if there was joint infection, fractures or fissures, or laminitis. Some horses were initially included but had to be excluded after treatment began, for example if they developed additional lameness relating to another joint before the trial was finished. Horses were also excluded if they were given additional medications such as phenylbutazone (bute), polysulphated glycosaminoglycans, or nutraceuticals within three weeks of the trial joint medication. The medications were injected into the injured joint in a routine manner and afterwards horses were restricted to box rest for the day of treatment, then underwent a controlled walking exercise programme for three weeks. They were then re-examined by the same vet to assess lameness and effusion

scores. Three months later, the owners completed a standardised questionnaire by phone.

How was success measured?

Clinical success rate was defined as the proportion of patients that showed > 2 grades reduction of lameness three weeks after treatment compared to pre-treatment lameness score. Dr De Grauw also looked at reduction in lameness and effusion scores at three weeks compared to baseline, and the proportion of horses that had returned to their previous level of performance at three months.

And the results were‌

After randomisation, 41 patients were assigned to the TA group and 39 to the TA plus HA group but because a few horses dropped out along the way, by the end of the three-month trial, there were 37 in

the TA group and 34 in the TA plus HA group. Lameness and effusion scores were lower at three weeks compared to baseline in both, indicating that both treatments were effective for short-term reduction of lameness and effusion. However, significantly more horses that received IA injection of TA alone were classified as treatment success after three weeks than horses receiving TA plus HA. Indeed, 35.9% in the TA plus HA group had no or only a partial response compared to 12.2% in the TA group. Despite this, by three months there was no difference found between the medication groups: around half the horses had returned to their previous level of performance, and this was 51.4% in the TA alone horses and 48.5% in the TA plus HA horses.

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VETERINARY related to the drugs, three were related to skin and subcutaneous swelling only, and one horse also had fever. Of these four patients, three had received TA alone and one had received TA plus HA. The incidence of adverse drug-related events was not statistically different between treatment groups.

What conclusions can be drawn from this clinical trial?

Swelling is the hallmark of joint injury

This x-ray shows osteophytes or “bone spurs” at the joint margins that are evidence of chronic joint damage

This difference in short-term clinical efficacy was substantial with TA alone producing the better short-term effects. However, by three months, only half the horses were back in full work regardless of treatment assignment. This long-term outcome is in line with other studies but it is important to bear in mind that these were mainly sport horses treated with one injection, and the long-term effects of synovitis and arthritis cannot be directly extrapolated to racehorses. But relevant conclusions that racehorse trainers can draw from the study are that corticosteroids provide their potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for a limited period of time after joint injection. In this patient population, there was no added benefit in terms of lameness reduction in combining TA plus HA for treatment of joint lameness, and that in fact fewer horses responded favourably to the combination treatment in the short term. This outcome was unexpected, as previous small studies in human patients and horses with traumatic joint injury suggested that HA did provide benefit. Dr De Grauw speculated on potential causes for the poorer results with combination therapy. It is possible that each drug was blocking the other’s chemical action, and injecting two drugs involves a greater volume and might cause dilution of the active ingredients or even leakage of drugs out of the joint through the needles as one is injected after the other. Dr De Grauw also suggested it was possible the HA, which was injected second, might be causing inflammation either directly or because this involved more manipulation of the needle.

The future?

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Much of the evidence we use to support treatment decisions in equine medicine comes from small-scale studies or often, studies performed on experimental animals. This study is important because it shows that clinical trials in naturally occurring cases may produce unexpected results. Testing treatment outcomes in large-scale trials using real cases is much the best way to gather evidence for or against treatments. This can be very difficult to achieve because it involves considerable time and money, and horse owners and trainers are naturally concerned about allowing their horse to have its treatment determined by a random process. This trial was performed in sport horses but it shows that it can be done and there is a need for a similar trial in racehorses. ■

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BJÖRN ZACHRISSON Dedicated to promoting Swedish racing To sit down with Swedish racing’s great innovator, Björn Zachrisson, is to be magically transported to different eras, different places, and enjoy countless introductions to new friends, long departed. One has only to listen. Zachrisson has a wealth of stories to sweep you up and take you along for the ride.

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ORN in 1935 in the idyllic Stockholm suburb of Djursholm, Björn Zachrisson still lives in the same family home where he was raised with his two younger brothers and two younger sisters. “From early on we were exposed to various sports endeavours by our dad,” he recalls. “About half a mile from where I live is the riding academy, where I was first hoisted onto a horse, at the age of six.” Small ponies, he says, were not “â la mode” in 1941, so it’s safe to say he started big. “I was the first paying pupil and I just went around a lunging ring with the old Sergeant Ek, the owner of the establishment, hollering to me from where he stood in the middle. We soon became a group of students, in those days nearly all boys. Nowadays 95% of young riders are girls and there are practically no boys riding,” he points out. Horses have opened many doors for Zachrisson, but the first and most cherished was when introducing him, at a tender age, to one of his three idols: “Count Clarence von Rosen, who died in 1953, aged 88,” he reveals. “He was the father of the Swedish Derby and the Swedish Criterion (Svenskt Kriterium) in 1918. He put up most of the money himself to get the races off the ground. He was also the main force responsible for getting the equestrian games included in the Olympics programme from 1912 (Stockholm) and onwards. He was elected to the board of directors on the International Olympic Committee as a result of this and remained there for life. I admired his work and consider him the greatest innovator of sports in Swedish history.

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“He lived right across the street from where I lived and where we actually still live. When I was seven my father suggested one day it was time I rode a big horse around the block, alone, for the first time. When Uarda, with me onboard, walked by his house, he was just returning on foot with his dogs on his daily tour. ‘Ho ho my boy, this looks very nice and I think you’re worth a little penny,’ he exclaimed and came up with a krona that he gave me, and patted the mare’s neck. I have come to cherish that moment very much.” It wasn’t long before Zachrisson moved up a level again when it came to horses. “There was a racecourse in Stockholm at that time, Ulriksdal (1919-1959), not

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quite near, but one could cycle there in just under one hour. A friend of mine from the riding school said one day, ‘Come with me, I’m allowed to ride out in a training stable there,’ so I did and that’s how I started in racing, in the chilly winter of 1950.” The training establishment was run by the up-and-coming Margareta Cronhielm, one of Sweden’s first lady trainers. She soon became immensely successful, both as a trainer and later, with husband Allan Wettermark, a thoroughbred breeder.

Margareta Wettermark became Kirsten Rausing’s (of Lanwades Stud fame) mentor after having annexed all five Classics in Sweden and trained the two most famous Swedish-bred racehorses of last century, Hurricane (by Husson) and Stratos (by Darbhanga), also establishing the prominent Vasaholm Stud. “Nothing of this was known to me as being of such great importance to my own sort of zig-zag and haphazard ‘education’ in one of the historically most important and great sports the world has seen,” admits Zachrisson, “when I ‘helped’ with the riding out during weekends at her stable in 1950.” Two years later, in August 1952, he got his first ride in public, as an amateur rider. “I had to waste extremely hard to make 58kg, only to finish dead last! My equine companion was Faruk, bred by Allan Wettermark, out of the 1945 Swedish Derby winner Fatima, who had been ridden by Danish-born multiple champion jockey in Sweden, Kay E. Jensen. “To add an ironic twist to this humble beginning, it so turned out that after my 15-year amateur race-riding career, that saw three national championship titles (including one over jumps) and 54 winners in all, old man Faruk (having been sold in 1953 soon after his short and unsuccessful racing career to the Djursholm Riding Academy) could still look me in the eye, ears flopped backwards, from his stall up there in the same riding school where it all started. It happened every time I was up there with two of our children, Carl-Fredrik and Lalla, close to some three decades later! Faruk had outstayed my race-riding career by a comfortable margin!”

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Caricature drawn by Pierre Bellocq, alias “Peb”, and colouring by Bjorn’s daughter, Lalla (Caroline)

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PROFILE Faruk’s career may have taken a downward turn, but Zachrisson’s was very much on the rise and following National Service with the cavalry he won his first Amateur Riding Championship, gaining the double title in 1959, for both Flat and National Hunt. “When I notched my first riding championship, the Jockey Club of Sweden awarded a travel scholarship to successful apprentice jockeys to enable them to go and practise in racing stables in England during the winter months,” he says. “Good intentions, but what a waste, I thought! What can you learn by just mucking out in a stable in the winter, with no actual Flat racing at all going on around you? “I was the first amateur rider to receive the travel scholarship and as I was going over anyway to America, to practise in the printing and publishing trade, I hoped to maybe also improve the scholarship set-up, to benefit Swedish apprentices. So I went to

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the New York Jockey Club and introduced myself to the executive secretary, Marshall Cassidy, who is another of my three idols. He took an interest in this young Swedish guy asking lots of questions and he wrote a letter of introduction for me. “Marshall Cassidy was a fantastic person and very much liked, respected, and admired. He had much to say and was later invited to Europe by Jean Romanet – my other remaining idol, father of Louis, who followed in his father’s footsteps as a leader in French racing – to make a speech on what he thought of French racing after having visited some racecourses, training grounds, the PMU, and Paris-Turf, etc., and spoken to many important personalities. “I remember him saying to me several years later, ‘You could hear a pin drop after my speech and I actually changed my ticket for an earlier return to the States than planned when I returned to my hotel, but

Jean Romanet called me later in the evening and asked me to come back the next day to give my speech a second time.’ The audience was tripled, so they really took on board what he had to say and made them think about racing in a different way.” While in the States Zachrisson met with former Swedish champion jockey Kay Jensen, then training successfully in New York and Florida, and discussed the Swedish Travel Award with him. “Kay liked the idea of giving a hand, and the first young Swedish professional rider who benefited from these attempts was Sten Bugge, who later enjoyed successes back home at the new Stockholm racecourse, Taby Galopp, both as a rider and then as a trainer. “During the following decades I don’t think it’s an overstatement to give a figure of at least 50 Scandinavians who have enjoyed both schooling, actual race riding, and a lot of wonderful adventures and memories on

BJÖRN ZACHRISSON the US racing scene.” Zachrisson credits such international exchanges of jockeys for the development of modern technical and practical race-riding skills throughout the world. “Generally speaking, the pure technical and practical way of race-riding all over Europe as a whole has developed accordingly,” he says. “This is not due to any singular effort on the part of any specific individual, but rather on the fact that the exchange of top riders in the North and South Americas on the one hand, and in Europe (particularly Great Britain, Ireland, and France) on the other, started to spread.” He cites a number of reasons for this welcome development. “The initiative of John Schapiro in 1952 to launch the Washington DC International over the classic European distance – 2400m – on turf at his Laurel Park Racecourse in Maryland, USA, and then for the next

couple of decades staging the modern world’s first truly international race of the highest calibre, later to be followed by the suggestion of the far-sighted John R Gaines of Gainesway Farm fame, to get the majority of North American thoroughbred breeders together and launch the Breeders’ Cup idea, that saw first light in 1984 at Hollywood Park. From this corner there is no claim to see these as a breakthrough joint-effort to promote American race-riding techniques, but consider some important ‘side-effects’ that have resulted!” he points out. The advent of televised racing of international appeal broadcasted by major channels, as well as the popping up of one top class international jockey tournament after another around the world, have all helped to introduce jockeys to improved techniques and styles, Björn Zachrisson feels. “The background for the positive

development of the sport of horseracing in the public eye conveyed here, may or may not be possible to substantiate academically,” he admits. “Neither will they hold up as true motives when it comes down to being the main reasons to the powers that be, from the responsible management side of the various Jockey Clubs and other corporate bodies running the racing game in their respective home countries. Regular readers of this magazine, for instance, may very well have other views on the matter. “One thing, though, that I am very biased to hold forth about, regards the technical and practical side of race-riding itself on the Flat. The American way of putting your foot in the stirrup iron, with or without angling it outer side forward, out on the foot-blade, instead of on the instep, makes for a more comfortable riding seat, being able to ride shorter, crouching lower with your upper body, enabling decreased wind resistance,

Björn celebrating his 80th birthday at Täby Galopp, with friends and family

On the occasion of the Jockey Club of Sweden’s 125th anniversary last year, Bjorn presented HM King Carl XVI Gustaf with a record of his father’s (HRH Prins Gustaf Adolf) steeplechase rides between 1929 and 1932

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is, in short, the best way of race-riding. It also makes, due to the extra joint and being able to rest in dipping your heels, for more comfortable riding. “This is not the place to elaborate further on this minute detail in the thousand-fold fantastic horseracing garden of details,” he

continues, “but I will point to the most dramatic result of the American influx regarding race-riding in Europe: Germany. Remembering, if you were born in the ’30s or ’40s, or, better still, having old photos or films of German races from the ’50s to compare with the present standard of race-

riding in that country, you will no doubt agree that there has been a tremendous improvement quality-wise in race-riding. It is a song to watch riders like Andrasch Starke and his countrymen perform on German racecourses, and elsewhere, nowadays.” But it wasn’t only riding techniques Zachrisson fetched home from America. “The way I could go up to anybody in America and introduce myself and ask questions was very different to what we did in Sweden, and is how I came to study profoundly the way Americans publish form for the general public,” he reveals. “As I was based in Chicago during my 18-month period in the USA and the popular Daily Racing Form headquarters was located there, I turned to the managing director, Mel Schreier, who was very cooperative, and put forth questions on many technical aspects of the production.” He also met the editor of Triangle Publications, J Samuel Perlman, and the emerging legendary scribe, Joe Hirsch, “who helped me quite a bit and also bought me many a good dinner through the ensuing years.” Another racing personality to cross over into the printing world was Pierre Bellocq, a former French gentleman rider also known as the formidable cartoonist Peb. “The number one of his profession and

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PROFILE skill in the world of racing on the planet,” insists Zachrisson. “When I first met with Joe and Peb in the offices of Perlman, Peb had just come over from France and got the job as artist and cartoonist for Triangle Publications and his regular vignette ‘Equine Comedy’ had begun to appear in both papers. “Peb was an instrumental force in bringing the American Riders Club into the FEGENTRI family, then headed by the French club with Pierre Devort as president, later by ‘The Baron,’ as he was popularly called when we ran the Swedish Grand National meeting at Strömsholm: Henry de Montesquieu. Henry always made his popular speech at the Strömsholm Royal Castle before races, never forgetting the quote: ‘A magnum a day, keeps the doctor away!’ After which followed the opening, with a sword, of a Moët & Chandon magnum! Unforgettable moments – every time!” Björn Zachrisson’s inquisitiveness and keen eye for doing things in a new and better way led to the birth of the first racing form in Sweden, and Europe in fact, borrowing on the USA’s use of horizontal

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lines for showing past performances, making it much easier to follow than the traditional European vertical method of display, of non-tabular one-column width, which had made it infinitely harder to grasp for the reader and horseplayer. “The main idea of racing form is to give the general public a fairly sure idea of quality and the chances of horses. The most important thing was that it was truthful, so the accurate taking of time was vital, and so it was important to know, where did you start the timing?” By introducing racecards, on his return home from America, Zachrisson had now created another opportunity for innovation. He was introduced to the newlybuilt Taby racecourse. “The president at Taby showed me the track and the finishing post and the photo finish camera. ‘What do you do about the start?’ I asked him.” There were no starting stalls in Europe at that time. As Zachrisson points out, “The starting stall system was imperative in order to have any level of correct start. Sweden became the first country in Europe to introduce stalls. It so happened a New Zealand fellow, Edwin Wood, was on vacation here and he had a starting gate to sell. A major owner and racecourse board member, Erik Soderberg, who provided me

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with my first French FEGENTRI winner in Paris in 1966, owned a small mechanical factory, and he said we could manufacture Edwin Wood’s starting gates here. But there are not many racecourses in Sweden and we only needed two or three gates, so Wood suggested I go to a couple of other countries and try to sell it, so I did. The first country to take it immediately was France, they came and saw the start at Taby and bought a couple of sets.” Björn Zachrisson may have three idols, but he appears to be a one-man, one-stop 34

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The 6th race on July 19th 1962, when Sweden’s first “Racing Form” with horizontal past performances saw light in a racecard

shop for idolisation in Scandinavia! His involvement with the levelling of betting taxes would make a feature in itself and for many years now he has established and run the database supplied to Weatherbys providing synchronised results from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. “Most worrisome is the birth rate of foals

in Sweden – 249 in 2012, 224 in 2013, 178 in 2014 and in 2014 the number of mares in Sweden had declined to 220, so the next foal crop is likely to decrease again [via the latest International Federation of Horseracing Authorities figures],” he says with obvious concern. “We’ve just completed a publication here, the Stallion Catalogue. In 2000, it contained 56 Swedish-based stallions. In 2005 it contained 38 stallions and in 2016 it has just 14 stallions. If you see a downward trend it’s black on white. I haven’t been asked, but I’ve voiced it anyway, what we should do, I think it’s stupid to base a sport like racing in a country where the sun shines, where they can breed terrific trotters and equitation horses, and not do the same with thoroughbreds. “Of the total population of thoroughbreds racing we are now down to four Swedishbred horses out of every 10. Wealthy people spend lots of money to buy their Derby winners/horses-to-be abroad and with personal travel expenses for themselves and their trainers to boot, budgets have to be in six figures at least. Why needlessly pay for shipment when you can do it like the trotting people do in Sweden and breed here?” He feels the opening up of the Swedish Derby in 1995 has been a mistake and detrimental to the breeding industry in the long run. “My advice would be to say, ‘Sorry, we made a miscalculation and we must have the Swedish Derby for Swedish horses only.’ We should continue to use the owners’ bonus system, as they have in France, to alleviate the problem of Great British- and Irish-bred horses winning prizes too easily, with an extra 40% of the prize going to the owner if the winner is Swedish-bred, for example.” It’s good to know that Zachrisson hasn’t lost any passion and foresight and is still battling for the horseracing game he so loves. “When I returned to Sweden in 1961, the new track, Täby Galopp, had opened and was six months away from bankruptcy. We were also some 20 years away from going digital regarding the documentation and production of such vital publications as racing calendars; results; racecards; studbooks; foal, mares’ and sires’ statistics; and all individual human registrations. As of this moment,” he reflects, “we are only four months away from leaving the racetrack that was built during my first visit to the USA and looking to a hopeful future at the new Swedish ‘home of racing,’ the Bro Park Racecourse. May it fare well and steer the racing game in the right direction. “The saying ‘There’s more to it than meets the eye’ comes to mind. Another follows, half a length behind, ‘You can’t win them all.’ They are both true.” Uncannily appropriate from a man whose efforts listed here are the mere tip of an iceberg, although when it comes to winning them all, Björn Zachrisson hasn’t done too bad a job at all. ■

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The debate on forage in racing diets has moved on, and more trainers now value the contribution made by forage in their horses’ diets in terms of both health and nutrition. It is much more common to see horses in training being offered forage at a much healthier level, significantly above the historical 1% of bodyweight previously regarded as the minimum acceptable level. WORDS: DR CATHERINE DUNNETT BSC, PHD, R.NUTR

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N practical terms, there is a wide range of forage used in flat and National hunt racing. Some trainers are ardent fans of haylage, whilst others place their faith in timothy or ryegrass or even alfalfa hay. There is also a lot of blended hay being used and of course meadow grass blends in some instances. There is now a need for further information to help understand the relevance, as well as benefits or disadvantages, of the many different types of forage available and this is the focus of this article.

Alfalfa, the king of forages

Alfalfa, or lucerne as it is otherwise known, is a legume and not a grass. Its use in racing is widespread and it is often described as ‘the king of forages’ due to

its high feed value compared to other forage types. There are other legume hays, including some clovers and sanfoin. Alfalfa is available in many different forms, such as sun-dried and barn-dried hay, and occasionally alfalfa haylage (although this is difficult to make due to its naturally low sugar content), as well as many forms of alfalfa chaff. Alfalfa is not often used as the sole source of forage but is typically fed at 2 – 5kg per day. Characteristically, alfalfa is high in protein (typically 15 – 22%) and so every kilogram fed provides 150 – 220g of protein to the diet. Alfalfa’s high protein content also reputedly offers a buffering effect on gastric acid and other digestive juices helping to protect the gastric mucosa. Some amino acid residues, such as histidine and cystine, within the protein in alfalfa confer this

buffering capacity; i.e. they are able to physically hold onto the acidity as h+. Alfalfa is also a rich source of calcium that is more digestible than traditional sources like limestone. It can typically contain 2.6% calcium, so that’s 26g of calcium per kg. This is not an insignificant amount, as a horse in full work requires 40g of calcium per day. Alfalfa is also very digestible and so has a high feed value but is not high in sugars. The makeup of its fibre and its high digestibility means that it holds onto less water in the digestive tract and does not contribute as much to non-functional weight or gut fill. Alfalfa is a good choice as part of the forage offering, but if used as the sole source of forage it would deliver a large excess of protein and calcium, which could be of detriment.

