Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 13th September

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RACEDAY TEAM

Rachel Harwood Executive Director

Nikki Griffiths General Manager

Dylan Whitfield Financial Controller

David Attwood Clerk of the Course

Suzie Cartwright Operations Manager

DONCASTER RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

WELCOME TO THE BETFRED ST LEGER

Hello and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for the highlight of the four-day Betfred St Leger Festival - Betfred St Leger Day! We are delighted you’ve joined us here today and would like to thank our festival sponsor Betfred and our race sponsors PJ Towey Construction, British EBF and Arabian Racing Organisation for their support of today’s fixture.

Our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers, resident tipster Roger Hart and a Betfred representative will be in the Parade Ring at around 12:45 to run through the racecard and hopefully help you pick some winners!

There are eight races on the card including the 249th running of Britain’s oldest classic -the Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes A historic race which dates back to 1776, it is the most prestigious race in the Doncaster Racecourse Calendar and is the highlight of our racing year. Last year saw Aidan O’Brien triumph with Jan Brueghel, ridden by Sean Levey, prevailing by a neck in a thrilling finish to give O’Brien his 8th victory in the race

As befits the final Classic of the season, expect a thrilling renewal of this great race before we crown the winner. We then race towards history as 2026 marks the 250th Anniversary of the first running of the St Leger Stakes, and a celebration of everything that this great city and race meeting has seen over the years. A series of events are planned in the buildup to next year’s race which will be an historic landmark in Doncaster’s great history.

Guests can also enjoy 50% off all draught drinks, plus £10 off bottles of House Wine, Prosecco, Champagne and Pimms Jugs for the first 90 minutes after gates open today - and 60 minutes after gates open on Sunday. We also have an exclusive 25% off Champagne and Prosecco available for 60 minutes from the start of the St Leger Stakes Race today only. Terms and conditions apply, and we kindly remind all guests to drink responsibly.

There’s plenty more to enjoy throughout the day, including a pianist performing in the Main Reception at intervals, roaming brass band, and a rock choir on the Food Court Terrace. FanCave are also here in the Flying Scotsman Bar today with their dedicated FanCave zone which gives fans the chance to meet jockeys & trainers through intimate interviews, get expert tips and insights from top tipsters, and learn about the day’s runners.

We hope you can join us tomorrow for our St Leger Sunday Funday It’s a great day out for the whole family; as well as the racing, there’ll be lots of FREE entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy including Leger Legends Race, kids disco, stilt walkers and jugglers, Yorkshire Air Ambulance simulator, and character appearances throughout the day.

Beyond the festival, we’ve got a host of unmissable events coming up Join us on Sunday 2nd November for our Fireworks Spooky Spectacular, filled with free family fun and a dazzling fireworks display. And plan your perfect night out at one of our popular ‘Rouge’ Christmas LIVE Party Nights – complete with live entertainment, a festive three-course meal, music and Parisian-inspired glamour.

Tickets for all our upcoming racedays and events are available now at doncaster-racecourseco.uk

Thank you for being part of the Betfred St Leger Day 2025 Our team is dedicated to making your day enjoyable, and we truly value your feedback. We hope you have an unforgettable experience with us today.

Over in County, we’re turning up the energy with our brand-new Party Enclosure Explore the Stable Yard Party Barn, grab a drink at the Leger Tavern, try some tasty street food, and snap a photo at our themed selfie spots. After racing, head to the Champagne Lawn where Capital DJ Chris Stark will be turning up the party vibes with an electric DJ set. We also have a live DJ set in the Main Hall for 60 minutes after racing for guests in the Grandstand enclosure.

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SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

SHAUN PARKER (Chief Steward), PETER CRAFTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair),

SIMON CONNAWAY, BETH DOWSWELL, MICHAEL EYRE, PHILIPPA HARDY

STARTERS

STUART TURNER

RYAN COLLEY

PHILLIP DENNIS

JUDGES

DAVID HICKS

KATIE DOWSON

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

VETERINARY OFFICERS

JOCELYN HABERSHON-BUTCHER

ALICE BROWN

KATE MAXWELL

GRAHAM POTTS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT BUTTERELL

CAMERON ROBERTS

KATE KING

MEDICAL OFFICERS

DR STEPHEN WROE

DR RACHAEL LAWRENCE

DR PATRICK WYNN

DR GARY LEES

NURSE

SHARON WATTERS

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SHAUN MITCHELL

KAREN WEST

GRAHAM GRAY

LEANNE ASPREY

ALEC DENT

JOE O’GORMAN

RACHEL KIRTLEY

SAM DAVIS

IAN SANDERSON

BETTING RING MANAGERS

MARK RYAN

PAUL HAYS

COMMENTATOR

SIMON HOLT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACHEL HARWOOD

GENERAL MANAGER

NIKKI GRIFFITHS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

DAVID ATTWOOD

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

RACHEL HARWOOD

DEPUTY

SAFEGUARDING

OFFICER

DAVID ATTWOOD

SAFTEY OFFICER

RICHARD COLLINGWOOD

RACECOURSE

PHOTOGRAPHER

NIGEL KIRBY

www.nigelkirbyphotography.com

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RACING

Allowance The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience

Amateur (Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. to indicate their amateur license-holder status.

Apprentice A trainee Flat jockey connected to the stable of a licensed trainer. Apprentices have a weight allowance when they ride in races against professional jockeys and can compete for the annual Apprentice title, given to the winner of the most races during the season.

Bar Term used when describing bookmakers’ prices. e.g. ‘4-1 bar two’ means that you can obtain at least 4-1 about any horse except for the first two in betting.

Bit Metal part of the bridle that sits in a horse’s mouth. The reins are then attached to the bit and used by the jockey to control the horse

Blinkers A form of headgear worn by the horse, consisting of a hood with cups around the eyes. They are used to limit a horse’s vision and reduce distractions, with the aim of making it concentrate.

Cheekpieces Strips of sheepskin that are attached to the side of a horse’s bridle They partially obscure a horse’s rear vision, with the aim of getting the horse to concentrate on racing.

Clerk of the Course Racecourse official responsible for the overall racecourse management, including the preparation of the racing surface.

Clerk of the Scales Racecourse official whose chief duty is to weigh the riders before and after a race to ensure proper weight is carried.

Colours Jacket (‘silks’) worn by jockey to identify a horse A horse runs in its owner’s colours which are registered with Weatherbys The colours to be worn by each jockey are shown on racecards.

Colt Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old .

Conditions race A race in which horses are allotted extra weight according to factors including sex, age, whether they are a previous winner etc. This is a better-class race for horses just below Group or Listed level.

Connections The owner and trainer of a racehorse

Distance The length of a race

Dam Mother of a horse

Draw A horse’s starting position in the stalls allotted in races on the Flat. Stall numbers are drawn at random by Weatherbys (except in a handful of top races that allow each horse’s connections, having been randomly selected, to choose the stall number for their horse). A horse with a seemingly advantageous draw is said to be “well drawn”. Stalls are used for Flat racing only.

Filly Female horse four-years-old or younger.

Foal Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year Furlong 220 yards (one eighth of a mile). The numbered posts on British racecourses count the furlongs back from the winning post.

Gelding Castrated horse

Going Description of the course conditions under foot.

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

Judge Official responsible for declaring the finishing order and distances between horses.

Juvenile Two-year old horse

Maiden Horse which has not yet won a race.

Handicap A race where each horse is allotted a different weight to carry, according to the official handicap ratings determined by the BHA Handicappers. The theory is that all horses run on a fair and equal basis - the ‘perfect’ handicap being one where all the runners finish in a dead-heat.

Mare Female horse aged five years old or above

Middle Distances On the Flat, races beyond a mile and up to 1m6f are the middle distances. A middle-distance horse is one that runs mainly over such distances or is regarded as being suitable for those distances.

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

Photo Finish Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.

Racecard The runners and riders of the day within this raceday programme.

Rating A measure of the ability of a horse on a scale starting at zero and going into three figures. Flat and Jump racing use different scales; the highestrated Flat horse is usually in the 130s and the top-rated jumper in the 180s.

Schooled Trained to jump

Sire Father of a horse

Sprint races Flat races run over a distance of five or six furlongs.

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

Tongue Tie Strip of material tied around a horse’s tongue and lower jaw to keep it from swallowing its tongue, which can clog its air passage. A horse wearing a tongue tie is denoted on a racecard by a small t next to the horse’s weight (t1 indicates that the horse is wearing a tongue tie in a race for the first time).

Under Starter’s Orders Occurs when the race is about to start

Visor Similar to blinkers, but with a slit in each eye cup to allow some lateral vision. A horse wearing a visor is denoted on a racecard by a small v next to the horse’s weight (v1 indicates that the horse is wearing a visor in a race for the first time).

Weighing In/Out Each jockey (wearing his racing kit and carrying his saddle) must stand on official weighing scales before and after the race, so that the Clerk of the Scales can check that the jockey is carrying the correct weight allotted to his horse. If a jockey is above the allotted weight before the race, his horse can still compete but must carry overweight. When the weights carried by the winner and placed horses have been verified after the race, there will be an announcement that they have ‘weighed in’. This confirms the race result and at this point bookmakers will pay out on successful bets.

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

READING THE CARD

L E A R N H OW TO J U D G E T H E FO RM

The raceday programme contains information about each horse and can help you judge his or her ‘form’...

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name

colour sex sire dam damsire

No.ofdayssincelastran birthplace ofhorse

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Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Orpendale, Chelston Ire & Wynatt

Draw 2 Ryan Moore

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 11-3021

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

COLOUR

Grey (Gr) - light to steel

RATINGS EXPLAINED

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

Can be given little or no chance

Official BHA ratings explained

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

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

Bay (B) – from light brown through to dark brown with black mane/tail

Chestnut (CH) – reddish with a mane/tail to match Roan (Ro) – white hairs mixed with another colour

Brown (Br) – darker than a bay with a black mane/tail

Black (Bl) – Black and rare

White (Wh) – Rare with pink skin.

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

Where to bet

There are a variety of places to bet at the course; The Tote has selling points throughout the racecourseeasily identified by the Tote Betting or totepool signs.

FORM

BF – Beaten favourite

B – Brought down

C – Course winner

D – Distance winner

F – Fell

P – Pulled up

R– Refused

S – Slipped up

U – Unseated

d – Disqualified

r – Ran out

Info on BHA ratings can be found below

The bookmakers are located in front of the Grandstand in the ‘Betting Ring’. The bookmakers display their odds for each race and compete to offer the best price to customers. These are fixed price bets and the amount of your winnings will be printed on your betting slip. Search around to get the best price for your selection.

Minimum Stakes

The Tote has a minimum bet of £2. The bookmakers vary but if they have a minimum it will be shown on the boards displaying their odds. If in doubt – just ask.

CHRIS STARK POST-RACING ENTERTAINMENT

We are delighted to welcome Chris Stark to Doncaster Racecourse for an exclusive live DJ set after racing today on the Champagne Lawn in the Party (County) enclosure.

Beyond broadcasting, Chris has established himself as a dynamic DJ, performing at major festivals, events, and clubs across the UK. His sets are renowned for mixing party anthems, crowd favourites, and feel-good tracks, creating an electric atmosphere wherever he appears.

Known as one of the UK’s most loved media personalities, Chris Stark is co-host of Capital Breakfast and a voice on the award-winning “That Peter Crouch Podcast”, combining wit, energy, and humour to entertain millions of listeners nationwide

From radio to podcasts to legendary DJ appearances, Chris Stark is celebrated for bringing fun, energy, and great music wherever he goes – and now he brings that same spirit live to the iconic St Leger Day!

Don’t forget: Post-racing entertainment is available exclusively to County, Premier and Hospitality ticket holders in the Party Enclosure. If you don’t already have access, upgrades are available on the day!

ChooseyourVibe WHAT YOU’LL HAVE ACCESS TO

PICNIC ENCLOSURE

ALCOHOL-FREE ZONE

GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE

GRAND

THE FOOD COURT

PARADE RING VIEWING

TRACKSIDE TREATS ICE CREAM PARLOUR

BETTING RING

BBQ TERRACE

ROVING ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENT

COUNTY ENCLOSURE

THE STABLE YARD PARTY BARN

THE ST LEGER TAVERN

GLITTER ARTISTS

STREET FEAST FOOD VILLAGE

THE STAYERS BAR

LIVE ACTS AFTER RACING

FO CO TS ACTS

OLD WEIGHING ROOM CHAMPAGNE BAR

PREMIER LOUNGE

DAILY HOSPITALITY ENTERTAINMENT

PICNIC PUNTER

MEET THE FACES

BOBBY BEEVERS RACEDAY PRESENTER

WHAT’S YOUR JOB TITLE, AND WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE AT THE RACECOURSE?

I’m the Raceday Presenter at Doncaster. I start with the morning punter’s panel and present the day.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PART OF THE DONCASTER RACECOURSE TEAM?

I believe it's 10 years now. 10 wonderful, amazing years.

WHAT DID YOU DO FOR WORK BEFORE JOINING DONCASTER RACECOURSE?

I originally studied performing arts at college. Later, I worked as a Redcoat at Butlins, where I discovered that my real strength was in presenting rather than acting.

HOW MANY ST LEGER FESTIVALS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN?

Twelve, this is my thirteenth.

WHICH DAY OF THE ST LEGER FESTIVAL IS YOUR FAVOURITE, AND WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL FOR YOU?

