Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 11th September - St Leger Day

Experience Yorkshire’s Classic AT D O N C A S T E R R A C E C O U R S E WELCOME TO THE CAZOO ST LEGER. WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO WELCOME YOU BACK.

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Last year, we hosted this historical event

Finally, we are still finding our feet as we

in an eerily silent race course, earlier in the

navigate our way back from the pandemic,

week, our pilot had been cancelled, and the

so please be kind to the team on site today,

Doncaster team’s emotional state around not

they are doing the best they can, so be

being ever to deliver it for the town and South

the best you can be.

Yorkshire was testament to how much they care about this occasion. Today we are back, after a challenging 18 months for everyone.

We hope you enjoy your day, and help us bring back the Leger Roar.

We have an exciting card today the feature race was Won last year, behind closed doors, by the Joseph O’Brien trained Galileo Chrome, we have ten runners going to post headed by Godolphin’s Irish Derby winner Hurricane Lane.

It would be a fantastic ending to the British Classic Season for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin, whose 3 year-old crop have been in great form this summer. This years’ Cazoo Derby runner up Mojo Star is also in the field of ten runners and with a total of four runners in the field, Aiden O’Brien could capture his seventh Leger victory.

Enjoy your day.

Rach RACHEL HARWOOD Executive Director

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CHAMPAGNE LAWN

CAR PARK ‘D’ CENTRE COURSE Hospitality

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LEGER STAND

CLUB 1776 MARQUEE

MEETING POINT Neverland Tree

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Disabled Viewing Area

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F I N D I N G YO U R WAY A RO U N D Our great selection of places to eat and drink can be found on the map, but for further information check out our Refreshment Guide on the next page.

PLACES TO DRINK 1

CHAMPAGNE LAWN Gin, Fizz, Estrella and Festival Beers

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THE OLD WEIGHING ROOM BAR

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HALMAHERA BAR

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NIJINSKY BAR

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GRANDSTAND HALL Gin, Fizz, Pimms, Wainwright, Kingstone Press, Warsteiner and Estrella, Festival Beers

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PRE-PARADE LAWN

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SILVER PATRIARCH BAR

Festival Beers

Flower Horse Photo moment

Experience Yorkshire’s Classic AT D O N C A S T E R R A C E C O U R S E GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE

THE RACEHORSE LOTTO Disabled Viewing Area

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PICNIC STAND

CLOCK TOWER STAND

MEETING POINT DOUBLE TRIGGER Horse statue

PREPARADE RING

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CAR PARK ‘C’ £5 Public Parking, Bookmakers

CAR PARK ‘A’ Annual Members, Owners and Trainers, Hospitality & Disabled

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FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

PARKING

MEETING POINT

RACEDAY PROGRAMMES

BARS

PHOTO WALL

DISABLED ACCESS

BETTING

TOILETS

PLACES TO EAT 1

CHAMPAGNE LAWN

(Outside food concessions) 2

THE OLD WEIGHING ROOM

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STARTERS ORDERS

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FOOD COURT

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VARIOUS FOOD CONCESSIONS

PICNIC ENCLOSURE ENTRANCE

Fancy a Picnic?

C H A M PAG N E L AW N SEE

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ON MAP

Ploughmans Picnic Boxes and Afternoon Tea Boxes are available to purchase on the Champagne Lawn.

Feeling Peckish?

T H E F O O D CO U RT LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE SEE

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Tuck into; Pizza, Spud-tastic Jacket Potatoes, Burgers, or who could resist a Burrito loaded with Nachos from the Tastes of Mexico… yum.

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Countdown to Race!

1. CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS

E N H A N C E YO U R EXPERIENCE C H A M PA G N E L AW N The Champagne Lawn is the place to be seen; the perfect spot to enjoy live music and soak up the atmosphere

THE OLD WEIGHING ROOM Located on the Champagne Lawn, The Old Weighing Room was once the jockey’s changing room but is now a stylish race day and bar.

The Old Weighing Room can also be hired for private events and weddings.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T The Festival is brought to life by the array of entertainment across the racecourse.

20 mins before the race

Horses will arrive in the pre-parade ring approximately 20 minutes before the race. Once saddled up they are taken to the parade ring before the jockeys mount.

2. PLACE YOUR BETS 15 mins before the race

Visit one of our betting shops, kiosks or independent bookmakers. Hunt out the best odds for the horse you’ve picked and keep hold of your slip!

3. WATCH THE RACE Get a good view!

Find a good vantage point, either trackside or in one of our stands.

Remember to note which colour silks your jockey is wearing so you can track them in the race and cheer them home!

4. WINNER’S PRESENTATION Immediately after the race Witness the elation of the winning connections as their St Leger hero returns to the parade ring. Now is the time to admire the magnificent St Leger trophy and the unique silk cap awarded to the champion.

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Today’s Races THE RUNNING ORDER

3:35PM

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WE’VE GOT RACES THROUGHOUT THE DAY With approximately 35 minute intervals between each race, there’s plenty of time to head to the Parade Ring and pick your fancy!

FIFTH RACE

THE CAZOO ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 1) (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES) - 1m 6f 115y

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SIXTH RACE

THE HIPPO PRO 3 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) - 1m 3f 197y

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2:20PM

4:40PM

THE VERTEM NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) - 1m

THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2) - 7f 6y

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

FIRST RACE

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ARABIAN RACE

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1:45PM

3:00PM

5:10PM

THE PORTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) - 5f 143y

THE CAZOO PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2) - 7f 6y

THE VERMANTIA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (CL 2) - 1m

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SECOND RACE

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THIRD RACE

FOURTH RACE

SEVENTH RACE

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Meet THE the Team MEET TEAM ST EE AT AT D ODNOCNACSA T E ERR RRAAC E C COOUURRS S

RACHEL HARWOOD

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The Line up FERNANDO VICHI

OTTOMAN EMPEROR

A listed winner in the Nijinsky Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m4f. Was well beaten when ninth of 11 in the Irish Derby but bounced back with a solid second in the Vinnie Roe Stakes at Leopardstown.

Has raced five times this season, winning the Group 3 Gordon Stakes at the Qatar Goodwood Festival in late September on his latest run.

Step up in trip an unknown but bids for the five-timer today.

HIGH DEFINITION

SCOPE

Unbeaten on both occasions as a two-year-old, including the Group 2 Beresford Stakes.

Unable to land a blow yet as a three-year-old yet but has the cheekpieces applied for the first time here.

Finished ahead of Mojo Star by just a nose when victorious on debut on the heavy going at Newbury. Put in a sound effort in the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes at the Ebor Festival at York when 2 ¼ lengths fifth behind Yibir.

HURRICANE LANE

SIR LUCAN

A son of the unbeaten Frankel, this colt has already been successful in the Dante, Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris. He goes well on all surfaces and is looks a key player stepping up in trip.

Another from the Aidan O’Brien stable, this Camelot colt got off the mark at the third time of asking as a two-year-old. A Listed winner at Navan over 1m5f this season and wasn’t beat far by rivals in this field in the Gordon Stakes and Great Voltigeur Stakes.

INTERPRETATION

THE MEDITERRANEAN

A Galileo colt who has won three times already this season. A Listed winner in the Vinnie Rose Stakes at Leopardstown and beat other St Leger entry Fernando Vichi over today’s trip.

A winner of one of his six starts when landing a Maiden at Leopardstown, Aidan O’Brien will be hoping one of his four horses can land a blow in this classy contest. His second last time out in the Great Voltigeur Stakes could make him a player.

MOJO STAR

YOUTH SPIRIT

Another to fall to the well-fancied Hurricane Lane in the Irish Derby. However, he finished 3 ¼ lengths ahead of his rival in the Cazoo Derby at Epsom for trainer Richard Hannon.

Andrew Balding looks for his first St Leger win with this Camelot colt. Third as a two-yearold in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood behind Battleground. Subsequently won the Chester Vase Stakes and was finished off strongly when third in the Great Voltigeur Stakes.