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Palatable forage will encourage high intake

Ryegrass and timothy are forage stalwarts in racing

Timothy hay is also a popular choice amongst trainers, although much of it can have a relatively lower feed value compared to other forage choices. This is because it is often cut at quite a mature stage of growth. Timothy hay is very recognisable, as most will contain large numbers of dense cylindrical seed heads, which betray its maturity at harvest. There is no doubt that horses find it quite palatable, but its often low protein content and overall digestibility make it less worthy as a forage for an athlete, as these nutritional inadequacies have to be offset by concentrate feed. The counterargument from many trainers would no doubt be that it is only being fed for its fibre content to maintain digestive health, and not for its contribution to overall nutrition. however, this is a missed opportunity, as why just feed bulk of low digestibility when you can feed forage fibre that makes a much more active contribution towards footing the energy and nutrient bill? Ryegrass hay has also been a popular choice for trainers over the years and features consistently as seed hay. There are several types available, including perennial and Italian ryegrass. Ryegrass tends to be quite robust, fast growing, and has a high genetic potential for accumulation of sugar and fructan. It is usually very palatable and can have a very good feed value, but again, this will depend largely on the stage of growth at harvest. 38

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Haylage has a growing following

haylage remains a popular choice for many trainers. One of its biggest advantages is that well made haylage is quite consistently clean microbiologically. Digestibility, and hence feed value, can also be quite high, as a function of its constituent grasses and harvesting profile. horse haylage is most commonly high, 60-70%, in dry matter (Dm) and so only undergoes a very restricted fermentation. most horses will eat and tolerate high dry matter-containing haylage well. meriel moore-Colyer, Professor of Equine Science at the Royal Agricultural College, has a particular interest in fibre intake in horses, and she describes haylage as excellent low-dust forage if well conserved. She says, “Dry haylage of greater than 60% Dm tends to be less nutritious as it has a higher stem to leaf ratio and is conserved mostly by the exclusion of air by wrapping in plastic. Once opened it deteriorates rapidly so must be used within three days of opening. This haylage is suitable for most horses,

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Alfalfa is also a rich source of calcium that is more digestible than traditional sources like limestone

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although those on rest or light work might gain weight, as energy and protein content can be greater than they need. “haylage with a lower dry matter (40-50% Dm) is actually preserved by fermentation of sugar to lactic acid. It is wetter because it has been conserved at an earlier stage of growth and has a high leaf to stem ratio.” moore-Colyer describes this type of haylage as “highly nutritious and therefore suitable for hard-working racehorses, although horses with a tendency towards gastric ulcers may not respond well to acidic haylage and so a drier haylage or hay would be preferable.” Occasionally some horses will not eat haylage as well as hay, and others may develop loose droppings. I have not as yet found a satisfactory explanation as to why this happens in some horses more than others, and with only some batches of haylage. As an industry, we need to understand more about the nature and dynamics of haylage, including the products of anaerobic storage or fermentation in the wrapped bale, to be able to explain these occasional findings. mixed hay and meadow hay – mixed hay offers a blend of different grasses or legumes. Alfalfa and timothy, or timothy and ryegrass, are often combined. These mixtures have generally been sown, grown, and harvested together for their particular attributes. Two contrasting forage types are often blended to achieve a more ‘middle of the road’ nutritional profile. In contrast, unlike seed hay, meadow hay is harvested from well-established permanent

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grass meadows and as a result contains a natural mixture of grass species such as perennial ryegrass, rough meadow grass, cocksfoot, timothy, fescue, white clover, and in some cases herbs and other plants.

Forage targets

my key target for selecting forage for horses in training is that it is palatable and encourages a high daily intake, and of course it must be clean from a respiratory perspective. Pragmatically, the microbiological cleanliness of forage for racehorses almost takes precedence over its nutritional value (within reason), as the latter can usually be overcome through adjustment to the remainder of the diet. The advent of steaming hay has made this a simpler task and the research to support the use of steamers is growing. moore-Colyer summarised the main benefits of steaming hay as such: “Steaming hay and haylage has been shown by numerous independent studies to reduce airborne dust, bacteria, and mould by 90-plus percent without leaching out valuable protein and minerals, and produces nutritious, hygienically clean, highly palatable fodder. Respiratory problems are a major reason for poor performance in racehorses so good quality forage is a panacea. Steaming must be done properly as partial steaming acts as an incubator producing an explosion in bacteria, while not reducing respirable dust. Correct steaming involves pushing high-temperature steam (greater than 90˚ Celsius) into all of the hay for at least 10 minutes… Soaking to reduce respirable dust is not recommended as it leaches valuable nutrients, produces postsoak liquor that is a strong environmental pollutant, and like partial steaming, increases bacteria by 1.5 to-5 times that in dry hay.” In an ideal scenario, I would always like to offer clean hay with a relatively high feed value, which reduces the reliance on 40

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large quantities of concentrate feed. If your horses are eating 8-10kg of good quality forage, with an above average nutritional profile, then this will significantly reduce the quantity of hard feed needed to satisfy energy requirements. Indeed, several research studies in Sweden have suggested that standardbred trotters can be successfully trained on a forage-only diet. however, the forage used in these trials was very good quality, with a relatively high protein content as well as high overall digestibility.

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Haylage remains a popular choice for many trainers. One of its biggest advantages is that well made haylage is quite consistently clean microbiologically

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historical treadmill studies carried out by Dr Joe Pagan of Kentucky Equine Research (KER) suggest that a metabolic advantage is conferred by reducing gut fill or nonfunctional weight before racing. however, I would counter this by suggesting that the degree of gut fill will vary a lot depending on the digestibility of the forage fed, and this particular barrier could be significantly reduced through better forage choice. moore-Colyer reminds us that the horses’ total fibre intake can be contributed to by ingredients, such as alfalfa, sugar beet, or rice bran, which all represent highly digestible sources of fibre and as such hold less water

within the gut, in the concentrate feed. whether marginally reduced pre-race muscle glycogen concentration has any limiting effect on performance is debatable since one of the main drivers of muscle fatigue during racing is acidosis in the muscle, rather than glycogen depletion. whilst it is generally accepted that a high fibre, low starch-containing diet will reduce muscle glycogen concentration, this may not in fact be detrimental. In addition, we should not forget that forage does contribute to replenishment of muscle glycogen via its watersoluble carbohydrates (sugar) and also glyconeogenic fatty acids (propionic acid) produced from fibre fermentation. There is yet more scope for increasing the contribution made by forage for horses in training and reducing concentrate feeds still further. Concentrate feeds may simply be needed to provide a sufficient source of vitamins and minerals, as well as important amino acids in the form of quality protein, plus some but not excessive amounts of starch. If life was simple, perhaps we would be able to concentrate feed intake per day. however, the biggest barrier to this scenario is a practical one. It would be imperative to be able to consistently source forage, which has a sufficiently high feed value and digestibility, and for a system of analysis to evolve amongst growers and merchants making purchase a relatively easy, straightforward task. Unfortunately, at the moment horse owners are often hard pressed to find forage that is both clean and offers even a mediocre nutritional specification. Suitable forage may well be currently available to purchase, but it is not practical to analyse three or four samples of hay or haylage to find the right product each time a new batch is needed, especially as many trainers do not have sufficient storage to carry a large stack of it. n

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Beet fibre is particularly suited for performance animals. It has high levels of soluble fibre and is broken down almost completely in the hindgut producing high levels of propionic acid (one of the VFA) that is converted to glucose in the cells without stimulating insulin and being converted to glycogen. In addition fibre sources, such as beet pulp and alfalfa, have been shown to improve muscle recovery rates after exercise by stimulating catecholamines and reducing circulating ammonium levels. Pectins and soluble fibres, found in beet pulp, can line the stomach protecting against ulcers and also absorb stomach acids, helping to combat acid related ulceration of the intestine. So there is a strong case from moving away from a high starch, low fibre diet to one which contains highly fermentable fibre. These super fibres include beet pulp, alfalfa and soya hulls and all have degradabilities that are 50% greater than hay and also have fermentation patterns that optimise the energy profile of the VFA. In addition, including a beet based fibre will add a proven prebiotic effect that increases utilisation of all dietary fibre and so gets extra energy. By using products like Speedi-Beet (which has an energy level comparable to high quality oats) or Fibre-Beet, as partial replacers of both high starch feeds and poorer quality fibre sources such as hay, there will be no loss of athletic performance and there will also be an improvement in the overall condition of the horse. By using products like Fibre-Beet (which has an energy level comparable to high quality oats) or Speedi-Beet, as partial replacers of both high starch feeds and poorer quality fibre sources such as hay, there will be no loss of athletic performance and there will also be an improvement in the overall condition of the horse.

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Chester Racecourse recently announced what amounted to an appearance money scheme and, hot on its heels, Ireland introduced fifth-place prize money as standard, prompting a closer look at how the prize money fund is being divided and if the “lifeblood” of racing is flowing through every vein. WORDS: LISSA OLIVER PHOTOS: CHESTER RACE COMPANY LTD, CAROLINE NORRIS, SHuTTERSTOCk

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HE International Federation of Horseracing Authorities publishes annual figures that include prize money versus training expenses, showing the percentage of keep and training expenses covered by prize money won, per horse having run. From 2010 to 2014 – the most recent published figures – French-trained horses have fared best, with a low of 52% in 2014 and a high of 57% in 2012. In Germany, the percentage has steadily increased from 24% to the current 30%. Britain has also seen a steady increase, from 21% to 25%, as has Ireland, from 22% to 31%. Sweden, however, has seen the percentage decline, dipping from 56% in 2010 to 30% in 2014. While Swedish figures had risen from 38% to 56% in the preceding five-year

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period, the remaining countries saw little fluctuation over the 10 years. Meanwhile, the average number of starts per horse in 2014 didn’t vary too much, with French, German, and British horses averaging five starts, compared to Irish and Swedish horses starting four times – an amount more or less unchanged over a 10-year period. So we can see that a racehorse gets only a very short window of opportunity to pay for itself during a season and, at best for most, will only recoup half its training fees. The increasing of prize money for placed horses, and increasing of places from fourth to fifth, suddenly becomes more than just a token gesture. It may appear fairly insignificant and it may not attract new owners or play a decisive role in encouraging existing owners to stay in the game, but for those who are

involved in racehorse ownership, it could be a welcome little bonus, even in simply offsetting travel costs or jockey fees. Describing the move in Ireland to increase prize money down to fifth place as a positive step, Michael Grassick, CEO of the Irish Racehorse Trainers’ Association, says, “I had a look at figures and it costs an owner €¤500 to run in just an ordinary race, when you take into account the entry fee at final declaration, jockey’s fee, transport, farrier, racing shoes, and groom. You’d be happy if the horse was competitive and finished in the first five; at least the prize money should cover expenses.” Currently the lowest-value race in Ireland is ¤9,000, and where 70% of the prize money went to the winner and the remainder split in decreasing increments down to fourth place, this season the percentage to the winner

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has decreased to 65% to cover a fifth-place prize. “It’s the hidden costs that upset the owner,” Grassick says, “and most are competing but not winning.” He points out that in many other racing jurisdictions the percentage of prize money to the placed horses is greater, but in Britain, for example, it doesn’t cost as much to enter a race. “In Ireland, it costs roughly about 1% of the prize money of a race to enter.” The move was very readily agreed, with full government support. “Our biggest worry is a drop of 400 horses in training, which equates to 100 jobs,” says Grassick. “That’s 400 off an already-low figure and it’s a worrying trend.” Some might argue that there is an unfair distribution of prize money across the tiers of racing, but a counterargument is that the better horses should be rewarded. The truth is that 60% of Flat horses run in the lowest-grade handicaps, rated 47-65 or their national equivalent, and similarly for National Hunt horses, rated 70-102. The dream may be of buying a Classic winner, but the reality is racing at the lowest level. “The biggest problem is how to encourage an owner to sell the low-rated

In Ireland, the winner’s receives 65% of the purse, but prize payments extend to fifth place

horse with little value and buy a yearling to start again,” Grassick says. “They need more encouragement to convince them and make them feel they can compete.” The decision to spread the prize money down to fifth place was made by Horse Racing Ireland, but Grassick says there were no complaints from industry professionals and

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RACING to increase field sizes, has now been axed. Although the races had been successful in making for more competitive racing, the bookmakers themselves pulled the plug. Currently in Britain 50% of the prize money goes to the winner, with the remainder divided down to fourth place. This would be the norm throughout Europe, although how the divisions are then made throughout the placings can differ slightly. While Ireland now joins France in paying down to fifth as standard, other than added places for particular races, the remaining jurisdictions reward only the first four. Ireland leads the way, with 65% of the purse going to the winner – before all other deductions are taken from the owner’s percentage, of course. From there, the runner-up gets 19.5%, the third home earns 9%, the fourth 5%, and the fifth 1.5%. In reality, that can amount to as little as ¤135 in a minimum value race (¤9,000), which isn’t a great dent on the travel costs. The jockey’s fee, on the Flat, is ¤146.77 and if National Hunt, ¤169.21. In France, the allocation from the prize value of the race is 50% to the winner, 20% to the second, 15% to the third, 10% to the fourth, and 5% to the fifth. From a race of the same value as Ireland’s minimum value race, the fifth-placed horse will take home ¤450, bearing in mind, too, that the French jockeys’ fees are significantly lower. The BHA base the division of prize money on the particular type of race, but

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it generally approximates to 50.5% to the winner, 16.5% to the second, 8.5% to the third, and 4% to the fourth. Sweden provides a generous 25% to the runner-up, but in general the allocations are across-theboard throughout Europe. Chester’s initiative of offering a minimum of £400 to every runner (i.e. those not securing prize money) is full of good intent and may well increase field sizes – the ultimate desired effect – but for those horses not incurring large travel expenses, it may be a question of simply turning up for the money. The field size may increase, but the race will become no more competitive. In a letter to Mark Johnston Racing’s monthly newsletter, The Kingsley Klarion, Tattersalls Marketing Director Jimmy George suggests that an appearance fee scheme should adopt that policy used by Singapore, whereby the last three finishers are excluded. He points out, “As you can imagine, it gets all quite competitive out the back!” When it comes to competitiveness, surely place money down to lower places, such as seventh or eighth, would go a long way, for very little? Meanwhile, it remains a great pity that the races in Britain utilising the voluntary contributions of bookmakers to ensure place money down to eighth were shelved. It may only be a small percentage of a large pot, but if you happen to be the owner of one of the 60% of horses chasing that pot, at the lowest end, it has to be a case of “every little helps,” however little. n

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THE GALLOPS Searching for the ideal training surface

Jessica Harrington’s gallops – leading trainers make the most out of their facilities

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Ger Lyon’s trusted woodchip six furlong oval, with oneand-a-half furlong straights

One of the most significant unique selling points a European trainer can offer to stand out from the competition is a diversity of facilities. This might range from remedial and complementary therapies – such as spa, treadmill, or vibrating plate – to the quality or visual impression of the stabling, but perhaps the single largest area of diversity is the gallops.

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ECENTLY, Jeremy Gask, notable for being among the most forward-thinking and technologically advanced trainers, announced his move to Danebury Hampshire in order to, for the first time, benefit from the traditional: downland grass gallops. “While the turf is beautiful, it’s not so much about what’s under their feet, but the overall environment that Danebury offers that is so attractive,” Gask says. “Having relied solely on all very consistent and level all weather gallops for so long, we had found that horses could run pretty green early on in their careers and were often caught out by undulations or different ground conditions at the races.” This statement inherently brings up the ‘perfect paradox.’ Should we train a horse in the most perfect environment, balancing safety and soundness with maximising the level of fitness achievable, or embrace some imperfections in the training surface in order to better prepare for the varied nature of European tracks? Much of this will

depend on context, and those with access to extensive facilities are in a position to cater very well to each horse’s particular needs. There are as many exceptions as there appear to be rules, with notable cases of trainers finding great success with modest facilities, and some strongly advocating the importance of hills and others level ground. Some may struggle to get to grips with new gallops after moving yards; one constantly hears the maxim, “It takes at least a year to

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learn new gallops,” yet there are numerous instances of trainers moving to new gallops and getting on just fine. There seems to be no one thing that works best. Trainers tend to passionately defend what they have to work with, as to admit doubt would by no means inspire confidence in owners. In stark contrast, trainers in the USA take what they are given, with many of them stabling at tracks that allot space on the basis of providing runners. Among the significant factors influencing where trainers base their stables are prize money, level of competition, and climate. Once the racing season ends at each venue, the “travelling circus” will continue, with the horses moving on to the next track that’s open for racing. This might seem irrelevant in the discussion of gallops in Europe, but there are several pertinent parallels: adjusting training to different surfaces, and how one might plan moves, especially with two-year-olds in mind, based on track surfaces. In the European training environment there is a vast diversity of gallop surfaces available. Consequently, there is an everISSUE 53 TRAINERMAGAZINE.COM

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TRAINING evolving thesis on which surfaces have relative merits or disadvantages in light of several key factors: safety, cardio-vascular conditioning, skeletal conditioning, cost, maintenance, and suitability for weather and geological conditions. Trainers with private facilities have to carefully consider the changes, both financial and operational, they make to gallops, yet they have the advantage of privacy, control, and less horse traffic. Those in training centres benefit from the diversity of gallop options available, a co-operative cost structure, and minimal management load but they lack the privacy and control, with surfaces tailored as much for their ability to handle traffic as for one’s own preference. Nick Patton, who manages the Jockey Club’s gallops in Newmarket and Wesley Ward uses Keeneland as his spring and summer base for his horses (left). The gallops on Newmarket’s Warren Hill are among the busiest in the world (below)

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The sand gallops of County Meath trainer Edward Lynam (above). A proper maintenance schedule is essential for the efficacy and longevity of gallops (right)

Lambourn, recommends that trainers avail themselves of a great variety of gallops. He says, “It’s like going to the gym: a bit of rowing machine, a bit of exercise bike, some weights...which allow the trainer to adapt the work specifically to each horse’s needs.” When this is not possible, Patton suggests that private gallops can be maintained to suit certain horses by adjusting the maintenance. Owned by the Sangster Family, Manton is arguably Britain’s most revered training centre and offers perhaps the best of public and private training centres. The facilities

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Ger Lyons have been constantly added to through the Sangster years, with input from Barry Hills and the relentless gallops pioneer Michael Dickinson. Manton is home to Brian Meehan and George Baker, and the duo have added successes at Royal Ascot and the Breeders’ Cup to Manton’s already impressive roll of honour. However, Baker suggests that these facilities need to be approached with care: “It would be very easy to do too much on these gallops, especially the downland turf. We very much encourage our riders to keep 54

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horses on the bridle here.” Ger Lyons, by contrast, likes to keep things simple. “We have a three-furlong deep sand ring for day-to-day conditioning, while our six-furlong wood chip oval, with one-and-a-half-furlong straights, gives us enough for speed work. We never take a horse away to gallop and there are no hills at Glenburnie.” Some time ago Lyons felt the need to modernise and saw that a synthetic surface would cut out the burden of watering required by the sand and wood chips, but it was a decision that he would come to regret, saying, “It lasted maybe three months before I went back to what I knew. The gallop is an essential tool of the job, but it really is a case of finding what works for you or adapting to what you’ve got.” Despite this, Lyons has recently installed a 60x40-metre arena with a modern waxed surface. Here the ability to handle the extra traffic of horses repeatedly covering the same ground is a great asset, and it adds in the opportunity to achieve some “cross training.” Andrew Balding, who trains from historic Kingsclere in Britain, places great value on the variety that he is able to give horses, especially those with special requirements. While he is eager to point out the successes had by trainers who don’t benefit from such extensive facilities, Balding admits that he would hate to be without his downland turf gallops. “We would never use the same strip of ground twice in a year, giving the horses what I feel to be the safest and most natural environment for the necessary fast work that inherently carries greater risk than daily conditioning. I haven’t done any sort of indepth statistical review, but we do feel very strongly that this is the case. If I were to add

TRAINING SURFACES anything to our extensive gallops it would probably be another wood chip gallop to complement our two synthetics, fibresand, stiff wood chip, and turf, but I suppose the argument against that is that it might not take the sort of volume of traffic that we now have, something that our new synthetic track on the downs handles very well in all conditions.” In comparison, American trainers will, on the whole, be stabled where they find the right balance of string competitiveness, purse structure, track surface, and the cost of running a stable in that area. Some tracks have a separate training track, perhaps of a different surface, which provides options. Facilities are maintained by the racetrack in exchange for meeting a quota of runners, providing the track with gambling revenue. There are some training centres in the USA that provide notable exceptions, but these are costly compared to the option of free stabling at the track. But one benefit of training centres is that they allow freedom to ship to more tracks to race. The husband-and-wife team of Phil and

Vicky Oliver, each of whom is individually a Grade 1-winning conditioner, train on Florida’s deep Payson Park oval in the winter, as do Roger Attfield, Bill Mott, and Shug McGaughey. For the rest of the year the Olivers stable at Keeneland in Kentucky, from where Vicky Oliver trainees Personal Diary raided Del Mar Racecourse in California to win the 2014 Del Mar Oaks and She’s Not Here the 2015 Grade 2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap. The couple’s best year was 2014, when Keeneland’s main track was being rebuilt, leaving only a fivefurlong, synthetic-surface training oval upon which to carry out all levels of exercise. Vicky says, “Initially we were sceptical about only having access to the small track, having become accustomed to the eightand-a-half furlong main track at Keeneland and Payson’s excellent track, but necessity led us to our best-ever summer and made us question our previous approach. Perhaps we had been overtraining them before…” Needless to say, the Olivers have changed their approach, and the smaller track is now a significant part of their programme.

Wesley Ward uses Keeneland – which offers the rare flexibility to train on dirt, synthetic, and turf – as his spring and summer base from which he has recorded several very assertive European Pattern successes. Keeneland stages some of the first juvenile races of the season and has the benefit of staying open as a training centre once the spring meeting has finished, allowing for consistency. Up until eighteen months ago, one might have been forgiven for thinking that the synthetic surface was a key part of this programme, but since the new dirt surface has been installed on the main track we saw another similarly dominant performance from a stateside raider when Ward’s Acapulco took the Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot in great style. She made a winning seasonal return on Turfway Park’s synthetic surface in February, showing her trainer’s ability to adapt to a range of surfaces.