Saturday is my favourite - it’s home to the world’s oldest Classic, the St Leger, right here in South Yorkshire

WHAT’S A TYPICAL ST LEGER WEEK LIKE FOR YOU?

By Wednesday night, I can’t sleep. I’m that excited. The Leger is like Christmas for me

The racing is top class, the atmosphere electric, and I feel lucky to be part of it.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE ST LEGER MEMORY OR A STORY YOU LOVE TO TELL?

Around 2018 or 2019, while roving reporting, I met a 91-year-old entering the Best Dressed Lady competition for the first time.

She made the final 10 and came second. I’ll never forget her beaming smile when they announced it, such a heart-warming moment.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT DONCASTER RACECOURSE?

This is my favourite racecourse, and the role I have now is something I’ve dreamed of since I was a baby. Doncaster feels like a family for me, it’s one of the best racecourses in the world, and I love every day I spend here

WHICH PART OF THE RACECOURSE IS YOUR PERSONAL FAVOURITE, AND WHY?

I’d say outside the Weighing Room, because that’s where my dad’s memorial bench sits. It’s a very special spot for me, and my favourite place at the racecourse

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE COLOUR WHEN IT COMES TO JOCKEYS’ SILKS?

If it’s a winner, I like them, whether they’re blue, yellow, or anything else. Joking aside, I don’t have a specific favourite.

WHAT’S YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE FILM?

Oh, that’s a tough one! I’ve always said I have two favourites, Step Brothers and Role Models.

LEOPARDSTOWN

Away Racing AWAY RACING

2.15 EBF INGABELLE STAKES (FILLIES’LISTED) (Class 1) 7f 2yo Only Winner €49,587

1 144 BROWNSTOWN (21)(CD) 9-2 G F Carroll (7) Runs: 3 Wins: 1(S) €20,033

Trainer: G Cromwell Owner: Alymer Stud

2 1 CAUGHT U SLEEPING (20)(D) 9-2 B M Coen (6) Runs: 1 Wins: 1(G) €12,397

Trainer: N Meade Owner: Anthony Clarke

3 1 DIAMOND NECKLACE (35)(D) 9-2 C Soumillon (4) Runs: 1 Wins: 1(G) €15,868

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

4 INBOX 9-2 ..........................................R P Cleary (2)

Trainer: C Farrell Owner: C W J Farrell

5 95221 KENSINGTON LANE (11)(D) 9-2 G M Ryan (10) Runs: 5 Wins: 1 Places: 2 €15,702

Trainer: Donnacha O’Brien Owner: Mrs A M O’Brien

6 4 KILLASHEEWARRIOR (23) 9-2 Jamie Powell (1) Runs: 1 €826

Trainer: E & P Harty Owner: Liquid Lunch Syndicate

7 1 MIGHTY DANU (43)(D) 9-2 RWhearty (5) Runs: 1 Wins: 1 €9,421

Trainer: G Cromwell

Owner: E Hughes & Kiva Cromwell

8 7152 REDAUTUMN (12) 9-2 .......................C D Hayes (9) Runs: 4 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €18,215

Trainer: D K Weld Owner: Moyglare Stud Farm

9 174 SUKANYA (20) 9-2 RWhelan (3) Runs: 3 Wins: 1(F) €10,768

Trainer: J Channon (UK)

Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds & Partner III

10 421 TEEWINOT (40)(T,D) 9-2 D Browne McMonagle (11) Runs: 3 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €8,548

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: Philip Antonacci

11 46 VENOSA (23) 9-2 D McDonogh (8) Runs: 2 €1,157

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor & Derrick Smith

2.50 SOVEREIGN PATH HANDICAP 7f 3yo plus Winner €74,380 RTE2

1 2031-4 RAHMI (30)(D2) 6-10-0 R M Mulligan(7) (16) Runs: 18 Wins: 3(GS,G) Places: 5 €131,892

Trainer: J P Murtagh

Owner: Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin

2 452250 DANCE NIGHTANDDAY (20)(CD2) 5-9-10 RWhelan (8) Runs: 23 Wins: 4(G) Places: 5 €150,693

Trainer: R O’Sullivan Owner: Peter Jones

3 6-8013 DUNUM (41)(BF,D2) 7-9-9 PA Harnett(5) (12) Runs: 29 Wins: 7(S,G) Places: 10 €243,331

Trainer: N Lupini Owner: Maurice Burns

4 5-4320 ONE SMACK MAC (84) 3-9-9............ G F Carroll (7) Runs: 7 Wins: 1(G) Places: 3 €29,686

Trainer: G M Lyons Owner: A K Whelan

5 2-5302 GLENEAGLE BAY (41)(P,T) 5-9-8 David Egan (5) Runs: 9 Wins: 1(A) Places: 4 €77,409

Trainer: Stephen ThorneOwner: AMO Racing Limited

6 424405 HURRICANE IVOR (13)(P,D2) 8-9-5 S Foley (6) Runs: 45 Wins: 9(S,GS,G) Places: 6 €218,922

Trainer: J Harrington Owner: Ms Fiona Carmichael

7 733110 SLIEVE BINNIAN (46)(C) 5-9-5 LT McAteer (9) Runs: 29 Wins: 7(F,A,G) Places: 4 €157,694

Trainer: D Marnane Owner: Paul Rooney

8 003100 BLUES EMPEROR (14)(P,D) 6-9-3 B M Coen (2) Runs: 26 Wins: 5(S,A,G) Places: 4 €122,499

Trainer: J P Murtagh

Owner: Mrs H M Keaveney & Mark Keaveney

9 -06701 CHICAGO FIREBALL (31)(P,C,D) 4-9-1 P McGettigan(7) (11) Runs: 18 Wins: 3(S,G) Places: 3 €77,459

Trainer: J P Murtagh

Owner: Samuel M Mencoff & Anthony Paul Smurfit

10 804107 DAAMBERDIPLOMAT (29) 5-8-13 JA Heffernan (4) Runs: 30 Wins: 5(A,G) Places: 4 €69,116

Trainer: J P Murtagh

Owner: Whyte Hickey Rafter Kilkenny Syndicate

11 0/0000 NOBLETRUTH (49)(H,D4) 6-8-13 J J Ryan (10) Runs: 14 Wins: 4(F,G) Places: 2 €204,667

Trainer: J McConnell Owner: Ian Stuart Griffiths

12 1-5363 TRIBAL NATION (61)(BF,D) 3-8-13 D B McMonagle (13) Runs: 7 Wins: 1(S) Places: 2 €20,542 J P O’Brien Teme Valley & Newsells Park Stud Ltd

13 049549 I AM SUPERMAN (14)(T,CD) 9-8-12.....Jamie Powell(3) (14) Runs: 54 Wins: 8(S,A,G) Places: 7 €348,304

Trainer: M O’Callaghan Owner: Michael O’Callaghan

14 466221 PIER PRESSURE (49)(H,D2) 5-8-9 Nicola Burns(7) (15) Runs: 25 Wins: 4(A,G) Places: 7 €47,575

Trainer: G M Lyons Owner: Mrs Lynne Lyons

15 090074 GLENFINNAN (14)(D2) 5-8-7 MW Hassett(3) (1) Runs: 25 Wins: 4(G) Places: 2 €74,860

Trainer: M Dods (UK) Owner: Csk Services Limited

16 -45501 NAKASERO (23)(T,C) 4-8-7 C Cusack(7) (3) Runs: 16 Wins: 3(F,A,G) Places: 3 €30,850

Trainer: H De Bromhead Owner: Mark E Phelan

3.20 CHAMPIONS JUVENILE STAKES (GRP 2) (1) 1m 2yo Only Winner €74,380

RTE2

1 14 A BOY NAMED SUSIE (21)(D) 9-5 G M Ryan (2) Runs: 2 Wins: 1(S) €17,752

Trainer: Donnacha O’Brien Owner: Ana O’Brien

2 21 BENVENUTO CELLINI (61)(D) 9-5 RWhelan (3) Runs: 2 Wins: 1 Places: 1 €12,231

A P O’Brien Brant,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg

3 41 HARDYWARRIOR (51)(CD) 9-5 D Browne McMonagle (1) Runs: 2 Wins: 1 €10,661

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: Millennium Stud SP ZO O

4 31 MONTREAL (37)(CD) 9-5 ............... C Soumillon (4) Runs: 2 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €11,570

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

5 4 NIL BUA GAN DUA (21) 9-5 D McDonogh (5) Runs: 1 €826

Trainer: J P O’Brien

Owner: A K Whelan & Reeves Thoroughbred Racing

3.50 CMG GROUP STAKES (GROUP 3) (1) 1m 4f 3yo plus Winner €49,587

RTE2

1 3-1471 ALAASY (42)(D6) 8-9-12 DTudhope (6) Runs: 26 Wins: 11(S,F,GS,G) Places: 6 €585,716

Trainer: W Haggas (UK)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

2 4-3451 SONSAND LOVERS (37)(CD)4-9-12 D Browne McMonagle (1) Runs: 12 Wins: 2(F,G) Places: 1 €83,027

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: H O S Syndicate

3 -83311 TRUSTYOURINSTINCT (77)(CD) 5-9-12 D McDonogh (10) Runs: 13 Wins: 6(G) Places: 4 €233,375

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: John P McManus

4 -01410 FLEETFOOT (21)(T,C,D2) 5-9-9 JA Heffernan (11) Runs: 15 Wins: 4(S,G) Places: 7 €98,155

Trainer: J S Bolger Owner: Molly & Paul Willis Racing

5 687-16 SUNCHART (J44) 8-9-9 A J Slattery (2) Runs: 32 Wins: 3(S,G) Places: 9 €143,580

Trainer: A Slattery Owner: P Garvey

6 061051 MO GHILLE MAR (14)(D) 4-9-6 ...............S Foley (4) Runs: 23 Wins: 4(F,G) Places: 4 €48,511

Trainer: J Harrington Owner: Bronsan Racing

7 253333 ACAPULCO BAY (43) 3-9-1 C Soumillon (3) Runs: 8 Wins: 1(G) Places: 5 €43,996

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D,Smith

8 1-13 CONVERGENT (129) 3-9-1 C Lee (7) Runs: 3 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 1 €23,704

Trainer: K R Burke (UK)

Owner: Newtown Anner Stud Farm

9 321516 OMNI MAN (30)(T,D) 3-9-1................... RWhelan (8) Runs: 7 Wins: 2(G) Places: 2 €52,331

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: Go Racing Limited

10 2-1D82 REYENZI (20)(H,BF) 3-9-1 B M Coen (5) Runs: 5 Wins: 1(S) Places: 2 €23,081 J P Murtagh Owner: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

11 411 IT’SA HEARTBEAT (21)(D2) 3-8-12 N M Crosse (9) Runs: 3 Wins: 2(G) €23,306

Trainer: John O’Donoghue Owner: S Hanson

4.25 MATRON STAKES (FILLIES’& MARES’ GRP 1) (1) 1m 3yo plus Winner E198,347 RTE2

1 1-142 DUCKADILLY (22)(D) 4-9-7 B M Coen (3) Runs: 4 Wins: 2(G) Places: 1 €25,558

Trainer: Daniel McLoughlin

Owner: Duckadilly Partnership

2 24-631 FALLENANGEL (41)(P,D2) 4-9-7 James Doyle (2) Runs: 11 Wins: 5(F,G) Places: 2 €778,259

Trainer: K R Burke (UK) Owner: Wathnan Racing

3 -16672 QUEEN OFTHUNDER (13)(D) 4-9-7........S Foley (6) Runs: 8 Wins: 1(G) Places: 2 €29,758

Trainer: K J Condon Owner: Jaber Abdullah

4 111-83 SPARKS FLY (98)(D10) 5-9-7 Laura Pearson (9) Runs: 23 Wins: 11(S,GS) Places: 2 €173,471

Trainer: D Loughnane (UK) Owner: David Lowe

5 15-141 VERA’S SECRET (65)(CD) 6-9-7 JA Heffernan (10) Runs: 10 Wins: 4(F,G) Places: 2 €137,560

Trainer: J Feane Owner: J Browne

6 11768 ATSILA (41)(T,D2) 3-9-2 G M Ryan (11) Runs: 5 Wins: 2(G) €48,754

Trainer: Donnacha O’Brien

Owner:BarryFowler&MedallionRacing2020LLC&StevenIWeston

7 042070 CALIFORNIA DREAMER (20)(D) 3-9-2 ...C D Hayes (8) Runs: 14 Wins: 1(A) Places: 4 €133,495

Trainer: A Murray

Owner: AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar

8 12-442 CATHEDRAL (55)(BF) 3-9-2 .............David Egan (5) Runs: 5 Wins: 1(A) Places: 2 €73,200

Trainer: K P De Foy (UK) Owner: AMO Racing Limited

9 -32312 CERCENE (44)(D) 3-9-2 G F Carroll (4) Runs: 8 Wins: 2(F,G) Places: 5 €614,848

Trainer: Joseph G Murphy Owner: Shane R Stafford 10 -24656 EXACTLY (21)(C2) 3-9-2 D Browne McMonagle (1) Runs: 12 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 4 €198,503

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: D Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

11 2-8322 JANUARY (41)(P,BF) 3-9-2 C Soumillon (7) Runs: 10 Wins: 2(F,G) Places: 7 €373,280

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: D Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

5.30 IRISH CHAMPION STAKES (GROUP 1) (1) 1m 2f 3yo plus Winner €599,174

RTE2

1 151-22 ANMAAT (87)(D7) 7-9-9......................C D Hayes (3) Runs: 17 Wins: 9(S,F,A,G) Places: 7 €1,541,147