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Away Racing CHESTER

Race 3 2.35

Race 1 1.30

6f 17y

1 Jakks Groove (IRE) K. R. Burke Form: 00,

9-5 Clifford Lee BHA: -

2 Lordman (IRE)

9-5

Tom Dascombe Form: 65,

Hayley Turner BHA: -

3 Scarlet Dancer (IRE) Richard Fahey Form: 53,

Paul Hanagan BHA: -

4 Zulu Tracker (IRE) Ed Walker Form: 5,

9-5

Andrea Atzeni BHA: -

5 Keep Me Happy (GB) Mark Loughnane Form: 60,

Tom Dascombe Form: 4,

9-0 Richard Kingscote BHA: -

Race 2 2.00

1m 4f 63y

1 Alfred Boucher (GB) Henry Candy Form: 215,

9-3

Hector Crouch BHA: 96

2 Alignak (GB)

9-3

Sir Michael Stoute Form: 231-,

Richard Kingscote BHA: 110

3 Alounak (FR)

9-3

Andrew Balding Form: 143,

David Probert BHA: 110

4 Throne Hall (GB) Kevin Ryan Form: 002,

9-3 Andrea Atzeni BHA: 102

5 Wells Farhh Go (IRE) Tim Easterby Form: 00/-4, David Menuisier Form: 350,

Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 0-10,

8 Vindolanda (GB)

9 Invite (IRE) Andrew Balding Form: 215,

9-3

Jamie Spencer BHA: 97

7 Dhabyah (GB)

Charles Hills Form: 123,

9-3

Paul Hanagan BHA: 104

6 Winter Reprise (FR)

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9-0

George Downing BHA: -

7 Noteable (IRE)

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9-0

Philip Prince BHA: -

6 Midgetonamission (IRE) David Evans Form: 600,

9-5

8-12 Jason Watson BHA: 90

8-12 Hayley Turner BHA: 86

8-4 John Egan BHA: 95

1m 6f 87y

1 Hochfeld (IRE) Mark Johnston Form: 450,

9-8 Jonny Peate (7) BHA: 96

2 Nuits St Georges (IRE) David Menuisier Form: 110,

9-7

David Nolan BHA: 95

3 Mancini (GB)

9-1

Ian Williams Form: 602,

David Probert BHA: 89

4 Mr Curiosity (GB) Charlie Fellowes Form: 120,

9-0

Jamie Spencer BHA: 88

5 Supakalanistic (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 1-26,

8-13

Tom Queally BHA: 87

6 Hasanabad (IRE) Ian Williams Form: 005,

8-12

Richard Kingscote BHA: 86

7 Au Clair de Lune (IRE) George Scott Form: 563,

8-8

Hayley Turner BHA: 82

8 Arrow of GoldER(IRE) 8-3 N Kevin RyanRUN N O Form:N15-2, BHA: 77 9 Gabrial The One (IRE) 8-2 Richard Fahey Form: 054,

Paddy Mathers BHA: 73

10 Red Derek (GB) Lisa Williamson Form: 060,

8-2 Nicola Currie BHA: 62

Race 4 3.10

5f 15y

1 Instinctive Move (GB) Clive Cox Form: 154,

2 Devious Angel (IRE) Tom Dascombe Form: 110,

9-7

Hayley Turner BHA: 89

3 Kingboard Star (IRE) Ed Walker Form: 506,

9-7

Hector Crouch BHA: 89

9-6

Andrea Atzeni BHA: 88

4 Little Miss Dynamo (IRE) 9-2 Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Form: 112, BHA: 84

5 Fast Response (IRE) 8-12 R NE K. R. Burke UN R N Form: 314, BHA: 80 NO 6 Catch Cunningham (IRE)8-12 Kevin Ryan Form: 103,

Oisin McSweeney (7) BHA: 80

7 Russellinthebushes (IRE) 8-8 David Evans Form: 202,

John Egan BHA: 76

8 Lucy Lulu (GB)

8-8

Roger Fell Form: 342,

Nicola Currie BHA: 76

9 Jungle Bee (IRE)

8-5

Tim Easterby Form: 020,

Harrison Shaw BHA: 73

Race 5 3.50

6f 17y

1 Major Jumbo (GB) Kevin Ryan Form: 600,

9-12

Oisin McSweeney (7) BHA: 90

2 Lihou (GB)

9-10

David Evans Pierre-Louis Jamin (5) Form: 205, BHA: 88

3 Mokaatil (GB) Ian Williams Form: 106,

9-10

Ben Sanderson (3) BHA: 88

4 Indian Creak (IRE) Mick Channon Form: 205,

9-9

David Probert BHA: 87

5 Paws For Thought (IRE)

9-9

Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Form: 404, BHA: 89

6 Abate (GB)

9-8

Adrian Nicholls Form: 150,

Barry McHugh BHA: 86

7 Gabrial The Devil (IRE)

9-7

Richard Fahey Connor Murtagh (3) Form: 502, BHA: 85

8 Out The Hat (GB) Jedd O’Keeffe Form: 403,

9-7

Andrea Atzeni BHA: 87

9 Gabrial The Wire (GB) Richard Fahey Form: 060,

10 Bossipop (GB)

9-5

Tim Easterby Form: 500,

Clifford Lee BHA: 83

11 Brian The Snail (IRE) Richard Fahey Form: 040, Tom Dascombe Form: 206,

8-9 Hayley Turner BHA: 75

13 Powerallied (IRE)

8-7

Paddy Mathers BHA: 67

14 Tar Heel (IRE)ER NN Tim Easterby -RU Form:N650, ON

Race 6 4.25

8-5 BHA: 71

1m 2f 70y

1 Palavecino (FR) Brian Meehan Form: 300,

9-7 Martin Dwyer BHA: 105

2 Victory Chime (IRE) Ralph Beckett Form: 002,

3 Faylaq (GB)

8-13

Paul Hanagan BHA: 77

12 Harmony Lil (IRE)

Richard Fahey Form: 002,

9-6

David Nolan BHA: 84

9-5

Hector Crouch BHA: 103

4 Dark Pine (IRE) David Loughnane Form: 100,

8-12 Laura Pearson (3) BHA: 96

5 King Ottokar (FR) Charlie Fellowes Form: 030,

8-11

Jamie Spencer BHA: 95

6 Restorer (GB)

8-9

Ian Williams Form: 530,

Andrea Atzeni BHA: 93

7 Spirit Dancer (GB) Richard Fahey Form: 021,

8-9

Paul Hanagan BHA: 93

8 Group One Power (GB) Andrew Balding Form: 330,

9 Jean Baptiste (IRE) George Boughey Form: 154,

Race 7 4.55

8-2

Nicola Currie BHA: 86

1m 2f 70y

1 Flatley (GB)

9-7

Adrian Wintle Form: 553,

Tyler Heard (5) BHA: 80

2 Kryptos (GB) John Berry Form: 000,

8-4

David Probert BHA: 88

9-7 Richard Kingscote BHA: 80

3 Kaleidoscopic (GB) Mick Channon Form: 055,

9-7

David Probert BHA: 80

4 Emiyn (FR) Declan Carroll Form: 006,

9-3 Harrison Shaw BHA: 76

5 Widaad (GB) George Boughey Form: 332,

9-1 Nicola Currie BHA: 74

6 Zambezi Magic (GB) Bernard Llewellyn Form: 452,

7 The New Marwan (GB) Patrick Morris Form: 35/-0,

9-0

Hector Crouch BHA: 73

8-13

Barry McHugh BHA: 72

8 Bay of Naples (IRE)

8-11

Michael Herrington Dougie Costello Form: 042, BHA: 70

9 Tundra (GER)

8-9

David Evans Pierre-Louis Jamin (5) Form: 002, BHA: 68

10 Gabrials Boy (GB) Richard Fahey Form: 460,

11 Little Ted (GB)

8-3

Tim Easterby Form: 431,

John Egan BHA: 62

12 Bit of A Quirke (GB) Mark Walford Form: 603,

8-9

Paul Hanagan BHA: 68

8-2

Hayley Turner BHA: 61

9-0

William Haggas Richard Kingscote Form: 600, BHA: 98

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Reading the Card L E A R N H OW TO J U D G E T H E F O R M

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

horse’s saddlecloth number

colour

sex sire

horse’s name

dam

birthplace of horse

dam sire

No. of days since last ran

B g Australia - Curious Mind (Dansili) Owner: Galileo Chrome Partnership Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Mr Mohamed Ali Meddeb

Draw

4 GALILEO CHROME (IRE) (14)

Tom

12 Marquand

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 413-224

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive colt who has won all 3 starts this season, notably a heavy-ground Listed race at Navan (by five lengths) last time, where he relished the step up to 13f. Commands plenty of respect.

STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 110

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? FORM

Grey (Gr) - light to steel

BF – Beaten favourite

B – Brought down Bay (B) – from light brown through to dark brown with black C – Course winner mane/tail D – Distance winner

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

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

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

Black (Bl) – Black and rare

Can be given little or no chance

White (Wh) – Rare with pink skin.

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).

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COLOUR

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 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.

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.

Where to bet

Minimum Stakes

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

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.

Racing Knowledge 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.

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.

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.

Furlong 220 yards (one eighth of a mile). The numbered posts on British racecourses count the furlongs back from the winning post.

Handicap A race where each horse

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

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.

Clerk of the Scales Racecourse

Mare Female horse aged five years

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.

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.

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 highest-rated Flat horse is usually in the 130s and the top-rated jumper in the 180s.

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

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).

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.

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Meet the Faces RODERICK DUNCAN CLERK OF THE COURSE

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE WITHIN THE COMPANY?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WORK MEMORY?

Clerk of the Course, I’m responsible for track management and race-day preparation at Doncaster.