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consider when planning the build of a new gallop. The available space and contour of the land will have great influence on what form a gallop will take. Mark Kershaw, who was involved in the design of Ffos Las Racecourse in Wales and has managed a number of racecourses including Ayr, Epsom, Sandown, and Newbury, trained as a chartered surveyor. He offers an independent consultancy on all-weather and turf gallops to a number of leading trainers. Kershaw says, “When sighting a gallop it is important to use the topography to maximum effect, and that is going to dictate the type of gallop that can be designed. Any bend, whether on flat, uphill, or an oval gallop, needs to be as consistent-turning as possible and its radius maximised. For instance, when designing an oval gallop on a rectangular plot it is better to have two bends than to try and stretch its length by building into the four corners of the field and ending up with four tight bends. The design of bends is even more critical today with the lack of quality riders.” It is worth speaking to local gallop and arena owners to discuss what has worked for them, the chances being that they will 56

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have undergone a period of trial and error before finding the best solution. This will be, in part, what works for their pocket and training style, but there will also be a strong element of what works best with the local climate and geology as well as useful advice on trustworthy local contractors.

Drainage and foundations

The Jockey Club’s Patton has said, “Regardless of the surface you wish to use, focus your investment in groundworks and drainage. The surface will be replaced every 7-10 years, while the base is the part that is there forever.”

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This is perhaps the key area upon which the success of any gallop or arena build will start. Local groundworks contractors will be a good guide for the drainage challenges and how extensively to engineer the drainage system. Many gallops have been built set into the ground, requiring a deep trench to accommodate drainage pipes, sub base, drainage stone, and surface. This is an expensive way to build and it opens up the risk of water ingress from the surrounding soil as well as surface water running onto the gallop during flooding. Patton suggests looking into building above ground – taking off the vegetation before building the gallops up, and the spoil can be used to form a bund to contain the gallop. This is the basis of the construction in both Warren Hill gallops in Newmarket, which take by far the most traffic throughout the year. Typically, the drainage base will constitute layers of hardcore, clean drainage stone and either a membrane or porous asphalt layer to keep the base and surface separated. While membranes offer savings in the medium term, they are perhaps more prone to damage, so careful consideration needs to be given to the cost of possibly replacing the membrane concurrently with re-surfacing. The manufacturers of surfaces have recently started to turn focus to creative drainage solutions to match their quality surfaces. Dan Skelton’s gallop is constructed unconventionally. Ironically, it couldn’t be described as ground-breaking as the ground wasn’t broken in construction; a track of polypropylene boxes – similar in design to milk crates – link together on a base of compacted rubble, which is laid on top of the soil. The boxes are topped off with a geo-textile membrane, and a concrete curb is cast in-situ, integrating the stakes for railings. The surface is then applied. You can actually see through the void beneath the gallop, through the structure of the crates, which allows significant drainage capacity. I have seen a similar gallop built on very heavy clay soil working very successfully through long periods of heavy rainfall. Similarly, when Keeneland switched went back to a conventional dirt surface, a “perforated curb” of recycled plastics bound by resin was installed around the inside rail. I have seen firsthand how this, combined with a well-thought-out drainage base – a remnant of its synthetic history – has made Keeneland’s track exceptional in its ability to handle extreme rainfall and promptly return to a fast track, where other tracks would be sloppy for days.

Surface and maintenance

There are myriad surfaces available. Decisions will need to be made on the balance of price and practicality. It is also worth establishing aftercare provision and factoring in the lifespan that one can reasonably expect from a surface. Testimonial will be the most useful pointer in this area. Another key to the longevity, safety, and

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TRAINING of how much traffic your gallop sees, the elements will take their toll over time. Areas of particular concern will be: ● Compaction from tractors using the same path each time. Design can help avoid this by building to the width that allows the wheels to take a different path on each pass. There are various products to attach to machinery, such as wheel mark eradicators, to help manage this. ● Separation that is evident when the gallop is harrowed at a certain depth too much without a deeper maintenance schedule being observed. The united harrowed lower level will form a hard base with a loose surface on top. This can potentially affect drainage as well as surface integrity. ● Contamination with organic matter, whether droppings, autumn leaves, or other aggregates from horse walks, which can undo some of the qualities of a carefully designed surface.

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Conclusion

performance of any gallop is maintenance. Gallop manufacturers sell a range of maintenance implements and give valuable guidance and follow-up advice. Training staff to work the gallops sensitively is important, as a single mistake can leave severe damage and a costly repair. In general a daily, if not between every lot, grooming to take out hoof marks and ensure a consistent surface is necessary. Manufacturers will give guidance on each surface’s particular “deep maintenance” requirements, which involve a deeper harrowing of the lower strata of surface followed by tightening up. This is also where independent advice can be valuable. Topping up, re-waxing, or adjusting composition of a “tired” surface is a cost-effective lifeline to extend the use of a gallop before full resurfacing is needed. Weather alone will have a degenerative

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INDUSTRY Dr Marian Surda, Mark Johnston and interviewer for the day Dr Paull Khan

The turnout of 70 at Bratislava’s Bonbon Hotel, for an European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) seminar that broke new ground, surpassed all expectations. Most of the trainers in the audience were from the Central European countries of Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Austria, and the host country, Slovakia, but others, including ETF representative Guy Heymans, had flown in from as far afield as Holland and Belgium for a day of fascinating views and reminiscences from celebrated British trainer Mark Johnston. WORDS: DR Paull Khan, SecRetaRy-GeneRal emhf PhOtOS: emhf

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HIS Trainer Masterclass was a first for the EMHF. Seminars are a vital part of our mission and we organise a couple each year but, until now, not only have they all been delivered by a trainer from either France, Great Britain, Ireland, or Germany, they have also all been hosted in one of those four countries. It was the brainchild of the Slovakian racing authority’s chief executive Dr Marian Surda, aware of the high level of interest in his region, to hold the Masterclass there, to contain delegates’ travelling expenses. It’s a format we will repeat in the future. Johnston, who has trained more winners than any other current British trainer, was as candid as he was thought provoking, in a session that kept the crowd rapt from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

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There was plenty of advice for trainers, including for those aspiring or newlyestablished. l Don’t leave it too long to take the plunge. Training is likely to be a big commitment, requiring financial risk – better to start when you don’t have too much to lose. l Find a trusted financial advisor, to provide an objective pair of eyes when your business is young.

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l Be proactive in self-publicity, even if this is outside your comfort zone. Make sure your business has a clear identity of its own; use branding to set it apart. l Honesty is the biggest factor in retaining owners – honesty about the horse’s true abilities. But the earlier such an opinion is expressed, the more likely it is to prove inaccurate. So, it is a balance. Perhaps agree with the owner that a view will be given once the horse has run three times. Acknowledging the difficulties all new trainers face, Johnston counselled the benefits of a sound training agreement, which should include the option to take a lien on a horse, and of keeping any debts below its value. My expectation had been that, as a vet, when purchasing yearlings Johnston would place more emphasis than the norm on conformation. I was wrong. He said, “The success of pedigree is proven and without doubt. Fifty percent of stakes winners are out of stakes winners, which only account for 2% of the population. The success of buying based on conformation is completely unproven.” And when it did come to conformation, Johnston is more likely to accept imperfections. Bone defects, apparent from x-rays, are often used as a reason for buyers to exclude yearlings. But these developmental problems are often, in Johnston’s view, signs of a fast-growing horse. And, since the only proven correlation between physique

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and racecourse ability is that larger horses are more likely to win, you ignore these yearlings at your peril. When interpreting x-rays, Johnston only really wants to know about sesamoid fractures – as these are “pretty much the only common condition which is unlikely to heal.” He described the paradox that, in the days when his sale budgets were tighter, he felt a greater freedom to seek out value by excusing conformational flaws. Renowned for his success in training such horses – no better example than the Duke of Roxburghe’s brilliant, though clearly imperfect, Attraction, European champion two-year-old filly of 2003, a homebred for the duke’s Floors Stud – he explained his view that forelimb conformational faults are often afforded too much significance. “Attraction was not successful in spite of her poor conformation, but in a way because of it, because we worked her and we raced her through all the problems. She had to have an hour on the walker before she could go to exercise, just to loosen her up. Had she been a better conformed horse, we would always have been trying to solve the problems and get her sound, instead of which we recognised that she would never be sound and carried on regardless.” Now, when Johnston’s average yearling purchase price is some 40,000 guineas, he finds it harder to pass such faults on to his owners, but feels he may sometimes be missing out on some of the seriously good value finds of his youth. This was not the only time when, despite his glittering success, a certain wistfulness crept in. For example, on the pressures of the job compared with when he set out, training a handful of mostly self-owned horses with a 64

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Lincolnshire beach for his gallops. “People think, when you have of 200 winners a year, life must be easy and you must be on a perpetual high. It’s not like that at all. If I go seven days without a winner, I start getting emails and anonymous phone calls from people calling me a cheat and saying I can’t do my job.” Johnston, never one to shy away from taking a distinctive, often controversial view, didn’t disappoint when it came to the subject of Lasix and its effect on the breed, in particular in America. He feels the root cause of the decline of the US-bred (he buys fewer and fewer each year) is as likely

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to be the prevailing attitude to surgery. A high proportion of American yearlings will have had surgery to remove small chips, so that the x-rays are clean. And it is only such invasive surgery that needs to be declared by the vendor. In addition, such treatments as periosteal strips (where the periosteum is stripped off the cannon bone to make the leg turn in one direction or another) or those involving staples, screws, and wires are treated as a normal part of the preparation for sale. While the surgery itself may not have a detrimental effect, Johnston feels sure that the long periods of box-rest that are an inevitable part of the aftercare, when the yearling would normally be running round the paddock, have a serious long-

term effect on its soundness. Johnston took another controversial stance when discussing anabolic steroids. Explaining that, in the past, he had used them on a few horses, when there was a therapeutic need, and many months in advance of the race, he added, “In retrospect, I would probably have used them on all horses while they were permissible.” But he is in favour of the total ban called for by the EMHF, in support of the stance taken by the European Horserace Scientific Liaison Committee, because of the need for a level global playing field and because we now know that anabolics can have life-long effects. “An exemption for therapeutic use would be too difficult to police: some vets would always be more inclined to use them than others.” Perhaps the audience’s keenest interest was reserved for the specifics of the training regime. Among the innovations Johnston introduced to Middleham were seven-day-aweek training and round-the-clock feeding. All his horses, irrespective of size, are given 16lbs of concentrate feed a day. These are dispensed at even intervals, including two night-time feeds. The diet is low protein (about 12%) and very high energy, involving soya oil, vegetable oil, and some sugar. Johnston believes an all-weather gallop is a necessity for the modern British trainer – too many days are missed otherwise. All his horses spend most of their time on the all-weather, with grass being used sparingly to give the horses experience of the surface over which they will be racing. Two-year-olds start at two furlongs, progressing in furlong increments until, by late-September, some will be worked over six furlongs. Initially worked on flat ground, they will progress to

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Dr Marian Surda, Mark Johnston and Dr Paull Khan

an incline in June or July. Two-year-olds, no matter how backward, are given some fast galloping in March, both to learn the job and also to inform decisions on when first to race them. All will have one gallop from stalls over grass, before they race. But three-yearolds and older, once they have run, will not do a fast gallop again for the rest of the season. No horse will be worked over distances as great as those they will be raced over: Older horses who race at up to seven furlongs will work over four furlongs, for example. By most British trainers’ standards, the daily

routine canter is a fast one – around 28 to 32mph (approximately 48kph), but they are not pushed. Limiting their exertions at home minimises injury rates. On race days, if they travel to the track on the morning of the race, they will be put on the horse walker for an hour. Their last feed is at 5am, and water will be withdrawn three hours prior, to empty the gut somewhat by off time. While swimming pools have their uses, they are not a substitute for normal work. “The better a horse gets at swimming, the

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Despite the fact that Naas in Ireland promised a somewhat more prosaic venue for our General Assembly than the previous year’s snows of St Moritz, a record 19 countries were represented. And a cracking destination it proved to be, with delegates getting the chance to witness jump racing at its best at Leopardstown, which staged no fewer than four Grade 1 contests. Our chairman, Brian Kavanagh, chief executive of this year’s hosts Horse Racing Ireland, was re-elected to our executive council for a further three-year term, along with his three vice-chairmen – Thierry Lohest of Belgium, Behcet Homurlu of Turkey, and Omar Skalli of Morocco. A vacancy had existed on this council since the resignation last summer

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from the Swiss racing authority of Jakob Broger. This was filled by Jonathan Perree, representative of the Channel Islands. The Channel Islands Racing and Hunt Club is one of our newest members and it will be good to get the perspective of the smaller racing nations round the table. We agreed that the next three EMHF seminars would be on farriery (delivered by Ireland), handicapping, and stewarding. The work of our EU Committee will remain key and we will be sending another mission to Brussels in July, giving our members the chance to meet with key decision makers in the European Parliament and Commission.

less exercise it does, [which] means that swimming is not used to get a horse fit, but to get some exercise into it when it, say, has a foot abscess,” said Johnston. And Johnston is dismissive of the benefits of sea water in ‘sea walkers’ or swimming pools. “The widely held view that seawater helps to draw fluid out of the legs is foundless.” Johnston would rate staff shortages as the biggest problem facing British trainers, caused by a general lack of small, fit, athletic people, and a requirement to recruit from within the EU. He noted the low level of applications received from the countries represented in the audience. Staff availability is further compromised by society’s current attitudes to risk. While injury rates have not increased, ambulances are regular visitors to the yard now, because, unlike in the past, following every fall, health and safety concerns lead almost inevitably to a hospital visit. “I fear the day when every fall results in an insurance claim.” But, with the frustrations and challenges of running a yard of over 250 racehorses, come the dreams, and there was no disguising his excitement at the prospects of more Classic success with at least one of the stable’s current inmates. “When I had Attraction, I honestly thought I may never have a horse like her again. Then I had Shamardal, and again, when I took him to the races, I was not fearing any of the opposition. I haven’t felt that about a horse since…until this year: Lumiere!” n

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The natural therapy giving racehorses around the globe a competitive edge Widely used in conditioning racehorses around the world, the benefits of PEMFT (Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field Therapy) are no secret, with more and more trainers turning to this natural and gentle therapy to heal and even calm their thoroughbreds.

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OME leading PEMFT device manufacturers have noticed a significant uplift in sales to the equine world during the past year. What’s more interesting, however, is the growing number of ways in which it is being used. Whether you are looking to speed up the process of healing broken bones, boost recovery time, maximise performance, or simply keep a horse calm in transit, PEMFT offers a myriad of benefits to equine health. PEMFT’s ability to aid bone repair is fully recognised by the FDA. Veterinarians have been using this therapy to heal broken legs in racehorses for many years. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are in excess of 10,000 published scientific papers about the effects of PEMF therapy. Many of the initial studies were carried out in Russia

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and Eastern Europe, but more and more research is now taking place in Western Europe and the United States. These studies are centred on humans but are equally applicable to the equine world. Couple that with a sea of anecdotal evidence attesting to the treatment’s efficacy across many areas of equine health, and it is not surprising this gentle and natural therapy has piqued the interest. Health is an energy dance; the more you have, the better you will feel – provided the energy is harmonious and beneficial. The health of a body is totally dependent on the health of the cells. All organs and tissues are made of cells. Horses are, in essence, cellular beings, with trillions of cells intelligently communicating at faster-than-light speed, creating some 400 billion reactions every second, involving over 100,000 bio

molecules. Newtonian-based physics and biology are left speechless when attempting to explain this complexity. This amazing intelligence residing in an animal’s body knows how to heal itself, and it only requires the essential elements of food, water, and oxygen, as well as sleep, exercise, and the earth’s natural PEMFs to accomplish this. Gaining a greater understanding of the importance of PEMFs to cellular health has been largely accelerated by space exploration agencies. Yuri Gagarin, in his historic flight into space, returned to earth in nearcritical condition after only one hour and forty-eight minutes in space. He had all the fundamental elements considered important to human life, but was sealed off from the earth’s natural PEMFs. It is not surprising to learn that PEMF devices are now

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standard issue in most space suits and space stations, including the MIR space station – with NASA’s own research underpinning many of the medical devices on the market today. This includes units that were originally developed by New Zealander Dr Bob Grace, a passionate PEMFT advocate who worked alongside prominent men such as American Dr Linus Pauling, the twotime Nobel Prize winner, who once stated: “PEMF is a benefit for Mankind from infant to the geriatric. PEMF will lead to a change in the paradigm of medicine.” Medicine has since taken a rather different route. However, there are a growing number of advocates of PEMFT, which has led to the modern units available on the market today. Zero field studies, where PEMFs are blocked using a Faraday cage, have been conducted on earth with both laboratory animals and human subjects. These studies have found that in just a matter of hours with zero exposure to healthy PEMFs, cell metabolism begins to break down, causing bone loss, muscle weakness, depressed metabolism, disorientation, and depression. It makes sense, then, that the specific application of PEMFs to cells not performing at optimum level can have a therapeutic effect. This type of therapy is still relatively new and remains at the edge of conventional

and complementary medicine, despite many scientifically validated articles that confirm and attest to its efficacy. It doesn’t help that the research is also rather complex, because of the complexity of the science behind it. The average person’s inability to fully understand it, however, is not stopping the therapy from attracting significant interest. Many racehorse trainers use devices as a reparative technique in the field of orthopaedics for the treatment of fractures, failed fusions, depression, and congenital pseudarthrosis. However, bespoke solutions are increasingly being created for trainers who recognise the wider benefits. In addition to the therapy’s healing capacities, PEMFs can have a profound

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calming effect on horses at the correct frequency, so equipment is being fitted to horseboxes, as well as stables. A horse that is well rested and calm following transit can invariably perform a lot better than one that is highly stressed. Similarly, a horse whose cells are performing at optimum level will certainly have a competitive edge, which also explains why more trainers are using PEMFT devices on perfectly healthy racehorses as a means to maximise performance and boost recovery.

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STRONGER BONES

Healthy bones are one of the most important keys to living a long, healthy, and active life. One of the earliest discoveries of PEMF was its effect on the healing and strengthening of bones. A low frequency earth-type PEMF signal has been shown to stimulate the osteoblast cells in the bones to produce bone matter. The mechanism for ISSUE 53 TRAINERMAGAZINE.COM

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VETERINARY The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are intimately connected. Better respiration and circulation result in optimal ATP production. We know that with an optimal oxygen supply to the cells, 38 molecules of ATP are produced, whereas with low oxygen only two molecules are produced (per single unit of glucose or fatty acid). PEMF enhances the cardiovascular and respiratory system in three fundamental ways: angiogenesis, increased nitric oxide (NO) production, and improved oxygenation of the cells. There are devices available that measure oxygen utilization, and these clearly show that even just eight minutes of PEMF therapy will optimise the extraction of life-nurturing oxygen from the air that is breathed.

IMPROVED IMMUNITY

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this is called the piezoelectric effect. The piezoelectric effect is a phenomena produced in crystals and bones whereby mechanical pressure produces an electric current. In the bones this electric current causes them to strengthen. The piezoelectric effect is also produced by movement and exercise and in particular weight-bearing exercise where the exercise exerts pressure on the bone ‘piezes’ to stimulate an electric current. Albert Einstein recognised the benefits of this effect when he said: “The pulsation of the cell is stimulated and supported by body movement. Every step, every movement of a muscle creates an energy impulse which flows through the whole body and assists the vibration of many millions of cells. Movement of the body therefore recharges the energy of the cells.”

MORE ENERGY – ATP

At the most fundamental level, your body, organs, tissues, and cells need energy to heal. No matter what the problem, disease, condition, or current state of health, if you give the body and cells more energy, the animal will get better and feel more vitality. The main currency and storage unit of energy in the cell is adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. An average horse will expend its body weight in ATP every day. Research shows that PEMF signals in certain biological windows (0-18Hz) increase the activity of key enzymes needed in ATP production and utilisation. PEMF therapy in that frequency range and at low power 70

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levels enhances all the channels, pathways, and the delivery of the essential elements needed to create energy: oxygen absorption, hydration, assimilation, circulation, and energisation of the cellular pump known as TMP, or Trans Membrane Potential. All of this comes together in the Krebs cycle in the cells mitochondria to produce ATP.

BETTER OXYGENATION AND CIRCULATION

The primary function of the respiratory system is to provide oxygen to the blood. This occurs between the alveoli and red blood cells in pulmonary capillaries. Air is warmed and humidified and warmed again to body temperature. This facilitates the allimportant gas exchange. The primary function of the circulatory system is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products from the cells, which are delivered to the organs that eliminate them.

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A horse’s immune system is its central defence against foreign invaders, toxins, and even cancer cells. All the previous benefits directly and indirectly enhance the immune system – namely oxygenation, circulation, and the production of ATP. Because PEMF increases the voltage of the cells as well, it increases the pH and provides an unsuitable environment for virus, bacteria, and parasites. Top chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur admitted on his deathbed that the germ theory of disease was completely wrong! The key is the biological terrain. In fact, the terrain is everything. It has been shown innumerable times that germs, viruses, bacteria, parasites, and cancer cannot thrive if the body has optimal levels of oxygen, a proper alkaline pH, high cellular charge, and good circulation. It is also important to have the right temperature and glucose levels. It is impossible to get sick if an animal’s biological terrain has a healthy level of those essential parameters needed for life. PEMF creates homeostasis within all of these components. Even if an infection is contracted, PEMF will so directly energise the immune cells as to easily get rid of unwanted bacteria and viruses. The immune system resides primarily in the gut, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes. Having good nutrition and lymphatic circulation is of paramount importance. There is direct research showing that PEMF improves immunity through the proliferation of lymphocytes.

RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION

Relaxation and stress reduction can be directly linked to sleep. Life is a delicate balance of activity and rest. Contrary to some schools of thought, stress is healthy in the correct amount. The problem is that, as a species, high-performance horses are overstressed. Their central nervous system (CNS) mediates the stress and relaxation in the body with what is called the sympathetic and parasympathetic response.