Trainer: Owen Burrows (UK)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

2 1-1471 ROYAL CHAMPION (49)(D5) 7-9-9.............C Lee (7) Runs: 21 Wins: 7(A,G) Places: 3 €448,602

Trainer: K R Burke (UK)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

3 330-17 SHIN EMPEROR (161)(D2) 4-9-9 R Sakai (1) Runs: 9 Wins: 3(F,A,G) Places: 4 €1,846,050

Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi Owner: Susumu Fujita

4 111-24 WHITE BIRCH (111)(T,CD) 5-9-9 D Browne McMonagle (5) Runs: 12 Wins: 5(S,A) Places: 3 €641,427

Trainer: John Murphy

Owner: Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

5 -11912 DELACROIX (24)(CD2) 3-9-3 ......... C Soumillon (8) Runs: 10 Wins: 5(F,GS,G) Places: 3 €1,056,499

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: D Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

6 11-354 HOTAZHELL (42)(BF,C) 3-9-3 S Foley (6) Runs: 9 Wins: 4(S,G) Places: 1 €322,977

Trainer: J HarringtonOwner: Silverton Hill Partnership

7 12-316 MOUNT KILIMANJARO (24)(D) 3-9-3 RWhelan (4) Runs: 7 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 2 €229,507

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor & Derrick Smith

8 21121 ZAHRANN (28)(C,D2) 3-9-3................. B M Coen (2) Runs: 5 Wins: 3(G) Places: 2 €115,238

Trainer: J P Murtagh Owner: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

6.05 IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF PETINGO HANDICAP 1m 5f 3yo plus Winner €74,380

1 15-574 HARBOURWIND (56)(P,C,D) 5-10-0 ...S Coen(7) (5) Runs: 12 Wins: 5(S,G) Places: 3 €142,448

Trainer: D K Weld Owner: Moyglare Stud Farm

2 15-050 LONDON CITY (21) 4-9-13 C Soumillon (4) Runs: 8 Wins: 2(A,G) €23,947

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: M Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

3 553-63 HELVIC DREAM (J44)(T) 8-9-9 C D Hayes (8) Runs: 30 Wins: 5(S) Places: 8 €295,104

N Meade Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill

4 689125 CRYPTO FORCE (28) 5-9-7 David Egan (6) Runs: 15 Wins: 3(G) Places: 1 €136,937

Trainer: A Murray Owner: AMO Racing Limited

5 14-053 AERONAUTIC (42)(T,CD) 4-9-6 D Browne McMonagle (10) Runs: 7 Wins: 2(A) Places: 1 €32,389

J P O’Brien Owner: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

6 0-7694 SEATHE BOSS (37) 4-9-6 S Foley (13) Runs: 10 Wins: 2(G) €60,567 J Harrington Owner: John G Hennessy & C Acheson

7 1/3-4 BUNTING (43) 5-9-3............................ B M Coen (19) Runs: 3 Wins: 1(S) €14,179

Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: Tony Bloom

8 071-30 COMFORT ZONE (47)(B) 6-9-3 D McDonogh (12) Runs: 12 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 5 €115,494

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: John P McManus

9 12-030 CHARLUS (21) 4-9-2 G F Carroll (15) Runs: 7 Wins: 3(S,A) Places: 1 €44,049 W P Mullins Owner: The Why Knot Partnership

10 66-704 ZANNDABAD (22)(T) 6-9-1 JA Heffernan (7) Runs: 19 Wins: 4(GS) Places: 2 €94,775

Trainer: A J Martin Owner: P G Davies

11 954112 HAPPY PHAROAH (23)(T,BF,CD2) 3-9-0 PA Harnett(5) (16) Runs: 6 Wins: 2(G) Places: 1 €28,066

Trainer: Donnacha O’Brien Owner: F W Lynch

12 284-20 TOO BOSSY FOR US (47)(BF) 4-8-13....... J M Sheridan (14) Runs: 10 Wins: 1(G) Places: 4 €56,489

Trainer: W P Mullins Owner: H O S Syndicate

13 71-709 EN OR (43)(T) 7-8-12 J J Ryan (18) Runs: 29 Wins: 6(S,A,G) Places: 3 €72,530

Trainer: A J Martin John Hartnett & Helen Hartnett

14 2-3797 LORD CHURCH (43)(P,BF) 4-8-7 Jamie Powell(3) (11) Runs: 12 Wins: 3(G) Places: 3 €27,496

Trainer: E Mullins Owner: Homely Equines Ltd

15 07/1 BUDDY ONE (J45)(D) 8-8-7 R P Cleary (1) Runs: 3 Wins: 1(S,G) €5,455 P Gilligan E Lynch & T C Quinn & John J McGrath

16 5-1060 GOD OFTHUNDER (29)(P,T) 6-8-7 K G Kennedy(5) (3) Runs: 27 Wins: 3(A,G) Places: 6 €49,255

Trainer: D Hogan Owner: Premier Racing Club

17 3-2301 LIGHTASAIR (55)(B) 3-8-7...............J Cleary(5) (9) Runs: 6 Wins: 1 Places: 3 €20,638

Trainer: A P O’Brien

Owner: P Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

18 4-2361 BRYANT (25) 3-8-7 L F Roche (17) Runs: 5 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €14,987

Trainer: A Murray Owner: AMO Racing Limited

19 7-5300 RAZDAN (12)(P,T) 7-8-7 R M Mulligan(7) (2) Runs: 32 Wins: 2(A,G) Places: 10 €44,765

Trainer: C Timmons Owner: Royal Racing Club

WE'VE GOT EIGHT RACES THROUGHOUT THE DAY

TODAY’S RACESTHE RUNNING ORDER

With approximately 35 minute intervals between each race, there’s plenty of time to head to the Parade Ring and pick your fancy!

1:15PM FIRST RACE

THE PJ TOWEY CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP (CLASS 1) (3YO+) - 1m (STR)

13 5 6 4 2 2:25PM THIRD RACE

1:50PM SECOND RACE

THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (GROUP 2) (COLTS & GELDINGS) (CLASS 1) (2YO) - 7f6y

THE BETFRED PORTLAND (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (3YO+) - 5f143y 3:00PM FOURTH RACE

THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (GROUP 2) (CLASS 1) (3YO+) - 7f6y

7

8 3:40PM FIFTH RACE

THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (GROUP 1) (NO GELDINGS) (CLASS 1) (3YO) - 1m6f115y 4:15PM SIXTH RACE

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (GBB/GBBPLUS) (CLASS 2) (2YO) - 1m (STR) 4:50PM SEVENTH RACE

THE MASTIFF MANOR HANDICAP (GBBPLUS RACE) (CLASS 2) (3YO+ 0-105) - 1m2f43y 5:23PM EIGHTH RACE

UAE PRESIDENT CUP (UK ARABIAN DERBY) (GROUP 1PA) (4YO) - 1m2f

250th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST LEGER

From its humble origins in 1776 to a global celebration in 2026, the St Leger Stakes has stood the test of time. Here's how this iconic race came to define a sport, a city, and a tradition like no other.

In 1776, on the wide-open turf of Doncaster's Town Moor, a local horse race was runorganised by Lieutenant Colonel Anthony St Leger That single contest would spark a tradition that still lights up the racing calendar today.

Just four years later, it was officially named the St Leger Stakes. Over time, it became something even greater: the oldest of the five British Classics and the final leg of the Triple Crown. Unlike any other, the St Leger tests not just speed, but stamina, class, and staying power. Some of the greatest names in racing have been crowned here. From West Australian, the first Triple Crown winner in 1853, to the unforgettable Nijinsky in 1970 - the last to achieve that treble - the St Leger has produced some truly unforgettable moments.

Recent champions like Hurricane Lane (2021) and Jan Brueghel (2024) show that the race continues to attract the best of the best. For breeders, owners, jockeys and fans, a St Leger winner is a legacy-maker

The St Leger isn't just part of Doncaster - it is Doncaster. Each September, the St Leger Festival draws crowds from far and wide, filling the city with energy, colour and history. The racecourse itself has evolved, but the beating heart of the St Leger remains unchanged.

Events like Leger Legends Day celebrate racing’s rich past, while the St Leger itself serves as a grand finale to the flat season - a moment of tradition, tension, and triumph that has captivated generations.

Next year marks a truly extraordinary milestone: the 250th running of the St Leger Stakes

A quarter of a millennium of racing history will be honoured with a celebration fitting of its scale.

Expect:

• Special anniversary events throughout the year

• Historic displays and exhibitions tracing the race's origins

• Legends past and present returning to Town Moor

• Unique memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime experiences

• A truly unmissable 2026 St Leger Festival

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or making your first visit, 2026 promises to be a celebration like no other - a true meeting of past, present and future.

The St Leger has never lost its place as a national treasure. It’s more than just the world’s oldest Classic - it’s a symbol of endurance, excellence, and everything we love about the sport of Kings.

As the countdown to 250 begins, one thing is certain: next year, all roads lead to Doncaster.

DID YOU KNOW?

THROUGHOUT THE BETFRED ST LEGER FESTIVAL WE SERVE:

OVER 100,000 PINTS

ENOUGH TO FILL 285 BATHTUBS THE PINT GLASSES END TO END WOULD GO AROUND THE TRACK MORE THAN FIVE TIMES!

25ML SPIRITS

OVER 50,000

OVER 3,000 BOTTLES OF WINE

OVER 45,000 GLASSES CHAMPAGNE & PROSECCO

OVER 30,000 PLATES OF FOOD

Providing groundwork and civil engineering services for small, medium and large-scale contracts

Proud sponsors of the St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse

PJ Towey Construction Ltd is a civil engineering company based in Nottingham. We are a highly dynamic and professional team with a fully trained workforce and we run a large fleet of out own plant and machinery, which offers a complete groundworks and civil engineering service. With the experience and expertise that PJ Towey Construction Ltd has to offer, we undertake most forms of civil engineering including:

• Roads and Sewers up to stage 3 works Adoptable Estate Roads, 278 Works, Adoptable drainage including storage tanks & box culverts

• Drainage Deep pumping stations, Foul and surface water systems, Rising mains

• Groundworks Foundations including piled, ring beam, rafts, strip foundations and trench filled

• Groundwork Utilities

• Engineering and Surveying

• Contract Earthmoving site clearance, bulk excavation and haulage

• External Works block paving, surfacing

We have in excess of 85 items of heavy plant including 360 excavators, 180 excavators, dump trucks, rollers and mini-excavators. In addition to this we have 130 items of small plant (i.e. compressors, bowsers, excavator attachments, wacker plates, power floats, concrete mixers, pumps etc).

FIRST RACE x 1.15PM

ONE MILE , STRAIGHT COURSE (8F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PJ TOWEY CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

2)

Totalprizefund£70000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£28441;Second£14224;Third£7112; Fourth£3556;Fifth£1778;Sixth£889.(PenaltyValue£36078)SS

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

1 CASH (IRE) (43)

Gr g Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde (Maria’s Mon (USA))

Owner: Honorable Earle I Mack International

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 12

Form: 43-6466 D

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodwood listed fourth in May shows he’s still very useful but 2 lesser runs have followed and he remains winlesssincehis2021debut. STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING101

2 BOPEDRO (FR) (8)

B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA))

Owner: Mr G. Rutter

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Mr Daniel Cherdo

Sponsor: GAIN Equine Nutrition

a w 3

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 9 6

Form: 330020 D

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a long losing run but plenty of good efforts this year, including second at Newmarket (1m) last month. NotseentobesteffectatAscotlastweekandlikelystillinform STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon5/9/2025itwasreported thatthehorsestumbledlate-on.

3 GALERON (IRE) (14)

B g Camacho - Society Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Aura Racing

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: Gigginstown House Stud

STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING95

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 5

Form: 500005

TIMEFORMVIEWCouldn’tmusterthepacetolandaseriousblowwhenfifthof11atSandown(7f)2weeksagoandthereturn to1mwillhelpbutit’snow24runssincehislastwinin2022. STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING94

4

HAWKSBILL (GB) (14)

Ch g Kameko (USA) - Like (IRE) (Frankel)

Owner: Palmer, Dulverton, Redvers, Wall & Ford

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: Plantation Stud

Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 4

Form: 220022 D

TIMEFORMVIEWOnlya2-y-onovicewintohisnamebuthasdevelopedintoaveryusefulhandicapperthissummer,finishing runner-up in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and Chester (7.5f) last month. First-time cheekpieces worn at Chester are retained Likelytogowellagain.

STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING98

5 GREAT CHIEFTAIN (IRE) (20)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Ivirka (FR) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Breeder: Skyfarm Farm & Scea Marmion

Sponsor: JMH Group

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 4

Form: 1-00115 D

TIMEFORMVIEWBackontheupwith1mwinsatNewmarketandHaydockinMay.Off3months,respectablefifthof11in1m Goodwoodhandicap3weeksandcouldbesharperwiththatbehindhim.

STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING93

Jamie Spencer

Dr

Mark Winn

Dr aw 11 Colin Keane

Draw 9

Tom Marquand

Draw 4

Rossa Ryan

6

SUPIDO (FR) (22)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Zanyeva (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Bell, Lyons & James

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Mr Moussa Mbacke

Sponsor: MAISON49

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 15-5500 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner in France at 2 and better form in defeat in handicaps around 1m in Britain this season. Latest effort at theYork Ebor meeting was a little disappointing but it came in a very strong 3-y-o only event and he may fare better nowtakingonhiselders.