My fondest memories are of lobbing for Doncaster to host the Silver Vase Mares Chase on December 29th.

BEFORE JOINING THE ORGANISATION, WHAT OTHER JOBS HAVE YOU HELD? I was a professional huntsman, looking after the training and welfare of the hounds and riding out to check the hunt course.

I then put myself through my clerking qualifications and took up the role of Clerk of the Course at Southwell, moving on to add Doncaster and Sedgefield to my roster of tracks, including stints supporting Lingfield Park and Worcester.

I have been Clerk of Doncaster for just shy of 10 years, relinquishing my other course responsibilities a number of years ago, to full concentrate on Doncaster, and it ensure it delivers the grade one experience our owners and trainers expect.

WHAT IS THE MOST INTERESTING OR FUNNY EVENT YOU EXPERIENCED ON THE CLOCK? A major part of a clerk role is ensuring the track is safe to race and free of non-racing obstacles.

On one particular occasion the horses were at the start, when I notice a small cricket game being set up in the middle of the track up at rose hill, which is about a quarter of the way up the track from the Leger start.

I asked the starter to hold the horses, and sent up the grounds team to respectfully request the “cricket match” was disbanded, or the alternative fate would be being trampled by some horses travelling around 38 miles per hour and that may hurt a little more than being hit by a cricket ball.

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Lady Buttons became of fixture of the race, and it was always a magical race.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT THE CAZOO ST LEGER MEETING? I have worked across numerous race tracks and there is nothing quite like the Leger roar.

Doncaster hosts a very enthusiastic flat racing crowd and when the horses are pushing towards the finish line there is nothing else quite like it, sends tingles up your spine.

Last years meeting was behind closed doors, and the silence echoed round the racecourse, so I for one am looking forward to hearing the crowd roar as the finishing post is crossed, it really is spectacular.

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FIRST RACE x 1.15PM

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

RACE ONE

THE VERTEM NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Total race value £25000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS See page 66 for conditions of this race.

Horse

Draw

1

FALL OF ROME (IRE) (35)

Draw

No

B g Frankel - Calare (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 7 Form: 23312

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

4

Jockey William Buick

BF

Foaled 9.4.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark on Newmarket nursery bow (7f) in July. Even better form when second from 6lb higher there since and seems likely to go well again in first-time cheekpieces.

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LA PULGA (IRE) (25)

Draw

2

B c Kodiac - Nijah (IRE) (Pivotal)

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 1 Form: 1431

Owner: Mr Mohammed Jaber Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Breeder: McCracken Farms

6

Oisin Murphy

D

Foaled 2.4.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Sandown debut winner who doubled his tally with a helping hand from the Stewards at Carlisle (7.8f) 25 days ago. May do better still at 1m.

STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 88

THUNDER LEGEND (IRE) (15)

Draw

3

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Vitoria (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 11 Form: 431

Owner: Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Breeder: Mrs Maria Marron Sponsor: Pol Roger Ltd

5

James Doyle

D

Foaled 29.4.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to get off the mark in good style in 8.3f maiden at Hamilton 15 days ago, quickening clear from 3f out. Sort to progress again now handicapping.

STAR RATINGHHHHH OFFICIAL BHA RATING 84 Draw

4 DESERT ANGEL (IRE) (23) B or Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Slieve Mish (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

1

Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 6 Form: 03330

Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

5 NASIM (GB) (21) Ch c Galileo Gold - Ashwaq (Sepoy (AUS))

R NE

Draw

Foaled 22.4.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who posted a decent third on his Newmarket nursery debut (7f) in August, but wasn’t in the same form at York 12 days later. Blinkers on for the first time.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 79

2

N -RU D N Foaled 27.1.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Improved NOfurther to get off the mark at the third time of asking in 1m AW novice at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, but had the run of the race and opening mark of 78 requires another step forward.

Owner: Al Rabban Racing Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Kirtlington Park Stud Sponsor: Tote

NON RUNNER.

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 5 Form: 621

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Draw

6 MAGIC WARRIOR (IRE) (70) B c Kodiac - Alkhawarah (USA) (Intidab (USA)) Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Castlefarm Stud Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 4 Form: 55012

3

David Egan

BF

Foaled 27.3.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in 6f maiden at Brighton in June and stepped up on that form when second on nursery bow at Haydock 18 days later, clear of rest. Pedigree offers hope that he’ll stay 1m.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 77 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

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2020: LONE EAGLE (IRE) 2 9 2 Silvestre De Sousa 3-1 (Martyn Meade) 6 ran Betting Forecast: 9-4 Thunder Legend (IRE), 11-4 Fall of Rome (IRE), 4-1 La Pulga (IRE), 5-1 Magic Warrior (IRE), 10-1 Desert Angel (IRE) Race Summary: THUNDER LEGEND opened his account in good style at Hamilton 15 days ago and appeals as the sort to progress again now venturing into nurseries, so he’s taken to follow up. Fall of Rome seems sure to give another good account in first-time cheekpieces, while La Pulga may do better still at this trip.

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SECOND RACE x 1.45PM

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

THE PORTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

No

Horse

Draw

1

HURRICANE IVOR (IRE) (24)

Draw

RACE TWO

Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS See page 66 for conditions of this race.

B g Ivawood (IRE) - Quickstep Queen (Royal Applause) Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: J. & P. McLoughney Sponsor: Fine & Country Jersey Ltd

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 10 Form: 5-01203

5

Jockey Tom Marquand

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver for current yard, winning at Sandown (5f) in July and placed on 2 of his 3 starts in big-field handicaps since, latterly at York (5.4f) 24 days ago. Fancied to go well again.

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STONE OF DESTINY (GB) (7)

Draw

2

B g Acclamation - Irishstone (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Biddestone Stud Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 8 Form: 304605

9

Silvestre De Sousa

CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Last year’s winner (from 7lb lower) who arrives in good order having finished fifth to Mondammej at Haydock last time. Doesn’t appear to have much in hand, though.

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VENTUROUS (IRE) (21)

Draw

3

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Bold Desire (Cadeaux Genereux) Owner: MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd Trainer: David Barron, Thirsk Breeder: John Doyle Sponsor: Kiwi T.B.

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 7 Form: 656614

16

Connor Beasley

CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a lower turf mark in 14-runner handicap at York (6f, good) in July, suited by the strong pace. Met some trouble at Chester next time and remains feasibly treated based on AW form.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 99 Draw

4 MR WAGYU (IRE) (28) Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE) (Haatef (USA)) Owner: The New Century Partnership Trainer: John Quinn, Malton Breeder: Danny O’Sullivan Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Warrendale Wagyu

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 7 Form: 123210

18

Jason Hart

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Registered fifth success of the season when readily landing Stewards’ Sprint at Goodwood in July. Down the field in the Great St. Wilfrid at Ripon last time but this more conventional track will help.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 99 Draw

5 JAWWAAL (GB) (7)

Ch g Bahamian Bounty - Avenbury (Mount Nelson) Owner: Sekura Group Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd Sponsor: Sekura Trade Frames Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 7 Form: 511544

21

James Doyle

C

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever this year and scored on both visits to this track in 2021. Latest fourth at Haydock 7 days ago was promising, so could be worth taking a chance on.

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Draw

6 PREMIER POWER (GB) (28) Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Pelerin (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

6

Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Form: 1/126-00 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked highly promising early in his career and, while a bit underwhelming on AW earlier this year, he shaped as if he’d strip fitter for his latest effort at Newmarket. One to consider.

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COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) (7)

Draw

7

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream (Oasis Dream) Owner: Middleham Park, Ventura Racing 6&Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

22

David Allan

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 6 Form: 050212

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed his customary zip when a decisive winner (sixth York success) of a big-field handicap at York in August, then ran a cracker behind Mondammej last weekend. Should give another good account.

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WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (GB) (24)

Draw

8

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Maureen (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Owner: Mr A. Whelan Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5 Form: 401610

13

William Buick

D

9 JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE (IRE) (14) Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Duchess K (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) Owner: Mr Steve Ryan & Mr M J Tedham Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: John O’Connor Sponsor: Bee Health Ltd

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 5 Form: 200012

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded and back to winning ways in Windsor handicap in June. Added to that in good style at Goodwood the following month but misfired at York.

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7

Kevin Stott

CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Sparked back to life for fitting of blinkers when landing Great St Wilfrid in August. Good second in Beverley listed race subsequently and still figures on a reasonable mark.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 97 Draw

10 COUNT D’ORSAY (IRE) (35) B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Deira (USA) (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Corrin Stud Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

15

P. J. McDonald

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4 Form: 305060

TIMEFORM VIEW Needs things to drop right but he’s not short of ability, as his fifth in a Sandown Group 3 shows.

Hasn’t quite been in the same form since, though.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 96

Draw

11 KING OF STARS (IRE) (8)

Gr g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Glowing Star (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Owner: Mr William Esdaile Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: Churchtown House Stud & Liam Butler Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd

4

Ben Curtis

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4 Form: 122051

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who made it three for the season when all out at Pontefract recently. Looks vulnerable from a career-high mark, though.