PEMFT Simply put, your sympathetic nervous system is your fight, flight, or fright response that prepares the horse for action. It triggers adrenaline and cortisol release, which raises heart rate, increases breathing rate, relocates blood from the core to the muscle, and basically prepares the system to run away from danger. Exercise can trigger this response in a healthy way, but many high-performance horses are in a constant state of stress, which leads to burnout and exhaustion. In direct contrast to the fight or flight sympathetic system is the parasympathetic system, which is the rest, digest, and healing system. This system is the opposite of the sympathetic in that it moves your energy, blood, and nutrients into the core for healing, repair, rest, and digestion. PEMF assists the body in relaxation, repair, and healing. It will shift emphasis from the sympathetic mode to the parasympathetic mode if the animal becomes overstressed. It will energise, invigorate, and stimulate the body for optimal performance. PEMF has been shown to significantly lower cortisol levels and create a balance in autonomic functions. Cortisol is the primary hormone responsible for stress response. The use of PEMF therapy will reset a horse’s body back to the earth pulse of healing and relaxation.

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NERVE AND TISSUE REGENERATION

Another exciting benefit seen from the use of PEMF therapy is that of nerve and tissue regeneration. It is one thing to symptomatically shut off pain through the effect on neural pathways, it is quite another to fix the underlying cause. A four-year NASA study conducted by Dr Goodwin and his colleagues, together with hundreds of other peer-reviewed, studies have shown conclusively that PEMF therapy helps to heal, repair, and regenerate tissue, including the difficult nerve and brain cells. PEMF therapy also promotes the growth of damaged nerves after traumatic injury as well as the binding of nerve growth factor of the receptor proteins on the surface of nerve cells, which facilitates regeneration. ■

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METABOLOMICS The key to understanding equine gut health

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an individual sample. Cataloguing all of the metabolites in a sample results in a “metabolic fingerprint,” a characteristic pattern of metabolites that changes in a predictable fashion in response to external influences, e.g. diet, medication, exercise, and disease. Part of the metabolic fingerprint of every individual is due to metabolites that arise from joint metabolism between host cells and the massive number of bacteria that live in their gut. These host-microbial co-metabolites provide a useful window on the status of an animal’s gut bacterial population. Metabolomic studies have demonstrated the huge importance of gut bacterial communities to many aspects of human health. Characteristic changes in metabolic fingerprint have been associated with inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, cancer, asthma, and autism, amongst other conditions. These changes have been used to study patterns of disease, mechanisms of disease, and have been exploited for diagnostic purposes. Research funded by the HBLB has placed Ebony Escalona, a veterinary scientist, into one of the world’s leading metabolomics research laboratories to investigate the metabolic fingerprint of thoroughbred racehorses.

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OR many centuries it has been recognised that the bodily fluids of humans and animals can have altered physical properties associated with disease. Practitioners of ancient Chinese medicine and apothecaries of the Middle Ages would use changes in colour, smell, and even taste of faeces and urine to help them arrive at a diagnosis. For example, urine from diabetes patients tastes sweet due to the presence of excess glucose, and with the metabolic disease porphyria – possibly the cause of “the madness of King George III” – the faeces take on a violet or purple colour. A non-disease example that will be recognised by many is the unusual smell emanating from the urine of someone who has recently eaten asparagus. The smell is due in part to the presence of methanethiol, a by-product of asparagus metabolism. These examples illustrate how the chemical composition of urine and faeces reflect the

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What is the aim of the thoroughbred metabolomics project?

body’s metabolic processes and can provide very specific information about the health status of a human or animal. Metabolomics is the study of the complete set of metabolites found in a biological sample (commonly urine, blood, or faeces). Modern technologies have overtaken the analytical power of the human nose and tongue, and techniques including mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy are now capable of detecting and quantifying many hundreds of metabolites in

This project was designed to characterise the normal metabolic fingerprints of blood, faeces, and urine from thoroughbred horses in training. The horse has many metabolites that are common to humans and other animals, but also many novel equine metabolites that need to be identified. It is also important to understand the normal variation in metabolic fingerprints, and the sources of this variation. Escalona’s research also looked at how changes in diet could influence metabolic fingerprints in horses in training.

How were these studies conducted?

Samples collected from a number of horses

METABOLOMICS in training of specific ages were analysed by NMR spectroscopy to work out exactly which metabolites were present. Some of this can be done by computer programmes, but unusual metabolites and those unique to the horse were painstakingly identified using clues in their chemical signatures.

What did we learn about the metabolic fingerprint of racehorses?

The urine metabolic profile was remarkably similar between horses. The biggest source of variation was training yard of origin, i.e. samples from horses in the same yard were more similar than those from horses in different yards. The major source of this variation was a metabolite called hippurate. Interestingly, this chemical gets its name from the Greek stem “hippos,” meaning “horse,” because it was first identified in horse urine. In humans, hippurate varies with diet, age, and composition of the gut bacterial community. Differences in diet and age profile are inevitable between yards, but the finding raises the intriguing possibility that horses in the same yard also develop similar gut bacterial populations. Metabolic fingerprints from individual horses across a ten-week period were found to be fairly consistent. One horse that received a short course of antibiotics following a racing injury was observed to have a massive shift in its metabolic profile resulting from disturbance of its gut bacteria. This shift was short-lived, with the horse’s normal profile being regained within two weeks of ending its antibiotic treatment. Metabolic profile data from a feeding trial showed how this type of analysis can be used to assess different diets. Characteristic and consistent changes in metabolic fingerprint were detected for horses fed on a traditional racehorse diet or a high-fat diet compared to a grass-only diet.

How will this study benefit racehorse health and welfare?

Metabolomics is still in its infancy but information arising from these HBLBfunded studies provides the essential foundations for future research. One of the most attractive aspects of the metabolomics tool is that samples of urine and faeces are relatively easy to collect; understanding of the information that they contain about a horse’s health status is only just beginning. Metabolomic analysis is going to be key to unlocking the secrets of the bacterial communities that live in the gut of the horse. It is these bacteria that have a massive influence on health, performance, and susceptibility to disease. Influencing these bacterial communities through diet, feed supplements, and other methods will be an important means of ensuring racehorse health in the future. n

Top: A typical NMR spectrogram of equine urine, each numbered peak representing a unique metabolite. With this technique, the position of each peak depends upon its chemical composition and the height of each peak corresponding to the amount. Precise measurements of the position and height of each peak are used to identify and quantify the metabolites detected Above: Metabolomics may provide invaluable insight on racehorse health – with the clues contained in urine and faeces

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COURSE TO COURSE A look at stories in the news from racecourses across Europe.

New unsaddling enclosure at Royal Ascot The creation of an enhanced unsaddling area, costing £700,000, will be completed for the forthcoming Royal meeting at Ascot and the days of the crowded scenes of horses being unsaddled beneath the underpass, with little space between them, are to become a welcome thing of the past. Instead, a new oval lawn will merge into the existing landscaping of the pre-parade ring layout, facilitating an unsaddling enclosure within the surrounding hospitality lawns, enabling horses and their connections to return to a much more suitable environment post-race. “The big runner races at the Royal meeting were always a challenge,” said Alastair Warwick, Ascot’s Head of Operations, “so we conducted a survey with a view to looking into an alternative unsaddling area and the feedback we received from that was the key driving force. When we had a 34-runner race, there were a lot of horses to fit in under the underpass.” The new area will increase the space to accommodate the number of horses that run in races such as the Wokingham Handicap and Royal Hunt Cup more comfortably

An artist’s impression of the new unsaddling enclosure at Royal Ascot

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and thereby improve equine welfare, as well as enhancing the owner’s and trainer’s race day experience. “Every owner wants to fetch their friends to come and see their horse after the race,” Warwick explained. “Whether they win or lose, having a runner at Royal Ascot is one of the biggest days of their lives and they all want that photo with the bucket of water after the race. That’s the reality of it and core to the new area.” As well as improving what, for many, may be a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, the new unsaddling enclosure lawn has been carefully positioned to benefit from maximum shade from the crown of an existing mature tree alongside it, as well as a repositioned tulip tree, and equine misting fans will also be available, so it will provide the perfect cooling-off area for unplaced horses. It is also hoped that the gradual curves of the walkways, coupled with improved

landscaping, will make for a more visually elegant route for the Royal Procession before it turns into the Parade Ring and it will be a welcoming space for the connections of runners to return to after the excitement of the race, where they can greet their horse in safety and comfort and chat with their trainer and jockey. Guy Henderson, Chief Executive at Ascot, commented, “The new unsaddling area recognises that the old area needed improvement. This will provide a much better end to races for connections.”

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Derby Weekend returns to Copenhagen This year, Copenhagen racecourse will reintroduce a Derby Weekend, the first weekend of August, with the Hellerup Finance Danish Derby as the main attraction on Sunday, 7th August. On Saturday, 6th August, the racecourse will stage one of Scandinavia’s principle stayers’ races, the Scandinavian Open Championship (Gr.3).

With 15 races taking place over this weekend, it will hopefully attract international guests, and the best of Scandinavia’s thoroughbreds. For complete conditions of these fifteen races, any inquiries regarding this weekend, or assistance with accommodation, please contact Philip Bechmann: info@ galopbane.dk or +45 88811268.

Listed Glasgow Stakes centrepiece of £100,000 card at Hamilton THE Listed EBF Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton Park Racecourse, near Glasgow, Scotland (pictured) continues to provide an excellent stepping stone to autumn targets for trainers, as Luca Cumani proved in 2014 with Postponed, en route to winning the St Leger.

Now well established in a mid-July slot, the £42,000 11-furlong race sits as the feature on the 15th July card, which is worth in excess of £100,000, which also has the £34,000 six-furlong Scottish Stewards’ Cup (86-105 Handicap) as highlight.

First Flat Listed race for Down Royal DOWN ROYAL racecourse’s Her Majesty’s Plate (14f) has been upgraded to Listed status, as part of Horse Racing Ireland’s commitment to strengthen the Irish staying programme. The profile of the race was boosted last

year after the winner, the Aidan O’Brientrained Order of St George, went on to land the Irish St Leger. This year’s renewal of Her Majesty’s Plate has a prize fund of ¤45,000 and will be run at Down Royal on 22nd July 2016.

Thomas Gjelsaas (left) takes over as Øvrevoll managing director from Hans Petter Eriksen

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must provide them with the necessary means to evolve and expand. So with the change of Directors, a new episode of Norwegian racing begins with a set of fresh eyes.

Travel allowance for foreign raiders at Øvrevoll as new MD gets to work The Norwegian Jockey Club are to offer travel allowances for horses from countries outside Scandinavia, with kr 2,500 per horse towards travel costs. With the new Hawk-Eye system installed in 2015, a much-needed new weighing room and a raise in prize money, Øvrevoll Racecourse hope to attract trainers from outside of Scandinavia. Thomas Gjelsaas will take on the demanding job as Managing Director of The Norwegian Jockey Club from April 1st this year. Demanding, as it will be difficult to take over from the current man of Norwegian turf, Hans Petter Eriksen, who will retire after 35 years in the offices at Øvrevoll Racecourse, just outside Oslo. Gjelsaas is stepping in at an exciting time in Norwegian racing. After the construction of two buildings of 16 apartments on the north side of the track, Øvrevoll has earned money for some much needed upgrading of facilities, both for the two and four-legged. Thomas Gjelsaas, 42, is known by most people involved in racing in Norway. He started out as a commentator for harness racing in his hometown of Tønsberg, south of Oslo. His professional background is mainly in media, and for the last six years he has been editor for IMG, making all TV-productions of racing in Norway. Harness/trotting racing is the bigger sport in Norway, with 11 tracks and 502 meetings scheduled for 2016, whereas Øvrevoll is the only track for thoroughbred horseracing, and 32 meetings planned for 2016. Gjelsaas, soon after moving to Oslo, got an interest in the horses galloping at Øvrevoll. And after meeting his wife Janicke in 2003, he moved close to the racetrack, and has had shares in several racehorses as well. By starting out as an “outsider”, being a spectator on the track, he has gathered many ideas of what he wants to do, and what could be done differently. What needs to be done to get the fans back on the track, with online gambling making it so easy for people bet from their home? Horseracing is a thrilling spectator sport, but guests want more, and Thomas is planning to find a way to meet their demands. Theme days have not been tested at Øvrevoll to any extent, and it is one of the things Gjelsaas is planning in the near future. Looking after the owners at the track has proven hard with the worn down facilities at the track. But with the new grandstand that will be completed this spring, owners will have a place to gather, and hopefully bring guests who can develop an interest in the sport. With a huge network in the horse industry, Gjelsaas will hope to bring Norwegian racing to the next level.

Let’s face it, racehorse ownership, while being incredibly rewarding, can sometimes be costly. Especially for those vital to the long-term success of racing – grassroots owners. It’s precisely why the ROA has recently paid out over a quarter of a million pounds to the owners who need it through the Owners Jackpot bonus scheme. In the last two years the ROA has continued to improve returns for grassroots owners by negotiating increases in minimum prize money values. What’s more, we’ve

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Using the antimicrobial properties of copper to protect horses’ hooves Every time a farrier drives traditional horseshoe nails into a horse’s hoof, a potential entry point for bacteria is created via the white line. This can lead to the breakdown of horn tubules and cause a weak hoof wall and disease. By using copper in horseshoe nails this can be prevented. Not only because copper has the proven ability to eliminate bacteria, but also because it is completely safe to use with horses. Copper is one of the necessary trace elements in the biological system. That is why there are no allergic reactions to copper. In September 2015, at the Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association in Liverpool, a completely new generation of horseshoe nails was introduced to the equine world that were especially designed to benefit the horse. They combine all the necessary features and durability of traditional steel horseshoe nails with the additional benefits of a sturdy layer of copper, which makes the horseshoe nails themselves antimicrobial. The idea behind these nails is simple: the copper contact surface of the horseshoe nails rapidly eliminates bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds that enter the complex internal structures of the hoof wall through the white line. This way infections just cannot develop and hooves remain strong, sound and healthy. The copper does not wear off inside the hoof wall, so the antimicrobial action is

ongoing, reducing the amount of bacteria entering the horse’s hooves for the entire shoeing cycle. The added fact that copper does not rust is another benefit. Use of antimicrobial copper in the medical field is already well known. In the equine field it is still a relatively new area of focus. Currently a year-long study into the effects of using the new coppercoated horseshoe nails versus traditional nails is being carried out by Dr. Susan

Kempson of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh. It is to be expected that this study will confirm the test results of the manufacturer’s research team. An example of what happens when you use copper-coated horseshoe nails can be clearly seen in the photographs that were taken by farrier Philip Perryman BSc (Hons) A.W.C.F., who started his own trial after BEVA 2015. The horse was first shod with Liberty E-Slim 4 Copper (Cu) horseshoe nails the last week of October and the horse has been shod every five weeks since. Harmful bacterial growth can be easily seen on white hooves, as the hoof wall is often stained black around the position of the nail holes. As you can see there has been a marked difference in the blackness in and around what should be the white line and how it has diminished over time. The horn material has become more elastic, has regrown beautifully and nail holes are hardly visible in the final photograph. Horseshoe nails with antimicrobial properties are not a luxury item because strong, sound hooves are important to all horses. That is why farriers may expect that this type of horseshoe nails will in time replace all traditional horseshoe nails and become the new standard. For more information, please visit www.kerckhaert.com

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Advanced therapy equipment to help improve performance and recovery Many aspects of the horse’s management, training and wellbeing can be used to give them an edge. Therapy equipment as supplied by FMBs Therapy Systems is a valuable tool that can be integrated into any regime. The company sells a range of equipment that’s simple to use but incredibly advanced, allowing the horse to benefit from therapies such as pulsed electromagnetic field, massage and laser without being labour intensive. One of the most popular products is the Activo-Med Combi Pro, a rug that applies massage and PEMF across the horse’s body from poll to tail, including shoulder and thigh areas. The PEMF element encourages cellular repair and recovery plus improved venous blood flow, and the massage helps to improve muscle tone, overall condition and more. The rug can be used pre- and post-exercise, to support suppleness, performance and recovery. It can also be used for rehabilitation. The system is simple to use thanks to the battery-operated control box that comes with preset programmes. With new and secondhand systems available to buy and hire, there are plenty of options available. In addition to products to use on the

horse, the company also supplies a range of fitness equipment such as the ActivoMed Water Treadmill (pictured above). This facilitates controlled, supervised exercise for rehab and aerobic activity and can also be purchased with salt water, spa jets and chiller options. Full UK servicing

and back up available, as well as unrivalled professional training and support from qualified FEI vet Dr Matthias Baumann, with over 20 years aqua therapy experience. For more information, please visit www. fmbs.co.uk or call 01494 883433 to find out more about the equipment available.

New range of wormers from Akker Akker wormers were launched in late 2015 with the aim to introduce a competitive, wide range of equine anthelmintics. There are three types of wormer in the Akker range: Alomec, Aloquan and Alonate-P Alomec paste (an ivermectin wormer) can be used with complete confidence in foals over six weeks of age, mares, ponies and horses. Mares may be treated at any stage of pregnancy and the fertility of stallions that have been treated has not been affected. Each Alomec 6.42g syringe contains sufficient paste to treat a 600kg horse and is available in apple flavour. Aloquan is the ivermectin and praziquantal combination wormer, containing two different active ingredients.The combination of ivermectin and praziquantel is capable of treating multiple-species infestations. Aloquan is indicated for the treatment of mixed cestode and nematode or arthropod infestations, due to adult and immature roundworms, lungworms, bots and tapeworms in horses. Aloquan is safe to use on all types of horses and has been proven safe in foals from two weeks of age, as well as stallions. It can be safely administered to pregnant mares. Alonate-P horse wormer contains pyrantel embonate and is used for the treatment of adult infections of large and small redworms, ascarids and pinworms found in the gastrointestinal tract of horses, ponies and foals. Alonate-P also treats and controls tapeworm infection with the use of a double dose.

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Improved drainage system for gallops The Equaflow system, is a complete sub base system which was used under all the footings for the London Olympic Games in Greenwich Park and has been installed in many other projects, including the stunning gallops of Dan Skelton and David O’Meara, plus London Global Champions Tour Horse Show at both Horse Guards Parade and Syon Park, Rolex Central Park Horse Show in New York and in Florida at Nick Skelton’s training base.

to carry 70 tonnes per square metre. The modular nature makes the system extremely easy to install, adaptable and relocatable. This makes Equaflow ideal for both temporary and permanent installations. Equaflow is manufactured using 100% recycled materials, so minimising the environmental impact. For more information, please call 01995 672103 or visit www.andrewsbowen.co.uk

The Equaflow complete sub base system requires minimal or no excavations, which is particularly important in sensitive or wet areas. The large attenuation capacity ensures Equaflow is capable of withstanding a 100-year storm without compromising the surface layer, providing an excellent drainage system. All discharge is allowed to infiltrate naturally into the ground below. Equaflow is extremely strong, able

New developments in infection control The art of good cleaning has always revolved around a visibly clean environment which is very difficult to achieve in any equine surroundings. Infection Control cleaning is a new method to remove, kill and prevent the things we can’t see. Bacteria and viruses live among us in their millions. Unseen and unnoticed until they enter a horse’s body and make it unwell. Only then are we aware of the problem. The application of STERI-7 XTRA Biocidal Disinfectant cleaner to all surfaces, including fabrics, wood, metals and plastics, will treat the contamination at source. The new STERI-7 1250w ULV Biomister is used to apply STERI-7 XTRA with the aim of minimising disruption and downtime. It can be used to treat large or small areas, hard to reach ceilings or walls all in a short space of time. After cleaning an area thoroughly, the Biomister is used to kill up to 99.9999% of harmful superbugs such as Ringworm, Aspergillus Niger, Streptococcus (strangles), Equine Herpes, Norovirus, Swine Flu, E.Coli,

Salmonella, Legionella and many more. The Biomister works by filling a room with a fine mist of 10 micron particles (1 micron = 1 million / metre or 1 thousand / millimetre). As the STERI-7 XTRA particles settle, even on the areas never touched by conventional cleaning, STERI-7 XTRA kills on contact and continues to provide protection when dry. Common viruses like Ringworm, Aspergillus Niger, Norovirus and Influenza and bacteria like E-coli, MRSA and

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Harmony Trickle Feeder supplies 24-hour feeding The innovative design of the Harmony Trickle Feeder designed by a veterinary physiotherapist, delivers improved physical, physiological and psychological health for the horse whilst also improving yard management by providing significant savings in terms of reduced costs associated with ulcer treatments, savings in time spent feeding hay and reduced wastage. The Harmony Trickle Feeder is the first and only feeder designed to allow the horse to eat hay all day long, at ground level, in a trickle feed manner and it only needs to be filled once a day, helping to improve the efficiency of your working yard. The feeder is on wheels, making it easy to remove from the stable for cleaning. It can be used both indoors and outdoors and holds up to 12kg of hay or haylage, which should meet the daily needs of the 82

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Class L L L Gp 3 L L L Gp 3 Gp 2 L L L Gp 2 L L L L L Gp 1 Gp 2 Gp 2 L L Gp 3 Gp 3 L L Gp 2 L L L Gp 3 Gp 2 L L L Gp 1 L Gp 3 L L Gp 3 L L Gp 2 Gp 3 Gp 2 L Gp 3 L L Gp 1 Gp 3 L L Gp 3 L

Race Date 15-Apr-2016 17-Apr-2016 25-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 12-May-2016 13-May-2016 15-May-2016 16-May-2016 21-May-2016 21-May-2016 26-May-2016 27-May-2016 5-Jun-2016 9-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 12-Jun-2016 14-Jun-2016 14-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 16-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 1-Jul-2016 2-Jul-2016 2-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 24-Jul-2016 26-Jul-2016 27-Jul-2016 29-Jul-2016 30-Jul-2016 12-Aug-2016 15-Aug-2016 19-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 25-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 1-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 7-Sep-2016 9-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 16-Sep-2016 17-Sep-2016 18-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 7-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 9-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 21-Oct-2016