7 TREBLE TEE (IRE) (20)

B g Persian King (IRE) - Sefroua (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

Owner: Michael Geoghegan et al

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Breeder: Haras D’Etreham & Sarl Riviera Equine

Sponsor: Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited

STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING97

Dr a w 13 Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 1-4622

TIMEFORMVIEWSoft-grounddebutwinnerat2andbackontheupsincetonguetied,finishingrunner-upin1mhandicaps atThirsk(good)andGoodwood(goodtofirm)lastmonth.Bigplayertacklinglargelymoreexposedopposition.

8 FATHER OF JAZZ (GB) (16)

B g Kingman - Bark (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: The Gredley Family

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Sponsor: Unex Group

STARRATINGHHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING97

Dr a w 8

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 9 1

Form: 05/450//-0

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart on the Flat for RogerVarian earlier in career Also won 3 times over hurdles for this yard in summer 2023butnotseenagainuntillastof11onAWatSouthwell(11f)16daysago Downsignificantlyintrip Canonlywatch. STARRATINGHIIII OFFICIALBHARATING90

9 ISLA KAI (IRE) (8)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Sidney Girl (Azamour (IRE))

Owner: Martin Webb Racing

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Breeder: Helen Lyons

Sponsor: WJ Ltd

Dr a w 15

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 0

Form: 03310/-0 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful handicapper who scored twice over 1m at Ripon in 2023 but off for nearly 2 years prior to eighth of 11inclassifiedeventatAscot(7f)8daysago.Needstohavecomeonalotinashorttime STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrun on5/9/2025itwasreportedthatthehorselostitsright-foreshoe STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING89

10 PRINCIPALITY (IRE) (21)

B g Calyx - Dutch Rose (IRE) (Dutch Art)

Owner: Mr R. L. Banks

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited

Dr aw 12

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 10

Form: 043010 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Both wins at Goodwood, latterly a 1m handicap at the Glorious meeting in July Easy to ignore a subsequent effort back thereashehadhisheadovertheadjacentstallwhenthestallsopened,losingmanylengthsandalwaysbehind.STEWARDSNOTE:Following itsrunon23/8/2025itwasreportedthatthehorserearedasthestallsopened. STARRATINGHHHIIOFFICIALBHARATING90

11 WILD NATURE (GB) (134)

B g Kingman - Grecian Light (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mr Peter Jeffers

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 10

Form: 32021-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful at 2, ending year with a 1m Kempton handicap success Well held on 1m Newmarket reappearanceinMayandsoldoutoftheCharlieApplebystablefor65,000gnsinJuly Marketshouldguidefornewyard

HHHII OFFICIALBHARATING90

12 URBAN SPRAWL (GB) (14)

Ch g Iffraaj - City Glam (ARG) (Grand Reward (USA))

Owner: Kingsley Park 43 - Ready To Run

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 8 9

Form: 052041 D

TIMEFORMVIEWExperiencedhandicapperwhonotchedhisthirdwinoftheseasonwhenaccountingfor6rivalsatBeverley (8.5f)2weeksagobutmorewillbeneededtofollowupinthisstrongerrace.

HHIII OFFICIALBHARATING84

Dr aw 7 Billy Loughnane

Mason Paetel (5)

Rowan Scott

George Wood

Draw 6

Jason Hart

Draw 1

Warren Fentiman (5)

13 TOLSTOY (IRE) (16)

B g Kingman - War And Peace (Frankel)

Owner: Mr Kristian Strangeway

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 8 9

Form: 200050 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked on the way back when second atYork in June but hasn’t reproduced that level in 5 outings since. Needsrefittedcheekpiecestoprovidetheedgewhichhasbeenmissing

14

POINT OF CONTACT (IRE) (22)

HHIII OFFICIALBHARATING84

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Allegrezza (Sir Percy) Dra w 2 P. J. McDonald

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Roundhill Stud & J. S. Investments

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 8

Form: 3-12465 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Newbury maiden winner on return in April and better form in defeat since, notably when fifth of 17 in red-hot3-y-ohandicapatlastmonth’sYorkEbormeeting,withreopposingSupidoinbehind.Considered.

HHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING88

15 ATLANTIC GAMBLE (GB) (51)

B g Lightning Spear - One Pixel (Primo Valentino (IRE))

Owner: Badger’s Set

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

Breeder: P. Winkworth

Sponsor: William Knight Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 7 Form: 000533 D

TIMEFORMVIEWWon61mhandicapsinexcellent2024campaign.Struggledatthestartofthisseasonbuthaslookedback ingoodformwhenthirdover1matKempton(AW)andYarmouth(goodtosoft)onlast2outings Respected.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15 (EXACTA)

Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 12, 13, 15. 2024: JOHAN 7 9 12 Rossa Ryan 18-1 (Jack Channon) 14 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

7-2 Treble Tee (IRE), 7-1 Great Chieftain (IRE), 9-1 Hawksbill (GB), Point of Contact (IRE), 12-1 Atlantic Gamble (GB), 16-1 Cash (IRE), Bopedro (FR), 18-1 Urban Sprawl (GB), 20-1 Galeron (IRE), Supido (FR), 25-1 Wild Nature (GB), 28-1 Principality (IRE), Tolstoy (IRE), 50-1 Father of Jazz (GB), 66-1 Isla Kai (IRE)

Race Summary:

TREBLE TEE is likely to be back on going softer than good for the first time since his impressive debut success last autumn and gets the vote to build on 2 good runner-up efforts last month. Fellow 3-y-os Point of Contact and Hawksbill could give him most to do Bottom-weight Atlantic Gamble may prove best of the older brigade 1-2-3: 1.TREBLE TEE (IRE) 2.POINT OF CONTACT

Dr a w 14

Marco Ghiani

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CHAMPAGNE STAKES H PAGNE ST E STAKE

The Champagne Stakes is a Group 2 race for two-year-old colts and geldings, contested over 7 furlongs. First established in 1823, the race has undergone several changes throughout its history. Originally run over 1 mile, it was shortened to 6 furlongs in 1870, extended to 7 furlongs in 1962, and in 1988 it was restricted to male horses only.

Often viewed as a key stepping stone to the Dewhurst Stakes (G1), recent winners such as Too Darn Hot and Chaldean have both gone on to claim victory in Newmarket’s premier Group 1 race for two-year-olds following their success at Town Moor

Chaldean also made history by becoming the first horse since Rodrigo De Triano to win the Champagne Stakes as a two-yearold before going on to win the 2000 Guineas at three.

The roll call of top-class colts to have triumphed in the Champagne Stakes is extensive, spanning from Grundy in 1974 to more recent stars like Toronado (2012), Too Darn Hot (2018) and Chaldean (2022).

John Scott and Mathew Dawson share the distinction of being the race’s leading trainers, each with 10 wins - a record unlikely to be challenged anytime soon. However, Richard Hannon Jr has made a strong impact in recent years, winning two renewals in the last decade. Impressively, all six of Hannon’s runners in the race have either won or finished placed.

There have been just four winning favourites of the Champagne Stakes since 2015. None of the last 10 winners were sent off at bigger than 8/1 so it is wise to stick with those towards the front of the betting.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2024 BAY CITY ROLLER

SECOND RACE x 1.50PM

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR TWO YRS OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS

THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS

1) (GROUP 2)

Totalprizefund£150000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£66840;Second£27435;Third£13725; Fourth£6855;Fifth£3435.(PenaltyValue£85065)ASS

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

1 CAPE ASHIZURI (IRE) (69)

B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Muravka (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Ross Harmon & Partners

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Barronstown Stud

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Ashford Stud of 5095

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Form: 1

TIMEFORMVIEWWon6-runnermaidenatAyr(6f,goodtosoft)ondebutinJuly,respondingwell Opentoimprovementover atripwhichshouldsuitbutthisisasignificantjumpinclass.

2 CAPE ORATOR (IRE) (30)

B or Br c Mohaather - Mouille Point (Motivator)

Owner: Valmont

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Sas Le Thenney - Pearl Champs Elysses

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 2

Form: 611

TIMEFORM VIEW Left the form of his AW maiden win in June well behind when following up in a valuable sales race at Deauville(6.5f,good)lastmonth.ThatimpressivesuccesssuggestshecanmakehismarkatGrouplevel

STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING97

3 GEWAN (GB) (24)

Gr c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Grey Mystere (Lethal Force (IRE))

Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Overbury Stallions Ltd & Dukes Stud

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 2

Form: 11 D

TIMEFORMVIEW2-2,lookingafineprospectwhenaddingtoNewburydebutsuccessintheGroup3AcombatYork(7f,good) month.ChaldeancompletedtheAcomb/Champagnedoublefortheyardin2022andthisonecanrepeatthefeat.

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4 OXAGON (FR) (45)

B c Frankel - Endless Charm (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Prince A. A. Faisal

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Nawara Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 2

Form: 51 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Frankel colt who was fifth in a very strong Newmarket July meeting maiden on debut and bolted up by 8 lengthsfromasubsequentwinneratSandown(7f)19dayslater.Exciting STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING-

5 PUERTO RICO (IRE) (35)

B or Br c Wootton Bassett - April Showers (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: April Showers Syndicate

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 2

Form: 42224

TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenafter5starts(all6f)butrunner-uptwiceatGroup2level.Respectable33/4lengthsfourthof 5toPowerBlueinGroup1PhoenixStakesattheCurragh(6f,goodtofirm)35daysago Tackles7fforthefirsttimehere.

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Hector Crouch

Dr aw 2 P. J. McDonald

Draw 4

Oisin Murphy

Draw 3

Sean Levey

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024: BAY CITY ROLLER (IRE) 2 9 2 Callum Shepherd 9-2 (George Scott) 5 ran

Betting Forecast:

5-4 Gewan (GB), 11-4 Oxagon (FR), 4-1 Cape Orator (IRE), 14-1 Puerto Rico (IRE), 25-1 Cape Ashizuri (IRE)

Race Summary:

GEWAN is taken to emulate Chaldean, who completed the Acomb and Champagne double for the Andrew Balding stable in 2022. Oxagon looked a good prospect when a wide-margin winner at Sandown and is second choice ahead of Cape Orator, who bagged a valuable prize in France last month.

1-2-3: 1.GEWAN 2.OXAGON (FR) 3.CAPE ORATOR (IRE)

form for all British and Irish meetings is

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THIRD RACE x 2.25PM

FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 143 YARDS (5F ABT 143YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETFRED PORTLAND (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP)

Totalprizefund£100000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£40630;Second£20320;Third£10160; Fourth£5080;Fifth£2540;Sixth£1270.(PenaltyValue£51540)5EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.SS

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

1 APOLLO ONE (GB) (22)

Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))

Owner: pcracing.co.uk

Trainer: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket

Breeder: Peter Charalambous

Dr a w 10

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 10

Form: 1-00500 D

TIMEFORMVIEWSeveralsolideffortsinmajorsprinthandicapslastseason,includingwhenbeatenawhiskerinthisraceoffa 1lb higher mark. Rounded off 2024 campaign on a high, winning a Group 3 at Ascot, but it’s all been rather low-key this year andothersmakemoreappeal STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING102

2 DIABLO ROJO (IRE) (85)

B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Boston Rocker (IRE) (Acclamation)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Breeder: J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd, KPF Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 9

Form: 16-1420 D

Dr a w 15 Rowan Scott

TIMEFORMVIEWDual6fwinnerwhoproducedafineeffortwhen1/2-lengthsecondtosubsequentGroup1winnerBigMojointhePavilionStakesatAscot duringthespring SaidtohavefinishedlamewhenwellheldattheRoyalmeetinginJuneandresumesonaloftymarkforhandicapdebut STEWARDSNOTE: Followingitsrunon20/6/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsewaslameonitsleftforeleg STARRATINGHHIIIOFFICIALBHARATING103

3 ROMAN DRAGON (GB) (24)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Trixie Malone (Ishiguru (USA))

Owner: Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: Owen Promotions Ltd

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 8

Form: 100016 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Enhanced fine Chester record by bagging a 5f handicap there in May and 6f listed event on penultimate start.DidwelltofinishascloseashedidwhensixthinthemajorYorkhandicapwonbyTreforlasttime,buthislatestwinaway fromtheRoodeeontheseshoreswasbackinMay2022.

4 JORDAN ELECTRICS (GB) (21)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers (Sir Percy)

Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: T. J. Cooper

Sponsor: Jordan Electrics Ltd

Horse Age: 9

Weight: 9 7

Form: 25-0005 D

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaphenomenal2024whenwinning7timesover5f/6f Yettohit thetargetthisseason,butedging backdowntheweightsasaconsequenceandleftthestrongimpressionthathisturnisnearwhenfifthinavaluable,big-field handicapattheYorkEbormeeting.Onetoconsider.