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Draw

12 INTRINSIC BOND (GB) (15) B g Intrinsic - Misu Billy (Misu Bond (IRE)) Owner: Mr David Tate Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor Breeder: David Tate Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Form: 561244

CD

12

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who has been consistent since scoring at Catterick in July, so likely to give another good account even if others looks slightly better treated. STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 95

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Jimmy Quinn

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Mrs C. Brittain Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill Breeder: Chasemore Farm

Draw

13 MONDAMMEJ (GB) (7)

11

Cam Hardie

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 1 Form: 423051 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who delivered on previous promise when hanging on to beat Copper Knight by a narrow margin at Haydock a week ago. Only up 3lb and this will likely be run to suit, so one to note.

STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 93 Draw

14 BEYOND EQUAL (GB) (20) B g Kheleyf (USA) - Samasana (IRE) (Redback) Owner: Stuart Wood & Partner Trainer: Stuart Kittow, Cullompton Breeder: Redgate Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Mainline Chauffeurs Ltd

20

Rob Hornby

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 12 Form: 241343 D

Draw

15 KIND REVIEW (GB) (78) B g Kodiac - Melodique (FR) (Falco (USA)) Owner: Elsa Crankshaw Gordon Allan Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Sponsor: Houghton Bunkhouse

19

RACE TWO

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained first win since the summer of 2019 in taking style at Salisbury (5f) in June. At least respectable efforts since, so not without a chance despite tricky draw.

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Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 12 Form: 211010 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-timer winner already this term but latest effort at Newcastle suggests that the handicapper has caught up with him now.

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Draw

16 TREACHEROUS (GB) (13) B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Black Baroness (Ishiguru (USA)) Owner: Woodham Walter Partnership Trainer: Ed de Giles, Ledbury Breeder: P. M. Hicks Sponsor: Ed de Giles Racing

17

Jack Mitchell

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 11 Form: 026020 D

17 A SURE WELCOME (GB) (20) B g Pastoral Pursuits - Croeso Bach (Bertolini (USA)) Owner: Kinnersley Partnership 3 Trainer: John Spearing, Kinnersley Breeder: Richard Evans Bloodstock Sponsor: Pension Partners Llp

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Powered home for second (just failed) having endured trouble-in-running at Windsor on penultimate outing but failed badly to back it up when down the field at Goodwood next time. Others preferred. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/8/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 89

3

Ryan Tate

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 11 Form: 131000 D

18 BOUNDLESS POWER (IRE) (23) Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Boundless Joy (AUS) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: ValueRacingClub.co.uk Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: Mrs Renata Coleman Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 2 sprint series qualifiers this year and has shaped as if still in form (went off too hard last time). Back to last winning mark but will face competition up front.

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8

Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 10 Form: 121504

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in Ireland, but he’s fared much better for present yard, winning twice over 5f at Nottingham. Better than the result since (set too much to do at Windsor last time), so looks a big player. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/8/2021 it was reported that the horse was impeded on the run-in. STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 88 Draw

19 DIGITAL (IRE) (21)

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Notte Illuminata (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Highclere T’bred Racing - Kodi Bear 1 Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Rathbarry Stud Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

2

Tom Eaves

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Form: 0-20312

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a four-runner event at Ripon in August and, having been strong in the betting, stepped up further when runner-up at York 3 weeks ago. Still relatively unexposed, so warrants plenty of respect.

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Draw

20 MID WINSTER (GB) (24) B m Burwaaz - Cayman Fox (Cayman Kai (IRE)) Owner: john blackburn & alan bell Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder: R. R. Whitton Sponsor: Sheridan Fabrications Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 9 Form: 453102

14

David Egan

CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored here in July and put a poor showing behind him when second in a York handicap 24 days ago. Has never won from a mark this high, though.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 87

Draw

21 SALUTI (IRE) (9)

B g Acclamation - Greek Easter (IRE) (Namid) Owner: R Bradley & M Hammond Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder: J. Hanly Sponsor: Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 9 Form: 013161

1

L. F. Roche

CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked as good as ever lately, making it 3 from his last 5 at Newcastle 9 days ago. This is a tougher assignment and he’ll need a strong pace, but can’t be dismissed in current mood.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 87 Draw

22 EMBOUR (IRE) (8)

B g Acclamation - Carpet Lady (IRE) (Night Shift (USA)) Owner: Formulated Polymer Products Ltd Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington Breeder: Carpet Lady Partnership Sponsor: Xre Construction Training Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 9 Form: 004625

10 Ray Dawson

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Running well in defeat prior to a sub-par showing at Haydock 8 days ago. On a reasonable mark but hard to know what form he’ll turn up in.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 87

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22 Hood worn by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 11, 17.

(EXACTA)

2020: STONE OF DESTINY 5 9 0 Silvestre De Sousa 16-1 (Andrew Balding) 21 ran Betting Forecast: 8-1 Hurricane Ivor (IRE), 12-1 Digital (IRE), 14-1 Copper Knight (IRE), Mondammej (GB), 16-1 Stone of Destiny (GB), Jawwaal (GB), Justanotherbottle (IRE), 18-1 Boundless Power (IRE), 20-1 Premier Power (GB), 22-1 Mr Wagyu (IRE), King of Stars (IRE), Mid Winster (GB), 25-1 Venturous (IRE), Whenthedealinsdone (GB), 28-1 Intrinsic Bond (GB), Beyond Equal (GB), Saluti (IRE), 33-1 Count d’Orsay (IRE), Kind Review (GB), 40-1 Treacherous (GB), A Sure Welcome (GB), 50-1 Embour (IRE) Race Summary: JAWWAAL didn’t fire in last year’s renewal of this, but otherwise boasts a fantastic course record and, having shaped encouragingly the last twice, he’s worth chancing in a typically competitive renewal. Hurricane Ivor, who suffered trouble-in-running at York last time, looks a formidable opponent and recent Haydock scorer Mondammej is difficult to rule out.

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THIRD RACE x 2.20PM

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

THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)

No

Horse

Draw

Jockey

1

LUSAIL (IRE) (22)

Draw

Total race value £120500. Owners Prize Money. Winner £56201; Second £22967; Third £11484; Fourth £5748. (Penalty Value £71336) A SS See page 66 for conditions of this race.

Pat Dobbs

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Diaminda (IRE) (Diamond Green (FR)) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 3 Form: 13111

4

D

Foaled 26.1.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Already a dual Group 2 winner over 6f, latterly in Gimcrack at York, with Twilight Jet back in third. Has won over 7f. Much respected even with a 3lb penalty for yard with excellent record in this.

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BAYSIDE BOY (IRE) (28)

Draw

2

B c New Bay - Alava (IRE) (Anabaa (USA)) Owner: Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Ballylinch Stud Sponsor: Varian Stable Ltd

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Form: 12

2

David Egan

D BF

Foaled 2.5.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Looked good prospect when overcoming inexperience to score easily on 7f Newbury debut in July. Beaten only narrowly in listed there since and there should be more to come now up in class again.

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REACH FOR THE MOON (GB) (21)

Draw

3

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Golden Stream (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: The Queen Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: The Queen

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Form: 2211

3

Frankie Dettori

D

Foaled 15.2.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Gave the unbeaten Point Lonsdale something to think about in the Chesham and has easily won both starts since. Particularly impressive in 7f Solario at Sandown last time and he’s the one to beat.

STAR RATINGHHHHH OFFICIAL BHA RATING 114 Draw

4 TWILIGHT JET (IRE) (22)

B c Twilight Son - My Lucky Liz (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Owner: Mr Michael O’Callaghan Trainer: M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland Breeder: Tom Radley

1

L. F. Roche

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Form: 510563

Foaled 23.3.2019. TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch when making more of an impact at pattern level than previously when 3 lengths third to Lusail in Gimcrack at York last month. No reason why he’ll turn the tables, though.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 103 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2020: CHINDIT (IRE) 2 9 0 Pat Dobbs 15-8 (Richard Hannon) 7 ran Betting Forecast: 8-11 Reach For The Moon (GB), 11-4 Lusail (IRE), 7-1 Bayside Boy (IRE), 18-1 Twilight Jet (IRE)

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Race Summary: REACH FOR THE MOON was a very taking winner of the Solario at Sandown last time and can make the most of the 3lb he receives from dual Group 2 winner Lusail and emulate Too Darn Hot who completed the Solario/ Champagne double for the Gosden stable in 2018.

1-2-3: 1.REACH FOR THE MOON 2.LUSAIL (IRE) 3.BAYSIDE BOY (IRE)

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Meet the Faces EMMETT CASSIDY HEAD CHEF – ARC NORTH

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE WITHIN THE COMPANY? I am the Head Chef for the North, with responsibility for Doncaster.