Value £40,000 €41,800 €45,000 £60,000 £45,000 £45,000 €45,000 €80,000 £100,000 €60,000 £26,000 £37,000 €130,000 €52,000 €55,000 £37,000 €45,000 £80,000 £400,000 £110,000 £100,000 £50,000 £26,000 €80,000 £65,000 £40,000 €47,500 €110,000 €55,000 €27,000 €55,000 £75,000 £300,000 €52,000 £25,500 €55,000 £250,000 £60,000 €60,000 €55,000 £50,000 €80,000 €41,800 £40,000 £70,000 €80,000 €250,000 £50,000 £60,000 €41,800 £45,000 €350,000 £80,000 €55,000 €25,000 €44,000 €45,000

Age 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3 2F 3 3+ 3+ 2 2 3+ 3+ 3+ 2 3 3+ 2 3+ 2F 2 3+ F 2 2 3+ 3+ 2 3+ 3+ 3+ 2 2 3+ 3+ 2F 2 2+ 2 2 3+ 3+ 2 2 2+ 2 3+ 3+ 2 3+ 3+ 3+ 2+ 2 2 3+ 3+ 2+

Surface T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T AWT

Metres 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

Furlongs 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

L L

13-May-2016 2-Jun-2016

€80,000 €55,000

3 2F

T T

1100 1100

5.5 5.5

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5.5f (1100m)

27-Apr-2016

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Track Ovrevoll

Race Name & (Sponsor) Norsk Jockeyclub Sprintlop

Class L

Race Date 2-Jun-2016

5.5f (1100m)

Value NOK250,000

Age 3+

Surface T

Metres 1100

Furlongs 5.5

Closing 4-Apr-2016

6-Jul-2016

JUNE 2nd – TO CLOSE ON APRIL 4th

NORSK JOCKEYKLUBS SPRINTLOP (L) NOK 250.000 / €26.069 | 1170m / 5.85f | 3YR+ For more information, please contact Liv Kristiansen via email: liv.kristiansen@rikstoto.no FR FR FR

Maisons Laffi tte Maisons-Laffi tte Chantilly

Robert Papin Bonneval Yacowlef

Gp 2 L L

GB FR ITY GB FR GB SWE GER GB GB GB GB GB IRE ITY GB GB GER IRE IRE IRE GB IRE ITY GB ITY GB GB GB GB SWE GB GB IRE IRE IRE ITY FR GER GB GB GB GB GB SWE GB IRE IRE GB GB USA FR GB FR IRE IRE GER GB GB GB FR FR GER IRE GB

Doncaster Chantilly Rome Newmarket Maisons-Laffi tte Ascot Jagersro Dortmund Nottingham York Newbury Haydock Park Haydock Park Curragh Rome Windsor Haydock Park Baden-Baden Naas Naas Naas Epsom Downs Curragh Milan Salisbury Milan Royal Ascot Royal Ascot Royal Ascot Royal Ascot Bro Park Newmarket Newcastle Curragh Curragh Curragh Milan Maisons-Laffi tte Hamburg Newmarket Newmarket York Newmarket Newbury Jagersro Newbury Curragh Naas Ascot Goodwood Saratoga Deauville Chester La Teste de Buch Curragh Curragh Berlin-Hoppegarten Pontefract York York Deauville Deauville Baden-Baden Curragh Ripon

Cammidge Trophy (Betway) Sigy Premio Carlo Chiesa Abernant St (Connaught Access Flooring) Servanne Pavilion (The Merriebelle Stable) Lanwades Stud Jagersro Sprint Dortmunder Sprint-Cup Kilvington St (EBF) Duke of York St (Clipper Logistics) Carnarvon St (Toronado) The Betfred TV EBF Stallion St. Cecil Frail St (EBF) Greenlands St (Weatherbys Ireland) Premio Tudini Leisure St (Weatherbys Private Banking) Sandy Lane St (The 888 sport) Silberne Peitsche Lacken (Racing Post) Coolmore Stud E.B.F Coolmore War Command Rochestown St Woodcote St (Investec) Ballyogan St (TRM) Bersaglio Cathedral St (EBF) Vittorio Crespi Coventry St Commonwealth Cup Albany St Diamond Jubilee St Bro Park Zawawi Varsprint Empress St Chipchase St (Betfred) Belgrave St Railway St (Gain) Balanchine St (Grangecon Stud) Premio Primi Passi Prix de Ris-Orangis Hamburger Flieger Trophy July (Arqana) Duchess of Cambridge (Qipco) Summer St (888Sport) July Cup (Darley) Rose Bowl St Zawawi Cup Hackwood St Anglesey St (Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables) Yeomanstown & Morristown Lattin Studs EBF St Princess Margaret St (Juddmonte) Richmond St (Qatar) Alfred G Vanderbilt H'cap Cabourg Queensferry St Criterium du Bequet (Ventes Osarus) Phoenix Sprint (Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club) Phoenix (Keeneland) Hoppegartener- Flieger-Preis Flying Fillies' St (EBF) Lowther St (Pinsent Masons) Gimcrack St (Irish Thoroughbred Marketing) Prix Morny (Darley) Meautry (Lucien Barriere) Goldene Peitsche Powered By Burda@turf Round Tower St Ripon Champion Two-Yrs-Old Trophy 2016 (EBF)

24-Jul-2016 3-Oct-2016 15-Nov-2016

€130,000 €52,000 €55,000

2 CF 3+ 2

T T T

1100 1100 1100

5.5 5.5 5.5

3+ 3 3+ F 3+ 4+ 3 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3+ 3 3F 3+F 4+ 3+ 3+ 3 3+ 3 6+ F 2 C&G 2 3+ F 3+ 3+ 2F 2 3 2F 4+ 3+ 2F 3+ 3+ 2 2F 2 3+ 3+ 2 C&G 2F 3+ F 3+ 2 3+ 3+ 2 3+ F 2F 2 C&G 3+ 2 3+ 2 3+ 2CF 3+ 3+ F 2F 2 C&G 2 CF 3+ 3+ 2 2

T T T T T T D T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T AWT T T T T T T T T T T T D T T T T T D T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Call us on +44 (0)1380 816 777 to subscribe from £13 L Gp 3 L Gp 3 L L L L L Gp 2 L L L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 3 L L L L Gp 3 L L L Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 1 L L Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 3 Gp 1 L Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 2 Gr 1 Gp 3 L L Gp 3 Gp 1 L L Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 L

2-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 14-Apr-2016 26-Apr-2016 27-Apr-2016 3-May-2016 5-May-2016 7-May-2016 11-May-2016 14-May-2016 21-May-2016 21-May-2016 21-May-2016 22-May-2016 23-May-2016 28-May-2016 29-May-2016 29-May-2016 29-May-2016 29-May-2016 3-Jun-2016 4-Jun-2016 5-Jun-2016 12-Jun-2016 12-Jun-2016 14-Jun-2016 17-Jun-2016 17-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 26-Jun-2016 26-Jun-2016 29-Jun-2016 5-Jul-2016 7-Jul-2016 8-Jul-2016 8-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 15-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 20-Jul-2016 23-Jul-2016 28-Jul-2016 30-Jul-2016 31-Jul-2016 31-Jul-2016 3-Aug-2016 7-Aug-2016 7-Aug-2016 14-Aug-2016 14-Aug-2016 18-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 28-Aug-2016 28-Aug-2016 28-Aug-2016 29-Aug-2016

£37,000 €80,000 €41,800 £60,000 €52,000 £80,000 SEK400,000 €25,000 £40,000 £120,000 £70,000 £47,000 £47,000 €120,000 €70,400 £37,000 £90,000 €55,000 €65,000 €65,000 €65,000 £50,000 €65,000 €41,800 £42,000 €41,800 £150,000 £400,000 £80,000 £600,000 SEK400,000 £26,000 £60,000 €50,000 €115,000 €65,000 €77,000 €80,000 €55,000 £80,000 £80,000 £60,000 £500,000 £25,500 SEK1,000,000 £60,000 €65,000 €60,000 £50,000 £200,000 $350,000 €80,000 £37,000 €55,000 €60,000 €250,000 €27,000 £50,000 £200,000 £220,000 €350,000 €80000 €70,000 €60,000 £30,000

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Country GB GB GB GB ITY SWE GB GB FR GB GB ITY IRE IRE GB GB GB GB IRE FR GB GB ITY FR GB FR GB ITY GB

Track Salisbury Kempton Park Haydock Park York Milan Bro Park Ayr Newbury Maisons-Laffi tte Newmarket Newmarket Milan Curragh Fairyhouse Redcar Ascot York Newmarket Curragh Maisons-Laffi tte Ascot Doncaster Rome Maisons-Laffi tte Newmarket Maisons-Laffi tte Doncaster Rome Lingfi eld Park

Race Name & (Sponsor) Dick Poole St (Country Gentlemen's Association) Sirenia St (toteeexacta) Sprint Cup Garrowby Eupili Bro Open Sprint Firth of Clyde St (William Hill) Mill Reef St (Dubai Duty Free) Eclipse Cheveley Park St Middle Park St (Juddmonte) Criterium Nazionale Renaissance St Blenheim St Two-Year-Old Trophy (totepool) Bengough St (John Guest) Rockingham (Coral.co.uk) Boadicea St (EBF) (Vision Stallions) Waterford Testimonial St Criterium de Maisons-Laffi tte QIPCO British Champions Sprint S Doncaster (Scott Dobson Memorial) Ubaldo Pandolfi Zeddaan Bosra Sham St (EBF) Seine-Et-Oise Wentworth (Betfred Lotto 100K Cash Giveaway) Premio Carlo & Francesco Aloisi Golden Rose St (Unibet)

Class L Gp 3 Gp 1 L L L Gp 3 Gp 2 Gp3 Gp 1 Gp 1 L Gp 3 L L Gp 3 L L L Gp 2 Gp 1 L L L L Gp 3 L Gp 3 L

Race Date 1-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 17-Sep-2016 17-Sep-2016 21-Sep-2016 24-Sep-2016 24-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 27-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016 1-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 9-Oct-2016 14-Oct-2016 15-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 27/10/2016 28-Oct-2016 1-Nov-2016 5-Nov-2016 6-Nov-2016 12-Nov-2016

Value £42,500 £42,000 £260,000 £40,000 €41,800 SEK400,000 £65,000 £75,000 €80,000 £180,000 £180,000 €41,800 €60,000 €40,000 £175,000 £70,000 £50,000 £50,000 €45,000 €190,000 £600,000 £27,000 €41,800 €55,000 £30,000 €80,000 £40,000 €70,400 £40,000

Age 2F 2 3+ 3+ 2F 3+ 2F 2 2 2F 2C 2 3+ 2 2 3+ 2 3+ F 3+ 2 3+ 2 2 F 2 2F 3+ 3+ 2+ 3+

Surface T AWT T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T AWT

NOR

Ovrevoll

Polar Cup

Gp 3

4-Aug-2016

NOK500,000

3+

T

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Metres 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Furlongs 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Closing 26-Aug-2016 29-Aug-2016 5-Jul-2016 29-Aug-2016

1300

6.5

6-Jun-2016

20-Jul-2016 30-Aug-2016

8-Aug-2016 12-Sep-2016 2-Aug-2016 31-Aug-2015 9-Aug-2016 9-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 22-Sep-2016 26-Sep-2016 26-Sep-2016 3-Oct-2016 3-Oct-2016 4-Oct-2016 28-Sep-2016 2-Aug-2016 17-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 12-Oct-2016 31-Oct-2016 13-Oct-2016 7-Nov-2016

6.5f (1300m)

AUGUST 4th – TO CLOSE ON JUNE 6th

POLAR CUP (GR 3)

NOK 500.000 / €58.823 | 1370m / 6.85f | 3YR+ For more information, please contact Liv Kristiansen via email: liv.kristiansen@rikstoto.no FR GER FR GER

Deauville Munich Maisons-Laffi tte Frankfurt

Larc Prix Maurice de Gheest Bayerischer Fliegerpreis Saraca Prodomo Trophy

Gp 1 L L L

IRE IRE FR FR USA USA IRE GB GB GB GB GB IRE IRE GB GB FR GB JPN GB IRE ITY GB FR GB IRE GB GB FR FR GB GB IRE

Dundalk Curragh Maisons-Laffi tte Maisons-Laffi tte Keeneland Aqueduct Leopardstown Newmarket Newmarket Newbury Newbury Leicester Curragh Curragh Haydock Park Lingfi eld Park Chantilly Newmarket Tokyo Haydock Park Naas Milan Epsom Downs Maisons-Laffi tte Royal Ascot Leopardstown Royal Ascot Newmarket Deauville Maisons-Laffi tte Chester Newmarket Fairyhouse

Patton St Gladness St (Big Bad Bob) Prix Imprudence Prix Djebel Madison St Carter H'cap 1000 Guineas Trial (Leopardstown) Nell Gwyn (Lanwades) European Free H'cap (CSP) Fred Darling St (Dubai Duty Free) Greenham St King Richard III (E.B.F. ) (totepool Stallions) Tetrarch St (EBF) Athasi (Canford Cliffs European Breeders Fund) Spring Trophy (Pertemps Network) Chartwell St Pont Neuf King Charles II St Keio Hai Spring Cup John of Gaunt (TimeForm Jury) Whitehead Memorial Nogara Surrey (Investec) Palais Royal Jersey St Ballycorus St Chesham St Criterion St (John Sunley Memorial) Porte Maillot Amandine City Plate Superlative St (bet365) Brownstown St (Irish Stallion Farms EBF)

7-Aug-2016 11-Sep-2016 12-Sep-2016 13-Nov-2016

€380,000 €25,000 €55,000 €25,000

3+ 3+ 2 3+

T T T T

1300 1300 1300 1300

6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

3 3+ 3 F 3 C&G 4+ FM 4+ 3F 3F 3 3F 3 C&G 4+ 3 3+ F 3+ 3+ F 3 3 4+ 4+ 3+ 3F 3 3+ 3 3+ 2 3+ 3+ 3 F 3+ 2 3+ F

AWT T T T D D T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

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1-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 7-Apr-2016 7-Apr-2016 9-Apr-2016 9-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 13-Apr-2016 16-Apr-2016 16-Apr-2016 23-Apr-2016 2-May-2016 2-May-2016 7-May-2016 7-May-2016 9-May-2016 14-May-2016 14-May-2016 28-May-2016 29-May-2016 29-May-2016 3-Jun-2016 4-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 16-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 2-Jul-2016 4-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 10-Jul-2016

€45,000 €62,500 €80,000 €80,000 $300,000 $400,000 €60,000 £60,000 £37,000 £60,000 £60,000 £50,000 €55,000 €75,000 £37,000 £60,000 €55,000 £37,000 US$1,068,000 £63,000 €47,500 €41,800 £40,000 €80,000 £90,000 €60,000 £80,000 £60,000 €80,000 €55,000 £37,000 £80,000 €75,000

31-Oct-2016

7f (1400m) 28-Mar-2016 9-Mar-2016 23-Mar-2016 23-Mar-2016 23-Mar-2016 26-Mar-2016 5-Apr-2016 6-Apr-2016 7-Apr-2016 11-Apr-2016 11-Apr-2016 18-Apr-2016 27-Apr-2016 30-Mar-2016 2-May-2016 2-May-2016 2-May-2016 9-May-2016 29-Mar-2016 23-May-2016 28-May-2016 18-May-2016 9-Jun-2016 11-May-2016 13-Jun-2016 20-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 27-Jun-2016 4-Jul-2016 4-Jul-2016 1-Jun-2016

STAKES SCHEDULES Visitwww .trainermagazine.com Country IRE GB IRE IRE FR GB GB GB IRE GB FR IRE FR GB USA GB FR GB GB FR GB GER IRE IRE IRE GB USA USA USA GB GER USA FR GER USA FR GB GB GB GB IRE IRE GB GB GB IRE GB GB FR IRE GER FR GB GB IRE GB FR GB GB IRE IRE ITY FR GER FR FR FR ITY

Track Curragh Sandown Park Leopardstown Leopardstown Chantilly Ascot Goodwood Goodwood Galway Goodwood Deauville Tipperary Vichy Newmarket Saratoga Newbury Deauville York York Deauville Sandown Park Dusseldorf Curragh Curragh Tipperary Newmarket Saratoga Saratoga Saratoga Goodwood Baden-Baden Saratoga Saint-Cloud Baden-Baden Saratoga Chantilly Doncaster Doncaster Doncaster Doncaster Curragh Curragh Newbury Newmarket Newmarket Curragh Ascot Redcar Chantilly Tipperary Cologne Saint-Cloud Newmarket Newmarket Dundalk Newmarket Maisons-Laffi tte Newbury Newbury Leopardstown Leopardstown Milan Saint-Cloud Hannover Maisons-Laffi tte Fontainebleau Chantilly Siracusa

Race Name & (Sponsor) Minstrel (Friarstown Stud) Star St (EBF) Jockey Club of Turkey Silver Flash Japanese Racing Authority Tyros Roland de Chambure Winkfi eld St (Pat Eddery) Lennox St (Qatar) Vintage St (Qatar) Corrib EBF Oak Tree St (L'Ormarins Queens Plate) Six Perfections El Gran Senor Jouvenceaux et Jouvencelles Sweet Solera St (German-Thoroughbred.com) Test Washington Singer St (Denford Stud) Francois Boutin Acomb St (Tattersalls) City of York St (Sky Bet) Calvados Solario St Sparkassenpreis - Stadtsparkasse Dusseldorf Debutante (National Breast Cancer Research) Futurity St (Galileo EBF) Fairy Bridge (Coolmore Stud) Hopeful St NYRA.com King's Bishop Ballerina St The Priority One Jets Forego Supreme St (Doom Bar) Coolmore Stud Baden-Baden-Cup Spinaway St La Rochette Zukunfts-Rennen Hopeful St Pin Sceptre St (JRA) Flying Scotsman Champagne (At The Races) Park St (Saint Gobain Weber) Moyglare Stud St National St (Goffs Vincent O'Brien) Cup (Dubai Duty Free) Somerville St (Tattersall) Rockfel St (Shadwell) Park St (C.L. & M.F. Weld) October St (E.B.F.) (totepool Stallions) Guisborough St (E.B.F.) (totescoop6) Prix de la Foret (Qatar) Concorde (Coolmore Stud Home of Champions) Kolner Herbst Preis Thomas Bryon Oh So Sharp St (Vision) Challenge (Dubai) Star Appeal EBF St Dewhurst (Dubai) Saint-Cyr Radley St Horris Hill St (Worthington's Whizz Kids) Killavullan St Knockaire St Premio Chiusura Criterium International Youngster Cup Miesque Ceres Herod Criterium del Immacolata

Class Gp 2 L Gp 3 Gp 3 L L Gp 2 Gp 2 L Gp 3 L L L Gp 3 Gr 1 L L Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 3 L Gr 1 Gr 1 Gr 1 Gp 3 L Gr 1 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gr 1 Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 1 L Gp 3 Gp 2 Gp 3 L L Gp 1 Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 2 L Gp 1 L L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 1 L Gp 3 L L L

Race Date 17-Jul-2016 21-Jul-2016 21-Jul-2016 21-Jul-2016 22-Jul-2016 23-Jul-2016 26-Jul-2016 26-Jul-2016 28-Jul-2016 29-Jul-2016 30-Jul-2016 5-Aug-2016 6-Aug-2016 6-Aug-2016 6-Aug-2016 13-Aug-2016 14-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 19-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 25-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 28-Aug-2016 1-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 5-Sep-2016 8-Sep-2016 8-Sep-2016 9-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 16-Sep-2016 22-Sep-2016 23-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016 1-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 3-Oct-2016 5-Oct-2016 7-Oct-2016 7-Oct-2016 7-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 14-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 30-Oct-2016 30-Oct-2016 1-Nov-2016 17-Nov-2016 22/11/2016 8-Dec-2016

Value €120,000 £30,000 €60,000 €60,000 €55,000 £30,000 £300,000 £200,000 € 60,000 £80,000 €55,000 €55,000 €55,000 £50,000 $500,000 £25,500 €55,000 £85,000 £100,000 €80,000 £45,000 €35,000 €115,000 €130,000 €65,000 £40,000 $500,000 $500,000 $700,000 £60,000 €25,000 $350,000 €80,000 €55,000 $350,000 €80,000 £60,000 £30,000 £75,000 £100,000 €350,000 €350,000 £37,000 £50,000 £100,000 €67,500 £40,000 £40,000 €300,000 €67,500 €25,000 €80,000 £80,000 £150,000 €55,000 £500,000 €55,000 £30,000 £40,000 €60,000 €45,000 €70,400 €250,000 €25,000 €80,000 €55,000 €55,000 €41,800

7f (1400m) Age 3+ 2F 2F 2 2 2 3+ 2 3+F 3+ F 2F 2 2 2F 3F 2 2 2 3+ 2F 2 3+ F 2F 2 3+ F 3+ 3 3+ FM 3+ 3+ 3+F 2F 2 2 2 3+ 3+ F 2 2 C&G 3+ 2F 2 CF 3+ 2 C&G 2F 2F 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 2 2F 3+ 2 2 C&F 3 F 2F 2 C&G 2 3+ 2+ 2 CF 2+F 2 F 3F 2 2

Surface T T T T T T T T T T T T T T D T T T T T T T T T T T D D D T T D T T D T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T AWT T T T T T T T T T T T T T

Metres 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400

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Milan Milan Rome Rome Milan Cologne Milan Rome Pisa Deauville

Giuseppe de Montel Luciano Mantovani Rumon Repubbliche Marinare Coolmore M.DuMont Schauberg Winterkonigin -Trial Vittorio Riva (ex del Dado) Criterium Femminile Criterium di Pisa Luthier

L L L L L L L L L L

3-Jul-2016 3-Jul-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 18-Sep-2016 24-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 6-Nov-2016 11-Dec-2016 17-Dec-2016