5 TREFOR (IRE) (24)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Silk Bow (Elusive City (USA))

Owner: Julie Martin & David R. Martin & Partner

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Sponsor: Wishanger Estates Ltd

Draw 3

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 6

Form: 411321 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who notched his third success of this season when narrowly prevailing in a major York handicap (5.4f, good) last month, with several of these rivals behind More needed up 5lb here, but he’s hard to knock and shouldgiveitagoodshot

No Horse

Draw Jockey

Colin Keane

Oisin Orr

Draw 20

Paul Mulrennan

Kieran Shoemark

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

6

TROPICAL STORM (GB) (21)

B c Eqtidaar (IRE) - Avon Breeze (Avonbridge)

Owner: Teme Valley

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 5

Form: 4-61000

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded5flistedeventatYorkduringthespring,buthasstruggledbackinhandicapcompanysinceandhe looks up against it once again. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clearrun. STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING99

7 JAKAJARO (IRE) (7)

B g Too Darn Hot - Summer Flower (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: JMH Group

Dr a w 9

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 4

Form: 566333 D

TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2024, but he has been knocking on the door this year, most notably finishingaasolidthirdintheStewards’CupatGloriousGoodwood Thirdof16atAscot(5f,good)lastweekendandeach-way claimswithfirst-timecheekpiecesenlistedhere. STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING96

8 SEVEN QUESTIONS (IRE) (35)

B g Kodiac - Get Up And Dance (Makfi)

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: JMH Group

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 4

Form: 004600 D

Dr a w 1 Tom

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket in May 2024, but more miss than hit since and hopes nowpinnedonthefirst-timevisorsparkingareturntoform

9 WE NEVER STOP (IRE) (21)

B g Cotai Glory - Deliziosa (IRE) (Iffraaj)

Owner: Mr B. T. McDonald

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Padraig O’Reilly

Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing

Dr a w 21

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 4

Form: 011000 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Scored twice over 6f on the AW at Southwell/Newcastle in the spring. However. has failed to continue the goodworkbackonturfsinceandyardsaddlesastrongercandidateinVentureCapital

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10 CHIPSTEAD (GB) (35)

B g Mayson - Charlotte Rosina (Choisir (AUS))

Owner: Homecroft & Crampsie

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder: Tony Hirschfeld

Sponsor: Homecroft Wealth

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 9 3

Form: 30060-0 D

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstpastthepostinthisracein2022,butnearerlastthanfirstthefollowingyearandtrailedinlastofthe10 runnerswhenreturningfromalengthyabsenceatAscot(reportedlybled)lastmonth.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon 9/8/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsewasfoundtohavebled.

11 RUN BOY RUN (GB) (21)

B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress (Diktat)

Owner: Phil Cunningham

Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Breeder: Phil Cunningham

Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

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Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 2

Form: 420640 D

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaproductive2024campaignandmoregoodeffortsthanbadonesthisyear,forallthathe’syetto strike this season. Easy to forgive a rare below-par display atYork 3 weeks ago and live each-way chance judged on his fine fourthintheStewards’CupatGloriousGoodwood

12 ATOMIC FORCE (IRE) (276)

Ch g Cotai Glory - Atlas Silk (Dansili)

Owner: Mr P. K. Siu

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Breeder: David Barry

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Horse Age: 6

Weight: 9 1

Form: 513541- D

TIMEFORMVIEW Group 2 winner for Kevin Ryan as a juvenile prior to going over to Hong Kong where he won handicaps, includingonhislateststartinDecember.Pitchedintoatoughracebackontheseshoresforhisnewyardandit’shardtoknow whattoexpectofhim.

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Dr aw 7

Oisin Murphy

Jamie Spencer

Eaves

Mason Paetel (5)

Dr aw 18

Sean Levey

Draw 8

George Wood

Draw 22

Jason Hart

13

ADDISON GREY (GB) (28)

Gr c Havana Grey - Moon Song (Lethal Force (IRE))

Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Breeder: Hunscote Stud Limited

Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 13

Form: 1-0131 D

Dr aw 13 Rossa Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2ofhisfirst3startspriortoencounteringtrafficproblemswhenaclosethirdonhandicapdebut atChepstow QuickenednicelywhenstrikingatNewmarket(6f,good)9dayslaterandwhilethisismoredemandingup5lb,he hasthelookofasprintergoingplaces. STARRATINGHHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING93

14 ROSARIO (IRE) (21)

Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - City Glam (ARG) (Grand Reward (USA))

Owner: Mrs Sue Teal

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Borras Construction Ltd

Dr a w 16

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 13

Form: 000053 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyaddedto2-y-odebutsuccesswhenseeingoff6rivalsina5fGoodwoodhandicapinMay,buthis propensity to miss the kick has proved costly since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/8/2025 it was reported that the horsewasslowlyaway

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15 RHYTHM N HOOVES (GB) (28)

B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz (Acclamation)

Owner: The Cool Silk Partnership

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Breeder: The Cool Silk Partnership

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Dr a w 2

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 8 13

Form: 306021 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice on the AW earlier this year and resumed winning ways on turf when coming from off the pace tolandan11-runnerNewburyhandicap(5.2f,goodtofirm)lastmonth.HasaC&Dsuccesstohisname,too,buthe’syettoscore offamarkthishighandislikelytofindoneortwotoogood. STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING91

16 VENTURE CAPITAL (GB) (35)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Ventura Blues (IRE) (Bated Breath)

Owner: Ms Leslie Clune

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Ms L. Clune

Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing

Dr a w 4 Shane Gray

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 12

Form: 100023 C D BF

TIMEFORMVIEWDecisiveRiponwinneroffthismarkinAprilandbacktoformthelasttwice,latterlyfinishingthirdof10inthe ShergarCupDashatAscot.Likelytobecherry-ripeinhisbidtoaddtohissuccessatthismeeting12monthsago STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING90

17 AIR FORCE ONE (IRE) (6)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Great Dame (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington

Breeder: The Great Dame Partnership Sponsor: Churchill Tyres

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 9

Form: 20-0132 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWNavanmaidenwinnerduringastintinIrelandlastseasonandconfirmedyarddebutpromisewhenlanding 19-runnerYork handicap in July. Has followed that with a couple of near-misses over 5.4f at the same course and looks set for anotherleadingrolewithfirst-timeblinkersreplacingthevisor STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING87

18 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (16)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella (Band On The Run)

Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Mrs J. McMahon

Sponsor: GAIN Equine Nutrition

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 8 9

Form: 166411 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWBackonthescoresheetatYorkinJulyandhasaddedanothercoupleofhandicapstohistally(bothat6f)the last twice. Remains on a workable mark, but he’s come up short in the last 2 runnings of this contest and a similar scenario is anticipatedthistimeround

19 EMPEROR SPIRIT (IRE) (16)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Aspasias Tizzy (USA) (Tiznow (USA))

Owner: Mrs S. Moore

Trainer: Michael Keady, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr J. C. Carr

Draw 14

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 8 9

Form: 00-1040 D

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningstartforthisyardbackfrom10monthsoffatNewmarketinJuly,butlimitationsexposedsinceand otherslookstronger.

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Tom Marquand

Billy Loughnane

Dr aw 12

P. J. McDonald

Draw 17

Mark Winn

Ray Dawson

20 FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (IRE) (28)

B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Horse Age: 7

8 9

TIMEFORMVIEWHealthystrikerateontheAW(4-19)andwhilehisrecordonturfisnotsogood(1-24),heputinagoodshift whensixthof17intheGreatStWilfridatRipon(6f,goodtofirm).Still,aclearcareer-bestwillbeneededifhe’stotakethis

21 KING OF LIGHT (GB) (7)

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - On The Stage (Swiss Spirit)

Owner: TJE Racing

Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder: Plantation Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 7

Form: 000200

TIMEFORMVIEWDual5fwinnerforKarlBurkeasa2-y-oandfinestartforthisyardwhensecondin6fRacingLeaguehandicap atChepstowlastmonth.However,he’sgonethewrongwayin2subsequentstartsandnowhasabittoprove.

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22 ETERNAL SUNSHINE (GB) (7)

B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 8 6

Form: 022011 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent this season, placed several times before deservedly getting her head back in front at Thirsk(6f,good)latelastmonth.FollowedupwithLaurenYoungagainaboardoverthesameC&Dlastweekendandsheshould giveanothergoodaccount.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22 (EXACTA)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 17. Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No 3, 11, 18. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 19, 21. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 10, 15, 16, 19, 20.

2024: AMERICAN AFFAIR 4 8 13 Paul Mulrennan 4-1 (Jim Goldie) 22 ran

Betting Forecast:

7-1 Air Force One (IRE), 17-2 Addison Grey (GB), 9-1 Trefor (IRE), 14-1 Jordan Electrics (GB), Venture Capital (GB), Eternal Sunshine (GB), 16-1 Jakajaro (IRE), Rhythm N Hooves (GB), 18-1 Run Boy Run (GB), Rosario (IRE), 20-1 Apollo One (GB), 22-1 Aberama Gold (GB), 28-1 Roman Dragon (GB), 33-1 Diablo Rojo (IRE), Fivethousandtoone (IRE), 40-1 Tropical Storm (GB), Chipstead (GB), 50-1 Atomic Force (IRE), 66-1 Seven Questions (IRE), Emperor Spirit (IRE), 80-1 King of Light (GB), 100-1 We Never Stop (IRE)

Race Summary:

While 3-y-os do not possess a great recent record in this race, ADDISON GREY did the job in the manner of a sprinter on a steep upward curve at Newmarket and he is taken to emulate 2019 winner Oxted, who is the only 3-y-o to land the Portland since 2001. There are dangers pretty much everywhere you look, with Jordan Electrics, who caught the eye at York last time, and Air Force One both greatly respected. The hat-trick seeking Eternal Sunshine, Trefor and Venture Capital are others to consider 1-2-3: 1.ADDISON GREY 2.JORDAN ELECTRICS 3.AIR FORCE ONE (IRE)

Dr aw 19

Warren Fentiman (5)

Marco Ghiani

Lauren Young (7)

PLAY SMARTER

JUMPS RETURN OF THE

FRI 28 & SAT 29 NOV

THE PARK STAKES

Ra 2 race over 7 and stands out as e stands out as one races the St Leger Festival. First introduced e as a race, it was to 3 status when Lis d to a to current e current in was to 2 level 2 level

The Park Stakes is a Group 2 race run over 7 furlongs and stands one of the key races during the Betfred St Leger Festival. First intr in 1978 as a Listed race, it was upgraded to Group 3 status in 1986 the distance was extended to a mile. The race reverted to its curr 7-furlong trip in 2003 and was subsequently promoted to Group in 2004. It is open to horses aged three and older.

Frankie Dettori is the most successful jockey in the history of the Park Stakes, having claimed five victories, including memorable wins aboard Iffraaj and Kinross.

On the training front, the legendary Sir Michael Stoute leads the way with four wins. His latest success came in 2018 with Mustashry, owned by Shadwell Estate

The fastest recorded time in the race was set by Pastoral Pursuits in 2004, who stopped the clock at 1:21.66 under jockey Steve Drowne

Historically, older horses have dominated the race, with just three three-year-olds managing to win in the past 16 years. Only four horses have secured multiple victories in the race's 45-year history: Bishop of Cashel (1995/96), Iffraaj (2005/06), Arabian Gleam (2007/08) and Kinross (2023/24).

Andrew Balding earned his first Park Stakes win in 2023 when Sandrine proved strongest over the 7 furlongs on soft ground. It also marked a second victory in the race for jockey Oisin Murphy, who previously won in 2017 aboard Aclaim

FOURTH RACE x 3.00PM

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (CLASS

1) (GROUP 2)

Totalprizefund£140000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£62384;Second£25606;Third£12810; Fourth£6398;Fifth£3206;Sixth£1596.(PenaltyValue£79394)ASS

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

1 AUDIENCE (GB) (21)

B g Iffraaj - Ladyship (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 6

40-0030 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart on his day as shown when dominating the Lockinge at Newbury and Lennox Stakes at Goodwoodlastseason.However,hasfailedtofiresince,faringnobetterinfirst-timeblinkerswhendownthefieldinCityofYork Stakes(7f,goodtofirm)3weeksago

2 DEVIL’S POINT (IRE) (433)

Ch c New Bay - Hairy Rocket (Pivotal)

Owner: Clive and Laura Washbourn

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Breeder: Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company

Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited

a w 4

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 6

Form: 42/3110- D

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upintheFuturityhereat2yrsandwontwicelastseason,confirminghisjuvenileformwithsuccess intheGerman2000Guineas MettroubleinthePrixJeanPratatDeauville(7f,good)whenlastseen,butwillneedtofindmore onreturnfrom14monthsoff STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING111

3 KING’S GAMBLE (IRE) (28)

B c Kingman - Zondaq (USA) (Bernardini (USA))

Owner: Clipper

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Centerville Bloodstock

Dr aw 9

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 6

Form: 3/252-20

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter12monthsoff,placedforathirdtimeatGrouplevelwhenrunner-upinHackwoodStakesatNewbury(6f)inJuly.Wellbelow formintheHungerfordatthesamecourse(7f,goodtofirm)lasttime,butnosurprisetoseehimbouncebackwithblinkersapplied.STEWARDSNOTE: Followingitsrunon16/8/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsewasnevertravelling

4 QUINAULT (GER) (21)

B g Oasis Dream - Queimada (GER) (Dansili)

Owner: TJE Racing

Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Sponsor: Tote

OFFICIALBHARATING110

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 6

Form: 300140 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable front runner who produced a career best when winning the Group 3 Criterion Stakes at York in June Hasn’t been in quite the same form at a higher level both subsequent outings, last of 10 in the City ofYork 3 weeks ago, buthecouldmakeanotherboldbid.