BEFORE JOINING ARENA RACING COMPANY, WHAT OTHER ROLES HAVE YOU HELD? Before moving across to England, I was a chef at the University of Ulster. I then moved to take up the Head Chef role at the University of Nottingham, I began my career with Arena Racing at Southwell racecourse, beginning as an agency chef before becoming full time in 2007. In 2015 I moved on to take up the Head Chef role at Uttoxeter Racecourse. I moved to Doncaster in October 2019.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF FOOD AND DISH TO COOK? I adore Jerusalem artichoke, and have used it across the hospitality menus for the Cazoo St leger Festival with a velouté, crispy artichoke skins, a puree and some Artichoke crisps it is a truly versatile vegetable.

THE CAZOO ST LEGER MENUS, WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT SHARING WITH OUR GUESTS? We have a new restaurant this year, called The Sky Garden which offers a seven-course tasting menu, it been fantastic to work on and i‘m looking forward to seeing all the concepts move from paper to plate.

WHAT IS THE MOST INTERESTING OR FUNNY EVENT YOU EXPERIENCED ON THE CLOCK?

WHAT DOES LEGER WEEK MEAN TO YOU PERSONALLY?

I was working at Tuttons Brassiere in Covent Garden in London; it was my first evening service leading the team.

This is my first Leger festival running a team of 65 staff across 11 kitchens. It feels a real privilege and honour to handed the baton and the trust to deliver the hospitality across the site.

The afternoon team has neglected to wire brush down the char grill, so we merrily started service, and it wasn’t long until flames were licking the ceiling, we tried everything to put the fire out, using extinguishers and fire blankets.

Nothing worked, so a call was duly made to the fire brigade who came in, literally sprayed what looked like a can of deodorant on the fire, turned to me and tutted, before walking away and leaving me feeling som- what small.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WORK MEMORY? I worked at Chelmsford racecourse many years ago, and we were hosting the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. The Queens Equerry shared with me that Her Majesty enjoyed a pot a tea, but time never allowed. We offered the equerry a wager, that we could deliver lunch in good enough time for the Queen to able to enjoy a pot of tea.

The wager was won, with the equerry standing a drink for the kitchen brigade.

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WHAT DOES YOUR LEGER WORKING WEEK LOOK LIKE? Planning for the Cazoo St Leger Festival, started almost as soon as I took on the role. The main week its self begins on Sunday with starting to brief all the kitchen teams, ensuring that get to know the layout of the site and know where they are working.

We will have deliveries arriving on site across the week, we have a few “groceries” coming in; On the shopping list we have around 2,000 chicken breasts, 500 fillets of beef, 2,000 Kilos of potatoes, 500 baby pineapples and around 60kg of black currents…… And the odd artichoke!

Monday and Tuesday are all about the preparation and working with Doncaster EHO, to ensure everything we do is safe, and consistent.

The final team brief takes place on Tuesday night, then from Wednesday through to Saturday its’ all about service and looking after the teams’ welfare and all our guests’ requirements.

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FOURTH RACE x 3.00PM

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

THE CAZOO PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)

No

Horse

Draw

Jockey

1

D’BAI (IRE) (28)

Draw

Total race value £110000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49016; Second £20119; Third £10065; Fourth £5027; Fifth £2519; Sixth £1254. (Penalty Value £62381) A SS See page 66 for conditions of this race.

James Doyle

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Savannah Belle (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Lodge Park Stud Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 4 Form: 432-210

1

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who bagged a Meydan Group 2 in February. Shaped as if needing the run in the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury last month on first run since. Went close in this as a 4-y-o.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 109

DANYAH (IRE) (49)

Draw

2

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Cuis Ghaire (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4 Form: 31-4221

6

Dane O’Neill

CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who has taken form to another level in top handicaps the last twice, beating 18-rivals when narrow winner of International at Ascot latest. Up in class but still the form choice.

STAR RATINGHHHHH OFFICIAL BHA RATING 112

GLORIOUS JOURNEY (GB) (21)

Draw

3

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Fallen For You (Dansili) Owner: HH Sheikha Al Jalila Racing Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 4 Form: 343103

3

William Buick

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Best at this trip and as good as ever when winning the Criterion Stakes at Newmarket in June.

Good third in City of York 3 weeks ago and shouldn’t be far away.

STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 111 Draw

4 OH THIS IS US (IRE) (14)

B h Acclamation - Shamwari Lodge (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Owner: Team Wallop Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Herbertstown House Stud Sponsor: Tote

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 4 Form: 410300

2

Tom Marquand

CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart horse who has added an Ascot listed and Epsom Group 3 (both 1m) to tally this term.

Unlucky loser in this in 2018 but doesn’t arrive in the best of form this time (well held 3 of last 4 starts).

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 109 Draw

5 LANEQASH (GB) (28) B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Bonhomie (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Highclere Stud

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Form: 120-2

D

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 3-y-o who went close in Flying Scotsman over this C&D at this meeting last season. Excellent length second in Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on his belated return last month. More to come. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/8/2021 it was reported that the horse lost its right hind shoe.

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Jim Crowley

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Pastoral Girl (Pastoral Pursuits) Owner: John and Jess Dance Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud Sponsor: Vertem Asset Management

Draw

6 RHYTHM MASTER (IRE) (43)

4

P. J. McDonald

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Form: 133-640

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful as a juvenile, placed in Prix Morny/Mill Reef. All the better for return when excellent fourth in Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot but disappointed in Group 3 at Goodwood since.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 108 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

(EXACTA)

2020: WICHITA (IRE) 3 9 0 Frankie Dettori 11-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 8 ran Betting Forecast: 15-8 Laneqash (GB), 11-4 Danyah (IRE), 3-1 Glorious Journey (GB), 11-1 D’Bai (IRE), 22-1 Oh This Is Us (IRE), Rhythm Master (IRE) Race Summary: DANYAH has thrived in top handicaps this season, notably when doing very well to make all in the 19-runner International at Ascot last time, and he looks well up to this kind of level on that evidence. Laneqash ran a cracker when second in the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on his belated return and rates a big threat, while Charlie Appleby’s pair Glorious Journey and D’bai look closely matched.

RACE FOUR

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Roll of Honour

T H E L A S T 2 5 W I N N E R S O F T H E S T. L E G E R

TRAINER

OWNER

2020 Galileo Chrome T Marquand

J P O’Brien

Mohamed Ali Meddeb

2019 Logician

L Dettori

J Gosden

Khalid Abdullah

2018 Kew Gardens

R Moore

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2017 Capri

R Moore

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2016 Harbour Law

G Baker

L Mongan

Jackie Cornwell

2015 Simple Verse

A Atzeni

R Beckett

QRL, Sheikh Suhaim Al Thani & M Al Kubaisi

2014 Kingston Hill

A Atzeni

R Varian

Paul Smith

2013 Leading Light

J 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 Buick

J Gosden

Mr B. E. Nielson

2010 Artic Cosmos

W Buick

J Gosden

Rachel Hood & Robin Geffen

2009 Mastery

T Durcan

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

2008 Conduit

L Dettori

Sir M Stoute

Ballymacoll Stud

2007 Lucarno

J Fortune

J Gosden

George Strawbridge

2006 Sixties Icon

L Dettori

J Noseda

Mrs Susan Roy

2005 Scorpion

L Dettori

A P O'Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2004 Rule of Law

K McEvoy

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

2003 Brian Boru

JP Spencer

A P O'Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2002 Bollin Eric

K Darley

T Easterby

N Westbrook

2001 Milan

MJ Kinane

A P O'Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2000 Millenary

T Quinn

J Dunlop

LN Jones

1999 Mutafaweq

R Hills

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

1998 Nedawi

J Reid

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

1997 Silver Patriarch

P Eddery

J Dunlop

P Winfield

1996 Shantou

L Dettori

J Gosden

Sheikh Mohammed

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JOCKEY

Yorkshire’s only Classic The St Leger Stakes is not only the World’s Oldest Classic, it’s the only Classic in Yorkshire… and that makes it pretty special.

The first running of the Cazoo St Leger was back in 1776 at Cantley Common, before the event was moved to Doncaster in 1778, where it has called home ever since.

However; wartime disruption, resulting in the St Leger being transferred to Newmarket in World War 1, and again in (194244), the event also resided in Thirsk (1940), Manchester (1941), and York (1945).

Most impactfully on 3 September when Prime Minster Neville Chamberlain broadcast to the nation that Great Britain was at war, the St Leger was cancelled. The outbreak of World War 2 made the St Leger the only British Classic to have missed a year since its inaugural running.

With the longest roll of honour in racing; let’s look back at some of the fierce rivalries and successes in this prestigious race.

The story starts with a bay mare owned by Lord Rockingham the event’s first organiser. None of the inaugural races 6 runners were formally named; until 1913 there was no requirement for threeyear-old British racehorses to have official names. It was only in 1828 in a British Racing Publication that the winner was named ‘Allabaculia’, a name thought to derive from the 18th century adventurer Ali Bay Kuli.