€41,800 €41,800 €41,800 €41,800 €41,800 €25,000 €41,800 €41,800 €41,800 €52,000

Furlongs 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Closing 8-Jun-2016 15-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016 15-Jul-2016 18-Jul-2016 21-Jun-2016 20-Jul-2016 21-Jul-2016 23-Jul-2016 22-Jul-2016 1-Aug-2016 29-Jul-2016 1-Aug-2016 8-Aug-2016 5-Aug-2016 11-Aug-2016 13-Aug-2016 3-Aug-2016 15-Aug-2016 28-Jun-2016 13-Jul-2016 13-Jul-2016 20-Jul-2016 22-Aug-2016

22-Aug-2016 23-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 12-Jul-2016 24-Aug-2016 2-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 26-Jul-2016 19-Jul-2016 25-May-2016 25-May-2016 10-Sep-2016 16-Sep-2016 9-Aug-2016 20-Sep-2016 26-Sep-2016 26-Sep-2016 24-Aug-2016 24-Aug-2016 20-Sep-2016 21-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016 6-Sep-2016 3-Oct-2016 9-Aug-2015

17-Oct-2016 17-Oct-2016 17-Oct-2016 25-Oct-2016 6-Oct-2016 12-Oct-2016 18-Oct-2016 12-Oct-2016

7.5f (1500m) 2 C&G 2F 2C 2F 2F 2F 2C 2F 2 3+

T T T T T T T T T AWT

1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500

7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5

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Race Name & (Sponsor) Miss Satamixa

GB GB JPN FR ITY ITY JPN JPN GB JPN GER IRE ITY GB IRE GER FR FR GB JPN ITY ITY GB FR GB GB GER FR GB ITY FR GB GER IRE IRE ITY JPN FR GB GB GB GB GB GB FR FR JPN GER IRE IRE IRE ITY FR FR GB GER ITY FR FR GER ITY IRE USA FR GB USA USA GB GB GB GB GB FR GER ITY SWE FR

Doncaster Kempton Park Nakayama Saint-Cloud Milan Milan Hanshin Nakayama Lingfi eld Park Hanshin Dusseldorf Leopardstown Rome Newmarket Cork Cologne Chantilly Chantilly Sandown Park Kyoto Rome Rome Ascot Toulouse Goodwood Newmarket Dusseldorf Saint-Cloud Newmarket Milan Chantilly Lingfi eld Park Cologne Leopardstown Leopardstown Rome Tokyo Chantilly Windsor York York York Newbury Newbury Deauville Deauville Tokyo Cologne Curragh Curragh Curragh Rome Saint Cloud Maisons-Laffi tte Sandown Park Baden-Baden Milan Maisons-Laffi tte Chantilly Dusseldorf Milan Leopardstown Belmont Park Chantilly York Belmont Park Belmont Park Royal Ascot Royal Ascot Royal Ascot Royal Ascot Royal Ascot Chantilly Cologne Milan Bro Park La Teste de Buch

Doncaster Mile Snowdrop St (Betfred Mobile) Lord Derby Challenge Trophy Edmond Blanc Gardone Seregno Hanshin Himba St New Zealand Trophy International Trial (Lingfi eld Park) Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) Frühjahrs-Meile Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial Natale di Roma Craven St Heritage Karin Baronin von Ullmann- Schwarzgold-Rennen Fontainebleau Grotte Sandown Mile (bet365) Yomiuri Milers Cup Premio Parioli - Italian 2000 Guineas Premio Regina Elena - Italian 1000 Guineas Paradise St (Wag Partnership) Aymeri de Mauleon (FBA) Conqueror St (EBF) 2000 Guineas St (Qipco) Henkel Stutenpreis Prix du Muguet 1000 Guineas St (Qipco) Bereguardo Maurice Zilber - Fonds Europeen de L'Elevage 1000 Guineas Trial (Derrinsown Stud) Kolner Fruhjahrs Meile 1000 Guineas Trial (Derrinstown Stud) Amethyst (Sandyford Parish) Tadolina NHK Mile Cup Volterra Royal Windsor St The Betfred TV Hambleton St. HCAP The Longines Irish Champions Weekend Fillies’ St. Michael Seely Memorial St The Al Rayyan St. Lockinge St (Al Shaqab) Poule d'Essai des Poulains Poule d'Essai des Pouliches Victoria Mile Mehl-Mulhens-Rennen - German 2,000 Guineas Ridgewood Pearl St (Lanwades Stud) Irish 2000 Guineas (Tattersalls) Irish 1000 Guineas (Tattersalls) Mauro Sbarigia (ex Tullio Righetti) Pontarme Montretout Heron St (Cantor Fitzgerald) Badener Meile Premio Carlo Vittadini Lilas Prix de Sandringham German 1,000 Guineas D'Estate Glencairn St Longines Just A Game Paul de Moussac The Ian & Kate Hall Macmillan Ganton St. Metropolitan H'Cap (BC) Acorn St St James's Palace St Queen Anne St Duke of Cambridge S Sandringham H'cap Coronation St Prix Bertrand du Breuil Longines Weidenpescher Stutenpreis Royal Mares Bloomers' Vase La Sorellina

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Class L

Race Date 28-Dec-2016

Value €52,000

L L Gr 3 Gp 3 L L Gr 2 Gr 2 L Gr 1 Gp 3 L L Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 2 Gr 2 Gp 3 Gp 3 L L L Gp 1 L Gp 2 Gp 1 L L Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gr 1 L L L L L L Gp 1 Gp 1 Gp 1 Gr 1 Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 1 L L L L Gp 2 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 2 L L Gr 1 Gp 3 L Gr 1 Gr 1 Gp 1 Gp 1 Gp 2 L Gp 1 Gp 3 L L L L

2-Apr-2016 2-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 9-Apr-2016 9-Apr-2016 9-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 14-Apr-2016 16-Apr-2016 17-Apr-2016 20-Apr-2016 20-Apr-2016 22-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016 27-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 1-May-2016 1-May-2016 1-May-2016 6-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 9-May-2016 9-May-2016 12-May-2016 13-May-2016 13-May-2016 14-May-2016 14-May-2016 15-May-2016 15-May-2016 15-May-2016 16-May-2016 21-May-2016 21-May-2016 22-May-2016 22-May-2016 23-May-2016 25-May-2016 26-May-2016 26-May-2016 29-May-2016 4-Jun-2016 5-Jun-2016 5-Jun-2016 5-Jun-2016 9-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 14-Jun-2016 14-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 17-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 23-Jun-2016

£37,000 £37,000 US$706,000 €80,000 €41,800 €41,800 US$993,000 US$980,000 £45,000 US$1,659,000 €55,000 €45,000 €41,800 £60,000 €45,000 €55,000 €80,000 €80,000 £95,000 US$1,068,000 € 143,000 € 143,000 £37,000 € 55,000 £40,000 £500,000 € 25,000 € 130000 £500,000 € 41,800 €48,000 € 25,000 € 60,000 € 62,500 € 41,800 US$1,710,000 € 55,000 £37,000 £50,000 £40,000 £45,000 £100,000 £350,000 € 550,000 € 450,000 US$1,671,000 €153,000 €120,000 €300,000 €300,000 €41,800 €55,000 €52,000 £37,000 €70,000 €80,300 €55,000 €130,000 €125,000 $41,800 €45,000 $700,000 €80,000 £40,000 $1,250,000 $700,000 £400,000 £600,000 £175,000 £80,000 £400,000 €80,000 €25,000 €41,800 SEK500,000 €55,000

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7.5f (1500m) Age 3+

Surface

4+ 4+ F 4+ 4+ 3 C&G 3F 4+ FM 3 No Geldings 3 3F 4+ 3 CG 4+ 3 C&G 4+ 3F 3C 3F 4+ 4+ 3C 3F 4+ 3 3+ F 3 C&F 3 4+ 3F 4+ 4+ F 3F 2 3F 3+ 4+ F 3 No Geldings 3F 3+ C&G 4+ 3F 3F 4+ 4+ 3C 3F 4+ F&M 3 CF 4+ F 3 CF 3F 3 3 C&G 4+ 3 3+ 3+ 3 F 3F 3F 3 3+ 3F 3 CG 3+ 3+ 3F 3C 4+ 4+F 3F 3F 4+ 4+ 3+ F 3+ F 3F

T AWT T T T T T T AWT T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T D D T T T T T T T T T T

Metres 1500

Furlongs 7.5

1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Closing

8f (1600m) 28-Mar-2016 28-Mar-2016 16-Feb-2016 16-Mar-2016 1-Mar-2016 1-Mar-2016 4-Apr-2016 Closed 1-Mar-2016 10-Apr-2016 8-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 23-Feb-2016 30-Mar-2016 30-Mar-2016 16-Apr-2016 15-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 21-Apr-2016 22-Apr-2016 25-Apr-2016 1-Mar-2016 19-Apr-2016 13-Apr-2016 1-Mar-2016 28-Apr-2016 3-May-2016 26-Apr-2016 3-May-2016 30-Mar-2016 29-Mar-2016 2-May-2016 3-May-2016 6-May-2016 7-May-2016 29-Mar-2016 17-Feb-2016 17-Feb-2016 29-Mar-2016 CLOSED 13-Apr-2016 2-Sep-2015 2-Sep-2015 17-May-2016 17-May-2016 5-Apr-2016 5-May-2016 27-May-2016 18-May-2016 15-Mar-2016 2-Jun-2016 28/5/2016 25-May-2016 6-Jun-2016 28-May-2016 28-May-2016 19-Apr-2016 19-Apr-2016 26-Apr-2016 9-Jun-2016 19-Apr-2016 1-Jun-2016 7-Jun-2016 16-May-2016 15-Jun-2016

STAKES SCHEDULES Now available for iPhone/iPad via Appstore Country GB IRE GB GER FR FR GB GB GB GB FR IRE

Track Windsor Curragh Sandown Park Hamburg Saint-Cloud Nantes Pontefract Newmarket Newmarket Ascot Chantilly Killarney

Race Name & (Sponsor) Midsummer St (Betfred) Celebration St Distaff St (Coral) Franz Günther von Gaertner Gedächtnisrennen Saint-Patrick Grand Prix d'Anjou Bretagne (Asselco) Pipalong St Sir Henry Cecil (Hastings Direct) Falmouth Summer Mile (Fred Cowley MBE Memorial) Prix Jean Prat Cairn Rouge

Class L L L Gp 3 L L L L Gp 1 Gp 2 Gp 1 L

Race Date 25-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 2-Jul-2016 2-Jul-2016 3-Jul-2016 4-Jul-2016 5-Jul-2016 7-Jul-2016 8-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 10-Jul-2016 11-Jul-2016

Value £37,000 €50,000 £37,000 €55,000 €55,000 €52,000 £40,000 £40,000 £160,000 £120,000 €400,000 €55,000

8f (1600m) Age 3+ 3+ 3F 3+ F 3 C&G 4+ 4+ F 3 3+ F 4+ 3 CF 3+F

Surface T T T T T T T T T T T T

Metres 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

Furlongs 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Closing 20-Jun-2016 21-Jun-2016 27-Jun-2016 10-May-2016 24-Jun-2016 27-Jun-2016 29-Jun-2016 1-Jul-2016 14-Jun-2016 4-Jul-2016 22-Jun-2016 6-Jul-2016

1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

23-May-2016 24-May-2016 29-Jun-2016 16-Jul-2016 15-Jul-2016 18-Jul-2016 18-Jul-2016 24-May-2016 23-Jul-2016 13-Jul-2016 25-Jul-2016 28-Jul-2016 27-Jun-2016

1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

6-Jun-2016 1-Aug-2016 5-Aug-2016 6-Jul-2016 28-Jun-2016

JULY 14th – TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd

POLAR MILE CUP (L)

NOK 250.000 / €26.069 | 1600m / 8f | 3YR+ For more information, please contact Liv Kristiansen via email: liv.kristiansen@rikstoto.no NOR GER FR GB FR GB FR GB GB FR FR IRE SWE

Ovrevoll Dusseldorf Maisons-Laffi tte Ascot Maisons-Laffi tte Pontefract Vichy Goodwood Goodwood Deauville Deauville Cork Bro Park

Polar Mile Cup Meilen Trophy Messidor Valiant St (EBF) Bagatelle Pomfret St Jacques de Bremond Sussex (Qatar) Thoroughbred St (Bonhams) Prix de Rothschild Tourgeville Platinum St Swedish Open Mile

L Gp 2 Gp 3 L L L L Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 1 L L L

14-Jul-2016 17-Jul-2016 17-Jul-2016 22-Jul-2016 24-Jul-2016 24-Jul-2016 26-Jul-2016 27-Jul-2016 29-Jul-2016 31-Jul-2016 2-Aug-2016 2-Aug-2016 2-Aug-2016

NOK 250,000 € 70,000 € 80,000 £40,000 € 55,000 £45,000 € 52,000 £1,000,000 £100,000 € 300,000 € 55,000 € 45,000 SEK 400,000

3+ 3+ 3+ 3 +F 3 F 3+ 4+ 3+ 3 3+ F 3 C&G 3+ 3+

T T T T T T T T T T T T T

AUGUST 4th – TO CLOSE ON JUNE 6th

LANDWADES STUD STAKES (L) (F) NOK 250.000 / €26.069 | 1600m / 8f | 3YR+ For more information, please contact Liv Kristiansen via email: liv.kristiansen@rikstoto.no NOR GB GB IRE GER USA FR FR IRE GB FR GB SPN GB FR IRE FR GER TKY GB GB ITY TKY FR FR FR GB FR IRE IRE IRE GER SWE FR GER SWE GB

Ovrevoll Haydock Park Salisbury Leopardstown Berlin-Hoppegarten Saratoga Deauville Deauville Killarney Salisbury Deauville Sandown Park San Sebastian Goodwood Deauville Curragh Chantilly Baden-Baden Veliefendi Haydock Park Haydock Park Milan Veliefendi Craon Chantilly Chantilly Doncaster Toulouse Leopardstown Leopardstown Leopardstown Dusseldorf Bro Park Longchamp Dusseldorf Bro Park Sandown Park

Lanwades Stud Stakes Dick Hern (EBF) Sovereign St (totepool) Desmond St (Invesco Pension Consultants) Hoppegartener Sommer-Preis Fourstardave H'cap Prix Jacques le Marois (Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard) Lieurey Ruby St Stonehenge St (EBF) Criterium du F.E.E. (L.R) Atalanta St (Thoroughbred Breeders' Association) Gobierno Vasco Celebration Mile Quincey (Lucien Barriere) Flame of Tara EBF St La Cochere F.E.E Darley Oettingen-Rennen International Istanbul Trophy Ascendant St (Betfred) Superior Mile Pietro Bessero International Topkapi Trophy Criterium de l'Ouest Aumale Chenes May Hill St Millkom Golden Fleece (Willis Champions Juvenile Turf) Solonaway (Clipper Logistics Boomerang) Matron St (Coolmore Fast Net Rock) Junioren-Preis Lanwades Stud St Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Qatar) Europa-Meile Tattersalls Nickes Minneslopning Fortune St

L L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gr 1 Gp 1 Gp 3 L L L Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 3 L Gp 3 L Gp 2 L Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 2 L Gp 3 Gp 2 Gp 1 L L Gp 1 Gp 3 L L

4-Aug-2016 6-Aug-2016 11-Aug-2016 11-Aug-2016 13-Aug-2016 13-Aug-2016 14-Aug-2016 15-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 19-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 28-Aug-2016 28-Aug-2016 1-Sep-2016 1-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 5-Sep-2016 8-Sep-2016 8-Sep-2016 9-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 14-Sep-2016

NOK250,000 £47,000 £75,000 €62,500 €27,000 $500,000 €700,000 €80,000 €45,000 £30,000 €122,000 £65,000 €47,600 £100,000 €80,000 €80,000 €52,000 €70,000 €195,500 £25,500 £63,000 €41,800 €459,000 €55,000 €80,000 €80,000 £70,000 €55,000 €100,000 €200,000 €350,000 €25,000 SEK500,000 €450,000 €55,000 SEK400,000 £37,000

3+ F 3+ F 3+ C&G 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ CF 3F 3+ 2 2 3+ F&M 3+ 3+ 3+ 2F 3+ F 3+ 3+F 2 3+ 3+ F 3+ C&F 2 2F 2 CG 2F 3 2 3+ 3+ F 2 3+F 3 + CF 3+ 3+ 3+

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T D T

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Track Hannover Saint-Cloud Newmarket Newmarket Craon Newmarket Curragh Milan Milan Lyon-Parilly Chantilly Newmarket Longchamp Chantilly Newmarket Newmarket Madrid Curragh Milan Bordeaux Chantilly Ascot Cork Cologne Cologne Naas Milan Milan Pontefract Deauville Deauville Doncaster Baden-Baden Rome Lingfi eld Park Nantes Newmarket Newmarket Hannover Saint-Cloud Dundalk Saint-Cloud Toulouse Kempton Park Saint-Cloud

Race Name & (Sponsor) Grosser Preis der Metallbau Burckhardt GmbH Coronation Rosemary (Mukhadram) Joel St (Shadwell) Point du Jour Royal Lodge St (Juddmonte) Beresford St (Juddmonte) Premio Elena e Sergio Cumani Premio Vittorio di Capua Criterium de Lyon Prix Daniel Wildenstein (Qatar) Sun Chariot St (Kingdom of Bahrain) Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) (Qatar) Prix Marcel Boussac (Total) Fillies' Mile (Dubai) Autumn St (Vision) Gran Premio de la Hispanidad Silken Glider St Premio Dormello Grand Criterium de Bordeaux Ranelagh Queen Elizabeth II St (Qipco) Navigation St Winterfavoriten Winterfavoriten Garnet EBF St Premio del Piazzale Gran Criterium Silver Tankard St (EBF) Reservoirs Isonomy Trophy (Racing Post) Winterkonigin Premio Ribot Memorial Loreto Luciani Fleur de Lys St (EBF) Sablonnets Ben Marshall St Montrose St (EBF) (Stallions) Neue Bult Pokal Perth Cooley EBF St Isola-Bella - F.E.E Criterium du Languedoc Hyde St (EBF) (Stallions) Tantieme

USA USA USA USA GER USA SVK SVK GB GB USA USA GER GER

Keeneland Santa Anita Oaklawn Park Keeneland Krefeld Churchill Downs Bratislava Bratislava Epsom Downs Epsom Downs Belmont Park Belmont Park Dusseldorf Krefeld

Central Bank Ashland St Santa Anita Oaks Apple Blossom H Jenny Wiley St Dr. Busch Memorial La Troienne St Slovak 1000 Guineas Slovak 2000 Guineas Diomed St (Investec) Princess Elizabeth St (Investec) Ogden Phipps H'cap Mother Goose St Landeshauptstadt Dusseldorf Herzog von Ratibor-Rennen

SWE

Jagersro

Pramms Memorial

GER GB

Dortmund York

Wirtschaft Strensall St (Betfred Mobile)

USA FR USA USA USA GB GB JPN USA ITY

Gulfstream Park Maisons-Laffi tte Keeneland Santa Anita Aqueduct Newmarket Newmarket Hanshin Oaklawn Park Rome

Florida Derby Jacques Laffi tte Toyota Blue Grass St Santa Anita Derby Wood Memorial St Feilden Earl of Sefton St (Weatherbys) Antares St Arkansas Derby Signorino

Class L L L Gp 2 L Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 3 Gp 1 L Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 1 Gp 1 Gp 1 Gp 3 L L Gp 3 L L Gp 1 L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 2 L Gp 3 L Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 3 L L L L L Gp 3 L L L L L

Race Date 18-Sep-2016 22-Sep-2016 23-Sep-2016 23-Sep-2016 24-Sep-2016 24-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 29-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016 1-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 7-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 9-Oct-2016 9-Oct-2016 9-Oct-2016 11-Oct-2016 12-Oct-2016 15-Oct-2016 15-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 17-Oct-2016 19-Oct-2016 20-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 27-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 30-Oct-2016 30-Oct-2016 4-Nov-2016 8-Nov-2016 11-Nov-2016 16-Nov-2016 18-Nov-2016

Value € 25,000 € 55,000 £40,000 £100,000 € 52,000 £100,000 € 120,000 € 77,000 € 275,000 € 55,000 € 200,000 £250,000 € 350,000 € 300,000 £500,000 £80000 € 61,200 € 47,500 € 121,000 € 55,000 € 52,000 £1,100,000 € 45,000 € 155,000 € 57,500 € 64,900 € 275,000 £35,000 € 80,000 € 55,000 £200,000 € 105,000 € 80,300 £40,000 € 55,000 £37,000 £30,000 € 25,000 € 80,000 € 55,000 € 52,000 € 55,000 £40,000 € 52,000

8f (1600m) Age 3+F 3F 3+F 3+ 3+ 2 C&G 2 3+ F 3+ 2 3+ 3+ F 2 CF 2F 2F 2 3+ 2F 2F 2 3+ 3+ 3+ 2 2 3+ F 3+ 2 C&F 2 2F 2 2 C&F 2F 3+ 3+ F 2 3+ 2F 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3+ F 2 3+ 3+

Surface T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

3F 3F 4+ F&M 4+ FM 3 4+ 3F 3 C&F 3+ 3+ F 4+ FM 3F 3+ 2

D D D T T D T T T T D D T T

1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700 1700

4+

D

1730

3+ 3+

T T

1750 1750

8.75 8.75

3 4+ 3 3 3 3 4+ 4+ 3 4+

D T D D D T T D D T

1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

T T T T T T T T T AWT T T T T T AWT T T AWT T

Metres 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

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9-Apr-2016 9-Apr-2016 15-Apr-2016 16-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016 6-May-2016 15-May-2016 22-May-2016 3-Jun-2016 4-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 2-Jul-2016 2-Oct-2016 6-Nov-2016