5 ROOM SERVICE (IRE) (55)

B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Tamara Love (IRE) (Tamayuz)

Owner: Roddy O Byrne and Robert O Byrne

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Edmond Kent

8

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 6

Form: 021-420 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWListed winner here (6f) on final outing last year and ran well first 2 starts this season, runner-up in Criterion Stakes atYork in June Would have benefited from stronger gallop in Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh (7f, soft) last time and he’s notruledoutwithcheekpiecesadded

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Robert Havlin

Dr

Colin Keane

Rossa Ryan

Draw 6

Marco Ghiani

Draw

Tom Eaves

6

TEN BOB TONY (IRE) (105)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Hug (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

Owner: TBT Racing

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Knocktoran Stud

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Dr aw 11

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 6

Form: 04245-1 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame in several pattern races last year and, after 7 months off (gelded), gained a breakthrough Group3successinJohnofGauntStakesatHaydock(7.2f,good)inMay,edgingouttheadmirableKinross Goeswellfreshand hecanmakehispresencefelt STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING112

7 ZOUM ZOUM (GB) (49)

Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Richenza (FR) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Lynn Turner & Mr Guy Brook

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Sanctuary Stud Ltd

Sponsor: St Davids Poultry Team Ltd

Dr a w 7

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 6

Form: 316-200 C D

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapperformancewhenscoringatthiscourse(6f)lastautumn.GoodsecondinSalisburylisted contest on return but not at the same level last 2 starts, seventh of 21 in International Stakes at Ascot (7f, good to firm) in July. Softergroundshouldhelp,though.

8 EAST HAMPTON (GB) (30)

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B g Cracksman - Sitar (Aqlaam) Dr a w 10

Owner: MRC International

Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland

Breeder: Manor Farm Stud & J. E. Rose

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Form: 134526 D

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningseasonal/handicapdebutatNaasandtookhisformupanothernotchwhenrunner-upin Group 2 Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh in July Below-par effort in listed race at Cork (7f, good) a month ago, but he could fare betterreturnedtoaneasiersurface.

9 MARVELMAN (IRE) (28)

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Varamini (FR) (Siyouni (FR))

Owner: Mr & Mrs R. M. Gorell

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Gigginstown House Stud

Sponsor: Tote

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a w 2

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Form: 2-12033 D

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkindecisivefashionatKemptononreturnandplacedatlistedlevel2ofnext3starts Resumed his progress when third in Hungerford Stakes at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month and he could still have more to offer. Meritsconsideration.

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10 SHADOW OF LIGHT (GB) (69)

Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Winters Moon (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Form: 211-354 D

TIMEFORMVIEWWon4of5startsat2yrs,includingtheMiddleParkandDewhurstatNewmarket Resumedwithaverygood thirdin2000Guineasandleftbehindabelow-pareffortwhenfourthof9inPrixJeanPratatDeauville(7f,goodtosoft)inJuly Majorplayerbackdowningrade

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11 ZABEEL ALKABEIR (IRE) (42)

B c Wootton Bassett - Cuff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket Breeder: Coolmore

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 2

Form: 1 D

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeappealonpaperandovercamegreennesstoscorereadilyin11-runnermaidenatLingfield(7f,good) ondebut6weeksago,abletosecureagoodpositiondespitehavingbeenslowlyaway/bumpedstart.Opentoimprovement butthisisabigstepup

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 (EXACTA)

Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. 2024: KINROSS 7 9 6 Rossa Ryan 11-4 (Ralph Beckett) 9 ran

Kieran Shoemark

Hector Crouch

Oisin

Orr

Dr

Oisin Murphy

Dr aw 5

Billy Loughnane

Draw 1

Tom Marquand

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

15-8 Shadow of Light (GB), 5-1 Ten Bob Tony (IRE), 8-1 Marvelman (IRE), 10-1 Room Service (IRE), 11-1 King’s Gamble (IRE), 16-1 Quinault (GER), East Hampton (GB), 18-1 Audience (GB), 28-1 Devil’s Point (IRE), Zoum Zoum (GB), 40-1 Zabeel Alkabeir (IRE)

Race Summary:

A dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile, SHADOW OF LIGHT has made the frame twice at the highest level this season and he is taken to resume winning ways dropped back in grade. He can see off the challenge of Ten Bob Tony, who showed improved form when landing a Group 3 at Haydock on return, while Marvelman produced a career-best effort last time and is respected.

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ROLL OF HONOUR

THE LAST 25 WINNERS OF

WINNER

THE ST LEGER

JOCKEYTRAINER

TRAINER OWNER

2024 Jan Brueghel S LeveyA P O’Brien

2023 Continuous R MooreA P O’Brien

A D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg D Mrs J M A D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg D Mrs J M

2022 Eldar Eldarov D Egan R Varian

2021 Hurricane Lane W Buick C Appleb

2020 Galileo Chrome T Marquand J P O’Brien

KHK Racing C Appleby Godolphin P O’Brien Mohamed Ali Meddeb ed

2019 Logician L Dettori J Gosden Khalid Abdullah

2018 Kew Gardens R MooreA P O’Brien Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2017 Capri R MooreA P O’Brien Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2016 Harbour LawG BakerL Mongan Jackie Cornwell

2015 Simple VerseA Atzeni R BeckettQRL, Sheikh Suhaim Al Thani & M Al Kubaisi

2014 Kingston Hill A Atzeni R Varian Paul Smith

2013 Leading LightJ O’Brien A P O’Brien Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2012 Enke M Barzalona M Al Zarooni Godolphin

2011 Masked Marvel W BuickJ Gosden Mr B. E. Nielson

2010 Artic Cosmos W Buick J Gosden Rachel Hood & Robi

2009 MasteryT DurcanS bin Suroor Godolphin

2008 Conduit L Dettori Sir M Stoute Ballymacoll Stud

2007 Lucarno J FortuneJ Gosden George Strawbridg

Rachel Robin Geffen l Geff George Strawbridge e

2006 Sixties Icon L Dettori J Noseda Mrs Susan Roy

2005 Scorpion L Dettori A P O'Brien Mrs J Magnier & M

Mrs Magnier & M Tabor s M Tabor

2004 Rule of LawK McEvoy S bin Suroor Godolphin

2003 Brian BoruJP Spencer A P O'Brien Mrs J Magnier & M

Mrs Magnier & M Tabor s & M Tabor

2002 Bollin Eric K DarleyT EasterbyN Westbrook

2001 Milan MJ KinaneA P O'Brien Mrs J Magnier & M

Mrs Magnier & M Tabor s M Tabor

2000 MillenaryT Quinn J DunlopLN Jones

ST LEGER STAKES

The St Leger Stakes is the standout event of the year at Doncaster Racecourse. This Group 1 race, open to three-year-old colts and fillies, covers a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs. Established in 1776, it holds the distinction of being Britain’s oldest and final Classic among the five prestigious Classics.

The Classics consist of the Betfred 2000 Guineas, Betfred 1000 Guineas, Betfred Oaks, Betfred Derby and the Betfred St Leger.

In 2019, Juddmonte’s Logician set a new record for the fastest winning time in the St Leger, finishing in 3:00.27. The race’s widest winning margin came in 1954 when Never Say Die surged ahead by a commanding 12 lengths.

Historically, the 19th century was dominated by trainer John Scott, who notched 16 wins, and jockey Bill Scott, with 9 victories. More recently, Aidan O’Brien has been one to watch with eight St Leger wins to his name.

One of the most memorable St Leger moments in recent history took place in 2015, involving a dramatic stewards’ enquiry between Simple Verse and Bondi Beach Although Bondi Beach, trained by Aidan O’Brien, crossed the line second, he was initially awarded the race in the stewards’ room. However, after an appeal by Simple Verse’s connections, the decision was overturned, and the Qatar Racing-owned filly was declared the winner Simple Verse joined a select group of fillies to have won the St Leger, alongside legends such as Meld (1955), Cantelo (1959), Dunfermline (1977), Sun Princess (1983), Oh So Sharp (1985), and User Friendly (1992).

The 2023 running will be remembered for years to come, as HM The King and Queen made a surprise visit to Doncaster to watch Desert Hero compete in the Betfred St Leger Stakes The day carried an added sense of occasion, with the atmosphere charged as the crowd sang the national anthem ahead of the race.

Jan Brueghel and stablemate Illinois fought out one of the best finishes to a St Leger we have ever seen last year The pair were locked together from over a furlong out, but the Sean Levey ridden Jan Brueghel just edged ahead close to the finish to win by a neck.

Since 2015, five favourites have triumphed in the St Leger, with the Irish making a strong impact - five of the last ten winners have been trained by either Aidan O’Brien or his son Joseph

PREVIOUS WINNERS

JAN BRUEGHAL

SCANDINAVIA

T: AIDAN O’BRIEN

J: TOM MARQUAND

ST LEGER STAKES

FURTHUR

T: ANDREW BALDING

J: OISIN MURPHY

Scandinavia has steadily improved this year after shedding his maiden at Navan in May. He was an emphatic winner of the Bahrain Trophy Stakes on his penultimate start before landing a first career Group 1 with a game performance in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes Now chasing a hattrick he is bidding to hand trainer Aidan O’Brien a ninth win in the Betfred St Leger, and jockey Tom Marquand a second success in the Classic after he won it aboard Galileo Chrome in 2020 for Aidan’s son Joseph

LAMBOURN

T: AIDAN O’BRIEN

J: SEAN LEVEY

Aidan O’Brien has a strong hand in this year’s Betfred St Leger which is strengthened further by the fact his dual Derby winner Lambourn is not even favourite for this year’s contest. The son of Australia posted a disappointing effort when failing to place in Group 2 company at York last time out, but could improve for the step up to 1m6f for the first time.

CARMERS

T: PADDY TWOMEY

J: BILLY LEE

Paddy Twomey is one of the rising stars of the Irish training ranks and his Carmers is a live player in this Saturday’s final Classic of the flat racing season. The Royal Ascot winner lost his unbeaten record when chasing a fourth consecutive career win in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes last time, though he lost little in defeat He retains his usual pair of blinkers and is likely to be a tough nut to crack at the head of affairs

STAY TRUE

T: AIDAN O’BRIEN

J: MICKAEL BARZALONA

The English have work to do to keep the St Leger trophy on this side of the Irish Sea, highlighted by the fact the three runners in this year’s race that are trained in this country are all priced up at double-figure odds. Andrew Balding’s Furthur arrives into this contest after a comfortable success against his elders in the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury last month.

TARRIANCE

T: ANDREW BALDING

J: COLIN KEANE

Andrew Balding has never won the Betfred St Leger and the second of his two runners in this year’s contest is the hattrick seeking Tarriance After being turned over at odds-on at this track in June, the Frankel colt has recorded back-to-back wins, showing enormous grit to land the Sky Bet Melrose Handicap by the barest of margins at York Juddmonte last won the St Leger courtesy of Logician in 2019 but this does represents a steep rise in grade for Tarriance.

RAHIEBB

T: ROGER VARIAN

J: RAY DAWSON

The Betfred St Leger field of 2026 is completed by Rahiebb, owned by Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum. Rahiebb has found it difficult to win since his debut success in March, though he does have respectable placed form behind the likes of Merchant and Carmers. He could run into a place for his trainer Roger Varian who won the St Leger in 2022 courtesy of Eldar Eldarov

Legendary French jockey Mickael Barzalona won this ic race back in 2012 aboard Encke for Mahmood Al Zaroo gets the leg up on the Ballydoyle third-string Stay True weekend. The Galileo colt was having his first run since when beaten just over a length into fourth in the same both Lambourn and Carmers ran in at York last month. He could improve markedly for that effort and for the fact he is stepping up to this trip for the first time

French Mickael iconic y joc y Mi l Zarooni and Mah od on True this ts run May eo s beaten over a same race en be en h both Lambourn and ran at York last month. Lambo n ran at

atDoncaster

FIFTH RACE x 3.40PM

ONE MILE , SIX FURLONGS ABT 115 YARDS (14F ABT 115YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD COLTS AND FILLIES

THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS

1) (GROUP 1)

Totalprizefund£700000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£311920;Second£128030;Third£64050; Fourth£31990;Fifth£16030;Sixth£7980.(PenaltyValue£396970)ASS

See page 79 for conditions of this race. No Horse

1 CARMERS (IRE) (24)

B c Wootton Bassett - Signe (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael

Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland

Breeder: Westward Bloodstock Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3 Form: 1112

TIMEFORMVIEWHasprogressednotablywell,winninghisfirst3starts,includingagoodrenewaloftheQueen’sVaseatRoyal Ascot, holding on gamely. Shaped well when runner-up in the Great Voltigeur and is a very interesting runner with further progresslikelybackat13/4m.

2 FURTHUR (IRE) (28)

Gr c Waldgeist - Danamight (IRE) (Danetime (IRE))

Owner: The Merry Pranksters & Partner

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Max Morris

Sponsor: Tattersalls

HHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING114

a w 6

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 2-15251

TIMEFORM VIEW Tall colt who shaped as if amiss in the Bahrain Trophy and resumed his progress when running out a comfortable winner of the Geoffrey Freer Stakes (13/2) at Newbury (13.3f, good to firm) last month, kept up to work Worth a shotatthisbutmayonlybeplayingforminorhonours

3 LAMBOURN (IRE) (24)

B c Australia - Gossamer Wings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))

Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Coolmore

STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING112

Dr aw 1

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 5-21115 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW ChesterVase winner who produced a very smart performance when winning 18-runner Derby at Epsom (12f)beforepullingoutallthestopstofollowupintheIrishDerby.LookedandranasifbetterforoutingwhenonlyfifthinGreat VoltigeuratYorkandexpectedtobouncebacktohisbesthere.