The Cazoo St Leger Stakes is also final leg of the English Triple Crown; which begins with the 2000 Guineas and continues with the Cazoo Derby at Epsom Downs. Therefore; one of the Cazoo St Leger’s most celebrated winners; is undoubtedly West Australia; who became the first horse to achieve the triple crown, galloping to glory in 1853, for trainer John Scott, who remains the race’s leading trainer, with a remarkable 16 victories.

Fast forward a few decades and in 1902 a filly named Sceptre was to enter the record books, winning not only the St Leger; but both the 1902 1000 and 2000 Guineas within 2 days of each other, and polishing it off with a victory in the Epsom Oaks, all in the same year. Sceptre became the only winner of four Classics, a feat that still remains unchallenged.

Experience Yorkshire’s Classic AT D O N C A S T E R R A C E C O U R S E

The most recent success was that of Nijinsky in 1970, who provided jockey Lester Piggott with a seventh win in the St Leger Stakes. Nijinsky not only won the English Triple Crown, but also celebrated victories in the Irish St Leger - an event inspired by Yorkshire’s Classic.

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In recent years the English Triple Crown has proved out of reach for many challengers. Several horses have won the first two legs of the series, but found the Cazoo St Leger a step too far. A story too true for odds-on favourite Camelot; a scintillating champion in the 2012 2000 Guineas and Derby, but unable to claw back the lead of Godolphin’s Encke, so had to settle for second in the St Leger.

The 2021 renewal of the Cazoo St Leger looks set to be a cracker, with Godolphin’s Irish Derby winner Hurricane Lane the hot favourite.

He will up against a strong field, however, which includes the Cazoo Derby second Mojo Star, trained by Richard Hannon and Johnny Murtagh’s Ottoman Emperor, winner of the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York, not to mention four runners from the powerful Aidan O’Brien yard, including the supplemented High Definition.

Tom Marquand with the 2020 St Leger trophy and cap

FIFTH RACE x 3.35PM

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

THE CAZOO ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 1) (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES)

No Horse

Draw Jockey

1 FERNANDO VICHI (IRE) (30)

Draw

Total race value £743000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £331081; Second £135895; Third £67985; Fourth £33955; Fifth £17015; Sixth £8470. (Penalty Value £421355.30) A SS See page 66 for conditions of this race.

Ch c Australia - Pernica (Sir Percy)

Owner: Mrs C. C. Regalado-Gonzalez Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

10

Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 4-63102

TIMEFORM VIEW Leopardstown listed winner before ninth of 11 to Hurricane Lane in Irish Derby (50/1) at the Curragh. Good second to Interpretation back in listed grade at Leopardstown but this is a very tough ask.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 105 Draw

2 HIGH DEFINITION (IRE) (24) B c Galileo (IRE) - Palace (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd

2

Frankie Dettori

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 11-306 BF

3 HURRICANE LANE (IRE) (59) Ch c Frankel - Gale Force (Shirocco (GER)) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

5

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked top-class prospect at 2yrs but well beaten in Irish Derby and disappointing sixth in Great Voltigeur at York where he looked ungainly under pressure. Late supplement. Cheekpieces tried now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/8/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 110

4

William Buick

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 1-11311

4 INTERPRETATION (IRE) (30) B c Galileo (IRE) - Daldiyna (FR) (Dansili)

Owner: Peter Brant/Mrs John Magnier/M Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: White Birch Farm, SC

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class colt who made it 5-6 with six-length win in Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp. Earlier took Irish Derby at the Curragh and only defeat came when third in Derby. Will stay 14f+. One to beat.

STAR RATINGHHHHH OFFICIAL BHA RATING 120

7

Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 4-111

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving son of Galileo who made it 3-3 this summer when making all in 14f listed race at Leopardstown. Has more to come but this is a different ball game.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 107 Draw

5 MOJO STAR (IRE) (28) B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Galley (Zamindar (USA)) Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Barbara Prendergast Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 2-2251

3

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent runner-up in Derby at Epsom before fifth in Irish equivalent at the Curragh when hampered 2f out. Simple task when opening his account in Newbury maiden last time but no forlorn hope here.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 114

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Rossa Ryan

Ch c Excelebration (IRE) - Ibiza Empress (IRE) (Tertullian (USA)) Owner: O.T.I. Racing Trainer: J. P. Murtagh, Ireland Breeder: Castletown and Minch Bloodstock

Draw

6 OTTOMAN EMPEROR (IRE) (44)

8

Ben Coen

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 61111

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made rapid strides, and completed a four-timer in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood by 1/2l from Sir Lucan. More still to find but he’s a genuine sort who will have no problems staying this longer trip.

STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 111 Draw

7 SCOPE (IRE) (24) Ch c Teofilo (IRE) - Look So (Efisio)

Owner: Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Lawn Stud Sponsor: Dunlin

6

Rob Hornby

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 1-235

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 2021, but he was greatly improved when fifth in Great Voltigeur Stakes at York.

Longer trip promises to be to his benefit but he has plenty to find on form.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 109 Draw

8 SIR LUCAN (IRE) (24) B c Camelot - Sparrow (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Coolmore

5

James Doyle

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 41-0124

9 THE MEDITERRANEAN (IRE) (24) Ch c Galileo (IRE) - Flashy Wings (Zafonic (USA)) Owner: Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Navan listed race in May and took his form up a notch when in the frame in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood and Great Voltigeur Stakes at York (cheekpieces on). More to offer as stamina is drawn out.

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1

W. M. Lordan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 0-12442

Draw

10 YOUTH SPIRIT (IRE) (24) B c Camelot - Rocana (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Owner: Ahmad Al Shaikh Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Ringfort Stud & Paul Hancock

9

RACE FIVE

TIMEFORM VIEW Steady progress in defeat since winning his maiden, cheekpieces on when fourth in Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp then runner-up in Great Voltigeur. Lively outsider with step up in trip sure to suit.

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Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 3-41043

TIMEFORM VIEW Chester Vase winner who arrives on back of good efforts to make the frame in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood and Great Voltigeur Stakes at York. He has bit to find on form but this stamina test should suit.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 110 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 9.

(EXACTA)

2020: GALILEO CHROME (IRE) 3 9 1 Tom Marquand 4-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 11 ran Betting Forecast: 10-11 Hurricane Lane (IRE), 7-1 High Definition (IRE), 9-1 Mojo Star (IRE), Ottoman Emperor (IRE), 18-1 Interpretation (IRE), 25-1 Sir Lucan (IRE), The Mediterranean (IRE), 33-1 Youth Spirit (IRE), 66-1 Scope (IRE), 80-1 Fernando Vichi (IRE) Race Summary: Charlie Appleby can secure a first St Leger win with Irish Derby hero HURRICANE LANE who spreadeagled his field in the Grand Prix de Paris and holds a clear form edge. There is little to worry about on the score of his stamina too with his dam a 2m winner. Gordon Stakes victor Ottoman Emperor looks the one to chase him home, with The Mediterranean appealing as the pick of Aidan O’Brien’s quartet.

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SIXTH RACE x 4.05PM

ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (11F ABT 197YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HIPPO PRO 3 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

No Horse

Draw Jockey

1 TYSON FURY (GB) (15)

Draw

Total race value £50000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 66 for conditions of this race.

Ch c Iffraaj - Za Za Zoom (IRE) (Le Vie Dei Colori)

Owner: Balasuriya,CookCunningham,Gowing,Spencer Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

5

Adam Kirby

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 10 Form: 101-403 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form. Won pair of novices (including over C&D) last year. Creditable third in a first-time hood after 4 months off on handicap debut at Newmarket (12f) 15 days ago. Not dismissed down 2lb.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 98 Draw

2 DARK JEDI (IRE) (22) B g Kodiac - Whitefall (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Owner: Mr Evan M Sutherland & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: JC Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

4

Duran Fentiman

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 9 Form: 2-50133 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target twice in 2020 and resumed winning ways at Ripon in July. At least as good as ever when a close third at York 22 days ago and he’s high on the shortist nudged up a couple of pounds.

STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 97 Draw

3 CARDANO (USA) (88) B g Oasis Dream - Astorgs Galaxy (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Mt Brilliant Broodmares II LLC Sponsor: Tote

6

Ben Curtis

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 9 Form: 2-11200 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Kicked off 2021 with pair of 1 1/2m AW Lingfield wins. Unable to land a blow upped in trip on his last couple of outings but has to be taken seriously if taking his chance.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 97 Draw

4 TITLE (IRE) (57)

B g Camelot - Danehill’s Dream (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Owner: Highclere Tbred Racing-Charles Church Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Llang Bloodstock Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

1

David Egan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7 Form: 2-2132

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account at Yarmouth in May and has bettered that form both starts since, latest when 3/4-length second of 6 to Aleas in listed race at Hamilton. Gelded since and is one to note on handicap bow.