$500,000 $400,000 $600,000 $350,000 € 55,000 $300,000 €23,000 €25,000 £70,000 £70,000 $1,000,000 $300,000 € 55,000 € 55,000

3-May-2016

SEK 1,200,000

26-Jun-2016 20-Aug-2016

€ 55,000 £85,000

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$1,000,000 € 52,000 $1,000,000 $100,0000 $1,000,000 £37,000 £60,000 US$645,000 $1,000,000 € 41,800

9-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 1-Sep-2016 1-Sep-2016 24-Aug-2016 2-Aug-2016 24-Aug-2016 24-Aug-2016 9-Aug-2016 3-Oct-2016 4-Oct-2016 15-Sep-2016 2-Aug-2016 11-Oct-2016 CLOSED 14-Dec-2016 11-Oct-2016 22-Sep-2016 22-Sep-2016 11-Oct-2016 28-Sep-2016 6-Sep-2016 CLOSED 6-Oct-2016 21-Oct-2016 24-Oct-2016 24-Oct-2016 18-Oct-2016 12-Oct-2016

10-Nov-2016

8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5

20-Feb-2016 26-Mar-2016 2-Apr-2016 30-Mar-2016 23-Feb-2016 13-Apr-2016 11-Mar-2016 11-Mar-2016 28-May-2016 30-May-2016 28-May-2016 18-Jun-2016 9-Aug-2016 16-Aug-2016

8.6

29-Mar-2016

8.75f (1750m)

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17-Sep-2016 30-Aug-2016

8.6f (1730m)

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Closing 6-Sep-2016

8.5f (1700m)

Now available for iPhone/iPad via Appstore L

Furlongs 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

3-May-2016 15-Aug-2016

9f (1800m) 20-Mar-2016 30-Mar-2016 20-Feb-2016 26-Mar-2016 26-Mar-2016 6-Apr-2016 7-Apr-2016 1-Mar-2016 2-Apr-2016

STAKES SCHEDULES Now available for iPhone/iPad via Appstore Country JPN FR IRE GB USA USA ITY FR GB FR DEN GB FR GER DEN USA ITY SWE FR IRE IRE USA USA USA GB IRE FR GER FR USA IRE

Track Fukushima Chantilly Gowran Park Newmarket Churchill Downs Churchill Downs Rome Chantilly Goodwood Chantilly Klampenborg Goodwood Chantilly Baden-Baden Klampenborg Churchill Downs Milan Bro Park Chantilly Leopardstown Curragh Saratoga Saratoga Saratoga Salisbury Gowran Park Clairefontaine Berlin-Hoppegarten Clairefontaine Saratoga Curragh

Race Name & (Sponsor) Fukushima Himba St Finlande Victor McCalmont Memorial EBF St Dahlia (Charm Spirit) Kentucky Oaks Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Premio Presidente della Repubblica - GBI Racing Guiche Height of Fashion St Vanteaux Dansk Jockey Club Cup Festival St (888Sport) Prix d'Ispahan Iffezheimer Diana-Trial (Kronimus) 115th Danish Pokallob Stephen Foster H'cap Del Giubileo Stockholm Stora Pris Chloe Meld St Kilboy Estate Diana St Coaching Club American Oaks Whitney H'cap Upavon St (EBF) Hurry Harriet EBF St Luth Enchantee - Fonds Europeen Coupe Lukull Pelleas Personal Ensign Dance Design St

Class Gr 3 L L Gp 2 Gr 1 Gr 1 Gp 2 Gp 3 L Gp 3 L L Gp 1 L L Gr 1 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 2 Gr 1 Gr 1 Gr 1 L L L L L Gr 1 Gp 3

Race Date 23-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016 1/5/2016 6-May-2016 7-May-2016 8-May-2016 10-May-2016 19-May-2016 20-May-2016 21-May-2016 21-May-2016 24-May-2016 28-May-2016 5-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 10-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016 17-Jul-2016 23-Jul-2016 24-Jul-2016 6-Aug-2016 10-Aug-2016 10-Aug-2016 12-Aug-2016 14-Aug-2016 19-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 28-Aug-2016

9f (1800m)

Value US$682,000 € 55,000 € 55,000 £90,000 $1000,0000 $500,000 € 192,500 € 80,000 £40,000 € 80,000 DKK 180,000 £50,000 € 250,000 € 25,000 DKK 250,000 $500,000 € 64,900 SEK 1,200,000 € 80,000 € 60,000 € 115,000 $500,000 $300,000 $1,250,000 £42,000 € 55,000 € 48,000 € 27,000 € 55,000 $750,000 € 60,000

Age 4+ FM 3F 3+ F 4+ F 3F 4+ 4+ 3C 3F 3F 3+ 4+ 4+ 3F 3+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 3F 3+ 3+ F 3+ FM 3F 3+ 3+ F 3+ F 4+ F 3+F 3 C&G 3+ FM 3+ F

Surface T T T T D T T T T T T T T T T D T T T T T T D D T T T T T D T

Metres 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800

Furlongs 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Closing 15-Mar-2016 15-Apr-2016 19-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 13-Apr-2016 20-Feb-2016 14-Apr-2016 20-Apr-2016 13-May-2016 4-May-2016 18-Apr-2016 16-May-2016 4-May-2016

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

27-Jun-2016

2-May-2016 1-Jun-2016 26-May-2015 16-May-2016 22-Jun-2016 8-Jun-2016 8-Jun-2016

4-Aug-2016 4-Aug-2016 4-Aug-2016 28-Jun-2016 11-Aug-2016 20-Jul-2016

AUGUST 28th – TO CLOSE ON JUNE 27th

MARIT SVEAAS MINNELØP (GR 3) NOK 1.300.000 / €144.444 | 1800m / 9f | 3YR+ For more information, please contact Liv Kristiansen via email: liv.kristiansen@rikstoto.no NOR USA GER IRE FR GB GER ITY FR GB FR FR ITY IRE ITY FR

Ovrevoll Saratoga Baden-Baden Listowel Maisons-Laffi tte Goodwood Cologne Milan Maisons-Laffi tte Newmarket Chantilly Chantilly Milan Leopardstown Rome Marseille Borely

Marit Sveaas Minnelop The Woodward Escada Cup - Baden Stutencup Listowel Prix Bertrand de Tarragon Foundation St Kolner Stutenpreis M.Se Ippolito Fassati Prix Le Fabuleux Darley St Conde Casimir Delamarre - F.E.E Campobello Eyrefi eld St Premio Guido Berardelli Delahante

JPN FR FR GB GER IRE FR FR

Kyoto Bordeaux Deauville Goodwood Dresden Gowran Park Deauville Deauville

Heian St Grand Prix de Bordeaux La Calonne - F.E.E Nassau (Qatar) Bwin Sachsen Preis Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Petite Etoile Lyphard

JPN FR IRE FR IRE FR IRE ITY GB GB GER JPN

Hanshin Saint Cloud Curragh Chantilly Leopardstown Moulins Navan Milan Sandown Park Sandown Park Berlin-Hoppegarten Tokyo

Sankei Osaka Hai Prix La Force Alleged St Prix Harcourt Ballysax St (P W McGrath Memorial) Suresnes St Salsabil EBF St Premio Ambrosiano Classic Trial (bet365) Gordon Richards St (bet365) Preis von Dahlwitz Flora St

Gp 3 Gr 1 L L L L L L L Gp 3 Gp 3 L L L Gp 3 L

28-Aug-2016 3-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 14-Sep-2016 21-Sep-2016 21-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 7-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 6-Nov-2016 13-Nov-2016

NOK 1,300,000 $600,000 €25,000 €50,000 € 80,000 £40,000 € 25,000 € 41,800 € 55,000 £80000 € 80,000 € 55,000 € 41,800 € 45,000 € 77,000 € 55,000

3+ 3+ 3+ F 3+ 3+ F 3+ 3+ F 3 3 3+ 2 3F 2 2 2 2

T D T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800

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25-Oct-2016 13-Oct-2016

9.5f (1900m)

Gr 3 L L Gp 1 L Gp 3 L L

21-May-2016 28-May-2016 6-Jul-2016 30-Jul-2016 6-Aug-2016 18-Sep-2016 29-Nov-2016 30-Nov-2016

US$645,000 € 60,000 €48,000 £600,000 € 25,000 € 72,500 € 55,000 € 52,000

4+ 4+ 4+ F 3+ F 3+ 3+ F 3F 3+

D T AWT T T T AWT AWT

1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900

Gr 2 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 3 L L Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gr 2

3-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 10-Apr-2016 16-Apr-2016 17-Apr-2016 17-Apr-2016 22-Apr-2016 22-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016 24-Apr-2016

US$1,209,000 € 80,000 € 45,000 € 130,000 € 60,000 € 55,000 € 55,000 € 64,900 £65,000 £65,000 € 27,000 US$938,000

4+ 3 4+ 4+ 3 3 3+F 4+ 3 4+ 4+ 3F

T T T T T T T T T T T T

2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

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9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5

12-Apr-2016 20-May-2016 28-Jun-2016 21-Jun-2016 26-Feb-2016 10-Aug-2016

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

16-Feb-2016 16-Mar-2016 29-Mar-2016 23-Mar-2016 5-Apr-2016 8-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 24-Mar-2016 16-Apr-2016 16-Apr-2016 22-Mar-2016 15-Mar-2016

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Race Name & (Sponsor) Emanuele Filiberto Allez France Le Vase d'Argent Newmarket St (Harbour Watch) Grosser Preis von Rossmann Pretty Polly St (Tweenhills Stallions) Bavarian Classic Mooresbridge St (Camelot EBF) Premio Mario Incisa della Rocchetta Kentucky Derby Greffulhe Guiche Derby Trial (Derrinstown Stud) Niigata Daishoten Musidora St (Tattersalls) Blue Wind St (Irish National Stud EBF) Fillies' Trial (The Haras De Bouquetot) Prix d'Hocquart Prix Saint-Alary (Pour Moi Coolmore) Duchess of Rothesay (E.B.F) Fairway St Gallinule St (Airlie Stud) Bavaria-Preis Brigadier Gerard St Frühjahrs-Preis Merano Matchem Nottinghamshire Oaks (EBF) Naruo Kinen Silver St Ballymacoll Stud EBF St Manhattan S Diana Trial Melisande Ridgway Prince of Wales's St Tercentenary Wolferton H'cap Urban Sea - Fonds Europeen de l'Elevage Grosser Preis der VGH-Versicherungen Naas Oaks Trial (EBF) La Coupe Hoppings St (EBF) Grand Prix de Compiegne Pretty Polly St (Ses the Stars) International St Gala St (Ambant) Eclipse St (Coral) Hamburg Trophy Belmont Oaks (BC) Belmont Derby Neue Bult Cup Grand Prix du Lion d'Angers Steventon St (JLT) Prix Eugene Adam Lyric St (EBF) La Pepiniere - Fonds Europeen de l'Elevage Madame Jean Couturie Vichy - Auvergne Psyche Grosser-Dallmayr Preis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen Gontaut-Biron (Hong Kong Jockey Club) Prix Guillaume d'Ornano (Haras du Logis Saint Germain Alabama Prix Jean Romanet (Darley) Grosser Audi Preis-Furstenberg-Rennen Royal Whip St (Kilfrush Stud) Nonette Sparkassen- Finanzgruppe-Spreti-Rennen Travers St Winter Hill Gd Prix de Fontainebleau - F.E.E. Coupe de Marseille Boulogne Occitanie Irish Champion (Qipco) Slovak Oaks Blandford St (Moyglare 'Jewels') John Musker (EBF) (Stallions) La Coupe de Maisons-Laffitte Prince d'Orange Doonside Cup (William Hill) Prix Dollar (Qatar)

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Class L Gp 3 L L L L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gr 1 Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 3 Gr 3 Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 1 L L Gp 3 L Gp 3 Gp 3 L L L Gr 3 L L Gr 1 Gp 2 L L Gp 1 Gp 3 L L L L Gp 3 L L Gp 1 Gp 3 L Gp 1 Gp 3 Gr 1 Gr 1 L L L Gp 2 L L L Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 2 Gr 1 Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 2 Gp 3 Gr 1 Gp 3 L L L L Gp 1 L Gp 2 L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2

Race Date 25-Apr-2016 28-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 1-May-2016 1-May-2016 1-May-2016 2-May-2016 7-May-2016 7-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 11-May-2016 11-May-2016 14-May-2016 15-May-2016 16-May-2016 18-May-2016 21-May-2016 22-May-2016 22-May-2016 26-May-2016 28-May-2016 29-May-2016 30-May-2016 1-Jun-2016 4-Jun-2016 4-Jun-2016 9-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 12-Jun-2016 13-Jun-2016 13-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 16-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 22-Jun-2016 22-Jun-2016 24-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 26-Jun-2016 26-Jun-2016 1-Jul-2016 2-Jul-2016 8-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 9-Jul-2016 12-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 17-Jul-2016 22-Jul-2016 24-Jul-2016 25-Jul-2016 27-Jul-2016 30-Jul-2016 31-Jul-2016 15-Aug-2016 15-Aug-2016 20-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 23-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 2-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 14-Sep-2016 17-Sep-2016 17-Sep-2016 17-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016

Value € 41,800 € 80,000 € 52,000 £40,000 € 25,000 £40,000 € 55,000 € 75,000 € 41,800 $2,000,000 €130,000 € 130000 € 100,000 US$733,000 £100,000 € 80,000 £70,000 € 130,000 € 250,000 £ 50,000 £37,000 € 65,000 € 25,000 £65,000 € 55,000 € 41,800 € 55,000 £42,000 $723000 € 45,000 £50,000 $1000,000 € 70,000 € 55,000 € 55,000 £750,000 £90,000 £80,000 € 64,000 € 25,000 € 55,000 € 80,000 £40,000 € 60,000 € 250,000 € 60,000 £37,000 £475,000 € 55,000 $1,000,000 $1,250,000 € 25,000 € 55,000 £37,000 € 130,000 £40,000 € 48,000 € 55,000 € 80,000 € 80,000 € 155,000 € 80,000 € 400,000 $600,000 € 250,000 € 55,000 € 65,000 € 130,000 € 55,000 $1,250,000 £60,000 €48,000 € 55,000 € 52,000 € 55,000 € 1,250,000 €23,000 € 200,000 £40,000 € 80,000 € 80,000 £70,000 € 200,000

10f (2000m) Age 3 C&G 4+ F 4+ 3 C&G 4+ 3F 3 4+ 3F 3 3 C&F 3 CF 3 4+ 3F 3+ F 3F 3 CF 3F 4+ F 3 3 4+ 4+ 3 3 3 C&G 4+ F 3+ 3+ 3F 4+ 3F 3F 3 C&G 4+ 3 4+ 4+F 4+ F 3F 4+ 3+ F 4+ 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3F 3 3 3 3+ 3 3+ F&M 4+ F 3F 3+ 3F 3+ 4+ 3 3F 4+ F 3 3+ 3F 4+ 3 3+ 4+ F 3 4+ 3F 3+ 3F 3+ F 3+ F 3+ 3 3+ 3+

Surface T T T T T T T T T D T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T AWT T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T D T T T T T D T T T T T T T T T T T T T

Metres 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

Furlongs 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Closing 13-Apr-2016 22-Apr-2016 25-Apr-2016 19-Apr-2016 25-Apr-2016 8-Mar-2016 30-Mar-2016 21-Mar-2016 20-Apr-2016 20-Apr-2016 3-May-2016 29-Mar-2016 5-May-2016 6-Apr-2016 9-May-2016 27-Apr-2016 17-Feb-2016 12-May-2016 16-May-2016 17-May-2016 10-May-2016 20-May-2016 5-Apr-2016 23-May-2016 26-May-2016 28-Apr-2015 31-May-2016 3-Jun-2016 28-May-2016 29-Mar-2016 6-Jun-2016 6-Jun-2016 19-Apr-2016 10-Jun-2016 13-Jun-2016 10-Jun-2016 7-Jun-2016 16-Jun-2016 1-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 17-Jun-2016 20-Apr-2016 18-May-2016 25-Jun-2016 10-May-2016 10-May-2016 25-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 28-Jun-2016 8-Jul-2016 11-Jul-2016 29-Jun-2016 16-Jul-2016 15-Jul-2016 18-Jul-2016 6-Jul-2016 13-Jul-2016 10-May-2016 27-Jul-2016 27-Jul-2016 3-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 13-Jul-2016 3-Aug-2016 12-Jul-2016 22-Aug-2016

25-May-2016 11-Mar-2016 3-Aug-2016 8-Sep-2016 31-Aug-2016 31-Aug-2016 12-Sep-2016 24-Aug-2016

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Track Chantilly Rome Hoppegarten Maisons-Laffi tte Saint-Cloud Newmarket Newmarket Milan Dundalk Ascot Baden-Baden Leopardstown Rome Rome Newmarket Saint-Cloud Doncaster Rome Krefeld Saint-Cloud Lingfi eld Park Marseille Borely Rome Lingfi eld Park

Race Name & (Sponsor) Prix de l'Opera (Longines) Archidamia Deutschen Einheit (Pferdewetten.de) Charles Laffi tte Dahlia - F.E.E Pride (Dubai) Zetland (Dubai) Premio Verziere - Memorial Aldo Cirla Carlingford St Champion (Qipco) Baden-Wurttemberg-Trophy - Defi du Galop Trigo St Conte Felice Scheibler Premio Lydia Tesio James Seymour (#ghostshipselfi e) Criterium de Saint-Cloud Gillies St (EBF) Premio Roma - GBI Racing Niederrhein Pokal Solitude Churchill St (coral.co.uk) Grand Prix de Marseille Buontalenta - M. Giuseppe Valiani Quebec St (Coral)

FR ITY FR FR FR FR ITY GB GB GB GB IRE FR FR FR FR GER GER GB GB GB FR IRE FR SWE FR FR

Saint-Cloud Rome Saint-Cloud Chantilly Toulouse Longchamp Rome Chester Chester York York Curragh Saint-Cloud Saint-Cloud Chantilly Chantilly Dusseldorf Dusseldorf York Haydock Park York Chantilly Dundalk Strasbourg Bro Park Saint-Cloud Croise-Laroche

Zarkava - Fonds Europeen de L'Elevage Circo Massimo Penelope Prix Noailles Caravelle (Haras des Granges) Prix Ganay Botticelli Huxley St Dee St Dante St (Betfred) Middleton St (Betfred) Gold Cup (Tattersalls) Cleopatre Prix Corrida Prix du Jockey Club Prix de Diane (Longines) BMW-Preis Grafenberg Cup York St (Sky Bet) Rose of Lancaster St (Betfred) International St (Juddmonte) Liancourt Diamond St Grand Prix de la Region d'Alsace Stockholm Fillies And Mares St Flore Grand Prix du Nord

Class Gp 1 L Gp 3 L L L L Gp 3 L Gp 1 Gp 3 L L Gp 1 L Gp 1 L Gp 1 Gp 3 L L L L L

Race Date 2-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 3-Oct-2016 3-Oct-2016 5-Oct-2016 7-Oct-2016 8-Oct-2016 9-Oct-2016 14-Oct-2016 15-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 30-Oct-2016 5-Nov-2016 6-Nov-2016 6-Nov-2016 8-Nov-2016 12-Nov-2016 13-Nov-2016 13-Nov-2016 17-Dec-2016

Value € 400,000 € 41,800 € 75,000 € 55,000 € 48,000 £50,000 £50,000 € 77,000 € 45,000 £1,300,000 € 55,000 € 45,000 € 41,800 € 275,000 £37,000 € 250,000 £40,000 € 275,000 € 55,000 € 55,000 £45,000 € 60,000 € 41,800 £40,000

L L Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 1 L Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 1 L L Gp 2 Gp 3 Gp 1 L Gp 3 L L Gp 3 L

3-Apr-2016 3-Apr-2016 18-Apr-2016 20-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 1-May-2016 1-May-2016 5-May-2016 6-May-2016 12-May-2016 12-May-2016 22-May-2016 29-May-2016 29-May-2016 5-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 17-Jul-2016 23-Jul-2016 6-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 1-Sep-2016 30-Sep-2016 2-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 10-Nov-2016

€48,000 € 41,800 € 80,000 € 130000 € 55,000 € 300,000 € 41,800 £75,000 £75,000 £150000 £120,000 € 250,000 € 80,000 € 130,000 € 1,500,000 € 1,000,000 € 25,000 €25,000 £100,000 £63,000 £850,000 € 55,000 € 60,000 € 60,000 SEK 500,000 € 80,000 € 55,000

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10f (2000m) Age 3+ F 3+ F 3+ 3 F 4+ F 3+ F 2 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3 3+ F 3+ 2 CF 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3F 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3+

Surface T T T T T T T T AWT T T T T T T T T T T T AWT T T AWT

4+ F 4+ 3F 3 3F 4+ 3 4+ 3 C&G 3 4+ F 4+ 3F 4+ F 3 CF 3F 3F 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3F 3+ 3+ 3+F 3+ F 3

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T AWT T T T T

Metres 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100

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Dusseldorf Chester Lingfi eld Park Kyoto Chantilly Belmont Park Hannover Goodwood Rome Baden-Baden Baden-Baden Milan Cologne Milan Bremen Hamburg Hamburg Hamilton Park

Grafenberger Derby Trial Cheshire Oaks (The Arkle Finance) Derby Trial (betfred.com) Kyoto Shimbun Hai La Seine Man o' War BC St Grosser Preis der Hannoverschen Volksbank Cocked Hat St (Casco EBF Stallions) Derby Italiano Baden-Badener Hotellerie & Gastronomie Badischen Wirtschaft Oaks d'Italia Oppenheim Union-Rennen Paolo Mezzanotte SWB Derby Trial Almased Cup - Hamburger Stutenpreis Hamburger Stutencup Glasgow St (E.B.F.)