4

RAHIEBB (GB) (44)

B c Frankel - Playful Sound (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

HHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING120

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 122234

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercame greennesstomakeawinningdebutin1mnoviceatNewcastleinMarchandhasshownbetter formindefeatsince,includingwhenaclosethirdintheQueen’sVaseatRoyalAscot.NotathisbestinGordonStakeslasttime andthisisabigaskforthathe’llbenefitfromareturnto13/4m.

5 SCANDINAVIA (USA) (46)

B c Justify (USA) - Fabulous (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt

HHIII OFFICIALBHARATING105

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 20-1511

TIMEFORMVIEWJustifycoltwhomadeupintoaverysmartperformer.respondingwelltothisheadgearwhenawide-margin winneroftheBahrainTrophyatNewmarket Suitedbythestepupto2mwhenfollowingupintheGoodwoodCupandholds leadingclaimswithstaminaassured STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING117

Dr

Oisin Murphy

Sean Levey

Draw 2

Ray Dawson

Draw 7 Tom Marquand

6

STAY TRUE (IRE) (24)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Bounce (Bahamian Bounty)

Owner: Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Newstead Breeding

Dr aw 3

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 124

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a smart prospect when making a successful debut in Leopardstown maiden in April. Only just edgedoutfasttrackedtolistedcompanyinLingfieldDerbyTrialandfaredbestoftheO’BrienquartetintheGreatVoltigeurat York,albeitwellpositioned Likelytostay13/4mandretainspotential

7 TARRIANCE (GB) (21)

B c Frankel - Visit (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 3

Form: 31211

TIMEFORMVIEWFinepedigreeandhasdonenothingbutprogressinhisfirstseason,diggingdeeptomakeit3winsfrom5 startsintheMelroseHandicapatYork(13.8f)3weeksago Thisrequiresanothersizeablejumpinformterms,however.

worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Betting Forecast: 7-4 Scandinavia (USA), 9-4 Lambourn (IRE), 5-1 Carmers (IRE), 10-1 Stay True (IRE), 14-1 Furthur (IRE), 25-1 Tarriance (GB), 40-1 Rahiebb (GB)

Race Summary:

Aidan O’Brien holds a very strong hand in his bid to land a third successive Leger with LAMBOURN and Scandinavia both leading contenders on form. There’s little to separate them in truth, with the former earning the narrow vote given he£ s expected to bounce back to something like his Derby form, having looked and shaped as if better for the outing in the Great Voltigeur at York last time Carmers shouldn’t be at all underestimated however, especially as a return to this trip could unlock more.

Mickael Barzalona

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

(EXACTA)

YOUR TICKETS NOW SAT 13 DEC FRI 12 DEC

SIXTH RACE x 4.15PM

ONE MILE , STRAIGHT COURSE (8F) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 2) (WINNER RECEIVES FREE ENTRY TO THE 2026 BETFRED ST LEGER) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE)

Totalprizefund£50000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£20315;Second£10160;Third£5080; Fourth£2540;Fifth£1270;Sixth£635.(PenaltyValue£25770)ASS

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

1

DEL MARO (GER) (28)

Br c Camelot - Diamanta (GER) (Maxios)

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Breeder: Gestut Brummerhof

Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 2

9 7

2 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingCamelotcoltwashoodedwhensecondof5innoviceatNewmarket(8f,good,11/8)ondebut28 daysago,missingbreak.Suretoimprovesohe’salikelyplayer.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon16/8/2025itwasreported thatthehorsewasslowlyaway

2 MERCI MONSIEUR (GER) (23)

B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Merci Merci (GER) (Manduro (GER))

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf

HHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING-

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 7

Form: 3

TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheMooncoltcameinapromisingthirdof7inmaidenatLingfield(8f,AW,9/1)ondebut23daysago Shouldimprove.Possibilities STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING-

3 MORBEH (GB) (57)

Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Raabihah (USA) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 7

Form: 0

TIMEFORMVIEW11/2,ninthof11innoviceatNewbury(7f,goodtofirm)ondebut57daysago.Lotsmoreisneeded.

STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING-

4 MR WONKA (FR) (15)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Princess Bianca (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Owner: The Gene Genies III

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: Ecurie Haras Du Cadran, Ecurie Melanie &

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 7

Form: 4

TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,encouragingfourthof10inmaidenatSandown(7f,soft)ondebut15daysago.ThisMehmascoltcan buildonithere.

5 NOVA CENTAURI (USA) (28)

B c Not This Time (USA) - Space Talk (High Chaparral (IRE))

Owner: Mr M. Bastard

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Macquaire Blds / Lynch Bages / Tim Hyde

Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 7

Form: 3

TIMEFORMVIEW £240,000 Not This Time colt came in a highly promising third of 10 in 7f novice at Newbury last month, finishingreallywelllateon.Opentoconsiderableprogress Bigshout STARRATINGHHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING-

Dr aw 7 Ray Dawson

Draw 1

Tom Marquand

Draw 10 Oisin Murphy

6

COLOURBAND (IRE) (-)

B c Iffraaj - Looktotherainbow (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Rabbah Racing

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Breeder: Godolphin

Dr aw 4 Kieran Shoemark

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Form:

TIMEFORMVIEWIffraajcolt Dam,2-y-o7fwinner,half-sistertohigh-classwinnerupto1mRibchesteroutofmaidenhalf-sister tonumerouswinnersincludingverysmart1m-11/4mwinnerMatterhorn Interestingnewcomer

7 EL LOCO (FR) (-)

B c Zarak (FR) - Kencarla (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

Owner: Amo Racing Ltd & Valmont

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding Et al

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING-

Dr a w 11

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Form:

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledJanuary17.€90,000foal,150,000gnsyearling,Zarakcolt.Damunracedsistertosmartwinnerupto 6fGoken.

8 LYNEHAM (IRE) (-)

B c Wootton Bassett - The Tooth Fairy (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing & Amo Racing

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Westerberg

STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING-

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 5. 425,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt Half-brother to 9.4f winner Iseult of Ireland Trainer£ snewcomerscommandrespect.

9 PATHEIN (IRE) (-)

B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Excellent View (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mr K. Balasuriya

Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Breeder: Lady Bamford & The Hon Alice Bamford

Sponsor: Tattersalls

STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING-

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Form:

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled May 12. 150,000 gns yearling, St Mark’s Basilica colt. Half-brother to smart 5f-7.6f winner Mutaraffa. Dammaiden.Marketcanguide STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING-

10 SEEWAY (FR) (-)

B c Galiway - Seemingly (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

Owner: Guy Pariente Holding Sprl

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Form:

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 12. Galiway colt Half-brother to useful French 2-y-o 1 1/4m winner Zarakchic Dam unraced Thebettingcanproveagoodindicator. STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING-

11 TEST RUN (GB) (-)

B g Time Test - Ronja (USA) (El Corredor (USA))

Owner: Mr B. Padgett

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Dr T. Grewe

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

Horse Age: 2

Weight: 9 4

Form:

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 21. 50,000 gns yearling,TimeTest gelding Brother to smart winner up to 1m Rocchigiani, andhalf-brothertoseveralwinners,includingsmart6.5f/7.5fwinnerRoss STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING-

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 (EXACTA) Hood worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 11. 2024: YABHER 2 9 4 Cieren Fallon 33-1 (William Haggas) 11 ran

Hector Crouch

Dr a w 8 Rossa Ryan

Dr a w 2

Robert Havlin

Dr aw 5

Sean Levey

Draw 6

Billy Garritty

PLAY SMARTER

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Del Maro (GER), 9-2 Nova Centauri (USA), 7-1 Mr Wonka (FR), 9-1 Merci Monsieur (GER), Lyneham (IRE), 16-1 Colourband (IRE), El Loco (FR), 20-1 Seeway (FR), 25-1 Morbeh (GB), 33-1 Pathein (IRE), 66-1 Test Run (GB)

Race Summary:

An interesting maiden in which NOVA CENTAURI is fancied to build on the considerable promise of his Newbury debut third and thwart Del Maro and newcomer Lyneham who are both in excellent hands and need monitoring in the betting Lingfield debut third Merci Monsieur completes the shortlist.

1-2-3:

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CELEBRATE

SEVENTH RACE x 4.50PM

ONE MILE , TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 43 YARDS (10F ABT 43YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MASTIFF MANOR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPLUS RACE)

Totalprizefund£70000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£28441;Second£14224;Third£7112; Fourth£3556;Fifth£1778;Sixth£889.(PenaltyValue£36078)SS

See page 79 for conditions of this race. No Horse

1 BOTANICAL (IRE) (99)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bloomfield (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Dr a w 4

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: John Connaughton

Horse Age: 5

Weight: 9 13

Form: 022-350 D BF

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivein2024,endingseasonwithagoodthirdinlistedcompanyatGoodwoodandacquittedhimselfrespectablykepttothatlevel on his first 2 starts this year. Shade disappointing when only eighth of 13 in handicap (10/3) at Epsom (10.1f, good to soft) but this track should suit better. STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon6/6/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsehungleft-handed STARRATINGHHHHIOFFICIALBHARATING106

2 SQUARE D’ALBONI (FR) (29)

B g Zarak (FR) - Polonia Lady (FR) (Australia) Dr a w 3

Owner: The Obank Partnership

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: S.A.S. Ecurie X

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 9 1

Form: 111-055

TIMEFORMVIEW Highly-progressive 2-y-o, culminating with a listed win in France. Not beaten far when fifth at Hamilton in similar company on his penultimate outing but disappointing sent back across the Channel to Clairefontaine last time out, albeitquickgroundperhapsnotsuitinghim.Makeshandicapdebut STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING100

3 SOVEREIGN SEA (IRE) (37)

B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Sea Goddess (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Snowdrop Stud Company

Sponsor: Opulence Thoroughbreds

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 222206 BF

Dr aw 2 Ray Dawson

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in four consecutive races including when finishing clear second in a deep handicap field at Newbury(10f)inMay.Shapedasifbackintopformunderanoverly-patientrideatChelmsfordCity(10f,5/2)37daysagoand remainsofseriousinterestfromthismark.

4 OUR GOLDEN ONE (IRE) (45)

B f Golden Horn - Pleione (FR) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

Owner: The Scout Syndicate

Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: New England Stud & Mount Coote Stud

Sponsor: Smulders

HHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING93

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 11

Form: 35-0630 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverC&DlastAprilbutwinlesssince,albeithavingbeengrantedsomeratherstifftasksinthattime RancreditablywhenthirdatChesterinJunebutnotinsameformunderquickerconditionsatGoodwoodnexttime Ground willsuit.

5 MUSTAZEED (IRE) (14)

Br g Territories (IRE) - Mejala (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA))

Owner: Newmarket Racing Club HQiii

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited, Newmarket Racing Club Ltd

HHHII OFFICIALBHARATING90

Horse Age: 7

Weight: 8 10

Form: 210-045 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Goes well with cut in the ground, including a Newbury win last autumn. Respectable efforts in defeat in similarconditionsonhislast2outingsandhecangiveagoodaccountwithoutposingaseriousthreattotheprincipalsagain.

HHHII OFFICIALBHARATING89

Draw Jockey

Billy Loughnane

Hector Crouch

Draw 9 Tom Marquand

Draw 6

George Wood

6

FANTASY BELIEVER (IRE) (16)

B g Make Believe - Avizare (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

Owner: Chris & David Stam

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Horse Age: 8

Weight: 8 10

Form: 34-5330 D BF

TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded a hat-trick last summer and ran creditably when staying on from rear into third at Chepstow last month.LeftpoorlyplacedafteracustomaryslowbreakatSouthwelllasttimeandthatissueremainsaconcernforallhe’sclearly onacompetitivemark.

STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING89

7 EY UP ITS THE BOSS (GB) (19)

Br g Pastoral Pursuits - Velvet Jaguar (Hurricane Run (IRE))

Owner: Mrs M. Lingwood and Mr S. Bland

Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton

Breeder: Dr A. Gillespie

Sponsor: Norton Grove Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 6

Weight: 8 9

Form: 103126 D

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedafourthcoursesuccessatRiponinJulyandbackedthatupwithagoodsecondatChesternexttime Onthe retreat when badly hamperedback at Ripon last time and he’ll likely needa career best to defy this mark. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its runon25/8/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsesufferedinterferenceinrunning

8 DIVINE KNIGHT (IRE) (29)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Diantha (IRE) (Dansili)

Owner: Teme Valley and Opulence Thoroughbreds

Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Breeder: Ballygreany Stud & Elec Bloodstock

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 9

Form: 102

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedpotentiallyusefulwhenbeatingapreviouswinnertomakeabelatedwinningdebutatThirskinJuly

Matched previous form in defeat both starts since and will likely need to find some progress for the longer trip to make a winninghandicapbow.

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9 SPORTINGSILVERMINE (IRE) (22)

Br g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Praskovia (IRE) (Manduro (GER))

Owner: Mr Gordon McDowall

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Breeder: Sebastian Curran

Sponsor: Aver Generics Ltd

a w 8

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 5

Form: 243423

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirst2startsforthisyardonjoiningfromDenisHoganandhaslargelyremainedingoodformsince, againshapingwellwhenthirdof8inhandicapatHamilton(12.1f,goodtofirm)22daysago Soundclaimsagain.

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10 REGALIAN (GB) (64)

B g Kingman - Missrock (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Isa Salman Al Khalifa

Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing

Horse Age: 3

Weight: 8 2

Form: 13320

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyprogressiveformsincedebut,albeitheseemstohavetheoddquirkandwasratheroutbattledwhen edgedoutinaMusselburghhandicapinJune Applicationagainlookedaconcernwhenonlyseventhof8inhandicap(12/1) atNewmarket(10f,goodtofirm)andothersarepreferred.