STAR RATINGHHHHH OFFICIAL BHA RATING 103 Draw

5 LIVING LEGEND (IRE) (9) B g Camelot - Jazz Girl (IRE) (Johar (USA)) Owner: Johnston Racing Ltd Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: A. Oliver Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Form: 1/114/-42 D

2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 3-time winner who shaped as if retaining most of his ability after a lengthy absence when fourth at Newmarket last month. Ran up to best when runner-up at Haydock next time so not dismissed.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 94

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William Buick

Draw

6 SWORD BEACH (IRE) (16) Ch g Ivawood (IRE) - Sleeping Princess (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: HP Racing Sword Beach & Ptnr Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Breeder: Colin Kennedy Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

3

Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 12 Form: 230116

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in excellent heart, landing back-to-back Windsor handicaps (11.5f) in recent weeks. Had winning run ended at Lingfield 16 days ago and may find a few too strong in this company.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 86 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

(EXACTA)

2020: AWAY HE GOES (IRE) 4 9 5 Jim Crowley 10-3 (Ismail Mohammed) 5 ran Betting Forecast: 9-4 Title (IRE), 7-2 Dark Jedi (IRE), 9-2 Living Legend (IRE), 5-1 Tyson Fury (GB), 10-1 Sword Beach (IRE), 14-1 Cardano (USA) Race Summary: Impossible to rule out any of these but TITLE gets the vote to make a winning handicap debut. Roger Varian’s charge has his quirks, but he’s still lightly raced and there should be more to come from the sole 3-y-o in this line-up.

Dark Jedi proved at least as good as ever when a close third at York last month so he can give the selection most to think about, ahead of Ian Williams’ Cardano.

1-2-3: 1.TITLE (IRE) 2.DARK JEDI (IRE) 3.CARDANO (USA)

RACE SIX

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ONE MILE TWO FURLONGS 60 YARDS FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS, 4YO ONLY

UAE PRESIDENT CUP (UK ARABIAN DERBY) (GROUP 1PA) Total Race Value £80000. Owners Prize Money Winner £45368; Second £17200; Third £8608; Fourth £4288; Fifth £2152; Sixth £1080.

Horse

Draw

1

ABBES (FR) (83)

Draw

No

Gr c TM Fred Texas (USA) - Raqiyah (GB) (Amer (SA) Owner: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin K Al Thani Trainer: Thomas Fourcy (FR) Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras De Victot

Horse Age: Weight: 9 0 Form: 1132-12 Wearing: P

Jockey

7 Olivier Peslier

4

A dual PA Group winner in France over shorter, he has twice been runner-up in this grade, including in the French Derby last time over this trip, when favourite. Didn’t get the clearest of runs that day and boasts the strongest form here. (R6 W3 P3) (OR 112)

ALAJAB (GB) (7)

Draw

2

Ch g No Risk Al Maury (FR) - Amaan (FR) (Al Saoudi (FR) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trainer: Mr Philip Collington Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Horse Age: Weight: 9 0 Form: 0-016

6 Dane O’Neill

4

Unplaced in France, but made virtually all to win his maiden on UK debut over 7f (second won since), though found things harder in a Group3PA at Haydock over a mile, when sixth latest. Trip should suit, but concern this may come too soon. (R4 W1 P0) (OR 83)

ALGHANNY (GB) (7)

Draw

3

Ch g Madjani (FR) - Ziva (FR) (Dormane (FR) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trainer: Mr Philip Collington Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Horse Age: Weight: 9 0 Form: 2000 Wearing: BL

3

Kevin Stott

4

Brother to dual Group1PA Dirt winner at this trip, and a recent course and distance winner. Distance placed at Pau on debut and shown little since, though likely needed the run on first UK outing at Haydock. Chance to improve. (R4 W0 P1) (OR 82) Draw

4 ARION (FR) (40)

Gr c Dahess (GB) - Kiss De Ghazal (FR) (Dormane (FR)

Wearing: BL

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Owner: Haif Mohammed Al Ghatani Horse Age: Trainer: Mme J F Bernard (FR) Weight: 9 0 Breeder: Haif Mohammed Al Ghatani 50%, Haras De Rabodanges 25%, Haseg 25% Form:

9 Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Has been given plenty of time to progress, and is clearly going the right way, following up his PA Listed win with another at Group3PA level, both in Belgium on Good. First attempt in this company, but must be considered a danger. (R6 W2 P2) (OR 96) Draw

5 SAHIS (FR) (56)

Bay g Al Tair (GB) - Amindala Princess (FR) (Akbar (FR) Owner: The Goodwin Partnership Trainer: Mr James Owen Breeder: Haras du Grand Courgeon

Horse Age: Weight: 9 0 Form: 410 Wearing: BL

5 Rossa Ryan

4

Followed up useful debut run (in blinkers) with a solid win handicap win, over this trip all on the AW. Beaten a long way over course and distance next time on Good and has since been gelded.

Something to prove, with blinkers reapplied. (R3 W1 P1) (OR 69)

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6 ALDAANA (GB) (17)

Bay f AF Albahar (AE) - Aljawza (GB) (Dormane (FR) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trainer: Mr James Owen Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Horse Age: Weight: 8 10 Form: 2-252 Wearing: VIS

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Hollie Doyle

4

Beaten a head by Farasah on debut on the Tapeta, though too free in cheekpieces next time.

Another close finish latest, tried at this trip for today’s jockey, and could improve again, if taking to Turf in first-time visor. (R4 W0 P3) (OR 74)

AWTAAR (GB) (23)

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Ch f Mahabb (AE) - Zormania (FR) (Dormane (FR) Owner: Blackrock Racing Syndicate UK/James Owen Trainer: Mr James Owen Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

1 Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 10 Form: 4-00502 Wearing: TT, P

Unplaced in three starts at this trip for previous yard. Better tried in a tongue tie when close second on debut for new connections at a mile (Farasah 4th), winner Group placed since. Half-sister was third in this last year and stamina remains a concern. (R6 W0 P2) (OR 67)

FARASAH (GB) (23)

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Bay f Mahabb (AE) - Ranya Du Croate (FR) (Dormane (FR) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trainer: Mr James Owen Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Horse Age: Weight: 8 10 Form: 134 Wearing: P

4 Jack Mitchell

4

Debut winner over 7f, then third to recent Group3PA placed runner over this distance, both on Tapeta. Met trouble in running latest, down in trip on Turf debut (Awtaar 2nd), could do better with a clear run in first-time cheekpieces. (R3 W1 P2) (OR 79)

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9 KHATEER (GB) (148)

Ch f Munjiz (FR) - Tawaazun (FR) (Monsieur Al Maury (FR) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trainer: Mr Philip Collington Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Horse Age: Weight: 8 10 Form: 035-0 Wearing: VIS

8 Ray Dawson

4

Third on Soft, just short of this trip in France last year to a subsequent Gr2PA winner. Forced wide on reappearance in first-time-blinkers in April, open to improvement on UK debut for new yard, tried in a visor. (R4 W0 P1) (OR 87) NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Betting Forecast: 7-4 Abbes, 7-2 Arion, 7-1 Alajab, 15-2 Aldaana, 9-1 Awtaar, 10-1 Farasah, 12-1 Alghanny, Khateer, 25-1 Sahis Race Summary: French trained runners have dominated this event, winning the last five, four of which were already Derby winners.

Arion missed his juvenile season but has been improving with every run this, placing third in Group company in Italy at this trip, before gaining Listed and Group3PA wins in Belgium. However ABBES has solid Group form, with all bar his debut run coming in that company and was strongly fancied for the French equivalent. He just got caught in a pocket when it mattered that day, and though stayed on well, his chance had gone. He can gain compensation here.

The UK challenge isn’t as strong on paper, though a number could improve facing different conditions or new headgear such as Aldaana and Khateer, whilst Alghanny, who comes from a quirky family, may fare better back at this trip.

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

THE VERMANTIA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Total race value £50000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS See page 63 for conditions of this race.

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QAYSAR (FR) (43)

B g Choisir (AUS) - Coco Demure (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: S.N.C. Scuderia Waldeck Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

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Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 10 Form: 133460

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CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who added to good Haydock record when taking 7f listed event in May. Efforts mixed since, not seen to best effect in Golden Mile at Goodwood in July but this tough off top weight.