L L L Gr 2 L Gr 1 L L Gp 2 L Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 2 L L Gp 3 L L

10-Apr-2016 4-May-2016 7-May-2016 7-May-2016 10-May-2016 14-May-2016 16-May-2016 20-May-2016 22-May-2016 26-May-2016 29-May-2016 29-May-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 21-Jun-2016 9-Jul-2016 10-Jul-2016 15-Jul-2016

€25,000 £60,000 £100,000 US$980,000 € 55,000 $400,000 € 25,000 £40,000 € 715,000 € 25,000 € 70000 € 407,000 € 70,000 € 41,800 € 25,000 € 55,000 €25,000 £40,000

Furlongs 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Closing 24-Aug-2016 2-Aug-2016

1-Oct-2016 3-Oct-2016 15-Sep-2016 10-Oct-2016 2-Aug-2016 30-Aug-2016 18-Oct-2016 6-Oct-2016 24-Oct-2016 12-Oct-2015 31-Oct-2016 13-Oct-2016 13-Sep-2016 7-Nov-2016 12-Dec-2016

10.5f (2100m) 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5

25-Mar-2016 30-Mar-2016 30-Mar-2016 22-Apr-2016 13-Apr-2016 29-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 29-Mar-2016 29-Mar-2016 16-Mar-2016 11-May-2016 11-May-2016 17-Feb-2016 17-Feb-2016 14-Jun-2016 18-Jul-2016 1-Aug-2016 21-Jun-2016 24-Aug-2016 19-Sep-2016 5-Oct-2016

11f (2200m) 3 3F 3 C&G 3 3F 4+ 3 3 C&G 3 C&F 4+F 4+ 3F 3 4+ F 3 3F 4+ F 3

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

29-Mar-2016 28-Apr-2016 2-May-2016 29-Mar-2016 2-May-2016 30-Apr-2016 3-May-2016 14-May-2016 31-Mar-2016 17-May-2016 5-Apr-2016 31-Mar-2016 29-Mar-2016

T

2200

11

26-Jul-2016

17-May-2016 10-May-2016 28-Jun-2016 9-Jul-2016

HAMILTON PARK – EBF GLASGOW STAKES (L) 15 JULY 2016 – 11 FURLONGS / 2200m PRIZE MONEY - £42,000 CLOSING DATE - 10 JUL 2016 For further information, please contact Sulekha Varma on +44 7715 640525 or sulekha@hamilton-park.co.uk GER

Dusseldorf

Henkel-Trophy

L

7-Aug-2016

€ 25,000

3+

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Track Dusseldorf Merano Windsor Newbury Milan Hannover Rome Bro Park Hannover Dresden Naples

Race Name & (Sponsor) Diana (158th Henkel Preis (German Oaks)) EBF Terme di Merano August St Arc Trial (Dubai Duty Free Legacy Cup) Premio Federico Tesio Neue Bult Stuten-Steher-Cup Villa Borghese Memorial F. Cadoni Songline Classic Herbst Stutenpreis Grosser Dresdner Herbstpreis Unire

Class Gp 1 L L Gp 3 Gp 2 L L L Gp 3 L L

Race Date 7-Aug-2016 15-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 17-Sep-2016 18-Sep-2016 2-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 30-Oct-2016 30-Oct-2016 16-Nov-2016 18-Dec-2016

Value € 500,000 € 41,800 £37,000 £60,000 € 132,000 € 25,000 € 41,800 SEK 400,000 € 55,000 € 25,000 € 41,800

11f (2200m) Age 3F 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+F 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3+ 3+

Surface T T T T T T T D T T T

Metres 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200

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Lingfi eld Park

Oaks Trial (Betfred Mobile)

L

7-May-2016

£37,000

Leopardstown Newbury Maisons-Laffi tte Limerick Goodwood Newmarket Tokyo Chester Lyon-Parilly Ascot Saint Cloud Cologne Lyon-Parilly Newbury Goodwood Rome Tokyo Saint-Cloud Haydock Park Bordeaux Milan Tokyo Leopardstown Epsom Downs Epsom Downs Epsom Downs Chantilly Chantilly Belmont Park Cork Royal Ascot Toulouse Royal Ascot Lyon-Parilly Royal Ascot Milan Chantilly Pontefract Curragh Haydock Park Saint-Cloud Saint-Cloud Hamburg Nantes Roscommon Newmarket Hamburg Saint-Cloud Saint Cloud Ovrevoll

Noblesse St (EBF) John Porter (Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise) Lord Seymour Martin Molony St Daisy Warwick (EBF) Jockey Club St (The Dunaden At Overbury) Aoba Sho Chester Vase (MBNA) Coupe des Trois Ans Buckhounds St (Carey Group) Hedouville Gerling-Preis Bedel Aston Park St (Al Rayyan) Tapster St. (888Sport) Premio Carlo d'Alessio Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) L'Avre Pinnacle St (The 888 sport) Derby du Midi Gran Premio di Milano Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) King George V Cup (Nijinsky) Oaks (Investec) Derby (Investec) Coronation Cup (Investec) Royaumont Grand Prix de Chantilly Belmont Stakes Munster Oaks Ribblesdale St Derby du Languedoc King Edward VII Grand Prix de Lyon Hardwicke St Gran Premio d'Italia Lys-Longines Pontefract Castle St (totepool) Irish Derby (Dubai Duty Free) Lancashire Oaks (bet365) Malleret Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Grosser Hansa-Preis Derby de l'Ouest (Haras du Saz) Lenebane Princess of Wales's St Deutsches Derby (IDEE) Thiberville Grand Prix de Paris (Juddmonte) Oslo Cup

L Gp 3 L L L Gp 2 Gr 2 Gp 3 L L Gp 3 Gp 2 L L L Gp 3 Gr 1 L Gp 3 L Gp 2 Gr 1 L Gp 1 Gp 1 Gp 1 Gp 3 Gp 2 Gr 1 Gp 3 Gp 2 L Gp 2 L Gp 2 L Gp 3 L Gp 1 Gp 2 Gp 2 Gp 1 Gp 2 L L Gp 2 Gp 1 L Gp 1 Gp 3

6-Apr-2016 16-Apr-2016 19-Apr-2016 23-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 30-Apr-2016 5-May-2016 5-May-2016 7-May-2016 8-May-2016 8-May-2016 12-May-2016 14-May-2016 21-May-2016 22-May-2016 22-May-2016 23-May-2016 28-May-2016 28-May-2016 29-May-2016 29-May-2016 3-Jun-2016 3-Jun-2016 4-Jun-2016 4-Jun-2016 5-Jun-2016 5-Jun-2016 11-Jun-2016 12-Jun-2016 16-Jun-2016 17-Jun-2016 17-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2016 25-Jun-2016 2-Jul-2016 3-Jul-2016 3-Jul-2016 3-Jul-2016 4-Jul-2016 4-Jul-2016 7-Jul-2016 10-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016

€ 55,000 £60,000 € 52,000 € 45,000 £40,000 £100,000 US$980,000 £75,000 € 55,000 £45,000 € 80,000 € 70,000 € 52,000 £100,000 £50,000 € 64,900 US$645,000 € 55,000 £63,000 € 55,000 € 192,500 US$3,600,000 € 45,000 £450,000 £1,325,000 £400,000 € 80,000 € 130,000 $1,500,000 € 75,000 £200,000 € 55,000 £200,000 € 60,000 £225,000 € 55,000 € 80,000 £40,000 € 1,500,000 £93,000 € 130,000 € 400,000 € 70,000 € 55,000 € 45,000 £100,000 € 650,000 € 55,000 € 600,000 NOK 600,000

JULY 14th – TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd

Closing CLOSED 22-Aug-2016 12-Sep-2016 25-Aug-2016 20-Sep-2016 26-Sep-2016 6-Sep-2016 8-Nov-2016

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Furlongs 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11.5

2-May-2016

12f (2400m) 4+ F 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ F 4+ 3 3 C&G 3 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 3F 3 4+ F 3 4+ 3 No Geldings 3 3F 3 C&F 4+ 3F 4+ 3 3+ F 3F 3 3 C&G 4+ 4+ 3 3 4+ 3 CF 3+ F 3F 4+ 3+ 3 3+ 3+ 3 CF 3F 3 CF 3+

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12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

29-Mar-2016 11-Apr-2016 11-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 25-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 15-Mar-2016 29-Apr-2016 27-Apr-2016 2-May-2016 20-Apr-2016 15-Mar-2016 4-May-2016 9-May-2016 16-May-2016 28-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 17-May-2016 23-May-2016 20-May-2016 12-May-2016 Closed 30-May-2016 12-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 12-Apr-2016 18-May-2016 18-May-2016 28-May-2016 4-May-2016 26-Apr-2016 9-Jun-2016 26-Apr-2016 10-Jun-2016 26-Apr-2016 1-Jun-2016 13-Jun-2016 4-Nov-2015 27-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 15-Jun-2016 10-May-2016 27-Jun-2016 29-Jun-2016 14-Jun-2016 15-Sep-2015 6-Jul-2016 17-Feb-2016 23-May-2016

OSLO CUP (GR 3)

NOK 600.000 / €66.667 | 2400m / 12f | 3YR+ For more information, please contact Liv Kristiansen via email: liv.kristiansen@rikstoto.no GB IRE SVK GB SWI GB FR FR GB

Newmarket Curragh Bratislava Ascot Avenches Goodwood Vichy Vichy Goodwood

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Aphrodite St (Newsells Park Stud) Irish Oaks (Darley) Slovak Derby King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Qipco) Grand Prix d'Avenches - Defi du Galop Gordon St Hubert Baguenault de Puchesse Frederic de Lagrange Glorious St

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16-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 17-Jul-2016 23-Jul-2016 26-Jul-2016 27-Jul-2016 28-Jul-2016 29-Jul-2016 29-Jul-2016

£40,000 € 400,000 €64,000 £1,150,000 €50,000 £100,000 € 52,000 € 55,000 £100,000

3+ F 3F 3 C&F 3+ 3+ 3 4+ 3 4+

T T T T T T T T T

11-Jul-2016 4-Nov-2016 11-Mar-2016 7-Jun-2016 21-Jul-2016 20-Jul-2016 21-Jul-2016 23-Jul-2016

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Track Newbury Cork Leopardstown Copenhagen

Race Name & (Sponsor) Chalice St (EBF) Give Thanks St (Irish Stallion Farms EBF) Ballyroan St Scandinavian Open Championship

Class L Gp 3 Gp 3 Gp 3

Race Date 30-Jul-2016 2-Aug-2016 4-Aug-2016 6-Aug-2016

Value £40,000 € 75,000 € 60,000 DKK 450,000

12f (2400m) Age 3+ F&M 3+ F 3+ 3+

Surface T T T T

Metres 2400 2400 2400 2400

Furlongs Closing 12 25-Jul-2016 12 29-Jun-2016 12 29-Jun-2016 12 27-Jun-2016

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Berlin-Hoppegarten York York York Clairefontaine Saratoga

Deutschland Preis Great Voltigeur St (Betway) Galtres St (EBF) Yorkshire Oaks (Darley) Grand Prix de Clairefontaine Longines Sword Dancer

Gp 1 Gp 2 L Gp 1 L Gr 1

14-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 18-Aug-2016 18-Aug-2016 22-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016

€ 175,000 £160,000 £60,000 £340,000 € 55,000 $1,000,000

3+ 3 C&G 3+ F 3+ F 3 3+

T T T T T T

2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400

12 12 12 12 12 12

24-May-2016 28-Jun-2016 12-Aug-2016 21-Jun-2016 16-Aug-2016

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

CLOSED 12-Jul-2016 29-Aug-2016 14-Jun-2016 3-Aug-2016

AUGUST 28th – TO CLOSE ON JUNE 27th

ERIK O STEEN’S MEMORIAL (F) NOK 400.000 / €52.138 | 2400m / 12f | 3YR+

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Ovrevoll Baden-Baden Kempton Park Baden-Baden Veliefendi Craon Galway Chantilly Leopardstown Chester Chantilly Chantilly Chantilly Bro Park Saint-Cloud Saint-Cloud Ascot Newmarket Cologne Ascot Chantilly Toulouse Jagersro Curragh Ascot Naas Chantilly Milan Newbury Zarzuela Nantes Milan Munich Kempton Park Lyon-Parilly Kempton Park Toulouse Ovrevoll

Scandic Norwegian Derby T. von Zastrow Stutenpreis (Badener Stutenpreis) September St (totescoop6) Longines Grosser Preis von Baden Internationsl Bosphorus Cup Grand Prix de Craon Oyster St Tourelles - Fonds Europeen Kilternan St (KPMG Enterprise) Stand Cup (Stella Artois) Prix du Niel (Qatar) Prix Foy (Qatar) Prix Vermeille (Qatar) Stockholm Cup International Joubert Turenne Princess Royal St (E.B.F.) (Nayef) Godolphin (Sakhee) Europa Cumberland Lodge St (Gigaset) Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Qatar) Panacee - F.E.E Skanska Faltrittklubbens Jubileumslopning Brown Panther QIPCO British Champions Series Fillies & Mares Bluebell E.B.F. Conseil de Paris Gran Premio del Jockey Club St Simon St (Worthington's Victoria Club) Gran Premio Memorial Duque de Toledo Grand Prix de la Ville de Nantes Giovanni Falck Grosser Pries Von Bayern Floodlit St (32Red) Grand Camp Wild Flower St (32Red.com) Max Sicard Scandic Norwegian Derby

JPN SPN FR FR FR FR SWI FR FR FR

Tokyo Madrid Deauville Deauville Deauville Deauville Zurich-Dielsdorf Chantilly Deauville Saint Cloud

Meguro Kinen Gran Premio de Madrid Reux (Haras de la Pomme (Arg)) Shadwell Pomone Minerve Grand Prix de Deauville (Lucien Barriere) Grand Prix Jockey Club Prix Royallieu (Qatar) Vulcain Belle de Nuit - F.E.E

GB GB GB

Newmarket Chester Lingfi eld Park

Trophy St (Bahrain) Chester (Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer) H'cap River Eden St (EBF)

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28-Aug-2016 3-Sep-2016 3-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 4-Sep-2016 5-Sep-2016 5-Sep-2016 8-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 14-Sep-2016 19-Sep-2016 23-Sep-2016 23-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016 2-Oct-2016 5-Oct-2016 6-Oct-2016 9-Oct-2016 15-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 16-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 23-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 1-Nov-2016 2-Nov-2016 19-Nov-2016 23-Nov-2016 11-Dec-2016 27-Aug-2017

NOK 1,200,000 € 70,000 £62,000 € 250,000 € 306,000 € 60,000 € 55,000 € 52,000 € 100,000 £40,000 € 130,000 € 130,000 € 350,000 SEK 1,400,000 € 55,000 € 55,000 £40,000 £40,000 € 155,000 £60,000 € 5,000,000 € 52,000 SEK 600,000 € 45,000 £550,000 € 57,500 € 130,000 € 275,000 £60,000 € 68,000 € 60,000 € 41,800 € 155,000 £40,000 € 52,000 £40,000 € 60,000 NOK 1,200,000

3 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ C&F 3+ 3+ F 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3 CF 4+ CF 3+ F 3+ 3F 3 C&G 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ CF 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+F 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 3 CG + F

T T AWT T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T D T T T T T T T T T T AWT T AWT T T

2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400 2400

4+ 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3F 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3 3+ F

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2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500

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US$1,026,000 € 102,000 € 80,000 € 130,000 € 80,000 € 200,000 €100,000 €250,000 € 55,000 € 52,000

7-Jul-2016 20-Aug-2016 27-Oct-2016

£100,000 £37,000 £40,000

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9-Aug-2016 27-Oct-2016 17-Nov-2016 7-Mar-2016

12.5f (2500m)

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31-Aug-2016

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5

12-Apr-2016 20-Jul-2016 27-Jul-2016 27-Jul-2016 10-Aug-2016 24-Aug-2016

13f (2600m) 13 13 13

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Nottingham York Navan York Leopardstown Curragh York Saint-Cloud Leopardstown Down Royal

Further Flight St (E.B.F) Yorkshire Cup (Betway) Vintage Crop St (Coolmore) Grand Cup St (Stowe Family Law) Saval Beg St Curragh Cup (attheraces) Silver Cup (John Smith's) Maurice de Nieuil Challenge St E.B.F Her Majesty's Plate

13.5f (2700m)

Class Gp 3 Gp 3

Race Date 6-May-2016 13-Aug-2016

Value £75,000 £60,000

Age 4+ 3+

Surface T T

Metres 2700 2700

L Gp 2 Gp 3 L L Gp 2 L Gp 2 L L

6-Apr-2016 13-May-2016 15-May-2016 21-May-2016 3-Jun-2016 26-Jun-2016 9-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016 14-Jul-2016 22-Jul-2016

£40,000 £160,000 €65,000 £40,000 €52,500 €120,000 £40,000 €130,000 €55,000 €45,000

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 3+ 3+ 4+ 3+ 3+

T T T T T T T T T T

2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800

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Furlongs Closing 13.5 30-Apr-2016 13.5 8-Aug-2016

14f (2800m) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

31-Mar-2016 29-Mar-2016 6-Apr-2016 16-May-2016 30-May-2016 18-May-2016 4-Jul-2016 29-Jun-2016 7-Jul-2016 18-Jul-2016

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Goodwood Curragh Goodwood Baden-Baden Curragh Dortmund Bratislava Ascot Saint-Cloud Bath Milan Rome

Lillie Langtry St (Markel Insurance) Ballycullen St March St Mercedes Benz Steherpreis Irish St Leger (Palmerstown House Estate) Grosser Preis von DSW 21 - Deutsches St Leger Slovak St. Leger Noel Murless (Londonmetric) Scaramouche Beckford (E.B.F.) St Leger Italiano Roma Vecchia

GB GB

Doncaster Doncaster

Park Hill St (DFS) St Leger (Ladbrokes)

FR ITY FR FR FR FR FR FR IRE FR

Chantilly Milan Chantilly Maisons-Laffitte Deauville Deauville Saint-Cloud Chantilly Curragh Chantilly

Barbeville Coppa d'Oro La Moskowa Carrousel Michel Houyvet Prix du Kergorlay (Darley) Lutece Gladiateur (Qatar) Loughbrown St Prix Chaudenay (Qatar)

FR FR FR FR

Maisons-Laffitte Saint-Cloud Saint-Cloud Saint-Cloud

Right Royal Prix de la Vicomtesse Vigier Prix Royal-Oak Denisy

Gp 3 Gp 3 L L Gp 1 Gp 3 L L L L Gp 3 L

28-Jul-2016 21-Aug-2016 27-Aug-2016 3-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 18-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 30-Sep-2016 5-Oct-2016 12-Oct-2016 22-Oct-2016 13-Nov-2016

£100,000 €60,000 £40,000 €25,000 €400,000 €55,000 €19,000 £37,000 €52,000 £40,000 €64,900 €41,800

3+ F 3+ 3+ 3+ F 3+ 3+ 3 C&F 3 3+ 3+ F 3+ 3+

T T T T T T T T T T T T

2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800

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14.5f (2900m)

£90,000 £700,000

3+ F 3 C&F

T T

2900 2900

14.5 14.5

2-Sep-2016 19-Jul-2016

Gp 3 L L L L Gp 2 Gp 3 Gp 3 L Gp 2

24-Apr-2016 22-May-2016 22-Jun-2016 21-Jul-2016 14-Aug-2016 21-Aug-2016 4-Sep-2016 11-Sep-2016 25-Sep-2016 1-Oct-2016

€80,000 €41,800 €52,000 €52,000 €55,000 €130,000 €80,000 €80,000 €45,000 €200,000

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 3 3+ 3 4+ 3 3

T T T T T T T T T T

3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

6-Apr-2016

L Gp 2 Gp 1 L

1-Apr-2016 29-May-2016 23-Oct-2016 12-Nov-2016

€52,000 €130,000 €350,000 €52,000

4+ 4+ 3+ 3+

T T T T

3100 3100 3100 3100

Now available for iPhone/iPad via Appstore Sagaro St (Longines) Tenno Sho (Spring) Comer Group International Oleander-Rennen Queen's Vase St Esher St (Coral) Langer Hamburger Goodwood Cup (Qatar) Rose Bowl St (Jockey Club) British Champions Long Distance Cup (Qipco)

GB GB

Sandown Park York

Henry II St Lonsdale Cup (Weatherbys Hamilton)

GB

Doncaster

Doncaster Cup

Gp 3 Gr 1 Gp 3 L L L Gp 2 L Gp 2

27-Apr-2016 1-May-2016 15-May-2016 17-Jun-2016 2-Jul-2016 5-Jul-2016 28-Jul-2016 22-Sep-2016 15-Oct-2016

£60,000 US$2,708,000 €55,000 £90,000 £37,000 €25,000 £300,000 £40,000 £300,000

Gp 3 Gp 2

26-May-2016 19-Aug-2016

£65,000 £160,000

4+ 4+ 4+ 3 4+ 4+ 3+ 3+ 3+

T T T T T T T T

3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200

4+ 3+

T T

3300 3300

9-Sep-2016

£100,000

3+

T

3600

Silbernes Band

GB

Royal Ascot

Gold Cup

L

16-Oct-2016

€25,000

16-Jun-2016

£400,000

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T

3800

4+

T

4000

Chantilly

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€300,000

24-Mar-2016 11-May-2016 5-Oct-2016

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16.5 16.5

20-May-2016 13-Aug-2016

18

3-Sep-2016

19

4-Oct-2016

20f (4000m)

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14-Jun-2016 13-Jul-2016 5-Aug-2016 3-Aug-2016 17-Aug-2016 24-Aug-2016 20-Sep-2016 24-Aug-2016

16.5f (3300m)

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15f (3000m)

16f (3200m)

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6-Oct-2016 29-Sep-2016

8-Sep-2016 10-Sep-2016

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4100

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