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. 2024: DAYSOFOURLIVES (IRE) 4 9 1 Jack Mitchell 10-3 (Marco Botti) 10 ran

Betting Forecast:

4-1 Botanical (IRE), 11-2 Sovereign Sea (IRE), 6-1 Fantasy Believer (IRE), 15-2 Square d’Alboni (FR), 8-1 Sportingsilvermine (IRE), 12-1 Divine Knight (IRE), Regalian (GB), 14-1 Mustazeed (IRE), 20-1 Ey Up Its The Boss (GB), 33-1 Our Golden One (IRE)

Dr aw 1

Oisin Murphy

Dr a w 10

Mason Paetel (5)

Dr a w 7 Jason Hart

Dr

Marco Ghiani

Dr aw 5

Warren Fentiman (5)

Race Summary:

SOVEREIGN SEA shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up in a hot Newbury handicap on his return and looked right back on track having been left with too much to do at Chelmsford so gets the verdict ahead of Botanical, whose prior efforts in listed company mean he remains of interest from this mark having looked somewhat unsuited by Epsom’s idiosyncrasies last time. Sportingsilvermine is holding his form well and can complete the placings.

1-2-3:

1.SOVEREIGN SEA (IRE) 2.BOTANICAL (IRE) 3.SPORTINGSILVERMINE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

The UAE President Cup Series

The oldest Purebred Arabian classic series with 17 races scheduled across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the USA in 2025. The series was established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to promote and celebrate the Arabian horse worldwide and its significant place in UAE culture and history.

The series renewed its association with the UK Arabian Derby when it moved to Doncaster in 2016. A Group 1PA contest with prize fund of £400,000 making it the richest four year old only race in Europe. It is fitting that the oldest Purebred Arabian classic series takes place on the same day as the St Leger the world’s oldest classic for Thoroughbreds.

2024 LUWSAIL (FR)

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2022 NO RACE

2021 ABBES (FR)

2020 HATTAL (FR)

2019 HAYYAN (FR)

2018 RODESS DU LOUP (FR)

2017 NAFEES (FR)

2016 LIGHTNING BOLT (FR)

Al Shaqab Racing

HH Sh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani

HH Sh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani

YAS Horse Racing Management

YAS Horse Racing Management

Khalifa Hamad Al Attiyah

Royal Cavlary of Oman

Landgoed Waterland

www.thepresidentcup.ae

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EIGHTH RACE | 5:23PM

ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS

4 YEARS OLD ONLY

UAE PRESIDENT CUP (UK ARABIAN DERBY) (GROUP 1PA)

Totalracevalue£400000|OwnersPrizeMoney.1st£226840.00,2nd£86000.00,3rd£43040.00, 4th£21440.00,5th£10760.00,6th£5400.00

RACECONDITIONSForPurebredArabians,4yearsoldonly ONEMILETWOFURLONGSabout43y (2000m)Amementowillbeprovidedtothewinningowner,trainerandjockeyinthisrace

No Horse Draw

1AL THEEB (FR) (90)

Gr c Azadi (FR) - Theeba (GB) (Amer (SA))

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: Thomas Fourcy (FR)

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

5

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 310

Wearing: P

JustoverfourlengthsbehindMoneerondebut,winningnext,botharoundthistrip SeventhintheFrenchArabianDerbyatChantilly(goodtosoft), when last of a bunched finish (three lengths covered them) and was well clear of the remainder Open to improvement in first time cheek pieces (R3W1P1)(OR106)

2LINO (FR) (28)

Ch c AF Albahar (AE) - Ezza (FR) (Kerbella (FR)) Dra w 8

Owner: Mr Yannick Schulz & Mr Eric Dell’ova

Trainer: M. E Dell’Ova (FR)

Breeder: E. Dell’ova 50% & Y. Schulz 50%

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 03521-12

Wearing: TT

Group 3PA winner over a mile on final start at three atToulouse (very soft), winning over course and distance on reappearance by 13 lengths in March.SecondoveramiletoGr1PAwinningsprinter-miler,latest,againstolderhorses Beatenoverthistriplastterm,butstrongernowandtriedin atonguetie.(R7W2P3)(OR111)

3LIPPO DE CARRERE (FR) (89)

Gr c Al Mourtajez (FR) - Elmanara De Carrere (FR) (No Risk Al Maury (FR))

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: A De Mieulle (QA)

Breeder: 34% M. Eric Dell’ova, 33% Mme. Catherine Dell’ova & M. Guy Dell’ova

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 12-1122

Wearing:

Dra w 1

Alreadywell-travelled, winner and placed over a mile in Abu Dhabi atthree Bought byWathnan Racing,then two wins and a second around this tripincompetitiveeventsinQatar.BeatenhalfalengthintheFrenchArabianDerbybyafilly,butawellbredcolt,whocouldwellgaincompensation here.(R6W3P3)(OR115)

4MARAKEB (FR) (159)

Bay g Al Mourtajez (FR) - Shayel Aldhabi (AE) (Bibi De Carrere (FR))

Owner: Pharitz Racing

Trainer: Mr Okbah Aashour

Breeder: S.C. Al Asayl France

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 6444-5

Wearing: TT, BL

Good pedigree, but gelded for debut. Fourth twice over a mile (Good, Polytrack) and over 1m3f on the Tapeta for Hugo Palmer at three. Sold, reappearingforJamesOweninAprilmakinglittleimpression.Nowdebutsformorenewconnectionsinafirsttimetonguetie.(R5W0P3)(OR60)

5MDAWI (FR) (27)

Bay g Azadi (FR) - Um Graibah (QA) (Amer (SA))

Owner: Five Racing

Trainer: Charlie Wallis

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Dra w 7

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 24442

Wearing: VIS

Notdisgracedatalowerleveloverunsuitablyshortdistances.Besteffortonlatestinfirsttimevisor(retained),uppedto1m3fatSouthwell,beaten half a length by good yardstick Will be outclassed on first try in this company, but will appreciate the trip and could be the best of the UK trained runners (R5W0P5)(OR62)

Jockey

Dra w

Faleh Bughanaim

Mickael

Barzalona

Dr aw 6 Ray Dawson

George Wood

6MONEER (FR) (90)

Gr c Al Mourtajez (FR) - Muneera (FR) (Dormane (FR))

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: Damien De Watrigant (FR)

Breeder: Mohammad Al Nujaifi

Dra w 3

Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 2-113

Wearing:

Beautifullybred,bytopclasssireoutofFrenchArabianOakswinner.Closesecondondebutforbreedermakingawinningreappearancefornew connections,botharoundthistrip FollowedupinaGr3PA,justshortofthis(verysoft)andthirdatChantilly(oneandaquarterlengthsbehindLippo DeCarrere).Chance.(R4W2P2)(OR112)

7SHAIHAAN (FR) (90)

Ch c Al Mourtajez (FR) - Al Dowha (FR) (Munjiz (FR))

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: François Rohaut (FR)

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Dra w 4

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 9 0

Form: 1125

Wearing: P

Supplemented forthis andbrother to last year’s winner.Two winsat this trip andslightly further ontheAW andvery soft, thenrunner-upto older horses in May dropped to a mile Quick reappearance for the French Arabian Derby, close fifth, looked keen tried in blinkers, now exchanged for cheekpieces (R4W2P1)(OR110)

8HIBIKINADA DU MAZET (FR) (5)

Ch f Hilal Al Zaman (IQ) - Djenteel (US) (Ala Croixnoire (FR))

Owner: Okewood Bloodstock

Trainer: James Owen

Breeder: 50% M. Mathieu Talleux 50% Mme. V. M-A Heng Talleux

Horse Age: 4

Weight: 8 10

Form: 21-00323

Wearing: P

Lookedonetofollowasajuvenile,runner-upondebutonthePolytrack,thenwinningonsoft,bothoveramile Lostherwaysubsequently,though signsofareturntoform,lasttwohandicapoutings,includingatthistriplatest.Makesquickreappearance,butsuspicionshe’sbestatamile (R7W1 P4)(OR69)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS

Betting Forecast:

7/4 Lippo De Carrere, 2/1 Moneer, 5/1 Shaihaan, 6/1 Lino, 7/1 Al Theeb, 25/1 Hibikinada Du Mazet, 25/1 Mdawi, 50/1 Marakeb

Race Summary:

Most of the foreign raiders are looking to improve on their form from the blanket finish in the French equivalent at Chantilly in June, and all have form on easy ground Though both carry the second colours again, Shaihaan could settle better tried in cheekpieces, whilst Moneer is reunited with Jean Bernard Eyquem who has won on him twice. However, LIPPO DE CARRERE had to come around both Al Theeb and Moneer and though showed an excellent turn of foot, wasn’t able to make up the ground in time to peg back the winning filly. Lino didn’t warrant an entry there, but has showed up well against older horses and his jockey is the only one here to win this race (twice).

Dra w 2 Marco Ghiani

Jockey’s Signatures

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE PJ TOWEY CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £36078 to the winning horse The second to receive £16919, the third £8463, the fourth £4228, the fifth £2114 and the sixth £1057. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. The sponsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 28 entries at £350. - Closed September 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £28441; Second £14224; Third £7112; Fourth £3556; Fifth £1778; Sixth £889. (Penalty Value £36078) SS

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Second Race 1.50 - THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £85065 to the winning horse The second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040 and the fifth £4035. for two yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, August 5th and pay £220 stake, Scratch by noon, August 26th or pay £400, Confirm by noon, September 8th and pay £270, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 8th and pay £8000 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 11th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb Betfred has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning Owner,Trainer and Jockey In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 55 entries, 29 at £220, 16 at £620, 10 at £890. - Closed August 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £66840; Second £27435; Third £13725; Fourth £6855; Fifth £3435. (Penalty Value £85065) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE

Third Race 2.25 - THE BETFRED PORTLAND (Class 2 Heritage Handicap)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb

NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried BETFRED has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 27 entries at £500. - Closed September 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £79394 to the winning horse The second to receive £30100, the third £15064, the fourth £7504, the fifth £3766 and the sixth £1890. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 5th and pay £230 stake, Scratch by noon, August 26th or pay £410, Confirm by noon, September 8th and pay £270, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 8th and pay £8180 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 48 entries, 17 at £230, 16 at £640, 15 at £910. - Closed August 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £62384; Second £25606; Third £12810; Fourth £6398; Fifth £3206; Sixth £1596. (Penalty Value £79394) A SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE

Fifth Race 3.40 - THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £396970 to the winning horse The second to receive £150500, the third £75320, the fourth £37520, the fifth £18830 and the sixth £9450. for three yrs old colts and fillies only Enter by noon, August 5th and pay £2000 stake, Scratch by noon, August 26th or pay £3000, Confirm by noon, September 8th and pay £2000, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 8th and pay £50000 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 11th. Weights: Colts 9st 3lb; fillies 9st NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey Doncaster Racecourse will also present an embroidered jockey’s cap to the winning rider A trophy will also be presented in memory of the late Major Dick Hern, CVO, CBE, to be held by the winning trainer until August 1st, 2026. A cash prize of £500 will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horsein this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE Runners will be led past the stands in no set order before cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). WILD CARDS AND FREE ENTRIES: The winner of the Prix Michel Houvyet on Saturday 9 August at Deauville will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the 2025 Betfred St Leger (Class 1) (Group 1) at Doncaster on 13 September, 2025. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2025 Betfred St Leger after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2025 Betfred St Leger and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2025 Betfred St Leger The winner of the Darley EBF Novice Stakes at Doncaster on 24 July, run over 1m 3f abt 197y, will receive free entry at the initial entry stage to the 2025 Betfred St Leger (Class 1) (Group 1) at Doncaster on 13 September, 2025. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2025 Betfred St Leger at the subsequent stages, the Owner will be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. No other entry payments will be due from the Owner Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2025 Betfred St Leger and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code In the event of a dead-heat, all winning horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2025 Betfred St Leger 26 entries, 11 at £2000, 7 at £5000, 8 at £7000. - Closed August 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £311920; Second £128030; Third £64050; Fourth £31990; Fifth £16030; Sixth £7980. (Penalty Value £396970) A SS SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE

Sixth Race 4.15 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (Winner receives free entry to The 2026 Betfred St Leger) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Horses which have never run 3lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race A representative of the E.B.F. will present a memento to the owner of the winning horse In addition they will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £4000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code The winner of this race, The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2) run at Doncaster on Saturday, 13 September, 2025 will receive free entry at the initial entry stage to the 2026 Betfred St Leger (Class 1) (Group 1) at Doncaster on 12 September, 2026. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2026 Betfred St Leger at the subsequent stages, the Owner will be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. No other entry payments will be due from the Owner Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2026 Betfred St Leger and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code In the event of a dead-heat, all winning horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2026 Betfred St Leger 20 entries at £250. - Closed September 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) A SS SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE

Seventh Race 4.50 - THE MASTIFF MANOR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPLUS RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £36078 to the winning horse The second to receive £16919, the third £8463, the fourth £4228, the fifth £2114 and the sixth £1057. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £350 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The sponsor will give a prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 17 entries, 0 at £70 and 17 at £350. - Closed September 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £28441; Second £14224; Third £7112; Fourth £3556; Fifth £1778; Sixth £889. (Penalty Value £36078) SS SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE

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