STAR RATINGHHHII HHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 104

DANCE FEVER (IRE) (14)

Draw

2

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Silk Fan (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA)) Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds VIII Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Silk Fan Syndicate Sponsor: Oakman Group PLC

12

Adam Kirby

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Form: 2-01324

TIMEFORM VIEW Stylish scorer at Leicester in July and has posted a trio of solid efforts in defeat since, keeping on for fourth at Goodwood (7f) latest without being suited by the run of the race. Can go well again STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 100

CRUYFF TURN (GB) (23)

Draw

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Ch g Dutch Art - Provenance (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Aberdeen Park & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: Tattersalls, Easthorpe Hall Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4 Form: 101101

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David Allan

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Reaped rewards of switch to positive tactics as he added fourth success of campaign to the tally at York (7.8f) last month. Likeable type but handicapper applies a little more pressure now.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 98 Draw

4 IRISH ADMIRAL (IRE) (14) B g French Navy - Magadar (USA) (Lujain (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Kilnamoragh Stud

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Form: 350501

Adam

9 Farragher (5)

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual AW winner, including on yard debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in April. Exploits mixed thereafter but capitalised on drop in grade/ease in weights when scoring at Redcar 2 weeks ago.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 97 Draw

5 BEAR FORCE ONE (GB) (18)

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B g Swiss Spirit - Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE)) Owner: Joe Bear Racing Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Breeder: Mr S. M. Ransom Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Form: 06-0461

D

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who bounced back to best when getting on top final 100 yds in class 2 handicap at Newbury (1m) in August. Well placed the way that developed though and yet to win from a mark this high.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 96

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Jack Mitchell

Draw

6 ROYAL FLEET (GB) (22) B c Dubawi (IRE) - Zibelina (IRE) (Dansili) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Form: 1-115

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William Buick

D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dubawi colt who was unbeaten first 3 starts, defying 7lb lower mark on handicap bow at Newmarket (1m) in July. Far from disgraced when fifth at York (7.8f) since and he’s one to be positive about.

STAR RATINGHHHHH OFFICIAL BHA RATING 100

RAADOBARG (IRE) (86)

Draw

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B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Queen Bodicea (IRE) (Revoque (IRE)) Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Pier House Stud Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Form: 6-1110

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Rossa Ryan

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Rapid improver this term, landing pair of novice events and completed hat-trick on handicap bow at Haydock (1m) in May. Good eighth in Britannia Stakes thereafter and there could be more to come.

STAR RATINGHHHHI OFFICIAL BHA RATING 99

SCOTTISH SUMMIT (IRE) (14)

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B g Shamardal (USA) - Scottish Stage (IRE) (Selkirk (USA)) Owner: T Banerjee,N Mather & G Harker Trainer: Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 0 Form: 023323

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Kevin Stott

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 8-y-o who has hit the frame on 6 of his last 7 starts, lit up by first-time cheekpieces (left off here) when third behind Irish Admiral at Redcar (1m) recently. Each-way claims.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 94 Draw

9 TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (23) B or Br g Dansili - Trois Lunes (FR) (Manduro (GER)) Owner: Mr M. Channon Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: SCEA Haras de Saint Pair Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 13 Form: 100600

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David Egan

D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing run at Sandown (1m) and shaped better than distance beaten suggests on a couple of occasions since. Mark has eased ahead of this but others arrive with more pressing claims.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 93 Draw

10 PYTHAGORAS (IRE) (70) B c Zoffany (IRE) - Alegra (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Sir Robert Ogden Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden Sponsor: Ogden Safety Systems Ltd

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13 Form: 31-4600

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P. J. McDonald

D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins in productive 2-y-o campaign, including 1m Pontefract listed. Respectable efforts in defeat this time around, no extra final 1f when ninth at Sandown (1m) in early July. Absent since.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 98 Draw

11 AMETIST (GB) (23) Ch g Dutch Art - Zykina (Pivotal)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud

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Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 12 Form: 1-11100

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off 202 with success in a Chepstow maiden (7f) and continued progress this year, completing 4-timer at Newmarket (7f) in June. Not figured in 2 starts since but better showing not ruled out now STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/8/2021 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 92 Draw

12 TESTON (FR) (56)

Ch g Rio de La Plata (USA) - Tianshan (FR) (Lahint (USA))

Silvestre De Sousa

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 9 Form: 0-26000 CD

RACE EIGHT

Owner: Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Newark Breeder: Dr Georges Sandor Sponsor: CLASS1PERSONNEL

13

TIMEFORM VIEW Started out for this yard in really good form last summer but he’s failed to hit the same heights since, beaten a long way on his last 4 starts. Plenty to prove on back of a wind op here.

STAR RATINGHHIII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 89

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13 EBURY (GB) (8) Ch g Iffraaj - Alabelle (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Chappell & Dixon Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston Breeder: Miss K. Rausing Sponsor: Tote

Kieran

4 Schofield (5)

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 2 Form: 602006 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for Martyn Meade who ran a cracker for present yard when second at York (7.8f) in July. Had excuses on recent outings and now operating 2lb below last winning mark, so not ruled out.

STAR RATINGHHHII OFFICIAL BHA RATING 82 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

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2020: MATTHEW FLINDERS 3 8 9 Tom Marquand 5-2 (Ed Walker) 12 ran Betting Forecast: 4-1 Royal Fleet (GB), 6-1 Dance Fever (IRE), 8-1 Irish Admiral (IRE), Raadobarg (IRE), 11-1 Cruyff Turn (GB), Bear Force One (GB), 12-1 Ametist (GB), 14-1 Pythagoras (IRE), 16-1 Qaysar (FR), 18-1 Scottish Summit (IRE), Ebury (GB), 50-1 Trais Fluors (GB), 66-1 Teston (FR) Race Summary: Unbeaten in his first 3 starts, ROYAL FLEET was far from disgraced when fifth in a competitive 3-y-o handicap at the Ebor Meeting last month, the steady gallop on the day not aiding his cause. He remains one to be positive about, not least on the back of just 4 career outings, and a good pace to aim at can see him in the mix. Dance Fever and Raadobarg may pose the chief threats.

1-2-3: 1.ROYAL FLEET 2.DANCE FEVER (IRE) 3.RAADOBARG (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE VERTEM NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, September 6th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 4th, 2021, for each race won 6lb. Vertem has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2310 towards the prize money for this race. 14 entries at £125. Closed September 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS SEE PAGE 29 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.45 - THE PORTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £38655 to the winning horse The second to receive £18127, the third £9067, the fourth £4530, the fifth £2265 and the sixth £1132. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 6th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th.

Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 4th, 2021, 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 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. 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. 35 entries at £375. - Closed September 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30473; Second £15240; Third £7620; Fourth £3810; Fifth £1905; Sixth £953. (Penalty Value £38655) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 33 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 2.20 - THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £71336 to the winning horse The second to receive £26979, the third £13483 and the fourth £6735. for two yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £250 stake, Scratch by noon, August 24th or pay £450, Confirm by noon, September 6th and pay £300, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 6th and pay £9000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 57 entries, 26 at £250, 20 at £700, 10 at £1000, 1 at £9000. - Closed July 27th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £56201; Second £22967; Third £11484; Fourth £5748. (Penalty Value £71336) A SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE CAZOO PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £62381 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11836, the fourth £5896, the fifth £2959 and the sixth £1485. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £250 stake, Scratch by noon, August 24th or pay £450, Confirm by noon, September 6th and pay £300, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 6th and pay £9000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th.

Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2021, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. CAZOO has generously sponsored this race. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 52 entries, 24 at £250, 19 at £700, 9 at £1000. - Closed July 27th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49016; Second £20119; Third £10065; Fourth £5027; Fifth £2519; Sixth £1254. (Penalty Value £62381) A SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE CAZOO ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £421355 to the winning horse The second to receive £159745, the third £79946, the fourth £39824, the fifth £19986 and the sixth £10030. for three yrs old colts and fillies only. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £2000 stake, Scratch by noon, August 24th or pay £3000, Confirm by noon, September 6th and pay £2000, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 6th and pay £50000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

September 9th. Weights: Colts 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb 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.. 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, 2022. 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). 32 entries, 13 at £2000, 6 at £5000, 12 at £7000, 1 at £50000. - Closed July 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £331081; Second £135895; Third £67985; Fourth £33955; Fifth £17015; Sixth £8470.

(Penalty Value £421355.30) A SS SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

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Sixth Race 4.05 - THE HIPPO PRO 3 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) 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 three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 6th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 4th, 2021, 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 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Tembe DIY & Building Products Ltd has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner. A cash prize will be presented 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. 20 entries at £250. - Closed September 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE. ARABIAN RACE 4.40 -UAE PRESIDENT CUP (UK ARABIAN DERBY) (GROUP 1PA) Race Sponsor: UAE President Cup Total Race Value: £80,000 Penalty Value: £78,696. £45,368.00 to the winner, £17,200.00 to the second, £8,608.00 to the third, £4,288.00 to the fourth, £2,152.00 to the fifth, £1,080.00 to the sixth. Weights: colts & geldings 9st fillies 8st 10lb Allowances - fillies 4lb SEE PAGE 55 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.10 - THE VERMANTIA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) 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 three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 6th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 4th, 2021, 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 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Vermantia has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the Winning Owner. A cash prize will be presented 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. 26 entries at £250. - Closed September 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE.

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